RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast

Ryan Boyer goes over all the latest headlines and tells you were your FAAB dollars should go this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Todd Zola and Clay Link are back talking all things fantasy baseball, including call-ups, hitters to potentially add and two-start pitchers for next week.Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits.Would you like an extra $500? Go to bluewirepods.com/survey and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card.0:00 Intro/Rhett Lowder is making his debut in the second game of today’s doubleheader.Pickups Light week for pickups Luken Baker - $1 Jorge Lopez - $1 Tylor Megill - $1 Kumar Rocker Manuel Rodriguez Jordan Wicks Others to consider if available in your league: Jhonkensy Noel, Osvaldo Bido, Dylan Crews, Connor Norby, Jacob Wilson, Zack Littell Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Sept. 2, 2024) Eduardo Rodriguez 2 Ryne Nelson 3 Chris Sale 5 Corbin Burnes 5 Brayan Bello 3 Tanner Bibee 5 Kyle Freeland 1 (Todd 0) Chris Flexen 0 Brant Hurter 1 Michael Wacha 3 (Todd 2) Jack Flaherty 4 (Todd 5) Max Meyer 3 (Todd 2) Freddy Peralta 5 Simeon Woods Richardson 3 David Festa 2 (Todd 1) Luis Severino 3 Gerrit Cole 4 (Todd 5) Carlos Rodon 3 Osvaldo Bido 3 J.T. Ginn 0 Tyler Phillips 0 Jared Jones 3 Joe Musgrove 4 (Todd 5) Logan Gilbert 5 Luis Castillo 5 Kyle Harrison 2 Jeffrey Springs 3 Zack Littell 2 Andrew Heaney 2 Patrick Corbin 1 (Todd 2) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rob DiPietro (@DeadPullHitter) joins Jeff Erickson to discuss the results from his "Too Early Meatball Draft." Where should Julio Rodriguez, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ronald Acuña slot for 2025? Who is your #1 overall pick?---Pick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits.Blue Wire SurveyWould you like an extra $500? Go to bluewirepods.com/survey and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:30 NFBC Talk6:00 Live Auctions12:00 Where To Pick17:30 Best/Worst Picks Of Too Early Draft27:35 Jarren Duran33:00 Red Sox Outfield38:10 Red Sox Middle Infield44:20 Yankees47:00 Orioles48:20 Rays49:40 JaysPick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits.Blue Wire SurveyWould you like an extra $500? Go to bluewirepods.com/survey and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Julio Rodriguez was a top-5 picks in most drafts, but he's currently a bad hitter on a bad offense playing on a bad ankle, meaning that he won't give you stolen bases. Is he perhaps a drop for 2024? Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson explore that question and hone in on some second-half trends.---00:00 - Fred Pod 08-2700:45 - Fred: I heard you and Scott talking about Julio Rodriguez. Can Julio be a 1st round 2025 pick and someone who you should drop right now? Lousy hitter, lousy offense, no base stealing with his ankle.06:00 - Could J-Rod get shut down?09:00 - Walker Buehler drop?09:30 - Map out ahead of time12:00 - Any injury cut, like Robbie Ray13:30 - Kyle Tucker sprinting!14:30 - Pick up more hot hands? Maybe just better matchups.16:50 - Don’t cut Luis Robert23:45 - Sometimes using season-long stats is better. Bigger sample size. But sometimes it isn’t, because teams change during the season. Here are some second half team stats that listeners may find interesting. After all, if we are going to stream down the stretch, we need to know what each team looks like right now.25:45 - Houston is 24th in runs scored. Cleveland is 20th Boston is 3rd. 30:45 - KC is 2nd.35:40 - Diamondbacks lead MLB in runs scored38:00 - The Rays are 29th in runs scored but first in steals! 40:00 - Tampa is first in ERA. Detroit is 6th. Oakland is 10th. Boston is 29th. Baltimore is 23rd.44:15 - Meanwhile, not only as the Astros and Braves not scoring, but they are also have the bottom of the league in steals. After being among the leaders in first half steals, the Brewers are mid-pack in the second half. The Giants are the opposite – last in the first half but mid-pack in the second half. ---Pick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits.Blue Wire SurveyWould you like an extra $500? Go to bluewirepods.com/survey and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the elite seasons of Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, figure out 2025 prices for a couple of 2024 disappointments and break down all the adds and drops in FAAB this week. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWirePick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Halterman (@erik_halterman) and guest Brian Entrekin (@bdentrek) discuss where the breakout players of 2024 will go in 2025 drafts, using the Too Early Meatball draft which Brian took part in this week as one example.---Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer go over the latest headlines from around baseball and offer up their recommended FAAB adds.00:00 Headlines14:15 Spencer Arrighetti16:50 Ryne Nelson19:30 Edwin Uceta22:10 Jorge Lopez24:15 Porter Hodge28:25 Spencer Torkelson31:10 Adrian Del Castillo33:25 Dylan Crews37:40 Ernie Clement40:00 Connor Norby42:25 Pick6 Picks48:40 Budget Pitchers57:45 Budget Hitters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Todd Zola and Clay Link discuss hitters to potentially add off the waiver wire, two-start pitchers for next week and a whole lot more.0:00 Intro/Heading into the final week of August, Dylan Crews getting the callPickups Spencer Torkelson - $6 Gio Urshela - $4 Max Scherzer - $3 Jon Gray - $2 Edouard Julien - $2 Edwin Uceta - $1 Porter Hodge - $1 Jonathan Cannon - $0 Others to consider if available in your league: Seranthony Dominguez, Bowden Francis, Osvaldo Bido, Frankie Montas Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 26, 2024) Max Fried 5 Spencer Schwellenbach 4 Nick Pivetta 3 Cooper Criswell 2 Nick Martinez 2 Cal Quantrill 0 Davis Martin 1 Garrett Crochet 2 (Todd 1) Brant Hurter 1 Kenta Maeda 0 Ronel Blanco 4 Cole Ragans 4 (Todd 5) Michael Lorenzen 2 Walker Buehler 2 Edward Cabrera 0 Roddery Munoz 0 Tobias Myers 3 Bailey Ober 4 Sean Manaea 4 Nestor Cortes 3 Mitch Spence 1 Aaron Nola 5 Cristopher Sanchez 3 Randy Vasquez 2 Dylan Cease 5 Bryce Miller 5 Kyle Harrison 3 Kyle Gibson 2 (Todd 1) Ryan Pepiot 3 Andrew Heaney 3 (Todd 4) Jose Berrios 3 (Todd 4) Yariel Rodriguez 2 Mitchell Parker 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2:30 Dalton Rushing7:20 Edgar Quero11:55 Quinn Mathews17:10 Jesus Made21:05 Jarlin Susana24:30 Eduardo Tait28:05 Luke Adams33:40 Cole Young37:45 Blake Mitchell42:20 Jefferson Rojas47:00 Brady House55:00 Ethan Salas1:02:40 Kristian Campbell1:08:50 Nick Kurtz1:11:50 Christian MoorePick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can you optimize the closer turnover around the trade deadline by de-emphasizing saves at the draft table and in early FAAB bidding? Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson explore the potential and the details of such a strategy, while identifying bullpen situations currently in flux.---00:00 - Fred Pod 8-2000:40 - New Closer Opportunities Opening Up02:15 - Have to hold FAAB back03:20 - Not many early options05:10 - More single league category, less overall07:40 - Orioles bullpen09:45 - Giants bullpen11:25 - Cubs bullpen13:50 - Rays bullpen16:30 - Diamondbacks bullpen19:00 - Dodgers bullpen21:30 - Angels bullpen23:00 - Ignore bad teams?25:00 - Ignore true committees?27:00 - Royals bullpen28:30 - Tigers bullpen32:00 - Max Muncy back, Dodgers lineup lengthened36:00 - Brewers running away37:10 - Grant Holmes37:30 - Will there be a .600 team this year?38:15 - Austin Riley out41:30 - Disappointing Cardinals---Pick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad break down all the adds and drops in FAAB this weekend, talk Astros, Brewers and The AL Central and discuss who is going to the be the top pick in 2025 drafts, and well as much, much more. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWirePick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Halterman (@erik_halterman) is joined by Sara Sanchez (@BCB_Sara) to discuss which players who took off in the third quarter of the season will be able to sustain it in the fourth.---Catchers: Shea Langeliers, Cal Raleigh, Gabriel Moreno, Keibert RuizCorner Infielders: Alex Bregman, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Jake Burger, Eugenio Suarez, Nolan Schanuel, Josh BellMiddle Infielders: Bobby Witt Jr., Luis Garcia Jr., Ketel Marte, Oneil Cruz, Zach Neto, Gavin Lux, Jeff McNeil, Cedanne RafaelaOutfielders: Byron Buxton, Jake McCarthy, Brent Rooker, Brenton Doyle, Jorge Soler, Jackson Chourio, Teoscar Hernandez, Joc Pederson, MJ Melendez, Andrew Benintendi, Mickey Moniak, Corbin Carroll--- Pick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer share their top FAAB recommendations of the week, featuring a handful of interesting rookies.---00:00 Headlines17:27 Jhonkensy Noel20:27 Junior Caminero24:12 Pete Crow-Armstrong27:09 Jace Jung29:44 Jacob Wilson32:23 Bobby Miller36:16 Seranthony Dominguez40:18 Zebby Matthews43:56 Cody Bradford45:40 Nick Martinez48:01 Pick653:39 Budget Pitchers1:02:08 Budget Hitters--- Pick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Todd Zola and Clay Link are back talking news, pickups, two-start pitchers and more!Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits.0:00 Intro/Jace Jung called up by TigersPickups Ryan Walker - $8 9:25 Seranthony Dominguez - $7 Matthew Boyd - $3 Will Wagner - $3 Valente Bellozo - $2 Bowden Francis - $2 Andres Chaparro - $2 13:30 Jordan Walker - $1 Oswaldo Cabrera - $0 Jace Jung - $0 Others to consider if available in your league: Zebby Matthews, Kerry Carpenter, Tyler Mahle, Junior Caminero, Lucas Erceg Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 19, 2024) Brandon Pfaadt 3 Reynaldo Lopez 3 Dean Kremer 2 Zach Eflin 4 Tanner Houck 3 Hunter Greene 5 Carson Spiers 0 Matthew Boyd 2 Austin Gomber 1 Jonathan Cannon 2 (Todd 3) Bryan Sammons 1 (Todd 2) Yusei Kikuchi 3 Seth Lugo 3 Carson Fulmer 0 (Todd 1) Tyler Anderson 2 (Todd 3) Gavin Stone 3 Edward Cabrera 1 (Todd 2) Frankie Montas 2 Zebby Matthews 2 David Peterson 1 (Todd 2) Jose Quintana 1 Luis Gil 3 (Todd 4) Joe Boyle 0 Joey Estes 1 Luis L. Ortiz 2 Michael King 5 Martin Perez 2 Bryan Woo 4 Kyle Harrison 3 Erick Fedde 3 Shane Baz 2 (Todd 3) Zack Littell 3 (Todd 2) Jose Urena 0 Kevin Gausman 4 Jose Berrios 3 (Todd 4) DJ Herz 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Guardians have the best record in baseball and Dave McDonald (@RunDMcD) is winning his NFBC Main Event League and entered today 18th place overall. He joins Jeff Erickson to discuss both.---Pick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dustin's history with scouting prep players and playing fantasy baseball Playing it safe in CLQ drafts Top late-round SP hits A new roster construction strategy pays off in 2024 The Summer of Ceddanne Chris Sale Marcell Ozuna Bryce Miller Wilyer Abreu Brenton Doyle Luis Gil Jared Jones Jake Meyers Gleyber Torres Pick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 players that can push you over the top for the stretch run, including how the revamped Jays look following their trade deadline deals.---00:00 - Fred Pod 8-1301:30 - Players to mention 02:00 - Junior Caminero, 05:30 - Christopher Morel06:45 - Jordan Walker, 09:40 - Zebby Matthews, 12:00 - Seth Lugo14:45 - Kerry Carpenter, George Kirby19:40 - Lane Thomas22:30 - MLB has played exactly one month of games since the start of second-half play. Here are some stats that are relevant for fantasy discussion.23:50 - Luis Robert leads the Majors by a wide margin with 40 SO. Given his second half slash line (.123/.155/.210) and lackluster offense, is it reasonable to bench him? Maybe he has mailed it in?27:20 - Aaron Judge ranks first in walks by a wide margin (27). He also ranks second in OPS. I still go back to all the projection systems, who told us to draft him in the top-5. Do we need to learn a lesson about overrating injury history, especially with hitters?35:15 - Jake Burger has already hit more homers in the second half (12) than the first half (10). He is also among the second half strikeout leaders, if that matters. He is the leader in second half homers.36:30 - Xavier Edwards places first in steals (13). Hitting .360. Have the Marlins found a piece to the puzzle?41:50 - Vladdy leads the Majors in second half OPS (.1475). Hitting .464 with more walks than strikeouts. Is this a hot streak, or is Vladdy finally turning the corner? Along with Judge, Vladdy is another player who the projection systems told us to draft ahead of his ADP.48:15 - Tanner Houck 5.48 ERA, 1.70 WHIP, 12:12: K:BB in 23 IP.51:40 - Elly De La Cruz ranks second in strikeouts but first in steals and is batting .310. Which shows that nothing can stop Elly from being valuable.53:30 - Ryne Nelson 3.19 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 36:9 K:BB. Spencer Arrighetti 3.60 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 36:6 K:BB. Spencer Schwellenbach (3.12 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 36:2 K:BB). These three SPs are second in SO, behind Blake Snell.---Pick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss all the surging teams in the NL West, Xavier Edwards, Luis Garcia, all the adds and drops across another busy week of FAAB and much, much more. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWirePick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits.Home Run ForecastHome Run Forecast's premium site offers Index values by the hour for each game, 24-hour forecasts, wind direction and speed, and even whether the roof will be open at certain stadiums. Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan Boyer and Seth Trachtman hit on the latest headlines and go over their recommended FAAB picks for the week.00:00 Headlines14:30 Ryan Walker17:30 Calvin Faucher19:34 Justin Martinez22:33 Michael Kopech25:07 Paul Blackburn26:52 Trevor Rogers29:39 Gavin Lux32:26 Kerry Carpenter34:39 Tommy Pham36:55 Eloy Jimenez41:20 Pick646:50 Budget Pitchers56:18 Budget Hitters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Todd Zola and Clay Link are back talking hitters to potentially pick up, two-start pitchers for next week and everything else fantasy baseball!Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits.Home Run Forecast's premium site offers Index values by the hour for each game, 24-hour forecasts, wind direction and speed, and even whether the roof will be open at certain stadiums. Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign up.0:00 Intro/Joe Ryan appears done for the seasonPickups 4:30 River Ryan - $11 7:00 Kerry Carpenter - $6 Parker Meadows - $5 Victor Scott - $3 Mitch Haniger - $2 Keider Montero - $1 Kyle Gibson - $1 12:30 Andrew Benintendi - $1 Santiago Espinal - $0 Albert Suarez - $0 Zach Dezenzo - $0 18:00 Others to consider if available in your league: David Festa, Josh Bell, Ben Joyce, Tyler Mahle, Justin Martinez Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 12, 2024) Chris Sale 5 Charlie Morton 3 Trevor Rogers 2 (Todd 1) Brayan Bello 2 Kutter Crawford 2 Kyle Hendricks 0 32:00 Andrew Abbott 3 Ben Lively 3 Noah Davis 0 Ky Bush 0 Tarik Skubal 5 Framber Valdez 5 Brady Singer 3 Davis Daniel 1 39:00 Clayton Kershaw 3 Colin Rea 3 (Todd 4) Freddy Peralta 4 43:00 Pablo Lopez 4 Paul Blackburn 3 Taijuan Walker 2 Marco Gonzales 0 Joe Musgrove 1 George Kirby 5 Blake Snell 5 Sonny Gray 4 53:00 Taj Bradley 5 (Todd 4) Tyler Mahle 2 Bowden Francis 0 56:30 Jake Irvin 2 (Todd 1) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Todd welcomes in Tristan H. Cockcroft from ESPN. They talk about the Yankees, Mike Trout, pitching down the stretch and why they're not yet using bat speed in their analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Preparing for a super-early fantasy baseball draft What we can learn from last year's Too Early Meatball DC Projecting the first 15 picks Which players we're most excited to find out the 2025 draft cost of Home Run ForecastHome Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%. Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign upPick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Halterman and Jeff Erickson review five bullpens in flux, Phillies-Dodgers, WhiteSox losing at blackjack, and a Fest-ive outing for the Twins last night!---00:00 - Erik Halterman pod01:00 - Bullpens in Flux01:30 - Dodgers03:30 - Phillies08:30 - Royals12:00 - Royals lineup sidebar17:30 - Bobby Witt Jr. for MVP?20:30 - Orioles bullpen23:45 - Diamondbacks bullpen27:10 - Angels bullpen30:45 - White Sox hit on 2136:00 - Festa dominates against the Cubs37:50 - KC/BOS43:00 - HOU/TEX---Home Run ForecastHome Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%. Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign upPick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad talk big FAAB adds for Holliday, Mayo and Springs as well as hitting on the White Sox, Hunter Greene, Brent Rooker and Jarren Duran. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWirePick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits.Home Run ForecastHome Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%. Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Halterman (@erik_halterman) is joined by Ryan Rufe (@RyanRufe) to discuss the bullpens in flux following a busy trade deadline.---00:00 Headlines20:10 Padres25:55 Phillies30:35 Diamondbacks36:20 Royals41:20 Dodgers44:30 Mariners46:50 Yankees49:30 Marlins53:35 Angels58:30 Blue Jays59:20 Cubs1:00:45 Nationals1:02:35 White Sox1:04:15 Rockies1:06:30 Rays---Home Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%. Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign upDownload the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer share their top FAAB recommendations of the week following a busy trade deadline.---00:00 Headlines11:48 AL/NL FAAB Hammer22:53 Chad Green24:37 Alex Cobb27:14 Ben Joyce30:30 Tyler Mahle32:54 Hayden Birdsong35:34 Coby Mayo37:14 Matt Wallner40:38 Austin Hays42:41 Brandon Lowe44:52 Ty France49:20 Pick653:31 Budget Pitchers1:00:49 Budget Hitters---Home Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%. Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign upDownload the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Todd Zola and Clay Link are back after the trade deadline to talk Coby Mayo, other hitters to potentially pick up, two-start pitchers and more!0:00 Intro/Coby Mayo gets the call to the majorsPickups Austin Hays - $7 Victor Vodnik - $7 Tyler Ferguson - $7 Mike Siani - $7 7:45 Tyler Mahle - $7 Paul Blackburn - $5 Jake McCarthy - $5 Addison Barger - $4 11:50 Kyle Stowers - $3 Grant Holmes - $2 18:00 Andrew Nardi - $1 Jhonkensy Noel Others to consider if available in your league: Tyler Fitzgerald, Xavier Edwards, Juan Yepez, Hayden Birdsong, Jackson Holliday 23:00 Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 5, 2024) Zac Gallen 5 Eduardo Rodriguez 1 Chris Sale 5 25:00 Grayson Rodriguez 5 James Paxton 0 Nick Martinez 2 Nick Lodolo 4 (Todd 3) Tanner Bibee 4 Kyle Freeland 0 Alex Faedo 0 32:30 Hunter Brown 4 (Todd 5) Davis Daniel 2 (Todd 1) Tyler Glasnow 5 Roddery Munoz 0 (Todd 1) Max Meyer 1 Colin Rea 3 (Todd 2) David Festa 0 Sean Manaea 3 Luis Severino 2 46:00 Luis Gil 4 (Todd 5) JP Sears 2 Aaron Nola 5 Cristopher Sanchez 3 Bailey Falter 1 Michael King 4 Luis Castillo 5 Hayden Birdsong 3 Logan Webb 5 Andre Pallante 1 (Todd 2) Jeffrey Springs 1 Max Scherzer 3 (Todd 2) Chris Bassitt 2 Patrick Corbin 0 55:00 MacKenzie Gore 2 (Todd 3) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Spiegel from the "DodgerHeads" podcast and postgame show joins Jeff Erickson to discuss the Dodgers' recent woes, react to the trade deadline, and instruct us as to who is the best bet to close down the stretch.