Who will win Mariners vs Rangers today: Rangers moneyline (-113)
While Jacob deGrom did allow three earned runs in 4 2/3 innings in his season debut, he’s held the Seattle Mariners lineup to a .231 average across 78 at-bats. The righty also had a 2.35 ERA at home last season, and the M’s are hitting .193 against right-handed pitchers.
Logan Gilbert, meanwhile, has been getting hit around. He sports a 6.75 ERA already, surrendering eight earned runs in 10 2/3 frames.
Gilbert’s underlying metrics suggest he’s been somewhat unlucky (2.82 FIP vs 6.75 ERA). However, he's also surrendered a ton of hard contact early (42.9%) and has seen an uptick in home runs allowed dating back to last season.
COVERS INTEL: Seattle is fifth-worst in the big leagues in team strikeouts, and deGrom is an elite power arm (26 Ks in 78 at-bats against the Mariners).
Mariners vs Rangers Over/Under pick: Under 7.5 (-115)
Two of the last four meetings have cashed the Under, and more importantly, we have two very good arms going to battle here. DeGrom is in a prime position to deal, and while I do believe the Texas Rangers offense will finally break out of the slump and score runs, I also don’t expect Gilbert to give up a ton of runs.
Even with an influx of hard contact and home runs surrendered, Gilbert limits damage by missing bats at an elite rate. His 32.3% strikeout rate helped him post a 3.44 ERA last season.
While deGrom’s ERA was north of five against the Mariners in 2025, Seattle’s offense is struggling, and its core pieces have yet to produce.
Mariners vs Rangers odds
Moneyline: Seattle +108 | Texas -113
Run line: Seattle +1.5 (-210) | Texas -1.5 (+175)
Over/Under: Over 7.5 (-105) | Under 7.5 (-115)
Mariners vs Rangers trend
The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Under in 46 of their last 75 games at home (+14.70 Units / 18% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Mariners vs. Rangers.
How to watch Mariners vs Rangers and game info
Location
Globe Life Field, Arlington TX
Date
Monday, April 2, 2026
First pitch
8:05 p.m. ET
TV
SEAM, RSN
Mariners starting pitcher
Logan Gilbert (0-1, 6.75 ERA)
Rangers starting pitcher
Jacob deGrom (0-0, 5.79 ERA)
Mariners vs Rangers latest injuries
Mariners vs Rangers weather
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Who will win Mariners vs Rangers today: Rangers moneyline (-113)
While Jacob deGrom did allow three earned runs in 4 2/3 innings in his season debut, he’s held the Seattle Mariners lineup to a .231 average across 78 at-bats. The righty also had a 2.35 ERA at home last season, and the M’s are hitting .193 against right-handed pitchers.
Logan Gilbert, meanwhile, has been getting hit around. He sports a 6.75 ERA already, surrendering eight earned runs in 10 2/3 frames.
Gilbert’s underlying metrics suggest he’s been somewhat unlucky (2.82 FIP vs 6.75 ERA). However, he's also surrendered a ton of hard contact early (42.9%) and has seen an uptick in home runs allowed dating back to last season.
COVERS INTEL: Seattle is fifth-worst in the big leagues in team strikeouts, and deGrom is an elite power arm (26 Ks in 78 at-bats against the Mariners).
Mariners vs Rangers Over/Under pick: Under 7.5 (-115)
Two of the last four meetings have cashed the Under, and more importantly, we have two very good arms going to battle here. DeGrom is in a prime position to deal, and while I do believe the Texas Rangers offense will finally break out of the slump and score runs, I also don’t expect Gilbert to give up a ton of runs.
Even with an influx of hard contact and home runs surrendered, Gilbert limits damage by missing bats at an elite rate. His 32.3% strikeout rate helped him post a 3.44 ERA last season.
While deGrom’s ERA was north of five against the Mariners in 2025, Seattle’s offense is struggling, and its core pieces have yet to produce.
Mariners vs Rangers odds
Moneyline: Seattle +108 | Texas -113
Run line: Seattle +1.5 (-210) | Texas -1.5 (+175)
Over/Under: Over 7.5 (-105) | Under 7.5 (-115)
Mariners vs Rangers trend
The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Under in 46 of their last 75 games at home (+14.70 Units / 18% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Mariners vs. Rangers.
How to watch Mariners vs Rangers and game info
Location
Globe Life Field, Arlington TX
Date
Monday, April 2, 2026
First pitch
8:05 p.m. ET
TV
SEAM, RSN
Mariners starting pitcher
Logan Gilbert (0-1, 6.75 ERA)
Rangers starting pitcher
Jacob deGrom (0-0, 5.79 ERA)
Mariners vs Rangers latest injuries
Mariners vs Rangers weather
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DENVER, CO - APRIL 4: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets and Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs embrace after the game on April 4, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
Welcome to Week in Review: a Monday feature that looks back at the week that was for the San Antonio Spurs, takes a look at the week ahead, and more. Enjoy!
