| Time (ET) | Away | Home | Tmp | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:20 PM | New York MetsKodai Senga (0-2, 7.07)◆◆◆◆◆ | Chicago CubsEdward Cabrera (1-0, 1.62)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 65° | 0% | 8 |
| 6:10 PM | Baltimore OriolesChris Bassitt (0-2, 9.00)◆◆◆◆◆ | Cleveland GuardiansTanner Bibee (0-2, 6.38)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 60° | 0% | 6 |
| 6:40 PM | Atlanta BravesMartín Pérez (0-1, 3.14)◆◆◆◆◆ | Philadelphia PhilliesTaijuan Walker (1-2, 7.36)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 81° | 4% | 10 |
| 6:45 PM | San Francisco GiantsLogan Webb (1-2, 5.25)◆◆◆◆◆ | Washington NationalsZack Littell (0-1, 4.20)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 82° | 0% | 10 |
| 6:45 PM | Tampa Bay RaysNick Martinez (0-0, 2.16)◆◆◆◆◆ | Pittsburgh PiratesBubba Chandler (0-1, 3.86)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 76° | 0% | 6 |
| 7:10 PM | Milwaukee BrewersTBD | Miami MarlinsJanson Junk (0-2, 4.32)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 82° | — | — |
| 7:15 PM | Detroit TigersCasey Mize (1-1, 3.94)◆◆◆◆◆ | Boston Red SoxRanger Suarez (1-1, 5.02)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 54° | 23% | 10 |
| 8:10 PM | St. Louis CardinalsKyle Leahy (1-2, 5.14)◆◆◆◆◆ | Houston AstrosTBD | 🏟️ | 71° | — | — |
| 8:10 PM | Cincinnati RedsBrandon Williamson (1-1, 5.28)◆◆◆◆◆ | Minnesota TwinsJoe Ryan (2-1, 3.80)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 36° | 3% | 10 |
| 8:40 PM | Los Angeles DodgersTyler Glasnow (1-0, 4.00)◆◆◆◆◆ | Colorado RockiesTomoyuki Sugano (1-0, 2.16)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 30° | 0% | 5 |
| 9:38 PM | San Diego PadresTBD | Los Angeles AngelsJosé Soriano (4-0, 0.33)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 59° | 0% | 5 |
| 9:40 PM | Toronto Blue JaysEric Lauer (1-2, 7.82)◆◆◆◆◆ | Arizona DiamondbacksMichael Soroka (3-0, 2.87)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 65° | — | — |
Parker Messick carried a no-hit bid into the ninth inning in only his 11th career start, striking out nine and walking two across eight hitless innings on 106 pitches before Leody Taveras singled to break it up. Blaze Alexander followed with another single and Messick was pulled at 112 pitches. The Guardians held on 4-2.
Spencer Strider made his first rehab appearance at High-A Rome on Thursday, throwing 3.1 scoreless innings with three strikeouts on 50 pitches (27 strikes). The Braves pulled him as planned — the fastball sat 95-97 mph and he limited hard contact throughout. An early May return is the target.
Chase Dollander set a career high with nine strikeouts in 5.1 scoreless innings of bulk relief in the Rockies' 3-2 win at Houston. The 23-year-old averaged 99.4 mph on his four-seamer (touching 100) with a 44% whiff rate, and his slider (40% whiff) and changeup (43% whiff) were equally devastating.
Landen Roupp held the Reds hitless through five innings before P.J. Higgins broke through with a single in the sixth. Roupp finished with 6 IP, 1 H, 6 K in the combined one-hit shutout — San Francisco's first win in five games. The bullpen (Walker, Winn, Miller) completed the job scoreless.
Who's Hot This Week
The Astros selected Lambert to start Friday against the Cardinals after losing four-fifths of their Opening Day rotation to injury (Brown, Javier, Imai, Bolton). Lambert posted a 1.84 ERA in three appearances at Triple-A Sugar Land and makes his first MLB start for a team other than Colorado. Houston's desperation means a long leash, and Daikin Park is significantly more pitcher-friendly than Coors. Speculative add in 12+ team leagues — the situation is as good as it gets for a back-end starter.
Worth Reading
Sedler breaks down the Messick no-hit bid, Roupp's one-hitter, and the ongoing closer carousel. Highlights Mason Miller's 30-inning scoreless streak and 76.7% K rate. The most complete daily fantasy roundup you'll find.
Zack Gelof (0% Yahoo) and Casey Schmitt (6%) lead the deep-league picks. Joey Cantillo and Jeffrey Springs are on the Yahoo Most Added list. The Cantillo changeup breakdown is worth reading.
