First Pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET
Venue: Citi Field, Flushing, New York (Mets home)
TV/Streaming: SNY (Mets), DBacks.TV, MLB.TV

This is Game 2 of a three-game interleague series. The Mets took Game 1 in extra innings (4-3 on April 7).

Weather Updates

Cold and clear early-April conditions in Queens. Game-time forecast calls for 47–56°F (high around 49–55°F during the afternoon start), humidity ~29–58%, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Winds will blow at 9–10 mph (direction variable but generally light-to-moderate). The chill and breeze should suppress offense and fly-ball distance at Citi Field, creating a classic pitcher-friendly environment with no weather delays expected.

Team Recent Form

Arizona Diamondbacks (5-6, 2nd in NL West, 0-4 on the road): Arizona has dropped four straight away games and sits at 1-4 in its last five overall. Offense has been quiet (.211–.213 AVG early), though the staff ERA is respectable. The D-backs are desperate to snap the road skid and even the series.

New York Mets (7-4, 1st in NL East, strong home mark): The Mets have won four of their last five and own the best record in the NL East early. They erased a late deficit in Game 1 for the extra-innings victory and are rolling with timely hitting and solid bullpen work at Citi Field.

Injury Report

Arizona Diamondbacks (key absences):

1B/DH Pavin Smith (10-Day IL; eligible/possible return window around today — monitor final lineup)

LF Jordan Lawlar (10-Day IL, fractured right wrist)

Additional long-term: SP Blake Walston (60-Day IL, elbow), SP Cristian Mena (60-Day IL, shoulder), SP Corbin Burnes (60-Day IL, Tommy John), RP Justin Martinez (60-Day IL, Tommy John), RP A.J. Puk (60-Day IL, Tommy John)

New York Mets (key absences):

RF Juan Soto (10-Day IL, calf strain; expected return ~April 21)

RP A.J. Minter (15-Day IL; expected ~May 1)

RP Brandon Waddell (7-Day IL; out today)

RP Nate Lavender (7-Day IL; out through April 9)

No major last-minute changes reported beyond Smith’s status. Soto’s absence is the biggest offensive hit for New York.

Starting Pitchers & Player Matchups

Diamondbacks: RHP Ryne Nelson (0-1, 5.79 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 9.1 IP, 7 K, 6 BB, 4 HR allowed)
Nelson has been hittable early with four home runs allowed in two starts. Command has been an issue; Citi Field’s dimensions and cold air could help, but he must limit hard contact.

Mets: LHP David Peterson (0-1, 4.66 ERA, 1.97 WHIP, 9.2 IP, 8 K, 4 BB, 0 HR allowed)
Peterson has avoided homers but issued too many hits. Strong home splits historically; his arsenal should play well against Arizona’s righty-leaning lineup in the cold.

Key Position Player Matchups:

Diamondbacks’ speed/power threats (Corbin Carroll, Eugenio Suárez, Josh Naylor, Geraldo Perdomo) vs. Peterson’s lefty stuff — Carroll’s speed on the bases could be key in a low-scoring game.

Mets’ core without Soto (Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, Mark Vientos, Jeff McNeil, Brett Baty) vs. Nelson’s fastball — Lindor and Alonso have provided recent pop and are the primary run producers.

Defensive notes: Citi Field rewards strong outfield play and infield range; both teams feature above-average defenders up the middle, but cold weather may affect grip and tracking.

Probable lineups favor righty-lefty balance with possible DH usage. Monitor Smith’s availability for Arizona’s lineup depth.

Series History

Mets lead the 2026 head-to-head 1-0 after Tuesday’s extra-innings win. All-time regular season: Roughly even in recent years, with low-scoring affairs common at Citi Field in April. Early 2026 games have trended competitive and slightly under the total.

Betting Trends

New York is 4-1 SU in its last five and strong as home favorites.

UNDER with the Cold temps, wind, and two starters allowing hard contact but in a pitcher-friendly park point lower scoring. Arizona is 0-7 SU on the road recently.

