# MLB Probable Pitchers, Lineups & Umpires (`mrdoe/mlb-probable-pitchers-lineups`) Actor

MLB schedule with probable pitchers and their ERA, WHIP and record, confirmed lineups, home-plate umpires, weather and venue coordinates for any date range. Filter by team. No login.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/mrdoe/mlb-probable-pitchers-lineups.md
- **Developed by:** [MrDoe](https://apify.com/mrdoe) (community)
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
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## Pricing

from $1.00 / 1,000 game returneds

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

![MLB Probable Pitchers, Lineups & Umpires - MLB probable pitchers, lineups and umpires per game](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/kE36venAoVchGsE6b/records/mlb-probable-pitchers-lineups--hero.png)

### What does MLB Probable Pitchers, Lineups & Umpires do?

MLB Probable Pitchers, Lineups & Umpires returns one row per Major League Baseball game for the dates you choose. Each row has both teams with records, the probable starting pitcher for each side with throwing hand, ERA, WHIP, wins, losses, strikeouts and innings pitched, the batting lineups once teams post them, the umpire crew and weather when available, and the venue with city and latitude/longitude. Filter by team and choose how many days ahead to read.

### Why use MLB Probable Pitchers, Lineups & Umpires?

- Probable pitchers with season stats, ready for betting models and daily fantasy tools.
- Lineups and a confirmed flag so you know when the batting order is final.
- Venue coordinates make it easy to join with weather data.
- Team filter and date range for focused pulls.
- Works logged out; no key needed.

### What makes this different

Most MLB schedule feeds return scores only. This Actor returns the pre-game context bettors and DFS players need in the same row: probable pitchers with ERA and WHIP, a confirmed-lineup flag, umpires, weather and venue coordinates.

### How it works

![MLB Probable Pitchers, Lineups & Umpires workflow: your input, collection, output](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/kE36venAoVchGsE6b/records/mlb-probable-pitchers-lineups--how-it-works.png)

1. **Your input** — choose a start date, days ahead and an optional team filter.
2. **The Actor collects it** — the Actor reads the MLB schedule and each pitcher's season stats.
3. **Your output** — you get one clean row per game with pitchers, lineups, umpires, weather and venue.

### What data can you extract?

The dataset has 21 fields per row:

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `gamePk` | number | MLB game identifier. |
| `gameDate` | string | First pitch time (ISO 8601). |
| `officialDate` | string | Official game date. |
| `status` | string | Scheduled, In Progress, Final and so on. |
| `gameType` | string | R regular season, P postseason. |
| `seriesDescription` | string | Series type. |
| `gameNumber` | number | Game number for doubleheaders. |
| `doubleHeader` | boolean | Part of a doubleheader. |
| `dayNight` | string | day or night. |
| `homeTeam` | object | Team id, name, abbreviation, wins, losses. |
| `awayTeam` | object | Team id, name, abbreviation, wins, losses. |
| `homeProbablePitcher` | object | Pitcher id, name, throws, ERA, WHIP, wins, losses, strikeouts, innings. |
| `awayProbablePitcher` | object | Same fields for the away pitcher. |
| `lineupConfirmed` | boolean | Both batting orders are posted. |
| `homeLineup` | array | Batting order for the home team. |
| `awayLineup` | array | Batting order for the away team. |
| `umpires` | array | Umpire crew when assigned. |
| `venue` | object | Venue id, name, city, state, latitude, longitude. |
| `weather` | object | Condition, temperature and wind when available. |
| `url` | string | Gameday link. |
| `scrapedAt` | string | Collection time (ISO 8601). |

### How to use MLB Probable Pitchers, Lineups & Umpires

![MLB Probable Pitchers, Lineups & Umpires input form](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/kE36venAoVchGsE6b/records/mlb-probable-pitchers-lineups--input.png)

1. Open the Actor and go to the **Input** tab.
2. Set a **Start date** (or leave it empty for today), choose **Days ahead**, and optionally add **Teams**.
3. Optionally set filters and a **Max results** limit.
4. Click **Start**. A default run finishes in under a minute.
5. Open the **Output** tab, then download the dataset or connect it to your tools.

### Input Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `startDate` | string | No | — | First day to read, as YYYY-MM-DD. Leave empty to start from today. |
| `daysAhead` | integer | No | `1` | How many days after the start date to include (0 = only the start date, maximum 30). |
| `teams` | array | No | `[]` | Only return games involving these teams, by name or abbreviation, for example Yankees, LAD, Red Sox. |
| `maxGames` | integer | No | `5` | Maximum number of games returned for each day. Default is 5 for a quick test; set 0 to return everything available. |
| `includePitcherStats` | boolean | No | `true` | Add ERA, record, WHIP, strikeouts and innings pitched for each probable pitcher. |
| `proxyConfiguration` | object | No | `{"useApifyProxy":false}` | Optional. The data is public and works without a proxy. |

### Output Data

![MLB Probable Pitchers, Lineups & Umpires dataset table](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/kE36venAoVchGsE6b/records/mlb-probable-pitchers-lineups--output.png)

One row per game. `homeProbablePitcher` and `awayProbablePitcher` are `null` until a starter is announced. `homeLineup` and `awayLineup` are empty until lineups are posted; check `lineupConfirmed`. `umpires` and `weather` are filled closer to first pitch.

