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

First Pitch Podcast Podcast20mMay 13, 2026

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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.

Key Takeaways
1

Monitor long-term injuries to key players like Sean Murphy, Jacob Wilson, and Ronald Acuna Jr.

2

Promote top prospects like AJ Ewing and Henry Bolte in deeper fantasy leagues.

3

Target Paul Skenes and Brandon Sprott for strong starting pitching performances.

4

Consider streamers like Christian Scott and JT Ginn against weak lineups.

5

Be cautious with Bailey Ober due to unsustainable BABIP and low fastball velocity.

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Chapters
0:00
0 min

Sponsor: GoFundMe Launch

Promotional segment for GoFundMe, encouraging listeners to start a personal fundraising campaign for causes they care about.

1:41
0 min

Welcome & Episode Overview

Host Jake Crumpler welcomes listeners to the First Pitch Podcast and previews the day’s content: injuries, transactions, notable performances, and matchup analysis.

2:10
4 min

Injuries & Transactions

It's a big blow, not only to Murphy who spent just one week healthy on the active roster after recovering from hip surgery all off season. So that's got to suck.

Highlight
5:44
3 min

Prospect Promotions & Roster Moves

Bolte has always had speed, but the power here is a new development, but he may be slowed down a little by inflated strikes.

Highlight
8:41
9 min

Notable Performances: Hitters

Randy is having one of his best seasons batting a career high 303 with a 148 WRC plus only rivaled by his 2020 campaign.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
He had a no-hitter going into the seventh inning, so he was absolutely dominant here, and he earned the Gallows pull by leading baseball with those 19 whiffs.
Jake Crumpler13:29
Viral: 88.0
Randy is having one of his best seasons batting a career high 303 with a 148 WRC plus only rivaled by his 2020 campaign.
Jake Crumpler9:47
Viral: 85.0
We just can't expect him to maintain a .223 BABIP all year, especially when he's throwing sub-89 miles per hour on his fastball.
Jake Crumpler15:49
Viral: 80.0
Speakers

Host

Jake Crumpler
Topics Discussed
Injuries and Roster Moves95%Fantasy Performance Analysis90%Pitching Matchups and Streamers88%Prospect Promotions85%Hitter vs. Pitcher Matchups82%Fantasy Strategy and Leagues78%Player Sustainability and Value75%Relief Pitcher Trends70%
People & Brands

Jake Crumpler

person

12xNeutral

GoFundMe

organization

8xPositive

AJ Ewing

person

6xPositive

Randy Arozarena

person

5xPositive

Henry Bolte

person

5xPositive

Daylin Lyle

person

4xMixed

Brandon Sprott

person

4xPositive

Sean Murphy

person

4xNegative

Paul Skenes

person

4xPositive

Bailey Ober

person

4xMixed

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