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Konnor Griffin (OF/SS - PIT)
4/18/26 7:15 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...
4/18/26 7:15 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...
Aaron Ashby (P - MIL)
4/18/26 5:58 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 5:58 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...
Leo De Vries (SS - SD)
4/18/26 5:36 AM - [MLB: Film Room] - Leo De Vries' RBI single | 04/17/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
4/18/26 5:36 AM - [MLB: Film Room] - Leo De Vries' RBI single | 04/17/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
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...
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-...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...