Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

More Offseason Moves: Corbin Burnes, Walker Buehler, Christian Walker + More Dec 31, 2024

(1:50) – Top Moves: Diamondbacks sign Corbin Burnes, Walker Buehler to Red Sox, Phillies trade for Jesus Luzardo, Mets bring back Sean Manaea and add Griffin Canning, Nationals bring in Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Bell, Marlins trade for Matt Mervis

(26:00) – More Headlines: Astros add Christian Walker, Guardians trade Josh Naylor for Slade Cecconi, Yankees deal for Cody Bellinger and sign Paul Goldschmidt, Rangers bring in Joc Pederson, Gleyber Torres signs with Tigers

(45:30) – Other Players Expected to be on the Move: Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, Roki Sasaki, Jack Flaherty, Anthony Santander

Winter Meetings Headlines: Devin Williams, Garrett Crochet, Willy Adames + more Dec 13, 2024

(2:35) – Top Headlines: Yankees trade for Devin Williams and sign Max Fried, Juan Soto introduced by Mets, Red Sox trade Garrett Crochet, Willy Adames joins Giants, Tyler O’Neill joins Orioles, Alex Cobb lands with Tigers

(32:40) – More MLB Signings and Trades: Jordan Romano joins Phillies, Dodgers add Michael Conforto, Texans trade for Jake Burger, Blue Jays add Andres Gimenez in 3-team trade

(54:30) – More Moves We’re Monitoring: Suitors for Corbin Burnes, potential deal for Luis Castillo, Kyle Tucker rumors, Alex Bregman’s future in Houston, market intrigue for Jack Flaherty, Walker Buehler, and Nick Pivetta

A Conversation with Stephen Vogt Dec 04, 2024

(0:54) – Reviewing the 2024 season for the Cleveland Guardians, where Vogt took home the AL Manager of the Year award in his first season

(11:50) – Understanding how analytics affect the managerial side of baseball and applying analytics in the 2024 MLB playoffs

(25:27) – Discussing what went into Cleveland’s offensive growth in 2024 and what it takes for young players to transition into the majors

(40:35) – How pitching data affected tendencies and pitch selections for the Guardians’ starting pitchers

Top Free Agents: Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Willy Adames + Others Nov 06, 2024

(4:00) – Offseason Headlines: Roki Sasaki expected MLB arrival, David Frye out for majority of 2025, Brewers decline Devin Williams’ option, ranking Jacob deGrom + Updates on Qualifying Offers for Max Fried and Nick Pivetta

(32:30) – Top 10 Free Agents: Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Willy Adames, Alex Bregman, Blake Snell, Pete Alonso, Anthony Santander

(47:15) – More Notable Free Agents: Jurickson Profar, Jack Flaherty, Teoscar Hernandez, Christian Walker, Yusei Kikuchi, Shane Bieber

(52:40) – Monitoring Potential Closers Changing Teams

Way Too Early 2025 Mock Draft: Rounds 1 + 2 Oct 16, 2024

(1:40) – Playoff Headlines: Gauging D.J. and James’ feeling on the Mets as Game 3 looms against the Dodgers + Examining the Yankees 2-0 lead on the Guardians

(15:30) – 1st Round Mock Draft Debates: Shohei Ohtani’s base running next season, Bobby Witt Jr. 1.01 appeal + draft ceilings for Aaron Judge, Elly De La Cruz, Paul Skenes, and Corbin Carroll

(44:00) – 2nd Round Mock Draft Storylines: Jackson Chourio’s upside, Ronald Acuna Jr. expectations, Tarik Skubal’s encore and Freddie Freeman’s floor

(1:03:50) – Analyzing the landscape of 2nd Base, Closer, and Catcher entering next season

MLB Playoff Preview: Divisional Round, Pennant, and World Series Predictions Oct 04, 2024

(1:50) – Top Headlines: Analyzing the MLB Playoff format, Mets topple Brewers in dramatic fashion, reflecting on the White Sox season

(12:25) – Overview of how to bet on the MLB Playoffs

(20:25) – AL Playoff Breakdown: Betting Royals vs Yankees and Guardians vs Tigers, AL Champion odds

(38:45) – NL Playoff Analysis: Mets vs Phillies, Padres vs Dodgers, NL Champion picks

(47:00) – World Series predictions

Skenes vs Skubal for SP1 Next Year + Biggest Hits and Misses of 2024 Sep 25, 2024

September 25: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down the latest news and notes from the MLB season and reflect on their most important takeaways from this year of fantasy baseball. They also discuss who they would take as the top starting pitcher in 2025 fantasy drafts, rank the streaming starters for this weekend, and then give their thoughts on the AL and NL playoff races.

