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- 1 weeks ago1h 29m
OTW 271 - 2027 Opportunity Knocking: AL East
On The Wire Episode 271 — Opportunity Knocking: AL EastAdam and Kevin take “Opportunity Knocking” to the AL East as the Rays close in on the World Series. The division’s lineups have more open questions than its rotations, especially crowded infields in Boston and New York. Kevin shares live ADP from in-progress NFBC draft-and-holds, and the hosts look at how Teruaki Sato’s posting could play out around the CBA’s December 1 expiration.Welcome and Introduction 0:00-5:00AL East kickoff as Tampa Bay nears a World Series berthBoston Red Sox 5:00-25:00Few free-agent holes, but a crowded, banged-up infield clouds playing timePlayers Discussed: Sonny Gray, Garrett Whitlock, Curtis Mead, Caleb Durbin, Trevor Story, Franklin Arias, Nick Sogard, Mickey Gasper, Jarren DuranRotation set if Gray returns; Chapman stays the closerPlayers Discussed: Garrett Crochet, Payton Tolle, Ranger Suarez, Jake Bennett, Brayan Bello, Aroldis ChapmanNew York Yankees 25:00-40:00Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s exit opens second base; Spencer Jones takes center fieldPlayers Discussed: Jazz Chisholm Jr., Trent Grisham, Spencer Jones, José Caballero, Anthony Volpe, Luis García Jr., Ben Rice, Teruaki SatoBullpen rebuild starts with Bednar’s free agency; rotation stays deepPlayers Discussed: David Bednar, Cam Schlittler, Max Fried, Gerrit Cole, Will Warren, Carlos LagrangeToronto Blue Jays 40:00-50:00Five starters hit free agency, leaving two rotation spots openPlayers Discussed: José Berríos, Shane Bieber, Max Scherzer, Dylan Cease, José Soriano, Trey Yesavage, Cody Ponce, Louis Va
- 2 weeks ago1h 32m
OTW 270 - 2027 Opportunity Knocking: NL Central
On The Wire Episode 270 — Opportunity Knocking: NL CentralAdam and Kevin continue “Opportunity Knocking” in the NL Central. They cover second base after Brandon Lowe, Konnor Griffin’s early draft price, the Cubs’ outfield and rotation holes, St. Louis’ young core, and first base in Milwaukee if Jake Bauers leaves. Most rotations in the division could use a veteran innings eater.Welcome and Introduction 0:00-5:00NL Central kickoff as the Brewers close in on the World SeriesPittsburgh Pirates 5:00-35:00Lowe’s exit leaves a power hole at second; Griffin goes at the 1-2 turnPlayers Discussed: Brandon Lowe, Jacob Gonzalez, Luis Arraez, Gleyber Torres, Konnor Griffin, Jake Mangum, Ryan O’HearnAll-righty rotation returns; Mason Montgomery projects as closerPlayers Discussed: Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, Bubba Chandler, Braxton Ashcraft, Mitch Keller, Mason MontgomeryChicago Cubs 35:00-45:00Happ and Suzuki hit free agency, opening outfield spotsPlayers Discussed: Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Matt Shaw, Pedro Ramírez, Kevin Alcantara, Alex BregmanRotation could lose four or five starters; Palencia likely closesPlayers Discussed: Shota Imanaga, Kevin Gausman, Justin Steele, Edward Cabrera, Cade Horton, Daniel PalenciaSt. Louis Cardinals 45:00-55:00Young core and payroll room; third base the spot for a splashPlayers Discussed: Jordan Walker, Ivan Herrera, Joshua Báez, JJ Wetherholt, Nolan Gorman, Blaze Jordan, Bo Bichette, Rainiel RodriguezYoung rotation needs veteran depth; O’Brien holds the closer rolePlayers Discussed: <a href="https://pitcherlist.com/player/kyle-leahy/" rel="noopener nore
- 2 weeks ago1h 28m
OTW 269 - 2027 Opportunity Knocking: AL Central
