Major League Fantasy Baseball Player News
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Reynaldo Lopez (P - ATL)
4/8/26 1:17 AM - Brawl breaks out between Atlanta pitcher Lopez and Angels DH Soler. Atlanta pitcher Reynaldo Lopez and Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler were ejected after a brawl on Tuesday night. Soler charged the mound after Lopez threw a high inside pitch that tipped off Jonah Heim’s glove in the bottom of the fifth inning. At first Lopez held his hands up quizzically but then squared up before the two started throwing punches. The benches emptied as players from both teams tried to separate the two. Atlanta manager Walt Weiss was among those who tackled Soler.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/brawl-breaks-...
4/8/26 1:17 AM - Brawl breaks out between Atlanta pitcher Lopez and Angels DH Soler. Atlanta pitcher Reynaldo Lopez and Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler were ejected after a brawl on Tuesday night. Soler charged the mound after Lopez threw a high inside pitch that tipped off Jonah Heim’s glove in the bottom of the fifth inning. At first Lopez held his hands up quizzically but then squared up before the two started throwing punches. The benches emptied as players from both teams tried to separate the two. Atlanta manager Walt Weiss was among those who tackled Soler.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/brawl-breaks-...
Konnor Griffin (OF/SS - PIT)
4/8/26 12:38 AM - Pirates hopeful of long-term deal with SS Griffin. Pittsburgh is optimistic about reaching a long-term contract with rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin, 19, who was promoted last week in time for the home opener, but Pirates general manager Ben Cherington cautioned that they're not at the finish line yet.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48423437/pirat...
4/8/26 12:38 AM - Pirates hopeful of long-term deal with SS Griffin. Pittsburgh is optimistic about reaching a long-term contract with rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin, 19, who was promoted last week in time for the home opener, but Pirates general manager Ben Cherington cautioned that they're not at the finish line yet.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48423437/pirat...
Carlos Santana (1B - AZ)
4/7/26 4:58 PM - D-backs' Santana likely to miss extended time. Diamondbacks first baseman Carlos Santana, the oldest active position player in MLB, was put on the 10-day IL with an adductor strain but likely will miss more time.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48422537/diamo...
4/7/26 4:58 PM - D-backs' Santana likely to miss extended time. Diamondbacks first baseman Carlos Santana, the oldest active position player in MLB, was put on the 10-day IL with an adductor strain but likely will miss more time.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48422537/diamo...
Cade Horton (P - CHC)
4/7/26 4:58 PM - Cubs' Horton to have elbow surgery, done for '26. Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton will have season-ending surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, manager Craig Counsell said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48422982/cubs-...
4/7/26 4:58 PM - Cubs' Horton to have elbow surgery, done for '26. Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton will have season-ending surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, manager Craig Counsell said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48422982/cubs-...
Ronny Mauricio (3B - NYM)
4/7/26 2:23 PM - Ronny Mauricio's walk-off hit gives Mets' fourth straight win after 4-3 defeat of Diamondbacks. Ronny Mauricio ripped a single to right field to score Francisco Lindor in the bottom of the 10th to give the Mets a 4-3 walk-off win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday afternoon at Citi Field.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-diamondbacks-ronny-ma...
4/7/26 2:23 PM - Ronny Mauricio's walk-off hit gives Mets' fourth straight win after 4-3 defeat of Diamondbacks. Ronny Mauricio ripped a single to right field to score Francisco Lindor in the bottom of the 10th to give the Mets a 4-3 walk-off win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday afternoon at Citi Field.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-diamondbacks-ronny-ma...
Andrew Painter (P - PHI)
4/7/26 1:54 PM - Andrew Painter struggles, but battles, in road debut: ‘Just one of those nights’. The 22-year-old Painter didn't have his best command against the Giants on Monday.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
4/7/26 1:54 PM - Andrew Painter struggles, but battles, in road debut: ‘Just one of those nights’. The 22-year-old Painter didn't have his best command against the Giants on Monday.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
Brandon Woodruff (P - MIL)
4/7/26 1:49 PM - Willson Contreras lashes out at Brewers after 24th career HBP: 'I'm going to take one of them out'. Contreras was hit by a Brandon Woodruff pitch in the third inning Monday night
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/red-sox-willson...
4/7/26 1:49 PM - Willson Contreras lashes out at Brewers after 24th career HBP: 'I'm going to take one of them out'. Contreras was hit by a Brandon Woodruff pitch in the third inning Monday night
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/red-sox-willson...
Paul Skenes (P - PIT)
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Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/use-draftki...
4/7/26 1:45 PM - Use DraftKings promo code to get $300 bonus bets for Celtics-Hornets, Raptors-Heat, Paul Skenes props Tuesday. DraftKings offers $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins for NBA and MLB on Tuesday
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/use-draftki...
Rafael Devers (DH/1B - SF)
4/7/26 1:36 PM - Prospect traded by SF Giants for Rafael Devers is crushing it — for the Dodgers.
Source: https://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/prospect-sf-...
