Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball

First Pitch Podcast Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) and Carson Picard (@CarsonPicardPL) detail everything you need every morning to update your fantasy baseball team. Tune in daily to be updated on news, injuries, pickups to consider, and today's streamers.

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On The Wire - A jam-packed early-season episode breaks down a wave of MLB injuries and their fantasy ripple effects, with a heavy focus on actionable FAAB targets. The hosts analyze playing time shifts, category-specific pickups, and strategy for both standard leagues and special formats like Razzslam/Cutline

0:00 – Intro and News

Heavy early-season injury/news dump replaces traditional mid-show topic

Key players discussed:

Mookie Betts (injury, Dodgers replacements: Miguel Rojas, Alex Freeland)

Juan Soto (calf injury; Mets fill-ins: Tyrone Taylor, Jared Young)

Alejandro Kirk (thumb fracture; catching fallout)

Byron Buxton (minor injury update)

Sal Frelick (Brewers OF shuffle: Luis Matos, Garrett Mitchell, Brandon Lockridge)

Jordan Lawlar (fractured wrist)

Pavin Smith (IL) → opens door for José Fernández, Adrian Del Castillo

Mickey Moniak return (Rockies playing time outlook)

Justin Verlander (IL; Tigers rotation implications)

Cade Horton (IL; Cubs replacement candidates: Colin Rea, Ben Brown)

Cody Ponce (ACL) + Patrick Corbin signing

Johan Oviedo (IL; drop discussion)

Zach Eflin (elbow concern; Dean Kremer vs Cade Povich speculation)

José Buttó (IL; Blade Tidwell opportunity)

Prospect extensions/debuts: Konnor Griffin, Colt Emerson, Cooper Pratt



~33:00 – Razzslam / Cutline FAAB #1

Strategy for first FAAB run in best ball formats

Aggressive spending encouraged (up to ~60–75%)

Focus on replacing injured/non-playing assets

Importance of long waterfall bids

Roster construction discussion (pitcher/hitter balance, positional coverage)

~47:00 – Power Categories (HR, RBI)

Targets discussed:

Austin Hays

Jordan Walker

Joey Loperfido

Rhys Hoskins

Luke Raley

Mark Vientos

Focus on platoon advantages and favorable weekly matchups

~54:00 – Speed Categories (R, SB)

Targets discussed:

Troy Johnston (leadoff opportunity emerging)

Mickey Moniak (volume + Coors effect)

Emphasis on lineup position + matchup-based streaming

~59:00 – Opportunity (AB, AVG)

Teams with 7-game weeks highlighted

Targets discussed:

Lenyn Sosa (White Sox vs LHP-heavy schedule)

Jerar Encarnacion (Giants 1B opportunity)

José Fernández / Alex Freeland (injury-driven playing time)

~1:05:00 – Pitching Volume (W, K)

Targets discussed:

Dean Kremer / Cade Povich (Orioles rotation opening)

Martín Pérez (matchup-based streamer)

Jansen Junk (two-start week)

Colin Rea (Cubs replacement option)

~1:10:00 – Pitching Ratios (ERA, WHIP)

Targets discussed:

Keaton Winn (Giants high-leverage reliever, ratios + upside)

Strategy: early-season ratio stabilization via relievers

~1:12:00 – Closers (Saves)

Bullpens discussed:

Royals: Lucas Erceg, Matt Strahm, John Schreiber (Carlos Estévez injury context)

Rays: Brian Baker vs Griffin Jax situation

Diamondbacks: unstable; long-term AJ Puk stash

Angels: Jordan Romano vs Kirby Yates

Focus on role clarity, usage patterns, and speculative adds

~1:18:00 – Wild Card (Stashes)

Targets discussed:

Max Muncy (Athletics everyday role, balanced production)

Leo De Vries (future stash; elite prospect watch)

Additional discussion: Dodgers pitching usage (six-man rotation, spot starts)

~1:22:00 – Closing Comments

Reminder to submit FAAB early (holiday weekend)

Don’t overreact to slow starts—bench stars if needed, don’t drop them

Importance of maintaining full active lineups in all formats

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This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"!

 

John and Patrick recap the first week in fantasy baseball in 2026, with outstanding performances from Shea Langeliers, Emerson Hancock, and Sandy Alcantara. Plus, we're back with injury updates and streamers from next week!

 

Timestamps:

3:34 - Injury Update

17:41 - Shea Langeliers and Cam Schlittler

27:08 - Luis Robert Jr. and Michael Wacha

33:52 - Brandon Lowe and Emerson Hancock

41:37 - Yordan Alvarez and Lance McCullers

47:08 - Oneil Cruz and Kodai Senga

53:38 - Otto Lopez and Sandy Alcantara

1:02:47 - Streamers

 

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Connect: @ThisWeekPL | [email protected]

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First Pitch Podcast Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) and Carson Picard (@CarsonPicardPL) detail everything you need every morning to update your fantasy baseball team. Tune in daily to be updated on news, injuries, pickups to consider, and today's streamers.

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PPP 765 – Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers To Add And Drop – 4-3-26

The Plus Pitch Podcast with Nick Pollack from Pitcher List, reviewing all Fantasy Baseball starting pitchers for today's and tomorrow's games, and outlining which pitchers from yesterday are worth grabbing off the waiver wire.

Stay on top of everything with Nick's daily Starting Pitcher Roundup article, SP Streamer Rankings article, and weekly updates of the Top 100 Starting Pitchers at PitcherList.com.

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