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The 11 Biggest Rank Risers of 2025 (Ep. 911)

Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) break down 11 of the biggest rankings risers in fantasy baseball, breaking down 2024 ADP and comparing it to the new prices we are seeing in 2025 drafts on some of the fastest-rising names in baseball. Come check our analysis on Jarren Duran, Jackson Chourio, Michael King, Spencer Schwellenbach, and many more key names!Timestamps:Intro - 0:00:00Jarren Duran - 0:03:46Jackson Chourio - 0:08:39Jackson Merrill - 0:15:01Michael King - 0:19:46Brent Rooker - 0:24:09BettingPros Premium Free Trial - 0:28:34Zach Neto - 0:29:31Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:33:24Lawrence Butler vs. Brenton Doyle - 0:37:31Luis Garcia - 0:41:19Luke Weaver - 0:44:55Outro - 0:48:08Helpful Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a FREE Trial of BettingPros Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Want to get a free trial of BettingPros Premium? If you've never had BettingPros Premium, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠download the BettingPros app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and activate your FREE trial of BettingPros Premium on the upgrade screen. Expert picks, projections, our prop bet analyzer, custom line alerts, and much more for the NFL, MLB, and NBA await! Go and get your FREE trial of BettingPros Premium today. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 202449 min

MLB Free Agency Preview (Ep. 910)

Join Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and Kelly Kirby (@thewonkypenguin) as they break down the biggest names of the 2024 free agent class, predicting landing spots while discussing potential changes in fantasy baseball value ahead of the 2025 season!Intro - 0:00:00Juan Soto - 0:01:15Corbin Burnes - 0:06:06Roki Sasaki - 0:10:28Gerrit Cole - 0:12:57Max Fried - 0:15:03BettingPros Free Premium Trial - 0:19:29Pete Alonso - 0:20:02Alex Bregman - 0:24:03Blake Snell - 0:28:48Freddy Peralta - 0:33:01Anthony Santander - 0:34:31Willy Adames - 0:37:26Marcell Ozuna - 0:39:28Christian Walker - 0:41:07Shane Bieber - 0:43:01Walker Buehler and Teoscar Hernandez - 0:44:44Jack Flaherty - 0:46:47Outro - 0:48:41Helpful Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Make winning bets with advice and picks from top sports betting experts. The BettingPros app puts consensus and expert-driven sports betting advice at your fingertips to help you pinpoint the best odds and make winning bets. Download it today on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Play⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a FREE Trial of BettingPros Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Want to get a free trial of BettingPros Premium? If you've never had BettingPros Premium, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠download the BettingPros app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and activate your FREE trial of BettingPros Premium on the upgrade screen. Expert picks, projections, our prop bet analyzer, custom line alerts, and much more for the NFL, MLB, and NBA await! Go and get your FREE trial of BettingPros Premium today. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros Pick Tracker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Want to track all of your wagers in one place? Check out the BettingPros Pick Tracker. It syncs up with your sportsbooks to tally which picks hit, and which miss AND gives you a live look at what the public is doing so you can use real-time tracking to determine which plays to make, and which to fade: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/pick-tracking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BettingPros Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Looking to up your game in sports betting? Join our exclusive sports betting Discord community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Not only can you connect with expert handicappers who provide free picks for NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, player props, live betting, and more, but now you can also participate in our weekly community picks. Cast your vote, see how your picks stack up against the experts, and track your succesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7, 202450 min

World Series Betting Preview: Yankees vs. Dodgers | Odds, Best Bets & MVP Predictions (Ep. 909)

This episode was taken from our BettingPros Podcast. Watch it out on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros or check it out wherever you listen to podcasts. The 2024 World Series is here, featuring the Yankees and Dodgers in a matchup baseball fans have been dreaming of. Chris Welsh covers top picks for the series, including Game 1 best bets, MVP predictions, and props. Tune in as he discusses how Gerrit Cole and Juan Soto could make a difference against the power of Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani. This is the ultimate betting guide for the Fall Classic!Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00:00Shohei Ohtani - 0:02:44Series Outcome - 0:08:22Juan Soto - 0:11:30Aaron Judge - 0:15:48Gerrit Cole - 0:17:14Gleyber Torres - 0:18:09Outro - 0:19:11Helpful Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Make winning bets with advice and picks from top sports betting experts. The BettingPros app puts consensus and expert-driven sports betting advice at your fingertips to help you pinpoint the best odds and make winning bets. Download it today on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Play⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a FREE Trial of BettingPros Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Want to get a free trial of BettingPros Premium? If you've never had BettingPros Premium, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠download the BettingPros app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and activate your FREE trial of BettingPros Premium on the upgrade screen. Expert picks, projections, our prop bet analyzer, custom line alerts, and much more for the NFL, MLB, and NBA await! Go and get your FREE trial of BettingPros Premium today.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros Pick Tracker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Want to track all of your wagers in one place? Check out the BettingPros Pick Tracker. It syncs up with your sportsbooks to tally which picks hit, and which miss AND gives you a live look at what the public is doing so you can use real-time tracking to determine which plays to make, and which to fade: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/pick-tracking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Looking to up your game in sports betting? Join our exclusive sports betting Discord community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Not only can you connect with expert handicappers who provide free picks for NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, player props, live betting, and more, but now you can also participate in our weekly community picks. Cast your vote, see how your picks stack up against the experts, and track your success!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 202420 min

Leading Off September 27th, 2024 (Ep. 908)

For the 2024 Leading Off Finale, Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) returns and is joined by Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) to go through some of the big stories of the season, give their playoff and World Series predictions, talk about their own league results, and predict the first round of 2025 draftsIntro - 0:00:00HR Contest - 0:04:55Corbin Carroll - 0:06:05Gerrit Cole - 0:06:47Wild Card Races - 0:07:05The Oakland Athletics - 0:11:43Joe and Welsh’s League Results - 0:14:412024 Offensive Standouts - 0:17:272024 Pitching Standouts - 0:22:10Best and Worst Calls of the Year - 0:24:532025 First Round Predictions - 0:27:20Best Bets of the Year - 0:32:18World Series Predictions - 0:35:52Outro - 0:37:52Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 202439 min

Leading Off September 25th, 2024 (Ep. 907)

Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) break down the wild card races in both leagues, the final SP streamers of the season, have some early 2025 draft discussions, and bring you the best bets and HR calls of the day!Intro - 0:00:00The Padres - 0:01:56Wild Card Debate - 0:04:07Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:09:18Tanner Bibee - 0:09:33Bowden Francis - 0:11:18Heliot Ramos - 0:14:35Tyler Fitzgerald - 0:17:13Michael Harris II - 0:19:29Injury Updates - 0:22:23The Final SP Streamers - 0:26:09Eloy Jimenez - 0:30:07Rowdy Tellez - 0:30:483 Up: Tarik Skubal, Jorge Polanco, and Vaughn Grissom - 0:32:503 Down: Giancarlo Stanton, Brandon Pfaadt, and Logan Gilbert - 0:33:44MLB Best Bets - 0:34:15HR Board and HR Calls - 0:36:49Outro - 0:37:58Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 25, 202440 min

Leading Off September 23rd, 2024 (Ep. 906)

Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) are here to kick off the final week of the 2024 regular season. They talk about CJ Abrams’ demotion, the White Sox inching closer to history, David Bell getting his walking papers in Cincinnati, and Triston Casas breaking out with a 3 HR game. Join us for the latest news, injury reports, best bets, and much more!Intro - 0:00:00CJ Abrams - 0:04:12Chicago White Sox - 0:10:12David Bell - 0:12:09Triston Casas - 0:14:14Shohei Ohtani - 0:15:20Aaron Judge - 0:17:12Luis Gil - 0:17:31Shota Imanaga - 0:18:06Yu Darvish - 0:18:19Injury Updates - 0:19:19Playoff Prep - 0:22:513 Up: Kerry Carpenter/Zach Neto, Trea Turner/Jake McCarthy/Bryson Stott, Blake Snell - 0:27:583 Down: Frankie Montas, Pablo Lopez, Hunter Renfroe/Mike Toglia - 0:29:14MLB Best Bets - 0:29:48HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:26Outro - 0:33:51 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 23, 202435 min

Leading Off September 20th, 2024 (Ep. 905)

Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) are back for Friday’s Leading Off. They discuss Shohei Ohtani’s ridiculous night in Miami, a pair of Braves hitters that are starting to catch fire, Craig Kimbrel getting DFA in Baltimore, and Brandon Pfaadt’s domination of the Brewers. Join us for the latest news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much more!Intro - 0:00:00Shohei Ontani - 0:00:15Michael Harris II - 0:05:04Matt Olson - 0:07:12Brandon Pfaadt - 0:08:31Zack Littell - 0:10:16Anthony Santander - 0:11:42Craig Kimbrel - 0:14:19Chat Q and A - 0:16:433 Up: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Blake Dunn, and CJ Abrams - 0:20:393 Down: Logan O’Hoppe, Taijuan Walker, and Edward Cabrera - 0:22:12Injury Updates - 0:23:04MLB Best Bets - 0:30:31HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:22Outro - 0:34:24Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 202436 min

Leading Off September 18th, 2024 (Ep. 904)

Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) are back for another edition of Leading Off! They break down Blake Snell’s incredible run, Shane Baz settling into a groove, Bobby Miller continuing to look broken, Ian Happ’s under the radar success, and much more. Join us for the latest news updates, injury reports, best bets of the day, and our HR calls for the evening!Intro - 0:00:00Blake Snell - 0:01:19Shane Baz - 0:04:07Bobby Miller - 0:05:51Bo Bichette - 0:08:22Pete Alonso - 0:10:23Jesus Sanchez - 0:11:57Bobby Witt Jr - 0:14:04Ian Happ - 0:15:25Wyatt Langford - 0:16:553 Up: Shea Langeliers, Grant McCray, and Zack Wheeler - 0:18:343 Down: Bryan Woo, Nathan Eovaldi, and JT Realmuto - 0:19:57Injury Updates - 0:21:43MLB Best Bets - 0:26:07HR Board and HR Calls - 0:28:57Outro - 0:29:43Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 202431 min

Leading Off September 16th, 2024 (Ep. 903)

He’s back! Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) makes his return to Leading Off and joins Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) to bring you the latest news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much more! Intro - 0:00:00James Wood - 0:02:37Jackson Chourio - 0:06:28George Kirby - 0:07:57David Peterson - 0:10:25Rhett Lowder - 0:10:49Pete Crow-Armstrong - 0:13:29Raisel Iglesias - 0:15:15Heliot Ramos - 0:18:113 Up: James Wood/Michael Busch/Riley Greene, Cade Povich, and Cristopher Sanchez - 0:20:533 Down: Caden Dana, Cal Quantrill, and Mark Vientos - 0:21:50Injury Updates - 0:22:33MLB Best Bets - 0:26:32HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:00Outro - 0:34:20Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 202435 min

The Cycle: Fantasy Baseball Championship Streamers, Waiver Targets, and Injuries (Ep. 902)

In this episode of The Cycle, Mike Maher and Kelly Kirby dive deep into the tough decisions fantasy managers have to make as the season winds down and playoffs and championship matches are here. Is it time to drop Justin Verlander from your roster? With four straight losses and a concerning dip in fastball velocity, we assess whether this is the end of the road for the future Hall of Famer. We also discuss exciting MLB news, including Jackson Chourio's record-breaking 20-20 season, Kumar Rocker’s debut, and the return of Trevor Story.Plus, we highlight this week’s top targets, including Eugenio Suárez and Tommy Edman, and share our favorite pitcher streamers to help boost your lineup. Tune in for all the fantasy baseball insights and advice you need to stay ahead this week!Don’t forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle. ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 202453 min

Leading Off September 13th, 2024 (Ep. 901)

It’s Jacob deGrom day! Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) break down all of the biggest news, including Kumar Rocker’s impressive debut, Marcus Semien starting to heat up, Aaron Judge’s long HR drought, and Jackson Chourio becoming the youngest member of the 20-20 club. Come join us for playoff prep, injury updates, the best bets of the day, and much more!Intro - 0:00:00Kumar Rocker - 0:01:04Jackson Chourio - 0:03:36Nestor Cortes - 0:05:49Sonny Gray - 0:07:56Masyn Winn - 0:10:04Marcus Semien - 0:11:49Aaron Judge - 0:13:31Chat Q and A - 0:14:38Playoff Prep - 0:18:41Derek Bender - 0:24:363 Up: Brent Rooker, Frankie Montas, and Mitchell Parker - 0:26:133 Down: Carson Spiers, JP Crawford, and Ryan Pepiot - 0:26:34Injury Updates - 0:27:39MLB Best Bets - 0:32:50HR Board and HR Calls - 0:35:39Outro - 0:37:01Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 202438 min

