Flags Fly Forever Fantasy Baseball

Episode 317: 2024 Outfield Review Nov 19, 2024

We're back! Mike and Jon revisit Mike's preseason tiers to see just how the OF position stacked up in 2024. From the first round (what happened to Julio?) to those waiver-wire gems (Brenton, Jurickson, and Lawrence...hello).
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy."
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Bluesky...soon (stay tuned!). The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.
Special thanks to the awesome and generous Petite League for permission to use their track "Mets" for the intro and break music. Find their sweet lo-fi indie-pop sounds at petiteleague.com.

Episode 316: Main Event Victory Lap Oct 04, 2024

We did it! In our very first try at the NFBC Main Event, we finished 121st out of 855 entries, which sounds mildly impressive at best. But more to the point, we won our league, completing a dramatic reversal of our early-season misfortunes (well documented in earlier episodes). After briefly patting ourselves on the back, we look at the 2024 season through the lens of our draft, our waiver pickups, and our in-season management. We make some overall observations about the strange run environment of 2024, and the particular quirks of the Main Event competition.
Mike mentions his excellent BP article from June, "Even Rutherford B. Hayes Made History," which you can find here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/91878/even-rutherford-b-hayes-made-history/
Thanks, everyone, for listening during the 2024 fantasy season! We will have some fun podcasts over the next few months (hopefully with a few Very Special Guests) before we get back to our positional previews for 2025 in January.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.
Special thanks to the awesome and generous Petite League for permission to use their track "Mets" for the intro and break music. Find their sweet lo-fi indie-pop sounds at petiteleague.com.

Episode 315: Reviewing 2024 Draft Strategy Sep 16, 2024

Everyone is already drafting (whether mock or real) for 2025, but we at Flags decide to look back at the board from 2024 and ponder some questions about the first round, about what happened to the elite starting pitchers (spoiler: they were pretty good, Spencer Strider aside, womp womp), about whether drafting elite closers was a good choice, and what types of roster construction seemed to work out.
In spite of ourselves, there is more Corbin Carroll talk, and we introduce a new character to the Flags Fly Forever extended universe: one Gavin Sheets (or Gavin Sheetz, if you're from certain counties of the Keystone State). We had fun, and we hope you will, too.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.
Special thanks to the awesome and generous Petite League for permission to use their track "Mets" for the intro and break music. Find their sweet lo-fi indie-pop sounds at petiteleague.com.

Episode 314: Trade Deadline Fallout Aug 02, 2024

Since the last podcast, a lot has happened in the world. One of things that hasn't happened is the White Sox winning a single game.
Today we avoid current events to discuss some fallout from the trade deadline, with quite a bit of attention to the closer landscape for the rest of the season. Also, we make some more general observations about a deadline that was low-key interesting, even without a lot of stars moving teams. And the podcast ends with a brief mention of the most Giant player who has never played for the Giants until now.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.
Special thanks to the awesome and generous Petite League for permission to use their track "Mets" for the intro and break music. Find their sweet lo-fi indie-pop sounds at petiteleague.com.

Episode 313: More Patience than Axl Rose Jul 12, 2024

Hey, it's (just past) the middle of the season, so Mike and Jon talk a bit about how patience with slow starters and consistent FAABing have worked wonders for their suddenly-halfway-decent Main Event squad.
Then we dive into Mike's midseason valuations, which you can find here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/92181/midseason-fantasy-valuation-update-2024/
Sure, the pitching landscape looks weird but--guess what?--it does every year at midseason. We talk about what to do if your staff is full of found money like Reynaldo Lopez, Seth Lugo, and Jake Irvin. (spoiler: don't stand pat!)
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.
Special thanks to the awesome and generous Petite League for permission to use their track "Mets" for the intro and break music. Find their sweet lo-fi indie-pop sounds at petiteleague.com.

Episode 312: History Lesson (with Larry Schechter) Jun 24, 2024

We have a conversation with Larry Schechter, fantasy legend and author of the new book, The History of Fantasy Sports. We talk about how the history of fantasy baseball is more complex than you might think, some of the people and personalities that led us to where the game is today, and where it might go in the future.
You can find Larry's book at all of the usual online purveyors, though if you'd like to support local bookstores you can order it here: https://bookshop.org/search?keywords=larry+schechter.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.
Special thanks to the awesome and generous Petite League for permission to use their track "Mets" for the intro and break music. Find their sweet lo-fi indie-pop sounds at petiteleague.com.

Episode 311: Midseason and Midlife Conversations (with Jeff Erickson) Jun 14, 2024

Mike and Jon welcome Rotowire's Jeff Erickson for a free-range conversation centering on our midseason process, specifically as it relates to player evaluation, the timing of cuts and adds, roster management, FAAB strategy, and how we balance our time spent on baseball with, you know, living our lives.
We start off with a little DadCast(tm) conversation before getting down to baseball stuff.
You can find Jeff's work at www.rotowire.com, on many Rotowire podcasts, and on the Sirius/XM Fantasy channel.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.
Special thanks to the awesome and generous Petite League for permission to use their track "Mets" for the intro and break music. Find their sweet lo-fi indie-pop sounds at petiteleague.com.

Episode 310: Valuing Players At The End of May May 31, 2024

Mike and Jon talk about the tragicomic Mets, the utility of rolling three-week samples, not holding too tightly to fast starters who slow down, and then we conclude with a little game where we discuss players whose rest-of-season value has changed the most, for better or worse. Sorry, Bo Bichette.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.
Special thanks to the awesome and generous Petite League for permission to use their track "Mets" for the intro and break music. Find their sweet lo-fi indie-pop sounds at petiteleague.com.

Episode 309: Talking about Texts about Baseball May 10, 2024

What to talk about as the MLB season rounds the first-month post? Well, Mike and Jon text regularly about many things--and a good portion of those are baseball-related. So we looked at a few text exchanges we've had over the last couple of weeks and continued the conversation "in person," as it were.
Topics included:
- how can we "plant flags" for early-round players that we value when we are inundated by the groupthink of ADP? (or, should Zack Wheeler have been a first-round pick?)
- why does the three-week sample at the beginning of the season hold sway over our minds and player evalutions long after those hot or cold starts have ended? (or, why do you still feel bad about Francisco Lindor when you should feel bad about Matt Olson?)
- it's a wacky ERA leaderboard! Is this small-sample nonsense or is the SP landscape changing?
It's a freewheeling grab-bag of a conversation, hope you enjoy!
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.
Special thanks to the awesome and generous Petite League for permission to use their track "Mets" for the intro and break music. Find their sweet lo-fi indie-pop sounds at petiteleague.com.

Episode 308: Three Men in Action Park (with Grey Albright) Apr 27, 2024

We kick the ass of April doldrums with the help of our Very Special Guest, the one and only Grey Albright of Razzball and ostentatious eyewear fame.
After some desultory baseball discussion we talk about New Jersey's favorite defunct libertarian tourist attraction and torture park--I speak, of course, of Action Park! (If you want to know more about this hell/heaven on earth, please watch the HBO documentary, Class Action Park.)
Other topics we cover:
Awkward middle-aged man goodbye hugs
What Grey's Reading
Internet: net gain or loss for humanity?
Why none of us are eager to travel to Florida
And many other topics
Look, if you've listened to Grey before, you know this is a chaotic shitshow, but it's also a lot of fun.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.
Special thanks to the awesome and generous Petite League for permission to use their track "Mets" for the intro and break music. Find their sweet lo-fi indie-pop sounds at petiteleague.com.

Episode 307: The Cruelest Month Apr 12, 2024

We're getting all T.S. Eliot on you, because for us, and for fantasy basebal content, April is kind of a dead zone. Rather than overreact to fast and slow starts, we discuss some process points in evaluating your early-season roster and negotiating FAAB at this time of year. We do this through the lens of our own underperforming Main Event team (at what point does "underperforming" just become "bad"? hopefully we won't have to answer this!).
Also, find out who the player is that was inexplicably dropped in our league and our approach to FAABing for him. That's a tease, my friends!
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.
Special thanks to the awesome and generous Petite League for permission to use their track "Mets" for the intro and break music. Find their sweet lo-fi indie-pop sounds at petiteleague.com.

Episode 306: The Gang Does A Main Event Apr 04, 2024

Hey, it's actual baseball season! After the whirlwind of positional previews and draft discussion, we put a cap on the 2024 draft season by discussing the NFBC Main Event team that Mike and Jon drafted. It was the first time either of us had participated in a Main Event, and we talk about our decision to ante up, our overall strategy, our focused strategy once we knew where we were drafting (7th), and our experience in the draft (fast and furious).
While our team is off to a, ahem, slow start, we remain optimistic that good things will happen! (Watch this space for updates.)
Before our Main Event discussion, we discuss a couple of players who could prove disappointments--Esteury Ruiz, having been sent down, and Evan Carter, having not yet learned how to hit left-handed pitching (and thus in danger of losing playing time). Beyond these specific players, we are reminded that sometimes real baseball can influence fantasy baseball in unpredictable and inconvenient ways.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.

Episode 305: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Auctions (But Were Afraid to Ask) Mar 21, 2024

We take the occasion of the recent Tout Wars auction weekend to do a deep dive on auctions--what we prefer, how we prepare, and some strategies and advice for those new to the format. We love auctions!
In this episode we discuss:

Why in-person auctions are so fun and rewarding
How preparation and strategy are different than a draft
Why you should have a Plan A and a Plan B (and possibly a Plan C)
The risks and rewards of price enforcement
How to handle the endgame
That One Time Mike Had a Perfect Auction

We also talk about the Tout Wars NL-Only League, where friend of the show Grey Albright of Razzball completely avoided starting pitchers (a gambit attributed to Mike and Doug Dennis that in fact goes back to the early days of fantasy baseball).
We conclude with a discussion of how Mike reallocates values in his bid limits when players get injured (Gerrit Cole, Devin Williams) or suspended (Noelvi Marte).
All in all, a pretty nerdy episode. You'll love it.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.

Episode 304: Tout Mixed Review + SP Strategy + Using Bid Limits Mar 08, 2024

Bit of a mixed bag this week:
We review Mike's Tout Wars Mixed League draft from earlier in the week. (You can see the draft board here: https://www.fantrax.com/fantasy/league/1ojcq64zltc8i9la/draft-results)
We talk (again) about your strategy for drafting starting pitchers, and why Mike generally avoids the "blob" of mid-tier starters.
We also introduce Mike's auction bid limits and discuss how to use them, and how not to use them.
Finally, we talk about the risk of players who have not yet made their MLB debut, focusing in on three names for this draft season: Jackson Chourio, Wyatt Langford, and Jackson Holliday.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.
Special thanks to Petite League for permission to use their track "Mets" for the intro and break music. Find their sweet lo-fi indie-pop sounds at petiteleague.com.

Episode 303: Outfield Positional Preview Mar 01, 2024

We talk outfielders this week, and given the size of the position, we did more of a strategy overview than deep dives on indivdual players. It's an interesting year at the position--great, five-category options up top but a fairly long tail of useful players deep into the 200s, and beyond.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.
Special thanks to Petite League for permission to use their track "Mets" for the intro and break music. Find their sweet lo-fi indie-pop sounds at petiteleague.com.

Episode 302: Reviewing the LABR Mixed Draft Feb 23, 2024

We step away from our positional previews to discuss the LABR Mixed League draft, which Mike took part in on Tuesday, February 20. We talk about the difference between stand-alone leagues and larger multi-league competitions, strategies for the first four rounds, how to respond to early spring training injury news, building drafts around your starting pitching strategy, what to do when closers get pushed up, and so much more.
(I would like to apologize to Nick Martinez for my unkind comment around the 39-minute mark. I'm sure you're a fun guy.)
(And I would also like to apologize for my sound quality. My microphone decided to go on holiday just before recording.)
The LABR Mixed League draft board can be found here: https://www.rtsports.com/labr-mixed-draft
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.
Special thanks to Petite League for permission to use their track "Mets" for the intro and break music. Find their sweet lo-fi indie-pop sounds at petiteleague.com.

Episode 301: Shortstop Preview + Draft Strategy Feb 16, 2024

We continue our march through the positions, spending this episode on the somewhat top-heavy position of shortstop. We go through our ADP tiers, discoursing on the following players:
Bobby Witt Jr.
Trea Turner
Francisco Lindor
Corey Seager
Elly De La Cruz
Gunnar Henderson
Bo Bichette
CJ Abrams
Oneil Cruz
Xander Bogaerts
Dansby Swanson
Anthony Volpe
Trevor Story (A Very Short Story, or Five Seconds of Regret for Jon)
Willy Adames
Ezequiel Tovar
Vaughn Grissom
Carlos Correa
Zach Neto
Extremely quick hits on Tim Anderson, Javier Báez, and Marco Luciano
At some point, we Remembered Adalberto Mondesi
Then we take some time to discuss some overall tips and strategies for your draft (aka ADP can be a dangerous thing).
Mike's article, "How to Use ADP," can be found here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/79732/fantasy-freestyle-how-to-use-adp/.
Mike's Tiered Shortstop Rankings are here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/88281/shortstop-tiered-rankings-for-2024/
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.
Special thanks to Petite League for permission to use their track "Mets" for the intro and break music. Find their sweet lo-fi indie-pop sounds at petiteleague.com.

Episode 300: Third Base Positional Preview Feb 09, 2024

Our corners, we like them hot. Mike and Jon discuss just about every third baseman under the sun as we motor along with our positional previews. Featuring:
José Ramírez
Austin Riley
Rafael Devers
Royce Lewis
Manny Machado
Alex Bregman
Nolan Arenado
Josh Jung (with appropriately bad puns)
Spencer Steer
Jake Burger
Ke'Bryan Hayes
Noelvi Marte
Alec Bohm
Isaac Paredes
Max Muncy
Maikel García
Jeimer Candelario
Junior Caminero
Eugenio Suárez
Matt Chapman
Colt Keith
Wilmer Flores
Tyler Black
Isiah...Kiner-Falefa, really Mike?
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.
Special thanks to Petite League for permission to use their track "Mets" for the intro and break music. Find their sweet lo-fi indie-pop sounds at petiteleague.com.

Episode 299: Second Base Positional Preview Feb 02, 2024

Hey friends, it's keystone time, and also stick around to find out why Mike utters the sentence, "second base is our kids." Before we go full Dadcast, however, we do discuss the following players:
Mookie Betts
Ozzie Albies
Marcus Semien
José Altuve
Nico Hoerner (and the Problem of Stolen Bases)
Matt McLain
Ha-Seong Kim
Gleyber Torres
Group of Spidermen Pointing at Each Other (Stott, Giménez, Gelof, Estrada, Edman)
Luis Arráez
Nolan Gorman
Ryan McMahon
Jonathan India
Luis Rengifo
Jorge Polanco
Brice Turang
Jake Cronenworth
Brendan Rodgers
Davis Schneider
Liover Peguero
Mauricio Dubón
Our Beloved Drama-Free Children
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.
Special thanks to Petite League for permission to use their track "Mets" for the intro music. Find their sweet lo-fi indie-pop sounds at petiteleague.com.

Episode 298: First Base Positional Preview Jan 31, 2024

New year, new producer, but your same old hosts are back. Mike and Jon talk first basemen for the upcoming 2024 season. We go through tiers of NFBC average draft position, and discuss the following players:
Freddie Freeman
Shohei Ohtani (UT)
Bryce Harper
Matt Olson
Pete Alonso
Vladimir Guerrero, Jr.
Cody Bellinger
Paul Goldschmidt
Triston Casas
Spencer Torkelson
Josh Naylor
Yandy Diaz
Vinnie Pasquantino
Rhys Hoskins
Andrew Vaughn
Ryan Mountcastle
Justin Turner
Anthony Rizzo
Josh Bell
Ty France
Rowdy Tellez
Phew! That's a lotta dudes at the cold corner. And I probably missed one or two that we mentioned in passing.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund.
Special thanks to Petite League for permission to use their track "Mets" for the intro music. Find their sweet lo-fi indie-pop sounds at petiteleague.com.

