Best MLB fantasy points matchups — Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Every starting pitcher on the Tuesday, May 26, 2026 slate, scored — ranked by projected DraftKings fantasy points. Innings, strikeouts, the win, and the runs / hits / walks allowed. Results show how each call played out.
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points18.1 pts
Innings5.9
Strikeouts6.1
Win probability38%
Earned runs2.6
Hits / Walks4.2 / 2
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points17.0 pts
Innings5.4
Strikeouts5.8
Win probability37%
Earned runs2.4
Hits / Walks3.9 / 1.8
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points16.7 pts
Innings5.5
Strikeouts6.3
Win probability36%
Earned runs2.7
Hits / Walks5.1 / 2
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points16.0 pts
Innings5.4
Strikeouts5.5
Win probability37%
Earned runs2.4
Hits / Walks4.5 / 1.8
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points15.7 pts
Innings5.7
Strikeouts5.4
Win probability37%
Earned runs2.6
Hits / Walks5 / 2
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points15.4 pts
Innings5.6
Strikeouts5
Win probability37%
Earned runs2.5
Hits / Walks4.1 / 1.9
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points15.2 pts
Innings5.2
Strikeouts5.2
Win probability36%
Earned runs2.4
Hits / Walks4.4 / 1.8
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points15.2 pts
Innings5.7
Strikeouts5.1
Win probability37%
Earned runs2.6
Hits / Walks4.8 / 2
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points15.1 pts
Innings5.6
Strikeouts4.8
Win probability38%
Earned runs2.4
Hits / Walks4.5 / 1.8
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points14.6 pts
Innings5.9
Strikeouts4.9
Win probability38%
Earned runs2.8
Hits / Walks5.6 / 2.1
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points14.5 pts
Innings5.5
Strikeouts5
Win probability36%
Earned runs2.6
Hits / Walks5 / 1.9
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points14.3 pts
Innings5.3
Strikeouts4.8
Win probability36%
Earned runs2.5
Hits / Walks4.5 / 1.9
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points14.2 pts
Innings5.8
Strikeouts4.5
Win probability37%
Earned runs2.6
Hits / Walks4.6 / 2
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points14.0 pts
Innings5.1
Strikeouts5.3
Win probability35%
Earned runs2.6
Hits / Walks5.3 / 1.9
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points14.0 pts
Innings5.9
Strikeouts4.6
Win probability37%
Earned runs2.8
Hits / Walks5.1 / 2.1
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points13.9 pts
Innings5.4
Strikeouts5.2
Win probability36%
Earned runs2.6
Hits / Walks6 / 2
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points13.8 pts
Innings5.8
Strikeouts4.7
Win probability36%
Earned runs2.8
Hits / Walks5.4 / 2.1
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points13.7 pts
Innings5.4
Strikeouts4.5
Win probability36%
Earned runs2.5
Hits / Walks4.7 / 1.9
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points13.3 pts
Innings5.1
Strikeouts5.1
Win probability35%
Earned runs2.5
Hits / Walks5.9 / 1.9
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points13.1 pts
Innings5.7
Strikeouts4.7
Win probability36%
Earned runs2.8
Hits / Walks6 / 2.1
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points12.7 pts
Innings5.7
Strikeouts4.3
Win probability37%
Earned runs2.6
Hits / Walks6.3 / 2
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points12.6 pts
Innings5.7
Strikeouts3.8
Win probability38%
Earned runs2.5
Hits / Walks5.2 / 1.9
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points12.3 pts
Innings4.9
Strikeouts4.3
Win probability35%
Earned runs2.4
Hits / Walks4.7 / 1.8
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points12.1 pts
Innings4.8
Strikeouts4.2
Win probability35%
Earned runs2.4
Hits / Walks4.8 / 1.8
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points11.4 pts
Innings4.6
Strikeouts4.1
Win probability34%
Earned runs2.3
Hits / Walks4.8 / 1.7
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points10.8 pts
