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Yordan Alvarez (DH - HOU)

5/2/26 11:04 AM - Free MLB home run picks, odds, predictions for May 2: Yordan Alvarez among top HR prop bets on Saturday. Two of the season's top sluggers are players we're picking to hit home runs on Saturday for our top MLB player props
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
5/2/26 11:04 AM - Free MLB home run picks, odds, predictions for May 2: Yordan Alvarez among top HR prop bets on Saturday. Two of the season's top sluggers are players we're picking to hit home runs on Saturday for our top MLB player props
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Nick Kurtz (1B - Ath)

5/2/26 10:10 AM - [Fan Nation] - Where Nick Kurtz's Walk Streak Ranks in MLB History. The Athletics are playing good baseball at the moment. After a 76-86 season last year, they are now 17-15 and currently lead the American League West by a game
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/2/26 10:10 AM - [Fan Nation] - Where Nick Kurtz's Walk Streak Ranks in MLB History. The Athletics are playing good baseball at the moment. After a 76-86 season last year, they are now 17-15 and currently lead the American League West by a game
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Ryan Helsley (P - BAL)

5/2/26 10:00 AM - Orioles put Helsley on IL with elbow inflammation. Baltimore has put closer Ryan Helsley on the 15-day injured list because of right elbow inflammation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48650958/o-pla...
5/2/26 10:00 AM - Orioles put Helsley on IL with elbow inflammation. Baltimore has put closer Ryan Helsley on the 15-day injured list because of right elbow inflammation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48650958/o-pla...
Anthony Volpe (SS - NYY)

5/2/26 10:00 AM - Yanks delay Volpe's return with Caballero thriving.... Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe will remain at Double-A Somerset through Sunday, the maximum 20th day of a minor league injury rehab assignment, and Aaron Boone said the team will assess then whether to activate him or option him to the minors.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48650655/yanke...
5/2/26 10:00 AM - Yanks delay Volpe's return with Caballero thriving.... Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe will remain at Double-A Somerset through Sunday, the maximum 20th day of a minor league injury rehab assignment, and Aaron Boone said the team will assess then whether to activate him or option him to the minors.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48650655/yanke...
Pete Alonso (1B - BAL)

5/2/26 10:00 AM - O's Alonso: No final chat with Mets brass in Dec.. Pete Alonso said Friday that he didn't have a final conversation with Mets owner Steve Cohen or president of baseball operations David Stearns before signing with the Orioles.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48649932/pete-...
5/2/26 10:00 AM - O's Alonso: No final chat with Mets brass in Dec.. Pete Alonso said Friday that he didn't have a final conversation with Mets owner Steve Cohen or president of baseball operations David Stearns before signing with the Orioles.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48649932/pete-...
Munetaka Murakami (3B - CWS)

5/2/26 10:00 AM - White Sox rookie Murakami hits MLB-best 13th HR. Munetaka Murakami hit his majors-leading 13th homer of the season to highlight a six-run second inning, and the White Sox beat the Padres 8-2 on Friday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48652862/munet...
5/2/26 10:00 AM - White Sox rookie Murakami hits MLB-best 13th HR. Munetaka Murakami hit his majors-leading 13th homer of the season to highlight a six-run second inning, and the White Sox beat the Padres 8-2 on Friday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48652862/munet...
Giancarlo Stanton (DH/OF - NYY)

5/2/26 8:09 AM - Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton progressing from calf strain, hitting in cage. The Yankees got a positive update on Saturday regarding slugger Giancarlo Stanton, who's currently on the 10-day injured list with a low-grade calf strain.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-giancarlo-stanton-...
5/2/26 8:09 AM - Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton progressing from calf strain, hitting in cage. The Yankees got a positive update on Saturday regarding slugger Giancarlo Stanton, who's currently on the 10-day injured list with a low-grade calf strain.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-giancarlo-stanton-...
Nick Kurtz (1B - Ath)

5/2/26 6:12 AM - [Fan Nation] - Nick Kurtz is Surging into the History Books, and Pitchers Are Going to Let Him. The A's first baseman has already passed Boston's Ted Williams, is tied with San Francisco's Barry Bonds, and is now looking to become the all-time leader.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/2/26 6:12 AM - [Fan Nation] - Nick Kurtz is Surging into the History Books, and Pitchers Are Going to Let Him. The A's first baseman has already passed Boston's Ted Williams, is tied with San Francisco's Barry Bonds, and is now looking to become the all-time leader.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Jake Bennett (P - BOS)

