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Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below.

AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (10-6) lost 8-3 (BOX SCORE)

Sugar Land got on the board in the first inning on a Biggio bases loaded walk. Mancini started for Sugar Land but struggled with command as he walked four and allowed three runs over 2.1 innings, despite not allowing a hit. In the 3rd inning, Alexander connected on a 2 run home run. The bullpen allowed 5 runs with the Bees extending their lead and the offense was unable to come back as they fell 8-3.

Note: Winkler is hitting .291 this season.

• Jax Biggers, 2B: 1-for-4, R
• Jack Winkler, 3B: 1-for-4, 2B
• CJ Alexander, LF: 1-for-4, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI

• Joey Mancini, RHP: 2.1 IP, 0 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 3 K
• Sam Carlson, RHP: 0.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
• Amos Willingham, RHP: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
• Hudson Leach, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 0 K
• Logan VanWey, RHP: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
• Tom Cosgrove, LHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K

AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (5-5) won 8-4 (BOX SCORE)

Nezuh started for the Hooks but struggled a bit allowing 2 runs over 2.2 innings. the offense got on the board in the 3rd inning scoring 4 runs on an Encarnacion RBI single, Sullivan RBI single and Janek 2 run single. They got another in the 5th on a Janek RBI double. In the 8th, the offense got 3 more on an Austin 2 run home run and Sullivan RBI triple. The pen was solid allowing 2 runs over 6.1 innings as they closed out the 8-4 win.

Note: Bush has a .943 OPS this season.

• Joseph Sullivan, LF: 2-for-5, R, 3B, 2 RBI, SB
• Pascanel Ferreras, 2B: 0-for-3, R, 2 BB, SB
• Lucas Spence, CF: 1-for-4, BB
• Walker Janek, C: 2-for-4, 2B, 3 RBI
• Will Bush, 1B: 0-for-2, R, 2 BB
• Trevor Austin, 3B: 2-for-3, 2 R, 2B, HR, 2 RBI, BB
• Tommy Sacco, SS: 1-for-3, 2 R, BB, SB
• Yamal Encarnacion, RF: 1-for-4, R, RBI

• Jackson Nezuh, RHP: 2.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 3 K
• Alejandro Torres, RHP: 1.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K (WIN)
• Railin Perez, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
• Bennett Sousa, LHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
• Wilmy Sanchez, RHP: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
• Ramsey David, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 1 K

A+: Asheville Tourists (3-7) lost 16-6 (BOX SCORE)

Rodriguez started for Asheville but struggled allowing 6 runs over 2.1 innings. He was relieved by Cruz who allowed 5 runs over 1.2 innings. The Asheville offense got on the board in 4th inning scoring 4 runs on Brutcher and Holy RBI singles and a Rosario 2 run HR. They got another in the 5th on another Brutcher RBI single and then one more in the 6th on a Schiavone bases loaded walk. The pen allowed another 5 runs and the offense was unable to complete the comeback as they fell 16-6.

Note: Brutcher is hitting .381 this season.

• Caden Powell, RF: 2-for-5, R
• Ethan Frey, CF: 1-for-4, BB
• Jason Schiavone, 1B: 0-for-3, R, RBI, 2 BB
• Zach Daudet, 3B: 1-for-3, R, 2B, 2 BB
• Drew Brutcher, LF: 3-for-4, R, 2 RBI
• Max Holy, SS: 1-for-4, R
• Hemmanuel Rosario, C: 1-for-4, R, HR, 2 RBI

• Luis Rodriguez, RHP: 2.1 IP, 3 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
• Anthony Cruz, RHP: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
• Alain Pena, RHP: 3.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
• Francisco Frias, RHP: 0.2 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 0 K
• Eurys Martich, RHP: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K

A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (2-8) lost 4-2 (BOX SCORE)

Beck got the start but struggled out of the gate allowing 4 runs over 3 innings of work. The Woodpeckers got a run in the 4th on a Monistere solo HR. Verdugo was solid in relief tossing 4 scoreless innings. In the 9th, Sierra connected on a solo HR but that was it from the offense as the Woodpeckers fell 4-2.

Note: Siera has a .916 OPS this season.

