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Paul Sporer’s Baseball Chat – May 7th, 2025

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May 7, 2025

Transcript is available, thanks for coming out!

1:20

Paul Sporer: Thanks for coming out! Sorry for the delayed start, had to clean up a mess right before chat started as my humidifier spilled water allll over the place!
1:20

Aaron Chizmar: Would you trade Ronald Acuña Jr. for Teoscar Hernandez?
1:21

Paul Sporer: I might’ve before Teo hit the IL, but with that happening and Acuña nearing a rehab, I’d likely just hold
1:21

StroShow: Do you think it’s time to look into selling low on Bryce Miller in a 15-team mixed league? He looked so good against Cincy (@GABP no less!), but just dreadful aside from that…
1:22

Paul Sporer: It’s been rough, but I’m reluctant to sell low unless my pitching outside of him is just really good
1:22

Chadwick Van Cuylenberg III: Gonsolin … must pick-up in 12s?

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Starting Pitcher Chart – May 7th, 2025

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May 7, 2025
Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

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The chart includes their performance for 2025 (I changed over from 2024 #s on April 15th), their opponent’s wOBA rank versus the pitcher’s handedness from this year so far (this changed as of April 14th), my general start/sit recommendation for 10-team, 12-team, and 15-team (or more) leagues, and then a note about them. Obviously, there are league sizes beyond those three so it’s essentially a shallow, medium, deep. If a pitcher only has an “x” in 15-team, it doesn’t mean there’s no potential use in 10s and 12s, but it’s basically a riskier stream for those spots.

These are general recommendations, and your league situation will carry more weight whether you are protecting ratios or chasing counting numbers. This is for standard 5×5 roto leagues. The thresholds for H2H starts are generally lower, especially in points leagues so I thought there would be more valuable focusing on roto.

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1412 – Biggest K Rate Improvers: Pitcher Edition

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May 6, 2025

5/6/25

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Starting Pitcher Chart – May 6th, 2025

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May 6, 2025
Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports

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The chart includes their performance for 2025 (I changed over from 2024 #s on April 15th), their opponent’s wOBA rank versus the pitcher’s handedness from this year so far (this changed as of April 14th), my general start/sit recommendation for 10-team, 12-team, and 15-team (or more) leagues, and then a note about them. Obviously, there are league sizes beyond those three so it’s essentially a shallow, medium, deep. If a pitcher only has an “x” in 15-team, it doesn’t mean there’s no potential use in 10s and 12s, but it’s basically a riskier stream for those spots.

These are general recommendations, and your league situation will carry more weight whether you are protecting ratios or chasing counting numbers. This is for standard 5×5 roto leagues. The thresholds for H2H starts are generally lower, especially in points leagues so I thought there would be more value focusing on roto.

Couch night! Crashed out watching games (OK, and the Met Gala entrances)… I’ll answer any questions about guys in the comments!

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Starting Pitcher Chart – May 5th, 2025

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May 5, 2025
Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

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The chart includes their performance for 2025 (I changed over from 2024 #s on April 15th — a little earlier than last yr), their opponent’s wOBA rank versus the pitcher’s handedness from this year so far (this changed as of April 14th which is still a pretty small sample, but we can start attacking some cold lineups or be more careful with those performing well so far), my general start/sit recommendation for 10-team, 12-team, and 15-team (or more) leagues, and then a note about them. Obviously, there are league sizes beyond those three so it’s essentially a shallow, medium, deep. If a pitcher only has an “x” in 15-team, it doesn’t mean there’s no potential use in 10s and 12s, but it’s basically a riskier stream for those spots.

These are general recommendations, and your league situation will carry more weight whether you are protecting ratios or chasing counting numbers. This is for standard 5×5 roto leagues. The thresholds for H2H starts are generally lower, especially in points leagues so I thought there would be more value focusing on roto.

