FantasyPros - Fantasy Baseball Podcast
889 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsFantasyPros provides hard-hitting baseball analysis while keeping you entertained. Get the tips needed to win your league from a trusted network of 100+ experts and correspondents. Find out who to draft, pick up and start while receiving analysis of the latest news from around the diamond.
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Episodes
Leading Off, Friday April 2nd (Ep. 328)
April 02, 2021 14:07 - 36 minutes - 34.4 MBJoe Pisapia and Dan Harris recap all the walk offs and big fantasy moments from Opening Day in MLB. Catch their thoughts on the Francisco Lindor extension, early closer drama and more. Plus a full breakdown of the Friday night DFS slate.
Bold Predictions for the 2021 MLB Season (Ep. 327)
March 30, 2021 20:34 - 58 minutes - 56.7 MBJoe Pisapia and Dan Harris are throwing caution to the wind and giving you some bold fantasy predictions for the 2021 MLB season.
Spring Training 3 Up & 3 Down + Bullpen Breakdowns (Ep. 326)
March 29, 2021 15:41 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBJoe Pisapia welcomes Aaron Pags (Fantasy Black Book, Perfectly Framed Pod) to discuss the players leaving spring training with good impressions, and not good ones as well. Plus, we dive deep into the abyss that is relievers to see how saves will shakeout in 2021.
Top 10 League Winners of 2021 (Ep. 325)
March 26, 2021 17:40 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBJoe Pisapia and Dan Harris are ready to help you win your leagues with their Top 10 League Winners! These are the names that can potentially thrust you into fantasy baseball championships. Are you ready to take some risks? The Pros are!
Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft 5.0 (Ep. 324)
March 24, 2021 18:20 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBJoe Pisapia and Dan Harris welcome fantasy legend Alex Fast (Pitcher List) into their 5th and final Mock Draft Episode of the preseason. Recent Spring Training News has had an impact on ADP. Who’s rising? Who’s falling? The Pros will tell you!
All Breakout Team of 2021 (Ep. 323)
March 22, 2021 15:57 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBJoe Pisapia welcomes Eric Cross (Fantrax & The Fantasy Black Book) to the show to identify the breakout stars of 2021 that you’ll want on your fantasy baseball rosters. We’ll also answer your mailbag questions and play some What’s Trending!
The 2021 All-Breakout Team (Ep. 323)
March 22, 2021 15:57 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBJoe Pisapia welcomes Eric Cross (Fantrax & The Fantasy Black Book) to the show to identify the breakout stars of 2021 that you’ll want on your fantasy baseball rosters. We’ll also answer your mailbag questions and play some What’s Trending!
ALL BREAKOUT TEAM OF 2021 (Ep. 323)
March 22, 2021 15:57 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBJoe Pisapia welcomes Eric Cross (Fantrax & The Fantasy Black Book) to the show to identify the breakout stars of 2021 that you’ll want on your fantasy baseball rosters. We’ll also answer your mailbag questions and play some What’s Trending!
Top 10 Draft Day Bargains (Ep. 322)
March 19, 2021 17:28 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBJoe Pisapia welcomes Chris Meaney (Fade The Noise) to review their favorite draft day bargains. Where can you find some incredible deals in your draft? The Pros will tell you!
TOP 10 DRAFT DAY BARGAINS (Ep. 322)
March 19, 2021 17:28 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBJoe Pisapia welcomes Chris Meaney (Fade The Noise) to review their favorite draft day bargains. Where can you find some incredible deals in your draft? The Pros will tell you!
Mock Draft 4.0 (Ep. 321)
March 17, 2021 16:04 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBJoe Pisapia and Dan Harris welcome Dan Strafford for our latest Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft session 4.0! This time it’s 5x5 with OBP, QS and a lot of laughs.
MOCK DRAFT 4.0 (EP 321)
March 17, 2021 16:04 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBJoe Pisapia and Dan Harris welcome Dan Strafford for our latest Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft session 4.0! This time it’s 5x5 with OBP, QS and a lot of laughs.
The All Bust Team of 2021 (EP 320)
March 15, 2021 18:30 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBJoe Pisapia welcomes Frank Stampfl (CBS Fantasy Baseball Today Podcast) to announce their All Bust Teams of 2021. Which players could cost you your fantasy crown? The Pros will tell you.
The All Bust Team of 2021 (Ep. 320)
March 15, 2021 18:30 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBJoe Pisapia welcomes Frank Stampfl (CBS Fantasy Baseball Today Podcast) to announce their All Bust Teams of 2021. Which players could cost you your fantasy crown? The Pros will tell you.
