Top 10 Fantasy Starts: July 12
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Sunday, July 12, 2026. 4 platoon advantages in today's slate.
⚡ The live Top Starts rankings update every hour as lineups and probables are confirmed — the order may shift throughout the day.
Here are today's top 10 fantasy baseball starts, ranked by our algorithm using career splits vs today's probable starters, current season performance, and platoon matchups. 4 platoon advantages in today's slate.
Pick #1
Austin Riley
3B · Atlanta Braves · Bats R
Matchup: vs Dustin May (RHP) · Away
Dustin May comes in with a 4.55 ERA and 1.25 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 2.000 OPS in 5 PA vs May
.400 AVG / 2.000 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Dominic Smith
DH · Atlanta Braves · Bats L
Matchup: vs Dustin May (RHP) · Away
Dustin May comes in with a 4.55 ERA and 1.25 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Dustin May.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.933 OPS in 5 PA vs May
.333 AVG / 1.933 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Jose Altuve
2B · Houston Astros · Bats R
Matchup: vs MacKenzie Gore (LHP) · Away
MacKenzie Gore comes in with a 4.72 ERA and 1.31 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty MacKenzie Gore.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.431 OPS in 9 PA vs Gore
.500 AVG / 1.431 OPS in 9 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Dansby Swanson
SS · Chicago Cubs · Bats R
Matchup: vs Andrew Abbott (LHP) · Away
Andrew Abbott comes in with a 3.92 ERA and 1.41 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Andrew Abbott.
Key stats: .353 AVG / 1.300 OPS in 21 PA vs Abbott
.353 AVG / 1.300 OPS in 21 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Josh Jung
3B · Texas Rangers · Bats R
Matchup: vs Cristian Javier (RHP) · Home
Cristian Javier comes in with a 10.22 ERA and 2.27 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs Javier
.600 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Ketel Marte
2B · Arizona Diamondbacks · Bats S
Matchup: vs Emmet Sheehan (RHP) · Away
Emmet Sheehan comes in with a 4.91 ERA and 1.27 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs Sheehan
.200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Nolan Arenado
3B · Arizona Diamondbacks · Bats R
Matchup: vs Emmet Sheehan (RHP) · Away
Emmet Sheehan comes in with a 4.91 ERA and 1.27 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs Sheehan
.200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Heliot Ramos
LF · San Francisco Giants · Bats R
Matchup: vs Michael Lorenzen (RHP) · Home
Michael Lorenzen comes in with a 6.46 ERA and 1.78 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 1.267 OPS in 6 PA vs Lorenzen
.600 AVG / 1.267 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Nico Hoerner
2B · Chicago Cubs · Bats R
Matchup: vs Andrew Abbott (LHP) · Away
Andrew Abbott comes in with a 3.92 ERA and 1.41 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Andrew Abbott.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.200 OPS in 5 PA vs Abbott
.400 AVG / 1.200 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Bobby Witt Jr.
SS · Kansas City Royals · Bats R
Matchup: vs Shane Baz (RHP) · Away
Shane Baz comes in with a 4.21 ERA and 1.37 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .250 AVG / 1.050 OPS in 10 PA vs Baz
.250 AVG / 1.050 OPS in 10 PA vs this pitcher
Rankings update every 2 hours as lineups and probables are confirmed. Always check for last-minute scratches.
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