Joey Pisapia liked Seattle’s team-total over 4.5 runs at –122, calling Yankee Stadium “the itty-bitty ballpark” and predicting Marcus Stroman will struggle to keep the ball in the yard. Pisapia expects at least five, and possibly six or seven, Mariners runs because the short porches amplify every hard contact against the pitch-to-contact right-hander.

Joey Pisapia advised fantasy managers not to trade away Lucas Giolito despite inquiries after another scoreless outing. Giolito blanked Colorado for six innings with six strikeouts and now owns a 2.83 ERA over his last four starts. Pisapia highlighted that Giolito’s revamped fastball shape has regained the ride that once made him elite, allowing his changeup to play up again. Velocity and spin have held steady even against stiffer lineups, indicating the improvement is skill-based rather than opponent-driven. Because trade offers he has seen remain underwhelming—managers still remember last year’s blow-ups—Pisapia prefers to hold the right-hander and enjoy what he views as a sustainable rebound.

Joey Pisapia said fantasy managers should use the current meltdown to buy Dylan Cease at a steep discount. Cease surrendered six runs over six innings in his latest start, pushing him into the bottom six qualified ERAs, yet Pisapia pointed out his expected ERA is still considerably better. He blamed the blow-up on slider command—Cease could not land it for strikes, issued walks, then became a predictable two-pitch fastball arm—but noted that when the slider is right the ceiling remains SP1-caliber. With frustrated managers openly shopping him online, Pisapia believes the acquisition cost has sunk below arms like Kris Bubic or Adrian Houser, making this the best entry point of 2024. He would still take Cease over either Bubic or Lucas Giolito rest-of-season and expects positive regression once the slider feel returns.

Pisapia likes the Mets’ team-total over (price not specified) and a separate +105 homer prop on Pete Alonso in Baltimore. He called Alonso "red-hot" and emphasized that Camden Yards plays perfectly to Alonso’s pull-side power. Opposing starter Shintaro Saggano—whom Pisapia labeled a "gas can"—has allowed hard contact north of 45 % in his last three outings, setting the table for a big Mets night. The recommendation is to stack both wagers, using Alonso’s form and the favorable park/pitcher combo as correlated angles.

Pisapia recommended laying the ‑1.5 run line on Boston at ‑142. He pointed out that Lucas Giolito has strung together multiple quality starts since tweaking his pitch mix and now draws a Rockies lineup that ranks bottom-three in road wRC+. At the same time, Colorado’s pitching staff owns the league’s worst ERA away from Coors. Pisapia believes Fenway’s short left field magnifies Boston’s power advantage and predicts the Red Sox will give Giolito plenty of run support to cover the spread, even if bettors need to commit two units for a worthwhile return.

Pisapia laid out a simple two-part case for backing the Dodgers ‑1.5 runs at roughly ‑102. First, Tyler Glasnow comes off the IL and immediately gives Los Angeles a massive pitching edge. Second, the club is desperate to avoid a three-game sweep, creating maximum urgency for Dave Roberts to deploy high-leverage relievers if the game is close late. Pisapia expects the Dodgers’ offense to give Glasnow cushion against a tired opposing bullpen and sees a multi-run victory as the most likely script.

Joey Pisapia delivered a "hot take," saying Junior Caminero is "our next Miguel Cabrera"—essentially slotting the 20-year-old somewhere between Manny Machado and peak Miggy in long-term value. While the conversation was light on granular stats, Pisapia’s conviction stemmed from Caminero’s precocious power (already 28 career MiLB homers above High-A before turning 21), advanced opposite-field approach, and the fact that MLB marketing wants young sluggers in marquee events like the Home Run Derby. Pisapia urged dynasty managers to treat Caminero as a future cornerstone and acquire him now, before the Rays inevitably clear a path to everyday at-bats.

Joey Pisapia told managers to keep starting Logan Gilbert despite his five-run outing against Minnesota. Gilbert cruised early, then sat through a mid-game rain delay and unraveled after returning, something Pisapia chalked up to disrupted rhythm rather than skill erosion. The right-hander still owns a 2.78 ERA and 1.02 WHIP, and with Seattle needing a big post-break push—especially if Cal Raleigh is to stay in the MVP conversation—Pisapia expects Gilbert to remain the staff anchor. Bottom line: treat the clunker as weather-induced noise, not a sell signal.

Joey Pisapia called Nick Pivetta one of 2024’s best return-on-investment arms but warned that his fantasy value is heavily park-dependent. Through 109.1 innings Pivetta sports a 3.07 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 114 K/27 BB, yet a deeper dive shows a 2.30 ERA at Petco versus 4.09 on the road. Pisapia noted an uptick in barreled contact and hard-hit rate that could bite Pivetta away from San Diego’s forgiving dimensions. The right-hander has also swapped usage of his sweeper and curveball, producing low batting-average outcomes but leaning on the Padres’ elite infield defense. Pisapia’s recommendation: stream or start Pivetta with confidence at home, tread carefully—or even shop him—before tough road series where those batted-ball issues are more likely to surface.

Pisapia highlighted Romy Gonzalez as an under-the-radar bench piece because he qualifies across the entire infield and is batting .338 with four steals. Over the last week he’s hitting .400+ and, per Welsh, owns a ridiculous 15% barrel rate, 60% hard-hit rate, and .300+ xBA while striking out minimally. He is hammering lefties (.400 AVG, every homer), making him an ideal short-side platoon partner in daily formats—pair him with Wilyer Abreu or Masataka Yoshida for full coverage. If Boston moves Jarren Duran or others at the deadline, even more at-bats could open up. Deep-league managers should stash him now.

Joey Pisapia called Estrada a sneaky add for managers needing middle-infield depth. Injuries ruined his first half, but his career .275 average with double-digit power and speed suggests a bounce-back. Welsh added that while Estrada’s current barrel and hard-hit numbers mirror low-impact contact guys like Freeman or Ernie Clement, his 14-homer/23-steal 2023 shows the upside if his swing rebounds. Coors Field and potential lineup promotions once Colorado sells at the deadline give him additional ceiling. Both touts agreed he’s worth a speculative claim, even though Welsh would still prioritize Freeman.