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Aaron Nola (P - PHI)
5/4/26 11:31 PM - Aaron Nola delivers his best performance of the year in win against Miami. Aaron Nola entered his start on Monday against the Miami Marlins needing a bounce back. Nola allowed a combined 14 earned runs in his last three starts. He blanked the Marlins across six innings in a 1-0 win. The Phillies (15-20) have taken three of four against the Fish in the wrap-around series in Miami.
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5/4/26 11:31 PM - Aaron Nola delivers his best performance of the year in win against Miami. Aaron Nola entered his start on Monday against the Miami Marlins needing a bounce back. Nola allowed a combined 14 earned runs in his last three starts. He blanked the Marlins across six innings in a 1-0 win. The Phillies (15-20) have taken three of four against the Fish in the wrap-around series in Miami.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/05/philadelphia-ph...
Lou Trivino (P - PHI)
5/4/26 9:55 PM - Orioles sign P Trivino after release by Phillies. Veteran right-handed reliever Lou Trivino, 34, agreed to a one-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, three days after he was released from a minor league deal by the Philadelphia Phillies.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48680514/oriol...
5/4/26 9:55 PM - Orioles sign P Trivino after release by Phillies. Veteran right-handed reliever Lou Trivino, 34, agreed to a one-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, three days after he was released from a minor league deal by the Philadelphia Phillies.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48680514/oriol...
Miguel Andujar (OF/3B/DH - SD)
5/4/26 7:48 PM - [Last Word on Sports] - Padres Offense Finds Spark in Unusual Place. The majority of this past offseason involved the San Diego Padres sitting back while other teams snatched up all the top free agents available. The Friars simply did not have the payroll flexibility to make competitive offers to the stars (or their own players) in free agency. Then came the signing of . It was the second-largest offensive signing of the Friars’ season behind international agent . Andujar was signed to a one-year, $3 million deal with the club. That contract came out of a hope that Andujar could act in a platoon role off the bench. He’s been traditionally known as a bench bat with better career splits versus left-handed pitching. The Padres needed some after not having a solution when facing them last season. Enter Andujar. The Saga of Miguel Andujar It’s easy to forget (had it not been for a little-known guy named ) that Andujar nearly won the American League Rookie of the Year award in 2018 with the New York Yankees. He had a ridiculous .297/.328/.527 slash line. Andujar also slugged a career-high 27 homers that season. The problem was that he couldn’t replicate it in his . Since then, he hasn’t had a season with more than 10 home runs, and he hit no higher than .253 over the next five seasons. 2018 was also Andujar’s only full season at the major-league level (573 at-bats). His highest over that same time frame was 154 ABs. But then came 2024. The journeyman batter was picked up by the then-Oakland Athletics and picked up some steam. Andujar hit .285/.320/.377 with four home runs. Sure, the OPS was low (.697), but it was an encouraging turnaround for Andujar. There was hope that it would continue. And it did. Andujar put together a .318/.352/.470 slash line in 2025 with the Athletics before being . The OPS also improved to a .822 mark as Andujar also reached double digits in home runs (10) for the first time since 2018. The hope for San Diego, then, was that Andujar would continue to piece it together with them as a valuable bench piece. Starting with a , that bet has paid off splendidly thus far. Hot Streak Continues in Bench Role Miguel Andujar is off to a .316/.349/.443 slash line to start 2026 with a .759 OPS. But, recently, he’s been the best hitter on the Padres. In his last seven games, Andujar has batted .333/.357/.630 with two homers and seven RBI. That kind of line has inspired an increase in confidence in Andujar’s bat. He’s played in 23 of the 33 games played so far this season. Andujar hasn’t seen that level of playing time since his rookie year in 2018. He’s smoked two home runs in the last week, and he seems poised to return to the slug that once defined his rookie season. If he did, that would be a major step forward for the San Diego offense. Gettin’ Miggy Wit It — San Diego Padres (@Padres) With the hot-hitting (and great defense) of also on that bench, as well as and , it’s a crowded but talented bench in San Diego. The ceiling is high for the group, and it seems like the bets the Friars