Daily Fantasy Baseball News and Notes I First Pitch Podcast 4/23/26

The First Pitch Podcast delivers a comprehensive daily update on fantasy baseball news from April 22, 2026, covering injuries, transactions, player debuts, and standout performances. Key storylines include the activation of Juan Soto from the IL, the MLB debuts of pitchers Connor Prelip and J.R. Ritchie, and the return of several injured stars like Blake Snell and Este Uri Ruiz. Notable performances highlight Munitaka Murakami’s historic five-game home run streak, Yordan Alvarez’s league-leading power numbers, and strong outings from starters like Jose Soriano, Shohei Otani, Tyler Molle, and Peter Lambert. The episode also evaluates relievers, with Enrico Garcia stepping into the closer role for the Cardinals after Ryan Helsley’s family emergency. Jake Crumpler provides actionable fantasy advice, recommending streamers like Brandon Sprout and Christian Scott, while cautioning against overvaluing hot streaks like Davis Martin’s. The episode closes with matchup previews and a strong push to visit pitcherless.com for in-depth analysis. Key takeaways include: 1) Monitor J.R. Ritchie’s debut against the Nationals as a high-upside streaming option; 2) Ride Munitaka Murakami’s hot streak but expect regression soon; 3) Prioritize left-handed hitters in Coors Field and Chase Field matchups; 4) Consider Peter Lambert and Tyler Molle as reliable streaming options; 5) Be cautious with Davis Martin despite his recent success; 6) Target left-handed hitters against right-handed starters like Matt Waldron and Ryan Feltner; 7) Watch for Christian Scott’s potential impact in his season debut; 8) Use Enrico Garcia as a temporary closer in deeper leagues until Helsley returns.