Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball
655 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 124 ratingsLooking for top-notch fantasy baseball analysis covering draft strategy, waiver wire pickups, the latest injury news, or insight on the newest prospect call-up? Rotoworld Baseball Show delivers that and much, much more. Join D.J. Short, Rotoworld’s senior manager of fantasy content, and Eric Samulski as they break down everything you need to know.
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Episodes
Team Check-In: Cleveland Indians
March 29, 2017 18:57 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBJordan Bastian of MLB.com joins Drew to discuss the offseason moves the Cleveland Indians made, his experience covering the World Series and some key fantasy targets ahead of your draft.
Team Check-In: Texas Rangers
March 28, 2017 04:21 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBJeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram joins D.J. to discuss the future of Yu Darvish, Rougned Odor's reported contract extension, the outlook for Nomar Mazara, a full year for Jonathan Lucroy in Texas, and much more.
Team Check-In: Atlanta Braves
March 25, 2017 04:41 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBKevin McAlpin of Braves Radio Network and 680 The Fan joins D.J. to discuss Freddie Freeman's surge at the plate last year, Dansby Swanson's arrival, possible improvement from Mike Foltynewicz, and much more.
Bullpen notes; breaking down starting pitcher/outfielder rankings
March 24, 2017 03:47 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBD.J. and Drew discuss the closer situations in Washington and Cincinnati, J.D. Martinez's foot injury, Greg Bird's impressive spring, and other headlines around the game. They also break down their starting pitcher and outfielder rankings for fantasy drafts.
Team Check-In: Pittsburgh Pirates
March 23, 2017 19:58 - 22 minutes - 21 MBStephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins Drew on the podcast to discuss the closer situation, the potential that Jung Ho Kang will play, Gerrit Cole, plus the farm system.
Team Check-In: Colorado Rockies
March 22, 2017 04:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBNick Groke of the Denver Post joins D.J. to discuss the significant injuries in Rockies' camp, the logic behind Ian Desmond's contract, the evolutions of DJ LeMahieu and Jon Gray, Trevor Story's breakout, and much more.
Team Check-In: Los Angeles Angels
March 21, 2017 16:56 - 17 minutes - 16 MBMaria Guardado of MLB.com joins the podcast to discuss Mike Trout, his big stolen base goal this season, the closer situation and the impact of Albert Pujols' health on the DH situation.
Injuries piling up for the Rockies; breaking down shortstop/third base rankings
March 17, 2017 04:14 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBD.J. and Drew discuss the rash of injuries in Rockies' camp, good news for Max Scherzer, bad news for Anthony DeSclafani, the latest on Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler in Mets' camp, and other headlines around the game. They also break down their shortstop and third base rankings for fantasy drafts.
Team Check-In: Kansas City Royals
March 16, 2017 03:49 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBJosh Vernier of 610 Sports Radio in Kansas City joins D.J. to discuss what could be the final year for the Royals' core, the state of the team's rotation following the death of Yordano Ventura, the addition of Jorge Soler, and much more.
Team Check-In: Miami Marlins
March 15, 2017 03:30 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBTim Healey of the South Florida Sun Sentinel joins D.J. to discuss the makeup of the Marlins' rotation after the tragic death of Jose Fernandez, outlooks for Dee Gordon and Giancarlo Stanton, Christian Yelich's sudden power spike, and much more.
Team Check-In: Detroit Tigers
March 10, 2017 17:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBAnthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press joins Drew to discuss the Detroit Tigers ahead of MLB Opening Day.
It's Draft Time! Breaking down the Yahoo F&F League draft
March 10, 2017 03:37 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBD.J. is joined by Ryan Boyer to discuss the fallout from this week's Yahoo Friends & Family League draft. They go over the first round, their respective teams and general strategy, picks they liked and disliked, and much more.
Team Check-In: Seattle Mariners
March 08, 2017 14:32 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBShannon Drayer of 710 ESPN joins D.J. to discuss the question marks the Mariners face heading into the 2017 MLB season, offseason moves, and Robinson Cano's 2016 power surge.
Team Check-In: Baltimore Orioles
March 07, 2017 05:02 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBEduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun joins D.J. to discuss Mark Trumbo's return to Baltimore, turning the page from Matt Wieters to Welington Castillo behind the plate, what to expect from Dylan Bundy, Manny Machado's future, and much more.
Team Check-In: Los Angeles Dodgers
March 03, 2017 19:56 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBEric Stephen of True Blue LA joins D.J. to discuss the Dodgers' offseason, Corey Seager's brilliant rookie campaign, expectations for Yasiel Puig, the plan for Julio Urias, and much more.
Early spring training headlines; catcher/first base rankings
March 03, 2017 05:16 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBD.J. and Drew are back to discuss early spring training headlines, including the David Price situation and David Wright's latest injury. They also talk catcher and first base rankings.
