Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting return with a full ASK (Avoid, Stream, Keep) episode, using late-round ADP groupings to explore how fantasy managers should approach players across Gladiator, Draft & Hold, and FAAB formats. The discussion spans hitters, starters, relievers, prospects, and roster construction strategy, with a strong focus on risk management, playing time, and format-specific value.

00:00 – Intro & ASK Format Breakdown

Explanation of the ASK game and how format (Gladiator vs Draft & Hold vs FAAB) changes player value.

Players:
Jordan Walker, Cam Smith, Chase DeLauter

Discussion centers on health risk, strikeout concerns, platoon risk, and which format best absorbs uncertainty.

Players:
Jonah Tong, Yusei Kikuchi, Seth Lugo

How rotation security, innings expectations, and replacement value differ dramatically by format.

Players:
Kevin McGonigal, J.J. Weatherholt, Anthony Volpe

Debate over stash value, opening-day roster odds, and trusting plate appearances over upside.

Players:
Brooks Lee, Zach McKinstry, Josh Smith

Why positional flexibility matters most in Draft & Hold formats and how lineup placement impacts value.

Players:
Freddie Fermin, Sean Murphy, Harry Ford (Kybert Ruiz discussed as comparison)

How to approach C3 in Draft & Hold leagues and why name recognition can mislead drafters.

Players:
Josh Bell, Tristan Casas, Spencer Horwitz

Balancing lineup quality, injury recovery, and production floors late in drafts.

Players:
Jake Cronenworth, Christian Campbell, Andrés Giménez
(Christian Moore discussed contextually)

Evaluating stash risk, opening-day certainty, and multi-category stability.

Players:
Jordan Lawlar, Connor Norby, Josh Jung

Playing time clarity vs injury history and why boring everyday roles still matter.

Players:
Jeremiah Estrada, Tanner Scott, Robert Garcia

How closer ambiguity changes draft strategy and why not all saves are created equal.

Why ASK is most useful in late-round decision-making and a plan to revisit these groupings later in the preseason.

Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting

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On The Wire - December delivers a full fantasy baseball news dump, and Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting break it all down. From multi-team trades and bullpen shakeups to key free-agent signings and overseas imports, this episode covers how recent MLB transactions are already reshaping draft boards across redraft, dynasty, and draft-and-hold formats. The guys analyze playing-time impacts, role clarity, and where fantasy managers should be adjusting valuations heading into 2026 drafts.

00:00 – Intro & December News Dump Setup
Show opening, winter meetings energy, framing the episode around a heavy December transaction cycle.

03:30 – Three-Team Trade: Rays / Pirates / Astros
Brandon Lowe to Pittsburgh, Jake Mangum impact, Mike Burrows to Houston, and fantasy fallout for all three teams.

10:15 – Houston Rotation Outlook
Mike Burrows pitch-mix changes, Spencer Arrighetti speculation, and spring training rotation battles.

15:45 – Orioles Acquire Shane Baz
Baltimore’s rotation depth, Baz’s health, workload expectations, and ADP movement.

20:45 – Royals Trade for Isaac Collins
Everyday playing time potential, Royals outfield construction, Jonathan India and Michael Massey discussion.

26:15 – Royals Bullpen: Matt Strahm Deal
Kansas City bullpen roles, Phillies backfilling, and fantasy relevance of late-inning arms.

30:30 – Phillies Sign Brad Keller & Adolis García
Keller’s bullpen role, Garcia’s everyday outfield opportunity, and lineup fit in Philadelphia.

35:45 – Diamondbacks Bring Back Merrill Kelly
Arizona’s competitive window, rotation stability, and what this says about the team’s direction.

40:30 – Twins Sign Josh Bell
Platoon expectations, lineup slot, power output, and draft value.

44:15 – Padres Re-Sign Michael King & Add Sung-Moon Song
Michael King’s contract structure, injury trust level, and Song’s KBO-to-MLB fantasy upside.

50:00 – Yu Darvish Injury Update
Concerns over Darvish’s future and draft board implications.

52:15 – Guardians Bullpen Additions
Sean Armstrong, Justin Bruihl, and bullpen hierarchy behind Emmanuel Clase.

55:00 – Angels Reclamation Projects (Romano & Pomeranz)
Closer speculation, trade value, and Angels bullpen volatility.

58:45 – Cubs Minor Moves
Tyler Austin major-league deal and bullpen depth notes.

1:00:30 – Mets Sign Luke Weaver
Setup role behind Devin Williams, ratio help, and speculative saves value.

1:03:45 – Rangers Sign Danny Jansen & Bullpen Shuffle
Catcher playing time expectations, save uncertainty, and Texas bullpen dart throws.

1:08:15 – Giants Sign Adrian Houser
Park effects, innings potential, and late-round SP appeal.

1:10:30 – Nationals Add Foster Griffin
NPB returnee outlook, rotation lottery ticket discussion.

1:12:45 – Braves Re-Sign Ha-Seong Kim
Stolen bases, batting average rebound hopes, and Atlanta infield depth.

1:15:00 – Closing Thoughts & Draft Strategy Takeaways
Playing-time vs. projection discussion and final fantasy draft notes.

Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting

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On The Wire

Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down a busy week of Winter Meetings news before diving deep into early pitching projections. The guys cover major free-agent signings, closer movement, trades, waiver claims, and roster fallout across the league, then turn their attention to Steamer and PLV pitching projections. From innings and role uncertainty to injury risk, saves volatility, and early draft market inefficiencies, this episode is a must-listen for fantasy managers preparing for early drafts and draft-and-hold leagues.

Intro & Winter Meetings Fallout

Kyle Schwarber Re-Signs with Phillies

Pete Alonso to Baltimore: Lineup Impact

Mike Yastrzemski Signs with Atlanta

Edwin Díaz to Dodgers & Saves Outlook

Tigers Bullpen: Finnegan vs. Will Vest

Pirates Add Gregory Soto

Pitcher Signings: Steven Matz & Mike Soroka

Padres Bullpen Clarity: Mason Miller

Waivers: Marco Luciano to Pirates

Yariel Rodríguez DFA & Landing Spots

Red Sox Trades: Oviedo & Vaughn Grissom

Nationals–Mariners Trade: Ferrer & Henry Ford

Transition to Pitching Projections

ADP vs Projections: Early Market Biases

Hunter Brown & Projection Skepticism

José Berríos Role & Innings Discrepancy

Injured Starters: Bradish & Wheeler

Saves Projections Are a Mess (Again)

Evaluating Closers Beyond Saves

Final Thoughts & Draft Strategy Takeaways

Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting

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