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  "description": "The crew covers yesterday's performances in the latest edition of the Daily Sheet",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-01T19:48:10.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Jacob deGrom",
    "Zach Eflin",
    "Bubba Chandler",
    "Sal Stewart",
    "Oneil Cruz",
    "Nasim Nunez",
    "Andrew Painter",
    "Max Scherzer",
    "Mark Leiter Jr.",
    "Shea Langeliers",
    "Mike Trout",
    "Jose Soriano",
    "Shane McClanahan",
    "Brandon Woodruff",
    "Jake Bauers",
    "Kodai Senga",
    "Riley O'Brien",
    "Hunter Brown",
    "Yordan Alvarez",
    "Jose Fernandez",
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  "textContent": "## Major League Baseball\n\n _Covered by: Smada_\n\n### Jacob deGrom, RHP TEX (MLB)\n\n4.2 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 7 K, HRA\n\nAfter missing his first turn of the season with neck stiffness, deGrom made it out there for game 5 of the season. He just fell short of 5 IP and was pulled at 79 pitches. The 7 K to 0 BB is prime deGrom though.\n\n`62 PLIVE-, Peak Projection: 3.42 ERA, 27.3% K, 6.5% BB, 20.9% K-BB, 38.7% GB`\n\n### 🚑 Zach Eflin, RHP BAL (MLB)\n\n3.2 IP, 4 H, ER, 2 BB, 7 K, HRA\n\nEflin was racking up the strikeouts before leaving the game with elbow soreness. That doesn't sound great. He's already been placed on the IL while they await imaging results. A potentially fatal blow for those who bought into the rebound.\n\n`81 PLIVE-, Peak Projection: 4.36 ERA, 18.4% K, 5.0% BB, 13.4% K-BB, 43.9% GB`\n\n### Bubba Chandler, RHP PIT (MLB)\n\n4.1 IP, 6 BB, 6 K\n\nAccording to the new Twitter account Pitchergami, this line for a starting pitcher has never happened in the history of the game. It reminds me of Bull Durham: \"He walked 18.\" \"New league record!\" \"Struck out 18...\" \"Another new league record.\" Chandler sits 99 mph but there are likely going to be ups and downs this season.\n\n`74 PLIVE-, Peak Projection: 4.0 ERA, 23.8% K, 9.3% BB, 14.5% K-BB, 41.3% GB`\n\n### Sal Stewart, 1B CIN (MLB)\n\n1-for-4, HR, BB, 2 K\n\nHR #2 on the young season for Sal Stewart who is slashing an absurd .563/.682/1.125 through 22 PA. Love to see his patience with 6 BB already. Ceiling here is sky high.\n\n`157 PLIVE+, Peak Projection: 22 HR, 8 SB, 10.1% BB, 17.3% K, .271/.348/.461, 124 wRC+`\n\n### 💣💣 Oneil Cruz, OF PIT (MLB)\n\n3-for-4, 2 HR, 3 R, 3 RBI, K\n\nOneil Cruz likely had the worst start to the season among position players with his mishaps in the field on opening day, hitting the bench the next day, then striking out in 8 of 15 PA. So the double dong day here is much welcomed. Also significant is that the first HR came off the LHP Brandon Williamson.\n\n`157 PLIVE+, Peak Projection: 27 HR, 29 SB, 10.1% BB, 29.9% K, .240/.321/.453, 114 wRC+`\n\n### Nasim Nunez, 2B WSN (MLB)\n\n2-for-4, R, 2 K, SB\n\nA popular late round speed pick this season, Nunez already has 3 SB through his first 5 games. It's yet to be seen if he'll be able to hit enough to hold onto his nearly everyday role, but you've got to get him in there while he's got it to bank the SB.\n\n`102 PLIVE+, Peak Projection: 7 HR, 50 SB, 10.9% BB, 23.4% K, .218/.306/.297, 72 wRC+`\n\n### 🆕 Andrew Painter, RHP PHI (MLB)\n\n5.1 IP, 4 H, ER, BB, 8 K\n\nAfter putting on a thick coat of primer, Painter's debut was worth the wait. He took care of a hot Nationals offense with his 6 pitch mix, striking out 8 and inducing a ton of weak contact. There will likely be an IP limit this season, but it's possible he becomes a set and forget starter in most leagues.\n\n`85 PLIVE-, Peak Projection: 4.55 ERA, 19.7% K, 8.2% BB, 11.5% K-BB, 40.5% GB`\n\n### ‼️ Max Scherzer, RHP TOR (MLB)\n\n6 IP, 4 H, ER, BB, 4 K, HRA\n\nScherzer at 41 years old is out here throwing QS in his first start of the season. That said, it was against COL. Given the injuries to the Toronto staff, Scherzer is now a fundamental piece of this rotation. I'd continue to ride with him in 15+ team leagues.\n\n`85 PLIVE-, Peak Projection: 4.54 ERA, 23.0% K, 7.3% BB, 15.8% K-BB, 30.3% GB`\n\n### Mark Leiter Jr., RHP ATH (MLB)\n\n1 IP, 2 H, K, SV\n\nIt wasn't clean, but Leiter Jr. earned his first save of the season. After Civale finished 5 IP, the A's went to Harris, then Sterner, then Barlow, then to Leiter Jr. It's a closer committee situation in Sacramento.\n\n`87 PLIVE-, Peak Projection: 4.64 ERA, 24.9% K, 8.9% BB, 16.0% K-BB, 45.9% GB`\n\n### Shea Langeliers, C ATH (MLB)\n\n1-for-4, HR, R, RBI, 2 K\n\nLangeliers already has 4 HR and he hasn't even played at home yet (another the next day at time of writing). If there is anyone who will pull a Cal Raleigh in 2026, it's him. He's slightly downgraded in OBP leagues, but you'll take his insane power production from the catcher spot in all leagues.