Leading Off September 11th, 2024 (Ep. 900)

Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) are back with another edition of Leading Off! They break down Seth Lugo’s fantastic season and their interest level heading into 2025, the resurgence of Cedric Mullins and Lane Thomas, Kumar Rocker getting set to make his MLB debut, and much more. Join us for the lastest news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and the best fantasy advice around as you gear up for the stretch run of the season!Intro - 0:00:00Keider Montero - 0:01:18Seth Lugo - 0:02:57Yoshinobu Yamamoto - 0:04:56Parker Meadows - 0:07:01Tommy Edman - 0:08:46Lane Thomas - 0:10:15Sean Murphy - 0:11:51Riley Greene - 0:14:11Manny Machado - 0:15:37Kyle Schwarber - 0:16:58Kumar Rocker - 0:17:123 Up: Cedric Mullins, Trea Turner, and Michael Harris II - 0:18:503 Down: Michael Conforto, Griffin Canning, and George Kirby - 0:20:26Chat Q and A - 0:21:58Injury Updates - 0:24:17MLB Best Bets - 0:30:18HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:44Outro - 0:35:22 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 202436 min

Leading Off September 9th, 2024 (Ep. 899)

Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) are here for Monday’s Leading Off. They discuss Justin Verlander’s tough season and if this is the end of the line, Julio Rodriguez picking up steam down the stretch, their interest level in Jack Flaherty heading into 2025, and much more. Listen in for the latest news updates, injury reports, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Justin Verlander - 0:01:24Julio Rodriguez - 0:04:22Jack Flaherty - 0:06:31Michael Wacha - 0:09:02Edward Cabrera - 0:11:36Spencer Horwitz - 0:13:26Cedric Mullins - 0:15:20Trey Sweeney - 0:16:48Connor Norby - 0:17:453 Up: Pavin Smith, Eugenio Suarez, and Jared Jones - 0:19:473 Down: Caden Dana, Miles Mikolas, and Noelvi Marte - 0:21:25Injury Updates - 0:23:15Best Bets of the Day - 0:30:13HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:18Outro - 0:34:48 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 202435 min

The Cycle: Streamer Strategies and VBR Surprises (Ep. 898)

In this week’s episode of The Cycle, Mike Maher and Kelly Kirby dive into the latest headlines, including the return of Fernando Tatis Jr. and injury concerns for stars like Alec Bohm, Kyle Tucker, and Corey Seager. They also discuss the impressive play of Jasson Dominguez and take guesses as to why Alex Verdugo remains in the lineup. Mike and Kelly evaluate the rest-of-season value of players who rank high in both recent performance and VBR projections, like Lawrence Butler and Pete Crow-Armstrong. Need help with your pitching staff? They also share their top pitcher streamers to target, including Cade Povich and Mackenzie Gore. Don’t miss this jam-packed episode filled with tips to help you dominate your fantasy baseball league down the stretch!Don’t forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle. ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 202449 min

Leading Off September 6th, 2024 (Ep. 897)

Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) are here for a Friday Leading Off! They break down Matt Chapman’s extension in San Francisco, the unexpected pitching duel in the Braves/Rockies matchup, and Taj Bradley’s troubling second half. They also go through some hot bats to add for the stretch run, some fringe projected two-start pitchers for next week, the best bets of the day, HR calls for the weekend, and much more!Intro - 0:00:00Matt Chapman - 0:01:01Parker Meadows - 0:02:58Braves/Rockies Pitching Duel - 0:04:47Brent Rooker - 0:09:04Taj Bradley - 0:10:56Cody Bradford - 0:12:35Two-Start Pitchers - 0:13:50Hot Bats to Add - 0:17:09Elvis Andrus - 0:20:073 Up: Xander Bogaerts, Cal Raleigh, and Hunter Brown - 0:20:433 Down: Jake Irvin, Brendan Rodgers, and Robert Suarez - 0:21:01Injury Updates - 0:21:23MLB Best Bets - 0:28:12HR Board and HR Calls - 0:30:11Outro - 0:31:01Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 202432 min

Leading Off September 4th, 2024 (Ep. 896)

Kyle Schwarber made a statement with a 3 HR game, David Peterson continued his great run, Wyatt Langford walked off the Yankees with a Grand Slam, and Reid Detmers made a triumphant return to the big leagues. Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Cade Povich - 0:01:55Kyle Schwarber - 0:03:40Wyatt Langford - 0:05:49David Peterson - 0:07:59Randal Grichuk - 0:11:15Reid Detmers - 0:13:24Ben Joyce - 0:15:02NL ROY Race - 0:16:45Chat Q and A - 0:19:033 Up: Chris Sale, Paul Goldschmidt, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr - 0:22:493 Down: Tyler Phillips, Clay Holmes, and Pete Crow-Armstrong - 0:23:50Injury Updates - 0:24:45MLB Best Bets - 0:31:09HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:39Outro - 0:34:28Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 4, 202435 min

The Cycle: Bowden Francis’ Breakout, Injury Updates, and Top Waiver Wire Streamers (Ep. 895)

In this week’s episode of The Cycle, Mike Maher and Kelly Kirby dive into the breakout performance of Bowden Francis and discuss whether he could be the best pitcher in baseball right now. Not really. But kind of? We also cover the latest injury updates, including key players like Willson Contreras, Tyler Glasnow, and Kyle Tucker. As always, we round the bases with top waiver wire and streaming options to give your fantasy baseball team the edge. Tune in for must-have insights as we navigate the home stretch of the season!Don’t forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle. ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 202449 min

Leading Off August 30th, 2024 (Ep. 894)

Bowden Francis continues to look incredible, Lawrence Butler has started up another red hot streak, some former big names were placed on waivers, and the ROY races seem to be narrowing down in each league as September approaches. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Lawrence Butler - 0:02:05Bowden Francis - 0:07:09Vinnie Pasquantino - 0:11:35Thairo Estrada and Tommy Pham - 0:14:02Rhett Lowder - 0:14:53Colton Cowser and Jackson Merrill - 0:16:10Jacob deGrom - 0:16:33Playoff Prep - 0:20:423 Up: Matt Olson, Brendan Rodgers, Derek Hill, JJ Bleday, and Nathan Eovaldi - 0:32:463 Down: Valente Bellozo, Cade Povich, and Spencer Torkelson - 0:33:13Injury Updates - 0:33:35MLB Best Bets - 0:35:59HR Board and HR Calls - 0:39:42Outro - 0:42:05Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 202444 min

