Looking for today’s MLB probable pitchers? Here’s the full list of starting pitcher matchups for April 8, 2026, including game times and embedded widgets with odds, strikeout props, and team trends. You can also find the latest odds and player props for today’s games on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Today’s slate features a full day of games, highlighted by Aaron Nola trying to stay on track against San Francisco, Bryan Woo carrying strong early-season form into a matchup with Texas, and Will Warren in a favorable spot against the Athletics.
Top Pitching Matchups for April 8, 2026
- Aaron Nola looks to stay on track against a struggling Giants lineup
- Bryan Woo has gotten off to a stellar start, logging 15 strikeouts through 13 innings. He’ll get the Rangers this afternoon.
- Will Warren gets a strikeout prone Athletics lineup while opposing former Yankee Luis Severino
San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Probable Pitchers
- San Diego Padres: Michael King
- Pittsburgh Pirates: Mitch Keller
- Time: 12:35 PM ET
King’s been a bit shaky through two starts, even after shutting out the Tigers in his 2026 debut. his 3.97 xERA and four walks in that start shows that he’s tough to rely on right now. He’ll take on Keller, who continues to see his strikeout numbers dip since peaking with a 9.7 K/9 in 2023.
Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians Probable Pitchers
- Kansas City Royals: Cole Ragans
- Cleveland Guardians: Joey Cantillo
- Time: 1:10 PM ET
Ragans swing-and-miss rate remains elite, as he’s already generated it at a 15% rate through 10 innings. He’ll oppose Cantillo, who already walked five through nine innings.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Boston Red Sox Probable Pitchers
- Milwaukee Brewers: Chad Patrick
- Boston Red Sox: Sonny Gray
- Time: 1:35 PM ET
Patrick has been solid through two starts, even with an xERA of 3.41 with his 0.96 ERA. He’ll oppose Gray, who hasn’t looked comfortable in his two starts with the Red Sox thus far.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Chicago White Sox Probable Pitchers
- Baltimore Orioles: Kyle Bradish
- Chicago White Sox: Sean Burke
- Time: 2:10 PM ET
Bradish is due for some positive regression, as his 6.23 ERA is accompanied by a 2.90 xERA. He needs to cut down on the walks though, with six through 8.2 innings. Burke has been fantastic and has whiffed 12 through 10 innings with only one walk issued.
Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers Probable Pitchers
- Seattle Mariners: Bryan Woo
- Texas Rangers: MacKenzie Gore
- Time: 2:35 PM ET
Woo has been the Mariners best starter, allowing just two runs on five hits with 15 strikeouts through 13 innings. He’ll face Gore, who has looked extremely effecient with the Rangers, posting a 3.97 ERA with an xERA of 2.99 and 12.7 K/9.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays Probable Pitchers
- Los Angeles Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani
- Toronto Blue Jays: Dylan Cease
- Time: 3:07 PM ET
Ohtani’s only start to this point came against the Guardians, shutting them out through six innings with six strikeouts. He’ll take on Cease, who has an insane 20% swing-and-miss rate in two starts with 18 strikeouts in 9.2 innings.
Houston Astros vs. Colorado Rockies Probable Pitchers
- Houston Astros: Cristian Javier
- Colorado Rockies: Michael Lorenzen
- Time: 3:10 PM ET
Javier has been wrecked in his two starts, allowing 12 runs on 10 hits through 8.1 innings. He’ll oppose Lorenzen, who hasn’t found success either, allowing 12 runs on 19 hits through 7.1 innings.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Francisco Giants Probable Pitchers
- Philadelphia Phillies: Aaron Nola
- San Francisco Giants: Tyler Mahle
- Time: 3:45 PM ET
Nola has seen an uptick in his strikeouts in the early going, generating a 12.7 K/9 through 11.1 innings. He’ll oppose Mahle, who has struggled in his two starts against both the Yankees and Mets.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals Probable Pitchers
- St. Louis Cardinals: Michael McGreevey
- Washington Nationals: Miles Mikolas
- Time: 4:05 PM ET
McGreevey has been getting very lucky thus far, as his 2.53 ERA also comes with an xERA of 8.08. Mikolas, meanwhile, has been almost as bad as it looks, as his 14.46 ERA has an xERA of 8.13.
Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Angels Probable Pitchers
- Atlanta Braves: Grant Holmes
- Los Angeles Angels: Reid Detmers
- Time: 4:07 PM ET
Holmes was able to shutout the Diamondbacks in his last start, going six innings while allowing just one hit. He’ll face Detmers, who has been fantastic against the Mariners and Astros. He’s allowed just three runs on nine hits with 13 strikeouts through 11.1 innings.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets Probable Pitchers
- Arizona Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson
- New York Mets: David Peterson
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
Nelson’s 5.79 ERA comes with an xERA of 11.53 and a 9.18 FIP through 9.1 innings. He’ll take on Peterson, who got lit up by the Giants in his last start, giving up six runs (five earned) on nine hits in 4.1 innings.
Chicago Cubs vs. Tampa Bay Rays Probable Pitchers
- Chicago Cubs: TBA
- Tampa Bay Rays: Joe Boyle
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
Boyle continues to show off his high strikeout upside, with 13 through his first 11.1 innings.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Miami Marlins Probable Pitchers
- Cincinnati Reds: Brady Singer
- Miami Marlins: Eury Perez
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
Singer has been allowing a lot of contact with 11 hits through nine innings. He’ll face Perez, who has been wild with his command, owning a 5.7 BB/9 through 11 innings.
Athletics vs. New York Yankees Probable Pitchers
- Athletics: Luis Severino
- New York Yankees: Will Warren
- Time: 7:05 PM ET
Severino faces his former team and has been extremely wild with his command. He’s averaging almost a walk per inning with an 8.6 BB/9. He’ll take on Warren, who has been great in two starts, allowing just three runs on nine hits with nine strikeouts against the Marlins and Giants.
Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins Probable Pitchers
- Detroit Tigers: Framber Valdez
- Minnesota Twins: Bailey Ober
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
Valdez has been almost untouchable through 12 innings, allowing just one earned run with 10 strikeouts and three walks.
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