Other Trends: Mets 4-1 SU in last five; Diamondbacks 0-4 on the road and 5-11 SU in last 16 overall. Total has gone Under in several early Wednesday and cold-weather Citi Field games.

Game Odds

Arizona Diamondbacks                 7.5

New York Mets                                 – 136

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 7, 2026

First Pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET
Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York (Yankees home)
TV/Streaming: Amazon Prime Video (Yankees side), NBCSCA / NBCS-CA (Athletics), MLB.TV

This is Game 2 of a three-game interleague series. The Yankees took the series opener 5-3 on Tuesday night (April 7) behind a late comeback powered by Amed Rosario’s two home runs.

Weather Updates

Clear and chilly early-April conditions in the Bronx. Game-time forecast calls for 44°F, 0% chance of precipitation, and light winds at 8 mph blowing right-to-left. The cool air and breeze should slightly suppress fly-ball distance (especially to left field) without creating major defensive issues. Expect a classic “April in New York” night — crisp, playable baseball with no rain or wind delays anticipated.

Team Recent Form

Athletics (3-7, 5th in AL West, 1-6 on the road): Oakland/Sacramento has dropped seven of its last 10 games and sits near the bottom of the division early. Offense has been inconsistent, and the road struggles are glaring (1-6 away). They are looking to avoid falling to 1-7 on this East Coast trip and salvage the series.

New York Yankees (8-2, 1st in AL East, 3-1 at home): The Yankees have been one of baseball’s hottest teams out of the gate and own the best record in the AL. They erased a 3-1 deficit in the series opener and are 4-1 in their last five overall. Strong pitching (league-leading staff ERA early) and timely power have them rolling at home.

Injury Report

Athletics (key absences):

SP Gunnar Hoglund (60-Day IL, right knee sprain — transferred from 15-Day IL)
No other major active injuries reported for the lineup or bullpen beyond standard depth notes.

New York Yankees (key absences):

SS Anthony Volpe (10-Day IL, left shoulder — expected return ~May 1)

SP Gerrit Cole (15-Day IL, elbow/Tommy John recovery — expected ~May 15)

SP Carlos Rodón (15-Day IL, elbow — expected ~April 25)

SP Clarke Schmidt (60-Day IL, elbow)

RP Rafael Montero (OUT / IL as of April 8)

Monitor pre-game lineups, but no last-minute changes reported beyond the known IL players.

Starting Pitchers & Player Matchups

Athletics: RHP Luis Severino (0-1, 6.48 ERA, ~10 K / 8 BB in early innings)
Severino (a former Yankee fan favorite) has been hit hard in his first start of 2026. Command issues and elevated hard contact have been problems; Yankee Stadium’s short porch could test him further against a power-heavy lineup.

Yankees: RHP Will Warren (1-0, 2.70 ERA, strong early command, 9 K / 2 BB)
Warren has impressed in his first outing of the season with sharp stuff and low walk rate. Home debut at Yankee Stadium should play to his strengths against a struggling Athletics offense.

Key Position Player Matchups:

Yankees’ core (Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Ben Rice, Giancarlo Stanton if active, Amed Rosario) vs. Severino’s fastball-slider mix — Judge and Rice have been mashing early; Rosario is riding momentum from Tuesday’s multi-HR game.

Athletics’ lineup (Nick Kurtz, Tyler Soderstrom, Brent Rooker, Shea Langeliers, Jeff McNeil) vs. Warren’s arsenal — Kurtz and Soderstrom provide the best power threats, but the group has been held in check on the road.

Defensive notes: Yankee Stadium rewards strong outfield arms; both clubs feature solid up-the-middle defense, though the cool air may make tracking balls slightly trickier.

Probable lineups emphasize righty balance with possible DH usage for veterans.

Series History

Yankees lead the 2026 series 1-0 after Tuesday’s 5-3 comeback win. Historically, New York has dominated this matchup in recent seasons (including multiple postseason clashes). The Athletics have struggled mightily at Yankee Stadium (3-13 skid in recent visits). Games have often been competitive but leaned toward the home team early in the season.

Betting Trends

New York is 6-1 as favorites this season and 3-1 at home.

