Royals vs. White Sox game 42 thread

KANSAS CITY, MO - MAY 05: Stephen Kolek #32 of the Kansas City Royals warms up in the bullpen prior to the game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

It’s time for baseball! After a Monday off day, the Royals are in Chicago to play the White Sox. Stephen Kolek is back for another start, in place of the injured Cole Ragans. While it stinks for Ragans, it is nice to see Kolek get some more chances, as he has looked pretty good so far.

Welp, Salvador Perez is hitting cleanup, dragging his .233 OBP along with him. Perez wasn’t in the lineup on Sunday, so there was maybe some hope that he’d be further down the lineup when he reappeared. The answer is: no. I’m sure that won’t negatively impact the game at all tonight, but we’ll quote these sentences and see if that’s correct truly or ironically.

White Sox lineup

Looks like it’s AAPI heritage night in the Windy City tonight. So, if you’re a member of the Asian American-Pacific Islander community, a particular warm greeting to you tonight as we prepare for some baseball.

Troy Melton’s rehab moves to Toledo, Casey Mize and Will Vest throw bullpens

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 28: Casey Mize #12 of the Detroit Tigers gets set to throw a pitch during a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 28, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/IOS/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Detroit Tigers tend to keep their injury reports as quiet as possible. That makes it difficult to interpret how things are actually going with various injured players. Zach McKinstry was on the injured list for a few weeks for what was described as hip/abdominal inflammation. Turns out it was a Grade 3 oblique tear off his pelvic bone. The inflammation was just the byproduct of a much gnarlier injury. So, it’s best to wait until we get details as to the level of rehab work each player is doing. On Wednesday, we got some pretty good news on that front.

The two most promising notes, are that both Casey Mize (groin strain) and Will Vest (forearm inflammation) threw bullpens on the Tigers’ off day in New York on Monday. Mize’s outing was a live BP session, compared to a regular pen from Vest, so that’s a pretty good sign that Mize is pretty close to going out on a rehab assignment or possibly even just rejoining the Tigers straightaway. Vest may be a little longer, but as a reliever, the pace of his work can accelerate quickly back to the major leagues. The question is how both responded physically after their work on Monday, and we’ll have to see how quickly their next steps come to have a good guess at that.

Relievers Beau Brieske and Connor Seabold have both moved their rehab sessions from Single-A Lakeland up to Triple-A Toledo, indicating that they’re both close to returning to action, though Brieske is on the 60-day injured list and not eligible to return for roughly two more weeks either way.

The same holds true for right-hander Troy Melton, who was shut down in spring camp at the beginning of April with forearm inflammation. Melton’s velocity has been good in short outings in Lakeland, and he certainly appears to have avoided any of the sinister consequences that sometimes follow from forearm inflammation. He won’t be eligible to return for two more weeks, giving him time to build up his innings and get dialed back in should the Tigers expect him to take a spot in the rotation. It’s still possible that a Mize return could have them using Melton in some kind of a hybrid role out of the bullpen, helping to cover innings until Justin Verland potentially returns to action. Or, they may just send Melton out as a full-time starter. We’ll see how they progress his rehab work in Toledo to gather what role they’re expecting him to fill.

Justin Verlander also threw a bullpen on Monday, and in his case it sounds like he’s been throwing well, but still recovering too slowly in regards to the hip injury he’s dealt with since the first week of the season. We’ll just have to see the rate of bullpens ramp up before he’s ready for a rehab assignment in Toledo. He was moved to the 60-day injured list to open Gage Workman’s spot over the weekend, so either way he isn’t eligible to return until the beginning of June.

In other news, Javier Báez has started a hitting progression. That too is a good sign, although with a high ankle injury, we’ll be looking for him to play defense and run the bases before he’s close to a return to action. That still seems more like 2-3 weeks away.

Gleyber Torres is hitting, fielding, and running the bases already, so would seem to be a lot closer to returning to action after a mild oblique strain.

Finally, Jackson Jobe threw a bullpen on Monday as well, and has now been on a pretty regular schedule with his bullpens as he gets closer to a return from last May’s UCL reconstruction surgery. His timeline is probably still a month away from starting to build up workload towards rehab work in June and possibly July, but at least all the progess with Jobe has been at the most optimistic curve in the typical 12-16 month timeline to return from Tommy John surgery.

