FantasyPros - Fantasy Baseball Podcast
909 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 9 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.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Leading Off: April 15th (Ep. 159)
April 14, 2019 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBWe're catching you up on everything you missed this weekend, including another gem from Caleb Smith and Touki Toussaint's big time performance and what it means going forward. We also examine Austin Meadows' and Brandon Lowe's hot starts, run through the latest injuries around baseball, and talk about some bounceback pitchers. Finally, we're playing "can you drop them" with a bunch of underachieving players. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sports, shows and more from ESPN PLUS. ...
Leading Off: April 12th (Ep. 158)
April 12, 2019 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBWe're breaking down Walker Buehler's, Aaron Nola's, and Jose Ramirez's slow starts and offering reasons for optimism on both going forward. We dig deep into Shane Bieber's latest gem, and telling you whether to buy Steven Matz and Sonny Gray. Finally, we run through the latest strange but true happenings in the closer landscape, and offer an opinion as to how owners should treat Clayton Kershaw in his first start back on Monday. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sports, shows and ...
Leading Off: April 11th (Ep. 157)
April 11, 2019 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWe're talking about a ton of pitching performances, including Tyler Glasnow's and Matthew Boyd's solid efforts, and Yu Darvish's and Nick Pivetta's duds. We're also digging into Jason Heyward's and Trey Mancini's hot starts and telling you whether either or both need to be added. Finally, we're giving some injury updates on Jay Bruce, Travis Shaw, and others who have been nicked up recently. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sports, shows and more from ESPN PLUS. You'll be able to...
Leading Off: April 10th (Ep. 156)
April 10, 2019 00:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBWe're breaking down Mike Trout's groin injury and dissecting Chris Sale's latest clunker against the Blue Jays. We also take a closer look at Luis Castillo's and Matt Shoemaker's gems on Tuesday, as well as update all the injury news surround the pitching landscape, including Mike Clevinger, Luis Severino, and Clayton Kershaw. Finally, we examine the hot starts of Yoan Moncada and Tim Anderson and see whether either or both are sustainable. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sport...
Early Season Waiver Wire Pickups (Ep. 154)
April 09, 2019 02:22 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBWith the second full week of MLB action now underway, Mick Ciallela of Fantrax joins today's show to chat about the top pickups at this early juncture of the season. Is Dansby Swanson (17:18) ready to break out, is Clint Frazier (26:12) this week's top add, and how sustainable is Freddy Peralta's (38:07) impressive production? The show concludes with us tackling a few of your listener mailbag questions (43:49), one of which revolves around Clayton Kershaw's (50:39) trade value and expectation...
Leading Off: April 9th (Ep. 155)
April 09, 2019 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBWe're hitting all the major pitching news, including another Blake Snell gem and Luis Severino's setback. We take a deep dive into the hot starts of Yandy Diaz and Daniel Vogelbach, and give the season-long outlook on each. Finally, we're looking at how good Cody Bellinger could really be and play one of our favorite games, Name That Phillies Closer. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sports, shows and more from ESPN PLUS. You'll be able to watch live games from MLB, MLS, and NHL. ...
Leading Off: April 8th (Ep. 153)
April 08, 2019 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBWe're running down all the big injury news, including Clayton Kershaw's and Gregory Polanco's imminent returns, as well as Ryan McMahon's move to the injured list and what it might mean for Garrett Hampson. We examine the hot start of Tyler Glasnow and the home run problems for Corbin Burnes, and discuss what to expect from each going forward. Finally, we look at the hot start of several fringe players, such as Jayson Heyward and Adam Jones. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sport...
Opening Week Reactions (Ep. 151)
April 05, 2019 04:38 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBOur very own Andrew Seifter hops on with us to go over our opening week thoughts, discuss the major closer battles, and share our favorite early-season pickups with you. How will the Brewers' closer situation shake out (7:05) and is the Mariners' ninth-inning battle (17:56) even worth paying attention to with Hunter Strickland sidelined? The guys dive into the listener mailbag and tackle a few intriguing questions (25:59), like how many IL spots fantasy leagues should have (32:29). Matthew Bo...