Leading Off August 28th, 2024 (Ep. 893)

There is a lot of excitement in the NL West as we get closer to September, Jarren Duran is making his case to go in the 1st round in 2025, Spencer Schwellenbach continues to establish himself as an ace, and Jared Jones just doesn’t look like his old self just yet. Join Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) for the latest news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Jack Flaherty - 0:00:56Brandon Pfaadt - 0:01:06Jarren Duran - 0:07:05Jackson Chourio - 0:09:29Jeffrey Springs - 0:10:18Schwellenbach vs Woods Richardson - 0:11:47Oneil Cruz - 0:15:22Justin Steele - 0:17:41Chat Q and A - 0:19:013 Up: Ezequiel Tovar, Victor Robles, and Logan Gilbert - 0:26:323 Down: Roddery Munoz, Jared Jones, and Taylor Walls - 0:28:31Injury Updates - 0:29:20MLB Best Bets - 0:34:37HR Board and HR Calls - 0:39:18Outro - 0:40:25Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 202441 min

Leading Off August 26th, 2024 (Ep. 892)

Bowden Francis was very close to making history on Saturday, but do we trust him heading into the playoffs? Jackson Merrill has passed Paul Skenes in ROY odds, Aaron Judge is doing things we’ve never seen before, and Dylan Crews will be making his highly anticipated debut today. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Bowden Francis - 0:01:08Aaron Judge - 0:07:18Dylan Crews - 0:11:27Griffin Conine - 0:17:25Tyler Gentry - 0:17:37Jackson Merrill - 0:18:24Danny Jansen - 0:21:39Babe Ruth Jersey - 0:24:433 Up: Eugenio Suarez, Kevin Gausman, and DJ Herz - 0:28:033 Down: Tanner Houck, Dillon Dingler, and Merrill Kelly - 0:28:47Injury Updates - 0:30:05MLB Best Best - 0:31:38HR Board and HR Calls - 0:35:23Outro - 0:36:56Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 26, 202437 min

The Cycle: Returning Injured Players, Struggling Stud Pitchers, & Waivers (Ep. 891)

In this week’s episode of The Cycle, Mike Maher and Kelly Kirby break down the latest injury updates, with key players like Austin Riley and Bo Bichette impacting fantasy rosters everywhere. Can replacements like Mark Vientos, Ernie Clement, or Ramon Urias fill the void? Are we trusting Corbin Burnes in September? And what does Paul Skenes’ workload mean for your fantasy championship run?We also dive into the evolving landscape of baseball, including the intriguing developments in Japan’s free agency and the implications for MLB players and fantasy managers. Stay tuned as we tackle all this and more, ensuring you’re ready for the fantasy baseball home stretch and beyond.Tune in for all this and more as we help you navigate your fantasy baseball season. Don’t forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle. ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 202457 min

Leading Off August 23rd, 2024 (Ep. 890)

Jacob deGrom will be making his return soon, Spencer Schwellenbach continues to impress, Scott Servais is out in Seattle, and is Corbin Burnes no longer an ace? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Corbin Burnes - 0:01:56Paul Skenes - 0:07:13Jacob deGrom - 0:12:38Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:16:10Scott Servais - 0:18:04Playoff Prep - 0:19:203 Up: Justin Steele, Miguel Amaya, and Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:23:543 Down: Kenta Maeda, Nick Lodolo, and Francisco Alvarez - 0:24:19Injury Updates - 0:25:20MLB Best Bets - 0:27:10HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:37Outro - 0:34:55Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 202436 min

Leading Off August 19th, 2024 (Ep. 888)

How much will the Pirates limit Paul Skenes down the stretch? Blake Snell and Tarik Skubal continued their dominant runs, Corbin Carroll stays very hot, Bowden Francis is rounding into form, and who should you be picking up ahead of the fantasy playoffs? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Paul Skenes - 0:01:36Tarik Skubal - 0:07:52Blake Snell - 0:09:49Adolis Garcia - 0:14:14Bowden Francis - 0:14:57Playoff Prep - 0:16:39Rookie Lookie - 0:22:243 Up: Corbin Carroll, CJ Abrams, and Framber Valdez - 0:24:443 Down: Merrill Kelly, Tyler O’Neill, and Jorge Alcala - 0:25:38Injury Updates - 0:26:07MLB Best Bets - 0:30:35HR Board and HR Calls - 0:34:30Outro - 0:36:06Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 19, 202437 min

The Cycle: ROS Targets, Waivers & Late-Season Strategies (Ep. 887)

In this week’s episode of The Cycle, Mike Maher and Kelly Kirby dive deep into the latest fantasy baseball developments as we head into the home stretch of the season. From the return of Tyler Mahle and Jordan Walker to rising stars like Junior Caminero and Spencer Schwellenbach, we break down the players who could make a difference on your roster. We also tackle the latest injury news, including updates on Jazz Chisholm and Max Scherzer, and highlight some must-add waiver wire pickups to give your team the edge.We close with essential rest-of-season (ROS) strategy tips to help you navigate the final weeks of your fantasy baseball season. Should you cut underperforming stars? Is aggressive streaming the way to go? And as always, the best free way to show your support and encourage more content like this is to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview/.✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 20241h 2m

Leading Off August 16th, 2024 (Ep. 886)

Will MLB really mandate six innings per start? Paul Skenes is facing off against Logan Gilbert, Justin Verlander is closing in on a return, Bryce Miller continues to be overlooked in Seattle, and will Mike Trout be taken ahead of Christian Yelich in 2025 draft? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much more!Intro - 0:00:00MLB 6 Inning Proposal - 0:02:27Paul Skenes - 0:05:45Bryce Miller - 0:08:43Weston Wilson - 0:11:41Justin Verlander - 0:12:49Gunnar Henderson - 0:14:42Wilyer Abreu - 0:14:47Jackson Chourio - 0:15:02Rookie Lookie - 0:17:483 Up: Mark Vientos, Keibert Ruiz, and Logan Webb - 0:25:173 Down: Mitchell Parker, Jose Quintana, and Mitch Spence - 0:26:47Injury Updates - 0:27:07MLB Best Bets - 0:33:17HR Board and HR Calls - 0:39:03Outro - 0:41:49Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 202443 min

Leading Off August 14th, 2024 (Ep. 885)

