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05/22: Ranking Rookies, Fun With Fangraphs, Regression Candidates (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

"Hey, Real Quick" with two elite players (2:20) to start the show, then we're ranking rookies (7:35)! How do we rank Ronald Acuna, Walker Buehler, Gleyber Torres, Tyler O'Neill and Juan Soto? ... What history tells us about Miles Mikolas (19:05), how good Nick Pivetta can be (22:53), Jose Berrios' consistency (26:55) and Worryometer for Paul Goldschmidt (28:20) and Cody Bellinger (30:40) ... More from yesterday (38:42) including our thoughts on Matt Carpenter, Aaron Hicks, Jorge Soler, Masahiro Tanaka, Chase Anderson and Gio Gonzalez. Then we have Team Name Tuesday (45:30) and Fun With Fangraphs (46:06) as we look at regression candidates based on BABIP. What do owners of Odubel Herrera and Anthony Rizzo need to know? ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 22, 20181h 0m

05/21: Weekend Roundup - So Many Players to Add (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

We begin with Juan Soto and the rest of the prospects (2:24) and continue with the hitters (12:00) you need to add right now. John Hicks, Jesus Aguilar and Ian Happ are among the batters who have caught our eye recently. Then it's on to SPs (18:00) and RPs (21:05). Is Ross Stripling worth using? Who is getting saves for PHI? Is Blake Parker back? ... Steals sources (24:20) and a look at the Most Added list (25:32) ... A thorough look at SPs who stood out over the weekend beginning with the best of the best (35:40), why Jon Lester is a sell high candidate (37:55) and if Yu Darvish and Sonny Gray (38:40) have figured something out. Then we give you many more SPs to add (41:30) such as Jordan Lyles, Fernando Romero and Andrew Heaney ... Your emails at [email protected] This episode is sponsored by www.ZipRecruiter.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 20181h 2m

05/18: Most Added, Prospects, Week 9 Help (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

How good is Mookie Betts (2:42)!? Is he now the #2 overall player in Fantasy if we were drafting today? And who is our favorite two-start pitcher for the upcoming Fantasy week (4:55)? ... Reacting to yesterday's best performances (6:55). Are we buying Matt Boyd? Is Marco Gonzales underrated? What are our thoughts on Vince Velasquez (11:15) and David Price (14:00)? We also talk more teammate combos (22:44) and give you a prospects update (26:24) ... Streaking sluggers (32:16)! Matt Olson, Brandon Belt, Yasiel Puig and C.J. Cron won't stop homering. We also look at the Most Added list (37:20), tell you who to drop (41:12), discuss yesterday's noteworthy SPs (46:24) and take you through the full list of two-start pitchers for Week 9 (55:02) ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 18, 20181h 2m

05/17: Trades Trades Trades! Fantasy Regulators (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Need to buy low, sell high or buy high? Today's show is just what you need to get an edge on your league. Before we get into trade candidates, we'll recap Wednesday's action which included Nick Pivetta's dazzling start (6:02), a new AL-Only infielder (8:00), the ageless Bartolo Colon (9:30) and bullpen news (13:40) ... A new outlook for MIguel Cabrera (17:24) and a bunch of trade talk! Buy low (25:10), sell high (27:55), buy high (30:32) and players we are actually concerned about (36:08) ... Assessing the values of infielders (39:45) like Paul Goldschmidt, Brian Dozier, Yasmani Grandal and Cesar Hernandez and outfielders (45:30) like Odubel Herrera, Michael Brantley and Gregory Polanco. Plus the Fantasy Regulators are back (52:05)! Should Robinson Cano be allowed on a team's DL? ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 20181h 1m

05/16: Lyles vs. Barria, Bullpens, Surprising Hitters (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

We begin the show with a look at the STL rotation (3:05) as Alex Reyes and Jack Flaherty continue to intrigue Fantasy owners. Of course Jordan Lyles and Jaime Barria were among the best from Tuesday's games. Which of those two would we rather own (6:28)? ... Important MLB news (11:08), a Yu Darvish note (14:45), Tuesday's standouts (19:05) including Trevor Williams, Jose Berrios and Noah Syndergaard. And we play the "Yanny or Laurel" game that is sweeping the nation (27:06) ... "Can They Keep This Up?" A look at pleasant surprises like Ender Inciarte and Brandon Belt (28:08), Ryon Healy and Asdrubal Cabrera (31:10). We also grade your trades (37:15), discuss which closers could lose their jobs (45:05) and take a look at a couple of struggling Shortstops (51:55) ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 20181h 1m