The All Sleeper Team of 2021 (EP 319)
March 11, 2021 19:50 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBJoe Pisapia and Dan Harris unveil their official All Sleeper Teams for the 2021 Fantasy Baseball season! Don’t sleep on this episode!
The All Sleeper Team of 2021 (Ep. 319)
March 11, 2021 19:50 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBJoe Pisapia and Dan Harris unveil their official All Sleeper Teams for the 2021 Fantasy Baseball season! Don’t sleep on this episode!
10 Best Mid-Round Targets + 10 Popular Sleepers to Avoid (Ep, 318)
March 10, 2021 17:50 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBJoe Pisapia welcomes guest KC Bubba (Benched With Bubba Podcast) to discuss the trendy “sleepers” that could actually be the undoing of your fantasy season, and our favorite mid-round draft targets. Who are the sleepers that could turn into nightmares? The Pros will let you know.
10 Best Mid-Round Targets + 10 Popular Sleepers to Avoid (EP 318)
March 10, 2021 17:50 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBJoe Pisapia welcomes guest KC Bubba (Benched With Bubba Podcast) to discuss the trendy “sleepers” that could actually be the undoing of your fantasy season, and our favorite mid-round draft targets. Who are the sleepers that could turn into nightmares? The Pros will let you know.
10 Best Mid-Round Targets + 10 Popular Sleepers to Avoid (Ep. 318)
March 10, 2021 17:50 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBJoe Pisapia welcomes guest KC Bubba (Benched With Bubba Podcast) to discuss the trendy “sleepers” that could actually be the undoing of your fantasy season, and our favorite mid-round draft targets. Who are the sleepers that could turn into nightmares? The Pros will let you know.
Who's the Next Trevor Bauer? + Spring Training Risers & Fallers (Ep. 317)
March 08, 2021 17:23 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBJoe Pisapia welcomes guest Joe Bond (Fantasy 6 Pack Hour) to discuss who the “NEXT” versions of some of last year's most exciting or most frustrating players are. Plus, we discuss whose stock is soaring or plummeting during Spring Training. What does it all mean for your fantasy baseball season? We’ll tell you!
Who's the Next Charlie Morton? + Spring Training Risers & Fallers (Ep. 317)
March 08, 2021 17:23 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBJoe Pisapia welcomes guest Joe Bond (Fantasy 6 Pack Hour) to discuss who the “NEXT” versions are in 2021, plus the stocks that are soaring and plummeting in Spring Training. What does it all mean for your fantasy baseball season? We’ll tell you!
Top-10 Risky Picks (Ep. 316)
March 05, 2021 19:36 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBJoe Pisapia welcomes guest Mike Kurland to the show to discuss the riskiest picks you could be making in the top-150 ADP this fantasy baseball season.
Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft (Ep. 315)
March 03, 2021 18:36 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBJoe Pisapia and Dan Harris are at it again with Mock Draft Number Three! Joined by special guest Michael Govier (Hey It’s Enrico Pallazzo Fantasy Baseball Podcast). The fellas break down the picks and trends on this latest episode that you’ll need to know for your drafts!
Rankings Disagreements(Ep. 314)
March 01, 2021 21:50 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBJoe discusses some controversial player values with MLB projection guru Ariel Cohen. Why the disparity in rankings? Tune in and find out! Plus some listener mailbag questions and a little Fantasy or Reality.
Undervalued & Sleeper OFs (Ep. 313)
February 26, 2021 19:28 - 1 hour - 45 MBJoe and Dan breakdown the value plays at the Outfield Position, select our top OF Sleepers post 200 ADP, and play some What's Trending!
Top 10 Bounce-Back Candidates (Ep. 312)
February 23, 2021 02:26 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBChris Welsh, host of the In This League Podcast, is with us as we shine a light on our top 10 favorite bounce-back players for 2021! Despite the velocity dip, Patrick Corbin (4:57) may deserve the benefit of the doubt. What was more surprising for Ketel Marte (15:13): the 2019 breakout or the 2020 slump? Why should fantasy managers feel compelled to buy back into Kris Bryant and Javier Baez (29:29) this year? The guys later dig into the listener mailbag (50:09) and debut a new game called "Wh...