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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1410 – 2-Start Pitchers for Week 6

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May 2, 2025

5/2/25

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Starting Pitcher Chart – May 2nd, 2025

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May 2, 2025
Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The chart includes their performance for 2025 (I changed over from 2024 #s on April 15th), their opponent’s wOBA rank versus the pitcher’s handedness from this year so far (this changed as of April 14th), my general start/sit recommendation for 10-team, 12-team, and 15-team (or more) leagues, and then a note about them. Obviously, there are league sizes beyond those three so it’s essentially a shallow, medium, deep. If a pitcher only has an “x” in 15-team, it doesn’t mean there’s no potential use in 10s and 12s, but it’s basically a riskier stream for those spots.

These are general recommendations, and your league situation will carry more weight whether you are protecting ratios or chasing counting numbers. This is for standard 5×5 roto leagues. The thresholds for H2H starts are generally lower, especially in points leagues so I thought there would be more value focusing on roto.

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Starting Pitcher Chart – May 1st, 2025

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May 1, 2025
Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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The chart includes their performance for 2025 (I changed over from 2024 #s on April 15th — a little earlier than last yr), their opponent’s wOBA rank versus the pitcher’s handedness from this year so far (this changed as of April 14th which is still a pretty small sample, but we can start attacking some cold lineups or be more careful with those performing well so far), my general start/sit recommendation for 10-team, 12-team, and 15-team (or more) leagues, and then a note about them. Obviously, there are league sizes beyond those three so it’s essentially a shallow, medium, deep. If a pitcher only has an “x” in 15-team, it doesn’t mean there’s no potential use in 10s and 12s, but it’s basically a riskier stream for those spots.

These are general recommendations, and your league situation will carry more weight whether you are protecting ratios or chasing counting numbers. This is for standard 5×5 roto leagues. The thresholds for H2H starts are generally lower, especially in points leagues so I thought there would be more value focusing on roto.

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Paul Sporer Baseball Chat – April 30th, 2025

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April 30, 2025

Thanks for coming out. I was double-booked for the 2nd half of the chat so I was getting as many Qs answered as I’d like. I’ll make it up with some extra time next week!

1:01

Paul Sporer: Hey y’all, welcome to the chat!
1:01

Bog: Is Matt Boyd’s HR problem going to start rearing it’s ugly head soon?
1:03

Paul Sporer: It certainly could if the 8% HR/FB rises… I’m a little more concerned that the bill is gonna come due on his 1.38 WHIP soon, espec. if the 20% K rate doesn’t improve. Like him tonight at PIT, but nervous in tough matchups rn
1:04

Grade the Trade: Hey Paul, need your thoughts on a deal I’m proposing in a 10T 5×5 OBP roto lg: I give Semien, Ober and Pepiot and get Robert Jr, Bibee and Bednar
1:04

Paul Sporer: I think you’re paying a bit much, tbh. It’s not egregious, but Ober is the best player in the deal, I’m nervous about Bednar, and I’m not sure Robert Jr. will get on track if he isn’t traded outta CHI
1:05

Vader: Should we be jumping all over Polanco before he starts batting right handed too?!

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Starting Pitcher Chart – April 30th, 2025

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April 30, 2025
Syndication: Detroit Free Press

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The chart includes their performance for 2025 (I changed over from 2024 #s on April 15th — a little earlier than last yr), their opponent’s wOBA rank versus the pitcher’s handedness from this year so far (this changed as of April 14th which is still a pretty small sample, but we can start attacking some cold lineups or be more careful with those performing well so far), my general start/sit recommendation for 10-team, 12-team, and 15-team (or more) leagues, and then a note about them. Obviously, there are league sizes beyond those three so it’s essentially a shallow, medium, deep. If a pitcher only has an “x” in 15-team, it doesn’t mean there’s no potential use in 10s and 12s, but it’s basically a riskier stream for those spots.

These are general recommendations, and your league situation will carry more weight whether you are protecting ratios or chasing counting numbers. This is for standard 5×5 roto leagues. The thresholds for H2H starts are generally lower, especially in points leagues so I thought there would be more value focusing on roto.

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