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Munetaka Murakami

CWS 1st Baseman #5

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Munetaka Murakami crushed a game-tying solo homer in the second inning on Tuesday, helping to propel Japan to a 3-2 victory over the United States in the Final of the World Baseball Classic.

After the United States took a 1-0 lead on Trea Turner’s solo homer in the top half of the second inning, Murakami answered immediately -- crushing the first pitch that Merrill Kelly threw in the second inning for a 432-foot blast to tie the game. It was his only hit in four at-bats on the night, but it was certainly a big one. For the tournament, he hit .240 with one homer and six RBI.
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Jasson Domínguez

NYY Left Fielder #24

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Jasson Domínguez (shoulder) has resumed hitting off a batting tee.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Domínguez remains without a firm return timeline after hitting the injured list with an AC sprain in his left shoulder back on May 8. The injury wound up happening at the worst possible time for the 23-year-old former top prospect since he would’ve had an extended opportunity with the Yankees since Giancarlo Stanton remains in a holding pattern in his recovery from a calf strain.

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Source: Gary Phillips

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Stash Tigers' Melton ahead of return from IL

May 20, 2026 02:02 PM

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Troy Melton

DET Starting Pitcher #52

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Troy Melton (elbow) will throw a bullpen session before they decide on his next steps.

It sounds like the Tigers want to be absolutely certain that Melton is ready from a physical standpoint before making a final decision. The 25-year-old righty struck out six and completed five innings in his latest rehab outing at Low-A Lakeland earlier this week. It sounds like he’s on track to make his season debut early next week, which makes him a worthwhile stash in deeper fantasy leagues.

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Source: Jason Beck

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Hunter Feduccia

TB Catcher #9

Hunter Feduccia went 2-for-3 and hit his first major league home run Wednesday in the Rays’ 5-3 defeat of the Orioles.

Feduccia’s homer off Shane Baz came in his 182nd plate appearance since he debuted with the Dodgers in 2024. He’s up to .278/.365/.370 in 65 plate appearances on the season, which is pretty encouraging in light of how much he struggled for the Rays last year (.151/.265/.209 in 102 plate appearances). He was taking a backseat to Nick Fortes initially this season, but he’s now getting the nod most of the time against right-handers.

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Steven Matz

TB Starting Pitcher #32
Steven Matz pitched four innings of one-run ball Wednesday against the Orioles in his return from the injured list.

Matz, who returned from elbow inflammation without a rehab assignment, left a 1-1 game after throwing 67 pitches. Jesse Scholtens followed and allowed two runs over four innings, resulting in a win for him after the Rays scored four times in the eighth. Matz should be ready to throw five innings next time out, and he’ll make for an intriguing mixed-league play with starts against the Orioles and Angels next week.
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Ian Seymour

TB Relief Pitcher #61

Ian Seymour recorded his second save with a perfect ninth against the Orioles on Wednesday.

Taylor Ward lined out to center before Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman grounded out in a two-run game. Seymour got to close today in place of Bryan Baker, who didn’t pitch after working three of the previous four days. Seymour has a 4.81 ERA in 24 1/3 innings, though his 27/8 K/BB is fine and he’s allowed only three homers and 21 hits.

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Shane Baz

BAL Starting Pitcher #34

Shane Baz held the Rays to one run and two hits over six innings in a no-decision Wednesday.

Baz thrived while facing his former team for the first time, finishing with six strikeouts. He left with a 3-1 lead after six, but that got blown by Anthony Nunez in the eighth. It’s Baz’s second straight quality start after he went without one in his first eight outings for the Orioles, and he lowered his ERA to 4.87. He’s slated to face the Rays again next week in Baltimore.

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Chandler Simpson

TB Left Fielder #14

Chandler Simpson went 0-for-4 from the leadoff spot against the Orioles on Wednesday.

Simpson earned the leadoff spot against righties with a fast start last month, but he’s hit just .234/.271/.281 in his last 32 games. At this rate, the Rays might soon drop Simpson in the order and try Richie Palacios at the top spot.

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Pete Alonso

BAL 1st Baseman #25

Pete Alonso went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI versus the Rays on Wednesday.

Alonso hit balls 111.8, 108.5 and 106.8 mph today. With his average bat speed up nearly one mph from last month, he’s batting .276/.316/.546 with five homers in May.

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Jackson Holliday

BAL 2nd Baseman #7

Jackson Holliday played third base for the first time as a major leaguer after coming off the bench Wednesday against the Rays.

Holliday hit for Weston Wilson in the sixth, played one inning of third base and then moved to second after Colton Cowser entered the game in Jeremiah Jackson’s place and Blaze Alexander moved from the outfield to the infield. Holliday played three games at third base during his rehab assignment for a broken hamate bone. His only other experience there was two games in 2023. Holliday will probably be back at second base Friday after the off day on Thursday.

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Kyle Schwarber

PHI Designated Hitter #12

Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly told reporters Kyle Schwarber (illness) was available to pinch-hit during Wednesday’s loss to the Reds.

Mattingly added that Schwarber was available, but they didn’t get to a spot in the ninth inning where they felt like they could use him an eventual 9-4 loss. The 33-year-old slugger has missed three consecutive games due to illness, but the fact that he was available to pinch-hit strongly implies that he’ll be ready for Friday’s series opener against the Guardians.

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Source: Lochlahn March

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