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Paul Skenes (P - PIT)
4/30/26 4:15 AM - Expect extra-motivated Paul Skenes in Thursday matinee as Pirates ace is winless in career vs. rival Cardinals. Pirates ace Paul Skenes hasn't beaten the Cardinals in six career starts
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/expect-extr...
4/30/26 4:15 AM - Expect extra-motivated Paul Skenes in Thursday matinee as Pirates ace is winless in career vs. rival Cardinals. Pirates ace Paul Skenes hasn't beaten the Cardinals in six career starts
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/expect-extr...
Nathan Church (OF - STL)
4/30/26 2:57 AM - Nathan Church steals another homer, this time giving the Cardinals a win over the Pirates. Nathan Church is making a habit of stealing home runs. The rookie left fielder’s latest saved the game for the St. Louis Cardinals. Church ended a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates by robbing Nick Gonzales of what would have been a walk-off, two-run homer by making a leaping catch at the left-field wall. It's the third time this season Church has robbed someone of a homer. He did it four days earlier against Seattle’s Mitch Garver. The other was on opening day against Tampa Bay’s Ryan Vilade.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/nathan-church...
4/30/26 2:57 AM - Nathan Church steals another homer, this time giving the Cardinals a win over the Pirates. Nathan Church is making a habit of stealing home runs. The rookie left fielder’s latest saved the game for the St. Louis Cardinals. Church ended a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates by robbing Nick Gonzales of what would have been a walk-off, two-run homer by making a leaping catch at the left-field wall. It's the third time this season Church has robbed someone of a homer. He did it four days earlier against Seattle’s Mitch Garver. The other was on opening day against Tampa Bay’s Ryan Vilade.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/nathan-church...
Nathan Church (OF - STL)
4/30/26 12:03 AM - Church robs would-be walk-off, saves Cards win. Cardinals rookie Nathan Church made a game-ending, leaping catch at the left-field wall to prevent a walk-off, two-run homer to seal St. Louis' 5-4 win over the Pirates.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48634167/churc...
4/30/26 12:03 AM - Church robs would-be walk-off, saves Cards win. Cardinals rookie Nathan Church made a game-ending, leaping catch at the left-field wall to prevent a walk-off, two-run homer to seal St. Louis' 5-4 win over the Pirates.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48634167/churc...
Angel Zerpa (P - MIL)
4/29/26 6:45 PM - Brewers put lefty Zerpa (forearm tightness) on IL. Milwaukee Brewers left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa has been placed on the injured list because of left forearm tendinitis.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48630671/brewe...
4/29/26 6:45 PM - Brewers put lefty Zerpa (forearm tightness) on IL. Milwaukee Brewers left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa has been placed on the injured list because of left forearm tendinitis.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48630671/brewe...
Kodai Senga (P - NYM)
4/29/26 6:45 PM - Senga unsure on timetable; Robert sent for MRI. Kodai Senga (back) said he does not have a timetable to return to the mound, while Luis Robert Jr. could join him on IL as he awaits follow-up tests on his ailing back.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48631730/mets-...
4/29/26 6:45 PM - Senga unsure on timetable; Robert sent for MRI. Kodai Senga (back) said he does not have a timetable to return to the mound, while Luis Robert Jr. could join him on IL as he awaits follow-up tests on his ailing back.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48631730/mets-...
David Peterson (P - NYM)
4/29/26 5:02 PM - David Peterson, Sean Manaea roughed up in Mets' blowout loss to Nationals. The Mets fell victim to a seven-run inning, one night after they enjoyed one of their own, as they were defeated by the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-nationals-takeaways-4...
4/29/26 5:02 PM - David Peterson, Sean Manaea roughed up in Mets' blowout loss to Nationals. The Mets fell victim to a seven-run inning, one night after they enjoyed one of their own, as they were defeated by the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-nationals-takeaways-4...
James Wood (OF/DH - WSH)
4/29/26 3:24 PM - Inside James Wood's Low-Key Presence and High-Impact 'Sky's The Limit' Bat. A gentle giant at 6-foot-7, James Wood is impressing at the plate for a surprise Nationals team.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/james-wood-n...
