OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 21: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 21, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Brandon Vallance/Getty Images)
These are the top 10 pitching staffs in MLB right now:
1. San Diego Padres
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 01: Michael King #34 of the San Diego Padres throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning in Game One of the Wild Card Series at Petco Park on October 01, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
Led by staff ace Michael King and closer Robert Suarez, the Padres have the best ERA in the league and the most saves.
2. New York Mets
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 30: Kodai Senga #34 of the New York Mets reacts after striking out Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies to end the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on May 30, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Senga and the rest of the Mets rotation have been excellent. They have the second-best ERA in MLB and the most strikeouts.
3. Detroit Tigers
Apr 7, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (12) delivers in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
Mize, Skubal, Flaherty, and the Tigers bullpen have been terrific so far this season. They have a team ERA under 3.00 and one of the best BAA.
4. Kansas City Royals
Apr 11, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic (50) delivers a pitch in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
The Royals rotation has picked up right where it left off a season ago, except for one big difference. Kris Bubic has become a legitimate weapon now, too.
5. Houston Astros
Apr 27, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown (58) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
Even with struggles from Framber Valdez, the Astros have a top 5 team ERA and BAA this season. Hunter Brown has become the ace of the staff, and Josh Hader remains one of the best closers in the game.
6. San Francisco Giants
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 13: Logan Webb #62 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after he struck out Trent Grisham #2 of the San Diego Padres to end the eighth inning at Oracle Park on April 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The Giants have gotten great pitching from Webb and their bullpen so far.
7. Tampa Bay Rays
Apr 1, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz (11) throws a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Shane Baz has pitched great, as has Drew Rasmussen, which has helped the Rays remain competitive this season, despite an offense that has struggled.
8. Texas Rangers
Mar 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Eovaldi, deGrom, and Mahle have all been excellent so far for the Rangers.
9. Minnesota Twins
Apr 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (49) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, and Bailey Ober might be one of the most underrated top 3 in all of MLB.
10. Seattle Mariners
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 30: Logan Gilbert #36 of the Seattle Mariners throws a pitch during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at T-Mobile Park on March 30, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
Even with injuries to Logan Gilbert and George Kirby, the Mariners are still an excellent pitching staff. Andres Munoz has been lights out at the back end of games.