Innings4.6
Strikeouts4
Win probability34%
Earned runs2.3
Hits / Walks5.3 / 1.8
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points10.5 pts
Innings3.5
Strikeouts3.5
Win probability33%
Earned runs1.6
Hits / Walks3 / 1.2
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points8.6 pts
Innings3.5
Strikeouts3.1
Win probability31%
Earned runs1.8
Hits / Walks4 / 1.3
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points7.4 pts
Innings2.4
Strikeouts2.3
Win probability30%
Earned runs1.1
Hits / Walks1.7 / 0.8
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
22 with a ptsLive count — updates as games play
1
Shane BazP
BALvsTB· proj #18
30.35ptsFinal
2
Joe RyanP
MIN@CWS· proj #3
28.25ptsFinal
3
Cade CavalliP
WSH@CLE· proj #15
25.3ptsFinal
4
Cam SchlittlerP
NYY@KC· proj #1
25.1ptsFinal
5
Sean BurkeP
CWSvsMIN· proj #12
24.75ptsFinal
6
Chase BurnsP
CIN@NYM· proj #2
24.4ptsFinal
7
Emerson HancockP
SEA@ATH· proj #6
21.7ptsFinal
T7
Aaron NolaP
PHI@SD· proj #20
21.7ptsFinal
9
Eduardo RodriguezP
AZ@SF· proj #11
20.7ptsFinal
10
Eric LauerP
LADvsCOL· proj #25
20.5ptsFinal
11
Kyle HarrisonP
MILvsSTL· proj #8
19.1ptsFinal
12
Spencer StriderP
ATL@BOS· proj #5
15.65ptsFinal
13
Keider MonteroP
DETvsLAA· proj #7
13.35ptsFinal
14
Jack LeiterP
TEXvsHOU· proj #4
13.3ptsFinal
15
Tyler MahleP
SFvsAZ· proj #17
7.65ptsFinal
16
Gage JumpP
ATHvsSEA· proj #9
7.25ptsFinal
17
Griffin JaxP
TB@BAL· proj #28
6.1ptsFinal
18
Michael McGreevyP
STL@MIL· proj #23
5ptsFinal
19
Ranger SuarezP
BOSvsATL· proj #10
3.85ptsFinal
20
Braydon FisherP
TORvsMIA· proj #30
3.65ptsFinal
21
Randy VásquezP
SDvsPHI· proj #19
3.35ptsFinal
22
Jack KochanowiczP
LAA@DET· proj #16
2.2ptsFinal
Grades post here as games go final — how often our top-ranked matchups hit, vs the season.
Best MLB Fantasy Points Matchups — Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Cam Schlittler (NYY) is the top fantasy points spot on the Tuesday, May 26, 2026 board at 100, projected for about 19.0 pts, with Chase Burns (CIN) right behind. Every starter is ranked by projected DraftKings fantasy points — innings, strikeouts, the win, and the runs / hits / walks allowed. It's the read DFS and pitcher-prop players make before lock.
Top spot: Cam Schlittler
Cam Schlittler (NYY) tops the Tuesday, May 26, 2026 board at 100, projected for about 19.0 pts vs KC. Innings, strikeouts, the win, and the runs / hits / walks allowed.
The rest of the top of the board
Chase Burns (CIN) (92) — about 18.1 pts vs NYM.
Joe Ryan (MIN) (83) — about 17.0 pts vs CWS.
Jack Leiter (TEX) (80) — about 16.7 pts vs HOU.
Spencer Strider (ATL) (74) — about 16.0 pts vs BOS.
Emerson Hancock (SEA) (71) — about 15.7 pts vs ATH.
How it played out
The top 10 starts averaged 17.2 pts. Cam Schlittler finished with 25.1. Every projection is graded against the box score.
How to read the fantasy points board
Each starter's score (0–100) ranked by projected DraftKings fantasy points — innings, strikeouts, the win, and the runs / hits / walks allowed. We project a fantasy points count for the start and grade it against what actually happened.
Which pitcher has the best fantasy points matchup today (Tuesday, May 26, 2026)?
Cam Schlittler (NYY) — top of the board at 100, projected for about 19.0 pts against KC.
What are the best pitcher fantasy points props today?
The top projected starts on Tuesday, May 26, 2026: Cam Schlittler (~19.0 pts), Chase Burns (~18.1 pts), Joe Ryan (~17.0 pts), Jack Leiter (~16.7 pts), Spencer Strider (~16.0 pts). The full board ranks every starter.
How is the fantasy points score calculated?
Ranked by projected DraftKings fantasy points — innings, strikeouts, the win, and the runs / hits / walks allowed. Scores are set 0–100 across the slate, with a projected fantasy points count alongside, and graded against the box score.
Can I use this for pitcher props or DFS?
Yes — the board surfaces the best fantasy points spots and projects a number. Where there's a posted line we show the over/under and which side our projection leans. We show the data and grade it, not picks.
