| Time (ET) | Away | Home | Tmp | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:10 PM | Tampa Bay RaysDrew Rasmussen (2-0, 2.45)◆◆◆◆◆ | Cleveland GuardiansGavin Williams (4-1, 3.28)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 53° | 53% | 4 |
| 1:10 PM | Los Angeles AngelsYusei Kikuchi (0-3, 6.21)◆◆◆◆◆ | Chicago White SoxErick Fedde (0-3, 3.42)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 50° | 5% | 12 |
| 1:40 PM | Seattle MarinersGeorge Kirby (4-2, 2.97)◆◆◆◆◆ | Minnesota TwinsTaj Bradley (3-1, 2.91)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 51° | 0% | 9 |
| 2:35 PM | New York YankeesElmer Rodríguez (0-0, -.--)◆◆◆◆◆ | Texas RangersNathan Eovaldi (2-4, 5.79)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 62° | — | — |
| 3:07 PM | Boston Red SoxBrayan Bello (1-3, 9.00)◆◆◆◆◆ | Toronto Blue JaysEric Lauer (1-3, 6.75)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 51° | — | — |
| 3:10 PM | Miami MarlinsSandy Alcantara (3-2, 3.05)◆◆◆◆◆ | Los Angeles DodgersTyler Glasnow (3-0, 2.45)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 75° | 0% | 10 |
| 4:10 PM | Chicago CubsJameson Taillon (1-1, 4.55)◆◆◆◆◆ | San Diego PadresMatt Waldron (0-1, 12.46)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 71° | 0% | 10 |
| 6:35 PM | Houston AstrosPeter Lambert (1-1, 3.27)◆◆◆◆◆ | Baltimore OriolesChris Bassitt (1-2, 6.75)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🌦️ | 63° | 83% | 13 |
| 6:40 PM | Colorado RockiesTomoyuki Sugano (2-1, 3.42)◆◆◆◆◆ | Cincinnati RedsBrandon Williamson (2-2, 5.40)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 63° | 4% | 11 |
| 6:40 PM | St. Louis CardinalsAndre Pallante (2-2, 4.26)◆◆◆◆◆ | Pittsburgh PiratesBubba Chandler (1-2, 4.88)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 58° | 67% | 9 |
| 6:40 PM | San Francisco GiantsLogan Webb (2-3, 4.86)◆◆◆◆◆ | Philadelphia PhilliesCristopher Sánchez (2-2, 2.94)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 64° | 11% | 11 |
| 7:10 PM | Washington NationalsCade Cavalli (0-1, 4.01)◆◆◆◆◆ | New York MetsDavid Peterson (0-3, 5.06)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 56° | 1% | 12 |
| 7:15 PM | Detroit TigersTarik Skubal (3-2, 2.72)◆◆◆◆◆ | Atlanta BravesJR Ritchie (1-0, 2.57)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 79° | 2% | 13 |
| 7:40 PM | Arizona DiamondbacksEduardo Rodriguez (2-0, 2.89)◆◆◆◆◆ | Milwaukee BrewersBrandon Sproat (0-1, 6.45)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 46° | — | — |
| 9:40 PM | Kansas City RoyalsMichael Wacha (2-1, 2.51)◆◆◆◆◆ | AthleticsLuis Severino (1-2, 5.17)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 80° | 0% | 5 |
Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed Tuesday that new imaging revealed a left elbow flexor strain, pushing Steele's return beyond the All-Star break. The original timeline had him back in late May or early June after his April 2025 elbow surgery, but he reported discomfort following a recent bullpen and has now stopped throwing entirely. He'll be re-evaluated in roughly a month, and even if the imaging is clean, additional rehab will be required before he returns to game action.
The Royals announced India underwent a left labrum repair and will miss the rest of the season. He had played through the injury since diving for a grounder last June and went on the IL on April 20, hitting .167 with a .310 OBP in 17 games. Michael Massey is in line for the bulk of second base reps, with Nick Loftin spelling him against lefties.
De La Cruz went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer, four RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base in Cincinnati's 7-2 win over Colorado. With his 10th homer of the season, he became the first switch-hitter since 1900 to hit 10+ HR and steal 8+ bases before May. He's also been spectacular defensively at shortstop.
