PPP 785 – Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers To Add And Drop – 5-6-26

In this high-stakes fantasy baseball episode, Nick Pollock delivers a sharp, data-driven assessment of starting pitchers across the league, spotlighting dramatic swings in performance that demand immediate roster adjustments. The core revelation? Pitchers like Logan Webb and Christopher Sanchez are showing signs of regression or resurgence not just in stats, but in pitch quality—Webb’s once-dominant sweeper has lost its bite, while Sanchez’s 96.2 mph fastball and elite changeup command are re-establishing him as a top-tier fantasy asset. Pollock also praises under-the-radar breakout performances, including Bryce Elder’s transformative cutter against lefties and Taj Bradley’s surprising command consistency, despite lingering concerns about long-term reliability. Meanwhile, he issues firm warnings to drop pitchers like Elmer Rodriguez, Chris Bassett, and Frambois Valdez—whose tipping issues led to disastrous outings—emphasizing that fantasy success hinges on spotting subtle mechanical and strategic shifts before they become full-blown collapses. The episode ends with a hard truth: 'If you’ve never made a bad drop, you’re not doing it right,' underscoring the ruthless, adaptive mindset required to win in fantasy baseball.