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Right-hander Aaron Civale took the mound for the Oakland Athletics on Sunday with a series sweep on his mind. His performance helped the Athletics defeat the New York Mets 1-0, marking the first time in franchise history that the Athletics have swept a series against New York's National League team.
Steven Kwan has been removed from the starting nine for the Cleveland Guardians' Sunday matchup against the Atlanta Braves. No specific reason for his absence from the lineup was provided.
Cam Schlittler served as the starting pitcher for the New York Yankees in Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Schlittler was hit hard early in the contest, contributing to a 5-4 loss for the Yankees. The defeat marks the team's fifth consecutive loss as they continue to struggle while playing in Florida.
Justin Wrobleski is set to make his third appearance of the season and second start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Monday's series opener against the New York Mets. Wrobleski earned a win in his last outing against the Toronto Blue Jays, where he allowed only one run over five innings of work.
Left-hander David Peterson is scheduled to take the mound for the New York Mets as they begin a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night at Dodger Stadium.
Dalton Rushing is in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers for Sunday's series finale against the Texas Rangers at Dodger Stadium.
Alex Call is included in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they look to complete a series sweep against the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
Andy Pages has been a key contributor to the Dodgers' recent offensive surge, which saw the team average 8.67 runs per game during a successful six-game road trip. As the club returns home for their second homestand, Pages has been rewarded with a promotion to the third spot in the batting order for Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers.
Jorge Mateo is set to make his second consecutive start at his position in the lineup for Sunday night’s series finale against the Cleveland Guardians. He will hit ninth in the order, following Mauricio Dubon, as the Braves navigate a roster thinned by Michael Harris's placement on the paternity list and Eli White's day-to-day status due to plantar fasciitis.
Michael Harris has been placed on the paternity list to attend the birth of his child and will be away from the Atlanta Braves for several days. His absence, occurring alongside Eli White's injury-related unavailability, has forced a roster shuffle, with Mauricio Dubon stepping in to start in center field for Sunday's series finale against the Guardians. The team looks to recover from a recent loss while awaiting the return of other key players.
Eli White is currently day-to-day due to plantar fasciitis. His injury, combined with Michael Harris being on the paternity list, has thinned the Braves' outfield depth. Consequently, Mauricio Dubon is set to make his second consecutive start in center field for Sunday night's series finale against the Guardians. White is expected to be functionally unavailable for the next few days as the team manages the roster shuffle.
José Ramírez has reached a significant milestone, making history for the Cleveland Guardians. His achievement is part of the ongoing 2026 MLB season tracking of major milestones and records broken across the league.
Christian Walker (leg) is back in action and will start at first base, batting cleanup, for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This update provides a boost to the Astros' lineup as they look to break their current losing streak.
The New York Mets have designated right-handed pitcher Luis Garcia for assignment as part of a bullpen makeover. The move, announced on Sunday, April 12, 2026, was made to accommodate the promotion of Joey Gerber to the major league roster. Garcia's tenure with the team was short-lived as the organization continues to adjust its pitching staff.
The New York Mets have designated veteran Luis García for assignment. The move comes as the veteran has struggled to produce in the early going of the 2026 season. This decision was made prior to Sunday’s series finale against the Athletics as part of a broader bullpen adjustment by the Mets organization.
The Chicago White Sox are reportedly calling up top pitching prospect Noah Schultz. While the team has not struggled with starting pitching, the 6-foot-10 left-hander is expected to be an impactful addition to the roster.
Brendan Donovan is back in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. After dealing with an illness, he is slated to start at third base and bat leadoff for the Mariners.
Zach Eflin underwent successful Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on April 8, his 32nd birthday. The pitcher, who struck out seven and allowed one run in 3 2/3 innings during his March 31 season debut, is devastated by the injury. He is now shifting his focus toward a full recovery and is targeting a return to the mound for the 2027 season.
The Toronto Blue Jays selected Eloy Jiménez from Triple-A on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The move coincides with the team placing outfielder George Springer on the 10-day injured list.
The Toronto Blue Jays have placed outfielder George Springer on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured toe. Springer sustained the injury after fouling a ball off his foot in the third inning of Saturday’s 7-4 loss to Minnesota. The designation was confirmed on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