made have paid off so far. Since it seems that when more players return, Andujar’s spot on the roster is safe for the moment. The Padres are obviously not expecting him to continue to produce at this level, but it’s a wonderful and welcome development for the club nonetheless. Whether or not Miguel Andujar continues to rake for San Diego remains to be seen. It’s certainly a hopeful start to the year through the first 30-plus games. But Andujar has seemed to return to his hot-hitting ways in recent years. If he can continue to do so with the Friars, he’ll set himself up for an even bigger payday in free agency for 2027. Main Photo Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/4/26 7:48 PM - [Last Word on Sports] - Padres Offense Finds Spark in Unusual Place. The majority of this past offseason involved the San Diego Padres sitting back while other teams snatched up all the top free agents available. The Friars simply did not have the payroll flexibility to make competitive offers to the stars (or their own players) in free agency. Then came the signing of . It was the second-largest offensive signing of the Friars’ season behind international agent . Andujar was signed to a one-year, $3 million deal with the club. That contract came out of a hope that Andujar could act in a platoon role off the bench. He’s been traditionally known as a bench bat with better career splits versus left-handed pitching. The Padres needed some after not having a solution when facing them last season. Enter Andujar. The Saga of Miguel Andujar It’s easy to forget (had it not been for a little-known guy named ) that Andujar nearly won the American League Rookie of the Year award in 2018 with the New York Yankees. He had a ridiculous .297/.328/.527 slash line. Andujar also slugged a career-high 27 homers that season. The problem was that he couldn’t replicate it in his . Since then, he hasn’t had a season with more than 10 home runs, and he hit no higher than .253 over the next five seasons. 2018 was also Andujar’s only full season at the major-league level (573 at-bats). His highest over that same time frame was 154 ABs. But then came 2024. The journeyman batter was picked up by the then-Oakland Athletics and picked up some steam. Andujar hit .285/.320/.377 with four home runs. Sure, the OPS was low (.697), but it was an encouraging turnaround for Andujar. There was hope that it would continue. And it did. Andujar put together a .318/.352/.470 slash line in 2025 with the Athletics before being . The OPS also improved to a .822 mark as Andujar also reached double digits in home runs (10) for the first time since 2018. The hope for San Diego, then, was that Andujar would continue to piece it together with them as a valuable bench piece. Starting with a , that bet has paid off splendidly thus far. Hot Streak Continues in Bench Role Miguel Andujar is off to a .316/.349/.443 slash line to start 2026 with a .759 OPS. But, recently, he’s been the best hitter on the Padres. In his last seven games, Andujar has batted .333/.357/.630 with two homers and seven RBI. That kind of line has inspired an increase in confidence in Andujar’s bat. He’s played in 23 of the 33 games played so far this season. Andujar hasn’t seen that level of playing time since his rookie year in 2018. He’s smoked two home runs in the last week, and he seems poised to return to the slug that once defined his rookie season. If he did, that would be a major step forward for the San Diego offense. Gettin’ Miggy Wit It — San Diego Padres (@Padres) With the hot-hitting (and great defense) of also on that bench, as well as and , it’s a crowded but talented bench in San Diego. The ceiling is high for the group, and it seems like the bets the Friars made have paid off so far. Since it seems that when more players return, Andujar’s spot on the roster is safe for the moment. The Padres are obviously not expecting him to continue to produce at this level, but it’s a wonderful and welcome development for the club nonetheless. Whether or not Miguel Andujar continues to rake for San Diego remains to be seen. It’s certainly a hopeful start to the year through the first 30-plus games. But Andujar has seemed to return to his hot-hitting ways in recent years. If he can continue to do so with the Friars, he’ll set himself up for an even bigger payday in free agency for 2027. Main Photo Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Joe Mack (C - MIA)
5/4/26 7:24 PM - Marlins prospect Mack makes MLB debut vs. Phils. On Monday afternoon, the Miami Marlins promoted highly-rated catcher Joe Mack, 23, the club's No. 3 prospect according to ESPN's Kiley McDaniel, from Triple-A in time for him to make his MLB debut in the series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48679515/miami...