UNDER in cold Yankee Stadium conditions with two strikeout-heavy arms.

Other Trends: Yankees 4-1 SU in last five and 4-1 ATS; Athletics 1-6 on the road and 3-7 overall. Total has stayed manageable in several early-season Yankees home games.

Game Odds

Athletics                              8

New York Yankees           – 219

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 7, 2026

OF Victor Robles placed on 10-day Injured List; RHP Carlos Vargas transferred to 60-day Injured List

ARLINGTON – Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Justin Hollander announced today the following roster moves:

• Connor Joe (#9), INF/OF, selected from Triple-A Tacoma.
• Victor Robles, OF, placed on 10-day Injured List (right pec strain, retroactive to April 7).
• Carlos Vargas, RHP, transferred from 15-day Injured List to 60-day Injured List (right lat strain).

Joe, 33, is batting .235 (8×34) with 4 doubles, 1 home run, 4 RBI and 3 walks in 9 games with Triple-A Tacoma. He’s appeared defensively at first base, left field and right field for the Rainiers this season.

The 5-foot-11, 205-pounder appeared with the Reds and Padres in the 2025 season, batting .186 (13×70) with 4 doubles, 4 RBI, 2 stolen bases and 7 walks in 42 games.

Joe was originally selected as the 39^th overall pick in the 2014 MLB First Player Draft. He’s appeared in 6 seasons in the Majors with San Francisco (2019), Colorado (2021-22), Pittsburgh (2023-24), Cincinnati (2025) and San Diego (2025).

Robles, 28, is batting .231 (3×13) with a double, an RBI and a stolen base in 5 games with Seattle. Since joining the Mariners in 2024 he is 37-for-40 in stolen base attempts.

The Santo Domingo Este native spent most of last season on the Injured List after suffering a left shoulder dislocation making a leaping catch into the netting on April 6 at San Francisco, causing him to miss 119.

Robles began his career with the Washington Nationals, appearing in 8 big-league seasons for them from 2017-24. Robles was the starting center fielder on the 2019 World Series-winning Nationals team. He originally signed with Washington as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic on July 2, 2013.

Vargas, 26, was placed in the 15-day Injured List on March 27. He made 70 appearances for the Mariners in 2025, going 5-5 with a 3.97 ERA (34 ER, 77.0 IP) with 54 strikeouts and 23 walks.

The Moca, Dominican Republic native earned his first Major League win on April 11 vs. Texas and his first MLB save on May 6 at the Athletics. He made his Mariners debut on March 28 vs. the Athletics.

Vargas has appeared in parts of 2 Major League seasons with the Diamondbacks (2023) and Mariners (2025). He was originally signed by the Cleveland Guardians as an international free agent on July 2, 2016 and was acquired by the Mariners on November 22, 2023 along with C Seby Zavala from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for INF Eugenio Suárez.

Club Recalls Left-Handed Pitcher Tyler Samaniego from Triple-A Worcester

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today placed right-handed pitcher Justin Slaten on the 15-Day Injured List (retroactive to April 5) with a right oblique strain. To fill his spot, Boston recalled left-handed pitcher Tyler Samaniego from Triple-A Worcester. Samaniego will wear number 78.

Slaten, 28, has made four relief appearances this year, throwing 3.1 innings and allowing one unearned run on two hits and two walks with five strikeouts. Originally selected by the Texas Rangers in the third round of the 2019 First-Year Player Draft, the Texas native owns a 3.30 ERA (34 ER/92.2 IP) with 88 strikeouts, a 1.05 WHIP, and .218 opponent batting average (76-for-349) in 84 career Major League games, all with the Red Sox (2024-26).

Samaniego, 27, has appeared in three games in relief with Worcester, allowing three runs (two earned) over 5.1 innings with five hits, two walks, and three strikeouts. The left-hander made 4 scoreless appearances for the Red Sox during Spring Training, recording six strikeouts in 5.1 innings while allowing one hit and two walks. Originally selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 15^th round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft, the Alabama native was acquired by the Red Sox in a trade in December 2025 and owns a 3.80 ERA (69 ER/163.1 IP) in 130 career minor league games (two starts).

