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On The Wire Adam and Kevin break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. This week Todd Whitestone of FTN joins the show to talk FAAB trends over the years, strategy recommendations, and more. FAABing for Treasure Discussions Julio Teheran is out from Mets' rotation Wade Miley back with Brewers' rotation Brandon Lowe dealing with an oblique strain Jackson Holliday make...

On The Wire Adam and Kevin break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. This week focuses on strategy around the first of two NFBC Cutline and Razzslam FAAB runs coming up this Tuesday Discussions Eury Perez out Shane Bieber out Spencer Strider awaiting treatment options for damaged UCL Julio Teheran joins the Mets' rotation Nick Lodolo , Justin Verlander , Sonny Gray...

On The Wire Adam and Kevin break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. This week, focusing on a few stand-out performances and situations from opening weekend.  Discussions Anthony DeSclafani is out for the year Royce Lewis is out with a quad strain, Austin Martin replacing him on the roster Sean Murphy is out with an oblique strain, Chadwick Tromp replacing him on t...

On The Wire FAAB # 1 - Adam and Kevin break down the FAAB considerations of the week. This week they do it live from outside the NFBC draft rooms at the Mirage in fabulous Las Vegas. Discussions J.D. Martinez signs with Mets Blue Jays pitching notes - Bowden Francis makes the rotation, Yimi García closing games? Cincinnati trades for Santiago Espinal to cover for injured Matt McLain Jonathan Arand...

On The Wire Adam and Kevin welcome Sara Sanchez to preview the early season matchups and how to take advantage of them in the early goings of 2024. Discussions Dylan Cease traded to San Diego; Drew Thorpe , Jairo Iriarte , Samuel Zavala , and Steven Wilson to White Sox Gerrit Cole out for a bit Gavin Williams , Taj Bradley , Edward Cabrera may miss opening day Adam Duvall returns to Atlanta Michae...

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting are joined by Michael Govier to preview the Wild Card picks we could make in 2024 drafts Discussions Jordan Lyles and the Royals' rotation options Eddie Rosario and his role with the Nationals Sonny Gray could start the season on the IL for the Cardinals Braxton Garrett won't make opening-day roster in Miami Justin Verlander will start season on IL for Houst...

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting are joined by Joe Orrico to preview the pitching volume categories (W, K) for 2024 drafts Discussions: Josh Lowe with hip inflammation Andrew Wantz moving to the Angels' rotation? Robert Stephenson hurt, Carlos Estévez is [still] the closer in Anaheim Matt Brash is hurt, or is he? Sam Hilliard returns to Colorado Tristan Beck diagnosed with an aneurysm Manue...

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting are joined by Marty Tallman to preview the speed categories (R, SB) for 2024 drafts Discussions: KC trades David Sandin to Boston for reliever John Schreiber Boston fills bullpen spot by signing Liam Hendriks Minor league deals of the week: Yu Chang, Dominic Smith, Luke Voit, Ji Man Choi Depth signings: Amed Rosario, Tim Anderson, Whit Merrifield, Gio Urshel...

On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting are joined by Mike Carter to preview the Saves category for 2024 drafts Discussions: Will teams be afraid of the Billy Eppler suspension? Does the Brandon Marsh surgery open door for Johan Rojas? Jonathan India's "extension" and the Cincinnati infield Yasmani Grandal's impact on Henry Davis in Pittsburgh Spencer Turnbull's role in Philadelphia Jesse Winker...

On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting are joined by Mike Carter to preview the Saves category for 2024 drafts Discussions: Clayton Kershaw coming back to Los Angeles, but when? Bradley Zimmer to Colorado on a minor league contract Gary Sánchez backing up in Milwaukee Jakob Junis joins Brewers' rotation Ethan Small lands in San Francisco White Sox making trades Bobby Witt Jr. gets largest contr...

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting are joined by Eric Samulski to preview the pitching ratio categories (ERA, WHIP) for 2024 drafts Discussions: Corbin Burnes traded to Baltimore; Joey Ortiz and DL Hall to Milwaukee Minor League deals worth watching? ( Christian Arroyo , Matt Duffy , Jared Walsh , Carlos Carrasco , Cole Tucker , Nick Solak , Greg Allen ) David Robertson in Texas; Hector Neris...

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting are joined by John Laghezza to preview the power categories (HR, RBI) for 2024 drafts. Discussions: Robert Stephenson says he's not the closer in Anaheim Miguel Sanó vs Trey Mancini Joey Gallo goes to Washington James Paxton comes down with Dodgeritis Aroldis Chapman setting up David Bednar in Pittsburgh Rhys Hoskins heads to Milwaukee Drafting power in 2024...