(2:45) – Top Headlines: Sever weather impacting Mets at Braves series, Tigers call up Jackson Jobe, Nestor Cortes to have MRI on elbow, Josh Jung lands on IL, Rowdy Tellez DFA’d, Eloy Jimenez optioned to minors

(32:20) – Early Playoff Preview: Projecting the NL and AL Wild Card races, World Series predictions

(47:40) – Reflecting on 2024: Paul Skenes vs Tarik Skubal as the SP1, expectations for Jacob deGrom and Gerrit Cole, Scott and Eric’s biggest hits and misses this season

(1:07:15) – Weekend Streamers: SP options for Friday, Saturday and Sunday

MVP, Cy Young, ROY Awards + Managing the Final Week of the Season Sep 18, 2024

(1:30) – Where Scott and Eric stand in some of their more notable leagues

(8:20) – Key Injuries: Francisco Lindor, Ozzie Albies, Bo Bichette, Carlos Correa, Steven Kwan

(16:30) – More News & Notes: Pirates call up Nick Yorke, Yoan Moncada and Justin Steele activated off

(26:20) – MVP Candidates: Shohei Ohtani vs Francisco Lindor + Aaron Judge vs Bobby Witt Jr.

(37:00) – Cy Young Favorites: Are Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal locks?

(44:55) – Rookie of the Year: Luis Gil vs Austin Wells vs Colton Cowser in the AL + Paul Skenes vs Jackson Merrill in the NL

(54:45) – Managing the Final Week of Season: Key additions and weekend streamers

Key Prospect Callups + Tips for Managing September Sep 11, 2024

1:00) – Eric and Scott rue leagues where they dominated the regular season but were eliminated in the playoffs

(5:20) – Top Headlines: Kumar Rocker’s MLB debut, Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer to return, Yankees call up Jasson Dominguez

(18:30) – More News & Notes: Trevor Story back in Boston, Reynaldo Lopez lands on IL, Cardinals bring up Thomas Saggese, Anthony Rendon sidelined again + targets for late-season saves

(37:10) – Managing September, Pt 1: Big-picture tactics for managers out of the running

(43:15) - Managing September, Pt 2: Matt Wallner, Pete Crow Armstrong, Parker Meadows, Oneil Cruz, and Jazz Chisholm among key pickups now who could also shine in 2025

(57:00) – Advantageous Hitting Schedules + Weekend Pitching Streamers

Exploiting Friendly vs Unfriendly Schedules Sep 04, 2024

(4:15) – Top Headlines: White Sox infamous place in history, Clay Holmes concerns, Justin Steele injury update

(14:45) – More News & Notes: Jacob deGrom and Yu Darvish to return, Corey Seager’s workload, Jordan Walker, Kyle Manzardo, and Coby Mayo intrigue

(31:00) – Hitters to Attack/Avoid: Matt Wallner, Dansby Swanson, Gio Urshela, Seth Brown, Josh Jung, Logan O’Hoppe, Bryson Stott, Steven Kwan, Jurickson Profar

(53:40) – Pitchers to Attack/Avoid: David Peterson, Ben Lively, Frankie Montas, David Festa, Griffin Canning, Eduardo Rodriguez, Kutter Crawford, Luis Severino

Buying/Selling Streaking Players: Xander Bogaerts, Kutter Crawford + more Aug 28, 2024

(2:05) – Top Headlines: Dylan Crews called up, Nick Lodolo, Ryan Mountcastle and Javy Baez land on IL

(13:20) – More Injury News: Updates on Jacob Wilson, Joey Bart, Christian Walker, Joe Ryan, Jared Jones, Xavier Edwards

(29:00) – Buying/Selling Streaking Hitters: Miguel Amaya, Ramon Urias, Ramon Laureano, Pete Crow Armstrong, Trevor Larnach, Yandy Diaz, Xander Bogaerts, Steven Kwan, Brandon Nimmo, Ryan McMahon

(54:10) – Buying/Selling Streaking Pitchers: Osvaldo Bido, JP Sears, Ryne Nelson, Brandon Pfaadt, Merrill Kelly, David Peterson, Cristopher Sanchez, Kutter Crawford, Tanner Houck, Taj Bradley

(1:05:00) – Weekend Pitching Streamers: Options for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

“Lightning in a Bottle” Players + Schedules to Attack Aug 21, 2024

(3:20) – Top Headlines: Austin Riley sidelined, Max Muncy and Tommy Edman return to Dodgers, LA’s murky closer situation

(13:45) – More News & Notes: Tigers’ plan for Tarik Skubal, Zach Eflin and Pete Fairbanks’ land on IL, closers with Victor Vodnik out and fallout from Jeimer Candelario’s injury

(33:30) – “Lightning in a Bottle” Hitters: Adrian Del Castillo, Nolan Jones, Luke Raley, Masataka Yoshida, Ramon Laureano, Byron Buxton, Nolan Gorman

(46:40) – “Lightning in a Bottle” Pitchers: Ryne Nelson, JP Sears, Bowden Francis, Albert Suarez, Zebby Matthews, David Festa

(55:35) – Easy Remaining Schedules: Yankees, Pirates, Diamondbacks, White Sox for Hitters + Tigers, Rangers, Cubs for Pitchers

How to Manage This Time of Year + Caminero call-up and Chisholm injury fallout Aug 14, 2024

(03:15) - The Rays have called up Junior Caminero

(07:20) - Jazz Chisholm's UCL injury

(10:30) - Joe Musgrove back on the mound.

