Week 21 MLB two-start streaming targets showdown across 34 pitchers scheduled for two starts Aug 18–24, with a clear distinction between under-50% rostered sleepers and popular, rostered bets. Spencer Arrighetti leads theBest Available streamer group for his Houston slate, while Matthew Liberatore offers a steadier floor for WHIP and ERA thanks to favorable Miami and Tampa Bay matchups. The risk tier features Jack Leiter, Jameson Taillon, Dustin May, and Nestor Cortés, each with contrasting risk/reward dynamics against KC, LAA, SF/LAD, and SD/LAD. Post-deadline aftershocks tighten the streaming pool, making pace and pitch mix critiques essential for savvy fantasy managers.

Key names to monitor include Arrighetti, Liberatore, Leiter, Taillon, May, Cortés, and Taillon’s health return, alongside the Padres’ Cortés’ two-start set. The column emphasizes arsenal depth, matchup-driven rostering, and weekly waiver-wire discipline as the landscape shifts after the trade deadline. In weekly waiver-wire terms, these are the kinds of plays that can stabilize ratios while still contributing strikeouts and win potential.

The Colorado Rockies try to snap an eight-game slide as Kyle Freeland squares off with Matthew Liberatore in a rain-threatened showdown with the St. Louis Cardinals. Colorado (30-88) has endured a skid that’s reappeared multiple times this season, while St. Louis (61-59) sits in the mix for a playoff push as the series heads to Busch Stadium with two games left in the trip. Freeland will need to rebound after two rough starts, and Liberatore, in his fourth year and first as a full-time starter, seeks a wrench-throwing, bullpen-friendly night against a Rockies lineup that hasn’t found consistent offense of late. Weather could tilt the contest toward the bullpen, heightening volatility and fantasy intrigue.

Freeland is 2-12 with a 5.53 ERA, coming off a start where he battled through three innings after feeling unwell and another where he allowed six runs over 4 2/3 innings. Liberatore owns a 3.98 ERA through 21 starts (113 innings) with 85 strikeouts but hasn’t earned a win since June 29 and hasn’t gone past the fifth inning in that stretch. The wet conditions at Busch Stadium add another layer of risk, potentially compressing action and elevating bullpen usage for both teams.

First pitch is 5:45 p.m. MDT. TV coverage is Rockies.tv, with radio on KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM and KNRV 1150 (Spanish). The two clubs have split the head-to-head this season, with Colorado winning three of the three-game set at Coors Field earlier, leaving the season series tied 2-2 as two games remain in St. Louis.

On August 6, the St. Louis Cardinals (57-57) clash with the Los Angeles Dodgers (65-48) at Dodger Stadium, featuring Matthew Liberatore versus Shohei Ohtani. The Dodgers dominated the previous matchup, winning 12-6, highlighted by Max Muncy and Teoscar Hernández each hitting two home runs. Neither team has been in peak form recently, with Los Angeles recording a 5-5 record in their last ten games, while the Cardinals sit at 3-7.

As the teams prepare for the game, bettors will find the latest odds reflecting the Dodgers as heavy favorites at -202 on the moneyline. The spread favors Los Angeles by 1.5 runs, and the total runs line is set at 9.0. With Liberatore's recent form at a 2.08 ERA and Ohtani maintaining an impressive 2.40 ERA, this matchup promises to be pivotal for both teams as they aim to capitalize on their respective standings.

The St. Louis Cardinals have made a significant adjustment to their pitching rotation as they prepare for their upcoming series against the Colorado Rockies. Right-hander Michael McGreevy has been recalled from Triple-A Memphis to start Monday's game, marking an important opportunity for the 25-year-old, who has struggled with a 4.22 ERA in his five appearances this season. Manager Oli Marmol emphasized the move is part of a strategy to manage the workload of Matthew Liberatore, who will skip his scheduled start to recuperate after pitching a career-high 100 innings this season.

With the Cardinals’ pitching staff struggling recently, recording the worst ERA in franchise history at 5.76, the decision to promote McGreevy is seen as a potential spark. Liberatore, despite his recent hiccup in velocity, is expected to bounce back well. This lineup shuffle highlights the organization’s focus on both immediate performance and long-term player development as they look to stabilize their pitching efforts.

The Atlanta Braves face the St. Louis Cardinals in a crucial matchup this Friday, July 11. Atlanta, with a record of 40-52, is struggling in the National League East, trailing the Philadelphia Phillies by 13.5 games. Meanwhile, the Cardinals, sitting at 50-44, are in the hunt for the NL Central title, just 5.5 games behind the Chicago Cubs.

Grant Holmes will take the mound for the Braves, aiming to improve his 4-8 record and 3.44 ERA, while the Cardinals send out Matthew Liberatore, who has a 3.70 ERA and is 6-6 overall. The Braves have stumbled recently, losing four of their last five games, while the Cardinals are coming off a series win against the Nationals.