5/2/26 2:50 AM - Red Sox starting pitcher Jake Bennett offers solid outing in MLB debut vs. Astros.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
5/2/26 2:50 AM - Red Sox starting pitcher Jake Bennett offers solid outing in MLB debut vs. Astros.
“It was just an unreal experience. … It’s a dream come true.”
The post Red Sox starting pitcher Jake Bennett offers solid outing in MLB debut vs. Astros appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Munetaka Murakami (3B - CWS)

5/2/26 12:57 AM - White Sox rookie Murakami hits MLB-best 13th HR. Munetaka Murakami hit his majors-leading 13th homer of the season to highlight a six-run second inning, and the White Sox beat the Padres 8-2 on Friday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48652862/munet...
5/2/26 12:57 AM - White Sox rookie Murakami hits MLB-best 13th HR. Munetaka Murakami hit his majors-leading 13th homer of the season to highlight a six-run second inning, and the White Sox beat the Padres 8-2 on Friday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48652862/munet...
Rhys Hoskins (1B - CLE)

5/1/26 11:33 PM - [Deadspin] - Deadspin | Rhys Hoskins, Chase DeLauter deliver as Guardians top A's. Deadspin | Rhys Hoskins, Chase DeLauter deliver as Guardians top A's
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/1/26 11:33 PM - [Deadspin] - Deadspin | Rhys Hoskins, Chase DeLauter deliver as Guardians top A's. Deadspin | Rhys Hoskins, Chase DeLauter deliver as Guardians top A's
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Ryan Helsley (P - BAL)

5/1/26 10:52 PM - Orioles put Helsley on IL with elbow inflammation. Baltimore has put closer Ryan Helsley on the 15-day injured list because of right elbow inflammation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48650958/o-pla...
5/1/26 10:52 PM - Orioles put Helsley on IL with elbow inflammation. Baltimore has put closer Ryan Helsley on the 15-day injured list because of right elbow inflammation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48650958/o-pla...
Anthony Volpe (SS - NYY)

5/1/26 10:52 PM - Yanks delay Volpe's return with Caballero thriving.... Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe will remain at Double-A Somerset through Sunday, the maximum 20th day of a minor league injury rehab assignment, and Aaron Boone said the team will assess then whether to activate him or option him to the minors.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48650655/yanke...
5/1/26 10:52 PM - Yanks delay Volpe's return with Caballero thriving.... Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe will remain at Double-A Somerset through Sunday, the maximum 20th day of a minor league injury rehab assignment, and Aaron Boone said the team will assess then whether to activate him or option him to the minors.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48650655/yanke...
Brendan Donovan (2B - SEA)

5/1/26 10:52 PM - Mariners 3B Donovan set for rehab assignment. Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Arkansas on Monday, general manager Justin Hollander said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48650657/marin...
5/1/26 10:52 PM - Mariners 3B Donovan set for rehab assignment. Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Arkansas on Monday, general manager Justin Hollander said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48650657/marin...
Jake Bennett (P - BOS)

5/1/26 10:50 PM - Red Sox starting pitcher Jake Bennett offers solid outing in MLB debut vs. Astros.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
5/1/26 10:50 PM - Red Sox starting pitcher Jake Bennett offers solid outing in MLB debut vs. Astros.
“It was just an unreal experience. … It’s a dream come true.”
The post Red Sox starting pitcher Jake Bennett offers solid outing in MLB debut vs. Astros appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
J.T. Ginn (P - Ath)

5/1/26 10:47 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - J.T. Ginn strikes out Rhys Hoskins | 05/01/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/1/26 10:47 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - J.T. Ginn strikes out Rhys Hoskins | 05/01/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Zack Gelof (2B - Ath)

5/1/26 10:47 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Zack Gelof's two-run double | 05/01/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/1/26 10:47 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Zack Gelof's two-run double | 05/01/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Brent Rooker (DH/OF - Ath)

5/1/26 9:59 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Brent Rooker's RBI single | 05/01/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/1/26 9:59 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Brent Rooker's RBI single | 05/01/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Jeff McNeil (2B/OF - Ath)

