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Emmet Sheehan (P - LAD)
4/18/26 2:27 AM - A mid-April snowstorm coats Coors Field as Dodgers-Rockies series gets off to frosty start. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies faced an unusual challenge in April as snow blanketed Coors Field. On Friday, the teams began their series with three inches of snow covering the field. Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan made the most of it, building a snowman before the game. The snow stopped three hours before the first pitch and the grounds crew cleared the field. By game time, it was sunny and 35 degrees. Despite the snow, the game went on, but a freeze warning was issued for the Denver area. Temperatures are expected to rise over the weekend.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/surprise-mid-...
4/18/26 2:27 AM - A mid-April snowstorm coats Coors Field as Dodgers-Rockies series gets off to frosty start. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies faced an unusual challenge in April as snow blanketed Coors Field. On Friday, the teams began their series with three inches of snow covering the field. Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan made the most of it, building a snowman before the game. The snow stopped three hours before the first pitch and the grounds crew cleared the field. By game time, it was sunny and 35 degrees. Despite the snow, the game went on, but a freeze warning was issued for the Denver area. Temperatures are expected to rise over the weekend.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/surprise-mid-...
Aaron Ashby (P - MIL)
4/18/26 1:58 AM - Angels ace José Soriano has an 0.28 ERA, 39 Ks after 5 phenomenal starts to begin the season. In just five starts, José Soriano’s season with the Los Angeles Angels has gone from good to great to historic. Soriano pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning of the Angels’ 8-0 victory over the Padres, ending San Diego’s eight-game winning streak with yet another dominant outing by Los Angeles’ right-handed Dominican ace. Soriano has an ERA of 0.28 after allowing just one run in his first 32 2/3 innings this season. He leads the majors with 39 strikeouts while allowing only 11 hits, and he’s tied with Milwaukee’s Aaron Ashby for the lead with five wins.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/angels-ace-jo...
4/18/26 1:58 AM - Angels ace José Soriano has an 0.28 ERA, 39 Ks after 5 phenomenal starts to begin the season. In just five starts, José Soriano’s season with the Los Angeles Angels has gone from good to great to historic. Soriano pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning of the Angels’ 8-0 victory over the Padres, ending San Diego’s eight-game winning streak with yet another dominant outing by Los Angeles’ right-handed Dominican ace. Soriano has an ERA of 0.28 after allowing just one run in his first 32 2/3 innings this season. He leads the majors with 39 strikeouts while allowing only 11 hits, and he’s tied with Milwaukee’s Aaron Ashby for the lead with five wins.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/angels-ace-jo...
Taijuan Walker (P - PHI)
4/18/26 1:15 AM - Taijuan Walker, Phillies’ offense continue brutal start to season in another blowout loss. The Phillies lost another game in brutal fashion.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
4/18/26 1:15 AM - Taijuan Walker, Phillies’ offense continue brutal start to season in another blowout loss. The Phillies lost another game in brutal fashion.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
Ranger Suarez (P - BOS)
4/18/26 12:41 AM - Red Sox’ Ranger Suarez throws 8 scoreless innings in second consecutive excellent start.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
4/18/26 12:41 AM - Red Sox’ Ranger Suarez throws 8 scoreless innings in second consecutive excellent start.
Suarez seems to be settling into his new uniform after a rough first few starts in Boston.
The post Red Sox’ Ranger Suarez throws 8 scoreless innings in second consecutive excellent start appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Emmet Sheehan (P - LAD)
4/17/26 10:02 PM - Surprise mid-April snow coats Coors Field as Dodgers-Rockies series gets off to frosty start. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies faced an unusual challenge in April as snow blanketed Coors Field. On Friday, the teams began their series with three inches of snow covering the field. Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan made the most of it, building a snowman before the game. The snow stopped three hours before the first pitch and the grounds crew cleared the field. By game time, it was sunny and 36 degrees. Despite the snow, the game went on, but a freeze warning was issued for the Denver area. Temperatures are expected to rise over the weekend.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/surprise-mid-...
