On The Wire

By Adam Howe, Kevin HastingSports Fantasy Sports Baseball

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May 23, 2021OTW 16 - Public Service Announcements w/ Zack Waxman
Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and 2020 TGFBI Champion Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Zack Waxman (@zackroto), host of the Draft Champions Podcast presented by Rotoballer to break down this week’s FAAB period, as well to talk about how he plans to budget his FAAB where he’s already spent big early on.
Welcome Zack (1:46)
Willy Adames to Milwaukee (2:52)
Taylor Walls up in Tampa (5:12)
Minnesota injuries (7:56)
How to take advantage of the Mets (10:25)
Should we care about Delino Deshields in New York? (13:59)
Cole Tucker back in Pittsburgh (17:11)
Dodgers getting some bats back soon? (17:58)
Can we finally drop Victor Robles? (19:56)
When does Cleveland get no-hit next? (21:40)
Who fills in for Cavan Biggio? (27:59)
Budgeting FAAB after being aggressive early (32:09)
FAAB Suggestions....
Power (49:30)
Speed (58:36)
Opportunity (1:06:04)
Wins and K’s: (1:11:06)
Zack's Public Service Announcements (1:17:35)
Future 2-start options (1:21:30)
Ratios and Saves: (1:25:57)
Wild Cards (1:31:15)
Prospect Speculations (1:33:49)
Kevin's parting words (1:46:04)
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1 hr 50 min
May 16, 2021OTW 15 - Deeper & Cheaper w/ Rob DiPietro
Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and 2020 TGFBI Champion Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Rob DiPietro (@deadpullhitter), creator and host of the Pull Hitter Podcast and 2020 NFBC Draft Champions overall champion to break down the eighth FAAB period of the 2021 season, as well to break down trends he's noticed in FAAB bidding thus far and strategies to take away from it all.
Welcome Rob (1:26)
News and notes (4:56)
FAAB trends thus far (33:37)
Player recommendations (53:22)
Parting words (1:52:36)
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2 hr 3 min
May 09, 2021OTW 14 - You Can Stream Anything w/ Scott Chu
Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and 2020 TGFBI Champion Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Scott Chu (@ifthechufits), constant contributor at Pitcher List and co-host of the Hacks and Jacks (@HacksandJacksPL), PL Shorts (@PLShortsPod) and Friends with Fantasy Benefits Friday podcast to break down the seventh FAAB period of the 2021 season, as well to break down how his DFS play helps him when it comes to his weekly FAAB bidding.
Welcome Scott (2:39)
Fading Tony Gonsolin? (8:18)
What does Cincinnati's infield look like now? (10:10)
Milwaukee's outfield outlook (12:20)
Joc Pederson back in Chicago (13:43)
Hip Flexors keeping you down? (16:00)
Arizona bullpen shake up coming? (17:39)
Is Mike Ford a short term fix? (19:46)
Minnesota's new shiny toy (21:06)
If Colin Moran misses time... (23:31)
Michael Chavis worth consideration? (24:48)
Detroit outfield swap (26:32)
Kevin Kiermaier hurt again - shocking! (29:52)
How playing DFS helps in the FAAB bidding process (30:54)
FAAB Suggestions....
Power: Nomar Mazara, Niko Goodrum vs Luis Urias, Michael Chavis (40:07)
Speed: Miguel Rojas, Michael A. Taylor, Sam Haggerty, Adam Frazier, Harrison Bader (49:24)
Opportunity: Nick Ahmed (1:01:41)
Wins and K’s: Seattle Starters, Luke Weaver, Luis Garcia, Martin Perez (1:03:28)
Ratios: Brent Suter, Pete Fairbanks (1:09:52)
Future 2-start options: Wade Miley, Alex Wood, Tarik Skubal, Spencer Turnbull (1:16:37)
Saves: Tyler Rogers, Colorado bullpen, avoiding Tampa (1:24:29)
Prospect Speculations: Khalil Lee, Nate Pearson, Jo Adell, MacKenzie Gore (1:29:36)
Wild Card: Justin Dunn (1:35:54)
Kevin's parting words (1:37:15)
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1 hr 43 min
May 02, 2021OTW 13 - Know Your Role w/ Micah Henry
Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and 2020 TGFBI Champion Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Micah Henry (@FantasyCentral1), contributor to New Life Fantasy (@FantasyBallUni1), Roto Ranks (@roto_ranks), and Fantrax (@Fantrax) as well as cohosting the Fantasy Insiders Podcast (@1FantasyInsider) to break down the sixth FAAB period of the 2021 season, as well and to explain how he finished 2nd overall in the 2020 TGFBI even with it being his first ever FAAB style league.