(15:30) - Matthew Boyd season debut.

(21:00) - Michael Harris II returning from the IL.

(36:30) - Do you need to alter your management strategy for the stretch run?

(42:00) - Potential pick-up options for various offensive categories.

(56:30) - Potential pick-up options for pitching.

White Sox Finally Win, Clayton Kershaw Outlook + Waiver Wire Targets Aug 07, 2024

(04:00) – The Streak is Over: White Sox end their 21-game drought with a win over the A’s Tuesday

(13:40) – Analyzing Clayton Kershaw: Expectations for the remainder of the season

(24:00) – Waiver Wire Targets: Sifting through the options that might include Gavin Lux, Victor Vodnik, and Tyler Stevenson

Trade Deadline Reactions: Flaherty to LA & O's Curious Moves Jul 31, 2024

(02:00) Orioles call Jackson Holliday back up.

(05:00) Jeffrey Springs debut and Max Fried might return to the Atlanta rotation soon.

(14:20) Breaking down the Orioles trades: Did they pay too much for what they acquired?

(24:00) Analyzing the Jack Flaherty trade from all angles

(31:00) Marlins were big time sellers. Did they get enough in return?

(52:30) Medalists of the Weekend

(58:00) Players most impacted by the deadline: Eloy Jimenez, Carlos Estevez, Isaac Paredes, and more

MLB Trade Deadline Fallout: Chisholm to the Yankees & Arozarena Now in Seattle Jul 29, 2024

(04:40) – Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm to ramp up the stretch run

(09:00) – Randy Arozarena now in Seattle. How does he fit in with the Mariners?

(13:10) – Rays also trade away Isaac Paredes

(18:30) - Orioles add Zach Eflin to their rotation

(21:00) - Phillies pay a steep price to add Carlos Estevez as on their closer options

(25:20) - Mets trade for Jesse Winker as they are firmly in the WIld Card hunt

(29:45) - Mason Miller to the IL right before the trade deadline

(33:05) - Quick Hitters: Ty France to the Reds, Kodai Senga gurt again, and Erick Fedde traded in the middle of the show to St. Louis

(44:00) - Waiver Wire: Tyler Fitzgerald surging, Victor Robles playing well this summer in Seattle, and the latest with Gavin Lux.

(56:00) - Medals of the Weekend

(1:00:00) - Top Pitching Adds: Robbie Rayand Clayton Kershaw the headliners.

Are You For Real? Lawrence Butler + Luis L. Ortiz, and more Jul 24, 2024

(02:45) – Kodai Senga returning this weekend vs. the Braves

(05:00) – Clayton Kershaw is back on Thursday after being on the IL since March

(15:30) – Ty France is a Free Agent

(23:00) –Are You For Real or Fugazi: Breaking down Jose Iglesias, Eugenio Suarez, Gavin Lux, and more

(43:45) - Medals of the Week: Jackson Chourio, Lawrence Butler, Tyler O'Neill, and others

Early Trade Deadline Preview + 2nd Half Predictions Jul 17, 2024

(0:40) – All-Star Game Reaction + Potential Buyers and Sellers at the Trade Deadline

(14:45) – Possible Hitters on the move: Luis Robert, Jazz Chisholm, Randy Arozarena, Brent Rooker, Jesse Winker, Lane Thomas, Nico Hoerner, Taylor Ward

(42:55) – Pitchers on the trading block: Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, Jack Flaherty, Yusei Kikuchi, Jameson Taillon, Jesus Luzardo

(57:00) – 2nd Half Predictions: Players who will see the biggest increase and decrease in fantasy value, trades we most want to see happen

Biggest Surprises, Disappointments from the 1st Half of the Season Jul 15, 2024

(1:15) – Analyzing how the MLB All-Star Game has changed over the years

(5:40) – Top Headlines: Carlos Correa, Jose Miranda, and Heston Kjerstad land on IL, Yankees-Orioles rivalry, Xander Bogaerts’ speedy return from injury

(17:45) – More News & Notes: Royals trade for Hunter Harvey, Dodgers call up River Ryan, timeline for Tyler Glasnow and Yoshinobu Yamamoto

(29:10) – Top Waiver Wire Targets: Rece Hinds, Lawrence Butler, Michael Toglia, Matt Wallner, Juan Yepez, Angel Martinez, Eugenio Suarez, Ben Joyce

(48:00) – 1st Half Debrief: Biggest pleasant surprises and disappointments this season

League-Winning Decisions + Trade Targets by Stat Category Jul 10, 2024

(1:20) – Top Headlines: Tyler Glasnow lands on IL, Bobby Miller struggles again, Taylor Ward and Jazz Chisholm reportedly on trade block, Giants activate Thairo Estrada and Blake Snell

