FantasyPros - Fantasy Baseball Podcast
909 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 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
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...
Leading Off: May 8th (Ep. 288)
May 08, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 9.89 MBDan Harris is back looking at the impact of the season's delay on some late-round prospects. Is Dylan Carlson likely to have everyday at-bats with the probable introduction of a universal DH, can Nate Pearson crack the Blue Jays' rotation, and will Spencer Howard benefit from fewer major league games? All that and more in this week's episode of Leading Off.
Bounce-Back Candidates w/ Mike Podhorzer (Ep. 286)
April 30, 2020 05:23 - 41 minutes - 29.1 MBMike Podhorzer of RotoGraphs returns to the show as we analyze which players have the best chance to bounce back this season. Why is Justin Upton (6:39) worth the risk after his career-worst 2019 campaign, how come Manny Machado (17:09) is being taken around pick 60 despite his consistency, and is poor durability all that prevents Garrett Richards (31:39) from being a solid option? Players: Yasiel Puig - 0:00:48 Giancarlo Stanton - 0:04:05 Justin Upton - 0:06:20 Wil Myers - 0:10:01 Andre...
Leading Off: May 1st (Ep. 287)
April 29, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBWith baseball looking more and more likely to return each day, it's time to get back into draft mode and talk about auction preparation. Dan Harris breaks down his auction primer, including tips on how to best create auction values, how to prepare your auction sheet, and how to execute an auction to maximize value. He also looks at the impact, if any, of the current delay in preparing for an auction.
Leading Off: April 23rd (Ep. 285)
April 22, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MBAs more optimism pours in over baseball's return this season, we are talking about some players we're avoiding. What is it about Anthony Rizzo that has Dan opting for other first basemen, why isn't he buying Marcus Semien at full price, and where would he feel comfortable picking Yuli Gurriel? All that and more this week on an early episode.
Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft (Ep. 284)
April 20, 2020 23:49 - 50 minutes - 35 MB2019's most accurate fantasy baseball expert, Ariel Cohen of FanGraphs, has come back to join us for a mock draft. Bobby snags Juan Soto (2:19) with the seventh overall pick and Ariel snatches Jacob deGrom (3:27) at ninth overall. Is the eighth round too early to grab Roberto Osuna (16:11) and are fantasy owners overlooking Paul DeJong (28:30)? Listen all the way through to see whose squad comes out on top!
Leading Off: April 17th (Ep. 283)
April 17, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBWe're breaking down the impact of the delayed start on the closer landscape generally, as well as talking about the effect on specific relievers. Is Nick Anderson's role on the Rays worth more or less now, will Ken Giles find success, and which three relievers see the biggest drop in value? All that and more discussed in today's closer primer.
Who's the Next Pete Alonso & Luis Castillo? (Ep. 282)
April 13, 2020 22:02 - 37 minutes - 26.4 MBToday we break down which young players have the highest chance of becoming breakout studs in 2020 and we've got Michael Beller of The Athletic in the house to share his thoughts. Is this the year Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (3:11) produces superstar-caliber numbers, will Eloy Jimenez (18:50) carry his strong second-half from 2019 into the current season, and was Elieser Hernandez (35:03) merely a victim of bad luck last year?
Leading Off: April 10th (Ep. 281)
April 09, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBWith word of a plan to start the baseball season in Arizona as early as may, Dan Harris offers his take on the logistics and the impact on fantasy. How should you approach hitters in daily and weekly lineup leagues, what happens to the value of top starting pitchers, and when can we expect to see prospects? Dan discusses all that and more in today's episode.
The All-Overvalued & Undervalued Teams (Ep. 280)
April 07, 2020 02:05 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBWe examine our favorite over and undervalued players entering the season with Derek Carty from ESPN. A sneaky good park upgrade improves Eric Thames' (7:38) stock and Eugenio Suarez (16:52) figures to see a boost from the delayed start to the season. Is Jo Adell (31:03) worth drafting though, and why should fantasy owners be concerned about taking Madison Bumgarner (42:37)? Salvador Perez - 0:01:54 Will Smith - 0:05:07 Eric Thames - 0:07:38 Carlos Santana - 0:11:59 Starlin Castro - 0:13:28 G...
Leading Off: April 3rd (Ep. 279)
April 02, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBWith no baseball to recap, Dan Harris is breaking down his five most-owned players from this draft season. Why is he willing to give Rhys Hoskins a pass for his third straight year of decline, and what gives him optimism about Mike Foltynewicz's future? Dan also justifies his love for Hunter Harvey, Kyle Hendricks, and Christian Walker, and explains why all three represent draft values.
Best Draft Bargains + Delayed-Season Draft Strategy (Ep. 278)
March 31, 2020 02:56 - 52 minutes - 36.5 MBSteve Gardner from USA Today is on with us to chat about this year's top draft bargains and interpret whose value rises the most due to the regular season's postponement. Brandon Belt (9:07) figures to be a big beneficiary of Oracle Park's new dimensions, Maikel Franco (17:53) is primed to get a boost in Kansas City, and it may be unwise to count out Diego Castillo (32:11) as a sleeper closer. In addition, how much do players with innings limits or injury concerns benefit from the season's de...