First Pitch is scheduled for 2:35 p.m. ET / 1:35 p.m. CDT (Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX)
TV/Streaming: RSN (Rangers), Mariners.TV, MLB.TV Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas (Rangers home). This is the rubber match (Game 3) of a three-game AL West divisional series.

Weather Updates

Mild and favorable baseball weather is expected in Arlington. Game-time conditions forecast around 64–72°F with light winds (3–9 mph from the ESE), low humidity (~35%), and minimal precipitation risk (0–5% chance of rain). Partly cloudy skies with no major wind impact on fly balls or pitching. Dome remains open unless unexpected weather shifts occur. Ideal conditions for hitters and pitchers alike.

Team Recent Form

Seattle Mariners (4-8, 4th in AL West, 1-4 on the road): The Mariners have dropped four straight games (including the first two of this series) and sit at 1-6 in their last seven overall. Offense has been anemic early (.191 AVG, low run production), though the pitching staff ranks among the league’s best (2.68–2.73 ERA, 0.94 WHIP). They are looking to snap the skid and avoid falling further behind in the division.

Texas Rangers (6-5, 1st in AL West, 4-2 at home): Texas has won back-to-back games against Seattle (2-1 on April 6; 3-2 on April 7) and claimed their first home wins of the season. They sit atop the AL West early despite a mixed start. The lineup has shown pop (especially at home), and the bullpen has stabilized. Rangers are 2-3 in their last five but riding momentum.

Injury Report

Seattle Mariners (key absences):

INF Miles Mastrobuoni (10-Day IL, right calf strain; expected return ~April 10)

RHP Carlos Vargas (15-Day IL, right lat strain; expected ~April 11)

RHP Bryce Miller (15-Day IL, left oblique; expected ~April 24)

RHP Logan Evans (60-Day IL, arm surgery)

Additional depth notes: SP Teddy McGraw (out until ~May 1)

Texas Rangers (key absences):

3B Josh Jung (Day-to-Day as of April 8; status for today’s game uncertain — monitor pre-game)

3B Cody Freeman (10-Day IL, back)

SP Cody Bradford (15-Day IL, elbow; expected ~May 1)

RP Carter Baumler (15-Day IL, ribs/intercostal strain; expected ~April 21)

SP Jordan Montgomery (60-Day IL, elbow)

No major last-minute changes reported beyond Jung’s status.

Starting Pitchers & Player Matchups

Mariners: RHP Bryan Woo (0-0, 1.38 ERA, 0.54 WHIP, 15 K, 2 BB in 13.0 IP over 2 starts)
Woo has been dominant early, delivering quality starts with elite command and swing-and-miss stuff. He struck out 9 with 1 walk and 1 hit in his most recent outing (7 IP). Strong road splits historically; limits hard contact.

Rangers: LHP MacKenzie Gore (1-0, 3.97 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 16 K, 3 BB in 11.1 IP over 2 starts)
Gore notched his first quality start of the year recently (vs. Reds). Good strikeout rate but has allowed a couple home runs. Left-handed batters will be key for Seattle to exploit.

Key Position Player Matchups:

Mariners’ power/speed threats (Julio Rodriguez, Randy Arozarena, Cole Young) vs. Gore’s arsenal — Rodriguez and Arozarena have been bright spots in a quiet lineup.

Rangers’ core (Corey Seager, Jake Burger, Wyatt Langford, Brandon Nimmo, Evan Carter, Kyle Higashioka) vs. Woo’s pinpoint control. Seager and Burger have provided recent pop; Higashioka added a homer in Game 2.

Defensive notes: Rangers’ outfield (Carter/Langford/Nimmo) is athletic; Mariners rely on strong up-the-middle defense.

Probable lineups (subject to final confirmation and Jung’s status) favor lefty-righty balance. Rangers may DH Pederson or similar to optimize vs. right-handed Woo.

Series History

All-time regular season: Mariners hold a slight edge (~390-372). In recent seasons, Seattle has performed well against Texas (14-6 in the last 20 meetings). However, the Rangers have taken the first two games of this series (2-1 and 3-2), both low-scoring affairs. Texas is now 2-0 in the 2026 head-to-head.

