A character from the steel, foam, and fiberglass sculpture called The Audience appears on the facade of The Rogers Centre in downtown Toronto, Canada, on January 17, 2025. (Photo by Mike Campbell/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images
Stupid Dodgers are in town to play the Jays. Stupid Dodgers.
We 1/16th of the way through the season, after this.
I’m in Kitakyushu, Japan, one of those places I’m really interested in seeing, when this game happens. And roughly halfway through the holiday.
I bought the new OOTP Baseball the other day. The early roster isn’t exactly what the Jays started the season with, but I could restart the game when the season starts and get the roster closer to what it will really be. I’m enjoying it so far. You could also start with the teams the way they were at the end of the season, and sign your own free agents, or try to re-sign Bo Bichette if you really wanted, which might be fun to do. If you have never played OOTP, well, I really enjoy it. You can play as GM and Manager. Or you could play as just the GM and let the game do the in-game stuff by itself. I like playing the games as the manager. But then it takes a lot longer to get through a season. Give it a try.
BALTIMORE, MD - MARCH 26: Joe Ryan #41 of the Minnesota Twins warms up prior to a during a game against the Baltimore Orioles on March 26, 2026 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) | Getty Images
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The Minnesota Twins are back in action this evening facing the division-favorite Detroit Tigers. The Tigers ran back essentially the same squad as 2025 with two key additions. Primarily All-Star starter Framber Valdez, who the Twins will face on Wednesday. But don’t overlook rookie phenom Kevin McGonigle. The Top-5 prospect has an .865 OPS and a few key hits in this young season. For a lineup that was often lacking some punch, McGonigle could be a welcome addition for a team trying to make a title push before likely losing back-to-back Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in 2027.
Mar 31, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante (53) pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
The St. Louis Cardinals road trip continues with a Monday night game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. According to MLB.com, Andre Pallante will get the start for St. Louis while Washington will turn to Zack Littell. Masyn Winn is a late add-in to the Cardinals lineup just shared late this afternoon.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 31: Hunter Brown #58 of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Daikin Park on March 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images
It didn’t seem like it would happen this soon, but here we are: the 2026 season for the Houston Astros may already be approaching a pivotal moment. And it all centers around one name, Hunter Brown.
News of Brown dealing with shoulder discomfort has immediately put the entire organization, and its fan base on edge. Not just because he’s the unquestioned ace of the staff, but because of what Astros fans have been through in recent years when it comes to injury transparency and medical communication.
A History That Still Lingers
The frustration isn’t new. Over the past several seasons, the Astros’ handling of player injuries, from diagnosis to public messaging, has drawn significant criticism. Timelines have often proven unreliable. Initial reports have downplayed severity, only for situations to escalate into long-term absences or more serious conditions.
Whether it was miscommunication, misdiagnosis, or simply poor transparency, the result has been the same: a fractured sense of trust between the organization and its supporters.
That frustration grew loud enough that changes were made this past offseason. But for many fans, words and structural adjustments aren’t enough. Proof is required.
The Weight on Brown’s Shoulder
That’s why this moment feels so significant.
Brown isn’t just another arm in the rotation, he is the rotation’s anchor. As the Astros’ ace, his health directly impacts the team’s ability to contend. His right shoulder now carries not only the hopes of a clubhouse, but the expectations of an entire fan base.
When the term “discomfort” is used in relation to an Astros injury, it doesn’t land lightly, it sends shock waves.
For Astros fans, it’s become something of a trigger word, one that has too often preceded news of something far more serious. Fair or not, “discomfort” has a history of evolving into injuries with major, long-term consequences.
Optimism vs. Skepticism
To this point, the messaging around Brown has been relatively optimistic. Early indications suggest the issue may not be serious and that his absence could be limited.
But optimism is being met with understandable skepticism.
Fans have heard similar reassurances before, only to watch timelines stretch and situations deteriorate. That lingering doubt is the direct result of past experiences, and it won’t disappear overnight.
A Defining Test for a New Era
This situation represents the first real test for the Astros’ revamped medical and communication approach.
Every department is under scrutiny when it comes to player injuries, from the physicians and training staff to the public relations team responsible for delivering updates. The expectation is simple: clarity, honesty, and accuracy.
If Brown’s situation is handled transparently, if the timeline matches reality and communication remains consistent, it could mark the beginning of a restored relationship between the organization and its fans.
