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"Opening Day" Leading Off: The All-Welsh and All-Pisapia Teams (Ep. 1189)

Mar 25, 2026
Live Twitch banter about Opening Day quirks and whether the one-game format makes sense. Injury updates on top pitchers and how that affects roster strategy. Two fantasy All‑2026 teams are unveiled with surprising roster choices. Daily best bets, home run picks, and chatter about Shohei Ohtani and Tyler O'Neill's Opening Day power streak.
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INSIGHT

Opening Day Should Be A Full Nationwide Event

  • MLB's single-game 'Opening Day' weakens the spectacle by diluting a unified, full-day celebration.
  • Chris Welsh argues Opening Day should feature every team with wall-to-wall coverage like March Madness to maximize national interest.
ADVICE

Use IL Slots To Stash Garrett Cole

  • If you have IL roster space, stash Garrett Cole on the IL and wait roughly a month before rostering him back.
  • Chris Welsh notes Cole has thrown in sessions and could realistically return in May, so use the IL as a low-cost hold.
ADVICE

Don't Start Cole Right After Activation

  • Avoid starting Garrett Cole immediately after activation; let him get a couple of turns to regain form.
  • Chris Welsh recommends waiting the first two starts to let Cole get his 'baseball legs' under him post-injury.
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