5 Pitchers Exceeding Expectations in Early 2026 Season

Todd Zola May 7, 2026, 11:38 AM ET Close Todd Zola is contributing writer for fantasy baseball at ESPN, specializing in game theory and player analysis. Todd is a member of the FSWA Hall of Fame. He won LABR and Tout Wars championships in 2016. Follow on X

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