• Kevin Alvarez, CF: 1-for-4, BB
• Xavier Neyens, 3B: 0-for-5
• Nick Monistere, 2B: 1-for-4, R, HR, RBI
• Josh Wakefield, RF: 1-for-2, 2 BB, SB
• Camilo Diaz, DH: 0-for-2, 2 BB, 2 SB
• Juan Sierra, LF: 2-for-4, R, 2B, HR, RBI
• Kenni Gomez, LF: 2-for-4, 2 R, 2B
• Nehomar Ochoa, 1B: 2-for-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, SB

• Jagger Beck, RHP: 3.0 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
• Ryan Verdugo, RHP: 4.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 5 K
• Leomar Rosario, RHP: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
• German Ramirez, RHP: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K

Today’s minor league starters:

SL: TBD – 7:35 CT

CC: Bryce Mayer – 6:35 CT

AV: TBD – 5:30 CT

FV: TBD – 6:05 CT

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It’s Jackie Robinson Day across MLB, and with 15 matchups on the slate, every team takes the field carrying that history, wearing #42 in tribute as we reflect on his impact on and off the diamond.

As the league honors his legacy, we’re breaking down all of the action with our moneyline MLB picks for each matchup by blending today’s action with a nod to one of the most important figures in sports history.

MLB moneyline picks for April 15

Matchup	Pick
Diamondbacks vs Orioles	-151
Guardians vs Cardinals	-102
Red Sox vs Twins	+113
Royals vs Tigers	-126
Nationals vs Pirates	-178
Giants vs Reds	-102
Cubs vs Phillies	+124
Angels vs Yankees	+167
Marlins vs Braves	-167
Rays vs White Sox	-113
Blue Jays vs Brewers	-118
Rockies vs Astros	-179
Mariners vs Padres	-109
Rangers vs Athletics	+108
Mets vs Dodgers	-208

Prices courtesy of Polymarket as of 4-15.

Expert MLB moneyline picks for April 15

Diamondbacks vs Orioles: Orioles (-151)

Orioles win probability: 59%

The Baltimore Orioles lineup is built to apply pressure from top to bottom, blending power with on-base ability. When they’re clicking, they force opposing pitchers into high-stress innings early, which can neutralize the Arizona Diamondbacks' rhythm on the mound.

The Orioles getting traffic on the bases can help their ability to string together extra-base hits, which becomes a major difference-maker.

Defensively, the Orioles also have the edge in terms of athleticism and range, which can quietly swing momentum by turning potential hits into outs.

Guardians vs Cardinals: Guardians (-102)

Guardians win probability: 49%

The Cleveland Guardians' biggest advantage is pitching depth and run prevention. Getting Slade Cecconi to work efficiently and keep traffic off the bases can force a St. Louis Cardinals lineup that can be inconsistent to string together clean, extended rallies.

That’s where the Guardians typically excel by turning games into low-scoring, high-pressure situations.

Red Sox vs Twins: Twins (+113)

Twins win probability: 46%

Pitching is the key here. If Simeon Woods Richardson can get ahead in counts and limit hard contact, it puts pressure on a Boston Red Sox lineup that can be dangerous but also streaky. 

The Minnesota Twins may be behind the 8-ball against Red Sox starter Connelly Early, but the rookie southpaw hasn't gone deep into his starts, failing to finish the fifth in back-to-back outings. Boston's bullpen has a respectable 3.58 ERA, but the 5.10 xFIP suggests its luck may soon run out.

Royals vs Tigers: Tigers (-126)

Tigers win probability: 55%

Offensively, the Detroit Tigers don’t need to overpower; they just need to stay disciplined. Timely hitting and situational execution can exploit a Kansas City Royals squad that occasionally struggles to put hitters away.

Guys like Spencer Torkelson can capitalize with runners on base, and that’s often enough to swing the game.

Another key factor is game flow. If the Tigers grab an early lead, they can lean on their bullpen to shorten the game and keep Kansas City from finding rhythm late.

Nationals vs Pirates: Pirates (-178)

Pirates win probability: 62%

The Pittsburgh Pirates can manufacture runs with speed, situational hitting, and timely extra-base knocks.