4/29/26 3:24 PM - Inside James Wood's Low-Key Presence and High-Impact 'Sky's The Limit' Bat. A gentle giant at 6-foot-7, James Wood is impressing at the plate for a surprise Nationals team.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/james-wood-n...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
4/29/26 2:42 PM - Roberts explains having Ohtani pitch but not hit. Shohei Ohtani started on the mound but was absent from the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday night. As manager Dave Roberts explained, "His goal is to make every start, and so with that, there has to be some compromise and some openness to kind of read and react."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48623527/dodge...
4/29/26 2:42 PM - Roberts explains having Ohtani pitch but not hit. Shohei Ohtani started on the mound but was absent from the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday night. As manager Dave Roberts explained, "His goal is to make every start, and so with that, there has to be some compromise and some openness to kind of read and react."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48623527/dodge...
Bryce Harper (1B - PHI)
4/29/26 1:36 PM - Don Mattingly thought he was done with baseball. The Phillies instead pinned playoff hopes on him. Don Mattingly has taken over as interim manager for the Philadelphia Phillies after Rob Thomson was fired. Mattingly, who left his bench coach job with Toronto following the World Series, initially thought he was done with managing. Encouraged by his 11-year-old son, he joined Philadelphia as bench coach over the winter. Mattingly now steps in as interim managers with hopes of revitalizing a struggling team. The Phillies, despite a high payroll and talent like Bryce Harper and Trea Turner, have underperformed. Mattingly aims to turn things around, focusing on the team's potential rather than his own managerial record.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/don-mattingly...
4/29/26 1:36 PM - Don Mattingly thought he was done with baseball. The Phillies instead pinned playoff hopes on him. Don Mattingly has taken over as interim manager for the Philadelphia Phillies after Rob Thomson was fired. Mattingly, who left his bench coach job with Toronto following the World Series, initially thought he was done with managing. Encouraged by his 11-year-old son, he joined Philadelphia as bench coach over the winter. Mattingly now steps in as interim managers with hopes of revitalizing a struggling team. The Phillies, despite a high payroll and talent like Bryce Harper and Trea Turner, have underperformed. Mattingly aims to turn things around, focusing on the team's potential rather than his own managerial record.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/don-mattingly...
A.J. Minter (P - NYM)
4/29/26 1:30 PM - Where A.J. Minter stands on his road back to Mets. A.J. Minter continues to progress well on his road back to the Mets’ bullpen.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/where-aj-minter-stands-on-...
4/29/26 1:30 PM - Where A.J. Minter stands on his road back to Mets. A.J. Minter continues to progress well on his road back to the Mets’ bullpen.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/where-aj-minter-stands-on-...
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (P - LAD)
4/29/26 1:15 PM - MLB trends: Dodgers ace has a new trick, the fastest man in baseball improves his defense. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is making life tougher for lefties, Chandler Simpson is tracking down more balls and we're barely seeing any pitch clock violations
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trends-dodg...
4/29/26 1:15 PM - MLB trends: Dodgers ace has a new trick, the fastest man in baseball improves his defense. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is making life tougher for lefties, Chandler Simpson is tracking down more balls and we're barely seeing any pitch clock violations
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trends-dodg...
Luis Robert (OF - NYM)
4/29/26 11:27 AM - Mets' Luis Robert Jr. 'didn't improve much after treatment,' with an IL stint possible. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. didn't improve after treatment, and a stint on the Injured List is a possibility.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-luis-robert-jr-il-sti...
4/29/26 11:27 AM - Mets' Luis Robert Jr. 'didn't improve much after treatment,' with an IL stint possible. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. didn't improve after treatment, and a stint on the Injured List is a possibility.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-luis-robert-jr-il-sti...
Matt Waldron (P - SD)
4/29/26 10:49 AM - Cubs could torch struggling Padres knuckleballer Matt Waldron in Wednesday matinee series finale. San Diego knuckleballer Matt Waldron has been on a bad run in 2026 as he faces the Cubs
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/cubs-could-...
4/29/26 10:49 AM - Cubs could torch struggling Padres knuckleballer Matt Waldron in Wednesday matinee series finale. San Diego knuckleballer Matt Waldron has been on a bad run in 2026 as he faces the Cubs
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/cubs-could-...
