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Mike Trout (DH/OF - LAA)

4/30/26 9:43 AM - 10 most pleasant MLB surprises after the first month of 2026, from Mike Trout's renaissance to a Rockies ace. In a world of doom and gloom, these individual and team performances have provided some light
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4/30/26 9:43 AM - 10 most pleasant MLB surprises after the first month of 2026, from Mike Trout's renaissance to a Rockies ace. In a world of doom and gloom, these individual and team performances have provided some light
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-pleasant-su...
Lawrence Butler (OF - Ath)

4/30/26 7:21 AM - [Deadspin] - Deadspin | A's Lawrence Butler eager to heat up as finale vs. Royals approaches. Deadspin | A's Lawrence Butler eager to heat up as finale vs. Royals approaches
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4/30/26 7:21 AM - [Deadspin] - Deadspin | A's Lawrence Butler eager to heat up as finale vs. Royals approaches. Deadspin | A's Lawrence Butler eager to heat up as finale vs. Royals approaches
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Cole Young (2B - SEA)

4/30/26 6:00 AM - Baseball’s best second baseman? Mariners’ Cole Young makes his case.. A year after making his MLB debut as a 21-year-old, Young is making a case as the best second baseman in baseball through the first month of this season.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/baseb...
4/30/26 6:00 AM - Baseball’s best second baseman? Mariners’ Cole Young makes his case.. A year after making his MLB debut as a 21-year-old, Young is making a case as the best second baseman in baseball through the first month of this season.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/baseb...
Nick Kurtz (1B - Ath)

4/30/26 5:45 AM - [Sporting News] - Athletics Nick Kurtz continues to walk his way into MLB history. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz has a consecutive walk streak that has reached eight games, which ties him with seven-time MVP Barry Bonds.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
4/30/26 5:45 AM - [Sporting News] - Athletics Nick Kurtz continues to walk his way into MLB history. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz has a consecutive walk streak that has reached eight games, which ties him with seven-time MVP Barry Bonds.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Lawrence Butler (OF - Ath)

4/30/26 3:29 AM - [Locked On A's] - A’S WINNING FORMULA: Lawrence Butler DELIVERS, Luis Severino SHINES to SECURE Key Win. Athletics bounce back to defeat the Kansas City Royals, fueled by Lawrence Butler’s clutch home run and Luis Severino’s dominant pitching. With the potential...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
4/30/26 3:29 AM - [Locked On A's] - A’S WINNING FORMULA: Lawrence Butler DELIVERS, Luis Severino SHINES to SECURE Key Win. Athletics bounce back to defeat the Kansas City Royals, fueled by Lawrence Butler’s clutch home run and Luis Severino’s dominant pitching. With the potential...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Joey Estes (P - Ath)

4/30/26 1:02 AM - [A's Farm] - Wednesday, April 29th: Joey Estes Pitches Vegas to Victory while Lansing Drops Doubleheader. PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Las Vegas Aviators 2 Tacoma Rainiers 1 WP: Estes 1-3 / 5.13 HR: Marlowe (2) RHP Joey Estes turned in an excellent start to lead Las Vegas to its fifth straight win on Wednesday. The 24-year-old righty allowed 1 run on just… The post first appeared on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
4/30/26 1:02 AM - [A's Farm] - Wednesday, April 29th: Joey Estes Pitches Vegas to Victory while Lansing Drops Doubleheader. PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Las Vegas Aviators 2 Tacoma Rainiers 1 WP: Estes 1-3 / 5.13 HR: Marlowe (2) RHP Joey Estes turned in an excellent start to lead Las Vegas to its fifth straight win on Wednesday. The 24-year-old righty allowed 1 run on just… The post first appeared on .
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Zack Gelof (2B - Ath)

4/29/26 11:26 PM - [Oakland A's Videos] - Zack Gelof on Playing Center Field. #Athletics Center Fielder Zack Gelof joined Chris Townsend on A's Cast Live to talk about his transition to playing Center Field, taking grounders at third b...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
4/29/26 11:26 PM - [Oakland A's Videos] - Zack Gelof on Playing Center Field. #Athletics Center Fielder Zack Gelof joined Chris Townsend on A's Cast Live to talk about his transition to playing Center Field, taking grounders at third b...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Lawrence Butler (OF - Ath)

4/29/26 9:42 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - Severino's ace start, Butler's HR lift A's in much-needed win. WEST SACRAMENTO – Lawrence Butler removed the elephant mask from his head and let out a huge sigh of relief inside the Athletics dugout. A few innings later, Luis Severino soaked in a standing ovation from the home fans as he made his way back to the clubhouse.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
4/29/26 9:42 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - Severino's ace start, Butler's HR lift A's in much-needed win. WEST SACRAMENTO – Lawrence Butler removed the elephant mask from his head and let out a huge sigh of relief inside the Athletics dugout. A few innings later, Luis Severino soaked in a standing ovation from the home fans as he made his way back to the clubhouse.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Michael Wacha (P - KC)