On The Wire Episode 269 — Opportunity Knocking: AL CentralAdam and Kevin launch “Opportunity Knocking,” a six-episode offseason series going division by division to find roster holes and playing-time openings for early draft-and-holds. They start with the AL Central, using the final six weeks of stats to spot players who finished stronger than their season lines. Kevin also makes the case for waiting on first base in 2027 drafts.Welcome and Introduction 0:00-10:00Series launch, ALCS recap, and early mock draft trendsMinnesota Twins 10:00-30:00Josh Bell’s exit opens DH at-bats for a young core; Royce Lewis moves to first basePlayers Discussed: Josh Bell, Royce Lewis, Kody Clemens, Luke Keaschall, Brooks Lee, Kaelen Culpepper, Byron Buxton, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Walker JenkinsJoe Ryan likely gone as internal options fill the rotationPlayers Discussed: Joe Ryan, Pablo López, Zebby Matthews, Mick Abel, Dean Kremer, Connor PrielippKansas City Royals 30:00-45:00Left field is the biggest hole; Pasquantino is a value after a strong finishPlayers Discussed: Vinnie Pasquantino, Jac Caglianone, Salvador Perez, Isaac Collins, Kyle Isbel, Taylor Ward, Randal Grichuk, Carson RoccaforteKevin was wrong on Carter Jensen; Massey projects as an everyday second basemanPlayers Discussed: Carter Jensen, Michael Massey, Nick Loftin, Cole Ragans, Seth LugoCleveland Guardians 45:00-55:00First base is the biggest gap if Nathaniel Lowe walksPlayers Discussed: Nathaniel Lowe, Ralphy Velazquez, Kyle Manzardo, Jo Adell, Jake Bauers, <a href="https:/
- Sep 20, 202659 min
OTW 268 - Final FAAB; September 20, 2026
On The Wire Episode 268 — Final FAAB (Sunday, September 20, 2026)Adam and Kevin close out the 2026 FAAB season with their traditionally shortest show, covering IL moves for Aaron Judge, Jackson Holliday and Logan Webb, Félix Bautista's return in Baltimore, Pete Fairbanks' season-ending surgery in Miami, and how playoff-bound clubs like the Dodgers, Red Sox and Phillies are managing their pitchers before October. The back half leans on last-week power, speed, and win chasers, plus a sprawling closer-by-committee picture, while Kevin urges listeners to load benches with hitters and spend extra time on Friday lineups, then signs off with a lighthearted reminder to thank your significant other.Welcome and News 0:00-30:00Aaron Judge hits the IL again and hopes to return for the playoffs; Spencer Jones misses Saturday's gamePlayers Discussed: Aaron Judge, Spencer Jones, José Caballero, Anthony Volpe, George Lombard Jr., Jazz Chisholm Jr., Ryan McMahonOrioles place Jackson Holliday on the IL, send down Heston Kjerstad and Cade Povich, and activate Félix BautistaPlayers Discussed: Jackson Holliday, Heston Kjerstad, Cade Povich, Félix Bautista, Rico García, Andrew Kittredge, Ryan Helsley, Jeremiah JacksonRelievers with clean ratios gain value as teams lean on bullpens in the final weekPlayers Discussed: Abner UribeLogan Webb hits the IL, ending his seasonPlayers Discussed: Logan WebbMarlins' Pete Fairbanks has thoracic outlet surgery, leaving Calvin Faucher and Michael Petersen in the saves mixPlayers Discussed: Pete Fairbanks, Calvin Faucher, Michael PetersenDodgers get Edwin Díaz back and expect Roki Sasaki Sunday, with Justin Wrobleski in line for multiple innings<br
- Sep 12, 20261h 0m
OTW 267 - FAAB #26; September 13, 2026