Junior Caminero was finally brought back up to the show, Zebby Matthews had a very impressive debut, George Kirby got absolutely destroyed at Comerica Park, and the Yankees received some bad news on Jazz Chisholm. Come join Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) for the latest news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much moreIntro - 0:00:00Juan Soto - 0:02:08Jazz Chisholm - 0:07:56Junior Caminero - 0:10:17James Wood - 0:15:17Zebby Matthews - 0:16:42George Kirby - 0:19:26H2H vs Roto - 0:22:203 Up: Kerry Carpenter, Jake Rogers, and Michael King - 0:26:273 Down: Seth Lugo, Colin Rea, and Ryan McMahon - 0:28:24Injury Updates - 0:31:42MLB Best Bets - 0:34:42HR Board and HR Calls - 0:39:56Outro - 0:42:13Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14, 202443 min

Leading Off August 12th, 2024 (Ep. 884)

We are getting some star power back into our lineups with the returns of Mookie Betts and Julio Rodriguez, Corbin Carroll has really turned his season around, Jeffrey Springs had a great start against the Orioles, and is it time to think about cutting Garrett Crochet? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Julio Rodriguez - 0:02:05Mookie Betts - 0:06:23Corbin Carroll - 0:07:19Merrill Kelly - 0:09:38Jeffrey Springs - 0:11:24DL Hall - 0:16:17Zebby Matthews - 0:16:40Jasson Dominguez - 0:19:57Logan Gilbert - 0:22:44NL ROY Odds - 0:24:303 Up: Multi HR Games, Brandon Lowe and Andres Gimenez, and Luis Castillo - 0:27:343 Down: Chris Bassitt, Cristopher Sanchez, and Jarren Duran - 0:29:19Injury Updates - 0:30:13MLB Best Bets - 0:31:57HR Board and HR Calls - 0:36:38Outro - 0:38:24Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 12, 202439 min

Leading Off August 9th, 2024 (Ep. 883)

Jackson Chourio has been out of this world, Vlad Jr is proving to be one of the best hitters in baseball again, Kyle Tucker is still MIA, and Tyler Anderson continues to defy logic. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) bring you Friday’s Leading Off with the biggest news updates, injury reports, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Jackson Chourio - 0:01:09Vladimir Guerrero Jr - 0:05:31Kevin Gausman - 0:07:35Walker Buehler - 0:09:47Kyle Tucker - 0:10:21Chat Q and A - 0:13:53Two Start Pitchers - 0:19:453 Up: Pete Alonso, Tyler Fitzgerald, and Tyler Anderson - 0:24:163 Down: Charlie Morton, Nestor Cortes, and Joey Loperfido - 0:26:03Injury Updates - 0:26:40MLB Best Bets - 0:30:36HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:42Outro - 0:35:50Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9, 202436 min

Leading Off August 7th, 2024 (Ep. 882)

The White Sox finally won again! Framber Valdez was one out away from making history, Jeffrey Springs continues to struggle, and Jackson Holliday has fully arrived as a big leaguer. Come join Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) for the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:The White Sox Won! - 0:00:31Framber Valdez - 0:03:56Clayton Kershaw - 0:08:52Shota Imanaga - 0:12:14Isaac Paredes - 0:15:15Jeffrey Springs - 0:18:51Jackson Holliday - 0:20:463 Up: Willy Adames, Colin Rea, and James Wood - 0:29:173 Down: Hayden Birdsong, Bryce Elder, and Lindor/Henderson/Reynolds - 0:29:45Injury Updates - 0:30:12MLB Best Bets - 0:33:20HR Board and HR Calls - 0:38:15Outro - 0:40:33Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 7, 202441 min

Leading Off August 5th, 2024 (Ep. 881)

Paul Skenes finally looked human, Gerrit Cole still isn’t quite back to his usual standard, Jackson Holliday has officially arrived, and Tyler Fitzgerald still looks like the hottest hitter in baseball. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Gerrit Cole - 0:02:23Paul Skenes - 0:05:53AJ Puk - 0:10:20Ben Joyce - 0:12:30Jackson Holliday - 0:14:42Tyler Fitzgerald - 0:16:24Xavier Edwards - 0:17:28Josh Bell - 0:18:45Ky Bush - 0:19:02Victor Scott - 0:19:343 Up: Wilyer Abreu, Spencer Arrighetti, and Gunnar Henderson - 0:21:073 Down: Max Fried, Gavin Williams, and Adolis Garcia - 0:22:54Injury Updates - 0:26:34MLB Best Bets - 0:28:32HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:43Outro - 0:33:53Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 5, 202435 min

The Cycle: Fantasy Baseball Trade Deadline Takeaways & A Worm Farewell (Ep. 880)

In this week’s episode of The Cycle, FantasyPros’ weekly fantasy baseball show — Worm’s final episode of the season — Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher break down the latest and most impactful news from around the league. Leading off, they discuss the devastating news of Mike Trout being out for the season and what this means for fantasy managers and his legacy going forward. Next, they celebrate Jackson Holliday’s triumphant return and his grand slam, while also covering Jordan Westburg’s unfortunate trip to the IL and Coby Mayo’s long-awaited call-up.As we round the bases, the hosts delve into Clayton Kershaw’s rough outing and analyze the implications for his fantasy value. The episode heats up with an in-depth Trade Deadline Roundup, highlighting major moves like Zack Eflin and Trevor Rogers heading to Baltimore, Jack Flaherty joining the Dodgers, and Randy Arozarena moving to Seattle. They also discuss notable players who stayed put, including Blake Snell and Luis Robert. Tune in for expert insights and how these moves will impact your fantasy baseball strategy moving forward. Don’t forget, there will be no episode next week due to scheduling conflicts, so make sure to catch all the crucial updates now!Tune in for all this and more as we help you navigate your fantasy baseball season. Don’t forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle.✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 20241h 1m

Leading Off August 2nd, 2024 (Ep. 879)

It’s Joey P’s (@JoePisapia17) final Leading Off for the year, and Coby Mayo finally got the call to the bigs. Meanwhile, Junior Caminero is still in the minors, Mike Trout got some very bad news, Trevor Rogers’ struggles continued, and was Seth Lugo the best value of draft season? Come join Joe and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) for the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much more!Intro - 0:00:00Coby Mayo - 0:01:08Junior Caminero - 0:02:43Max Meyer - 0:06:25Jose Ramirez - 0:10:03Trevor Rogers - 0:11:35Mike Trout - 0:12:10Carson Fulmer - 0:19:31Seth Lugo - 0:19:36Deyvison De Los Santos - 0:19:51Heston Kjerstad - 0:20:073 Up: Paul Goldschmidt, Sonny Gray, and Bobby Witt Jr - 0:21:203 Down: Shota Imanaga, Ryan Helsley, and Keider Montero - 0:21:34Injury Updates - 0:21:49MLB Best Bets - 0:23:02HR Board and HR Calls - 0:25:17Saying Goodbye to Joey P - 0:30:04Outro - 0:34:06Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 2, 202434 min

