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Leading Off August 16th, 2024 (Ep. 886) Aug 16, 2024

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Will MLB really mandate six innings per start? Paul Skenes is facing off against Logan Gilbert, Justin Verlander is closing in on a return, Bryce Miller continues to be overlooked in Seattle, and will Mike Trout be taken ahead of Christian Yelich in 2025 draft? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much more!
Intro - 0:00:00
MLB 6 Inning Proposal - 0:02:27
Paul Skenes - 0:05:45
Bryce Miller - 0:08:43
Weston Wilson - 0:11:41
Justin Verlander - 0:12:49
Gunnar Henderson - 0:14:42
Wilyer Abreu - 0:14:47
Jackson Chourio - 0:15:02
Rookie Lookie - 0:17:48
3 Up: Mark Vientos, Keibert Ruiz, and Logan Webb - 0:25:17
3 Down: Mitchell Parker, Jose Quintana, and Mitch Spence - 0:26:47
Injury Updates - 0:27:07
MLB Best Bets - 0:33:17
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:39:03
Outro - 0:41:49
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Leading Off August 14th, 2024 (Ep. 885) Aug 14, 2024

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Junior Caminero was finally brought back up to the show, Zebby Matthews had a very impressive debut, George Kirby got absolutely destroyed at Comerica Park, and the Yankees received some bad news on Jazz Chisholm. Come join Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) for the latest news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much more
Intro - 0:00:00
Juan Soto - 0:02:08
Jazz Chisholm - 0:07:56
Junior Caminero - 0:10:17
James Wood - 0:15:17
Zebby Matthews - 0:16:42
George Kirby - 0:19:26
H2H vs Roto - 0:22:20
3 Up: Kerry Carpenter, Jake Rogers, and Michael King - 0:26:27
3 Down: Seth Lugo, Colin Rea, and Ryan McMahon - 0:28:24
Injury Updates - 0:31:42
MLB Best Bets - 0:34:42
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:39:56
Outro - 0:42:13
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Leading Off August 12th, 2024 (Ep. 884) Aug 12, 2024

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We are getting some star power back into our lineups with the returns of Mookie Betts and Julio Rodriguez, Corbin Carroll has really turned his season around, Jeffrey Springs had a great start against the Orioles, and is it time to think about cutting Garrett Crochet? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!
Intro - 0:00:00
Julio Rodriguez - 0:02:05
Mookie Betts - 0:06:23
Corbin Carroll - 0:07:19
Merrill Kelly - 0:09:38
Jeffrey Springs - 0:11:24
DL Hall - 0:16:17
Zebby Matthews - 0:16:40
Jasson Dominguez - 0:19:57
Logan Gilbert - 0:22:44
NL ROY Odds - 0:24:30
3 Up: Multi HR Games, Brandon Lowe and Andres Gimenez, and Luis Castillo - 0:27:34
3 Down: Chris Bassitt, Cristopher Sanchez, and Jarren Duran - 0:29:19
Injury Updates - 0:30:13
MLB Best Bets - 0:31:57
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:36:38
Outro - 0:38:24
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Leading Off August 9th, 2024 (Ep. 883) Aug 09, 2024

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Jackson Chourio has been out of this world, Vlad Jr is proving to be one of the best hitters in baseball again, Kyle Tucker is still MIA, and Tyler Anderson continues to defy logic. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) bring you Friday’s Leading Off with the biggest news updates, injury reports, best bets of the day, and more!
Intro - 0:00:00
Jackson Chourio - 0:01:09
Vladimir Guerrero Jr - 0:05:31
Kevin Gausman - 0:07:35
Walker Buehler - 0:09:47
Kyle Tucker - 0:10:21
Chat Q and A - 0:13:53
Two Start Pitchers - 0:19:45
3 Up: Pete Alonso, Tyler Fitzgerald, and Tyler Anderson - 0:24:16
3 Down: Charlie Morton, Nestor Cortes, and Joey Loperfido - 0:26:03
Injury Updates - 0:26:40
MLB Best Bets - 0:30:36
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:42
Outro - 0:35:50
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✅ 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 7th, 2024 (Ep. 882) Aug 07, 2024

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The White Sox finally won again! Framber Valdez was one out away from making history, Jeffrey Springs continues to struggle, and Jackson Holliday has fully arrived as a big leaguer. Come join Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) for the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!
Intro - 0:00:
The White Sox Won! - 0:00:31
Framber Valdez - 0:03:56
Clayton Kershaw - 0:08:52
Shota Imanaga - 0:12:14
Isaac Paredes - 0:15:15
Jeffrey Springs - 0:18:51
Jackson Holliday - 0:20:46
3 Up: Willy Adames, Colin Rea, and James Wood - 0:29:17
3 Down: Hayden Birdsong, Bryce Elder, and Lindor/Henderson/Reynolds - 0:29:45
Injury Updates - 0:30:12
MLB Best Bets - 0:33:20
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:38:15
Outro - 0:40:33
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✅ 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 5th, 2024 (Ep. 881) Aug 05, 2024