4/17/26 10:02 PM - Surprise mid-April snow coats Coors Field as Dodgers-Rockies series gets off to frosty start. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies faced an unusual challenge in April as snow blanketed Coors Field. On Friday, the teams began their series with three inches of snow covering the field. Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan made the most of it, building a snowman before the game. The snow stopped three hours before the first pitch and the grounds crew cleared the field. By game time, it was sunny and 36 degrees. Despite the snow, the game went on, but a freeze warning was issued for the Denver area. Temperatures are expected to rise over the weekend.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/surprise-mid-...
Bryce Miller (P - SEA)
4/17/26 9:06 PM - Mariners’ Bryce Miller set to begin rehab assignment with Tacoma Rainiers. Bryce Miller was back in the Mariners clubhouse Friday afternoon in preparation for starting a rehab stint Saturday in Tacoma.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
4/17/26 9:06 PM - Mariners’ Bryce Miller set to begin rehab assignment with Tacoma Rainiers. Bryce Miller was back in the Mariners clubhouse Friday afternoon in preparation for starting a rehab stint Saturday in Tacoma.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
Michael Lorenzen (P - COL)
4/17/26 7:32 PM - Former Phillies prospect who was traded at 2023 deadline set to make major-league debut for Tigers. This former Phillies prospect will make his major-league debut almost three years after he was traded to the Tigers for Michael Lorenzen.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
4/17/26 7:32 PM - Former Phillies prospect who was traded at 2023 deadline set to make major-league debut for Tigers. This former Phillies prospect will make his major-league debut almost three years after he was traded to the Tigers for Michael Lorenzen.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
Willy Adames (SS - SF)
4/17/26 5:02 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for April 17: Willy Adames in expert's best bets for Friday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Friday, April 17
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
4/17/26 5:02 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for April 17: Willy Adames in expert's best bets for Friday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Friday, April 17
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Jordan Walker (OF - STL)
4/17/26 4:35 PM - Why the Cardinals needed more than patience with Jordan Walker, who is finally blossoming in Year 4. Jordan Walker has been one of the early breakout stars of the 2026 MLB season, with eight homers in 18 games
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/cardinals-paiti...
4/17/26 4:35 PM - Why the Cardinals needed more than patience with Jordan Walker, who is finally blossoming in Year 4. Jordan Walker has been one of the early breakout stars of the 2026 MLB season, with eight homers in 18 games
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/cardinals-paiti...
Daniel Palencia (P - CHC)
4/17/26 3:11 PM - Cubs closer Palencia to IL with oblique strain. Cubs closer Daniel Palencia was placed on the 15-day IL with a left oblique strain, and starter Cade Horton underwent Tommy John surgery for the second time.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48514788/cubs-...
4/17/26 3:11 PM - Cubs closer Palencia to IL with oblique strain. Cubs closer Daniel Palencia was placed on the 15-day IL with a left oblique strain, and starter Cade Horton underwent Tommy John surgery for the second time.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48514788/cubs-...
Konnor Griffin (OF/SS - PIT)
4/17/26 2:04 PM - 19 going on 35: How Konnor Griffin's maturity is making an impression on Pirates. As the Bucs build for the future, the youngest player in MLB has his teammates singing his praises.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48504426/mlb-2...
4/17/26 2:04 PM - 19 going on 35: How Konnor Griffin's maturity is making an impression on Pirates. As the Bucs build for the future, the youngest player in MLB has his teammates singing his praises.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48504426/mlb-2...
Brett Baty (3B/2B - NYM)
4/17/26 12:55 PM - Brett Baty owns ‘terrible’ play on both sides of ball following Mets' loss to Cubs. Brett Baty has been slumping offensively, and on Friday, he hurt the Mets with his defense too.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/brett-baty-owns-terrible-p...