(19:00) – League-Winning Decisions: Questions to ask about winning your league as the All-Star Break approaches

(31:20) – Trade Targets: Breaking down potential deals for teams in need of HR, RBI, R, SB, BA, Wins, K’s and Saves

(51:00) – Weekend Streaming Options: SPs to consider for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Brooks Lee shines + James Wood, Shane Baz, and more Waiver Wire Targets Jul 08, 2024

(1:00) – Analyzing the Red Sox and Yankees trending in different directions as the All-Star Break looms

(4:10) – Top Headlines: Brooks Lee impresses, Jose Miranda’s hit streak, Yu Darvish placed on restricted list

(15:35) – More News & Notes: James Outman, Matt Wallner, and Parker Meadows return, Juan Yepez and Trey Lipscomb in Nationals starting lineup, DJ Herz demoted, Tommy Edman’s rehab assignment, possible Rangers trades

(37:00) – Top Waiver Wire Hitters: James Wood, Rowdy Tellez, Ben Rice, Leody Taveras, Luis Garcia, Heston Kjerstad

(53:45) – Notable Waiver Wire Pitchers: Shane Baz, Dean Kremer, Yariel Rodriguez, Edward Cabrera, Andre Pallante

Royce Lewis Sidelined Again + Key Stats, Player Search Tools to Consider Jul 03, 2024

(1:30) – Top Headlines: Aaron Civale traded to Brewers, Shane Baz’s call up, Royce Lewis injured again, Alek Thomas returns, Jordan Montgomery to IL

(21:40) – More News & Notes: Dean Kremer back on the hill, Tim Anderson DFA’d, Christian Scott back with Mets, Kerry Carpenter suffers injury setback

(31:50) – Notable players who thrive in wOBA: Andres Gimenez, Spencer Horwitz, Kyle Higashioka, Hunter Renfroe

(43:40) – Fangraphs Player Rater Standouts: Andrew Vaughn, Paul DeJong, Brandon Lowe, Rowdy Tellez, Jose Urena

(55:00) – Highlighting DJ Herz, Reese Olson, Kyle Gibson, and Ryan Pepiot in Eric’s Fangraphs Custom Leaderboards

Bryce Harper Injured, Notable Debuts + Top Waiver Wire Adds Jul 01, 2024

(1:15) – Top Headlines: James Wood, Jhonskey Noel, and Garrett Michell debuts, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber to IL in Philly

(20:00) – More News & Notes: Tyler Megil to AAA, Lars Nootbaar timeline, Cubs call up Jorge Lopez, Triston McKenzie sent down, Elias Diaz returns, Xander Bogaerts takes live batting practice

(29:45) – Top Waiver Wire Hitters: Noelvi Marte, Jose Miranda, Mark Vientos, Matt Chapman, Heston Kjerstad, Luis Matos, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Zack Gelof, Jake Meyers, Stuart Fairchild

(56:20) – Notable Waiver Wire Pitchers: David Festa, Landon Knack, David Peterson, Davis Daniel, Hayden Wesneski, Josh Wincowski, Roansy Contreras

How to Trade and Who to Trade For Jun 26, 2024

(3:40) – Top Headlines: Fernando Tatis Jr., Starling Marte, Bryan Woo, and Nick Lodolo injury fallout

(12:30) – More News & Notes: Brewers trade for Dallas Keuchel, Hayden Birdsong and David Festa set to make debuts, Bo Bichette activated off DL and more

(28:30) – How to execute a successful trade

(36:20) – Surging June Hitters: Lance Thomas, Randy Arozarena, Jarren Duran, Alec Burleson, Jackson Merrill, Brandon Nimmo, Jonathan India + others

(1:00:10) – Concern level with Jo Adell, Rhys Hoskins, Mitch Haniger, Tommy Pham, and Jeremy Pena

(1:10:15) – Ranking Pitching Streamers for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Mets, Pirates and Blue Jays Bullpens, Key Injuries + Top Waiver Wire Hitters Jun 24, 2024

(3:15) – Top Headlines: Expected Edwin Diaz suspension, analyzing the Pirates and Blue Jays bullpen, Giancarlo Stanton lands on IL, Orioles call up Heston Kjerstad

(20:00) - More News & Notes: Marlins SP injuries, Eloy Jimenez returns, Josh Jung sits over the weekend, Gabriel Moreno hits IL, Matt McLain inches closer to return

(31:00) – Top Waiver Wire Hitters: Ben Rice, Tyler Soderstrom, Jose Miranda, Byron Buxton, Carlos Santana, Chas McCormick, Hunter Goodman, Will Brennan, Jesus Sanchez and more

(1:01:35) – Notable Waiver Wire Pitchers: Spencer Turnbull, Spencer Schwellenbach, Tobias Myers, Miles Mikolas

What is Regression and who is regressing? + This weekend's top SP streamers Jun 20, 2024

(4:25) - Bo Bichette on the IL and the Blue Jays called up Orelvis Martinez but can you trust this organization?

