Trending Now - Weekly Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings for May
WHO:
MLB.com - A.J. Ewing, the Mets' second-ranked prospect, is being called up prior to the series opener against the Tigers.
MLB.com - Andrés Giménez recorded his first career multi-homer game, hitting two home runs and driving in five runs.
MLB.com - Andrés Giménez recorded his first career multi-homer game.
MLB.com - Kazuma Okamoto leads all MLB rookies in home runs (15), slugging percentage (.556), OPS (.920), and total bases (79).
MLB.com - Kevin McGonigle leads all MLB rookies in on-base percentage (.395), hits (43), and doubles (11).
MLB.com - Nolan McLean leads all qualified NL rookie pitchers in strikeouts (57), K/9 ratio (11.32), WHIP (0.90), and opponents' average (.180).
MLB.com - Andrés Giménez recorded his first career multi-homer game.
MLB.com - Travis Bazzana has drawn 12 walks through his first 11 career big league games.
MLB.com - The Mets are calling up outfielder A.J. Ewing, their second-ranked prospect, prior to a series against the Tigers.
Pitcher List - Nick is the author providing the rankings and analysis.
FanGraphs - The article is authored by an unnamed contributor discussing pitcher performance.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Ewing has a batting line of .326/.392/.435 with five stolen bases over 12 games at Triple-A Syracuse and previously hit .349/.481/.571 over 18 games at Double-A Binghamton.
MLB.com - Giménez's two home runs contributed to a total of five runs driven in during the game against the Rays.
MLB.com - Giménez hit two home runs and drove in five runs in a game against the Rays.
MLB.com - Bazzana has drawn 12 walks through his first 11 career big league games, joining Milt Galatzer (13 in 1933) as the only players in franchise history to achieve that feat.
MLB.com - Ashby leads Major League Baseball with seven wins as a relief pitcher.
MLB.com - Giménez hit two home runs and drove in five runs in a game against the Rays.
MLB.com - Bazzana is only the fourth player in the Wild Card Era to draw at least 12 walks in his first 11 career games.
MLB.com - Ewing has a batting line of .326/.392/.435 with five stolen bases over 12 games at Triple-A Syracuse and previously hit .349/.481/.571 over 18 games at Double-A Binghamton.
MLB.com - Ewing led the organization with 70 stolen bases last season across three Minor League levels.
NBC Sports - Joey Cantillo is rostered in 38% of leagues and is recommended for streaming against LAA.
NBC Sports - Peter Lambert is rostered in 27% of leagues and is recommended for streaming against SEA.
NBC Sports - Alek Manoah is rostered in 1% of leagues and is recommended for streaming against CLE.
MLB.com - Christian Scott has a Stuff+ rating of 108 in 2026, up from 100 in 2024.
MLB.com - Scott's four-seam fastball velocity has increased from 94.2 mph in 2024 to 96.1 mph in 2026.
MLB.com - Left-handed hitters are 2-for-23 against Scott this season, with zero extra-base hits.
Pitcher List - Nick's 2026 Streamer Record is 24-22.
Pitcher List - The streaming pick for tomorrow is Stephen Kolek @ CHW.
Pitcher List - The Auto-Start pitchers for May 11 include Nathan Eovaldi vs. ARI, Kevin Gausman vs. TBR, Drew Rasmussen @ TOR, and George Kirby @ HOU.
Pitcher List - The Probably Start pitchers for May 11 include Michael Soroka @ TEX and Ryan Weathers @ BAL.
Pitcher List - The Questionable Start pitcher for May 11 is Peter Lambert vs. SEA.
Pitcher List - The Do Not Start pitchers for May 11 include Trevor McDonald @ LAD, Brandon Young vs. NYY, Roki Sasaki vs. SFG, and Alek Manoah @ CLE.
FanGraphs - Eovaldi has a 4.15 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP in 2026.
FanGraphs - Rasmussen has logged at least 5 IP in 6 of 7 starts in 2026.
FanGraphs - Soroka had a 6.3 IP/1 ER performance against PIT.
Pitcher List - The streaming pick for today is Peter Lambert vs. SEA.
Pitcher List - The streaming pick for tomorrow is Stephen Kolek @ CHW.
