Daily Fantasy Baseball News and Notes I First Pitch Podcast 5/11/26

The First Pitch Podcast delivers a comprehensive daily recap of Major League Baseball news, transactions, injuries, and standout performances from May 10, 2026. Host Jake Crumpler covers key roster moves, including Kerry Carpenter’s placement on the 10-day IL with an AC joint sprain, Justin Verlander’s transfer to the 60-day IL due to hip inflammation, and the Giants’ bullpen shake-up with Brian Walker optioned and Caleb Killian emerging as the new closer. Notable performances include Aaron Judge, Kyle Schwarber, and Joe Adele all tying for the MLB lead in home runs, with Adele’s 449-foot blast marking the hardest-hit ball of the day. On the mound, Jacob deGrom, Davis Martin, and Bryce Elder delivered dominant starts, while relievers like Kenley Jansen and Sir Anthony Dominguez recorded saves. The episode also previews Monday’s six-game slate, highlighting Drew Rasmussen vs. Kevin Gossman as the matchup of the day, and recommends streamers like Peter Lambert and Brandon Young. Crumpler emphasizes targeting Guardians hitters against Alec Manoa, who’s returning from rehab and expected to struggle, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. against Nathan Eovaldi. The episode closes with a strong call to action to visit pitcherlist.com for in-depth analysis and to support the Pitcher List community.