Fantasy Baseball Today Jacob Lopez DID IT AGAIN & WORRY-O-METER! (8/13 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
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Aug 13, 2025 Jacob Lopez dazzles with back-to-back impressive starts, showcasing his improved slider. However, Spencer Strider faces challenges after a rough outing. The Mets thrive, with Roman Anthony emerging as a player to watch. Injury updates reveal Josh Hader on the IL while the Brewers remain undefeated in August. Giancarlo Stanton heats up, and Michael Wacha maintains strong performance. The hosts fire up the Worry-O-Meter for struggling pitchers and wrap up with player matchups, bullpen updates, and streaming options for fantasy managers.
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Lopez's Slider Adjustment Drives Hot Streak
- Jacob Lopez has shifted to a lower-velocity slider and is generating huge whiff rates leading to back-to-back dominant starts.
- His extreme fly-ball profile and home park limit upside but make him a useful streaming option now.
Strider's Fastball Is The Weak Link
- Spencer Strider's breaking balls remain elite but his fastball has lost velocity and effectiveness this season.
- The decline in fastball quality explains his jump in ERA despite continued whiffing on curves and sliders.
Bench, Don't Cut Strider
- Do not drop Strider despite struggles; bench him in risky matchups and protect roster spot for potential bounce-backs.
- Plan to target him moderately later in drafts rather than as an early ace pick next season.