(7:26) - Brandon Drury, Lawrence Butler, and Tyler Black have all returned. Are we interested again in fantasy leagues?

(10:50) - Astros are promoting Jake Bloss to start on Friday. What is Eric’s inside info?

(14:44) - Keegan Thompson gets a save and goes on paternity. Can you roster any Cubs reliever?

(17:10) - News and notes quick hits: Walker Buehler is on the IL, Max Scherzer will debut on Saturday, Kyle Tucker could begin baseball activities this weekend, and more)

(20:55) - What does regression mean to you? How can we differentiate between “regression” and a cold streak that might be natural throughout a season

(28:35) - Are these players regressing to a previous level or just going through a cold stretch? (David Fry, Brent Rooker, Nick Gonzales, Matt Vierling, Anthony Volpe, Michael Conforto)

(43:50) - Rank the streamers for Friday (Landon Knack, Luis Ortiz, and DJ Herz)

(45:15) - Rank the streamers for Saturday (Drew Thorpe, Chris Paddack, Tylor Megill, Kenta Maeda, and Miles Mikolas)

(46:45) - Rank the streamers for Sunday (Reese Olson, Jonathan Cannon, Aaron Civale)

This Weekend's Injury Fallout + Top Waiver Wire Adds Jun 17, 2024

(3:15) - Mookie Betts fractured his wrist. Are any of his replacements fantasy relevant?

(7:20) - Yoshinobu Yamamoto is hurt. Can Clayton Kershaw take his place on fantasy rosters?

(15:20) - Kyle Bradish is back on the IL. Do the Orioles make a trade

(19:30) - Yimi Garcia elbow inflammation; who closes in Toronto?

(23:15) - Anthony Rizzo hurt his wrist; do the Yankees make a trade?

(27:00) - Blue Jays called up Addison Barger called up, but will he play enough?

(28:05) - Trea Turner returning and other quick news updates

(31:45) - David Hamilton and Ceddanne Rafaela are running hot for Boston

(36:40) - Other top power hitter adds: Joc Pederson, Tyler Soderstrom, Andrew Vaughn

(46:10) - Jarred Kelenic is leading off in Atlanta. Is he a must-roster player?

(52:20) - It’s Rockies Week; which hitters can you add?

(57:28) - Which rookie SP do you prefer: Drew Thorpe, Cade Povich, or DJ Herz

(1:03:40) - Other top pitchers adds from the weekend: Taj Bradley, Tobias Myers, Carson Spiers

Cavan Biggio Trade Fallout with Dodgers, Strange HR Rate Players + Weekend Streamers Jun 12, 2024

(1:30) – Top Headlines: J.T. Realmuto to undergo knee surgery, Drew Thorpe debuts with White Sox, Dodgers trade for Cavan Biggio, Orioles send Connor Norby down

(22:10) - More News & Notes: Masataka Yoshida and Geraldo Perdomo return, Edwin Diaz to be activated Thursday, possible Yariel Rodriguez start for Blue Jays

(29:50) – Curious Home Run/Fly Ball Rate players: Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies, Eugenio Suarez, Spencer Steer, Vinnie Pasquantino, Nolan Arenado, and Brenton Doyle

(1:03:30) – Weekend Pitching Streamers: Ranking options for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Notable MLB Debuts this Week + Top Waiver Wire Adds Jun 10, 2024

(2:15) – Top Headlines: Hurston Waldrep leads notable MLB debuts, Max Meyer’s timeline and Adael Amador called up

(28:45) - More News & Notes: Expectations for Max Scherzer, Gerrit Cole and Bobby Miller, Robbie Ray to return in July, Keaton Winn rejoins Giants + more big names back from injury

(40:45) – Weekend Winners – Hitters: Heliot Ramos, Jesse Winker, Jeimer Candelario, David Hamilton, J.P. Crawford, Paul DeJong, Gavin Sheets

(58:15) – Top Waiver Wire Pitchers: Matt Waldron, Hunter Brown, Jake Irvin, Mitchell Parker, Tylor Megill

"Name That Player" trivia based on 2024 MLB stats to date Jun 05, 2024

(5:45) – Which rookie position player leads in FanGraphs in WAR?

(9:10) – Which three hitters have more BB than K this season?

(19:30) – Name the team who leads MLB in SB.

(28:20) – Which pitcher has the lowest xERA this year?

(38:30) – MLB has the lowest collective batting average since which season?

(49:25) – Name the pitchers who have thrown MLB’s four complete games this year.