The 2024 #1 overall pick made his MLB debut Tuesday batting seventh and playing second base, going 0-for-2 with two walks in Cleveland's 1-0 loss to Tampa Bay. The Australian-born infielder used Men at Work's 'Down Under' as his walk-up song. The two-walk debut at age 23 confirms the 17.9% Triple-A walk rate translates immediately.
Tolle was pulled after 4.2 innings in a 3-0 loss to Toronto, allowing 3 ER, 3 H, 4 BB. His four-seam averaged 95.0 mph (down 2.1 from his debut at 97.1), with drops of at least 2.2 mph on his sinker and cutter as well. Manager Chad Tracy said he 'looked like he was fatiguing,' and Tolle admitted he started 'trying too hard' as the velo dipped.
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The 25-year-old lefty made his MLB debut as an Abel injury replacement and posted a 6:0 K:BB ratio over 4 IP with a curveball that generated whiffs on two of every three swings. The Twins are giving him a second start, and Pitcher List highlighted him as the headline arm of the week — 'all the ingredients to really fly,' with a 95-mph fastball, elite spin, and a swing-and-miss bender. Even better, he's lined up for two starts at home against Seattle and Toronto. The rotation spot may stick when Abel returns, with Simeon Woods Richardson the more likely demotion target. Add for the upside; if it clicks, he's a season-long SP4 in mixed.
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Headlines Connor Prielipp as the priority pitcher add (10% owned) and Carlos Cortes (22%) as the top hitter. Bazzana, Nick Martinez, and Davis Martin round out the most-added list.
Tyler Phillips emerges as the primary save candidate in Miami after Fairbanks' nerve issue, while Senga (lumbar) and Muncy (broken finger) hit the IL. Streaming targets: Peter Lambert (BAL matchup) and Edouard Julien (vs. RHP).
| # | Player | Pos | PA | 14d Ago | Now | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathan LukesToronto Blue Jays | RF | 56 | 0.118 | .286 | +0.168 |
| 2 | Dane MyersCincinnati Reds | CF | 51 | 0.320 | .431 | +0.111 |
| 3 | Carter JensenKansas City Royals | DH | 95 | 0.245 | .347 | +0.102 |
| 4 | Nolan ArenadoArizona Diamondbacks | 3B | 98 | 0.215 | .316 | +0.101 |
| 5 | Michael Harris IIAtlanta Braves | CF | 104 | 0.262 | .356 | +0.094 |
| 6 | Josh NaylorSeattle Mariners | 1B | 122 | 0.203 | .295 | +0.092 |
| 7 | Josh JungTexas Rangers | 3B | 109 | 0.298 | .385 | +0.087 |
| 8 | Carlos CortesAthletics | RF | 70 | 0.375 | .457 | +0.082 |
| 9 | Mickey MoniakColorado Rockies | LF | 90 | 0.262 | .344 | +0.082 |
| 10 | Joc PedersonTexas Rangers | DH | 81 | 0.267 | .346 | +0.079 |
NEW: Out beyond the All-Star break with a left elbow flexor strain discovered on April 28 imaging. Stopped throwing after reporting bullpen discomfort; will be re-evaluated in roughly a month, with additional rehab required even if the strain heals. Comes on top of 2025 elbow surgery recovery.
NEW: Underwent left labrum repair surgery on April 28 and will miss the rest of the season. Played through the injury since June 2025; was hitting .167 with a .310 OBP in 17 games. Likely the end of his Royals tenure as a free agent after the season.
NEW: Placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to April 27 with lumbar spine inflammation. Christian Scott was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse in the corresponding move. No timeline provided yet — expect a multi-week absence given lower-back issues for a pitcher who already missed most of 2024.
Officially placed on the 15-day IL with nerve irritation in his thumb (his Raynaud's history is a factor). The Marlins will go to a committee — Justin Mason flagged Tyler Phillips as the primary save candidate after his last save, with Calvin Faucher and Anthony Bender mixed in. No firm timeline.