Betting Trends

Seattle has been the favorite in most early games but is just 3-8 as favorites overall this season. Rangers are 3-2 as home underdogs.

Seattle’s last 5 games and 5 of their last 6 road games. Rangers totals have also gone Under in recent contests. Both starters emphasize strikeouts and weak contact.

Other Trends: Seattle 1-6 straight up in last 7; Rangers winning streak at home in this series. Total has stayed Under in low-offense divisional games early in 2026.

Game Odds

Seattle Mariners              – 131

Texas Rangers                    7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 7, 2026

First Pitch is scheduled for 2:10 PM ET (1:10 PM CT)
Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois (home for the Chicago White Sox)

This early-season AL interleague series finale at Guaranteed Rate Field gives the surging Baltimore Orioles a chance to complete a three-game sweep and improve to 8-6 overall, while the struggling Chicago White Sox look to avoid the sweep, snap a two-game skid, and salvage a homestand against one of the league’s stronger clubs.

Recent Team Forms

Baltimore Orioles (W2; strong in series):

Apr 7: Win at White Sox 4-2 (Gunnar Henderson tiebreaking two-run homer in 8th)

Apr 6: Win at White Sox 2-1 (spot starter Brandon Young sharp)
Orioles have won eight straight against the White Sox dating back to 2022 and look locked in offensively and on the mound.

Chicago White Sox (L2; 3-7 in last 10):

Apr 7: Loss vs. Orioles 2-4

Apr 6: Loss vs. Orioles 1-2
White Sox have dropped four of their last five and continue to battle depth issues at home.

Series History (2026 Season)

Orioles lead the current series 2-0 after back-to-back victories. Baltimore has dominated this matchup historically (23-5 vs. Chicago since 2022), with recent games tending toward low-to-moderate scoring and late drama from the Orioles’ bullpen and power bats.

Weather Updates

Guaranteed Rate Field (outdoor) forecast for first pitch (2:10 PM ET / 1:10 PM CT):

Temperature: ~55-58°F (cool for April; highs in the mid-50s)

Conditions: Partly cloudy with light winds (~8-12 mph from the northeast)

Chance of precipitation: Low (~10-20%; isolated shower possible but unlikely to delay)

Humidity: ~40%
Cool afternoon conditions should slightly suppress offense and favor pitchers—no rain delays expected, but fans should dress in layers for the breeze.

Injury Report

Baltimore Orioles (pitching and infield depth tested):

Jackson Holliday (2B) – 10-Day IL (finger)

Andrew Kittredge (RP) – 15-Day IL (shoulder)

Hans Crouse (RP) – 7-Day IL

Additional depth arms (e.g., Keagan Gillies, Maverick Handley day-to-day).

Orioles lineup otherwise healthy and rolling.

Chicago White Sox (outfield and bullpen heavily impacted):

Austin Hays (OF) – 10-Day IL (right hamstring strain; recent placement)

Everson Pereira (OF) – 10-Day IL (ankle)

Kyle Teel (C/OF) – 10-Day IL (hamstring)

Brooks Baldwin (INF) – 10-Day IL (elbow)

Drew Thorpe (SP) – 15-Day IL (elbow)
White Sox outfield is particularly thin, forcing roster creativity and bullpen strain.

Key Player Matchups

Starting Pitchers: Orioles RHP Kyle Bradish (0-2, 6.23 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 10 K in 8.2 IP) vs. White Sox RHP Sean Burke (0-1, 3.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 12 K in 10 IP). Bradish brings strikeout stuff but has been hittable early; Burke offers command and swing-and-miss but faces a potent Orioles lineup. Expect a competitive duel in cool conditions.

Offense vs. Defense: Orioles stars Gunnar Henderson (recent homers, hot bat) and the middle-order power vs. White Sox depleted outfield defense. Chicago’s emerging bats (e.g., recent contributors like Chase Meidroth) must generate runs against Bradish after being held in check earlier in the series.

