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08/27: Weekend Roundup - Sit Morales!? (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Kendrys Morales will be in an NL park this week making him an iffy start, but you still have to pick this guy up. Which SPs are we recommending this week (5:00)? Can you trust a guy like Derek Holland with your season on the line? ... Big news including a bunch of bullpen updates (8:58) in NYY, LAD and CLE. And we talk about some SPs we are ready to sit (15:00), ready to buy (16:25), ready to add (17:35) and ready to drop (18:45). Are we adding Lucas Giolito? Sitting Jose Berrios? ... More bullpen updates (23:45), who we added and dropped, the Most Added list (28:40), streaking hitters like Tyler O'Neill, Billy McKinney and Luke Voit (32:30), your SP roundup from the weekend (39:04) and a look at today's matchups late in the show ... 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

Aug 27, 201852 min

08/24: What the Elite Hitters Have in Common; Week 23 Help (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

It's tough to find our favorite two-start pitcher for Week 23, but we'll give it a shot anyway (2:00)! Then Adam thinks he may have discovered a trend involving the best hitters in Fantasy (3:25) ... Yesterday's standouts include Sean Newcomb (6:45) and a scorching hot Anthony Rizzo (8:55) and the very interesting Rizzo split that may explain his season. We've got your latest MLB news (11:55), interesting statistical tidbits (16:50) on Ozzie Albies, Gleyber Torres and more, plus yesterday's top SPs (25:50) like David Price and Cole Hamels ... Discussing Ian Desmond (29:50), fringy SPs (31:08), the Most Added list (33:36), a new steals source (38:05) and a complete look at two-start pitchers (42:00). Stay tuned for a preview of 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

Aug 24, 201859 min

08/23: Worryometer, Lucky SPs, Mailbag (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Are Clay Buchholz (1:40) and Carlos Rodon (5:52) awesome or lucky? Or somewhere in between? And who else stood out on Thursday (10:40)? We've got plenty of good from Thursday but also some bad as we get the Worryometer (14:00) out for Stephen Strasburg, Kenley Jansen and Charlie Morton ... More bullpen frustration (20:00), rockin' rookie SPs (30:23), a segment for Thomas Pannone (32:48) and a renewed wager involving Chris Towers and a listener (36:15) ... Christian Yelich vs. Charlie Blackmon (39:15), underowned hitters (41:16) and SP talk from yesterday (43:14). Plus a look at today's matchups at the end of 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

Aug 23, 201859 min

08/22: Nats Trades, Kopech, More from Tuesday (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Daniel Murphy (2:10) and Matt Adams (4:44) are on the move! Who wins? Who loses? Any sneaky NL-Only adds to be made? And let's talk about Michael Kopech and his MLB debut (6:30) plus more Tuesday standouts like Kole Calhoun (9:45), Kevin Gausman (12:00) and Blake Snell (14:30) ... MLB news (18:55) including the Aroldis Chapman, Jose Abreu and Buster Posey situations, lineup notes (26:40) and the Worryometer for one struggling OF (29:21) ... Hot hitters we don't care about (31:22), yesterday's rotation (32:00), fringy SPs (35:35) and wondering if it's time to drop Dylan Bundy plus a couple of deep league guys you may want to keep an eye on (42:00). We also preview today's matchups (43:50) ... 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

Aug 22, 201852 min

08/21: Bullpens, Breakouts and Birthdays (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Reacting to what's happening in the MIL, LAD and ATL bullpens (1:25) before getting into Monday's standouts as Mike Fiers (4:35) had another great start. We also wonder if Ross Stripling will get back to the rotation (6:48) and what's going on with Chris Archer (12:14)? ... Are we buying breakouts from Zack Wheeler and Xander Bogaerts (17:22)? And is Buster Posey done being a great catcher (21:45)? Scott and Adam also tell you how to break a tie in the playoffs (25:16) and how to reduce the impact of two-start pitchers in a playoff matchup (26:08) ... It's Luke Weaver's birthday so let's talk about him (30:00)! Plus more from yesterday including RIck Porcello's problem (34:32), streaking hitters (38:30) and fringy SPs (41:30) before we preview today's matchups (43:10) ... 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

Aug 21, 201849 min

08/20: Weekend Roundup - Kopech Time! (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Michael Kopech and Stephen Gonsalves are up (1:25)! Who should you drop for them? We've also got a couple of hitters to add (6:06) and several SPs to add (9:15) for this week and going forward ... Any one-start streamers this week (17:31)? Would you dare trust Wei-Yin Chen? Also what's going on in bullpens around baseball (21:00)? And as we get to Fantasy Baseball crunch time, which SPs do we trust (22:00)? Luis Severino? Cole Hamels? Dallas Keuchel? ... Most Added players (32:00), hitters to know about (39:00) and so many SPs to review (40:40). Plus a look at today's matchups (53:35) ... 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

Aug 20, 201857 min

08/17: Forsythe, Blackmon, Mazara and Week 22 Help (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

