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Sal Stewart (1B - CIN)
4/16/26 11:47 AM - MLB home run picks: Reds rookie Sal Stewart among expert's best bets for Thursday HR player props. SportsLine's Adam Thompson locks in his best MLB home run props picks for Thursday's games
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/mlb-home-ru...
4/16/26 11:47 AM - MLB home run picks: Reds rookie Sal Stewart among expert's best bets for Thursday HR player props. SportsLine's Adam Thompson locks in his best MLB home run props picks for Thursday's games
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/mlb-home-ru...
Foster Griffin (P - WSH)
4/16/26 10:01 AM - Foster Griffin, with seven pitches and a binder of secrets, is dealing. After a detour in Japan, Griffin is rebuilding his career in Washington — and is a bright spot on a strugging staff.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/04/16/f...
4/16/26 10:01 AM - Foster Griffin, with seven pitches and a binder of secrets, is dealing. After a detour in Japan, Griffin is rebuilding his career in Washington — and is a bright spot on a strugging staff.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/04/16/f...
Mason Miller (P - SD)
4/16/26 7:38 AM - Mason Miller tops all pitchers? CJ Abrams goes 30-100-30? Don't be surprised. Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
Source: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/4...
4/16/26 7:38 AM - Mason Miller tops all pitchers? CJ Abrams goes 30-100-30? Don't be surprised. Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
Source: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/4...
Jackson Merrill (OF - SD)
4/16/26 7:23 AM - Merrill robs HR, hits walk-off as Pads' streak at 7. Jackson Merrill robbed Julio Rodriguez of a home run and then capped his night with a walk-off two-run double as the Padres extended their win streak to seven.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48501562/jacks...
4/16/26 7:23 AM - Merrill robs HR, hits walk-off as Pads' streak at 7. Jackson Merrill robbed Julio Rodriguez of a home run and then capped his night with a walk-off two-run double as the Padres extended their win streak to seven.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48501562/jacks...
Jared Young (DH - NYM)
4/16/26 7:23 AM - Mets' Young out month-plus with tear in meniscus. Mets utility man Jared Young will miss somewhere in the neighborhood of six to eight weeks with a meniscus tear in his left knee. He has been placed on IL.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48498719/mets-...
4/16/26 7:23 AM - Mets' Young out month-plus with tear in meniscus. Mets utility man Jared Young will miss somewhere in the neighborhood of six to eight weeks with a meniscus tear in his left knee. He has been placed on IL.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48498719/mets-...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
4/16/26 7:23 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...
4/16/26 7:23 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...
Nick Pivetta (P - SD)
4/16/26 7:23 AM - Pivetta to miss weeks, 'maybe months' for Padres. Nick Pivetta will be sidelined "weeks and maybe months" after an MRI revealed a flexor strain in his right elbow, San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen told reporters Wednesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48499654/padre...
4/16/26 7:23 AM - Pivetta to miss weeks, 'maybe months' for Padres. Nick Pivetta will be sidelined "weeks and maybe months" after an MRI revealed a flexor strain in his right elbow, San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen told reporters Wednesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48499654/padre...
Foster Griffin (P - WSH)
4/16/26 7:01 AM - Foster Griffin, with seven pitches and a binder of secrets, is dealing. After a detour in Japan, Griffin is rebuilding his career in Washington — and is a bright spot on a strugging staff.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/04/16/f...
4/16/26 7:01 AM - Foster Griffin, with seven pitches and a binder of secrets, is dealing. After a detour in Japan, Griffin is rebuilding his career in Washington — and is a bright spot on a strugging staff.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/04/16/f...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
4/16/26 5:05 AM - Shohei Ohtani pitches but doesn't bat for first time since 2021. He's still sore from a hit-by-pitch. Shohei Ohtani was the starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night but he was held out of the lineup as designated hitter. It’s the first time since May 28, 2021 with the Los Angeles Angels that Ohtani has not been in the batting lineup during a mound start. Ohtani is still sore from being struck on the back of his right shoulder by a pitch from the New York Mets’ David Peterson on Monday. Manager Dave Roberts says Ohtani has felt progressively better. But the training staff, coaches and Roberts felt it was better for him not to hit.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/shohei-ohtani...
4/16/26 5:05 AM - Shohei Ohtani pitches but doesn't bat for first time since 2021. He's still sore from a hit-by-pitch. Shohei Ohtani was the starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night but he was held out of the lineup as designated hitter. It’s the first time since May 28, 2021 with the Los Angeles Angels that Ohtani has not been in the batting lineup during a mound start. Ohtani is still sore from being struck on the back of his right shoulder by a pitch from the New York Mets’ David Peterson on Monday. Manager Dave Roberts says Ohtani has felt progressively better. But the training staff, coaches and Roberts felt it was better for him not to hit.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/shohei-ohtani...