05/15: Heaney, Corbin, Fun With Fangraphs (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Recapping a fairly uneventful day around MLB, but a day that included Andrew Heaney's (2:00) emergence as a reliable SP, a peek at the LAA bullpen (5:00), some struggles for Ronald Acuna (7:05) and more MVP production from Jose Ramirez (9:15). Would we rather have Ramirez or Paul Goldschmidt? ... Are we concerned about Jose Quintana and Patrick Corbin (12:30)? "Hey, Real Quick" comparing Rafael Devers vs. Mitch Haniger (17:00) and Alex Bregman vs. Trevor Story (18:30) ... Discussing A.J. Pollock's injury (22:26), yesterday's fringy SPs and deep league options (36:05), Rick Porcello's outlook (38:25) and Team Name Tuesday (43:53) before we have some fun with Fangraphs advanced stats (45:30) and Fantasy Regulators (56:30) ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 20181h 2m

05/14: Weekend Roundup - Exciting Young Players (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

It's a fun time to play Fantasy Baseball as Freddy Peralta, Jack Flaherty and Franmil Reyes could help your teams in the near future. We start the show discussing how much value these players have and what you should give up to get them. Plus 2B replacements for Robinson Cano (11:42), and if you need saves we've got important bullpen updates for you (15:42) ... Who we added over the weekend (21:10) including Evan Gattis and Scooter Gennett, plus a look at the Most Added list (26:20) ... Buy Low or Heck No (35:35) for struggling SPs Zack Godley, Aaron Sanchez, Sonny Gray and more. We're also looking at standout hitters (44:33) which include several catchers, Michael Brantley and C.J. Cron. Then it's on to noteworthy pitching performances (48:48) from the weekend, a look at today's matchups (57:08) ... Email us at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 14, 20181h 0m

05/11: Thu. Recap, Week 8 Help, Dynasty Talk (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Starting the show with two things Adam is (jokingly) angry about (1:40)! Plus a quick look at our favorite two-start pitchers for Week 8 (6:00). And why do people want to sell high on Patrick Corbin (8:25)? ... Walker Buehler (10:50), Tyler Mahle (16:41) and more from Wednesday including a couple of standout Phillies. Is Odubel Herrera legit (21:50)? What about Andrelton Simmons (23:03)? Are we sitting Jose Berrios and J.A. Happ (26:00)?... Bullpen updates (32:45), dynasty talk (40:55), more from yesterday (48:00), a thorough look at two-start pitchers (52:50) and today's matchups (1:00:00) ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 11, 20181h 4m

05/10: Buy or Sell, Prospects, Mazara (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

We've got Buy or Sell from our listeners on today's show! Is Gerrit Cole the #1 SP in Fantasy (1:25)? Are we buying Maikel Franco, Nomar Mazara and Nick Markakis (2:30)? Will David Dahl become a trustworthy option (12:45)? ... Scott and Heath wonder if Eddie Rosario is a stud (21:00), if Jaime Barria is underowned (24:40), who is closing for TOR (29:40) and if Kenley Jansen is back (31:35). Then we talk prospects (33:08) as people are buzzing about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alex Reyes ... Discussing struggling hitters and whether you should buy low or say goodbye (44:00) to Brett Gardner, Billy Hamilton, Michael Conforto and a few more. More from yesterday's games (49:50) including SPs with innings issues, a look at today's matchups (56:30) and more Buy or Sell (58:30) ... Your emails at [email protected] This episode is sponsored by www.ZipRecruiter.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 10, 20181h 2m

05/09 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Bundy, Paxton, Worryometer

Is it time to drop Dylan Bundy (1:00)? Which TOR RP should you add while Roberto Osuna is out (5:30)? Any prospects that might help your teams any time soon (11:20)? And how about James Paxton (13:40)!? We recap Tuesday's action on a busy episode of FBT ... Some hype for Alex Gordon (16:35) and more Matt Adams discussion (19:14). Plus we give you some players who may be underowned (24:00) like Andrew Heaney before getting started with Worryometer Wednesday (27:48): Matt Carpenter, Andrew Benintendi, Willson Contreras, Paul Goldschmidt, Jose Altuve and three SPs who struggled last night ... Breakout alert! Some hitters (45:15) and some pitchers (49:05) who look like they are taking the next step. We talk more about yesterday's performers and grade your trades (58:25)! ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 20181h 4m

05/08 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Surging Hitters; Fantasy Feud!

