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Leading Off July 29th, 2024 (Ep. 875) Jul 29, 2024

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Joey P (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) break down a very busy weekend, including Jazz Chisholm heading to the Bronx, a controversial Cubs/Rays swap, Elly De La Cruz doing his best Rickey Henderson impression, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!
Intro - 0:00:00
Jazz Chisholm - 0:00:32
Isaac Paredes/Christopher Morel - 0:04:46
Jesse Winker - 0:09:17
Elly De La Cruz - 0:09:34
Devin Williams - 0:09:48
Jeffrey Springs - 0:09:56
Kodai Senga - 0:11:20
Jordan Hicks - 0:12:14
Jack Flaherty - 0:12:23
Carson Kelly - 0:14:01
Erick Fedde - 0:14:09
Dillon Dingler - 0:16:27
River Ryan - 0:17:18
James Wood - 0:18:14
3 Up: Carlos Rodon, Bailey Ober, and Kyle Schwarber - 0:18:17
3 Down: Cole Ragans, David Peterson, and Garrett Crochet - 0:21:16
Injury Updates - 0:22:51
MLB Best Bets - 0:25:24
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:28:43
Outro - 0:30:36
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The Cycle: Injury Updates, MVP Best Bets, Fantasy Baseball Trade Deadline Strategies (Ep. 874) Jul 26, 2024

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In this episode of The Cycle, FantasyPros’ weekly fantasy baseball show, Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher break down the latest injury updates and what fantasy managers should do with key players like Ozzie Albies, Yamamoto, and Mike Trout. As we approach the final months of the season, they dive into the AL MVP race, evaluating the odds for frontrunners like Aaron Judge, Gunnar Henderson, and Bobby Witt Jr., and discuss who might be worth a speculative bet.
The hosts also highlight recent hot streaks from players such as Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler, offering insights on whether to buy or sell these performances. With the trade deadline looming, Ryan and Mike provide essential advice on navigating trades in both fantasy leagues and real-life MLB scenarios, spotlighting players like Zach Eflin and Trea Turner. Don’t miss their top waiver wire picks and a look ahead to this weekend’s most exciting matchups, including key series like Red Sox-Yankees and Phillies-Guardians. Tune in for all this and more on The Cycle!
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 July 26th, 2024 (Ep. 873) Jul 26, 2024

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Trades, trades, and more trades! Randy Arozarena is a Mariner, AJ Puk was dealt to Arizona for Deyvison De Los Santos, and the Phillies and Orioles finalized a deal while we were live! Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) break it all down and also bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!
Intro - 0:00:00
Arozarena traded to Seattle - 0:00:32
Dylan Cease - 0:03:46
Deyvison De Los Santos/AJ Puk - 0:05:28
Phillies/Orioles Trade - 0:09:53
Blake Snell - 0:10:41
Jazz Chisholm 0:10:50
Clayton Kershaw - 0:11:57
Max Scherzer - 0:12:02
Lawrence Butler and Taj Bradley - 0:12:17
James Paxton - 0:16:02
3 Up: Francisco Lindor, Chris Sale, and Brandon Lowe - 0:17:15
3 Down: Kenny Rosenberg, Logan Webb, and Riley Greene - 0:17:59
Injury Updates - 0:18:08
MLB Best Bets - 0:24:07
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:26:49
Trade Speculation - 0:27:38
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Leading Off July 25th, 2024 (Ep. 872) Jul 25, 2024

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Christian Yelich and Mike Trout are in some trouble, Robbie Ray and Clayton Kershaw are back, Gerrit Cole continues to struggle against the Mets, and maybe Garrett Crochet won’t be as restricted as we thought? Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) sits in for Joey P and joins Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) to bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!
Intro - 0:00:00
Garrett Crochet - 0:03:27
Christian Yelich - 0:07:13
Gerrit Cole - 0:12:22
Brenton Doyle - 0:15:11
Robbie Ray - 0:15:38
Jack Flaherty - 0:17:20
Hunter Brown - 0:17:34
Elly De La Cruz - 0:17:6
Rece Hinds - 0:18:23
Jackson Merrill - 0:19:52
David Festa - 0:21:29
Connor Norby - 0:21:39
Brett Baty - 0:24:50
Landon Knack - 0:25:01
Clayton Kershaw - 0:25:05
3 Up: Corey Seager, Adolis Garcia, Nathan Eovaldi - 0:25:41
3 Down: Nick Pivetta, Frankie Montas, and JP Sears - 0:26:15
Injury Updates - 0:26:30
MLB Best Bets - 0:28:37
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:48
Outro - 0:34:08
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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 July 24th, 2024 (Ep. 871) Jul 24, 2024

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Mike Trout suffered a setback in his rehab assignment, Julio went on the IL, Paul Skenes did Paul Skenes things, and what exactly does the trade market look like for Tarik Skubal? Come join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) for the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!
Intro - 0:00:00
Mike Trout 0:00:30
Julio Rodriguez - 0:08:11
Jordan Montgomery - 0:08:29
Paul Skenes - 0:08:33
Jameson Taillon - 0:10:15
Garrett Crochet - 0:10:24
Luis Gil - 0:12:58
Tarik Skubal Trade Market - 0:13:14
Keston Hiura - 0:15:23
Christian Scott - 0:16:29
Pete Alonso - 0:16:53
3 Up: Tyler O’Neill, Ketel Marte, and Zack Wheeler - 0:20:10
3 Down: Ty Blach, Jake Bloss, and the Chicago White Sox - 0:20:23
Injury Updates - 0:20:45
MLB Best Bets - 0:23:47
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:27:14
Outro - 0:32:27
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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 July 23rd, 2024 (Ep. 870) Jul 23, 2024