Justin Crawford (OF - PHI)
4/16/26 3:51 AM - Justin Crawford can hit. But how can he get better?. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/how-phillies-justin-crawf...
4/16/26 3:51 AM - Justin Crawford can hit. But how can he get better?. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/how-phillies-justin-crawf...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
4/16/26 2:05 AM - Shohei Ohtani pitches but doesn't bat for first time since 2021. He's still sore from a hit-by-pitch. Shohei Ohtani was the starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night but he was held out of the lineup as designated hitter. It’s the first time since May 28, 2021 with the Los Angeles Angels that Ohtani has not been in the batting lineup during a mound start. Ohtani is still sore from being struck on the back of his right shoulder by a pitch from the New York Mets’ David Peterson on Monday. Manager Dave Roberts says Ohtani has felt progressively better. But the training staff, coaches and Roberts felt it was better for him not to hit.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/shohei-ohtani...
4/16/26 2:05 AM - Shohei Ohtani pitches but doesn't bat for first time since 2021. He's still sore from a hit-by-pitch. Shohei Ohtani was the starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night but he was held out of the lineup as designated hitter. It’s the first time since May 28, 2021 with the Los Angeles Angels that Ohtani has not been in the batting lineup during a mound start. Ohtani is still sore from being struck on the back of his right shoulder by a pitch from the New York Mets’ David Peterson on Monday. Manager Dave Roberts says Ohtani has felt progressively better. But the training staff, coaches and Roberts felt it was better for him not to hit.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/shohei-ohtani...
Nick Pivetta (P - SD)
4/15/26 11:38 PM - Pivetta to miss weeks, 'maybe months' for Padres. Nick Pivetta will be sidelined "weeks and maybe months" after an MRI revealed a flexor strain in his right elbow, San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen told reporters Wednesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48499654/padre...
4/15/26 11:38 PM - Pivetta to miss weeks, 'maybe months' for Padres. Nick Pivetta will be sidelined "weeks and maybe months" after an MRI revealed a flexor strain in his right elbow, San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen told reporters Wednesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48499654/padre...
Harrison Bader (OF - SF)
4/15/26 6:38 PM - Giants put outfielders Bader, Oliva on 10-day IL. The Giants placed Harrison Bader (left hamstring strain) and Jared Oliva (left wrist hamate fracture) on the injured list Wednesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48497259/giant...
4/15/26 6:38 PM - Giants put outfielders Bader, Oliva on 10-day IL. The Giants placed Harrison Bader (left hamstring strain) and Jared Oliva (left wrist hamate fracture) on the injured list Wednesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48497259/giant...
Kyle Freeland (P - COL)
4/15/26 6:38 PM - Ailing shoulder sidelines Rockies LHP Freeland. Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with inflammation in his throwing shoulder.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48497653/rocki...
4/15/26 6:38 PM - Ailing shoulder sidelines Rockies LHP Freeland. Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with inflammation in his throwing shoulder.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48497653/rocki...
Alec Bohm (3B - PHI)
4/15/26 6:33 PM - Alec Bohm leans on teammates, past struggles during ice-cold start to season. Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber had a discussion in the dugout on Tuesday night.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
4/15/26 6:33 PM - Alec Bohm leans on teammates, past struggles during ice-cold start to season. Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber had a discussion in the dugout on Tuesday night.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
Christian Scott (P - NYM)
4/15/26 3:34 PM - Mets' Christian Scott goes 5.1 innings for Triple-A Syracuse, retires last 11 hitters in a row. Mets right-hander Christian Scott took the mound for Triple-A on Wednesday and had a second consecutive solid start for Syracuse.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-christian-scott-syrac...
4/15/26 3:34 PM - Mets' Christian Scott goes 5.1 innings for Triple-A Syracuse, retires last 11 hitters in a row. Mets right-hander Christian Scott took the mound for Triple-A on Wednesday and had a second consecutive solid start for Syracuse.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-christian-scott-syrac...
Mickey Moniak (OF - COL)
4/15/26 2:18 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for April 15: Mickey Moniak in expert's best bets for Wednesday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Wednesday, April 15
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
4/15/26 2:18 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for April 15: Mickey Moniak in expert's best bets for Wednesday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Wednesday, April 15
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
4/15/26 1:07 PM - 'He wants a Cy Young': With his arm at full strength, Shohei Ohtani is a man on a mission. Dodgers teammates say MLB's most singular star has set his sights on another history-making achievement.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48043882/mlb-2...
