Preview for Sunday, September 20, 2026. Schedule and player information can change.
Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets
The Phillies visit the Mets with Philadelphia carrying a wOBA of 0.308 against New York's 0.306, essentially a wash on offense. On the run-prevention side Philadelphia's team ERA of 4.02 and FIP of 3.89 look a bit sharper than the Mets' matching 4.15 ERA and 4.15 FIP. Cristopher Sánchez is listed on the 60-Day IL for Moises Chace and Nestor Cortes is listed on the 7-Day IL for the Phillies, while Boston Baro, Danis Correa and Daniel Duarte carry various IL statuses for the Mets.
Sánchez takes the ball for Philadelphia with a 2.93 ERA and 2.87 FIP over about 193.7 innings, both markedly better than Jonah Tong's 3.43 ERA and 3.93 FIP across roughly 21.0 innings for New York. The gap in both innings total and command markers gives the pitching matchup a clear lean toward Sánchez.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Mets +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 Phillies: Bryce Harper. 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
Kansas City's offense checks in with a 0.310 wOBA, slightly below Pittsburgh's 0.322 mark, while the Pirates' pitching staff also owns the better team ERA at 4.20 and FIP at 3.92 compared to the Royals' 4.66 ERA and 4.72 FIP. Several injury statuses are on file, including Braxton Ashcraft on the 15-Day IL for Pittsburgh and Luinder Avila, Ryan Bergert and Christian Chamberlain all on the 60-Day IL for Kansas City.
Michael Wacha starts for the Royals with a 3.34 ERA and 4.34 FIP over about 188.7 innings, while Lake Bachar goes for the Pirates with a 3.50 ERA and 4.59 FIP across roughly 82.3 innings. Wacha's lower ERA and FIP give him the individual pitching edge, even as Pittsburgh's broader offensive and staff numbers stand out.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Pirates +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 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.
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds
Chicago's offense brings a 0.334 wOBA into Cincinnati, well ahead of the Reds' 0.305 mark, though the Cubs' team FIP of 4.73 sits worse than Cincinnati's ERA of 4.87 paired with an even higher FIP of 4.90. Starting-pitcher information for the Cubs is unavailable in this preview. Tyler Austin, Brandon Birdsell and Ben Brown are listed on the 60-Day IL for Chicago, while Sam Benschoter is on the 7-Day IL and Connor Burns and Ricky Cabrera are on the 60-Day IL for Cincinnati.
Rhett Lowder starts for the Reds carrying a 5.79 ERA and 4.85 FIP over about 124.3 innings. With Chicago's wOBA advantage and no comparable Cubs starter listed, the offensive numbers favor the visitors.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
No rated WP selection is available in this article snapshot.
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.
Oakland Athletics at Cleveland Guardians
Oakland's 0.313 wOBA edges Cleveland's 0.304, but the Guardians hold a clear pitching advantage with a team ERA of 3.80 and FIP of 3.92 compared to the Athletics' 5.46 ERA and 4.97 FIP. Jamie Arnold is listed as 'Out' for Oakland, with Henry Baez and Leo De Vries on the 7-Day IL, while Jonah Advincula sits on the 7-Day IL and Robert Arias and Shawn Armstrong are on the 60-Day IL for Cleveland.
Gavin Williams starts for Cleveland with a 3.78 ERA and 3.56 FIP over about 174.0 innings, notably better across both marks than Jack Perkins' 6.14 ERA and 4.81 FIP over roughly 110.0 innings for Oakland. The pitching matchup favors Williams by a wide margin on both ERA and FIP.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Guardians 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 Guardians: Angel Martínez. 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
Boston's 0.314 wOBA trails Tampa Bay's 0.319, but the Red Sox's team ERA of 3.58 and FIP of 3.74 are both better than the Rays' 3.72 ERA and 4.10 FIP. Anderson Brito and Aaron Brooks are listed on the 60-Day IL for Tampa Bay, along with Garrett Cleavinger on the 15-Day IL, while Kristian Campbell sits on the 7-Day IL and Triston Casas and Kutter Crawford are on the 60-Day IL for Boston.
Patrick Sandoval starts for Boston with a 4.99 ERA and 3.93 FIP over about 57.7 innings, while Griffin Jax goes for Tampa Bay with a 3.80 ERA and 3.94 FIP across roughly 104.3 innings. Jax's lower ERA and nearly identical FIP give him a slight individual pitching edge despite Boston's better team-wide run prevention marks.
