| Time (ET) | Away | Home | Tmp | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:35 PM | San Francisco GiantsRobbie Ray (2-2, 2.42)◆◆◆◆◆ | Washington NationalsPJ Poulin (2-0, 3.86)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🌦️ | 50° | 79% | 10 |
| 1:35 PM | Tampa Bay RaysShane McClanahan (1-1, 3.95)◆◆◆◆◆ | Pittsburgh PiratesMitch Keller (1-1, 2.86)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 47° | 4% | 15 |
| 1:35 PM | Kansas City RoyalsCole Ragans (0-3, 3.78)◆◆◆◆◆ | New York YankeesRyan Weathers (0-2, 4.29)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🌦️ | 49° | 60% | 15 |
| 1:40 PM | Baltimore OriolesTrevor Rogers (2-1, 3.04)◆◆◆◆◆ | Cleveland GuardiansJoey Cantillo (1-0, 2.61)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 45° | 0% | 16 |
| 1:40 PM | Milwaukee BrewersJacob Misiorowski (1-1, 3.32)◆◆◆◆◆ | Miami MarlinsEury Pérez (1-1, 5.40)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 84° | — | — |
| 2:10 PM | St. Louis CardinalsMatthew Liberatore (0-1, 4.29)◆◆◆◆◆ | Houston AstrosMike Burrows (1-3, 6.55)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 61° | — | — |
| 2:10 PM | Cincinnati RedsBrady Singer (1-1, 5.60)◆◆◆◆◆ | Minnesota TwinsBailey Ober (2-0, 5.49)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 41° | 0% | 11 |
| 2:20 PM | New York MetsTobias Myers (0-1, 3.46)◆◆◆◆◆ | Chicago CubsJavier Assad (1-1, 8.10)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 48° | 17% | 14 |
| 3:10 PM | Los Angeles DodgersRoki Sasaki (0-2, 6.23)◆◆◆◆◆ | Colorado RockiesMichael Lorenzen (1-2, 8.10)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 69° | 0% | 6 |
| 4:05 PM | Chicago White SoxNoah Schultz (0-1, 6.23)◆◆◆◆◆ | AthleticsJeffrey Springs (3-0, 1.46)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 74° | 0% | 9 |
| 4:07 PM | San Diego PadresMichael King (2-1, 2.78)◆◆◆◆◆ | Los Angeles AngelsReid Detmers (1-1, 3.57)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 77° | 0% | 10 |
| 4:10 PM | Texas RangersMacKenzie Gore (2-1, 3.00)◆◆◆◆◆ | Seattle MarinersBryan Woo (0-2, 2.16)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 70° | — | — |
| 4:10 PM | Toronto Blue JaysKevin Gausman (0-1, 2.42)◆◆◆◆◆ | Arizona DiamondbacksRyne Nelson (1-1, 3.54)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 97° | — | — |
| 4:35 PM | Detroit TigersFramber Valdez (1-1, 3.75)◆◆◆◆◆ | Boston Red SoxGarrett Crochet (2-2, 7.58)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🌦️ | 47° | 51% | 13 |
| 7:20 PM | Atlanta BravesGrant Holmes (1-1, 3.32)◆◆◆◆◆ | Philadelphia PhilliesAndrew Painter (1-0, 3.77)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 50° | 0% | 10 |
Gavin Williams struck out 11 over seven innings of one-run ball in the Guardians' 4-2 win over Baltimore, pushing his MLB-leading total to 40 strikeouts. His slider generated 12 whiffs on 20 swings — the most he's had with the pitch since the start of 2025. Brayan Rocchio added a three-run homer.
Cody Bellinger hit a pair of two-run homers (one into the second deck in right) and drove in five, while Will Warren tied his career high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings of two-run ball without a walk. Warren's ERA dropped to 2.49 through five starts as he continues to hold Cole's rotation spot.
J.T. Realmuto exited Saturday's loss to Atlanta in the 7th inning with lower back tightness. Manager Rob Thomson said Realmuto initially jammed his knee and back on a play at the plate Friday. Thomson doesn't currently believe an IL stint is needed but Realmuto is unlikely to play Sunday.
Tarik Skubal struck out 10 over six innings of one-run ball against the Red Sox, continuing his case as the AL's most consistent starter. The 2025 Cy Young finalist now has multiple double-digit K games this season and his slider remains one of the most unhittable pitches in baseball.
Who's Hot This Week
The left-handed prospect was recalled from Rochester on Friday and could slot into the Nationals' rotation as they manage workloads through the first month. Alvarez has electric stuff with a fastball that sits 94-96 and a sweeper that generates chase. The Nationals' rotation depth is thin enough to give him a real shot at 5+ starts. At 3% owned, he's essentially free — the kind of speculative add that costs nothing and could return SP4 value if the stuff translates.
