Daily Fantasy Baseball News and Notes I First Pitch Podcast 4/12/26

Carson Picard returns for another weekend edition of the First Pitch Podcast, delivering a comprehensive breakdown of MLB action from April 11, 2026. The episode opens with an extensive injury report, highlighting key absences including George Springer (left big toe fracture), Adley Rutschman (left ankle inflammation), and Griffin Conine (torn hamstring), along with several other players on the IL or day-to-day. Transactions include Craig Kimbrell’s return to MLB with the Mets and Chase McDermott’s DFA by the Orioles. The hitter report celebrates O'Neal Cruz’s explosive four-hit, three-steal, three-113+ mph exit velocity game, alongside strong performances from Mickey Moniak, Brandon Nemo, and the entire Astros lineup despite a late loss. On the pitching side, Micah Walker earns pitcher of the day honors with a dominant eight-inning, scoreless outing, while Logan Webb and Jansen Junk receive nuanced reviews—Webb’s outing deemed a fluke, Junk’s a reminder to trust the process. Relievers saw minimal drama, with a few blown saves and standout performances from Alex Vessia and Lucas Ercic. The episode closes with a deep dive into Sunday’s marquee matchups, headlined by the high-stakes Marlins vs. Tigers showdown between Sandy Alcantara and Tarek Skubal—two Cy Young winners—and the deGrom vs. Sasaki duel in Texas. The episode concludes with a call to action to support PitcherList through subscriptions and community platforms.