Weekend fantasy baseball headlines, June MLB Team Power Rankings Jun 03, 2024

(1:45) – Top Headlines: Connor Norby called up by Orioles, Gerrit Cole’s first rehab start, Royce Lewis to return from IL

(10:50) – More News & Notes: Blake Snell and Jordan Romano banged up again, Spencer Torkelson sent to Triple-A, Rangers Suarez takes comebacker off his hand, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. starts at third base

(20:40) – Top 10 Power Rankings + Biggest Risers: Yankees, Phillies, Guardians, Brewers, Mariners, Padres, and Cardinals

(40:15) – Biggest Fallers: Braves, Cubs, Reds, and Mets

Ronald Acuna Jr. Injury Fallout + Biggest Surprises, Disappointments Entering June May 29, 2024

(1:45) – Top Headlines: Ronald Acuna Jr. lost for season, Braves call up Spencer Schwellenbach, Christian Javier, John Means, and Dean Kremer land on IL

(15:30) – More News & Notes: Wyatt Langford returns, Joey Loperfido optioned to minors as list of struggling hitting prospects grows, Nathan Eovaldi ramps up for Rangers return, and Kerry Carpenter placed on IL

(29:40) – Lessons Learned and Early Season Surprises: Jurickson Profar, Brice Turang, Jordan Westburg, Jeremy Pena, Taylor Ward, Brenton Doyle, and Ranger Suarez

(58:15) – Players Falling Short of Expectations: Francisco Lindor, Gleyber Torres, Oneil Cruz, Bo Bichette, and George Springer

Buy Low Targets: Corey Seager, Pete Alonso, Pablo Lopez, and others May 22, 2024

(2:20) – Eric’s late-night run-in Tuesday + Eric and Scott’s preferred music

(5:15) – Top Headlines: Kris Bryant, Tim Anderson, and Chas McCormick return from injury, and Eloy Jimenez back on IL

(16:00) – More News & Notes: Johnathan Rodriguez promoted, Ryan Pepiot, Blake Snell, and Dane Dunning back on the hill + Tylor Megill impresses in first start after IL

(25:10) – Buy Low Hitters: Corey Seager, Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, Vinny Pasquantino, Lars Nootbaar, Kerry Carpenter, and Max Kepler

(51:15) – Buy Low Pitchers: Pablo Lopez, Nick Pivetta, Joe Musgrove, and Christian Scott

Paul Skenes Shines, Edwin Diaz Demoted + Luis Matos, Alek Manoah among Waiver Wire Targets May 20, 2024

(1:55) – Top Headlines: Paul Skenes’ electric start vs Cubs, Edwin Diaz moves out of closer role, Adolis Garcia avoids serious injury

(15:45) – More News & Notes: Jorge Soler, Byron Buxton, Dansby Swanson, and Brandon Lowe return + Dodgers call up Miguel Vargas

(35:15) – Top Hitting Pick-Ups: Luis Matos, Kevin Pillar, Joey Ortiz, Alec Burleson, Jake Meyers, Luke Raley, and Josh Bell

(54:00) – Intriguing Pitchers Widely Available: Alek Manoah, Taj Bradley, Reese Olson, Ryan Weathers, and Ben Lively

Struggling Hitters: Paul Goldschmidt, Corbin Carroll, and others + Key Injuries May 15, 2024

(1:00) – Top Headlines: Rhys Hoskins to IL, Zack Gelof returns, Nolan Jones’ rehab assignment, TJ Friedl and Patrick Bailey sidelined again

(17:10) – More News & Notes: Jonathan Aranda, Austin Hays, and Gio Urshela off of IL, Mark Vientos called up

(20:00) – Big Name Hitters to Cut or Hold: Paul Goldschmidt, Bo Bichette, George Springer, Corbin Carroll, Gleyber Torres, Spencer Torkelson, and Jackson Chourio

(1:08:00) – Utilizing Statcast Bat Speed Data: How it’s different than exit velocity, explaining “squared up” metric + hitters who shine in the “blast” category

Paul Skenes, Robert Gasser Debut + Popular Waiver Wire Names May 13, 2024

(1:30) – Tips for contending in leagues after a slow start to the MLB season

(7:20) – Top Headlines: Paul Skenes and Robert Gasser debut, Christian Scott and Matt Manning impress

(31:30) – More News & Notes: Bryan Woo and Taj Bradley headline multiple SPs back in the rotation, Blake Snell’s timeline, Austin Riley ailing, Dansby Swanson, Ke’Bryan Hayes, and Jung Ho Lee placed on IL

(48:30) – Popular Waiver Wire Adds: Strategy for bidding on trendy hitting prospects, Jo Adell, Leody Taveras, JJ Bleday, Josh Rojas, Davis Schneider, Ezekiel Duran, and Jon Singleton

(1:11:30) – Additional Waiver Wire Names: Gavin Stone, Reese Olson, Trevor Williams, and Dean Kremer

Willson Contreras Replacements + Revisiting Preseason Predictions May 08, 2024

(2:30) – Top Headlines: Willson Contreras suffers bizarre injury, TJ Friedl and Cody Bellinger return, Seiya Suzuki begins rehab assignment