4/15/26 1:07 PM - 'He wants a Cy Young': With his arm at full strength, Shohei Ohtani is a man on a mission. Dodgers teammates say MLB's most singular star has set his sights on another history-making achievement.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48043882/mlb-2...
Emilio Pagan (P - CIN)
4/15/26 12:54 PM - Reds' Pagan to get testing after apparent injury. Reds closer Emilio Pagan appeared to injure himself on his final pitch in Tuesday night's 2-1 win over the Giants.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48490185/reds-...
4/15/26 12:54 PM - Reds' Pagan to get testing after apparent injury. Reds closer Emilio Pagan appeared to injure himself on his final pitch in Tuesday night's 2-1 win over the Giants.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48490185/reds-...
Christian Yelich (DH - MIL)
4/15/26 12:54 PM - Brewers' Yelich out a month with adductor strain. Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich is expected to miss at least a month because of an adductor strain.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48487555/brewe...
4/15/26 12:54 PM - Brewers' Yelich out a month with adductor strain. Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich is expected to miss at least a month because of an adductor strain.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48487555/brewe...
Trevor Megill (P - MIL)
4/15/26 12:54 PM - Murphy: Boos of struggling Megill in 'poor taste'. Pat Murphy is leaving open the possibility he could at least temporarily consider other closing options due to Trevor Megill's early-season struggles but said booing the reliever isn't the right move.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48491073/brewe...
4/15/26 12:54 PM - Murphy: Boos of struggling Megill in 'poor taste'. Pat Murphy is leaving open the possibility he could at least temporarily consider other closing options due to Trevor Megill's early-season struggles but said booing the reliever isn't the right move.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48491073/brewe...
Jared Young (DH - NYM)
4/15/26 12:05 PM - Mets' Jared Young placed on 10-day IL with left meniscus tear. The Mets have placed INF/OF Jared Young on the 10-day injured list with a left meniscus tear.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-jared-young-placed-on...
4/15/26 12:05 PM - Mets' Jared Young placed on 10-day IL with left meniscus tear. The Mets have placed INF/OF Jared Young on the 10-day injured list with a left meniscus tear.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-jared-young-placed-on...
Zack Wheeler (P - PHI)
4/15/26 11:06 AM - Phillies ace Zack Wheeler praises Yankees top prospect George Lombard Jr. after facing off in Double-A. George Lombard Jr. has been spectacular to start the Double-A season, and on Tuesday he continued that success against one of MLB’s best.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/phillies-ace-zack-wheeler-...
4/15/26 11:06 AM - Phillies ace Zack Wheeler praises Yankees top prospect George Lombard Jr. after facing off in Double-A. George Lombard Jr. has been spectacular to start the Double-A season, and on Tuesday he continued that success against one of MLB’s best.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/phillies-ace-zack-wheeler-...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
4/15/26 7:33 AM - 'He wants a Cy Young': With his arm at full strength, Shohei Ohtani is a man on a mission. Dodgers teammates say MLB's most singular star has set his sights on another history-making achievement.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48043882/mlb-2...
4/15/26 7:33 AM - 'He wants a Cy Young': With his arm at full strength, Shohei Ohtani is a man on a mission. Dodgers teammates say MLB's most singular star has set his sights on another history-making achievement.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48043882/mlb-2...
Riley O'Brien (P - STL)
4/15/26 7:26 AM - Closer stock watch: Riley O'Brien thriving in St. Louis. Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.
Source: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/4...
4/15/26 7:26 AM - Closer stock watch: Riley O'Brien thriving in St. Louis. Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.
Source: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/4...
Christian Yelich (DH - MIL)
4/15/26 7:25 AM - Brewers' Yelich out a month with adductor strain. Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich is expected to miss at least a month because of an adductor strain.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48487555/brewe...
4/15/26 7:25 AM - Brewers' Yelich out a month with adductor strain. Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich is expected to miss at least a month because of an adductor strain.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48487555/brewe...
Emilio Pagan (P - CIN)
4/15/26 7:25 AM - Reds' Pagan to get testing after apparent injury. Reds closer Emilio Pagan appeared to injure himself on his final pitch in Tuesday night's 2-1 win over the Giants.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48490185/reds-...
4/15/26 7:25 AM - Reds' Pagan to get testing after apparent injury. Reds closer Emilio Pagan appeared to injure himself on his final pitch in Tuesday night's 2-1 win over the Giants.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48490185/reds-...
Nick Pivetta (P - SD)
4/15/26 7:25 AM - Padres' Pivetta lands on 15-day IL due to elbow. The Padres placed right-hander Nick Pivetta on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to right elbow inflammation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48488426/padre...
4/15/26 7:25 AM - Padres' Pivetta lands on 15-day IL due to elbow. The Padres placed right-hander Nick Pivetta on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to right elbow inflammation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48488426/padre...