Episode 297: World Series Reaction Special Nov 03, 2023

The season is over, long live the season. Or something. Anyway the lads recorded what ended up being their final episode of the regular season during Game 5 of the World Series. Hear them react to a new champion being crowned. Before that, Mike and Samuel went back and forth on what they feel about this year's playoffs as a whole. It's a thoughtful discussion, which hey is nice!
Got a content idea for the show? Shoot us an email at flagsflyforever@baseballprospectus.com or a message at our Twitter feed @FlagsFlyBP.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 296: Now With 100% More Baseball Oct 13, 2023

Oh hi there. How have you been? We've been fine, thanks for asking. If you want to hear about baseball, this is the episode for you. There's a lot of discussion about fantasy off the top, specifically evaluation in hindsight. Real nitty gritty stuff if you're into that. If you're not, fear not! It then diverges into a discussion of the upcoming ALCS...sorta. One member of the team has lost their faith in their club, and wants to publicly opine about it. That splinters off several times. In conclusion, baseball is a land of contrasts. Thank you.
Got a content idea for the show? Shoot us an email at flagsflyforever@baseballprospectus.com or a message at our Twitter feed @FlagsFlyBP.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 295: Do You Know Where Your LA Angels Are? Sep 01, 2023

There's an amount of baseball on this episode that should probably be described as "surprising." In what direction is up to you, the listener, to discover. We start with a game based around the revolving door of mediocrity that is the Los Angeles Angels. We live watch the Alex Cobb almost near no hitter (spoiler alert even though it was 3 days ago?). We also do our best to jinx Jon's TGFBI status,even though there is no such thing as a jinx ever.
Got a content idea for the show? Shoot us an email at flagsflyforever@baseballprospectus.com or a message at our Twitter feed @FlagsFlyBP.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 294: Food Flies Forever Jul 21, 2023

Oh hi, dear listener. It's been a moment, we've all been busy and baseball has baseball'ed in 2023. But we do have a show for you that has a...select amount of baseball discussion. We also talk about food a lot, travelling, and Jon ends the show with a wonderful fatherhood based anecdote. We're having fun, so we hope you have fun as well.
Got a content idea for the show? Shoot us an email at flagsflyforever@baseballprospectus.com or a message at our Twitter feed @FlagsFlyBP.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 293: Baseball Makes A Cameo Jun 16, 2023

Oh hi there. You doing alright? Making sure to drink water and take your medicine? Good, good. We're proud of you for that self care. Anyway, so MLB really has the show down again this week because somehow it only seems to be getting worse. Maybe it'll get better soon, who can say? We sure can't, because it all looks awful. As a result, we ended up doing something really odd on this episode. We went through Cameo looking for baseball players to record new intros for us. It turns into a pseudo game, but you'd be forgiven if it's the musings of three relatively depressed people looking for joy in a grayscale morose of sludge passing for a major sports league. We're doing our best starshine, and hope you are too.
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 292: Here's A Podcast, Enjoy Jun 02, 2023

And we're back, now that we all are back in houses and assorted other things. There's some fantasy talk, but admittedly the recent events have gotten us a bit sour. So we do the best we can. And we don't scream...that much.
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 291: One Great And Two Undetermined Dads Talk Baseball May 12, 2023

You'll have to listen to the full episode to understand the title. That's what makes a good title right? Right? Don't answer that actually, just love you. Anyway, I could tell you about all the baseball we talked about on this show. I'd rather tell you though that right after we finished recording, we spent ten minutes discussing our favorite Taylor Swift songs. As men between the ages of 30-55 do. Anyway, enjoy!
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Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 290: Early Season Escapades With Steve Gardner Apr 21, 2023

Oh hey, didn't see you there. It has been a minute hasn't it? How have you been, how's your spouse, your kids? The job still treating you right? No? Well that blows, unionize your workplace and take back the means of production. Anyway this week we're back after illness and tech problems derailed us for the past two weeks. Mike upon review does sound like he's broadcasting in the past, but it's fine all his content is from this time period(largely). Also we lost Jon, dunno where he went. He wandered off from the group. But good news, USA Today's Steve Gardner showed up! So he filled the role of Jon, and we got all sorts of early season discussion topics on the books. Trade questions, early season player and new rule impressions, all sorts of helpful things for players of all experience levels. Check it out. Or don't, we're podcasters not cops. But it'd be cool if you did!
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Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 289: 2023 Opening Day Special Mar 30, 2023

Releasing a day early to celebrate Opening Day, the lads are back with their full prediction slate. Who will win each division? Who takes home the major awards? Mike, Jon, and Samuel tell you in the first half of the episode. The second half is a game show! Samuel took like two years off from baseball, and uh his knowledge is a little sketch on player movement. Mike and Jon brought a list of players in the hopes of stumping Samuel about their current whereabouts. You can probably figure out how that went. Happy Opening Day!
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 288: Finishing Where We Started(Pitching) Mar 17, 2023

It's over. It's finally over. The positional series has come to an end, with all intended disrespect towards catchers and relievers. It's starting pitching week, and since you noticed the episode isn't 19 hours long we're following the same pattern as we did with outfielders. We're hitting the high notes, giving you the map to how to handle starters at both the high and not so end. If you listen to this episode back to back with all our others, you're guaranteed(*) to win your draft(*) and league(*)!
(*)=Flags Fly Forever does not actually guarantee victory in drafts or leagues. Your mileage may vary. Please play fantasy baseball responsibly.
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 287: Just When I Think I'm Out(field)... Mar 10, 2023

We're almost there. We're so close y'all. The positional series is close to completion, and we're here today(or whenever you hear this we're not time cops) to talk about the outfield. Is there a lot of those? You bet your redacted, but we handled it well. Steering through the waves, getting you what you need and nothing you don't. Especially a Dennis Lamp update. You NEED a Dennis Lamp update.
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 286: Don't Come Up Short Mar 03, 2023

It's shortstop week on Flags Fly Forever. Mike, Jon, and a large number of fans at Mike's house are here to close out the infield portion of our series. There's a lot of big names in this spot, a lot of things to consider when drafting, but fear not. The lads get you where you want to be, and you'll be blown away by their analysis!
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Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 285: Third (Base) Is the Word Feb 24, 2023

Our positional series continues with the hot corner. Mike Gianella and Jon Hegglund take you through third base, a position with a strong top end but that curves out real poorly. How should you handle the second tier and lower of the position? The lads make sure you're well taken care of so you'll avoid the pitfalls and ride the wave to success.
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Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 284: Second (Base) Is The New First Feb 17, 2023

The positional series continues this week with one of the most robust categories, second base. This is a depth position in 2023, with no one stand out star but plenty of options at the very good and below levels. Mike Gianella and Jon Hegglund dive all the way in, giving you insights on how to parse through each tier and make the best selection for what you need.
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 283: The Gang's Back Together (Talking First Base) Feb 10, 2023

Don't call it a comeback, we've been here for like two days. Mike Gianella, Jon Hegglund, and Samuel Hale are back in the saddle talking all about fantasy baseball once again. It's positional series time, and this week they tackle first base with a pinch of DH mixed in. It's a position which has pretty well defined rank. Mike and Jon help guide you through all the nooks and crannies to help you succeed.
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Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 282: Expert Draft Recap With Tim McCullough Mar 30, 2022

Mike Gianella is joined by BP's Tim McCullough to discuss draft strategies in some of the fantasy expert leagues!

FFF Ep. 281: LABR Recap Mar 11, 2022

The guys go through their LABR auction recap and talk draft strategies.

Ep. 280: Come Catch These Hands Feb 27, 2022

The guys discuss all the backstops. Does DH really help NL catchers Bret jumps on the table for Yasmani Grandal, hates Dalton Varsho with the burning passion of 1,000 suns. Mike breaks down Mitch Garver. Adley Rutschman is suspect in terms of value depending on promotion. They refuse to discuss Omar Narvaez and Christian Vazquez, will discuss Gary Sanchez and Elias Diaz. Bret demands a Carson Kelly moment. Will Alejandro Kirk play? Does Mike Zunino really earn the love BP analysts have given him? They close is out with dumpster diving on Max Stassi and Austin Nola. After the show close a quick discussion from Big Journo Bret Sayre shows why he's a one-percenter, diminishing Miracle Whip.

Episode 279: The Big Short Feb 18, 2022

Five Star: Bo Bichette and Fernando Tatis Jr. create some cognitive dissonance.
Four Star: Bret gets starry eyed over Xander Bogaerts and Bobby Witt Jr.; Bret and Mike can’t quit Francisco Lindor, accidentally disclose they are Mets fans leading everyone to openly question their sanity. Mike and Bret talk about how Tim Anderson has an extremely Tim Anderson profile. The fabled Trevor Story has left Coors, the heat on him has cooled. Wander Franco: Estimate him at your own peril; Bret compares Franco to Witt. Corey Seager and Carlos Correa are the consummate risk vs reward players.
Three Star: Heart attack inducing. Mike and Bret try to focus on the positives of Gleyber Torres, this does not go very well. Our hosts go into the trust tree and discuss the shame of their fondness for Amed Rosario. Mike – like most of our BP analysts – have appreciation for Willy Adames.
Two Star: Oneil Cruz has generated excitement. Nicky Lopez is almost adequate and the margin for error is razor thin. Mike has trust issues with Brandon Crawford and Eugenio Suarez; Bret is more willing to be hurt by Suarez.
America’s Favorite Game: 1 Star Tier or Off the Board Selection…Bret loves Joey Wendle and Mike feels that Jeremy Pena is completely overlooked. Bret then advocates for Didi Gregorious and Geraldo Perdomo.

Episode 278: Hot Takes at Hot Corner Feb 11, 2022

Rafael Dever is a King
Kris Bryant is good (?)
Bret can’t quit Anthony Rendon
Adam wants the guys to talk about Yoan Moncada, there’s resistance
Justin Turner old and good
We’re down on Ke’Bryan Hayes
It’s time we have a talk about Josh Donaldson
The 2-star guys: There aren’t many and they kinda suck, but Bret hearts Josh Jung

Episode 277: A Schism At 2nd Base Feb 03, 2022

Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre are back again talking keystone players to target. Bret puts Trea Turner as a 6 star tier. 2 men enter the Thunderdome to battle over Jazz Chisholm. Tommy Edman is a mystery. Is Whit Merrifield bad? Mike likes Jake Cronenworth IRL, not in his fantasy dreams. The boys dumpster dive and dream on Tony Kemp. Plus so much more!

Episode 276: Getting Cozy at First Base Jan 27, 2022

What year is it? Mike Gianella is joined by Bret Sayre to chat about the base tiers. Is Vladimir Guerrero jr an elite fantasy option even without steals? Would you take Pete Alonso or Matt Olson? And Bret goes off the board to talk up one of the non-beefy Brewers first basemen.

Episode 275: 2021 Evaluation Reflections Oct 13, 2021

Mike and Jon go through the top performers at each position in 2021. Who is for real, who did they miss on, and who might be a 2022 overdraft?
Old Man Buster Posey (2:00)
Big Will Smith (4:20)
1st Basemen (8:30)
Paul Goldschmidt, Matt Olson, Pete Alonso, Joey Votto, CJ Cron, Jared Walsh
2nd Basemen (14:40)
Trea Turner, Marcus Semien, and Whit Merrifield
3rd Base (22:30)
Austin Riley, Rafael Devers,
Shortstops (30:50)
Tim Anderson, Bo Bichette
Outfielders (39:00)
Kyle Tucker, Bryce Harper
Starting Pitchers (49:00)
Gerritt Cole, Corbin Burnes
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund).

Episode 274: Everybody Sell High on Arozarena? Sep 10, 2021

Mike and Jon review the 2021s of some interesting outfielders and what that might hold for their 2022 valuations.
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund).

Episode 273: Our Most Serious Fantasy Baseball Show EVER Aug 27, 2021

It's time to dispose of the games, of the nonsense and the silliness. It's time to get back to the business of why we are here. Mike, Jon, and Samuel are all back together and they're NOT MESSING AROUND. Hardcore, legitimate fantasy baseball talk for the ENTIRE EPISODE. You think you can handle all this analysis, all these heated discussions, all this KNOWLEDGE? I'M NOT SURE YOU CAN! Download and find out, experience all this BASEBALL!
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Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 272: REAL Fantasy Baseball with BP's Mark Berry and Howard Megdal Aug 20, 2021

When the fantasy experts are away, the producer will play. Samuel takes over hosting this week with Mike and Jon out. He brings in BP fantasy team members Mark Berry and Howard Megdal for a unique fantasy baseball thought experiment. Gone are the evaluations and FAAB bids. In are wild ideas about how to change baseball for the...better? Our three band of baseball buddies traipse through their minds to come up with old, new, and sometimes shocking ideas of how to improve the great game of baseball.
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Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 271: Trade Deadline Catchup and Expanding Free Agency Aug 06, 2021

Mike, Jon, and Samuel are back with a bag of post deadline related things. They start with a discussion of the draft in light of Kumar Rocker's unfair treatment by the Mets, before wondering if abolishing the draft would actually create as much interest among fans as it would fairness among players. After that, they move towards cleaning up some of the big trades that went down around the deadline.
Marc Normandin's article on MLB draft abolishment: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/68727/the-mlb-draft-is-an-unnecessary-relic-of-the-past/
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 270: Trade Deadline 2021 (Sorta) AKA The One About Joey Gallo Jul 29, 2021

The whole crew is back this week, and what a big week to be back. With just under 48 hours until the deadline at recording time Mike, Jon, and Samuel discuss what's happened so far. That mainly starts with Samuel sadboi'ing over the Joey Gallo trade that broke earlier in the day, which derails the show for a good fifteen minutes. The wheels get back on though, with more trade analysis including a big breakdown on Starling Marte for Jesus Luzardo. Enjoy this before the GMs get too bloodthirsty and blow the whole league up!
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 269: Substitute Teacher Mikey Ajeto of Pitcher List Jul 23, 2021

Hi y'all, producer Samuel here. As Mike mentions on the show, I'm on assignment this week so I'm not on the show. That said the show features Mike Gianella, Jon Hegglund, and Mikey Ajeto from Pitcher List talking about...something. I asked what I should look out for and I was told "There are swears." So, there's that. I'm assuming there's some baseball talk in there as well. I heard the word "Giants" a few time, so there's something you can latch onto. Also Mikey has a great laugh to end the show, so that's worth listening to all of it for. Anyway, enjoy!
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 268: Titles Are Hard, So Is Baseball Jul 09, 2021

Mike, Jon, and Samuel are back after a week off. They start the show with a conversation about how MLB's ineptitude on players like Trevor Bauer is harmful for the fantasy community both now and in the future. They then transition to a discussion of some midseason surprises both good and bad.
Jon's article on Bauer: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/68081/trevor-bauer-and-the-bartleby-option/
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Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 267: The One Featuring Crypto, Sticky Stuff, and Shohei Ohtani's Pants Jun 25, 2021

Mike, Jon, and Samuel try out something a little different this week where they go around the horn and discuss whatever baseball topic comes to mind. This hardball roulette brings them to Shohei Ohtani's talents and trousers, the recent MLB crypto partnership, what should a quality start actually be, and the foolishness of the sticky stuff enforcement policy.
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Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 266: The One About Dennis Lamp Jun 18, 2021

OK, this is probably the wildest episode of the current era. Mike, Jon, and Samuel start the episode talking about basketball, as one does on a fantasy baseball podcast. Then they pivot to their actual discussion, which is about current trends in the game that were unexpected and how that apply fantasy wise. It goes off the rails shortly after as the lads go into a discussion about journeyman reliever Dennis Lamp. No, we're not kidding. It's a lot of fun though.
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 265: The Macro and The Micro Jun 04, 2021

Mike, Jon, and Samuel are back on a more baseball bent this week. They discuss Mike's article this week about his ranking process, shedding light on how you can use the process to help your own fantasy decision trees. Then the lads spent a few minutes talking about some specific players who have been either good or bad this year against expectations for various reasons.
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 264: You'll Never Dad Alone (Plus Some Baseball Stuff) May 28, 2021

Look y'all, we won't lie to you. After our skipped start last week we're still feeling some wear and tear on our various joints and ligaments. So this week's program is more junkball than fastball but it does have some fun stuff to it. Mike, Jon, and Samuel talk a big milestone for a child, then dive into some big picture concerns as the fantasy season charges into June. Plus Mike quotes Bob Dylan. Again.
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Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 263: Injuries, Prospects, Expansions, and Neil Young May 14, 2021

If you're looking for a heater episode, this is probably it. Mike, Jon, and Samuel have a lot to say this week. They start with the recent rash of injuries(aka all of 2021), before moving onto prospect call ups and how to handle those, and finish with an extended conversation about why expansion sounds like a better idea than it is. Also Rob Manfred catches strays as does Neil Young.
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Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 262: How To Lead TGFBI ft BP's Nathan Grimm May 07, 2021

We got ourselves a guest this week! Mike, Jon, and Samuel welcome in Baseball Prospectus colleague and current TGFBI overall leader Nate Grimm onto the show. The lads go through how Nate put together his team, how much good fortune has played in his success so far, and other assorted topics. It's a frank conversation that gives people a nice look behind the curtain of how industry experts handle prep and success.
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Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 261: Normalcy and Questions Apr 30, 2021

Another week, another podcast. On the show this week Mike, Jon, and Samuel talk a return to normalcy both baseball and in life with the rising numbers of vaccinations. Then after that, it's your questions! They talk trading strategies early in the season, surprising hitters, and almost get into a brawl over coffee. It's a lot of fun, we promise.
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Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 260: Of Success And Regrets, Also FAAB Apr 23, 2021

Back to whatever constitutes normal for the podcast this week Mike, Jon, and Samuel start the show with a discussion on the art of FAAB. They then tackle players that they feel are succeeding early, and players that are not showing out as expected and even pushed pre draft season. There's a lot of interesting discussions in here, both about the specific players and general fantasy analysis.
#LetMikeTroutDoSteroids
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 259: We Talk About Stuff Apr 16, 2021

Look, we're going to level with you this week. Our options were this, or just reading all the injuries that seem to keep happening. So we made our call. Mike, Jon, and Samuel each bring a topic to the show and they kick it around. Today's topics include seven inning games versus shortened seasons, prospects and whether to slow your roll on buying them, and how Covid continues to impact baseball both fantasy and reality.
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 258: 4(0) Injuries And Sponsored Funerals Apr 09, 2021

It's a baseball podcast! With the season a week or so old Mike, Jon, and Samuel talk through what feels like(but maybe isn't) a large amount of injuries to open the 2021 season. The lads talk you through how to handle that from a FAAB and season strategy, and also somehow end up discussing sponsored funerals before finishing up with closers. It's a wild ride, but informative nevertheless.
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 257: Opening Day 2021 Extravaganza Apr 01, 2021

It's Opening Day, like we are sort of used to! Mike, Jon, and Samuel come to you a day early to give you their thoughts on what is going to happen during the 2021 MLB season. They break down every division and the major awards, with some surprises from each in the mix. They finish out with a questionnaire created by Samuel that probes deeper into the baseball mind in a way that is fun, insightful, and a little depressing also. It's one of our most fun episodes of the year, so enjoy it and enjoy baseball!
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 256: Post Draft Vibes Mar 26, 2021

With the draft season drawing to a close Mike, Jon, and Samuel take stock of how their respective drafts went. There's a good amount of injury talk, Tout discussion, and just general winding down from the stressful selection season. Fret not, as we're just getting started.
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 255: LABR with Bret Sayre and Steve Gardner Mar 19, 2021

A tradition unlike any other, it's the annual LABR episode! Our experts Bret Sayre from Baseball Prospectus and Steve Gardner from USA Today arrive to talk with Mike about all things LABR. Bret and Mike break down the AL side, and after a brief break Steve joins Mike to talk about the NL. It's one of our tentpole episodes every year, so come enjoy this year's edition.
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 254: TGFBI & Starting Pitchers with Mikey Ajeto Mar 12, 2021

It's (sort of) starting pitcher week, and we have a guest! Pitcher List's Mikey Ajeto joins Mike, Jon, and Samuel for a special edition of positional week. The first half of the episode discusses TGFBI, which is currently wrapping up drafts. The lads talk through draft strategy, what surprised them, and how their approaches adjusted for 2021. In the second half, it's all about starting pitchers. State of the position, players to look out for, sleepers that you might not know, and even a crash course on streaming pitchers. It's all with one of our favorite people in the fantasy community.
Mike's Starting Pitching Tiers Pt 1: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/65289/starting-pitching-tiered-rankings-for-2021/
Mike's Starting Pitching Tiers Pt 2: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/65313/starting-pitching-tiered-rankings-for-2021-part-2/
Jon's State of Starting Pitching: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/65125/state-of-the-position-the-slow-death-of-the-starting-pitcher/
MIkey's Top 100 Starting Pitchers: https://www.pitcherlist.com/michael-ajetos-top-100-starting-pitchers/
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 253: Outfielders, That's Their Problem Mar 05, 2021

