Preview for Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Schedule and player information can change.
Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians
This matchup has the Chicago White Sox visiting the Cleveland Guardians. The listed start is 1:10 PM ET.
Anthony Kay, the listed starter for the Chicago White Sox, has an ERA of 4.53 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.89 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 145.0 innings. Parker Messick, the listed starter for the Cleveland Guardians, has an ERA of 2.51 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.18 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 172.3 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
Team statistics for the Chicago White Sox show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.315, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.34 and an ERA of 4.12. Team statistics for the Cleveland Guardians show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.302, a WP-estimated FIP of 3.91 and an ERA of 3.80.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Guardians 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 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.
San Francisco Giants at St. Louis Cardinals
San Francisco Giants play at St. Louis Cardinals at 1:15 PM ET in a matchup where both offenses sit close together, the Giants carrying a wOBA of 0.310 and the Cardinals a wOBA of 0.306. St. Louis holds a modest run-prevention edge with a team ERA of 4.29 and FIP of 4.16 compared to San Francisco's ERA of 4.36 and FIP of 4.28.
Anthony Molina takes the ball for the Giants with a 5.24 ERA but a lower FIP of 3.89 across 22.3 innings, while Matthew Liberatore starts for St. Louis carrying a 5.53 ERA and 4.77 FIP over 143.3 innings, giving Molina the cleaner peripheral number of the two. Willy Adames and Victor Bericoto are both listed on the 10-Day IL for the Giants, with Harrison Bader on the 60-Day IL; the Cardinals have Hunter Dobbins on the 15-Day IL and Frank Elissalt and Richard Fitts both on the 60-Day IL.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Giants +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 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.
New York Yankees at Minnesota Twins
New York Yankees travel to Minnesota Twins for a 1:40 PM ET start with the Yankees showing the far better team pitching, a 3.21 ERA and 3.79 FIP against the Twins' 4.70 ERA and 4.39 FIP. Both offenses match up evenly, each posting a wOBA of 0.313.
Carlos Rodón starts for New York with a 2.94 ERA and 3.64 FIP over 70.3 innings, well ahead of Zebby Matthews' 4.98 ERA and 5.05 FIP across 119.3 innings for Minnesota, giving the Yankees the clear pitching matchup on paper. Jazz Chisholm is listed on the 10-Day IL for New York, while Minnesota's Mick Abel and Eduardo Beltre are both on the 60-Day IL and Anthony Banda is listed on the 15-Day IL.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Yankees 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 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.
Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays
Detroit Tigers face Toronto Blue Jays at 3:07 PM ET with Detroit showing a lower ERA at 3.64 compared to Toronto's 3.94, though the Blue Jays' FIP of 4.06 is close to the Tigers' 4.09. Detroit's offense also carries a slightly higher wOBA of 0.312 against Toronto's 0.303.
Keider Montero starts for Detroit with a 3.55 ERA and 4.16 FIP over 147.0 innings, comparing favorably to Max Scherzer's 6.38 ERA and 5.68 FIP across 67.7 innings for Toronto. The Blue Jays list Addison Barger and Jose Berrios on the 60-Day IL and Shane Bieber on the 15-Day IL, while Detroit's Paul DeJong sits on the 60-Day IL with Kerry Carpenter and Jack Flaherty listed on shorter-term IL stints.
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.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Cincinnati Reds
Los Angeles Dodgers visit Cincinnati Reds at 6:40 PM ET with the Dodgers holding a clear advantage across the board, a team wOBA of 0.329 against Cincinnati's 0.305 and an ERA of 3.64 with a FIP of 3.87 compared to the Reds' 4.87 ERA and 4.88 FIP.
Blake Snell starts for Los Angeles with a sharp 1.91 ERA and 1.82 FIP over 37.7 innings, a stark contrast to Andrew Abbott's 4.78 ERA and 5.00 FIP across 154.3 innings for Cincinnati. Julian Aguiar and Sam Benschoter are both listed on the 7-Day IL for the Reds, with Connor Burns on the 60-Day IL, while the Dodgers list Yency Almonte, Kris Bubic, and Ben Casparius all on the 60-Day IL.