Leading Off: April 5th (Ep. 152)
April 05, 2019 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBWe're talking about a bunch of pitchers who flirted with no-hitters, including Trevor Bauer and Max Fried, and breaking down Clayton Kershaw's rehab start. We run through a litany of injury news - both good and bad - and talk about whether Victor Robles and Stephen Piscotty are ready to take their games to the next level. Finally, we answer some listener questions about Zack Wheeler and Joey Lucchesi, and the outlook for both pitchers for the rest of the season. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to...
Leading Off: April 4th (Ep. 150)
April 04, 2019 00:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBWe're talking about a ton of notable pitching performances from yesterday, including whether it's time to worry about Corey Kluber, whether Jacob deGrom can be even better than last year, and if Luis Castillo is developing into a legitimate ace. We run through the latest closer developments, including Blake Parker earning another save for the Twins, while Alex Reyes can't deliver in his fill-in opportunity. Finally, we discuss some lesser-tier starters who had huge games on Wednesday, like Ma...
Leading Off: April 2nd (Ep. 148)
April 02, 2019 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWe're breaking down some huge storylines from Monday, including Giancarlo Stanton's and Miguel Andujar's injuries and what they mean for them and the Yankees. We also break down Julio Urias's exciting debut, as well as Chris Archer's and Mike Clevinger's outstanding games. Finally, we touch some interesting lineup movers, as well as go through the notable closer developments from Monday's action. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sports, shows and more from ESPN PLUS. You'll be ab...
Leading Off: April 3rd (Ep. 149)
April 02, 2019 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.56 MBWe're breaking down the impact of Trea Turner's finger injury and some potential replacements, while also touching on some underrated starters with impressive games, such as Jordan Zimmermann and Zach Eflin. We also dive into the velocity concerns with Chris Sale and Aroldis Chapman, and discuss Blake Snell's huge rebound start. Finally, there's always closer news to talk bout, such as whether Blake Parker is the reliever to own in Minnesota. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live spor...
Leading Off: April 1st (Ep. 147)
April 01, 2019 00:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBWe're going through all of the major developments from a news-filled weekend, including Daniel Murphy's finger injury and what it might mean for Garrett Hampson, and some big question marks with closing situations in Seattle, Baltimore, and several other spots. We also break down the 2019 debuts from some exciting young pitchers, including Chris Paddack and Corbin Burnes, and tell you whether you should be worried about Yu Darvish's rough start against his former team. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get ac...
Leading Off: March 29th (Ep. 146)
March 29, 2019 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBWe're recapping all the major happenings from a jam-packed Opening Day, including Trea Turner's big day on the basepaths and Zack Greinke's and Chris Sale's worrisome starts. We also discuss some murky closer situations, as well as some young pitchers like Jose Berrios and Luis Castillo who put up big-time performances. Finally, we dig into some interesting Opening Day lineups, and what they might mean for the future. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sports, shows and more from E...
Leading Off: March 27th (Ep. 145)
March 27, 2019 04:14 - 14 minutes - 9.78 MBWith spring training winding down, we're catching you up on all the latest news from around baseball, including Fernando Tatis Jr. making the Padres' Opening Day roster and Jacob deGrom and Kyle Hendricks receiving contract extensions. We also touch on the recent injury developments, such as Justin Upton beginning the season on the IL with an injured toe, Carlos Correa's sore neck, and Nick Senzel suffering yet another setback in his bid to join the Reds. Finally, we discuss Chris Paddack's d...
Bold Predictions + Valuable Stashes (Ep. 144)
March 25, 2019 00:00 - 59 minutes - 41.3 MBJoe Pisapia, author of the "Fantasy Black Book" series, joins us to give his takes on our bold predictions and share his own. The guys examine where Jose Ramirez (1:08) should be taken in drafts after injuring his leg, and then forecast which MLB teams will make it to the playoffs (15:16) and World Series (32:32). We soon move on to the bold predictions (33:41) and break down the interesting possibilities of Adalberto Mondesi (39:09) stealing more bases than the Royals win games, or Ryan Braz...