Week 23: The Spurs swept an easy three-game road trip against the slumping Heat and tanking Grizzlies and Bucks, becoming the first team in NBA history to win four straight road games by 25 or more points (including their win in Sacramento the week before). They also secured their first Southwest Division title since 2017 (not that it has any meaning these days) and their third 8-game winning streak of the season.
In their only home game in two weeks, it wasn’t the Spurs’ best effort against a depleted Bulls team eliminated from the play-in, but after a back-and-forth first half, they rode a 41-point game from Victor Wembaynama and a strong third quarter to victory despite an admirable effort from former Spur Tre Jones in his return to the Frost Bank Center.
In a similar situation as the Bulls game, the Spurs returned to the the road to face a depleted Warriors team that featured Draymond Green — who battled foul trouble all night — plus a bunch of “who he play for” candidates (although, unlike the Bulls, they still had something to play for). The Spurs again were a bit complacent and didn’t have their finest outing, but they stayed ahead and never let the Warriors get within single-digits in the second half while riding Wemby’s second straight 41-point outing.
Who needs 41 points from Wemby? Despite him sitting on the second night of a back-to-back and old nemesis Kawhi Leonard being his usual, productive self for the Clippers, they were no match for the Spurs’ dynamic guard trio of De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, who combined for 62 points and 15 assists. After owning the first half, the Spurs overcame a bit of a scare from the Clippers in the third quarter to once again dominate the fourth and sweep the season series against a potential first round opponent. It was also their first sweep of Kawhi since his ugly departure.
Well, maybe the Spurs could have used 41 from Wemby in this game. In what could be an amazing second round match-up, he continued his run of MVP-level play with 34 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 blocks, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Nikola Jokic’s 40-8-13-3 game. The Spurs led most of the way despite it not being their finest showing, but too many mistakes in the final minute finally caught up with them, and they couldn’t get the looks they wanted in OT to secure the victory.
From Feb. 1 to April 1, the Spurs went 26-1 with Victor Wembanyama in uniform, outscoring their opponents by an amazing 24.9 points per 100 possessions in his 800 minutes on the floor. But that wasn’t good enough to catch the Thunder, and the Spurs’ overtime loss to the Nuggets on Saturday afternoon has them three games back of Oklahoma City with four games to play.
One takeaway
The loss on Saturday was the first time this season (in three meetings) that Wembanyama had played against Denver, and it was the Spurs’ worst defensive game (136 points allowed on 107 possessions) since December. The Nuggets shot just 21-for-41 (51%) in the paint, but were 9-for-14 from mid-range and 9-for-19 on corner 3-pointers.
The Spurs lead the league in the percentage of their opponents’ shots (13%) that have come from mid-range and have the seventh highest opponent corner rate (percentage of their opponents’ 3-point attempts that come from the corners), and Denver is uniquely qualified to keep Wembanyama occupied and have five shooters on the floor. The Nuggets’ nine players who’ve shot 38% or better on at least 100 3-point attempts are three more than any other team has.
What to watch for this week
While the Spurs aren’t quite locked into the 2 seed in the West (and the second best record overall), they’re close. But to qualify for awards consideration, Wembanyama needs to play in three more games, logging at least 20 minutes in two of the three and at least 15 minutes in the third. The Spurs are the only team without any more road games and while their season finale against Denver might not mean anything to them, there’s a chance it will determine whether the Nuggets pass the shorthanded Lakers in the standings and become a potential opponent in the second round.
2026 playoff prediction from Week 1: 10th in West (earn eighth in Play-In Tournament), lose West quarterfinals vs. Thunder
I thought the Spurs would sneak into the playoffs; they’re close to being the top seed in the entire conference. And while alien overlord Victor Wembanyama has been a devastating force on both ends, the Spurs needed more players to emerge to be a great team this season. Mitch Johnson did a wonderful job of getting all of his guards (All-Star De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and reserve rookie Dylan Harper) to work in concert with one another as well. This season, San Antonio went 11-5 with Wembanyama out of the lineup and has only lost the lineups with Wembanyama off the floor by 17 points all season. Last year, the Spurs were 13-23 with Wembanyama out while getting outscored by 328 points with Wembanyama off the floor.
The San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama saw their 11-game win streak snapped in overtime against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, a game that essentially ends their pursuit of the 1-seed in the West. This loss also impacts Wembanyama’s valiant MVP chase against Gilgeous-Alexander, despite his 34-18-7-5 performance.
This has been an incredible year for the Spurs, and they will enter the playoffs with a lot of confidence as a young team. It will be interesting to see how they shift their focus and respond to the pressure that comes with the postseason, especially after losing this playoff-like game to Denver on Saturday.
One final regular-season battle with Nikola Jokic and his squad will come on the final day of the regular season in San Antonio, a game both teams will desperately want to win entering the postseason.
Coming up: Mon. 4/6 vs. Philadelphia 76ers (43-35); Wed. 4/8 vs. Portland Trail Blazers (4-38); Fri. 4/10 Dallas Mavericks (25-53); Sun. 4/12 vs. Denver Nuggets
Prediction: 3-1 — For a team that is one loss or Thunder win away from locked in place, there is still a surprising amount to play for, and all against teams with something to play for as well. Finishing the regular season entirely at home, they face 76ers, Blazers and Nuggets teams that are all battling for seeding in their conferences, and even though the Mavs are eliminated, Cooper Flagg has been on a historical tear over last week, possibly ripping the the Rookie of the Year award from his former college teammate Kon Knueppel’s hands, so they can’t be slept on.
