First pitch is scheduled for 9:45 PM ET / 6:45 PM PT
Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco, California
TV/Streaming: MLB Network / SNY / NBCS-BA / MLB.TV This is the opener of a four-game interleague series at Oracle Park.

The Mets arrive at .500 after a mixed early-season homestand and road trip, while the Giants sit at 2-4, still searching for their first home win of the year and struggling to generate consistent offense.

Weather Update

Classic early-April San Francisco evening conditions: temperatures dipping into the mid-to-upper 50s°F by first pitch (around 58-62°F), with west winds 12-20 mph (gusty at times off the bay). Partly cloudy skies with zero percent chance of rain. The wind will play toward right-center and could suppress fly-ball distance, favoring pitchers and unders. Typical “summer in the city” chill factor after sunset—bundle up!

Injury Report

New York Mets (key absences):

RP A.J. Minter: 15-day IL (left lat surgery – out until early May).

RP Dedniel Núñez: 60-day IL (second Tommy John surgery – long-term).

SP Tylor Megill: 60-day IL (elbow).

RP Justin Hagenman: 60-day IL (rib fracture).

RF Mike Tauchman: OUT (torn meniscus, right knee – out until mid-May).

Additional depth notes: Brandon Waddell and Nate Lavender on short-term IL.
The Mets bullpen is stretched, but the starting rotation and core lineup (Lindor, Alonso, etc.) remain intact.

San Francisco Giants (key absences):

RP Sam Hentges: 15-day IL (shoulder).

RP Joel Peguero: 15-day IL (hamstring).

RP Rowan Wick: 60-day IL (elbow).

RP Jason Foley: 60-day IL (shoulder).

RP Randy Rodriguez: 60-day IL (elbow).

SP Hayden Birdsong: 60-day IL (forearm).

SP Reiver Sanmartin: 60-day IL (hip).
The Giants’ bullpen depth is significantly thinned, forcing heavier reliance on high-leverage arms and possibly early hooks for starters. Position players are mostly healthy.

Probable Pitchers & Key Player Matchups

Mets: LHP David Peterson (0-0, 0.00 ERA in 5.1 IP; 1.50 WHIP, 3 K, 2 BB). Peterson was dominant in his season debut with excellent ground-ball command.

Giants: LHP Robbie Ray (0-1, 3.38 ERA in 5.1 IP; 0.94 WHIP, 4 K, 0 BB). Ray has looked sharp with swing-and-miss stuff but took the loss in his first outing.

Key Matchups to Watch:

Mets stars Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Mark Vientos vs. Ray’s high-velocity fastball/slider combo—Ray has a strong career mark (3.11 ERA) vs. the Mets but must limit hard contact in a pitcher-friendly park.

Giants lineup (Heliot Ramos, Matt Chapman, Willy Adames) vs. Peterson’s sinker/changeup mix—Peterson’s ground-ball rate (55%+ historically) should play perfectly with Oracle’s dimensions and the breeze.

Speed/defense: Mets baserunners vs. Giants outfield arms; Giants speed (if any) against Peterson’s quick pace.

Bullpen usage will be critical given both clubs’ injury-depleted relief corps.

Team Recent Form

Mets (3-3): .500 overall, 1-2 on the road. Offense has been streaky (22 runs scored, .228 AVG) but showed life before dropping the final two games of a series in St. Louis. Pitching has kept them competitive.

Giants (2-4): 2-4 overall, 0-3 at home. Offense has been anemic (just 13 runs scored, .215 AVG), though the pitching staff has flashed potential. They’re coming off a tough stretch and desperately need a home win.

The Mets enter with slightly better momentum and balance; the Giants are looking for their first Oracle Park victory of 2026.

Series History

The Mets hold a slight recent edge in head-to-head play (6-4 in the last 10 meetings). This is the first 2026 series between the clubs—a four-gamer that could set an early tone for both NL contenders. Oracle Park has historically favored the home team in low-scoring affairs, but the Mets’ road success against lefty starters gives them the current paper edge.