4/29/26 8:54 PM - [Sporting News] - Michael Wacha’s wardrobe malfunction sparks bizarre ejection of A's coach. A's coach ejected after Michael Wacha's wardrobe slip.
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4/29/26 8:54 PM - [Sporting News] - Michael Wacha’s wardrobe malfunction sparks bizarre ejection of A's coach. A's coach ejected after Michael Wacha's wardrobe slip.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Trevor Rogers (P - BAL)

4/29/26 7:59 PM - Orioles place starter Rogers on IL with illness. The Orioles placed Opening Day starter Trevor Rogers on the 15-day injured list as the left-hander deals with an undisclosed illness.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48632156/oriol...
4/29/26 7:59 PM - Orioles place starter Rogers on IL with illness. The Orioles placed Opening Day starter Trevor Rogers on the 15-day injured list as the left-hander deals with an undisclosed illness.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48632156/oriol...
Luis Severino (P - Ath)

4/29/26 7:43 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Luis Severino strikes out Maikel Garcia | 04/29/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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4/29/26 7:43 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Luis Severino strikes out Maikel Garcia | 04/29/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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Jeff McNeil (2B/OF - Ath)

4/29/26 7:43 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jeff McNeil's RBI double | 04/29/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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4/29/26 7:43 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jeff McNeil's RBI double | 04/29/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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Elmer Rodriguez (P - NYY)

4/29/26 7:34 PM - Yankees saw ‘a lot of good’ from Elmer Rodriguez, despite erratic MLB debut. Though he wasn't exactly sharp, the Yankees liked some of the things they saw from Elmer Rodriguez in his MLB debut.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-saw-a-lot-of-good-...
4/29/26 7:34 PM - Yankees saw ‘a lot of good’ from Elmer Rodriguez, despite erratic MLB debut. Though he wasn't exactly sharp, the Yankees liked some of the things they saw from Elmer Rodriguez in his MLB debut.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-saw-a-lot-of-good-...
Casey Mize (P - DET)

4/29/26 6:45 PM - Tigers put Mize, Baez on IL day after early exits. The Tigers placed pitcher Casey Mize and infielder Javier Baez on the injured list Wednesday after they went down in a series-opening loss to the Braves on Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48631393/tiger...
4/29/26 6:45 PM - Tigers put Mize, Baez on IL day after early exits. The Tigers placed pitcher Casey Mize and infielder Javier Baez on the injured list Wednesday after they went down in a series-opening loss to the Braves on Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48631393/tiger...
Tyler Soderstrom (OF/1B - Ath)

4/29/26 5:33 PM - [Fan Nation] - Injury Updates on Tyler Soderstrom, J.T. Ginn. Tyler Soderstrom is sitting on Wendesday, but Mark Kotsay gave an idea of when he'll be back in the A's lineup. Plus, when Ginn will make his next start.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
4/29/26 5:33 PM - [Fan Nation] - Injury Updates on Tyler Soderstrom, J.T. Ginn. Tyler Soderstrom is sitting on Wendesday, but Mark Kotsay gave an idea of when he'll be back in the A's lineup. Plus, when Ginn will make his next start.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Matt Brash (P - SEA)

4/29/26 4:20 PM - Matt Brash leaves Mariners game with discomfort: Here’s what we know. Mariners reliever Matt Brash left Wednesday's game after throwing two pitches with discomfort in his side. "I couldn't really get my arm into the spot that I needed to," he said.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/matt-...
4/29/26 4:20 PM - Matt Brash leaves Mariners game with discomfort: Here’s what we know. Mariners reliever Matt Brash left Wednesday's game after throwing two pitches with discomfort in his side. "I couldn't really get my arm into the spot that I needed to," he said.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/matt-...
Carlos Cortes (OF - Ath)

4/29/26 4:12 PM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - A Moment To Appreciate The Awesomeness That Is Carlos Cortes. A minor league free agent. A mediocre minor league hitter whose average generally hovered in the .240s-.250s. Mostly an afterthought of fans discussing the Opening Day roster. That’s Carlos Cortes. Carlos Cortes is also the player who is batting .387/.457/.694, 214 wRC+, 1.151 OPS, with a 10.0% BB rate and 5.7% K rate. He’s 4 […]
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4/29/26 4:12 PM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - A Moment To Appreciate The Awesomeness That Is Carlos Cortes. A minor league free agent. A mediocre minor league hitter whose average generally hovered in the .240s-.250s. Mostly an afterthought of fans discussing the Opening Day roster. That’s Carlos Cortes. Carlos Cortes is also the player who is batting .387/.457/.694, 214 wRC+, 1.151 OPS, with a 10.0% BB rate and 5.7% K rate. He’s 4 […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Everson Pereira (OF - CWS)