(21:45) – More News & Notes: Steven Kwan timeline, latest on Dodgers bullpen, and reaction to Walker Buehler’s first start

(39:00) – Revisiting Preseason Predictions: C.J. Abrams, Zach Neto, Tigers starting pitching, Shota Imanaga, Kutter Crawford, Gleyber Torres + highly-rostered players of Eric and Scott’s

(1:03:20) – Possible Offenses to Attack and Fade: Mariners, Pirates, Cardinals, Reds, Red Sox, Padres, and Guardians

Luis Arraez Traded, Walker Buehler Returning + Weekend Winners May 06, 2024

(1:45) – Top Headlines: Impact of Luis Arraez traded to Padres, Christian Scott impresses in MLB debut + Trae Turner lands on IL and Steven Kwan sidelined

(25:55) – More News & Notes: Joe Musgrove, Nathan Eovaldi, and Evan Phillips land on IL, Walker Buehler, Jake Burger, John Means and more notable players returning from injury

(46:00) – Weekend Winners + Losers: Brent Rooker, Abraham Toro, Luis Garcia Jr., Michael Massey, Willi Castro, Cole Tucker, Dean Kremer, and Garrett Crochet

(1:05:30) – Notable Waiver Wire Names: Alek Manoah, Wyatt Langford,Joey Loperfido, Reid Detmers, Luis Severino, and Mackenzie Gore

Mike Trout Injured + Friends & Family Draft Reaction, Surprises May 01, 2024

(1:30) - Top Headlines: Grayson Rodriguez to IL, Mike Trout suffers knee injury, Tyler Black and Jordan Beck called up

(17:00) - Initial Yahoo Friends & Family Draft Thoughts: Changes in strategy, Mookie Betts selected 1.01, Elly De La Cruz’s rise, early selection of Corbin Burnes, and Aaron Judge

(46:00) - More Draft Impressions: C.J. Abrams and Tyler Glasnow in the 2nd Round, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s upside, Wyatt Langford and other surprising picks later in the draft

(1:06:00) - D.J., Scott, and Eric’s favorite and less-than-ideal selections

Nolan Jones, Jesus Luzardo and More Key Injuries + Jo Adell Headlines Top Waiver Adds Apr 29, 2024

April 29: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski) review the weekend's biggest news and top waiver adds including what to do about injuries to Nolan Jones, Jesus Luzardo, and Craig Kimbrel. They address how the return of Carlos Correa might impact popular waiver adds in Minnesota, and why it's time for people to take a chance on Jo Adell, Garrett Cooper, and Brenton Doyle. They also discuss general waiver wire organization strategy, give their opinions on this week's trendy waiver adds like Mike Tauchman, Bailey Falter, Simeon Woods-Richardson, and discuss why Eric feels now is the time to stash Taj Bradley.

(1:40) – Previewing Eric and Scott’s “Friends and Family” Draft Monday night and debating optimal Draft slots

(4:50) – Top Headlines: Nolan Jones expected to land on IL, Jesus Luzardo and Craig Kimbrel injury updates

(22:20) – More News & Notes: John Means to make season debut this week, Bryan Woo and Taj Bradley nearing return, Carlos Correa activated off IL, Garrett Cooper traded to Red Sox, Joey Loperfido called up

(40:40) – Weekend Stars + Top Waiver Wire Adds: Jo Adell, Jacob Young, Mike Tauchman, Pete Crow Armstrong, Andy Pages, Jordan Adam, Garrett Clevinger, and 2-start pitchers

(1:03:50) – Buying/Selling Strong Starts: Brenton Doyle, Wilyer Abreu, Erick Fedde, and Keaton Winn

Jordan Walker Demoted, Blake Snell Injured + Early Exit Velocity Standouts Apr 24, 2024

(2:19) – Top Headlines: Jordan Walker demoted, Blake Snell to IL, update on Tristan Casas and Merrill Kelly injuries

(21:21) – More News & Notes: Cody Bellinger dealing with rib issue, Lance Thomas likely landing on IL, Garret Cole’s timeline, rehab stints for Max Scherzer and Bryan Woo

(31:48) – Positive Early Exit Velocity: Jordan Westburg, Matt Chapman, Ryan Mountcastle, Oneil Cruz, Starling Marte, Riley Greene, and Josh Naylor

(55:08) – Low Rates of Early Exit Velocity: Luis Arraez, Steven Kwan, Andres Gimenez, and Evan Carter

Francisco Alvarez Headlines Key Injuries + Top Waiver Wire Adds Apr 22, 2024

April 22: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down this weekend’s news and top waiver adds. Can you hold onto Francisco Alvarez in all leagues? How worried should you be about Merrill Kelly and Cristian Javier? Why you should believe in Luis Garcia Jr. and Bryan De La Cruz and why it may be time to be concerned about Aaron Nola, Nick Castellanos and more.

