Sheehan among top options on a star-studded Saturday
Apr 18 2026
Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: We should be on tap for some great pitching performances today, with around two-thirds of today's starts ranking in the green (one-third rating as strong starts). The Royals and Yankees (1:35 ET) tip off the eight-game matinee schedule, followed by seven evening games. We've got the strongest rain chances for TB@PIT and BAL@CLE, so be sure to keep an eye on those matchups. There's also potential 15+ mph wind conditions in each of the two aforementioned games, as well as strong winds blowing out for CIN@MIN.
Notable Starts:
Emmet Sheehan was a popular breakout candidate in drafts, as fantasy managers were hoping to see him build on his sparkling 2.82 ERA and 0.97 WHIP from last season. While the results...
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