NEW: 10-day IL placement (retroactive to April 26) with a left fifth metacarpal fracture. Brett Harris was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas as the corresponding move. Finger fractures in hitters typically require 4-6 weeks; the 10-day designation is paperwork.
Podhorzer's weekly whiff-rate study highlights three big movers in each direction. The biggest gainer is Matthew Boyd, whose SwStr% has jumped from 10.7% in 2025 to a stunning 18.4% post-injury despite throwing more fastballs. His elite Location+ is doing the heavy lifting, but Stuff+ hasn't followed, so the column flags sustainability as the open question. Randy Vásquez (+6.6 to 13.3%) and Reynaldo López (+6.3 to 8.4%) round out the top gainers.
On the decliner side, Connelly Early is the alarm bell: a 7.6-point drop to 8.5% with a sinker SwStr% that has collapsed to 1.1%, which Podhorzer calls 'possibly the lowest I have ever seen.' His sub-3.00 ERA is hiding deteriorating peripherals across every pitch type. Justin Wrobleski's 1.50 ERA is similarly fluky given a 6.0% SwStr%, and Sonny Gray's velocity drop mirrors his whiff decline.
Podhorzer's framework — SwStr% is a leading indicator that trumps ERA in small samples — is exactly the lens fantasy managers should use for buy/sell calls right now. Vásquez is a sell-high candidate even with the gain (1.88 ERA due for regression), Early is the most actionable sell-high in the entire piece, and López is the buy-low if you have the dynasty patience.
Monday's 8-game slate produced three reliever wins, four saves, and five losses. The headline: Pete Fairbanks left with thumb numbness and now hits the IL, opening the Marlins' 9th. Dennis Santana imploded again in Pittsburgh (4 ER, 0 outs), and the Cubs/White Sox/Cardinals/Dodgers committees all stayed messy.
Read the full Ledger →| Closer | Team | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Phillips | MIA | 🟡 Watch | With Fairbanks now officially on the IL, Phillips is the lead candidate to inherit save chances per the FanGraphs Riteup, having already recorded one. Calvin Faucher and Anthony Bender will mix in — but Phillips is the priority add until usage clarifies. |
| Dennis Santana | PIT | 🟡 Watch | Second blown save / second loss Monday with 4 ER on 0 outs. Walk rate has doubled (13.8% vs. 6.3% in 2025) and his 4.63 xERA is alarming. Management still publicly supports him, but the leash is short. Avoid in deep leagues, monitor in others. |
| Tanner Scott | LAD | 🔴 Committee | Still no clear hierarchy between Scott, Alex Vesia, and Blake Treinen, despite Scott's prior dominance. Roto Riteup flagged the situation as one to avoid — none of the three are reliable for saves week to week. Don't pay closer prices for any of them. |
| Hunter Gaddis | CLE | 🟡 Watch | First loss and first blown save Monday — gave up a game-tying solo HR without recording an out. Cade Smith and Erik Sabrowski are alternative options, and the role hasn't been formally locked. Hold if rostered, but don't acquire as your only closer. |
| Grant Taylor | CHW | 🟡 Watch | Bryan Hudson, not Taylor, got the 9th Monday and earned his first career save. Could be matchup-driven, but worth watching whether the White Sox formally pivot. Hudson is a deep-league speculative add; Taylor stays in the mix for now. |
Elly De La Cruz crushed his 10th homer of the season, a two-run shot to left-center, capping a 3-for-4, 4-RBI night with a stolen base in Cincinnati's 7-2 win over Colorado. The blast made him the first switch-hitter since 1900 to hit 10+ HR with 8+ SB before May.
Cam Schlittler outdueled Jacob deGrom in a 3-2 Yankees win at Globe Life Field. Schlittler went 6 scoreless with 8 K, 3 H, 2 BB; deGrom punched out 5 with 0 BB across 6 innings of 1-run ball. Aaron Judge homered in his third straight game.
The 2024 #1 overall pick Travis Bazzana stepped to the plate for the first time as a major leaguer, walking up to Men at Work's 'Down Under' (he's the first Australian-born #1 overall pick). He struck out swinging in his first AB but drew two walks on the night.
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