A lot to talk about including Logan Forsythe's ridiculous run with MIN. Will there be any prospects that make an impact down the stretch (4:00)? Who are our favorite two-start pitchers for Week 22 (7:50)? Has Charlie Blackmon been a bust (11:40) and what do we think for next year? ... Welcome back Nomar Mazara (14:45)! Also yesterday's standouts (17:40) include Clay Buchholz, Jon Lester, Michael Conforto and more ... Available OFs (31:00), available Shortstops (34:10), struggling stud infielders (38:10), yesterday's noteworthy SPs (41:52), a thorough look at next week's two-start pitchers (45:25) and today's matchups (56:40) ... 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

Aug 17, 20181h 1m

08/16: Worryometer, Mailbag, Rodon, Ryu and More (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Carlos Rodon (3:00) Hyun-Jin Ryu (5:45) and Kevin Gausman (7:50) stood out on the mound last night. Are we buying their performances and can we trust them down the stretch? And is Joey Votto becoming Miguel Cabrera (13:30)? ... It's Thurryomter Thursday (17:00)! How worried are we about Ian Desmond, Carlos Santana, Jose Berrios and a few others? We've also got a fun new segment we can't wait to debut (23:25) ... Bullpen (33:33), Double Dongs and our thoughts on Tyler White (35:33), an underowned Mets infielder (39:00), an overowned Cubs outfielder (41:25), Zack Wheeler (48:40), fringy SPs (49:30), deep league guys and today's matchups (55:05) ... 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

Aug 16, 20181h 0m

08/15: Acuna vs. Soto (Again); Tue. Standouts; Breakout SPs (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Let's start the show with a couple of Rays that could be worth adding (2:06). Will Jalen Beeks throw enough innings to matter and is Willy Adames all of a sudden a stolen base threat? Also, are we buying Jhoulys Chacin (5:45)? We also talk about two catchers you can add (8:00) and a couple of SPs who might be really awesome (10:30)! ... MLB news (13:40), wondering if it's time to sit Joey Votto (19:31), if it's time to add Miguel Sano (26:26) and what to make of some crazy MLB stats (28:40). Plus Scott goes in-depth on the Juan Soto vs. Ronald Acuna debate (31:00) ... Bullpen notes (37:05), managing Milwaukee (38:03), ranking some interesting SPs (40:35), hot hitters like Ryan Braun (43:43) and more from yesterday, plus a look at today's matchups (48:15) ... 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

Aug 15, 201854 min

08/14: Severino, Acuna, Carpenter, Fantasy Regulators! (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

We've got the good and the bad from Monday to talk about. Let's start with Luis Severino (1:50) and his struggles before discussing the amazing Braves outfielder who is NOT named Ronald Acuna (4:21)! And then let's talk about Acuna (7:45)! What is his value this year and is he more valuable than someone like Anthony Rizzo in a dynasty league? ... Nick Castellanos (11:50) and Matt Carpenter (14:45) are among the Monday standouts. When should Carpenter get drafted next year? We also talk MLB news (19:20) including Robinson Cano's return and updates on several injured stars before discussing two catching prospects (23:00) and two pitching prospects (24:55) that have debuted or will do so shortly ... Bullpen (28:30), Trustometer on several SPs (29:40), hitters who are trending up (41:00), hitters who are trending down (45:50), today's matchups (53:00) and Fantasy Regulators (55:45) ... 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

Aug 14, 20181h 3m

08/13: Weekend Roundup - Glasnow, Prospects and More (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Starting with some hitters (2:00) to add including a couple of Rays and an underrated STL OF. Then we've got SPs to add (4:10) for both this week and rest of season as we give our thoughts on Tyler Glasnow and some two-start streamers. If you want some one-start streamers, we've got that for you too (6:35)! ... Big MLB news (11:20) as Kenta Maeda and Ross Stripling are in the bullpen but with different outlooks rest of season. We also have some interesting call-ups (17:15) to discuss. Do we have any interest in Kyle Tucker this time around? How about the two guys TOR called up? Then it's on to Buy or Sell (20:40) with some SPs who have excelled lately. Find out why Dereck Rodriguez can't be this good ... Bullpen notes (26:00), Most Added list (34:10), more hitters to consider (43:41) and soooo much SP talk (45:10) 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

Aug 13, 20181h 2m

08/10: New Closers; Berrios Fight; Week 21 Help (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

We start the show with a rundown of RPs you can pick up for saves. We're looking at LAD, MIN, MIL, COL and possibly NYY as places with potential openings. Then we'll tell you our favorite two-start pitcher for Fantasy Week 21 (8:40) and get into Thursday's standouts which include the amazing Mookie Betts (11:06) and the frustrating Rick Porcello (16;38) ... Get the scoop on some hot hitters who are widely available (19:50). And for some reason, things get really heated as we talk about Jose Berrios (24:20). Is he a borderline ace, or are there too many bad starts for that designation? ... News and notes (30:00), lineup changes (31:55), Coors Field trends (35:30), Most Added players (39:30), yesterday's SP performances (49:00), two-start pitchers (51:45) and weekend streamers (1:00:15) ... 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