Biggest MLB Rankings Movers w/ Jason Collette (Ep. 143)
March 23, 2019 15:53 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBWe get together with Jason Collette, co-host of "The Sleeper and the Bust" podcast, to analyze the latest news and discuss which players have moved the most up and down their rankings. How long will Julio Urias (5:15) stay in the Dodgers' rotation and is Jimmy Nelson (15:32) a stash-worthy option. Is Chris Sale's (35:08 & 39:20) contract extension reassuring for his fantasy value, and how concerned should fantasy owners be about Josh Donaldson's (48:06) health? Sponsors: P...
Spring Training's Biggest Takeaways (Ep. 142)
March 22, 2019 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.8 MBSpring Training's Biggest Takeaways (Ep. 142) With the end of spring training approaching, we've brought in Alex Chamberlain from FanGraphs to help us analyze this past month of baseball and see which fantasy nuggets can be drawn from it. Where should Corey Knebel (2:56) be selected in drafts after suffering his elbow injury and can Garrett Hampson (20:50) steal 50 bases this year? Victor Robles (30:24) is being criminally undervalued and Chris Paddack (46:07) absolutely has the talent to li...
High-Risk Players & Late-Round Gambles w/ Paul Sporer (Ep. 141)
March 19, 2019 05:22 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBPaul Sporer of Rotographs is on with us to dissect some of fantasy baseball's risky athletes and shed a little light on several late-round fliers you should gamble on. How much of a concern is Trevor Story's (7:09) high strikeout rate, why aren't people buying in on Max Muncy (15:03), and is David Dahl (33:48) being overpriced? Ramon Laureano (53:43) is a cheap speedster who has decent pop and Adam Frazier (1:04:56) costs nothing, but can do some serious damage against right-handed pitchers. ...
League-Winning Sleepers (Ep. 139)
March 15, 2019 04:46 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBFor today's show, we've brought along Chris Meaney from The Athletic to help us break down some of fantasy baseball's most valuable sleepers. Paul DeJong (11:47) is a well-rounded hitter who bats cleanup in a talented lineup, Hunter Renfroe's (22:57) power should give him plenty of RBIs, and Shane Bieber (33:04) boasts elite command in a weak division. Could Harrison Bader (42:36) be both an offensive and defensive superstar in the making and is Jimmy Nelson (57:45) primed for a breakout season?
Avoid Drafting these Busts (Ep. 140)
March 15, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBIt's the peak draft weekend for many around fantasy baseball and Scott White of CBS Sports is on the show to talk about players who are likely going to be busts relative to their cost. We're covering the latest news including Luis Severino's injury timeline and it's fantasy impact (3:23). The first player that makes our bust list is Amed Rosario (10:41). Madison Bumgarner may never be the same pitcher that he once was (26:55). Where does Bryce Harper rank amongst his peers with his health con...
Overvalued & Undervalued Players (Ep. 138)
March 12, 2019 06:11 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBFrank Stampfl, co-host of the Fantasy BFFs, is today's guest as we go over our top overvalued and undervalued players. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (7:14) may ironically be a better buy thanks to his injury and fantasy owners shouldn't shy away from boring veterans like Robinson Cano (19:56) and Andrew McCutchen (26:40). How much of a steal can Matt Strahm (44:13) be and is Jose Ramirez (50:14) worth his lofty draft price after a poor second half?
Players You Must Draft & Avoid w/ Steve Gardner (Ep. 137)
March 09, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBThe season is almost here with the first games starting in less than two weeks. We know fantasy drafts are coming for many of you and for that reason, we've got Steve Gardner of USA Today on the show to help name our top 5 must-have players (2:21). Of course, with must-haves, you probably also want to know who to avoid so we're naming those guys as well (39:55). We start things off with three straight pitchers including Tyler Glasnow (8:20). Reaching for J.T. Realmuto isn't such a bad idea in...