On the Spurs side, it’s nearly impossible to predict what they’ll do. As Schuhmann points out, Wemby needs to play in at least three games while reaching 20 min in two of them and 15 in one to remain award eligible (and you can bet he will after missing the 65-game limit last year). But the Spurs can also play a but of a role in who they face in the playoffs, depending on how the week goes. Portland needs one more win than the Clippers to snag the 8th seed (assuming they stay in 2nd, the Spurs would face the winner of 7th vs. 8th), and of course, there’s the chaotic 3-5 race in the West that got even wilder thanks injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves. Depending on where things stand for their regular season finale against Denver, the Spurs might be strategic with how they approach that game since you can bet they’d rather see the Lakers or Rockets in the second round over the Nuggets.
This is all a long-winded way of me saying that if I had to guess, they’ll continue to strategically rest players while still putting out nearly a full compliment every night, especially considering they’ll get a whole week off before the playoffs, so they don’t want to create to wide of a gap between games played at full strength. Still, that uncertainty and the determination opponents will have is what has me predicting 3-1 (and 4-0 or 2-2 wouldn’t surprise me).
CHATTANOOGA, TN - JULY 08: Austin Hendrick #12 of the Chattanooga Lookouts stands in the batters box during the game between the Rocket City Trash Pandas and the Chattanooga Lookouts at AT&T Field on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. (Photo by Maddalena LoRae/Minor League Baseball via Getty Images)
The first week of the year featuring action from all four minor league affiliates of the Cincinnati Reds is in the books, and Farmers Only is here to highlight the best of said action.
We’ll start with the AA Chattanooga Lookouts, seeing as that squad won each of their first three games of the season and sits undefeated at the time of writing this. And helping lead that charge so far is none other than Austin “Fox in the” Hendrick, the 1st round pick of the Reds back in 2020 about whom we’ve almost completely forgotten.
He’s always flashed elite power potential, but the lack of consistent contact and strike zone awareness has dogged him since being selected out of high school in the Pittsburgh area. He’s still somehow just 24 years old, however, and he’s begun the year 6 for 12 with a homer and 5 runs driven in for the Lookouts. Maybe, just maybe, he’s figuring things out a little bit (and we’ll ignore the 4/0 K/BB so far for the time being).
Leo “Shuffle” Balcazar has also been red hot for Chattanooga out of the gates after being added to the team’s 40-man roster this winter. He went 5 for 11 with a homer, a double, and a walk to begin the season.
Chattanooga begins a big six-game road trip in Birmingham on Tuesday.
Alfredo Duno is off to a hot start over in Dayton as the High-A Dragons split their first two games of the year only to have Sunday’s contest rained out. Duno has begun the season 2 for 7 with a pair of doubles and as many walks (2) as Ks (2) so far, while the perennially overlooked Carlos Sanchez has begun the year 3 for 8 with a double, walk, and stolen base.
Dayton opens a big six-game homestand against Lake County on Tuesday evening.
Down in the land of humid air and pitching paradises, Tyson “Super F.” Lewis and the Daytona Tortugas of the Class-a Florida State League dropped two of three against Jupiter to begin the season – and that includes an ugly 14-1 whoopin’ on Saturday. Lewis, though, does have an early homer under his belt after starting 3 for 12, but he’s already struck out an alarming 7 times so far. That’s tied for the most of any player in the FSL so far.
Daytona hits the road to take on Lakeland for the rest of the week with the series opening on Tuesday evening.
Over in Louisville, the 4-5 Bats are chugging along with a mix of potent offense and pitchers who can’t get an out. Each of Chase Petty and Julian “Calendar” Aguiar – two arms with big league experience who are being counted on as depth at the moment – have been shelled, the two combining for 15.1 IP and 16 ER so far. Relievers Zach “Big Sugar” Maxwell and Luis “Gonna Be” Mey have both also been rocked, while Kyle Nicolas has only allowed one run in 3.0 IP.
Offensively, though, this team is a juggernaut. We detailed how Rece Hinds was destroying baseballs already this year, and he paces the International League with 14 ribbies at the moment (with his 4 homers second most). JJ “Slovenia” Bleday has but a lone homer, but he has 4 doubles and an even 7/7 K/BB to date, while Hector “5 Weight” Rodriguez is showing the kind of plate discipline he’s long been dinged for not having by also posting 7 walks so far (along with a pair of homers and a .934 OPS).
Edwin “I’ll Be” Arroyo, meanwhile, has a bit of a power stroke back. He’s already homered, tripled, and doubled while swiping 3 bags to lead the club (and owns a .350 OBP). Keep an eye on him – he’s going to be back back as a prospect this year.
The Bats take their talents to Indianapolis and begin their six-game road series on Tuesday evening.
