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Leading Off September 6th, 2024 (Ep. 897) Sep 06, 2024

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Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) are here for a Friday Leading Off! They break down Matt Chapman’s extension in San Francisco, the unexpected pitching duel in the Braves/Rockies matchup, and Taj Bradley’s troubling second half. They also go through some hot bats to add for the stretch run, some fringe projected two-start pitchers for next week, the best bets of the day, HR calls for the weekend, and much more!
Intro - 0:00:00
Matt Chapman - 0:01:01
Parker Meadows - 0:02:58
Braves/Rockies Pitching Duel - 0:04:47
Brent Rooker - 0:09:04
Taj Bradley - 0:10:56
Cody Bradford - 0:12:35
Two-Start Pitchers - 0:13:50
Hot Bats to Add - 0:17:09
Elvis Andrus - 0:20:07
3 Up: Xander Bogaerts, Cal Raleigh, and Hunter Brown - 0:20:43
3 Down: Jake Irvin, Brendan Rodgers, and Robert Suarez - 0:21:01
Injury Updates - 0:21:23
MLB Best Bets - 0:28:12
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:30:11
Outro - 0:31:01
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Leading Off September 4th, 2024 (Ep. 896) Sep 04, 2024

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Kyle Schwarber made a statement with a 3 HR game, David Peterson continued his great run, Wyatt Langford walked off the Yankees with a Grand Slam, and Reid Detmers made a triumphant return to the big leagues. Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!
Intro - 0:00:00
Cade Povich - 0:01:55
Kyle Schwarber - 0:03:40
Wyatt Langford - 0:05:49
David Peterson - 0:07:59
Randal Grichuk - 0:11:15
Reid Detmers - 0:13:24
Ben Joyce - 0:15:02
NL ROY Race - 0:16:45
Chat Q and A - 0:19:03
3 Up: Chris Sale, Paul Goldschmidt, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr - 0:22:49
3 Down: Tyler Phillips, Clay Holmes, and Pete Crow-Armstrong - 0:23:50
Injury Updates - 0:24:45
MLB Best Bets - 0:31:09
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:39
Outro - 0:34:28
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The Cycle: Bowden Francis’ Breakout, Injury Updates, and Top Waiver Wire Streamers (Ep. 895) Aug 30, 2024

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In this week’s episode of The Cycle, Mike Maher and Kelly Kirby dive into the breakout performance of Bowden Francis and discuss whether he could be the best pitcher in baseball right now. Not really. But kind of? We also cover the latest injury updates, including key players like Willson Contreras, Tyler Glasnow, and Kyle Tucker. As always, we round the bases with top waiver wire and streaming options to give your fantasy baseball team the edge. Tune in for must-have insights as we navigate the home stretch of the season!
Don’t forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle. ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

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Leading Off August 30th, 2024 (Ep. 894) Aug 30, 2024

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Bowden Francis continues to look incredible, Lawrence Butler has started up another red hot streak, some former big names were placed on waivers, and the ROY races seem to be narrowing down in each league as September approaches. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!
Intro - 0:00:00
Lawrence Butler - 0:02:05
Bowden Francis - 0:07:09
Vinnie Pasquantino - 0:11:35
Thairo Estrada and Tommy Pham - 0:14:02
Rhett Lowder - 0:14:53
Colton Cowser and Jackson Merrill - 0:16:10
Jacob deGrom - 0:16:33
Playoff Prep - 0:20:42
3 Up: Matt Olson, Brendan Rodgers, Derek Hill, JJ Bleday, and Nathan Eovaldi - 0:32:46
3 Down: Valente Bellozo, Cade Povich, and Spencer Torkelson - 0:33:13
Injury Updates - 0:33:35
MLB Best Bets - 0:35:59
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:39:42
Outro - 0:42:05
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Leading Off August 28th, 2024 (Ep. 893) Aug 28, 2024

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There is a lot of excitement in the NL West as we get closer to September, Jarren Duran is making his case to go in the 1st round in 2025, Spencer Schwellenbach continues to establish himself as an ace, and Jared Jones just doesn’t look like his old self just yet. Join Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) for the latest news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!
Intro - 0:00:00
Jack Flaherty - 0:00:56
Brandon Pfaadt - 0:01:06
Jarren Duran - 0:07:05
Jackson Chourio - 0:09:29
Jeffrey Springs - 0:10:18
Schwellenbach vs Woods Richardson - 0:11:47
Oneil Cruz - 0:15:22
Justin Steele - 0:17:41
Chat Q and A - 0:19:01
3 Up: Ezequiel Tovar, Victor Robles, and Logan Gilbert - 0:26:32
3 Down: Roddery Munoz, Jared Jones, and Taylor Walls - 0:28:31
Injury Updates - 0:29:20
MLB Best Bets - 0:34:37
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:39:18
Outro - 0:40:25
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Leading Off August 26th, 2024 (Ep. 892) Aug 26, 2024

