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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 Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

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Mason Thompson recalled to take his place on the roster Jacob Lopez to the IL with left flexor strain Noah Cameron has been replaced by Stephen Kolek for Saturday’s game.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 Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

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 Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Haasting discuss FAAB-related news from the past week, along with pick-up recommendations for the August 17th FAAB run Bob Seymour was called up by TB after leading the minors with 30 HR on the season. Does he get enough playing time in TB for his power to be relevant? Dylan Beavers does indeed join the BAL club on Saturday Nolan McLean makes his MLB debut for NYM today. Got the W after 5.1 IP, 4 BB, 2 H, 8 K MIN place Alan Roden on IL with thumb sprain, recall James Outmann, who they traded for from LAD in the Brock Stewart trade. Brock Stewart has also since been placed on the IL Max Muncy was placed on the IL with a grade 1 oblique strain. LAD recalls Buddy Kennedy in the corresponding move. Kyle Stowers to IL with a grade 1 strain of his left side Jhoan Duran was hit in the ankle with a comebacker. X-rays are negativ,e and he’s said to be feeling 100% going into Saturday’s game Zack Wheeler to IL with a blood clot in his shoulder Josh Hader to IL with shoulder strain. Not throwing for 3 weeks. CIN loses Chase Burns to the IL with a grade 1 right flexor strain Wade Miley is starting a rehab assignment SEA brings back Luke Raley while optioning Miles Mastrobuoni SEA place Logan Evans on the IL with right shoulder inflammation; recall Taylor Saucedo to take his place on the roster Shane Bieber and George Springer are expected to return to TOR this weekend, with Bieber making his team debut next week. Springer is in the lineup for Saturday’s game. Power Pavin Smith, Ryan Mountcastle, Ramon Urias, JJ Bleday Speed Tyler Tolbert, Andres Giminez, Brandon Lockridge Opportunity Miguel Rojas Pitching Volume Brandon Young, Yoendrys Gomez, Patrick Corbin Pitching Ratios Saves Bryan Abreu Wild Card Jordan Lawler Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Haasting discuss FAAB-related news from the past week, along with pick-up recommendations for the August 10th FAAB run SF Giants calling up Drew Gilbert, who came over from NYM in the Tyler Rogers trade at the deadline. WAS called up Cade Cavalli, making his first MLB start since his debut in 2022. CIN loses Nick Lodolo to the IL with a blister. CHC loses newly acquired Mike Soroka, who hits the IL with a shoulder strain Victor Robles starting rehab assignment next week, looking to get 40-50 AB before turning to SEA lineup Jac Caglianone is going on a rehab assignment next week Bobby Dalbec signs a minor league deal with KC Alec Bohm on rehab starting Sunday Aaron Nola is starting for AAA on Tuesday, next start after that expected to be in Philly Michael King back to SD rotation on Saturday Jonny DeLuca is back to the IL with a hamstring strain ATL claims Vidal Brujan off waivers from BAL Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Haasting discuss the results of the MLB Trade Deadline, team by team, and pick-up recommendations for the August 3rd FAAB run Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Haasting discuss FAAB-related news from the week, more trade speculations, and pick-up recommendations for the July 27th FAAB run News…. David Festa to IL for MIN with right shoulder inflammation Landen Roupp to IL with elbow inflammation. Initial tests came back minimal HOU lose Brandon Walter to the IL with elbow inflammation BOS lose Marcelo Mayer with a wrist sprain. David Hamilton (not Vaughn Grissom) recalled KC have Hunter Harvey and MJ Melendez back in their bullpen/outfield rotation after finishing their rehab assignments this week Jac Caglianone exited game after his at-bat in the second inning Jon Gray back with TEX, put in the bullpen. Future TEX closer? Troy Melton made his debut and looks to keep his rotation spot ​​DET - Keider Montero optioned to Triple-A Toledo as Tarik Skubal comes back from the paternity list BAL trades Gregory Soto to NYM Felix Bautista hits IL with right shoulder discomfort Josh Naylor traded to SEA Eugenio Suarez not traded yet Ryan McMahon traded to NYY COL expected to call up Warming Bernabel Aaron Judge Undergoing Testing For "Elbow Issue" Rays option Taj Bradley STL DFA Eric Fedde Power Pavin Smith, Daulton Varsho, Tristain English Speed Blake Perkins, Jacob Young Opportunity Romy Gonzalez, PIT Bats Wins and K's Luis Gil, Troy Melton, Justin Verlander Ratios Jon Gray Saves A whole lot of speculation Wild Card Listen to find out Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Haasting discuss FAAB-related news from the week, what holes could be created at the trade deadline, and pick-up recommendations for the July 20th FAAB run Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The Wire Kevin Hasting is joined by special guest Mike Carteer to discuss FAAB related news from the week prior while focusing on players that could be available to pick up off your waiver wire during the June 13th FAAB run. Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting discuss FAAB related news from the week prior while focusing on players that could be available to pick up off your waiver wire during the June 6th FAAB run. Aaron Nola will throw a bullpen on Sunday and continue rehab in Clearwater where he’ll need a couple more bullpens before starting live BP so he’s still a ways away from possibly returning. Meanwhile, Taijuan Walker returns to PHI rotation, set to start on Tuesday. Mick Abel has been sent down to AAA CHC lose Jameson Taillon with a right calf strain. Jordan Wicks takes his place on the CHC roster NYY lose Clarke Schmidt to right forearm tightness Max Muncy (of the Dodgers) will be out at least the next 6 weeks with a left knee bone bruise Corbin Carroll already starting in RF for ACL (Arizona Complex League). Expect him back for the D backs soon. Casey Schmitt to the IL with pain in his hand/wrist after being hit. Tyler Fitzgeerald back with SF and Matt Chapman starting rehab assignment this weekend. ATL DFA’s Alex Verdugo, activate Jurickson Profar Spencer Schwellenbach to the IL with a fractured elbow. Brandon Woodruff expected to make season debut on Sunday Estuery Ruiz called up by LAD BAL optioned Dylan Carlson, expected to bring back Tyler O’Neil this weekend Luis L Ortiz suspended while MLB investigates possible gambling ties. TEX bring back Jake Burger from IL and options Josh Jung Power Will Benson (26%, 11%) Speed Jacob Young (68%, 11%) Opportunity Ha-Seong Kim (21%, 7%) Wins and K's Dean Kremer (88%, 12%) - vs MIA; Trevor Rogers (43% OC) - vs MIA; Eric Lauer (79%, 11%) - @ CWS; Sean Burke (54%, 3%) - vs TOR, vs CLE; Aaron Civale (21%, 4%) - vs TOR, vs CLE; Adian Houser (81%, 6%) - vs TOR; Brandon Walter (98%, 62%) - vs CLE; Colton Gordon (98%, 23%) - vs TEX; andrew Heaney (81%, 49%) - @ KC, @ MIN; Bailey Falter (72%, 8%) - @ KC, @ MIN; Andre Pallante (83%, 7%) - vs WAS, vs ATL; Ben Casparias (83%, 51%) - @ SF Ratios Adrian Morejon Saves Matt Strahm (98%, 47%) Wild Card Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting analyze the FAAB-related news of the week and discuss some players to pick up during Sunday's FAAB run. Chandler Simpson recalled by TB, Kameron Misner optioned to Triple-A Luisangel Acuña, Francisco Alvarez, and Jared Young optioned to Triple-A by the Mets. Mark Vientos returned Friday (DH hitting 6th) Jeimer Candelario designated for assignment by the Reds Chase Burns makes MLB debut for CIN Jake Fraley to IL, Austin Hays activated Tyler Fitzgerald optioned to Triple-A by the Giants Corbin Carroll to IL, Jake McCarthy recalled Diamondbacks place Ildemaro Vargas on the IL and call up Blaze Alexander Jordan Lawler injured his hamstring, will be shut down for another month in AAA Ben Brown optioned to Triple-A Griffin Canning left Thursday’s game early with ankle injury. Opening for Mets’ rotation? Wyatt Langford to IL for TEX, backdated. Expected back in a week Bryce Harper is expected back during next week’s homestand. Who will lose out with his return? Power (HR, RBI) Wenceel Perez (33% OC); Andrew Benintendi (98%, 29%); Gary Sanchez (97%, 51%) Speed (R, SB) Zach McKinstry (93%, 48%); Isaac Collins (67%, 6%) Opportunity (AB, AVG) Mike Tauchman (40%, 4%); Lenyn Sosa (25%, 0%); Jake Meyers (98%, 88%) Pitching Volume (Wins, K's) Trevor Rogers (53%, 7%); Charlie Morton (62% OC); Tomoyuki Sugano (93%, 77%); Richard Fitts (37%, 3%); Eric Lauer (49%, 7%); Slade Cecconi (90%, 37%); David Festa (63%, 33%); Simeon Woods-Richardson (16%, 1%); Tyler Anderson (63%, 14%); Emerson Hancock (42%, 4%); Patrick Corbin (72%, 12%); Bryce Elder (58%, 22%); Chase Burns (0%); Andrew Heaney (95%, 50%); Erick Fedde (98%, 59%); Andre Pallante (67%, 3%); Ryne Nelson (97%, 64%); Randy Vasquez (19%, 3%), Stephen Kolek (56%, 15%), Yu Darvish (84%, 15%) Ratios (ERA, WHIP) Yariel Rodriguez; Braydon Fisher Saves Grant Taylor Wild Card Andrew Painter Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The Wire Kevin Hasting is joined by special guest Britton Allen and break down all the FAAB related news from the week and shine a spotlight on who may be available to pick up in your weekly FAAB bids on June 22, 2025. Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down all the FAAB related news from the week and shine a spotlight on who may be available to pick up in your weekly FAAB bids on June 15, 2025. Corbin Burnes is now having Tommy John Surgery Ryan Mountcastle will miss 8-12 weeks with a strained hamstring Bryce Harper (wrist) placed on 10-day IL Craig Kimbrel designated for assignment by the Braves… signs minor league deal with TEX Tony Gonsolin (right elbow) placed on 15-day IL Aaron Civale traded to White Sox; Andrew Vaughn traded to Brewers LaMont Wade Jr. to Angels for PTBNL and cash. Activated when Chris Taylor was placed on IL Christian Moore called up by Angels Dominic Canzone called up from Tacoma to join the Mariners. Leody Taveras designated for assignment The Red Sox called up Roman Anthony. Wilyer Abreu to IL Jacob Misiorowski made MLB debut for Brewers Guardians activated Lane Thomas off the 10-day IL and optioned Will Wilson to Triple-A Columbus Nick Kurtz (hip) activated from IL Jordan Westburg and Cedric Mullins activated from IL. Heston Kjerstad optioned to Triple-A. Emmanuel Rivera designated for assignment Zack Gelof and Gio Urshela begin rehab assignments with Triple-A Las Vegas this week None of Yordan Alvarez, Chas McCormick, or Zach Dezenzo are swinging a bat yet Zebby Matthews (right shoulder) placed on 15-day IL Matt Chapman placed on 10-day IL Bryce Miller to the IL. Will be shut down from throwing for 2 weeks, could return in 4-6 weeks Kodai Senga hits IL with a strained hamstring Aaron Nola has stress reaction in rib, won’t throw for two weeks Cole Ragans back to the IL with a shoulder strain. Waiting on additional tests to determine severity and if surgery is necessary LHP Ryan Weathers to the 60-day IL with a left lat strain Jackson Jobe is having Tommy John Surgery Diamondbacks Place Justin Martínez On IL With UCL Sprain - out rest of 2025 and at least half of 2026 Shota Imanaga (hamstring) began rehab assignment Monday, Shota Imanaga pitched Monday in an Arizona Complex League game. He felt great physically after and will pitch again Saturday Power (HR, RBI) Andres Chaparro, David Fry, Joe Adell, Josh Bell, Abraham Toro Speed (R, SB) Jacob Young, Amed Rosario, Tyler Freeman Opportunity (AB, AVG) Dylan Moore Volume (W, K) Patrick Corbin, David Festa Ratios (ERA, WHIP) Bryan Baker; Chris Martin Closers (SV) Shelby Miller, Dylan Lee Wild Card Jurickson Profar Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down all the FAAB related news from the week and shine a spotlight on who may be available to pick up in your weekly FAAB bids. Michael King to IL with scapula injury, slept awkwardly Lane Thomas to IL with right foot fasciitis Jake Mangum returns to TB from the IL and Chandler Simpson gets the boot to AAA to make room; Kyle Gibson signs with TB PIT welcomes back Endy Rodriguez at the expense of Joey Bart hitting the 7-day concussion IL DL Hall reinstated by MIL, Logan Henderson sent down Camilo Doval officially named SF closer Corey Seager returns to TEX; Alejandro Osuna called Wenceel Perez back for DET, while Matt Vierling is gone as quickly as he returned, hitting the IL with shoulder inflammation Jordan Lawler got his chance…. And then sent right back down to AAA. CIN option Luis Mey AND trade Alexis Diaz to LAD for minor league pitcher Mike Villani (drafted just last year). Miguel Castro is out for the season with a right knee injury. Who’s playing 1B now for CWS? (They just sent down their two other 1B’s last week) Mike Trout returns to LAA lineup on Friday, optioning OF Matthew Lugo. LAA also signs Chris Taylor and sends down early-season phenom Kyren Paris Matt Mervis and Ronny Simon expected to be DFA’d by MIA, call up Heriberto Hernandez (OF) and Jack Winkler (Infield). Xavier Edwards is playing 2B during his rehab assignment. Anthony Santander returns to IL with a left shoulder injury; Bo Bichette held from friday’s game AJ Smith Shawver had torn UCL Jackson Jobe to IL with a flexor strain Rockies get Thairo Estrada back from IL, call up Sam Hilliard. DFA Nick Martini, send Adael Amador to AAA. They also sign Orlando Arcia Mountcastle left Friday’s game with right hamstring discomfort, Mayo coming up Betts missing Friday waiting for Xray results on toe; stubbed it on Wednesday Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The Wire Adam Howe rides solo to bring some PLV-powered recommendations for your Sunday FAAB bids. Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting discuss FAAB-related news and player pick-ups for this Sunday's FAAB run. Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting discuss the FAAB targets by category for your 5/11/25 FAAB run. Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The Wire Kevin Hasting is joined by Todd Whitestone to break down this week's FAAB options Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The Wire Adam and Kevin talk news, FAAB recommendations, and dealing with the big bids in the early going. Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The Wire Adam and Kevin talk news, FAAB recommendations, and focus on all the extra call-ups heading into the 5th FAAB run of 2025. Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network