Daily Fantasy Baseball News and Notes I First Pitch Podcast 5/13/26

The First Pitch Podcast delivers a comprehensive daily update on fantasy baseball news and analysis for May 13, 2026, covering injuries, transactions, player performances, and matchup previews. Host Jake Crumpler begins with a sponsor segment for GoFundMe before diving into a detailed breakdown of key injuries, including Sean Murphy’s fractured finger, Jose Caballero’s second finger fracture, and Jacob Wilson’s shoulder subluxation, which have significantly impacted team depth. Transactions include the Mets promoting top prospect AJ Ewing and the A’s calling up Henry Bolte, while several pitchers like Tatsuya Imai and Trevor Rodgers return from the IL with mixed results. Notable performances highlight Randy Arozarena’s four-hit, four-RBI, four-steal game, Daylin Lyle’s two-homer effort, and Paul Skenes’ dominant eight-inning shutout. The episode concludes with matchup projections for Wednesday’s full slate of 15 games, spotlighting Dylan Cease vs. Griffin Jacks and recommending streamers like Christian Scott and JT Ginn, along with target hitters against weak pitching matchups. The tone remains upbeat and informative, emphasizing actionable fantasy insights. Key takeaways include: 1) Monitor injury updates closely—multiple key players like Murphy, Caballero, and Acuna Jr. are sidelined long-term. 2) Consider promoting top prospects like AJ Ewing and Henry Bolte in deeper leagues. 3) Target pitchers like Paul Skenes and Brandon Sprott for strong fantasy starts. 4) Look for value in streamers such as Christian Scott and JT Ginn against weak lineups. 5) Be cautious with Bailey Ober due to unsustainable luck and low velocity. 6) Use hitter-friendly parks like Sutter Health Park and Target Field to exploit weak pitching matchups. 7) Keep an eye on bullpen situations in the Angels, Reds, and Twins for save opportunities. 8) Don’t overlook high-risk, high-reward plays like Austin Hedges vs. Reed Detmers for fun or desperation leagues.