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On The Wire

On The Wire

By: Adam Howe Kevin Hasting
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Join Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) every Sunday with insights and updates on how to use your fantasy baseball FAAB before your bid deadlines hit.2022-2026 Pitcher List Baseball & Softball
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  • OTW 260 - FAAB #15; June 28, 2026

    OTW 260 - FAAB #15; June 28, 2026
    Jun 28 2026
    On The WireAdam and Kevin navigate one of the thinnest FAAB weeks of the season, breaking down the limited pitching landscape while highlighting the best speculative bats, bullpen changes, and stash candidates heading into July.0:00 – 30:00 | Welcome and NewsTopics DiscussedAdam Howe and Kevin Hastings open the show with a look at the halfway point of the fantasy baseball season.Discussion of the increasingly difficult starting pitching landscape and how it impacts weekly FAAB decisions.Injury updates and roster movement around the league.Bullpen changes, closer situations, and reliever hierarchy updates for several clubs.News surrounding rotation injuries and potential replacements heading into the coming scoring period.Players DiscussedBen Brown, Edward Cabrera, Trent Thornton, Jacob Webb, Caleb Ferguson, Dylan Lee, Pierce Johnson, Brock Burke, Tony Santillan, Matthew Boyd, Brian Wu, Bryce Miller, George Kirby, Logan Gilbert, Christian Scott, Hurston Waldrep, Cade Cavalli30:00 – 50:00 | More NewsTopics DiscussedContinued review of injuries, transactions, and lineup changes.Fantasy implications of several teams' changing depth charts.Discussion of returning injured players and stash candidates.Final news items before transitioning into FAAB recommendations.Players DiscussedBen Brown, Edward Cabrera, David Peterson, Lucas Giolito, Aaron Nola, Freddy Peralta, George Springer, Bo Bichette, Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, Bobby Witt Jr.., Jacob Wilson, Max Muncy, Maikel Garcia, Josh Rojas50:00 – 1:05:00 | Hitter FAABTopics DiscussedWeekly hitter FAAB recommendations centered on power production.Players with favorable schedules and platoon advantages.Speed and category specialists who can help immediately.Playing time opportunities created by injuries and lineup changes.Discussion of hitters with improving underlying skills and rest-of-season upside.Players DiscussedRichie Palacios, Jared Young, Connor Joe, Tyler Freeman, Jared Triolo, Nick Loftin, Caleb Durbin, Taylor Walls, Maikel Garcia, Jacob Gonzalez, Anthony Seigler, Cooper Ingle, Griffin Conine, Heriberto Hernández, Héctor Rodríguez, Ryan Ward, Marcelo Mayer1:05:00 – 1:21:00 | Pitcher FAABTopics DiscussedStarting pitcher streaming targets and speculative additions.Rotation replacements and short-term opportunity plays.Reliever recommendations, including potential future closers.Discussion of trade deadline implications for bullpens and saves.Organizational changes that could affect fantasy value over the coming weeks.Players DiscussedSean Burke, Emerson Hancock, Patrick Corbin, Steven Matz, David Peterson, Caleb Ferguson, Jacob Webb, Robert Suarez, Edwin Díaz, Pierce Johnson, Dylan Lee, Aroldis Chapman1:21:00 – 1:31:00 | Wild Card and Final ThoughtsTopics DiscussedWild card speculative FAAB targets with long-term upside.Prospect stashes and players whose roles could expand after the trade deadline.Final recommendations for aggressive and speculative fantasy managers.Closing thoughts and wrap-up for the week.Players DiscussedKonnor Griffin, Héctor Rodríguez, Heriberto Hernández, Anthony Seigler, Ryan Ward, Jacob Gonzalez, Marcelo MayerJoin Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin HastingSubscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSSJoin: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • OTW 259 - FAAB #14; June 21, 2026