10 Undervalued Players to Target + Fantasy Baseball Draft Trends & Strategy (Ep. 311)
February 18, 2021 18:40 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBJoe Pisapia and Dan Harris are back for the second podcast of the week! The duo discusses the Fernando Tatis Jr. mega extension (2:27) before diving into Joe's LABR draft strategy. Is Trea Turner worth a first-round selection? Trends we noticed were how necessary it is to get an ace early (16:10), that there's value in UTIL-only players like Nelson Cruz and JD Martinez (19:30), and how outfield is actually kind of shallow (22:42). The second half of the show focuses on some late-round players...
Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft 2.0 (Ep. 310)
February 17, 2021 20:55 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBDan Harris is joined by Joe Pisapia and Andrew Gould for the second FantasyPros mock draft of the offseason! Andrew kicks things off by selecting Ronald Acuna with the No. 1 pick (6:52). The crew later discusses the importance of drafting an ace early (12:58)and whether or not it's okay to throw out 2020 stats for certain players (39:15). Things wrap up with a discussion on late round flyers (1:02:20) before Joe finally drafts a catcher (1:07:05).
Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft (Ep. 310)
February 17, 2021 20:55 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBDan Harris is joined by Joe Pisapia and Andrew Gould for the second FantasyPros mock draft of the offseason! Andrew kicks things off by selecting Ronald Acuna with the No. 1 pick (6:52). The crew later discusses the importance of drafting an ace early (12:58)and whether or not it's okay to throw out 2020 stats for certain players (39:15). Things wrap up with a discussion on late round flyers (1:02:20) before Joe finally drafts a catcher (1:07:05).
First Round Draft Rankings + Listener Mailbag (Ep. 309)
February 08, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBJustin Mason joins the show and we're talking about the first round of fantasy drafts. While you're going to find talent up and down Round 1, how exactly should these players be ranked? Before we get into things, what does Trevor Bauer's move mean for his ranking (10:35)? Should Fernando Tatis be the No.1 pick (29:55) and should Jacob deGrom be taken in the top 3(31:20)? How high should Trea Turner be taken (43:49) and should there be any worry over Christian Yelich's poor 2020 season (46:20)...
12 Late-Round SP Gambles (Ep. 308)
February 05, 2021 15:21 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBAlex Fast of Pitcher List joins us on today's podcast for fun and insightful analysis on our 12 favorite late-round upside starting pitchers! Will Zach Davies (13:44) prove that his career-best production from last season was no fluke? Is Jake Odorizzi (25:19) primed to regain his 2019 form? Will the park upgrade and the possibility of more reliance on his sinker help Dane Dunning (30:13) achieve his upside, or is Texas' terrible infield defense poised to cap his potential? Lastly, is 2021 th...
10 Most Undervalued Early & Mid-Round SPs w/ Nick Pollack (Ep. 307)
February 02, 2021 02:27 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBNick Pollack of Pitcher List is on with us as we share our 10 most undervalued pitchers outside the late rounds! Is Kenta Maeda (6:56) primed to continue his stellar 2020 production and will Kyle Hendricks (26:47) keep outperforming expectations, especially with his projected innings volume? Pablo Lopez (39:31) has much more potential than you might think, but what must he overcome to be a successful fantasy pitcher? Also, is a big bounceback year in store for Patrick Corbin (58:28)? The show...
Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft (Ep. 306)
January 18, 2021 21:52 - 49 minutes - 34.6 MBJoe Pisapia, author of the Fantasy Black Book series, and Steve Gardner of USA Today have both dropped in for a fun, three-man mock draft! Dan begins the festivities by selecting Jacob deGrom (3:46) seventh overall. What is the biggest concern regarding Sixto Sanchez (17:35) and is Andrew Benintendi (26:32) worth taking in the later rounds or is he better off being avoided? Listen all the way through to hear who had the best draft and what each analyst's overall strategy was! The show closes ...
10 MLB Prospects to Watch + 5 Dynasty Prospect Buys (Ep. 305)
January 12, 2021 05:01 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBWe're with Chris Clegg of Fantrax to discuss which prospects fantasy managers shouldn't miss out on! Is the talented Ke'Bryan Hayes (7:50) ready to bat atop Pittsburgh's order and snag NL Rookie of the Year honors and will Alejandro Kirk (22:30) hit his way into Toronto's lineup? We later get into some of our favorite dynasty prospect buys (49:31). Corbin Carroll (57:31) already has a solid hit tool, but how else can he bolster his ceiling? The show ends with Chris giving the scoop on which M...
