Locked On Fantasy Baseball - Daily MLB Fantasy Podcast

Tough Start To The Season

July 24, 2020 15:16 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Before the 2020 Major League Baseball Season could even get started, a couple more stars were knocked out of the lineup. Scott Cullen breaks down an eventful Opening Day in Major League Baseball and tries to find some value in Friday's schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Opening Day 2020, Let's Play Ball!

July 23, 2020 18:17 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Scott Cullen digs into the first two games on the 2020 Major League Baseball schedule, the New York Yankees vs. the Washington Nationals and the San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers and offers some daily fantasy tips, injury updates and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finding Value in Win Totals

July 22, 2020 22:22 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

Scott Cullen takes a trip around Major League Baseball, looking at injury news and preseason win totals, finding values in the overs and unders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Previews - Minnesota Twins, Houston Astros

July 21, 2020 03:37 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

The top two teams in Scott Cullen's preseason countdown, both the Twins and the Astros have power-packed lineups that will do a lot of damage and should make them World Series contenders this season. Minnesota added Josh Donaldson to bolster their everyday lineup and overhauled their starting pitching rotation, bringing in Kenta Maeda, Rich Hill, and Homer Bailey. They hope it will take them from a 101-win team to a World Series champion. Houston has already established its place as a Worl...

Preview - New York Yankees

July 20, 2020 04:32 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MB

The New York Yankees are contenders every year and this season is no different in that respect. What is different, is that they added a real ace to their pitching staff and, at least for now, the power hitters in the middle of their lineup are healthy. Scott Cullen breaks it all down for a team that last won the World Series in 2009 but should be in the mix again this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preview - Washington Nationals

July 18, 2020 00:37 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MB

The defending World Series champions who won 93 games last season and have had eight straight winning seasons. Even though they lost star third baseman Anthony Rendon to the Angels in free agency, Scott Cullen believes that that Nats still have enough young talent and superior pitching that should allow them to contend once again. That's what makes the Nationals Team No. 4 in the preseason countdown, tops in the National League. There's also a breakdown of the Padres-Royals trade. The seaso...

Preview - Los Angeles Dodgers

July 16, 2020 05:42 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MB

Coming off a 106-win season, the Los Angeles Dodgers are contenders again. Scott Cullen looks at a team that is both deep in talent and has Cody Bellinger and off-season addition Mookie Betts providing the star power. Even without David Price, the Dodgers should have enough pitching to be competitive. Walker Buehler and Clayton Kershaw are at the top of the rotation and while there are some question marks behind them, the Dodgers also have some decent answers there, too. Learn more about y...

Preview - Arizona Diamondbacks

July 14, 2020 04:45 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MB

The Arizona Diamondbacks don't have a star-laden roster but they did add talent to last year's 85-win team, including Madison Bumgarner and Starling Marte. Scott Cullen breaks down the possible fantasy value on the D'backs roster this season. Beyond the offseason additions, the Diamondbacks' hopes will be pinned on young pitchers Zac Gallen and Luke Weaver, as well as productive infielders Ketel Marte and Eduardo Escobar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preview - Cleveland Indians

July 11, 2020 04:24 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Cleveland won 93 games last season, their fourth straight season with more than 90 wins, and Scott Cullen figures they should be contenders in 2020. Elite talent like shortstop Francisco Lindor and Jose Ramirez lead the lineup but it's the pitching staff that could make the biggest difference. Shane Bieber, Mike Clevinger, Carlos Carrasco, Aaron Civale, and Shane Bieber could form one of the best rotations in baseball and that ought to make Cleveland competitive for the AL Central title. ...

Preview - Chicago White Sox

July 09, 2020 02:59 - 9 minutes - 9.3 MB

The preseason countdown continues with the Chicago White Sox at No. 8. They won just 72 games last season but there may not have been a team more aggressive about improving their roster in the offseason. Adding Yasmani Grandal, Nomar Mazara, and Edwin Encarnacion adds some pop to a lineup that already had solid veterans Jose Abreu and Tim Anderson, along with rising stars Yoan Moncada and Eloy Jimenez. Add in a couple of talented rookies, Luis Robert and Nick Madrigal, and the White Sox lin...

Preview - Cincinnati Reds

July 07, 2020 04:05 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

A team that won just 75 games last season, the Cincinnati Reds are sitting in ninth spot in the preseason countdown. Why do they rank so highly? Start with the pitching staff, led by Trevor Bauer, Luis Castillo, and Sonny Gray. The lineup is improved, too, with the off-season additions of Mike Moustakas, Nick Castellanos, and Shogo Akiyama. It could be enough to make the Reds surprise contenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preview - Los Angeles Angels

June 30, 2020 03:29 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Although the Los Angeles Angels are coming off a 72-win season but there is reason to be more optimistic about their chances this season. It stars with star power - Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon, and Shohei Ohtani are difference makers and the Angels have to hope that they might be able to offset some potential question marks on the pitching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preview - Chicago Cubs

June 26, 2020 17:56 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

The Chicago Cubs won 84 games last season, their fewest since 2014. It’s quite a change for the franchise that was forever known for being lovable losers that there is disappointment after an 84-win season but that’s what happens when the team averaged more than 96 wins in the previous four seasons. The Cubs do have a lot of familiar names, players that have been part of their recent success, including Anthony Rizzo, Javy Baez, and Kris Bryant. The pitching staff is chock full of veterans, ...

