Joe Pisapia sarcastically noted the Mets' home opener excitement alongside joking about ordering tiramisu in a helmet. Beneath the humor, Pisapia expressed subtle concern over the Mets offense, implying fantasy managers might want to temper expectations temporarily early on, as the team historically has shown inconsistent offense at home games. Especially for DFS or daily formats, caution is warranted until the Mets start showing reliable offensive production at home.

Joe Pisapia advised against trading Mark Vientos right now, describing this moment as trading at a low point in his value due to recent struggles. Instead, Pisapia suggested giving Vientos time to rebuild his value first, emphasizing that fantasy owners selling him now would be taking an unnecessary loss. Pisapia believed a short-term turnaround for Vientos is plausible and owners would be significantly better off riding out this difficult stretch before revisiting trade talks.

Joe Pisapia recommended accepting a trade involving Garrett Crochet and Bo Bichette in a keeper/dynasty league format. He argued strongly in favor of the Crochet and Bichette side (Crochet at $16, Bichette at $4), pointing out Crochet is already proving himself at the MLB level, while Bichette is an established hitter at a minimal cost. The package they are exchanging (Jackson Jobe, Matt Shaw, and Andrew Painter) presents future potential but significant uncertainty. Pisapia clearly preferred the immediate and stable production the Crochet/Bichette side provided, making it a worthwhile dynasty deal.

Joe Pisapia pointed out Christian Walker's encouraging two-for-three performance, including his first home run since joining the Houston Astros. Walker's ability to quickly adjust to his new environment and exhibit power upside makes him someone fantasy managers should consider acquiring or activating immediately as he settles into regular playing time and potentially impactful fantasy production with the Astros.

Joe Pisapia voiced strong concerns about Jose Altuve after a troubling 0-for-5, five-strikeout performance. Given this marks at least his second occurrence of significant strikeout issues early in the season, Pisapia warned fantasy managers that these persistent strikeout problems indicate potential underlying mechanical or timing issues. He suggested caution with Altuve, who could see reduced fantasy value and prolonged struggles until he addresses these alarming strikeout patterns.

Joe Pisapia expressed concern regarding Joe Ryan after he allowed back-to-back home runs and four runs across five innings of work. Given his susceptibility to hard-hit balls and his struggles to neutralize hitters recently, fantasy players should be cautious deploying Ryan, especially when facing powerful lineups or hitting-friendly venues until he demonstrates renewed effectiveness.

Joe Pisapia advocated buying low on Matt McLain, praising his aggressive baserunning and hustle, which was evident when McLain legged out a double on a blooper hit. Pisapia believes McLain's style of play and consistent effort will endear him to management, ensuring continued opportunities. Despite concerns about his strikeout rate, Pisapia sees current lower valuations as an ideal time for savvy fantasy owners to target McLain and capitalize on his likely improved future production.

Joe Pisapia highlighted Nestor Cortes' promising bounce-back outing, noting his six shutout innings performance leading to a 1-0 victory. Pisapia emphasized Cortes' strong command and effectiveness throughout this latest appearance, suggesting it bodes very well for fantasy managers who have been concerned after recent struggles. Managers can now expect an improved and potentially more consistent form moving forward.

Joe Pisapia emphasized positive signs of life for Triston Casas after a much-needed two-run home run, highlighting his recent struggles and slow start thus far. While recognizing Casas' disappointing opening week, Pisapia suggested this performance could be the momentum-shifting event needed to begin a turnaround. Fantasy players looking for power and upside should monitor Casas closely over the next few games to see if this recent performance turns into a more sustained positive run.

Joe Pisapia mentioned Logan Henderson as an intriguing pitching prospect who could earn a spot in the Brewers rotation soon, noting the Brewers' team ERA currently ranks dead last at 6.68 and the significant injuries they're already dealing with— including Brandon Woodruff, Aaron Civale, and Wade Miley all on the shelf. Henderson already had a good start earlier this week, positioning himself well for an early-season call-up opportunity. Considering the chaos and general underperformance in Milwaukee's rotation early in the year, he’s highlighted as a useful speculative fantasy pickup in deeper leagues and someone to track closely for spot-start potential in April.

Joe Pisapia advises fantasy and betting managers not to overreact to the Braves' 0-7 start. He emphasized that star players like Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuna Jr. will soon return, significantly improving the team's outlook. Pisapia pointed out that Atlanta's odds to win their division have dramatically improved to plus 320 from initial minus 115 odds, presenting a good betting opportunity for those who remain bullish on their ability to bounce back. Despite historical stats suggesting no team has made playoffs after an 0-7 start, Pisapia maintains confidence in Atlanta's talent and sees strong value in betting them now at significantly improved odds.

Joe Pisapia signaled concern for Clay Holmes after a shaky performance, emphasizing that his spring training success largely came throwing to catcher Francisco Alvarez, who pitchers reportedly prefer working with. Pisapia suspects changing catchers could be disrupting Holmes' rhythm, suggesting fantasy managers closely monitor Holmes' performance in the absence of Alvarez as it could influence Holmes' strikeout upside and overall fantasy reliability moving forward.