While we were very impressed with Fernando Romero yesterday (3:36), the streaking sluggers like Odubel Herrera, Nomar Mazara (8:00), Leonys Martin (11:40) and Matt Adams (13;40) also warrant a lot of discussion on today's show. Find out if their production can last ... Adam's favorite buy low infielder (24:00), Fantasy Feud (31:00), Fantasy Regulators (42:00), our takes on Matt Olson (44:20), Clayton Kershaw, Marcell Ozuna, Ryon Healy and more ... After big days from Michael Conforto, Jay Bruce, Ian Happ and a couple of other struggling hitters, do we think better times are ahead (49:15)? Also Team Name Tuesday (54:14) and a look at today's matchups (56:15) ... Your emails at [email protected] This episode is sponsored by www.ZipRecruiter.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 20181h 0m

05/07 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Weekend Roundup - Rookie SPs

The rookie SPs are dominating the Fantasy Baseball landscape right now. We go in-depth on that group after we tell you who we added and dropped (1:40) and adjust Clayton Kershaw's ranking (8:51) ... Rookie SPs (19:33)! How do we rank Joey Lucchesi, Walker Buehler, Domingo German, Tyler Mahle, Mike Soroka and others? Are there rookie SPs in deeper leagues (26:20) like Andrew Suarez that need to be added? ... A Yu Darvish note (34:05), hitters to add (35:15) and 15-20 minutes of SP talk (41:30) as we react to the last few days of baseball ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 7, 20181h 2m

05/04 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Rankings Movers, Most Added, Week 7 Help

Happy Stars Wars Day (May the 4th)! We've got some Star Wars segments today, but first Scott and Heath give us SPs to add (2:00), some rankings risers (6:02) like Kurt Suzuki and J.A. Happ and rankings fallers (12:20) like Miguel Cabrera and Danny Duffy ... Star Wars Team Names (19:20), Fantasy Skywalkers (26:20) and Vaders (33:00) which covers a lot from the TOR-CLE double header including Yangervis Solarte's production and Carlos Carrasco's struggles. Also, is Nomar Mazara breaking out? ... Answering a bunch of listener emails with relevant rankings questions (39:05), talking prospects (45:55), Most Added list (48:15) and two-start pitchers for Week 7 (52:10) before looking at today's matchups ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 4, 20181h 2m

05/03 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Trade Talk and Triple Dongs!

We had some amazing hitting and pitching performances yesterday, and we also had Yu Darvish. We'll discuss it all, but first let's talk about Fernando Romero and who to drop for him (1:10). Then we're ranking some #2/#3 SPs (12:58) like James Paxton, Aaron Nola and Zack Godley ... Wednesday's standouts (22:28) including the amazing Mookie Betts, the surging Edwin Encarnacion, two sluggers who hit two home runs, and the struggling Dallas Keuchel ... Buy low (31:00), sell high (34:35), buy high (39:00) and players we are worried about (41:00). Can Castillo, Stroman and a few other SPs regain greatness (44:22)? Early-season hitting studs (50:16) and today's matchups (54:35) ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 3, 20181h 1m

05/02 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Soroka, Pillar, Bullpens & More

We react to Mike Soroka's MLB debut (1:40) and discuss which SPs to drop for him. And there is bullpen madness across baseball (9:50) as Keynan Middleton is on the DL, Bud Norris will get more saves and Ken Giles legitimately punched himself in the face ... Tuesday's standouts (12:50) include Matt Carpenter, Kevin Pillar and Jorge Soler. Are we buying the production from Pillar and Soler? Is Max Kepler breaking out (19:05)? Also we've got "Hey, Real Quick" (24:00) with Tyson Ross vs. Sonny Gray, Christian Villanueva vs. Nick Castellanos and more ... Worryometer Wednesday (32:30) for some struggling OFs, Grade the Trade Part One (38:30), fringy SPs (46:00), ranking aces (49:30), deep league options (51:45), today's matchups (55:02) and more Grade the Trade to end the show ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 20181h 1m

05/01 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Seager Replacements; Mon. Recap

With Corey Seager out for the season we are starting today's show with replacement options on the Waiver Wire and via trade. Then we talk about much better news including A.J. Pollock's power (10:00), Josh Hader's strikeouts (14:30) and the amazing HOU rotation (18:05) ... Is Jake Arrieta fading (22:31)? Are there any prospects to pick up (26:20)? Is Ozzie Albies elite (31:00)? And what's going on with some of the early underachievers (38:01) like Evan Gattis, Edwin Encarnacion, Kris Bryant and more? ... Reviewing yesterday's most important pitching performances (49:50), plus Team Name Tuesday (52:50), Fantasy Regulators (54:50) today's matchups (56:40) and does Adam sound like cartoon hero Doug Funnie (59:30)? ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 1, 20181h 2m

04/30 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Weekend Roundup - Long Live the Kingham!