Spring Training Standouts + Breakout Players w/ Jayson Stark (Ep. 136)
March 08, 2019 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBOne of the game's most renowned analysts, Jayson Stark from The Athletic, joins the show to chat about his observations from spring training and potential breakout players heading into this season. Can Tyler O'Neill crack the starting lineup with a strong spring (4:23)? Jack Flaherty (5:42 and 7:53) appears to be an elite pitcher in the making and Marcell Ozuna (18:41) seems poised to take a giant leap forward in 2019. However, does Julio Urias (23:03) still have ace potential and could he be...
Rookie & Sophomore Sleepers (Ep. 135)
March 05, 2019 06:16 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBJim Sannes from numberFire helps us break down which rookie and sophomore players can provide fantasy owners with a healthy return on investment. Adalberto Mondesi (10:42) may not be cheap, but he certainly appears to be undervalued. Max Muncy's (19:17) talent is worth gambling on despite the playing time concerns, Dan Jansen's (32:14) power and plate discipline are overlooked, and Jesus Luzardo (45:20) can break camp with the A's and produce right away. Christin Stewart (50:46) can rake agai...
Bryce Harper to Phillies + Post-Hype Sleepers w/ Scott Pianowski (Ep. 134)
March 02, 2019 06:03 - 53 minutes - 37.3 MBScott Pianowski from Yahoo! Sports joins the program to help us shine light on some post-hype sleepers you shouldn't get caught snoozing on. Before going neck deep into some of our favorite sleepers, the crew chimes in on baseball's biggest recent news, Bryce Harper (3:32) signing with the Phillies. When is it acceptable to take Carlos Martinez (16:53) and will Jurickson Profar (29:31) continue to improve now that he only has to focus on playing one position? Does Johan Camargo (45:47) have a...
Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft (Ep. 133)
February 28, 2019 06:11 - 57 minutes - 40.3 MBWith spring training now underway, we brought along Justin Mason, who runs The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational, to take part in our second fantasy baseball mock draft of the year. Justin kicks off our mock with the selection of Mookie Betts (2:58) at second overall, while Bobby takes J.D. Martinez (4:25) fifth overall. What are the odds that Will Smith (33:06) is still in a closer role by midseason, is Garrett Hampson (41:52) going to get significant playing time on the Rockies, and what ...
ADP Value Picks + Who to Watch in Spring Training? (Ep. 132)
February 22, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBThe first games of spring training are underway and with drafts creeping up, we're taking the time to look at current ADP values with Joe Pisapia, writer of The Fantasy Black Book. We're counting down our favorite values and giving the lowdown on why you should draft the players mentioned. Is Whit Merrifield actually undervalued (1:59)? Cole Hamels may be older, but he's still got plenty to offer (8:33). Ross Stripling needs to be on your radar, but will he crack the rotation (16:25)? Bobby a...
Starting Pitcher Rankings + Manny Machado Signs with Padres (Ep. 131)
February 21, 2019 05:47 - 59 minutes - 41.6 MBWhich starting pitchers should you target early on and who are the best values deeper in drafts? Mike Podhorzer from RotoGraphs joined us today to help us tackle that very question, but we start off by examining Manny Machado's outlook with the Padres (1:03). Is Blake Snell (13:20) a top-five SP this year or is he bound to regress, and does Shane Bieber (31:41) get far more hype than he deserves? Can Josh James (41:09) become a stud as a rookie if he cracks the rotation, and how sustainable i...
10 Bounce-back Players to Target w/ Al Melchior (Ep. 130)
February 13, 2019 00:00 - 48 minutes - 34 MBWe've witnessed bounce-backs in baseball and 2019 should be no different. Joining us this episode is Al Melchior of The Athletic and we're naming our top 10 players that should outproduce their 2018 campaign. We start our countdown at No. 10 with Avisail Garcia (1:06) and Jorge Polanco (3:42). Bobby names 10 hitters while Al mixes in a few pitchers into his list. The catching position is so shallow and 2018 may have been the worst-case scenario for Willson Contreras making him an attractive c...