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (P - LAD)
4/29/26 10:15 AM - MLB trends: Dodgers ace has a new trick, the fastest man in baseball improves his defense. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is making life tougher for lefties, Chandler Simpson is tracking down more balls and we're barely seeing any pitch clock violations
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trends-dodg...
4/29/26 10:15 AM - MLB trends: Dodgers ace has a new trick, the fastest man in baseball improves his defense. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is making life tougher for lefties, Chandler Simpson is tracking down more balls and we're barely seeing any pitch clock violations
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trends-dodg...
Tommy Pham (OF - NYM)
4/29/26 10:14 AM - Mets OF Tommy Pham elects free agency after clearing waivers. Veteran outfielder Tommy Pham's tenure with the Mets is officially done.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-tommy-pham-elects-fre...
4/29/26 10:14 AM - Mets OF Tommy Pham elects free agency after clearing waivers. Veteran outfielder Tommy Pham's tenure with the Mets is officially done.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-tommy-pham-elects-fre...
Jarred Kelenic (OF - ATL)
4/29/26 10:10 AM - White Sox promote former Mariner Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A. Former Mariner Jarred Kelenic, who is riding a hot streak after early struggles in Triple-A, is returning to the big leagues
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/white...
4/29/26 10:10 AM - White Sox promote former Mariner Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A. Former Mariner Jarred Kelenic, who is riding a hot streak after early struggles in Triple-A, is returning to the big leagues
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/white...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
4/29/26 9:03 AM - Roberts explains having Ohtani pitch but not hit. Shohei Ohtani started on the mound but was absent from the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday night. As manager Dave Roberts explained, "His goal is to make every start, and so with that, there has to be some compromise and some openness to kind of read and react."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48623527/dodge...
4/29/26 9:03 AM - Roberts explains having Ohtani pitch but not hit. Shohei Ohtani started on the mound but was absent from the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday night. As manager Dave Roberts explained, "His goal is to make every start, and so with that, there has to be some compromise and some openness to kind of read and react."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48623527/dodge...
Chad Patrick (P - MIL)
4/29/26 9:03 AM - Patrick overcomes vision trouble in Brewers' win'. Chad Patrick, 27, experienced vision trouble that caused the Milwaukee Brewers' training staff to check him on the mound before the second inning of a 13-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, but he said, after the win, he was feeling better.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48624507/chad-...
4/29/26 9:03 AM - Patrick overcomes vision trouble in Brewers' win'. Chad Patrick, 27, experienced vision trouble that caused the Milwaukee Brewers' training staff to check him on the mound before the second inning of a 13-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, but he said, after the win, he was feeling better.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48624507/chad-...
Bryce Harper (1B - PHI)
4/29/26 9:00 AM - Don Mattingly thought he was done with baseball. The Phillies instead pinned playoff hopes on him.. Don Mattingly has taken over as interim manager for the Philadelphia Phillies after Rob Thomson was fired. Mattingly, who left his role with Toronto after the World Series, initially thought he was done with managing. Encouraged by his young son, he joined Philadelphia as a bench coach over the winter. Mattingly now steps in with hopes of revitalizing a struggling team. The Phillies, despite a high payroll and talent like Bryce Harper and Trea Turner, have underperformed. Mattingly aims to turn things around, focusing on the team's potential rather than his own managerial record.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/don-mattingly...
4/29/26 9:00 AM - Don Mattingly thought he was done with baseball. The Phillies instead pinned playoff hopes on him.. Don Mattingly has taken over as interim manager for the Philadelphia Phillies after Rob Thomson was fired. Mattingly, who left his role with Toronto after the World Series, initially thought he was done with managing. Encouraged by his young son, he joined Philadelphia as a bench coach over the winter. Mattingly now steps in with hopes of revitalizing a struggling team. The Phillies, despite a high payroll and talent like Bryce Harper and Trea Turner, have underperformed. Mattingly aims to turn things around, focusing on the team's potential rather than his own managerial record.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/don-mattingly...