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 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.
Atlanta Braves at Houston Astros
Atlanta and Houston bring nearly matching offensive marks, with the Braves at 0.313 wOBA and the Astros at 0.314, while Atlanta's team ERA of 3.62 and FIP of 4.15 top Houston's 4.53 ERA and 4.65 FIP. Rayven Antonio and Starlyn De La Cruz are on the 60-Day IL for Atlanta with Bryce Elder on the 15-Day IL, while Juan Bello, Brandon Bielak and Jax Biggers are all listed on the 60-Day IL for Houston.
Martín Pérez starts for Atlanta with a 3.07 ERA and 4.32 FIP over about 137.7 innings, compared to Hunter Brown's 3.43 ERA and 4.02 FIP across roughly 97.0 innings for Houston. Pérez holds the lower ERA while Brown's FIP is the better of the two, making for a close call between the two starters.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Braves 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 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: Ronald Acuña Jr.. 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
Detroit's 0.312 wOBA sits just below Chicago's 0.314, while the Tigers' team ERA of 3.63 and FIP of 4.08 both look better than the White Sox's 4.13 ERA and 4.33 FIP. Brooks Baldwin and Aldrin Batista are on the 60-Day IL for Chicago with Joey Bart on the 10-Day IL, while Kerry Carpenter and Kyle Finnegan sit on IL for Detroit alongside Paul DeJong on the 60-Day IL.
Troy Melton starts for Detroit with a 2.52 ERA but a higher 4.15 FIP over about 110.7 innings, while Davis Martin goes for Chicago with a 3.96 ERA and 3.94 FIP across roughly 141.0 innings. Melton's ERA is the lowest number on either side, though Martin's FIP is actually better than Melton's, making the pitching matchup a mixed picture.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Tigers +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 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.
Washington Nationals at St. Louis Cardinals
Washington's 0.323 wOBA is the higher offensive mark over St. Louis's 0.305, but the Cardinals' team ERA of 4.30 and FIP of 4.17 are both better than the Nationals' 4.66 ERA and 4.75 FIP. Joshua Baez and Hunter Dobbins are on IL for St. Louis, while Tyler Baum, Connelly Early and DJ Herz are all listed on the 60-Day IL for Washington.
Jake Irvin starts for Washington with a 5.51 ERA and 5.18 FIP over about 96.3 innings, while Quinn Mathews goes for St. Louis with a 3.62 ERA and 3.65 FIP across roughly 37.3 innings. Mathews holds a clear edge in both ERA and FIP over Irvin in this matchup.
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 Cardinals: Alec Burleson. 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: Andrés Chaparro. 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
Toronto's 0.302 wOBA trails Texas's 0.312, while the Blue Jays' team ERA of 3.92 and FIP of 4.06 are both better than the Rangers' 4.26 ERA and 4.21 FIP. Addison Barger is on the 60-Day IL along with Jose Berrios for Toronto, with Shane Bieber on the 15-Day IL, while Carter Baumler, Jalen Beeks and Paul Bonzagni are all on the 60-Day IL for Texas.
Spencer Miles starts for Toronto with a 2.65 ERA and 2.80 FIP over about 91.7 innings, while Jacob deGrom goes for Texas with a 3.79 ERA and 3.12 FIP across roughly 154.3 innings. Miles owns the lower ERA and FIP of the two, giving him the individual pitching edge in this one.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Blue Jays +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 Blue Jays: Sean Keys. 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
Seattle's 0.304 wOBA sits below Colorado's 0.321, while the Mariners' team ERA of 4.21 and FIP of 4.07 are both better than the Rockies' 5.60 ERA and 4.93 FIP. Tyler Bell is listed as 'Out' for Colorado, with Brody Brecht and McCade Brown on the 60-Day IL, while Matt Brash, Nick Davila and Brennen Davis are all on the 60-Day IL for Seattle.
Kade Anderson starts for Seattle with a 5.33 ERA and 4.51 FIP over about 25.3 innings, while Tomoyuki Sugano goes for Colorado with a 5.49 ERA and 5.57 FIP across roughly 142.7 innings. Anderson's lower ERA and FIP give him the edge over Sugano 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 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.
