Preview for Thursday, September 17, 2026. Schedule and player information can change.
Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates
This matchup has the Milwaukee Brewers visiting the Pittsburgh Pirates. The listed start is 12:35 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Kyle Harrison has the lower ERA in these records. Kyle Harrison, the listed starter for the Milwaukee Brewers, has an ERA of 3.98 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.10 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 110.7 innings. Wilber Dotel, the listed starter for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has an ERA of 4.84 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.06 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 35.3 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
The available team ERA figure is lower for the Milwaukee Brewers. Team statistics for the Milwaukee Brewers show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.326, a WP-estimated FIP of 3.79 and an ERA of 3.56. Team statistics for the Pittsburgh Pirates show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.320, a WP-estimated FIP of 3.92 and an ERA of 4.19.
Rotowire lists Grant Anderson of the Milwaukee Brewers with status '15-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Braxton Ashcraft of the Pittsburgh Pirates with status '15-Day IL'. Rotowire lists J.B. Bukauskas of the Milwaukee Brewers with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Sean Episcope of the Milwaukee Brewers with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Kyler Fedko of the Pittsburgh Pirates with status '7-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Jaiker Garcia of the Pittsburgh Pirates with status '60-Day IL'. These are reported statuses; no specific effect on this game is established.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Brewers moneyline. Confidence: Confident.
This is the selection in the article’s data snapshot. The descriptive statistics above do not establish why the model made that 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.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Cincinnati Reds
This matchup has the Los Angeles Dodgers visiting the Cincinnati Reds. The listed start is 12:40 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Justin Wrobleski has the lower ERA in these records. Justin Wrobleski, the listed starter for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has an ERA of 3.78 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.36 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 133.3 innings. Brady Singer, the listed starter for the Cincinnati Reds, has an ERA of 5.38 and a WP-calculated FIP of 5.47 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 150.7 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
The available team ERA figure is lower for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Team statistics for the Los Angeles Dodgers show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.329, a WP-estimated FIP of 3.89 and an ERA of 3.65. Team statistics for the Cincinnati Reds show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.306, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.87 and an ERA of 4.85.
Rotowire lists Julian Aguiar of the Cincinnati Reds with status '7-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Yency Almonte of the Los Angeles Dodgers with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Sam Benschoter of the Cincinnati Reds with status '7-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Connor Burns of the Cincinnati Reds with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Ben Casparius of the Los Angeles Dodgers with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Jake Cousins of the Los Angeles Dodgers with status '60-Day IL'. These are reported statuses; no specific effect on this game is established.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Dodgers moneyline. Confidence: Strong.
This is the selection in the article’s data snapshot. The descriptive statistics above do not establish why the model made that 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
This matchup has the Oakland Athletics visiting the Tampa Bay Rays. The listed start is 1:10 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Drew Rasmussen has the lower ERA in these records. Jeffrey Springs, the listed starter for the Oakland Athletics, has an ERA of 5.93 and a WP-calculated FIP of 6.06 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 135.0 innings. Drew Rasmussen, the listed starter for the Tampa Bay Rays, has an ERA of 2.81 and a WP-calculated FIP of 2.95 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 160.3 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
The available team ERA figure is lower for the Tampa Bay Rays. Team statistics for the Oakland Athletics show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.313, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.95 and an ERA of 5.39. Team statistics for the Tampa Bay Rays show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.319, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.12 and an ERA of 3.75.
Rotowire lists Jamie Arnold of the Oakland Athletics with status 'Out'. Rotowire lists Henry Baez of the Oakland Athletics with status '7-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Anderson Brito of the Tampa Bay Rays with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Aaron Brooks of the Tampa Bay Rays with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Garrett Cleavinger of the Tampa Bay Rays with status '15-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Leo De Vries of the Oakland Athletics with status '7-Day IL'. These are reported statuses; no specific effect on this game is established.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Rays -1.5. Confidence: Lock.
This is the selection in the article’s data snapshot. The descriptive statistics above do not establish why the model made that 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.
San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies
This matchup has the San Diego Padres visiting the Colorado Rockies. The listed start is 3:10 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Michael King has the lower ERA in these records. Michael King, the listed starter for the San Diego Padres, has an ERA of 3.03 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.30 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 175.0 innings. Tanner Gordon, the listed starter for the Colorado Rockies, has an ERA of 5.55 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.53 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 97.3 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
The available team ERA figure is lower for the San Diego Padres. Team statistics for the San Diego Padres show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.310, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.26 and an ERA of 3.96. Team statistics for the Colorado Rockies show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.321, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.93 and an ERA of 5.59.
Rotowire lists Jason Adam of the San Diego Padres with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Miguel Andujar of the San Diego Padres with status '10-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Tyler Bell of the Colorado Rockies with status 'Out'. Rotowire lists Brody Brecht of the Colorado Rockies with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists McCade Brown of the Colorado Rockies with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Humberto Cruz of the San Diego Padres with status 'Out'. These are reported statuses; no specific effect on this game is established.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Padres moneyline. Confidence: Strong.
This is the selection in the article’s data snapshot. The descriptive statistics above do not establish why the model made that selection.
WP home-run candidate for Padres: Ethan Salas. 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.
Kansas City Royals at Houston Astros
This matchup has the Kansas City Royals visiting the Houston Astros. The listed start is 7:15 PM ET.