Welcome Micah (1:55)
Dalton Varsho worth you time? (3:34)
Hold Rowdy Tellez? (5:52)
Blue Jays' rotation, or lack there of (7:06)
Minor League assignments (10:46)
Kris Bubic back in Kansas City (14:20)
Watching Wilson Contreras and Jesse Winker (15:50)
Joey Bart travelling with the Giants (17:23)
Cleveland's new rotation piece (19:10)
2020 TGFBI breakdown (22:05)
Adjusting back to a full season (27:34)
FAAB Suggestions....
Power: Daniel Vogelbach, Tyler O'Neil, Andrew Vaughn (32:26)
Speed: Nico Hoerner, Michael A. Taylor, Elvis Andrus, Jon Berti, Tim Locastro (44:44)
Opportunity: Brad Miller, Monte Harrison (52:36)
Wins and K’s: Shane McClanahan, J.A. Happ, Carlos Martinez, Robbie Ray, Alex Wood (56:04)
Future 2-start options: JT Brubaker, Logan Webb, Madison Bumgarner (1:04:27)
Ratios: Garrett Whitlock, Chris Flexen, Kyle Finnegan, Kyle Zimmer (1:12:39)
Saves: Blake Treinen, Chris Martin, Josh Staumont, Stefan Crichton (1:16:13)
Wild Card: Josh Rojas (1:21:13)
Mailbag: How to use extra bench spots when your IL is full (1:22:57)
Kevin's parting words (1:26:10)
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1 hr 31 min
April 25, 2021OTW 12 - Desperate Times with Bat Flip Crazy
Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and 2020 TGFBI Champion Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Toby G (@BatFlipCrazy), host of the Bat Flip Crazy Fantasy Baseball Podcast, to break down the fifth FAAB period of the 2021 season, as well and provide insight into early season FAAB strategy and how to learn from mistakes made in desperation.
Welcome Toby (1:35)
Go add Alex Kiriloff (3:47)
Shelly was right about Spencer Howard and Nico Hoerner (5:29)
Ryan Weathers: rotation fixture (8:08)
Jon Berti gains time at 3B (10:36)
Kolton Wong is back (12:05)
How long do you hold Jared Kelenic? (12:34)
Baltimore outfield swap (15:01)
Andrew Stevenson worth a look? (15:31)
Donovan Solano down in San Francisco (17:15)
Luis Patino pitching in Tampa Sunday? (18:18)
Who's filling in the Milwaukee rotation? (21:51)
Who fills in for Jake Odorizzi? (26:17)
Bullpen notes from Kansas City (28:01)
Early season FAAB strategy (30:21)
FAAB in 12 teamers vs 15 teamers (36:54)
Managing FAAB in multiple leagues (40:37)
Power: Mitch Moreland, Daniel Vogelbach, Jordan Luplow, Adolis Garcia, others (46:21)
Speed: Adolis Garcia, Myles Straw, Nicky Lopez, Hunter Dozier, Jon Berti, Sam Haggerty, Tim Locastro (53:12)
Opportunity: Francisco Mejia, Tyler O'Neil, Mike Brousseau, others (1:00:34)
Wins and K’s: Alex Wood, Austin Gomber, Spencer Turnbull (1:06:13)
Future 2-start options: JA Happ, Nick Pivetta, Tyler Anderson, others (1:11:27)
Saves: Mike Mayers, Jeffrey Springs, Andrew Kittredge, Sean Doolittle, JB Bukauskas, others (1:17:15)
Wild Card: Nolan Gorman (1:25:26)
Kevin's parting words (1:27:41)
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1 hr 37 min
April 18, 2021OTW 11 - Time Manipulation with Shelly Verougstraete
Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and 2020 TGFBI Champion Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Tout Wars competitor Shelly Verougstraete (@ShellyV_643), managing editor and podcaster with Dynasty Guru (@dynastyguru), Pitcher List, and Over The Monster (@OverTheMonster), to break down the fourth FAAB period of the 2021 season, as well and provide insight into the possible prospect call ups to come as the "time manipulation date" has passed.