Top 10 High-Risk Players & Late-Round Gambles (Ep. 277)
March 27, 2020 19:40 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBWe analyze our most risky players and our favorite late-round dart throws with friend of the show, Joe Pisapia, author of the best-selling Fantasy Black Book series. Is Trey Mancini (4:11) a solid bet late in drafts and does Khris Davis' (20:54) home-run potential outweigh his risk? Also, will Wander Franco (36:27) arrive in the majors this year and is Chris Archer (52:13) poised for a big bounce-back season?
Leading Off: We're Back...Sort've (Ep. 276)
March 27, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.05 MBBaseball isn't back yet, unfortunately. But we're popping in just to remind you that we will still be here to catch you up on the latest from the diamond each day when America's pastime arrives! We will continue to make sure you're fully prepared for the upcoming season in the meantime, so stay tuned to the FantasyPros Baseball Podcast.
Live Head-to-Head Mock Draft w/ Alex Chamberlain (Ep. 275)
March 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBAs we continue to dream about baseball, Alex Chamberlain of RotoGraphs joins us for a mock draft. Listen in as we make our picks and talk through our strategy and thoughts as the draft unfolds. Bobby starts with a pocket rockets strategy (4:30), while Alex makes a surprise pick at #4 (3:04). Where does Mike Clevinger rank now with the delayed start (9:37) and is Bo Bichette worth his draft cost (20:10)? How early should you take your first relief pitcher (25:57) and which catcher is Bobby re...
Rankings Disagreements (Ep. 274)
March 17, 2020 04:32 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBDan Harris, host of our Leading Off Podcast, is here for a show rife with debate! The guys explore the players they disagree on the most. Does Yadier Molina (5:41) have too much mileage to be useful in fantasy and is Garrett Hampson (20:12) primed to be the odd man out in Colorado's lineup? Who is the better draft day target between Matt Chapman and Yoan Moncada (32:40) and what pitchers should we be looking to move up our rankings due to the regular season's postponement (1:01:32)? Lastly, w...
Biggest Rankings Movers + 10 Biggest Busts (Ep. 273)
March 13, 2020 03:47 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBJoe Pisapia, author of the Fantasy Black Book series, is back with us for another fun-filled episode! Together, we go over the biggest risers and fallers in our rankings and predict this year's biggest busts. Kyle Wright (6:29) has made a strong case for a spot in Atlanta's rotation and David Price (17:09) seems to have gotten over the cyst that ailed him last year. Is Ketel Marte (31:56) poised to produce top-notch numbers again or do the underlying metrics suggest a regression? And will Tim...
Top 10 Under & Overvalued Players (Ep. 272)
March 12, 2020 04:08 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBAlex Fast, VP at Pitcher List, joins us for a fun show as he and Bobby rank their top undervalued and overvalued players. Why in the world is Dylan Cease (13:03) going outside the top 300 and how come Madison Bumgarner's (16:41) consistency is being overlooked? Is Luis Robert (33:37) primed to disappoint like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. did last year and why might Jack Flaherty (45:26) fail to carry over his stellar second-half production into 2020?
Sleepers to Target + Popular Sleepers to Avoid w/ Jake Ciely (Ep. 271)
March 10, 2020 02:58 - 54 minutes - 38.2 MBJake Ciely of The Athletic is on the show with us as we share our favorite sleepers and discuss which hyped-up, late-round players should be left alone. Why is everyone overlooking Starlin Castro (6:22), is there any reason not to gamble on Brendan McKay's (21:32) upside late in drafts, and is the fantasy community still too high on Byron Buxton (44:16)?
12 Most Undervalued Starting Pitchers + Sleepers w/ Nick Pollack (Ep. 270)
March 07, 2020 04:55 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBNick Pollack of Pitcher List joins us as we shine light on our favorite value plays and sleepers at the starting pitcher position. Is Noah Syndergaard (5:06) primed to become an elite hurler once again and should we view Tyler Glasnow (19:49) as a stone-cold lock, or does his poor command make him too risky? How many innings can we expect from Lance McCullers (37:03) and is Jordan Montgomery (54:10) a cant-miss super sleeper?
20 Rookie & Sophomore Sleepers (Ep. 269)
March 05, 2020 02:48 - 1 hour - 43 MBEric Cross of Fantrax is back with us to break down the top rookie and sophomore sleepers in fantasy baseball. Austin Riley (14:42) has plenty of power upside, but should you be concerned about his average? Are Evan White's (23:07) minor-league power numbers better than they seem, will Kyle Tucker (35:00) be able to play his way into Houston's lineup, and is Robert Moore (46:37) a better bet for 2020 fantasy value than Jo Adell (46:04)?