Bullpen/Defense: Both sides are thin in relief—White Sox unit has been particularly vulnerable lately. Late innings could favor Baltimore’s depth if starters exit early.

Betting Trends

Orioles are 8-2 SU in their last 10 meetings with the White Sox and strong as road favorites.

White Sox are 1-4 ATS at home lately and struggling against winning teams.

Totals have leaned Under in cool April day games at Guaranteed Rate Field with moderate starters.

Head-to-head this series: Both games stayed competitive but favored the visitors; public money heavily on Orioles.

Game Odds

Baltimore Orioles            – 163

Chicago White Sox          7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 7, 2026

First Pitch is scheduled for 7:40 PM ET
Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota (home for the Minnesota Twins)

This early-season AL Central showdown at Target Field sees the struggling Detroit Tigers visiting the Minnesota Twins in the third game of a four-game series. The Twins have taken the first two contests and are looking to extend their winning streak, while the Tigers aim to snap a three-game skid and avoid falling further behind in the division.

Recent Team Forms

Minnesota Twins (W2; 3-2 in last 5):

Apr 7: Win vs. Tigers 4-2 (Taj Bradley outdueled Tarik Skubal; Ryan Jeffers drove in two)

Apr 6: Win vs. Tigers 7-3 (Keaschall two-run homer in frigid conditions)
Twins have momentum at home with timely hitting and bullpen support.

Detroit Tigers (L3; 2-3 in last 5):

Apr 7: Loss at Twins 2-4

Apr 6: Loss at Twins 3-7
Tigers have dropped three straight overall and six of their last seven on the road, with pitching unable to contain Minnesota’s bats lately.

Series History (2026 Season)

Twins lead the current series 2-0:

Apr 7: Twins 4, Tigers 2

Apr 6: Twins 7, Tigers 3
Historically, the teams split recent head-to-heads evenly, but Minnesota has dominated this early 2026 series with strong starting pitching and clutch offense at Target Field.

Weather Updates

Target Field (outdoor) forecast for first pitch (7:40 PM ET):

Temperature: ~50-52°F (cool April evening)

Conditions: Partly cloudy with light winds (~5-10 mph)

Chance of precipitation: Low (~20%)

Humidity: ~45%
Cool temps and minimal wind should slightly favor pitchers and keep the ball in the park—no rain delays expected, but fans should dress warmly for the evening chill.

Injury Report

Detroit Tigers (pitching and infield depth affected):

Trey Sweeney (SS) – Shoulder (expected out until mid/late April)

Bailey Horn (P) – Elbow (out until at least late April)

Additional depth arms on the IL (e.g., Reese Olson shoulder labral repair). Tigers relying on available rotation and bullpen pieces.

Minnesota Twins (significant pitching absences):

David Festa (SP) – Shoulder impingement (60-Day IL; out until at least late May)

Pablo López (SP) – Tommy John surgery (out for entire 2026 season)

Travis Adams (SP) – Triceps strain (15-Day IL)

Additional minor depth pieces. Twins leaning on available starters and bullpen depth.

Key Player Matchups

Starting Pitchers: Tigers LHP Framber Valdez (1-0, 0.75 ERA, strong ground-ball rate and command early) vs. Twins RHP Bailey Ober (0-0, 6.75 ERA in limited action; high strikeout upside but early control issues). Valdez’s elite sinker and efficiency give Detroit the pitching edge; Ober must limit hard contact against a Tigers lineup featuring Riley Greene and Colt Keith.

Offense vs. Defense: Tigers stars (Greene, Keith, young core) vs. Twins pitching and Target Field defense. Minnesota’s Byron Buxton and Ryan Jeffers look to exploit any Valdez mistakes after recent offensive success.

Bullpen/Defense: Both teams thin in relief due to injuries—early hooks possible in cool conditions. Twins’ home defense could prove decisive late.

Betting Trends

Early AL Central games with strong lefty starters trend slightly Under the total in cool weather.

Twins are 3-2 SU/ATS in their last 5 and strong at home in series finales.