If not, the skepticism will only deepen.
Actions Over Words
Ultimately, this isn’t just about one injury. It’s about credibility.
The Astros have said the right things and made necessary changes. Now comes the part that matters most: execution.
Because for fans, trust won’t be rebuilt through press releases or optimistic language. It will come from seeing words align with outcomes, from hearing a timeline and watching it hold true.
As the 2026 season unfolds, all eyes remain on Hunter Brown’s shoulder. But just as importantly, they’re on the Astros themselves.
This time, fans are watching and waiting, to see if they can finally believe again.
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 05: Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (5) fields a ground ball during the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals on April 05, 2026, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
The Nats pitching staff got absolutely clobbered this weekend against the Dodgers. Once upon a time, the Nats had a 3-1 record, but now after losing five straight, they are 3-6. However, they are finally facing a team that is not expected to be super competitive this year. This matchup with the Cardinals will be a good measuring stick for the Nats.
James Wood has been in the leadoff spot all season, a move that finally paid off yesterday, when he hit a two out three run homer. He is back in that position today. The Nats offense has really not been the problem at all. Luis Garcia Jr. and CJ Abrams both had great series this weekend. Daylen Lile was pretty quiet, but we know what he can do in the cleanup spot. Drew Millas and Jacob Young will be back in the lineup. The Nats will need a quality start from Zack Littell, who was great at going deep into the game last year.
Like the Nats, the Cardinals are a rebuilding team, and it shows in their lineup. Gone are guys like Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan. One new face to watch is JJ Wetherholt, who is hitting leadoff. Former top prospect Jordan Walker has had a strong start to the year, and is a very powerful bat. Andre Pallante will be on the mound for the Red Birds.
The Nats had such a great start, but the Dodgers series was a real reality check for this group. It was a disaster on the mound at Nats Park this weekend. Hopefully, the pitching staff can rebound against a less star-studded opponent. Follow along in the comments down below and let’s go Nats!
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 31: Brayan Bello #66 of the Boston Red Sox pitches in the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on March 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Red Sox stink so far, and as the Brewers come to town, they’re messing around with their lineup on Brayan Bello day against Brandon Woodruff tonight at 6:45:
Today’s lineup for Brewers @ Red Sox:
1. Roman Anthony LF 2. Masa Yoshida DH 3. Willson Contreras 1B 4. Wilyer Abreu RF 5. Trevor Story SS 6. Marcelo Mayer 2B 7. Caleb Durbin 3B 8. Carlos Narváez C 9. Ceddanne Rafaela CF
Jarren Duran hits the bench against a righty after a tuff start to the season for everyone involved, as Alex Cora hopes to get things rolling against the ace. For their part, the Brewers also submitted a lineup:
Yanno, in a league where there’s a player named Bryan (respect) Woo, I don’t think Woody, which is a perfect nickname, should get “Big Woo.” A big boo to that. And the start of the season. Hopefully mixing things up works out. It did for Stringer, after all.
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 03: José Ramírez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians runs onto the field during player introductions before a home opener against the Chicago Cubs at Progressive Field on April 03, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Atlanta Braves had a roller coaster ride of offense in Arizona, scoring seventeen runs in one game, but in the other two it was basically what seemed to be just Drake Baldwin carrying them.
The offense is going to try and kick it back into gear against the Angels in another late game but may have a tough time against José Soriano. Soriano has yet to give up a run in his twelve innings of work thus far, and his underlying metrics show that he has been borderline elite.
Now that Austin Riley had a game off and Ronald Acuña was able to give his legs some rest by DHing, hopefully the offense can get things going like many were hoping they would. Michael Harris has also been extremely unlucky. He has a weighted OBA (wOBA) of .255, but his expected wOBA (xwOBA) is .395, which is good for top 16.0 percent of all MLB hitters. It is only a matter of time before he breaks out if he keeps swinging the bat like he is right now.
One question for the lineup today was whether Jonah Heim would be in the lineup. He leads the team in times he has seen Soriano with twelve at-bats, but he has struggled to a .083 average against him. Dominic Smith has been on fire to start the year and since Soriano is a righty it makes a ton of sense for Smith to be in at DH and Baldwin to catch.
The lineup that made the most sense in the scenario above prevailed and we are get Dominic Smith in the lineup as DH and Drake Baldwin at catcher. With how well Chris Sale talks of Baldwin, it makes sense.
