Major League Fantasy Baseball Player News
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Zack Wheeler (P - PHI)
5/2/26 3:29 AM - Hope for the Phillies? Zack Wheeler looks like himself as Philly wins fourth straight after manager change. Wheeler made his second start since returning from a thoracic outlet procedure
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/phillies-hope-z...
5/2/26 3:29 AM - Hope for the Phillies? Zack Wheeler looks like himself as Philly wins fourth straight after manager change. Wheeler made his second start since returning from a thoracic outlet procedure
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/phillies-hope-z...
Jacob Misiorowski (P - MIL)
5/2/26 2:21 AM - Brewers All-Star Jacob Misiorowski pulled while working on no-hitter vs. Nationals due to cramp. Misiorowski was absolutely dealing but motioned to the dugout in the sixth and was removed
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/jacob-misiorows...
5/2/26 2:21 AM - Brewers All-Star Jacob Misiorowski pulled while working on no-hitter vs. Nationals due to cramp. Misiorowski was absolutely dealing but motioned to the dugout in the sixth and was removed
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/jacob-misiorows...
Zack Wheeler (P - PHI)
5/2/26 12:29 AM - Hope for the Phillies? Zack Wheeler looks like himself as Philly wins fourth straight after manager change. Wheeler made his second start since returning from a thoracic outlet procedure
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/phillies-hope-z...
5/2/26 12:29 AM - Hope for the Phillies? Zack Wheeler looks like himself as Philly wins fourth straight after manager change. Wheeler made his second start since returning from a thoracic outlet procedure
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/phillies-hope-z...
Ildemaro Vargas (2B - AZ)
5/1/26 10:52 PM - D-backs' Vargas hit streak sets Venezuelan mark. Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas extended his hitting streak to 27 games Friday, breaking the major league record for a Venezuela native.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48649107/ildem...
5/1/26 10:52 PM - D-backs' Vargas hit streak sets Venezuelan mark. Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas extended his hitting streak to 27 games Friday, breaking the major league record for a Venezuela native.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48649107/ildem...
Jacob Misiorowski (P - MIL)
5/1/26 10:21 PM - Brewers All-Star Jacob Misiorowski pulled while working on no-hitter vs. Nationals due to cramp. Misiorowski was absolutely dealing but motioned to the dugout in the sixth and was removed
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/jacob-misiorows...
5/1/26 10:21 PM - Brewers All-Star Jacob Misiorowski pulled while working on no-hitter vs. Nationals due to cramp. Misiorowski was absolutely dealing but motioned to the dugout in the sixth and was removed
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/jacob-misiorows...
Christian Scott (P - NYM)
5/1/26 7:14 PM - Christian Scott's career-high-tying eight strikeouts, Ronny Mauricio's go-ahead home run fuel Mets' 4-3 comeback win at Angels. The Mets opened their road trip with a win over the Angels, rallying in the sixth and seventh as Christian Scott shined and Ronny Mauricio went deep.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/christian-scott-ronny-maur...
5/1/26 7:14 PM - Christian Scott's career-high-tying eight strikeouts, Ronny Mauricio's go-ahead home run fuel Mets' 4-3 comeback win at Angels. The Mets opened their road trip with a win over the Angels, rallying in the sixth and seventh as Christian Scott shined and Ronny Mauricio went deep.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/christian-scott-ronny-maur...
Jorge Polanco (DH/2B - NYM)
5/1/26 3:38 PM - Mets Notes: Latest on Jorge Polanco, outfield plan for Juan Soto. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza gave updates on a few players, including Jorge Polanco and how often Juan Soto will play in the outfield on this road trip.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-latest-on-jorge-polan...
5/1/26 3:38 PM - Mets Notes: Latest on Jorge Polanco, outfield plan for Juan Soto. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza gave updates on a few players, including Jorge Polanco and how often Juan Soto will play in the outfield on this road trip.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-latest-on-jorge-polan...
Rafael Devers (DH/1B - SF)
5/1/26 3:20 PM - Is SF Giants star Rafael Devers cooked?.
Source: https://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/sf-giants-ra...
5/1/26 3:20 PM - Is SF Giants star Rafael Devers cooked?.
SFGATE columnist Dave Tobener has big concerns about the Giants star's brutal start.
Source: https://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/sf-giants-ra...
Brandon Woodruff (P - MIL)
5/1/26 2:27 PM - Brewers' Woodruff exits amid big drop in velocity. Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff was undergoing tests Thursday to determine what led to the drop in velocity that caused him to leave his start against Arizona during the second inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48639453/brewe...
5/1/26 2:27 PM - Brewers' Woodruff exits amid big drop in velocity. Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff was undergoing tests Thursday to determine what led to the drop in velocity that caused him to leave his start against Arizona during the second inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48639453/brewe...