Nick Kingham stole the show over the weekend, and we'll tell you if he deserves to be the most added player in CBSSports.com leagues. We also look at a few SPs who may be approaching ace territory (6:20) and discuss who we added this weekend (10:00) such as Daniel Robertson, Darren O'Day and Jorge Soler ... A look at the Most Added list (18:00), SP prospects to stash (25:45), bullpen updates (28:15), Buy Low or Heck No (29:15) for David Price, Luis Castillo and more ... A lot more SP talk for the remainder of the show (35:25) as we give you players to trade, add and drop. Then we look at today's matchups (54:35) ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 20181h 1m

04/27 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Adds and Drops, Week 6 Help

We start the show with our favorite two-start pitcher for the upcoming scoring period (1:20). Could that be Kyle Gibson? Then it's on to Thursday's standouts which include the awesome Michael Fulmer (7:00), the sell high candidate Chase Anderson and the terrible Dylan Bundy (12:45). We'll tell you why pitch selection matters with these guys ... Bullpen updates (18:00) as we wonder about Fernando Rodney's job security, a look at the Most Added list (24:40) which includes some young 3B options, and some listener questions (32:43) including inquiries about Ronald Acuna's short term and long term value, Chris Archer's struggles (37:20) and Jorge Soler ... Players to add (44:20), players to drop (47:50), yesterday's SP performances (52:00) and two-start pitchers for Week 6 (55:28) ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 20181h 2m

04/26 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Thursday MegaEpisode

So much to cover today including a breakdown of deceiving starts by Jake Arrieta and Zack Greinke (2:51), struggling SPs (9:15) Sonny Gray, Jameson Taillon and even Clayton Kershaw, bullpen updates (15:26) and much more ... "Hey, Real Quick (21:10)" with Moncada vs. Merrifield, Gregorius vs. Bellinger, Bauer vs. Lester and more. Plus we've got underowned players (28:22) including some deep league options and some steals talk (36:55) ... Buy or Sell (42:31) for Mac Williamson, Cesar Hernandez, Mike Minor, Keynan Middleton and more. Plus more from yesterday's action and a look ahead to today's matchups (57:40) ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 26, 20181h 3m

04/25 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Worryometer, Double Dongs

It's Worryometer Wednesday but it's also Ronald Acuna Day! Where does Scott have Acuna ranked (1:10)? And there is a lot of big news (4:00) as we could have reason to pick up Domingo Santana, Willie Calhoun and Jack Flaherty ... We're impressed by a couple of AL East SPs (9:15), and the double dong list for last night (16:00) includes Scooter Gennett and a very interesting Kyle Schwarber ... DL stashes (25:50), Jose Altuve thoughts (34:10), Worryometer SPs (36:50) like Robbie Ray and Shohei Ohtani, Worryometer hitters (42:13) such as Matt Olson and Andrew McCutchen, fringey SPs (49:50) and a look at today's matchups (57:10). Plus Grade the Trade! ... Your emails at [email protected] This episode is sponsored by www.ZipRecruiter.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 20181h 0m

04/24 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Fantasy Regulators, Mon. Recap

Today is Walker Buehler's day off, do you need to add him now or let someone else deal with the uncertainty (1:50)? And we're putting two middle infielders on breakout alert (4:15)! ... Recapping yesterday's action including Carlos Carrasco's great start (14:55), Tyler Skaggs and Kevin Gausman and the rest of the fringe SPs (17:51), plus deep league options (23:25) like Franchy Cordero and Trevor Cahill ... Time for a new segment: It's April 24th and Wouldn't Ya Know (26:40)! We touch on Dylan Bundy's dominance, Billy Hamilton's steals, Mitch Haniger's power, Joey Votto's lack thereof, Paul Goldschmidt's interesting start and more. We've also got early-season surprises (42:24), Team Name Tuesday (48:20) and we become Fantasy Regulators (49:30) as we solve league problems for our listeners ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 20181h 4m

04/23 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Weekend Roundup - Prospects Galore!

In case you missed it, Sean Manaea threw a no-hitter! Is he a Fantasy stud (2:00)? And of course we talk about the prospects who have been called up or will likely be called up soon (5:30) like Gleyber Torres, Walker Buehler, Jack Flaherty and David Dahl ... Who we added and dropped (17:55) plus underowned SPs. We also look at what's going on in bullpens around the league (28:50) and the Most Added list (31:31) ... Yu Darvish vs. Johnny Cueto (40:51), Miguel Sano vs. Mitch Haniger (43:23) and a whole bunch of SPs for you to add to your roster (50:52) ... Your emails at [email protected] This episode is sponsored by www.ZipRecruiter.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 20181h 2m

04/20 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Ranking starting pitchers

There were plenty of interesting starting pitchers to take the mound Thursday, so we decided to do what we do best: Rank 'em! Arrieta or Lester? Is Charlie Morton better than any of them? Does Matt Harvey deserve to be owned anymore? Plus, we preview Week 5 and answer your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 201847 min

04/19 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Trade Talk, Buy or Sell