Leading Off August 1st, 2024 (Ep. 878)

Jackson Holliday came back with a bang, Clayton Kershaw stumbled in his 2nd start off the IL, Brenton Doyle just keeps on chugging, and some exciting team debuts are on the horizon. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00Jackson Holliday - 0:01:22Jordan Westburg - 0:01:59Logan Webb - 0:05:49Framber Valdez - 0:05:58Clayton Kershaw - 0:06:47Matt Olson - 0:08:35Jack Flaherty - 0:11:18Yusei Kikuchi - 0:13:45Chat Q and A - 0:17:58Brenton Doyle - 0:25:00Jackson Chourio - 0:26:06Drew Thorpe - 0:26:11Max Meyer - 0:26:193 Up: Pablo Lopez, Freddy Peralta, and Zac Gallen - 0:26:283 Down: Cristopher Sanchez, Nick Lodolo, and Luis Severino - 0:26:52Injury Updates - 0:28:10MLB Best Bets - 0:29:14HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:05Outro - 0:35:31Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 202436 min

Leading Off July 30th, 2024 (Ep. 876)

It’s Trade Deadline Day! Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) break down the names that have been on the move so far, including Yusei Kikuchi, Lane Thomas, Jorge Soler, and Amed Rosario, while also speculating on what else we might see today. Then, we get to the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Corbin Carroll - 0:00:52Yusei Kikuchi Trade - 0:03:37Jorge Soler - 0:09:31Lane Thomas - 0:10:10Frankie Montas - 0:12:36Amed Rosario - 0:12:44Yankees-Phillies - 0:17:23Bobby Witt Jr - 0:19:46Jose Ramirez - 0:19:56Logan Gilbert - 0:20:38Jameson Taillon - 0:21:01Jackson Chourio - 0:21:10Pedro Leon - 0:22:533 Up: Nick Pivetta, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, and Luis Robert - 0:27:183 Down: Jordan Montgomery, Simeon Woods Richardson, and Cade Povich - 0:27:44Injury Updates - 0:28:21MLB Best Bets - 0:31:04HR Board and HR Calls - 0:35:00Outro - 0:37:19Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 202438 min

Leading Off July 29th, 2024 (Ep. 875)

Joey P (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) break down a very busy weekend, including Jazz Chisholm heading to the Bronx, a controversial Cubs/Rays swap, Elly De La Cruz doing his best Rickey Henderson impression, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Jazz Chisholm - 0:00:32Isaac Paredes/Christopher Morel - 0:04:46Jesse Winker - 0:09:17Elly De La Cruz - 0:09:34Devin Williams - 0:09:48Jeffrey Springs - 0:09:56Kodai Senga - 0:11:20Jordan Hicks - 0:12:14Jack Flaherty - 0:12:23Carson Kelly - 0:14:01Erick Fedde - 0:14:09Dillon Dingler - 0:16:27River Ryan - 0:17:18James Wood - 0:18:143 Up: Carlos Rodon, Bailey Ober, and Kyle Schwarber - 0:18:173 Down: Cole Ragans, David Peterson, and Garrett Crochet - 0:21:16Injury Updates - 0:22:51MLB Best Bets - 0:25:24HR Board and HR Calls - 0:28:43Outro - 0:30:36Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 202431 min

The Cycle: Injury Updates, MVP Best Bets, Fantasy Baseball Trade Deadline Strategies (Ep. 874)

In this episode of The Cycle, FantasyPros’ weekly fantasy baseball show, Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher break down the latest injury updates and what fantasy managers should do with key players like Ozzie Albies, Yamamoto, and Mike Trout. As we approach the final months of the season, they dive into the AL MVP race, evaluating the odds for frontrunners like Aaron Judge, Gunnar Henderson, and Bobby Witt Jr., and discuss who might be worth a speculative bet.The hosts also highlight recent hot streaks from players such as Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler, offering insights on whether to buy or sell these performances. With the trade deadline looming, Ryan and Mike provide essential advice on navigating trades in both fantasy leagues and real-life MLB scenarios, spotlighting players like Zach Eflin and Trea Turner. Don’t miss their top waiver wire picks and a look ahead to this weekend’s most exciting matchups, including key series like Red Sox-Yankees and Phillies-Guardians. Tune in for all this and more on The Cycle!Tune in for all this and more as we help you navigate your fantasy baseball season. Don’t forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle.✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 20241h 4m

Leading Off July 26th, 2024 (Ep. 873)

Trades, trades, and more trades! Randy Arozarena is a Mariner, AJ Puk was dealt to Arizona for Deyvison De Los Santos, and the Phillies and Orioles finalized a deal while we were live! Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) break it all down and also bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Arozarena traded to Seattle - 0:00:32Dylan Cease - 0:03:46Deyvison De Los Santos/AJ Puk - 0:05:28Phillies/Orioles Trade - 0:09:53Blake Snell - 0:10:41Jazz Chisholm 0:10:50Clayton Kershaw - 0:11:57Max Scherzer - 0:12:02Lawrence Butler and Taj Bradley - 0:12:17James Paxton - 0:16:023 Up: Francisco Lindor, Chris Sale, and Brandon Lowe - 0:17:153 Down: Kenny Rosenberg, Logan Webb, and Riley Greene - 0:17:59Injury Updates - 0:18:08MLB Best Bets - 0:24:07HR Board and HR Calls - 0:26:49Trade Speculation - 0:27:38Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 202432 min

Leading Off July 25th, 2024 (Ep. 872)

