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Join Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) every Sunday with insights and updates on how to use your fantasy baseball FAAB before your bid deadlines hit.
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The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational is the greatest collection of fantasy analysts ever assembled. Each week Justin Mason talks to a different participant in the Invitational about their team and work in the fantasy industry.
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On The Wire Adam and Kevin break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. News and Notes FAAB Recommendations by Category Kevin's final thoughts Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network…
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OTW 175 - Post Deadline FAAB w/ Todd Whitestone
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On The Wire Kevin and Toodd break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. News and Notes FAAB Recommendations by Category Kevin's final thoughts Hosts: Kevin Hasting Guest: Todd Whitestone Producer: Adam Howe Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast …
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On The Wire Adam and Kevin break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. News and Notes FAAB Recommendations by Category Kevin's final thoughts Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network…
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On The Wire Adam and Kevin break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. News and Notes ASK - Rostership Differences between 15 and 12-team leagues FAAB Recommendations by Category Kevin's final thoughts Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member …
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On The Wire Adam and Kevin break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. News and Notes Tough Cuts FAAB Recommendations by Category Kevin's final thoughts Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network…
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OTW 171 - Pipe Dreams w/ Lucas Biery
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On The Wire Adam is joined by Lucas Biery to break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. News and Notes Lucas' weekly hitter planning FAAB Recommendations by Category Final thoughts Guest: Lucas Biery Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member o…
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OTW 170 - No Small Parks, Only Small Batters
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On The Wire Adam and Kevin break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. News and Notes MLB debuts FAAB Recommendations by Category Kevin's final thoughts Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network…
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On The Wire Adam and Kevin break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. News and Notes Returning from Injuries FAAB Recommendations by Category Kevin's final thoughts Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network…
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On The Wire Adam and Kevin break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. News and Notes Emerson Hancock returns to Seattle; what to do with Bryan Woo Edwin Diaz returns to Mets' bullpen Trea Turner's expected return to Philly Cavan Biggio traded to Dodgers; Addison Barger and Spencer Horwitz called up in Toronto Blaze A…
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OTW 167 - Dynasty FAAB w/ Lou Landers
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On The Wire Kevin Hasting welcomes special guest Lou Landers, Director of Baseball Content and Managing Editor of DrRoto.com, to help break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. News and Notes FAAB Recommendations by Category Kevin's final thoughts Guest: Lou Landers Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple |…
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On The Wire Adam and Kevin break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. News and Notes Minor League Injury updates FAAB Recommendations by Category Kevin's final thoughts Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Netw…
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On The Wire Adam and Kevin break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. News and Notes Players Returning from Injury FAAB Recommendations by Category Kevin's final thoughts Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Ne…
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On The Wire Adam and Kevin break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. News and Notes Players Returning from Injury FAAB Recommendations by Category Kevin's final thoughts Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Ne…
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On The Wire Adam and Kevin break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. News and Notes Call Up / Demotions FAAB Recommendations by Category Kevin's final thoughts Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network…
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On The Wire Adam and Kevin break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. News and Notes Call Up / Demotions FAAB Recommendations by Category Kevin's final thoughts Kevin's final thoughts Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher Li…
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On The Wire Adam and Kevin break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. Discussions Jesus Luzardo scratched with elbow discomfort Wade Miley to have TJS Alec Marsh hits IL after being hit himself Blake Snell to the IL with abductor strain Merrill Kelly to IL Brayan Bello joins rest of Boston rotation on the IL Triston …
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On The Wire Adam and Kevin break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week's FAAB run. Discussions Young debuts - Kyle Hurt (first MLB start), Jack Leiter (MLB debut), Quinn Priester (2024 debut) Garrett Whitlock hits IL with oblique tightness Yu Darvish to IL with neck tightness Kris Bryant returns to IL with lower back strain, Sean…
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OTW 159 - ME Treasure w/ Todd Whitestone
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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 de…
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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 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' ro…
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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, 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 …
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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 Espin…
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OTW 154 - Mark Your Calendars w/ Sara Sanchez
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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 open…
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OTW 154 - Wild Stallions w/ Michael Govier
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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 …
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OTW 153 - Chase The Dream w/ Joe Orrico
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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 Colo…
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OTW 152 - Long Distance Rabbits w/ Marty Tallman
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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 …
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OTW 151 - Put Me In Coach w/ Mike Kurland
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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 Sp…
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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 S…
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OTW 149 - Pitching Ray She Owes w/ Eric Samulski
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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 All…
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OTW 148 - With The Power Ups w/ John Laghezza
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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…
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OTW 147 - PLV Projections w/ Kyle Bland
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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? Yari…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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OTW 143 - Gift or Coal w/ Adam Lazarus
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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 m…
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OTW 142 - 12 Team Draft Recap (Yahoo Format)
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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-…
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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 de…
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OTW 140 - Farm to Draft w/ Jake Maish
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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…
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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 Whit…
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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 thought…
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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:…
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OTW 136 - Praising Arizona w/ Asher Dratel
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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 | Kev…
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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 impactin…
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OTW 134 - Start Of Something New w/ Darik Buchar
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On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting welcome Darik Buchar of NFBC to the show to talk 2024 drafts Discussions: Position players coming back from TJS in 2024 (Jasson Domínguez, Riley Greene) Pitchers coming back from TJS in 2002 (Robbie Ray, Andrew Painter) Rookie expectations in 2024 (Jackson Holliday, Paul Skenes, Wyatt Langford, Dylan Crews)…
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On The Wire - Kevin Hasting welcomes KC Bubba to preview the final FAAB run of 2023. Discussions: Weekend weather impacting FAAB considerations Junior Caminero called up by Rays Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado hit IL for Cardinals Brandon Crawford out for Giants, Marco Luciano recalled Gregory Santos hits IL for White Sox Jo Adell returns to An…
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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 …
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OTW 131 - Three Weeks Left w/ Justin Havelock
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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 …
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OTW 130 - The Expansion Pack w/ Sam Wirsching
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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 Ja…
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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 retur…
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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 F…
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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…
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