CHATTANOOGA, TN - JULY 08: Austin Hendrick #12 of the Chattanooga Lookouts stands in the batters box during the game between the Rocket City Trash Pandas and the Chattanooga Lookouts at AT&T Field on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. (Photo by Maddalena LoRae/Minor League Baseball via Getty Images)
The first week of the year featuring action from all four minor league affiliates of the Cincinnati Reds is in the books, and Farmers Only is here to highlight the best of said action.
We’ll start with the AA Chattanooga Lookouts, seeing as that squad won each of their first three games of the season and sits undefeated at the time of writing this. And helping lead that charge so far is none other than Austin “Fox in the” Hendrick, the 1st round pick of the Reds back in 2020 about whom we’ve almost completely forgotten.
He’s always flashed elite power potential, but the lack of consistent contact and strike zone awareness has dogged him since being selected out of high school in the Pittsburgh area. He’s still somehow just 24 years old, however, and he’s begun the year 6 for 12 with a homer and 5 runs driven in for the Lookouts. Maybe, just maybe, he’s figuring things out a little bit (and we’ll ignore the 4/0 K/BB so far for the time being).
Leo “Shuffle” Balcazar has also been red hot for Chattanooga out of the gates after being added to the team’s 40-man roster this winter. He went 5 for 11 with a homer, a double, and a walk to begin the season.
Chattanooga begins a big six-game road trip in Birmingham on Tuesday.
Alfredo Duno is off to a hot start over in Dayton as the High-A Dragons split their first two games of the year only to have Sunday’s contest rained out. Duno has begun the season 2 for 7 with a pair of doubles and as many walks (2) as Ks (2) so far, while the perennially overlooked Carlos Sanchez has begun the year 3 for 8 with a double, walk, and stolen base.
Dayton opens a big six-game homestand against Lake County on Tuesday evening.
Down in the land of humid air and pitching paradises, Tyson “Super F.” Lewis and the Daytona Tortugas of the Class-a Florida State League dropped two of three against Jupiter to begin the season – and that includes an ugly 14-1 whoopin’ on Saturday. Lewis, though, does have an early homer under his belt after starting 3 for 12, but he’s already struck out an alarming 7 times so far. That’s tied for the most of any player in the FSL so far.
Daytona hits the road to take on Lakeland for the rest of the week with the series opening on Tuesday evening.
Over in Louisville, the 4-5 Bats are chugging along with a mix of potent offense and pitchers who can’t get an out. Each of Chase Petty and Julian “Calendar” Aguiar – two arms with big league experience who are being counted on as depth at the moment – have been shelled, the two combining for 15.1 IP and 16 ER so far. Relievers Zach “Big Sugar” Maxwell and Luis “Gonna Be” Mey have both also been rocked, while Kyle Nicolas has only allowed one run in 3.0 IP.
Offensively, though, this team is a juggernaut. We detailed how Rece Hinds was destroying baseballs already this year, and he paces the International League with 14 ribbies at the moment (with his 4 homers second most). JJ “Slovenia” Bleday has but a lone homer, but he has 4 doubles and an even 7/7 K/BB to date, while Hector “5 Weight” Rodriguez is showing the kind of plate discipline he’s long been dinged for not having by also posting 7 walks so far (along with a pair of homers and a .934 OPS).
Edwin “I’ll Be” Arroyo, meanwhile, has a bit of a power stroke back. He’s already homered, tripled, and doubled while swiping 3 bags to lead the club (and owns a .350 OBP). Keep an eye on him – he’s going to be back back as a prospect this year.
The Bats take their talents to Indianapolis and begin their six-game road series on Tuesday evening.
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 05: José Ramírez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians is presented the 2025 Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award prior to game one of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs at Progressive Field on April 05, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Tonight, Jose Ramirez will become the player who has played in the most baseball games in history while wearing a Cleveland uniform.
Jose Ramirez was born in Bani, Dominican Republic. Is it possible for him to be the most Cleveland of all baseball players? The players he surpasses at the top of this list – Terry Turner and Nap Lajoie – were from Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, respectively. The greatest players in Cleveland baseball history were all not born in Ohio, let alone Cleveland. So, Jose has as much claim to be the epitome of the essence of the city as anyone does, if being from Cleveland was a preferred qualifier.
Let’s examine his credentials:
-Despite being an atypical body type and height, Jose is on a Hall of Fame trajectory as a player. Cleveland is often overlooked as a city and glories in its underdog status. Jose embodies the underdog mindset better than any player ever has.
-Jose gives 100% every time he is on the field. In Cleveland, the weather is pretty nasty six months out of the year. Cloud cover is more common than not. The region isn’t home to some billionaire-minting Silicon Valley-type of industry. If you want to make it here, you work hard and refuse to give up.
-To stay in Cleveland, you really have to love the city unreasonably. You have to display an unhinged loyalty to the shores of Lake Erie and our version of Midwest nice/blue collar grit/down home kindness. Jose has openly proclaimed his appreciation for Cleveland fans and displays our ideals every time he takes the field.