Worth Reading
Deep dive on Williams' slider improvement and his path to the Cy Young. The best breakdown of what's changed mechanically — 12 whiffs on 20 slider swings is the key stat.
Profiles Warren's case for keeping his rotation spot when Cole returns. The zero-walk, 11-K line is the strongest argument yet.
Context on Realmuto's back history and what the 'tightness' label really means for a 35-year-old catcher. Good framing for fantasy managers weighing the hold-vs-stream decision.
| # | Player | Pos | PA | 14d Ago | Now | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh JungTexas Rangers | 3B | 72 | 0.167 | .361 | +0.194 |
| 2 | Moisés BallesterosChicago Cubs | DH | 46 | 0.227 | .413 | +0.186 |
| 3 | Edouard JulienColorado Rockies | 2B | 57 | 0.167 | .333 | +0.166 |
| 4 | James WoodWashington Nationals | RF | 104 | 0.222 | .385 | +0.163 |
| 5 | Joc PedersonTexas Rangers | DH | 54 | 0.190 | .352 | +0.162 |
| 6 | Daniel SchneemannCleveland Guardians | CF | 54 | 0.192 | .352 | +0.160 |
| 7 | Bryce HarperPhiladelphia Phillies | 1B | 84 | 0.205 | .357 | +0.152 |
| 8 | José RamírezCleveland Guardians | 3B | 95 | 0.214 | .347 | +0.133 |
| 9 | Austin WellsNew York Yankees | C | 60 | 0.208 | .333 | +0.125 |
| 10 | Wyatt LangfordTexas Rangers | LF | 78 | 0.150 | .269 | +0.119 |
Lower back tightness — left Saturday's game in the 7th. Thomson says unlikely to need IL but won't play Sunday. Jammed knee and back on a play at the plate Friday. Rafael Marchan filled in.
Left oblique strain, retroactive to April 15. Duran is one of the most dominant high-leverage arms in baseball — 98% rostered for a reason. Oblique strains typically run 3-4 weeks. Seth Johnson recalled as the replacement.
Moved to paternity list — will miss 1-3 days. Ryan Ward recalled to fill the roster spot for his MLB debut. Freeman should return early next week.
Activated from the 10-day IL on Saturday. Returns to the Diamondbacks' lineup immediately. Was hitting .285 before the IL stint — expect a day or two of ramp-up but he's rosterable now.
SI profiles Gavin Williams' rapid ascent to the top of the AL Cy Young race. Through five starts, he leads MLB with 40 strikeouts — 11 of which came Saturday against the Orioles. The article digs into his slider evolution: 12 whiffs on 20 swings, the best single-game slider performance he's had since the start of 2025.
The mechanical details are illuminating. Williams has shortened his arm path and added late horizontal break to the slider, creating more separation from his four-seam fastball. Hitters are committing to the fastball and getting carved by the slider down and away. The pitch tunneling data backs it up — his tunnel distance has tightened from 2.8 to 2.2 feet since last season.
The sustainability question is real but encouraging: Williams' ground-ball rate is up, his walk rate is down, and the Cleveland pitching development machine (which produced Messick, Cantillo, and Bibee in the same rotation) has a track record of turning talented arms into consistent performers.
Paul Sewald locks down his MLB-leading 7th save on just 10 pitches. Gregory Soto extended his scoreless streak to six games for the Rays but still hasn't recorded a save since April 3. Jose Suarez picks up his first save for the Braves with a three-inning effort.
Read the full Ledger →| Closer | Team | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Sewald | ARI | 🟢 Locked | MLB-leading 7 saves. 10-pitch save Saturday. Dominant. |
| Mason Miller | OAK | 🟢 Locked | Extended scoreless streak continues. Elite K rate. |
| Jakob Junis | TEX | 🟢 Locked | Consistent. Rangers keep winning. |
| Jose Suarez | ATL | 🟡 Watch | First save of the season — 3 IP, 2 H, 1 K. Raisel Iglesias presumably still the primary but Suarez getting high-leverage work. |
| Enyel De Los Santos | HOU | 🟡 Watch | Hader on 60-day IL. De Los Santos has saves but the committee continues. Bryan Abreu showing signs of life. |
A career-high tying 11 Ks for Will Warren. The Yankees' young rotation arm delivered his best start yet — 7 IP, 2 ER, 11 K, 0 BB as New York demolished Kansas City 13-4.
J.T. Realmuto left the game because of tightness in his lower back. Thomson says he jammed his knee and back on a play at the plate Friday — the knee is fine but the back is the concern.
Will Warren has held the Royals hitless in 16 at-bats with runners in scoring position. The Yankees' young arm is showing elite composure in high-leverage spots — a trait that usually separates streamers from rotation locks.
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