Trevor Megill (P - MIL)
4/15/26 7:25 AM - Murphy: Boos of struggling Megill in 'poor taste'. Pat Murphy is leaving open the possibility he could at least temporarily consider other closing options due to Trevor Megill's early-season struggles but said booing the reliever isn't the right move.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48491073/brewe...
4/15/26 7:25 AM - Murphy: Boos of struggling Megill in 'poor taste'. Pat Murphy is leaving open the possibility he could at least temporarily consider other closing options due to Trevor Megill's early-season struggles but said booing the reliever isn't the right move.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48491073/brewe...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
4/15/26 6:09 AM - Mets looking lost at the plate again in 7th straight loss. The New York Mets' bats have gone silent during a seven-game losing streak. Their latest setback was a 2-1 defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mets have been outscored 36-10 during the skid and are at the bottom of the NL East. Their best hitter, Juan Soto, is sidelined with a calf injury and isn't expected back for two to three weeks. Francisco Lindor hit a leadoff home run, snapping the team's 20-inning scoreless streak. The Mets are hitting .178 during the skid, with just eight extra-base hits. Rookie Nolan McLean was a bright spot, giving up one run in seven innings.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/mets-looking-...
4/15/26 6:09 AM - Mets looking lost at the plate again in 7th straight loss. The New York Mets' bats have gone silent during a seven-game losing streak. Their latest setback was a 2-1 defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mets have been outscored 36-10 during the skid and are at the bottom of the NL East. Their best hitter, Juan Soto, is sidelined with a calf injury and isn't expected back for two to three weeks. Francisco Lindor hit a leadoff home run, snapping the team's 20-inning scoreless streak. The Mets are hitting .178 during the skid, with just eight extra-base hits. Rookie Nolan McLean was a bright spot, giving up one run in seven innings.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/mets-looking-...
Mitch Keller (P - PIT)
4/15/26 3:32 AM - Nationals get to Pirates’ starter early, hold on for 5-4 win. Mitch Keller gave up three runs before recording an out after allowing two runs across his first three starts.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/04/14/n...
4/15/26 3:32 AM - Nationals get to Pirates’ starter early, hold on for 5-4 win. Mitch Keller gave up three runs before recording an out after allowing two runs across his first three starts.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/04/14/n...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
4/15/26 3:25 AM - Mets star Juan Soto takes significant step on road back from calf injury. Mets star Juan Soto took a big step on his road back from a calf strain, beginning a running program on Tuesday.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-star-juan-soto-takes-...
4/15/26 3:25 AM - Mets star Juan Soto takes significant step on road back from calf injury. Mets star Juan Soto took a big step on his road back from a calf strain, beginning a running program on Tuesday.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-star-juan-soto-takes-...
Trevor Megill (P - MIL)
4/15/26 1:06 AM - Murphy: Boos of struggling Megill in 'poor taste'. Pat Murphy is leaving open the possibility he could at least temporarily consider other closing options due to Trevor Megill's early-season struggles but said booing the reliever isn't the right move.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48491073/brewe...
4/15/26 1:06 AM - Murphy: Boos of struggling Megill in 'poor taste'. Pat Murphy is leaving open the possibility he could at least temporarily consider other closing options due to Trevor Megill's early-season struggles but said booing the reliever isn't the right move.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48491073/brewe...
Tim Mayza (P - PHI)
4/15/26 12:52 AM - Tim Mayza allows first runs of season in Phillies’ loss to Cubs. Tim Mayza's surprising start to 2026 hit a bump in the road in the Phillies' loss to the Cubs on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/tim-mayza-allow...
4/15/26 12:52 AM - Tim Mayza allows first runs of season in Phillies’ loss to Cubs. Tim Mayza's surprising start to 2026 hit a bump in the road in the Phillies' loss to the Cubs on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/tim-mayza-allow...
Emilio Pagan (P - CIN)
4/15/26 12:27 AM - Reds' Pagan to get testing after apparent injury. Reds closer Emilio Pagan appeared to injure himself on his final pitch in Tuesday night's 2-1 win over the Giants.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48490185/reds-...
4/15/26 12:27 AM - Reds' Pagan to get testing after apparent injury. Reds closer Emilio Pagan appeared to injure himself on his final pitch in Tuesday night's 2-1 win over the Giants.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48490185/reds-...
Christian Yelich (DH - MIL)
4/15/26 12:27 AM - Brewers' Yelich out a month with adductor strain. Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich is expected to miss at least a month because of an adductor strain.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48487555/brewe...
4/15/26 12:27 AM - Brewers' Yelich out a month with adductor strain. Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich is expected to miss at least a month because of an adductor strain.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48487555/brewe...