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: Elly De La Cruz. 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
Oakland Athletics play at Tampa Bay Rays at 6:40 PM ET with Tampa Bay well ahead on team pitching, a 3.76 ERA and 4.12 FIP against Oakland's 5.40 ERA and 4.97 FIP. The Rays also lead in offense with a wOBA of 0.320 compared to Oakland's 0.313.
Brady Basso starts for Oakland with a 3.86 ERA and 3.28 FIP over 37.3 innings, while Nick Martinez takes the mound for Tampa Bay with a 2.92 ERA and 3.96 FIP across 166.3 innings, giving Basso the lower FIP of the pairing even as Martinez owns the better ERA. Jamie Arnold is listed as Out for Oakland, with Henry Baez and Leo De Vries both on the 7-Day IL, while Tampa Bay's Anderson Brito and Aaron Brooks sit on the 60-Day IL and Garrett Cleavinger is listed on the 15-Day IL.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Rays 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 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.
Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates
Milwaukee Brewers visit Pittsburgh Pirates at 6:40 PM ET with the Brewers showing the stronger overall profile, a team ERA of 3.56 and FIP of 3.78 against Pittsburgh's 4.18 ERA and 3.93 FIP, plus a wOBA edge at 0.326 compared to the Pirates' 0.319.
Logan Henderson starts for Milwaukee with a 2.34 ERA and 3.24 FIP over 88.3 innings, while Jared Jones takes the ball for Pittsburgh with a 4.10 ERA but a lower FIP of 3.78 across 85.7 innings. Grant Anderson is listed on the 15-Day IL for Milwaukee, and Pittsburgh's Braxton Ashcraft is on the 15-Day IL with Kyler Fedko listed on the 7-Day IL.
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
Philadelphia Phillies travel to Washington Nationals at 6:45 PM ET with the Nationals actually posting the higher team wOBA at 0.325 against Philadelphia's 0.308, while the Phillies hold a clear pitching advantage with an ERA of 4.01 and FIP of 3.89 compared to Washington's 4.72 ERA and 4.79 FIP.
Zack Wheeler starts for Philadelphia with a 3.14 ERA and 3.61 FIP over 143.3 innings, a much deeper and steadier body of work than Jared Simpson's 6.75 ERA and 3.42 FIP across just 4.0 innings for Washington. Nestor Cortes is listed on the 7-Day IL for the Phillies, while the Nationals list Tyler Baum, Connelly Early, and Josiah Gray all on the 60-Day IL.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Nationals +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 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.
Baltimore Orioles at New York Mets
Baltimore Orioles play at New York Mets at 7:10 PM ET in a closely matched game, with the Orioles carrying a wOBA of 0.310 against the Mets' 0.306, while New York's ERA of 4.16 and FIP of 4.14 are both slightly better than Baltimore's 4.16 ERA and 4.19 FIP.
Chris Bassitt starts for Baltimore with a 4.88 ERA and 4.64 FIP over 90.3 innings, while Robert Stock takes the mound for New York with a 5.93 ERA but a notably lower FIP of 3.99 across 30.3 innings. Keegan Akin and Felix Bautista are both listed on the 60-Day IL for Baltimore, with Blaze Alexander on the 10-Day IL, while the Mets list Boston Baro and Reed Garrett on the 60-Day IL and Danis Correa on the 7-Day IL.
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
Atlanta Braves visit Chicago Cubs at 7:40 PM ET with the Cubs showing the stronger offense, a team wOBA of 0.333 against Atlanta's 0.312, while the Braves hold better run-prevention marks with an ERA of 3.61 and FIP of 4.16 compared to Chicago's 4.19 ERA and 4.77 FIP.