Game Odds

New York Mets                 – 126

San Francisco Giants      7

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 1, 2026

First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 PM ET / 6:40 PM MST
Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
TV/Streaming: BravesVision / Dbacks.TV / MLB.TV / ESPN Unlmtd

This is the opener of a four-game interleague series at Chase Field. The Braves arrive with a solid 4-2 record after a strong homestand, while the Diamondbacks sit at 3-3, looking to even things up at home early in the season.

Weather Update

Game-time conditions in Phoenix will be ideal for outdoor baseball: temperatures around 82-84°F at first pitch, with light winds (8-10 mph, variable direction) and very low humidity (~15-20%). Zero percent chance of rain. Chase Field’s retractable roof will likely be open given the comfortable evening temps and clear skies—no weather delays expected, though the dry air could slightly favor hitters with carry on fly balls.

Injury Report

Atlanta Braves (key absences):

C Sean Murphy: 10-day IL (right hip labrum repair – expected return early May; rehab assignment possibly starting soon).

SP Spencer Strider: 15-day IL (left oblique strain – retro to late March; eligible mid-April).

INF Ha-Seong Kim: 10-day IL (right middle finger laceration – out until mid-May).

RHP Hurston Waldrep: 15-day IL (elbow surgery – out several months).

RP Daysbel Hernández: 15-day IL (shoulder issue).

Additional depth arms (e.g., Spencer Schwellenbach elbow) remain sidelined longer-term, thinning the rotation and bullpen early. Position players are mostly healthy, with Ronald Acuña Jr. fully available.

Arizona Diamondbacks (key absences):

OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.: 10-day IL (knee).

C Adrian Del Castillo: 10-day IL (calf).

INF Tyler Locklear: 10-day IL (elbow).

1B/OF Pavin Smith: 10-day IL (elbow).

The D-backs are missing key offensive and defensive pieces, forcing lineup shuffling and bullpen strain, but core stars like Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll remain active.

Probable Pitchers & Key Player Matchups

Braves: RHP Reynaldo López (0-0, 1.50 ERA in 6.0 IP; 0.83 WHIP, strong command with just 2 BB and 3 K early). López has looked efficient and stingy with contact.

Diamondbacks: RHP Ryne Nelson (0-0, 7.71 ERA in 4.2 IP; 1.07 WHIP but 2 HR allowed and command issues). Nelson has been hittable early and will need to sharpen up at home.

Key Matchups to Watch:

Braves sluggers Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna, and Austin Riley vs. Nelson’s fastball-heavy approach—

Nelson has surrendered hard contact early; the Braves offense has been clicking.

D-backs speedsters Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte (multi-hit threats) against López’s sinker/changeup mix—López has limited damage vs. lefties in limited action.

Rookie or depth infielders filling in for injured D-backs could struggle against López’s low-walk style.

Braves baserunners vs. D-backs defense (minus Gurriel’s arm in left).

Team Recent Form

Braves (4-2): Off to a 4-2 start overall. They just wrapped a successful homestand against the Athletics, showing balanced offense and pitching depth despite injuries. Scoring has been consistent, and the bullpen has been reliable.

Diamondbacks (3-3): Sitting at .500 with a 3-0 home record so far but 0-3 on the road in the young season. Offense has shown flashes (especially Marte and Carroll), but inconsistent pitching and injuries have led to some high-scoring losses.

The Braves enter with momentum and better overall health in the lineup; Arizona will lean on home-crowd energy to bounce back.

Series History

Interleague matchup with the Braves holding a slight historical edge in recent seasons (exact 2025 series split not detailed, but Atlanta took the majority of meetings). This is the first 2026 series between them—a four-gamer that could set the tone for both clubs’ NL playoff pushes. The D-backs have played well at Chase Field early, but the Braves’ road success in limited 2026 action gives them the slight series edge on paper.