Welcome Shelly (1:59)
Update from San Diego (3:43)
Injuries abound in LA (5:35)
Logan Webb back in the rotation (8:31)
Michael King has entered the chat (9:30)
Kyle Wright looking alright (10:34)
Milwaukee outfield options (11:45)
Covid outbreak in Minnesotta? (13:13)
April 16th has passed (15:19)
Nico Horner back in Chicago soon? (16:44)
Spencer Howard back in Philly soon? (18:05)
Is the Bobby Witt Jr hype real? (20:23)
Waiting for real minor league games - and Jo Adell (25:52)
Logan Gilbert, MacKenzie Gore, Wander Franco (28:27)
Chances we see CJ Abrams in San Diego this season? (31:48)
Power: Avisail Garcia, Colin Moran, Adam Duval, Albert Pujols (35:47)
Speed: Niko Goodrum, Nick Ahmed, Robbie Grossman (39:55)
Opportunity: Ardolis Garcia (43:32)
Wins and K’s: Danny Duffy, Michael Fulmer (45:54)
Hot Arm: JP Brubaker (50:33)
Saves: Rafael Dolis, Kendall Graveman, Hansel Robles, Lucas Sims (53:56)
Wild Card: Rougned Odor, DJ Stewart (1:00:46)
Future Specs: Logan Webb, Anthony DeSclafani (1:05:45)
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1 hr 15 min
April 11, 2021OTW 10 - Let's Talk About Specs w/ Tim McLeod
Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and 2020 TGFBI Champion Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Tout Champion Tim McLeod (@RunTMcP361), contributor to Prospects 361 and the Fantasy Baseball Live podcast with Rich Wilson (@RichWilsonP361), to break down the third FAAB period of the 2021 season, as well and provide insight into Tim's personal FAAB strategy and speculate on a few deeper players that may be worth stashing away for a rainy day.
Welcome Tim McLeod (1:23)
Ha-seong Kim short term fix in San Diego? (2:31)
Zach McKinstry staying in the line up? (3:38)
Roster moves in Arizona (7:03)
Blue Jays’ injuries (8:42)
Rougned Odor loses the beard (10:18)
Domingo German demoted (13:42)
Kolton Wong to the IL, who benefits in Milwaukee? (15:14)
Michael Fulmer added to the rotation in Detroit (17:05)
Is it Brent Honeywell SZN? (18:27)
Rockies infield carousel continues (21:15)
What to do with the St. Louis outfield (22:16)
FAAB Strategy with Tim McLeod (24:13)
Cutline FAAB strategy with Kevin (35:26)
FAAB recommendations....
Power: Travis Shaw, Ryan Zimmerman, Tyler Naquin (40:46)
Speed: Kyle Isbel, Cedric Mullins, Anderson Tejada (46:12)
Opportunity: Akil Baddoo, Stephen Vogt - (55:28)
Wins and K’s: Wade Miley, Stephen Matz, Huascar Ynoa, Johnny Cueto (58:37)
Long Relief: Tejay Antone, Chris Rodriguez, Ryan Weathers (1:01:55)
Saves: Archie Bradley, Nick Wittgren, Chris Martin, Corey Knebel, Yimi Garcia, Kendall Graveman (1:05:44)
Wild Card: Zach McKinstry (1:10:47)
Future Specs: Logan Gilbert, Mackenzie Gore, Shane McClanahan, Michael Fulmer, Jarren Duran, Edwin Rios (1:11:50)
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1 hr 21 min
April 04, 2021OTW 9 - Everyone's Injured w/Mike Kurland
Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and 2020 TGFBI Champion Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland), host of the Bases Loaded Fantasy Baseball Podcast (@BasesLoadedPod) to break down the second FAAB period of the 2021 season, as well and provide suggestions on players that your league may help fill holes or, in Mike's case, replace all the injured players.
