Fantasy Baseball Today Is Burnes Back? Lawlar Promoted, Waivers Adds & More! (5/12 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
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May 12, 2025 Corbin Burnes dazzles with seven shutout innings, sparking debate about his return to form. Tomoyuki Sugano shines with adjustments against right-handed hitters, while Lucas Giolito offers glimmers of hope. The D-backs promote promising prospect Jordan Lawlar, and standout performances surface from pitchers like Ronal Blanco. Injury updates, especially for Blake Snell, loom large as fantasy managers weigh their options. Exciting waiver wire picks and matchup evaluations keep the fantasy landscape dynamic!
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Corbin Burns' Mixed Signals
- Corbin Burns had his best start of the season against a top lineup despite concerns about his cutter's effectiveness.
- He's worth starting this week with favorable matchups but consider selling high if he performs well.
Sugano's Perplexing Success
- Tomoyuki Sugano continues outperforming his poor underlying stats with excellent control and low strikeout rates.
- Despite skepticism, his recent improvement suggests a possible adjustment period rather than a fluke.
Giolito Showing Velocity Surge
- Lucas Giolito increased his velocity significantly and showed promise despite only one strong start.
- This start is a reason to keep him on rosters and monitor if improvements sustain.