Aug 10, 20181h 5m

08/09: Finding Next Year's Breakouts; Wed. Recap (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Cody Allen blew another save and David Dahl (3:20) had another good game. We also discuss Luis Severino's encouraging outing (6:10) and Clayton Kershaw's one strikeout (7:35) before telling you about a sneaky pitcher that could be huge for Fantasy owners down the stretch (10:25) ... Looking at three of this year's breakouts (15:55) Jacob deGrom, Patrick Corbin and Francisco Lindor and trying to figure out who is next. Which stats are we looking at to determine this? Plus we've got "Buy Low or Heck No?" (25:28) with Chris Archer, Jose Quintana and Dee Gordon ... Talking steals sources (27:55), Fantasy playoff formats (31:10) and more from yesterday including more encouraging signs from German Marquez and Trevor Richards (39:05) and our thoughts on more SPs (42:40) like Marco Gonzales and Mike Fiers. We also preview today's matchups (54:30) ... 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

Aug 9, 201858 min

08/08: Glasnow, Leg Kicks, Emails and More (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Tyler Glasnow was awesome but can we trust him going forward? What do we make of Jameson Taillon's complete game @COL (5:10)? What is Shohei Ohtani's value (12:00) ... Some interesting deep league hitters (16:50) including one who eliminated a leg kick and is raking now. Also a round of "Hey, Real Quick" (20:30), a deep analysis of Khris Davis and Justin Upton (25:30) and debating Roto vs. H2H (29:05) ... More from yesterday including hot hitters (32:00) and a lot of SPs (34:01). Dallas Keuchel and Madison Bumgarner have some concerning peripherals, while Andrew Heaney may be hitting a wall. We've also got bullpen notes (45:30), a lot of emails (47:30) and a look at today's matchups (52:30) ... 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

Aug 8, 201857 min

08/07: Surprisingly Good SP Performances (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Lance Lynn, Dereck Rodriguez, Wei-Yin Chen and Jake Arrieta are just a few of the SPs who stood out last night. We'll dedicate today's show to figuring out who is legit. First, how about some buy low and sell high candidates (2:42) as trade deadlines approach? ... MLB news (8:40) on Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, Eloy Jimenez and more. Then we get into Lynn (15:00) and Rodriguez (17:40) and some "Hey, Real Quick" (20:30) with a couple of stud SPs, Max Muncy and two other 1B, and Bryce Harper vs. Javier Baez ... Bullpen notes (26:40), discussing nearly every SP from last night (28:40) including Luke Weaver and Cole Hamels, what to do with slumping hitters (35:58), thoughts on Jeff McNeil (40:00), Team Name Tuesday (43:23), Fun with Fangraphs (44:48), Grade the Trade (53:08) and a look at 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

Aug 7, 20181h 0m

08/06: Weekend Roundup - SPs to Rely On (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Let's start out with hitters (3:14) and SPs (7:18) to add. Are we ready to rely on Steven Souza, Aledmys Diaz, Matt Boyd and Trevor Cahill? Plus our thoughts on some weekend standouts (12:00) including Zack Wheeler and Ryan Borucki ... How to approach Mike Trout (16:00) and more news from around MLB. We'll also talk about some struggling studs (20:00) including Jon Lester and Luis Severino before reviewing the Most Added list (26:00) ... Top hitters from the weekend (32:23) and then a long discussion about SPs (36:50) including who to add, drop, buy or sell for your stretch run. We also preview today's matchups (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

Aug 6, 20181h 1m

08/03: Odor's Amazing Night; Pearce's HRs; Week 20 Help (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

We start the show by telling you just how incredible and unlikely Rougned Odor's Thursday night was and what it means going forward. Also, do we have a new closer for MIA (4:10)? And a quick peak at two-start pitchers for Week 20 (5:50) ... Big news on Mike Trout (10:00) and more, plus Thursday's standouts (13:30) including Maikel Franco, Brandon Nimmo and Ronald Acuna. We'll also talk about the multi-HR guys (19:40) like Steve Pearce and a couple of LAD sluggers, one of which is overowned ... Bullpen updates (23:52), Most Added players (25:30), Kershaw and Bumgarner thoughts (32:45), ranking more SPs (35:00), Addometer for Kendrys Morales and others (38:30), Dropometer for Mitch Haniger and others (42:00), a complete rundown of two-start pitchers (52:45), Fantasy Regulators (57:05) and today's matchups (1:03:00). Yeah, it's a busy 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

Aug 3, 20181h 7m

08/02: Big debuts and July recap (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

We break down Cole Hamels' debut with the Cubs and Tyler Glasnow's debut with the Rays before breaking down July's leaders at each position. Is the first base position still weak? Buying Kole Calhoun's big month? 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

