Preview for Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Schedule and player information can change.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Cincinnati Reds
The Dodgers head to Cincinnati carrying the stronger all-around offensive and pitching profile, with a team wOBA of 0.329 against the Reds' 0.306 and a team ERA of 3.66 that comfortably beats Cincinnati's 4.88. Los Angeles also owns the lower team FIP at 3.88 compared to the Reds' 4.86, suggesting a rotation and bullpen that has limited runs more consistently over the season.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the mound for Los Angeles with a 2.62 ERA and 3.40 FIP across approximately 172.0 innings, numbers that stand well ahead of Rhett Lowder's 5.81 ERA and 4.78 FIP over about 119.3 innings for Cincinnati. Julian Aguiar and Sam Benschoter are both listed on the 7-Day IL for the Reds, while Yency Almonte and Kris Bubic are on the 60-Day IL for the Dodgers, and Ben Casparius is also listed on the 60-Day IL for Los Angeles. The pitching matchup and team-level marks both point toward the Dodgers as the side with the more favorable indicators in this one.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Dodgers -1.5. Confidence: Lock.
The selection is supplied separately by WP. The comparisons above do not establish why the model made this selection.
WP home-run candidate for Dodgers: Mookie Betts. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Reds: Eugenio Suárez. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
Oakland Athletics at Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay brings a better run-prevention profile into this matchup, with a team ERA of 3.78 and FIP of 4.14 that both top Oakland's 5.42 ERA and 4.98 FIP. Offensively the Rays also hold a wOBA edge at 0.320 versus the Athletics' 0.314, giving Tampa Bay the better marks on both sides of the ball.
Griffin Jax starts for Tampa Bay with a 3.99 ERA and 4.12 FIP over roughly 99.3 innings, while Jack Perkins takes the ball for Oakland with a 6.53 ERA and 5.04 FIP across about 103.3 innings, a clear gap in this pitching matchup. Jamie Arnold is listed as 'Out' for the Athletics and Henry Baez and Leo De Vries are both on the 7-Day IL for Oakland, while the Rays list Anderson Brito and Aaron Brooks on the 60-Day IL and Garrett Cleavinger on the 15-Day IL. The statistical picture favors Tampa Bay given the team-level and starting-pitcher gaps.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Rays moneyline. Confidence: Strong.
The selection is supplied separately by WP. The comparisons above do not establish why the model made this selection.
WP home-run candidate for Athletics: Brian Serven. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Rays: Victor Mesa Jr.. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians
Cleveland's pitching numbers slightly outpace Chicago's on the team level, with the Guardians' ERA of 3.79 and FIP of 3.92 both a touch better than the White Sox's 4.11 ERA and 4.31 FIP. Chicago does carry the higher team wOBA at 0.315 compared to Cleveland's 0.302, keeping the offensive side closer than the pitching totals suggest.
Davis Martin starts for Chicago with a 4.05 ERA and 3.85 FIP over about 135.7 innings, while Foster Griffin takes the mound for Cleveland with a 3.65 ERA but a higher 4.17 FIP across roughly 162.7 innings, making this a mixed pitching comparison depending on which figure is weighted. Jonah Advincula is listed on the 7-Day IL for Cleveland, with Robert Arias and Shawn Armstrong both on the 60-Day IL for the Guardians, while Brooks Baldwin and Aldrin Batista are on the 60-Day IL for Chicago and Joey Bart is on the 10-Day IL.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: White Sox +1.5. Confidence: Slight Lean.
The selection is supplied separately by WP. The comparisons above do not establish why the model made this selection.
WP home-run candidate for Guardians: Nathaniel Lowe. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for White Sox: Randal Grichuk. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates
Milwaukee enters with strong marks across the board, posting a team wOBA of 0.326 against Pittsburgh's 0.319, and a team ERA of 3.57 that edges the Pirates' 4.18. The Brewers' team FIP of 3.79 is also better than Pittsburgh's 3.94, giving Milwaukee the favorable read on both sides of the ledger.