![MLB Probable Pitchers, Lineups & Umpires field map of one record](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/kE36venAoVchGsE6b/records/mlb-probable-pitchers-lineups--fields.png)

A real dataset item:

```json
{
  "gamePk": 824787,
  "gameDate": "2026-09-21T22:35:00Z",
  "officialDate": "2026-09-21",
  "status": "Scheduled",
  "gameType": "R",
  "seriesDescription": "Regular Season",
  "gameNumber": 1,
  "doubleHeader": false,
  "dayNight": "night",
  "homeTeam": {
    "id": 110,
    "name": "Baltimore Orioles",
    "abbreviation": "BAL",
    "wins": 75,
    "losses": 81
  },
  "awayTeam": {
    "id": 141,
    "name": "Toronto Blue Jays",
    "abbreviation": "TOR",
    "wins": 77,
    "losses": 79
  },
  "homeProbablePitcher": {
    "id": 669358,
    "name": "Shane Baz",
    "throws": "R",
    "era": 4.11,
    "wins": 6,
    "losses": 15,
    "whip": 1.35,
    "strikeouts": 152,
    "inningsPitched": 173,
    "gamesStarted": 30
  },
  "awayProbablePitcher": {
    "id": 702056,
    "name": "Trey Yesavage",
    "throws": "R",
    "era": 3.65,
    "wins": 5,
    "losses": 5,
    "whip": 1.14,
    "strikeouts": 91,
    "inningsPitched": 93.2,
    "gamesStarted": 18
  },
  "lineupConfirmed": false,
  "homeLineup": [],
  "awayLineup": [],
  "umpires": [],
  "venue": {
    "id": 2,
    "name": "Oriole Park at Camden Yards",
    "city": "Baltimore",
    "state": "MD",
    "latitude": 39.283787,
    "longitude": -76.621689
  },
  "weather": null,
  "url": "https://www.mlb.com/gameday/824787",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-09-21T10:55:34.899Z"
}
```

### Usage Examples

#### Today and tomorrow

```json
{
  "daysAhead": 1,
  "maxGames": 20
}
```

#### Yankees week

```json
{
  "daysAhead": 7,
  "teams": [
    "Yankees"
  ]
}
```

#### Schedule without pitcher stats

```json
{
  "daysAhead": 3,
  "includePitcherStats": false
}
```

### Tips for Best Results

- Run the Actor again after lineups post, usually a few hours before first pitch.
- Join `venue.latitude` and `venue.longitude` with a weather forecast for wind and temperature.
- Schedule it every morning for a daily slate.
- Default is 5 results for a fast test. Set the max to 0 to return everything available.

### Known Limitations

- Lineups, umpires and weather appear only when MLB publishes them, usually close to first pitch.
- Probable pitchers can change before the game.
- Only Major League Baseball games are returned; there are no games in the offseason.
- Pitcher stats are season totals for the current year.

### Integrations

Run it from the Apify API, on a schedule, or from a webhook. Send results straight to Google Sheets, Make, Zapier, Slack or your own database with Apify's built-in integrations.

### Export Formats

Download the dataset as JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, HTML table or RSS from the **Output** tab or the API.

### Frequently Asked Questions

#### Does it need an account or API key?

No. It reads public MLB schedule data.

#### When are lineups available?

Teams post lineups a few hours before first pitch. Until then `lineupConfirmed` is false and the lineup arrays are empty.

#### Am I charged for failed results?

No. You are only charged for games written to the dataset.

#### Do I need an account or login?

No. The Actor reads public MLB schedule data and needs no account or key.

#### Am I charged for failed runs or empty results?

You are only charged for results that are actually written to the dataset.

#### Can I run it on a schedule?

Yes. Create a Task with your input and add a schedule in Apify Console. With monitor mode on, each scheduled run returns only what changed since the previous one.

### Support

Questions or a missing field? Open an issue from the **Issues** tab on this Actor's page and it will be looked at.

### Legal / Responsible Use

You are responsible for using the data in line with MLB's terms and applicable law. The Actor collects publicly available schedule and roster information only.

# Actor input Schema

## `startDate` (type: `string`):

First day to read, as YYYY-MM-DD. Leave empty to start from today.

## `daysAhead` (type: `integer`):

How many days after the start date to include (0 = only the start date, maximum 30).

## `teams` (type: `array`):

Only return games involving these teams, by name or abbreviation, for example Yankees, LAD, Red Sox.

## `maxGames` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of games returned for each day. Default is 5 for a quick test; set 0 to return everything available.

## `includePitcherStats` (type: `boolean`):

Add ERA, record, WHIP, strikeouts and innings pitched for each probable pitcher.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Optional. The data is public and works without a proxy.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "daysAhead": 2,
  "teams": [],
  "maxGames": 5,
  "includePitcherStats": true,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "daysAhead": 2,
    "maxGames": 5
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("mrdoe/mlb-probable-pitchers-lineups").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "daysAhead": 2,
    "maxGames": 5,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("mrdoe/mlb-probable-pitchers-lineups").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "daysAhead": 2,
  "maxGames": 5
}' |
apify call mrdoe/mlb-probable-pitchers-lineups --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,mrdoe/mlb-probable-pitchers-lineups"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/mc6BQ4aXNgohtGLjT/builds/MFzdX4XbNpR4lv9yB/openapi.json