On The Wire

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 Houston
Lucas Giolito likely out for 2024; how to attach Red Sox rotation with Tanner Houck and Garrett Whitlock
Noelvi Marte out first 80 games, impact on Reds' infield
Mookie Betts moving to shortstop
Nathaniel Lowe has an oblique strain, could join Corey Seager and Josh Jung in missing from opening day Rangers' lineup
Joey Votto invited to Blue Jay's Spring Training

Drafting Wild Card-type players in 2024 drafts

Late-round Wild Card picks

Rookie Stashes - Jackson Merrill, Davis Schneider
Hitter Skills Over Role - Ezequiel Duran, Jose Miranda, Jared Triolo
Starting Pitcher Without a Job - Ben Brown, Louie Varland, Roansy Contreras, Casey Mize, Ryan Yarbrough
Closer In Waiting - Aroldis Chapman, Hunter Harvey, Abner Uribe

Kevin's Final Thoughts

Guest: Michael Govier

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 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
Manuel Margot traded (again) to the Twins
Brandon Crawford signs with St. Louis
Anthony DeSclafani is behind

Drafting with Wins and Strikeouts in mind in 2024 drafts

Open-ended ASK - Late round W and K options edition

Jon Gray, Louie Varland, JP Sears, Frankie Montas, Aaron Ashby, Luis Severino, Chris Paddack

Guest: Joe Orrico
 

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 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 Urshella
Outfield signings: David Peralta, Randal Grichuk
Kodai Senda, Kyle Bradish won't start the season on time with various injuries
Baltimore rotation added hit with John Means behind schedule
Josh Jung with calf strain; Tommy Edman is not cleared to hit or throw

Who is Marty and what does he do?

Drafting with speed in mind

ASK (Avoid, Stream, Keep) - Last round stolen base edition

Amed Rosario vs Exequiel Duran vs Austin Hays
Brandon Marsh vs Alek Thomas vs Jake Cronenworth
Cavan Biggio vs Matt Vierling vs Luis Matos

Last-round Runs targets

Middle Infield
Davis Schneider, Brendan Rodgers

Corner Infield
DJ LeMahieu, Nolan Schanuel

Outfield
Kyle Isbel, Andrew Benintendi

Last minute news item: Austin Nola signs with Kansas City

Kevin's final words

Guest: Marty Tallman

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 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 or Luis Perdomo carving out a role in Washington?
Jung Hoo Lee leading off, Jorge Soler providing power in San Francisco
Miguel Vargas comes into camp as an outfielder
White Sox bring in Mike Moustakas on minor league deal

What is Mike doing over at MLBPlayingTime.com

Drafting with batting average and potential playing time in mind for 2024 drafts

Last-round picks to help in batting average and potential playing time

Catcher
Patrick Bailey, Ivan Herrera

Middle Infield
Orlando Arcia, Joey Ortiz

Corner Infield
Nolan Schanuel, Nick Senzel

Outfield
Harold Ramirez, Garrett Mitchell

Wild Card
Alex Kiriloff, Justin Foscue

Guest: Mike Kurland

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 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 contract in Royals' history. 

How are we prioritizing Saves in 2024 drafts

ASK (Avoid/Stream, Stash/Keep) - Saves edition

James McArthur
Will Smith
Nick Anderson

Mason Miller
Carlos Estévez
Kyle Finnegan

Yennier Cano
Yuki Matsui
Matt Brash

David Robertson
Scott Barlow
Kevin Ginkel

Orion Kerkering
Garrett Whitlock
Prelander Berroa

Kevin's final thoughts

Guest: Mike Carter

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 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 in Chicago - either taking over for José Leclerc or Adbert Alzolay?
Joc Pederson to Arizona
Trey Cabbage DFA'd by Anaheim, traded to Houston. Aaron Hicks signs with Angels
Adam Frazier to Kansas City
Alex Wood signs with Athletics
Colt Keith signs pre-debut extension with Tigers
Justin Turner heads to Toronto
Seattle aquires Jorge Polanco, send Anthony DeSclafani, Justin Topa to Minnesota
Corey Seager has surgery to repair sports hernia

Drafting with ERA and WHIP in mind

12-team last round picks options to help with pitching ratios
JP Sears, Garrett Whitlock, Logan Allen, Matt Manning, Brusdar Graterol, Jason Adam

Kevin's final thoughts

Guest: Eric Samulski
 

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 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

Last-round (12-teamers) power picks
Corner Infielders - J.D. Davis, Ty France
Middle Infielders - Davis Schneider, Jake Cronenworth
Outfielders - Hunter Renfroe, Adam Duvall

Guest: John Laghezza
Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting

Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | RSS

Join: PL+ | PL Pro

 

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 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 makes nice with Brian Cashman and becomes a Yankee
Matt Carpenter returns to St. Louis
Josh Hader set to fight it out with Ryan Pressly in Houston

Kyle Bland breaks down the PLV powered Pitcher List projections

PLV Projections vs ADP ranks; buys and fades

Pitchers
JP Sears
Zach Eflin
Chase Silseth
Walker Buehler

Catchers
Luis Campusano
William Contreras
Shea Langeliers
J.T. Realmuto

Corner Infielders
Ty France
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Max Muncy
Gunnar Henderson

