PPP 762 – Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers To Add And Drop – 3-31-26

Nick Pollack delivers a sharp, data-driven breakdown of fantasy baseball starting pitchers to add and drop, emphasizing pitch quality and repeatable performance over traditional metrics like FIP and xFIP. He argues that pitchers like Lance McCullers Jr. and Landon Roop show flashes of promise but lack the consistency to be trusted long-term, while others like Michael Soroka and Kyle Harrison impress with elite command and strike rates—especially Harrison’s 74% strike rate—making them valuable streaming options. Pollack is notably skeptical of pitchers with 'empty velocity'—like Rookie Sasaki—whose high fastballs lack movement and whiff potential, and he dismisses several others, including Chris Paddock and Cody Ponce, due to poor command and inefficient pitch usage. He highlights under-the-radar streamers like Brandon Williamson and Andrew Painter, and champions Shane McClanahan and Max Scherzer as top-tier starts, while cautioning against overreacting to one bad outing. The episode closes with a passionate pitch for lifetime subscriptions to Pitcher List, underscoring the team’s commitment to integrity, long-term growth, and fan-first content without betting or DFS. Pollack’s core thesis is clear: fantasy success comes not from chasing hot streaks, but from identifying pitchers whose stuff, command, and execution align with sustainable performance.