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  • Shohei Ohtani DH | LAD

    Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani: Next start scheduled April 8

    Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Wednesday that Ohtani is scheduled to make his next start in the team's series finale against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, April 8, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.

    The Dodgers plan on deploying a six-man rotation during the upcoming six-game road trip by mixing in a start for southpaw Justin Wrobleski, which means the next time Ohtani takes the mound will be during next week's World Series rematch. Ohtani dominated in his pitching debut against the Guardians on Tuesday, allowing one hit and three walks while striking out six across six scoreless innings to earn the win. Per Thomas Harrigan of MLB.com, Ohtani holds the longest regular-season scoreless streak among active pitchers at 22.2 innings, dating back to the 2025 campaign.

  • Cubs' Daniel Palencia: Closes door in non-save situation

    Palencia worked around a hit to pitch a clean inning of relief in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Angels. He struck out one.

    Palencia has now made two scoreless appearances so far this season but has yet to see any save opportunities. Those should come for the flamethrowing righty, who looked good as Chicago's closer last year and then continued to impress for Team Venezuela during its championship run through the World Baseball Classic last month. Palencia is the Cubs' unquestioned end-game option, with offseason additions Hunter Harvey and Phil Maton working ahead of him in setup roles.

  • Matt Shaw SS | CHC

    Cubs' Matt Shaw: Tallies two hits, two RBI in win

    Shaw went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Angels.

    Shaw has started four of Chicago's first six games of the season in right field, with Michael Conforto also working into the mix. The former delivered his first multi-hit effort of the year Wednesday, and he should continue to see regular time in right until Seiya Suzuki (knee) is able to return. When Suzuki does come back, Shaw may shift into more of a super utility role for the Cubs due to his ability to play the infield as well.

  • Michael Busch 3B | CHC

    Cubs' Michael Busch: Records two hits in win

    Busch went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Angels.

    Busch ceded leadoff duties to Nico Hoerner with the Cubs facing lefty starter Yusei Kikuchi, but the former only slid down to fifth in the order and still turned in a strong effort. The Chicago first baseman is reportedly going to face southpaws more often this season, and Wednesday was a strong showing in that regard. While Busch will likely still perform better against righties overall, his ability to stay in the lineup most days should only boost his fantasy stock.

  • Nico Hoerner 2B | CHC

    Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Paces offense from leadoff spot

    Hoerner went 3-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Angels.

    With Chicago facing lefty starter Yusei Kikuchi, Michael Busch slid down to fifth in the order, with Hoerner grabbing the leadoff spot. He responded with his first three-hit effort of the season and added his fourth stolen base of the year as well. Hoerner is now riding a five-game hitting streak, and his ability to consistently get on base and run frequently when he does makes him a solid fantasy contributor.

  • Cardinals' Matthew Liberatore: Logs quality start Wednesday

    Liberatore did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Mets, allowing a run on three hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out two.

    Liberatore was impressive Wednesday, holding the Mets without a hit until the fifth inning before eventually giving up a lone run on a Juan Soto homer with two outs in the sixth. Through two starts, the 26-year-old Liberatore has given up just two runs on 10 hits and three walks while striking out four over 11 innings. The left-hander is tentatively in line for a road matchup with the Nationals his next time out.

  • Freddy Peralta SP | NYM

    Mets' Freddy Peralta: Sharp in no-decision

    Peralta (1-0) did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Cardinals, allowing a run on three hits and two walks across 5.1 innings. He struck out seven.

    Peralta pitched well Wednesday, blanking St. Louis through his first five innings before he was ultimately charged for a run in the sixth in an eventual 2-1 extra-innings defeat. Through his first two starts with the Mets, Peralta's given up five runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out 14 over 10.1 innings. He's currently slated for a home matchup with the Diamondbacks his next time out.

  • Dodgers' Justin Wrobleski: Slated to start during road trip

    Manager Dave Roberts told reporters Wednesday that Wrobleski will get a start during the Dodgers' upcoming six-game road trip, Jon Paul Hoornstra of Newsweek.com reports.

    Roberts did not indicate which day Wrobleski will start, but that will come either this weekend against the Nationals or next week against the Blue Jays in a World Series rematch. Wrobleski was unable to crack the Dodgers' rotation coming out of training camp, but earlier reports indicated that the 25-year-old southpaw would serve in a hybrid role out of the bullpen. His ability to make spot starts will periodically give Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani and the rest of the Dodgers starter an extra day of rest. Wrobleski made his 2026 regular-season debut against the Guardians on Sunday, when he allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out two across four innings.

  • Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski: Strikes out seven in no-decision

    Misiorowski (1-0) did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Rays, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks across six innings. He struck out seven.

    It was another strong effort from Misiorowski, with the lone damage coming on Yandy Diaz's two-run homer in the third inning. Through two starts, Misiorowski has allowed three runs on six hits and five walks while punching out 18 over 11 innings. He's currently slated to face the Red Sox on the road his next time out.

  • Matthew Boyd SP | CHC

    Cubs' Matthew Boyd: Bounces back in first win

    Boyd (1-1) earned the win Wednesday against the Angels, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out 10.

    Boyd was dialed in for his second start after coughing up six runs in a rough season debut, turning in his ninth career game with at least 10 strikeouts. The left-hander threw 64 of his 98 pitches for strikes Wednesday, and he also registered a staggering 20 whiffs on the afternoon. Boyd will be looking to carry this momentum into his next start, which is slated for next week at pitcher-friendly Tropicana Field versus the Rays.

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