Jacob Misiorowski starts for Milwaukee with an outstanding 1.95 ERA and 2.30 FIP over approximately 161.3 innings, well ahead of Lake Bachar's 3.52 ERA and 4.64 FIP across roughly 79.3 innings for Pittsburgh. Grant Anderson is listed on the 15-Day IL for the Brewers, with J.B. Bukauskas and Sean Episcope both on the 60-Day IL, while Pittsburgh lists Braxton Ashcraft on the 15-Day IL and Kyler Fedko and Jaiker Garcia on the 7-Day and 60-Day IL respectively. The pitching and team statistics both point toward Milwaukee in this matchup.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Brewers moneyline. Confidence: Confident.
The selection is supplied separately by WP. The comparisons above do not establish why the model made this selection.
WP home-run candidate for Brewers: Gary Sánchez. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Pirates: Rafael Flores Jr.. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals
Washington actually holds the higher team wOBA at 0.324 compared to Philadelphia's 0.309, but the Phillies own a much better run-prevention profile with a team ERA of 4.00 and FIP of 3.88 against the Nationals' 4.74 ERA and 4.79 FIP.
Cristopher Sánchez starts for Philadelphia with a sharp 2.79 ERA and matching 2.79 FIP over approximately 187.3 innings, a strong mark compared to Jackson Kent's 6.59 ERA and 4.16 FIP across just about 27.3 innings for Washington. Nestor Cortes is listed on the 7-Day IL for the Phillies, with Moises Chace and Adolis Garcia on the 60-Day IL, while the Nationals list Tyler Baum, Connelly Early, and Josiah Gray all on the 60-Day IL. Sánchez's innings total and ERA give Philadelphia the clearer statistical edge on the mound.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Phillies moneyline. Confidence: Confident.
The selection is supplied separately by WP. The comparisons above do not establish why the model made this selection.
WP home-run candidate for Nationals: Yohandy Morales. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Phillies: Bryce Harper. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays
Detroit and Toronto present a close statistical matchup, with the Tigers holding the better team ERA at 3.66 compared to the Blue Jays' 3.91, while Toronto's team FIP of 4.04 is slightly better than Detroit's 4.10. Detroit also owns a modest wOBA edge at 0.311 versus Toronto's 0.304.
Drew Anderson starts for Detroit with a 3.80 ERA and 4.30 FIP over about 97.0 innings, while Braydon Fisher takes the mound for Toronto with a lower 3.22 ERA but a similar 4.31 FIP across roughly 72.7 innings, making the starter comparison largely a wash on FIP with an edge to Fisher on ERA. Addison Barger, Jose Berrios, and Shane Bieber are all listed on IL statuses for Toronto, while Kerry Carpenter, Paul DeJong, and Jack Flaherty carry IL statuses for Detroit.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Tigers moneyline. Confidence: Confident.
The selection is supplied separately by WP. The comparisons above do not establish why the model made this selection.
WP home-run candidate for Blue Jays: Alejandro Kirk. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Tigers: Eduardo Valencia. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
Baltimore Orioles at New York Mets
Baltimore and New York are closely matched on team offense, with the Orioles at 0.310 wOBA and the Mets at 0.306, while their run-prevention marks are also tight, Baltimore's 4.18 ERA and 4.19 FIP against New York's 4.16 ERA and 4.14 FIP.
Shane Baz starts for Baltimore with a 4.05 ERA and 3.61 FIP over approximately 169.0 innings, giving him a lower FIP than Sean Manaea's 4.56 mark for the Mets, even though Manaea's 4.79 ERA sits over about 133.3 innings. Blaze Alexander is listed on the 10-Day IL for Baltimore, with Keegan Akin and Felix Bautista on the 60-Day IL, while the Mets list Boston Baro and Reed Garrett on the 60-Day IL and Danis Correa on the 7-Day IL. Baz's superior FIP gives Baltimore a slight statistical nod in the pitching matchup.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Orioles +1.5. Confidence: Slight Lean.
The selection is supplied separately by WP. The comparisons above do not establish why the model made this selection.