There would be no question that Jose is the greatest Cleveland baseball player of all time if Jose had found a way to be part of a team that won a title. But, the title drought of which he has been a part somehow makes Jose even MORE Cleveland. Our joys are always mixed with grief, our happiness with sorrow, our accomplishments always with a sense that we could be more.
For about 10 years now, Jose Ramirez has been a part of my daily life. My children know him by sight and everyone who knows me knows he is my favorite baseball player of all time. He’s a national and local treasure who adds joy and hope to each day of my life, even if he is in a bit of an early season slump right now. I know if he’s chasing too much, he will stop. If he’s just under the ball, he will adjust. My confidence allows me to watch him in anticipation of him breaking out of it instead of dreading that he has entered some kind of steep decline. He has never let us down and I believe he never will.
Tonight, Jose becomes the most Cleveland player of all time, officially. But, he has embodied our city for a while now. And, most importantly, he has three times chosen to stay here and left no doubt that he loves this city, this team, this fanbase and playing ball in the same cold Northeast Ohio air that my children will be entering to play coach pitch. The day José’s extension was announced in 2022 was the greatest day of my sports fandom.
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 05: José Ramírez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians is presented the 2025 Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award prior to game one of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs at Progressive Field on April 05, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Tonight, Jose Ramirez will become the player who has played in the most baseball games in history while wearing a Cleveland uniform.
Jose Ramirez was born in Bani, Dominican Republic. Is it possible for him to be the most Cleveland of all baseball players? The players he surpasses at the top of this list – Terry Turner and Nap Lajoie – were from Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, respectively. The greatest players in Cleveland baseball history were all not born in Ohio, let alone Cleveland. So, Jose has as much claim to be the epitome of the essence of the city as anyone does, if being from Cleveland was a preferred qualifier.
Let’s examine his credentials:
-Despite being an atypical body type and height, Jose is on a Hall of Fame trajectory as a player. Cleveland is often overlooked as a city and glories in its underdog status. Jose embodies the underdog mindset better than any player ever has.
-Jose gives 100% every time he is on the field. In Cleveland, the weather is pretty nasty six months out of the year. Cloud cover is more common than not. The region isn’t home to some billionaire-minting Silicon Valley-type of industry. If you want to make it here, you work hard and refuse to give up.
-To stay in Cleveland, you really have to love the city unreasonably. You have to display an unhinged loyalty to the shores of Lake Erie and our version of Midwest nice/blue collar grit/down home kindness. Jose has openly proclaimed his appreciation for Cleveland fans and displays our ideals every time he takes the field.
There would be no question that Jose is the greatest Cleveland baseball player of all time if Jose had found a way to be part of a team that won a title. But, the title drought of which he has been a part somehow makes Jose even MORE Cleveland. Our joys are always mixed with grief, our happiness with sorrow, our accomplishments always with a sense that we could be more.
For about 10 years now, Jose Ramirez has been a part of my daily life. My children know him by sight and everyone who knows me knows he is my favorite baseball player of all time. He’s a national and local treasure who adds joy and hope to each day of my life, even if he is in a bit of an early season slump right now. I know if he’s chasing too much, he will stop. If he’s just under the ball, he will adjust. My confidence allows me to watch him in anticipation of him breaking out of it instead of dreading that he has entered some kind of steep decline. He has never let us down and I believe he never will.
Tonight, Jose becomes the most Cleveland player of all time, officially. But, he has embodied our city for a while now. And, most importantly, he has three times chosen to stay here and left no doubt that he loves this city, this team, this fanbase and playing ball in the same cold Northeast Ohio air that my children will be entering to play coach pitch. The day José’s extension was announced in 2022 was the greatest day of my sports fandom.
DALLAS, TX - APRIL 5: Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs the rebound during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on April 5, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
In their first game since the announcements, the purple and gold fell to the tanking Mavericks. LeBron James led with 30 points, nine rebounds and 15 assists and Luke Kennard notched his first career triple-double, but it wasn’t enough to overcome rookie Cooper Flagg’s 45 points.
A bright spot was Rui Hachimura’s ever-consistent, yet never flashy, game. All season, he has adjusted his role based on who’s available each night. On Sunday, in 39 minutes, he finished with 21 points on 9-13 shooting overall and 3-5 from three-point range with seven rebounds while finishing with a plus-minus of +5.
It continues a year of highly efficient shooting that led to him being labeled a “laser” by head coach J.J. Redick. He now slots up as one of the most important offensive pieces this year with major questions looming on a summer contract.
LA will rely heavily on pace-and-space basketball without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. They will be forced to lean on transition offense, with LeBron in control to find shooters. It’s a style suited for Hachimura as he has developed into one of the best spot-up shooters in basketball, hitting 43% of his catch-and-shoot 3-pointers.
Watch him sprint to the corner in the clip below for a semi transition three, after a swing pass by Kennard.
Where Hachimura brings his most versatility to the team is in the mid-range, where he’s been effectively the most efficient in the league. He hits a blistering 57% on the lost art long two, first among all players who’ve taken at least 100 attempts per the NBA’s tracking data.
It’s a necessary counter, especially in high leverage or postseason basketball, when teams scout and run the best shooters off the 3-point line. Watch below as he collects the swing pass and flows it into a automatic rhythm one-dribble pull-up jumper below.
