On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting preview the 26th FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Angels bring back David Fletcher , Jared Walsh Manuel Margot returns to Tampa Matt Chapman back at third for Toronto Heston Kjerstad debuts in Baltimore Kenley Jansen out in Boston FAAB considerations by category Kevin's final thoughts Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe : Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSS Connect: Twitter | OnTheWirePod@gmail.com | J...
Sep 17, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 132
On The Wire - Adam Howe is joined by Justin Havelock to preview the 25th FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Jordan Lawler joins the Diamondbacks Evan Carter replaces Adolis García in Texas Luis Garcia, no the other Luis Garcia , rejoins the Nationals Gary Sánchez is out in San Diego The Out Pitch FAAB considerations by category Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Guest: Justin Havelock | The Out Pitch Subscribe : Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSS Connec...
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 131
On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting are joined by Sam Wirsching to preview the 24th FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Guardians claim Lucas Giolito and others Reds claim Hunter Renfroe and Harrison Bader Who's left in Anaheim? Cubs promote Alexander Canario Mets call up Ronny Mauricio and bring back Brett Baty Yankees call up Austin Wells and Jasson Domínguez Pirates bring up Miguel Andujar Red Sox call up Ceddanne Rafaela ; Wilyer Abreu returns from the paternity list Minor league deals aple...
Sep 03, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 130
On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting preview the 23rd FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Joey Votto to IL, freeing up DH at-bats in Cincy Alek Manoah moving his rehab to AAA Shohei Ohtani is done pitching, the Angels' rotation options Mason Miller nearing a return to Oakland Stone Garrett breaks fibula, Washington's outfield fix Nolan Gorman returns to the Cardinals, displacing who? FAAB considerations by category Kevin's final words Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe : Apple Podcasts |...
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 129
On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting preview the 22nd FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Marcus Stroman out for some time Masyn Winn , Nolan Schanuel , and Noelvi Marte newest rookie call-ups Paul DeJong DFA'd by Blue Jays Kolten Wong is a Dodger Jarred Kelenic is on his way back Matchups, schedule, and playing time factors for the final six weeks FAAB considerations by category Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe : Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Pocket ...
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 128
On The Wire - Adam Howe welcomes Van Burnett back to the podcast to preview the 21st FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Deivi García to Chicago Lawrence Butler called up to Oakland Aaron Sanchez signs with Arizona Josh Jung out in Texas José Abreu out in Houston Difficult drops FAAB considerations by category Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Guest: Van Burnett | Wins Above Fantasy Shout Out: Alex Chamberlain | Maui Relief Funds Subscribe : Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcas...
Aug 13, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 127
On The Wire - Adam Howe welcomes David Mendelson back to the podcast to preview the 20th FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Can Bailey Falter regain fantasy relevance in Pittsburg? Who's playing 1B for the Pirates? Any Cardinals arms worth watching? National's new-look infield Miami additions create holes to fill elsewhere Phillies' 6-man rotation problem Playing time in Kansas City New closer in Seattle Blue Jays adding Red Birds Aaron Civale in Tampa Curtis Mead debuts for Rays Luis Urías ' new li...
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 126
On The Wire - Adam Howe welcomes Pitcher List's Dynasty Manager Matt Heckman to the podcast to preview the 19th FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Amed Rosario for Noah Syndergaard Lucas Giolito + Reynaldo López to Anaheim Lance Lynn + Joe Kelly to Los Angeles Kendall Graveman to Houston Edgar Quero , Ky Bush , and Korey Lee to Chicago David Robertson closing in Miami? Carlos Santana to Milwaukee Max Scherzer to Texas Luisangel Acuna to New York Jesse Winker to IL Jordan Romano to IL Yimi García or ...
Jul 30, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 125
On The Wire - Adam Howe welcomes Patrick Brown to the podcast to preview the 18th FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Yankees' catcher situation Ryan Noda out for three weeks Corey Seager hits the IL Sal Frelick gets the call Mark Vientos returns to New York Tyler O'Neill back in action Shintaro Fujinami on the move, is Trevor May next? Jarred Kelenic 's broken foot Importance of a well-connected home league Player recommendations by category for this week's FAAB run Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting ...
Jul 23, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 124
On The Wire - Kevin Hasting welcomes back Lucas Biery to the podcast to preview the 17th FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: All-Star Break injuries - Luis Robert Jr. , Jordan Romano Anthony DeSclafani set to return next week Jake Marisnick joins LAD OAK calls up Tyler Soderstrom and Zack Gelof Phillies lose Josh Harrison , Cristian Pache ; call up Drew Ellis , Johan Rojas Underdog Fantasy's Pick'em strategy Player recommendations by category for this week's FAAB run Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting ...
