John: Hi Paul. What do you think of trading Naylor and Lawler for Roman Anthony in a keeper league?
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Paul Sporer: I don’t mind that if you’re hot on Anthony. There’s a world where he and Lawlar are really close, but I can see believing Anthony has the edge enough to throw in Naylor
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Liam: Lost Pena (for who knows how long with the Astros track record) and traded my Glasnow for Swanson. Thoughts?
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Paul Sporer: I totally dig that. Fills an immediate need, more than anything Glasnow was doing right now and Swanson is v solid & part of a great lineup
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eric: are you holding onto Ryne Nelson after this favorable stretch of the schedule?
The chart includes their performance for 2025, their opponent’s wOBA rank versus the pitcher’s handedness from this year 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 a much 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. Read the rest of this entry »
The chart includes their performance for 2025, their opponent’s wOBA rank versus the pitcher’s handedness from this year 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 a much 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.
Last night at my sister’s watching Oreo (check yesterday’s SP Chart if you’re not sure who I’m referring to!) so please forgive me with one more no-commentary board… it’s hard to leave that little nugget alone for more than 2-3 minutes at a time when he’s not sleeping. Back home tomorrow and of course, happy to answer any questions in the comments as always (even when there’s a full commentary board)!
The chart includes their performance for 2025, their opponent’s wOBA rank versus the pitcher’s handedness from this year 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 a much 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.
I’m watching this guy at my sister’s this weekend and I brought Charlotte (my mini-dachshund) with me and it’s been… trying. He is so much bigger than her that his paw is the size of her head so when he’s pawing at her to play, he’s knocking her over. He’s a sweet puppy and just wants to play but obviously Char doesn’t wanna get domed every nine seconds.
The chart includes their performance for 2025, their opponent’s wOBA rank versus the pitcher’s handedness from this year 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 a much 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.
The chart includes their performance for 2025, their opponent’s wOBA rank versus the pitcher’s handedness from this year 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 a much 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.
Jacob Misiorowski was brilliant again, besting Paul Skenes, who suffered a rough second inning and was out after just 4 innings (78 pitches). The control will no doubt fuel some tough stars for Mis, but he’s ascended to a must-start very quickly despite the schedule severely ramping up in difficulty for the final two starts before the break: at NYM next week and v. LAD after that. There’s a chance they park him after next week’s start through the All-Star break to save some juice for the second half. On the one hand, I get it, but at the same time they are lined up for Peralta and Mis to pitch v. the Dodgers and taking a big series against them going into the break would be huge. They’re also headed to LAD immediately after the break which means they could run back the same duo back to open the second half.
Paul Sporer: Hellllllooooo everyone, thanks for coming out! Skenes/Mis about to start and we’re talkin baseball!
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BrewCrew: dyansty H2H Category league…which side do you like ROS: Lindor/Skenes for Elly/Roman Anthony/Perades
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Paul Sporer: This is a pretty good deal both ways, I don’t have a HARD lean. I push a little toward Lindor/Skenes even w/the inherent SP risk tied to Skenes. But two great power-speed guys in Elly/Roman plus a nice power bat w/Paredes is a good return. Strong trade!
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MS: I want to snag Sonny Gray for these @Cle/@Pit starts but will have to drop an RP. Its svsholds so I don’t really care if they close just as long as they get high leverage spots. Who would you be willing to risk exposing to the wire: Clase, Hoffman, Weaver, J Adam, Estrada, Cade Smith?
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Paul Sporer: Probably one of the Padres or Weaver. I know Weaver just got announced back into the SVs share w/Williams but like you said, SVHD mitigates caring about that. So ya, one of those 3. No HEAVY lean b/w ’em… maybe whoever has pitched the most in the last 5-7 days
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Joe Boyle: When do I get the call back to the majors?
The chart includes their performance for 2025, their opponent’s wOBA rank versus the pitcher’s handedness from this year 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 a much 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.
Chase Burns had a brilliant debut against the Yankees, fanning the first 5 batters he faced and 6 of 7. His stuff was absolutely electric. I was most impressed by the zero walks and that control was the one difference between him and The Mis, who is slated to face Skenes on Wednesday!! Both Burns and Mis will no doubt have their inconsistencies, but the upside is incredible and makes them must-adds in all formats (Mis likely already has been, but Burns won’t be available in the NFBC until this Sunday).
The chart includes their performance for 2025, their opponent’s wOBA rank versus the pitcher’s handedness from this year 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 a much 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.