Week 5 Sleepers & Two-Start Pitchers! (4/18 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

In this week's Fantasy Baseball Today Express episode, hosts Frank Stample and Scott White break down week five of the 2026 MLB season, focusing on optimal lineup decisions for fantasy managers. With eight teams playing seven games—highlighting the Braves, Red Sox, Cubs, Rockies, Tigers, Dodgers, Phillies, and Nationals—managers are advised to be cautious with fringe hitters on teams with only five games, particularly the D-backs and Padres. The discussion centers on two-start pitchers, with Mick Abel and Bryce Elder emerging as top streaming options due to strong recent performances and favorable matchups. Pitchers like Jesus Luzardo, Aaron Nola, and Jack Flaherty are deemed risky or not worth starting in most formats. On the hitter side, the Tigers, Mariners, and Marlins lead in favorable matchups, spotlighting players like Colt Keith, Spencer Torkelson, Gleyber Torres, and Mauricio Dubon as key sleepers. Luke Raley’s hot streak is noted, but his limited at-bats against lefties temper his appeal. The episode concludes with a plug for Shopify, emphasizing its ease of use for small businesses.