| Time (ET) | Away | Home | Tmp | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:15 PM | Washington NationalsCade Cavalli (1-2, 4.15)◆◆◆◆◆ | Miami MarlinsSandy Alcantara (3-2, 4.01)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 82° | — | — |
| 1:35 PM | AthleticsLuis Severino (2-3, 4.15)◆◆◆◆◆ | Baltimore OriolesKeegan Akin (0-0, 11.12)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 79° | 1% | 8 |
| 1:35 PM | Tampa Bay RaysNick Martinez (3-1, 1.71)◆◆◆◆◆ | Boston Red SoxPayton Tolle (1-1, 2.04)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 63° | 2% | 7 |
| 1:35 PM | Colorado RockiesTomoyuki Sugano (3-2, 3.41)◆◆◆◆◆ | Philadelphia PhilliesCristopher Sánchez (3-2, 2.42)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 74° | 1% | 4 |
| 1:37 PM | Los Angeles AngelsJosé Soriano (5-2, 1.74)◆◆◆◆◆ | Toronto Blue JaysEric Lauer (1-3, 6.00)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 55° | — | — |
| 1:40 PM | Houston AstrosCody Bolton (0-1, 5.79)◆◆◆◆◆ | Cincinnati RedsAndrew Abbott (1-2, 5.13)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 68° | 1% | 6 |
| 1:40 PM | Minnesota TwinsAndrew Morris (1-1, 4.96)◆◆◆◆◆ | Cleveland GuardiansGavin Williams (5-2, 3.28)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 53° | 0% | 6 |
| 2:10 PM | Seattle MarinersLogan Gilbert (2-3, 4.30)◆◆◆◆◆ | Chicago White SoxDavis Martin (5-1, 1.64)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 55° | 0% | 8 |
| 2:10 PM | New York YankeesCarlos Rodón (0-0, -.--)◆◆◆◆◆ | Milwaukee BrewersLogan Henderson (0-1, 4.50)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 58° | — | — |
| 2:35 PM | Chicago CubsJameson Taillon (2-1, 4.24)◆◆◆◆◆ | Texas RangersJacob deGrom (2-2, 3.11)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 83° | — | — |
| 4:05 PM | Pittsburgh PiratesBubba Chandler (1-4, 4.76)◆◆◆◆◆ | San Francisco GiantsTyler Mahle (1-4, 5.00)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 67° | 0% | 10 |
| 4:10 PM | New York MetsDavid Peterson (0-3, 5.40)◆◆◆◆◆ | Arizona DiamondbacksEduardo Rodriguez (3-0, 2.50)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 106° | — | — |
| 4:10 PM | St. Louis CardinalsKyle Leahy (4-3, 4.93)◆◆◆◆◆ | San Diego PadresWalker Buehler (2-2, 5.64)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 70° | 0% | 8 |
| 4:10 PM | Atlanta BravesBryce Elder (3-1, 2.02)◆◆◆◆◆ | Los Angeles DodgersJustin Wrobleski (5-0, 1.25)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 76° | 0% | 9 |
| 7:20 PM | Detroit TigersDrew Anderson (Opener) (0-0, 7.94)◆◆◆◆◆ | Kansas City RoyalsNoah Cameron (2-2, 5.40)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 71° | 0% | 10 |
Hall of Fame Braves manager Bobby Cox passed away Saturday at 84. Cox won 2,504 regular-season games and led Atlanta to 14 straight division titles, 5 NL pennants, and the 1995 World Series. Greg Maddux: 'When Bobby talked, we listened. We wanted to play for him.' Andruw Jones called him 'my second father.' Commissioner Manfred: 'one of the greatest eras of sustained excellence in baseball history.' Multiple ballparks held moments of silence Sunday.
The Giants placed Logan Webb on the 15-day IL retroactive to May 6 with right knee bursitis. He's been pitching through it for weeks (5.06 ERA but 3.50 xFIP — the underlying numbers always pointed to better health). Webb himself: 'I've dealt with it for a little while, but it's still no excuse.' Trevor McDonald is recalled to start Monday vs. the Dodgers. Webb is expected to return when first eligible (around May 20).
The Yankees reinstated Carlos Rodón from the 15-day IL to start today's game at Milwaukee. He's been out since spring training after October surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow, and made three minor-league rehab appearances before this activation. He returns to a deep rotation behind Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, and (soon) Gerrit Cole. Last year: 3.09 ERA / 203 K / 195.1 IP.