On the flip side of the coin the biggest question mark for the Angels was if Mike Trout was going to start. He was hit in the hand with a pitch and is day-to-day. Luckily, the x-rays came back negative. He has seen Sale the most with twenty at-bats and has been very good against him with a .300 average and .940 OPS to include a HR.
Unfortunately for Angels fans, Trout is out today.
The only other player to face Sale a notable amount of times is 2021 World Series hero Jorge Soler with fourteen at-bats, but he has struggled with a .143 average and .536 OPS.
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 5: Manny MacHado #13 of the San Diego Padres points skyward as he rounds the bases after his three-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Fenway Park on April 5, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images) | Getty Images
San Diego Padres (4-5) at Pittsburgh Pirates (6-3), April 6, 2026, 3:40 p.m. PST
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PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA - MARCH 15, 2026: manager Don Kelly #12 of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on during the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park on March 15, 2026 in Port Charlotte, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images
San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, April 6, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the San Diego Padres this evening at beautiful PNC Park for a three-game series in Pittsburgh.
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 28: Michael Wacha #52 of the Kansas City Royals pitches in the first inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on March 28, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) | Getty Images
After losing 2 of 3 against the Brewers, the Royals now take a short road trip to Cleveland early this week before returning home to face the White Sox later this week. The weather will be pretty cold in Cleveland for this series, so they’ve already moved tomorrow’s game up in time to be during the day. Max’s got you covered with the series preview here.
The Guardians enter the series leading the AL Central with a 6-4 record, with the Royals right behind at 4-5 (also tied with White Sox and Tigers). Their offense so far has basically just been Chase DeLauter and no one else. They’ve made it this far on the backs of their normal crap – a bunch of dudes at starting pitcher I’ve never heard of throwing average-ish or better ball. It’s such a house of cards team (cue “he can’t keep getting away with this” gif).
Having said that, Tanner Bibee gets the start for the Guardians today. I’ve heard of him. He’s thrown only nine innings across two starts so far – he gave up three homers in the first start against Seattle. He’s mostly a fastball/changeup guy, with variations. He throws a cutter, four seam, and sinker for the harder pitches, although at 86-87mph his cutter isn’t really a fast pitch. It is the one he throws the most though.
Michael Wacha gets the start for the Royals. Wacha was originally going to pitch on Friday against the Brewers, but he was scratched due to illness and the game was postponed anyway. As a result, we’ve seen Wacha only once so far this season, against the Braves. He threw six innings of shutout ball with seven strikeouts. I’d take that again today.
The game starts at 5:10pm US Central time. You can watch the game on Royals.tv or listen on 96.5 The Fan/Royals Radio Network. Or both! Both is good.
CINCINNATI, OHIO - MARCH 31: Brandon Williamson #55 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on March 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images
If you simply look at the win column, the Cincinnati Reds are rolling at the moment. Winners of 6 of their first 9 games of the year, they’re fresh off a road sweep of the Texas Rangers, and they now roll into Miami to face a Marlins club that’s also 6-3 to start this year.
The Marlins, though, at least can boast a +8 run differential. Cincinnati, on the other hand, sits with a -4 run differential, a fact that’s largely due to them having scored fewer runs than all but the San Francisco Giants among MLB teams so far this season.
The offense, shall we say, has mostly stunk – at least on the actual production side. Their .288 team wOBA ranks 25th on the season, though their .316 xwOBA – their expected production – is a much more respectable 13th, tied with the New York Yankees so far. So, there’s at least some optimism that things will improve, even though the sure have been fruitless at the plate so far.
That’s put an outsized importance on the pitching so far, and just about every single member of the staff has held up their end of the bargain in the absence of both Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo. The lone real exception to that has been Brandon Williamson, who was shelled in his first start of the year.
That start just so happened to be his first time on a mound in any affiliated game in a year and a half, though, as his recovery from Tommy John surgery cost him all of the 2025 season. The hope is that he’ll continue to work his way back into form as his velocity is actually better now than it had been, and on Monday in Miami he’ll get his second chance of the season to show that’s the case.
