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The first full week of September baseball is upon us, with expanded rosters, playoff races and plenty of intriguing narratives to follow. However, it also means the stretch run for season-long players, and playoffs for those in head-to-head leagues. No matter your fantasy baseball game of choice, weve got a breakdown of Mondays full slate, including a loaded roster of pitching options.PitchingEliteThe fact Max Scherzer has whiffed double-digit hitters a dozen times this season isnt too surprising considering hes sporting a. 11.3 K/9. What makes it impressive is the dominant righty didnt fan at least 10 until his eighth start of the season, meaning hes done it in 12 of his last 21 outings. Scherzers first September effort comes at home against an Atlanta Braves squad thats middle of the pack in terms of runs scored since the All-Star break. Mad Max is easily the best option on the board; its just a matter of paying the cost.Instead of a treating Mondays start as a revenge game against his former team, Drew Pomeranz should thank everyone upon his return to Petco Park, seeing that hes gone from eating innings for a cellar dweller to being a key in the battle for the AL East crown. After allowing five runs in two of his first three outings with the Boston Red Sox, the lefty allowed two or fewer his next five starts before surrendering three last time out. Since being traded by the San Diego Padres, his former teammates are near the bottom of the league with respect to weighted on base average (wOBA) while striking out the most against southpaws, setting Pomeranz up for a huge effort.Chris Sale has tossed at least eight frames in five of his last eight efforts, including the past three. Continuing the streak will be a challenge as the Chicago White Sox entertain the Detroit Tigers in the opener of a series at U.S. Cellular Field. For the past month, the visitors are hitting southpaws well as evidenced by a .351 wOBA in that scenario while fanning at a below average rate. If youre paying up for pitching, Sale is strictly a contrarian option based on game theory, since its not backed by the numbers.SolidIf the rumors are true, there were discussions about Zack Greinke returning to his former team this season, but instead hes facing them Monday as the Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Los Angeles Dodgers. The home team has been crushing right-handed pitching for the past month, sporting a league-best .385 wOBA over that span. On a holiday slate with some nice options, its best not to risk using Greinke, who still isnt as sharp as hes been in previous campaigns.While its early to begin the Cy Young award debate, a strong September would definitely put Cole Hamels in the middle of the discussion. The Texas Rangers southpaws only blemish is an elevated walk rate, which is something fantasy analysts care more about than those casting a ballot. Next up for Hamels is a date at Safeco Field with the Seattle Mariners. The hosts are dangerous, but many of their hitters will be at a platoon disadvantage, putting Hamels in play for DFS tournament action.Speaking of under-the-radar Cy Young contenders, Kyle Hendricks is on pace to garner some secondary votes, as a 2.09 ERA are offset by his lower win and strikeout totals (which isnt a bad thing, since the voting should be about more than ERA -- and wins, for that matter). Hendricks usually profiles better for cash game play, but facing the Milwaukee Brewers and their 25 percent whiff rate against righties, the Chicago Cubs right-hander is in play for GPP action as the clubs meet at Miller Park for an NL Central tilt.In an effort to keep him fresh for the playoffs, the Dodgers gave Kenta Maeda an extra days rest this time around, after giving him two extra days before his last start. Keep in mind the Japanese import was used to working on five days rest along with enduring a far less taxing travel schedule when pitching in his home country. Maeda faces Greinke, which will make securing his sixth win in his last seven decisions a little tougher, but with pitcher-friendly Dodger Stadium at his back, the steady righty is a cash game candidate.Justin Verlander and the Tigers head to the Windy City for meeting with the Pale Hose and Sale. The White Sox check in as an average squad against righties. On another day, an argument could be made for Verlander, but on a loaded slate, there are options with higher upside and better potential value.The same can be said for Felix Hernandez, as he draws the tough Rangers and Hamels, albeit in Safeco Field. Still, while its good to be the King, a couple of aces beat that today.StreamersAn usually high half of the docket registers a game score above 53, which is the cut-off for pitchers safe to use in seasonal leagues without excess concern. There are three hurlers in the automatic avoid range, leaving only a dozen candidates falling in the streaming range. As always, those with less than a 50 percent ownership in ESPN leagues and in a good spot will be highlighted. If you have questions about anyone left out, Ill be happy to lend a hand on this Labor Day Monday if you post your question in the comments or fire a tweet to @ToddZola.The Tampa Bay Rays offense is a tough one to peg. Earlier in the season, they were weak against righties but crushed lefties. Lately that pattern has reversed. On paper, this puts Ubaldo Jimenez in a precarious spot, but since the Rays are a very impatient club, the Baltimore Orioles right-handers control woes arent as worrisome. Theres some risk, but if you need an early week shot in the arm, using Jimenez is certainly defensible, especially since hell likely receive some run support as his teammates bat against Matt Andriese.A similar argument can be posed for Mike Fiers as the Houston Astros travel to face the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. The Tribe provide Fiers some strikeout upside and will send Mike Clevinger to the hill, meaning the visitors bats should be productive.Noted statistician Tom Tango says but should never follow its a small sample size. With that note, in four games against knuckleballers this season, the New York Yankees check in with a meek .210 wOBA and generous 25 percent strikeout rate. This makes R.A. Dickey a DFS option as well as a candidate to stream in seasonal formats as the Toronto Blue Jays open a set in the Bronx.AvoidAs implied above, three hurlers register a projected game score too low to risk, beginning with Raul Alcantara making his debut for the Oakland Athletics. Alcantara is likely to stick in the rotation for the final month. Hes not particularly dominant, drawing the strikeout-stingy Los Angeles Angels in his inaugural effort. The Halos have