Aug 2, 201857 min

08/01: Trade Deadline Madness; Tue. Recap (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

We've got winners (2:30) and losers (7:25) from yesterday's trades. Why is this trade good for Chris Archer? Why might Brian Dozier's value be taking a hit? What happens to Travis Shaw now, and is Kevin Gausman going to be better in ATL? Also, how about that Tommy Pham trade (15:45)! ... Tuesday's standouts (29:03) include Daniel Murphy, Jeremy Jeffress and Zack Godley. We also give you some deep league options (33:00) and rank a bunch of SPs (35:22) including Jake Arrieta, Jon Gray, Jack Flaherty and more. Plus get a list of underowned players (43:45) you should pick up if available as we debate Kole Calhoun's value and 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

Aug 1, 20181h 0m

07/31: Trades, Regulators, Important Fantasy Questions (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Closers are on the move! We react to the Giles/Osuna swap (2:40), Keone Kela's move to PIT (6:00) and more trades from around MLB like Ian Kinsler to BOS (9:50) ... How about those pitching performances in Boston and Seattle last night (15:33), they were much better than Robbie Ray's performance (19:40). What's the latest on Josh Donaldson (26:20) and do we feel compelled to keep Shane Bieber and Freddy Peralta (27:00)? ... Important Fantasy questions (31:00): Is Elvis Andrus back? Are we worried about Max Muncy's slump? Is Tommy Pham droppable? When do buy low candidates become busts? We also recap more from yesterday (42:20), grade your trades (49:30) and get the Fantasy Regulators out (52:10) to lay down the law ... 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

Jul 31, 20181h 2m

07/30: Weekend Roundup - Severino, Newcomb and More (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

It wasn't the most exciting weekend in terms of "must-add" players, but we'll give you a hitter (1:50) and a few pitchers (4:22) to add and react to Sean Newcomb's amazing performance (10:00) ... Let's talk trades (19:00)! What happens to the Fantasy values of Mike Moustakas and Travis Shaw? Who is closing for BAL? Is Francisco Arcia worth adding? We also take a look at the Most Added list (22:26) before discussing some SPs who just haven't been themselves (26:50) headlined by Luis Severino and also including Madison Bumgarner and Lance McCullers among others ... Deep league hitters (35:00) and a lot of SP talk (41:25) as we recap the weekend performances and preview today's matchups (58:20) ... 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

Jul 30, 20181h 1m

07/27: Best Playoff Schedules; Judge Replacements; Week 19 Help (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Aaron Judge could miss a month, so who should Fantasy owners turn to for help (2:20)? And who are our favorite free agent two-start pitchers for Fantasy Week 19 (8:40)? ... Talking J.A. Happ (10:20), Cole Hamels (13:00) and new closers who may emerge due to MLB trades. Then it's on to Thursday's standouts including Dereck Rodriguez (17:00), Kyle Gibson (18:45), an infielder who may be turning things around (20:40) and more ... The latest on top prospects (27:00), comparing Juan Soto vs. Bryce Harper (29:35) and an in-depth look at which players and teams have favorable schedules in your Fantasy playoffs (34:25). Also, which SPs could be shut down due to innings limits? Plus a deeper look at two-start pitchers (52:00), Grade the Trade (55:31) and today's matchups (58:20) ... 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

Jul 27, 20181h 1m

07/26: Dropometer, Regulators, Bauer over Kershaw? (Fantasy Baseball Today)

Nate Eovaldi has been much better at home than on the road this year, but we're not sure that matters as he goes to the Red Sox. We break down the trade before discussing how droppable Dylan Bundy is, if Trevor Bauer is better than Clayton Kershaw and what we expect from Jon Gray and Jameson Taillon going forward ... Giving you some Gary Sanchez replacements before we get into Wednesday's standouts. Are we ready to trust Robbie Ray? Do we have a closer controversy in Cleveland? Also, it's been a rough week for rookie pitchers like Walker Buehler, Freddy Peralta and more ... Dropometer! Are we ready to give up on Andrew McCutchen, Eric Hosmer, Paul DeJong and a few others? We also get into a few rankings debates and the Fantasy Regulators are back to lay down the law ... 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

Jul 26, 20181h 2m

07/25: Trades, Ownometer, Hot Hitters & More (Fantasy Baseball Today)

Zach Britton becomes the latest closer to change teams. We talk about that trade (1:50) and wonder who is next to get moved? Then it's on to Tuesday's standouts (8:22) including Homer Bailey, Carlos Rodon, Austin Gomber (12:00) and Shane Bieber ... Thoughts on Gary Sanchez rest of season (16:00), a new prospect to know (17:35) and fringy SPs to consider adding (23:25) such as Joe Musgrove and Zack Wheeler. Plus, is Eugenio Suarez a star (25:35)? ... Let's get out the Ownometer (37:14) for some hot hitters! Josh Bell, Michael Conforto, Rougned Odor and more. We also discuss more streaking hitters (46:30) like Wil Myers and Yasmani Grandal and discuss what's legit and what's simply a hot streak. And stay tuned for Grade the Trade (54:15) and a look at today's matchups at the end of 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

