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  1. OTW 255 - FAAB #10; May 24, 2026

    6 HR AGO

    OTW 255 - FAAB #10; May 24, 2026

    On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hastings break down the key fantasy baseball news heading into the 10th FAAB period, including several notable prospect promotions, injured-list developments, changing playing-time situations, and a deep collection of waiver-wire targets for every roster need. The episode closes with category-specific speed and power plays, bullpen updates, and wild-card upside stashes for the stretch run toward Memorial Day. Episode Breakdown 0:00 – Opening, Memorial Day Check-In & PL Pro PromotionMemorial Day standings discussionPL Pro tools, weekly projections, and roster-management resourcesPlayers Mentioned: None 0:05 – Mets Prospect Promotions & Rotation ShakeupsZach Thornton's debutJonah Tong called upChristian Scott nearing returnRotation outlook and roster implicationsPlayers Mentioned: Jonah Tong, Zach Thornton, Christian Scott, Freddy Peralta, Nolan McLean, David Peterson, Craig Kimbrel 0:09 – Nationals, Prospect Returns & NL East NewsDylan Crews recalledPlaying-time outlooksEarly fantasy expectationsPlayers Mentioned: Dylan Crews, Brady House, Joey Wiemer 0:12 – Infield Playing-Time Battles Around the LeagueAstros middle-infield changesReds prospect movementInjury replacements and lineup opportunitiesPlayers Mentioned: Jeremy Peña, Sal Stewart and additional emerging infield options 0:20 – Prospect Promotions, Emerging Hitters & Deep-League BatsNew opportunities created by injuries and demotionsEvaluating short-term versus long-term roster valueSpeculative adds gaining everyday at-batsPlayers Mentioned: Various AL and NL waiver targets discussed throughout the segment 0:42 – Catcher Palooza: Injury Fallout & Waiver ReplacementsRyan Jeffers' hamate surgeryRoyce Lewis demotion discussionMinnesota lineup falloutCatcher streaming and replacement optionsPlayers Mentioned: Ryan Jeffers, Royce Lewis, Victor Caratini, Alex Jackson, Orlando Arcia, Tristan Gray, Brooks Lee, Ryan Kreidler 0:50 – Corner Infield & Multi-Position FAAB TargetsFirst-base and corner-infield replacementsPlaying-time trendsSchedule-based pickup recommendationsPlayers Mentioned: Multiple waiver-wire corner bats discussed throughout the segment 1:00 – Speed Targets for Category ChasersStolen-base specialistsPlaying-time trends that create speed upsideDeep-league runners and speculative addsPlayers Mentioned: Richie Palacios, Taylor Walls, Derek Hill and additional speed-focused options 1:10 – Power Streamers & Home Run UpsideShort-term power batsSchedule-driven offensive targetsPlayers capable of helping in HR and RBI categoriesPlayers Mentioned: Multiple corner bats and outfield power options highlighted for FAAB consideration 1:20 – Starting Pitcher FAAB TargetsRotation additionsStreaming candidatesStrikeout upside and favorable upcoming matchupsPlayers Mentioned: Jonah Tong, Zach Thornton and numerous weekly streaming options 1:28 – Bullpen Movement & Saves SpeculationCloser volatilityReliever injuriesEmerging ninth-inning opportunitiesPlayers Mentioned: Several changing bullpen situations and speculative saves targets 1:34 – Wild Card TargetsHigh-upside prospectsDeep-league lottery ticketsMulti-category contributors with uncertain rolesPlayers Mentioned: Additional speculative FAAB targets highlighted as end-of-bench upside plays 1:45 – Final FAAB Strategy & Closing ThoughtsBid recommendationsRoster construction considerationsMemorial Day checkpoint discussionFinal waiver priorities for Week 10 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 51min
  2. TAA 11 - What to Make of ERA Estimators

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    TAA 11 - What to Make of ERA Estimators

    The Approach Angle Nate Schwartz (@_nateschwartz) and Kyle Bland (@blandalytics) about ERA estimators and how to apply them. The discussion starts by talking about why ERA needs to be estimated. There are so many factors that go into run prevention that make it hard to value a pitcher just on ERA. They first dive into FIP, breaking down why it makes sense to remove balls in play from the equation entirely. This starts the focus on strikeouts and walks as the main identifer across the board. The chat moves to xFIP, which adjusts for league-average home run rate. Next, the two talk about SIERA, and how it's complex compared to the others and is the most predictive. After covering the main ERA estimators, they shift to how xERA is powered by Statcast data, but that doesn't make it more predictive. Finally, they wrap up by mentioning PLA, Pitcher List's scaled stat for pitch level value (PLV) and the players that stand out across these estimators. Articles discussed: The Relative Value of FIP, xFIP, SIERA, and xERA Pt. II, Dan Richards; pFIP: Pitch Height, Launch Angle, and the FIP Framework, Alex Chamberlain; Predictive Classified Run Average, Connor Kurcon; What is PLV?, Nick Pollack 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 13min

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