In a final bit of news, Gary Jones has been named the new manager of the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. Jones has coached on A.J. Hinch’s staff since 2022, when he was the first base coach. He’s also served as the third base coach as well as coaching outfield for the Tigers. He’ll take over from interim manager Mike Hessman, who has run the show for the past week since Gabe Alvarez’s termination for an HR violation.

Anthony Volpe brought back by Yankees after Jose Caballero goes on injured list with broken finger

BALTIMORE — Anthony Volpe’s demotion to the minor leagues lasted just a week, and the shortstop rejoined the New York Yankees on Tuesday after José Caballero was diagnosed with a broken right middle finger.

In the midst of a four-game losing streak, New York recalled Volpe from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre before Tuesday night’s game at the Baltimore Orioles and placed Caballero on the 10-day injured list.

“He’s had a number of at-bats and a lot of reps down there, a lot of playing time, kind of a more than a full spring training,” manager Aaron Boone said of Volpe. “So hopefully, he’s ready to go and come up here and be a spark for us.”

Volpe arrived around game time and was in the Yankees dugout in the early innings. Max Schuemann started at shortstop for a second straight game.

Boone made it apparent Volpe will get most of the playing time at shortstop until Caballero returns.

“Yeah, I would expect him to,” the manager said. “I would expect Anthony to play a lot.”

A Gold Glove winner as a rookie in 2023, Volpe had surgery Oct. 14 to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. He began a 20-day minor league injury rehabilitation assigning on April 14 and was optioned to the RailRiders on May 3 — day 20 — after hitting .250 (11 for 44) with one homer and six RBIs in 13 minor league games.

He hit. 167 (4 for 25) with two doubles and two RBIs in five games with Scranton, leaving his overall minor league stats this year at .221 with one homer and eight RBIs in 18 games.

Because his optional assignment at Scranton was less than 20 days, he will be credited with major league service during that time period. He remains on track to be eligible for free agency after the 2028 World Series.

Volpe, 25, was New York’s starting shortstop from 2023-25 but struggled at the plate, hitting .222 with 52 homers, 192 RBIs and 70 stolen bases over three seasons. His .212 average last year was 144th among 145 qualifiers, his play hampered after he hurt his hurt his left shoulder on May 3.

Caballero was hurt diving back to first base on a pickoff attempt by Milwaukee’s Abner Uribe during the ninth inning of Sunday’s 4-3 loss at the Brewers, even though he was wearing a sliding mitt. He pinch ran in the ninth inning Monday night and was thrown out attempting to steal second for the final out in the Yankees’ 3-2 defeat to the Orioles. Plate umpire Nic Lentz called Caballero safe but was reversed in a video review as a Yankees’ loss ended with a caught stealing for the first time since Curtis Granderson against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 9, 2011.

Acquired from Tampa Bay last July 31, the 29-year-old Caballero started 39 games at shortstop and is hitting .249 with four homers, 13 RBIs and 13 stolen bases.

Boone expects Caballero’s time on the IL to be brief, and indicated he will reclaim the starting job at shortstop when he returns.

“Hopefully it’s just the 10 days,” Boone said. “Just depends on how he heals up over the next few days. He’s got a small fracture in there. Tendons, ligaments all good.”

Caballero tried to convince Boone he would be able to play after a few days off, but the manager didn’t accept the argument

“We just didn’t want to risk him doing something more to it where it becomes something he had to deal with all summer,” Boone said.

Game 42 Game Day Thread – Arizona Diamondbacks @ Texas Rangers

May 11, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers right fielder Brandon Nimmo (24) makes a catch of a batted ball by Arizona Diamondbacks Corbin Carroll during the sixth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Arizona Diamondbacks @ Texas Rangers

Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 7:05 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network)

The Shed

RHP Zac Gallen vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore

Today’s Lineups

DIAMONDBACKSRANGERS
Ketel Marte – 2BJoc Pederson – DH
Corbin Carroll – RFBrandon Nimmo – RF
Geraldo Perdomo – SSCorey Seager – SS
Nolan Arenado – 3BJosh Jung – 3B
Ildemaro Vargas – 1BEvan Carter – CF
Lourdes Gurriel – LFEzequiel Duran – 2B
Gabriel Moreno – CAlejandro Osuna – LF
Jose Fernandez – DHJake Burger – 1B
Ryan Waldschmidt – CFKyle Higashioka – C
Zac Gallen – RHPMacKenzie Gore – LHP

Go Rangers!