A bit of a change as positional week rounds into the backstretch. Mike, Jon, and Samuel eschew their normal format for a more free flowing discussion of all things outfield. Topics include is Mike Trout overrated, is there too much wish casting in the higher outfield tiers, where the best value in all of fantasy this year might be, and how to handle the lower end of outfield possibilities. All that and more on Outfield Week!
Mike's Outfield Tiers part 1: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/64913/outfield-tiered-rankings-for-2021-part-1/
Mike's Outfield Tiers part 2: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/64960/outfield-tiered-rankings-for-2021-part-2/
Jon's Outfield State Of Position: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/64866/state-of-the-position-outfield-is-large-contains-multitudes/
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 252: Catcher Go Bye Bye Feb 26, 2021

After the winter storms in Texas delayed recording by a week, the gang is back to tackle...*sigh* catchers. Mike, Jon, and Samuel power through the first of the two most difficult positions to cover in any given year. Bear with us, we're doing our best..
Time Codes
5 Star N/A
4 Star/J.T. Realmuto 8:08
3 Star 16:25
Will Smith 17:43
Travis d'Arnaud 21:44
Christian Vásquez 25:40
Willson Contreras & Yasmani Grandal 29:07
2 Star 35:02
Mitch Garver 35:40
Ryan Jeffers 37:43
Tom Murphy 40:05
Max Stassi 41:46
Buster Posey 44:04
1 Star 47:28
Sam Huff 48:59
Luis Torrens 49:29
Tyler Stephenson 54:10
Danny Jansen 55:41
Resources for Texas outreach: https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/17/us/texas-winter-storm-how-to-help-iyw-trnd/index.html
Mike's Catcher Tier List: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/64723/catcher-tiered-rankings-for-2021/
Jon's State Of Position article: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/64698/state-of-the-position-catcher-backstop-boys-are-out-of-tune/
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 251: The Big Short(stop) Feb 12, 2021

Positional week rolls on again, this time with shortstops. Mike, Jon, and Samuel break down a star rich position with a surprising amount of depth at the high and low ends. Plus there's ten minutes on Adalberto Mondesí. How can you resist that?
Tier and Player Timecodes
5 Star 7:44
Trea Turner and Fernando Tatís Jr. 9:48
Francisco Lindor 16:23
Adalberto Mondesí 16:36
Trevor Story 26:03
4 Star 29:27
Xander Bogaerts 29:57
Tim Anderson 31:54
Bo Bichette 35:39
Javier Báez 43:25
3 Star 46:17
Dansby Swanson 46:29
Carlos Correa 49:28
Marcus Semien 53:06
Didi Gregorius 56:04
2 Star 59:07
Willy Adams 59:34
Ha-seong Kim 1:00:40
1 Star 1:03:36
J.P. Crawford 1:04:14
Isiah Kiner-Falefa 1:07:19
Andrelton Simmons 1:13:39
Mike's Tier List: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/64549/shortstop-tiered-rankings-for-2021/
Jon's State Of The Position Article: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/64511/state-of-the-position-fantasy-2021-shortstop-is-full-of-stars/
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 250: Sliding Into Third Feb 05, 2021

Another week, another position and this time it's the hot corner. Mike, Jon, and very briefly Samuel break down the ranks of the third base spot in fantasy this year. There's a lot of movement in this group this season over last, but the lads help you sort through what's gold and what's not in this year's edition.
Tier and Player Time Codes:
5 Star Tier 10:40
José Ramírez 11:20
Manny Machado 15:45
4 Star Tier 21:32
Nolan Arenado 22:24
Alex Bregman 29:28
Eugenio Suaréz 35:07
Rafael Devers 39:59
Anthony Rendon 41:04
3 Star Tier 42:48
Kris Bryant, Matt Chapman, and Josh Donaldson 43:25
Alec Bohm, Ke'Bryan Hayes, and Gio Urshela 49:09
Kyle Seager, Brian Anderson, and Justin Turner 56:55
2 Star Tier 1:05:51
Austin Riley 1:06:23
J.D. Davis 1:11:31
Jeimer Candelario 1:13:26
1 Star Tier 1:15:34
Edwin Ríos 1:17:05
Elvis Andrus 1:18:01
Eduardo Escobar 1:21:25
Mike's Third Base Tiers: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/64377/fantasy-third-base-tiered-rankings-for-2021/
Jon's State of The Position: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/64341/beneath-the-upper-crust-hot-corner-cools-off-quickly/
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 249: $2B Stonk Advice Jan 29, 2021

Short sell! Hedge! Diversify! Now that I have your attention, welcome to Second Base week. Mike, Jon, and Samuel give you all you need to know about the current state of the keystone as we charge forward into draft szn.
Timecodes:
5 Star Tier- 4:49
4 Star Tier- 6:04
DJ LeMahieu- 6:29
Ozzie Albies- 11:04
Whitt Merrifield- 13:39
Ketel Marte & Keston Hiura- 16:04
3 Star Tier- 19:04
Brandon Lowe & Cavan Biggio- 19:34
Dylan Moore- 25:40
José Altuve- 28:14
Mike Moustakas- 33:07
Max Muncy- 33:10
Jeff McNeil- 35:07
Jean Segura- 35:57
2 Star Tier- 39:19
Tommy Edman- 40:39
Jonathan Villar- 43:14
Scott Kingery- 46:09
Mick Madrigal- 48:22
1 Star Tier- 53:56
Joey Wendle- 54:38
Jurickson Profar- 56:15
Starlin Castro- 58:52
Mike's Second Base Tiers Article: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/64185/fantasy-second-base-tiered-rankings-for-2021/
Jon's State of Second Base Article: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/64158/second-base-poised-to-be-headache-fantasy-owners-state-of-position-2021/
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 248: (First) Base It, (First) Base It, (First) Base It Jan 22, 2021

Positional Week is indeed here! This year starts differently though; Mike, Jon, and Samuel start not with catcher but first base. They break down a position that is top light, but deep through the middle, and explore some off the wall options in the grab bag tier. As you get ready for your drafts, this is as essential content as we make throughout the year.
Mike's 1B Tiers: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/64045/fantasy-first-base-tiered-rankings-for-2021/
Jon's State Of The Position 1B: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/63983/state-of-the-position-first-base-is-still-elite-just-less-so-2021/
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 247: Our Trendiest Episode Jan 15, 2021

Mike, Jon, and Samuel continue to get ready for Positional Week by breaking down a couple adds in the reliever market this week. They then get to the meat of the week's show, where they break down trends they're seeing for the 2021 season in early drafts(mock or otherwise) and other industry trends. If you're looking to be an early adopter on the 2021 campaign, this episode is a good first stop before we hit the grind next week.
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 246: Linds Go(es to the) Mets! Jan 08, 2021

After some issues last week, the lads are back in 2021! The first episode sees Mike, Jon, and Samuel break down the big Mets-Cleveland deal sending Francisco Lindor to the Big Apple. In the second half of the program, Samuel asks the lads for tips on how to re-enter the fantasy baseball space which devolves into a philosophical discussion on a variety of subjects. Really, it's the full Flags Fly Forever experience to start the season. What more could you want?
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 245: Impromptu Offseason Pod! Dec 11, 2020

What does it sound like when we decide to record an episode on like four hours notice? Like this! Mike, Jon, and Samuel get together to talk about some of the recent trades and transactions that have happened early in hot stove season. Then they transition to discussion about way too early draft strategy and ADP. A nice little treat during a time where everyone could use one.
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 244: Trophies and Trilogies Oct 30, 2020

The World Series is over, and with that Major League Baseball moves into the offseason. For how long? Not really sure, things are weird right now. That said as the offseason begins in earnest, so too does the Flags Fly Forever offseason program. On this edition Mike, Jon, and Samuel talk about why the Fall Classic wasn't a must watch presentation, discuss at length both the Blake Snell and Justin Turner situations, before wrapping up with movie trilogy talk. If you weren't sure this was the offseason, you are now.
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 243: Endings, Beginnings, and Favorites Oct 02, 2020

The regular season in baseball is over, and as such another season of Flags Fly Forever pulls into port for another dry dock adventure. Before we winterize the fantasy ship Mike, Jon, and Samuel go over what happened in the year while pontificating what it could mean for next year. The lads also discuss their favorite players to watch in the game, how to enjoy baseball, randomly interject about the Padres Cardinals game happening live while they record, and one member of the show has a big addition to announce exclusively on the show. Join us for one more baseball centric ride in 2020. Well, as baseball centric as we get anyway.
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 242: ADP Me Softly Sep 18, 2020

With the season drawing to a close, is it too soon to look at 2021? Of course not. Mike, Jon, and Samuel spend some time talking through how they think the 2020 bubble plan for the playoffs will go(spoiler alert not great). They then transition to discussing pop up cases both good and bad in the shortened season, pondering how these season will change draft rankings for next season. It's a great discussion of draft value, understanding short sample sizes, and overall player evaluation. This is a big 'un, so strap in for a lot of baseball nerdery.
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 241: Insert Catchy Title Here Sep 11, 2020

Mike, Jon, and Samuel return for a more abstract episode of the podcast this week. Jon has some interesting fantasy performers that were all either super sleepers or undrafted that Mike and Samuel try to guess. One does better than the other, you can probably figure out which is which there. Then the lads take a couple listener questions involving Gavin Lux, Bobby Dalbec, and Mr. Show. It's a whimsical if disorganized episode.
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 240: No Business Like Trade Deadline Business Sep 04, 2020

The gang's all here! Mike, Jon, and Samuel reconvene for a big episode on the 2020 trade deadline. They dive into a fair amount of discussion on the lesser known deals with fantasy implications. Not unlike the trade deadline itself, there's a lot of action without direction in this episode but it ends up being exciting. See how we did that?
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 239: Ellen Adair Is Awesome Aug 21, 2020

This week Jon is out on vacation so Mike, Samuel and special guest Ellen Adair of acting and podcasting fame talk about a variety of things. From being in a mixed baseball marriage, to handling four different fantasy leagues, to exploring the world of baseball movies with her husband, this is definitely one of the most fun episodes in recent memory. Come by for a vibrant conversation with a luminous and engaging personality. Mike and Samuel are there too.
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Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 238: TGFBI Therapy ft. Mark Barry Aug 14, 2020

Mike is out vacationing this week which means Jon, Samuel, and special guest Mark Barry from "There Is No Offseason" converge for a special episode. The lads spend a fair amount of time on their Football Manager addictions, before getting into the topic of TGFBI rosters. One is doing great, one is doing fine, and one...well it's not great. They talk through the hows and whys on a jam packed episode.
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You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 237: Hot Starts And Cold Relievers Aug 07, 2020

The gang's back together! Mike, Jon, and Samuel are back this week with a lot of things to talk about. After some general existential musing, the lads get into a discussion of relievers and how to handle them in a shortened 60 game campaign especially now that bullpens are starting to morph. They also talk about some hot starters and what is reasonable to expect performance wise as they normalize with time. There's also fun trivia and ballpark discussion, so you don't want to miss this one.
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Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 236: Week One and Not Done Jul 31, 2020

It's a week into the new season and what a busy week it is. Mike and Jon(Samuel is on assignment this week) break down the week that was in the majors. They touch on the Marlins situation, go over some call ups that are worth your consideration, and tackle the other fantasy relevant conversations as the shortened season rounds into form.
Got a content idea for the show? Shoot us an email at flagsflyforever@baseballprospectus.com or a message at our Twitter feed @FlagsFlyBP.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 235: Opening Day Is Here! Jul 23, 2020

After many moons, labor fights, and general chaos around the world the 2020 baseball season begins today. Mike, Jon, and Samuel talk first about fantasy baseball strategies that are good and bad ideas during the shortened 2020 season, before spending the back half of the podcast talking about their predictions for the season. It's a meaty podcast as we return to weekly shows, so join us for what will be a wild ride over the next two plus months.
Got a content idea for the show? Shoot us an email at flagsflyforever@baseballprospectus.com or a message at our Twitter feed @FlagsFlyBP.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 234: Pitch To Win ft. Pitcher List's Michael Ajeto and Yancy Eaton Jul 17, 2020

With baseball right around the corner Mike, Jon, and Samuel welcome in Michael Ajeto and Yancy Eaton from Pitcher List to discuss...well pitchers of course. What else would they come on to discuss? Anyway, Michael and Yancy give their takes on the SP tiers that Mike(too many Mikes/Michaels on this episode) developed before the pandemic began, picking out intriguing names for the shortened 2020 season. It's a fun, energy filled listen with a lot of smarts from the Pitcher List crew.
Got a content idea for the show? Shoot us an email at flagsflyforever@baseballprospectus.com or a message at our Twitter feed @FlagsFlyBP.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 233: Designating Hitters Jul 03, 2020

Baseball was not back, but now it is again. It might not be back by the time you hear this, because pandemics don't care about baseball. However, we know what baseball will look like this year if/when it comes back. The big thing that involves is instituting the universal designated hitter for 2020 and 2021. Mike, Jon, and Samuel took some time to break down what that might mean for each NL team, and who might be worth targeting when the season resumes.
Got a content idea for the show? Shoot us an email at flagsflyforever@baseballprospectus.com or a message at our Twitter feed @FlagsFlyBP.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 232: Baseball Is Back Question Mark Jun 19, 2020

Baseball is....back? The contentious negotiations between the owners and players continue, but on Wednesday at recording time it looked like the two parties were close to an agreement to return to the field. Mike, Jon, and Samuel break down what this looks like as they record, and vent about the entire process. It's about baseball, but it does take some turns because would it be a FFF podcast if it didn't?
Got a content idea for the show? Shoot us an email at flagsflyforever@baseballprospectus.com or a message at our Twitter feed @FlagsFlyBP.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 231: On (Baseball) Writing Jun 05, 2020

This week on Flags Fly Forever, it's the episode that inevitably occurs when three writers podcast regularly. That's right, it's a podcast all about writing. Mike, Jon, and Samuel spend time talking about how they became writers, how they found their way to BP, and what advice they might have for anyone that potentially wants to pursue writing as a creative endeavor. Also Samuel tries out a new microphone and it goes just OK, he's sorry about that in advance.
Got a content idea for the show? Shoot us an email at flagsflyforever@baseballprospectus.com or a message at our Twitter feed @FlagsFlyBP.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 230: FFF Goes To The Movies May 22, 2020

Over at the BP website, there's a lot of movie based content already in existence and with more coming. Mike, Jon, and Samuel decided it'd be fun to do a show all about baseball movies. Well, Samuel did and the hosts didn't complain so it worked out just fine. They put movies into three categories, not unlike fantasy baseball players. See the tie in? Anyway it's a fun show with a lot of opinions including one classic baseball movie getting savaged in the "Movie to Avoid" tier. Enjoy!
John Mulaney bit referenced at some point in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ButlizwQXnU
Got a content idea for the show? Shoot us an email at flagsflyforever@baseballprospectus.com or a message at our Twitter feed @FlagsFlyBP.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 229: Rudy Gamble of Razzball May 08, 2020

Mike, Jon, and Samuel are joined by Razzball's projection wizard Rudy Gamble from Razzball this week. It's a rousing discussion about the potential plans for baseball to return, followed by a discussion about the historical draft Mike and Rudy are in the middle of.
Got a content idea for the show? Shoot us an email at flagsflyforever@baseballprospectus.com or a message at our Twitter feed @FlagsFlyBP.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 228: Modem Error Podcasting May 01, 2020

Due to technical issues, the planned show had to be postponed. As most things in the world seem to be, unfortunately. However, executive producer Samuel went into his archives and pulled out some never before heard content because the show must go on.
Got a content idea for the show? Shoot us an email at flagsflyforever@baseballprospectus.com or a message at our Twitter feed @FlagsFlyBP.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 227: What Is This, A (FFF/TINO) Crossover Episode? Apr 17, 2020

Yes, the rumors are true. This week's episode is the first ever Flags Fly Forever/There Is No Offseason crossover spectacular. TINO's Mark Berry and JP Breen join Mike, Jon, and Samuel for a rousing edition of the Newlywed Game! Which show knows each other better? Does anybody know anything about anyone? Is anything real in this world anymore? All that and more is answered within the podcast, so enjoy it.
Got a content idea for the show? Shoot us an email at flagsflyforever@baseballprospectus.com or a message at our Twitter feed @FlagsFlyBP.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 226: Shining Monument To Your Penis Apr 03, 2020

So I know what you're thinking. Skip to minute 58 on the episode, and the title will make sense. Then skip back, or just wait until then, to enjoy this week's episode. Mike, Jon, and Samuel didn't have much of a plan, so they started talking. They cover a lot of topics including new ballpark construction, why is MLB so bad at marketing itself, relationships between sports fans and their teams and more! It's a free form discussion we think you'll enjoy!
Got a content idea for the show? Shoot us an email at flagsflyforever@baseballprospectus.com or a message at our Twitter feed @FlagsFlyBP.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 225: Touting Our Baseball Thoughts Mar 27, 2020

After a brief sojourn into dad discussions Mike, Jon, and Samuel are back this week with more normal content. It's a thorough discussion of Tout Wars, with Mike and Jon going back and forth quizzing each other on their draft and teams. If you enjoy Tout Wars, this is the podcast for you.
Got a content idea for the show? Shoot us an email at flagsflyforever@baseballprospectus.com or a message at our Twitter feed @FlagsFlyBP.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 224: DadCast 2020 with The Athletic's Levi Weaver Mar 18, 2020

With baseball and life on hiatus because of Covid-19, we decided to do something different this week. Mike, Jon, and Samuel welcomed in Levi Weaver for an honest and unfiltered discussion about life. With three dads on the pod, there's a lot of talk about parenting and all that implies. There is some baseball however, as Levi details the process of building relationships with players and how that might not work like you think. It's a hearty podcast this week, so strap in and enjoy.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 223: A Sigh of Relief Mar 13, 2020

The final positional week podcast is here, with relief pitchers closing out the series. Mike, Jon, and Samuel go through the most varied of positions breaking down what to and not to do when it comes to drafting a closer. They go through the top line relievers, help you mine some gems, and talk through general strategy in the middle. It's the last one, celebrate that with us by tuning in!
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 222: LABRing in the Gardn(er) Mar 06, 2020

It's all about LABR this week! Jon is out so Mike brings in USA Today's Steve Gardner and Baseball Prospectus President Bret Sayre to talk about all the action down in Florida. The first half of the pod is Mike and Steve going through NL Only, then after a brief jazz break Bret arrives to help break down the AL side of things. If you love LABR, this is your lucky week.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 221: Life's A Pitch(er), Then You Draft One Feb 28, 2020