First pitch is set for 6:40 PM ET, and the Reds will line up like this:
NEW YORK - MAY 31: David Wright #5 and Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets celebrate at home plate against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Shea Stadium on May 31, 2008 in the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets defeated the Dodgers 3 to 2.(Photo by Rob Tringali/Sportschrome/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Mets will officially retire Carlos Beltrán’s number 15 in a pregame ceremony at Citi Field prior to the team’s game against the Phillies on Saturday, September 19. The Mets will also induct Beltrán into the team Hall of Fame.
It was previously reported that the team was planning a special ceremony for Beltrán, who was originally supposed to go into the Team Hall of Fame alongside Bobby Valentine and Lee Mazzilli. However, once Beltrán was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, the team changed course on their original plans, and will now give one of the best position players in franchise history a day of his own.
Beltrán has been a divisive figure in franchise history, oftentimes unfairly, especially because of one specific play. However, his numbers speak for themselves, as he ranks third all-time among Mets position players in in WAR (31.2), fourth in OPS (.869), sixth in OBP (.369), sixth in SLG (.500), seventh in home runs (149), seventh in doubles (208), seventh in RBI (559), tenth in walks (449), and tenth in runs scored (551). He earned five All-Star game nods while in Flushing and won two Silver Sluggers. He was also an elite defender, taking home the Gold Glove in three consecutive seasons from 2006-2008. He finished fourth in NL MVP voting during the team’s 2006 campaign. There will be a lot to unpack about his legacy in the months leading up to the retirement, but it’s impossible to ignore his talent and his impact on the field.
Beltrán became the third Met to get inducted into Cooperstown wearing a Mets cap, joining Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza which made this all but a certainty. He will become the 11th number retired by the franchise, and the ninth player to receive the honor, joining David Wright (5), Dwight Gooden (16), Keith Hernandez (17), Darryl Strawberry (18), Willie Mays (24), Mike Piazza (31), Jerry Koosman (36), and Tom Seaver (41). Gil Hodges (14) and Casey Stengel (37) both had their numbers retired as team Managers.
SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 03: Jeff McNeil #22 of the Athletics watches the fireworks show with his family after the game between the Houston Astros and the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on Friday, April 3, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
Hindsight in 20/20 and hindsight analysis is 20 times as annoying as my Uncle Perv trying to play the bagpipes. What is the art of sitting back as a fan and judging the difficult decisions a manager, a base coach, or a player have to make long before the metrics tell you what his odds were?
Process vs. Outcome
Judging process, rather than just leaning on outcomes, can be extremely counter-intuitive. To drive this point home let me offer a scenario in which presumably all fans will agree on the proper strategy.
In a tie game, 9th inning, the Yankees have runners at 2B and 3B with 2 outs and Trent Grisham due up against your RH reliever. Looming on deck is the legendary Aaron Judge. Do you pitch to Grisham or do you walk him intentionally to load the bases and face Judge instead?
I will go out on a limb and say you would do what 30 out of 30 managers would do and that is to go after Grisham. Here’s the catch. If you IBB Grisham and foolishly choose to pitch to Judge instead, with nowhere to put him, odds are you will wind up looking good. Because if you run that 100 times Judge, whose career OBP is an elite .412, will bail out your terrible idea about 59 times.
Never mind that Grisham gets out 2/3 of the time if you just go after him, with another 12 of those 100 outcomes being just the walk you were considering anyway. Or that if he doesn’t get out he’s far less likely to HR or double.
Despite making an absurdly poor choice, a manager will get bailed out nearly 60% of the time even pitching to Judge with the bases loaded. So it’s not fair to wait for Judge to make an out and then decry, “See? Smart manager!”
Base running – Jacob Wilson
In Sunday’s game Wilson made a gamble on Lawrence Butler’s slicing drive to left-center field. He took off from 1B, rounded 2B, and was easily doubled off when Joey Loperfido made a sliding catch in the alley. I thought Wilson made an excellent decision that just didn’t work out.
Keep in mind that when a ball is hit, the runner does not have access to the “expected batting average” or any other data designed to put odds to the outcome. When Butler hit that drive, all Wilson could see is that he smoked it and he had historical info of how many times Butler’s drives to LF and left-center carried to the wall when they were hit that hard — especially in Sacramento where balls tend to carry well.
Off the bat it looked a lot like a tweener, but Wilson had 3 choices. He could have stayed close to 1B as if it was going to be caught, which could have resulted in a disastrous result where a one-hopper off the wall was relayed quickly forcing Wilson to hold at 2B, which would have stalled Butler at 1B. He could have gone to 2B and waited, an “in between” move that might still have risked a DP but also would not have allowed him to score had the ball one hopped the wall. Or he could gamble, as he did, ensuring either a run scored or a DP.
