4/18 7:15 AM Konnor Griffin (OF/SS-PIT) 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 5:58 AM Aaron Ashby (P-MIL) 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 5:36 AM Nick Kurtz (1B-Ath) [MLB: Film Room] - Jeff Kurtz throws out first pitch to Nick Kurtz | 04/17/2026. Jeff Kurtz throws out the ceremonial first pitch to his son, Nick Kurtz prior to the Athletics taking on the White Sox
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4/18 5:36 AM Leo De Vries (SS-SD) [MLB: Film Room] - Leo De Vries' RBI single | 04/17/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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4/18 4:06 AM Shea Langeliers (C-Ath) [MLB: Film Room] - Shea Langeliers nabs Sam Antonacci at second base | 04/17/2026. Shea Langeliers nabthrows out Sam Antonacci trying to steal second in the top of the 7th
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4/18 3:41 AM Ranger Suarez (P-BOS) 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.

4/18 2:27 AM Emmet Sheehan (P-LAD) 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 1:58 AM Aaron Ashby (P-MIL) 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 1:15 AM Taijuan Walker (P-PHI) 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 1:07 AM Munetaka Murakami (3B-CWS) [MLB] - Munetaka Murakami ABSOLUTELY DEMOLISHES a grand slam! ?? (114.1 MPH, 431 feet!) | ?? ???????. Munetaka Murakami hammers his first career MLB grand slam for the Chicago White Sox in the top of the 7th inning against the Athletics. ?? ???????Do''t forge...
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4/18 12:43 AM Rob Refsnyder (OF/DH-SEA) Mariners reinstate Refsnyder; Miller set for rehab. The Seattle Mariners reinstated infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the paternity list on Friday and placed outfielder Patrick Wisdom on the 10-day injured list.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48517674/m-rei...

4/18 12:41 AM Ranger Suarez (P-BOS) 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.

4/18 12:35 AM Jeff McNeil (2B/OF-Ath) [Oakland A's Videos] - McNeil on Wilson: "It's Been Pretty Incredible" #athletics #shorts. A’s veteran Jeff McNeil gives us an inside look at playing alongside Jacob Wilson. From range to anticipation, McNeil explains how Wilson is turning into a a...
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4/17 11:00 PM Zach Eflin (P-BAL) Ambulance Chasers: Juan And Done?.

Welcome back to the Pain Train, Razzball Enjoyers and Haters.

Since we last met, things have escalated quickly, and at the top of that escalator, there is a revolving door.

No time to waste. Let’s hop in!

Updates From Last Time

We’ll go a little backwards this week and start with a few follow-ups on players we’ve been discussing the last few weeks:

Zach Eflin (SP, BAL): Last time, we talked about the bright red flag that was Zach Eflin seeking out a second opinion. Please, blog, may I have some more?

4/17 10:30 PM Aaron Civale (P-Ath) [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - A’s Drop Series Opener to White Sox 9-2. The Athletics were back in action this evening at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento as they began a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox. Aaron Civale got the start for the A’s tonight against Davis Martin for the White Sox. Andrew Benintendi doubled to lead off the game on a ball that scooted […]
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