Fantasy Baseball Today Are These Pitchers Breaking Out? (3/31 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
Mar 31, 2026
Early-season pitcher performances and whether they signal real breakouts. A deep look at remade arsenals, pitch mix changes, and debut outings. Ranking intriguing young arms and noting who to consider on waivers. Rotation news, injuries, and bullpen save chaos round out the conversation.
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McCullers Reworked His Arsenal With A Cutter
- Lance McCullers looked rejuvenated by adding a cutter and broadening his arsenal after velocity loss.
- He threw the cutter 25% of the time, produced 17 whiffs on 96 pitches, and pitched seven innings with nine strikeouts.
Messick's Multipitch Control Made Him Waiver-Worthy
- Parker Messick shows reliable control and a multi-pitch approach that translated vs. the Dodgers.
- He threw six pitches, 66–67% strikes, six shutout innings with 10 whiffs on 76 pitches.
Roop Succeeded By Adding A Cutter And Cutting His Curve
- Landon Roop improved by adding a cutter and reducing curve usage, producing weak contact and whiffs.
- He used a 19% cutter, halved curve usage, and allowed a 78 mph average exit velocity in six shutout innings.