5/4/26 7:24 PM - Marlins prospect Mack makes MLB debut vs. Phils. On Monday afternoon, the Miami Marlins promoted highly-rated catcher Joe Mack, 23, the club's No. 3 prospect according to ESPN's Kiley McDaniel, from Triple-A in time for him to make his MLB debut in the series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48679515/miami...
Jonah Heim (C/DH - ATL)
5/4/26 7:16 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - A's trade for Jonah Heim to fortify catching depth. WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Athletics have acquired catcher Jonah Heim from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations, the club announced on Monday. In addition, the A’s placed catcher Shea Langeliers on the paternity list.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/4/26 7:16 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - A's trade for Jonah Heim to fortify catching depth. WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Athletics have acquired catcher Jonah Heim from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations, the club announced on Monday. In addition, the A’s placed catcher Shea Langeliers on the paternity list.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
David Peterson (P - NYM)
5/4/26 7:11 PM - Mets' David Peterson turns in another solid outing against Rockies as reliever. The Mets are at an interesting crossroads with David Peterson who turned in another solid outing from the bullpen on Monday against the Colorado Rockies.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-david-peterson-anothe...
5/4/26 7:11 PM - Mets' David Peterson turns in another solid outing against Rockies as reliever. The Mets are at an interesting crossroads with David Peterson who turned in another solid outing from the bullpen on Monday against the Colorado Rockies.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-david-peterson-anothe...
Jackson Chourio (OF - MIL)
5/4/26 5:31 PM - Brewers' Chourio, Vaughn back after hand injuries. The Brewers are getting some badly needed punch back in their lineup with Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn returning from fractured bones in their left hands.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48678880/brewe...
5/4/26 5:31 PM - Brewers' Chourio, Vaughn back after hand injuries. The Brewers are getting some badly needed punch back in their lineup with Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn returning from fractured bones in their left hands.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48678880/brewe...
Carson Benge (OF - NYM)
5/4/26 4:39 PM - Carson Benge sparks Mets' big inning with home run, playing with 'confidence'. Carson Benge didn't get off to a great start for the Mets in his first taste of the majors, but the rookie has slowly but surely begun his ascension.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/carson-benge-sparks-mets-b...
5/4/26 4:39 PM - Carson Benge sparks Mets' big inning with home run, playing with 'confidence'. Carson Benge didn't get off to a great start for the Mets in his first taste of the majors, but the rookie has slowly but surely begun his ascension.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/carson-benge-sparks-mets-b...
A.J. Minter (P - NYM)
5/4/26 12:39 PM - Mets Notes: Injury updates on A.J. Minter, Jorge Polanco; Carlos Mendoza remembers John Sterling. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke to the media on Monday before the series opener against the Colorado Rockies and gave updates on a couple of injured players, plus shared some words about the passing of long-time Yankees broadcaster John Sterling.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-notes-injury-updates-...
5/4/26 12:39 PM - Mets Notes: Injury updates on A.J. Minter, Jorge Polanco; Carlos Mendoza remembers John Sterling. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke to the media on Monday before the series opener against the Colorado Rockies and gave updates on a couple of injured players, plus shared some words about the passing of long-time Yankees broadcaster John Sterling.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-notes-injury-updates-...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
5/4/26 11:16 AM - Mets' Carlos Mendoza explains moving Juan Soto to leadoff spot: 'Trying to create traffic'. When the Mets unveiled their lineup for Monday's matchup with the Colorado Rockies, there was a new name at the top of the order: Juan Soto.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-carlos-mendoza-juan-s...
5/4/26 11:16 AM - Mets' Carlos Mendoza explains moving Juan Soto to leadoff spot: 'Trying to create traffic'. When the Mets unveiled their lineup for Monday's matchup with the Colorado Rockies, there was a new name at the top of the order: Juan Soto.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-carlos-mendoza-juan-s...