With Mason Montgomery opening ahead of Carmen Mlodzinski on the mound, the Pirates need a composed outing between them. If they can limit damage and avoid big innings, it puts the burden on a Washington Nationals offense that has struggled with consistency. Keeping Washington from stringing hits together is key.

Giants vs Reds: Reds (-102)

Reds win probability: 50%

The Cincinnati Reds thrive on speed and aggression, and they can turn singles into scoring opportunities quickly by pushing the pace on the basepaths. That style can disrupt a San Francisco Giants pitching staff that prefers to stay in control and limit chaos.

Getting players like Elly De La Cruz on base early can immediately put stress on both the pitcher and defense.

Cubs vs Phillies: Cubs (+124)

Cubs win probability: 44%

The Chicago Cubs have a balanced offensive attack that blends power with on-base consistency. This is pivotal against a Philadelphia Phillies pitching staff that can be vulnerable when forced into high-leverage situations. If hitters stay patient and avoid chasing, it opens the door for crooked numbers.

Angels vs Yankees: Angels (+167)

Angels win probability: 38%

Offensively, the Los Angeles Angels have tapped into the long ball in 2026, leading the American League with 26 home runs in 18 games.

That includes opening last night's game against the New York Yankees with three big flies in the first inning. With Luis Gil looking rough around the edges in his first start of the season, allowing a home run and three walks in four innings, the potential is there for another early Halos lead en route to a victory.

Marlins vs Braves: Braves (-167)

Braves win probability: 61%

The Atlanta Braves benefit from depth. Whether it’s lineup production or bullpen support, they have more ways to sustain momentum throughout the game compared to a Miami Marlins team that often relies on smaller margins.

If Atlanta gets rolling early and forces Miami to play from behind, their combination of power and lineup versatility gives it a clear path to securing the win.

Rays vs White Sox: Rays (-113)

Rays win probability: 53%

Whether it’s a solid start on the mound or a bullpen-heavy approach, the Tampa Bay Rays are well-equipped to mix and match, keeping Chicago White Sox hitters off balance.

Tampa Bay consistently does the little things well by moving runners, taking extra bases, and limiting defensive mistakes, which can be the difference in a tightly contested matchup.

Blue Jays vs Brewers: Blue Jays (-118)

Blue Jays win probability: 53%

The Toronto Blue Jays have a league-best 18% strikeout rate, meaning the lineup sustains pressure from top to bottom, which can wear Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Chad Patrick down over the course of the game.

Patrick is a pitch-to-contact hurler who has found success in limited action to start the season, with a 0.73 ERA across 12 1/3 innings. However, his 4.30 FIP and 9.8% K-rate are worrying. The Blue Jays counter with prized offseason addition Dylan Cease, who gives Toronto the clear advantage.

Rockies vs Astros: Astros (-179)

Astros win probability: 63%

The Houston Astros work counts, hit for power, and punish mistakes. The Colorado Rockies' pitching staff is already poor (understatement), so a productive Houston lineup only makes matters worse.

On the mound, the Astros typically bring a clear advantage, even if Spencer Arrighetti isn't the most reliable arm in their rotation.

Mariners vs Padres: Padres (-109)

Padres win probability: 51%

When the San Diego Padres' middle-of-the-order bats get going, they’re capable of stacking extra-base hits and applying pressure on opposing pitching staffs.

While Seattle Mariners starter Emerson Hancock has thrived this season, his pitch-to-contact approach can result in some ugly results, as evidenced by his 4.90 ERA in 2025.

Rangers vs Athletics: Rangers (+108)

Rangers win probability: 48%

The Texas Rangers turn to Kumar Rocker to right the ship tonight, and he should have help from the lineup. 

Despite losing last night, the Rangers have a decent road record (6-5) and have top performers like Brandon Nimmo, Jake Burger, and Corey Seager, who have combined for 11 home runs this season and have a prime setting at Sutter Health Park to do more damage against A's starter J.T. Ginn.

Mets vs Dodgers: Dodgers (-208) 

Dodgers win probability: 67%

We get a double dose of Shohei Ohtani tonight, as he brings his fastball that has averaged 97.7 mph since last season, placing him in the 98th percentile among MLB starters. That kind of power plays up even more in familiar surroundings, where command and confidence tend to sharpen.