We start with Buy or Sell (1:50) with Rick Porcello, J.A. Happ and his strikeouts, the MIL bullpen and Jose Berrios! Is Berrios an ace (8:51)? We've also got Freddie Freeman replacements for you (11:46) in case he goes on the DL ... Discussing yesterday's standouts including Ryan Zimmerman (21:10) and Yoan Moncada (23:21) before getting into some of the standout infielders and who we're buying (27:50) such as Dansby Swanson, Yangervis Solarte and Jed Lowrie ... Trade talk! Buy low (35:31), sell high (37:20), buy high (41:16) and players we are actually worried about (44:40). We also talk about yesterday's noteworthy SP performances (50:00) ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 19, 20181h 2m

04/18 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Bullpen Madness, Cueto, Betts and More

Ken Giles and Kenley Jansen are big time busts thus far, and you can add Greg Holland to that list. We look at a number of bullpens that are seemingly in flux (1:40) and discuss what the future holds ... Are we concerned about Shohei Ohtani's blisters (10:00)? Giancarlo Stanton's strikeouts (11:15)? And how about Mookie Betts (17:15)! Also we rank Patrick Corbin, Johnny Cueto and Masahiro Tanaka (18:23) rest of season ... Much more from yesterday including some noteworthy firsts from several hitters (29:14) such as Yoan Moncada and Robinson Cano, underowned SPs (38:50) and hitters (42:00), the Dropometer (47:10) for Andrew McCutchen, Nomar Mazara and others, rotation (52:00) and a look at today's matchups (56:03) ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 20181h 1m

04/17 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Early Trends, Mon. Recap

Has Reynaldo Lopez become a must-start (1:40)? Are we buying Hyun-Jin Ryu (8:33)? Is Christian Villanueva legit (9:50)? And what about Asdrubal Cabrera (11:20)? ... Our thoughts on Trea Turner's slow start (14:30) and some prospects to stash before we get into the trends we've noticed thus far including fly ball rates (20:00), the value of closers (22:40), players who are hitting the ball very hard (24:20) and if the Super Aces have gained value since draft day ... "Hey, Real Quick" debates Aaron Judge vs. Joey Votto (36:42), Didi Gregorius vs. Alex Bregman (38:10) and Bryce Harper vs. The World (40:22). We've also got Grade the Trade (53:45) and a preview of today's games (58:10) ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 20181h 2m

04/16 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Weekend Roundup

Joey Lucchesi is the headliner (2:24) but there is so much to get to including new saves sources (6:51) and players we added (11:30) such as Tyson Ross, Francisco Cervelli, Ben Zobrist, Bartolo Colon, Franchy Cordero and more before we take a look at the Most Added list (22:00) ... Is it time to buy low on some struggling SPs (33:33) like Chris Archer, Marcus Stroman and Yu Darvish? And are we buying the hitters who are off to great starts (39:15) such as Yadier Molina, Mitch Haniger, Jed Lowrie and more? We also tell you which SPs you should be picking up (50:00) before looking at today's matchups (56:10) ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 20181h 1m

04/13 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Hey, Real Quick; Struggling SPs

Reviewing yesterday's major stories via a round of "Hey, Real Quick!" Ohtani vs. Polanco (5:30), LeMahieu vs. Merrifield (6:53), Gray vs Porcello (7:55) and Jose Martinez vs. Gallo (10:00) ... Quick thoughts on Rafael Devers, Nick Castellanos and Paul DeJong (12:30), then we get into the surprisingly great SPs from Thursday's games (19:35) ... Should you be worried about some Top 30 SPs (29:05) such as Lance McCullers, Robbie Ray, Carlos Carrasco and Jon Lester? Should you add Ian Kennedy (43:10)? Be patient with Lucas Giolito? Also we've got the Dropometer (45:25) and a look at next week's two-start pitchers (54:45) ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 13, 20181h 2m

04/12 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Trade Talk, Andrus Replacements

Hey Real Quick (2:46): Zack Wheeler, Nick Pivetta or Yonny Chirinos? And how do these guys compare to the other trendy SPs (5:00) like Tyler Skaggs, Jake Junis and Reynaldo Lopez? And find out what to do if you're the Elvis Andrus owner (10:56) ... Talking trade! We give you three buy lows (18:42), three sell highs (23:20), three buy highs (26:00) and three players we are worried about (28:20). Find out where Matt Carpenter, Chris Taylor, Eric Thames and Andrelton Simmons fit in ... Discussing Ozzie Albies' interesting start to the season (36:30), new RP developments (39:30), Javier Baez's home run binge (43:35), Matt Davidson (47:30) and more plus today's matchups (56:10) ... Email us at [email protected] This episode is sponsored by www.ziprecruiter.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 12, 20181h 0m

04/11 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Lucchesi Makes it Look Easy; Grade the Trade

Joey Lucchesi needs to be added (2:44)! What about Hyun-Jin Ryu? We discuss last night's standouts including Aaron Sanchez (7:35) and Scott Kingery (10:00) ... Plenty to discuss today: Should you add Nick Senzel (19:50)? Do we buy Hanley Ramirez (26:20)? Who should deep league owners be looking at (28:24)? ... Worryometer Wednesday (36:50) puts Dallas Keuchel, Miguel Cabrera, Joey Gallo, Adam Duvall and a few others on the Worryometer. We're also talking Double Dongs (47:05), Blake Snell's walks (48:24) and Patrick Corbin's strikeouts before we grade your trades (52:25) and preview today's games! ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 20181h 1m

04/10 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Bench Archer? Trade Junis? Add Pearce?