Nolan Arenado (3B - AZ)
5/4/26 11:00 AM - Zen And The Art Of Fantasy Baseball: Impermanence As A Reminder That Fantasy Is Kind Of Awesome. In the spirit of celebrating my grandmother’s memory and not falling prey to the suffering impermanence can bring, this week I’ll take a look at a couple of players who are performing above expectations this year. Two players come to mind in particular, Nolan Arenado and Miguel Vargas Jr., as they’ve been much more valuable to fantasy teams than I expected, and on a personal level, I find myself cheering for these guys and personally encouraged by their comeback stories.
Source: https://razzball.com/zen-and-the-art-of-fantasy-ba...
5/4/26 11:00 AM - Zen And The Art Of Fantasy Baseball: Impermanence As A Reminder That Fantasy Is Kind Of Awesome. In the spirit of celebrating my grandmother’s memory and not falling prey to the suffering impermanence can bring, this week I’ll take a look at a couple of players who are performing above expectations this year. Two players come to mind in particular, Nolan Arenado and Miguel Vargas Jr., as they’ve been much more valuable to fantasy teams than I expected, and on a personal level, I find myself cheering for these guys and personally encouraged by their comeback stories.
Source: https://razzball.com/zen-and-the-art-of-fantasy-ba...
Bryce Eldridge (DH - SF)
5/4/26 8:16 AM - Reports: Giants calling up top prospect Eldridge. The Giants, fresh off an 0-6 road trip and a three-game series vs. the Rays where they managed just two runs, are calling up prospect Bryce Eldridge.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48671790/scuff...
5/4/26 8:16 AM - Reports: Giants calling up top prospect Eldridge. The Giants, fresh off an 0-6 road trip and a three-game series vs. the Rays where they managed just two runs, are calling up prospect Bryce Eldridge.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48671790/scuff...
Ronald Acuna (OF - ATL)
5/4/26 8:16 AM - Braves place Acuna on IL with hamstring strain. The Braves placed right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, the team announced Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48665455/brave...
5/4/26 8:16 AM - Braves place Acuna on IL with hamstring strain. The Braves placed right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, the team announced Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48665455/brave...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
5/4/26 8:16 AM - Ohtani amid longest hitless streak since 2022. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has gone hitless in four straight games, something that hasn't happened in four years.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48670171/dodge...
5/4/26 8:16 AM - Ohtani amid longest hitless streak since 2022. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has gone hitless in four straight games, something that hasn't happened in four years.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48670171/dodge...
Leo De Vries (SS - SD)
5/4/26 8:10 AM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - Elephant Rumblings: Leo De Vries Getting Third Base Reps. Morning everyone! The A’s have an off day today as they head to the East Coast for the third time this year. That’s a lot of miles that the team is running up in the early going. On the bright side they’re getting those games out of the way early. The only other times the […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/4/26 8:10 AM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - Elephant Rumblings: Leo De Vries Getting Third Base Reps. Morning everyone! The A’s have an off day today as they head to the East Coast for the third time this year. That’s a lot of miles that the team is running up in the early going. On the bright side they’re getting those games out of the way early. The only other times the […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Bryce Eldridge (DH - SF)
5/3/26 11:54 PM - Reports: Giants calling up top prospect Eldridge. The Giants, fresh off an 0-6 road trip and a three-game series vs. the Rays where they managed just two runs, are calling up prospect Bryce Eldridge.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48671790/scuff...
5/3/26 11:54 PM - Reports: Giants calling up top prospect Eldridge. The Giants, fresh off an 0-6 road trip and a three-game series vs. the Rays where they managed just two runs, are calling up prospect Bryce Eldridge.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48671790/scuff...
Jonah Heim (C/DH - ATL)
5/3/26 6:05 PM - Heim drives in 5 runs to help Braves beat Rockies 11-6 in Strider's return. Jonah Heim homered, doubled and drove in five runs, Jorge Mateo also hit a home run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 11-6 on Sunday.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/heim-drives...
