Latest Athletic Fantasy Sports Podcast Episodes
Tough Decisions, Staying Ahead of Second-Half Fades & Starting Pitchers We're Worried About
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - June 03, 2024 19:53 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss tough in-season decisions for the Tigers (Spencer Torkelson's demotion) and Twins (Edouard Julien's demotion), and the promotion of Connor Norby, before considering the factors to account for when trying to move on from pitchers that have performed very well during the first t...
Mavs Meet Celtics in Finals, Tidjane Salaun Film Breakdown
Game Theory Podcast - June 03, 2024 09:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsIs it the Luka era? Or do the Celtics finally take it all? Plus film breakdown of Tidjane Salaun. Who's in and who's out? The NBA Draft early entry deadline reactions plus we take fan questions on the NBA Draft. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- htt...
Making Sense of Atlanta's Step Back at the Plate, Career-Shaping Opportunities & One-Hit Wonders
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 31, 2024 21:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, DVR, and Trevor analyze the surprising step back for the Atlanta lineup through the first two months of 2024, and discuss players at pivotal points in their careers with a limited window to secure their future role. Plus, they'll take live questions from viewers throughout the show! Rundown...
Starting Pitcher Fallers, Prospect News & Weekend Waiver Preview
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 30, 2024 20:17 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss the news that MLB has integrated stats from the Negro Leagues into its official records, a bad day for the Mets, fallers from Eno's latest Starting Pitcher Rankings update, prospect news, and a few names to consider as waiver-wire targets this weekend. Rundown 1:18 Negro Leag...
NBA Draft Early Entry Deadline and Q&A
Game Theory Podcast - May 30, 2024 10:53 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsWho's in and who's out? The NBA Draft early entry deadline reactions plus we take fan questions on the NBA Draft. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athlet...
Jets sign Tarik Cohen, Aaron Rodgers practice notes & more from OTAs
Can't Wait: A show about the New York Jets - May 30, 2024 01:48 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsAaron Rodgers is back on the field! Tim McMaster and Zack Rosenblatt discuss the latest from Jets’ OTAs. Then, they talk about the signing of Tarik Cohen and what he adds to the RB room. Finally, they look ahead to training camp and joint practices with the Commanders, Panthers and Giants. Learn ...
Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Second ACL Tear, Carroll Questions & May Starting Pitcher Risers
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 28, 2024 23:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss a brutal diagnosis for Ronald Acuña Jr., who suffered another torn ACL over the weekend. Plus, they consider the ongoing struggles of Corbin Carroll, Ángel Hernández's abrupt retirement, and a few May risers from Eno's updated Starting Pitcher Rankings. Rundown 2:06 Ronald A...
Celtics Sweep to NBA Finals, Mavs Next? Plus NBA Draft Questions
Game Theory Podcast - May 28, 2024 13:30 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsAre we sweeping into the NBA Finals? We breakdown what's been happening in the NBA Playoffs Conference Finals. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Shop Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s OVER 40% OFF) with promo code: GAMETHEORY at https://ShopMando.com! #mandopod Follow Sam Vecenie on ...
Tipping Pitches, Best Strikeouts We've Seen & A Case For Massive Expansion
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 23, 2024 20:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, DVR and Trevor go live at 1p ET/10a PT to discuss pitch tipping, the 'fighters' we did not choose last week and their long-term outlook -- Tanner Bibee, Kyle Harrison, Hunter Greene, Taj Bradley, and Christian Scott -- the best strikeouts they have seen so far this season, and a case for mas...
Playing the Long Game with Stars, The Aging Curve & Delayed Breakouts
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 22, 2024 22:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss aging stars whose long-term value might be on the cusp of falling, as well as a few players to target despite an overall body of work that leaves something to be desired. Rundown 10:07 Freddie Freeman Is the Power & Speed Drop a Sign of Things to Come? 18:02 Marcus Semien & ...
Celtics vs Pacers Post Game Instant Reaction
Game Theory Podcast - May 22, 2024 13:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsThe Pacers went into Boston to take on the Eastern Conference favorites. We breakdown the game instantly. What happened at the end of regulation and why the Celtics prevailed in overtime. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Shop Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s OVER 40% OFF) with promo...
A Break for Edwin Díaz, Buying A Luis Gil Breakout & Leveraging Pitching Depth
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 21, 2024 20:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss Garrett Whitlock's injury and the prolonged opportunity for Cooper Criswell in the Red Sox's rotation, expectations for Edwin Díaz's break from the closer role, Luis Gil's impressive stretch to begin 2024, ways to consider leveraging pitching depth, where the money went this w...
Stuff+, the latest on bat tracking stats and making your mark Max Bay
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 20, 2024 23:11 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno is joined by co-parent of Stuff+ and former member of the Houston Astros' analytics department Max Bay. The guys dive into the state of analytics in the sport... Rundown: 4:09 - The past, present and future of Stuff+ 29:45 - How should we be using the new bat tracking data 41:44 - How can peo...
NBA Game 7 Instant Reactions Knicks vs Pacers, Wolves vs Nuggets
Game Theory Podcast - May 20, 2024 13:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsPacers close out the series in New York at Madison Square Garden and the Wolves vs Nuggets reaction. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Shop Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s OVER 40% OFF) with promo code: GAMETHEORY at https://ShopMando.com! #mandopod Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://...
