Yamamoto draws road start in D.C.

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: It's all ahead two-thirds for MLB action on the final Thursday in April. Twenty teams are slotted into 10 games, and 90% of those contests have matinee start times. The day is thin on top-notch starter options; no hurler is tabbed with a rating of even 1.5. The baseball weather map indicates possible rain issues in Kansas City (TOR-KC) and Denver (SD-COL). And a significant pitcher's breeze is expected for the Wrigley Field tilt between the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs.

Notable Starts:

MacKenzie Gore has filed 2 BB against 15K across his last 9 IP and overall has held hard contact in check so far. He would be more of a consideration against lesser offenses than the Dodger one he's slated to face...

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