10 Players Who Will Disappoint You (Ep. 129)
February 12, 2019 05:02 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBFantasyPros correspondent and DraftKings writer, Garion Thorne, is in with us for today's show, where each host lists which 10 players they feel have the highest chance to regress in 2019. Jose Ramirez (10:58) may not live up to the hype, Kenley Jansen's (18:52) age and velocity dip should continue to work against him, and Javier Baez (24:14) might not be worth his current ADP. Christian Yelich (43:44) seems bound to regress to some degree, but how much of last year's production can he sustai...
Early Mock Draft + J.T. Realmuto's Fantasy Value (Ep. 128)
February 10, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThe two big names in baseball have yet to sign, but J.T. Realmuto is on the move and we're talking with FantasyPros writer, Dan Harris, on what the catcher's value will be in 2019. News also broke about Francisco Lindor's injury, but how much is his draft stock affected (12:00)? We're running our first mock draft of the season from the 2 and 11 spots (15:43) and the first round kicks off with Mookie Betts and Chris Sale being taken. Despite shortstop being deeper this year, Xander Bogaerts co...
Bryce Harper's Future + Dynasty Baseball Draft Tips (Ep. 127)
February 07, 2019 01:16 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBPaul Sporer of Rotographs joins the show to discuss which players you should be watching in dynasty leagues. One of the big questions on people's minds is which clubs are the mystery teams linked to Bryce Harper (2:33), is Jo Adell (21:48) currently being undervalued in dynasty formats, and is Kyle Tucker (29:25) the next best fantasy prospect to hold on to after Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Shohei Ohtani (37:01) has a chance to get back on the mound in 2020, Freddy Peralta's (48:53) stellar fastba...
Early Rankings Standouts w/ Nick Pollack (Ep. 126)
January 30, 2019 23:46 - 54 minutes - 38.2 MBNick Pollack from Pitcher List is on today's show to discuss which players appear to be under or overvalued based on their spot in our rankings. Does Franmil Reyes' (10:44) crazy power justify his current price considering that he may struggle to find playing time, should Juan Soto (19:53) be taken ahead of Alex Bregman, and how much upside does Kyle Freeland (25:08) have pitching at Coors Field? Are people far too high on Chris Archer (39:30) and what exactly is Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s (45:0...
Rookies & Dynasty Prospects (Ep. 125)
January 16, 2019 06:31 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBSteve Gardner from USA Today joins the show as we offer insight into which rookies should see fantasy relevance this year and who dynasty leaguers should consider stashing long-term. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1:30) is expected to be a real difference-maker in both fantasy and reality this season and Alex Reyes' (20:24) immense talent should get him a spot in the Cardinals rotation. Can Peter Alonso's (26:48) powerful bat get him into the Big Leagues sooner rather than later, what should fantasy ...
Early 2019 Rankings + Free Agency Predictions (Ep. 124)
January 10, 2019 05:39 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB2019 is upon us and our very own Dan Harris joins us for our first offseason baseball podcast of the year! We dive into our early fantasy rankings to examine players in new situations. Josh Donaldson (6:51) can produce well in Atlanta, but can he stay healthy and should he be taken over a high-upside player like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (8:22)? How do Andrew McCutchen (13:45) and Yasiel Puig (15:39) compare, what should we expect from Billy Hamilton (27:47) in Kansas City, and can Charlie Morton...
Playoff Run Pickups + Mailbag (Ep. 123)
September 01, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.9 MBIt's been a great season, but it's not over yet. We've got Paul Sporer of RotoGraphs joining us on the show to chat about a few recent news items including Luis Urias's promotion (2:42) and Trevor Bauer's health (5:43). Like most at this time of the year, who you pick up depends on your team's situation, but we're discussing some popular names out there that have been hot as of late (e.g. Melky Cabrera - 9:20), as well as some youngsters who are getting their opportunities like Billy McKinney...
