It’s been two weeks since our first Starting Pitcher Power Rankings of the regular season, and a lot can change in that time.

The Nationals own the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 Draft, which comes with a record assigned value.

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Christian Walker continued his hot streak by slugging a homer to spark a three-run second inning, and rookie starter Ryan Gusto held the Blue Jays to one run and three hits in 5 2/3 innings to lead the Astros to a 3-1 win Wednesday night at Daikin Park.

When discussing the fastest prospects (and frankly, all players) in baseball, there’s the Rays’ Chandler Simpson and then there’s everyone else.

This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart’s Astros Beat newsletter.

Ronel Blanco held the Blue Jays to two hits and one run in a season-high 6 2/3 innings in easily his best start of 2025 and Isaac Paredes homered to lead the Astros to their fourth win in five games, 5-1, on Tuesday night at Daikin Park.

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