Preview for Friday, September 18, 2026. Schedule and player information can change.
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds
This matchup has the Chicago Cubs visiting the Cincinnati Reds. The listed start is 6:40 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Chase Burns has the lower ERA in these records. Clay Holmes, the listed starter for the Chicago Cubs, has an ERA of 2.85 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.65 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 91.7 innings. Chase Burns, the listed starter for the Cincinnati Reds, has an ERA of 2.80 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.24 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 151.3 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
The available team ERA figure is lower for the Chicago Cubs. Team statistics for the Chicago Cubs show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.334, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.75 and an ERA of 4.19. Team statistics for the Cincinnati Reds show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.306, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.89 and an ERA of 4.87.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Cubs 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 Cubs: Michael Conforto. 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.
Kansas City Royals at Pittsburgh Pirates
This matchup has the Kansas City Royals visiting the Pittsburgh Pirates. The listed start is 6:40 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Randy Dobnak has the lower ERA in these records. Randy Dobnak, the listed starter for the Kansas City Royals, has an ERA of 2.73 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.02 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 69.3 innings. Paul Skenes, the listed starter for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has an ERA of 3.78 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.31 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 162.0 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
The available team ERA figure is lower for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Team statistics for the Kansas City Royals show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.309, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.71 and an ERA of 4.63. 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.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Pirates 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 Pirates: Rafael Flores Jr.. 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.
Milwaukee Brewers at Baltimore Orioles
This matchup has the Milwaukee Brewers visiting the Baltimore Orioles. The listed start is 7:05 PM ET.
Dustin May, the listed starter for the Milwaukee Brewers, has an ERA of 4.49 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.50 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 138.3 innings. The listed starter for the Baltimore Orioles 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 Milwaukee Brewers. Team statistics for the Milwaukee Brewers show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.326, a WP-estimated FIP of 3.80 and an ERA of 3.58. Team statistics for the Baltimore Orioles show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.310, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.18 and an ERA of 4.14.
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 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 Orioles: Christian Encarnacion-Strand. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
Oakland Athletics at Cleveland Guardians
This matchup has the Oakland Athletics visiting the Cleveland Guardians. The listed start is 7:10 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Daniel Espino has the lower ERA in these records. Mason Barnett, the listed starter for the Oakland Athletics, has an ERA of 7.08 and a WP-calculated FIP of 7.06 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 40.7 innings. Daniel Espino, the listed starter for the Cleveland Guardians, has an ERA of 2.92 and a WP-calculated FIP of 2.85 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 12.3 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
The available team ERA figure is lower for the Cleveland Guardians. Team statistics for the Oakland Athletics show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.313, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.94 and an ERA of 5.41. 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 to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Guardians -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 Guardians: Nathaniel Lowe. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays
This matchup has the Boston Red Sox visiting the Tampa Bay Rays. The listed start is 7:10 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Ranger Suarez has the lower ERA in these records. Ranger Suarez, the listed starter for the Boston Red Sox, has an ERA of 3.33 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.16 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 137.7 innings. Ian Seymour, the listed starter for the Tampa Bay Rays, has an ERA of 4.27 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.09 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 122.3 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 0.314, a WP-estimated FIP of 3.75 and an ERA of 3.61. 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 3.73.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Red Sox +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 Rays: Victor Mesa Jr.. 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.
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.
Andrew Painter is listed for the Philadelphia Phillies; matched pitching statistics are not available here. Zac Thornton, the listed starter for the New York Mets, has an ERA of 3.44 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.53 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 73.3 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 0.308, a WP-estimated FIP of 3.87 and an ERA of 3.96. 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 4.16.
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 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, Andrew Sears has the lower ERA in these records. Andrew Sears, the listed starter for the Detroit Tigers, has an ERA of 5.40 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.25 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 16.7 innings. David Sandlin, the listed starter for the Chicago White Sox, has an ERA of 5.64 and a WP-calculated FIP of 5.12 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 30.3 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 0.314, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.33 and an ERA of 4.10.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Tigers +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 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.
Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers
This matchup has the Toronto Blue Jays visiting the Texas Rangers. The listed start is 8:05 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Dylan Cease has the lower ERA in these records. Dylan Cease, the listed starter for the Toronto Blue Jays, has an ERA of 2.38 and a WP-calculated FIP of 2.54 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 166.3 innings. Kumar Rocker, the listed starter for the Texas Rangers, has an ERA of 4.54 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.46 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 138.7 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
The available team ERA figure is lower for the Toronto Blue Jays. Team statistics for the Toronto Blue Jays show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.303, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.05 and an ERA of 3.92. Team statistics for the Texas Rangers show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.312, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.22 and an ERA of 4.30.
