The Athletic Fantasy Baseball Podcast

Rundown2:01 Draft Champions League Basics13:47 Walker Buehler at No. 7 Overall!?18:09 Waiting on Starting Pitching23:59 Bo Bichette, Third-Round Pick28:47 Luzardo & Urías Move Up (Again)35:02 Building From First Overall39:50 Building From 15th Overall48:28 What If Gavin Lux Had a Guaranteed Role?Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Matt on Twitter: @ctmbaseballGet a 40% off a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown1:04 Finding Ways to Replace Opening Day8:44 Explaining The Athletic's Out of the Park League9:33 Beller's Strategy for Running the Cubs12:04 Beller's Belief in Kris Bryant as an MVP Candidate16:30 Figuring Out Second Base for the Cubs19:49 Ian Happ Ready to Be a Regular22:48 Concerns with Jose Quintana and Jon Lester; Hope for Tyler Chatwood?31:24 DVR's Fun Foundation in San Diego36:24 How Will DVR Fill the Padres' Outfield Alongside Tommy Pham?38:35 Who's the X-Factor for the Padres?41:02 Setting Team Strategies and TacticsStrat-O-Matic's 2020 SimulationFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerGet full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown0:47 A Pure Platoon at First for the Nationals?4:42 Who Sticks in Atlanta's Outfield with Ronald Acuña and Marcell Ozuna?9:37 Can J.D. Davis Be an Everyday Player for the Mets?13:36 Will Vince Velasquez or Nick Pivetta Be the Phillies' Fifth Starter?17:20 Breaking Down the Unsettled Right Field Spot in MiamiFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Britt (Nationals) on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow David (Braves) on Twitter: @DOBrienATLFollow Tim (Mets) on Twitter: @TimBrittonFollow Meghan (Phillies) on Twitter: @M_MontemurroFollow Andre (Marlins) on Twitter: @FernandezAndreCGet full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown4:11 A New Fantasy Baseball League Format, For Charity10:23 Previously Unknown Parts of Ian's Resume15:31 Banking on an Alex Wood Rebound?21:23 Expectations for Michael Wacha, Following Thor's Injury26:03 Congrats, Frank!32:28 Eduardo Escobar v. Yandy Diaz v. Luis Arraez38:09 Nando Begins a Trade Negotiation with Ian45:54 The Expected Impact of Delay on Pitching ProspectsFollow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Ian on Twitter: @iankahn4Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperGet full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown0:45 Who Fills out the Astros' Rotation?6:23 Will A.J. Puk Be Ready for Opening Day, Whenever That Is?11:26 Will David Fletcher Have a Regular Spot in the Angels' Lineup?18:22 A Battle at First Base for the Rangers22:50 The Mariners Embrace a Youth MovementFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake (Astros) on Twitter: @jakemkaplanFollow Alex (A's) on Twitter: @byalexcoffeyFollow Fabian (Angels) on Twitter: @FabianArdayaFollow Levi (Rangers) on Twitter: @ThreeTwoEephusFollow Corey (Mariners) on Twitter: @CoreyBrockMLB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown1:22 Pocket Aces11:25 Do You Ever *Not* Punt Catcher?18:36 Helium Watch: Franmil Reyes24:21 Jesus Luzardo and Julio Urías28:43 Is the Price Bump Coming for Miguel Andújar?36:28 Rich Hill on the Rise39:07 Doing Extra Prep, or Taking a Step Back?44:32 Adjusting Timetables for Rookies54:47 4x4 NL-only Pitching TargetsFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Matt on Twitter: @ctmbaseballGet full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown2:03 Drafts vs. Auctions5:12 Approach in Tout9:21 The Strength of Patience12:10 Auctioning in Person vs. Online15:00 Clayton Kershaw and Kyle Hendricks18:27 Dodgers' Depth and David Price23:25 Paul DeJong and Other Values28:30 What Are We Doing During the Sports Hiatus?32:00 Music and Baseball TossupsFollow Scott on Twitter: @scott_pianowskiFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerGet full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown0:42 Can Jordan Luplow Be a Regular for the Indians?6:24 Is the Fantasy Community Too High on Nick Madrigal?12:57 Will Miguel Sano Get Buried in the Bottom-Third of the Twins' Lineup?18:47 A Battle at First Base in Kansas