As we steamroll into May, the weather's heating up and so are the bats—which means fantasy managers need to be sharper than ever with their pitching decisions. Welcome to our sixth weekly two-start pitcher breakdown, your go-to guide for navigating the upcoming week's matchups and making those crucial start/sit calls.

We're at a sweet spot in the season: most hurlers have five or six starts under their belts, giving us real data to work with. Early-season luck is fading, and sustainable performance is starting to separate the aces from the pretenders. This isn't a one-start fluke anymore—it's the foundation for your championship run.

Leading the charge this week is none other than Tarik Skubal, headlining a stacked group of elite two-start options. Alongside him, keep an eye on Cam Schlittler, JR Ritchie, and Jose Soriano, all projected to take the hill twice. These are the arms that could swing your weekly matchup.

Now, a quick note on the Houston Astros: their rotation has been hit hard by injuries, and with a doubleheader on Thursday, things are messy. Someone will likely make two starts next week (vs. Dodgers, at Reds), but we don't know who. Tatsuya Imai is working his way back, but he's not expected to be ready by Monday. Even if a name emerges, those matchups are brutal—facing the Dodgers at home, then traveling to Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park, a true hitter's haven. This is a situation to avoid if you can. We'll update you as news breaks.

Baseball's back in a big way, and with NBC Sports now the exclusive home of Sunday Night Baseball and much more, the spotlight is brighter than ever. Let's make sure your fantasy squad is ready to shine.