Daily Fantasy Baseball News and Notes I First Pitch Podcast 4/30/26

First Pitch Podcast Podcast21mApril 30, 2026

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In this episode of the First Pitch Podcast, host Jake Crumpler delivers a comprehensive breakdown of baseball news from April 29, 2026, covering injuries, transactions, standout performances, and upcoming matchups. Key injuries include Garrett Crochet (shoulder inflammation), Casey Mize (adductor strain), and Trevor Rogers (illness), while the Brewers and Tigers made several roster moves to fill voids. Notable performances featured Hunter Goodman’s two-home run game, Lawrence Butler’s power surge, and strong outings from Nathan Eovaldi, Gavin Williams, Cade Cavalli, and Luis Severino on the mound. Relievers like Jacob Latz and Cade Smith earned saves, while others like Kenley Jansen and Ryan Zephyrjohn faltered. Looking ahead to Thursday’s 11-game slate with doubleheaders, Crumpler highlights Logan Webb vs. Christopher Sanchez as the matchup of the day and recommends targeting left-handed hitters in the Giants-Phillies and Astros-Orioles doubleheaders, as well as Rockies-Reds and Royals-A’s games in hitter-friendly parks. He also identifies Peter Lambert and Noah Cameron as top streaming pitchers and advises chasing vulture saves in the doubleheader formats. The episode emphasizes strategic roster management for daily fantasy baseball, with actionable insights on player eligibility, injury risks, and matchup-based targeting. Crumpler underscores the importance of monitoring bullpen usage in doubleheaders and leveraging roster flexibility. He promotes Pitcher List’s premium content, including SP Roundups and daily articles, and encourages listeners to follow him on social media for real-time analysis. The tone is upbeat and informative, reflecting confidence in the upcoming slate and the value of data-driven decision-making in daily fantasy sports.

Key Takeaways
1

Monitor injury updates on Crochet, Mize, Rogers, and Baez—especially for the Tigers and White Sox, where playing time shifts are likely.

2

Target left-handed hitters in doubleheaders against right-handed starters in hitter-friendly parks like Citizens Bank Park, Oriole Park, and Sutter Health Park.

3

Cade Cavalli and Luis Severino are strong streaming options due to improved command and strikeout performance.

4

Jacob Latz and Cade Smith are reliable closers to target in daily fantasy lineups.

5

Use doubleheaders to chase vulture saves—especially if closers are used in Game 1.

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Chapters
0:00
5 min

Injuries, Transactions & Roster Moves

Crochet is pretty confident he'll be able to return in the minimum time, but we'll see how that goes.

Highlight
5:00
5 min

Notable Hitting Performances

Butler has struggled to open the season with a 568 OPS but there's hope for a resurgence as he has an unsustainable 230 BABIP.

Highlight
10:00
5 min

Starting Pitching Breakdown

Cavalli's 85 mile per hour hammer curve was the star of the show with nine whiffs and 56% CSW as he dominated left-handed batters with the hook.

Highlight
15:00
5 min

Relief Pitcher Highlights & Saves

Covers saves from Cade Smith, Andres Munoz, Jacob Latz, Calvin Fauche, and Riley O'Brien. Notes failures from Kenley Jansen and Ryan Zephyrjohn, and highlights bullpen changes in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Recommends targeting Latz and Fauche as top-tier relievers.

20:00
5 min

Looking Ahead: Thursday’s Slate & Matchups

Peter Lambert has great stuff. He's had eight strikeouts in each of his first two starts this year.

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High-Impact Quotes
Cavalli's 85 mile per hour hammer curve was the star of the show with nine whiffs and 56% CSW as he dominated left-handed batters with the hook.
Jake Crumpler13:02
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Target the double headers for vulture saves because if either team sweeps the doubleheader and they use their closer in the first game, they'll need a different closer in game two.
Jake Crumpler20:29
Viral: 82.0
Butler has struggled to open the season with a 568 OPS but there's hope for a resurgence as he has an unsustainable 230 BABIP.
Jake Crumpler7:50
Viral: 80.0
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Host

Jake Crumpler
Topics Discussed
Daily Fantasy Strategy95%Starting Pitching Performances92%Injury Updates90%Hitter Matchup Recommendations88%Streaming Pitchers87%Roster Moves & Call-Ups85%Vulture Save Opportunities83%Relief Pitcher Analysis80%
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Lawrence Butler

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Cade Cavalli

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Garrett Crochet

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Hunter Goodman

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Peter Lambert

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Ernie Clement

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Gavin Williams

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Javier Baez

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Nathan Eovaldi

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