City26:05 Can Cameron Maybin Stick Atop the Tigers' Lineup?Follow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Zack (Indians) on Twitter: @ZackMeiselFollow James (White Sox) on Twitter: @JRFeganFollow Aaron (Twins) on Twitter: @AaronGleemanFollow Alec (Royals) on Twitter: @alec_lewisFollow Cody (Tigers) on Twitter: @CodyStavenhagene-mail: [email protected] full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown3:48 Altered Plans12:57 Best Ball Drafts to Escape?19:59 Tout Wars H2H & Mixed Auction Reviews24:38 Nominating with Purpose32:29 Yoan Moncada Discounts42:15 Similarities in Ian's Squad & DVR's Squad51:20 Another Escape Option: Out of the Park57:40 Buying Luke VoitFollow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Ian on Twitter: @IanKahn4Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown0:52 How Will the Yankees Weather All the Injuries?6:42 Depth Galore in Tampa14:38 Figuring out the Red Sox' Outfield in a Post-Mookie Betts Boston20:59 Can the Youngsters Sick at the Top of the Blue Jays' Lineup?27:08 Where's the Fantasy Value in Baltimore?Follow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Lindsey (Yankees) on Twitter: @lindseyadlerFollow Josh (Rays) on Twitter: @JCTSportsFollow Jen (Red Sox) on Twitter: @jcmccaffreyFollow Kaitlyn (Blue Jays) on Twitter: @kaitlynmcgrathFollow Dan (Orioles) on Twitter: @danconnolly2016e-mail: [email protected] full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown2:38 Relative Discounts on Top Starting Pitchers?7:28 Hitting Prospect Dart Throws10:39 Punting Saves15:16 Waiting On the Outfield21:29 Adjusting to More Teams Overspending Early24:45 Pitching Prospect Dart Throws32:35 The Jays' Rotation Looks Familiar37:43 Countering A Room Driven by the Stars & Scrubs ApproachFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Matt on Twitter: @ctmbaseballe-mail: [email protected] full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown0:32 The Dodgers' Depth is a Strength, but Also a Headache for Fantasy Owners7:47 Taking a Look at the Diamondbacks' Rotation and Jake Lamb12:15 Questions for the Padres at Second Base and in the Outfield19:41 Can Billy Hamilton Earn Regular Playing Time in San Francisco? And Who Closes for This Team?27:32 A Battle at Second Base in ColoradoFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Pedro (Dodgers) on Twitter: @pedromouraFollow Zach (Diamondbacks) on Twitter: @ZHBuchananFollow Dennis (Padres) on Twitter: @dennistlinFollow Grant (Giants) on Twitter: @GrantBrisbeeFollow Nick (Rockies) on Twitter: @nickgrokeGet full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown2:02 Changing Live Draft Plans12:47 Buying Franklin Barreto?17:49 Opportunity for Darin Ruf in San Francisco?22:52 Randy Arozarena's Paths to PT in Tampa Bay27:17 Making Sense of the Cleveland Outfield34:00 When to Draft Prospects in Keeper Leagues43:01 Can Chris Davis Put It Back Together?46:55 Felix Hernandez in Atlanta53:00 The Yankees Have to Play Clint Frazier57:06 A Sleeper for Saves in Texas?Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Ian on Twitter: @IanKahn4Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected], use subject line "Under the Radar" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown0:30 Cubs Battles in the Rotation and at Second Base8:18 The Reds' Outfield Logjam14:57 Dylan Carlson, Tyler O'Neill and the Cardinals' Crowded Outfield22:47 How Will Craig Counsell Mix and Match the Brewers' Movable Pieces?30:39 Pirates Wrap up the NL CentralFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Patrick (Cubs) on Twitter: @PJ_MooneyFollow Trent (Reds) on Twitter: @ctrentFollow Mark (Cardinals) on Twitter: @markasaxonFollow Will (Brewers) on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow Rob (Pirates) on Twitter: @RobBiertempfelGet full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown2:39 Stars & Scrubs vs. Balanced Approach6:54 What To Do When Everybody Spends Up11:35 Most Likely First-Rounder/$40 Player in 202119:37 The Unpredictable Room26:32 The Importance of Timing Nominations33:34 Taking the 'Discount' on Vlad Jr. in Auctions?42:17 Identifying Endgame TargetsFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Matt on Twitter: @ctmbaseballGet full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown1:06 The Birth of @PitchingNinja2:56 The Explosion of Tech-Based Learning for Pitchers4:30 Command vs. Stuff6:25 Increased Velocity this Spring7:43 Organizations That Have Embraced Driveline11:56 Who's Throwing the Pitch to Win You the World Series?13:06 Prospects Rob is Excited for in 202014:50 Most GIF'd Pitchers Flying Below the Radar16:03 Luis Castillo's GIF-Ability, and the Reds' Potentially Nasty Staff20:13 2020 Tossups, Starting with Gerrit Cole vs. Jacob deGrom21:38 Lucas Giolito vs. Chris Paddack23:06 Zac Gallen vs. Dinelson Lamet24:40 Jesus Luzardo vs. Julio Urias25:10 Luke Weaver vs. Lance McCullers27:24 Mike Foltynewicz vs. Joe Musgrove29:37 Michael Kopech vs. Dylan Cease31:30 A New Podcast Coming from Rob35:36 Inspiring Love for Baseball37:52 The Flatground AppFollow Rob on Twitter: @PitchingNinjaFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerGet full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown1:37 Get the Beeps Ready (Chris Sale)9:32 Marlins Toss-Up (Anderson, Brinson, Hernandez)14:40 Endgame Auction Nominations & Late-Pitcher Darts19:26 Ian's AL LABR Experience27:02 Micro Rankings: How Bad is Being a Commish?32:09 Dynasty Value Rankings39:22 Injury Concern Rankings45:32 Late Pitching TargetsFollow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Ian on Twitter: @IanKahn4Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperGet full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown1:30 David Price & Kenta Maeda's Increased Price7:49 Frankie Montas Gets a Bump12:48 Josh James' Move Up the Board18:32 Nick Anderson & Saves in Tampa Bay27:48 Any Concerns About Max Muncy's Playing Time?33:14 Nick Castellanos' Jump In Cincy34:51 Alex Bregman's Slide Out of the First Round39:06 Mike Clevinger's Slight Drop42:08 Buying on Blake Snell or James Paxton?48:56 The Eugenio Suarez DiscountFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Matt on Twitter: @ctmbaseballe-mail: [email protected] full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown2:12 The Importance of Barrel Rate for Hitters6:31 Nick Castellanos Set for Positive Regression?10:06 Lorenzo Cain's Outs Made on Hard Contact13:58 Marcell Ozuna and xwOBA vs. wOBA17:47 Statcast Loves Keston Hiura19:47 Matthew Boyd and Strikeout Rate26:12 Max Fried and Spin Rate31:52 Is Brandon Woodruff Undervalued?34:43 Tyler Glasnow and xwOBAFollow David on Twitter: @_dadlerFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerGet full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown2:38 TGFBI & Early Draft Update9:25 2020 Only: Vlad Jr. vs. Eloy Jimenez16:36 Pricing James Paxton with His Injury25:12 German Marquez vs. Joe Musgrove33:14 Adjusting to Points Leagues40:17 Tyler Glasnow vs. Noah Syndergaard51:12 Anything Left in the Tank for Miggy?59:02 Ideal Dynasty League SetupFollow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Ian on Twitter: @IanKahn4Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperGet full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown3:18 Discounted Power Options16:18 Underpriced Speed Considerations27:41 Low-Cost Sources of Run Production51:26 Clearance Rack Batting AverageFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Matt on Twitter: @ctmbaseballe-mail: [email protected] full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown1:08 Are Early-Round Speed Sources More Reliable?10:26 Risk v. Reward with Injured Players19:58 Risk v. Reward with Prospects29:15 The Importance of Playing Time34:54 ADP Toss-UpsFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jeff on Twitter: @jeffwzimmermanGet full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown3:06 Any Interest in Astros with Falling Win Total?8:43 Buying on the Mets?18:00 Concerns with the Cards?24:30 A Pod Divided on the Blue Jays31:25 Expecting Dominance from the Dodgers35:47 Why DVR is Buying on the Rangers42:30 How Bad Will the 2020 Pirates Be?45:23 DVR is High on Colorado?52:27 Nando's José De León DeclarationFollow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Ian