Latest Athletic Fantasy Sports Podcast Episodes
Pacers & Knicks Advance LIVE Reaction, Bucks offseason
Game Theory Podcast - May 03, 2024 13:40 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsPacers advance in the NBA Playoffs and we react to the Knicks vs Sixers immediately after the game. 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 ...
A Search for Acuña's Missing Power, Strength of Schedule & Waiver Targets
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 02, 2024 20:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss several news items including a trip to the IL for Grayson Rodriguez, the return of two other Baltimore starters, more knee trouble for Byron Buxton, and several rehabbing pitchers. Plus, they examine the missing power from Ronald Acuña Jr. this season, strength of schedule con...
Is the Nationals' Rebuild Ahead of Schedule?
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 01, 2024 20:43 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, DVR and Britt discuss Mike Trout's knee injury, José Abreu's demotion to West Palm Beach, the Twins' unusual home-run celebration, and the newest additions to the City Connect uniform lineup, before taking a look at the Nationals' current rebuilding efforts. Rundown 1:12 Mike Trout Has a T...
2024 Draft Recap w/ (Dane Brugler, The Athletic)
Seahawks Man 2 Man: A show about the Seattle Seahawks - May 01, 2024 13:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 81 ratingsDane Brugler of The Athletic and author of “The Beast” breaks down Seattle’s 2024 draft class. Dane discusses why he sees Christian Haynes as a plug-and-play guard, Tyrice Knight as a Day 3 sleeper, Byron Murphy II as a blue-chip player, Sataoa Laumea as a potential starter, Nehemiah Pritchett & ...
Lakers, Suns, & Pelicans Out of NBA Playoffs
Game Theory Podcast - May 01, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsWe're seeing a changing of the guard in the NBA Playoffs with aging superstars exiting in the first round. We'll look at what's next for the Lakers, Suns, and Pelicans in the offseason as well as what's next in the NBA playoffs. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on ...
Promotions, Triple-A Strikeout and Walk Rates & Early Hitter Movers
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - April 29, 2024 21:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss promotions for Joey Loperfido and Pete Crow-Armstrong, the impact of the ABS strike zone and Triple-A, big movers among top hitters in DVR's upcoming hitter rankings, concern about Corbin Carroll's power outage, and fallout from another weekend of waiver-wire adds and drops. ...
Grading the Jets’ 2024 NFL Draft picks
Can't Wait: A show about the New York Jets - April 29, 2024 19:57 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsWhat can we expect from the Jets’ 2024 draft class? Tim McMaster and Zack Rosenblatt examine all of the picks and the role they could play this season. Then, The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner joins the show to talk about 5th rounder Qwan'tez Stiggers and his storybook rise to the NFL. Read Nick’s ...
Knicks Are Real, Pacers vs Bucks Recap, Clips vs Mavs, Cavs vs Magic, NBA Playoff Coverage
Game Theory Podcast - April 29, 2024 13:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsThe NBA Playoffs continue and we have instant reactions to tonight's games. Full breakdowns of NBA playoff series. 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 Athle...
Sweepers, Pitch Design & Colorado with Adam Ottavino and Early Hitting Metrics that Matter
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - April 26, 2024 20:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR are joined by Mets pitcher Adam Ottavino to discuss sweepers, pitch design and development, and the success he had during a long run in Colorado. Plus, they examine the quick demotion for Jackson Holliday, several surprising starting pitchers, and hitting metrics that move the needle ...
Thunder-Pelicans starring Chet; Heat v Celtics & Clips v Mavs Tied Up; Warriors and Bulls Offseason
Game Theory Podcast - April 26, 2024 12:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsThe NBA Playoffs are living up to the hype. Chet Holmgren is building a clutch reputation, never count out the Heat, and Mavs go small ball. Full game breakdowns and looking into the Warriors and Bulls offseason plans. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Appl...
2024 NFL Draft Rd 1 | Jets select OT Olu Fashanu
Can't Wait: A show about the New York Jets - April 26, 2024 04:47 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsOlu Fashanu is headed to New York! Tim McMaster and Zack Rosenblatt break down the Jets' first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. They share their grades on the selection and what Joe Douglas had to say about the offensive lineman. Plus, more reaction from night one across the league! Learn more about ...
How to Build an Elite Bullpen, the Pirates' Paul Skenes Plan & Another Jordan Walker Demotion
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - April 25, 2024 21:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, Trevor and DVR discuss Jordan Walker's demotion, the Pirates' plan for building up Paul Skenes' workload while trying to backload his innings, and the key ingredients to building an elite bullpen. Rundown 0:43 Make It Make Sense: Jordan Walker's Demotion to Triple-A 6:31 Falling Between Org...
NBA Playoffs Reactions: Suns-Wolves G2, Pacers-Bucks G2; Knicks-76ers, Thunder-Pelicans; NBA Draft!
Game Theory Podcast - April 24, 2024 13:30 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsWe're going live immediately after the games tonight. Reactions from last night's miracle at MSG, Cavs rolling, Lakers meltdown, and Suns vs Timberwolves, and Indiana vs Milwaukee. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- htt...
The New Challenge of Being Patient with Prospects & When to Worry About A Contender's Slow Start
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - April 23, 2024 20:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, DVR and Britt discuss another excellent showing from Jared Jones and an impressive outing from Mason Milller in the Bronx on Monday afternoon. With teams having greater incentives to bring prospects up when they are ready, the new challenge is having a plan to change course if they struggle....
