FAAB Targets (Week of May 18)

FAAB Targets (Week of May 18)

Author: RotoWire.com May 16, 2026 Duration: 1:07:11
Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer go over their top waiver-wire pickups of the week.

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Podcast Episodes
Talking Top Prospects w/ Geoff Pontes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:21
James Anderson is joined by Geoff Pontes of Baseball America to talk about Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle's chances of making the Opening Day roster, which pitching prospects to target in 2026 fantasy baseball league…
10 Expert League Picks You Should Steal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:24
Is the Pocket Aces strategy dead, or just out of favor? Jeff Erickson discuss that talking point amongst their other observations from the LABR 15-team Mixed League draft.
Talking Starting Pitchers After Pick 200 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:18
Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad break down the weekend in spring training and then take a deep dive into a number of starting pitchers being selected after pick 200 in drafts.
H2H Strategy w/ Ariel Cohen! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:19
Two-time Tout Wars H2H champion Ariel Cohen joins Clay Link to discuss his Head-to-Head success and strategy!
Moving Averages and Pulled Barrels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:21
How can you use moving averages and pulled barrel rates to help you win your fantasy league? Jeff Erickson and John Laghezza explain how.
Fantasy Baseball Auction Strategy w/ John Pausma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:35
Elite high-stakes player John Pausma joins James Anderson to recap their NFBC $500 DC Auction, discussing what went right, what went wrong, how to handle massive closer inflation and much more!
LABR Mixed League Fantasy Baseball Draft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:52
Both Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie drafted in the LABR 15-team Mixed League draft Monday night, Jeff from the 11th spot and Fred from the 13th spot. They live-streamed the first 12 rounds - see who they drafted!
Intriguing Hitters After Pick 200 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:22
Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up the first weekend of Spring Training and discuss a number of interesting hitters currently being selected outside the Top 200 in drafts.