The 2020 All-Breakout Team (Ep. 268)
March 03, 2020 01:09 - 54 minutes - 38.3 MB2019's most accurate fantasy baseball expert, Ariel Cohen of FanGraphs, is on with us for a fun show where the guys share their insight on who has the best chance of breaking out at every position. What kind of upside does Rhys Hoskins (4:28) have this season and will Adalberto Mondesi (17:07) produce first-round value? Why should fantasy owners be keeping an eye on Elieser Hernandez (39:03) and will Nick Anderson (47:00) finish above his draft price even if he's not the Rays' primary closer?
Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft (Ep. 267)
February 29, 2020 02:45 - 53 minutes - 37.6 MBOn today's show, we've got Mick Ciallela from Fantrax facing off against Bobby in our second fantasy baseball mock draft of the year! Bobby grabs Juan Soto (2:37) with the seventh overall pick and Mick selects Trevor Story (3:37) at 10th overall. What is the Marmol Strategy (11:12) and why is it so effective? Plus, what makes Ken Giles (26:26) such a safe option and is health the only thing preventing Byron Buxton (29:02) from being a decent value play in the middle rounds of drafts? Stay tun...
12 Most Undervalued OFs + Top 10 OF Sleepers w/ Chris Towers (Ep. 266)
February 27, 2020 02:52 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBToday we sift through the outfield with Chris Towers of CBS to share which sleepers and value players you should consider targeting in drafts. Does Luis Robert (5:10) have 30/30 potential right out of the gate and is Ketel Marte (19:03) much more undervalued than most think? Will the Astros finally give Kyle Tucker (29:09) a chance to play every day and is Alex Verdugo (51:37) a lock to hit for a .300 average when healthy?
Top 20 Post-Hype Sleepers w/ Al Melchior (Ep. 265)
February 24, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBSpring games have begun and fantasy drafts are on the horizon. Al Melchior of The Athletic joined us on the show today to go over one topic that should affect your draft day cheat sheet. We're counting down our top 20 post-hype sleepers to take note of come draft day. Will Daniel Norris pick up where he left off in the 2nd-half of 2019 (2:52) and can Alex Reyes make a splashy return to the Cardinals rotation (15:07)? Nick Senzel is the perfect power/speed combo player that can still offer ple...
Top 8 Value Players + Early-Round Draft Strategy (Ep. 264)
February 20, 2020 02:39 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBFriend of the show and author of the best-selling Fantasy Black Book series, Joe Pisapia, has returned. On today's show, each expert will break down his top eight value players based on ADP. Why is Ryan Braun (13:23) hardly being drafted, is Brendan McKay (25:59) baseball's best rookie pitcher, and how sustainable is Howie Kendrick's (31:44) 2019 production? We spend the end of the show discussing how to approach the early rounds of your draft from every slot (49:49).
Top 10 Bounce-Back Candidates (Ep. 263)
February 19, 2020 06:37 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBFrank Stampfl, co-host of the Fantasy BFFs Podcast, joins the fun as both he and Bobby each share their top 10 bounce-back players. Mitch Keller (2:23) appears to be undervalued despite his prospect pedigree and the guys disagree on Rhys Hoskins' (28:39) bounce-back potential. What caused Blake Snell's (35:36) shortcomings last year and why is Khris Davis (48:22) being taken so late?
20 Regression Candidates (Ep. 262)
February 11, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBJustin Mason, owner of The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational, is with us to help break down 20 players who have a strong chance of regressing in 2020. How much regression can we expect from Rafael Devers (8:31) and what concerns do we have regarding Adalberto Mondesi (28:19)? Was Hyun-Jin Ryu's (40:59) 2019 production legit and is Willie Calhoun (50:41) ready to break out?
Early Rankings Standouts (Ep. 261)
February 07, 2020 07:47 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBMike Podhorzer from RotoGraphs joins the show to discuss which players have rankings that heavily differ from their ADP. Can Yordan Alvarez (11:43) maintain his immense power numbers and what should we expect from Yu Darvish (21:02)? Which version of Aristides Aquino (40:48) will we get in 2020 and is Eric Hosmer (52:57) worth owning?
Mookie Betts Traded + Fantasy Baseball Rankings Rundown (Ep. 260)
February 06, 2020 01:46 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBOur very own Andrew Gould runs through his rankings as we go over which players the industry values very differently compared to the public and break down the Mookie Betts deal (1:50) from a fantasy perspective. How does Joc Pederson's (11:45) move to Anaheim affect his draft stock and why is Javier Baez's (19:11) draft cost so heavily discounted? Also, why are the experts are waiting a bit on Tyler Glasnow (30:51) and what is the range of outcomes for Miguel Sano (43:04)?
Early Mock Draft w/ Steve Gardner
January 28, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBIt's time to start thinking about fantasy baseball again and joining us for an early mock draft is Steve Gardner of USA Today. Listen in as we cover what to do with a shallow bench (1:11) and if Christian Yelich is the clear-cut No. 3 player off the board this season (2:54). At the end of the first round, do you take Trea Turner or Trevor Story (4:12)? Can Yordan Alvarez replicate his amazing stretch from 2019 (10:56) and what should we make of Luis Robert (12:06)? Joey Votto struggled mightl...