Picturegate, 2024 Mock Draft
Seahawks Man 2 Man: A show about the Seattle Seahawks - April 23, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 81 ratingsMichael-Shawn and Christopher react to "Picturegate" and Mike Macdonald's attempt to start fresh before revealing their final Seahawks 7-round mock drafts ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Early Season Starting Pitcher Risers
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - April 22, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss news and notes from the weekend including an encouraging diagnosis for Spencer Strider before examining several risers from Eno's first in-season update of his 2024 starting pitcher rankings. Rundown 4:20 Underwent Internal Brace Procedure Rather Than Second Tommy John Surge...
NBA Playoffs are HERE! GAME 1 BREAKDOWNS, EVERY SERIES
Game Theory Podcast - April 22, 2024 13:30 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsThe NBA Playoffs are here and its been everything we've hoped for. We react to what went on in the NBA over the last 48hrs. 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 ...
Buying High on Surging Starting Pitchers, Future Power Sources & Recent Debuts
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - April 18, 2024 22:38 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss Tanner Houck's excellent start to 2024 on the heels of a 'Maddux' against the Guardians on Wednesday. Plus, they look at the ongoing health struggles for Kris Bryant in Colorado, Yu Darvish's move to the IL, hitters with a path to develop more power over time, and a few recent...
Jets 2024 NFL Draft preview with Dane Brugler
Can't Wait: A show about the New York Jets - April 17, 2024 21:07 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsThe 2024 NFL Draft is just over one week away and there is no better way to prepare for what the Jets might do than with The Athletic’s Dane Brugler. Zack sits down with Dane to discuss what Gang Green might do at No. 10, the Day 2-3 QBs, receiver depth and much more. Plus, Zack weighs in on the ...
John Sterling Retires, Rivalry Heat Check & A Case for the Cubs
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - April 16, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, DVR and Britt discuss John Sterling's abrupt retirement after 36 years with the Yankees, the Marlins' surprising decision to send Max Meyer back to Triple-A, the current state of baseball rivalries including a few potential new feuds that could develop. Plus, they discuss the Cubs as a poten...
Exercising Caution with High Velocity Starters, Tough Early Holds & Drops
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - April 15, 2024 20:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss the idea exercising more caution with high velocity starting pitchers in the future, weekend news and notes, several recent drops and difficult holds amidst early struggles, and where the money went in weekly free-agent pickups from the weekend. Rundown 2:28 Jackie Robinson ...
Danny Kelly (The Ringer) Discusses 2024 Draft Class, Seahawks Fits
Seahawks Man 2 Man: A show about the Seattle Seahawks - April 15, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 81 ratingsDanny Kelly of The Ringer joins to discuss the 2024 draft class. Danny dives into offensive line options Taliese Fuaga, Graham Barton and Jackson Powers-Johnson; receivers Ladd McConkey, Ja'Lynn Polk and Malik Washington; cornerbacks Terrion Arnold, Nate Wiggins, Cooper DeJean and Kool-Aid McKins...
Catching up with the Browns
Civilized Barking: A show about the Cleveland Browns - April 14, 2024 02:23 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsZac Jackson talks off-season Browns, specifically, Nick Chubb’s new contract, the Browns’ draft priorities and other football business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making Early Adjustments & How to Pitch to Mookie Betts
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - April 12, 2024 21:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, Trevor and DVR discuss a few surprising takeaways from the criminal complaint against Shohei Ohtani's former translator Ippei Mizuhara, the difficulty of making early-season adjustments, and Henry Davis' current struggle against elevated fastballs. Plus, they introduce a new segment 'How I W...
Jackson Holliday's Arrival, Ceddanne Rafaela's Early Struggles & Looking Ahead at Weekend Pickups
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - April 11, 2024 21:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss recent progress in the Ippei Mizuhara story, as Mizuhara is in the process of negotiating a guilty plea with federal prosecutors with evidence suggesting that Mizuhara may have stolen more than $4.5 million from Shohei Ohtani. Plus, they consider the arrival of Jackson Hollida...
2024 NBA Regular Season Awards
Game Theory Podcast - April 11, 2024 17:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsWho is your NBA MVP? Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon break down the MVP race and other NBA awards. 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 about...
A Closer Look at Pitcher Injuries Throughout Baseball
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - April 09, 2024 20:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, DVR and Britt take a closer look at pitcher injuries that have mounted at all levels in recent years, and dissect the varying reasons behind the significant increase in major elbow and shoulder problems. Plus, they consider the fast start of the Pirates and the dismal start of the Marlins in...
A Weekend of Major Injuries and Another Attempt at Making Adjustments
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - April 08, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss another round of injuries including a UCL sprain for Spencer Strider, Tommy John surgery on tap for Shane Bieber, a significant hip flexor strain for Luis Robert Jr, and a dislocated shoulder for Trevor Story. Beyond injuries, they discuss Ronel Blanco's encore and the ongoing...
An Aaron Donald existential crisis (and draft) with Diante Lee
11 Personnel: A show about the Los Angeles Rams - April 08, 2024 19:56 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsJourdan is joined by special guest analyst Diante Lee to share favorite Aaron Donald memories before getting down to business: What will the Rams have to do in the draft to rebuild their defensive line? Fits and favorites and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Draft Mailbag
Seahawks Man 2 Man: A show about the Seattle Seahawks - April 08, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 81 ratingsMichael-Shawn and Christopher discuss a series of pre-draft topics including whether John Schneider's draft strategy will be different without Pete Carroll, Seattle's options with the 16th pick, fixing the offensive line, Mike Macdonald's staff, 2024 season predictions and more. Interested in ad...
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