5/1/26 9:59 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jacob Wilson makes the double play | 05/01/2026. Angel Martínez grounds into a double play, second baseman Jeff McNeil throws to shortstop. Jacob Wilson makes a great throw to first base for the double play and ends the 8th inning
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/1/26 9:59 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jacob Wilson makes the double play | 05/01/2026. Angel Martínez grounds into a double play, second baseman Jeff McNeil throws to shortstop. Jacob Wilson makes a great throw to first base for the double play and ends the 8th inning
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Bryan Woo (P - SEA)

5/1/26 9:41 PM - Mariners’ Bryan Woo roughed up early in loss to Royals. The Royals roughed up Bryan Woo for six runs, including four in the first inning, and added another run off Seattle’s bullpen to pick up a 7-6 win over the Mariners.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
5/1/26 9:41 PM - Mariners’ Bryan Woo roughed up early in loss to Royals. The Royals roughed up Bryan Woo for six runs, including four in the first inning, and added another run off Seattle’s bullpen to pick up a 7-6 win over the Mariners.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
Roman Anthony (OF - BOS)

5/1/26 6:55 PM - Here’s ESPN’s latest Red Sox top 10 prospect ranking.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
5/1/26 6:55 PM - Here’s ESPN’s latest Red Sox top 10 prospect ranking.
With former top prospects like Roman Anthony and Marcelo reaching the big leagues, Boston’s farm system rankings look different nowadays.
The post Here’s ESPN’s latest Red Sox top 10 prospect ranking appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Will Warren (P - NYY)

5/1/26 6:46 PM - With reinforcements coming, Will Warren makes latest pitch to stay in Yankees starting rotation. After another strong outing against the Orioles on Friday, Will Warren continues to make his argument to stay in the Yankees rotation when Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole return.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-will-warren-starti...
5/1/26 6:46 PM - With reinforcements coming, Will Warren makes latest pitch to stay in Yankees starting rotation. After another strong outing against the Orioles on Friday, Will Warren continues to make his argument to stay in the Yankees rotation when Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole return.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-will-warren-starti...
Matt Brash (P - SEA)

5/1/26 5:19 PM - Here’s the latest injury update on Mariners’ Matt Brash | Notebook. The Mariners got "very good news" about Matt Brash's injury. But the reliever is still landing on the injured list. Here's the latest.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/heres...
5/1/26 5:19 PM - Here’s the latest injury update on Mariners’ Matt Brash | Notebook. The Mariners got "very good news" about Matt Brash's injury. But the reliever is still landing on the injured list. Here's the latest.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/heres...
Ben Rice (1B/C/DH - NYY)

5/1/26 4:53 PM - Ben Rice homers, Will Warren strikes out nine in Yankees' 7-2 win over Orioles. Ben Rice homered and Will Warren had a strong outing, pitching into the seventh inning as the Yankees defeated the Orioles, 7-2, on Friday night at Yankee Stadium.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-orioles-takeaways-...
5/1/26 4:53 PM - Ben Rice homers, Will Warren strikes out nine in Yankees' 7-2 win over Orioles. Ben Rice homered and Will Warren had a strong outing, pitching into the seventh inning as the Yankees defeated the Orioles, 7-2, on Friday night at Yankee Stadium.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-orioles-takeaways-...
Tyler Soderstrom (OF/1B - Ath)

5/1/26 3:02 PM - [Fan Nation] - A's Lineup vs. Guardians: Tyler Soderstrom Makes Return. The A's are starting this series against the Cleveland Guardians in first place in the AL West, which isn't necessarily a surprise in itself, but it's how they'
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/1/26 3:02 PM - [Fan Nation] - A's Lineup vs. Guardians: Tyler Soderstrom Makes Return. The A's are starting this series against the Cleveland Guardians in first place in the AL West, which isn't necessarily a surprise in itself, but it's how they'
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Carlos Rodon (P - NYY)

5/1/26 2:27 PM - Yankees' Rodon allows 1 run in 2nd rehab outing. Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon struck out eight over 5? innings Thursday night in his second minor league rehabilitation outing.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48642639/lhp-c...
5/1/26 2:27 PM - Yankees' Rodon allows 1 run in 2nd rehab outing. Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon struck out eight over 5? innings Thursday night in his second minor league rehabilitation outing.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48642639/lhp-c...
Garrett Crochet (P - BOS)