Elly De La Cruz (SS - CIN)
4/29/26 7:51 AM - Last Night in Baseball: Blue Jays World Series Hero Trey Yesavage Has Returned. The Blue Jays' rotation just got a lot better overnight, the Phillies turned the page, the Mets did it all, Elly De La Cruz is on fire and more from Tuesday's MLB action.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/trey-yesavag...
4/29/26 7:51 AM - Last Night in Baseball: Blue Jays World Series Hero Trey Yesavage Has Returned. The Blue Jays' rotation just got a lot better overnight, the Phillies turned the page, the Mets did it all, Elly De La Cruz is on fire and more from Tuesday's MLB action.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/trey-yesavag...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
4/29/26 5:07 AM - Ohtani strikes out 9 over 6 innings in 2nd pitching-only performance for Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani struck out nine in six effective innings Tuesday night and did not bat for the Los Angeles Dodgers, his second start on the mound this season without hitting. He gave up two runs, one earned, and five hits against the Miami Marlins. Ohtani threw 104 pitches, his most with the Dodgers, before leaving the game trailing 2-0. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts says the team is carefully managing Ohtani's workload as a two-way player. Ohtani's ERA rose slightly to 0.60. He will return to hitting on Wednesday in the series finale.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/ohtani-strike...
4/29/26 5:07 AM - Ohtani strikes out 9 over 6 innings in 2nd pitching-only performance for Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani struck out nine in six effective innings Tuesday night and did not bat for the Los Angeles Dodgers, his second start on the mound this season without hitting. He gave up two runs, one earned, and five hits against the Miami Marlins. Ohtani threw 104 pitches, his most with the Dodgers, before leaving the game trailing 2-0. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts says the team is carefully managing Ohtani's workload as a two-way player. Ohtani's ERA rose slightly to 0.60. He will return to hitting on Wednesday in the series finale.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/ohtani-strike...
Elly De La Cruz (SS - CIN)
4/29/26 4:26 AM - De La Cruz and Burns power the Reds to a 7-2 victory over the Rockies. Elly De La Cruz homered and drove in four runs and Chase Burns reached 100 strikeouts faster than any other Cincinnati pitcher as the Reds beat the Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Tuesday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/de-la-cruz-...
4/29/26 4:26 AM - De La Cruz and Burns power the Reds to a 7-2 victory over the Rockies. Elly De La Cruz homered and drove in four runs and Chase Burns reached 100 strikeouts faster than any other Cincinnati pitcher as the Reds beat the Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Tuesday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/de-la-cruz-...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
4/29/26 2:07 AM - Ohtani strikes out 9 over 6 innings in 2nd pitching-only performance for Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani struck out nine in six effective innings Tuesday night and did not bat for the Los Angeles Dodgers, his second start on the mound this season without hitting. He gave up two runs, one earned, and five hits against the Miami Marlins. Ohtani threw 104 pitches, his most with the Dodgers, before leaving the game trailing 2-0. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts says the team is carefully managing Ohtani's workload as a two-way player. Ohtani's ERA rose slightly to 0.60. He will return to hitting on Wednesday in the series finale.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/ohtani-strike...
4/29/26 2:07 AM - Ohtani strikes out 9 over 6 innings in 2nd pitching-only performance for Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani struck out nine in six effective innings Tuesday night and did not bat for the Los Angeles Dodgers, his second start on the mound this season without hitting. He gave up two runs, one earned, and five hits against the Miami Marlins. Ohtani threw 104 pitches, his most with the Dodgers, before leaving the game trailing 2-0. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts says the team is carefully managing Ohtani's workload as a two-way player. Ohtani's ERA rose slightly to 0.60. He will return to hitting on Wednesday in the series finale.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/ohtani-strike...
Chad Patrick (P - MIL)
4/29/26 1:02 AM - Patrick overcomes vision trouble in Brewers' win'. Chad Patrick, 27, experienced vision trouble that caused the Milwaukee Brewers' training staff to check him on the mound before the second inning of a 13-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, but he said, after the win, he was feeling better.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48624507/chad-...
4/29/26 1:02 AM - Patrick overcomes vision trouble in Brewers' win'. Chad Patrick, 27, experienced vision trouble that caused the Milwaukee Brewers' training staff to check him on the mound before the second inning of a 13-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, but he said, after the win, he was feeling better.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48624507/chad-...