Preview - Texas Rangers

June 24, 2020 04:37 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

The Rangers have finished below .500 for three straight seasons but look like they could be a more competitive squad this time around. The lineup has lots of power, with maybe some questions about batting average, about what you would expect from a team featuring Joey Gallo and Rougned Odor. At the same time, the Rangers have helped some pitchers get back on track in recent seasons. That includes Mike Minor and Lance Lynn and now Texas can hope that Corey Kluber, Jordan Lyles and Kyle Gibs...

Preview - Atlanta Braves

June 18, 2020 04:06 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MB

The Atlanta Braves are coming off a 97-win season and have a lineup with few holes that is led by stars Ronald Acuna Jr. and Freddie Freeman. Their pitching staff might have a few more question marks. If those questions get answered positively, then the Braves should be contenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preview - New York Mets

June 16, 2020 16:41 - 12 minutes - 12 MB

The New York Mets won 86 games last season, their third winning season in the past five...and third winning season in the past 11. This team looks competitive enough, although they would have been more formidable with Noah Syndergaard in the starting rotation. Nevertheless, Jacob deGrom is a legit ace and first baseman Pete Alonso is coming off a rookie season in which he mashed 53 home runs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preview - Tampa Bay Rays

June 12, 2020 18:26 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

The Tampa Bay Rays won 96 games in 2019, one less than the franchise record. It was the sixth time since 2010 that the team had won at least 90 games as they continue to punch above their weight class in the American League East. They are taking some chances this year, with quite a few unproven bats in the lineup but their pitching rotation has a chance to be formidable and, if rising star Austin Meadows can get some offensive support, the Rays could contend again. Learn more about your ad...

SPECIAL - Locked On's Black Lives Matter Roundtable - 8 Locked On Hosts discuss life as a black man in America

June 11, 2020 04:57 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

In an eye-opening discussion, Ross Jackson (Locked On Saints) Aaron Freeman (Falcons) Tony Wiggins (Locked On Jaguars) John Hickman (Locked On Texans) Chris Carter (Locked On Steelers) Keith Pompey (Locked On 76ers) Coty Davis (Locked On Texans) and Your Boy Q (Locked On Raiders) come together for a special Locked On Podcast Network Black Lives Matter Roundtable. These eight Locked On hosts share their first-hand experiences as black men in America. When was the first time they clocked racis...

Preview - Philadelphia Phillies

June 08, 2020 01:52 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

The Philadelphia Phillies haven't had a winning season since 2011 but the roster does look to be improved enough that they should be in the hunt for a playoff spot. Star outfielder Bryce Harper, ace pitcher Aaron Nola, and catcher J.T. Realmuto are some of the reasons to be encouraged about Philadelphia's chances but they will need contributions from the supporting cast to get there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preview - Oakland Athletics

June 03, 2020 19:19 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

The Oakland Athletics have had back-to-back 97-win seasons and they should be competitive again. At the same time, there are enough questions in the lineup and rotation to believe that this season might be more difficult in the competitive AL West. Nevertheless, the likes of Matt Olson, Matt Chapman, Ramon Laureano, and Marcus Semien are valuable contributors that could make a difference for your fantasy team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preview - St. Louis Cardinals

June 01, 2020 04:54 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MB

The St. Louis Cardinals have enjoyed a dozen straight winning seasons but this season's roster does bring some question marks which makes it no guarantee that they are on the right side of .500 again. Sure, they have the likes of ace starter Jack Flaherty, power-hitting first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and veteran catcher Yadier Molina, but there are a lot of unproven options in the lineup and that brings some risk into the equation, maybe more than in recent seasons. Learn more about your a...

Preview - Toronto Blue Jays

May 28, 2020 23:05 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

A team coming off a 67-win season, the Toronto Blue Jays have reason for optimism and it's built on a lineup full of young talent. That lineup showed potential last season but could be ready to take flight if Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Cavan Biggio and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. continue their ascent. The question will be pitching, and the Blue Jays are turning to four 30-plus starters in their rotation and might be able to get top prospect Nate Pearson into the mix. Learn more about yo...

