DOUBLE DIPPIN': May 21-27

This is a pretty light week for two-start pitchers. Just six teams play seven games, while two (Cubs and Giants) are scheduled for just five games. Included in the short list of two-start hurlers are aces Chris Sale and Gerrit Cole, as well as some other obvious starts, plus some easy sits such as James Shields, Héctor Santiago, and Matt Harvey (with one at Coors). 

Here's a look at some pitchers who either may be available in some shallower leagues, or who could be giving owners some trouble when deciding whether to start them or sit them. For the most part, this looks like a week where going with a high-skilled middle reliever may be a better alternative than streaming a mediocre pitcher. As always, check out our 8-day scan for a...

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