Christian Yelich and Mike Trout are in some trouble, Robbie Ray and Clayton Kershaw are back, Gerrit Cole continues to struggle against the Mets, and maybe Garrett Crochet won’t be as restricted as we thought? Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) sits in for Joey P and joins Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) to bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Garrett Crochet - 0:03:27Christian Yelich - 0:07:13Gerrit Cole - 0:12:22Brenton Doyle - 0:15:11Robbie Ray - 0:15:38Jack Flaherty - 0:17:20Hunter Brown - 0:17:34Elly De La Cruz - 0:17:6Rece Hinds - 0:18:23Jackson Merrill - 0:19:52David Festa - 0:21:29Connor Norby - 0:21:39Brett Baty - 0:24:50Landon Knack - 0:25:01Clayton Kershaw - 0:25:053 Up: Corey Seager, Adolis Garcia, Nathan Eovaldi - 0:25:413 Down: Nick Pivetta, Frankie Montas, and JP Sears - 0:26:15Injury Updates - 0:26:30MLB Best Bets - 0:28:37HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:48Outro - 0:34:08Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 202435 min

Leading Off July 24th, 2024 (Ep. 871)

Mike Trout suffered a setback in his rehab assignment, Julio went on the IL, Paul Skenes did Paul Skenes things, and what exactly does the trade market look like for Tarik Skubal? Come join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) for the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Mike Trout 0:00:30Julio Rodriguez - 0:08:11Jordan Montgomery - 0:08:29Paul Skenes - 0:08:33Jameson Taillon - 0:10:15Garrett Crochet - 0:10:24Luis Gil - 0:12:58Tarik Skubal Trade Market - 0:13:14Keston Hiura - 0:15:23Christian Scott - 0:16:29Pete Alonso - 0:16:533 Up: Tyler O’Neill, Ketel Marte, and Zack Wheeler - 0:20:103 Down: Ty Blach, Jake Bloss, and the Chicago White Sox - 0:20:23Injury Updates - 0:20:45MLB Best Bets - 0:23:47HR Board and HR Calls - 0:27:14Outro - 0:32:27Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 24, 202433 min

Leading Off July 23rd, 2024 (Ep. 870)

It’s Paul Skenes day! Mike Trout and Mookie Betts are on the mend, Francisco Lindor had a big night, and who could be the first big mover of trade deadline season? KC Bubba (@bdentrek) sits in for Joey P and joins Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) to bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Paul Skenes - 0:01:55Luis Gil - 0:04:27Mike Trout - 0:06:46Elly De La Cruz - 0:08:10Francisco Lindor - 0:09:53Tyler Anderson - 0:12:56Juan Soto - 0:14:59Tarik Skubal - 0:15:07The Cubs are Sellers - 0:15:57James Paxton - 0:21:35River Ryan - 0:21:56Ben Rice - 0:23:183 Up: Teoscar Hernandez, Bobby Witt, and Hunter Greene - 0:23:403 Down: Tanner Houck, Carlos Carrasco, and Reynaldo Lopez - 0:24:09Injury Updates - 0:24:28MLB Best Bets - 0:26:59HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:03Outro - 0:34:58Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 202436 min

Leading Off July 22nd, 2024 (Ep. 869)

The Braves suffered a pair of devastating injuries, Seth Lugo tossed his first career complete game, Yordan hit for the cycle, and should we trust Jackson Chourio or James Wood more ROS?Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) bring you the news, injuries, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00HOF Weekend - 0:01:43Seth Lugo - 0:03:16Jarren Duran - 0:06:32Julio Rodriguez - 0:06:44Alec Burleson - 0:08:05Shota Imanaga - 0:10:59Ozzie Albies - 0:11:05Nacho Alvarez - 0:11:57Jackson Chourio - 0:14:52James Wood - 0:17:003 Up: Shohei Ohtani, Yordan Alvarez, and Aaron Judge - 0:18:273 Down: Aaron Civale, Kevin Gausman, and Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:18:48Injury Updates - 0:19:07MLB Best Bets - 0:22:13HR Board and HR Calls - 0:26:59Outro - 0:28:11Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 22, 202430 min

Leading Off July 19th, 2024 (Ep. 868)

Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) get you all set for the second half of the baseball season by bringing you the latest news, injury updates, prospect reports, and the best bets of the day. The boys also give away the signed Orlando Cabrera jersey and talk about some potential packages if you are looking to move Gerrit ColeIntro - 0:00:00Orlando Cabrera Jersey Giveaway - 0:00:44Clayton Kershaw - 0:03:20Gerrit Cole - 0:06:56Luis Gil - 0:07:03Kyle Tucker - 0:09:06Jack Flaherty - 0:11:37Kyle Harrison - 0:14:382025 Tokyo Games - 0:17:38Jacob Wilson - 0:20:17Brooks Baldwin - 0:23:30Injury Updates - 0:24:30Triston Casas - 0:24:42Kodai Senga - 0:25:54MLB Best Bets - 0:27:53HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:07Trade Package for Gerrit Cole? - 0:34:33Outro - 0:37:56Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 202438 min

The Cycle: 2nd Half Bold Predictions, 1st Half Surprises, All-Star & Derby Reactions (Ep. 867)

In this episode of The Cycle, Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher dive into the excitement of the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game with their reactions and analysis. Who emerged victorious in their HR Derby picks, and what were the standout moments from the All-Star festivities? Tune in to find out!As we hit the halfway mark of the season, Ryan and Mike reveal their biggest surprises and disappointments from the first half. Who exceeded expectations, and who fell short? The answers might surprise you.Looking ahead to the second half, our hosts make some bold predictions for pitchers and hitters. Will Paul Skenes and Pablo Lopez dominate the mound? Are Jackson Chourio and Jarren Duran poised to become fantasy superstars? Plus, don’t miss their daring team predictions – could the Orioles finish with the best record, and might the Yankees miss the playoffs?Lastly, it’s time for the season-long 2-Start Pitcher Competition. Maher and Worm select their top pitchers for the week and discuss their backup choices.Tune in for all this and more as we help you navigate your fantasy baseball season. Don’t forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle.✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 202446 min

Leading Off July 18th, 2024 (Ep. 866)

Leading Off Live is back! Joey P (@JoePisapia170) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) break down the ASG and HR Derby, talk about some underperforming players such as Kevin Gausman, Dansby Swanson, and Andres Gimenez, before getting you all set for the second half with some bold predictions and playoff takes!Intro - 0:00:00Jarren Duran - 0:03:14Teoscar Hernandez - 0:04:58Trade Zac Gallen for Garrett Crochet? - 0:08:10Dansby Swanson - 0:09:41Andres Gimenez - 0:11:04Gleyber Torres - 0:13:28Kevin Gausman - 0:15:06Closer Stashes - 0:17:18Second Half Bold Predictions - 0:19:19Dallas Keuchel - 0:21:42Noah Syndergaard - 0:21:58Injury Updates - 0:22:26Aaron Judge - 0:25:05Paul Skenes - 0:25:40Yankees or Orioles to win AL? - 0:26:35Dodgers or Phillies to win NL? - 0:27:12WS Predictions? - 0:27:58Outro - 0:29:43Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 202431 min

