Top 10 Fantasy Starts: July 29
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Wednesday, July 29, 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
Kyle Manzardo
1B · Cleveland Guardians · Bats L
Matchup: vs Brady Singer (RHP) · Away
Brady Singer comes in with a 4.53 ERA and 1.38 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Brady Singer.
Key stats: .800 AVG / 2.000 OPS in 5 PA vs Singer
.800 AVG / 2.000 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Marcus Semien
2B · New York Mets · Bats R
Matchup: vs Chris Sale (LHP) · Home
Chris Sale comes in with a 2.19 ERA and 1.05 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Chris Sale.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.233 OPS in 20 PA vs Sale
.333 AVG / 1.233 OPS in 20 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
1B · Toronto Blue Jays · Bats R
Matchup: vs Zack Littell (RHP) · Away
Zack Littell comes in with a 5.17 ERA and 1.34 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.542 OPS in 12 PA vs Littell
.500 AVG / 1.542 OPS in 12 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Nolan Schanuel
1B · Los Angeles Angels · Bats L
Matchup: vs Hayden Wesneski (RHP) · Home
Hayden Wesneski is on the mound. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Hayden Wesneski.
Key stats: .200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs Wesneski
.200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Jeff McNeil
2B · Athletics · Bats L
Matchup: vs Patrick Sandoval (LHP) · Home
Patrick Sandoval comes in with a 3.21 ERA and 1.64 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .667 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs Sandoval
.667 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Brandon Lowe
2B · Pittsburgh Pirates · Bats L
Matchup: vs Eduardo Rodriguez (LHP) · Home
Eduardo Rodriguez comes in with a 2.64 ERA and 1.24 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .235 AVG / 1.043 OPS in 18 PA vs Rodriguez
.235 AVG / 1.043 OPS in 18 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Francisco Lindor
SS · New York Mets · Bats S
Matchup: vs Chris Sale (LHP) · Home
Chris Sale comes in with a 2.19 ERA and 1.05 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .364 AVG / 1.091 OPS in 11 PA vs Sale
.364 AVG / 1.091 OPS in 11 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Steven Kwan
CF · Cleveland Guardians · Bats L
Matchup: vs Brady Singer (RHP) · Away
Brady Singer comes in with a 4.53 ERA and 1.38 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Brady Singer.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.145 OPS in 11 PA vs Singer
.500 AVG / 1.145 OPS in 11 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Matt Olson
1B · Atlanta Braves · Bats L
Matchup: vs Sean Manaea (LHP) · Away
Sean Manaea comes in with a 4.52 ERA and 1.35 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .364 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 11 PA vs Manaea
.364 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 11 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Jackson Chourio
LF · Milwaukee Brewers · Bats R
Matchup: vs Logan Webb (RHP) · Away
Logan Webb comes in with a 3.98 ERA and 1.12 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .167 AVG / .834 OPS in 6 PA vs Webb
.167 AVG / .834 OPS in 6 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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