Fantasy baseball news: Stanton’s status still uncertain and other Monday newsGiancarlo Stanton could be headed to the IL although, as of Monday morning, no decision had been revealed. New York Yankees/Getty ImagesESPN FantasyApr 27, 2026, 11:09 AM ETClose
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April 27: Monday’s news to know
By Todd Zola
Today’s eight-game schedule gets underway at 6:10 p.m. ET with a junior circuit matchup between the visiting Tampa Bay Rays and host Cleveland Guardians. It’s one of just a couple of games that will favor batters thanks to warm temperatures, as well as the wind blowing out to left field. Rain could impact the Seattle Mariners visiting the Minnesota Twins and also the Chicago White Sox entertaining the Los Angeles Angels.
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The New York Yankees will reportedly decide whether or not to place Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day IL ahead of Monday night’s road affair with the Texas Rangers. The slugger hurt his calf during Friday night’s contest and missed both weekend games. The announcement that Jasson Dominguez is set to be recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre could suggest that Stanton is headed to the IL.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates will deploy Mason Montgomery as an opener, followed by Wilber Dotel for tonight’s home date with the St. Louis Cardinals. It was Braxton Ashcraft’s turn, but he was placed on the bereavement list and can’t return until tomorrow. It will be warm in the Steel City, but the wind is forecast to be blowing in, which favors pitchers. Still, Cardinals hitters should have a productive evening.
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Trevor Story didn’t play in Sunday’s 5-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He had been vocal about the firing of Alex Cora and most of his staff. Interim manager Chad Tracy indicated that this was just a rest day for Story and noted he’ll be back in the lineup tonight when the club visits the Toronto Blue Jays. Story is batting just .198/.235/.297 with a mere two stolen bases.
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Josh Naylor sat out Sunday’s game due to a sore quad. He played on Saturday and stole two bases, so the injury likely flared up just prior to Sunday’s finale with the Cardinals, which the Mariners won 3-2. Naylor’s offense is waking up in the form of a .480/.533/.680 line over his past six games, including his first four steals of the season. His availability for tonight’s road affair with the Twins is unclear.
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Be sure to check out the just in fantasy lineup advice as well as the MLB betting tips for Monday.
April 26: Sunday’s news to know
Chad Tracy will take over as interim manager for the Red Sox, who fired Joey Cora after a disappointing 10-17 start. Erica Denhoff/Icon SportswireBy Todd ZolaSaturday’s postponement in Queens is being made up today as part of a single-admission doubleheader between the New York Mets and Colorado Rockies. The slate gets underway at 1:35 p.m. ET with a pair of games. The Sunday night affair features the Los Angeles Angels at the Kansas City Royals at 7:20 p.m. ET.
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Boston Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy will bring the lineup card to home plate before today’s rubber game with the Baltimore Orioles. It’s uncertain whether Roman Anthony will be available after missing the last four games with a back issue. It will be interesting to learn how Tracy constructs the lineup after former manager Alex Cora continually tinkered with the order.
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Geraldo Perdomo left Game 1 of the Mexico City Series in the seventh inning with a sprained ankle. Ildemaro Vargas took over at shortstop, with Tim Tawa covering first base. Perdomo’s status for today’s finale between the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres is unclear.
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The Tampa Bay Rays will use Griffin Jax to open today’s game with the Minnesota Twins, with Jesse Scholtens serving as the primary pitcher. Scholtens struggled in the first inning in his last outing, so the club hopes using him in bulk relief will get the team off to a good start. Jax will throw an inning or two against his former team, so maybe the adrenaline will help get him back on track.
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The Chicago White Sox are also going the opener route, with lefty Bryan Hudson handling the first inning, then passing the baton to righty Sean Burke. Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera will be forced to make a decision since he shakes up the top of the lineup depending on whether a righty or lefty is on the hill.
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Max Muncy started yesterday’s game despite dealing with an illness. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pulled Muncy in the fourth inning and replaced him with Santiago Espinal. Muncy’s availability for today’s rubber game in Chavez Ravine against the Chicago Cubs is unclear.
