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  • Jo Adell mashes two-run homer in loss to Twins
    Jo Adell went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and three RBI on Saturday in the Angels’ lopsided defeat at the hands of the Twins.

    Advice: The homer came off Twins starter Chris Paddack in the second inning of an eventual blowout loss. To his credit, Adell has displayed remarkably improved plate skills through 20 games this season, striking out just 21.6 percent of the time so far. The important caveat is that it’s still too early to make any definitive statements, but he’s clearly showing some improvement in the contact department. He’s up to three homers and five steals already and figures to continue (finally) playing everyday for Los Angeles. There’s definitely 20-homer, 20-steal upside, if his plate skills continue to improve. Rotoworld Today, 4:17 am
    Jo AdellLAA - CF,RF
    1:07 pm vs MIN
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  • Bryan Reynolds homers to lift Pirates past Giants
    Bryan Reynolds walloped a tie-breaking two-run homer in the 10th inning on Saturday, leading the Pirates to a 4-3 extra-inning victory over the Giants.

    Advice: Reynolds went deep off Giants lefty reliever Taylor Rogers in extra innings, going deep for the second time in his last four contests. He also has a pair of multi-hit performances during that span. The 29-year-old outfielder has been one of the most consistent five-category impact contributors in the fantasy landscape for years now and has shown zero signs of slowing down. Rotoworld Today, 4:02 am
    Bryan ReynoldsPIT - LF,CF,RF
    1:05 pm @SF
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  • Jorge Soler connects for two-run homer in loss
    Jorge Soler crushed a two-run homer on Saturday in the Giants’ extra-inning loss to the Pirates.

    Advice: Soler hasn’t quite found his groove at the dish this season in his Giants debut, but Saturday’s extra-inning round-tripper off Pirates closer David Bednar -- his fifth long ball of the season -- might help get him going again. The 32-year-old slugger’s plate skills have been right in line with career norms, so it feels like only a matter of time before he really heats up. Rotoworld Today, 4:02 am
     
  • Productive from bottom of order
    Raley went 2-for-3 with an RBI single and a stolen base in a win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

    Advice: Hitting eighth and playing left field, Raley drew his fourth start in five games Saturday night and delivered in the low-scoring victory, driving the Mariners' first run of the game in the fifth inning with a timely knock. Raley also swiped his first base of the season, and he was able to get his average back over the Mendoza line (.204) with what was his second multi-hit effort in the last five games. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:27 pm
    Luke Raley Jr.SEA - 1B,LF,CF,RF
    1:10 pm vs AZ
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  • Posts big stat line in loss
    Palacios went 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, two RBI, three walks and two stolen bases in Saturday's extra-inning loss to the White Sox.

    Advice: Palacios put up a salivating fantasy stat line Saturday, reaching base six times and contributing both a two-run homer and a pair of steals. The outfielder had been in a bit of a slump coming in, collecting just one hit over his previous 11 at-bats. Palacios has had a solid season overall though, slashing .298/.429/.491 with three homers, five RBI, 13 runs, three thefts and a 12:18 BB:K while largely serving on the strong side of a right-field platoon in the absence of Josh Lowe (oblique/hamstring). Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:43 pm
     
  • Aaron Judge homers as Yanks crush Brewers
    Aaron Judge went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in a blowout win Saturday over the Brewers.

    Advice: Judge shellacked a two-run blast in the sixth inning for his fifth homer of the season. The 32-year-old has not enjoyed the best start to the season with a .190/.328/.390 slash, but it’s impossible to be too concerned with those numbers based on Judge’s track record. Rotoworld Yesterday, 10:13 pm
    Aaron JudgeNYY - CF,RF
    11:10 am @MIL
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  • Alex Verdugo drives in four in blowout victory
    Alex Verdugo went 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBI in a blowout win over the Brewers on Saturday.

    Advice: Verdugo got the Yankees off to a great start in the first inning with a three-run blast off Joe Ross to make the score 3-0. The 27-year-old has shown some early pop in 2024 with four homers and .463 slugging percentage through the first 28 contests. It’s very possible that the former top prospect puts together a breakout season in 2024, even if it’s hard to bet on it. Rotoworld Yesterday, 10:13 pm
     
  • Richie Palacios reaches six times in loss to Chicago
    Richie Palacios went 3-for-3 with a two-run homer and two stolen bases in an extra-inning loss Saturday to the White Sox.

    Advice: Palacios also walked three times, making it a six-reach day. The outfielder socked his two-run blast off an ineffective Jonathan Cannon, and it gives the 26-year-old three homers to go with three stolen bases. It’s been in a part-time role, but Palacios has impressed in April with a slash of .298/.429/.491. Rotoworld Yesterday, 10:08 pm
     
  • Kyle Tucker goes deep as Astros top Rockies
    Kyle Tucker smacked his sixth home run of the season on Saturday night as the Astros topped the Rockies in Mexico City.

    Advice: Tucker went back-to-back with teammate Yordan Alvarez in the third inning, with Tucker’s 409-foot (97.4 mph EV) solo shot off of Cal Quantrill increasing the Astros’ lead to 4-2. He also singled, walked and scored a total of three runs in the ballgame, finishing the night 2-for-4. He’s having another terrific all-around season at the plate, slashing a robust .291/.402/.534 with six long balls, 18 RBI and five stolen bases through his first 27 games. Rotoworld Yesterday, 7:30 pm