Starting pitcher week is here, and do we have a lot to talk about. Mike, Jon, and Samuel break things down in a slightly different format this week using ADP as opposed to the tier rankings you're used to. That doesn't mean the conversation is any less robust. There's a good discussion about names that have a lot of helium right now(Chris Paddack for example) as well as discussing the merits of taking established veterans against young unproven talents as your draft extends into the later rounds. All that and more on this week's show.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 220: In Through The Outfield Feb 21, 2020

The last of the hitting positions has arrived! One of the longest episodes in the series Mike, Jon, and Samuel go through the five through two star tiers of who you should know and why you need to know them. The top three are beyond discussion, but there are a TON of names below that trio and this is the one stop shop to get all of them in the same place.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 219: Year Of The Short(stop) King Feb 14, 2020

The infield portion of positional weeks draws to a close with shortstop week. Mike, Jon, and Samuel go over all the things you need to know about the position for the upcoming fantasy season. That includes: Which players are and aren't good values by tier, how aging will affect a fair amount of players this season, and why you probably don't want to wait too long to draft a shortstop this season.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 218: The Rule of Third (Base) Feb 07, 2020

Our positional series has taken us to the hot corner. One of the more varied positions in fantasy this year, there's a good amount of interesting discussion this week. From three top tier players to some who maybe should have been, to a whole bunch of low end wild cards Mike, Jon, and Samuel work through them all this week.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 217: Nadir? Nay Nay We Say! Jan 31, 2020

It's second base week here at Flags Fly Forever, and buckle up y'all it's a long one. A lot of meaty discussion is contained within, including a good amount of talk about some of the lower tiered names to help get you through the bottom rounds of your draft. If you ever needed hard hitting Garrett Hampson discussion, this is probably your week. Also maybe go get some help, but we're a podcast not a cop.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 216: Three Men Get to First Base Jan 24, 2020

Our position episodes for 2020 roll on, this week tackling first base. Mike, Jon, and Samuel talk about an interesting field of players that features a lot of variance within the tiers themselves. Topics of note include: The future of Josh Bell, how to value someone like Luke Voit, and my goodness Eric Hosmer is still a thing isn't he? All that and MORE on first base week!
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find us on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 215: Backstop Boys Jan 17, 2020

Position episodes are upon us! For the next several weeks Mike, Jon, and Samuel will bring you coverage of every position you need for the upcoming fantasy baseball season. The episodes are based around Mike's position tiers posted on the BP website, so follow along if you subscribe(you should!) or just let the three of us guide you. This week we tackle catchers, a positions with a thin top layer but a robust middle tier.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find Flags Fly Forever on Patreon at patreon.com/flagsflyforever
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 214: New Year, Same Us Jan 10, 2020

We're back! After an extended New Years absence Mike, Jon, and Samuel come back with the first show of the decade. This one is a bit of a primer for the upcoming season, with some macro topics discussed when it comes to team planning. Jon also leads the way for the first time, and he's coming off some sort of plague so that's fun too!
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find us on Patreon at www,patreon.com/flagsflyforever
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 213: Free Agency Isn't Free Dec 20, 2019

On what's likely the final episode of 2019 Mike, Jon, and Samuel get together to discuss the latest round of movement in baseball as it pertains to fantasy baseball. There's a big discussion of Corey Kluber from about every aspect after his trade to the Rangers, as well as touching on the other moves made in baseball since the last time we joined you.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 212: We Got Friends In New Places Dec 06, 2019

Oh this week's episode Mike, Jon, and Samuel discuss the fantasy impact of the recent trades, signings, and non tenders. Names that come up include Zack Wheeler, Cole Hamels, Jurickson Profar, and many others.
Jen Mac Ramos GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/drunk-driver-casualties-helping-a-couple
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 211: November Free Agent Draft Nov 15, 2019

With the off-season in full swing and the content creek down to a small trickle, Mike Gianella and Jon Hegglund go through drafting the top free agents on the market by fantasy relevance. They also give them new teams for an added twist!
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 210: Our First Dérive Nov 01, 2019

Jon came up with the fancy French word in our title. It basically means a lazy river of content, which is what this week is. Mike, Jon, and Samuel come into the show with no plan, so they let the show takes them where it takes them. Topics that showed up include but are not limited to:
-Sneaking into women's soccer games
-The death of Deadspin and why ghouls are ruining everything
-Our first baseball memories
-Most famous people we've met
And so much more! This is one of the more fun, raw, and honest episodes you'll get from the crew. Enjoy!
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 209: Raising (prospects in) Arizona Oct 18, 2019

On this week's episode, Mike Gianella and Jon Hegglund are joined Wilson Karaman of the Baseball Prospectus Prospect Team. Wilson was out at First Pitch and the Arizona Fall League, so we asked him a whole bunch of questions about that. He also revealed that he's friends with a famous cat. Which one? Listen and find out!
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 208: Sooth Sayre-ing Oct 04, 2019

On this week's episode, Mike Gianella and Jon Hegglund are joined by Baseball Prospectus President and former host Bret Sayre. They go in depth about his championship season in Tout Wars.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit www.baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.
You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).
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Episode 207: No (Mock) Draft Dodging Sep 20, 2019

On this week's episode, Jon did a super early mock draft because that's what he does. Then Samuel asked he and Mike a bunch of questions about it, because that's what he does. This is a great episode that goes into some base concepts about drafting, while breaking down some common ideas such as position flex and ceiling versus floor when it comes to being a deciding factor on picks.
The draft results(It may or may not be done by the time you see this, who even knows time is a relative concept): https://www.fantrax.com/newui/fantasy/draftResultsPopup.go?leagueId=htkoprlrk00n82h4&type=LIVE_ONLINE
Jon's article about the mock draft: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/53509/fantasy-freestyle-mock-me-if-you-must-early-round-hitting-edition/
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit www.baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find "Flags Fly Forever" on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 206: Who We Eschewed Sep 06, 2019

On this week's episode, Mike and Jon discuss players that they almost drafted but didn't and how that worked out. The show is a wide-ranging discussion about things such as draft strategy, player projection, and various other important fantasy baseball skills. It also features a random time travel diatribe, because why not?
The Mr. Show skit that Mike referenced during the time travel moment(That's a sentence right there): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhVbLJvYP8s
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit www.baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find "Flags Fly Forever" on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 205: Waiver, Texas Ranger(s) Aug 23, 2019

On this week's edition, Mike and Jon bring Producer Samuel in to talk about a pair of rookie Rangers that could be worth adding to your roster late in the game. They also go deep into managing your rosters and strategy as the playoffs begin soon.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit www.baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. You can find "Flags Fly Forever" on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Episode 204: The One With The New Intro Aug 09, 2019

It's the debut of the brand new Flags Fly Forever intro! On the actual show, Mike and Jon talk about potential call ups that could help you clinch your title as the season rounds into the final month.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit www.baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).
Test your fantasy baseball skill against Baseball Prospectus experts and have the chance to win cash and prizes every Tuesday and Friday night on FanDuel. Set your lineups before 7:00 PM ET! Visit http://fanduel.com/bp to play.

Episode 203: IT. IS. DEADLINE. DAY! Aug 01, 2019

The 2019 MLB trade deadline came and went, creating somehow both more and less excitement at the same time. Mike and Jon are breaking down the big deals that are fantasy relevant, along with hitting the other highlights in smaller deals that might have flown under the radar. It's a one stop shop for all things fantasy baseball and the MLB trade deadline.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit www.baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).
Test your fantasy baseball skill against Baseball Prospectus experts and have the chance to win cash and prizes every Tuesday and Friday night on FanDuel. Set your lineups before 7:00 PM ET! Visit http://fanduel.com/bp to play.

Episode 202: In Honor of Rob Jul 19, 2019

This episode is dedicated to the late Rob McQuown, who left us too soon. Thanks for being a light in life Rob, we'll miss you dearly.
Jon is back this week, breaking down with Mike about potential buy low candidates as the trade deadline approaches. They also go over general strategies to consider as both the major league and fantasy deadline approaches.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit www.baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).
Test your fantasy baseball skill against Baseball Prospectus experts and have the chance to win cash and prizes every Tuesday and Friday night on FanDuel. Set your lineups before 7:00 PM ET! Visit http://fanduel.com/bp to play.

Episode 201: The Valuation of Silver Jul 12, 2019

Jon's out this week, so Mike enlists the help of fellow BP fantasy writer Rob Silver(@RobSilver) to help him break down his mid-season valuation article.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit www.baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).
Test your fantasy baseball skill against Baseball Prospectus experts and have the chance to win cash and prizes every Tuesday and Friday night on FanDuel. Set your lineups before 7:00 PM ET! Visit http://fanduel.com/bp to play.

Episode 200a: Behind the Scenes at Flags Fly Forever Jun 28, 2019

This week on the show, it's a continuation of the 200th episode celebration. Producer Samuel is back with a peek behind the scenes at what doesn't make the finished podcast. It's a special peek behind the curtain as a gift to everyone, a thank you for all the support across 200 episodes.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit www.baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).
Test your fantasy baseball skill against Baseball Prospectus experts and have the chance to win cash and prizes every Tuesday and Friday night on FanDuel. Set your lineups before 7:00 PM ET! Visit http://fanduel.com/bp to play.

Episode 200: Pushin' Forward Back Jun 21, 2019

Scheduling conflicts forced an audible this week, but producer Samuel Hale put together a special episode for the occasion. It starts with a bit of fun based around an incident in baseball this week, before going to a best of format nobody else has the courage to try. It ends with an update on the next few weeks of programming around Flags Fly Forever. Come celebrate 200 episodes of fantasy baseball fun with us this week!
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit www.baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).
Test your fantasy baseball skill against Baseball Prospectus experts and have the chance to win cash and prizes every Tuesday and Friday night on FanDuel. Set your lineups before 7:00 PM ET! Visit http://fanduel.com/bp to play.

Episode 199: Father's Day Draft Special Jun 14, 2019

On this week's episode Mike Gianella, Jon Hegglund, and producer Samuel Hale do a special Father's Day themed game. They do a short fantasy draft selecting their teams of all time MLB father-son duos. As expected, the picks turn into discussion points about baseball past and present including some fantasy angles. Whether you love fantasy baseball or just baseball, this episode is for you on this holiday weekend.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit www.baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).
Test your fantasy baseball skill against Baseball Prospectus experts and have the chance to win cash and prizes every Tuesday and Friday night on FanDuel. Set your lineups before 7:00 PM ET! Visit http://fanduel.com/bp to play.

Episode 198: Kimbrel, Keuchel, and Kwestions Jun 07, 2019

Oh this week's episode, Jon and Mike talk about the recent signings of Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel in the context of what it means for fantasy baseball. They also discuss how up and down movement of players can mess with free agent budgets and the alike. At the end, they answer some listener questions. There's also smooth jazz breaks, because technical difficulties are the best.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit www.baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).
Test your fantasy baseball skill against Baseball Prospectus experts and have the chance to win cash and prizes every Tuesday and Friday night on FanDuel. Set your lineups before 7:00 PM ET! Visit http://fanduel.com/bp to play.

Episode 197: Prospects Follow The Streamers May 31, 2019

Jon Hegglund joins Mike Gianella this week to talk about a flock of young Blue Jays in the bigs, what the concept of followers means for potential fantasy impacts, producer Samuel Hale helps break down NL West first base prospects, and end with a rousing discussion about streaming starting pitchers.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit www.baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale)
Test your fantasy baseball skill against Baseball Prospectus experts and have the chance to win cash and prizes every Tuesday and Friday night on FanDuel. Set your lineups before 7:00 PM ET! Visit http://fanduel.com/bp to play.

Episode 196: Origins and Second Chances May 24, 2019

No Zach Steinhorn this week, so Mike Gianella is joined by Rotowire co-founder Jeff Erickson(@Jeff_Erickson). They talk about managing multiple leagues at once, a new type of mid-season league introduced this year, and five players who emerged through the first two months of the season.
Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast.
Follow the hosts of Flags Fly Forever on Twitter:
Mike Gianella @MikeGianella
Zach Steinhorn @ZachSteinhorn
The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale @thesamuelhale
For more baseball content, visit www.baseballprospectus.com or follow @baseballpro.

Episode 195: Recent Call-Ups and Admitting Being Wrong About Chavis May 18, 2019

Zach Steinhorn is joined by Baseball Prospectus fantasy writer Jon Hegglund and discuss Josh Bell (2:11), Alex Gordon (8:31), Paul DeJong (12:45), Dan Vogelbach (15:29), Matt Boyd (20:55), and Caleb Smith (24:53), along with recent call-ups to the majors including Corbin Martin (27:50), Oscar Mercado (32:39), Keston Hiura (36:57), Austin Riley (40:00), and Nicky Lopez (43:26).

Episode 194: Playing Time May 09, 2019

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn discuss Shohei Ohtani's return (4:10), playing time in Cincinnati (10:09), playing time in Tampa Bay (24:00), and surprisingly productive catchers (33:00).

Episode 193: Injuries, Call-Ups, and Signings May 04, 2019

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn discuss Corey Kluber's injury and the slippage of the starting pitcher market (4:22), Carter Kieboom's call-up and other rookies on the stash list (18:02), Griffin Canning (34:48), the Angels and Rays bullpens (40:08), and Gio Gonzalez signing with the Milwaukee Brewers and deep league pitching strategies (52:37).

Episode 192: The Week in Fantasy Baseball Apr 24, 2019

Zach Steinhorn is joined by Baseball Prospectus fantasy writer Jon Hegglund discuss who to buy, sell, or hold this week, including Jose Ramirez (2:06), Yasiel Puig (5:02), Jesus Aguilar (8:32), Aaron Nola (12:58), Noah Syndergaard (17:44), and Chris Sale (20:32), and buys in Tout Wars and LABR FAAB (27:50).

Episode 191: Early Season and FAAB Analysis Apr 20, 2019

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn discuss who to buy, sell, or hold in the early goings of the season, including Trey Mancini (2:57), Jay Bruce (7:13), Domingo Santana (12:42), Joe Musgrove (18:28), and Matt Shoemaker (22:51), and FAAB analysis (28:01).

Episode 190: LABR FAAB Mar 26, 2019

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn discuss LABR mixed FAAB prior to the regular season going into full swing, including Chris Paddack (7:23), Brandon Lowe, (13:31), Jung Ho Kang (18:54), Sergio Romo (24:09), and an assortment of starting pitchers (31:20).

Episode 189: Tout Wars Recaps Mar 24, 2019

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn discuss the results of Zach's Tout Wars Mixed Auction (3:21) and Mike's Tout Wars AL Auction (25:01).

Episode 188: LABR Auction Recap Mar 13, 2019

Mike Gianella is joined by Baseball Prospectus' Bret Sayre this week to discuss the results of the AL LABR Auction (2:32) and the NL LABR Auction (19:28).

Episode 187: Starting Pitcher Week Feb 26, 2019

Mike Gianella is joined by Baseball Prospectus fantasy writer Rob Silver this week to discuss the Clayton Kershaw injury (4:29), overall starting pitcher strategies (22:07), various other strategies (37:59), and Luis Castillo (55:58).

Episode 186: LABR Recap Feb 19, 2019

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn discuss the Mike Moustakas signing (12:49) before diving in to the recent LABR draft and the results of Zach's draft (14:50), along with various strategies for the upcoming fantasy season.

Episode 185: Outfield Week Feb 12, 2019

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn break down outfield week at Baseball Prospectus using Gianella's tiered rankings article, discussing five star outfield (2:31), four star outfield (15:26), three star outfield (33:51), two star outfield (57:14), and one star outfield (1:07:40).

Episode 184: Shortstop Week Feb 05, 2019

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn break down shortstop week at Baseball Prospectus using Gianella's tiered rankings article, discussing five star shortstops (3:09), four star shortstops (20:58), three star shortstops (35:13), two star shortstops (52:09), and one star shortstops (58:21).

Episode 183: Third Base Week Jan 29, 2019

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn break down third base week at Baseball Prospectus using Gianella's tiered rankings article, discussing five star third baseman (2:53), four star third basemen (13:08), three star third basemen (25:29), two star third basemen (36:29), and one star third basemen (49:29).

Episode 182: Second Base Week Jan 22, 2019

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn break down second base week at Baseball Prospectus using Gianella's tiered rankings article, discussing five star second baseman (3:03), four star second basemen (13:01), three star second basemen (25:37), two star second basemen (42:06), and one star second basemen (54:28).

Episode 181: First Base Week Jan 15, 2019

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn break down first base week at Baseball Prospectus using Gianella's tiered rankings article, discussing five star first basemen (5:01), four star first basemen (13:15), three star first basemen (25:47), two star first basemen (38:01), and one star first basemen (48:04).

Episode 180: Catcher Week Jan 11, 2019

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn break down catcher week at Baseball Prospectus using Gianella's tiered rankings article, discussing five and four star catchers (5:36), three star catchers (10:07), two star catchers (21:34), and one star catchers (31:55).

Episode 179: New Year, New Team Dec 21, 2018

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn break even more transactions in recent days: the Seattle-Cleveland-Tampa Bay three-team trade (2:11), Yonder Alonso traded to the White Sox (9:50), Tanner Roark traded to the Reds (13:12), the Phillies signing Andrew McCutchen (16:47), the Mets signing Wilson Ramos (21:05), the Yankees signing J.A. Happ (26:51), the Astros signing Michael Brantley (30:11), the Royals signing Billy Hamilton (33:21), the Rangers signing Lance Lynn while the Angels sign Matt Harvey (38:09), and the Rockies signing Daniel Murphy (46:56)

Episode 178: The Pre-Winter Meetings Flurry Dec 10, 2018

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn break down a slew of transactions: the Paul Goldschmidt trade to the Cardinals (2:22), Edwin Diaz trade to the Mets (9:29), Jean Segura trade to the Phillies (18:10), Patrick Corbin signing with the Nationals (29:15), Nathan Eovaldi re-signing with the Red Sox (34:20), the Nationals acquiring Yan Gomes (38:13), Jonathan Schoop signing with the Twins (43:06), Robinson Chirinos signing with the Astros (47:34), and Chris Owings signing with the Royals (50:16)

Episode 177: This Is The Offseason Nov 22, 2018

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn break down the James Paxton trade (2:55) and give early mock draft analysis (10:08).