Team Check-In: San Diego Padres
March 02, 2017 05:05 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBDennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune joins D.J. to discuss Wil Myers' goals for 2017, outlooks for youngsters Hunter Renfroe and Manuel Margot, the woeful state of the Padres' rotation, and the chances of Carter Capps emerging in the closer role.
Team Check-In: Milwaukee Brewers
March 02, 2017 00:47 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBAdam McCalvy of MLB.com joins Drew to discuss the Brewers' decision on Ryan Braun, some impressive names to keep an eye on, why the team was happy for Chris Carter and a young farm system.
Team Check-In: Houston Astros
February 24, 2017 05:11 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBJake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle joins D.J. to discuss the Astros' offseason moves, the health of Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers, another amazing season for Jose Altuve, outlooks for Carlos Correa and Alex Bregman, and much more.
Team Check-In: St. Louis Cardinals
February 23, 2017 21:15 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBDerrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch breaks down what to expect from the Cardinals this season.
Team Check-In: Washington Nationals
February 22, 2017 05:05 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBChelsea Janes of the Washington Post joins D.J. to discuss the Nationals' signing of Matt Wieters, the possibility of a trade for David Robertson, what Washington's lineup could look like after the addition of Adam Eaton, outlooks for Bryce Harper, Daniel Murphy, Stephen Strasburg, and much more.
Team Check-In: New York Yankees
February 17, 2017 05:12 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBBryan Hoch of MLB.com joins D.J. to discuss what Gary Sanchez could have in store for a follow-up, Aaron Judge's struggles as a rookie, Aroldis Chapman's return to the Yankees, and much more.
Team Check-In: Toronto Blue Jays
February 16, 2017 05:16 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBBen Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca joins Drew to discuss the Blue Jays' offseason plans, their plan for first base, and which pitcher could give the Jays some peace of mind.
Team Check-In: Chicago White Sox
February 14, 2017 05:03 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBDan Hayes of CSN Chicago joins D.J. to discuss a variety of topics about the White Sox, including the haul from the Chris Sale and Adam Eaton trades, those on the roster who could be traded next, outlooks for Carlos Rodon and Tim Anderson, and much more.
Team Check-In: New York Mets
February 10, 2017 05:05 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBMarc Carig of Newsday joins D.J. to discuss the health of the Mets' rotation, Michael Conforto being the odd man out in the outfield, David Wright's health, the chances of a rebound for Travis d'Arnaud, and much more.
Team Check-In: Cincinnati Reds
February 09, 2017 21:02 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBC. Trent Rosecrans of The Cincinnati Enquirer joins Drew to discuss potential Reds' trade problems, how Joey Votto helped a teammate, where fantasy sleeper Jose Peraza will end play this season and which players to keep an eye out for.
Team Check-In: San Francisco Giants
February 07, 2017 02:55 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBAlex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area joins D.J. to talk San Francisco Giants. They discuss the addition of Mark Melancon in the closer role, the left field battle between Jarrett Parker and Mac Williamson, Matt Cain's attempt to get back on track and win the fifth starter job, and much more.
Team Check-In: Tampa Bay Rays
February 03, 2017 23:09 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBMarc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times joins Drew to go through the Rays offseason, Brad Miller's upcoming season and why they didn't go through with some trades.
Team Check-In: Philadelphia Phillies
February 03, 2017 03:24 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBJim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com joins D.J. to talk Phillies. They discuss Aaron Nola’s health and the potential for the rotation, outlooks for Maikel Franco and Tommy Joseph, the backend of the bullpen, prospects to watch, and much more.
Team Check-In: Arizona Diamondbacks
February 01, 2017 15:25 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBNick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic joins Drew to discuss the Diamondbacks farm system, new manager Torey Lovullo and what to expect from Arizona this season.
Team Check-In: Oakland Athletics
January 31, 2017 04:51 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBD.J. Short talks Athletics with Joe Stiglich of CSN California. They discuss Oakland's offseason additions, Sonny Gray's disappointing 2016, the outlooks for Sean Manaea and Jharel Cotton, closer role candidates, top prospects on the way, and much more.
Team Check-In: Boston Red Sox
January 30, 2017 05:38 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBD.J. Short talks Red Sox with Evan Drellich of the Boston Herald. They discuss the Chris Sale trade, life after David Ortiz, the emergence of Mookie Betts, what to expect from Pablo Sandoval’s return, Andrew Benintendi’s outlook for 2017, and much more.
Team Check-In: Minnesota Twins
January 24, 2017 05:32 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBD.J. Short talks Twins with Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. They discuss the new front office, the Brian Dozier situation, outlooks for Miguel Sano, Byron Buxton, Max Kepler, and Jose Berrios, and much more.
Breaking down the winter meetings; Who is left after big moves?
