PPP 774 – Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers To Add And Drop – 4-21-26

Nick Pollock delivers a sharp, data-driven breakdown of fantasy baseball starting pitchers for April 21, 2026, cutting through the noise with bold roster moves. The episode centers on a pivotal shift: Max Meyer’s sudden 18-inch vertical rise on his four-seamer—though likely a one-off—has transformed him from a fringe streamer into a must-consider for matchups against the Giants. Pollock warns against overvaluing pitchers like Justin Robleski, whose soft velocity and narrowed arsenal mask a regression risk despite a 3-0 start. He champions under-the-radar pickups like Peter Lambert, a Tommy John returnee with elite command and a 23-whiff golden goal performance, calling him a 'questionable start' with 'huge upside' against the Guardians. Meanwhile, he drops Aaron Nola and Slade Saccone, citing mechanical breakdowns and unsustainable peripherals. The episode’s most contrarian call? Starting Connelly Early against the Yankees despite the tough matchup, based on his consistent secondary pitches and recent form. Pollock’s core philosophy emerges: trust elite command and whiffable pitches over early wins, especially in April’s volatile landscape.