| Time (ET) | Away | Home | Tmp | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:10 PM | Tampa Bay RaysNick Martinez (1-1, 2.10)◆◆◆◆◆ | Cleveland GuardiansTanner Bibee (0-3, 4.45)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 59° | 4% | 14 |
| 6:35 PM | Houston AstrosKai-Wei Teng (1-1, 2.16)◆◆◆◆◆ | Baltimore OriolesShane Baz (0-2, 5.08)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 62° | 5% | 10 |
| 6:40 PM | Colorado RockiesKyle Freeland (0-0, -.--)◆◆◆◆◆ | Cincinnati RedsChase Burns (2-1, 2.57)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 69° | 0% | 10 |
| 6:40 PM | St. Louis CardinalsKyle Leahy (2-3, 5.63)◆◆◆◆◆ | Pittsburgh PiratesBraxton Ashcraft (1-1, 2.43)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 74° | 8% | 12 |
| 6:40 PM | San Francisco GiantsTyler Mahle (1-3, 5.26)◆◆◆◆◆ | Philadelphia PhilliesJesús Luzardo (1-3, 6.91)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 60° | 8% | 5 |
| 7:07 PM | Boston Red SoxPayton Tolle (0-0, 1.50)◆◆◆◆◆ | Toronto Blue JaysTrey Yesavage (0-0, -.--)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 52° | — | — |
| 7:10 PM | Washington NationalsZack Littell (0-3, 7.56)◆◆◆◆◆ | New York MetsClay Holmes (2-2, 2.10)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 59° | 6% | 9 |
| 7:15 PM | Detroit TigersCasey Mize (2-1, 2.51)◆◆◆◆◆ | Atlanta BravesMartín Pérez (1-1, 2.70)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 75° | 2% | 8 |
| 7:40 PM | Seattle MarinersLogan Gilbert (1-3, 4.36)◆◆◆◆◆ | Minnesota TwinsJoe Ryan (2-2, 3.90)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 50° | 1% | 11 |
| 7:40 PM | Los Angeles AngelsJosé Soriano (5-0, 0.24)◆◆◆◆◆ | Chicago White SoxDavis Martin (3-1, 2.01)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 58° | 1% | 1 |
| 7:40 PM | Arizona DiamondbacksMerrill Kelly (0-0, -.--)◆◆◆◆◆ | Milwaukee BrewersChad Patrick (1-1, 2.35)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 61° | — | — |
| 8:05 PM | New York YankeesCam Schlittler (3-1, 1.77)◆◆◆◆◆ | Texas RangersJacob deGrom (2-0, 2.13)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 67° | — | — |
| 9:40 PM | Kansas City RoyalsKris Bubic (2-1, 4.08)◆◆◆◆◆ | AthleticsAaron Civale (0-0, -.--)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 57° | 1% | 5 |
| 9:40 PM | Chicago CubsEdward Cabrera (2-0, 2.73)◆◆◆◆◆ | San Diego PadresWalker Buehler (1-2, 5.75)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 56° | 0% | 4 |
| 10:10 PM | Miami MarlinsJanson Junk (1-2, 3.67)◆◆◆◆◆ | Los Angeles DodgersShohei Ohtani (2-0, 0.38)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 52° | 0% | 5 |
Suarez delivered the best start of the 2026 season: 8 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 10 K on 103 pitches as the Red Sox blanked the Blue Jays 5-0. He held Toronto hitless into the sixth and generated 14 swings and misses across five pitch types. It was the first 8+ scoreless, 1-hit-or-fewer start by a Red Sox pitcher since Eduardo Rodriguez in 2016, and the first 10-K game since Jon Lester in 2014.
The Guardians called up their prized prospect after he slashed .287/.422/.511 with 11 doubles, 2 triples, 2 HR, and an elite 17.9% walk rate at Triple-A Columbus. Bazzana, the #1 overall pick in the 2024 draft out of Oregon State, will slot in as the everyday second baseman with Juan Brito optioned. He's a consensus top-25 prospect per MLB Pipeline, Baseball America, and ESPN.
