Fantasy Baseball Today Temperature Check on Pitchers & Braves Hitters On Fire! (8/19 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
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Aug 19, 2025 Spencer Strider's recent pitching struggles take center stage, raising eyebrows among fantasy managers. Meanwhile, Jurickson Profar and Michael Harris are on fire, making them hot picks for rosters. Jack Flaherty bounces back, giving hope to his fantasy owners. Injury updates include Zack Wheeler's recent procedure, while Colt Keith and Lenyn Sosa emerge as players to watch. The hosts dive into the unpredictable nature of pitchers and quiz each other on high strikeout rates, keeping the insights rolling. Team Name Tuesday adds a humorous twist!
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Strider's Fastball Loss Explains Collapse
- Spencer Strider's fastball shape and reduced whiffs explain his recent blown starts despite strong secondary stuff.
- Scott and Frank view him as worth stashing but not starting until he shows consistent two good outings.
Bench Strider Now, Stash In Deep Leagues
- Avoid starting Spencer Strider in daily leagues until he posts a pair of competent outings.
- Keep him rostered in deeper leagues as a stash due to upside but bench him for now.
Profar's Hot Streak Is Approach, Not Exit Velocity
- Jerickson Profar is riding a hot stretch driven by pull/elevation and elite walk rates more than raw exit velocity.
- The hosts are skeptical about sustainability but call him a must-roster while hot.