4/29/26 2:42 PM - White Sox place Pereira on IL, recall Kelenic. The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Everson Pereira on the 10-day injured list with a right pectoral strain on Wednesday before their game with the Los Angeles Angels and selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Charlotte.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48629245/white...
4/29/26 2:42 PM - White Sox place Pereira on IL, recall Kelenic. The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Everson Pereira on the 10-day injured list with a right pectoral strain on Wednesday before their game with the Los Angeles Angels and selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Charlotte.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48629245/white...
George Springer (DH/OF - TOR)

4/29/26 2:42 PM - Blue Jays activate Springer (broken toe) off IL. George Springer, who fouled a ball off his foot April 11, was activated off the IL as the Blue Jays designated Eloy Jiménez for assignment.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48629376/blue-...
4/29/26 2:42 PM - Blue Jays activate Springer (broken toe) off IL. George Springer, who fouled a ball off his foot April 11, was activated off the IL as the Blue Jays designated Eloy Jiménez for assignment.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48629376/blue-...
Randal Grichuk (OF/DH - NYY)

4/29/26 2:42 PM - Yankees DFA Grichuk to clear spot for Rodriguez. Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk has been designated for assignment by the Yankees, clearing a spot on their roster to activate right-hander Elmer Rodriguez for his major league debut.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48627597/yanke...
4/29/26 2:42 PM - Yankees DFA Grichuk to clear spot for Rodriguez. Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk has been designated for assignment by the Yankees, clearing a spot on their roster to activate right-hander Elmer Rodriguez for his major league debut.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48627597/yanke...
Yusei Kikuchi (P - LAA)

4/29/26 2:42 PM - Angels' Kikuchi exits early with shoulder tightnes.... Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi was removed from Wednesday's start against the White Sox after the second inning due to left shoulder tightness.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48629399/angel...
4/29/26 2:42 PM - Angels' Kikuchi exits early with shoulder tightnes.... Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi was removed from Wednesday's start against the White Sox after the second inning due to left shoulder tightness.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48629399/angel...
Cole Young (2B - SEA)

4/29/26 2:04 PM - Cole Young sparks Mariners’ ninth-inning rally to beat Twins. With one out in the top of the ninth and the Mariners trailing by a run, Cole Young delivered when needed once again in Seattle's eventual 5-3 win.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/cole-...
4/29/26 2:04 PM - Cole Young sparks Mariners’ ninth-inning rally to beat Twins. With one out in the top of the ninth and the Mariners trailing by a run, Cole Young delivered when needed once again in Seattle's eventual 5-3 win.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/cole-...
Garrett Crochet (P - BOS)

4/29/26 1:17 PM - Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet lands on injured list with shoulder inflammation.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
4/29/26 1:17 PM - Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet lands on injured list with shoulder inflammation.
"It just makes more sense to get ahead of it now so I’m not playing catch-up the rest of the season."
The post Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet lands on injured list with shoulder inflammation appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Jasson Dominguez (OF - NYY)

4/29/26 12:01 PM - Prospect News: It’s One Bazzana, Travis. What Could It Cost?. Yankees OF Jasson Dominguez was slashing .326/.415/.478 with three home runs and eight stolen bases through 24 Triple-A games when the Bombers recalled him to replace the injured Giancarlo Stanton. This marks the fourth straight season Dominguez has spent time with the major league club, and he’s still just 23 years old. His strikeout rate was all the way down to 15.1 percent alongside a 12.3 percent walk rate. Maybe it won’t ever happen for the Martian, but this feels like a good opportunity for him to break out.
Source: https://razzball.com/prospect-news-its-one-bazzana...
4/29/26 12:01 PM - Prospect News: It’s One Bazzana, Travis. What Could It Cost?. Yankees OF Jasson Dominguez was slashing .326/.415/.478 with three home runs and eight stolen bases through 24 Triple-A games when the Bombers recalled him to replace the injured Giancarlo Stanton. This marks the fourth straight season Dominguez has spent time with the major league club, and he’s still just 23 years old. His strikeout rate was all the way down to 15.1 percent alongside a 12.3 percent walk rate. Maybe it won’t ever happen for the Martian, but this feels like a good opportunity for him to break out.
Source: https://razzball.com/prospect-news-its-one-bazzana...
Corey Seager (SS - TEX)

4/29/26 11:36 AM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for April 29: Corey Seager in expert's best bets for Wednesday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Wednesday, April 29
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
4/29/26 11:36 AM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for April 29: Corey Seager in expert's best bets for Wednesday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Wednesday, April 29
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Gerrit Cole (P - NYY)

