Lineup Analysis (4/12/25)
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Pitcher Playing Time Changes: April 11, 2025
Here are the latest pitcher playing time changes since last Friday, when I first took a look at playing time changes for the regular season.
SP % of Team GS Changes Since April 4
| Pitcher | Team | Old % of Team’s Remaining Starts | New % of Team’s Remaining Starts | PT Change | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Gibson | BAL | 12% | 15% | +3% | Already pitching in minors, should be up soon |
| Osvaldo Bido | ATH | 10% | 13% | +3% | Strong start, stronger hold on SP spot |
| J.T. Ginn | ATH | 8% | 11% | +3% | Likely Estes replacement |
| Justin Steele | CHC | 18% | 15% | -3% | IL’d with elbow tendonitis |
| Nestor Cortes | MIL | 13% | 10% | -3% | IL’d with flexor strain |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | 16% | 12% | -4% | IL’d with fractured thumb |
| Blake Snell | LAD | 18% | 14% | -4% | IL’d with shoulder inflammation |
| Joey Estes | ATH | 12% | 7% | -5% | Got hit around, demoted |
| Reynaldo López | ATL | 11% | 3% | -8% | Shoulder cleanup, August return seems like best-case scenario |
Starting Pitcher Chart – April 11th, 2025
by Paul Sporer
April 11, 2025
Daily SP Chart archive
Welcome back to the Daily SP Chart! I figure the first weekend was pretty straightforward which is why I didn’t fire it up on Thursday. Now that we’re in the swing of things, it’s time to get it going again.
The chart includes their performance for 2024 until we get some actual data for this year (I changed over in late-April last year), their opponent’s wOBA versus the pitcher’s handedness from last year (not a perfect solution as teams change in the offseason, but better than using just a few days of data from this year), 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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Mining the News (4/10/25)
Note: I read a ton of articles and there was little useful information. During the season, little non-game information becomes public. I’m going to focus on the format I used last week where I examine playing time situations, new starters, and still dive into some useful news. I’ll see how it goes for a few weeks.
Starting Pitcher Chart – April 10th, 2025
by Paul Sporer
April 10, 2025
Daily SP Chart archive
Welcome back to the Daily SP Chart! I figure the first weekend was pretty straightforward which is why I didn’t fire it up on Thursday. Now that we’re in the swing of things, it’s time to get it going again.
The chart includes their performance for 2024 until we get some actual data for this year (I changed over in late-April last year), their opponent’s wOBA versus the pitcher’s handedness from last year (not a perfect solution as teams change in the offseason, but better than using just a few days of data from this year), 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’s Baseball Chat – April 9th, 2025
by Paul Sporer
April 9, 2025
Thanks for coming out, transcript is below:
| 1:02 |
: Hello everyone, thanks for coming out! |
| 1:02 |
: Will Max Muncy or Michael Conforto reach 120 games played for LAD this season? |
| 1:04 |
: They will get the chance to if healthy, but I have no idea if either will stay healthy enough |
| 1:04 |
: Hi Paul, in 14-team H2H 5×5, do you like Moreno or Murphy at C and Cronenworth or Bell at CI rest of season? Thanks again! |
| 1:05 |
: Moreno/Bell for me w/those duos |
| 1:06 |
: Jesus but it feels like MLB should be sponsored by IcyHot or something right now |
Roto Riteup: April 9, 2025
by Justin Mason
April 9, 2025
PLEASE STOP RUNNING INTO WALLS!
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Starting Pitcher Chart – April 9th, 2025
by Paul Sporer
April 8, 2025
Daily SP Chart archive
Welcome back to the Daily SP Chart! I figure the first weekend was pretty straightforward which is why I didn’t fire it up on Thursday. Now that we’re in the swing of things, it’s time to get it going again.
The chart includes their performance for 2024 until we get some actual data for this year (I changed over in late-April last year), their opponent’s wOBA versus the pitcher’s handedness from last year (not a perfect solution as teams change in the offseason, but better than using just a few days of data from this year), 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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Big Kid Adds (Week 2)
While the NFBC Main Event garners most of the attention, there are a handful of leagues with even larger entry fees ($2.5K to $15K). They are named “High Stakes Leagues,” and there are eleven of them. With so much money on the line, these fantasy managers try to gain any advantage. Most of the time, these managers will be a week or two ahead of everyone else on their adds. Here are the players and some information on the ones added in five or more leagues. Read the rest of this entry »
Position Player Playing Time Changes: April 8, 2025
Here are the latest developments in position player playing time projections for the rest of the season. Now that the season is in full swing, we’re unfortunately seeing the injuries roll in, as well as a big PED suspension for Jurickson Profar.