WP home-run candidate for Mets: Francisco Lindor. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Orioles: Coby Mayo. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
Atlanta Braves at Chicago Cubs
This matchup has the Atlanta Braves visiting the Chicago Cubs. The listed start is 7:40 PM ET.
Martín Pérez, the listed starter for the Atlanta Braves, has an ERA of 3.08 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.31 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 131.7 innings. Kevin Gausman, the listed starter for the Chicago Cubs, has an ERA of 4.60 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.84 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 166.3 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
Team statistics for the Atlanta Braves show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.312, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.16 and an ERA of 3.62. Team statistics for the Chicago Cubs show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.334, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.76 and an ERA of 4.18.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Braves +1.5. Confidence: Slight Lean.
The selection is supplied separately by WP. The comparisons above do not establish why the model made this selection.
WP home-run candidate for Braves: Michael Harris II. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Cubs: Michael Conforto. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
New York Yankees at Minnesota Twins
New York enters with strong marks across the board, a team ERA of 3.22 and FIP of 3.80 that both top Minnesota's 4.71 ERA and 4.38 FIP, while the Yankees' wOBA of 0.313 sits close to the Twins' 0.314.
Max Fried starts for New York with a 2.73 ERA and 2.80 FIP over approximately 99.0 innings, figures that outpace Bailey Ober's 4.28 ERA and 4.63 FIP across roughly 117.7 innings for Minnesota. Mick Abel, Anthony Banda, and Eduardo Beltre all carry IL statuses for the Twins, while Angel Benitez and Kervin Castro are on the 60-Day IL for New York and Jazz Chisholm is on the 10-Day IL. Fried's numbers combined with the Yankees' team ERA and FIP make New York the side with the stronger pitching indicators.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Yankees moneyline. Confidence: Confident.
The selection is supplied separately by WP. The comparisons above do not establish why the model made this selection.
WP home-run candidate for Twins: Ryan Jeffers. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Yankees: Aaron Judge. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
San Francisco Giants at St. Louis Cardinals
San Francisco holds a modest team wOBA edge at 0.309 against St. Louis's 0.306, though the Cardinals' pitching marks are stronger, a team ERA of 4.27 and FIP of 4.15 against the Giants' 4.37 ERA and 4.28 FIP.
Andre Pallante starts for St. Louis with a 3.45 ERA and 3.71 FIP over approximately 146.0 innings, both better than Blade Tidwell's matching 4.82 ERA and FIP across roughly 46.7 innings for San Francisco. Willy Adames, Harrison Bader, and Victor Bericoto are all listed with IL statuses for the Giants, while Hunter Dobbins, Frank Elissalt, and Richard Fitts carry IL designations for the Cardinals. Pallante's clear edge in both ERA and FIP makes St. Louis the favorable side on the mound.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Cardinals moneyline. Confidence: Confident.
The selection is supplied separately by WP. The comparisons above do not establish why the model made this selection.
WP home-run candidate for Cardinals: Joshua Báez. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Giants: Shay Whitcomb. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
Boston Red Sox at Texas Rangers
Boston brings the better team statistics into this one, a wOBA of 0.316 against Texas's 0.312, and an ERA of 3.59 with a FIP of 3.76 that both top the Rangers' 4.32 ERA and 4.22 FIP.
Patrick Sandoval starts for Boston with a 4.58 ERA and 4.04 FIP over approximately 55.0 innings, though starting-pitcher information for Texas is unavailable in this preview, limiting a direct pitching comparison. Kristian Campbell is listed on the 7-Day IL for Boston, with Triston Casas and Kutter Crawford both on the 60-Day IL, while Texas lists Carter Baumler, Jalen Beeks, and Paul Bonzagni all on the 60-Day IL. The team-level figures favor Boston given the more complete picture available.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
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WP home-run candidate for Rangers: Justin Foscue. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Red Sox: Mickey Gasper. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
Kansas City Royals at Houston Astros
Kansas City and Houston are tightly bunched on team offense and pitching, with the Royals at 0.311 wOBA, 4.66 FIP, and 4.63 ERA, and the Astros close behind at 0.313 wOBA, 4.64 FIP, and 4.55 ERA.