4/7/26 1:36 PM - Prospect traded by SF Giants for Rafael Devers is crushing it — for the Dodgers.
As if the Giants' season wasn't bad enough, a former prospect's career is on the up.
Source: https://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/prospect-sf-...
James Wood (OF/DH - WSH)
4/7/26 1:18 PM - James Wood delivers with bat and glove to help Nationals snap skid. Team’s young star blasts a game-tying three-run homer in the ninth after robbing a homer in the outfielder a few innings earlier in a 9-6 win over the Cardinals.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/04/07/n...
4/7/26 1:18 PM - James Wood delivers with bat and glove to help Nationals snap skid. Team’s young star blasts a game-tying three-run homer in the ninth after robbing a homer in the outfielder a few innings earlier in a 9-6 win over the Cardinals.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/04/07/n...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
4/7/26 12:35 PM - Mets' Soto placed on IL, expected out 2-3 weeks. The Mets placed Juan Soto on the injured list after the left fielder suffered a minor right calf strain running the bases Friday against the Giants.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48413546/mets-...
4/7/26 12:35 PM - Mets' Soto placed on IL, expected out 2-3 weeks. The Mets placed Juan Soto on the injured list after the left fielder suffered a minor right calf strain running the bases Friday against the Giants.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48413546/mets-...
Andrew Painter (P - PHI)
4/7/26 10:54 AM - Andrew Painter struggles, but battles, in road debut: ‘Just one of those nights’. The 22-year-old Painter didn't have his best command against the Giants on Monday.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
4/7/26 10:54 AM - Andrew Painter struggles, but battles, in road debut: ‘Just one of those nights’. The 22-year-old Painter didn't have his best command against the Giants on Monday.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
Brandon Woodruff (P - MIL)
4/7/26 10:49 AM - Willson Contreras lashes out at Brewers after 24th career HBP: 'I'm going to take one of them out'. Contreras was hit by a Brandon Woodruff pitch in the third inning Monday night
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/red-sox-willson...
4/7/26 10:49 AM - Willson Contreras lashes out at Brewers after 24th career HBP: 'I'm going to take one of them out'. Contreras was hit by a Brandon Woodruff pitch in the third inning Monday night
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/red-sox-willson...
Konnor Griffin (OF/SS - PIT)
4/7/26 9:40 AM - Prospect watch: Konnor Griffin's here, who's next?. All the prospects fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as the season moves through its first month.
Source: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/4...
4/7/26 9:40 AM - Prospect watch: Konnor Griffin's here, who's next?. All the prospects fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as the season moves through its first month.
Source: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/4...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
4/7/26 9:40 AM - Fantasy baseball news: Juan Soto, Matthew Boyd to IL. All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Source: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/4...
4/7/26 9:40 AM - Fantasy baseball news: Juan Soto, Matthew Boyd to IL. All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Source: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/4...
Ronny Mauricio (3B - NYM)
4/7/26 8:50 AM - Mets Notes: 'Playing it safe' with Juan Soto; Ronny Mauricio's role. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza discussed next steps for Juan Soto and the plan for Ronny Mauricio.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-notes-juan-soto-ronny...
4/7/26 8:50 AM - Mets Notes: 'Playing it safe' with Juan Soto; Ronny Mauricio's role. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza discussed next steps for Juan Soto and the plan for Ronny Mauricio.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-notes-juan-soto-ronny...
Orion Kerkering (P - PHI)
4/7/26 6:03 AM - Phillies to reinstate Orion Kerkering, option Kyle Backhus. The Phillies will make a bullpen move with Orion Kerkering coming off the injured list.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
4/7/26 6:03 AM - Phillies to reinstate Orion Kerkering, option Kyle Backhus. The Phillies will make a bullpen move with Orion Kerkering coming off the injured list.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
Bryce Harper (1B - PHI)
4/7/26 4:35 AM - Big seventh inning gives Harper, Phillies comeback win at Oracle Park. Bryce Harper led the way in another comeback win for the Phillies.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
4/7/26 4:35 AM - Big seventh inning gives Harper, Phillies comeback win at Oracle Park. Bryce Harper led the way in another comeback win for the Phillies.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
Troy Johnston (OF - COL)
4/7/26 4:24 AM - Rockies score 8 runs in the fifth inning and beat the Astros 9-7. Troy Johnston hit a solo homer, a double and a single and the Colorado Rockies rode an eight-run fifth inning to a 9-7 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/rockies-sco...
4/7/26 4:24 AM - Rockies score 8 runs in the fifth inning and beat the Astros 9-7. Troy Johnston hit a solo homer, a double and a single and the Colorado Rockies rode an eight-run fifth inning to a 9-7 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/rockies-sco...
Bryce Harper (1B - PHI)
4/7/26 1:35 AM - Big seventh inning gives Harper, Phillies comeback win at Oracle Park. Bryce Harper led the way in another comeback win for the Phillies.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
4/7/26 1:35 AM - Big seventh inning gives Harper, Phillies comeback win at Oracle Park. Bryce Harper led the way in another comeback win for the Phillies.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...