Leading Off July 17th, 2024 (Ep. 865)

Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) give a comprehensive breakdown of the MLB Draft's top picks and share which young players they're watching after the MLB Futures Game. Learn about the impact of future stars like Travis Bazzana and the other prospects that could change the game.Leading Off Presented by Bet365 - 0:00:00The MLB Draft - Travis Bazzana & the top 10 - 0:00:30Jac Caglianone - 0:03:40Picks 11-20 - Jurrangelo Cijntje, Bryce Rainer, Theo Gillen - 0:05:22Picks 21-30 - Ben Hess, Cam Caminiti, Slade Caldwell - 0:08:34Top 10 Fantasy Picks: The Top - Condon vs. Bazzana - 00:10:356-10 Highlights - Braden Montgomery, Bryce Rainer - 0:19:10The Futures Game - Cam Collier, Kyle Teel, Drake Baldwin - 0:22:44Guys to Watch - Bryce Eldridge, Roman Anthony, Emiliano Teodo, Brandon Sproat - 0:23:20Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 202425 min

Leading Off July 16th, 2024 (Ep. 864)

The All Star break is upon us, so Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) declare their own selections for each league from a fantasy perspective!Intro - 0:00:00Welsh’s NL All Star Team - 0:01:16William Contreras - 0:01:49Christian Walker - 0:03:43Bruce Turang - 0:05:13Alec Bohm - 0:07:30Heliot Ramos and Jackson Merrill - 0:07:56Chris Sale and Zack Wheeler - 0:10:51Joe’s AL All Star Team - 0:13:41No Bobby Witt? - 0:14:33Kyle Tucker vs Jarren Duran - 0:17:47Vladimir Guerrero Jr vs Josh Naylor - 0:19:21Outro - 0:20:40Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 202421 min

The Cycle: 1st Half Check-In, Home Run Derby Draft, All-Star Game Takes (Ep. 863)

In this episode of The Cycle, Worm and Maher kick things off with a look at Drew Thorpe and Tobias Myers. We answer a burning listener question: Are you Team Thorpe or Team Christian Scott? We then move on to provide an update on Zack Wheeler’s injury and discuss whether we made a mistake by not including Justin Steele in last week’s ace conversation. As the MLB All-Star Game approaches, we share our thoughts and expectations.In our “Buy Low, Sell High” segment, we highlight our favorite picks from this week’s featured pros article. Maher is eyeing Bo Bichette as a great buy-low candidate, while Worm suggests Bobby Miller for dynasty leagues.With no two-start pitchers next week, the guys go head-to-head in a Home Run Derby Draft.As always, the best free way to show your support and encourage more content like this is to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 20241h 3m

Leading Off July 12th, 2024 (Ep. 862)

Paul Skenes will start the All Star Game for the NL, Julio Rodriguez continued his up and down season, Wilyer Abreu came out of his slump, and whatever happened to rivalries in baseball? Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injuries, best bets of the day and more!Intro - 0:00:00Paul Skenes - 0:00:35Julio Rodriguez - 0:04:58Jack Flaherty - 0:05:14Kevin Gausman - 0:06:38Justin Steele - 0:06:50Aaron Civale - 0:07:52Brandon Pfaadt - 0:09:09Wilyer Abreu - 0:09:19Shane Baz - 0:09:30Jackson Jobe - 0:11:25Slade Cecconi - 0:11:313 Up: Cal Raleigh, Juan Soto, and Tanner Houck - 0:11:453 Down: Brandon Drury, Mackenzie Gore, and Jordan Hicks - 0:12:13Injury Updates - 0:13:45MLB Best Bets - 0:20:45HR Board and HR Calls - 0:24:54Outro - 0:27:07Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 202428 min

Leading Off July 11th, 2024 (Ep. 861)

The Dodgers' rotation has become a proper mess, Max Mayer continues to look sharp in AAA, Brooks Lee just keeps raking, and Yordan Alvarez got hurt...stealing a base? Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) fills in for Welsh and joins Joey P (@JoePisapia17) to bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00The Dodgers Rotation - 0:01:18Marcell Ozuna - 0:04:36Framber Valdez - 0:07:17Tobias Myers - 0:07:32Julio Rodriguez - 0:09:03Paul Sewald - 0:09:17Ezequiel Tovar - 0:09:21Max Meyer - 0:09:25Joey Loperfido - 0:11:22The Yankees Leadoff Spot - 0:11:25Mason Miller - 0:12:38Colt Keith - 0:12:44Brooks Lee - 0:12:553 Up: Michael King, Nick Pivetta, and Shota Imanaga - 0:13:123 Down: Logan Webb, Frankie Montas, and Charlie Morton - 0:14:56Injury Updates - 0:15:20MLB Best Bets - 0:20:18HR Board and HR Calls - 0:27:14Outro - 0:29:40Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 202430 min

Leading Off July 10th, 2024 (Ep. 860)

With Sale, Glasnow, and Wheeler all out of the picture, could Paul Skenes be in line to start the All Star Game? Bobby Miller got roughed up (again) and Julio is starting to heat up! Come join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh)as they give you the news, injuries, best bets of the day and moreIntro - 0:00:00Rece Hinds - 0:00:35Zack Wheeler - 0:05:35Paul Skenes ASG Starter? - 0:06:05Bobby Miller and Tyler Glasnow - 0:09:43Chris Sale - 0:13:13Blake Snell - 0:13:16Trea Turner - 0:13:21Julio Rodriguez - 0:13:30Brenton Doyle - 0:16:14Colt Keith - 0:18:45Waiver Wire - 0:20:26Brooks Lee - 0:20:38Colt Keith (again) - 0:21:39Jameson Taillon - 0:22:34Jeffrey Springs - 0:23:32Keaton Hiura - 0:24:253 Up: Yusei Kikuchi, Logan O’Hoppe, and Josh Naylor - 0:25:133 Down: Zac Gallen, Max Scherzer, and Kenta Maeda - 0:25:27Injury Updates - 0:28:49MLB Best Bets - 0:31:45HR Board and HR Calls - 0:36:08Outro - 0:38:02Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 10, 202438 min