Game Thread: Royals (19-22) at White Sox (19-21)

Munetaka Murakami celebrating while trotting around the bases after a home run.
Munetaka Murakami has homered in his last eight series openers, the most in MLB history. | Getty Images

The South Siders have won three of their last four series and will finally be playing a division opponent as they kick off a three-game set against the Royals. Not having competed against an AL Central team since they split a four-game series in Kansas City last month, the Good Guys have a chance to make some headway in the division, only a game and a half back from the Guardians.

Opening up the series on the mound for the Sox is righthander Erick Fedde, making his sixth start of the season. Fedde has overall been solid in 2026, holding a 3.79 ERA and 1.132 WHIP in 38 innings, but he has struggled with serving up home runs in his last two starts, both against the Angels: three long balls led to four runs in his 4 2/3 frames last Tuesday, and he also surrendered two bombs the start prior. If there’s a bright side to allowing too many home runs, it’s that Fedde seemingly gives up more solo shots. Knock on some wood, folks.

Fedde will still need to maintain control and do his best to keep the ball from leaving the park, as sluggers such as Bobby Witt Jr., Maikel García, and Vinnie Pasquantino pack a tough punch right at the top of the lineup. While Pasquantino has gotten off to a slow start this season, he has a .500 batting average and 1.064 OPS in 10 lifetime at-bats against Fedde, including a round-tripper. Witt has actually had a hard time against the righty, holding just a .334 OPS in 12 chances.

Kansas City Royals starting lineup:

Though he began the year on the IL with an oblique strain, righthander Stephen Kolek made his 2026 debut last week and will be making his second start tonight on the South Side. His 4.50 ERA highlights the three runs allowed in his six innings, though he allowed just four hits, didn’t walk anybody, and struck out three. But a middle-inside sinker that didn’t break was his biggest downfall, which led to Rhys Hoskins taking him deep for three tallies. Luckily for Kolek, his teammates bailed him out with a pair of homers to take the lead back and still get him the win.

Kolek relies most heavily on his 94 mph four-seamer, as well as his 93.6 mph sinker, but he has started to leverage his changeup more this season, which has worked well for him thus far. In 2025, Kolek tossed the change just 11.6% of the time, but opponents were whiffing at a higher rate than the rest of his go-to pitches with just a .049 batting average, and a somehow lower weighted on-base percentage at .042.

What is unfortunate for Kolek, however, is that the two, three, and four hitters for the South Siders — Munetaka Murakami, Miguel Vargas, and Colson Montgomery — have combined for 34 home runs, which is currently greater than the combined totals for six whole teams. Another special tidbit is that Murakami has homered in the first game of the last eight series, and will be going for nine tonight.

Chicago White Sox starting lineup:

Be sure to tune in to CHSN to see if Mune can extend his streak — the most consecutive homers in series openers in MLB history — and jump back to the top of the home run leaderboard alongside Kyle Schwarber and Aaron Judge. You can also listen in at ESPN Chicago AM 1000. Let’s hopefully start this series off on a high note.

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GameThread: Tigers vs. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

May 10, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Tigers center fielder Matt Vierling (8) hits a triple during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images | William Purnell-Imagn Images

Detroit Tigers (18-22) vs. New York Mets (15-25)

Time/Place: 7:10 p.m., Citi Field
SB Nation Site: Amazin’ Avenue
Media: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network
Pitching Matchup: RHP Jack Flaherty (0-3, 5.56 ERA) vs. RHP Freddy Peralta (2-3, 3.12 ERA)

PlayerGIPK%BB%GB%FIPfWAR
Flaherty834.029.516.032.65.290.1
Peralta843.123.29.743.73.20.7

Lineups

TIGERSMETS
Kevin McGonigle – SSCarson Benge – RF
Matt Vierling – CFBo Bichette – SS
Colt Keith – DHJuan Soto – LF
Riley Greene – LFMark Vientos – 1B
Dillon Dingler – CMJ Melendez – DH
Wenceel Perez – RFBrett Baty – 3B
Gage Workman – 3BMarcus Semien – 2B
Spencer Torkelson – 1BA.J. Ewing – CF
Zach McKinstry – 2BFrancisco Alvarez – C

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Game #42 GameThread: Rays @ Jays

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 11: Kazuma Okamoto #7 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on May 11, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jays are facing a tough pitcher tonight. Hopefully they will be able to get some hits off him. But Patrick Corbin has been pretty good too.