Tigers are 2-5 SU on the road lately but 6-3 SU in recent head-to-head vs. Minnesota.

Head-to-head this series: Both games went Over the total early; public money leaning Tigers with Valdez.

Game Odds

Detroit Tigers                    – 156

Minnesota Twins             8

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 7, 2026

First Pitch is scheduled for 7:07 PM ET
Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (home for the Toronto Blue Jays)

This early-season interleague series finale at Rogers Centre features the red-hot Los Angeles Dodgers (tops in the NL West) looking to complete a sweep and push their winning streak to six games, while the struggling Toronto Blue Jays (bottom of the AL East) aim to avoid a three-game sweep and salvage any momentum in front of the home crowd.

Recent Team Forms

Los Angeles Dodgers (W5 streak; 9-1 in last 10):

Apr 7: Win at Blue Jays (late rally in series Game 2)

Apr 6: Win at Blue Jays
Dodgers have been dominant on the road, with strong starting pitching and clutch late-inning offense.

Toronto Blue Jays (L2; 3-7 in last 10):

Apr 7: Loss vs. Dodgers

Apr 6: Loss vs. Dodgers
Blue Jays have dropped 4 of their last 5 and continue to battle early-season inconsistency at home.

Series History (2026 Season)

Dodgers lead the current series 2-0 after taking the first two games in Toronto. Over the prior three seasons (including 2026), Los Angeles holds a commanding edge in head-to-head play (approximately 12-5 in recent samples), with most matchups at Rogers Centre featuring high strikeout totals and Dodgers bullpen dominance.

Weather Updates

Rogers Centre (retractable roof) forecast for first pitch (7:07 PM ET):

Temperature: ~42-46°F (cool April evening)

Conditions: Chance of light rain/showers (POP ~40-50%) with winds 10-15 mph from the northwest

Humidity: ~65%
Roof status expected to be closed due to precipitation risk, creating fully controlled indoor conditions with no wind or rain impact. Typical dome comfort inside; fans should prepare for cool outdoor travel to the stadium.

Injury Report

Los Angeles Dodgers (mostly healthy core):

Miguel Rojas (SS) – Day-to-day (back tightness; limited in Tuesday’s game)

Evan Phillips (RP) – 15-Day IL (shoulder)

River Ryan (SP) – 60-Day IL (elbow)

Additional minor depth pieces on IL; rotation and lineup otherwise at near full strength.

Toronto Blue Jays (multiple key absences):

Bo Bichette (SS) – 10-Day IL (finger)

Alejandro Kirk (C) – 15-Day IL (back)

Chad Green (RP) – 15-Day IL (shoulder)

Bowden Francis (SP) – 15-Day IL (forearm)

Yariel Rodríguez (SP) – 60-Day IL (elbow)
Blue Jays are significantly thinned in the infield, catching, and bullpen, forcing heavy reliance on available depth arms.

Key Player Matchups

Starting Pitchers: Dodgers RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2-0, 1.80 ERA, 18 K in 15 IP early; elite command and swing-and-miss) vs. Blue Jays RHP Kevin Gausman (0-2, 5.40 ERA, 1.45 WHIP). Yamamoto’s recent dominance gives LA the clear pitching edge; Gausman must limit hard contact against the Dodgers’ star-studded lineup to keep Toronto competitive.

Offense vs. Defense: Dodgers stars Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman vs. Blue Jays pitching and Rogers Centre turf. Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer need to spark the offense against Yamamoto after being contained earlier in the series.

Bullpen/Defense: Dodgers pen remains one of the league’s best; Blue Jays’ depleted relief corps (already taxed in the first two games) could be a major liability in late innings.

Betting Trends

Early-season road favorites with elite starters like Yamamoto have covered in 70%+ of similar spots.

Blue Jays are 1-4 ATS at home and struggling as underdogs with a depleted bullpen.

Totals have trended Under in cool/dome conditions at Rogers Centre early in the season.

Head-to-head this series: Both games stayed relatively low-scoring until late; public money heavily on Dodgers, with sharps agreeing on the road side.

Game Odds

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 175

Toronto Blue Jays             7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 7, 2026