Snell's long-awaited season debut after a shoulder fatigue rehab unraveled in the first inning. Final line: 3.0 IP, 6 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 5 K on 77 pitches — needed 58 just to escape the second. Spencer Strider matched up with 6 IP / 1 H / 2 BB / 8 K to lead Atlanta to a 7-2 win. The Dodgers had pulled Snell's rehab a start early to cover Glasnow's IL stint, which clearly affected his sharpness.
Pittsburgh hammered San Francisco 13-3 on a season-high 20 hits. Brandon Lowe drove in 4 (including a 2-run triple in the 7th). Joey Bart went 4-for-5, scored 3, drove in 2 (his leadoff single triggered a 3-run 9th). Nick Gonzales matched Bart's 4-hit line. Oneil Cruz: 3-for-6 with a SB and 3 R. Braxton Ashcraft: 7 IP, 1 ER, 6 K, 0 BB on a 4-seam/curve combo Pitcher List calls 'one of the best in baseball.'
Who's Hot This Week
Rodón makes his 2026 debut today at Milwaukee after October elbow surgery and a rehab buildup. He's in 76% of leagues — meaning 24% of fantasy managers can grab a 2025 line of 3.09 ERA / 203 K / 195.1 IP for the cost of a waiver claim. The Yankees' deep rotation (Fried, Schlittler, soon Cole) takes the pressure off, so they'll let him ramp up at his own pace. Top-20 SP rest of season ceiling. Stash now while the price is digestible; activate after his first 2 starts.
Worth Reading
Headlines Carlos Cortes (OAK, 22%) as the top hitter add and Max Meyer (MIA, 51%) as the priority SP. Other priority targets: Carson Benge (NYM, 12%), Payton Tolle, Clay Holmes, and Braxton Ashcraft for those still floating in shallow leagues.
Deep dive on how Seattle's pitching development machine has turned Hancock from afterthought into a 2.59-ERA rotation piece. The piece walks through the pitch-mix changes (more changeup, less sinker) and what they mean for his rest-of-season fantasy outlook. With Bryce Miller returning Wednesday, the Mariners now run a six-man rotation.
MLBTR's full Blue Jays note covers Addison Barger's IL return (active Saturday), Max Scherzer's continued forearm issues, Shane Bieber's slow rehab progress, Alejandro Kirk's contract talks, and a few prospects to watch. Worth scanning if you own any of these names.
| # | Player | Pos | PA | 14d Ago | Now | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon ValenzuelaToronto Blue Jays | C | 62 | .171 | .306 | +0.135 |
| 2 | Zack GelofAthletics | CF | 65 | .208 | .333 | +0.125 |
| 3 | Lourdes Gurriel Jr.Arizona Diamondbacks | LF | 61 | .192 | .295 | +0.103 |
| 4 | Wenceel PérezDetroit Tigers | RF | 77 | .140 | .221 | +0.081 |
| 5 | Joey BartPittsburgh Pirates | C | 62 | .214 | .290 | +0.076 |
| 6 | Bryce TeodosioLos Angeles Angels | LF | 41 | .250 | .325 | +0.075 |
| 7 | Curtis MeadWashington Nationals | 1B | 98 | .266 | .337 | +0.071 |
| 8 | Luke KeaschallMinnesota Twins | 2B | 163 | .254 | .319 | +0.065 |
| 9 | Brice MatthewsHouston Astros | CF | 92 | .224 | .286 | +0.062 |
| 10 | Chase DeLauterCleveland Guardians | RF | 148 | .327 | .378 | +0.051 |
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 6 with right knee bursitis. The bursitis explains his 5.06 ERA / 3.50 xFIP discrepancy — he was pitching hurt. The Giants expect him back when first eligible (around May 20). Trevor McDonald recalled to make Monday's start vs. LAD.
NEW: 15-day IL with a left foot bone spur. Stewart had been a high-leverage option in the Dodgers' bullpen. Bone spurs in the foot can drag on weeks and the Dodgers will likely manage this carefully. Paul Gervase recalled.
STATUS UPDATE: Transferred from 15-day to 60-day IL with right shoulder strain. This pushes any potential return to mid-July at the earliest. The Astros' rotation depth (Arrighetti, Burrows, Teng) has held up surprisingly well, but Brown's absence is a real loss for the second half.