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 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 Rangers: Justin Foscue. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
Seattle Mariners at Colorado Rockies
This matchup has the Seattle Mariners visiting the Colorado Rockies. The listed start is 8:10 PM ET.
Bryan Woo, the listed starter for the Seattle Mariners, has an ERA of 3.88 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.38 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 162.3 innings. The listed starter for the Colorado Rockies 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 Seattle Mariners. Team statistics for the Seattle Mariners show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.303, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.09 and an ERA of 4.21. Team statistics for the Colorado Rockies show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.321, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.92 and an ERA of 5.62.
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 Mariners: Lazaro Montes. 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.
Atlanta Braves at Houston Astros
This matchup has the Atlanta Braves visiting the Houston Astros. The listed start is 8:10 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Peter Lambert has the lower ERA in these records. Tyler Mahle, the listed starter for the Atlanta Braves, has an ERA of 3.91 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.03 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 138.0 innings. Peter Lambert, the listed starter for the Houston Astros, has an ERA of 3.71 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.88 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 145.7 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
The available team ERA figure is lower for the Atlanta Braves. Team statistics for the Atlanta Braves show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.312, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.18 and an ERA of 3.64. Team statistics for the Houston Astros show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.314, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.63 and an ERA of 4.51.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Astros +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 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 Braves: Michael Harris II. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
Washington Nationals at St. Louis Cardinals
This matchup has the Washington Nationals visiting the St. Louis Cardinals. The listed start is 8:15 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Cade Cavalli has the lower ERA in these records. Cade Cavalli, the listed starter for the Washington Nationals, has an ERA of 3.12 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.40 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 164.7 innings. Kyle Leahy, the listed starter for the St. Louis Cardinals, has an ERA of 3.33 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.58 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 135.0 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
The available team ERA figure is lower for the St. Louis Cardinals. Team statistics for the Washington Nationals show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.324, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.80 and an ERA of 4.71. Team statistics for the St. Louis Cardinals show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.305, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.17 and an ERA of 4.28.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Cardinals +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 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 Nationals: Yohandy Morales. 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, Connor Prielipp has the lower ERA in these records. Connor Prielipp, the listed starter for the Minnesota Twins, has an ERA of 5.24 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.96 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 113.3 innings. Grayson Rodriguez, the listed starter for the Los Angeles Angels, has an ERA of 6.10 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.96 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 87.0 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 4.35 and an ERA of 4.67. Team statistics for the Los Angeles Angels show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.298, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.15 and an ERA of 4.20.
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: Ryan Jeffers. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
Miami Marlins at San Diego Padres
This matchup has the Miami Marlins visiting the San Diego Padres. The listed start is 9:40 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Tyler Phillips has the lower ERA in these records. Tyler Phillips, the listed starter for the Miami Marlins, has an ERA of 3.55 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.78 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 119.0 innings. Nick Pivetta, the listed starter for the San Diego Padres, has an ERA of 3.60 and a WP-calculated FIP of 1.93 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 25.0 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 Miami Marlins show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.317, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.23 and an ERA of 4.10. Team statistics for the San Diego Padres show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.311, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.25 and an ERA of 3.94.
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 Marlins: Griffin Conine. 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 Padres: Ethan Salas. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
New York Yankees at Arizona Diamondbacks
This matchup has the New York Yankees visiting the Arizona Diamondbacks. The listed start is 9:40 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Eduardo Rodriguez has the lower ERA in these records. Gerrit Cole, the listed starter for the New York Yankees, has an ERA of 3.67 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.02 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 115.3 innings. Eduardo Rodriguez, the listed starter for the Arizona Diamondbacks, has an ERA of 2.62 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.81 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 178.3 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
The available team ERA figure is lower for the New York Yankees. Team statistics for the New York Yankees show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.313, a WP-estimated FIP of 3.79 and an ERA of 3.19. Team statistics for the Arizona Diamondbacks show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.310, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.37 and an ERA of 4.09.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Diamondbacks +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 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 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 Los Angeles Dodgers
This matchup has the San Francisco Giants visiting the Los Angeles Dodgers. The listed start is 10:15 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Tyler Glasnow has the lower ERA in these records. Cesar Perdomo, the listed starter for the San Francisco Giants, has an ERA of 3.68 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.26 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 14.7 innings. Tyler Glasnow, the listed starter for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has an ERA of 3.50 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.01 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 61.7 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 San Francisco Giants show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.310, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.28 and an ERA of 4.34. Team statistics for the Los Angeles Dodgers show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.330, a WP-estimated FIP of 3.88 and an ERA of 3.64.
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 Giants: Andrew Knizner. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
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