MLB K-BB% Leaders Through 4/20
Qualified SP

Three Yankees in the Top-10.

Dear Los Angeles Dodgers,

Please trade Dalton Rushing to a team where he can actually play regularly.

Regards,
Eric

Cross Examination: April 21st, 2026 | Toolshed Fantasy (Eric Cross) Get more from Toolshed Fantasy (Eric Cross) on Patreon

⚾ New Cross Examination ⚾

In today's #FantasyBaseball/Prospect notes, I discussed 9️⃣ players, including:

- Justin Wrobleski #Dodgers
- Max Meyer #FightinFish
- Jac Caglianone #FountainsUp
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Cross Examination: April 19th, 2026 | Toolshed Fantasy (Eric Cross) Get more from Toolshed Fantasy (Eric Cross) on Patreon

⚾ New Cross Examination ⚾

In today's #FantasyBaseball/Prospect notes, I discussed 1️⃣5️⃣ players, including:

- Will Warren #RepBX
- Josiah Hartshorn #Cubs
- Carson Bengs #LGM
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3 National League Hitters Joining the Elite | Toolshed Fantasy (Eric Cross) Get more from Toolshed Fantasy (Eric Cross) on Patreon

⚾ 3 NL Hitters Joining the Elite ⚾

I discussed three intriguing National League hitters off to red-hot starts and if they're joining the elite ranks for #FantasyBaseball.

- Sal Stewart #ATOBTTR
- Jordan Walker #STLCards
- Drake Baldwin #BravesCountry
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Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: Hitters, Pitchers for Week 4 (2026) Eric Cross' top fantasy baseball waiver wire adds for Week 4 of 2026 (April 20 - April 26). His favorite free agent hitters and pitchers under 40% rostered.

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Waiver Wire Targets for Week 4 of #FantasyBaseball, including:

- A former all-star infielder
- A high upside rookie
- Sneaky power options
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Munetaka Murakami's pros and cons have been prominent so far...

Pros: 5 HR, .277 ISO, 91.8 mph AVG EV, 20% BRL, 53.3% HH, 20% BB, 20.3% Chase

Cons: .167 AVG, 33.8% K, 72.1% Z-Contact, 60.8% Contact, Whiff rate over 50% on breaking & offspeed
#WhiteSox

JJ Wetherholt hit two homers last night!

While the slash line is a bit underwhelming, Wetherholt has 3 HR and 3 SB, and the metrics under the hood are fine.

Fully buying him as a Top 3-5 2nd baseman by the end of the season.
#STLCards

James Tibbs, first eight games vs last eight games...

First 8 Games: 18/35 (.514), 7 HR, 7 K
Last 8 Games: 3/30 (.100), HR, 16 K
#Dodgers

⚾ New Cross Examination ⚾

In today's #FantasyBaseball/Prospect notes, I discussed 1️⃣3️⃣ players, including:

- Munetaka Murakami #WhiteSox
- Reid Detmers #RepTheHalo
- Kevin Alcantara #Cubs
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MLB Average Exit Velocity Leaders
Through 4/13, Qualified Hitters

Eight names you'd expect, two you wouldn't.

Colt Keith is also at 94.4 mph.

Andy Pages is off to a red-hot start that isn't getting talked about enough.

64 PA
.417/.453/.733
5 HR
2 SB
20 RBI (Leads MLB)

He has an insanely high .513 BABIP, which is bound to stabilize, but it's still a really good start for him.
#Dodgers

Dear New York Yankees,

Ben Rice is your second-best hitter. Please stop sitting him against lefties. His metrics from 2025 against LHP are below for your convenience.

92.4 mph AVG EV, 54.7% HH, 16% BRL
82.6% Zone Contact, 72.5% Contact

Stop the madness.

Regards,
Eric

Pete Crow-Armstrong's ranks among 149 qualified hitters since 8/2/2025...