4/17/26 12:55 PM - Brett Baty owns ‘terrible’ play on both sides of ball following Mets' loss to Cubs. Brett Baty has been slumping offensively, and on Friday, he hurt the Mets with his defense too.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/brett-baty-owns-terrible-p...
Ryan McMahon (3B - NYY)
4/17/26 12:07 PM - Yankees' Ryan McMahon to ride bench for most, if not all, of Royals series as 3B continues work behind the scenes. Ryan McMahon has had a very tough start to the 2026 season and the Yankees are choosing to start Amed Rosario at third for most of the next two series against the Royals and Red Sox.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-ryan-mcmahon-bench...
4/17/26 12:07 PM - Yankees' Ryan McMahon to ride bench for most, if not all, of Royals series as 3B continues work behind the scenes. Ryan McMahon has had a very tough start to the 2026 season and the Yankees are choosing to start Amed Rosario at third for most of the next two series against the Royals and Red Sox.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-ryan-mcmahon-bench...
Kodai Senga (P - NYM)
4/17/26 11:56 AM - Mets' offense shows signs of life, but Cubs rough up Kodai Senga in ninth straight loss. Kodai Senga was roughed up for the second straight start as the Mets were blown out by the Cubs on Friday.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-cubs-takeaways-4-17-2...
4/17/26 11:56 AM - Mets' offense shows signs of life, but Cubs rough up Kodai Senga in ninth straight loss. Kodai Senga was roughed up for the second straight start as the Mets were blown out by the Cubs on Friday.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-cubs-takeaways-4-17-2...
Konnor Griffin (OF/SS - PIT)
4/17/26 11:40 AM - 19 going on 35: How Konnor Griffin's maturity is making an impression on Pirates. As the Bucs build for the future, the youngest player in MLB has his teammates singing his praises.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48504426/mlb-2...
4/17/26 11:40 AM - 19 going on 35: How Konnor Griffin's maturity is making an impression on Pirates. As the Bucs build for the future, the youngest player in MLB has his teammates singing his praises.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48504426/mlb-2...
Mike Trout (DH/OF - LAA)
4/17/26 10:17 AM - Trout's latest blast caps 5-homer series in Bronx. Mike Trout homered for the fifth time during a four-game series at Yankee Stadium by crushing a 446-foot drive in the seventh inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48506296/mike-...
4/17/26 10:17 AM - Trout's latest blast caps 5-homer series in Bronx. Mike Trout homered for the fifth time during a four-game series at Yankee Stadium by crushing a 446-foot drive in the seventh inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48506296/mike-...
Gerrit Cole (P - NYY)
4/17/26 10:17 AM - Yankees' Cole to make first rehab start Friday. Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole, sidelined since undergoing Tommy John surgery in March 2025, will make his first rehab start with Double-A Somerset.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48499507/yanke...
4/17/26 10:17 AM - Yankees' Cole to make first rehab start Friday. Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole, sidelined since undergoing Tommy John surgery in March 2025, will make his first rehab start with Double-A Somerset.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48499507/yanke...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
4/17/26 10:17 AM - Ohtani skips bat, cranks up pitches in 10-K gem. Not in the lineup for his start day Wednesday, Shohei Ohtani channeled all his energy into pitching and delivered a six-inning, 10-strikeout start Wednesday night in an 8-2 win over the Mets.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48498339/shohe...
4/17/26 10:17 AM - Ohtani skips bat, cranks up pitches in 10-K gem. Not in the lineup for his start day Wednesday, Shohei Ohtani channeled all his energy into pitching and delivered a six-inning, 10-strikeout start Wednesday night in an 8-2 win over the Mets.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48498339/shohe...
Chayce McDermott (P - LAD)
4/17/26 10:17 AM - Dodgers land P McDermott from O's for P Perez. The Dodgers acquired righty Chayce McDermott from the Orioles in exchange for right-hander Axel Perez on Thursday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48506129/dodge...
4/17/26 10:17 AM - Dodgers land P McDermott from O's for P Perez. The Dodgers acquired righty Chayce McDermott from the Orioles in exchange for right-hander Axel Perez on Thursday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48506129/dodge...