Jul 25, 20181h 2m

07/24: Kluber concerns, Newcomb debate, and trade preview (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Is it time to panic about Corey Kluber? Is he no longer in the ace discussion? Is his knee a concern? Plus we debate Sean Newcomb's value, look for replacements for Blake Snell, preview the trade deadline, and 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

Jul 24, 20181h 3m

07/23: Weekend Roundup - All Hail King Carp (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

You can?t praise Matt Carpenter too much, but we tried on Monday. The hottest hitter in baseball put together a historic week, and it was a good opportunity to sing the praises of some key advanced stats that never gave up on him. Plus weekend breakouts, Velasquez vs. Bundy, and over/under-owned pitchers. 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

Jul 23, 20181h 10m

07/20: CLE/SD closer situations, Mejia, and Fantasy Jeopardy (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

We break down the Brad Hand trade from every angle as we return from the All-Star break. Who will close in San Diego and Cleveland? What kind of value does Francisco Mejia have? Plus, Jose Martinez vs. Jake Bauers, Jesse Winker vs. Jake Bauers, and a whole lot more Jake Bauers talk. Fantasy Jeopardy, Week 18 two-star pitchers, and more. 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

Jul 20, 201853 min

07/18: Manny Machado trade, Bold Predictions, and Prospects (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

We prepare you for the start of the second half with sleeper pitchers to consider for this weekend, but first we break down the Manny Machado trade. Are any of the prospects the Orioles picked up worth considering? Plus, Scott White's second-half breakouts, our bold predictions for the second half, and prospect call-ups to look forward to. 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

Jul 19, 20181h 0m

07/17: Predicting Second Half All-Stars (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Another year, another short debate about the effects of the Home Run Derby on second half production. Is there a Derby Curse? We've also got a number of SPs with good matchups this weekend that you can add (8:00). Do we trust Lance Lynn against KC or Dereck Rodriguez against OAK? ... Grade The Trade (15:00) and Team Name Tuesday (21:50)! Some Dynasty League trades to grade on today's show ... Predicting second-half All-Stars at C (24:22), 1B (26:28), 2B (28:58), 3B (33:18), SS (36:18), OF (39:00), SP (43:30) and RP (47:50). Some names are obvious but others may surprise you. How much do we believe in Willson Contreras, Yoan Moncada and Marcell Ozuna? Also the Fantasy Regulators are back (49:54)! ... 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

Jul 17, 20181h 1m

07/16: Weekend Roundup - Jon Gray, Hooray! (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Need a hitter (3:00) or a pitcher to add (5:20)? We've got some names for you at the top of the show. We compare Jake Bauers to other hitters on the Most Added list and discuss Jon Gray, Nick Kingham (8:18) and a more. Plus, is A.J. Minter a must-add now (11:48)? ... Buy/Sell/Hold (17:33) for Dallas Keuchel, Sean Manaea and a couple others. Meanwhile, we get the Dropometer out (27:06) for Sean Newcomb which inspires an excellent debate, Kyle Hendricks and Cole Hamels ... Bullpen notes (35:00), more from the Most Added list (40:40), Gregory Polanco's hot streak, noteworthy SP performances from over the weekend (45:35) and more. What do we make of Shane Bieber and are we concerned about Gerrit Cole's control? ... 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

Jul 16, 20181h 1m

07/13: Fantasy Feud, Struggling Aces and More (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

It has been a bit of a slow week in the Fantasy Baseball world, but we've still made some interesting add/drops lately (1:30) that we'll tell you about, and we look at the Most Added list to see who Fantasy owners are adding. Then it's on to Thursday's standouts (5:25) as yet another Rockies SP is thriving, Jameson Taillon dazzled and Heath thinks there is a first baseman that is very underowned ... Last night's aces were terrible (14:43)! Any concerns with Kluber, Severino, Scherzer, Snell and Morton? What about the powerless Joey Votto (20:15)? ... "Hey, Real Quick" with Tyler Skaggs (28:26) and Jesus Aguilar (29:40). Plus yesterday's double dongs (31:20), good-to-possibly-great SPs (33:08), fringy SPs (36:45) and finally the Fantasy Feud (41:00)! ... 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

Jul 13, 20181h 1m

07/12: The Next Ramirez; Wed. Recap; Regulators (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Who is the next Jose Ramirez (2:15)? Which players could come out of nowhere to become stars? Heath, Chris and our listeners give some suggestions. Then we discuss Wednesday's standouts including Carlos Rodon (9:12) and some other fringy SPs, Marco Gonzales (16:25), Jesse Winker (18:00) and obviously Greg Bird ... Worried about George Springer (22:30)? Don't be! Are we buying Trevor Story (31:30)? Concerned about Dylan Bundy (36:30) or Johnny Cueto? ... More from yesterday including standouts hitters like Justin Smoak (40:35), SPs like Jacob deGrom (44:40) and then it's time for the Fantasy Regulators (49:30) and a look 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