“I would say the reason I’m here is the midrange,” Hachimura said in a recent postgame. “I’ve been doing it since high school. That was my thing. The first time I started playing basketball, those guys, the Carmelos, were my role models. I think I watched them a lot, that’s how I shaped my game.
“Those are never going to go away. I’ll always have that in my bag.”
LA will have to find creative ways to get Hachimura more shots, as he’s not one you can just hand the ball to at the top of the key. One option is to have him come off pin-down screens like below, flowing into his efficient mid-range shot.
The Lakers and Hachimura did not reach a deal on a contract extension last fall. How the sudden injuries to the backcourt impact all the pending free agents remains to be seen.
While not a perfect player by any means, Hachimura has made a case with his play that, at the right number, a return would make sense for both parties, no matter how this season ends…if it hasn’t already.
Clement has also been one of the only Blue Jays this season to hit consistently.
He has at least one hit in seven of the nine games he’s played, going over today’s 1.5 base total five times in that stretch, and is paying +135 to eclipse that total again.
Considering he’s averaging 2.4 total bases in his last 10 meetings against the Dodgers, I like that price a lot.
COVERS INTEL: Clement has a career 1.038 OPS against the Dodgers’ pitching staff.
Dodgers vs Blue Jays same-game parlay (SGP)
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. raked against the Dodgers in the World Series, posting 1.074 OPS with an average of 2.57 total bases per game, going 5-0 to the Over on this prop.
For my final leg, I’ll bet on Max Scherzer to go deep into the ball game and go Over 15.5 outs. He cruised past this number in his first start against the Rockies, and the team could use a long outing from the veteran after taxing the bullpen this weekend.
Dodgers vs Blue Jays SGP
Ernie Clement Over 1.5 total bases
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Over 1.5 total bases
Max Scherzer Over 15.5 outs
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Dodgers vs Blue Jays home run pick: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (+500)
Wrobleski gives up a lot of hard contact, ranking in the fifth percentile in hard-hit rate, and he had the highest average exit velocity in the majors last season.
Enter Guerrero.
Vladdy hits the ball as hard as anyone, and with the first home run out of the way this weekend, I’m expecting a little more pop from the Jays slugger moving forward.
Additionally, Guerrero has homered five times in 59 at-bats against this Dodgers pitching staff with a 1.169 career OPS.
2026 Transparency record
Best bets: 2-6, -1.65 units
SGPs: 1-7, +3.5 units
HR picks: 2-6, +0.8 units
Dodgers vs Blue Jays odds
Moneyline: Los Angeles -140 | Toronto +120
Run line: Los Angeles -1.5 (+120) | Toronto +1.5 (-140)
Over/Under: Over 9 (+100) | Under 9 (-120)
Dodgers vs Blue Jays trend
The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 16 of their last 21 games (+11.05 Units / 46% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Dodgers vs. Blue Jays.
How to watch Dodgers vs Blue Jays and game info
Location
Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
Date
Monday, April 6, 2026
First pitch
7:07 p.m. ET
TV
SportsNet LA, Sportsnet
Dodgers starting pitcher
Justin Wrobleski (0-0, 6.75 ERA)
Blue Jays starting pitcher
Max Scherzer (1-0, 1.50 ERA)
Dodgers vs Blue Jays latest injuries
Dodgers vs Blue Jays weather
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Clement has also been one of the only Blue Jays this season to hit consistently.
He has at least one hit in seven of the nine games he’s played, going over today’s 1.5 base total five times in that stretch, and is paying +135 to eclipse that total again.
Considering he’s averaging 2.4 total bases in his last 10 meetings against the Dodgers, I like that price a lot.
COVERS INTEL: Clement has a career 1.038 OPS against the Dodgers’ pitching staff.
Dodgers vs Blue Jays same-game parlay (SGP)
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. raked against the Dodgers in the World Series, posting 1.074 OPS with an average of 2.57 total bases per game, going 5-0 to the Over on this prop.
For my final leg, I’ll bet on Max Scherzer to go deep into the ball game and go Over 15.5 outs. He cruised past this number in his first start against the Rockies, and the team could use a long outing from the veteran after taxing the bullpen this weekend.
Dodgers vs Blue Jays SGP
Ernie Clement Over 1.5 total bases
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Over 1.5 total bases
Max Scherzer Over 15.5 outs
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Dodgers vs Blue Jays home run pick: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (+500)
Wrobleski gives up a lot of hard contact, ranking in the fifth percentile in hard-hit rate, and he had the highest average exit velocity in the majors last season.
Enter Guerrero.
Vladdy hits the ball as hard as anyone, and with the first home run out of the way this weekend, I’m expecting a little more pop from the Jays slugger moving forward.
Additionally, Guerrero has homered five times in 59 at-bats against this Dodgers pitching staff with a 1.169 career OPS.