Parker Messick (P - CLE)
4/17/26 10:17 AM - Messick loses no-hit bid in 9th; Guardians hold on. Guardians rookie Parker Messick's bid for MLB's first no-hitter of 2026 was broken up in the ninth inning, but Cleveland held on for a 4-2 win over the Orioles.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48508569/messi...
4/17/26 10:17 AM - Messick loses no-hit bid in 9th; Guardians hold on. Guardians rookie Parker Messick's bid for MLB's first no-hitter of 2026 was broken up in the ninth inning, but Cleveland held on for a 4-2 win over the Orioles.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48508569/messi...
Jack Leiter (P - TEX)
4/17/26 10:01 AM - Jack Leiter: Up-And-Coming Dynasty Player. If you read my posts regularly, you know by now that I have an aversion to young pitchers. Some of them are outstanding from the start, but the majority need time to learn their craft. Well, it looks like Jack Leiter has finally learned his craft, turning himself into a pitcher and not just a thrower off the mound. His first taste of the majors in 2024 did not go well. Last season he had his ups and downs, especially during the first half of the season. But the Rangers stuck with him and the more experience he got, the better he became. The success he had in the second half of the 2025 season has carried over into 2026, making Leiter an up-and-coming dynasty player.
Source: https://razzball.com/jack-leiter-up-and-coming-dyn...
4/17/26 10:01 AM - Jack Leiter: Up-And-Coming Dynasty Player. If you read my posts regularly, you know by now that I have an aversion to young pitchers. Some of them are outstanding from the start, but the majority need time to learn their craft. Well, it looks like Jack Leiter has finally learned his craft, turning himself into a pitcher and not just a thrower off the mound. His first taste of the majors in 2024 did not go well. Last season he had his ups and downs, especially during the first half of the season. But the Rangers stuck with him and the more experience he got, the better he became. The success he had in the second half of the 2025 season has carried over into 2026, making Leiter an up-and-coming dynasty player.
Source: https://razzball.com/jack-leiter-up-and-coming-dyn...
Ketel Marte (2B/DH - AZ)
4/17/26 9:10 AM - Free MLB home run picks April 17: Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte among expert's best bets for Friday. CBS Sports and SportsLine's Matt Severance reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Friday's games
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
4/17/26 9:10 AM - Free MLB home run picks April 17: Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte among expert's best bets for Friday. CBS Sports and SportsLine's Matt Severance reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Friday's games
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Konnor Griffin (OF/SS - PIT)
4/17/26 8:31 AM - 19 going on 35: How Konnor Griffin's maturity is making an impression on Pirates. As the Bucs build for the future, the youngest player in MLB has his teammates singing his praises.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48504426/mlb-2...
4/17/26 8:31 AM - 19 going on 35: How Konnor Griffin's maturity is making an impression on Pirates. As the Bucs build for the future, the youngest player in MLB has his teammates singing his praises.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48504426/mlb-2...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
4/17/26 8:10 AM - Mets Notes: Juan Soto making more progress; Jorge Polanco dealing with wrist issue. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza gave updates on Juan Soto and Jorge Polanco ahead of Friday's game against the Cubs.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-notes-juan-soto-jorge...
4/17/26 8:10 AM - Mets Notes: Juan Soto making more progress; Jorge Polanco dealing with wrist issue. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza gave updates on Juan Soto and Jorge Polanco ahead of Friday's game against the Cubs.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-notes-juan-soto-jorge...
Hunter Goodman (C/DH - COL)
4/17/26 4:28 AM - Hunter Goodman powers the Rockies past the Astros 3-2, snapping a 6-game skid. Hunter Goodman homered and doubled to help the Colorado Rockies snap a six-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/hunter-good...
4/17/26 4:28 AM - Hunter Goodman powers the Rockies past the Astros 3-2, snapping a 6-game skid. Hunter Goodman homered and doubled to help the Colorado Rockies snap a six-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/hunter-good...