Episode 176: 2018 Expert Leagues Recap Oct 17, 2018

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn recap the year in expert leagues, namely Tout Mixed (2:47), Tout NL (12:12), LABR AL (25:17), and LABR NL (32:10).

Episode 175: Inconsistent Players and Top Prospects Sep 20, 2018

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn take a look at a few players who have been inconsistent throughout the season—Amed Rosario (2:45), Hunter Renfroe (6:52), Luis Castillo (13:13), and Matthew Boyd (19:43)—and also give their thoughts on top prospects Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (24:34), Victor Robles (34:34), Eloy Jiménez (40:50), and Fernando Tatís Jr. (44:48) and how these prospects might fare in fantasy basebal.

Episode 174: Injuries and Struggling Players Galore Aug 30, 2018

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn take a quick look at recent waver wire moves (1:34) before delving deep into injuries to Buster Posey (2:38), Charlie Morton (7:16), and Josh Donaldson (11:11); struggling hitters including Kyle Seager (15:52), Greg Bird (19:16), and Dee Gordon (23:47); and struggling pitchers like Gio Gonzalez (34:09), Kyle Gibson (38:28), and Junior Guerra (43:45).

Episode 173: Winding Down the Season Aug 16, 2018

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn discuss hot second half hitters such as Ronald Acuña, Rougned Odor, and Kole Calhoun (2:20), Robinson Canó's return and other assorted Mariners things of note (14:20), closer turnover (23:15), and noteable callups of late (35:00).

Episode 172: When The Trade Chips Fall Aug 02, 2018

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn tackle the trade deadline, but not before talking about the trades that happened before the deadline and its impact in fantasy (4:45). On the deadline day moves, Mike and Zach discuss Brian Dozier going to the Dodgers (9:30), Tommy Pham to the Rays (16:10), Chris Archer to the Pirates (27:05), Austin Meadows also to the Rays (36:10), Jonathan Schoop to the Brewers (38:45) and Jonathan Villar going to the Orioles in that trade (45:00), the Blue Jays swapping Roberto Osuna to the Astros for Ken Giles (48:40), the Orioles trading Kevin Gausman to the Braves (56:00), and finally, Wilson Ramos going to the Phillies (1:01:10).

Episode 171: The Calm Before The Trade Storm Jul 26, 2018

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn with the lightning round episode, providing insight on some recent DL stints for Gary Sanchez (3:00) and Yoenis Céspedes (8:50); Delino DeShields being sent down (16:00); Jeurys Familia, Zach Britton, and closers (23:00); what's up with the Cubs rotation (30:00); and the tear that Matt Carpenter has been on (38:30).

Episode 170: Trade Season Jul 23, 2018

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn break down the Manny Machado trade (2:40), the Brad Hand trade (10:20), and dump trades (30:20)

Ep. 169: Trade Talk Jun 23, 2018

Bret Sayre and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus banter about recent developments in their expert leagues (4:00) and discuss how they approach and execute mid-season trades (30:00).

Ep. 168: The Top 300 Jun 04, 2018

Bret Sayre and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus break down the freshly updated BP Top 300 fantasy rankings.

Ep. 167: We’re Back Apr 26, 2018

George Bissell, Mark Barry, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus return from an extended break to host a special edition NFL Draft-style podcast in which they select the most compelling storylines in fantasy baseball over the remainder of the season.
Ronald Acuna (4:30)
Josh Hader (11:00)
Kyle Schwarber (18:30)
Ozzie Albies (25:00)
Xander Bogaerts (34:00)
Byron Buxton (37:30)
Christian Villanueva (41:30)
Gerrit Cole (47:00)
Charlie Morton (50:00)
Luis Castillo & Jon Gray (52:00)
Mike Trout & Mookie Betts (1:00:00)
Ian Desmond (1:04:30)
Aaron Judge (1:07:00)
Javier Baez (1:11:00)
Sean Manaea (1:12:30)
Franchy Cordero & Mac Williamson (1:13:00)
Audio Intro: That Fleeting World, “The Alchemist”
Audio Outro: Silent Partner, “Chances”

Ep. 166: The One About Kenley Jansen Apr 04, 2018

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus discuss the importance of avoiding confirmation bias, overreacting to small samples or drawing significant conclusions from early season results (5:00), a trio of players they’ve been targeting in Hunter Strickland (15:00), Jordan Hicks (18:00) and Matt Moore (21:00), and finally banter about several situations they’re monitoring including Kenley Jansen (24:00), Kevin Gausman (31:00), Rhys Hoskins (38:30), Justin Smoak (40:00), Gerrit Cole (42:00), Chris Davis (44:30) and Blake Snell (47:00).
Audio Intro: That Fleeting World, “The Alchemist”
Audio Outro: Silent Partner, “Chances”

Ep. 165: Opening Day Developments Mar 29, 2018

George Bissell and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus discuss critical spring training takeaways and developments including Dan Vogelbach (8:00), Scott Kingery (11:00) and Ryan McMahon (17:00), a league-wide shift in closer and elite multi-inning reliever usage (22:00), the value of newly-minted closers Brad Boxberger (28:00), Dominic Leone (32:00), Blake Parker (35:00), Jeurys Familia (37:00), and unsettled situations in Chicago, San Francisco and Texas (38:00), the impact of injuries to Salvador Perez (40:30), Madison Bumgarner (43:00), Greg Bird and Dinelson Lamet (47:00), and finally close out by highlighting notable spring training performances from Byron Buxton (48:00), Billy Hamilton (50:30), Amed Rosario (54:00), Luke Weaver and Jack Flaherty (57:00), Ian Happ and Kyle Schwarber (59:00), Yonder Alonso (1:00:00), Delino DeShields and Joey Gallo (1:01:00), Tyler Glasnow (1:03:00) and Yonny Chirinos (1:05:00).
Audio Intro: That Fleeting World, “The Alchemist”
Audio Outro: Silent Partner, “Chances”

Ep. 164: Tout Wars Recap Mar 21, 2018

Justin Mason of FanGraphs and Fantasy Alarm joins George Bissell and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus to discuss the fantasy fallout from Justin Turner’s fractured wrist (8:30), the recent signings of free agent pitchers Jake Arrieta, Alex Cobb and Lance Lynn (15:00), the demotion of top prospect Ronald Acuna (21:00), spring training storylines including Zack Greinke, Madison Bumgarner, Lucas Giolito and Dan Vogelbach (23:30), and finally recap their Tout Wars Head-to-Head (31:00) and Tout Wars National League (50:00) auctions from New York City last weekend.
Link to Tout Wars Draft Grids
Audio Intro: That Fleeting World, “The Alchemist”
Audio Outro: Silent Partner, “Chances”

Ep. 163: The Auction Strategy Show Mar 13, 2018

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus host their annual auction strategy podcast. They discuss the importance of establishing bid limits (4:00), being aware of league-specific contextual factors (8:00), focusing exclusively on value and extracting as much as possible (11:30), category scarcity and being prepared to make sacrifices (16:00), how to approach power and starting pitching in the current fantasy landscape (19:00), being flexible and adapting to your environment on the fly (30:00), avoiding narratives and confirmation bias (37:00), knowing when to embrace risk with high-upside talent (43:00), building a roster beyond Opening Day (48:00) and forgetting about positions and focusing solely on talent (53:00).
Finally, they close out the show by breaking down each of their The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational snake drafts (55:00).
#TGFBI Draft Grids
Bret Sayre, League Eight
Mike Gianella, League Five
George Bissell, League Six
Audio Intro: That Fleeting World, “The Alchemist”
Audio Outro: Silent Partner, “Chances”

Ep. 162: LABR AL & NL Recap Mar 07, 2018

USA Today Sports Senior Fantasy Editor Steve Gardner joins George Bissell and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus for their annual recap of the LABR NL-Only (4:00) and AL-Only (30:00) auctions held in Arizona last weekend.
Audio Intro: That Fleeting World, “The Alchemist”
Audio Outro: Silent Partner, “Chances”

Ep. 161: Starting Pitcher Preview Feb 28, 2018

George Bissell and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus are joined by 2016 NFBC Main Event champion Rob Silver to discuss their strategic approach to constructing a fantasy rotation (5:00), how the league-wide decline in starter workloads has reshaped the landscape (12:00) and break down the following starting pitchers in-depth: Stephen Strasburg and Carlos Carrasco (15:00), Madison Bumgarner (24:00), Noah Syndergaard and Jacob deGrom (27:00), Zack Greinke (30:00), Shohei Ohtani (34:00), James Paxton (36:00), Chris Archer, Yu Darvish and Carlos Martinez (39:00), Robbie Ray (41:00), Aaron Nola and Masahiro Tanaka (44:30), Jeff Samardzija (50:00), Charlie Morton (51:30), Jameson Taillon versus Alex Wood (53:00), Luis Castillo (55:00), Luke Weaver (1:01:00), Garrett Richards (1:06:00), Aaron Sanchez (1:11:30), J.A. Happ (1:13:00), Dinelson Lamet (1:15:00), Cole Hamels (1:17:00), Michael Fulmer (1:18:00), Marco Estrada (1:20:00), Rick Porcello (1:23:00), Tyler Glasnow (1:29:00), Seth Lugo and Matt Harvey (1:34:00). Finally, they banter about the viability of eschewing risky, late-round starters in favor of high-volume, high-strikeout middle relief pitchers (1:37:00).
Audio Intro: That Fleeting World, “The Alchemist”
Audio Outro: Silent Partner, “Chances”

Ep. 160: Outfield Preview Feb 22, 2018

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus survey the fantasy landscape at outfield. They divulge their strategic approaches at the position (4:00) and discuss the following players in-depth: Giancarlo Stanton (9:00), J.D. Martinez (13:00), Billy Hamilton and Byron Buxton (17:30), Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger (24:00), Rhys Hoskins (27:30), Christian Yelich (30:00), Justin Upton (31:30), Tommy Pham (33:00), Yoenis Cespedes (37:00), George Springer (38:00), Lorenzo Cain (40:00), A.J. Pollock (43:00), Adam Eaton (46:30), Kyle Schwarber (48:00), Ian Desmond (49:30), Mitch Haniger, Adam Jones and Jose Martinez (51:00), Ryan Braun, Aaron Hicks and Kevin Kiermaier (54:00), Brett Gardner, Michael Brantley and Lewis Brinson (57:00), Joc Pederson, Michael Conforto, Avisail Garcia and Willie Calhoun (1:00:00), David Dahl, Lonnie Chisenhall and Victor Robles (1:05:00).
Audio Intro: That Fleeting World, “The Alchemist”
Audio Outro: Silent Partner, “Chances”

Ep. 159: LABR Recap Feb 14, 2018

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus recap the 2018 LABR Mixed draft (2:00). They discuss Bret’s selection of Bryce Harper in the first round (22:00), Francisco Lindor and Alex Bregman in the second and third rounds (28:30), Billy Hamilton in the fourth round and the increased value of stolen bases in fantasy (36:00), Jose Quintana, Kyle Hendricks, Jon Gray, Felix Hernandez and Bret’s general pitching strategy (41:00), Andrew McCutchen and Chris Taylor in the sixth and seventh rounds (51:00), and finally Bret’s aggressive approach towards non-elite closers (54:00).
Link to the full LABR Mixed draft board: https://rtsports.com/labr-mixed-draft
Audio Intro: That Fleeting World, “The Alchemist”
Audio Interstitial One: Silent Partner, “Big Screen”
Audio Interstitial Two: Young The Giant, “My Body”
Audio Outro: Silent Partner, “Chances”

Ep. 158: Shortstop Preview Feb 10, 2018

George Bissell, Mike Gianella, Bret Sayre and Zach Steinhorn of Baseball Prospectus break down the fantasy landscape at shortstop. They discuss the newfound depth at the position and its impact on their strategic approaches on draft day (3:00) before analyzing the following hitters in-depth: Trea Turner (7:00), Carlos Correa (10:30), Francisco Lindor (13:00), Alex Bregman (17:30), Corey Seager (27:00), Jean Segura and Elvis Andrus (33:00), Xander Bogaerts (37:00), Zack Cozart (39:00), Tim Anderson (41:00), Didi Gregorius (44:00), Javier Baez (45:30), Trevor Story, Paul DeJong and Jose Peraza (46:30), Marwin Gonzalez (47:30), Asdrubal Cabrera (49:00), Freddy Galvis (50:00), Gleyber Torres (51:00), Jorge Polanco (52:00), Ketel Marte (54:00) and Amed Rosario (56:00).

Ep. 157: Third Base Preview Jan 31, 2018

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus break down the fantasy landscape at third base. They discuss the gap between the handful of upper-echelon performers and the glut of power-oriented lower-tier options at the hot corner (5:00) and analyze the following players in-depth: Kris Bryant (11:00), Josh Donaldson (13:00), Anthony Rendon (15:00), Justin Turner (18:30), Manny Machado (20:00), Miguel Sano, Travis Shaw and Mike Moustakas (26:00), Rafael Devers (29:00), Nick Castellanos, Adrian Beltre and Evan Longoria (30:00), Joey Gallo (37:00), Kyle Seager (45:00), Ryon Healy (47:00), Jeimer Candelario (48:30), Wilmer Flores (51:00), Jedd Gyorko (54:00), Brian Anderson (55:00), Cory Spangenberg (59:00), Nick Senzel (1:01:00) and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1:02:00).

Ep. 156: Second Base Preview Jan 24, 2018

Rudy Gamble of Razzball joins George Bissell and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus to survey the fantasy landscape at second base. They divulge their strategic approaches at the keystone (8:00) and discuss the following players in-depth: Jose Altuve (15:00), Dee Gordon (22:00), Jose Ramirez (28:00), Brian Dozier and Daniel Murphy (31:00), Whit Merrifield and Chris Taylor (34:00), Rougned Odor (48:30), DJ LeMahieu (53:00), Robinson Cano (54:30), Yoan Moncada (59:00), Ozzie Albies (1:06:00), Jonathan Villar (1:10:00), Ian Happ (1:11:30), Josh Harrison (1:12:30), Joe Panik (1:15:00), Raul Mondesi (1:18:00) and Scott Kingery (1:24:00). Plus, a special bonus segment featuring Willie Calhoun (1:31:30).

Ep. 155: First Base Preview Jan 18, 2018

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus banter about the various fantasy implications of the Gerrit Cole (2:00) and Andrew McCutchen (12:00) trades before analyzing the fantasy landscape at first base (17:00). Players discussed in-depth include: Paul Goldschmidt (23:00), Anthony Rizzo (25:00), Freddie Freeman (26:00), Joey Votto (29:00), Jose Abreu (30:30) Nelson Cruz and Edwin Encarnacion (32:00), Wil Myers (34:00), Justin Smoak (35:30), Miguel Cabrera (40:30), Matt Olson (44:30), Ryan Zimmerman (51:00), Yuli Gurriel (52:30), Josh Bell (55:00), Ryan McMahon (56:30), Kendrys Morales (59:00), Lucas Duda (1:01:00), Joe Mauer (1:03:30) and Chris Davis (1:05:00).

Ep. 154: Catcher Preview Jan 10, 2018

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus kick off the 2018 position preview series with a comprehensive breakdown of fantasy catchers. They discuss the elite options Gary Sanchez (7:00), Willson Contreras (14:00) and Buster Posey (18:30) before divulging their draft strategy and general approach towards the position (23:00). They also take a deep dive into lower tier options including: Mike Zunino (32:00), Evan Gattis (34:00), J.T. Realmuto (36:00), Yadier Molina (38:00), Salvador Perez (41:30), Tyler Flowers (44:00), Francisco Mejia (45:00), Yasmani Grandal and Austin Barnes (49:00), Jonathan Lucroy (56:00) and finally reveal their one-star speculative picks and potential impact prospects (57:00).

Ep. 153: Shohei & Stanton Dec 12, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Mark Barry discuss the fantasy implications of Shohei Ohtani signing with the Angels (5:00), Giancarlo Stanton traded to the Yankees (22:00) and Dee Gordon shipped to Seattle (40:00).
Intro: That Fleeting World, “The Alchemist”
Outro: Silent Partner, “Chances”

Ep. 152: Impact Prospects Dec 05, 2017

Rotowire lead prospect analyst James Anderson joins the pod to discuss a plethora of prospects fantasy owners need to have on their radar for the 2018 season and beyond.
Ronald Acuna (4:00)
Michael Kopech (11:00)
Eloy Jimenez (14:00)
Monte Harrison (17:00)
Brent Honeywell (20:00)
Taylor Trammell (22:00)
Jon Duplantier (23:00)
Leody Taveras (25:00)
Bo Bichette (27:00)
Michel Baez (30:00)
Akil Baddoo (32:00)
Nick Senzel (33:30)
Victor Robles (36:00)
Lewis Brinson (43:00)
Alex Reyes (47:00)
Gleyber Torres (50:30)
Fernando Tatis Jr. (52:30)
Scott Kingery (57:00)
Dustin Fowler (58:00)
Willie Calhoun (1:00:00)
Austin Hays (1:03:00)
Luis Urias (1:08:00)
Intro: That Fleeting World, “The Alchemist”
Outro: Silent Partner, “Chances”

Ep. 151: Wet Your Whistle Oct 20, 2017

George Bissell, Mark Barry, and Mike Gianella take a stab at explaining the correct way to view (and practical applications) for BP’s retrospective player valuations (8:30), and analyze notable performances in the AL and NL-only landscapes including: Jose Altuve (14:00), Jose Ramirez (17:00), Elvis Andrus (20:00), Whit Merrifield (24:00), Corey Kluber (25:30), James Paxton (28:00), Chad Green (32:00), Joey Votto (34:00), Dee Gordon (36:00), Trea Turner (39:00), Tommy Pham (42:30), Javier Baez (45:00), J.D. Martinez (48:30), Clayton Kershaw (50:00), Robbie Ray (54:30), Chase Anderson (56:00), Dinelson Lamet (1:00:00), and Alex Wood (1:04:00).

Ep. 150: Hot Take Machine Sep 20, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre outline their strategic approaches to the fantasy playoffs including: relying on studs that got you there versus riding the hot hand (8:00) and several useful wavier wire targets in Luis Valbuena (14:30), Kyle Gibson (15:30), Nick Castellanos (17:00), Jeimer Candelario (19:00) and Nick Williams (20:00). They also banter about Rhys Hoskins insane hot streak (20:30), Victor Robles long-term potential (23:30), and some names to target in keeper and dynasty formats over the final few weeks like Willie Calhoun, Wilmer Difo, Dominic Smith, Matt Chapman, Marwin Gonzalez and Raul Mondesi (27:00). Finally, they take a quick look ahead to 2018 by debating Giancarlo Stanton’s fantasy value (33:00).

