Two of the more significant developments through the first month of the baseball season are the Mets, with the highest payroll, sitting at 10-21, and Mike Trout's return to dominance. He is leading the American League in runs, is tied for fourth in the majors in homers with 10, and is fifth in OPS. Trout has also drawn the second most walks. He is likely to be a problem for Christian Scott, who will be making his second big league start following Tommy John surgery. Scott's first start did not go well. He could only last 1.1 innings against the Twins, giving up one run on five walks. The Angels have drawn the fourth most walks in the majors. That doesn't bode well for a pitcher with command issues like Scott. Angels starter Walbert Urena has a 4.76 ERA, but has flashed strikeout potential with 13 K's in 11.1 innings this season. Take the Angels.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on May 01, 2026 at 11:36AM ET.
New York at Los Angeles
May 1, 2026
1 unit on Los Angeles +111 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 2.11)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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