As expected, the Yankees placed Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day IL (backdated to April 25) with a low-grade right calf strain sustained running the bases Friday. He's expected to need 'at least another week' before returning. Stanton was hitting .256/.302/.422 with 3 HR in 96 PA. In his season debut Sunday, Jasson Dominguez went 1-for-4 vs. Texas with Luis Gil also optioned in the corresponding move.
Mason Miller's Padres-record 34.2 scoreless innings streak ended in the 9th of a 9-7 win over the Cubs — and it started with a blown call. Umpire Dan Merzel ruled Matt Shaw's dribbler down the third-base line fair despite replays showing it was clearly foul. Singles by Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong loaded the bases, and Miller allowed 2 ER before striking out Alex Bregman to end it. He was 7 innings away from the all-time MLB record for relievers.
Munetaka Murakami greeted Angels reliever Drew Pomeranz with a go-ahead 3-run homer to right-center in the 7th inning, capping the White Sox's biggest rally of the season — a seven-run frame that turned a 5-1 deficit into an 8-5 lead in an eventual 8-7 win. Murakami's 12th homer gives him the outright MLB lead, and it came after a three-hour rain delay.
Who's Hot This Week
The 2024 #1 overall pick gets his first MLB call after slashing .287/.422/.511 at Triple-A Columbus with a ridiculous 17.9% walk rate and a 21.4% strikeout rate. Bazzana will be Cleveland's everyday second baseman — this isn't a spot start or a temp promotion. The hit tool and discipline are advanced enough that fantasy production should come quickly. He's the top prospect callup of the week and a priority add in all formats, especially OBP/points leagues where the walk rate translates immediately. Add now before the hype machine drives ownership past 50%.
Worth Reading
Highlights Travis Bazzana and Jasson Dominguez as top hitter adds, plus Noah Schultz, Spencer Arrighetti, and Payton Tolle as pitching pickups. Also flags Louis Varland as the must-add closer after 3 consecutive saves.
Statcast-driven picks including Jac Caglianone (76 mph bat speed), Josh Jung (.308 BA, 82.7% contact rate), Garrett Mitchell (5 SB, elite EV50), and Nasim Nunez (13 SB, 99th percentile sprint speed) as a steals specialist.
| # | Player | Pos | PA | 14d Ago | Now | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathan LukesToronto Blue Jays | RF | 56 | 0.129 | .286 | +0.157 |
| 2 | Nolan ArenadoArizona Diamondbacks | 3B | 96 | 0.200 | .313 | +0.113 |
| 3 | Nathan ChurchSt. Louis Cardinals | LF | 78 | 0.184 | .295 | +0.111 |
| 4 | José CaballeroNew York Yankees | SS | 106 | 0.218 | .321 | +0.103 |
| 5 | Mickey MoniakColorado Rockies | LF | 85 | 0.256 | .353 | +0.097 |
| 6 | Michael MasseyKansas City Royals | 2B | 47 | 0.182 | .277 | +0.095 |
| 7 | Matt ShawChicago Cubs | RF | 72 | 0.245 | .338 | +0.093 |
| 8 | Jazz Chisholm Jr.New York Yankees | 2B | 113 | 0.210 | .301 | +0.091 |
| 9 | Carter JensenKansas City Royals | DH | 94 | 0.265 | .351 | +0.086 |
| 10 | Joc PedersonTexas Rangers | DH | 77 | 0.279 | .364 | +0.085 |
Officially placed on the 10-day IL (backdated to April 25) with a low-grade right calf strain. Expected to need 'at least another week' before returning. Was hitting .256/.302/.422 with 3 HR in 96 PA. Has required an IL stint every year since 2018.
Placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to April 25 with right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation. Forearm tendinitis is always a red flag for a 41-year-old pitcher with his workload history. No timeline has been given, but expect the full 15 days minimum.
NEW: Left Monday's game against the Dodgers after recording just 1 out, walking 2 and allowing a Shohei Ohtani ground-rule double. Reported numbness in his hand — concerning given his Raynaud's Syndrome diagnosis. If he hits the IL, the Marlins would go to a committee of Calvin Faucher, Anthony Bender, and Tyler Phillips.