Dylan Bundy and Jake Junis were great again last night (1:40). How much are we buying these two? Should you look to sell? Is it time to buy Steve Pearce (5:45) after his third straight game with a HR? And which bullpen developments caught our eye yesterday (7:16)? ... Xander Bogaerts replacements (17:15), last night's dominant aces (24:35) including a rising Zack Godley, and another debate about starting Chris Archer on the road (26:33) ... Dropometer (36:30) for Yoan Moncada, Jason Kipnis, Kyle Schwarber and more. Worryometer (42:48) for Jon Gray, Jose Ramirez, Alex Bregman and more. Plus Team Name Tuesday (47:10), more SP talk and a look at today's games (57:05) ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 10, 20181h 2m

04/09 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Weekend Round - Ohtani!!!

Beginning the show with a couple of SPs to add (0:40) and our reaction to Jameson Taillon's complete game shutout (5:00). Then we get into who we added and dropped over the weekend (7:43) which covers Maikel Franco's great weekend and recent developments in the LAA and MIL bullpens ... A look at the Most Added list (16:50) which includes Matt Chapman, Preston Tucker (sit him this week) and many more. And we've got the Worryometer (25:10)! How worried are we about Marcus Stroman, Luis Castillo, Cole Hamels and a couple of Top 5 closers? ... Shohei Ohtani is awesome (36:25), but is he an incredible sell high candidate? Are we worried about Giancarlo Stanton (42:00)? Also, which hitters should you be looking to add (45:03)? And who should you start and sit in today's matchups (53:08)? ... Your emails at [email protected] This episode is sponsored by www.ziprecruiter.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 9, 20181h 1m

04/06 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Knebel Replacements, Early Observations

Who should you target in the MIL bullpen (1:00)? Michael Conforto or Ronald Acuna rest of season (5:48)? Should you sell high on David Price (9:50)? ... We give our early observations after eight days of baseball (19:02). Ian Happ, breakout SPs, Billy Hamilton (22:30), CHW hitters (29:03), Miguel Sano (31:20), an underrated OF and our favorite waiver wire SPs (34:34) ... Our thoughts on Jon Lester's great start (45:21) and our favorite two-start pitchers for Fantasy Week 3 (49:30) ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 6, 20181h 1m

04/05 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Buy Low, Sell High

Talking trade for the first time this season and beginning the show with a Johnny Cueto debate (1:00)! Should you sell high or would that be a mistake? We'll also cover the SPs you can add and drop (8:00). Should you drop Felix Hernandez for Mike Foltynewicz? Jake Odorizzi for Tyler Skaggs? ... Wednesday's standouts including Brian Dozier (20:00), Carlos Martinez (24:00), Patrick Corbin (24:20), Dylan Bundy (25:53) and Shohei Ohtani (31:20) ... Handcuffing Kenley Jansen (34:50) and more Buy Low (38:10) and Sell High (42:00) candidates before we look at today's matchups (54:28) ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 5, 20181h 2m

04/04 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Tue. Recap, Humidor, SPs to Add

You can add Jack Flaherty, Jake Junis and Marco Gonzales to the list of young, exciting SPs. Should you add them to your rosters (1:50) or be patient? Which SPs can you drop to make room for them (8:40)? And we discuss the effect the humidor might be having in Arizona (13:20) ... Big hitting nights for Christian Villanueva (20:20) plus Didi Gregorius, Tim Anderson and Josh Reddick (23:30). What does it all mean? And after a little less than a week, who is rising in Scott's rankings (34:25)? ... More from Tuesday as we discuss some deep league options (39:30), wonder about sitting Chris Archer on the road (41:55), play Keep or Drop (48:00) with Kevin Kiermaier and others and marvel at Cole Hamels' weird start (50:23) before looking at today's matchups (53:24) ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 20181h 0m

04/03 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Jansen Concerns; Players to Add

Well we've got some good news and bad news for you. Bad news: Kenley Jansen is off to a terrible start (1:00) and we'll discuss what we expect from him going forward. Good news: There are some SPs to get excited about (9:45) like Tyler Mahle and Reynaldo Lopez. We discuss who to add and who to drop (16:00) ... Why is BABIP relevant for Fantasy (26:53)? And who could you pick up if you need stolen bases (30:30)? ... The best and worst hitters thus far. We run through the good (32:30), the potential waiver wire adds (38:10), the bad (41:25) and the potential drops (42:46). We also play Start or Sit for today's games (49:30) ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 3, 20181h 0m