Jul 12, 20181h 0m

07/11: Worryometer; Bregman Breakout (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

A lot to cover from yesterday's games including Wil Myers' unbelievable streak (1:20) and if anything has changed in his profile, how excited you should be about Enyel De Los Santos (3:45) and Stephen Piscotty (4:24) and a lot of Alex Bregman talk (10:50). Is Bregman a legit power hitter now? ... Some deep league steals options (19:05) and SPs you can pick up (20:30) including Tyler Anderson and Marcus Stroman. Also, more players who are struggling but may be too good to drop (25:35) ... Worryometer Wednesday (28:40)! Our thoughts on Clayton Kershaw, Jose Abreu, Anthony Rizzo and a few others. We also have a spirited debate about Jose Berrios' value (40:00), cover more from yesterday and grade your trades (53:00) before previewing today's games (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

Jul 11, 20181h 2m

07/10: It Might Be Time to Drop These Players ... (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Michael Conforto, Elvis Andrus and Adrian Beltre continue to take up space on your rosters. They are among the players we discuss today as we wonder who has too much upside to drop and who can finally be cut loose. But first we react to Chris Archer's bad start (4:31), Danny Duffy's great start (5:55), Stephen Piscotty's streak (10:38) and Enyel De Los Santos' upcoming debut (12:45) ... Thoughts on Buster Posey's hip (14:00) before we talk about those struggling hitters and who we can cut loose (16:23). We also ask our listeners who they are too afraid to drop right now (25:50) ... Bullpen notes (35:33), Magical Miami Marlins (37:35) and Scott's thoughts on some 2018 breakouts (39:00) like Eddie Rosario, Nick Castellanos and Aaron Hicks. Who is legit? ... 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

Jul 10, 20181h 1m

07/09: Weekend Roundup - Tucker Time! (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Kyle Tucker is up, but he's not the only player we're adding. We start with two hitters (2:26) and two SPs to add (5:30) as Jake Bauers and Jordan Zimmermann stand out. Then it's on to Tucker (11:30) and a couple of other prospects to look at ... Are Ryan Borucki and Anibal Sanchezi legit (16:45)? Which one-start streamers could help you this week (21:21)? We also look at the Most Added list (31:10) and bullpen notes (34:35) with a lot of saves available on the waiver wire ...Hitters (37:20) and SPs (41:10) that stood out over the weekend. So much SP talk for you, plus a look at today's matchups (57:12) ... 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

Jul 9, 20181h 1m

07/06: Turner, Cueto, Most Added, Week 16 Help (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Is this the start of a huge second half for Trea Turner (5:55), and which other All-Star could carry your team to a Fantasy title? Who are our favorite two-start pitchers for Fantasy Week 16 (8:00)? We've got all that and more on today's show ... Johnny Cueto (12:10) struggled and Marco Gonzales thrived (14:30) last night as we discuss the standouts. Heath also provides some good humidor research (17:55) and we play "Hey, Real Quick" (24:00) with John Hicks vs. Salvador Perez, Eduardo Escobar vs. Jurickson Profar and more ... Most Added players (30:20), Dee Gordon's struggles and why things could improve (36:00), overowned OFs (39:50), yesterday's fringy SPs (47:21), a deeper look into two-start pitchers (50:45) and weekend streamers (55:50) ... Your email 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

Jul 6, 20181h 2m

07/05: Worryometer, Name That Player and More! (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

We're recapping the last two days of action which included two brilliant starts at Coors Field on Wednesday (3:14). Are we buying Tyler Anderson or Andrew Suarez? And what is Shohei Ohtani's value as a hitter right now (6:55)? There is a lot to consider ... Bullpen notes (14:00) and our first edition of Name That Player (17:00) in 2018! Heath has to try to guess as Adam gives clues about three hitters who are tearing it up lately ... Worryometer (28:00) for Clayton Kershaw and his low swinging strike rate, Kyle Hendricks, Dallas Keuchel, Jose Berrios, Bryce Harper and Cesar Hernandez. We also discuss the good (41:00), average (43:15) and bad SPs (48:35) from the last two days before previewing today's matchups (56:06) ... Your emails at [email protected] Today's 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

Jul 5, 20181h 1m

07/04: Trade Targets, Fun With Fangraphs, Mailbag (Recorded Tuesday)

It's a special July 4th edition of the Fantasy Baseball Today Podcast as we tell you who we're looking to acquire in trade and players who have been lucky or unlucky this year before we dip into the mailbag and answer your questions. 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

Jul 4, 201839 min

07/03: SPs We Can Trust; Trade Deadline Speculation (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

