- Get today’s MLB probable starting pitchers for Wednesday, Aug. 19
- Plus win-loss records and ERA for all probable pitchers
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We’ve got you covered below, with probable pitchers, win-loss records and ERA for every matchup on the schedule for August 19, 2026.
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MLB Probable Starting Pitchers Today, Aug. 19
| Matchup | Away Pitcher | Home Pitcher |
|---|---|---|
| Braves @ Twins | AJ Smith-Shawver (0-0), 4.16 ERA | Taj Bradley (9-5), 3.98 ERA |
| Diamondbacks @ Red Sox | Brandon Pfaadt (7-1), 3.11 ERA | Payton Tolle (8-6), 2.99 ERA |
| Marlins @ Phillies | Sandy Alcantara (13-7), 3.46 ERA | Aaron Nola (4-9), 5.35 ERA |
| Yankees @ Orioles | Will Warren (8-6), 4.42 ERA | Chris Bassitt (4-4), 5.11 ERA |
| Cardinals @ Reds | Matthew Liberatore (5-10), 5.09 ERA | Chase Burns (14-2), 2.48 ERA |
| Mariners @ Brewers | Logan Gilbert (9-7), 3.29 ERA | Dustin May (6-7), 4.17 ERA |
| Tigers @ Pirates | Jackson Jobe (1-1), 6.24 ERA | Paul Skenes (9-11), 3.91 ERA |
| Padres @ Mets | Michael King (8-8), 3.42 ERA | Robert Stock (0-2), 6.40 ERA |
| White Sox @ Cubs | Sean Newcomb (1-3), 2.53 ERA | Clay Holmes (5-5), 2.56 ERA |
| Giants @ Guardians | Matthew Wilkinson (0-0), 0.00 ERA | Parker Messick (9-7), 2.61 ERA |
| Blue Jays @ Rays | Max Scherzer (1-5), 6.70 ERA | Drew Rasmussen (12-5), 2.78 ERA |
| Athletics @ Royals | Gage Jump (5-7), 4.50 ERA | Seth Lugo (5-7), 4.60 ERA |
| Nationals @ Rangers | Cade Cavalli (10-5), 3.37 ERA | Kumar Rocker (4-9), 4.52 ERA |
| Angels @ Astros | Walbert Urena (8-8), 2.67 ERA | Ethan Pecko (0-0), 0.00 ERA |
| Dodgers @ Rockies | Roki Sasaki (5-5), 4.49 ERA | Kyle Freeland (4-10), 6.25 ERA |
Braves vs Twins Probable Pitchers Today:
- Braves starting pitcher: AJ Smith-Shawver (0-0), 4.16 ERA
- Twins starting pitcher: Taj Bradley (9-5), 3.98 ERA
Diamondbacks vs Red Sox Probable Pitchers Today:
- Diamondbacks starting pitcher: Brandon Pfaadt (7-1), 3.11 ERA
- Red Sox starting pitcher: Payton Tolle (8-6), 2.99 ERA
Marlins vs Phillies Probable Pitchers Today:
- Marlins starting pitcher: Sandy Alcantara (13-7), 3.46 ERA
- Phillies starting pitcher: Aaron Nola (4-9), 5.35 ERA
Yankees vs Orioles Probable Pitchers Today:
- Yankees starting pitcher: Will Warren (8-6), 4.42 ERA
- Orioles starting pitcher: Chris Bassitt (4-4), 5.11 ERA
Cardinals vs Reds Probable Pitchers Today:
- Cardinals starting pitcher: Matthew Liberatore (5-10), 5.09 ERA
- Reds starting pitcher: Chase Burns (14-2), 2.48 ERA
Mariners vs Brewers Probable Pitchers Today:
- Mariners starting pitcher: Logan Gilbert (9-7), 3.29 ERA
- Brewers starting pitcher: Dustin May (6-7), 4.17 ERA
Tigers vs Pirates Probable Pitchers Today:
- Tigers starting pitcher: Jackson Jobe (1-1), 6.24 ERA
- Pirates starting pitcher: Paul Skenes (9-11), 3.91 ERA
Padres vs Mets Probable Pitchers Today:
- Padres starting pitcher: Michael King (8-8), 3.42 ERA
- Mets starting pitcher: Robert Stock (0-2), 6.40 ERA
White Sox vs Cubs Probable Pitchers Today:
- White Sox starting pitcher: Sean Newcomb (1-3), 2.53 ERA
- Cubs starting pitcher: Clay Holmes (5-5), 2.56 ERA
Giants vs Guardians Probable Pitchers Today:
- Giants starting pitcher: Matthew Wilkinson (0-0), 0.00 ERA
- Guardians starting pitcher: Parker Messick (9-7), 2.61 ERA
Blue Jays vs Rays Probable Pitchers Today:
- Blue Jays starting pitcher: Max Scherzer (1-5), 6.70 ERA
- Rays starting pitcher: Drew Rasmussen (12-5), 2.78 ERA
Athletics vs Royals Probable Pitchers Today:
- Athletics starting pitcher: Gage Jump (5-7), 4.50 ERA
- Royals starting pitcher: Seth Lugo (5-7), 4.60 ERA
Nationals vs Rangers Probable Pitchers Today:
- Nationals starting pitcher: Cade Cavalli (10-5), 3.37 ERA
- Rangers starting pitcher: Kumar Rocker (4-9), 4.52 ERA
Angels vs Astros Probable Pitchers Today:
- Angels starting pitcher: Walbert Urena (8-8), 2.67 ERA
- Astros starting pitcher: Ethan Pecko (0-0), 0.00 ERA
Dodgers vs Rockies Probable Pitchers Today:
- Dodgers starting pitcher: Roki Sasaki (5-5), 4.49 ERA
- Rockies starting pitcher: Kyle Freeland (4-10), 6.25 ERA
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What time are MLB starting pitchers announced?
There is no set time for starting pitchers to be announced, however given the common 5-man rotation for pitchers, probable starting pitchers can be assumed in advance. Official MLB lineup cards are posted approximately 2-3 hours before each game.
Do you have to announce the starting pitcher?
There is no firm rule requiring major league teams to announce their starting pitcher. Starting pitchers become official when the manager submits his lineup card to the umpire 2-3 hours before first pitch.
What time do starting pitcher prop bets come out?
When a starting pitcher is known, pitching props can appear as early as midnight before a game the next day. Most player prop bets are live by 9 AM ET for games that day. Go-live timing for player prop markets and odds vary by sportsbook based on a multitude of factors including lineup uncertainty and weather concerns
What pitching prop bets can you bet on?
The most popular starting pitcher prop bets are: total strikeouts, hits allowed, earned runs, total outs and walks. You can also wager on starting pitcher vs. pitcher props: most K’s, fewest hits, fewest HR’s and fewest bases.
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