Minnesota Twins at Los Angeles Angels
Minnesota's 0.313 wOBA is ahead of Los Angeles's 0.298, while the Angels hold better team pitching marks with a 4.19 ERA and 4.14 FIP compared to the Twins' 4.63 ERA and 4.34 FIP. Mick Abel and Eduardo Beltre are on the 60-Day IL with Anthony Banda on the 15-Day IL for Minnesota, while Nacho Alvarez and Rio Foster are on the 60-Day IL and Gustavo Campero is on the 10-Day IL for Los Angeles.
Dean Kremer starts for Minnesota with a 5.35 ERA and 5.12 FIP over about 77.3 innings, while Ryan Johnson goes for Los Angeles with a 4.88 ERA and 5.67 FIP across roughly 90.3 innings. Kremer's FIP is worse than Johnson's, but his ERA is also higher, leaving the pitching matchup mixed between the two.
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 Twins: Ryan Jeffers. 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
San Francisco's 0.310 wOBA trails Los Angeles's 0.332, and the Dodgers also hold the better team pitching marks with a 3.63 ERA and 3.86 FIP compared to the Giants' 4.39 ERA and 4.33 FIP. Starting-pitcher information for the Dodgers is unavailable in this preview. Willy Adames is on the 10-Day IL and Harrison Bader and Hayden Birdsong are on the 60-Day IL for San Francisco, while Yency Almonte, Ben Casparius and Jake Cousins are all on the 60-Day IL for Los Angeles.
Matt Wilkinson starts for San Francisco with a 4.58 ERA and 5.20 FIP over about 19.7 innings. With Los Angeles holding the stronger offensive and team pitching numbers overall and no starter listed for comparison, the broader statistical picture favors the Dodgers.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
No rated WP selection is available in this article snapshot.
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: Victor Bericoto. 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
Miami's 0.318 wOBA is a touch ahead of San Diego's 0.312, while the Padres hold a modest team pitching edge with a 3.94 ERA against the Marlins' 4.14 ERA, though both clubs share an identical 4.25 FIP. Aiva Arquette is on the 7-Day IL and Anthony Bender and Keyner Benitez carry IL statuses for Miami, while Jason Adam is on the 60-Day IL, Miguel Andujar is on the 10-Day IL and Humberto Cruz is listed as 'Out' for San Diego.
Sandy Alcantara starts for Miami with a 3.84 ERA and 4.15 FIP over about 206.0 innings, while Walker Buehler goes for San Diego with a 4.58 ERA and 4.54 FIP across roughly 143.3 innings. Alcantara's lower marks in both ERA and FIP give him the edge over Buehler in this pitching matchup.
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 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
New York's 0.312 wOBA tops Arizona's 0.309, and the Yankees also carry the better team pitching profile with a 3.18 ERA and 3.78 FIP compared to the Diamondbacks' 4.11 ERA and 4.39 FIP. Angel Benitez and Kervin Castro are on the 60-Day IL and Jazz Chisholm is on the 10-Day IL for New York, while Kyle Amendt and Ryan Bruno are on the 60-Day IL and Yordin Chalas is on the 7-Day IL for Arizona.
Will Warren starts for New York with a 3.89 ERA and 4.14 FIP over about 148.0 innings, while Corbin Burnes goes for Arizona with a 5.87 ERA and 5.78 FIP across roughly 7.7 innings. Warren's numbers are clearly better than Burnes' across both ERA and FIP, and his far larger innings total further underscores the gap.
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 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: Luis García Jr.. 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
Milwaukee's 0.325 wOBA leads Baltimore's 0.310, and the Brewers also hold the better team pitching marks with a 3.56 ERA and 3.79 FIP compared to the Orioles' 4.12 ERA and 4.16 FIP. Grant Anderson is on the 15-Day IL and J.B. Bukauskas and Sean Episcope are on the 60-Day IL for Milwaukee, while Keegan Akin is on the 60-Day IL, Blaze Alexander is on the 10-Day IL and Kyle Bradish is on the 15-Day IL for Baltimore.
Jacob Misiorowski starts for Milwaukee with a 1.89 ERA and 2.26 FIP over about 166.3 innings, well ahead of Brandon Young's 3.65 ERA and 4.64 FIP across roughly 145.7 innings for Baltimore. Misiorowski's marks are the strongest of any starter in this matchup, giving Milwaukee a clear pitching advantage.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Brewers 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 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: Coby Mayo. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
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