MLB Playoff Race Predictions + Daniel Murphy Trade Analysis w/ Eno Sarris (Ep. 122)
August 24, 2018 04:08 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBEno Sarris from The Athletic joins us to share his thoughts on us how Daniel Murphy will fit in with the Cubs (4:33) and which teams can come out on top in the MLB playoff hunt (11:47). With the fantasy playoffs also coming soon, Bobby and Eno also discuss which fantasy free agents can push you to the playoffs or help your title chances. Nick Williams is showing a lot of promise (17:31), but is Luis Castillo's strikeout potential worth taking a chance on, or will he end up disappointing you (...
Exciting Prospects & Waiver Pickups w/ Steve Gardner (Ep. 121)
August 18, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBIt's crunch time for many of you who are still actively competing in your fantasy baseball leagues and as we reach these final weeks, there are a handful of topics to discuss. Steve Gardner of USA Today joins us on the show to chat about the current crop of prospects and what we're witnessing in Ronald Acuna (1:16), Juan Soto (3:09), and what we're waiting for with Vlad Guerrero Jr., Eloy Jimenez (4:11) and Michael Kopech (10:06). We then shift gears to name our favorite waiver pickups includ...
Second Half Surprises + Waiver Targets w/ Mike Podhorzer (Ep. 120)
August 09, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBWe're back with guest Mike Podhorzer of RotoGraphs to catch up on all the latest news and performances around the league since our last show. Robert Stephenson was called back up (3:03), Eloy Jimenez is supposedly nearing a call-up (5:33), Rougned Odor may have finally figured it out (8:03), and Matt Carpenter is somehow an MVP candidate (11:18). There's a lot to discuss including hitters worth adding that should be available in your league (17:54) and which available pitchers are quality add...
Dropping Darvish, Max Muncy's Breakout + Waiver Pickups (Ep. 119)
July 05, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 34.2 MBWith 4th of July in the rearview and the second-half of baseball in front of us, Paul Sporer of RotoGraphs came on our show to discuss all the pertinent fantasy topics including whether or not it's time to move on from Yu Darvish (1:47). And with the trade deadline looming, we're chatting about potential landing spots for Manny Machado (4:12) and if Bryce Harper could be moved this season (36:24). Of course, it's also only right for us to give Max Muncy some love (10:33) and discuss J.D. Mart...
Weekly Waiver Pickups + Listener Mailbag (Ep. 118)
June 29, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBWith 13 weeks of baseball complete, Justin Mason joins us to discuss the latest news that transpired during the week including Sandy Alcantara's call-up (8:06) and the latest in baseball innovation (9:31). Bobby and Justin are also chatting about Mike Trout's season and how it's being wasted with the Angels (14:24). If you're in need of waiver wire help, get our thoughts on hitters like Enrique Hernandez (18:19), Jason Kipnis (19:09), Randall Grichuk (23:38) and many more along with pitchers ...
Week 13 Waiver Pickups + Drop Candidates (Ep. 117)
June 22, 2018 00:00 - 47 minutes - 33.3 MBJoining us to wrap up the week and help you improve your team is Brandon Warne of Zone Coverage. To get started, we're talking about the latest news and happenings around the league including the Royals closer situation (2:17), Michael Wacha's oblique (5:51), and Madison Bumgarner's latest outing (7:39). We're also discussing Andrelton Simmons's breakout (9:11) which leads us into everyone's favorite midseason topic, the waiver wire (12:24). The first hitter we're covering is Jon Jay, but lis...
Waiver Pickups + Daniel Descalso's Surprising Season (Ep. 116)
June 18, 2018 17:08 - 46 minutes - 32.8 MBFantasyPros expert Dan Marcus joins host Bobby Sylvester to discuss some fantasy free agents, but first, the duo breaks down major injury news surrounding some big name players, like Miguel Cabrera (1:08), Shohei Ohtani (2:12), and Stephen Strasburg (5:25). Once we jump to free agents, our guys take a stab at deciding if there's still any reason to believe in Scott Kingery becoming an impactful player this season (13:25), analyzing how Daniel Descalaco suddenly became a power hitter (20:34), ...