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 6 with left elbow inflammation. Sousa had been Houston's primary lefty setup arm. Jayden Murray recalled. Worth monitoring only in deep leagues — elbow inflammation in relievers is rarely a quick fix.
STATUS UPDATE: Transferred from 10-day to 60-day IL while continuing to recover from offseason ankle surgery. This is procedural — Edman wasn't going to be back before mid-summer anyway. The Dodgers needed the 40-man spot. Drop in 12-team redraft if you've been holding.
Through 7 starts, José Soriano has gone 5-2 with a 1.74 ERA — and he's the only pitcher since 1900 to allow one run or fewer in his first six starts of a season. The advanced numbers back the surface stats: 30.1% K-rate, 57.8% out-of-zone swing-and-miss rate, and a .281 xwOBA allowed. That's elite-tier pitching with elite-tier indicators behind it.
The how is a pitch-mix tweak. Soriano cut his sinker from 49% (2025) to 28%, replaced it with elevated four-seam fastballs, and the result has been a chase rate jump from 27% to 34% and a whiff rate climb from 27% to 35.4%. He's still inducing ground balls at the same rate (~64%) — a rare combination of strikeouts and worm-burners. He's a true Cy Young contender even if you adjust for the Angels' weak offense behind him.
There is one yellow flag: he's struggled in his last 2 starts (8.00 ERA over 9 IP, 4 HRs allowed). That's the regression you'd expect, but the underlying numbers (still 30%+ K rate over those starts) suggest the small-sample HR damage will normalize. Do not panic-sell. He's a top-10 SP rest of season and a real AL Cy Young threat. The Angels are deadline sellers; if he's traded to a contender (Cubs, Blue Jays, Phillies all linked), the win column will follow.
Friday's slate: 5 saves, 5 reliever wins, 1 blown save (Mejia in COL). Cade Smith (CLE, 11), Aroldis Chapman (BOS, 8), and Louis Varland (TOR, 5) are the cleanest locked arms in baseball right now. Detroit, Oakland, and San Francisco are all genuine committees. Cincinnati and Colorado bullpens remain in full meltdown — fade their relievers and avoid the offenses for streaming purposes.
Read the full Ledger →| Closer | Team | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroldis Chapman | BOS | 🟢 Locked | Extended his scoreless streak to 9 games with his 8th save. 0.807 WHIP, 13 K vs. 2 BB across recent outings. The Red Sox have him locked through at least the All-Star break. Top-10 RP rest of season. |
| Cade Smith | CLE | 🟢 Locked | Notched his 11th save Saturday, has been the most reliable closer in baseball this year. Sub-1.50 ERA. Top-7 RP rest of season — claim immediately if somehow on your wire. |
| Louis Varland | TOR | 🟢 Locked | 5 saves, has converted 5-of-6 since late April. Toronto's offense keeps games close enough that the volume is real. Top-15 RP rest of season. |
| Kenley Jansen | DET | 🟡 Watch | Still nominally the closer but Kyle Finnegan blew Saturday's save and the Tigers' bullpen ranks bottom-5 in WPA over 14 days. Hold Jansen but the situation is fragile — Finnegan could take saves on Jansen's off-nights. |
| Reds + Rockies Bullpens | CIN/COL | Tony Santillan (CIN) has allowed 5 HRs of his 15 hits this season — Graham Ashcraft is leveraged ahead of him. Jimmy Herget (COL) blew Friday's save; Vodnik and Mejia are preferred. Both bullpens are full crisis — fade in standard formats. |
MLB.com's full tribute video to Bobby Cox: clips from the 1995 World Series, the 14-straight-division-titles run, his Hall of Fame induction, and tributes from Maddux, Smoltz, Andruw Jones, and Chipper Jones. 'When Bobby talked, we listened.' — Greg Maddux. Andruw Jones called him 'my second father.'
Ernie Clement's career-tying 5-for-5 game (HR, 3 R, 2 RBI) and Brandon Valenzuela's first career MLB homer cap a 7-run 5th inning in the Blue Jays' 14-1 thumping of the Angels. Toronto rapped out 20 hits to take their second straight in the series.
Pirates 13, Giants 3 — Pittsburgh racks up 20 hits as Brandon Lowe drives in 4 (including a 7th-inning 2-run triple), Joey Bart goes 4-for-5, Nick Gonzales adds 4 hits of his own, and Braxton Ashcraft tosses 7 IP / 1 ER / 6 K / 0 BB. The catcher (Bart) scored 3 times.
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