Ep. 149: Victor Robles vs. Ronald Acuna Sep 08, 2017

George Bissell and Mark Barry discuss the promotion of elite fantasy prospects Victor Robles (6:00), Francisco Mejia (17:00), J.P. Crawford (23:00), and Walker Buehler (26:30) before diving into their latest #FreeAgentFriday selections including Kevin Kiermaier (32:00), Nicholas Castellanos (34:00), Tigers pitcher or J.K. Rowling character (36:00), Lucas Giolito (40:00), Reynaldo Lopez (42:00), Dinelson Lamet (45:00), Matt Olson (49:30), Robert Stephenson (54:00) and Dillon Peters (56:00).

Ep. 148: September Call-Ups Sep 01, 2017

George Bissell and Mark Barry recorded before the late-night Justin Verlander trade, but discussed the Angels unexpected deal for Justin Upton (2:00) before bringing on Wilson Karaman of the BP prospect team to analyze notable September call-ups including Luke Weaver (4:00), Jack Flaherty (9:00), Alex Verdugo (14:00), Wilmer Font (24:00), Ryan McMahon (26:30), Walker Buehler (28:00) and Tyler Glasnow (30:00).

Ep. 147: Free Agent Friday Aug 25, 2017

George Bissell and Mark Barry banter about Rich Hill’s near no-hitter, the infamous Yankees and Tigers brawl, and discuss their picks for the latest BP Free Agent Watch including Matt Moore (9:00), Jerad Eickhoff (12:30), Rhys Hoskins (14:00), Byron Buxton (16:00), Blake Snell (20:00), R.A. Dickey (22:00), Kevin Kiermaier (24:30), Nicky Delmonico (26:30), Delino DeShields (31:00) and Tyler Glasnow (32:30).

Ep. 146: Let’s Talk About Byron Buxton Aug 23, 2017

George Bissell and Mike Gianella banter about Rhys Hoskins hot start, Kyrie Irving traded to Boston, the solar eclipse, an intense episode of Game of Thrones, and then traverse the entire American League from a fantasy perspective.
Players covered extensively include: Andrew Benintendi (7:00), Xander Bogaerts (8:30), Mookie Betts (10:00), Gary Sanchez (14:00), Aaron Judge (17:00), Tim Beckham (21:00), Manny Machado (23:00), Chris Archer (26:00), Josh Donaldson (27:30), Marcus Stroman (30:00), Danny Salazar (34:00), Byron Buxton (39:00), Whit Merrifield (46:00), Eric Hosmer (51:30), Mike Moustakas (53:00), Miguel Cabrera (55:30), Ian Kinsler (59:00), Nicky Delmonico (1:04:00), Andrelton Simmons (1:08:00), Robinson Cano (1:14:00), Shin-Soo Choo (1:17:30) and Khris Davis (1:20:00).

Ep. 145: Process vs. Results Aug 11, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre discuss the promotion of Rhys Hoskins (2:00), the league-wide reduction in starting pitcher workloads (10:30), impressive second half surges from Alex Bregman and Yulieski Gurriel (18:00), emergence of Luis Severino and Jimmy Nelson as elite fantasy starters (25:00), impact of the home run surge on draft strategy and roster construction (32:30), and finally dissect first basemen who got off to hot starts, but have faded down the stretch like Eric Thames and Ryan Zimmerman (42:00).

Ep. 144: Trade Deadline Smorgasbord Aug 03, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre discuss the fantasy implications of every major trade deadline deal including Yu Darvish (5:00), Sonny Gray (9:30), Willie Calhoun (16:00), Jorge Mateo (19:00), Jonathan Lucroy (23:00), A.J. Ramos (30:00), Derek Fisher (31:30) and Shane Greene (33:30). Then, analyze Freddie Freeman’s 2018 value after falling just short of third base eligibility (35:00), potential impact of highly touted prospects Amed Rosario (40:00) and Ozzie Albies (44:00), and finally empty the listener mailbag with questions regarding Carlos Gonzalez, Odubel Herrera, Victor Robles, Kyle Schwarber, Matt Chapman and Brian McCann (46:00).
Intro: That Fleeting World, “The Alchemist”
Outro: Silent Partner, “Chances”

Ep. 143: Did You See The Maple Grove? Jul 26, 2017

Rotoworld senior baseball writer DJ Short joins the pod to discuss the fantasy impact of Clayton Kershaw’s back injury (3:00), promotion of elite prospects Yoan Moncada and Rafael Devers (7:00), his experience as a rookie in the Tout Wars Mixed expert league (16:00), the importance of staying vigilant on the waiver wire (25:00), AL/NL-only league FAAB strategies at the trade deadline (28:30), and finally speculate which players could be dealt this week including Sonny Gray, Yu Darvish, Addison Reed, Brad Hand, Zach Britton, and more (36:00).

Ep. 142: Celtics Fans Hate Me Jul 19, 2017

Chris Towers of CBS Sports joins the pod to discuss the fantasy implications of the latest trade deadline moves including J.D. Martinez to Arizona (5:00), Ryan Madson and Sean Doolittle to Washington (17:30), Jose Quintana to the Cubs (20:00), and Todd Frazier to the Yankees (23:00). He also discusses his affinity for Reds rookie starter Luis Castillo (28:00), TINSTAAPP (36:00), the key components and metrics he uses to evaluate young pitchers (38:00), the difference between command and control (42:00), and how to balance prepping for the upcoming fantasy football season without abandoning your fantasy baseball squad (44:00).

Ep. 141: Midseason Valuations Jul 12, 2017

George, Bret and Mike deliberate several controversial rankings on the updated TDG Top 500 dynasty list including Aaron Judge (5:00), Miguel Cabrera (12:30) and Ronald Acuna (15:00). Then dive into BP’s midseason valuations update to discuss second-half expectations for Jose Ramirez (20:00), Carlos Correa (23:00), Manny Machado (29:00), Chris Sale (31:30), Corey Kluber (33:00), Jacob Faria vs. Alex Cobb (36:00), Justin Verlander (38:00), Travis Shaw (41:30), Joey Votto (44:00), Adam Duvall (47:00), Justin Turner (49:30), Trea Turner (53:30), Jonathan Villar (58:00), Zack Greinke (1:00:00), Jimmy Nelson (1:01:00), Jon Lester (1:02:00), and Brock Stewart (1:05:00).

Ep. 140: Midseason Top 50 Prospects & Second-Half Fantasy Storylines Jul 06, 2017

George Bissell brings on Jeffrey Paternostro, BP’s senior prospect writer, to discuss the BP Midseason Top 50 prospects list including the meteoric rise of Sixto Sanchez (8:00), challenges associated with ranking pitching prospects (12:00), Walker Buehler’s prodigious stuff and future role (14:00), Brendan Rodgers absurd first half performance (16:00), potential fantasy superstars Ronald Acuna and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (18:30), the offensive upside and lingering questions with Bo Bichette (21:30), and why Francisco Mejia is now an elite prospect (23:00).
Then, Eric Roseberry #FriendOfThePod stops by to draft the biggest second half fantasy storylines including expectations for Mike Trout (31:00), the long-term impact of the home run surge (34:00), being wrong about Adam Duvall (37:00), the gap between Chris Sale, Max Scherzer, Clayton Kershaw and every other starter (46:00), expectations for AJ Pollock (51:00), fantasy monster Justin Turner (55:00), potential trade deadline movers like JD Martinez and Jose Quintana (59:30), the Jimmy Nelson post-hype breakout (1:07:00), and the unexpected struggles of the Cubs (1:10:00) and Dellin Betances (1:14:00).

Ep. 139: Enjoy The Fireworks Jun 28, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus discuss the recent promotion of Franklin Barreto (4:32) and the five players they’re each keeping an eye on over the remainder of the season: George Springer (11:00), Hanley Ramirez (18:30), Alex Wood (25:30), Anthony Rendon (30:00), Ryan Zimmerman (34:30), Gary Sanchez (40:00), Josh Harrison (44:00), Odubel Herrera (48:00), Robbie Ray (52:00), Luis Severino & Andrew Miller (56:00), Aaron Nola & Carlos Santana (1:00:00), Cameron Maybin & Chris Taylor (1:03:00).

Ep. 138: Not That Derek Fisher Jun 21, 2017

George Bissell and Mike Gianella discuss the fantasy impact of the league-wide home run surge on the pitching landscape (5:00), how a dramatic shift in Francisco Lindor’s batted ball profile could diminish his fantasy value (17:00), realistic expectations for hot prospects Jacob Faria (23:00), Francis Martes (27:00) and Derek Fisher (45:00), and finally answer a wide variety of listener questions regarding Addison Russell (53:00), Gregory Polanco (59:00), Mike Zunino (1:05:30) and Yasiel Puig (1:07:00).

Ep. 137: All Rise Jun 14, 2017

George Bissell and Mike Gianella are joined by Stacey Gotsulias to discuss the meteoric rise of Aaron Judge (5:00), whether he can sustain this level of elite production and his long-term outlook (10:00), the impact of a healthy Gary Sanchez (15:00), the sudden emergence of Aaron Hicks (18:00), renaissance campaigns from veterans Brett Gardner and Matt Holliday (21:30), the underrated contributions of Starlin Castro and Didi Gregorius (24:30), early impressions of Jordan Montgomery and Masahiro Tanaka (27:00), and finally take a look at the latest batch of expert FAAB acquisitions including Mallex Smith, Lewis Brinson, Matt Albers, Sean Newcomb and Seth Lugo (32:00).

Ep. 136: They're Completely Chill Jun 07, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus debate BP’s in-season fantasy rankings updates at shortstop (3:00), second base (23:00), third base (34:00), first base (43:00) and catcher (53:00).
Rankings Redux Part II Lineup
Francisco Lindor (4:00)
Xander Bogaerts (8:00)
Jonathan Villar (11:30)
Trevor Story (14:00)
Zack Cozart (18:00)
Dee Gordon (25:00)
Rougned Odor (28:00)
Chris Taylor (31:30)
Jake Lamb (35:00)
Justin Turner (37:00)
Alex Bregman (38:30)
Nicholas Castellanos (41:00)
Anthony Rizzo (44:00)
Freddie Freeman (45:00)
Lucas Duda (49:00)
Jonathan Lucroy (53:30)
Alex Avila (55:00)
Intro: That Fleeting World, “The Alchemist”
Outro: Silent Partner, “Chances”

Ep. 135: Rankings Redux Jun 01, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus banter about the brawl in San Francisco, Mike Trout’s injury, and discuss BP’s in-season fantasy rankings updates at starting pitcher (6:00), outfield (21:00), and relief pitcher (44:00).

Ep. 134: Getting Recognized May 24, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Eric Roseberry of Baseball Prospectus discuss potential wavier wire targets including Ian Happ (7:00), Tommy Joseph (10:00), Justin Smoak (13:00), Alex Avila (18:00), and Brad Peacock (23:00). They also recap the latest FAAB acquisitions in Tout Wars and LABR (27:30), and share their biggest surprises of the 2017 campaign including Jason Vargas, Yasmani Grandal, Alex Wood and Corey Dickerson (43:00). Finally, BP Toronto Co-Editor-in-Chief Joshua Howsam joins the show to analyze Marco Estrada’s strikeout surge (51:00), Jose Bautista’s struggles (55:00), and Marcus Stroman’s upside (59:00).

Ep. 133: It's Happening May 17, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus discuss the fantasy impact of recent call-up’s Ian Happ (4:00) and Bradley Zimmer (8:30). Then analyze a plethora of surprising early season performances including Freddie Freeman (14:00), Jake Arrieta (21:00), Dallas Keuchel (26:00), Elvis Andrus (30:00), Miguel Sano (33:00), Aaron Altherr (33:00), Kyle Schwarber (39:00) and Keon Broxton (40:00). Finally, they break down the latest expert FAAB acquisitions including Jose Berrios (43:00), Eddie Butler (47:30), and Zach Godley (51:30).

Ep. 132: Risky Closers May 10, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus discuss the latest batch of FAAB acquisitions in Tout Wars and LABR (5:00), Trevor Cahill’s renaissance campaign (26:00), empty the Twitter mailbag featuring questions regarding Kyle Schwarber, Robert Gsellman, Joey Gallo, Eddie Butler and more (36:00), and finally discuss BP’s in-season fantasy valuations (47:00).

Ep. 131: Big Maple May 03, 2017

George Bissell is joined by Ryan Bloomfield of BaseballHQ to discuss James Paxton’s meteoric rise (3:30), Chris Devenski’s realistic upside (15:00) and deliver a “Fact or Fluke?” verdict regarding Ryan Zimmerman, Aaron Judge, Joey Gallo, Ervin Santana, Miguel Sano, Kyle Schwarber and more (24:00). Then, Jarrett Seidler of Baseball Prospectus and BP Mets stops by to break down the impact of Noah Syndergaard’s injury (58:00), Robert Gsellman’s disappointing first month (1:04), and Amed Rosario’s fantasy potential (1:15:00).

Ep. 130: I Feel Like The Guy From The Mighty Ducks Apr 26, 2017

George Bissell, Bret Sayre and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus discuss Eric Thames ridiculous hot streak (2:00), realistic expectations for Cody Bellinger and Dan Vogelbach (7:00), and analyze the latest FAAB acquisitions in the Tout Wars and LABR expert leagues (14:00).
LABR Mixed
Trevor Rosenthal
Jordan Montgomery
Bud Norris
Kolten Wong (Tout Wars Mixed)
Tim Beckham
Cody Reed
Chad Kuhl
Taylor Motter
Jesse Chavez (Why is he so underrated?)
Tout Wars NL
Enrique Hernandez
Phil Ervin
Matt Cain
Allen Cordoba
Zach Eflin
T.J. Rivera
Tout Wars AL
Jorge Bonifacio
Brad Peacock
Intro: That Fleeting World, “The Alchemist”
Outro: Silent Partner, “Chances”

Ep. 129: Grey Albright Apr 20, 2017

Razzball founder Grey Albright joins the show to discuss a myriad of relevant (and irrelevant) topics. Then George Bissell and Mike Gianella answer listener questions in the first-ever mailbag segment.

Ep. 128: The Colorado Attraction Apr 12, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Greg Wellemeyer of Baseball Prospectus break down the big-ticket FAAB acquisitions in the Tout Wars and LABR expert leagues, take a deep dive into current events, discuss Yoan Moncada’s blazing hot start in Triple-A, and finally answer a plethora of Twitter questions.
LABR Mixed
Mark Reynolds
Kendall Graveman
Santiago Casilla
Joaquin Benoit
Joe Jimenez
Wily Peralta
James Shields
Amir Garrett
Tout Wars NL
Kyle Freeland
Nick Franklin
Stephen Drew
Antonio Senzatela
LABR AL
Jesse Hahn
Abraham Almonte
Marco Hernandez
Jordan Montgomery

Ep. 127: Treinen To Lose Apr 06, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus break down the first cycle of FAAB bidding in the Tout Wars and LABR expert leagues before taking an in-depth look at April lineup setting strategies.
LABR Mixed
Blake Treinen
Delino DeShields
Gerardo Parra
Jarrett Parker
Michael Lorenzen
Charlie Morton
Brett Anderson
Kendall Graveman
LABR AL
Derek Norris
Jacob May
Yandy Diaz
Tyler Clippard
LABR NL
Chris Marrero

Ep. 126: Tout Wars Recap Mar 29, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus recap the Tout Wars Mixed (3:00) and NL-only (40:00) auctions from New York City last weekend.

Ep. 125: The Auction Strategy Show Mar 22, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Jeff Quinton of Baseball Prospectus discuss general auction strategies including the importance of establishing bid limits (3:00), the most common mistakes and biases to avoid (10:00), how to deal with inflation in keeper and dynasty leagues (27:00), the ideal time to nominate a low-priced targets (33:00), nominating with intent in the early rounds (42:00), and reveal their biggest piece of auction strategy advice (52:00).

Ep. 124: Polarizing Pitchers Mar 17, 2017

George Bissell and Alex Chamberlain of Baseball Prospectus discuss the most polarizing starting pitcher in fantasy baseball, James Paxton (9:30). Late round targets Francisco Liriano (14:45), Robert Gsellman (19:00), Mike Montgomery (21:30), Ivan Nova (23:00) and Zach Davies (28:00). The wide range of outcomes and volatility associated with Lance McCullers (32:00), Steven Matz (38:00), David Price (40:00), Danny Duffy (44:00), Kevin Gausman (48:45), Sean Manaea (51:00), Jharel Cotton (56:00) and Rich Hill (1:00:00). Their favorite hitter value targets in Justin Turner and Billy Hamilton (1:09:00). Finally, they highlight the impact of the home run surge and stolen base scarcity trends on draft strategy this spring (1:14:00).

Ep. 123: NL LABR Recap with Steve Gardner Mar 15, 2017

George Bissell and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus bring on special guest Steve Gardner of USA Today to recap the action-packed NL LABR auction.

Ep. 122: AL LABR Recap Mar 08, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus discuss the fantasy impact of recent injuries to David Price and David Dahl (3:30) and recap Mike’s AL LABR auction from Arizona last weekend (10:00), including a strategic approach to drafting starting pitchers and closers (14:00), a trio of $17 pickups in Masahiro Tanaka, Rick Porcello and Jackie Bradley Jr. (19:30), the importance of waiting for value (23:00), nomination and bid strategies (35:00), and finally highlight noticeable trends that emerged in the LABR auctions (40:00). Check out the links below for the complete AL LABR results and Mike's recap:
AL LABR Expert League Auction Recap
AL LABR - Draft Board

Ep. 121: Starting Pitcher Preview Mar 01, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus discuss the importance of drafting an ace-caliber starting pitcher (3:00), Clayton Kershaw’s status as an undisputed first-round selection (6:45), if there are any reasons for concern regarding Max Scherzer (10:30), why Yu Darvish is still an ace (12:00), if Carlos Carrasco or Stephen Strasburg can stay healthy (16:00), the Cubs “big three” in Jake Arrieta, Jon Lester and Kyle Hendricks (21:30), the legitimacy of Justin Verlander’s mid-career renaissance (26:00), realistic expectations for Chris Archer, Cole Hamels, Gerrit Cole, Jacob deGrom and Rich Hill (28:00), a pair of starters in Danny Duffy and Felix Hernandez trending in opposite directions (36:00), breakout potential for southpaws Sean Manaea, James Paxton and Carlos Rodon (42:00), a massive three-star tier lighting round (50:00), and finally reveal their late-round targets in Robert Gsellman, Daniel Norris, Jordan Zimmerman, Zach Davies, Ivan Nova, Jon Gray, Jharel Cotton, Francisco Liriano and Garrett Richards (56:30).