Elly's Pursuit of 100 Steals, Bat Tracking in Scouting Reports & Choose Your Fighter, SP Edition
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 17, 2024 20:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, Trevor and DVR discuss Elly De La Cruz's bid for 100-steal season, how bat tracking info could be used to supplement scouting reports and game plans against hitters, and their choices from a group of a dozen starting pitchers in an effort to project the next few seasons. Rundown 1:06 Keepin...
Opportunity in San Francisco, Struggling Pitching Prospects & Weekend Waiver Targets
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 16, 2024 20:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss Ronel Blanco's sticky-stuff suspension, Austin Riley's quiet start and recent injury, another opportunity for Luis Matos in San Francisco, and the bullpen woes of the Cubs before digging into the early struggles of many prospect pitchers, and a few waiver-wire targets to consi...
Jets 2024 schedule release
Can't Wait: A show about the New York Jets - May 16, 2024 16:36 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIt's FINALLY here! Tim McMaster and Zack Rosenblatt break down the Jets' 2024 schedule. They discuss the primetime games, the travel and their way-too-early predictions. They wrap by talking about the latest news from OTAs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jokic is No Joke, Brunson Dominates Again, Draft Combine
Game Theory Podcast - May 16, 2024 09:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsThe Denver Nuggets take 3-2 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jalen Brunson takes over at Madison Square Garden and dominates the Pacers. Plus NBA Draft Combine reactions. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://...
A Closer Look at the Ways to Preserve Starting Pitchers
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 14, 2024 21:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, DVR and Britt discuss baseball's aim to preserve starting pitchers. How much of a problem is the current use of starting pitchers compared to the past? With injury rates on the rise, what rule changes and tweaks make sense? Will small changes to move the game slightly in the direction of pre...
How We're Using Statcast's New Bat Tracking & Bat Speed Leaderboards
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 13, 2024 20:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss Paul Skenes' MLB debut against the Cubs before digging into ways they are utilizing the new bat tracking and bat speed leaderboards from Statcast, including a few players to consider targeting via trade. Rundown 1:45 Takeaways From Paul Skenes' Debut & Unexpected Comp 13:39 ...
Part 2: NBA Mock Draft Post Lottery Show
Game Theory Podcast - May 13, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsIn part 2 of 2 we get right back to the mock draft starting with pick #6 and finish the first round. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all...
Part 1: NBA Mock Draft Post Lottery Show
Game Theory Podcast - May 13, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsThe NBA just announced the 2024 NBA Draft lottery. In part 1 of 2 we break down what this means for the draft and go over the top 5 picks. Part 2 drops later today at 12:00pm ET. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https...
What Makes a Pitcher Role Change Work & Who Might Be Next to Move?
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 10, 2024 20:58 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, Trevor and DVR discuss an all-time no-hitter jinx, Willson Contreras' injury and the sharp increase in catcher's interference around baseball, pitchers going through role changes in 2024 -- and who they would like to see make a switch in the future -- plus their game plan for hitters facing ...
Paul Skenes Gets the Call, Tyler Black Demoted & A Rays' Rotation Shuffle
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 09, 2024 20:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss the highly-anticipated debut of Paul Skenes, set for Saturday against the Cubs, before digging into a deep list of news items including an injury for Christian Encarnacion-Strand, a quick return to Nashville for Tyler Black following Christian Yelich's activation from the IL, ...
New Playoff Heroes, Game Recaps: Nuggets v Wolves, Thunder v Mavs, Celtics v Cavs, Knicks v Pacers
Game Theory Podcast - May 09, 2024 09:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsThe NBA Playoffs are heating up and new faces of the league are emerging with every game played. Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and more. Are we going to crown a new NBA champion? 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/GAMETHEORY It’s risk-free with Nor...
Who Do You Like In the AL Central?
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 07, 2024 21:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, DVR and Britt discuss Walker Buehler's return to the Dodgers' rotation before digging into the four contenders in the AL Central to assess each team's current strengths and weaknesses. Plus, they share a few players they underestimated in the past. Rundown 0:51 Walker Buehler Returns to th...
NBA Playoff Recap: Anthony Edwards Leads Wolves, Donovan Mitchell and Cavs take Game 7
Game Theory Podcast - May 06, 2024 22:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsMinnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets, Cleveland Cavs vs Orlando Magic NBA Playoff recap. 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/GAMETHEORY It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Link is in the episode description ✌️ Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.c...
Luis Arraez to San Diego, Hitters on the Rise & Christian Scott's Debut
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 06, 2024 21:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss the five-player trade that sent Luis Arraez to the Padres, the Marlins' return from the trade, a few hitters that made significant moves up in DVR's updated hitter rankings, and how aggressively Christian Scott was pursued in weekly leagues after an impressive weekend debut ag...
NBA Mock Draft 3.0 Playoffs Edition
Game Theory Podcast - May 06, 2024 13:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsThe NBA Draft is getting closer as we head closer to the NBA Finals. Who's stock is moving up? Who is moving down? Who goes #1? 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/GAMETHEORY It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Link is in the episode description ✌️ Follow...
Surprising Starting Pitchers, The Challenge of Hitting in Seattle & How to Pitch to Elly De La Cruz
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 03, 2024 20:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, Trevor and DVR discuss Christian Scott ahead of his debut against the Rays, and four surprising starting pitchers that have put up great numbers over the first month-plus of the season. They also examine the unique challenges of hitting in Seattle -- and try to determine why the park consist...
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