After marveling at the greatness of Francisco Lindor (2:15) and wondering if he is a Top 5 pick now, we talk about a lot of SPs! Is Ryan Borucki worth adding (5;00)? Is Madison Bumgarner a Top 10 SP (6:55)? How are we feeling about Robbie Ray (11:55)? ... The Dodgers went nuts last night (20:00)! We rank their hitters and wonder if Max Muncy is legit. We also welcome back A.J. Pollock (29:15), discuss Willians Astudillo (31:00) and tell you which RPs could get traded and who would replace them for save chances (34:16) ... "Too Good To Drop (39:00)?" Are Adam Eaton, Andrew McCutchen, Marzel Ozuna and a few others undroppable? Plus Team Name Tuesday (46:15), more on yesterday's SPs (48:30), Grade the Trade (50:36) and today's matchups (56:25) ... Your emails at [email protected] Today's 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

Jul 3, 20181h 1m

07/02: Weekend Roundup - Interesting SPs to Add (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

There seem to be more pitchers than hitters to add, yet we'll still give you a few bats to keep an eye on (2:40) including Avisail Garcia and our favorite SPs to add (6:10) including Jonathan Loaisiga. And get ready for another controversial one-start streaming option from Adam (12:30) ... Reacting to the demotions (22:04) of Jon Gray and Walker Buehler. Are they worth stashing? We've also got bullpen updates (27:15) as Will Smith gets some saves and a look at the Most Added list (30:18) ... Pitchers, pitchers, pitchers! The last 25 minutes are dedicated to the SPs you should be pumped about (37:28), worried about (41:10) and ready to add to your teams (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

Jul 2, 20181h 4m

06/29: Thu. Recap, Most Added, Week 15 Help (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Jesus Aguilar (2:00) and Javier Baez (5:12) look like true breakouts. Can they keep this up? And we give you a sneak peak at our favorite two-start pitchers for Week 15 (9:50) before expanding on it later in the show ... Welcome Back (14:30) to Jorge Polanco and Jorge Bonifacio, plus Chris Taylor as he returns to the lineup. How good are these guys? Then we talk about some of the most frustrating players in Fantasy: Jon Gray (20:55), Jose Quintana (24:20) and Brian Dozier (27:03) ... Hot hitters (37:50) including Rhys Hoskins and Kevin Kiermaier, Most Added players (40:40) including a number of Catchers and a HOU prospect, two-start pitchers (48:40) and weekend streamers (55::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

Jun 29, 20181h 2m

06/28: Bieber Fever; Fantasy Overreactions; Regulators (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Yeah we love Shane Bieber right now (3:00) but how does he compare to other available SPs (10:25) like Zach Eflin, Kyle Gibson, Danny Duffy and Zack Wheeler? ... Wednesday's standouts include Robbie Ray (17:00) and Alex Bregman (17:40). We also discuss Shohei Ohtani's value (26:00) and, yeah, Archie Bradley pooping his pants (29:40) ... Where is Joey Votto's power? Then it's time for some Fantasy overreactions (37:30) about Luis Castillo, Carlos Santana, Rougned Odor and others. We also discuss hot hitters (44:00), slumping hitters (46:06) and yesterday's pitching performances and then the Fantasy Regulators return (54:05) to settle league disputes ... 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

Jun 28, 20181h 3m

06/27: Morton, Donaldson, "FOOLED YOU" and the Circle of Trust (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Chris and Scott discuss excellent starts from Charlie Morton, Freddy Peralta and Nate Eovaldi and cover everything else you need to know from around the Fantasy Baseball landscape. We find out which SPs are in Scott's circle of trust and if the guys are ready to drop Jake Junis, Also: Matt Carpenter is destroying baseballs, Josh Donaldson had a setback, Jake Arrieta continues to frustrate his owners and there's much more to get to. 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

Jun 27, 201858 min

06/26: Snell, Choo, Trout, Grade the Trade and More (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

How good is Blake Snell (2:40)? How bad is Gio Gonzalez (7:30)? How worried are we about Mike Trout's injury (13:48)? ... Replacements for Gary Sanchez (18:30) and more news from around MLB before we get into some deep league options (22:30) like Randal Grichuk, Brad Keller and Stephen Piscotty. And we talk about Shin-Soo Choo (28:32) who has been a Top 20 OF. Also, is it time to drop Josh Hader in points leagues (31:53)? ... Double dongs (39:30) and a lot of SP talk after yesterday's games. We play "Are They Studs?" (41:18) with Kenta Maeda, Cole Hamels, Mike Foltynewicz, Mike Clevinger, Tyler Skaggs and more. Plus Team Name Tuesday (50:30), Grade the Trade (51:45) and today's matchups at the end of 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

Jun 26, 20181h 1m

06/25: Weekend Roundup - Stream One-Start SPs? (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