Brandon Williamson (P - CIN)
5/1/26 2:27 PM - Reds put Williamson on IL with shoulder fatigue. The Cincinnati Reds placed left-handed starter Brandon Williamson on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue after undergoing an MRI on Thursday morning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48638201/reds-...
5/1/26 2:27 PM - Reds put Williamson on IL with shoulder fatigue. The Cincinnati Reds placed left-handed starter Brandon Williamson on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue after undergoing an MRI on Thursday morning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48638201/reds-...
Chase Shugart (P - PHI)
5/1/26 2:27 PM - Two good: Phillies walk off both ends of split DH. Philadelphia swept both games of a split doubleheader against the visiting San Francisco Giants and did so in impressive fashion: with walk-off wins in each and the same pitcher, Chase Shugart, earning both victories.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48643442/phill...
5/1/26 2:27 PM - Two good: Phillies walk off both ends of split DH. Philadelphia swept both games of a split doubleheader against the visiting San Francisco Giants and did so in impressive fashion: with walk-off wins in each and the same pitcher, Chase Shugart, earning both victories.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48643442/phill...
Ozzie Albies (2B - ATL)
5/1/26 2:08 PM - Free MLB home run picks May 1: Braves' Ozzie Albies facing ideal pitcher in thin air at Coors Field on Friday. SportsLine expert Matt Severance shares his best MLB home run props picks for games on Friday, May 1
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
5/1/26 2:08 PM - Free MLB home run picks May 1: Braves' Ozzie Albies facing ideal pitcher in thin air at Coors Field on Friday. SportsLine expert Matt Severance shares his best MLB home run props picks for games on Friday, May 1
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Janson Junk (P - MIA)
5/1/26 11:01 AM - Rolling In The Deep: Will It Be A Vaughn-defrul Year?.
Source: https://razzball.com/rolling-in-the-deep-will-it-b...
5/1/26 11:01 AM - Rolling In The Deep: Will It Be A Vaughn-defrul Year?.
Happy May, deep leaguers! For me, this has been one of those weeks where it’s been better to have been desperate than good. I have so many injured starting pitchers on a couple of teams that I was forced to start Janson Junk against the Dodgers in two leagues this week. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Source: https://razzball.com/rolling-in-the-deep-will-it-b...
Luis Robert (OF - NYM)
5/1/26 10:24 AM - MLB 2026 Buzz: Mets Place Luis Robert Jr. on IL; D-backs Activate Gold Glover. Notable news, notes and buzz from MLB's 2026 season.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/mlb-2026-buz...
5/1/26 10:24 AM - MLB 2026 Buzz: Mets Place Luis Robert Jr. on IL; D-backs Activate Gold Glover. Notable news, notes and buzz from MLB's 2026 season.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/mlb-2026-buz...
JR Ritchie (P - ATL)
5/1/26 10:01 AM - JR Ritchie: Up-And-Coming Dynasty Player. Looking for a young Up-and-Coming Dynasty pitcher? Well, I have a player in mind. Say hello to JR Ritchie, the rookie pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. The right-hander has made two starts in the majors so far, but he entered the season ranked as a top 100 prospect and has look more than ready to help fantasy owners this season. Let's take a look at Ritchie.
Source: https://razzball.com/jr-ritchie-up-and-coming-dyna...
5/1/26 10:01 AM - JR Ritchie: Up-And-Coming Dynasty Player. Looking for a young Up-and-Coming Dynasty pitcher? Well, I have a player in mind. Say hello to JR Ritchie, the rookie pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. The right-hander has made two starts in the majors so far, but he entered the season ranked as a top 100 prospect and has look more than ready to help fantasy owners this season. Let's take a look at Ritchie.
Source: https://razzball.com/jr-ritchie-up-and-coming-dyna...
Elly De La Cruz (SS - CIN)
5/1/26 9:18 AM - Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart lead resurgent Reds to open 'Friday Night Baseball' twin bill on Apple TV . No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/friday-night-baseball-on-...
5/1/26 9:18 AM - Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart lead resurgent Reds to open 'Friday Night Baseball' twin bill on Apple TV . No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/friday-night-baseball-on-...
Nathaniel Lowe (1B - CIN)
5/1/26 4:29 AM - Nathaniel Lowe homers again, Reds beat Rockies 6-4. Nathaniel Lowe homered for the fifth time in six games and Andrew Abbott pitched six strong innings as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Thursday to take two of three in the series.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/nathaniel-l...
5/1/26 4:29 AM - Nathaniel Lowe homers again, Reds beat Rockies 6-4. Nathaniel Lowe homered for the fifth time in six games and Andrew Abbott pitched six strong innings as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Thursday to take two of three in the series.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/nathaniel-l...