5/3/26 6:05 PM - Heim drives in 5 runs to help Braves beat Rockies 11-6 in Strider's return. Jonah Heim homered, doubled and drove in five runs, Jorge Mateo also hit a home run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 11-6 on Sunday.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/heim-drives...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
5/3/26 4:09 PM - How Shohei Ohtani the pitcher started outpacing Shohei Ohtani the hitter. Dave Roberts and the Dodgers have started manipulating Ohtani's schedule to keep him on the mound
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-p...
5/3/26 4:09 PM - How Shohei Ohtani the pitcher started outpacing Shohei Ohtani the hitter. Dave Roberts and the Dodgers have started manipulating Ohtani's schedule to keep him on the mound
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-p...
Clay Holmes (P - NYM)
5/3/26 3:54 PM - Mets' Clay Holmes transforming into bona fide starting pitcher: 'He's just on another level'. It’s no longer just a crazy idea – Clay Holmes is a bona fide starting pitcher for the New York Mets.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-clay-holmes-transform...
5/3/26 3:54 PM - Mets' Clay Holmes transforming into bona fide starting pitcher: 'He's just on another level'. It’s no longer just a crazy idea – Clay Holmes is a bona fide starting pitcher for the New York Mets.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-clay-holmes-transform...
Carson Benge (OF - NYM)
5/3/26 3:17 PM - Carson Benge caps most complete game as a Met with spectacular diving catch. Carson Benge is looking more and more comfortable with each passing day, and on Sunday he put together easily his most complete big-league showing to this point.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/carson-benge-caps-most-com...
5/3/26 3:17 PM - Carson Benge caps most complete game as a Met with spectacular diving catch. Carson Benge is looking more and more comfortable with each passing day, and on Sunday he put together easily his most complete big-league showing to this point.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/carson-benge-caps-most-com...
Mark Vientos (3B/DH - NYM)
5/3/26 1:48 PM - Mark Vientos provides bulk of offense with two home runs in Mets' 5-1 win over Angels. The Mets won their first road series in nearly a month after taking two out of three against the Los Angeles Angels thanks to a 5-1 win on Sunday.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-angels-takeaways-5-3-...
5/3/26 1:48 PM - Mark Vientos provides bulk of offense with two home runs in Mets' 5-1 win over Angels. The Mets won their first road series in nearly a month after taking two out of three against the Los Angeles Angels thanks to a 5-1 win on Sunday.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-angels-takeaways-5-3-...
Ronald Acuna (OF - ATL)
5/3/26 1:38 PM - Braves place Acuna on IL with hamstring strain. The Braves placed right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, the team announced Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48665455/brave...
5/3/26 1:38 PM - Braves place Acuna on IL with hamstring strain. The Braves placed right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, the team announced Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48665455/brave...
Ronny Mauricio (3B - NYM)
5/3/26 1:38 PM - Mauricio injury forces Mets to mull Bichette at SS.... Ronny Mauricio fractured his left thumb Saturday against the Angels, forcing the injury-plagued Mets to consider using Bo Bichette at shortstop.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48663836/mets-...
5/3/26 1:38 PM - Mauricio injury forces Mets to mull Bichette at SS.... Ronny Mauricio fractured his left thumb Saturday against the Angels, forcing the injury-plagued Mets to consider using Bo Bichette at shortstop.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48663836/mets-...
Daniel Palencia (P - CHC)
5/3/26 1:38 PM - Cubs get closer Palencia off IL; Hoerner in lineup.... Cubs closer Daniel Palencia has been activated off the injured list after missing two weeks with an oblique injury. Nico Hoerner, who missed a game with a stiff neck, is back in the lineup.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48666798/cubs-...
5/3/26 1:38 PM - Cubs get closer Palencia off IL; Hoerner in lineup.... Cubs closer Daniel Palencia has been activated off the injured list after missing two weeks with an oblique injury. Nico Hoerner, who missed a game with a stiff neck, is back in the lineup.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48666798/cubs-...