From Jake Bauers (1:30) to Shane Bieber (4:53) to Marcus Stroman and more, we've got the players you need to add. Plus a heated debate on the value of streaming one-start pitchers with good matchups (10:30) ... Big news on Roberto Osuna among others (15:00), who we added and dropped (19:40) including Yuli Gurriel and Jon Jay, a look at the Most Added list (24:04) and a bunch of confusing bullpen situations (29:40) ... Discussing the weekend's top hitters (35:00) and whether or not Derek Dietrich is legit. Then it's all about the SPs (38:30) for the remainder of the show. Our thoughts on Domingo German, Marco Estrada, Dallas Keuchel and so many others ... 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

Jun 25, 20181h 3m

06/22: Buy or Sell, Week 14 Help (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Leading off the show with Kyle Gibson talk, a Mike Trout discussion and how we rank Wil Myers (7:00) now that he has returned from injury. Then Scott and Heath tell you their favorite two-start pitchers for Week 14 (9:05) before we play Buy or Sell (15:10). Are Madison Bumgarner, Billy Hamilton and Zack Godley back? Is now the time to buy low on Carlos Martinez (17:40)? Is Ketel Marte legit? ... We discuss Kyle Hendricks' recent struggles (25:25), if any SPs have innings limits (29:23), bullpen news (31:30), the Most Added list (37:15) and prospects to add (40:40) ... A closer look at next week's two-start pitchers (48:30), then it's on to Grade the Trade (54:03), Fantasy Regulators (55:40) and weekend streamers 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

Jun 22, 20181h 7m

06/21: Trade Talk, Arrieta, Albies and More (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

It's a Thursday trade show as we help you buy low and sell high. First, our Wednesday standouts are a bit unusual as we discuss Frankie Montas (3:05) and Michael Fulmer (5:45) before getting into the CHC bullpen without Brandon Morrow (12:00) ... A couple of fun Twitter polls (13:40) leading into our trade talk. Buy low candidates (18:50) including the obvious Brian Dozier, sell high candidates (22:55) including Gleyber Torres and players we're actually concerned about (26:22) which features two players recently off the DL. Scott will also tell us if he's worried or optimistic (28:02) about Cody Bellinger, Justin Turner, Edwin Encarnacion and Anthony Rendon ... Recapping yesterday's action with a look at Yadier Molina (35:25), Ozzie Albies (38:21), plenty of SPs (42:15) like Charlie Morton, Jake Arrieta and Jake Junis. Plus a look at today's matchups at the end of 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

Jun 21, 20181h 3m

06/20: Underachievers Day! (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Let's talk about some early-round underachievers, but first let's focus on the positive as Domingo German, Rich Hill and Freddy Peralta (2:10) dazzled last night. How do we rank them going forward? And how much do we like Sam Dyson (9:30) as the new SF closer? ... "Hey, Real Quick" has Jesus Aguilar vs. Brandon Belt (15:00) and Eduardo Escobar vs. Rafael Devers (16:50). We've also got bullpen news (19:40) and three players who have homered in three straight games (21:20) ... Underachievers Day features Jose Altuve (23:30), Joey Votto (24:54), Trea Turner (28:40), Bryce Harper (31:45), Giancarlo Stanton (33:06), Gary Sanchez (36:03) and Kris Bryant (36:45). Then we recap yesterday's action (41:00) as we look at frustrating SPs like Luke Weaver and Jameson Taillon, steals specialists, Mike Clevinger's strikeouts, Blake Snell's walks and a look at today's matchups (52:10) ... 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

Jun 20, 201857 min

06/19: Pivetta; Regulators; RPs Who Could Get Traded (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Kelvin Herrera is the first closer to get traded and we react to that (2:00) before wondering which RP is next to change teams. We've also got a Charlie Blackmon Worryometer (14:30) and prospects who could steal bases (15:51) ... Nick Pivetta (17:40) and a couple of NYM OFs (20:10) are among yesterday's standouts. And stay tuned for Grade the Trade (24:48)! ... Bullpen notes (33:00), confusing Cardinals (35:55), diabolical Diamondbacks (39:00), ranking aces (42:40) and fringy SPs, Fantasy Regulators (55:33) and 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

Jun 19, 20181h 3m

06/18: Weekend Roundup - Finding Players to Add (Fantasy Baseball Today)

It was a fairly normal weekend of baseball but some hitters and pitchers have emerged that can help you this week and going forward. We start with standouts hitters (3:10) such as Ian Desmond and standouts SPs (6:55) such as Wade LeBlanc and Jonathan Loaisiga before telling you who we added and dropped (13:46) and looking at the Most Added list (18:00). Keep an eye on an underowned Tom Murphy ... More bullpen craziness (22:40) as we try to sort out the situation in HOU, PHI and TOR while wondering if two more closers could lose their jobs soon. Also, are we adding Freddy Peralta (30:45)? And which other hitters are catching our eye these days (33:33)? Randal Grichuk, Eric Thames, Jon Jay and of course Bryce Harper deserve a mention ... A lot of SP talk (39:15) late in the show as we discuss Julio Teheran's velocity, Patrick Corbin's fastball, Jon Gray's potential and SPs we want to add ... 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

Jun 18, 20181h 3m