Despite Mark Vientos' recent 0-for-5 night, Joe Pisapia identified him as a prime buy-low target in fantasy leagues. Pisapia pointed out that even while Vientos struggled to get hits, he continued producing hard contact. Pisapia remains bullish on Vientos' season-long fantasy outlook, expecting a rebound and advising fantasy managers to capitalize on his slow start by acquiring him at a lower cost while they can.

Joe Pisapia strongly advocates picking up St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker, who's off to a scorching start batting .389 with a .500 OBP and impressive OPS over 1.000 through five games. Walker's underlying skills show notable improvement: he's hitting the ball hard consistently, getting the ball in the air, limiting strikeouts, and demonstrating a refined swing resulting from offseason adjustments. Pisapia expects Walker's strong start to push him higher in the lineup and potentially hit cleanup if Nolan Arenado is traded. Given the early stage of the season, Pisapia recommends being aggressive in bidding for Walker, suggesting spending around 8-10% of total FAAB budget to secure him, as he's likely to be a highly sought-after pickup with significant upside.

Joe Pisapia highlighted that Dennis Santana is in line for saves following Bednar's demotion, agreeing with colleague Chris Welsh's assessment. He pointed out Santana overcame control struggles with effective slider use and a high-velocity fastball in a recent ninth inning save. Pisapia endorsed Santana as a valuable pickup for any fantasy owners targeting saves, seeing this role as clearly Santana's to lose moving forward.

Joe Pisapia expressed caution about MacKenzie Gore's fantasy profile following a shaky outing. While he acknowledged Gore's potential for significant strikeouts, he categorized him as a matchup-dependent, borderline starter rather than a reliable weekly option. Pisapia projected Gore's ERA to hover near 4.00 and emphasized that, despite occasional big games, he's not universally trustworthy for every fantasy start. Managers should temper expectations for Gore, leaning more on him as a solid strikeout source in specific matchups rather than as a locked-in, weekly rotation piece.

Joe Pisapia recommended Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera as an attractive early pick-up following Herrera's three-homer game. Herrera, touted as a sleeper coming into the season, profiles more strongly as a contact and batting average contributor rather than purely power-oriented bat. Pisapia projected Herrera as roughly a 15-homer hitter this year, worth immediate consideration for fantasy managers struggling at catcher position early on. With encouraging early returns and prime lineup placement amidst a Cardinals team performing better offensively than anticipated, Herrera represents valuable catching help for fantasy managers dealing with struggling starters at the position.

Joe Pisapia strongly recommended fantasy managers sell Rafael Devers early, citing alarming underlying concerns despite the player's established brand reputation. Devers has struggled heavily early this season, going hitless in several games with an unusually high strikeout total. Pisapia attributes these struggles to Devers appearing out of shape, experiencing a significant 3-mph decline in swing speed likely due to ongoing shoulder issues, and showing visible displeasure with Boston transitioning him primarily to DH. Due to Devers' strong name recognition still granting solid trade value, Pisapia advises dealing him swiftly rather than waiting for further value deterioration.

Joe Pisapia confidently picked the Phillies as a strong bet to hand the Dodgers their first loss of the season, highlighting factors like hostile fans at home in Philly, challenging cross-country travel for Los Angeles, and Jesus Luzardo's excellent recent form. Pisapia pointed out this will be LA's first genuinely difficult road environment this season and expected Philly's intensity and the travel factor to negatively impact the previously unbeaten Dodgers, viewing the Phillies at plus-money as valuable betting upside.

Joe Pisapia identified Lawrence Butler's total bases prop as a solid bet at even money against the Colorado Rockies, praising the advantageous hitting conditions at Coors Field and Butler's potential to excel given the setting. Pisapia expressed particular enthusiasm regarding this wager, viewing it as a strong mixture of situational hitting opportunity, betting value, and matchup-driven upside.

Joe Pisapia enthusiastically recommended a betting prop of Brent Rooker recording at least one RBI at +135 odds against the Rockies in Colorado. He highlighted the advantageous hitting conditions at Coors Field as a key factor contributing to the favorable outlook and saw strong value in this wager. Given the altitude-enhanced run-scoring environment, Pisapia strongly advocated this as one of his primary best bets for the day.

Joe Pisapia praised Hunter Brown for his dominant start against the Twins, in which he posted eight strikeouts over six innings and touched 99 mph consistently. Brown delivered a strong performance, showing elite strikeout upside with impressive velocity levels and command. With the Astros needing reliable starting pitching, Brown's confident outing and ascending velocity indicate he's positioned to be a key contributor and valuable fantasy asset moving forward.

Joe Pisapia identified Bailey Ober as an excellent buy-low pitching candidate due to his track record of horrific season debuts. Historically, Ober has a 12.36 ERA and 2.14 WHIP in his first start of every season. Removing these first starts shows a drastically improved career mark (3.42 ERA, 0.98 WHIP). Pisapia cited Ober's progress made in 2024 and expects a rapid rebound, urging fantasy managers to acquire Ober quickly before the opportunity window closes.