Nick Morabito (OF - NYM)
5/3/26 11:24 AM - Mets prospect A.J. Ewing extends hitting streak, Nick Morabito reaches three times for Syracuse. Here's how some of the Mets' young talent fared down in Triple-A on Sunday.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-prospect-aj-ewing-nic...
5/3/26 11:24 AM - Mets prospect A.J. Ewing extends hitting streak, Nick Morabito reaches three times for Syracuse. Here's how some of the Mets' young talent fared down in Triple-A on Sunday.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-prospect-aj-ewing-nic...
A.J. Minter (P - NYM)
5/3/26 11:15 AM - Mets' A.J. Minter makes second rehab appearance in three days with scoreless inning. Mets reliever A.J. Minter cleared another hurdle in his road to recovery from lat surgery after throwing for the second time in three days with his scoreless inning for Triple-A on Sunday afternoon.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-aj-minter-second-reha...
5/3/26 11:15 AM - Mets' A.J. Minter makes second rehab appearance in three days with scoreless inning. Mets reliever A.J. Minter cleared another hurdle in his road to recovery from lat surgery after throwing for the second time in three days with his scoreless inning for Triple-A on Sunday afternoon.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-aj-minter-second-reha...
JJ Wetherholt (2B - STL)
5/3/26 11:00 AM - Top 100 Hitters: May You Go Boldly. We’ve officially crossed the early-season threshold, and the chaos of April is giving way to something more meaningful but not necessarily more predictable. This is the part of the season where bold decisions start to separate contenders from pretenders. This year, the youth movement isn’t just knocking on the door, it’s kicking it down. Players like JJ Wetherholt and Kevin McGonigle aren’t waiting their turn. They’re impacting games right now, forcing their way into relevance. At the same time, the influx of international power has added another layer of volatility and opportunity. Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto have wasted no time introducing themselves with authority. The raw power is translating, the adjustments are coming quickly, and the upside is loud. These are not passive additions to rosters as they are bats capable of shifting categories in a hurry. Now, as we move into May, something important is happening. Sample sizes are growing. Playing time is becoming more dependable. Pitchers and hitters alike are showing us who they are or at least who they are becoming. And with that clarity comes responsibility. This is the time to be aggressive. Our rankings reflect that mindset. You’ll see players pushed up ahead of consensus, veterans dropped more quickly than comfort might allow, and emerging talent given the benefit of belief rather than skepticism. Because waiting for full confirmation in this game often means you’re already too late. Championship teams don’t drift into contention but rather attack it. As the weather warms, so does the urgency. Lean into volatility. Trust the skills. Bet on impact. Let’s get bold.
Source: https://razzball.com/top-100-hitters-may-you-go-bo...
5/3/26 11:00 AM - Top 100 Hitters: May You Go Boldly. We’ve officially crossed the early-season threshold, and the chaos of April is giving way to something more meaningful but not necessarily more predictable. This is the part of the season where bold decisions start to separate contenders from pretenders. This year, the youth movement isn’t just knocking on the door, it’s kicking it down. Players like JJ Wetherholt and Kevin McGonigle aren’t waiting their turn. They’re impacting games right now, forcing their way into relevance. At the same time, the influx of international power has added another layer of volatility and opportunity. Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto have wasted no time introducing themselves with authority. The raw power is translating, the adjustments are coming quickly, and the upside is loud. These are not passive additions to rosters as they are bats capable of shifting categories in a hurry. Now, as we move into May, something important is happening. Sample sizes are growing. Playing time is becoming more dependable. Pitchers and hitters alike are showing us who they are or at least who they are becoming. And with that clarity comes responsibility. This is the time to be aggressive. Our rankings reflect that mindset. You’ll see players pushed up ahead of consensus, veterans dropped more quickly than comfort might allow, and emerging talent given the benefit of belief rather than skepticism. Because waiting for full confirmation in this game often means you’re already too late. Championship teams don’t drift into contention but rather attack it. As the weather warms, so does the urgency. Lean into volatility. Trust the skills. Bet on impact. Let’s get bold.
