Daily Fantasy Baseball News and Notes I First Pitch Podcast 5/4/26

In this episode of the First Pitch Podcast, host Jake Crumpler delivers a comprehensive breakdown of the latest baseball news, injuries, transactions, and standout performances from Sunday, May 3rd. The episode kicks off with key injury updates, including German Marquez and Ronald Acuna Jr. landing on the IL, and Griffin Canning's impressive return from a torn Achilles with a dominant 37% CSW rate. Crumpler analyzes Canning’s electric stuff but cautions against overvaluing his debut due to unsustainable strikeout rates and inconsistent command. Other notable moves include the debut of Orioles' prospect Trey Gibson, the expected recalls of Giants' top prospects Bryce Eldridge and Jesus Rodriguez, and the impending returns of Nick Lodolo and Rysel Iglesias. On the performance front, standout hitters like Aaron Judge, Mickey Moniak, and Chase DeLauter are highlighted—especially DeLauter, whose elite walk-to-strikeout ratio makes him a rare points-league gem. On the mound, Chase Burns and Jack Leiter deliver strong outings despite losses, with Leiter’s elite stuff contrasted by his persistent control issues. Crumpler also provides actionable fantasy advice for Monday’s slate, spotlighting Jose Soriano vs. Davis Martin as the matchup of the day, and recommends streamers like Jansen Junk and Chad Patrick. The episode closes with a strong plug for pitcherlist.com and the podcast’s growing content ecosystem.