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2024 Season
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Kansas City Royals
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Jacob Degrom
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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.

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Latest Episodes

On The Wire - Opening weekend chaos fuels the first true FAAB run of the season, with injuries, surprise playing time, and bullpen shakeups creating immediate waiver opportunities. Key targets across power, speed, and pitching are discussed, along wi... more

Episode Breakdown

0:00 – Intro, NFBC weekend, and episode setup

Discussion of draft season activity, NFBC Main Event context, and defining “wild card” players in fantasy baseball drafts.

Players discussed: none

8:00 – FAAB rules, roster strategy... more

On The Wire - In this episode of On The Wire, hosts Kevin Hasting and I break down the Saves category and how to approach closers in 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. We discuss draft strategy, bullpen volatility, and how to identify which closers are wo... more

On The Wire - Adam and Kevin continue their 2026 fantasy baseball category preview series with a deep dive into ERA and WHIP, examining how fantasy managers should approach ratio protection in modern drafts. The discussion covers early-round aces, wo... more

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Recent Guests

Lucas Biery
Friend of the show and fantasy baseball expert
Episode: OTW 232 - Playoff Hold'em Prep
Mike Carter
Fantasy baseball analyst and host of Fantasy Baseball Beat
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Episode: OTW 222 - Waiver Wire Adds w/ Mike Carter for Sunday July 13; FAAB #17
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Episode: OTW 212 - Featuring Todd Whitestone; FAAB #7
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Episode: OTW 194 - Rook, Line, and Sinker
Dave Funnell
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Episode: OTW 190 - Healthy Additions w/ Dave Funnell
Kyle Bland
Director of Analytics
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Episode: OTW 186 - PL PROjections w/ Kyle Bland

Hosts

Adam Howe
Co-host of On The Wire; Pitcher List network contributor and baseball analytics enthusiast
Kevin Hasting
Co-host of On The Wire; fantasy baseball analyst with focus on FAAB and draft strategy

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • “Ex-specially” ??

    How does a person paid to talk into a microphone say the word “ex-specially” every single time?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    still atit
    United States10 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Adam Howe and Kevin Hastings do a great job on this weekly podcast discussing the upcoming baseball FAAB targets

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Telestar1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fun Show

    I like listen each Sunday evening to On the Wire. The fun these guys are having is audible. Lots of information, but they take their time rather than rushing from player to player.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mit lagstanly
    United Statesa year ago
  • Must listen Fantasy Baseball Pod!!!!

    Adam and Kevin Bring it every week! Dont miss it. re yahoo DH’s all having OF except Shohei: a little silly I know but it does act to balance Ohtani IMO🤷‍♂️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnmike929315
    Canadaa year ago
  • Love These Guys!!!

    Easy to listen to and loads of information. Love the waiver wire updates you guys rock!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cha-Chafp911nut
    United Statesa year ago

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OTW 232 - Playoff Hold'em Prep
Q: What is your strategy for the NFPC playoff Hold'em format?
Lucas suggests that choosing players from teams expected to lose can provide valuable points, especially if those players perform well in a short series.
OTW 232 - Playoff Hold'em Prep
Q: How did you do in the 2025 season?
Lucas Biery had a pretty good season, winning a few leagues, although he felt he could have done better with fewer stashes on his roster.
OTW 190 - Healthy Additions w/ Dave Funnell
Q: What drew you to joining those guys on that show?
Two things kind of drew me to them. One was they're pretty amazing guys. I got to know them personally, and they're really tremendous people.
OTW 190 - Healthy Additions w/ Dave Funnell
Q: But now we get word that the Baltimore Orioles are going to make some additional adjustments to their stadium heading into 2025 to basically correct the overcorrections, as it was stated, in their outfield walls.
Well, I think it is enough for both pitchers and hitters here. It is, like you said, not completely back to where it was prior to the changes that they initially made, but these are significant changes.
OTW 190 - Healthy Additions w/ Dave Funnell
Q: So Dave, welcome. Thanks for coming on. How are you doing?
Thank you. I appreciate the kind words. I'm doing well. Enjoying the off season and yeah, ready to talk some injuries and yeah, let's keep it going.

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Frequently Asked Questions About On The Wire

What is On The Wire about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on fantasy baseball, with a clear emphasis on FAAB (free-agent acquisition budget) strategies, bid timing, and player movements that drive weekly roster decisions. Hosts provide practical guidance on drafts, waiver-wire adds, injuries, and late-season pivots, often tying real-world transactions to fantasy value. Episodes frequently feature bold takeaways, draft-adjacent tactics, and deep dives into players' ceilings and floors across pitching and hitting, making it valuable for serious players who want a data-informed edge.

A standout quality is the strong chemistry between the co-hosts, who blend actionable strategy with enthusiastic delivery. The format consistently covers timely topics—signings, trades, injuries, and s... more

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