on Twitter: @IanKahn4Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperGet full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown3:03 Buying Carlos Correa at a Discount?5:33 Bounce Back for Benintendi?9:19 Rebound for Rhys Hoskins?12:54 Corey Seager: Best Value on the Board?15:31 Discounted Speed: Jean Segura & Lorenzo Cain21:15 Are You Taking the Puig Discount While He's a Free Agent?25:29 Can Khris Davis Crush 40 Homers Again?28:54 Is There One More Level for David Dahl?31:37 Kyle Schwarber & Franmil Reyes: 2019 Repeats On Tap?36:38 Max Kepler: Buying At Rising Price?39:21 First Timers in 100-200 Range: Biggio, Edman, Garver & Lux49:11 Staying Patient with Amed Rosario & Byron Buxton?Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Matt on Twitter: @ctmbaseballe-mail: [email protected] full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown1:30 Vlad's Keys to Success in 12-team Mixed Leagues8:53 Category Targets16:29 Co-Owning Fantasy Teams23:33 Looking for an Edge in Projections33:01 How Does Vlad Approach Injured Players on Draft Day?39:15 ADP Toss-UpsFollow Vlad on Twitter: @RotoGutFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown3:22 Targets in the 150-250 Overall Range16:12 Choosing a Dynasty League Strategy26:38 Targets in the 300-400 Range35:23 Marlins (?!) We Love44:07 Catchers We Love53:03 Targets After Pick 500Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Ian on Twitter: @IanKahn4Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown4:09 Potential SP2s? (Wheeler, Soroka & Montas)9:59 Are Texas Pitchers Underpriced?14:43 Looking for Value in Arizona20:18 Helium Watch: Luzardo, Urías & Fried40:14 Leaving LA: Expectations for Ryu in Toronto49:22 Stock Up for Maeda & Price?Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Matt on Twitter: @ctmbaseballGet full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown3:54 Gerrit Cole vs. Jacob deGrom8:05 Ronald Acuña vs. Mike Trout vs. Christian Yelich13:37 Anthony Rendon vs. Rafael Devers19:31 Starling Marte vs. Austin Meadows24:10 Anthony Rizzo vs. Matt Olson31:46 Luis Castillo vs. Patrick Corbin36:17 Victor Robles vs. Bo Bichette44:41 Bo Bichette vs. Vlad Guerrero Jr.Follow Chris on Twitter: @chrismeaneyFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellere-mail: [email protected] full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown3:22 Trade Value Shifts18:17 Brusdar Graterol in Boston27:59 Nando Isn't Impressed By Your Dinelson Lamet Takes35:14 2020 Expectations for Trevor Bauer38:31 Slow Draft Etiquette47:41 Sleeper Candidate: Ryan O'Hearn54:07 Deep League Targets in the San Francisco Outfield?Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Ian on Twitter: @IanKahn4Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown2:57 First Rounder: Fernando Tatis Jr.8:03 Luis Robert Helium18:28 Discounted Manny Machado23:22 Crowded Depth Charts in Tampa Bay & Cincinnati37:39 Chris Sale41:17 Buying Yu Darvish's Elite Second-Half?47:49 Corey Kluber in Texas50:27 Jesús Luzardo55:24 Fallen Closers: Kenley Jansen & Craig KimbrelFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Matt on Twitter: @ctmbaseballGet full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown6:12 Vlad Jr.'s Dynasty League Value13:59 Choosing a Direction in Long-Term Leagues22:38 Messy Closer Situations33:37 Is It Safe to Assume that Will Smith Closes in Atlanta?37:04 How Will the Brewers Manage Josh Hader?50:29 Quick Calls: Save Leaders for Seattle, San Francisco & MiamiFollow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Ian on Twitter: @iankahn4Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperE-mail: [email protected], use subject line "Under the Radar" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown3:46 Alex Bregman & Houston Fallout12:11 The Importance of Replacements19:44 Jordan Montgomery: Sneaky Value?23:58 Buying Merrill Kelly's Strong 2019 Finish?34:16 Ian's Latest Dynasty Deal43:23 Balancing Approach w/Under the Radar PlayersFollow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Ian on Twitter: @iankahn4Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.