Ep. 120: Defending Andrew McCutchen Feb 22, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus provide a comprehensive breakdown of fantasy outfielders including Charlie Blackmon and Starling Marte as elite options (3:00), Ian Desmond in Colorado (6:00), defending Andrew McCutchen (8:00), bounce-back potential for A.J. Pollock and Giancarlo Stanton (12:00), if Ryan Braun and Gregory Polanco are being underappreciated (14:30), rookie sensations David Dahl and Andrew Benintendi (18:00), Odubel Herrera is excellent (24:00), how to approach gambles like Carlos Gomez, Yasiel Puig, Rajai Davis and Keon Broxton (28:00), and finally reveal their favorite late round targets.

Ep. 119: LABR Recap Feb 16, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus provide an in-depth recap of the 2017 LABR Mixed Draft.

Ep. 118: It's Just Stupid Feb 08, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus discuss the incredible depth at shortstop, including the meteoric rise of Jonathan Villar (3:00), influx of young fantasy superstar-caliber talent in Manny Machado, Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Francisco Lindor and Xander Bogaerts (8:00), realistic expectations for Trevor Story (13:30), overall draft strategy at the position (18:00), the plethora of solid options in the three star tier like Addison Russell, Troy Tulowitzki, Eduardo Nunez, Tim Anderson and Asdrubal Cabrera (21:00), the risks associated with Javier Baez and Brad Miller (32:30), why Dansby Swanson is underrated (35:00), how to properly value Aledmys Diaz and Jose Peraza (38:00), and reveal their late round targets (44:00).

Ep. 117: A Game of Concern and Illusion Feb 01, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus discuss the state of the position at third base including the #BigThree elite options Kris Bryant, Nolan Arenado and Josh Donaldson (3:00), who is more likely to hit 30 home runs this season: Kyle Seager or Evan Longoria (8:00), the potential ceiling for Anthony Rendon (10:00), should fantasy owners worry about Adrian Beltre’s age (13:00), why is Justin Turner being grossly undervalued (15:00), the major warning signs in Todd Frazier’s profile (17:00), reasons to invest in Yulieski Gurriel, Jose Ramirez and Alex Bregman (25:00), assess the breakout potential of Miguel Sano (34:00), and reveal their late round targets: Hernan Perez, Pablo Sandoval and Danny Valencia (43:00).

Ep. 116: The Trea Turner Question Jan 26, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus discuss Jose Altuve cementing his elite status (3:00), whether Trea Turner is worthy of a first round investment (6:00), the long-term fantasy outlook at second base (12:30), realistic expectations for Brian Dozier (14:30) and Robinson Cano (18:00), are Dee Gordon (20:00) and DJ LeMahieu (22:30) being undervalued, why fantasy owners should invest in Daniel Murphy with confidence (24:45), balancing risk with Rougned Odor (27:00), are there any reasons for concern with Ian Kinsler (30:00), Jason Kipnis (32:30) or Dustin Pedroia (34:30), the increased value of Logan Forsythe in Los Angeles (39:30), using Javier Baez or Jose Peraza at second base (43:30), and finally reveal their late round “sleeper" picks at the position (46:00).

Ep. 115: Animal Crackers Jan 18, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus discuss the state of the position at first base. Which is more likely for Paul Goldschmidt: a rebound in home runs or stolen base regression (5:00), is Joey Votto being undervalued (9:00), Miguel Cabrera or Anthony Rizzo (15:00), the compelling case against Freddie Freeman in the second round (16:00), Edwin Encarnacion in Cleveland (21:50), a Hanley Ramirez hot take (23:00), the value of steals and realistic expectations for Wil Myers (27:30), is the best of Jose Abreu still ahead (32:00), three star options Carlos Santana, Victor Martinez, Eric Hosmer and Chris Davis (34:00), why Tommy Joseph has a realistic shot at 30 home runs (46:00), and finally potential impacts from prospects Dan Vogelbach, Josh Bell, and Cody Bellinger (51:00).

Ep. 114: There’s No Desperation In Susac Jan 11, 2017

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus kick off the 2017 position preview series with a comprehensive breakdown of fantasy catchers. They discuss the staggering lack of depth and it’s impact on draft strategy (2:00), whether Buster Posey, Jonathan Lucroy and Gary Sanchez are worth the investment at their current average draft position (5:00), reasons for targeting Yasmani Grandal (13:00), realistic expectations for Willson Contreras (17:00), playing time concerns with Evan Gattis (19:00), why Travis d’Arnaud is an incredible value (24:00), the health of Wilson Ramos (28:00), and finally make their one star speculative picks (30:00).

Ep. 113: Statcast and Prospects Jan 05, 2017

George Bissell and Tim Finnegan of Baseball Prospectus discuss how fantasy owners can use Statcast data like contact quality (2:00) and spin rate (11:00) to improve their player evaluations. Then senior prospect writer Jeff Paternostro stops by to provide an exclusive look at the process behind constructing BP’s Top 101 prospect list (25:00), make a compelling case for Robert Gsellman (43:00), and give his take on the future value of Gary Sanchez and Trea Turner (52:00).

Ep. 112: Mixed League Valuations Dec 15, 2016

George Bissell and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus take a retrospective look at last year’s mixed league player valuations to analyze the importance of minimizing risk and targeting players with a broad base of skills in the first round (6:00), the impact of declining stolen base totals and the recent home run surge on valuations (9:00), newfound power and depth at middle infield (16:00), undervalued late-round veteran hitters (21:00), why drafting an elite starting pitcher is less of a risk in mixed leagues (26:00), and debate whether relievers are becoming more reliable (35:00).
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Ep. 111: Winter Meetings Madness Dec 09, 2016

George Bissell of Baseball Prospectus and Alex Chamberlain of RotoGraphs break down the fantasy implications of recent deals involving Chris Sale/Yoan Moncada (4:00), Adam Eaton/Lucas Giolito (13:00), Wade Davis/Jorge Soler (24:00) and discuss a flurry of free agent signings including closers Aroldis Chapman and Mark Melancon (32:00), Ian Desmond (34:00) and Rich Hill (41:00). Finally, Jake Devereux of BP Boston joins the show to discuss the avalanche of deals involving the Red Sox (50:00), and the top dynasty prospects in fantasy baseball (1:10:00).
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Ep. 110: Feeling Frosty Dec 01, 2016

George Bissell and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus discuss the fantasy impact of Yoenis Cespedes re-signing with the Mets (4:00), Arizona trading Jean Segura to Seattle for Taijuan Walker (6:00), how the league-wide home run surge and decline of stolen bases effected the NL-only landscape from a retrospective player valuation standpoint (11:00), why a stars and scrubs approach to senior circuit hitters isn’t an optimal strategy (14:00), the importance of drafting an ace in NL-only (28:00), projecting Matt Harvey (39:00), and potential sleepers in Jake Thompson and Robert Gsellman (50:00).
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Ep. 109: He's Still Mike Trout Nov 17, 2016

George Bissell and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus break down the AL-only landscape from a retroactive valuation perspective (5:00), late-career renaissance of Justin Verlander (11:00), likelihood of Rick Porcello replicating his Cy Young campaign (14:00), value of elite relievers like Zach Britton and Andrew Miller (16:00), bounce-back potential for Sonny Gray and Felix Hernandez (23:00), fantasy impact of a league-wide decline in stolen bases juxtaposed by the recent home run surge (31:00), how the power uptick is diminishing the value of elite sluggers who don’t run like Mark Trumbo (42:00) and why Mike Trout, Jose Altuve and Mookie Betts are a cut above the rest in the AL (47:00).
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Ep. 108: Expert League Recap Oct 27, 2016

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus take a break from the World Series to reflect on their expert league teams in LABR Mixed (5:10), Tout Wars NL (20:00) and Tout Wars Mixed (28:40).
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Ep. 107: Mauricio Rubio Oct 14, 2016

Baseball Prospectus senior prospect evaluator Mauricio Rubio joins George Bissell to discuss his experience scouting fantasy-relevant Midwest League prospects Eloy Jimenez (12:30), Isan Diaz (19:20), Yadier Alvarez (33:30), Sandy Alcantara (37:07), Franklin Perez (40:05) and more.
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Ep. 106: Wilson Karaman Oct 05, 2016

George Bissell and Wilson Karaman of Baseball Prospectus discuss Eloy Jimenez meteoric rise (11:00), notable fantasy prospects in the California League (19:40), the future value of Dodgers righty-masher Andrew Toles (27:05), the appeal of prospects with unique profiles like Jharel Cotton, Raimel Tapia and Dan Vogelbach (35:00), watching Yoan Moncada live at the Futures Game (50:20), and finally reveal their favorite bizarre minor-league relievers in Colby Blueberg, Robby Scott, Ben Rowen and Brendan McCurry (53:27).
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Ep. 105: Alex Chamberlain Sep 27, 2016

George Bissell of Baseball Prospectus and special guest Alex Chamberlain of RotoGraphs discuss whether Clayton Kershaw is still a surefire first-round selection in 2017 fantasy drafts (5:00), how fantasy owners should account for the recent uptick in home runs at the middle infield positions and the increased value of stolen bases moving forward (8:47), whether Jonathan Villar can replicate his breakthrough season (12:07), how fantasy owners should value polarizing rookies Trea Turner and Gary Sanchez next year (15:10), and finally touch on the ascension of Charlie Blackmon into a potential first-round selection (30:23).
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Ep. 104: The Trea Turner Zone Sep 22, 2016

George Bissell, Bret Sayre and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus begin to look ahead to the 2017 season by speculating on the future value of Charlie Blackmon, Jonathan Villar, Trea Turner, Clayton Kershaw, Danny Duffy and more. They examine how dramatically the power surge at middle infield has transformed the fantasy landscape and speculate on how to properly value stolen base specialists moving forward.
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Ep. 103: Craig Goldstein Sep 12, 2016

George Bissell talks to Baseball Prospectus minor-league editor Craig Goldstein about the performance of rookie hitters Corey Seager, Nomar Mazara, Yoan Moncada, Gary Sanchez, Trea Turner, Alex Bregman, Byron Buxton and more. Finally, they look ahead to the future with a preview some of the top fantasy prospects remaining in the minor leagues.
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Ep. 102: The One About Gary Sanchez Aug 31, 2016

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus discuss the impressive performances of rookie hitters Gary Sanchez, Trea Turner and David Dahl. They also take an early look at the first round of 2017 drafts and recap their biggest surprise performances from the 2016 campaign including Jean Segura, Ian Kinsler, Christian Yelich, Andrew McCutchen and more.
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Ep. 101: You Know It When You See It Aug 17, 2016

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus break down the fantasy impact of the next generation of New York Yankees including Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez and Tyler Austin. They also discuss the importance of shifting to a true category game over the final six weeks of the season.
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Ep. 100: 30 Teams in 60 Minutes Aug 08, 2016

George Bissell, Bret Sayre and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus break down all of the trade deadline moves from a fantasy perspective with a comprehensive look at all 30 major-league teams. This week's episode is brought to you by Pennant Wars. Pennant Wars is an online baseball simulation game where you call the shots as the GM of your own baseball franchise. Can you build a dynasty? Try for free today at pennantwars.com.

Ep. 99: We Don't Know Jul 28, 2016

George Bissell and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus discuss how fantasy owners should approach the major-league trade deadline, along with the fantasy impact of recent call-ups Alex Bregman, David Dahl, Tyler Skaggs and Joey Gallo. They also break down the Aroldis Chapman and Melvin Upton trades and speculate wildly on who will be traded in the next few days leading up to the trade deadline.

Ep. 98: The Dan Vogelbach One Jul 21, 2016

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus discuss the fantasy implications of the Drew Pomeranz and Dan Vogelbach trades, Yulieski Gurriel’s potential impact in Houston and dish out their favorite second-half trade targets including Andrew McCutcheon, Aaron Nola, Addison Russell, Max Kepler and more.Fantasy Baseball,

Ep. 97: Briefly Jul 06, 2016

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus dive into Mike’s latest in-season fantasy valuations and discuss BP’s updated top 50 prospects list.

Ep. 96: I Want To Say Shrimpf Jun 23, 2016

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus break down the latest FAAB acquisitions in the LABR and Tout Wars expert leagues including Jameson Taillon, Shawn Kelley, Cody Reed, Willson Contreras, Ryan Schimpf and more.

Ep. 95: Rudy Gamble’s Expert Secrets Jun 16, 2016

George Bissell and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus along with special guest Rudy Gamble of Razzball discuss Pennsylvania pork products, Friday Night Lights reunions, in-season valuations, expert league draft strategy and break down the latest FAAB acquisitions in the Tout Wars and LABR expert leagues including Carlos Estevez, Tim Anderson, Matt Garza and more.

Ep. 94: Greg Wellemeyer Jun 09, 2016

George Bissell and Greg Wellemeyer of Baseball Prospectus analyze the recent performance of James Paxton, Michael Fulmer, Matt Shoemaker, Aaron Sanchez, Trevor Bauer, Yu Darvish, Julio Urias, and break down the latest FAAB acquisitions in the Tout Wars and LABR expert leagues.

Ep. 93: The Wright Answer Jun 02, 2016

George Bissell and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus discuss BP’s updated Top 300 fantasy rankings with an in-depth look at the value of Clayton Kershaw, Mookie Betts, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts, Steven Matz, Adam Wainwright and Steven Wright.

Ep. 92: The Bogaerts We Were Promised May 27, 2016

George Bissell and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus recap the most significant changes in player value from BP’s latest in-season fantasy rankings update. Players discussed at length include:
David Ortiz
Anthony Rizzo
Chris Carter
Victor Martinez
Daniel Murphy
Ben Zobrist
Dustin Pedroia
Xander Bogaerts
Francisco Lindor
Trevor Story
Troy Tulowitzki
Addison Russell
Travis Shaw
Joey Gallo
Mookie Betts
Yoenis Cespedes
Giancarlo Stanton
Hanley Ramirez
Odubel Herrera
Justin Upton
Nomar Mazara
Leonys Martin
Clayton Kershaw
Jose Quintana
Cole Hamels
Rich Hill
Steven Matz
Yu Darvish
Justin Verlander
Drew Pomeranz
Julio Urias

Ep. 91: Enjoy Every Moment With Rich Hill May 19, 2016

George Bissell, Bret Sayre and Mike Gianella discuss the process behind Baseball Prospectus mid-season fantasy rankings updates, including what factors influence our opinions on players the most, how to balance pre-season expectations with current performance, and the challenges associated with ranking certain players who have dramatically exceeded expectations, like Jackie Bradley Jr.

Ep. 90: J.J. Jansons May 12, 2016

George Bissell, Mike Gianella and special guest J.J. Jansons of Baseball Prospectus discuss the dangers associated with drawing definitive conclusions already and why it’s essential to dig deeper when analyzing early season results. Mike also touches on how improved databases and increased access to that information is poised to improve fantasy analysis in the future, while J.J. outlines his process for balancing scouting and statistics when analyzing minor league prospects.
In addition to recapping this week’s Expert FAAB bidding, Mike and J.J. tackle 20 current events questions regarding Manny Machado, Julio Urias, Ben Zobrist, Trea Turner, Jackie Bradley Jr., Justin Upton, Tyler Glasnow, A.J. Reed and more.

Ep. 89: Well Said May 05, 2016

George Bissell, Bret Sayre and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus discuss their recent acquisition of Sean Manaea in LABR Mixed, the impact of Manny Machado gaining shortstop eligibility and why failing to invest the majority of your FAAB budget early is a potential mistake this season. Finally, Bret and Mike evaluate the sustainability of scorching hot starts by Chris Carter, Aaron Nola, Dexter Fowler, Jose Altuve and more.

Ep. 88: That's Just Kendall Graveman Apr 26, 2016

George Bissell and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus discuss the importance of striking a balancing between overreacting to early season results and starting to seriously analyze player performance. They also provide a compelling reason for fantasy owners to target left-hander Rich Hill, touch on Byron Buxton’s recent demotion and George's affinity for Kyle Barraclough, and the latest round of FAAB acquisitions in the Tout Wars & LABR expert leagues.

Ep. 87: An Article For Your Ears Apr 21, 2016

George Bissell, Bret Sayre and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus discuss how fantasy owners should react, if at all, to the early season struggles of starters like Chris Archer and Adam Wainwright. They also cover the latest round of FAAB acquisitions in the Tout Wars & LABR expert leagues and review their picks from the “Things We Believe” series at BP.

Ep. 86: The One About Puns Apr 13, 2016

George Bissell and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus discuss whether now is the right time to consider trading a player (like Trevor Story) who is off to an unexpected hot start, touch on the recent call-ups of Nomar Mazara and Mallex Smith, and break down the latest round of FAAB acquisitions in Tout Wars and LABR. Finally, special guest Meg Rowley joins the show to talk player name puns.

Ep. 85: Story Time Apr 07, 2016

Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell of Baseball Prospectus delve into Trevor Story’s historic first week, the Diamondbacks outfield quagmire in the wake of A.J. Pollock’s elbow injury, and recap the first cycle of FAAB bidding in Tout Wars and LABR.

Ep. 84: The Model Portfolio Mar 31, 2016

With the regular season less than a week away, Mike Gianella and George Bissell of Baseball Prospectus break down their 2016 Model Portfolio roster selections using Mike’s latest auction bid limits.

Ep. 83: Tout Wars Recap Mar 22, 2016

Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell of Baseball Prospectus recap their Tout Wars Mixed and NL-only auctions.

Ep. 82: Draft Strategy with Jeff Quinton Mar 14, 2016

George Bissell talks with special guest Jeff Quinton of Baseball Prospectus about draft strategy, process-driven decisions, value, reaching and trade strategy.

Ep. 81: Steve Gardner of USA TODAY Mar 09, 2016

Mike Gianella and George Bissell of Baseball Prospectus discuss the recent AL and NL LABR auctions with Steve Gardner of USA TODAY Sports. After the break, Mike and George survey the closer landscape, breakdown their overall approach on draft day and reveal their favorite non-closing reliever sleepers.