04/02 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Weekend Roundup

We tell you who we added and dropped (2:10) before looking at the Most Added list (10:00). It was a great weekend for Tyler Skaggs, Mitch Haniger an Joakim Soria among others ... Talking weekend standouts (14:00) including David Price, Jose Berrios and Shohei Ohtani plus the mysterious disappearance of Kenley Jansen's velocity (20:55). And if you're speculating on saves we've got some helpful tips for you (26:31) ... Lineup notes (34:00) including Trea Turner batting sixth, and then we spend a lot of time on the SPs who caught our eye (in a good or bad way) over the weekend. We talk Lucas Giolito, Johnny Cueto, Michael Fulmer, Robbie Ray, James Paxton, Carlos Carrasco, Yu Darvish and so many more ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 2, 20181h 2m

03/30 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: CHW Sluggers & More from Opening Day

Of course we're talking about Matt Davidson and Tim Anderson (2:20) and whether or not they are worth adding. We'll also discuss Josh Donaldson's arm (12:45), new bullpen developments (15:31) and everything you need to know from Thursday's games ... Dylan Bundy (23:52) was outstanding! So was Jake Odorizzi (25:00)! And Felix Hernandez impressed (27:00), but are we worried about some of the SPs who struggled yesterday (33:20) including Jon Lester and Danny Duffy? ... Most Added players (38:40), batting order notes (44:08), encouraging and discouraging starts (48:26) and Week 2 help (53:40) with two-start pitcher options ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 20181h 2m

03/29 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Opening Day! Let's Go!

Forgive the enthusiasm but we are PUMPED UP for Opening Day! We're even debuting our personalized walk up music (1:40)! Then we'll discuss the Salvador Perez injury and how to replace him (4:30) and more bullpen news (7:05) for NYM, TEX and SF ... Recapping Wednesday's Podcast For the People League draft (11:15) with a commissioner controversy. Then we'll tell you players we are keeping an eye on (17:31) early in the season. Who are we going to pick up if we see good production? ... Batting order news (31:00), bold predictions (37:40), MLB picks (43:43) and Jonah Keri joins the show (52:00)! ... Your emails at [email protected] Today's episode is brought to you by www.ziprecruiter.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 29, 20181h 5m

03/28 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Spring Risers, Week 1 Help

As Spring Training concludes, which players have jumped up in our rankings (2:30)? Scott, Heath and Chris talk about their biggest risers, mostly players you can add as free agents including Daniel Vogelbach (4:26), Ryan McMahon (6:53) and Lewis Brinson (14:30) .... Humidor news (16:32), bullpen updates (20:00), important MLB notes (28:40) and thoughts on H2H Categories leagues (34:10) ... More Spring Training risers (41:30) like Yasmani Grandal and Sean Newcomb and a look ahead to Week 1 (50:50). And we do some Start or Sit for Thursday's games (55:00) ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 20181h 3m

03/27 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Draft Dilemmas, Podcast League Recap

Blake Parker is the favorite for LAA saves (4:30), now where do we rank him? And that leads us into some Draft Day Dilemmas (10:00) including what to do about Greg Holland, when to draft Trea Turner in Points leagues (14:45), when SP depth gets ugly (18:05) and the RP-heavy strategy in categories leagues .. We discuss which players are "Most Likely To (34:01)" break out, regress, provide great draft value, get traded and lose their jobs ... Recapping our Podcast League draft (41:45)! Four different SP approaches from the four of us, plus some surprises from the listeners. Oh, and it's Team Name Tuesday (56:12) and we discuss some players we've barely mentioned on the show (56:50) ... Email us at [email protected] *This episode is sponsored by www.ziprecruiter.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 20181h 1m

03/26 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Big News & ADP Movers

With Madison Bumgarner, Scott Kingery and Greg Bird we've got some big news (and a lot of smaller news items) to get to, but first we'll tell you the important things you may have missed over the weekend including STL bullpen news (1:25), the MIL rotation (3:41) and more ... Where are the injured players being drafted now (6:42)? Kingery vs. Yoan Moncada (16:00), plus Closer updates (28:35) ... ADP risers (31:31) including Starling Marte, Matt Carpenter and a group of SPs (39:50). ADP fallers (43:10) including Gerrit Cole for some reason ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 20181h 4m

03/23 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Ten Rounds of ADP

To make sure you're ready for your drafts, we'll go through Average Draft Position with our thoughts on each of the first 10 rounds. But first we'll cover the major MLB news (4:35) including Jeff Samardzija's injury, noteworthy Spring Training performances and more ... How to draft in shallow leagues (16:32) and players we want more shares of (18:18) ... We're debuting the brand new Fantasy Baseball Syllable Game (24:40) before getting into ADP (26:26). Find out who is going too early and who is going too late. Plus, we announce the Podcast for the People League contestants (1:00:30)! ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 20181h 7m