On The Wire Episode 267 — FAAB 26 (Sunday, September 13, 2026)Adam and Kevin work through a lighter news day headlined by Shohei Ohtani's bicep injury and the MLB debut of Dodgers phenom Josue De Paula, plus rotation shuffling in Los Angeles and Arizona ahead of the postseason and a handful of smaller moves around the league. With only two FAAB periods left, the back half leans on stat-category streaming for both hitters (Coors Field- and heat-fueled power bats, stolen-base burglars) and pitchers (matchup-based volume plays, short-outing ratio helpers, and a crowded, unsettled closer picture). Kevin closes by reminding listeners to get their bids in early with football kicking off Sunday.Welcome and News 0:00-30:00Dodgers place Shohei Ohtani on the IL with a bicep injury, call up top prospect Josue De Paula to replace himPlayers Discussed: Shohei Ohtani, Josue De PaulaFreddie Freeman deals with a sore knee (not on the IL) as the Dodgers name De Paula their primary DH in the meantimePlayers Discussed: Freddie Freeman, Josue De PaulaRoki Sasaki rejoins the Dodgers rotation Sunday and Emmet Sheehan gets a two-start week as the club sticks with a six-man rotation, with Edwin Díaz needing one more rehab outing before he's bullpen-eligiblePlayers Discussed: Roki Sasaki, Emmet Sheehan, Edwin Díaz, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu YamamotoDodgers could give Díaz a save chance before the postseason, continuing their history of testing shaky closers late in the yearPlayers Discussed: Edwin Díaz, Kenley JansenBlue Jays DFA Jesús Sánchez and activate 30-year-old rookie Rudy Martin Jr. Jr. for his long-awaited MLB debutPlayers Discussed: Jesús Sánchez, Rudy Martin Jr.Pirates lose Braxton Ashcraft to the IL with right arm discomfort, likely ending his season, as Khristian Curtis lines up for an opener-type start TuesdayPlayers Discussed: Braxton Ashcraft, Khristian CurtisYankees get Aaron Judge back but lose Jazz Chisholm Jr. Jr. to the IL with a sprained right thumb, and Anthony Volpe outslugs José Caballero for second-base at-bats in the meantimePlayers Discussed: <a href="htt
- Sep 6, 20261h 6m
OTW 266 - FAAB #25; September 6, 2026
On The Wire Episode 266 — FAAB 25 (Sunday, September 6, 2026)Adam and Kevin work through a roster-expansion-heavy news day — IL moves, call-ups, and DFAs across the Yankees, Red Sox, Rays, Pirates, Cubs, Angels, Mets, Dodgers, Orioles, Padres, Nationals, and Mariners — before getting into hitters (power, speed, opportunity) and pitchers (volume, ratios, saves) with only three FAAB periods left in the season. A recurring theme is stat-category tunnel vision down the stretch: drop anyone you can't use this week, target cellar-dwelling offenses like the Angels for pitching streams, and pick your spots by ballpark and schedule rather than name value. Kevin closes with a reminder to map out matchups two to three weeks ahead and start trimming bench pitchers you won't actually use.Welcome and News 0:00-15:00Yankees place Trent Grisham on the IL with a hamstring injury, call up Jasson Domínguez, as Aaron Judge nears a return next weekPlayers Discussed: Trent Grisham, Jasson Domínguez, Aaron Judge, Spencer Jones, George Lombard Jr.Yankees keep rolling three catchers with no clear timeshare changePlayers Discussed: Austin Wells, Alí Sánchez, Ben RiceRed Sox activate Trevor Story and Roman Anthony, option Anthony Seigler and Mickey Gasper, then bring Gasper right back up when Wilson Contreras hits the ILPlayers Discussed: Trevor Story, Roman Anthony, Anthony Seigler, Mickey Gasper, Willson ContrerasRays lose Shane McClanahan to the IL again with forearm tightness, and closer Bryan Baker exits Friday's outing with an illness scare as Tyler Wells covers the savePlayers Discussed: Shane McClanahan, Bryan Baker, Tyler WellsPirates activate rookie Konnor Griffin, DFA Christian Bethancourt to make roomPlayers Discussed: Konnor Griffin, Christian BethancourtCubs lose Ben Brown for the rest of the season with a neck injury, with Edward Cabrera nearing a return for bullpen dutyPlayers Discussed: Ben Brown, Edward Cabrera, <a href=
