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On The Wire

On The Wire

By: Adam Howe Kevin Hasting
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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.2022 Pitcher List Baseball & Softball
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  • OTW 229 - Waiver Wire Adds for Sunday August 31; FAAB #24
    Aug 31 2025

    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    Noah Cameron has been replaced by Stephen Kolek for Saturday’s game.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

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • OTW 227 - Waiver Wire Adds for Sunday August 24; FAAB #23
    Aug 23 2025

    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

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • OTW 227 - Waiver Wire Adds for Sunday August 17; FAAB #22
    Aug 17 2025

    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

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    1 hr and 18 mins
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