\n\n`151 PLIVE+, Peak Projection: 29 HR, 6 SB, 7.7% BB, 23.4% K, .251/.313/.465, 114 wRC+`\n\n### Mike Trout, OF LAA (MLB)\n\n0-for-3, SB\n\nMike Trout said he's feeling like himself again which naturally is going to come with SB. He's already got his 2nd here to go along with 2 HR over his first 5 games. It's tough to not think of him as a time bomb waiting to blow with an injury. But if you're holding Trout you already know the risk.\n\n`166 PLIVE+, Peak Projection: 30 HR, 6 SB, 12.8% BB, 27.7% K, .248/.352/.476, 131 wRC+`\n\n### Jose Soriano, RHP LAA (MLB)\n\n6 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 4 K\n\nThat's Soriano's second straight QS with 6 IP outing with no ER. We know he's capable of these starts given his ability to generate GB outs. But we also know he's prone to blow ups. The BB can get out of hand, combined with high BABIP leads to rough outings. The Angels infield defense was also among the worst in the league last season. I'd hold on going over the top on any Soriano offers.\n\n`67 PLIVE-, Peak Projection: 3.67 ERA, 21.9% K, 10.2% BB, 11.7% K-BB, 62.6% GB`\n\n### Shane McClanahan, LHP TBR (MLB)\n\n4.2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 K\n\nIt wasn't the prettiest start for McClanahan but we've got to give him props for throwing in his first MLB game since 2026. The velo is down to 95 from his prime 97 mph and was having a hard time finding the zone with it. He came out of the game with 79 pitches, unable to finish the 5th inning. Given the time off, there are going to be IP and pitch count restrictions.\n\n`73 PLIVE-, Peak Projection: 3.99 ERA, 23.5% K, 8.4% BB, 15.1% K-BB, 41.8% GB`\n\n### Brandon Woodruff, RHP MIL (MLB)\n\n5 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 6 K, 2 HRA\n\nWoodruff gave up 2 solo homers, but he looked like the same guy from 2025 managing to get through 5 IP with just 67 pitches. There was some concern about him missing his first turn of the season, but all systems are go. He's a prime win-now team target in all leagues.\n\n`79 PLIVE-, Peak Projection: 4.24 ERA, 23.5% K, 6.9% BB, 16.6% K-BB, 34.9% GB`\n\n### 🍔🍟 Jake Bauers, 1B MIL (MLB)\n\n2-for-4, HR, 2 R, RBI\n\nJake Bauers has continued is torrid spring into the regular season and already has 2 HR and 2 SB through the first 5 games. Since returning for a minor league rehab stint in AAA, Bauers has hit a total of 14 HR with 8 SB over his last 157 PA across AAA, 2025 MLB, Spring Training and 2026 MLB. Yes, he's still stuck in a strong side platoon, but at this point it's hard to ignore that he's a legitimate HR/SB threat in all league sizes. He's managed to significantly increase his contact rates while aggressively swinging at more balls in the zone. Everything looks good. Don't sell him low. This is Trent Grisham from last year, but maybe better.\n\n`142 PLIVE+, Peak Projection: 24 HR, 16 SB, 11.1% BB, 28.9% K, .229/.320/.419, 106 wRC+`\n\n### Kodai Senga, RHP NYM (MLB)\n\n6 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 9 K\n\nSenga showed the spring revival was no fluke and earned a quality start in his first game in 2026. He sat 97.4 mph, the highest mark of his MLB career. It looks like he's fully back, just needs to stay healthy.\n\n`77 PLIVE-, Peak Projection: 4.15 ERA, 23.4% K, 10.1% BB, 13.3% K-BB, 42.9% GB`\n\n### Riley O'Brien, RHP STL (MLB)\n\n1 IP, SV\n\nRiley O'Brien picks up the save, with Stanek earning the hold in the 7th. Looks like a committee to me.\n\n`78 PLIVE-, Peak Projection: 4.23 ERA, 25.9% K, 10.4% BB, 15.5% K-BB, 52.8% GB`\n\n### ‼️ Hunter Brown, RHP HOU (MLB)\n\n6 IP, H, ER, 2 BB, 8 K\n\nBrown held the Red Sox in check for the quality start. He's now struck out 17 and walked 6 batters over 10.2 IP. Everything looks great for the ace through 2 turns.\n\n`60 PLIVE-, Peak Projection: 3.33 ERA, 25.9% K, 8.1% BB, 17.8% K-BB, 50.3% GB`\n\n### Yordan Alvarez, DH HOU (MLB)\n\n2-for-3, HR, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB\n\nAnother bomb for Yordan gives him 3 on the season already, with one taken away by the roof in Houston. Whatever hangover he had coming back from injury in 2025 is gone.\n\n`202 PLIVE+, Peak Projection: 35 HR, 5 SB, 12.1% BB, 16.3% K, .302/.394/.568, 166 wRC+`\n\n### 🆕 💣💣 Jose Fernandez, 3B ARI (MLB)\n\n3-for-4, 2 HR, 2 R, 4 RBI, K\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Daily Sheet 3/31/26: The New JoFer",
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-01T19:48:11.528Z"
}