Left wrist fracture from Saturday's foul tip. Expect 4-6 weeks minimum despite the 10-day IL designation. Was hitting .205 before going down. Travis d'Arnaud is the primary catcher now.
POSITIVE UPDATE: Betts (oblique, IL since April 5) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment as soon as the May 1-3 weekend. Realistic return around May 5-8. Dave Roberts remains hopeful for a return ahead of the standard 4-6 week oblique timeline.
Sporer's weekly SP rankings update features several massive movers. The biggest riser is Jose Soriano, who jumped 82 spots to #25 ('Must Start' tier) — validating his 0.24 ERA through five starts even as SIERA flags regression risk. Chase Burns rose 37 spots to #21 after a strong start to his rookie campaign, and Joe Ryan climbed 15 spots to #12 on the strength of a 3.90 ERA with improved velocity.
At the top, Shohei Ohtani surged from #13 to #5 behind his otherworldly 0.38 ERA through 4 starts. The Big Three remains Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes, and Cristopher Sanchez, with Ohtani now knocking on the door of the top tier. Notable fallers include Logan Gilbert (-3, slipping from ace tier) and Max Fried (-2, now #8 after Sunday's gem only partially reversed his slide).
Sporer uses a six-tier system (Ace / Must Start / Usually Start / Team Streamer / Standard Streamer / Lottery Ticket) that's more actionable than raw rankings for start/sit decisions. His key advice: prioritize tier differences over individual ranking positions, especially for borderline SP40-100 arms where the gap between 'start' and 'sit' is razor-thin.
Sunday's 16-game slate produced 9 saves, 2 blown saves (AL), and 5 losses (NL). Louis Varland earned his 3rd save for the Blue Jays with 4 K in 20 pitches. Jack Perkins picked up save #2 for the Rangers, and Aroldis Chapman earned his 5th for the Red Sox. The Angels bullpen was a disaster again with Drew Pomeranz and Joey Lucchesi both blowing opportunities.
Read the full Ledger →| Closer | Team | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Varland | TOR | 🟡 Watch | 3rd save Sunday with 4 K in 20 pitches. Jeff Hoffman continues to implode (3 blown saves, 7.59 ERA). Varland has clearly seized the role despite the 'committee' label. Must-add in all leagues — 49% rostered and climbing fast. |
| Pete Fairbanks | MIA | 🟡 Watch | NEW CONCERN: Left Monday's game with numbness in his hand. Has Raynaud's Syndrome history. If he hits the IL, Calvin Faucher leads a committee with Anthony Bender and Tyler Phillips. Monitor daily. |
| Mason Miller | SD | 🟢 Locked | Scoreless streak ended at 34.2 IP on a controversial umpire call, but he still earned the save. Season line: 1.26 ERA, 0.56 WHIP, 28:2 K:BB. Undisputed closer. Don't overreact — top-3 reliever in fantasy. |
| Riley O'Brien | STL | 🔴 Committee | JoJo Romero also blew it Sunday (go-ahead pinch-hit HR). The Cardinals' 9th inning remains a total mess with O'Brien and Romero both failing in save situations. Avoid unless desperate. |
| Bryan Hudson | CWS | 🟡 Watch | Picked up an emergency save in Monday's 8-7 win over the Angels. Seranthony Dominguez remains the primary closer, but Hudson showed he can handle the role if needed. Deep-league stash only. |
Ranger Suarez delivered the pitching performance of the season: 8 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 10 K on 103 pitches. He held Toronto hitless into the sixth and generated 14 swinging strikes across five different pitch types. First Red Sox 10-K outing since Jon Lester in 2014.
Aaron Judge went 3-for-3 with HR #11 and two doubles in a 4-2 Yankees win over the Rangers. He and Ben Rice hit back-to-back homers in the 3rd inning, matching Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra for the most back-to-back HR games by Yankees teammates.
Munetaka Murakami greeted Drew Pomeranz with a go-ahead 3-run bomb to right-center in the 7th, capping a seven-run White Sox rally to erase a 5-1 deficit. His 12th homer gives him the outright MLB lead — in late April — from the worst lineup in baseball.
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