Seth Lugo, the listed starter for the Kansas City Royals, has an ERA of 4.99 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.24 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 164.0 innings. The listed starter for the Houston Astros is not available in this preview. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
The available team ERA figure is lower for the Houston Astros. Team statistics for the Kansas City Royals show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.310, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.67 and an ERA of 4.61. Team statistics for the Houston Astros show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.313, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.65 and an ERA of 4.53.
Rotowire lists Luinder Avila of the Kansas City Royals with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Juan Bello of the Houston Astros with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Ryan Bergert of the Kansas City Royals with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Brandon Bielak of the Houston Astros with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Jax Biggers of the Houston Astros with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Christian Chamberlain of the Kansas City Royals with status '60-Day IL'. These are reported statuses; no specific effect on this game is established.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
No rated WP selection is available in this article snapshot.
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: John Rave. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets
This matchup has the Philadelphia Phillies visiting the New York Mets. The listed start is 7:15 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Nolan McLean has the lower ERA in these records. Aaron Nola, the listed starter for the Philadelphia Phillies, has an ERA of 4.69 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.92 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 161.3 innings. Nolan McLean, the listed starter for the New York Mets, has an ERA of 3.24 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.75 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 166.7 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
The available team ERA figure is lower for the Philadelphia Phillies. Team statistics for the Philadelphia Phillies show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.309, a WP-estimated FIP of 3.87 and an ERA of 3.99. Team statistics for the New York Mets show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.305, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.16 and an ERA of 4.18.
Rotowire lists Boston Baro of the New York Mets with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Moises Chace of the Philadelphia Phillies with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Danis Correa of the New York Mets with status '7-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Nestor Cortes of the Philadelphia Phillies with status '7-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Daniel Duarte of the New York Mets with status '15-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Adolis Garcia of the Philadelphia Phillies with status '60-Day IL'. These are reported statuses; no specific effect on this game is established.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Phillies +1.5. Confidence: Slight Lean.
This is the selection in the article’s data snapshot. The descriptive statistics above do not establish why the model made that 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 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 Chicago White Sox
This matchup has the Detroit Tigers visiting the Chicago White Sox. The listed start is 7:40 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Erick Fedde has the lower ERA in these records. Framber Valdez, the listed starter for the Detroit Tigers, has an ERA of 4.01 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.24 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 163.7 innings. Erick Fedde, the listed starter for the Chicago White Sox, has an ERA of 3.97 and a WP-calculated FIP of 5.19 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 133.7 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
The available team ERA figure is lower for the Detroit Tigers. Team statistics for the Detroit Tigers show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.311, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.09 and an ERA of 3.64. 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.
Rotowire lists Brooks Baldwin of the Chicago White Sox with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Joey Bart of the Chicago White Sox with status '10-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Aldrin Batista of the Chicago White Sox with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Kerry Carpenter of the Detroit Tigers with status '10-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Paul DeJong of the Detroit Tigers with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Jack Flaherty of the Detroit Tigers with status '15-Day IL'. These are reported statuses; no specific effect on this game is established.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Tigers moneyline. Confidence: Confident.
This is the selection in the article’s data snapshot. The descriptive statistics above do not establish why the model made that selection.
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.
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.
Boston Red Sox at Texas Rangers
This matchup has the Boston Red Sox visiting the Texas Rangers. The listed start is 8:05 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Sonny Gray has the lower ERA in these records. Sonny Gray, the listed starter for the Boston Red Sox, has an ERA of 2.76 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.53 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 156.7 innings. Tyler Alexander, the listed starter for the Texas Rangers, has an ERA of 3.38 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.08 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 66.7 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
The available team ERA figure is lower for the Boston Red Sox. Team statistics for the Boston Red Sox show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.315, a WP-estimated FIP of 3.74 and an ERA of 3.61. Team statistics for the Texas Rangers show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.313, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.21 and an ERA of 4.30.
Rotowire lists Carter Baumler of the Texas Rangers with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Jalen Beeks of the Texas Rangers with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Paul Bonzagni of the Texas Rangers with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Kristian Campbell of the Boston Red Sox with status '7-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Triston Casas of the Boston Red Sox with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Kutter Crawford of the Boston Red Sox with status '60-Day IL'. These are reported statuses; no specific effect on this game is established.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Rangers +1.5. Confidence: Slight Lean.
This is the selection in the article’s data snapshot. The descriptive statistics above do not establish why the model made that 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.
Minnesota Twins at Los Angeles Angels
This matchup has the Minnesota Twins visiting the Los Angeles Angels. The listed start is 9:38 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Walbert Ureña has the lower ERA in these records. Taj Bradley, the listed starter for the Minnesota Twins, has an ERA of 3.81 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.06 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 165.3 innings. Walbert Ureña, the listed starter for the Los Angeles Angels, has an ERA of 2.88 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.75 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 137.3 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
The available team ERA figure is lower for the Los Angeles Angels. Team statistics for the Minnesota Twins show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.313, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.37 and an ERA of 4.67. Team statistics for the Los Angeles Angels show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.299, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.17 and an ERA of 4.21.
Rotowire lists Mick Abel of the Minnesota Twins with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Nacho Alvarez of the Los Angeles Angels with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Anthony Banda of the Minnesota Twins with status '15-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Eduardo Beltre of the Minnesota Twins with status '60-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Gustavo Campero of the Los Angeles Angels with status '10-Day IL'. Rotowire lists Rio Foster of the Los Angeles Angels with status '60-Day IL'. These are reported statuses; no specific effect on this game is established.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Angels +1.5. Confidence: Slight Lean.
This is the selection in the article’s data snapshot. The descriptive statistics above do not establish why the model made that 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 Twins: Emmanuel Rodriguez. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
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