Bailey Ober Shutout & A.J. Ewing's Electric Debut! (5/13 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
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The Fantasy Baseball Today podcast for May 13, 2026, dives into a standout performance by rookie pitcher Bailey Ober, who threw a near-perfect game with 14 whiffs and zero walks, sparking debate over whether his recent dominance is sustainable. Hosts Frank Stample, Scott White, and Chris analyze Ober’s declining velocity, reduced swing-and-miss rates, and shaky underlying metrics, ultimately cautioning against overvaluing his current form despite the eye-popping stats. The episode celebrates the electric debut of Mets prospect AJ Ewing, who went 1-for-2 with a triple, three walks, and a stolen base—highlighting his elite speed and plate discipline. The hosts debate Ewing’s upside in points leagues and compare him favorably to other prospects like Sam Antonacci and Ryan Waldschmidt. They also assess several pitchers returning from injury, including Mackenzie Gore, Paul Skeens, and Shane McClanahan, who are showing promise but lack consistency. Notable injury updates include Ronald Acuna’s delayed return, Brandon Nimmo’s ankle sprain, and the activation of Christian Yelich. The podcast concludes with waiver wire recommendations, including Ezekiel Duran and Dylan Dingler, and a deep dive into streaming options for Wednesday and Thursday, with strong picks like Reed Detmers, Ryan Nelson, and Robbie Snelling.
Bailey Ober’s dominant start is likely unsustainable due to declining velocity, swing-and-miss rates, and poor underlying metrics—treat as a streamer, not a long-term asset.
AJ Ewing’s debut was exceptional: 3 walks, triple, stolen base, and elite exit velocity—high upside in points leagues and a strong candidate for leadoff role.
Paul Skeens is a must-own in deeper leagues due to his sub-2.00 ERA, zero walks, and elite strike-throwing efficiency—health is the only risk.
Shane McClanahan and Zach Wheeler are trending upward with 4+ quality starts each; both are reliable SP3s with upside to climb.
Avoid overreacting to Trevor Rogers’ rough outing—his velocity and whiff rates are up, and he’s still a viable streamer in shallow leagues.
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Bailey Ober's Electric Start & the 9,000 Meme
“It's just not dominant enough. And it's less dominant than it's been in the past when we've seen huge swings in Bailey-Oper performance.”
AJ Ewing's Debut & Prospect Watch
“Seeing him walk excessively against major league pitchers like he did against minor league pitchers I think is an encouraging first sign.”
Pitching Trends: Skeens, McClanahan, Wheeler
“He's kind of the big three that were drafted in the first two rounds. He is the last one standing and by many measures, he looks better than ever even.”
Injury Updates & Waiver Wire Picks
The hosts cover key injury news: Ronald Acuna’s delayed return, Brandon Nimmo’s ankle sprain, and the activation of Christian Yelich. They recommend deeper league pickups like Ezekiel Duran, Dylan Dingler, and Angel Martinez, while cautioning against overvaluing players like Luis Garcia Jr.
Streaming & Pitcher Returns
The hosts evaluate returning pitchers like Trevor Rogers and Tatsuya Imai, with Rogers getting a pass due to velocity gains and strong whiff rates, while Imai is deemed a clear drop. They also discuss Brian Baio and Walbert Arreña as potential sleeper relievers to monitor.
“If you excel at two of the three legs of the fifth triangle, meaning home run avoidance, strikeouts, walks, if you excel at two of the three, you're probably going to be a pretty good pitcher.”
“I think it's more of a decision now than it's ever been before using him as a starting pitcher in a weekly lineup league than as a hitter.”
“He's kind of the big three that were drafted in the first two rounds. He is the last one standing and by many measures, he looks better than ever even.”
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AJ Ewing
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Paul Skeens
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Shane McClanahan
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Zach Wheeler
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Trevor Rogers
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Shohei Otani
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Tatsuya Imai
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Ronald Acuna
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Ezekiel Duran
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