2026 Transparency record
Best bets: 2-6, -1.65 units
SGPs: 1-7, +3.5 units
HR picks: 2-6, +0.8 units
Dodgers vs Blue Jays odds
Moneyline: Los Angeles -140 | Toronto +120
Run line: Los Angeles -1.5 (+120) | Toronto +1.5 (-140)
Over/Under: Over 9 (+100) | Under 9 (-120)
Dodgers vs Blue Jays trend
The Blue Jays have covered the F5 run line in 16 of their last 21 games (+11.05 Units / 46% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Dodgers vs. Blue Jays.
How to watch Dodgers vs Blue Jays and game info
Location
Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
Date
Monday, April 6, 2026
First pitch
7:07 p.m. ET
TV
SportsNet LA, Sportsnet
Dodgers starting pitcher
Justin Wrobleski (0-0, 6.75 ERA)
Blue Jays starting pitcher
Max Scherzer (1-0, 1.50 ERA)
Dodgers vs Blue Jays latest injuries
Dodgers vs Blue Jays weather
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The Calgary Flames made a quiet but telling roster move on Sunday—one that likely signals there’s more to come. Forward Brennan Othmann has been reassigned to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers, a decision driven less by performance and more by timing, rules, and roster strategy.
At first glance, it’s a somewhat surprising call. Othmann has held his own since joining the organization, showing flashes of the offensive upside that made him a sought-after piece at the trade deadline. Acquired from the New York Rangers on March 6 in exchange for prospect Jacob Battaglia, he began his stint in the AHL and quickly contributed, recording five assists in 10 games.
His recall on March 28 offered a brief NHL audition, and he didn’t waste much time making an impression. In just two games with Calgary, Othmann registered a goal and an assist. The underlying numbers weren’t perfect—he posted a minus-4 rating—but that’s not uncommon for a young player adjusting on the fly.
If there’s a bright spot to take from his short NHL stay, it came in his most recent appearance. Othmann scored on March 30 against the Colorado Avalanche, providing one of the few positives in an otherwise rough 9–2 loss at Ball Arena. Not exactly the ideal team result, but individually, it’s a moment he can carry with him.
A Numbers Game
So why send him down now?
The explanation is rooted in the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement. After the trade deadline, teams are limited to five regular call-ups, with only four of those players allowed on the roster at any one time (outside of emergency situations). Othmann was one of those four, and ultimately, the odd man out.
The Flames’ other call-ups have carved out more defined roles. Defenseman Hunter Brzustewicz has been steady on the second pairing, contributing four assists and logging time on the power play. Forward Matvei Gridin has made a strong push in a top-six role, tallying three goals and 10 points in 14 games. Meanwhile, Aydar Suniev—freshly recalled—has yet to debut, but the organization appears intent on getting a closer look at his game before the season wraps up.
Given those circumstances, Othmann becomes the most expendable piece in the short term—not because he hasn’t earned his spot, but because the roster simply doesn’t have the flexibility to keep everyone up.
Following the move, Calgary’s roster now stands at 26 players: two goaltenders, eight defensemen, and 16 forwards. The Flames continue their road trip Tuesday night in Dallas, while Othmann heads back to the Wranglers with confidence, production, and a clear sense that this likely isn’t his last call-up of the season.
Oct 31, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) celebrates after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Interleague play began in 1997, and in the early years it was mostly limited to playing only one interleague division each season. So it hasn’t always been possible for the two World Series to meet again during the next regular season.
This is the 18th time the two World Series teams played each other in the next season, and Dodgers vs. Blue Jays is the second-earliest such matchup on the calendar.
A different reception is expected this week in Toronto, where the Dodgers won the final two games of the World Series and celebrated on that very field.
The Dodgers are used to playing in front of big crowds, and not just because they drew over four million fans to Dodger Stadium last season. They’ve also led MLB in road attendance in four of the last five seasons, including in each of the last two years.
“Being that road team, having a lot of hostile crowds,” manager Dave Roberts said last Wednesday. “Certainly, Toronto is going to be kind of crazy.”
Yamamoto won Games 2, 6, and 7 of the Fall Classic, the only player ever to win three road games in one World Series. He’s not starting on Monday, but will pitch later in the series, to see if he can keep that streak going.
Oct 31, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) celebrates after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Interleague play began in 1997, and in the early years it was mostly limited to playing only one interleague division each season. So it hasn’t always been possible for the two World Series to meet again during the next regular season.
This is the 18th time the two World Series teams played each other in the next season, and Dodgers vs. Blue Jays is the second-earliest such matchup on the calendar.
A different reception is expected this week in Toronto, where the Dodgers won the final two games of the World Series and celebrated on that very field.
The Dodgers are used to playing in front of big crowds, and not just because they drew over four million fans to Dodger Stadium last season. They’ve also led MLB in road attendance in four of the last five seasons, including in each of the last two years.
“Being that road team, having a lot of hostile crowds,” manager Dave Roberts said last Wednesday. “Certainly, Toronto is going to be kind of crazy.”
Yamamoto won Games 2, 6, and 7 of the Fall Classic, the only player ever to win three road games in one World Series. He’s not starting on Monday, but will pitch later in the series, to see if he can keep that streak going.
For most college basketball teams in the current landscape, future championships are won in April and May when rosters are being built.
