# Starting Pitcher Rankings: July Update

An episode of [Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486883874), 24 Jul 2026, 1 h 01 min.

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A fresh batch of starting pitcher rankings is here, and Eno already has a few regrets. On this week's Fantasy Friday, Eno and DVR break down the latest rankings, discussing the biggest risers, fallers, and surprises. Then, they hit the waiver wire to highlight hitters and pitchers worth adding before wrapping up with a look at Clay Holmes' impending return. Rundown: 0:32 Updated SP Rankings! 5:22 The Summer of Justin Wrobleski 11:15 Logan Webb’s Fall 14:53 Sean Burke is a Tough Rank! 20:41 Hunter Brown’s Woes 27:20 Keider Montero’s Surge 32:01 Is Ethan Pecko a Deep Sleeper in Houston? 33:30 Sonny Gray’s Changes 40:48 Injuries of Note 41:54 Hitters of Interest: Ty France, Victor Mesa Jr. & Joey Ortiz 53:45 Pitchers of Interest: Zac Thornton, Brandon Pfaadt & Keider Montero 57:02 Clay Holmes Nears Return First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026 Eno's Updated SP Rankings ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7461994 Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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