Episode 48 - Milwaukee Brewers

May 26, 2020 19:50 - 10 minutes - 10.4 MB

The Milwaukee Brewers have had three straight winning seasons and have some star talent in the lineup but question marks in the pitching staff could present some challenges in 2020. The good news is that left fielder Christian Yelich, second baseman Keston Hiura, and ace starter Brandon Woodruff are all capable of being impact players for fantasy owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 47 - Boston Red Sox

May 24, 2020 04:12 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MB

Typically a contender, the Boston Red Sox just went through a brutal offseason and could struggle to stay competitive in 2020. They still have big bats like J.D. Martinez, Rafael Devers, and Xander Bogaerts, but Boston's pitching staff is depleted and should leave them out of contention this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 46 - San Diego Padres

May 22, 2020 00:37 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

The San Diego Padres haven't had a winning season since 2010 but they do have enough young talent to be more optimistic in 2020. Shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and ace starting pitcher Chris Paddack lead the way but the Padres have several more intriguing options for fantasy owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 45 - Colorado Rockies

May 19, 2020 05:21 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MB

The Colorado Rockies are always of interest to fantasy owners, at least when it comes to the hitters. Their pitching staff is full of question marks but hitters like Nolan Arenado, Trevor Story and Charlie Blackmon are among the very best at their respective positions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 44 - Kansas City Royals

May 17, 2020 02:31 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MB

The past couple of seasons have been hard for the Royals and they're not going to be good in 2020, either, but they should be better. At the very least, they have some valuable fantasy performers, including Whit Merrifield, Adalberto Mondesi, and Jorge Soler. Their pitching staff looks like an area of concern heading into the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 43 - National League DH Options

May 14, 2020 17:13 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

We interrupt the preseason team countdown to take a look at designated hitter options in the National League. The idea has been floated of a universal DH in Major League Baseball this season which opens the door to some players getting more significant playing time than they might have otherwise and Scott breaks down the prospects and suspects that might benefit from this possible rule change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 42 - Miami Marlins

May 12, 2020 03:31 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MB

The preseason MLB Countdown continues, with the Miami Marlins at No. 24. The Marlins have struggled for a long time and they managed just 57 wins last season but they have some potential for improvement. For fantasy owners, center fielder Jonathan Villar, left fielder Corey Dickerson and third baseman Brian Anderson are the most appealing in the Miami lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 41 - San Francisco Giants

May 09, 2020 05:31 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Continuing the preseason countdown, Scott tackles the San Francisco Giants, a team that has had three straight losing seasons and then lost key players in the off-season, including ace starter Madison Bumgarner. The San Francisco lineup is full of aging veterans, which is hardly ideal for a team that doesn't look like a contender, and that makes players like Buster Posey and Johnny Cueto some of the most intriguing Giants for fantasy owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Episode 40 - Pittsburgh Pirates

May 07, 2020 04:11 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MB

The PIttsburgh Pirates have been a decent team in recent memory but they started on a downward slide last season and it looks like it will continue. Nevertheless, they do have some intriguing options for fantasy owners, most notably first baseman Josh Bell, shortstop Kevin Newman, and left fielder Bryan Reynolds. If the Pirates are going to surprise in 2020, they will need some surprises, especially from the pitching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Episode 39 - Baltimore Orioles

May 05, 2020 04:19 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

Continuing the preseason countdown, with the 28th-ranked Baltimore Orioles. They will be without their best hitter, outfielder Trey Mancini, but the Orioles do have a few interesting hitters, including Renato Nunez and Anthony Santander. The pitching staff will have to be a work in progress. John Means will look to follow up a strong rookie campaign but the rest of the staff is full of question marks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episoe 39 - Baltimore Orioles

May 05, 2020 04:19 - 11 minutes

Continuing the preseason countdown, with the 28th-ranked Baltimore Orioles. They will be without their best hitter, outfielder Trey Mancini, but the Orioles do have a few interesting hitters, including Renato Nunez and Anthony Santander. The pitching staff will have to be a work in progress. John Means will look to follow up a strong rookie campaign but the rest of the staff is full of question marks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 38 - Seattle Mariners

May 02, 2020 04:44 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MB

The Seattle Mariners won 68 games last season and it looks like this season is going to be even tougher for them. Where might you find fantasy value on this roster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 37 - Detroit Tigers

April 30, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MB

Counting down from the worst to the first teams in MLB, and offering fantasy outlooks for those in the lineup and rotation, starting at No. 30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 36 - Dynasty League Prospects, NL West

April 28, 2020 00:04 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

Wrapping up the series on top dynasty league prospects by division with the National League West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 35 - Dynasty League Prospects, NL Central

April 25, 2020 17:33 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Continuing the look at top dynasty league prospects by division with a tour through the National League Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 34 - Dynasty League Prospects, NL East

April 22, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Continuing my look at dynasty league prospects, this time in the National League East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 33 - Dynasty League Prospects, AL West

April 20, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Continuing the dynasty league series, looking at top minor league prospects in the American League West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 32 - Dynasty League Prospects, AL Central

April 17, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

A look at the top dynasty league prospects in the American League Central. The future is looking good for the White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 31 - Dynasty League Prospects, AL East

April 15, 2020 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MB

For those in dynasty or keeper leagues, prospects can make a difference. Here are some of the top 2020 prospects from the American League East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 30 - Launch Angles - Pitchers

April 12, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

It's usually a bad sign when a pitcher's average launch angle increases but, conversely, better results may come if a pitcher can keep the ball, and his average launch angle, down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 29 - Launch Angles

April 08, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

With home runs making up one of the three true outcomes in baseball, hitters are attacking in a different manner. Here is a look at players whose launch angle improved (along with a few that didn't) in 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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