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  1. OTW 250 - FAAB #5, April 19, 2026

    7 MIN AGO

    OTW 250 - FAAB #5, April 19, 2026

    0:00 – Intro / Episode 250 / Baseball Travel Talk Milestone episode, recap of missed show, Target Field experiencePlayers discussed: Garrett Crochet8:00 – Reds Struggles & Early News Notes Cincinnati lineup issues, demotion of Noelvi Marte, Rece Hinds discussionTeam performance impacting fantasy valuePlayers discussed: Noelvi Marte, Rece Hinds, Elly De La Cruz, Eugenio Suárez15:00 – Blue Jays Trade & Playing Time Shifts Toronto acquires Lenyn Sosa, impact on lineup constructionClement’s role stability and everyday at-bats discussionPlayers discussed: Lenyn Sosa, Ernie Clement, Andrés Giménez22:00 – Astros Injuries & Rotation Opportunities Multiple injuries create openings; deep dive on pitching replacementsStrong endorsement of Arrighetti as a pickupPlayers discussed: Spencer Arrighetti, Colton Gordon, Jeremy Peña, Lance McCullers Jr. Jr.32:00 – Orioles Rotation & Depth Moves Dean Kremer re-enters rotation, Cade Povich optionedEvaluation of reliability and streaming viabilityPlayers discussed: Dean Kremer, Cade Povich38:00 – Brewers Injury Fallout (Yelich IL) Christian Yelich injury opens DH opportunitiesGary Sánchez emerging as short-term valuePlayers discussed: Christian Yelich, Gary Sánchez45:00 – Cleveland Bullpen & Spec Saves Hunter Gaddis return and bullpen hierarchy discussionSpeculative saves approachPlayers discussed: Hunter Gaddis, Cade Smith50:00 – Diamondbacks & Catcher Playing Time Merrill Kelly return, Gabriel Moreno injuryPlaying time implications for backup catchersPlayers discussed: Merrill Kelly, Gabriel Moreno, Adrian Del Castillo, James McCann58:00 – White Sox Call-Ups & FAAB Targets Noah Schultz debut and FAAB expectationsAntonacci speed profile and lineup rolePlayers discussed: Noah Schultz, Sam Antonacci1:08:00 – Rehab Updates & Stash Decisions Key injured players returning and stash strategyPlayers discussed: Spencer Strider, Anthony Volpe, Gerrit Cole1:18:00 – Additional News (Injuries & Playing Time) Ryan Pepiot setback, Harrison Bader injury, Drew Gilbert opportunityMets situation with MJ Melendez and Jorge PolancoPlayers discussed: Ryan Pepiot, Harrison Bader, Drew Gilbert, MJ Melendez, Jorge Polanco1:30:00 – Player Recommendations by Category (FAAB Core) Power targets: Dominic Smith, Luke Raley, Trevor LarnachSpeed strategy: matchup-based steals (vs Miami/Tampa)Opportunity plays: Jeremiah Jackson, Andrew BenintendiPitching streamers: Jesse Scholtens, Sean Burke, Emerson Hancock1:45:00 – Ratios, Bullpens & Speculative Adds Ratio arms: Aaron Ashby breakout usageBullpen chaos: Cubs (Ben Brown), Texas, Tampa, RoyalsSpeculative adds & prospectsPlayers discussed: Ben Brown, Jakob Junis, Robert Garcia, Carlos Estévez Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1hr 46min
  2. TAA 6 - Everything About BABIP

    22 HR AGO

    TAA 6 - Everything About BABIP

    The Approach Angle Nate Schwartz (@_nateschwartz) and Kyle Bland (@blandalytics) are joined by Carson Picard to talk about BABIP and why it's more than just luck. They start by discussing what BABIP actually is: getting into the original idea and what it specifically measures. Then, they talk about why using BABIP as "just a luck stat" leaves a lot of information on the table. They also talk about why BABIP has been steadily declining since the mid-2000s. The discussion transitions to talking about Carson's set of articles, covering both hitter and pitcher BABIP. Starting with pitcher BABIP, they cover both the internal and external factors that drive a pitcher's BABIP. The hitter conversation centers on which stats correlate best with BABIP and how Under% drives the storytelling. Finally, they conclude by talking about hitters with different 2026 profiles. Articles discussed: Understanding BABIP Pt. 1, Pt. 2, Pt. 3, Carson Picard; Pitching and Defense: How Much Control Do Hurlers Have, Voros McCracken; Ahead in the Count: Predicting BABIP, Part 1, Matt Swartz; Introducing the Newest Hitter xBABIP, Mike Podhorzer; New Hitter xBABIP Based on BIS Batted Ball Data, Alex Chamberlain; A New BABIP for a Statcast Era, Andrew Perpetua; BABIP Panic, Russell Carleton Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1hr 14min

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