Tonight’s lineups:

Today’s Lineups

RAYSBLUE JAYS
Yandy Diaz – DHGeorge Springer – DH
Jonathan Aranda – 1BMyles Straw – RF
Junior Caminero – 3BVladimir Guerrero – 1B
Ryan Vilade – LFKazuma Okamoto – 3B
Jonny DeLuca – RFLenyn Sosa – 2B
Ben Williamson – 2BErnie Clement – SS
Cedric Mullins – CFDaulton Varsho – CF
Nick Fortes – CDavis Schneider – LF
Taylor Walls – SSBrandon Valenzuela – C
Shane McClanahan – LHPPatrick Corbin – LHP

Braves vs Cubs chat and discussion: Grant Holmes vs Colin Rea

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 01: Starting pitcher Grant Holmes #66 of the Atlanta Braves throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Coors Field on May 01, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Atlanta Braves are in the midst of one of their best starts in franchise history. They are on pace for a 110-52 record while leading MLB in run differential after defeating the pre-season World Series favorites and having shown they are clear favorites in a division that has the high spending Mets and Phillies in it.

Tonight they will face the Chicago Cubs who are arguably the hottest team in MLB despite having lost their two last games. They have two separate ten game winning streaks and had a fifteen game winning streak at home. If the Braves can win tonight, it could go a long way in continuing to show that the Braves are a real threat to win it all.

Grant Holmes has been the weak link this season in the Braves’ rotation, but despite him having an ERA of 5.13 ERA in his past five starts, the Braves are 4-1 in those games. He will be facing Colin Rea who has a 4.39 ERA in his last five starts.

First pitch is at 7:15 EDT

Lineup

Preview

Game Thread: Blink .142: The Cedric Mullins Story

ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - MAY 06: Cedric Mullins #31 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field on May 06, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Go Rays!

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Game 42: Marlins at Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 30: Bailey Ober #17 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 30, 2026 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) | Getty Images

First Pitch: 6:40 PM CDT

TV: Twins.TV

Radio: TIBN, WCCO 830, The Wolf 102.9 FM, Audacy App

Know thine enemy:Fish On First

The Twins, after a big, if surprising, series win in Cleveland, look to carry that momentum home as they face the Marlins. Eury Pérez gets the start for Miami, and they’re hoping their former top pitching prospect can regain some control, as his BB/9 has ballooned from 3 in previous seasons to 4.5. The Twins will counter with Bailey Ober, who gave up 5 runs in a loss to the Nationals his last time out.

Today’s Lineups

MARLINSTWINS
Xavier Edwards – 2BByron Buxton – CF
Liam Hicks – 1BTrevor Larnach – LF
Otto Lopez – SSRyan Jeffers – C
Kyle Stowers – RFJosh Bell – DH
Connor Norby – 3BAustin Martin – RF
Jakob Marsee – CFLuke Keaschall – 2B
Christopher Morel – DHKody Clemens – 1B
Joe Mack – CBrooks Lee – SS
Heriberto Hernandez – LFRoyce Lewis – 3B
Eury Perez – RHPBailey Ober – RHP

Game 41: San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 10: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres watches his walk-off sacrifice fly against the St. Louis Cardinals during the tenth inning at Petco Park on May 10, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Meg McLaughlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images

San Diego Padres (24-16) at Milwaukee Brewers (22-16), May 12, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PST

Watch: Padres.TV

Location: American Family Field – Milwaukee, Wisc.

Listen: 97.3 The Fan



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Walt Weiss provides updates on Ronald Acuña Jr., Ha-Seong Kim, Sean Murphy, and a six-man rotation

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 26: Manager Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves smiles prior to the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Sunday, April 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

The Braves are back in town following a nine game swing out West and there’s no west for the weary as the Braves will now have to deal with the Cubs. It’s a showdown between the two top teams in the National League and while the Braves will be happy to get Ha-Seong Kim back just in time for this series, they’ll be missing two of their regular contributors.

Sean Murphy recently went on the IL with a fractured finger and while it’s the 10-day variety, the snakebitten catcher may be looking at another extended period of time on the IL. “It’s a broken bone so you’re probably looking at eight weeks,” stated Walt Weiss when he was asked about the situation. “Then you take into account that you gotta get back into baseball shape so it’ll be some time.”

While the Braves aren’t expecting to have Sean Murphy back any time soon, there was some anticipation that Ronald Acuña Jr. could be back in time for this series. Unfortunately, Weiss had to throw some cold water on that thought by stated that Acuña still has a bit more time left to recover before he’ll be ready to play again. “Ronnie’s doing well. He’s progressing. He’s still out. I think we’ll get through this homestand and re-evaluate again,” explained Weiss. “He’s still got some work out in front of him. He is progressing so that’s a good thing. We still got some time before we see Ronnie.”