Pitcher List - The Auto-Start pitchers for May 11 include Nathan Eovaldi vs. ARI, Kevin Gausman vs. TBR, Drew Rasmussen @ TOR, and George Kirby @ HOU.
Pitcher List - The Probably Start pitchers for May 11 include Michael Soroka @ TEX and Ryan Weathers @ BAL.
Pitcher List - The Questionable Start pitcher for May 11 is Peter Lambert vs. SEA.
Pitcher List - The Do Not Start pitchers for May 11 include Trevor McDonald @ LAD, Brandon Young vs. NYY, Roki Sasaki vs. SFG, and Alek Manoah @ CLE.
FanGraphs - Eovaldi has a 4.15 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP in 2026.
FanGraphs - Rasmussen has logged at least 5 IP in 6 of 7 starts in 2026.
FanGraphs - Soroka had a 6.3 IP/1 ER performance against PIT.
NBC Sports - Joey Cantillo is rostered in 38% of leagues and is recommended for streaming against LAA.
NBC Sports - Peter Lambert is rostered in 27% of leagues and is recommended for streaming against SEA.
NBC Sports - Alek Manoah is rostered in 1% of leagues and is recommended for streaming against CLE.
MLB.com - Christian Scott has a Stuff+ rating of 108 in 2026, up from 100 in 2024.
MLB.com - Scott's four-seam fastball velocity has increased from 94.2 mph in 2024 to 96.1 mph in 2026.
MLB.com - Left-handed hitters are 2-for-23 against Scott this season, with zero extra-base hits.
Pitcher List - Nick's 2026 Streamer Record is 24-22.
Pitcher List - The streaming pick for tomorrow is Stephen Kolek @ CHW.
Pitcher List - The Auto-Start pitchers for May 11 include Nathan Eovaldi vs. ARI, Kevin Gausman vs. TBR, Drew Rasmussen @ TOR, and George Kirby @ HOU.
Pitcher List - The Probably Start pitchers for May 11 include Michael Soroka @ TEX and Ryan Weathers @ BAL.
Pitcher List - The Questionable Start pitcher for May 11 is Peter Lambert vs. SEA.
Pitcher List - The Do Not Start pitchers for May 11 include Trevor McDonald @ LAD, Brandon Young vs. NYY, Roki Sasaki vs. SFG, and Alek Manoah @ CLE.
FanGraphs - Eovaldi has a 4.15 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP in 2026.
FanGraphs - Rasmussen has logged at least 5 IP in 6 of 7 starts in 2026.
FanGraphs - Soroka had a 6.3 IP/1 ER performance against PIT.
NBC Sports - Joey Cantillo is rostered in 38% of leagues and is recommended for streaming against LAA.
NBC Sports - Peter Lambert is rostered in 27% of leagues and is recommended for streaming against SEA.
NBC Sports - Alek Manoah is rostered in 1% of leagues and is recommended for streaming against CLE.
MLB.com - Christian Scott has a Stuff+ rating of 108 in 2026, up from 100 in 2024.
MLB.com - Scott's four-seam fastball velocity has increased from 94.2 mph in 2024 to 96.1 mph in 2026.
MLB.com - Left-handed hitters are 2-for-23 against Scott this season, with zero extra-base hits.
Pitcher List - Nick's 2026 Streamer Record is 24-22.
Pitcher List - The streaming pick for today is Peter Lambert vs. SEA.
Pitcher List - The streaming pick for tomorrow is Stephen Kolek @ CHW.
Pitcher List - The Auto-Start pitchers for May 11 include Nathan Eovaldi vs. ARI, Kevin Gausman vs. TBR, Drew Rasmussen @ TOR, and George Kirby @ HOU.
Pitcher List - The Probably Start pitchers for May 11 include Michael Soroka @ TEX and Ryan Weathers @ BAL.
Pitcher List - The Questionable Start pitcher for May 11 is Peter Lambert vs. SEA.
Pitcher List - The Do Not Start pitchers for May 11 include Trevor McDonald @ LAD, Brandon Young vs. NYY, Roki Sasaki vs. SFG, and Alek Manoah @ CLE.
