May 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray (38) pitches the ball against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
These are the top 10 pitching staffs in MLB:
1. 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. Even though Senga has gone on the IL, they have a top ERA in MLB and elite strikeout numbers.
2. 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.
3. 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, Ray, Birdsong, and their bullpen so far.
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. 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.
6. 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
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.
7. New York Yankees
Apr 9, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried (54) pitches in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Fried and Rodon have been amazing, and the bullpen is solid too.
8. 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
The Rays have a top 10 team ERA and a very good bullpen.
9. 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 are one of the best staffs in the league.
10. Atlanta Braves
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 14: Spencer Strider #65 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning in game three of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Chris Sale is injured, so things could get worse for the Braves, but they do have a top 10 team ERA.
