Week 7 Sleepers & Two-Start Pitchers! (5/2 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Fantasy Baseball Today13mMay 3, 2026

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In this week's Fantasy Baseball Today Express episode, hosts Frank Stample and Scott White break down optimal lineup decisions for Week 7 of the fantasy baseball season. They analyze two-start pitcher options, highlighting risks and opportunities based on matchups, recent performance, and team context. Peyton Tolley and Tanner Bybee are recommended as two-star streamers despite recent struggles, while Cade Cavalli, Davis Martin, and Nick Martinez are spotlighted as top one-start pitchers for points leagues. On the hitter side, Moises Ballesteros (aka 'Mo Baller') leads the sleeper list due to favorable Cubs matchups and consistent production. Other recommended hitters include Nate Lowe, Spencer Torkelson, Brandon Marsh, and several Mariners bats like Dominic Canzone and Cole Young, all benefiting from favorable right-handed pitching matchups. The episode emphasizes strategic rostering in less than 80% owned players and provides actionable insights for both standard and points formats.

Key Takeaways
1

Target pitchers with strong matchups and low ownership, especially in points leagues.

2

Moises Ballesteros ('Mo Baller') is a top sleeper with favorable Cubs matchups and consistent hitting.

3

Nate Lowe is a strong value play due to increased playing time and favorable schedule.

4

Prioritize hitters facing right-handed pitchers when possible, especially with limited lefty matchups.

5

Consider two-start pitchers like Peyton Tolley and Tanner Bybee for high-upside weeks despite recent volatility.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Week 7 Lineup Preview & Two-Start Pitcher Strategy

Hosts kick off the episode with a breakdown of Week 7 schedules, focusing on teams with 6 or 7 games, and begin evaluating two-start pitchers based on recent form, matchups, and ownership rates.

2:00
3 min

Two-Star Pitcher Recommendations & Risks

Detailed analysis of pitchers like Peyton Tolley, Michael Waka, Tanner Bybee, and Bubba Chandler, with nuanced takes on whether to start them based on velocity, recent performance, and ballpark factors.

5:00
4 min

Top One-Start Streamers for Points Leagues

I think at least in points leagues you could give him a shot.

Highlight
9:00
5 min

Sleeper Hitters & Matchup Analysis

He will now be known as Mo Baller. He's been balling out this season.

Highlight
14:00
1 min

Nicknames, Fun Facts & Closing Notes

Hosts share fun trivia, including Moises Ballesteros' nickname 'Mo Baller,' and wrap up with a plug for the full-length Fantasy Baseball Today podcast.

High-Impact Quotes
He will now be known as Mo Baller. He's been balling out this season.
Scott White11:01
Viral: 85.0
I think at least in points leagues you could give him a shot.
Frank Stample4:48
Viral: 75.0
He's going to give you the length of a starter and hopefully a lot of strikeouts.
Scott White6:22
Viral: 65.0
Speakers

Hosts

Frank StampleScott White
Topics Discussed
Sleeper Hitters95%Fantasy Baseball Week 7 Preview95%Two-Start Pitcher Strategy90%Matchup Analysis90%Low Ownership Players85%One-Start Pitcher Streamers85%Points League Optimization80%Roster Management75%
People & Brands

Frank Stample

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12xNeutral

Scott White

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11xNeutral

Moises Ballesteros

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6xPositive

Nate Lowe

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4xPositive

Peyton Tolley

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4xPositive

Tanner Bybee

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4xPositive

Michael Waka

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3xNeutral

Nick Martinez

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3xPositive

Davis Martin

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3xPositive

Cade Cavalli

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3xPositive

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