With that arsenal working behind him, Ohtani is well-positioned to neutralize the New York Mets once again and dictate the tone of the matchup from the start. He'll be anchoring the offense, too, so the Los Angeles Dodgers are understandably heavy favorites in Chavez Ravine.

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On a night where Jacob Misiorowski felt like throwing up every time he threw a curveball, most of Brewers’ fandom felt the same way watching the latest Trevor Megill ninth-inning implosion this season that cost the team a chance to end their five-game losing streak.

It was the second straight outing for Megill where he gave up a crooked number in the ninth inning. Last Friday, in a tie game against the Nationals, Megill allowed four runs and struggled to field his position against a number of bunts. He got another opportunity on Tuesday, this time staked to a one-run lead, and allowed three runs.

The Brewers must make a change in the ninth inning.

Manager Pat Murphy was asked if he’d consider making a change and he said yes. When pressed on if he will make that change, Murphy said, “We’ll see. I don’t know for sure. I like to talk to other people about it. I mean, obviously you can’t have a guy go out there six times and three times not to do the job. The way he’s throwing the ball now, he doesn’t deserve it. But he can earn it back. But what are we gonna do? Who’s throwing the ball good back there that deserves it more? So we’ll figure that out. We won’t make those decisions after a heart wrenching loss like this.”

That’s certainly an understandable position for Murphy to take. He didn’t want to make a full declaration last night in the heat of the moment after a tough loss but instead wants to talk with his assistant coaches and come to a consensus and a plan for that ninth inning. Plenty fair, but the admission of considering it is enough to recognize that it probably should happen.

Megill, to his credit, spoke to reporters and was quite blunt about his performance.

“Just some dog(expletive) out there. That’s about it. Definitely way better than that. Pitches could be a lot better. Pitch execution could be a lot better. A lot of things could be better,” Megill said.

However, Murphy also raised another good point: Who do you replace him with? Abner Uribe would seem like the obvious candidate, but he gave up a run last night and struggled in the outing before, too. Angel Zerpa, who started strong, has also not looked as good of late. The leverage arms the Brewers have relied upon all seem very unreliable at the moment.

So, while you can move Megill off the closer’s spot, there may not necessarily be a ready-made replacement to take it over.

Murphy also wanted to defend Megill as well and spoke out about the fans booing Megill during that ninth inning.

“But the fans booing him after he saved 30 games for this team. A kid that’s been through all that he’s been through and what he did the year before to help us win the division and then what he did last year, and then came out with an arm injury and still pitched, and pitched one of the biggest innings of (NLDS) Game 5, and for them to be booing him up there. That’s just not, not our best fans. That’s for sure. We have great fans, but let’s remind them of that. Are they OK to be disappointed, but sometimes young men go through tough stuff. I was disappointed. And that those people wouldn’t support him when he’s going through that stuff. Does he probably care? No. Is it expected? That’s fine. But let’s not forget these aren’t machines out there. These are people. I thought that was in poor taste, but I’ve done things in poor taste, too.” Pat Murphy said.

The home fans booing their own players is never a good sign for anyone. The players, the fans, the coaches — no one is happy about the situation.

The only way to solve it, really is to play better and pitch better. Winning cures all.

The best way to get there has got to be to move Trevor Megill out of the closer’s spot for the time being. As Murphy said, he can earn it back, but the key word is “earn.” He’s not pitching well enough to deserve to keep it, despite what he did for the team last season. It’s a new year. The closer position, almost more than any other spot on the team, is a ‘What have you done for me lately?’ kind of position. What Megill did last year was great, no one can take that away from him. But with what he’s done lately, the Brewers need to make a change.

The Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees meet for the third game in their four-game series after splitting the first two. The Angels hit back-to-back-to-back homers while winning on Tuesday. Starting pitchers are scheduled to be Jack Kochanowicz for the Angels and Luis Gil for the Yankees.

