Daily Fantasy Baseball News and Notes I First Pitch Podcast 5/7/26

The First Pitch Podcast delivers a high-impact update on the fantasy baseball landscape following a full 15-game slate on May 6, 2026. The episode opens with devastating injury news: Carlos Correa is out for the season after tearing an ankle tendon and undergoing surgery, while Gleyber Torres and Emilio Pagan also join the injured list with oblique and hamstring strains, respectively. Matthew Boyd’s meniscus surgery adds to the list of key absences. Despite the damage, promising returns are on the horizon, including Sonny Gray’s strong return from the IL and Robbie Snelling’s imminent recall as a top Marlins prospect. The episode dives deep into standout performances, spotlighting Andy Pahes’ three-home-run explosion for the Dodgers—now tied for the MLB lead in RBIs—but warns against overvaluing him due to declining underlying metrics like barrel rate and exit velocity. Marcus Semien’s power surge is dismissed as unsustainable, with alarming declines in contact quality and plate discipline. On the mound, Nathan Eovaldi’s dominant 8-inning, 19-whiff outing earns him a must-start status, while Jack Flaherty’s 10-strikeout game is labeled a fluke driven by luck and a high foul ball rate. Matt Waldron’s knuckleball mastery is celebrated, but his performance is seen as a rare peak. The bullpen segment highlights Gregory Soto’s emergence as the Pirates’ new closer, while Graham Ashcraft’s blown save raises concerns despite his strong ERA.