Early 2021 Rankings + New Year's Resolutions (Ep. 304)
January 04, 2021 22:23 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBWe're joined by Frank Stampfl of CBS Sports to discuss our latest rankings for 10 notable players who have moved to new teams so far this offseason. Are Yu Darvish's (7:19) remarkable 2020 numbers sustainable in San Diego in 2021 and is Blake Snell's (14:49) move to the Padres an upgrade for him, or will his extra innings volume actually increase his injury risk? Is Ha-Seong Kim (28:27) a viable fantasy starter at shortstop after coming over from the KBO and how might Dane Dunning's (40:00) p...
Teoscar Hernandez's Torrid Start + Waiver Wire Pickups w/ Nick Pollack (Ep. 303)
August 01, 2020 01:33 - 47 minutes - 33.4 MBNick Pollack, founder of Pitcher List, hops on the show as we share our insight on the best fantasy baseball pickups after the first full week of regular-season action. What has been the main driver behind Aaron Civale's (3:09) early success, can Teoscar Hernandez (17:07) maintain his crazy production, and what are the concerns surrounding Cristian Javier (24:56)? The guys conclude by opening up the listener mailbag (31:16) and answering your most pressing questions. Sponsors: SuperDraft -...
10 Early Waiver Pickups + Summer Camp Takeaways (Ep. 302)
July 22, 2020 01:12 - 54 minutes - 37.9 MBWe're joined by Ariel Cohen, creator of the ATC projection system, to break down which guys fantasy baseball managers should be scooping up before or soon after Opening Day. Is Tyler Rogers (6:31) primed to be the Giants' closer and does Elieser Hernandez (28:14) have the stuff to be the Marlins' top SP or will his unimpressive fastball and inability to prevent hard contact doom him? The duo spends the final third of the show sharing their top summer camp takeaways (35:58). Is Jarred Kelenic ...
10 Bold Predictions + Late-Round Stashes (Ep. 301)
July 15, 2020 02:39 - 55 minutes - 38.8 MBJoe Pisapia, author of the Fantasy Black Book series, is back on with us for another fun show! The guys start the show taking turns as they name their bold predictions for the 2020 season. Are the Pirates ready to send away Josh Bell (14:18) and will the Rangers be the club to answer the call? Which largely unowned player does Joe predict will lead the NL in stolen bases (25:09)? The second half of the show is dedicated to shining a light on lesser-known athletes who have a ton of upside and ...
20 League Winners (Ep. 300)
July 07, 2020 21:28 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBAs we gear up for the fantasy baseball season, we chat with Alex Fast from Pitcher List and each share 10 players we believe have the most league-winning upside. The duo starts off by digging deep into David Price's (4:01) decision to sit out the season and examining who may step up in the Dodgers' rotation. Michael Brantley (11:12) has an outside chance to finish with a .400 batting average, a change in Dylan Bundy's (33:20) mechanics could result in a breakout season for him, and Caleb Smit...
20 Best Draft Targets (Ep. 299)
July 04, 2020 00:21 - 50 minutes - 35.3 MBWith roughly three weeks to go until the start of the season, we team up with Chris Meaney of Fade the Noise to share insight into our favorite draft targets. Matt Olson (6:19) may be one of the more underrated pure power hitters in the game, Andrew Benintendi (21:03) might be primed to bounce back after a disappointing 2019 campaign, and Jorge Polanco (30:39) appears to be extremely undervalued considering his strong metrics and the solid lineup he's in. Players: Shane Bieber - 0:02:33 Ty...
Baseball Returns! 20 Shortened Season Risers and Fallers (Ep. 298)
June 27, 2020 04:32 - 46 minutes - 32.6 MBToday we talk with Al Melchior, host of The Athletic's Fantasy Baseball in 15 Podcast, about which players will see their values rise or fall the most because of the 60-game season. Avisail Garcia's (7:20) and Dylan Carlson's (23:51) values both drastically increase due to the universal DH and a schedule filled with pitcher-friendly ballparks is primed to hurt Willy Adames (33:02). Later on, we examine closer situations around the league (37:59) and debate whether the shortened season lowers ...
Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft (Ep. 297)
June 12, 2020 20:45 - 43 minutes - 30.4 MBToday we are joined by Frank Stampfl, host of the Fantasy Baseball Today Podcast, who competes against Bobby in a mock draft. Follow along as each analyst breaks down their picks all throughout the show. Is it wise to take Juan Soto (1:47) over Mookie Betts at fifth overall, is Robbie Ray (20:51) ready to break out after a change to his mechanics, and will playing time no longer be a hurdle for Austin Riley (31:05)? Stay tuned until the end to find out who won the draft!