4/29/26 11:06 AM - Yankees' Gerrit Cole tosses 60 pitches for Double-A Somerset in third rehab start. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole looked solid in his third rehab start on Wednesday as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-gerrit-cole-60-pit...
4/29/26 11:06 AM - Yankees' Gerrit Cole tosses 60 pitches for Double-A Somerset in third rehab start. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole looked solid in his third rehab start on Wednesday as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-gerrit-cole-60-pit...
Randal Grichuk (OF/DH - NYY)

4/29/26 10:41 AM - Yankees DFA Grichuk to clear spot for Rodriguez. Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk has been designated for assignment by the Yankees, clearing a spot on their roster to activate right-hander Elmer Rodriguez for his major league debut.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48627597/yanke...
4/29/26 10:41 AM - Yankees DFA Grichuk to clear spot for Rodriguez. Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk has been designated for assignment by the Yankees, clearing a spot on their roster to activate right-hander Elmer Rodriguez for his major league debut.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48627597/yanke...
Junior Caminero (3B - TB)

4/29/26 9:03 AM - Rays' Caminero exits after jaw struck by foul tip. Tampa Bay third baseman Junior Caminero is day-to-day with a bruised jaw after getting struck with a foul tip during the first inning of Tuesday night's game against Cleveland.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48622460/rays-...
4/29/26 9:03 AM - Rays' Caminero exits after jaw struck by foul tip. Tampa Bay third baseman Junior Caminero is day-to-day with a bruised jaw after getting struck with a foul tip during the first inning of Tuesday night's game against Cleveland.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48622460/rays-...
Drew Romo (C - CWS)

4/29/26 9:03 AM - Romo switch-hits first 2 HRs to carry White Sox. Drew Romo stole the spotlight from Angels ace Jose Soriano, hitting his first two big league homers Tuesday night, one from each side of the plate, in the White Sox's 5-2 win.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48624410/romo-...
4/29/26 9:03 AM - Romo switch-hits first 2 HRs to carry White Sox. Drew Romo stole the spotlight from Angels ace Jose Soriano, hitting his first two big league homers Tuesday night, one from each side of the plate, in the White Sox's 5-2 win.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48624410/romo-...
Fernando Cruz (P - NYY)

4/29/26 9:03 AM - Cruz highlights night of defensive gems for Yanks. In a night full of defensive highlights for the Yankees in their win Tuesday, infielder-turned-reliever Fernando Cruz may have had the gem of the night after cutting off a bunt attempt in the eighth inning and throwing out the runner at third.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48624717/infie...
4/29/26 9:03 AM - Cruz highlights night of defensive gems for Yanks. In a night full of defensive highlights for the Yankees in their win Tuesday, infielder-turned-reliever Fernando Cruz may have had the gem of the night after cutting off a bunt attempt in the eighth inning and throwing out the runner at third.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48624717/infie...
J.T. Ginn (P - Ath)

4/29/26 6:28 AM - [Fan Nation] - J.T. Ginn, Jacob Lopez Rotation Update: What Ginn's Numbers Actually Tell Us. J.T. Ginn is having the breakout season that his 2025 numbers suggested would happen. The question now is whether it'll last.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
4/29/26 6:28 AM - [Fan Nation] - J.T. Ginn, Jacob Lopez Rotation Update: What Ginn's Numbers Actually Tell Us. J.T. Ginn is having the breakout season that his 2025 numbers suggested would happen. The question now is whether it'll last.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Drew Romo (C - CWS)

4/29/26 1:02 AM - Romo switch-hits first 2 HRs to carry White Sox. Drew Romo stole the spotlight from Angels ace Jose Soriano, hitting his first two big league homers Tuesday night, one from each side of the plate, in the White Sox's 5-2 win.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48624410/romo-...
4/29/26 1:02 AM - Romo switch-hits first 2 HRs to carry White Sox. Drew Romo stole the spotlight from Angels ace Jose Soriano, hitting his first two big league homers Tuesday night, one from each side of the plate, in the White Sox's 5-2 win.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48624410/romo-...
Fernando Cruz (P - NYY)

4/29/26 1:02 AM - Cruz highlights night of defensive gems for Yanks. In a night full of defensive highlights for the Yankees in their win Tuesday, infielder-turned-reliever Fernando Cruz may have had the gem of the night after cutting off a bunt attempt in the eighth inning and throwing out the runner at third.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48624717/infie...
4/29/26 1:02 AM - Cruz highlights night of defensive gems for Yanks. In a night full of defensive highlights for the Yankees in their win Tuesday, infielder-turned-reliever Fernando Cruz may have had the gem of the night after cutting off a bunt attempt in the eighth inning and throwing out the runner at third.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48624717/infie...