![MLB Picks: Expert MLB Picks for April 8](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/rsu4vv4697r8prf5jra5.jpg)
White Sox-Guardians and Mariners-Blue Jays highlight an action-packed slate on April 8, with MLB Expert Picks and Player Props provided by Kevin Payne.
![The Z Files: Five Is the New Four](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/rxtvata26oemgila39xp.jpg)
Todd Zola considers the impact of extra rest on starting pitchers and wonders if the Orioles will treat Corbin Burnes with the same care that the Brewers did.
![Spring Training Job Battles: AL Central](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/e7fxksg8diqiifagb6vo.jpg)
The weak AL Central is full of spots still up for grabs as camp begins, though the most interesting contest is probably the battle for the Twins' fifth starter job.
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Todd Zola considers a new approach to regressing a pitcher's BABIP, which suggests better days should be ahead for Hunter Greene.