Ep. 80: Sonny Side Down Mar 02, 2016

Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell of Baseball Prospectus take a deep dive into the current fantasy baseball landscape. This week’s topics include:
Tiered Rankings Discussion – Starting Pitchers
Since there are simply too many starting pitchers to list them all here, to view the complete tiered rankings, visit the Baseball Prospectus website. Starters discussed at length in this episode include:
Clayton Kershaw
Max Scherzer
Chris Sale
Zack Greinke
David Price
Matt Harvey
Stephen Strasburg
Corey Kluber
Carlos Carrasco
Dallas Keuchel
Noah Syndergaard
Felix Hernandez
Sonny Gray
Cole Hamels
Adam Wainwright
Steven Matz
Jeff Samardzija
Raisel Iglesias
Jose Quintana
John Lackey
Kyle Hendricks
Joe Ross
Anthony DeSclafani
and many more…

Ep. 79: Don't Besmirch Marcell Ozuna Feb 24, 2016

Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell of Baseball Prospectus take a deep dive into the current fantasy baseball landscape. This week’s topics include:
Tiered Rankings Discussion – Outfielders
Five Star
Mike Trout
Bryce Harper
Giancarlo Stanton
Andrew McCutchen
A.J. Pollock
Four Star
Mookie Betts
Starling Marte
Chris Davis
Jose Bautista
George Springer
J.D. Martinez
Charlie Blackmon
Ryan Braun
Justin Upton
Nelson Cruz
Lorenzo Cain
Carlos Gomez
Adam Jones
Yoenis Cespedes
Carlos Gonzalez
Billy Hamilton
Jason Heyward
Three Star
Gregory Polanco
Jacoby Ellsbury
Yasiel Puig
Corey Dickerson
Hanley Ramirez
Adam Eaton
Matt Kemp
Christian Yelich
Hunter Pence
Michael Brantley
Brett Gardner
David Peralta
Kole Calhoun
Ben Revere
Shin-Soo Choo
Billy Burns
Jorge Soler
Byron Buxton
Khris Davis
Alex Gordon
Joc Pederson
Stephen Piscotty
Michael Conforto
Curtis Granderson
Kevin Pillar
Two Star
Randal Grichuk
Denard Span
Wil Myers
Delino DeShields
Ender Inciarte
Jay Bruce
Mark Trumbo
Matt Holliday
Dexter Fowler
Gerardo Parra
Josh Reddick
Marcell Ozuna
Steven Souza
Yasmany Tomas
Cameron Maybin
Rusney Castillo
Eddie Rosario
One Star Value Pick Selections
Aaron Hicks
Jayson Werth
Leonys Martin
Joey Gallo
Nomar Mazara

Ep. 78: LABR Mixed Draft Recap Feb 19, 2016

Defending champions Bret Sayre and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus recap their 2016 LABR Mixed draft.

Ep. 77: Mock Draft Monday Feb 09, 2016

Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell of Baseball Prospectus take a deep dive into the current fantasy baseball landscape. This week’s topics include:
BP Fantasy Staff Mock Draft
Tiered Rankings Discussion – Shortstop
Five Star
Carlos Correa
Four Star
Troy Tulowitzki
Xander Bogaerts
Corey Seager
Francisco Lindor
Three Star
Ian Desmond
Addison Russell
Jhonny Peralta
Brandon Crawford
Elvis Andrus
Jean Segura
Jose Reyes
Two Star
Marcus Semien
Starlin Castro
Brad Miller
Alcides Escobar
Erick Aybar
Asdrubal Cabrera
Jung-Ho Kang
Ketel Marte
One Star
Alexei Ramirez
J.J. Hardy
Eugenio Suarez
Jose Iglesias
Nick Ahmed
Didi Gregorious
Andrelton Simmons
Jonathan Villar
Adeiny Hechavarria
Trea Turner

Ep. 76: Time Is Funny That Way Feb 02, 2016

Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell of Baseball Prospectus take a deep dive into the current fantasy baseball landscape. This week’s topics include:
Tiered Rankings Discussion – Third Base
Five Star
Josh Donaldson
Manny Machado
Nolan Arenado
Kris Bryant
Four Star
Todd Frazier
Matt Carpenter
Kyle Seager
Maikel Franco
Three Star
Adrian Beltre
Evan Longoria
Mike Moustakas
Matt Duffy
Two Star
David Wright
Justin Turner
Pablo Sandoval
Danny Valencia
Nick Castellanos
Trevor Plouffe
Yasmany Tomas
Hector Olivera
Yangervis Solarte
Luis Valbuena
Jake Lamb
One Star
Chase Headley
Martin Prado
Yunel Escobar
Lonnie Chisenhall
Derek Dietrich
Adonis Garcia
David Freese

Ep. 75: Well-Balanced Breakfast Jan 26, 2016

Baseball Prospectus signature fantasy podcast, Flags Fly Forever covers the vast fantasy landscape in greater detail than a replacement-level podcast. Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell take a deep dive into current fantasy topics, combining traditional scouting with statistical analysis to provide fantasy owners with an unparalleled perspective.
This week’s topics include:
Tiered Rankings Discussion – Second Base
Five Star
Jose Altuve
Dee Gordon
Four Star
Robinson Cano
Brian Dozier
Anthony Rendon
Ian Kinsler
Three Star
Rougned Odor
Dustin Pedroia
Brett Lawrie
D.J. LeMahieu
Neil Walker
Brandon Phillips
Kolten Wong
Daniel Murphy
Howie Kendrick
Ben Zobrist
Jonathan Schoop
Two Star
Josh Harrison
Devon Travis
Joe Panik
Corey Spangenberg
Logan Forsythe
One Star
Javier Baez
Jurickson Profar
Chase Utley
Scooter Gennett
Jace Peterson
Alen Hanson
Cesar Hernandez

Ep. 74: Can I Opt Out Of Winter? Jan 19, 2016

Baseball Prospectus signature fantasy podcast, Flags Fly Forever covers the vast fantasy landscape in greater detail than a replacement-level podcast. Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell take a deep dive into current fantasy topics, combining traditional scouting with statistical analysis to provide fantasy owners with an unparalleled perspective.
This week’s topics include:
Tiered Rankings Discussion - First Base
Five Star
Paul Goldschmidt
Anthony Rizzo
Miguel Cabrera
Four Star
Joey Votto
Edwin Encarnacion
Jose Abreu
Three Star
Adrian Gonzalez
David Ortiz
Miguel Sano
Eric Hosmer
Freddie Freeman
Prince Fielder
Albert Pujols
Brandon Belt
Two Star
Lucas Duda
Kendrys Morales
Ryan Zimmerman
Carlos Santana
Mark Teixeira
Adam Lind
Mitch Moreland
Evan Gattis
Alex Rodriguez
Byung-ho Park
One Star
Chris Carter
Matt Adams
Justin Bour
Victor Martinez
Adam LaRoche
Jon Singleton
Zero Star
A.J. Reed
Greg Bird
Joe Mauer

Ep. 73: Schwarbercast Jan 12, 2016

Baseball Prospectus signature fantasy podcast, Flags Fly Forever covers the vast fantasy landscape in greater detail than a replacement-level podcast. Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell take a deep dive into current fantasy topics, combining traditional scouting with statistical analysis to provide fantasy owners with an unparalleled perspective.
This week’s topics include:
2015 Final AL & NL-only Valuations Recap
Catcher Tiered Rankings Discussion
Five Star
Buster Posey
Four Star
Kyle Schwarber
Three Star
Brian McCann
Salvador Perez
Russell Martin
Jonathan Lucroy
Travis d’Arnaud
Two Star
Nick Hundley
Stephen Vogt
Wilson Ramos
Blake Swihart
Yan Gomes
Miguel Montero
Derek Norris
Yasmani Grandal
Welington Castillo
Matt Wieters
Devin Mesoraco
J.T. Realmuto
Francisco Cervelli
One Star
Yadier Molina
Jason Castro
Robinson Chirinos
J.R. Murphy
Chris Iannetta
Cameron Rupp
Curt Casali
A.J. Pierzynski
Carlos Perez
Dioner Navarro

Ep. 72: The Way Too Early Sleeper Show Dec 23, 2015

Baseball Prospectus signature fantasy podcast, Flags Fly Forever covers the vast fantasy landscape in greater detail than a replacement-level podcast. Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell take a deep dive into current fantasy topics, combining traditional scouting with statistical analysis to provide fantasy owners with an unparalleled perspective.
This week’s topics include:
The Way Too Early 2016 Sleepers
AL East
Baltimore - J.J. Hardy
Boston - Clay Buchholz
New York - Brian McCann
Tampa Bay - Logan Morrison
Toronto - Kevin Pillar
AL Central
Chicago - Erik Johnson
Cleveland - Abraham Almonte
Detroit - Nick Castellanos
Kansas City - Dillon Gee
Minnesota - Danny Santana
AL West
Houston - Lance McCullers
Los Angeles - Albert Pujols
Oakland - Sean Doolittle
Seattle - Joaquin Benoit
Texas - Shin-Soo Choo
NL East
Atlanta - Adonis Garcia
Miami - Marcell Ozuna
New York - Curtis Granderson
Philadelphia - Aaron Altherr
Washington - Joe Ross
NL Central
Chicago - Anthony Rizzo
Cincinnati - Zack Cozart
Milwaukee - Jimmy Nelson
Pittsburgh - Gregory Polanco
St. Louis - Stephen Piscotty
NL West
Arizona - Patrick Corbin
Colorado - Corey Dickerson
Los Angeles - Yasiel Puig
San Diego - Wil Myers
San Francisco - Angel Pagan

Ep. 71: The One About Eric Thames Dec 08, 2015

Baseball Prospectus signature fantasy podcast, Flags Fly Forever covers the vast fantasy landscape in greater detail than a replacement-level podcast. Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell take a deep dive into current fantasy topics, combining traditional scouting with statistical analysis to provide fantasy owners with an unparalleled perspective.
This week’s topics include:
Listener Emails
- Jung-Ho Kang or Trea Turner in 2016?
- What round should fantasy owners target Carlos Correa and Francisco Lindor next season?
Offseason Transaction Analysis
- Zack Greinke
- David Price
- Jordan Zimmermann
- Jeff Samardzija
- John Lackey
- Hisashi Iwakuma
- J.A. Happ
- Wade Miley
- Rich Hill
- Mark Trumbo
- Cameron Maybin
- Byung-ho Park
American League - Retrospective Player Valuations
Our second installment, recapping Mike Gianella’s 2015 Retrospective Player Valuation series with an extensive look at the junior circuit’s top earning hitters and pitcher, highlighting a few of the biggest surprises and disappointments. A few of the names we hit on include: Manny Machado, Josh Donaldson, Mookie Betts, Dallas Keuchel, Chris Archer, Carlos Carrasco, Masahiro Tanaka, Eric Hosmer and Yu Darvish.

Ep. 70: Sorry Koji Nov 19, 2015

Baseball Prospectus signature fantasy podcast, Flags Fly Forever covers the vast fantasy landscape in greater detail than a replacement-level podcast. Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell take a deep dive into current fantasy topics, combining traditional scouting with statistical analysis to provide fantasy owners with an unparalleled perspective.
This week’s topics include:
Offseason Transaction Analysis
- Craig Kimbrel
- Andrelton Simmons
- Joaquin Benoit
- Nate Karns
- Francisco Rodriguez
- Leonys Martin
- Tom Wilhelmsen
National League - Retrospective Player Valuations
We delve into Mike Gianella’s stellar 2015 Retrospective Player Valuation series with an extensive look at the senior circuit’s top earning hitters, biggest surprises, disappointments and also engage in a lengthy discussion regarding Billy Hamilton’s value going forward. On the pitching side, Mike explains the historical significance of the performances by Jake Arrieta, Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke this past season and examines the recent trend of elite starting pitchers (and closers) becoming safer investments on draft day than stud hitters.

Ep. 69: Freddie Freeman Disease Oct 29, 2015

Flags Fly Forever aims to cover fewer topics in greater detail than your average fantasy podcast. If you have suggestions for future topics (there is no better time than the offseason), you can e-mail us at the link below.
This week’s topics include:
2015 MLB Postseason Discussion
- Should fantasy owners care about playoff performances?
- Mandatory Daniel Murphy discussion.
2015 Final Valuations Recap - Lightning Round
Max Scherzer
Jake Arrieta
Dallas Keuchel
Mike Trout
Lorenzo Cain
Joey Votto
Ryan Braun
Nelson Cruz
JD Martinez
Dee Gordon
Mookie Betts
Xander Bogaerts
Noah Syndergaard
Carlos Correa
Kyle Schwarber
Kris Bryant
Miguel Sano
Jacob deGrom
Gerrit Cole
Madison Bumgarner
Kevin Pillar
Billy Burns
David Ortiz
Dellin Betances
Jeurys Familia
Adam Jones
George Springer
Carlos Carrasco
Danny Salazar
Tyson Ross
James Shields
Jaime Garcia
Eric Hosmer
Kendrys Morales
Jose Fernandez
Stephen Strasburg
Francisco Lindor
Chris Young
Masahiro Tanaka
Christian Yelich
Brandon Phillips
Rich Hill
Corey Dickerson
Marcus Stroman
Steven Matz
Joe Ross
Aaron Nola
Eduardo Rodriguez
Greg Bird
Aaron Altherr
Carter Capps
Jurickson Profar

Ep. 68: The Fun One Oct 08, 2015

Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 67: A Different Kind of Bad Sep 19, 2015

Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 66: Bearclaw Sep 03, 2015

Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 65: Grimm Is Good Aug 20, 2015

Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 64: Unfiltered Aug 12, 2015

Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 63: The FAAB One Aug 06, 2015

Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 62: FAABFEST Jul 23, 2015

Mike Gianella, George Bissell and special guest host Steve Gardner of USA TODAY Sports take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 61: I Would Rather Have Sugar Ray Jul 16, 2015

Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 60: Who Is Pat Benatar? Jul 09, 2015

Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 59: How Do You Say Week in French? Jul 02, 2015

Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 58: The Velasquez One Jun 18, 2015

Mike Gianella and special guest Tim Heaney of USA Today Sports take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 57: Is It Time To Make The Big Trade? Jun 11, 2015

Bret Sayre and Mike Gianella take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 56: Squeeze The Trade Orange Jun 05, 2015

Bret Sayre and Mike Gianella take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 55: For The Love Of Duda May 28, 2015

Bret Sayre and Mike Gianella take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 54: The Closer Heavy One May 21, 2015

Short show this week, here are the topics:
Hello! Housekeeping!
intro
FAAB
Trade
Anthony Gose For Luke Gregerson
Closers
Goodbye!

Ep. 53: 32-Year-Olds Scare The Crap Out Of Me May 08, 2015

This week's topics:
Hello! Housekeeping!
FAAB Bidding
Blake Swihart
AJ Ramos
Michael Foltynewicz
Carlos Frias
Players that make us sad
Andrew McCutchen
Carlos Gonzalez
David Ortiz
Shin-Soo Choo
Chase Utley
Jon Lester
Jordan Zimmermann
Phil Hughes
Goodbye!

Ep. 52: The Nice Eyes Apr 29, 2015

Mike and Bret take a deep dive into today's fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 51: I Wonder If People Know What We're Talking About Apr 22, 2015

Mike and Bret take a deep dive into today's fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 50: Measured And Reasonable Apr 15, 2015

Mike and Bret take a deep dive into today's fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 49: Lonely Apr 07, 2015

Mike and Bret take a deep dive into today's fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 48: As You Should Apr 01, 2015

Mike and Bret take a deep dive into today's fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 47: He Good, As People Say Mar 25, 2015

Bret and Mike take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 46: What's A Sleeper? Mar 10, 2015

Bret and Mike take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 45: Wearing Down Mike Gianella Mar 03, 2015

Bret and Mike take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 44: Crash And Burn Feb 24, 2015

Bret and Mike take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 43: LABR Party Feb 17, 2015

Bret and Mike take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 42: Are You Betting On Ryan Braun's Thumb? Feb 10, 2015

Bret and Mike take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 41: The One About Javy Baez Feb 05, 2015

Bret and Mike take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 40: Weathermen Jan 28, 2015

Bret and Mike take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 39: This Is Another Tangent Jan 20, 2015

Bret and Mike take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 38: Reasonable Strategic Position Jan 14, 2015

Bret and Mike take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 37: Don't Say It Like That, Mau Jan 06, 2015

Bret and Mike take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 36: The One About Valuations Dec 08, 2014

Bret and Mike take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 35: We Were Into It Oct 28, 2014

Bret and Mike take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Ep. 34 Therapuetic Fantasy Baseball Oct 06, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep. 33: Halfway House Sep 17, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep. 32: Just Turn My Mic Off Sep 04, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep. 31: J.P.! You Made It Aug 21, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep. 30: Responsible Adults Aug 13, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep. 29: It's Not Realistic And You Shouldn't Expect It Aug 07, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep. 28: Trade Deadline Preview Jul 29, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep. 27: Closers On The 60 Day DL Jul 25, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep. 26: Second Half Preview Jul 19, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep. 25: TINO-esque Jul 10, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep. 24: No Pun Intended Jul 03, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

EP 23: Lyle Overbay, Still Alive Jun 19, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep. 22: I Don't Get Junior Lake Jun 11, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep. 20: The One That Isn't About Jesus Montero May 20, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep. 19: Sad Songs About Mourning And Loss May 14, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep. 18: Dump Strategy May 07, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep 17: Pitcher Sadness Apr 29, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep. 16 Apr 23, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep. 15 Apr 16, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep. 14: Liberal Swinger Apr 10, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep. 13 Apr 01, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Ep. 12 Mar 27, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Episode 11 Mar 19, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Episode 10 Mar 12, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week. This week we talk Spring Training stats, potential 2014 busts and more auction/draft strategy.

Episode 9 Mar 04, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week. This week we dig into the third base position, take a few reader questions and more.

Episode 8 Feb 26, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week. This week we dig into the third base position, take a few reader questions and more.

Episode 7 Feb 19, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week. This week we dig into the third base position, take a few reader questions and more.

Episode 6 Feb 12, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week. This week we dig into the third base position, take a few reader questions and more.

Episode 5 Feb 04, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week. This week we dig into the shortstop position, LABR planning and more.

Episode 4 Jan 28, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week. This week we dig into the second base position and more.

Episode 3 Jan 21, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week. This week we dig into the first base position and more.

Episode 2 Jan 14, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics of the week.

Episode 1 Jan 09, 2014

Bret and Mike take some deeper dives into important fantasy topics. Featuring special guest Cory Schwartz.

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