Welcome Mike Kurland (1:34)
Jake Diekman SZN? (3:32)
Alex Reyes' added value (6:59)
Brent Rooker worth a buck? (8:27)
Chad Pinder gets a look (10:57)
Ke'Bryan Hayes and Andrew Benintendi leave Saturday games (14:40)
Mike Kurland: Line Up King (18:31)
Breakdown of last week's FAAB results (30:15)
Power options: Evan Longoria, Garrett Cooper, Adam Duvall, Yermin Mercedes, Michael Taylor (42:40)
Speed options: Kyle Isbel, Taylor Trammell, Jazz Chisolm (1:02:53)
Hit options: David Peralta, Donovan Solano (1:16:45)
W, K options: Danny Duffy, Matt Shoemaker, JT Brubaker, Brett Anderson, Jose deLeon, Nick Pivetta (1:22:38)
Ratios: Carlos Hernandez, Tejay Antone (1:28:48)
Saves: Jake Diekman/Sergio Romo, Yimi Garcia, Alex Reyes, Wade Davis/Josh Staumont, Cesar Valdez?, (1:33:09)
Wild Card: Geraldo Perdomo (1:43:04)
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1 hr 50 min
March 28, 2021OTW 8 - Let's Get FAAB
Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and 2020 TGFBI Champion Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) break down the first FAAB period of the 2021 season, as well and provide suggestions on players that your league may have missed out on draft day
Kirby Yates out, Jordan Romano in? (3:05)
Is the entire D-Backs rotation available? (5:36)
Eloy, Springer injuries make way for others (9:33)
Nate Lowe, Jake Bauers named starting 1B (13:38)
Do the Yankees have a lefty in their line up? (15:29)
Eugenio Suarez: Starting Shortstop? (17:12)
Pros and Cons of drafting FAAB leagues early (22:19)
Power options: Justin Upton, Jay Bruce, Maikel Franco (29:49)
Speed options: Manual Margot, Elvis Andrus, Cedric Mullins, Tim Locastro (41:15)
Hit options: Yoshi Tsutsugo, Raimel Tapia (48:14)
W, K options: Brett Anderson, Adbert Alzolay (but don't drop Alec Mills, Tejay Antone) (56:26)
Ratios: Logan Allen (1:07:50)
Saves: Adam Ottavino, Ian Kennedy (1:11:05)
Wild Card: Ahmed Rosario (1:16:24)
Kevin's final thoughts (1:24:41)
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1 hr 27 min
March 21, 2021OTW 7 - What A Relief with Rick Graham
Adam and Kevin talk with Rick Graham of Pitcher List about how to prioritize your closer selections in drafts and throughout the season off the wire.
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Welcome Rick (3:11)
Kike Hernandez leading off in Boston? (5:31)
Can Jake McGee be trusted in San Francisco? (11:41)
All aboard the Bobby Witt Jr hype train (15:20)
Perception of the 2020 alternate sites (22:48)
Budgeting FAAB with closers in mind (26:42)
MLB Team and manager tendencies (35:08)
Concerned when closers change teams? (39:41)
Top 11 closers: who loses the job first? (41:44)
Kevin's draft strategy (49:47)
Who is really closing games in Cleveland? (54:34)
Handcuffs to target (1:02:13
Non-closers to roster all year (1:10:31)
Trade targets, their replacements and when to pounce (1:17:02)

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1 hr 27 min

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