Source: https://razzball.com/top-100-hitters-may-you-go-bo...
Daylen Lile (OF - WSH)
5/3/26 8:00 AM - Another slow start, but this time Daylen Lile has a plan. After ending last season on a tear, the Nationals’ promising outfielder started slow this spring. With help from his dad, he’s battling back.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/05/03/n...
5/3/26 8:00 AM - Another slow start, but this time Daylen Lile has a plan. After ending last season on a tear, the Nationals’ promising outfielder started slow this spring. With help from his dad, he’s battling back.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/05/03/n...
Ronny Mauricio (3B - NYM)
5/3/26 7:07 AM - Mauricio injury forces Mets to mull Bichette at SS.... Ronny Mauricio fractured his left thumb Saturday against the Angels, forcing the injury-plagued Mets to consider using Bo Bichette at shortstop.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48663836/mets-...
5/3/26 7:07 AM - Mauricio injury forces Mets to mull Bichette at SS.... Ronny Mauricio fractured his left thumb Saturday against the Angels, forcing the injury-plagued Mets to consider using Bo Bichette at shortstop.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48663836/mets-...
Daylen Lile (OF - WSH)
5/3/26 6:00 AM - Another slow start, but this time Daylen Lile has a plan. After ending last season on a tear, the Nationals’ promising outfielder started slow this spring. With help from his dad, he’s battling back.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/05/03/n...
5/3/26 6:00 AM - Another slow start, but this time Daylen Lile has a plan. After ending last season on a tear, the Nationals’ promising outfielder started slow this spring. With help from his dad, he’s battling back.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/05/03/n...
Ronny Mauricio (3B - NYM)
5/3/26 4:28 AM - ICYMI in Mets Land: Angels earn walk-off win with Ronny Mauricio heading to the IL. Here's what happened in Mets Land on Saturday, in case you missed it...
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/icymi-mets-land-angels-wal...
5/3/26 4:28 AM - ICYMI in Mets Land: Angels earn walk-off win with Ronny Mauricio heading to the IL. Here's what happened in Mets Land on Saturday, in case you missed it...
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/icymi-mets-land-angels-wal...
Rhett Lowder (P - CIN)
5/3/26 2:36 AM - The Reds tie an MLB record by walking 7 straight batters in a 17-7 loss to the Pirates. The Cincinnati Reds issued a Major League Baseball record-tying seven straight walks during the second inning of a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. It was the third time in major league history that a team had walked that many batters consecutively — and the first time in more than four decades, according to the Elias Sports Bureau and Sportradar. Starting pitcher Rhett Lowder walked three batters in the second inning and was replaced by Connor Phillips, who walked the next four, each time with the bases loaded. The Pirates scored five runs in the inning without a hit.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/the-reds-tie-...
5/3/26 2:36 AM - The Reds tie an MLB record by walking 7 straight batters in a 17-7 loss to the Pirates. The Cincinnati Reds issued a Major League Baseball record-tying seven straight walks during the second inning of a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. It was the third time in major league history that a team had walked that many batters consecutively — and the first time in more than four decades, according to the Elias Sports Bureau and Sportradar. Starting pitcher Rhett Lowder walked three batters in the second inning and was replaced by Connor Phillips, who walked the next four, each time with the bases loaded. The Pirates scored five runs in the inning without a hit.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/the-reds-tie-...
Luis Torrens (C - NYM)
5/3/26 1:07 AM - Sources: Torrens, Mets agree to 2-year extension. The New York Mets and catcher Luis Torrens are in agreement on a two-year, $11.5 million contract extension through the 2028 season, sources confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48657076/sourc...
5/3/26 1:07 AM - Sources: Torrens, Mets agree to 2-year extension. The New York Mets and catcher Luis Torrens are in agreement on a two-year, $11.5 million contract extension through the 2028 season, sources confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48657076/sourc...