JR Ritchie starts for Atlanta with a 4.50 ERA and 5.48 FIP over 58.0 innings, while Shota Imanaga takes the ball for the Cubs with a lower 3.88 ERA and matching 4.77 FIP across 162.3 innings. Bryce Elder is listed on the 15-Day IL for Atlanta, with Rayven Antonio and Starlyn De La Cruz on the 60-Day IL, while the Cubs list Tyler Austin, Brandon Birdsell, and Ben Brown all on the 60-Day IL.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Cubs 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 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.
Boston Red Sox at Texas Rangers
Boston Red Sox play at Texas Rangers at 8:05 PM ET with Boston showing the better team pitching, an ERA of 3.59 and FIP of 3.75 against Texas's 4.31 ERA and 4.21 FIP, though the offensive wOBA figures sit close with Boston at 0.315 and Texas at 0.312.
Jake Bennett starts for Boston with a 3.69 ERA and 3.70 FIP over 105.0 innings, while MacKenzie Gore takes the mound for Texas with a higher 4.62 ERA but a lower 3.84 FIP across 161.7 innings. 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.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Red Sox 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 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 Royals visit Houston Astros at 8:10 PM ET in a matchup of two similarly middling pitching staffs, Kansas City posting a 4.63 ERA and 4.68 FIP against Houston's 4.53 ERA and 4.63 FIP. The offenses are close as well, with the Royals at a 0.310 wOBA and the Astros at 0.313.
Daniel Lynch IV starts for Kansas City with a 3.52 ERA and 3.94 FIP over 71.7 innings, both better marks than Cristian Javier's 5.50 ERA and 4.64 FIP across 55.7 innings for Houston. Luinder Avila and Ryan Bergert are both 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.
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
San Diego Padres travel to Colorado Rockies at 8:40 PM ET with San Diego well ahead on run prevention, a team ERA of 3.96 and FIP of 4.26 against Colorado's 5.57 ERA and 4.92 FIP. The Rockies, however, carry the higher offensive wOBA at 0.321 compared to the Padres' 0.309.
Robbie Ray starts for San Diego with a 3.57 ERA but a higher FIP of 4.80 over 156.3 innings, while Mason Adams takes the mound for Colorado with a 3.38 ERA and 5.74 FIP across just 18.7 innings. Jason Adam is listed on the 60-Day IL for San Diego, with Miguel Andujar on the 10-Day IL and Humberto Cruz listed as Out, while Colorado's Tyler Bell is listed as Out and Brody Brecht and McCade Brown are both on the 60-Day IL.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Padres 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 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 Mariners play at Los Angeles Angels at 9:38 PM ET with Seattle's offense carrying a higher wOBA of 0.303 against the Angels' 0.298, while the two teams' pitching marks sit close, Seattle at a 4.22 ERA and 4.10 FIP compared to Los Angeles at a 4.19 ERA and 4.17 FIP.
George Kirby starts for Seattle with a 4.25 ERA and 3.91 FIP over 165.3 innings, while Yusei Kikuchi takes the mound for the Angels with a 4.75 ERA and 4.26 FIP across 53.0 innings. Matt Brash is listed on the 60-Day IL for Seattle along with Nick Davila and Brennen Davis, while the Angels list Nacho Alvarez on the 60-Day IL, Sam Bachman on the 15-Day IL, and Gustavo Campero on the 10-Day IL.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Angels +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 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 Marlins visit Arizona Diamondbacks at 9:40 PM ET with Miami holding a slight edge in offense, a team wOBA of 0.317 against Arizona's 0.309, while the Diamondbacks post a lower ERA at 4.09 compared to Miami's 4.10 despite a higher FIP of 4.37 against the Marlins' 4.22.
Ryan Gusto starts for Miami with a 4.14 ERA and 4.15 FIP over 78.3 innings, notably better marks than Merrill Kelly's 4.97 ERA and 5.54 FIP across 152.0 innings for Arizona. Aiva Arquette is listed on the 7-Day IL for Miami, 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.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Marlins +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 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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