- Aug 29, 20261h 9m
OTW 265 - FAAB #24; August 30, 2026
On The Wire Episode 265 — FAAB 24 (Sunday, August 30, 2026) Adam and Kevin work through a news-heavy show with just four FAAB periods left in the regular season, touching a wave of IL moves and call-ups across a dozen teams (Angels, Twins, Reds, Red Sox, Yankees, Cubs, Dodgers, Mariners, Giants, Marlins, Blue Jays, Cardinals). The back half leans on stretch-run power and speed streamers (Tristan Peters, Mickey Gasper, Connor Norby, Turner Hill) and pitching matchups exploiting lefty-mashing-averse lineups, before Kevin closes with advice to actually spend down remaining FAAB budgets before the season ends. Welcome and News 0:00-25:00 Angels place Nolan Schanuel on IL, recall Christian Moore; Wade Meckler returns to left field Players Discussed: Nolan Schanuel, Christian Moore, Vaughn Grissom, Zach Neto, Wade Meckler, Jose Siri, Adam Frazier, Oswald Peraza Twins call up Walker Jenkins for his MLB debut as Byron Buxton's hip injury lingers Players Discussed: Walker Jenkins, Byron Buxton, Woo-Suk Go, Luke Keaschall, Kody Clemens, Trevor Larnach, Josh Bell Reds place Ke’Bryan Hayes on IL with a groin strain, recall Edwin Arroyo; Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl go unclaimed on waivers Players Discussed: Ke’Bryan Hayes, Edwin Arroyo, Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart, Matt McLain, Eugenio Suárez, TJ Friedl Red Sox set to get back Roman Anthony, Trevor Story and Garrett Whitlock this weekend Players Discussed: Roman Anthony, Trevor Story, Garrett Whitlock, <a href="ht
- Aug 23, 20261h 11m
OTW 264 - FAAB #23; August 23, 2026
On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hastings return after a three-week hiatus to catch up on a backlog of injuries and roster moves across the league, headlined by Kade Anderson's MLB debut for Seattle. The bulk of the episode covers hitter and pitcher FAAB targets by category, with an especially long look at closer/bullpen chaos in Kansas City, Chicago, Arizona, and beyond. Kevin closes with a stretch-run pep talk: with five weeks left, it's time to take on more risk if you're chasing, and to protect ratios if you're not. Welcome and News (0:00:00–0:20:00) Cardinals lose two more starters to the IL as Hunter Dobbins and Andre Pallante both hit injured list Players Discussed: Hunter Dobbins, Andre Pallante, Michael McGreevy, Quinn Mathews, Kyle Leahy, Matthew Liberatore Kyle Leahy could see shortened outings and skipped starts down the stretch as innings are managed Players Discussed: Kyle Leahy Yankees get Carlos Rodón back, but Max Fried hits IL and Ryan Weathers deals with forearm discomfort ahead of doubleheader Players Discussed: Carlos Rodón, Max Fried, Ryan Weathers, Elmer Rodríguez, Will Warren, Cam Schlittler, Gerrit Cole Ryan McMahon hits IL with thumb sprain, Max Schuemann recalled as José Caballero sees increased playing time Players Discussed: Ryan McMahon, Max Schuemann, José Caballero, Paul Goldschmidt, Amed Rosario, Alí Sánchez Giancarlo Stanton suffers rehab setback and is likely done for the season, Aaron Judge unlikely to have fantasy impact in 2026 Players Discussed: Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge Dodgers lose Andy Pages for the rest of the season, recall Alek Thomas to fill in at center field Players Discussed: Andy Pages, <a href="https://pitcherlist.com/player/alek-thomas/"
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