Game Odds

Atlanta Braves                                  – 120

Arizona Diamondbacks                 9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 1, 2026

First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 PM CDT / 2:10 PM ET
Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
TV/Streaming: Royals.TV / Twins.TV / MLB.TV

This is the finale of a three-game AL Central series at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals have taken the first two games (3-1 on March 30 in the home opener and 13-9 on April 1), giving them a 2-0 series lead and a strong 3-2 overall record. The Twins enter at 1-4, struggling to score consistently early in the season.

Weather Update

Game-time conditions at Kauffman Stadium should be favorable for baseball: temperatures around 70°F, with winds gusting 20-23 mph (direction variable but potentially aiding fly balls slightly). Humidity near 70%, with only an 18% chance of precipitation. Partly cloudy skies are expected—no rain delays anticipated, though the breeze could play a factor in outfield play and home-run potential.

Injury Report

Minnesota Twins (key absences):

SP Pablo López: 60-day IL (Tommy John surgery/internal brace – out for the entire 2026 season).

SP David Festa: 15-day IL (shoulder impingement – retro to late March; eligible early April but no return timetable yet).

SP Travis Adams: 15-day IL (strained triceps – similar timeline).

The Twins rotation is already thin, forcing reliance on depth arms early. No major position-player injuries reported.

Kansas City Royals (key absences):

RP James McArthur: 15-day IL (elbow inflammation).

SP Stephen Kolek: 15-day IL (strained oblique).

INF/OF Michael Massey: 10-day IL (calf strain – began rehab assignment in Triple-A on March 31; possible imminent return).

RP Carlos Estévez: 15-day IL (foot contusion – retro late March).

Additional depth note: Alec Marsh (60-day IL, shoulder) remains sidelined longer-term.
The Royals bullpen and rotation depth are tested, but core position players (Witt Jr., Perez, etc.) are healthy and contributing.

Probable Pitchers & Key Player Matchups

Twins: RHP Taj Bradley (0-0, 2.08 ERA in early 2026 action; strong strikeout stuff with 9 K’s in limited innings, low .188 opponent AVG). Bradley has looked sharp in his first outing, generating swings-and-misses.

Royals: LHP Cole Ragans (0-1, 9.00 ERA early; struggled in his first start but owns a strong track record as a high-K lefty with swing-and-miss sliders/curve). Ragans at home has historically been solid (though 2025 home ERA was elevated).

Key Matchups to Watch:

Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr. (.364 early, power/speed threat) vs. Bradley’s fastball/changeup mix—Witt has feasted on righties early.

Salvador Perez and Jonathan India (who hit a grand slam and drove in 5 on April 1) provide middle-order pop; Twins must limit their damage against Bradley’s elevated velocity.

Twins sluggers like Matt Wallner (already homered in the series) and Royce Lewis need to capitalize on Ragans’ early command issues.

Royals speed/defense (Witt, Isbel) could exploit any Twins baserunners against a young Bradley.

Team Recent Form

Twins (1-4): Off to a rough 1-4 start overall and 0-2 in this series. Scoring has been an issue (low run totals in most games), though they showed some life with 9 runs in the April 1 loss. Pitching has kept them competitive at times but the offense is lagging.

Royals (3-2): Strong 3-2 record, 2-0 in the series with back-to-back wins. Offense exploded for 13 runs on April 1 (powered by India’s grand slam and multi-hit nights from Witt/Perez). Home form looks excellent early, with timely hitting and bullpen support.

The Royals are riding momentum after a sellout home opener and a high-scoring night, while the Twins are looking to avoid an 0-3 series sweep and stabilize their early-season slide.

Series History

AL Central divisional rivals with a long history (Twins lead all-time, but the Royals took the 2025 season series 7-6). Early 2026 has favored Kansas City at home in this young series. Expect competitive games, but the Royals’ home advantage and recent offensive surge give them the current edge.

Game Odds

Minnesota Twins             9.5

Kansas City Royals           – 159

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 1, 2026