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting are joined by Pitcher List Director of Analytics Kyle Bland to talk PLV Projections, differences in ADP rankings, and what's coming next ***Head to FACTORMEALS.com/otw50 and use code OTW50 to get 50% off*** Discussions Michael Busch , you are now a Cub Jordan Hicks : San Francisco Giants' STARTING pitcher? Yarial Rodriguez signs in Toronto Marcus Stroman mak...

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting talk about some interesting Steamer 600 projections Discussions: Shota Imanaga signs with Cubs Teoscar Hernández signs with Dodgers Sean Manaea signs with Mets Zach Plesac signs with Angels White Sox making Garrett Crochet a starter Elieser Hernández signs minor league deal with Dodgers Noticeable Steamer 600 projections Kevin's final thoughts   Hosts: Adam...

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting talk recent news and look for later-round targets that could join the 20-24 club Discussions: Did the Padres get another closer in Woo Suk Go ? Boston trades Chris Sale to Atlanta, and receives Vaughn Grissom in return Seattle trades Robbie Ray to San Francisco, and gets Anthony DeSclafani and Mitch Haniger in return Seattle also acquires Luke Raley Jr. , se...

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting talk recent news, free agents waiting for a new home, and players traded to new teams Discussions: Impact of new rules in 2024 Yoshinobu Yamamoto signs with Dodgers Kevin Kiermaier and Isiah Kiner-Falefa sign with Toronto Martin Maldonado joins White Sox Mitch Garver signs two year deal with Sattle Francisco Mejia gets Spring Training invite by Angels Yankee...

  On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting are joined by 2023 OTW Listener League co-champion Adam Lazarus to talk recent news, winning the 2023 OTW Listener League, and 2024 draft comparisons. Discussions: Royals roundup - Michael Wacha, Hunter Renfroe in; Edward Olivares, Taylor Clarke out Rangers' lose Max Scherzer, add Tyler Mahle Matt Carpenter moves to Atlanta, just to be cut Lourdes Gurriel...

On The Wire / On The Corner Visit www.factormeals.com/otw50 and use promo code OTW50 to receive 50% off .  Nick Pollack reviews Adam Howe's 2024 Mock Draft. Adam picked from the 4th spot in this draft Full Draft Board "League" info: Standard Yahoo H2H Category 5x5 scoring format 12-teamer, 23 rounds C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, 3 OF, 2 UTIL, 9 P, 4 Bench One-Way Ohtani (two separate players for DH and SP) A...

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting spend the episode recapping the news and notes from around baseball over the past two weeks and the fantasy implications of each item. Discussions Ronny Mauricio and Endy Rodriguez injuries Rowdy Tellez signs with Pittsburg Yoshitomo Tsutsugo's minor league deal with San Francisco Jung Hoo Lee signs 6-year deal with San Francisco Jeimer Candelario's 3 year d...

Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting welcome Jake Maish to talk prospects to draft for 2024 redrafts Discussions: Twins losing Emilio Pagan to Reds, Sonny Gray to Cardinals, and Kenta Maeda to Tigers Jason Hayward staying with Dodgers Shōta Imanaga officially posted Luis Severino and Joey Wendle signs with the Mets Jackson Chourio pre-debut contract Garrett Hampson signs with Royals Rookie expectations in...

Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting talk ending 2023 and entering 2024 with injury concerns and their viability to be drafted in different formats. Discussions: Aaron Nola staying in Philly Reynaldo Lopez heading to Atlanta Mike Soroka to White Sox Kyle Wright to Kansas City Asa Lacy not protected Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson to St. Louis Paul DeJong to White Sox Eugenio Suarez to Arizona Implications of Bo...

Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting talk Free Agents and their viability to be drafted in different formats. Discussions: Shortening pitch clock - again 2024 Free Agent Predictions: Where We Think Everyone Will Go ( Predicting 2024 MLB Free Agents Signings ) by Sean Roberts ASK (Avoid, Stream, Keep) - Free Agent Edition Hitters Pitchers Kevin's final thoughts Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe : A...

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting talk about new MLB free agents, Steamer projections, and undrafted players from the first OTW Listener League Discussions: Mark Canha to Detroit Rays lose a few Options declined Qualified offers made Steamer Projections The all-snub team from the first 15-team OTW Listener League Kevin's final thoughts Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe : Apple Podca...

On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting welcome Asher Dratel to talk playoff performances, Arizona Fall League, and First Pitch Arizona Discussions: Bob Melvin headed back to the San Francisco Bay 2023 Playoff Stand outs, good and bad First Pitch Arizona preview Arizona Fall League, who we want to see Kevin's final thoughts Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Guest: Asher Dratel Subscribe : Apple P...

On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting talk about the draft tax placed on performances during the playoffs Discussions: Brandon Woodruff 's shoulder keeping him out, again Frankie Montas ' end-of-season return Félix Bautista having TJS, and the 2024 Baltimore bullpen Managerial openings and their potential impact 2022 Playoff Performances impacting 2023 drafts Players we're watching in 2023 pla...