---00:00 - Jeff Spiegel Podcast01:30 - Clayton Kershaw’s poor outing03:30 - Trying to set a playoff rotation05:00 - Gavin Stone07:00 - Bobby Miller10:00 - Walker Buehler11:40 - River Ryan, Landon Knack, Justin Wrobleski17:30 - Jack Flaherty22:20 - Max Muncy Fixed by the Chiropractor?24:15 - Adding Amed Rosario & Tommy Edman26:00 - Will Smith’s recent struggles27:00 - Gavin Lux29:30 - Praise for the Padres34:35 - Dodgers Bullpen34:50 - Evan Phillips38:00 - Daniel Hudson or Blake Treinen for chasing saves39:30 - Michael Kopech42:30 - Brusdar Graterol’s progress44:30 - James Paxton---Pick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Yorke Connor Norby Kyle Stowers Deyvison De Los Santos Agustin Ramirez Jared Serna Graham Pauley Matthew Lugo Niko Kavadas Thayron Liranzo Mac Horvath Matthew Etzel Patrick Reilly Robby Snelling Adam Mazur Joey Loperfido Jonatan Clase Charles McAdoo Christopher Morel Matt Shaw Alex Clemmey vs. Jose Tena Luke Keaschall A combined top 10 from 2023, 2024 drafts Aidan Smith Brody Hopkins Junior Caminero Chase DeLauter Jordan Lawlar Henry Bolte Marco Luciano Heliot Ramos Tyler Fitzgerald Hayden Birdsong Christian Scott Brandon Sproat Spencer Schwellenbach Top DSL hitters Sebastian Walcott Leodalis De Vries JJ Wetherholt Jac Caglianone Zyhir Hope Jonny Farmelo Robert Calaz Tai Peete Druw Jones Eric Bitonti Felnin Celesten Eduardo Quintero Joendry Vargas Brailer Guerrero Starlyn Caba Dawel Joseph Cole Young A's hitting prospects Ricky Tiedemann Angel Martinez Lazaro Montes Lawrence Butler K.C. Hunt Mike Burrows Xavier Edwards Home Run ForecastHome Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%. Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign upPick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie review a busy trade deadline, breaking down the moves of all 30 teams in the last week.---00:00 - Trade Deadline Extravaganza!01:00 - ARI05:30 - ATL09:00 - BAL16:50 - BOS19:20 - CHC22:05 - CIN25:55 - CLE29:10 - COL30:50 - CWS37:00 - DET41:50 - HOU46:50 - KC50:20 - LAA54:10 - LAD59:45 - MIA1:02:50 - MIL1:04:00 - MIN1:05:00 - NYM1:07:50 - NYY1:11:00 - OAK1:13:00 - PHI1:15:40 - PIT1:17:45 - SD1:21:00 - SEA1:23:25 - SF1:25:45 - STL1:27:40 - TB1:29:00 - TEX1:30:15 - TOR1:32:40 - WSH---Pick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the fantasy implications of a slew of moves made ahead of the MLB trade deadline and then break down a heavy week in FAAB highlighted by Robbie Ray and Clayton Kershaw. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWirePick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan Levine joins Jeff Erickson to discuss the trades made so far in advance of MLB's Trade Deadline, the ramifications of Kodai Senga's injury, and his weekly NL FAAB Factor article.---Pick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits.---00:00 - Jan Levine Podcast01:30 - Trades So Far02:00 - A.J. Puk to AZ05:00 - Randy Arozarena to Seattle09:00 - Zach Eflin to Baltimore14:00 - Austin Hays for Seranthony Dominguez + Cristian Pache17:30 - Yimi Garcia to Seattle18:40 - Chad Green remains TOR’s closer19:15 - Ryne Stanek / Phil Maton to Mets21:30 - Jesse Winker to Mets23:40 - Jazz Chisholm to Yankees27:45 - Carlos Estevez to Phillies30:45 - Other Major News31:00 - Kodai Senga out again34:30 - Devin Williams returns36:30 - Max Meyer back up39:05 - NL FAAB Column39:15 - Process in writing it43:00 - Highlights this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan Boyer and Jason Collette dig in on the fantasy fallout of recent trades and provide their FAAB recommendations for the week.00:00 Headlines23:18 Jeff McNeil24:26 Victor Robles26:40 Zach Neto27:59 Tyler Fitzgerald29:41 Josh Bell30:35 Junior Caminero33:02 Andrew Nardi34:21 Lucas Erceg35:28 Luis Ortiz36:48 Yariel Rodriguez39:15 Pick6 Game43:36 Budget Pitchers50:11 Budget Hitters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Todd Zola and Clay Link are back talking trades, injuries, pickups, two-start pitchers and everything else fantasy baseball.Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits.0:00 Intro/Dylan Cease throws a no-hitter, Randy Arozarena traded to SeattlePickups 6:40 Tyler Fitzgerald - $13 Juan Yepez - $8 11:00 Lucas Erceg - $8 Daniel Hudson - $7 13:40 Connor Norby - $7 16:00 Alex Cobb - $4 Victor Robles - $4 Randy Vasquez - $3 Kris Bryant - $2 Charlie Blackmon - $1 Others to consider if available in your league: Lawrence Butler, Robbie Ray 23:00 Two-Start Pitchers (Week of July 29, 2024) Jordan Montgomery 3 Chris Sale 5 Darius Vines 0 Corbin Burnes 5 Cade Povich 1 James Paxton 1 (Todd 2) Justin Steele 4 Jameson Taillon 3 Frankie Montas 0 29:30 Tanner Bibee 5 Ty Blach 0 Jack Flaherty 4 Alec Marsh 2 Michael Wacha 3 Griffin Canning 1 Edward Cabrera 1 (Todd 0) Colin Rea 2 Simeon Woods Richardson 3 Luis Gil 3 Zack Wheeler 5 Paul Skenes 5 Logan Gilbert 5 46:00 Andre Pallante 2 (Todd 3) Lance Lynn 2 Nathan Eovaldi 4 Yariel Rodriguez 0 Mitchell Parker 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Francisco Lindor has led a resurgent Mets team into Wild Card contention, and his fantasy managers back into contention. Mike Gianella from Baseball Prospectus and the Flags Fly Forever podcast joins Jeff Erickson to discuss the Mets, Dylan Cease, SP's returning from injury and more!---00:00 - Mike Gianella - Flags Fly Forever01:45 - Mets resurgence / Lindor's resurgence05:45 - Vientos’s role in improving the lineup11:30 - Bullpen still unsettled13:35 - Kodai Senga returning14:55 - Christian Scott to the IL16:15 - What do the Mets do at the trade deadline?22:40 - Dylan Cease no-hitter31:20 - Other SP's Returning: 32:30 - Robbie Ray37:25 - Clayton Kershaw, 38:00 - Alex Cobb, 39:00 - hopefully Jacob deGrom in the not-too-distant future41:30 - Trade deadline speculation - Marlins, White Sox, Blue Jays - who else?42:30 - Bullpen chaos: Dodgers, Orioles46:00 - Injuries: Kyle Tucker, Christian Yelich, Julio Rodriguez, Mason Miller47:00 - Garrett Crochet, Paul Skenes - concerned about a shutdown? Where do they go next year?---Pick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why are the very smart Dodgers, Orioles & Brewers going after slap hitters? Enrique Bradfield Kellon Lindsey Braylon Payne Kendall George Vance Honeycutt Marlins player dev vs. PJ Morlando's 70-grade power The best organizations at developing pitching prospects Cam Smith Theo Gillen Kaelen Culpepper Dante Nori JD Dix Tyler Bell Joey Oakie Caleb Bonemer Thatcher Hurd Home Run ForecastHome Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%. Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign upPick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the MLB trade deadline a week away, Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson preview who might be buyers and sellers, and which players might be available. Will there be a mystery team like the Reds or Mariners that could switch from buyers to sellers?---00:00 - Trade Deadline Preview01:10 - Quiet So Far03:00 - Who are the sellers selling?03:20 - Cubs?04:30 - White Sox: Crochet, Fedde. Could they trade Luis Robert, Eloy Jimenez or Andrew Vaughn?11:00 - A’s: Rooker? Sears? Mason Miller?!15:00 - Angels: Taylor Ward? Tyler Anderson? Estevez? Luis Rengifo?19:00 - Blue Jays: Kikuchi, Turner, Jansen, Garcia. Would they trade Gausman, Bassitt or Berrios? Will Chad Green get traded or close for the Jays for the rest of the season?23:40 - Marlins: Chisholm, Tanner Scott. De La Cruz? Are the Marlins as far away as their record suggests? Their 2025 rotation could be Alcantara, Garrett, Luzardo, Weathers, Cabrera.31:00 - Rockies: Quantrill? Ryan McMahon? Do the Rockies think they’re close?33:00 - Nats: Lane Thomas? Jesse Winker? Sell high on Kyle Finnegan? I think we won’t see Dylan Crews this year.36:35 - What are the buyers buying?36:50 - Orioles: Prob need 2 SPs. Can live without an IF, with Mayo on the way. Maybe a RP.41:00 - Yankees: 1 SP. A hitter or two (prob a CF)44:45 - Guardians: At least 1 SP. A SS. A OF.48:30 - Astros: 1 SP, 1 OF50:50 - Mariners: Offense! Almost any position other than CF, C, SS. OF and 2B is prob the place to start.55:00 - Twins: None? I don’t see anything obvious.57:30 - Phillies: RP. Maybe more than the other contenders.59:10 - Brewers: CF. SP.59:40 - Dodgers: SP. RP. 2B/SS.1:01:30 - Braves: OF. And maybe a SP with Fried out.1:03:10 - Which direction will these teams go? 1:03:20 - Red Sox1:03:30 - Rays1:03:55 - Royals1:04:23 - Tigers1:05:24 - Rangers1:05:50 - Mets1:06:25 - Cards1:06:45 - Pirates1:08:00 - Reds1:08:50 - Cubs1:10:05 - D-backs1:12:10 - Giants1:13:25 - Padres---Pick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad preview the second half of the season, discuss the brutal slew of Braves injuries and break down all the adds and drops in FAAB. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWirePick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Halterman (@erik_halterman) is joined by Lucas Biery (@lucasbiery33) of FTN Fantasy to discuss strategies for chasing down the league leader in the second half.---00:00 Intro01:45 Pitcher Injuries15:50 General tips for chasing leads25:30 Buy-low hitters35:10 Buy-low pitchers44:00 Dropped players worth grabbing58:00 Injury stashes---Home Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%. Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign upDownload the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Halterman (@erik_halterman) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) delve into the latest headlines and go over their FAAB recommendations for the week..00:00 Headlines17:30 Max Meyer21:55 Ryne Nelson24:30 Jason Adam26:45 Phillies bullpen28:00 Hunter Harvey30:30 Yimi Garcia31:45 Matt McLain34:15 Jose Caballero36:15 Juan Yepez40:00 Eugenio Suarez41:30 Coby Mayo44:45 Pick6 Picks50:55 Budget Pitchers1:02:50 Budget Hitters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Todd Zola and Clay Link are back after the All-Star break to discuss Jacob Wilson's call-up, other potential pickups, two-start pitchers and more!Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits.0:00 Intro/Jacob Wilson has broken Todd’s projection systemPickups Jacob Wilson - $6 5:00 Brooks Baldwin - $0 (also called up) Xavier Edwards - $3 Shelby Miller - $3 Jake Fraley - $3 Tommy Edman - $2 10:00 Esteury Ruiz - $1 Michael Toglia - $1 12:15 James Outman - $0 River Ryan - $0 15:45 Angel Martinez - $0 Others to consider if available in your league: Rece Hinds, Lawrence Butler, Yilber Diaz, Luis L. Ortiz 23:00 Two-Start Pitchers (Week of July 22, 2024) Yilber Diaz 2 Chris Sale 5 Reynaldo Lopez 4 Albert Suarez 3 Tanner Houck 4 30:05 Javier Assad 2 Hunter Greene 4 Carlos Carrasco 0 Spencer Howard 0 Kyle Freeland 0 Erick Fedde 3 (Todd 4) Garrett Crochet 4 Tarik Skubal 5 Matt Manning 0 Cole Ragans 5 Carson Fulmer 0 Jack Kochanowitz 0 Yonny Chirinos 0 Max Meyer 2 Colin Rea 3 (Todd 2) Bailey Ober 3 Christian Scott 3 Carlos Rodon 3 (Todd 2) Hogan Harris 1 Zack Wheeler 5 Mitch Keller 4 Randy Vasquez 1 Logan Gilbert 5 Logan Webb 5 Robbie Ray 1 Lance Lynn 2 Zack Littell 2 Michael Lorenzen 2 Jon Gray 2 Jose Berrios 4 Mitchell Parker 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Anderson, Eric Cross, Jesse Roche and Chris Welsh do a mock first-year player draft of just 2024 MLB draftees!Chris Welsh: Travis Bazzana, 2B, CLEEric Cross: Charlie Condon, OF, COLJames Anderson: JJ Wetherholt, 2B/SS, STLJesse Roche: Chase Burns, RHP, CINJesse Roche: Konnor Griffin, SS/OF, PITJames Anderson: Jac Caglianone, 1B, KCEric Cross: Braden Montgomery, OF, BOSChris Welsh: Bryce Rainer, SS, DETChris Welsh: Nick Kurtz, 1B, OAKEric Cross: Theo Gillen, OF, TBJames Anderson: Ryan Waldschmidt, OF, ARIJesse Roche: Cam Smith, 3B, CHCJesse Roche: Hagen Smith, LHP, CHWJames Anderson: Christian Moore, 2B, LAAEric Cross: Seaver King, SS/2B/OF, WASChris Welsh: Slade Caldwell, OF, ARIChris Welsh: James Tibbs, OF/1B, SFEric Cross: Cam Caminiti, LHP, ATLJames Anderson: Jurrangelo Cijntje, BHP, SEAJesse Roche: Trey Yesavage, RHP, TORJesse Roche: Carson Benge, OF, NYMJames Anderson: Kellon Lindsey, 2B/SS/OF, LADEric Cross: Vance Honeycutt, OF, BALChris Welsh: PJ Morlando, OF, MIAHome Run ForecastHome Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%. Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign upPick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Halterman (@erik_halterman) and guest Jake Halusker (@TheDustmite) discuss the headlines and share their top waiver pickups of the weekend.---00:00 Intro03:00 Garrett Crochet's workload08:00 Injury Returns15:30 Rockies Outfield16:30 Max Muncy not swinging19:00 Javier Assad22:00 Edward Cabrera25:45 Jose Soriano28:40 Spencer Schwellenbach32:00 Harrison Bader33:35 Anthony Rendon37:40 Masataka Yoshida39:50 Matt Wallner43:10 Michael Toglia44:10 Colt Keith47:00 Pick6 Picks54:30 Budget Pitchers1:11:10 Budget Hitters---Home Run ForecastHome Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%. Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign upPick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Todd Zola and Clay Link talk potential pickups before moving on to discuss earned auction values to date in fantasy baseball.Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits.0:00 Intro/Paul Skenes is starting the All-Star GamePickups 3:50 Justin Wrobleski - $3 5:33 Yilber Diaz - $3 Jalen Beeks - $2 Yariel Rodriguez - $2 10:00 Matt Wallner - $2 Luis Ortiz - $2 Johan Rojas - $1 Rowdy Tellez - $1 Rece Hinds Others to consider if available in your league: Colt Keith, Brooks Lee, Luis Garcia (WAS), Colin Rea Earned Auction Values $47.35 Shohei Ohtani $43.70 Aaron Judge $40.76 Bobby Witt 25:00 $40.71 Jose Ramirez $39.34 Gunnar Henderson $38.99 Tarik Skubal $37.95 Chris Sale $35.75 Elly De La Cruz 34:30 $35.34 Seth Lugo 38:00 $27.20 Tanner Houck $24.38 Christian Walker $23.43 Christian Yelich $21.67 Brenton Doyle $21.06 CJ Abrams $20.78 Brice Turang $3.29 Corbin Carroll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Johnny Venezia and Jeff Erickson preview the MLB Draft. ---00:00 - Johnny Venezia Podcast:00:45 - Paul Skenes dominating02:55 - Strength of the class generally04:30 - How much you cover the college game all year11:30 - Fantasy-wise, do you typically look for ultimate ceiling if you're in a keeper league, or quicker to the majors?15:15 - The 2024 Class18:00 - Travis Bazzana19:30 - Chase Burns20:45 - Jan Caglianone25:15 - Charlie Condon33:15 - Hagen Smith 35:15 - Nick Kurtz37:00 - JJ Wetherholt 38:40 - Braden Montgomery40:15 - Johnny’s favorite sleepers?40:40 - Vance Honeycutt42:35 - Potential busts42:45 - Ryan Waldschmidt43:50 - Carson Benge46:00 - Other Names: Jurrangelo Cijntje---Home Run ForecastHome Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%. Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign upPick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Charlie Condon Travis Bazzana JJ Wetherholt Jac Caglianone Who's going 1-1? Ryan Waldschmidt Hagen Smith Chase Burns Konnor Griffin Theo Gillen Vance Honeycut Tommy White Dakota Jordan Carson Benge JD Dix Home Run ForecastHome Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%. Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign upPick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson try to find 2024 comps to the 2023 First Half / Second Half heroes and bums. Who is this year's Julio Rodriguez Who will be the young slugger that figures it out, like Tristan Casas was last season?---00:00 - First Half / Second Half Podcast01:30 - Who is this year’s Tristan Casas? A young slugger who has a blah first half and then breaks out in second half.02:10 - Micheal Busch. He was always powerful in the Minors (59 HR in 2022-23). Outside of May, has hit for average (albeit with a high BABIP). The power will play eventually. With the Cubs out of the race (kind of), he will play.05:45 - Who will be this year’s Julio Rodriguez? An underwhelming star who gets on track in the second half.08:20 - Alternate - Pete Alonso. His HR/FB% is a career low. Average exit velocity if down, but only slightly. Warm weather, Mets hanging around in the race….I’ll say that he hits more than 20 HR after the ASB.14:45 - Who will be this year’s Cal Raleigh? A catcher who becomes a game-changer by hitting for elite power in the second half.Mitch Garver. Has quietly his 6 homers since June 6. May not hit for average, but he producing plenty of fly balls. K rate and BB rate each improved a bit in June too.19:15 - Who will be this year’s CJ Abrams? A player who catches fire on the basepaths in the second half.19:50 - Wyatt Langford. Ranks 11th in baseball in average sprint speed. Stole six bases in June. Rangers fall out of the race and let Langford learn to steal bases in the second half by running as much as he wants.23:45 - Who will be this year’s Alex Verdugo or Nolan Arenado? A veteran who falls apart in the second half.25:45 - Cody Bellinger. I know his first half wasn’t great, but Statcast suggests it should have been even worse. Cubs fall out of the race and he’s unplayable in the second half.33:40 - Who will be this year’s Freddy Peralta? A skilled starter who underachieves in the first half and thrives in the second half.34:15 - Pablo Lopez. Similar to Peralta, he pitches for a solid team and has great SO skills. Just needs some decent luck.40:15 - Who will be this year’s Lucas Giolito? A starter who is playable in the first half and destroys teams in the second half.41:05 - Jose Berrios. This may be cheating, because it has already happened, but I’m not sure anyone has noticed. His season-long numbers (3.63 ERA, 1.12 WHIP) still say, “start me every week”. The Jays season is already over, and things will be ugly for starters like Berrios when they go with a full youth movement down the stretch.44:40 - Andrew Abbott46:45 - Who will be this year’s Adbert Alzolay? A reliever who takes hold of the closer’s role in the second half.47:20 - Jeff Hoffman. Holy moly, this guy has been good this year. The Phillies went a long stretch without a save, and since that ended he has collected 3 of their 4 saves. He’s their best reliever and could completely take the job from Jose Alvarado. Of course, they could trade for a closer. But they don’t need to.49:30 - Monday game recaps: Is Paul Sewald close to losing the closer’s role?---Home Run ForecastHome Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%. Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign upPick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the Yankees recent struggles, Paul Skenes, the Jays and Cubs deadline decisions and all the adds and drops in FAAB, including huge James Wood bids. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWire.Pick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Halterman (@erik_halterman) is joined by Jordan Rosenblum (@RosenJordanBlum) of FanGraphs to discuss some of the breakout pitchers of the first half.---00:00 Headlines14:00 Projections and Stuff+19:10 Ranger Suarez24:15 Seth Lugo29:00 Ronel Blanco33:55 Tanner Houck40:20 Jake Irvin45:35 Cristopher Sanchez49:05 Garrett Crochet52:35 Shota Imanaga57:45 Bonus names---Home Run ForecastHome Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%. Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign upPick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.