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 123
On The Wire - Adam Howe welcomes back Jake Crumpler to the podcast to preview the 16th FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Dominic Canzone debuts for Diamondbacks Riley Greene , Akil Baddoo return to Tigers' outfield Eury Pérez back to AA, Johnny Cueto expected back after ASB Is Mauricio Dubón an auto-start? Daniel Hudson is running out of ligaments Jorge Alfaro gets a major league deal with Boston Underdog Fantasy's 7th Inning Stretch Best Ball strategy Player recommendations by category for this we...
Jul 09, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 122
On The Wire - Jake Crumpler and Rick Graham take over the podcast to preview the 15th FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Jordan Westburg promoted to MLB Michael Soroka and Kolby Allard back in the rotation Eduardo Rodriguez , Tarik Skubal , and Matt Manning return to Detroit Aroldis Chapman dealt to Texas Shane McClanahan out through the All-Star break Underdog Fantasy's 7th Inning Stretch Best Ball strategy Player recommendations by category for this week's FAAB run Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting...
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 121
On The Wire - Adam Howe welcome Steve Gesueleto back to the show to preview the 14th FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Eduardo Escobar has a new home Ramón Laureano hits the IL Pirates call up Henry Davis , Nick Gonzales Reds DFA Wil Myers , welcome back Joey Votto Gavin Williams ' MLB debut Alek Thomas returns to Arizona outfield Byron Buxton hurt - again Underdog Fantasy's 7th Inning Stretch Best Ball strategy Player recommendations by category for this week's FAAB run Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Ha...
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 120
On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting welcome Dave Funnell to the show to preview the 13th FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Matt Mervis out, Cody Bellinger back Less Yoán Moncada , more Jake Burger Byron Buxton returns Max Muncy hits IL Dairon Blanco debuts for Royals Triston McKenzie 's newest injury Bo Naylor finally has some runway in Cleveland Emmet Sheehan 's no-hit debut in LA Sean Murphy , Tim Anderson leave Saturday games early Jesse Winker , Wade Miley return to Milwaukee MLB Injury R...
Jun 18, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 119
On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting preview the 12th FAAB run of 2023 Discussions: Cincy's big additions, Andrew Abbott and Elly De La Cruz AJ Smith-Shawver enters the chat Pete Alonso , Yordan Alvarez missing in action Trevor Rogers about to bump Eury Pérez ? Who to Drop? Joey Gallo , José Abreu , Javier Báez , Ke'Bryan Hayes, Casey Schmitt , Christopher Morel Player recommendations by category Kevin's Final Thoughts Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe : Apple Podcasts | Spotify | ...
Jun 11, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 118
On The Wire - Adam Howe rides solo, previewing the 11th FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Bryan Woo , not pretty Gary Sánchez getting run with San Diego Jordan Walker returns to St. Louis Pirates trade another pitcher to Tampa Bay Royce Lewis staying at 3B Who fills in for Chris Sale in Boston? Stolen base landscape Player recommendations by category Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe : Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSS Connect: Twitter | On...
Jun 04, 2023•51 min•Ep. 117
On The Wire - Adam Howe welcomes Greg Jewett back to the show to preview the 10th FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: How many injuries can the Twins' line up take on? Bobby Miller is this week's prospect pitcher of the week Nolan Jones joins the Rockies Grayson Rodriguez [finally] gets sent down to AAA Drew Waters makes his 2023 KC debut Outfield rotation fun in Arizona Willy Adames scary situation, Owen Miller getting more run 2023 bullpen observations and thoughts Player recommendations by categor...
May 28, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 116
On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting welcome Chris Weber back to the show to preview the 9th FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Matthew Liberatore vs Taj Bradley Can Franmil Reyes return to form in DC? Dodgers' rotation holes Peyton Battenfield to the IL, expecting Aaron Civale back? Cubs get Nico Hoerner back, lose Cody Bellinger Twins' infield holes Manny Machado to the IL Will Mark Vientos hit his way to fantasy usefulness? Deep League considerations Player recommendations by category Kevin'...
May 21, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 115
On The Wire - Adam Howe welcomes Todd Whitestone back to the show to preview the 8th FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Eury Pérez , this week's big prize Atlanta seems to be missing some starters, have you seen them? Can Tampa Bay be trusted? Twins swap our Jose Miranda , Max Kepler for Kyle Farmer , Trevor Larnach Nico Hoerner out, Christopher Morel in? TJ Friedl missing time, is there anyone left in Cincy to care about? Whitestone's Waiver Watch and FAAB trends of the past three seasons Player re...
May 14, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 114
On The Wire - Adam Howe welcomes Grant Washburn to preview the 6th FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Phillies rotation options Prospect pitchers for days SP options on the wire: Veterans vs Rookies Jordan Walker , Jake McCarthy optioned Twins' rotation possible shake-up Detroit line up options with Kerry Carpenter hurt White Sox line up about to get updated Aaron Judge 's aggravated hip Follow the money to speculate on saves Player recommendations by category Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Guest:...