The All-Sleeper Team w/ Jason Collette (Ep. 296)
June 06, 2020 05:53 - 46 minutes - 32.5 MBJason Collette of Rotowire joins us as we analyze the top sleepers at each position. Bobby breaks down an interesting plan to attack first base (9:47), Jason explains why we shouldn't be sleeping on Ian Happ (19:56), and we shed light on what might be preventing Dinelson Lamet (31:30) from reaching his potential. Players: Danny Jansen - 0:03:55 Yasmani Grandal - 0:07:34 C.J. Cron - 0:08:29 Ji-Man Choi - 0:09:48 Jose Martinez - 0:10:10 Jonathan Schoop - 0:14:43 Willy Adames - 0:17:07 Ian Ha...
Leading Off: May 29th (Ep. 295)
May 29, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBWelcome back to Leading Off. This week Dan Harris is taking a look to see how his rankings line up against our expert consensus rankings among the five infield positions. Is Danny Jansen being overlooked? What about Ryan McMahon and Lourdes Gurriel Jr? How much should second base eligibility affect how you view a player? Don't forget to leave the show a rating and review, and send it over to [email protected] for your chance at a free Trevor Story signed jersey!
Rankings Rundown (Ep. 294)
May 28, 2020 03:39 - 44 minutes - 31.3 MBWe've got both last year's most accurate expert, Ariel Cohen of FanGraphs, and the second most accurate expert since 2017, our very own Andrew Gould, joining us for a special episode today. We spend today's show running through both of their rankings and seeing which players they disagree on the most. Is Jonathan Villar (5:52) a steal or is he too volatile to trust? Additionally, are fantasy owners still undervaluing Kenta Maeda (25:54) and can Wil Myers (33:32) post solid numbers thanks to t...
Leading Off: May 22nd (Ep. 293)
May 22, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MBWith the likelihood of a regional schedule, we're taking a look at which players are impacted the most. Will Kenta Maeda's move from the NL West to the AL Central wind up being beneficial, will Zack Wheeler's time in Philadelphia get off to a rocky start, and what happens to the outlook for NL East hitters? All that and more this week with our latest episode of Leading Off.
Most Undervalued Infielders + Top 10 Infield Sleepers (Ep. 292)
May 20, 2020 23:10 - 57 minutes - 40 MBToday's show is dedicated to dissecting the infield and we've got Joe Pisapia, author of the best-selling Fantasy Black Book series, in the house to help us out. Why should you trust Christian Vazquez's (2:58) solid 2019 numbers, does Carlos Correa (22:41) have the potential to be fake baseball's best shortstop, and is J.D. Davis (38:41) highly undervalued considering the likelihood he plays every day? Sponsors: Fielder's Choice - Fielder's Choice Goods handcrafts leather goods from vintag...
Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft (Ep. 291)
May 16, 2020 01:08 - 51 minutes - 36.1 MBJennifer Piacenti from Fantasy Alarm goes head-to-head against Bobby in our latest mock draft episode! We get the party started with Bobby grabbing Mookie Betts (4:59) at sixth overall. Is the uncertainty surrounding where games will be played concerning for Chris Paddack (10:53), why should you be excited about Eduardo Escobar (22:18) this year, and how should drafters approach relief pitching heading into a shortened season (32:54)? Listen all the way through to hear who had the better draft!
Leading Off: May 15th (Ep. 290)
May 15, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10 MBWith baseball's return edging ever closer, Dan Harris takes a look at the impact of the universal DH on some key National League hitters. Is Ryan Braun someone who can be a difference-maker in fantasy leagues, will Wil Myers turn out to be a draft-day steal, and what will the Reds so with their surplus of outfielders? All that and more in this week's Leading Off.
20 Best Mid-Round Targets w/ Jayson Stark (Ep. 289)
May 09, 2020 02:08 - 42 minutes - 29.8 MBWe are joined today by Jayson Stark of The Athletic to break down our favorite mid-round targets heading into the season. Julio Urias (14:49) has dominant stuff, but will he get enough innings to be fantasy relevant? Also, will Franmil Reyes (22:13) play everyday and is Sean Manaea (32:16) finally starting to live up to his potential? Players: Eduardo Escobar - 0:04:05 Danny Santana - 0:05:37 Mitch Garver - 0:06:47 James Paxton - 0:08:38 Jesus Luzardo - 0:10:03 Nick Anderson - 0:12:08 Zac...