03/22 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Draft Review, SP Tiers

Today we're reviewing a 12-team H2H Points mock draft which featured some experimentation. But first, we compare Carlos Correa/Manny Machado to Corey Seager (2:48), wonder why Cody Bellinger feels a little risky (7:16), discuss 1B depth (10:00), SP tiers (11:33) and Willson Contreras' breakout potential (16:16) ... Reviewing yesterday's draft (22:55)! Adam and Scott tried new approaches and didn't like the results. We also review when to draft injured players (34:41) ... Spring risers and fallers (49:16) and we announce the Podcast League contestants (55:49)! ... Email us at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 22, 20181h 2m

03/21 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: More Breakouts; Deep League Drafting

Beginning with a strategy question, how do you approach SP if you have the second pick in the draft or a similarly early pick (1:20)? Then we get into our deep league strategies (5:30)! How much does position scarcity matter? And who are some potential saves guys that are worth drafting in these formats (11:08)? ... Thoughts on Steven Matz and Matt Harvey (18:41), Blake Snell's outlook (21:32), Gregory Polanco's potential (22:30) and whether a quesadilla is a sandwich ... Scott gives us his sleepers (27:14) including Marco Estrada and Jason Kipnis and breakouts (35:35) including Kevin Gausman ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 20181h 2m

03/20 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Sleepers, Breakouts and Busts

We start the show with big news as Ronald Acuna heads to the minors (1:30) and Justin Turner (5:50) will be out with a broken hand. When are we drafting these guys? Who replaces Turner for LAD? ... Looking at Heath's sleepers (13:10) including Jeff Samardzija and Taijuan Walker, breakouts (22:00) including a couple of young studs who are being drafted around 40th overall and busts (36:15) including Marcell Ozuna and two interesting 3B ... We evaluate a pitching staff of a H2H Categories league that has no proven ace but plenty of upside (42:35). Is it good enough to win a league? ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 20181h 1m

03/19 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: ADP Movers; Spring Storylines

Who is moving up or down in average draft position? We'll cover that after we tell you what you may have missed over the weekend (1:00) including Shohei Ohtani's struggles (7:45). And we'll update you on Zack Greinke, Marcus Stroman and more injured players (13:00) ... Taking a look at ADP after a busy weekend of drafting (18:40). NYM SPs are on the rise! Why are Corey Knebel and Roberto Osuna falling (24:00)? And find out the deep league targets (36:30) who are seeing changes in their ADP including Delino DeShields (38:30) which leads to an impromptu steals discussion ... We're discussing our 15-team roto league (48:36) to help our listeners who play in deep formats, and we're looking at the standout performers of Spring Training (53:00) ... Email us at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 20181h 2m

03/16 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: ADP Review; Favorite Late Picks

Getting ready to draft? We've got some underdrafted and overdrafted players you need to know about, including which players have very different ADPs in Yahoo or ESPN. Is Justin Turner going too early now (7:35)? Are people overlooking Matt Carpenter (10:38)? ... Make or Break players and when to draft them (24:55)! We discuss Noah Syndergaard, Josh Donaldson, a trio of 3B (28:55), David Price and more ... Who do we look for late in drafts (38:30)? And how do our strategies change in AL-Only and NL-Only leagues (45:30)? ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 20181h 7m

03/15 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: The Strategy Show

Are you Team SCAM (Scott and Adam) or Team CREATH (Chris and Heath)? It might depend on how important SP is to you on Draft Day. We get into a thorough discussion about how to approach drafts (10:20) keeping in mind different formats ... Starting the show with news and analysis on Nelson Cruz (3:20), Zack Greinke (6:10) and Yoenis Cespedes (8:20) ... Players we often draft (31:00), players we avoid (35:00) and RP news and strategies (37:15). Plus more Spring Training storylines (44:55) you need to know ... Your emails at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 15, 20181h 4m

03/14 Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Navigating Rounds 1 & 2; Prospects

Today we'll help you with the start of your drafts, but first we've got a Josh Donaldson update (2:00) and rankings risers (4:55) and fallers (9:15) as we react to news on the CHW bullpen and NYM OF ... Who are the prospects you need to know about this season (15:15)? Scott White has a thorough list for you ... How to start your draft in H2H Points Leagues (27:45)! Don't worry, much of this content will help Roto/Categories owners as well. We discuss our Top 24 including when to draft the Bryce Harper (29:15) and the Super Aces (33:43). Also, we end the show with some Buy or Sell (53:55) from the listeners ... Email us at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 14, 20181h 2m