Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kevin Pillar went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base in Saturday's 9-3 win over the Royals. It was the 35-year-old's second three-hit game in his last four, so perhaps things are looking up for the veteran in what has been an otherwise forgetful beginning to the season. Through May 5, Pillar was batting .161 but this four-game stretch has raised his season average to .261 as he's logged just 12 starts in 2024 and has come in as a pinch-hitter, pinch-runner, or defensive replacement 12 times. The recent outburst is nice to see for Pillar, but you're still staying away for fantasy unless he can get more regular at-bats.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher James Paxton pitched six innings of shutout ball in Saturday's 5-0 victory over the Padres, allowing just four hits and no walks while striking out four on the way to earning his fifth win of the season. The veteran has an impressive 2.58 ERA on the season and a low HR/FB% of 6.3%, but the 1.41 WHIP and -1.2% K-BB% are a bit concerning. A high 86.3% LOB% with such a low strikeout rate and a FIP of 4.91 indicate things could fall apart quickly for the southpaw. Nevertheless, if he can continue to walk the tightrope, the Dodgers should continue to provide enough run support for the 35-year-old to collect some additional wins.

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Oakland Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker went 2-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Mariners, extending his hitting streak to five games. It was his fifth multi-hit performance in his last eight games. Rooker is scorching in May, going 15-for-34 (.441) with three doubles, four home runs, 12 RBI, 11 runs scored, and a 6:7 BB:K. The 29-year-old's .284 average may not stick, but coming off a 30-homer campaign in 2023 and with a 17.2% Barrel% in 2024, he looks to be well on his way to 30 again.

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Oakland Athletics second baseman Abraham Toro went 2-for-5 in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Mariners, and now has eight multi-hit efforts in his last 11 games. Since April 26, the 27-year-old is 23-for-57 (.404) with six doubles, a home run, eight RBI, and 11 runs scored. After a hot spring that earned him a spot on the roster, Toro has been able to continue that success in the regular season. It was thought maybe the signing of J.D. Davis would limit his playing time, but between Davis having an IL stint and Toro's ability to play second base (14 games), third base (10), designated hitter (9), and first base (3), the A's have been able to keep his bat in the lineup. The former fifth-round draft pick's hot hitting and multi-position eligibility (2B, 3B) has made him a popular waiver wire addition.

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Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Teoscar Hernandez hit a grand slam in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Padres. The sixth-inning blast was his 11th home run of the season, one off the league lead of 12, and gave the Dodgers some breathing room after leading just 1-0 to that point in the game. The 31-year-old is having a strong month of May, hitting five home runs already after collecting just three the entire month of April. With 33 RBI, 27 runs scored, and three stolen bases on the season, the veteran has been one of the top fantasy producers so far in 2024. The former All-Star has a 14.3% Barrel% thus far so there's no reason to think the power output will fall off going forward.

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Rangers' SP Andrew Heaney had an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 1.06 in 18 innings over his last three games. Heaney is owned only in 22.4% of mixed leagues.

Angels' CF Kevin Pillar scored 30.5 fantasy points going 7-for-15 with two home runs and nine RBIs in four games this week. Pillar is owned only in 0.0% of mixed leagues.

Athletics' LF Brent Rooker scored 28.0 fantasy points going 9-for-24 with a home run and five RBIs in six games this week. Rooker is owned in 72.0% of mixed leagues.

Tigers' 2B Andy Ibanez scored 26.0 fantasy points going 7-for-16 with two home runs and four RBIs in four games this week. Ibanez is owned only in 0.0% of mixed leagues.

White Sox's SS Paul DeJong scored 28.0 fantasy points going 8-for-22 with three home runs and five RBIs in six games this week. DeJong is owned only in 0.0% of mixed leagues.

Rockies' CF Charlie Blackmon scored 25.5 fantasy points going 7-for-14 and eight RBIs in four games this week. Blackmon is owned only in 1.4% of mixed leagues.

Astros' SS Jeremy Pena had a slash line of .500/.550/.722 going 9-for-18 with 3 RBIs in five games this week. Pena is owned in 73.3% of mixed leagues.

Brewers' 1B Rhys Hoskins scored 26.0 fantasy points going 5-for-18 with three home runs and eight RBIs in five games this week. Hoskins is owned in 56.8% of mixed leagues.

White Sox's SP Garrett Crochet had an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 0.65 in 17 innings over his last three games. Crochet is owned in 60.9% of mixed leagues.

Nationals' LF Eddie Rosario scored 28.0 fantasy points going 6-for-13 with two home runs and three RBIs in four games this week. Rosario is owned only in 0.0% of mixed leagues.

Texas Rangers' CF Leody Taveras scored 34.5 fantasy points going 8-for-22 with two home runs and five RBIs in six games this week. Taveras is owned only in 0.5% of mixed leagues.

Oakland's C Shea Langeliers scored 28.0 fantasy points going 6-for-16 with two home runs and eight RBIs in five games this week. Langeliers is owned only in 20.1% of mixed leagues.

Washington Nationals' SP Jake Irvin had an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 0.78 in 18 innings over his last three games. Irvin is owned only in 2.9% of mixed leagues.

Texas' 3B Ezequiel Duran had a slash line of .471/.500/.471 going 8-for-17 in six games this week. Duran is owned only in 1.2% of mixed leagues.

Colorado Rockies' RF Brenton Doyle scored 25.5 fantasy points going 6-for-17 with a home run and three RBIs in five games this week. Doyle is owned only in 33.4% of mixed leagues.