Fortunately, the Braves are finally getting back their primary starting shortstop, as Ha-Seong Kim has been activated from the IL and is in the starting lineup. With that being said, it’s tough to expect a seamless transition and Walt Weiss is aware of the challenge at hand for Kim as he makes his return. “That’s a challenge for everybody, I don’t care who you are. I will say that I’m excited to have Kim back,” stated Weiss. “He does everything well — every aspect of the game, he does well. He’s got a really high baseball IQ, he’s a winning player. I feel like we’re playing really well and I feel like we’re a good team and we get better today with Kim.”

Weiss also talked about how he’s been able to utilize Mauricio Dubón’s versatility in the meantime in order to make it work with both Dubón and Kim. “We’re short in the outfield so Dubón continues to play in the outfield. Kim’s going to play a lot at shortstop virtually every day,” explained Weiss. “Also, I had a conversation with Kim and I’ll be in tune with his workload because it’s always different when guys haven’t had a spring training. Regardless of how long your rehab assignment is, it’s not quite the same as a spring training to prepare for a season. I’ll pick my spots with Kim and we’re going to communicate how he’s feeling and we don’t want to run him into the ground…I’m excited to have him back and excited to watch him play.”

I did get a chance to ask Weiss about Grant Holmes returning to the mound after a bit of a layoff and he took that time to explain how things are going with the entire back-end of the rotiaton. “The schedule has dictated some of this. We’ve tried to keep six guys stretched out,” revealed Weiss. “ A few of them like Martín Pérez and Grant Holmes have bounced back-and-forth between the bullpen and the rotation while we try to juggle this thing. We’ve got 13 games in a row so we’ll probably use six starters over this this 13-game stretch.”

It’s not a huge shock that the Braves have gone with a six-man rotation since they’ve usually tried to make sure that guys like Chris Sale in particular are getting plenty of rest but it’s still good information to have when it comes to their rotational decisions going forward. “We’re trying to give guys extra rest and sometimes it’s based on matchups. Trying to keep six guys stretched out is a bit of a challenge,” said Weiss. “But, they responded really well — Martín has done an unbelievable job in that role and I understand it’s not ideal. I told Martín this, too. These guys have handled it really well and we’re just trying to keep as many guys involved and keep our starting depth what it is and keep these guys stretched out all at the same time. They’ve all been really good pieces for us.”

Still, the Braves are going to be tested mightily with the situation that they’re currently in where they have to face the Cubs immediately after taking on the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. With that being said, Weiss appears to be pretty confident that his players can ace the test once again.

“No matter what part of the schedule you’re in, it’s a test,” stated Weiss. “We come back 6-3 [from the road trip] and we get ‘rewarded’ by having to play the Cubs the first series at home. It’s a tough stretch in our schedule but our guys have met all the challenges so far that the game has confronted us with — whether it’s the schedule or what have you. Our guys just continue to meet the challenges head on.”

Mets vs. Tigers: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 5/12/26

PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - MARCH 19, 2026: A.J. Ewing #97 of the New York Mets bats during the first inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Clover Park on March 19, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images

Mets lineup

Carson Benge – RF
Bo Bichette – SS
Juan Soto – LF
Mark Vientos – 1B
MJ Melendez – DH
Brett Baty – 3B
Marcus Semien – 2B
A.J. Ewing – CF
Francisco Alvarez – C

SP: Freddy Peralta – RHP

Tigers lineup

Kevin McGonigle – SS
Matt Vierling – CF
Colt Keith – DH
Riley Greene – LF
Dillon Dingler – C
Wenceel Perez – RF
Gage Workman – 3B
Spencer Torkelson – 1B
Zach McKinstry – 2B

SP: Jack Flaherty – RHP

Broadcast info

First pitch: 7:10 PM ET
TV: SNY
Radio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2

Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds Game Thread

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 10: Drew Millas #14 of the Washington Nationals speaks to Cade Cavalli #24 during the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on May 10, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Sam Navarro/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Marlins series did not go the way we wanted, but the great thing about baseball is there is always another game. The Nats remain on the road as they take on a Reds team that has been up and down. Cincinnati started the season red hot before going on a big losing streak. They have won their last two though, so maybe the Reds have gotten back on track.