FanGraphs - Eovaldi has a 4.15 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP in 2026.
FanGraphs - Rasmussen has logged at least 5 IP in 6 of 7 starts in 2026.
FanGraphs - Soroka had a 6.3 IP/1 ER performance against PIT.
WHERE:
Pitcher List - The matchups include locations such as ARI, TBR, TOR, HOU, TEX, BAL, LAD, NYY, SFG, and CLE.
FanGraphs - The analysis includes various teams and their respective matchups.
Pitcher List - The matchups include locations such as ARI, TBR, TOR, HOU, TEX, BAL, LAD, NYY, SFG, and CLE.
FanGraphs - The analysis includes various teams and their respective matchups.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The Mets will select Ewing prior to the series opener against the Tigers.
MLB.com - The game in which Giménez hit two home runs occurred on a Monday.
MLB.com - The Mets will select Ewing prior to the series opener against the Tigers.
Pitcher List - The rankings are for May 11, 12, and 13, 2026.
FanGraphs - The article references the performance of pitchers for the year 2026.
Pitcher List - The rankings are for May 11, 12, and 13, 2026.
FanGraphs - The article references the performance of pitchers for the year 2026.
Pitcher List - The rankings are for May 11, 12, and 13, 2026.
FanGraphs - The article references the performance of pitchers for the year 2026.
Pitcher List - The rankings are for May 11, 12, and 13, 2026.
FanGraphs - The article references the performance of pitchers for the year 2026.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Blue Jays are seeking an offensive spark after scoring just five runs in three games over the weekend in Arizona.
MLB.com - The Mets are looking to improve their offensive production after struggling in recent games.
MLB.com - Giménez's offensive contributions are crucial for a Blue Jays lineup that entered the game with a .693 OPS, ranking 21st in baseball.
MLB.com - The Mets are seeking an offensive spark after scoring just five runs in three games over the weekend in Arizona.
Pitcher List - The rankings are designed to help fantasy baseball players make informed decisions about starting pitchers based on matchups and performance.
FanGraphs - The analysis emphasizes the importance of not overreacting to a few bad outings from established pitchers.
Pitcher List - The rankings are designed to help fantasy baseball players make informed decisions about starting pitchers based on matchups and performance.
FanGraphs - The analysis emphasizes the importance of not overreacting to a few bad outings from established pitchers.
HOW:
MLB.com - Ewing is capable of playing all outfield positions and second base, and he is expected to slot into the outfield mix immediately.
MLB.com - Giménez has adjusted his stance and approach, leading to improved offensive performance.
MLB.com - Bazzana's ability to control the zone is highlighted as a key factor in his success early in his career.
MLB.com - Giménez has adjusted his stance and approach, leading to improved offensive performance.
MLB.com - Ewing is capable of playing all outfield positions and second base, and he is expected to slot into the outfield mix immediately.
Pitcher List - The rankings categorize pitchers into four tiers: Auto-Start, Probably Start, Questionable Start, and Do Not Start.
FanGraphs - The performance analysis includes metrics such as ERA, WHIP, and strikeout rates to evaluate pitchers.
Pitcher List - The rankings categorize pitchers into four tiers: Auto-Start, Probably Start, Questionable Start, and Do Not Start.
FanGraphs - The performance analysis includes metrics such as ERA, WHIP, and strikeout rates to evaluate pitchers.
Pitcher List - The rankings categorize pitchers into four tiers: Auto-Start, Probably Start, Questionable Start, and Do Not Start.
FanGraphs - The performance analysis includes metrics such as ERA, WHIP, and strikeout rates to evaluate pitchers.
Pitcher List - The rankings categorize pitchers into four tiers: Auto-Start, Probably Start, Questionable Start, and Do Not Start.
FanGraphs - The performance analysis includes metrics such as ERA, WHIP, and strikeout rates to evaluate pitchers.