AVG: .190 (147th)
OBP: .237 (149th)
SLG: .283 (147th)
wOBA: .227 (149th)
wRC+: 42 (149th)

Cross Examination: April 14th, 2026 | Toolshed Fantasy (Eric Cross) Get more from Toolshed Fantasy (Eric Cross) on Patreon

⚾ New Cross Examination ⚾

In today's #FantasyBaseball/Prospect notes, I discussed 1️⃣0️⃣ players, including:

- CJ Abrams #Natitude
- Andy Pages #Dodgers
- Agustín Ramírez #FightinFish
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2-Start Pitcher Rankings: Week of 4/13 - 4/19 | Toolshed Fantasy (Eric Cross) Get more from Toolshed Fantasy (Eric Cross) on Patreon

⚾ 2 Start Pitcher Rankings ⚾

Week of 4/13-4/19

From Paul Skenes to Michael Lorenzen, I ranked all 38 2-start pitchers for the upcoming week.
#FantasyBaseball
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I know he's not exactly raking right now, but how the heck does Bobby Witt Jr. have ONE run scored???

Leo De Vries hit TWO home runs on Sunday!

He's either going to be #1 or #2 (to Made) once Griffin, Wetherholt, and McGonigle graduate.
#Athletics

Big-name players without a home run yet this season.

Bobby Witt Jr.
Fernando Tatis Jr.
Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Francisco Lindor
Austin Riley
Jarren Duran
Josh Naylor
Vinnie Pasquantino
Jeremy Peña
Byron Buxton
Michael Busch

Charlie Condon hit his 4th homer of the season yesterday.

Should be be up with the #Rockies by the end of May.

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash: Rookie Rankings for Week 3 (2026) Eric Cross' top 25 fantasy baseball prospects to stash in redraft for Week 3 (2026). His updated MLB rookie rankings for prospect call-ups to make 2026 impacts.

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Top 25 Prospects to Stash in Redraft Leagues, Week 3

- Noah Schultz is getting the call
- Sam Antonacci right behind him?
- Charlie Condon and Max Clark excelling
#FantasyBaseball
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Cross Examination: April 12th, 2026 | Toolshed Fantasy (Eric Cross) Get more from Toolshed Fantasy (Eric Cross) on Patreon

⚾ New Cross Examination ⚾

In today's #FantasyBaseball/Prospect notes, I discussed 1️⃣6️⃣ players, including:

- Antonacci and Schultz #WhiteSox
- Francisco Alvarez #LGM
- Luis Lara #ThisIsMyCrew
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Cam Schlittler has been a FORCE through his first three starts of the season.

16.2 IP
1.62 ERA (1.47 xERA)
0.48 WHIP
0.0% BB
37.9% K
32.3% Whiff
37.7% Chase

Schlittler now has a stellar 2.71 ERA through his first 17 Major League starts.
#RepBX

Players with at least 3 HR and 3 SB so far...

CJ Abrams: 4 HR, 4 SB
Sal Stewart: 4 HR, 3 SB
Elly De La Cruz: 3 HR, 3 SB
Cam Smith: 3 HR, 3 SB

Drake Baldwin is off to a phenomenal start to the 2026 season.

59 PA
.321/.390/.623
12 Runs (Tied for MLB Lead)
5 HR (Tied for MLB Lead)
15 RBI (Leads MLB)

It's a loaded position at the top, but Baldwin is putting himself in the C1 discussion for fantasy.
#BravesCountry

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: Hitters, Pitchers for Week 3 (2026) Eric Cross' top fantasy baseball waiver wire adds for Week 3 of 2026 (April 13 - April 19). His favorite free agent hitters and pitchers under 40% rostered.

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Waiver Wire Targets for Week 3 of #FantasyBaseball, including:

- A sneaky veteran infielder
- An under the radar rookie
- Two intriguing southpaws
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Max Clark has been red-hot to start the season in Triple-A.

48 PA, .421/.500/.605
7 2B, 5 SB
16.7% BB, 6.3% K
#DNMW

MLB wRC+ Leaders
Through 4/8, Qualified Hitters

Spencer Jones in Triple-A so far...

94.7 mph AVG EV, 66.7% HH, 33.3% BRL

Looks good, right?

Well...

41.1% Zone Contact, 42.2% Overall Contact

I'm nearly certain that I've never typed a contact rate that began with a 4.

Noah Schultz has dominated this season in Triple-A.

3 GS, 14 IP, 1.29 ERA, 0.43 WHIP, 4.3% BB, 40.4% K, .089 BAA

Your window to buy low in dynasty is closing quickly.
#WhiteSox