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Bowden Francis was very close to making history on Saturday, but do we trust him heading into the playoffs? Jackson Merrill has passed Paul Skenes in ROY odds, Aaron Judge is doing things we’ve never seen before, and Dylan Crews will be making his highly anticipated debut today. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!
Intro - 0:00:00
Bowden Francis - 0:01:08
Aaron Judge - 0:07:18
Dylan Crews - 0:11:27
Griffin Conine - 0:17:25
Tyler Gentry - 0:17:37
Jackson Merrill - 0:18:24
Danny Jansen - 0:21:39
Babe Ruth Jersey - 0:24:43
3 Up: Eugenio Suarez, Kevin Gausman, and DJ Herz - 0:28:03
3 Down: Tanner Houck, Dillon Dingler, and Merrill Kelly - 0:28:47
Injury Updates - 0:30:05
MLB Best Best - 0:31:38
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:35:23
Outro - 0:36:56
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The Cycle: Returning Injured Players, Struggling Stud Pitchers, & Waivers (Ep. 891) Aug 23, 2024

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In this week’s episode of The Cycle, Mike Maher and Kelly Kirby break down the latest injury updates, with key players like Austin Riley and Bo Bichette impacting fantasy rosters everywhere. Can replacements like Mark Vientos, Ernie Clement, or Ramon Urias fill the void? Are we trusting Corbin Burnes in September? And what does Paul Skenes’ workload mean for your fantasy championship run?
We also dive into the evolving landscape of baseball, including the intriguing developments in Japan’s free agency and the implications for MLB players and fantasy managers. Stay tuned as we tackle all this and more, ensuring you’re ready for the fantasy baseball home stretch and beyond.
Tune in for all this and more as we help you navigate your fantasy baseball season. Don’t forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle. ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

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Leading Off August 23rd, 2024 (Ep. 890) Aug 23, 2024

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Jacob deGrom will be making his return soon, Spencer Schwellenbach continues to impress, Scott Servais is out in Seattle, and is Corbin Burnes no longer an ace? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!
Intro - 0:00:00
Corbin Burnes - 0:01:56
Paul Skenes - 0:07:13
Jacob deGrom - 0:12:38
Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:16:10
Scott Servais - 0:18:04
Playoff Prep - 0:19:20
3 Up: Justin Steele, Miguel Amaya, and Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:23:54
3 Down: Kenta Maeda, Nick Lodolo, and Francisco Alvarez - 0:24:19
Injury Updates - 0:25:20
MLB Best Bets - 0:27:10
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:37
Outro - 0:34:55
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Leading Off August 19th, 2024 (Ep. 888) Aug 19, 2024

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How much will the Pirates limit Paul Skenes down the stretch? Blake Snell and Tarik Skubal continued their dominant runs, Corbin Carroll stays very hot, Bowden Francis is rounding into form, and who should you be picking up ahead of the fantasy playoffs? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!
Intro - 0:00:00
Paul Skenes - 0:01:36
Tarik Skubal - 0:07:52
Blake Snell - 0:09:49
Adolis Garcia - 0:14:14
Bowden Francis - 0:14:57
Playoff Prep - 0:16:39
Rookie Lookie - 0:22:24
3 Up: Corbin Carroll, CJ Abrams, and Framber Valdez - 0:24:44
3 Down: Merrill Kelly, Tyler O’Neill, and Jorge Alcala - 0:25:38
Injury Updates - 0:26:07
MLB Best Bets - 0:30:35
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:34:30
Outro - 0:36:06
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The Cycle: ROS Targets, Waivers & Late-Season Strategies (Ep. 887) Aug 16, 2024

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In this week’s episode of The Cycle, Mike Maher and Kelly Kirby dive deep into the latest fantasy baseball developments as we head into the home stretch of the season. From the return of Tyler Mahle and Jordan Walker to rising stars like Junior Caminero and Spencer Schwellenbach, we break down the players who could make a difference on your roster. We also tackle the latest injury news, including updates on Jazz Chisholm and Max Scherzer, and highlight some must-add waiver wire pickups to give your team the edge.
We close with essential rest-of-season (ROS) strategy tips to help you navigate the final weeks of your fantasy baseball season. Should you cut underperforming stars? Is aggressive streaming the way to go? And as always, the best free way to show your support and encourage more content like this is to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview/.
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