5/1/26 2:27 PM - Red Sox ace Crochet to IL after rocky start to '26.... The Red Sox placed ace Garrett Crochet on the 15-day IL with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48628582/red-s...
5/1/26 2:27 PM - Red Sox ace Crochet to IL after rocky start to '26.... The Red Sox placed ace Garrett Crochet on the 15-day IL with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48628582/red-s...
Yordan Alvarez (DH - HOU)

5/1/26 2:27 PM - Alvarez ends April with 12th HR to tie for MLB lea.... Yordan Alvarez ended the month of April with a bang, going 3-for-4 in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader, including his 12th home run to tie for the MLB lead.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48641831/astro...
5/1/26 2:27 PM - Alvarez ends April with 12th HR to tie for MLB lea.... Yordan Alvarez ended the month of April with a bang, going 3-for-4 in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader, including his 12th home run to tie for the MLB lead.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48641831/astro...
Nick Kurtz (1B - Ath)

5/1/26 12:40 PM - [ClutchPoints] - Athletics’ Nick Kurtz makes completely honest Barry Bonds admission amid walk streak. The Athletics contain one of the game’s best young power hitters by the name of Nick Kurtz. Kurtz broke onto the scene last year when he smashed 36 home runs and 86 RBIs on his way to winning AL Rookie of the Year. He produced an insane 1.002 OPS and 5.4 WAR in 117 games […] The post appeared first on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/1/26 12:40 PM - [ClutchPoints] - Athletics’ Nick Kurtz makes completely honest Barry Bonds admission amid walk streak. The Athletics contain one of the game’s best young power hitters by the name of Nick Kurtz. Kurtz broke onto the scene last year when he smashed 36 home runs and 86 RBIs on his way to winning AL Rookie of the Year. He produced an insane 1.002 OPS and 5.4 WAR in 117 games […] The post appeared first on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Pete Alonso (1B - BAL)

5/1/26 12:21 PM - Back in New York as an Oriole, Pete Alonso thinks struggling Mets will be ‘just fine’. Back in New York for the first time as a visitor, Pete Alonso was asked about his old team's struggles.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/back-in-new-york-orioles-p...
5/1/26 12:21 PM - Back in New York as an Oriole, Pete Alonso thinks struggling Mets will be ‘just fine’. Back in New York for the first time as a visitor, Pete Alonso was asked about his old team's struggles.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/back-in-new-york-orioles-p...
Jasson Dominguez (OF - NYY)

5/1/26 11:45 AM - Yankees Injury Notes: Jasson Dominguez's tests come back clean, Anthony Volpe continuing rehab. Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided injury updates on Anthony Volpe and Jasson Dominguez.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-injury-notes-jasso...
5/1/26 11:45 AM - Yankees Injury Notes: Jasson Dominguez's tests come back clean, Anthony Volpe continuing rehab. Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided injury updates on Anthony Volpe and Jasson Dominguez.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-injury-notes-jasso...
Nick Kurtz (1B - Ath)

5/1/26 8:49 AM - [Deadspin] - Deadspin | Guardians look to handle Nick Kurtz, A's in series opener. Deadspin | Guardians look to handle Nick Kurtz, A's in series opener
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/1/26 8:49 AM - [Deadspin] - Deadspin | Guardians look to handle Nick Kurtz, A's in series opener. Deadspin | Guardians look to handle Nick Kurtz, A's in series opener
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Darell Hernaiz (SS/3B - Ath)

5/1/26 3:20 AM - [Locked On A's] - HOTTEST TEAM: Athletics DOMINATE as Jacob Wilson, Shae Langeliers and Darell Hernaiz SHINE. Athletics surge to the No. 2 seed in the American League as Darell Hernaiz delivers a breakout performance against the Kansas City Royals. Can the A’s mainta...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/1/26 3:20 AM - [Locked On A's] - HOTTEST TEAM: Athletics DOMINATE as Jacob Wilson, Shae Langeliers and Darell Hernaiz SHINE. Athletics surge to the No. 2 seed in the American League as Darell Hernaiz delivers a breakout performance against the Kansas City Royals. Can the A’s mainta...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...