HOU • RF • #
Smith has his first-ever multi-homer game, and it seems unlikely it’ll be his last. The 2024 first-round pick has had some downs during his first month of MLB action, but that’s to be expected. Smith has upper-echelon talent, and fantasy managers (obviously) shouldn’t give up on him. Just be prepared for some bitter with the better.
23 days ago
April 19, 2025 3:23 AM
HOU • 1B
about 13 hours ago
Walker is quietly 20-for-65 (.307) with two home runs and 11 RBI over his last 17 games. Of course, he was hitting .156 with two home runs and four RBI in the first 21 games of the season. Still, it appears the Astros’ big free agent acquisition is finally starting to figure it out at the plate after an injury derailed his spring training and slow start to the season.
HOU • C
about 13 hours ago
Diaz’ home run was his fourth of the season. The 26-year-old catcher was 2-for-33 (.061) with no home runs and one RBI in his first nine games this year. Since then, he’s 29-for-97 (.298) with four home runs and 20 RBI in 25 games. It looks like one of the best hitting catchers in all of baseball is back to normal after a slow start at the plate this season.
HOU •
about 13 hours ago
Blanco gave up two hits, walked one and struck out 11. It was a dominant performance for the 31-year-old right-hander. While Blanco had a 2.80 ERA last year, his xFIP was 4.09. This year, his ERA is 4.04 and his xFIP is 4.06 after eight starts. Blanco is a solid pitcher with more strikeouts (43) than innings pitched (42 1/3) this year, but it’s unlikely he’ll go on another run to get his ERA down under 3.00. Blanco is lined up to face the Rangers on the road next weekend.
NYY • RF
about 11 hours ago
Judge’s third four-hit game of the year pushed his average back up to .409, and he’s leading the majors with 63 hits through 40 games played. 23 more hits than games played is already a career-high total for him. He had 22 more hits than games played (180 to 158) while batting a career-best .322 last year.
TOR • RF
about 11 hours ago
Springer broke the game open with his 416-foot three-run shot off of Bryce Miller in the fifth inning, extending the Jays’ lead to 5-1. He also singled and scored on an RBI single by Nathan Lukes in the seventh inning. The 35-year-old outfielder has found the fountain of youth this season, slashing .297/.404/.517 with five homers, 18 RBI and five stolen bases.
TOR • RF
about 11 hours ago
Barger did his damage in the seventh inning, crushing a Collin Snider cutter for a 363-foot (107.2 mph EV) solo shot that extended the Blue Jays’ lead to 8-1. He also drew a walk and scored on George Springer’s three-run blast in the fifth inning. With his 2-for-4 afternoon, Barger is now hitting .241/.305/.407 with one home run and eight RBI in his time with the Jays.