Middle Infielders
Brendan Rodgers
Jose Altuve
Edouard Julien
Anthony Volpe

Outfielders
Jeff McNeil
Andrew Benintendi
Mike Trout
Ezequiel Duran
Lane Thomas

Kevin's Final Thoughts

Guest: Kyle Bland

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 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 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 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., sending José Caballero to Tampa Bay
Tampa sending Andrew Kittredge to St. Louis for Richie Palacios
Harrison Bader signs one-year deal with Mets
Frankie Montas signs one-year deal with Cincinnati
Brett Phillips joining the White Sox
Arizona deepens its bench with Kevin Newman and Tucker Barnhart
Colorado brings in Dakota Hudson and Jacob Stallings

2023 20-20 club
2024 Steamer projected 20-20 club
Kevin's 2024 20-24 club targets post round 10

Kevin's final thought

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 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
Yankees trade Estevan Florial to Guardians for reliever Cody Morris
Shelby Miller to Detroit; Tim Hill signs with White Sox

ASK (Avoid Stream Keep), free agents edition

ASK (Avoid Stream Keep), traded edition

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 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 Jr. staying in Arizona

Jack Flaherty headed to Detroit

Tyler Glasnow, Manny Margot headed to LA; Ryan Pepiot and Jonny DeLuca to Tampa Bay

Trevor Gott to Oakland; Yuki Matsui to San Diego - do either close games?

Milwaukee moves - Eric Haase in, Adrian Houser and Tyrone Taylor out to New York

Adam Lazarus talks about his fantasy history and winning the 2023 OTW Listener League overall

Gift or Coal - comparing drastic differences in draft spots between the November and December 12-team listener league drafts

Catchers - Keibert Ruiz, Tyler Stephenson, Danny Jansen

Infielders - Jackson Holliday, Nathaniel Lowe, Nolan Gorman, Edouard Julien, 

Outfielders - Cedric Mullins, Esteury Ruiz, Kerry Carpenter, Taylor Ward, MJ Melendez, 

Pitchers - Justin Verlander, Dylan Cease, Shane Bieber,  Nick Lodolo, Seth Lugo, 

Post Round 20

Ceddanne Rafaela
Bryan De La Cruz
Willi Castro
Brent Rooker
 Austin Hays
Alek Thomas
Whit Merrifield
Alex Verdugo
Alejandro Kirk
Michael Wacha
Jameson Taillon

Guest: Adam Lazarus

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 / 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)

Adam's picks:
1 - Julio Rodriguez
2 - Francisco Lindor
3 - Cody Bellinger
4 - Kyle Schwarber
5 - Pablo Lopez
6 - Royce Lewis
7 - Freddy Peralta
8 - Jhoan Duran
9 - Cole Ragans
10 - Jackson Holliday
11 - Sonny Gray
12 - Carlos Rodon
13 - Tanner Scott
14 - Yu Darvish
15 - Salvador Perez
16 - Charlie Morton
17 - Andrew Abbott
18 - Criag Kimbrel
19 - Aaron Ashby
20 - Gavin Lux
21 - Robbie Ray
22 - Ceddanne Rafaela 
23 - Orelvis Martinez

Guest Host: Nick Pollack

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 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 deal in Cincy
Eduardo Rodriguez spending the next four years in Arizona
Royals sign Seth Lugo, Chris Stratton, Nick Anderson, and Will Smith
Craig Kimbrel taking over at closer in Baltimore
Bullpen depth signings…Dylan Floro in Washington, Andrew Chafin back with Tigers, Joe Kelly back with Dodgers
Tyler Glasnow trade imminent?
Impact of Shohei Ohtani signing with Dodgers
Cleveland signs Ben Lively, Austin Hedges and then trades Christian Bethancourt to Miami
Nick Senzel signs one year deal with Washington
Minor league deals: Juan Yepez (WAS), Jorge Alfaro (CHC), Trayce Thoimpson (NYM), Willie Calhoun (LAA)

Atlanta moves:
Marco Gonzalez traded to PIT after acquiring from SEA
Evan White traded to LAA after acquiring from SEA
Max Stassi traded to CWS after acquiring from LAA
Trade for David Fletcher from LAA

Juan Soto is now in pinstripes
Red Sox counter with trade for Tyler O'Neill

Rule V draft noticeable results

Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting

Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS

Join: PL+ | PL Pro

Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

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 2024

ASK (Avoid, Stream, Keep) - Rookie Edition

Kevin's final thoughts

Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting
Guest: Jake Maish | On The Farm

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSS

Connect: Twitter | OnTheWirePod@gmail.com | Join PL+

Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting

Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS

Join: PL+ | PL Pro

Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

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 Bichette trade rumors

How to stay up to date on injury news in the offseason

ASK (Avoid, Stream, Keep) - Injury Edition

Kevin's final thoughts

Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSS

Connect: Twitter | OnTheWirePod@gmail.com | Join PL+

Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting

Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS

Join: PL+ | PL Pro

Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

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: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSS

Connect: Twitter | OnTheWirePod@gmail.com | Join PL+

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 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 Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSS

Connect: Twitter | OnTheWirePod@gmail.com | Join PL+

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 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 Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSS

Connect: Twitter | OnTheWirePod@gmail.com | Join PL+

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 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 playoffs who can impact their 2024 draft slots

Kevin's final thoughts

Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSS

Connect: Twitter | OnTheWirePod@gmail.com | Join PL+

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting

Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS

Join: PL+ | PL Pro

Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network