Michael Wacha starts for Kansas City with a 3.25 ERA and 4.16 FIP over approximately 182.7 innings, while Hunter Brown takes the mound for Houston with a 3.52 ERA and 4.18 FIP across roughly 92.0 innings, a close matchup with Wacha holding a lower mark in both categories. Luinder Avila and Ryan Bergert are listed on the 60-Day IL for Kansas City, while Houston lists Juan Bello, Brandon Bielak, and Jax Biggers all on the 60-Day IL, and Christian Chamberlain is also on the 60-Day IL for the Royals.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Royals +1.5. Confidence: Slight Lean.
The selection is supplied separately by WP. The comparisons above do not establish why the model made this selection.
WP home-run candidate for Astros: Nelson Velázquez. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Royals: Jac Caglianone. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies
Colorado actually posts the higher team wOBA at 0.320 compared to San Diego's 0.309, but the Padres hold a considerable edge in run prevention, a team ERA of 3.93 and FIP of 4.25 against the Rockies' 5.59 ERA and 4.91 FIP.
Walker Buehler starts for San Diego with a 4.61 ERA and 4.46 FIP over approximately 138.7 innings, both better than Kyle Freeland's 6.37 ERA and 4.84 FIP across roughly 124.3 innings for Colorado. Jason Adam is listed on the 60-Day IL for the Padres, with Miguel Andujar on the 10-Day IL, while Colorado lists Tyler Bell as 'Out' along with Brody Brecht and McCade Brown on the 60-Day IL. The pitching matchup and team ERA both point toward San Diego as the side with the stronger indicators.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Padres moneyline. Confidence: Strong.
The selection is supplied separately by WP. The comparisons above do not establish why the model made this selection.
WP home-run candidate for Padres: Ty France. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Rockies: Adael Amador. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels
Seattle carries a higher team wOBA at 0.304 compared to the Angels' 0.299, and the Mariners' team ERA of 4.24 and FIP of 4.10 are both close to Los Angeles's 4.22 ERA and 4.19 FIP, making this a tightly matched team-level comparison.
Logan Gilbert starts for Seattle with a 3.72 ERA and 3.91 FIP over approximately 172.0 innings, figures that clearly outpace Ryan Johnson's 5.12 ERA and 5.98 FIP across roughly 84.3 innings for the Angels. Nacho Alvarez and Sam Bachman carry IL statuses for Los Angeles, while Matt Brash, Nick Davila, and Brennen Davis are all listed on the 60-Day IL for Seattle. Gilbert's substantial edge in both ERA and FIP makes Seattle the favorable side in this pitching matchup.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Mariners moneyline. Confidence: Confident.
The selection is supplied separately by WP. The comparisons above do not establish why the model made this selection.
WP home-run candidate for Angels: Mike Trout. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Mariners: Lazaro Montes. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
Miami Marlins at Arizona Diamondbacks
Miami holds the higher team wOBA at 0.318 compared to Arizona's 0.310, while the Diamondbacks post the better team ERA at 4.11 against the Marlins' 4.13, with Arizona's FIP of 4.38 sitting a bit higher than Miami's 4.23.
Michael Soroka starts for Arizona with a 3.53 ERA and 3.11 FIP over approximately 99.3 innings, both better than Janson Junk's 4.54 ERA and 4.28 FIP across roughly 111.0 innings for Miami. Aiva Arquette is listed on the 7-Day IL for the Marlins, with Anthony Bender on the 15-Day IL and Keyner Benitez on the 60-Day IL, while Arizona lists Kyle Amendt and Ryan Bruno on the 60-Day IL and Yordin Chalas on the 7-Day IL. Soroka's clear edge in both ERA and FIP gives Arizona the stronger pitching-matchup indicators.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Diamondbacks moneyline. Confidence: Confident.
The selection is supplied separately by WP. The comparisons above do not establish why the model made this selection.
WP home-run candidate for Diamondbacks: Corbin Carroll. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Marlins: Griffin Conine. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
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