    OTW 259 - FAAB #14; June 21, 2026
    Jun 21 2026
    0:00 – Intro, News & NotesDiscussion of Father's Day, Shohei Ohtani's paternity leave, Mike Trout's latest injury, Christian Moore's promotion, playing-time changes around the league, and other roster movement impacting fantasy value.Players Discussed: Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Christian Moore, Vaughn Grissom, Trey Mancini, Donovan Walton, Denzer Guzman, José Siri, Moisés Ballesteros, Michael Conforto, Andrew Painter18:38 – News & Playing Time UpdatesAdditional injury news, lineup changes, prospect movement, and playing-time battles around the league.Players Discussed: Mike Trout, Christian Moore, Donovan Walton, Denzer Guzman, José Siri, Jac Caglianone35:01 – Power Targets (HR/RBI)FAAB recommendations for managers looking to add power production, including veterans, emerging contributors, and corner infield options.Players Discussed: Joc Pederson, Matt Shaw, Rhys Hoskins, Dominic Smith, José Ramírez, José Siri, Cooper Pratt, Victor Robles43:10 – Speed Targets (R/SB)Targets for stolen bases and runs, with an emphasis on players gaining playing time and lineup opportunities.Players Discussed: Victor Robles, Victor Mesa Jr., Austin Slater, Nate Eaton, Anthony Siegler, Kristian Campbell50:55 – Opportunity Targets (PA/AVG)Hitters seeing increased plate appearances due to injuries, lineup shuffling, or organizational decisions.Players Discussed: Nick Sogard, Marcelo Mayer, Gabriel Rincones Jr., Eli White, Ronald Acuña Jr., Vaughn Grissom58:18 – Pitching Volume Targets (W/K)A challenging waiver-wire environment for starters leads to discussion of available volume arms and returning pitchers.Players Discussed: Shane Bieber, Kyle Leahy, Eric Lauer, Andre Pallante, Tyler Mahle, Mick Abel, Javier Assad1:05:20 – Pitching Ratio Targets (ERA/WHIP)Pitchers who may provide ratio help despite limited upside or uncertain workloads.Players Discussed: Shane Bieber, Eric Lauer, Mick Abel, Kyle Leahy, Javier Assad1:08:45 – Saves Targets (SV)An examination of unsettled bullpens and speculative relievers who could provide saves.Players Discussed: Kirby Yates, Jakob Junis, Matt Svanson, Elvis Alvarado, Ryan Helsley, Rico Garcia, Andrés Muñoz, José A. Ferrer1:13:01 – Wild Card Stashes & Closing ThoughtsDeep-league stashes, upper-minors performers, and speculative names who could emerge later this season.Players Discussed: Jack Suwinski, Michael Toglia, Manuel Peña, Ryan Ward, Kyle Schwarber, Luis Urías, Jacob Gonzalez, Brayan Rocchio, Jhonny Pereda, Garrett Crochet, Luis Robert Jr. Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin HastingSubscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSSJoin: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • OTW 258 - FAAB #13; June 14, 2026

    OTW 258 - FAAB #13; June 14, 2026
    Jun 14 2026
    0:00 – Intro, FAAB Strategy & MLB NewsDiscussion of FAAB bankroll management and early-season bidding results.MLB news, injuries, promotions, demotions, role changes, and prospect call-ups.Players discussed: Jacob Latz, Jesus Rodriguez, Mark Vientos, Jared Young, Matt Shaw, Kevin Alcantara, Jameson Taillon, Matthew Boyd, Javier Assad, Ben Brown, Colin Rea, Shota Imanaga, Cade Horton, Justin Steele, Moisés Ballesteros, Michael Conforto, Nolan Jones, Daniel Espino, Adolis García, Ryan Walker, Daulton Varsho, Alan Roden, Myles Straw, Hagen Smith, and others.23:48 – News & FAAB-Relevant DevelopmentsContinued coverage of injury news, bullpen changes, prospect promotions, and roster movement impacting fantasy value.Players discussed: Daniel Espino, Adolis García, Nolan Jones, Ryan Walker, Alan Roden, Myles Straw, Hogan Harris, Elvis Alvarado, and additional waiver-wire relevant names.39:57 – Power Targets (HR/RBI)FAAB recommendations for managers chasing home runs and RBI production.Players discussed: Jared Young, Dalton Rushing, Mark Vientos, Jorge Polanco and other power-focused waiver options.44:00 – Speed Targets (Runs/Stolen Bases)Speed-focused pickups and stolen-base upside.Players discussed: Cole Carrigg and additional speed-category options.46:35 – Opportunity Targets (Plate Appearances/Batting Average)Everyday playing-time gainers and hitters positioned for volume.Players discussed: Cole Carrigg, Dalton Rushing, Alan Roden, Myles Straw and other playing-time beneficiaries.50:56 – Pitching Volume Targets (Wins/Strikeouts)Streaming starters, two-start pitchers, and strikeout upside arms.Players discussed: Hagen Smith, David Peterson, Lucas Giolito, Andrew Alvarez.55:20 – Pitching Ratios Targets (ERA/WHIP)Arms capable of helping ERA and WHIP while maintaining useful workloads.Players discussed: Andrew Alvarez, David Peterson, Lucas Giolito, various ratio-focused relievers and starters.58:10 – Saves TargetsBullpen situations and relievers with paths to saves.Players discussed: Hogan Harris, Elvis Alvarado and additional speculative save options.1:07:30 – Final Thoughts & Closing CommentsWrap-up of the week's FAAB recommendations and roster-management strategy.OTW 25 Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin HastingSubscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSSJoin: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
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