Mid-week refresh of positional waiver rankings with ownership filters. Good for deeper leagues where the obvious names are already gone — updated for Wednesday's results.
| # | Player | Pos | PA | 14d Ago | Now | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lenyn SosaToronto Blue Jays | 2B | 41 | 0.000 | .244 | +0.244 |
| 2 | Jeff McNeilAthletics | 2B | 65 | 0.167 | .354 | +0.187 |
| 3 | Spencer TorkelsonDetroit Tigers | 1B | 69 | 0.192 | .377 | +0.185 |
| 4 | Josh JungTexas Rangers | 3B | 62 | 0.160 | .323 | +0.163 |
| 5 | CJ AbramsWashington Nationals | SS | 77 | 0.321 | .481 | +0.160 |
| 6 | Joc PedersonTexas Rangers | DH | 48 | 0.154 | .313 | +0.159 |
| 7 | Austin WellsNew York Yankees | C | 57 | 0.176 | .333 | +0.157 |
| 8 | Xander BogaertsSan Diego Padres | SS | 77 | 0.172 | .325 | +0.153 |
| 9 | Nick KurtzAthletics | 1B | 81 | 0.231 | .383 | +0.152 |
| 10 | James WoodWashington Nationals | RF | 93 | 0.229 | .376 | +0.147 |
First rehab start Thursday at High-A Rome: 3.1 IP, 0 ER, 3 K on 50 pitches. Fastball sat 95-97 mph. Braves targeting an early May return. The measured approach (pulled after 3.1 IP despite dominance) suggests they won't rush him.
Per Closer Monkey, return is now 'weeks rather than days' — the biceps tendinitis rehab is moving slower than initially hoped. Enyel De Los Santos picked up his second save Wednesday while Bryan Abreu had 1.1 scoreless IP with 2 K.
Still targeting April 21 homestand vs. Twins for activation. Taking BP and playing catch. Calf strain since April 3 — the Mets are being cautious with their $765M investment but all signs point to a return within the week.
Transferred from 15-day to 60-day IL with left forearm tightness. Tommy John surgery has been recommended. Season is over — likely 12-18 months out.
Yardbarker profiles Parker Messick's rapid ascent from second-round pick to near no-hitter in his 11th career start. The 25-year-old FSU product has posted a 1.05 ERA and 0.78 WHIP through four starts in 2026, with nine strikeouts and eight hitless innings representing his most dominant outing yet.
The article highlights Messick's pitch mix evolution: his four-seamer generates consistent whiffs in the zone while his slider has become a true put-away pitch. His 112-pitch outing Wednesday — approaching his career high of 121 from his FSU days — suggests the Guardians trust his arm to handle deep workloads.
The sustainability question is real but the profile is encouraging: low walk rate, high ground-ball tendency, and a Cleveland pitching development machine that has a track record of turning mid-round picks into rotation stalwarts. The article positions Messick alongside Joey Cantillo as proof that the Guardians' pitching pipeline is one of baseball's best.
Today's Leverage Ledger: Andrés Muñoz (SEA) brought in with a 4-run lead, walked Machado and allowed multiple hits before being yanked. Enyel De Los Santos (HOU) picks up 2nd save — Bryan Abreu logged 1.1 scoreless IP with 2 K, showing improvement. Josh Hader return now 'weeks rather than days.'
Read the full Ledger →| Closer | Team | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Sewald | ARI | 🟢 Locked | Perfect conversion rate continues. No threats anywhere. |
| Jakob Junis | TEX | 🟢 Locked | Sub-1.00 WHIP. Rangers keep winning, Junis keeps saving. |
| Jeffrey Springs | OAK | 🟢 Locked | 1.47 ERA, 0.76 WHIP. Still doing double duty as closer and spot starter. Elite. |
| Andrés Muñoz | SEA | 🟡 Watch | Walked Machado, allowed multiple hits in a 4-run lead. Per Closer Monkey, shaky command in recent outings. Watch for committee. |
| Enyel De Los Santos | HOU | 🟡 Watch | 2nd save while Hader rehabs. Abreu had 1.1 scoreless IP — bullpen stabilizing but still no clear hierarchy. |
Parker Messick takes a no-hitter into the 9th and the Guardians have won each of his first 4 starts of the season. The 25-year-old nearly ended Cleveland's 45-year no-hitter drought — the longest active in baseball, dating back to Len Barker's perfect game in 1981.
Chase Dollander has struck out nine Astros on 65 pitches. His four-seam fastball is sitting 99.5 mph and has touched 100 six times. His sinker is averaging 99.1 mph. The Astros have whiffed on 10 of the 28 swings they've taken against him. Filth.
Sal Stewart has 12 home runs in 36 career MLB games. The 22-year-old Reds third baseman is on a pace that hasn't been seen in Cincinnati since the Big Red Machine era.
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