December 09, 2016 05:27 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBD.J. and Drew break down everything happening before and after the winter meetings, including the Chris Sale and Adam Eaton trades, Aroldis Chapman to the Yankees, Andrew McCutchen potentially moving on from the Pirates, plus Drew makes a Simpsons joke and the duo examine the bats still out there in free agency.
Hot Stove heats up; Top storylines heading into winter
November 07, 2016 05:05 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBD.J. and Drew are back from a brief hiatus to break down the Hot Stove and look ahead to some of the storylines heading into winter.
Jose Fernandez's impact; Postseason preview; Thank You
September 30, 2016 14:33 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBD.J. and Drew discuss Jose Fernandez and his impact on the game of baseball and look ahead to the postseason, plus thank all the listeners for listening to the first season of the Rotoworld Baseball podcast.
N.L. Tiebreaker; Bryce Harper's shoulder; Looking back at 2016 fantasy disappointments
September 22, 2016 04:32 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBWe've spent the past few weeks looking ahead at the 2017 season, but now it's time to reflect on 2016: D.J. and Drew give you their biggest fantasy disappointments. Plus what could happen in the N.L. postseason and discussing Bryce Harper's shoulder.
Padres GM suspension; Mets' rotation; Top pitchers heading into 2017
September 16, 2016 02:42 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBD.J. and Drew look ahead to the top pitchers for the 2017 season, plus what is happening with the Padres' GM and the Mets rotation.
Tim Tebow-free zone; Top 10 hitters for 2017
September 09, 2016 04:01 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBThe fantasy baseball season is starting to wind down, so D.J. and Drew are looking toward 2017. Plus, the guys look at everything happening in Major League Baseball except Tim Tebow.
Injuries plague Nationals, Rangers, Red Sox; What to do with Danny Salazar
August 26, 2016 21:55 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBThe guys discuss how injuries to veterans and rookies alike have impacted the Nationals, Rangers and Red Sox, plus D.J. and Drew review Frank Ocean's new album, and who could be the No. 1 pick next season.
Scoreboard watch; Mookie Betts; Yankees rookies; Fantasy baseball mailbag
August 19, 2016 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIt's time to start watching the scoreboard as we get closer to teh postseason, plus D.J. and Drew discuss Mookie Betts and A-Rod, plus the emergence of the Yankees rookies next to WWE and their favorite post-recording traditions.
Changing of the guard; Trade deadline hangover; mailbag
August 12, 2016 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBD.J. and Drew discuss what happened since the trade deadline, the seeming changing of the guard with older players leaving the game, Carlos Gomez getting reassigned, plus they take mailbag questions.
Breaking down the exhausting trade dealine; Closer rankings
August 05, 2016 20:11 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBThe trade deadline was intense and exhausting for D.J. and Drew, who break down the fantasy effects. Plus which closers you should keep and drop.
Talking Trade deadline; Chapman to Chicago
July 29, 2016 05:31 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThe trade deadline is rapidly approaching. D.J. and Drew get you ready for it with what prospects should stay and which should go, plus breaking down the Aroldis Chapman trade and take some mailbag questions.
Injury implications on Fantasy lineups; Rangers' Profar-Gallo dilemma
July 22, 2016 21:11 - 35 minutes - 33 MBBoth Prince Fielder and Clayton Kershaw are out right now, and what does that mean for you fantasy lineup? D.J. Short and Drew Silva examine that plus what the Rangers are doing with Joey Gallo and some potential stashes to keep in mind.
All-Star game discussion; Looking ahead to baseball's second half; Who looks good coming back from the D.L.?
July 15, 2016 07:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBThe All-Star game signifies the middle of the MLB season, but why does it really matter? Yes, it determines home-field advantage, but Drew and D.J. think the game really isn't that important. Plus, looking ahead to the second half of the season and which players returning from the D.L. are doing well.
Kershaw to the DL; Pitchers to stow; Cardinals closers
July 01, 2016 03:21 - 35 minutes - 33.9 MBD.J. and Ryan Boyer discuss what the Dodgers will do with Clayton Kershaw heading to the DL, which pitchers you should stow, plus D.J. laments whether or not to rename Flushing 'Panic City' and the Cardinals' issues with closers.
For The Win's Ted Berg on Mets, Cubs rotation; Mailbag
June 24, 2016 07:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBFor The Win and USA TODAY writer Ted Berg is the first guest in the history of the podcast and discusses the last week for the Mets, the Cubs rotation and meeting people from Twitter in person. Plus D.J. takes your questions.
Who could take Jose Reyes; Snell's Upside; An interesting trade
June 17, 2016 03:01 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBD.J. and Drew examine where Jose Reyes could end up after Colorado, Blake Snell's upside, a listener submits an interesting trade proposition that the duo break down, plus Drew gets a Mets dig in at D.J.
Prospect talk; Who to have in your lineup this week
June 10, 2016 20:35 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBD.J. and Drew discuss a variety of prospects and who you might want to look at for your lineup this week, plus a breaking news trade during the show.