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 113
On The Wire - Adam Howe welcomes Doug Roth to preview the 5th FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Michael Grove out in LA, who's in? Logan O'Hoppe to the IL for the Angels Addition by subtraction: Madison Bumgarner get's DFA'd Miami loses Trevor Rogers Young pitchers everywhere Using Group Think to balance out your own bias Player recommendations by category Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Guest: Doug Roth Subscribe : Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RS...
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 112
On The Wire - Adam Howe welcomes Brendan Tuma to preview the 4th FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Vaughn Grissom makes his triumphant return to Atlanta Taj Bradley debut, and return? Josh Smith filling in for Corey Seager in Texas Edouard Julien debuts for Twins Zach Neto taking over shortstop in Anaheim? Worried about Kenta Maeda ? Balancing multiple leagues on multiple formats Player recommendations by category Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Guest: Brendan Tuma | Underdog Network | Too Much Tu...
Apr 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 111
On The Wire - Adam Howe welcomes Chris Torres and Mike Carter to preview the 3rd FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Kyle Bradish out, Grayson Rodriguez in Kenta Maeda is back, but tired Jake Burger is on the menu Miami isn't running....yet Mets' catcher situation Josh Donaldson sidelined Phillies need to replace their first baseman...again Listen to Fantasy Baseball Beat Player recommendations by category Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Guest: Chris Torres | Mike Carter Subscribe : Apple Podcasts |...
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 110
On The Wire - Adam Howe and Brett Ford are joined by Lucas Biery to preview the second FAAB run of the 2023 season. Discussions: Holding Grayson Rodriguez ? Liam Hendriks ? Is Franchy Cordero stealing at-bats in New York? Can Cristian Pache find life in Philly? Yanier Diaz beats out Korey Lee in Houston Gary Sánchez latches on with San Francisco Colorado's change to the 9th inning Luis Urías is down, Joey Wiemer is up Max Fried creates a new hole in the Atlanta rotation Michael Grove gets his sh...
Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 109
On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting are joined by Brett Ford of Pitcher List to preview the first FAAB run of the 2023 season. Discussions: Atlanta's shortstop situation Brewers cut ties with Hiura, Naquin Dodgers set their rotation with Pepiot Bryce Harper not hitting 60-day IL So many Spring Training injuries Houston needs a new keystone Arizona needs a new backstop Worried about Hunter Brown? Philly needs a new first baseman Minnesota's infield openings St. Louis' rotation opening San F...
Mar 26, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 108
On The Wire - Adam Howe is joined by Scott Greene of Prospects 1500 to discuss some stashing options to fill your rosters toward the end of 2023 drafts. Discussions: San Francisco middle infield options How the jays will handle Ricky Tiedemann Cade Cavalli's long-term value Anthony Volpe: opening day shortstop in New York? Interesting prospects who are still on Spring Training rosters Prospect 1500 top 199 list ASK - Stashing Edition Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Guest: Scott Greene | Prospec...
Mar 19, 2023•55 min•Ep. 107
On The Wire - Adam Howe is joined by Jake Crumpler and Doug Dennis to preview the relief pitcher category of saves during draft season Discussions: Pederson vs Megill in New York How many young SP will we see in LA? Michael Brantley missing time in Houston Rockies gunna Rock Bubba Thompson szn? Relievers signing from the scrap heap Walker hype warranted? Drafting saves (and relievers in general) in 2023 ASK - Late round reliever edition Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Guest: Jake Crumpler | In ...
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 106
On The Wire - Adam Howe is joined by Kev Mahserejian to preview the pitcher ratio categories (ERA, WHIP) during draft season Discussions: Dodgers' middle infield situation Joe Musgrove discount? Is he actually made of Glass Now? Do the Rangers even have another closer option beyond José Leclerc ? Can Nathan Eovaldi hold up? Seiya Suzuki sophomore season in jeopordy? Brendan Rodgers off to a rocky start, and possibly end, to his 2023 season Focusing on ERA and WHIP in drafts Late round, early sea...
Mar 05, 2023•57 min•Ep. 105
On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting are joined by Chris @BaseballPods to preview the pitcher volume categories (W, K, IP) during draft season Discussions: Kansas City's centerfield: Drew Waters out, Kyle Isbel in Elvis Andrus back in Chicago with a new position Eloy Jiménez : BSOHL and in the outfield Ozzie Albies had another surgery? Various early Spring Training injury concerns Noah Song done with the Navy, reporting to Spring Training for Phillies Drafting Wins, K's, and pitching volume...
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 104
On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting are joined by Scott Chu to preview the hitter volume categories (PA, AVG) during the 2023 draft season Discussions: Michael Wacha added to San Diego rotation Alex Reyes newest Dodgers' reclamation project Andrew Chafin returns to Arizona Baltimore bullpen in flux? Matt Moore enters the chat in Anaheim AJ Puk for JJ Bleday, who says no? Franmil Reyes taking an OF spot in Kansas City? Robbie Grossman finds playing time in Texas Edwin Rios newest blockade f...
Feb 19, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 103