The Nats are rolling out a pretty familiar lineup. James Wood will be in the leadoff spot as usual, with Luis Garcia Jr. hitting behind him. CJ Abrams will be in the cleanup spot, with Blake Butera liking to spread out his two biggest weapons. Jose Tena and Keibert Ruiz will be at the bottom of the lineup. Miles Mikolas had his best start of the season last time out and will be on the bump in this one.

The Reds hitters are either very hot or very cold. Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart and JJ Bleday are among the hot bats, while Ke’Bryan Hayes, TJ Friedl and Tyler Stephenson are ice cold. One hot hitter who is not in the lineup is former Nat Nathaniel Lowe who is having a bounce back year for the Reds. Veteran right hander Brady Singer will be on the mound.

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Game Info:

Stadium: Great American Ball Park

Time: 6:40 PM EST

TV: Nationals.TV

Radio: 106.7 The Fan

With the day off, the Nats should be able to flush the bad vibes from the Marlins series. Hopefully they can play cleaner baseball and take advantage of opportunities in this one. This has been a fun start to the season, but there are plenty of things that could improve. Follow along down below in the comments, and let’s go Nats!

New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles: Will Warren vs. Trevor Rogers

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 24: Will Warren #29 of the New York Yankees pitches in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on April 24, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

I think I speak for everyone here when I hope the 2026 iteration of the Yankees does not prove to be as starkly bipolar as it has been throughout the season’s first month and a half. New York has dropped four consecutive games following a torrid stretch when they briefly had the best record in baseball—and that brief skid has allowed the Rays to not only catch up in the division, but go up by two games.

For what it’s worth, the last three Yankee defeats including last night’s 3-2 heartbreaker against the Orioles have all been one-run margins, but they have shone a spotlight on some weaknesses in this roster, one only exacerbated by a spate of recent injuries. Tonight they’ll look to avoid dropping their second straight series after winning their previous six.

Last season, the Bombers often needed to turn to Max Fried to stop a losing streak. They’re hoping they don’t have to wait an extra day for Fried’s turn in the rotation, sending Will Warren to the hill tonight. Warren has a tough act to follow: Ryan Weathers was outstanding against Baltimore, bringing a no-hitter into the seventh inning before one little hit (and later, a big one off Brent Headrick) spoiled the party. With Carlos Rodón back from the IL and Gerrit Cole continuing to ramp up for his long-awaited return, Weathers and Warren are both auditioning to stay part of the regular starting crew. Thankfully, both pitchers have impressed to start the year.

Warren’s last start was not his finest work, as the Rangers had little trouble stacking baserunners on him. He gave up seven hits, three walks, and a pair of homers in a 6-1 loss; though he still managed to squeeze in seven strikeouts amid all that hullabaloo. His previous three starts before that one were all high-quality—and hey, three good starts out of four while posting a strikeout rate over 30 percent is a body of work any team would take from their fourth or fifth starter.

Naturally, a strong outing from Warren won’t mean diddly squat if the Yankees can’t get out of their sudden funk at the plate.

I was actually in person for Trevor Rogers’ last start before he hit the IL with a nasty case of the flu. It wasn’t pretty—he got stuck in the mud in the second inning against a struggling Red Sox lineup and just couldn’t claw his way out. Once he reached over 30 pitches in the inning, Craig Albernaz sent him on his way. Boston won that game 17-1, and Alex Cora was fired later that evening. Baseball!

Rogers tore up the league last year for Baltimore, earning down-ballot Cy Young love as a result. His 2026 campaign has been uneven: his first three starts were 2025 Rogers-esque, but his next three were messy before he fell ill. Well, a recent illness didn’t stop Weathers from finding his footing on the slab—let’s see if Rogers can shake off the rust, too. (In case you’re curious, his last two starts of 2025 were both against the Yanks; one was great, the other was rough.)

In case you missed it, José Caballero officially went on the IL with a broken finger and Anthony Volpe was recalled. However, the latter won’t necessarily make his 2026 debut tonight—at least not in the starting lineup anyway. Max Schuemann gets the nod at the six after doubling in his last two starts. Paul Goldschmidt leads off against the lefty Rogers, and Amed Rosario subs in at second for the ever-slumping Jazz Chisholm Jr.

How to watch

Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards — Baltimore, MD

First pitch: 6:35 pm ET

TV broadcast: YES, MASN

Radio broadcast: WFAN 660/101.9 FM, WADO 1280 (NYY), 98 Rock 97.9 FM, WBAL 1090 AM (BA. L) n

Online stream: MLB.tv (out-of-market only), Gotham Sports App

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