He gambled and lost, but given the info he had off the crack of the bat I would argue it was the right gamble and Loperfido just made a great play.
Base coaching – Bobby Crosby
Similarly, if Bobby Crosby had influence in Jeff McNeil’s decision to try to score from second on Shea Langeliers’ big for a game winning hit, it’s important to recognize when decisions had to be made. As Jose Altuve sprawled to his right, McNeil was hitting 3B and the only way he maximizes his ability to score is if he never stops.
At that point it was unclear whether Altuve could field it cleanly or just smother it, whether the ball would stay firmly in the glove or roll away. Only a clean pickup gave Altuve any shot at the play at home. And then he had to bounce up immediately and make a throw good enough to get McNeil.
Granted, he made a poorish throw and still got McNeil easily, which is probably the best argument against the decision, but consider how easy it is, under that pressure, to sail it 40 feet up the line or to airmail the catcher or to give the catcher a short-hop he can’t handle cleanly.
Part of it is “making them make the play” and Altuve is, at this stage of his career, a poor defensive 2Bman with very limited range and a weak arm. Whether McNeil ran on his own — which you almost have to do in that situation rather than waiting to hear from your base coach — or whether Crosby was screaming, “Keep going! Go!” whoever made that in-the-moment call did what I want the A’s to do: don’t sit around waiting for a clutch hit with 2 outs, make the other team’s shaky defenders come up big executing several parts of a tough play well.
Pitcher decisions – Mark Kotsay
Mark Kotsay also had some key choices to make this weekend and in this writer’s view he botched them at least twice — once with poor results and once with great results.
Where Kotsay paid a price was his puzzling choice of JT Ginn to enter a game the A’s were leading by 9 runs. Ginn has had his problems but he was coming off a sterling relief appearance and looked like one of the A’s better candidates for high leverage innings over the weekend.
Keep in mind the A’s lead was so secure that had Scott Barlow (who would have been my choice) gotten the call instead, and had Barlow started the inning giving up a HR, two 4-pitch walks, and a double, the A’s would have still led 9-4 and could have bailed Barlow out with a win still nearly assured.
Meanwhile, after throwing 32 garbage time pitches Friday Ginn was called upon again Sunday and predictably, after getting out of the 6th he started the 7th without his best stuff going, hung a slider to Christian Walker and gave up a two-run HR.
Later on Sunday Kotsay was rewarded for what I thought was an inexcusably bad decision. With Hogan Harris in the game, Houston leading 10-9 in the 10th with runners at 2B and 3B with one out, Walker was due, Cam Smith on deck.
If you want to go after Walker on your terms, corner and chase pitching, you can choose from Harris or Elvis Alvarado, who was warming up. Or if you feel the need to IBB Walker to load the bases, you stick with Harris who, on a career basis, still fares better against RH batters than LH batters regardless of the hand he throws with.
The one thing you don’t do is to load the bases and then summon your wild reliever, Alvarado, giving him no margin for error. Even though everything worked out in the end, the reasoning was hammered home when Alvarado fell behind Smith 3-1 with pitches that were all over the place. Luckily he settled down just at the right time and fired two quality strikes, the last of which Smith swung through, and then to his credit Alvarado retired Yainer Diaz to escape the jam.
Going to back to the Grisham/Judge example, in any showdown the pitcher is going to succeed more than half the time. So you can make the wrong move and be handsomely rewarded. But I wouldn’t suggest making a habit of it.
Anyway, the weekend offered many chances for fans, armchair, real-timers, and everything in between, to weigh in on several difficult decisions that had to be made in the heat of the moment. How do you think these guys did?
TORONTO, ONTARIO - NOVEMBER 02: Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in game seven of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on November 02, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays are back at it on Tuesday night for the middle game of their series at Rogers Centre.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts on the mound on Tuesday, looking for his fourth win in as many career games in Toronto. The other three just happened to be in the 2025 World Series, winning starts in Games 2 and 6 last October and, famously, getting the final eight outs of Game 7 to close out the championship.
Right-hander Kevin Gausman is off to a fantastic start to his season for the Blue Jays, with 21 strikeouts and zero walks in his 12 innings, with just one run allowed in his first two starts.
