Bryan Woo put together a dominant April, going 5-0 in five starts with a 1.77 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 50 strikeouts to earn AL Player of the Month honors. His performance has helped the Seattle Mariners (21-11) hold first place in the AL West, two games ahead of both the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels (19-13).
In the National League, Freddie Freeman led the charge for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who surged out to a blistering start. Freeman hit .356 with six home runs and 24 RBI, earning NL Player of the Month honors while anchoring one of the league’s most productive lineups.
RAYS RED HOT
The Tampa Bay Rays opened the season 21-9 and finished April going 6-4 over their final 10 games. Their success has been driven by pitching, allowing just 100 runs—second fewest in the league behind the Dodgers, who lead MLB with a 2.60 ERA. Tampa Bay holds a 5.5-game lead over the second-place Toronto Blue Jays (16-15), while the New York Yankees sit in last at 14-17.
METS, MARLINS BATTLING FOR FIRST
The New York Mets and Miami Marlins sit tied atop the NL East at 18-13, while the Atlanta Braves have struggled and remain in last place. The Philadelphia Phillies (13-18) trail by 5.5 games. Offseason addition Bo Bichette has made an immediate impact, ranking fourth in the NL with a .351 average, while teammate Freddy Peralta leads the league with a 1.36 ERA.
REDS TAKE 5-GAME WIN STREAK INTO MAY
The Cincinnati Reds (19-12) enter May as the team to beat in the NL Central, holding a 1.5-game lead over the Milwaukee Brewers. Cincinnati closed April on a five-game winning streak and has won seven of its last 10. Elly De La Cruz leads the league with 12 stolen bases, while Hunter Greene ranks third in the NL with 53 strikeouts.
