MLB Baseball 3 Hours

Last updated: April 14, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

National League Power & Pitching

St. Louis outfielder Jordan Walker continued his torrid start to the season, launching his MLB-leading eighth home run, which placed him among just five players in Cardinals history to reach that home run total in the first 16 games. Meanwhile, Pirates ace Skenes noted that the improved run support from the Pittsburgh offense has removed the constant pressure he felt last year, allowing him to pitch with fewer mistakes that could previously decide outcomes. These offensive surges contrast sharply with struggles in Boston, where Red Sox starter Garrett Crochet was shelled for 11 runs—10 earned—across just 1⅔ innings against the Twins on Monday night.

American League & Injury Updates

The Orioles managed a victory over the Diamondbacks despite a scare when manager Craig Albernaz took a liner off the left cheek from Jeremiah Jackson; thankfully, the manager avoided serious injury after being struck by the ball. The offensive firepower displayed by the Cardinals and the general improvement in run production for teams like the Pirates offer a stark contrast to the pitching woes seen on the East Coast, where Crochet's outing ballooned his earned run average significantly after he surrendered nine hits in the brief appearance.