Michigan and UConn feature numerous transfers on their respective national championship-contending teams. The Wolverines start five transfers, whereas the Huskies' best player this season, center Tarris Reed Jr., is also transfer.
The NCAA approved a shortened transfer portal window for the 2026 season, with players allowed to officially enter from April 7-21 on the men's side. The window starts a day after the national championship game on Monday, April 6.
The old transfer portal window lasted 30 days and started after the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, putting teams that advanced in March Madness at a disadvantage. As soon as the buzzer sounds at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for the national championship, the race is on for the top available players.
Here's a look at USA TODAY's top players available in the 2026 transfer portal window:
Men's college basketball transfer portal players rankings
These rankings will be updated as players enter the transfer portal.
Here's a look at our top 25 available players of the college basketball transfer portal in 2026:
Flory Bidunga, Kansas
Juke Harris, Wake Forest
John Blackwell, Wisconsin
Paulius Murauskas, St. Mary’s
Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech
Miles Byrd, San Diego State
Isaiah Johnson, Colorado
Aiden Sherrell, Alabama
Somto Cyril, Georgia
Acaden Lewis, Villanova
Stefan Vaaks, Providence
Oswin Erhunmwunse, Providence
Bryson Tiller, Kansas
Dedan Thomas Jr., LSU
Mouhamed Sylla, Georgia Tech
Kwame Evans Jr., Oregon
Markus Burton, Notre Dame
Alex Wilkins, Furman
Jackson Shelstad, Oregon
Jalen Haralson, Notre Dame
Terrence Brown, Utah
Najai Hines, Seton Hall
Jeremiah Wilkinson, Georgia
Finley Bizjack, Butler
Terrence Hill Jr., VCU
College basketball transfer portal news, live updates
Alabama sophomore forward Aiden Sherrell is planning to enter the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. The 6-foot-11 big man averaged 11.1 points with 6.2 rebounds per game as a first-year starter at Alabama, along with 2.2 blocks per game.
A former five-star recruit, Sherrell was the No. 23 player and No. 5 center of the 2024 class, according to 247Sports' Composite. Sherrell can also shoot from outside, making 33.8% of his 2.4 3-point attempts per game.
Kansas redshirt freshman forward Bryson Tiller is entering the transfer portal, according to multiple reports April 6.
Tiller averaged 7.9 points with 6.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game this season, starting 31 of 35 games for the Jayhawks. The former blue-chip recruit has three seasons of eligibility remaining and will be highly sought-after, thanks to his starting experience and 6-foot-11, 240-pound frame.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell, the No. 3-ranked player available by USA TODAY, announced April 6 that he's entering the transfer portal while going through the NBA draft process.
The All-Big Ten third-team selection this season averaged 19.1 points with 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game and is a two-year starter for the Badgers. He scored 22 points with 10 rebounds in Wisconsin's upset loss against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
It's a brutal loss for Wisconsin, which is also losing leading scorer Nick Boyd. Blackwell will be among the most sought-after players available with two seasons of high-level scoring production in the Big Ten.
The Dodgers’ early season road trip east continues tonight north of the border when they take the field in Toronto against the Blue Jays (4-5). Max Scherzer takes the mound for the Jays and Justin Wrobleski gets the ball for Los Angeles.
After a slow start to the season offensively, Los Angeles got their bats going in our nation’s capital over the weekend scoring 31 runs in a three-game sweep of the Nationals. Freddie Freeman drove in six runs. Shohei Ohtani picked up two hits in each of the three games and scored a run in each game. Kyle Tucker was 5-10 against the Nationals after going 4-23 previously.
Toronto’s offense is as cold as the Dodgers’ is hot. The Jays scored just seven runs in three games against the Chicago White Sox this weekend. Yesterday, Toronto managed just six hits and nine baserunners against Davis Martin and three Sox relievers in a 3-0 loss. The list of those struggling are headlined by George Springer who is two for his last 16, Addison Barger who has one hit in his last 19 ABs, and after a torrid start, Andres Gimenez who has reached base twice (one hit, one walk) in his last 15 trips to the plate.
Lets dive into this afternoon’s matchup and the opener of this three-game series and find a sweat or two.
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Game Details and How to Watch: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays
Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Time: 7:07PM EST
Site: Rogers Centre
City: Toronto, Ontario
Network/Streaming: MLB.TV, Fox Sports 1, Sportsnet, Sportsnet LA
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Blue Jays: Max Scherzer Season Totals: 6 IP, 1-0, 1.50 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 4K, 1 BB
Who’s Hot? Who’s Not! Dodgers vs. Blue Jays
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Top Betting Trends & Insights: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays
The Dodgers are 5-4 on the Run Line this season
Toronto is 5-4 on the Run Line this season
The OVER has cashed 2 times in the Jays’ 9 games this season (2-7)
The OVER has cashed 5 times in the Dodgers’ first 9 games (5-4)
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COVERS INTEL: Seattle is fifth-worst in the big leagues in team strikeouts, and deGrom is an elite power arm (26 Ks in 78 at-bats against the Mariners).
