On The Wire

On The Wire

Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down a busy week of Winter Meetings news before diving deep into early pitching projections. The guys cover major free-agent signings, closer movement, trades, waiver claims, and roster fallout across the league, then turn their attention to Steamer and PLV pitching projections. From innings and role uncertainty to injury risk, saves volatility, and early draft market inefficiencies, this episode is a must-listen for fantasy managers preparing for early drafts and draft-and-hold leagues.

Intro & Winter Meetings Fallout

Kyle Schwarber Re-Signs with Phillies

Pete Alonso to Baltimore: Lineup Impact

Mike Yastrzemski Signs with Atlanta

Edwin Díaz to Dodgers & Saves Outlook

Tigers Bullpen: Finnegan vs. Will Vest

Pirates Add Gregory Soto

Pitcher Signings: Steven Matz & Mike Soroka

Padres Bullpen Clarity: Mason Miller

Waivers: Marco Luciano to Pirates

Yariel Rodríguez DFA & Landing Spots

Red Sox Trades: Oviedo & Vaughn Grissom

Nationals–Mariners Trade: Ferrer & Henry Ford

Transition to Pitching Projections

ADP vs Projections: Early Market Biases

Hunter Brown & Projection Skepticism

José Berríos Role & Innings Discrepancy

Injured Starters: Bradish & Wheeler

Saves Projections Are a Mess (Again)

Evaluating Closers Beyond Saves

Final Thoughts & Draft Strategy Takeaways

Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting

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On The Wire 

Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting return from a brief break to run through all the major offseason MLB action you may have missed. The guys hit the closer carousel, key international signings, notable trades, qualifying offers, and surprising non-tenders — and break down what it all means for 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. They close with early Steamer and PLV projection takeaways and highlight the biggest early values and positional cliffs. A fast-paced and thorough offseason catch-up for fantasy baseball players preparing for draft season.

00:00 – Welcome Back & November Recap

04:30 – Offseason Catch-Up & Early Draft Talk

09:30 – Closer Carousel: Helsley, Williams, Iglesias, Clase

24:45 – International Pitchers: Ponce, Kay, Weiss

31:30 – Rays Add Mullins & Fraley; Naylor’s Seattle Extension

39:30 – Dodgers & Angels One-Year Deals (Rojas, Manoah)

45:45 – Trades: Ward to BAL, Dubón to ATL, Semien ↔ Nimmo

56:30 – Sonny Gray to Red Sox; Rotation Impact

1:08:00 – Qualifying Offers & Major Non-Tenders

1:15:00 – Early 2026 Projection Talk (Steamer & PLV)

1:29:00 – Biggest Projection Values (Bush, Manzardo, Torres)

1:40:00 – Draft Strategy, Position Cliffs & Closing Thoughts

Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting

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On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting discuss takeaways from the first half Kevin's early Draft and Hold draft (NFBC 50). 

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On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting discuss the disappointing final lines by category from 2025.

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On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting discuss the pleasant surprises by category from 2025. 

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On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting are joined by Lucas Biery to talk 2025 recap, 2025 Playoffs, and Playoff Hold'em Contest Strategy

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On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Haasting discuss FAAB-related news from the past week, along with pick-up recommendations for the September 21st FAAB run

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On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Haasting discuss FAAB-related news from the past week, along with pick-up recommendations for the September 7th FAAB run

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On The Wire

Adam Howe and Kevin Haasting discuss FAAB-related news from the past week, along with pick-up recommendations for the August 31st FAAB run

Nathan Eovaldi to IL with rotator cuff strain; out for the season

MacKenzie Gore hits IL with left shoulder inflammation; Mason Thompson recalled to take his place on the roster

Jacob Lopez to the IL with left flexor strain

Noah Cameron has been replaced by Stephen Kolek for Saturday’s game. Worried about Cameron’s inning total down the stretch? Expect Ragans to be pushed to return before he’s ready?

Kyle Bradish makes 2025 debut and looked just fine

John Means is making his way back and could make his 2025 debut for CLE in the next two weeks. 

Jonah Tong debuts for NYM, and he's already announced he’ll get another start

Payton Tolle debuts for BOS; Walker Buehler released

Randy Rodriguez recommended TJS by multiple doctors. Ryan Walker has already taken over the closer role for SF

Tylor Megill hits the IL with a right elbow sprain. 

Jordan Lawler back in ARI

Nick Kurtz left Friday’s game early with right oblique soreness

Xander Bogaerts hits IL for SD with a non-displaced fracture in his left foot. 

Corey Seager had an appendectomy. Could still return before end of the season….maybe. 
Dylan Moore joins TEX roster to take his place

Isaiah Kiner-Falefa was placed on waivers by PIT. If he’s not claimed, he could stay on PIT’s roster for the rest of the season

CLE placed Carlos Santana on outright waivers; he cleared and was released
 

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On The Wire

Adam Howe and Kevin Haasting discuss FAAB-related news from the past week, along with pick-up recommendations for the August 24th FAAB run

Marcus Semien is still in a walking boot after fouling a ball off his foot in Thursday’s game. 

Jordan Westburg to IL for BAL
Adley Rutchman hits the IL with an oblique injury (opposite oblique from the injury he had earlier in the year)
Samuel Basallo makes his debut early in the week, then signs a 8 year deal with BAL a couple of games into his MLB career. 

Joe Boyle demoted by TB

Tampa called up Carson Williams, shortstop prospect, making his debut on Friday, going 2/4 with a home run, 3 RBI, and 2 runs scored.

Mick Abel is expected to start for MIN on Saturday

Bubba Chandler made his MLB debut for PIT on Friday

Shane Bieber made his 2025 and TOR debut on Friday, going 6 IP with 9 K

Bennett Sousa of the Astros’ bullpen hits the IL with left elbow inflammation. Replaced by none other than Craig Kimbrel

Tanner Scott was activated off the IL for LAD on Friday. Kirby Yates is expected back on Saturday. 

Kenley Jansen is dealing with rib pain earlier in the week. Has since avoided the IL, but has stopped throwing on the side. 

Austin Riley had core injury surgery - miss the remainder of the year
Cal Quantrill claimed by ATL after MIA put him on waivers

Landon Roupp back to the IL after getting hit by a comebacker and appearing to twist his knee. Giants said it’s just inflammation, but more conclusive results should be available over the weekend. Carson Whisenhunt returns to SF to take his place in the rotation

-Red Sox lose some minor leaguers with Cooper Criswell and Vaughn Grisson hitting the minor league IL with right elbow inflammation and right foot inflammation, respectively. 
-Sign Nathaniel Lowe, DFA Abraham Toro, bring back up David Hamilton
-Jhostynxon Garcia got the call-up for BOS, making his debut on Friday. Shout out to Lamar Gibson (Inside Fastball) for giving him the nickname of The Password years ago.
-Walker Buehler is out of the rotation
 

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