(UPDATED May 12, 2026 19:29 UTC)
A.J. Ewing, the Mets' second-ranked prospect, is set to be called up before the series opener against the Tigers, showcasing an impressive batting line of .326 with five stolen bases over 12 games at Triple-A Syracuse. Meanwhile, Andrés Giménez celebrated a milestone by recording his first career multi-homer game, hitting two home runs and driving in five runs during a matchup against the Rays. Ewing, who can play all outfield positions and second base, is expected to immediately join the outfield mix for the Mets.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 17:38 UTC)
Andrés Giménez had a standout performance, recording his first career multi-homer game by hitting two home runs and driving in five runs against the Rays. In rookie news, Kazuma Okamoto leads all MLB rookies with 15 home runs, while Kevin McGonigle tops the charts in on-base percentage and hits, and Nolan McLean leads qualified NL rookie pitchers in strikeouts. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays and Mets are both looking to boost their offensive production after recent struggles, with Giménez's improved stance and Bazzana's keen zone control being key factors in their respective successes.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 15:51 UTC)
Andrés Giménez had a standout performance, recording his first career multi-homer game by hitting two home runs and driving in five runs during a recent matchup against the Rays. Meanwhile, Travis Bazzana has made a mark in his early career, becoming only the fourth player in the Wild Card Era to draw at least 12 walks in his first 11 games. Giménez's offensive contributions are particularly important for the Blue Jays, who have been struggling with a .693 OPS, ranking 21st in baseball.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 11:36 UTC)
The Mets are set to call up outfielder A.J. Ewing, their second-ranked prospect, ahead of their series against the Tigers. Ewing has been impressive in the minors, boasting a batting average of .326 with five stolen bases over 12 games at Triple-A Syracuse, and he previously hit .349 at Double-A Binghamton, where he led the organization with 70 stolen bases last season. The team is looking for an offensive boost after struggling to score just five runs in three games over the weekend, and Ewing is expected to contribute right away, as he can play all outfield positions and second base.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 04:12 UTC)
In fantasy baseball news, Joey Cantillo and Peter Lambert are recommended for streaming against the Angels and Mariners, respectively, while Alek Manoah is also suggested for streaming against the Guardians, despite being rostered in just 1% of leagues. Christian Scott has shown impressive growth this season, with a Stuff+ rating of 108 and a four-seam fastball that has increased in velocity to 96.1 mph, making left-handed hitters struggle against him. For tomorrow's matchups, Stephen Kolek is the streaming pick against the White Sox, while notable Auto-Start pitchers include Nathan Eovaldi, Kevin Gausman, Drew Rasmussen, and George Kirby.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 01:29 UTC)
In today's baseball updates, Joey Cantillo and Peter Lambert are both recommended for streaming, with Cantillo rostered in 38% of leagues and Lambert in 27%, while Alek Manoah is a less popular choice at just 1%. Christian Scott has shown impressive improvement this season, boasting a Stuff+ rating of 108 and a four-seam fastball that has increased in velocity to 96.1 mph, making left-handed hitters struggle against him. Looking ahead, the streaming pick for tomorrow is Stephen Kolek facing the White Sox, and the rankings for pitchers span from May 11 to May 13, categorizing them into tiers like Auto-Start and Do Not Start.
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(UPDATED May 11, 2026 23:18 UTC)
Joey Cantillo, who is rostered in 38% of leagues, is recommended for streaming against the Los Angeles Angels, while Peter Lambert, with a 27% roster rate, is suggested for streaming against the Seattle Mariners. Alek Manoah, currently rostered in just 1% of leagues, is also recommended for streaming against the Cleveland Guardians. In player performance news, Christian Scott has seen a notable rise in his Stuff+ rating to 108 this season, along with an increase in his four-seam fastball velocity from 94.2 mph in 2024 to 96.1 mph in 2026, and left-handed hitters have struggled against him, going just 2-for-23 with no extra-base hits.
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(UPDATED May 11, 2026 21:25 UTC)
Nick from Pitcher List has released his 2026 Streamer Record, which stands at twenty-four wins and twenty-two losses, and today’s streaming pick is Peter Lambert facing Seattle. Tomorrow, Stephen Kolek will take the mound against the Chicago White Sox, while the Auto-Start pitchers for today include Nathan Eovaldi against Arizona and Kevin Gausman facing Tampa Bay. For fantasy baseball enthusiasts, the rankings for May 11, 12, and 13 are designed to guide decisions on starting pitchers based on their matchups and performance metrics like ERA and WHIP.