How to watch Los Angeles Angels vs. New York Yankees

• Date: Wednesday, April 15

• Time: 7:05 p.m. ET / 4:05 p.m. PT

• Where: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY

• TV Channels: Amazon Prime Video, FanDuel Sports Network West

• Live Stream:ESPN+, MLB.TV | Follow on Yahoo Sports

Team records

• Los Angeles Angels: 9-9 (No. 3 in AL West)

• New York Yankees: 9-8 (No. 3 in AL East)

Odds

• Spread: New York Yankees -1.5

• Moneyline: New York Yankees -200 (63.9%) / Los Angeles Angels +165 (36.1%)

• Over/Under: 10.0

Starting pitchers

Los Angeles Angels: Jack Kochanowicz (2-0, ERA: 3.24, K: 12, WHIP: 1.26)
New York Yankees: Luis Gil (0-1, ERA: 6.75, K: 2, WHIP: 1.50)

Weather: 78°F at first pitch

Ah, the veteran DFA process for a player without minor league options has come and gone full circle. In the case of Martín Pérez and the Braves, this situation felt like it went from “Huh? He got DFA’d?” to “Okay, maybe he’ll go through the entire waiver wire and not get claimed” to “Oh. He didn’t get claimed but he’s not going to Gwinnett, either. Farewell!” to “Ah, he just signed another minor league deal. He’s back.”

Indeed, Pérez is back with the Braves after having signed a minor league deal with the organization on Wednesday morning. Jon Heyman of the New York Post was the first to report the news.

If this process sounds familiar, it’s because we saw it play out a bunch of times with Jesse Chavez near the end of his career. I’m not saying that Martín Pérez is the new Coach Hat Man around here but it’s at least good to know that he’ll be sticking around in the minors for the time being. Pérez was pretty effective as a fifth starter for the Braves as he produced an ERA of 3.14 and a FIP of 4.07 across 14.1 innings of work and three appearances. Those numbers aren’t spectacular but for a fifth starter, that is perfectly fine.

For the time being, it seems like he’ll be staying active at Gwinnett while serving as organizational depth in case the Braves need him for a start or two — then he’ll either pitch his way into staying in the rotation or we’ll just have to do this merry-go-round all over again at some point down the road. We’ll see what happens.

The San Diego Padres improved to 11-6 on the season with their sixth consecutive win last night. The Padres combined a solid start from Michael King with just enough offense off Seattle Mariners starter Bryan Woo to take the first game of the three-game series, 4-1. Xander Bogaerts drove in three of the four runs scored for San Diego and finished the night with three hits. Jackson Merrill also logged three hits in the game. King allowed just one run over six innings, and the bullpen trio of Adrian Morejon, Jason Adam and Mason Miller secured the win. The start from King was good to see after Padres fans learned prior to the start of the game that Nick Pivetta was going to the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation. The move allowed San Diego to bring Matt Waldron up from Triple-A El Paso and he was joined by Alek Jacob who also joined the MLB club. The Padres will look to continue their winning ways in the second game of the series against the Mariners today at 6:40 p.m.

Padres News:

• Mason Miller has been the most dominant pitcher in the game since he joined the Padres at the trade deadline a season ago. Cheri Bell of Gaslamp Ball points to some minor changes to his mechanics that have allowed him to be even more effective this season.

• Reports have come out that San Diego is interested in bringing in free agent pitcher Lucas Giolito. In a recent interview the right-hander said he has been staying busy throwing bullpens to be prepared for when he gets signed by a team and with Pivetta and Joe Musgrove on the IL, the Padres need another arm.

• Craig Stammen has had an interesting start to his managerial career with the Padres. He has shown he is not afraid to change the lineup, to give veterans days off or to play his superstar right fielder at second base. Tom Krasovic of the San Diego Union-Tribune says that is because Stammen is not managing scared.

Baseball News:

• Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed a leadoff homerun to start the game against the New York Mets, but then settled in and shutdown the Mets offense to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-1 win.

• The Los Angeles Angels hit back-to-back-to-back home runs as part of a five-homer effort to beat the New York Yankees, 7-1.

• After hitting his first home run on Monday, Byron Buxton added two more on Tuesday and helped the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox.

• Dominic Smith hit a walk-off home run to help the Atlanta Braves earn a win earlier in the season and he was the hero again on Tuesday with a three-run double to help the Braves complete a comeback win over the Miami Marlins.

• Detroit Tigers closer Kenley Jansen moved into third place on the all-time saves list with his 479th save on Tuesday.