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Paul Skenes finally looked human, Gerrit Cole still isn’t quite back to his usual standard, Jackson Holliday has officially arrived, and Tyler Fitzgerald still looks like the hottest hitter in baseball. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!
Intro - 0:00:00
Gerrit Cole - 0:02:23
Paul Skenes - 0:05:53
AJ Puk - 0:10:20
Ben Joyce - 0:12:30
Jackson Holliday - 0:14:42
Tyler Fitzgerald - 0:16:24
Xavier Edwards - 0:17:28
Josh Bell - 0:18:45
Ky Bush - 0:19:02
Victor Scott - 0:19:34
3 Up: Wilyer Abreu, Spencer Arrighetti, and Gunnar Henderson - 0:21:07
3 Down: Max Fried, Gavin Williams, and Adolis Garcia - 0:22:54
Injury Updates - 0:26:34
MLB Best Bets - 0:28:32
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:43
Outro - 0:33:53
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The Cycle: Fantasy Baseball Trade Deadline Takeaways & A Worm Farewell (Ep. 880) Aug 03, 2024

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In this week’s episode of The Cycle, FantasyPros’ weekly fantasy baseball show — Worm’s final episode of the season — Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher break down the latest and most impactful news from around the league. Leading off, they discuss the devastating news of Mike Trout being out for the season and what this means for fantasy managers and his legacy going forward. Next, they celebrate Jackson Holliday’s triumphant return and his grand slam, while also covering Jordan Westburg’s unfortunate trip to the IL and Coby Mayo’s long-awaited call-up.
As we round the bases, the hosts delve into Clayton Kershaw’s rough outing and analyze the implications for his fantasy value. The episode heats up with an in-depth Trade Deadline Roundup, highlighting major moves like Zack Eflin and Trevor Rogers heading to Baltimore, Jack Flaherty joining the Dodgers, and Randy Arozarena moving to Seattle. They also discuss notable players who stayed put, including Blake Snell and Luis Robert. Tune in for expert insights and how these moves will impact your fantasy baseball strategy moving forward. Don’t forget, there will be no episode next week due to scheduling conflicts, so make sure to catch all the crucial updates now!
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.
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Leading Off August 2nd, 2024 (Ep. 879) Aug 02, 2024

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It’s Joey P’s (@JoePisapia17) final Leading Off for the year, and Coby Mayo finally got the call to the bigs. Meanwhile, Junior Caminero is still in the minors, Mike Trout got some very bad news, Trevor Rogers’ struggles continued, and was Seth Lugo the best value of draft season? Come join Joe and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) for the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much more!
Intro - 0:00:00
Coby Mayo - 0:01:08
Junior Caminero - 0:02:43
Max Meyer - 0:06:25
Jose Ramirez - 0:10:03
Trevor Rogers - 0:11:35
Mike Trout - 0:12:10
Carson Fulmer - 0:19:31
Seth Lugo - 0:19:36
Deyvison De Los Santos - 0:19:51
Heston Kjerstad - 0:20:07
3 Up: Paul Goldschmidt, Sonny Gray, and Bobby Witt Jr - 0:21:20
3 Down: Shota Imanaga, Ryan Helsley, and Keider Montero - 0:21:34
Injury Updates - 0:21:49
MLB Best Bets - 0:23:02
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:25:17
Saying Goodbye to Joey P - 0:30:04
Outro - 0:34:06
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Leading Off August 1st, 2024 (Ep. 878) Aug 01, 2024

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Jackson Holliday came back with a bang, Clayton Kershaw stumbled in his 2nd start off the IL, Brenton Doyle just keeps on chugging, and some exciting team debuts are on the horizon. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!
Intro - 0:00:00
Jackson Holliday - 0:01:22
Jordan Westburg - 0:01:59
Logan Webb - 0:05:49
Framber Valdez - 0:05:58
Clayton Kershaw - 0:06:47
Matt Olson - 0:08:35
Jack Flaherty - 0:11:18
Yusei Kikuchi - 0:13:45
Chat Q and A - 0:17:58
Brenton Doyle - 0:25:00
Jackson Chourio - 0:26:06
Drew Thorpe - 0:26:11
Max Meyer - 0:26:19
3 Up: Pablo Lopez, Freddy Peralta, and Zac Gallen - 0:26:28
3 Down: Cristopher Sanchez, Nick Lodolo, and Luis Severino - 0:26:52
Injury Updates - 0:28:10
MLB Best Bets - 0:29:14
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:05
Outro - 0:35:31
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Leading Off July 30th, 2024 (Ep. 876) Jul 30, 2024

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It’s Trade Deadline Day! Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) break down the names that have been on the move so far, including Yusei Kikuchi, Lane Thomas, Jorge Soler, and Amed Rosario, while also speculating on what else we might see today. Then, we get to the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!
Intro - 0:00:00
Corbin Carroll - 0:00:52
Yusei Kikuchi Trade - 0:03:37
Jorge Soler - 0:09:31
Lane Thomas - 0:10:10
Frankie Montas - 0:12:36
Amed Rosario - 0:12:44
Yankees-Phillies - 0:17:23
Bobby Witt Jr - 0:19:46
Jose Ramirez - 0:19:56
Logan Gilbert - 0:20:38
Jameson Taillon - 0:21:01
Jackson Chourio - 0:21:10
Pedro Leon - 0:22:53
3 Up: Nick Pivetta, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, and Luis Robert - 0:27:18
3 Down: Jordan Montgomery, Simeon Woods Richardson, and Cade Povich - 0:27:44
Injury Updates - 0:28:21
MLB Best Bets - 0:31:04
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:35:00
Outro - 0:37:19
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