Ross Stripling's Dominance & Daniel Palka's Power + Listener Mailbag (Ep. 115)
June 08, 2018 15:20 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBBobby is joined by fellow FantasyPros expert Dan Harris to go over the latest MLB news, like Alex Reyes being done for the season (3:59), Ross Stripling's unbelievable May (9:27), the Rays calling up 1B Jake Bauers (13:14), and Kyle Barraclough stealing the Marlins closer job (17:57). The duo also analyzes a slew of waiver wire options to give you the skinny on whether you should pick up powerful mashers Max Muncy (27:29) and Daniel Palka (28:53), among others, and they also attempt to predic...
Alex Reyes Expectations + Waiver Wire Options w/ Mike Podhorzor (Ep. 114)
May 30, 2018 19:54 - 50 minutes - 35 MBBobby is joined by the 2015 FSTA Baseball Writer of the Year, RotoGraphs' very own Mike Podhorzor, to discuss the latest news around the league and which players on the waiver wire fantasy owners should consider scooping up or leaving alone. The guys first share their thoughts on whether Anthony Rizzo's slide was just good baseball or had malicious intent (8:20) before delving into some pressing fantasy baseball questions. A few of the more important topics we try to tackle are whether Jonny ...
Free Agent Finds + Prospect Analysis w/ Al Melchior (Ep. 113)
May 24, 2018 19:31 - 56 minutes - 39.4 MBAl Melchior, host of the Fantasy Baseball Hour on the FNTSY Sports Radio Network and writer for Fangraphs and Fantrax, joins us today to discuss a plethora of waiver pickups and examine expectations for a few top prospects. Some of the many questions Bobby and Al answer are who they would prefer to own between Jack Flaherty, Alex Reyes, and Zach Britton (10:05), whether Tyler O'Neill (21:35) has a shot at receiving regular playing time, and which unowned catchers are good stopgap options for ...
Juan Soto's Call-up + Pitching Talk w/ Eno Sarris (Ep. 112)
May 21, 2018 00:00 - 56 minutes - 39.5 MBToday we are joined by Eno Sarris from The Athletic to help us break down the Juan Soto call-up (0:48), examine whether Alex Reyes will rejoin the rotation once he returns (8:04), and deduce when Robbie Ray might come back from his injury (21:47). We also cover whether Blake Parker (27:11) owns the Angels' closer job, Jordan Hicks' (15:36) incredible fastball, and if Josh Hader (31:41) has any realistic shot at the Cy Young Award. We then finish up by answering your listener mailbag questions...
Waiver Pickups + Injury Updates w/ Jason Collette (Ep. 111)
May 20, 2018 00:00 - 58 minutes - 41.1 MBJason Collette from ESPN, Rotowire, and FanGraphs joins us to chat about which players fantasy owners should be on the prowl for when searching through waivers. Jedd Gyorko's (10:32) performance so far seems legitimate, Franchy Cordero's (26:08) power and speed can't be ignored, Nick Pivetta (41:39) is showing stud-potential, and we're mentioning a trio of Cardinals hurlers who have had early success (46:11). We also went over numerous injury updates, like how the Cardinals may plan on respon...
Closer Updates, Who's Freddy Peralta & Listener Mailbag (Ep. 110)
May 13, 2018 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.8 MBThere are a handful of things to discuss with the latest events around the league and joining us to do so is Jake Ciely of RotoExperts. Roberto Osuna may be out for the long haul (1:24), Keynan Middleton has major elbow issues (21:13), and Hector Nerris is on shaky ground (22:52) making the closer landscape a bit fuzzy for all three teams. There were also a pair of intriguing call-ups with Franmil Reyes (13:22) and Freddy Peralta (16:20) that have owners wondering what to expect. Lastly, we'r...