Parker Messick (P - CLE)
4/17/26 3:47 AM - Rookie pitcher Parker Messick comes within 3 outs of ending Cleveland's 45-year no-hitter drought. Rookie left-hander Parker Messick came within three outs of ending Cleveland’s 45-year drought without a no-hitter. Instead, he became the second Guardians pitcher in eight months to fall short in the ninth inning. “I did my best. Maybe next time,” Messick said after Cleveland’s 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Leody Taveras led off the ninth with a grounder that just eluded diving second baseman Juan Brito and went into right field for a single to break up Messick's no-hit bid. Cleveland still has the longest current gap between no-hitters of any major league franchise. The team’s most recent one was Len Barker’s perfect game on May 15, 1981, against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/guardians-roo...
4/17/26 3:47 AM - Rookie pitcher Parker Messick comes within 3 outs of ending Cleveland's 45-year no-hitter drought. Rookie left-hander Parker Messick came within three outs of ending Cleveland’s 45-year drought without a no-hitter. Instead, he became the second Guardians pitcher in eight months to fall short in the ninth inning. “I did my best. Maybe next time,” Messick said after Cleveland’s 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Leody Taveras led off the ninth with a grounder that just eluded diving second baseman Juan Brito and went into right field for a single to break up Messick's no-hit bid. Cleveland still has the longest current gap between no-hitters of any major league franchise. The team’s most recent one was Len Barker’s perfect game on May 15, 1981, against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/guardians-roo...
Craig Kimbrel (P - NYM)
4/17/26 3:31 AM - [The Athletic] - José Soriano has one of baseball’s best sinkers. He’s becoming a star by using it less. Plus more on Craig Kimbrel's Hall of Fame chances and a combo Off the Grid this week.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
4/17/26 3:31 AM - [The Athletic] - José Soriano has one of baseball’s best sinkers. He’s becoming a star by using it less. Plus more on Craig Kimbrel's Hall of Fame chances and a combo Off the Grid this week.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Justin Sterner (P - Ath)
4/17/26 3:26 AM - [Locked On A's] - CHAOTIC WINDS: Athletics Bullpen FALTERS, Justin Sterner and Mark Kotsay QUESTIONED. Athletics’ bullpen stumbles as Rangers rally late. Kyle Morrison breaks down the A’s tough 9–6 loss to the Texas Rangers at Sutter Health Park, where swirlin...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
4/17/26 3:26 AM - [Locked On A's] - CHAOTIC WINDS: Athletics Bullpen FALTERS, Justin Sterner and Mark Kotsay QUESTIONED. Athletics’ bullpen stumbles as Rangers rally late. Kyle Morrison breaks down the A’s tough 9–6 loss to the Texas Rangers at Sutter Health Park, where swirlin...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Parker Messick (P - CLE)
4/17/26 2:42 AM - Messick loses no-hit bid in 9th; Guardians hold on. Guardians rookie Parker Messick's bid for MLB's first no-hitter of 2026 was broken up in the ninth inning, but Cleveland held on for a 4-2 win over the Orioles on Thursday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48508569/messi...
4/17/26 2:42 AM - Messick loses no-hit bid in 9th; Guardians hold on. Guardians rookie Parker Messick's bid for MLB's first no-hitter of 2026 was broken up in the ninth inning, but Cleveland held on for a 4-2 win over the Orioles on Thursday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48508569/messi...
James Wood (OF/DH - WSH)
4/17/26 12:26 AM - Nationals eke out win against Pirates to close out successful road trip. James Wood knocked in the winning run in the 10th inning to send Washington home with a 5-2 mark on their seven-game road trip.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/04/16/j...
4/17/26 12:26 AM - Nationals eke out win against Pirates to close out successful road trip. James Wood knocked in the winning run in the 10th inning to send Washington home with a 5-2 mark on their seven-game road trip.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/04/16/j...