Daily Fantasy Baseball News and Notes I First Pitch Podcast 4/15/26

The First Pitch Podcast dives deep into a packed Tuesday, April 14th, with a full slate of 15 games, delivering critical fantasy baseball updates and standout performances. Jake Crumpler highlights the debut of rookie pitcher Noah Schultz, whose electric stuff—including upper-90s heat and plus secondary pitches—was overshadowed by wild command, making him a high-risk, high-reward fantasy play. Meanwhile, Jake Bowers emerges as a breakout candidate, with five homers and elite exit velocity despite a low contact rate, suggesting his power is sustainable and worth rostering in shallow leagues. On the mound, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Nolan McClain delivered elite starts in a pitcher’s duel, while Mick Abel silenced the Red Sox with seven shutout innings and 10 strikeouts, signaling he’s ready for universal rostering. The bullpen saw several saves, including Paul Seewald’s MLB-leading sixth, but also notable collapses from Ryan Walker and Trevor McGill, creating vulture save opportunities. Crumpler also previews Wednesday’s key matchups, spotlighting Shota Imanaga vs. Jesus Luzardo and recommending hitters in hitter-friendly parks like Great American Ball Park and Sutter Health Park. With injuries piling up across the league—including Christian Yelich, Spencer Strider, and Gabriel Moreno—managers must stay agile. The episode ends with a strong call to action: sign up for PL Plus or PL Pro to access exclusive content and the Pitcher List Discord.