CBS Sports analyst Scott White outlines Week 9 two-start pitcher rankings
MacKenzie Gore and Sonny Gray highlighted in CBS Sports’ latest two-start pitcher rankings for the 18–24 May 2026 period.
CBS Sports analyst Scott White has published the fantasy baseball two-start pitcher rankings for Week 9, covering the period from 18 to 24 May 2026. The preview categorises pitchers by usability, highlighting MacKenzie Gore and Sonny Gray among the featured players. The list includes matchups and streaming options, with a note that rankings are subject to change.
The rankings are divided into three usability categories: "Must-start, all formats" (ranked 1–15), "Advisable in most cases" (ranked 16–23), and "Better left for points leagues" (ranked 24–37). Specific player matchups were listed, such as Nolan McLean (NYM) facing Washington and Miami, and Shota Imanaga (CHC) facing Milwaukee and Houston.
The article was published on 15 May 2026 at 6:59 am ET. CBS Sports regularly publishes fantasy sports previews and rankings. A CBS Sports newsletter on 14 May 2026 covered live scoring and news for the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL, including MLB betting insights.
Fantasy baseball rankings typically require forecasting and are dynamic, often updated closer to game time. The source text contains conflicting information regarding the week number: the headline and summary refer to "Week 9", while the first sentence of the body text mentions "Fantasy Week 8". The date range (18–24 May) aligns with the Week 9 title.
The list of pitchers and their matchups is subject to change, as explicitly stated in the source. The specific fantasy scoring formats or league settings for which these rankings are optimal are not detailed beyond general categories (e.g., "all formats" vs "points leagues").
