On The Wire – Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting continue their 2026 fantasy baseball draft preview series by shifting focus to pitching volume categories — Wins and Strikeouts.
The discussion centers on why fantasy managers must actively chase volume, how innings pitched drive both categories, and which late-round starters and speculative arms can help managers compete without paying early-round pitching prices. The hosts also explore streaming strategy, team context, bullpen support, and how draft construction impacts in-season flexibility.
Below is a breakdown of the episode with estimated timestamps and players discussed.
00:00 – 09:00 | Intro + Draft Season Philosophy
Topics
Draft season approach and league activity
Why Wins remain a category you must intentionally target
Relationship between innings pitched, team quality, and fantasy success
Players Mentioned
09:00 – 22:00 | Why Volume Matters for Wins & Strikeouts
Topics
Correlation between workload and strikeouts
Importance of pitching deep into games
Team offense and bullpen effects on wins
Drafting SP tiers vs elite aces
Players Mentioned
22:00 – 38:00 | Mid-Round Targets for Strikeout Volume
Topics
Targeting pitchers projected for stable rotation roles
Using projections vs role certainty
Drafting innings over pure ratios in this build
Players Mentioned
38:00 – 52:00 | Late-Round Wins & Strikeout Targets
Topics
Endgame starters who stick in rotations
Opportunity-driven pitching value
Accepting ratio risk when chasing volume
Players Mentioned
52:00 – 1:05:00 | Streaming Strategy & Roster Management
Topics
Streaming pitchers to capture breakout arms early
Building ratio cushions to allow aggressive streaming
Managing roster churn early in season
Players Mentioned
1:05:00 – 1:11:29 | Final Targets + Draft Takeaways
Topics
Early-season matchup plays
Why reserve-round pitchers matter
Maximizing roster flexibility for volume accumulation
Players Mentioned
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