PPP 789 – Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers To Add And Drop – 5-12-26

Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball18mMay 12, 2026

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Nick Pollack delivers a high-velocity fantasy baseball breakdown for May 12, 2026, cutting through the noise with sharp, data-driven recommendations on starting pitchers to add, drop, and stream. He warns against overvaluing pitchers with poor command—like Alec Manoa and Brandon Sprout—while spotlighting hidden gems such as Drew Rasmussen, Peter Lambert, and Christian Scott, who are flying under the radar despite strong underlying metrics. Pollack makes a bold case for the Yankees embracing a six-man rotation to protect health, citing injury risks and workload management across key arms. He also reveals a limited-time 20% discount on PLPro, a new analytics dashboard set to launch in 2027, urging listeners to act fast before the promo expires. The episode is packed with actionable insights, contrarian picks, and a clear focus on sustainability over short-term results.

Key Takeaways
1

Drop Alec Manoa immediately—his 5 walks in 5 innings and 87.5 mph four-seamer signal a red flag despite the zero ER.

2

Add Peter Lambert for 12-team leagues: he’s deep into games, has 13 whiffs per start, and faces a favorable Texas Rangers matchup.

3

Stream Christian Scott despite a rough start—he’s been far better since, with a 7% roster rate and elite strikeout potential.

4

Avoid Brandon Sprout vs. Padres: his command issues and the Padres’ righty-friendly offense make this a high-risk start.

5

The Yankees should adopt a six-man rotation to protect pitchers like Cole, Rodon, and Schlittler from overuse and injury.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Opening Pitch: Manoa, Soroka, and the 5-Walk Warning

Nick opens with a strong warning against adding Alec Manoa after a 5-inning, 5-walk outing, then praises Michael Soroka’s command and effectiveness despite a high hard contact rate.

2:00
2 min

Cantillo’s Changeup Failure and Kirby’s Command Issues

Joey Cantillo’s 42% changeup strike rate and George Kirby’s inconsistent pitch location are dissected, with Nick emphasizing the danger of relying on ineffective secondary pitches.

4:00
2 min

Yankees’ Six-Man Rotation Strategy Explained

I personally believe that having a six-man rotation is a wonderful thing for the Yankees because what they're trying to do is get to the playoffs with a healthy rotation.

Highlight
6:00
2 min

Rasmussen, McDonald, and the Value of High-Strikeout Pitchers

Drew Rasmussen’s elite strikeout rate and Trevor McDonald’s sinker-slider combo are highlighted as undervalued assets in deeper leagues.

8:00
2 min

Streaming Picks: Kolek, Scott, and the 7% Roster Surprise

Christian Scott is my streaming pick at 7% roster, which is absurdly low. And it's just, yeah, he's not that guy. We know this.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
personally believe that having a six -man rotation is a wonderful thing for the Yankees because what they're trying to do is get to the playoffs with a healthy rotation.
Nick Pollack5:15
Viral: 85.0
You get a full calendar year. You don't get it till the end of the season. You get it for 365 days.
Nick Pollack11:36
Viral: 72.0
Don't expect a lot from this one. We just hope that it is very encouraging that we start him thereafter.
Nick Pollack17:22
Viral: 65.0
Speakers

Host

Nick Pollack
Topics Discussed
fantasy baseball starting pitchers95%six-man rotation strategy90%pitcher command issues88%streaming pitchers85%plpro analytics dashboard80%pitcher injury prevention78%low-ownership fantasy picks75%pitcher workload management72%
People & Brands

Nick Pollack

person

12xNeutral

Michael Soroka

person

6xPositive

Joey Cantillo

person

5xNeutral

George Kirby

person

5xNeutral

Ryan Weathers

person

5xPositive

Peter Lambert

person

5xPositive

Drew Rasmussen

person

5xPositive

Alec Manoa

person

4xNegative

Trevor McDonald

person

4xPositive

Christian Scott

person

4xPositive

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