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It’s Paul Skenes day! Mike Trout and Mookie Betts are on the mend, Francisco Lindor had a big night, and who could be the first big mover of trade deadline season? KC Bubba (@bdentrek) sits in for Joey P and joins Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) to bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!
Intro - 0:00:00
Paul Skenes - 0:01:55
Luis Gil - 0:04:27
Mike Trout - 0:06:46
Elly De La Cruz - 0:08:10
Francisco Lindor - 0:09:53
Tyler Anderson - 0:12:56
Juan Soto - 0:14:59
Tarik Skubal - 0:15:07
The Cubs are Sellers - 0:15:57
James Paxton - 0:21:35
River Ryan - 0:21:56
Ben Rice - 0:23:18
3 Up: Teoscar Hernandez, Bobby Witt, and Hunter Greene - 0:23:40
3 Down: Tanner Houck, Carlos Carrasco, and Reynaldo Lopez - 0:24:09
Injury Updates - 0:24:28
MLB Best Bets - 0:26:59
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:03
Outro - 0:34:58
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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 July 22nd, 2024 (Ep. 869) Jul 22, 2024

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The Braves suffered a pair of devastating injuries, Seth Lugo tossed his first career complete game, Yordan hit for the cycle, and should we trust Jackson Chourio or James Wood more ROS?Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) bring you the news, injuries, best bets of the day, and more!
Intro - 0:00:00
HOF Weekend - 0:01:43
Seth Lugo - 0:03:16
Jarren Duran - 0:06:32
Julio Rodriguez - 0:06:44
Alec Burleson - 0:08:05
Shota Imanaga - 0:10:59
Ozzie Albies - 0:11:05
Nacho Alvarez - 0:11:57
Jackson Chourio - 0:14:52
James Wood - 0:17:00
3 Up: Shohei Ohtani, Yordan Alvarez, and Aaron Judge - 0:18:27
3 Down: Aaron Civale, Kevin Gausman, and Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:18:48
Injury Updates - 0:19:07
MLB Best Bets - 0:22:13
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:26:59
Outro - 0:28:11
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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 July 19th, 2024 (Ep. 868) Jul 19, 2024

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Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) get you all set for the second half of the baseball season by bringing you the latest news, injury updates, prospect reports, and the best bets of the day. The boys also give away the signed Orlando Cabrera jersey and talk about some potential packages if you are looking to move Gerrit Cole
Intro - 0:00:00
Orlando Cabrera Jersey Giveaway - 0:00:44
Clayton Kershaw - 0:03:20
Gerrit Cole - 0:06:56
Luis Gil - 0:07:03
Kyle Tucker - 0:09:06
Jack Flaherty - 0:11:37
Kyle Harrison - 0:14:38
2025 Tokyo Games - 0:17:38
Jacob Wilson - 0:20:17
Brooks Baldwin - 0:23:30
Injury Updates - 0:24:30
Triston Casas - 0:24:42
Kodai Senga - 0:25:54
MLB Best Bets - 0:27:53
HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:07
Trade Package for Gerrit Cole? - 0:34:33
Outro - 0:37:56
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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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The Cycle: 2nd Half Bold Predictions, 1st Half Surprises, All-Star & Derby Reactions (Ep. 867) Jul 18, 2024

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In this episode of The Cycle, Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher dive into the excitement of the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game with their reactions and analysis. Who emerged victorious in their HR Derby picks, and what were the standout moments from the All-Star festivities? Tune in to find out!
As we hit the halfway mark of the season, Ryan and Mike reveal their biggest surprises and disappointments from the first half. Who exceeded expectations, and who fell short? The answers might surprise you.
Looking ahead to the second half, our hosts make some bold predictions for pitchers and hitters. Will Paul Skenes and Pablo Lopez dominate the mound? Are Jackson Chourio and Jarren Duran poised to become fantasy superstars? Plus, don’t miss their daring team predictions – could the Orioles finish with the best record, and might the Yankees miss the playoffs?
Lastly, it’s time for the season-long 2-Start Pitcher Competition. Maher and Worm select their top pitchers for the week and discuss their backup choices.
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 July 18th, 2024 (Ep. 866) Jul 18, 2024

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Leading Off Live is back! Joey P (@JoePisapia170) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) break down the ASG and HR Derby, talk about some underperforming players such as Kevin Gausman, Dansby Swanson, and Andres Gimenez, before getting you all set for the second half with some bold predictions and playoff takes!
Intro - 0:00:00
Jarren Duran - 0:03:14
Teoscar Hernandez - 0:04:58
Trade Zac Gallen for Garrett Crochet? - 0:08:10
Dansby Swanson - 0:09:41
Andres Gimenez - 0:11:04
Gleyber Torres - 0:13:28
Kevin Gausman - 0:15:06
Closer Stashes - 0:17:18
Second Half Bold Predictions - 0:19:19
Dallas Keuchel - 0:21:42
Noah Syndergaard - 0:21:58
Injury Updates - 0:22:26
Aaron Judge - 0:25:05
Paul Skenes - 0:25:40
Yankees or Orioles to win AL? - 0:26:35
Dodgers or Phillies to win NL? - 0:27:12
WS Predictions? - 0:27:58
Outro - 0:29:43
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⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook
✅ 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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