As the final weekend of April approaches, MLB fans are treated to a robust slate of games, with 12 matchups set to begin after 7:05 p.m. ET. For DFS enthusiasts, standout pitching options include Logan Gilbert of Seattle, who boasts impressive stats with a 2.22 FIP and 6.83 K/BB rate, and Luis Severino of the Athletics, who faces a struggling White Sox lineup. Seth Lugo of Kansas City also offers value against a power-deficient Astros team.

Top hitting targets this weekend feature Jazz Chisholm, who may be hitting .165 but has 7 home runs and 6 stolen bases this season, and Steven Kwan, who has shown newfound power this year. For those on a budget, Randy Arozarena of the Mariners presents an enticing option, especially in a favorable matchup against the Indians. Stacking opportunities arise with the Reds at Coors Field, where right-handed batters Matt McLain and Austin Hays could thrive against Kyle Freeland.

Paul Skenes faced a tough outing as the Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 at PNC Park. Early in the game, Steven Kwan put the Guardians on the board with a single in the third inning. The Pirates struggled against Guardians starter Ben Lively, who pitched 5.1 innings of shutout ball, striking out three and allowing just four hits.

The momentum shifted dramatically in the sixth inning when Kyle Manzardo launched a home run that sailed into the Allegheny River, extending the Guardians' lead. In the eighth, Jose Ramirez contributed further with a sacrifice fly that sealed the Pirates' fate, marking their 14th loss of the season.

The Cleveland Guardians continue their hot streak, defeating the Baltimore Orioles 6-3, thanks to stellar pitching from Logan Allen and an impressive showing from Steven Kwan. Allen held the Orioles to just two hits while striking out six over 5 2/3 scoreless innings, marking his first win since June. Kwan's significant contribution included a two-run homer and three RBIs, bringing his season total to three home runs. The Guardians scored early, with a sacrifice fly from José Ramírez opening the scoring in the third inning, followed by Kwan's homer in the fifth that pushed the lead to 4-0.

Despite a late-game rally from the Orioles, where Cedric Mullins hit a home run, the Guardians maintained control behind effective relief pitching, capped by Emmanuel Clase's save. The game also celebrated Jackie Robinson Day, with all players wearing No. 42. With this victory, the Guardians secured their sixth win in seven games, continuing to show promise in the early season.

The Cleveland Guardians are poised to complete a three-game sweep against the Chicago White Sox after securing tight victories in the first two games of the series. In the opener, Nolan Jones clinched the game with a walk-off walk, scoring Carlos Santana and sealing a 1-0 win. In a nail-biting finish on Wednesday, the Guardians triumphed 3-2, highlighted by a crucial defensive play from Steven Kwan, who made a spectacular throw to home plate to end the game.

Gavin Williams will take the mound for the Guardians in the series finale, facing off against Jonathan Cannon for the White Sox. Fans looking to catch the action can tune in at 1:10 p.m. on various local channels or stream the game via MLB's online services.

The introduction of torpedo bats has sparked considerable interest across Major League Baseball, especially following their successful debut by Yankees hitters like Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Anthony Volpe, who quickly tallied multiple home runs. The design aims to enhance contact and power by concentrating more wood at the barrel's sweet spot. Guardians players, including Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez, have expressed curiosity but have yet to fully embrace this trend.

While some players are cautiously optimistic, assessing the effectiveness of torpedo bats remains challenging due to limited sample sizes from their initial use. Ramirez remarked that he hasn't observed significant differences after trying them, and concerns about making mid-season adjustments linger. Nonetheless, the curiosity persists, and it's possible that Guardians hitters could adopt torpedo bats if success stories continue.