(4:00) – Top Headlines: Tristan Casas adds to list of Red Sox injuries, Francisco Alvarez placed on IL, Max Kepler, Nathaniel Lowe, and Michael Massey activated off IL

(21:45) – More News & Notes: DL Hall and Christian Javier land on IL, Merrill Kelly scratched from latest start, Louie Varland and Victor Scott optioned to minors

(33:50) – Weekend Winners + Most Added Players: Luis Garcia Jr., Wilyer Abreu, Dalton Varsho, Bryan De La Cruz, Kirby Yates, and Hector Neris

(59:45) – Popular Starting Pitcher Adds: Mitchell Parker, Albert Suarez, and Jose Soriano

(1:06:00) – Players Who Have Us Worried: Jackson Holliday, Aaron Nola, Will Benson, Nick Castellanos, Nolan Gorman, and Jonathan India

Jack Leiter Headlines Top Call Ups + Pitcher Whiff Rate Trends Apr 17, 2024

(1:24) – Top Headlines: Jack Leiter back up with the Rangers Thursday, Dodgers call up Kyle Hurt, Landon Knack, and Andy Pages

(12:21) – Notable Injuries: Ozzie Albies, Seiya Suzuki, Rafael Devers, Garrett Whitlock, and Tyler Wells

(27:09) – Pitchers with increased Whiff%: Reid Detmers, MacKenzie Gore, Bryce Miller, Graham Ashcraft, Clarke Schmidt, Ryan Weathers + notable relievers

(49:43) – Relievers with dip in Whiff%: Alexis Diaz, Tanner Scott, and Raisel Iglesias

(52:04) – Breaking News: Yu Darvish placed on IL and Eduardo Rodriguez moves to 60-day IL

(56:55) – Starters with a drop in Whiff%: Kevin Gausman, Hunter Brown, and Aaron Nola

Justin Verlander Nears Return + Popular Waiver Wire Adds/Drops Apr 15, 2024

Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down the most recent news and transactions, including Bobby Miller, Carlos Correa, and Jake Burger headed to the IL with Justin Verlander and Jameson Taillon returning. They also break down some of Yahoo formats' most added/dropped players. Is it time to add Michael Busch and Brandon Marsh in more formats? Why didn't MacKenzie Gore rostered more widely? Is it time to move on from Jose Leclerc and Tanner Scott? They discuss all that and more.

(1:30) – Why you don’t want to overreact to slow starts from Cody Bellinger and Bryce Harper + Colton Cowser’s recent hot streak

(11:00) – Top Headlines: Bobby Miller lands on IL, Framber Valdez update, Justin Verlander and Jameson Taillon nearing return

(19:15) – More News & Notes: Michael Lorenzen called up, Jose Butto impresses, Yariel Rodriguez’s MLB debut, White Sox bring up Nick Nastrini + more notable players to IL

(35:00) – Popular Waiver Wire Hitters: Colton Cowser, and Brandon Marsh

(42:50) – Trendy Waiver Wire Pitchers: Seth Lugo, MacKenzie Gore, Triston McKenzie and Hunter Brown

Jackson Holliday Called Up + Early Plate Discipline Trends Apr 10, 2024

(0:45) – Top Headlines: Orioles bring up Jackson Holliday, Nick Pivetta and Chase Silseth land on IL, Yoan Moncada suffers leg injury

(21:10) – More News & Notes: Jose Miranda called up, Spencer Arighetti joins Astros as Framber Valdez lands on IL, Mets bring up Jose Butto + more intriguing young arms

(33:20) – Improved Plate Discipline: Evan Carter, Christopher Morel, Corbin Carroll, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Tyler O’Neill

(54:00) – Dip in Plate Discipline: Max Muncy, Christian Walker, Luis Arraez, Adolis Garcia, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Nolan Arenado

Spencer Strider headlines pitcher injuries + Brendan Donovan and more Waiver Wire adds Apr 08, 2024

Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski) discuss the recent string of pitching injuries and whether baseball can fix the issue. They then discuss some of the added and dropped players over the weekend. Can Jose Siri and Jose Caballero help fantasy managers in need of speed? Does Michael Busch warrant an add? Are we finally getting the Reid Detmers breakout? What should fantasy managers expect from Ronel Blanco and Cody Bradford and much more.

(1:00) – Top Headlines: Spencer Strider, Shane Bieber, Eury Perez out with elbow injuries + growing concerns over pitcher health

(28:00) – More News & Notes: Pending returns of Sonny Gray, Nick Lodolo, Aaron Ashby, Walker Buehler, and Braxton Garrett + Luis Robert and Trevor Story sidelined

(41:30) – Popular hitters on the Waiver Wire: Brendan Donovan, Brice Turang, Oliver Dunn, Heston Kjerstad, Jose Siri, and Brett Baty

(55:10) – Intriguing Waiver Wire arms: Reid Detmers, Ronel Blanco, Spencer Turnbull, Tanner Houck, Zack Littell, and James McArthur

Josh Jung injured, Early Season Waiver Wire Tips + Key Weekend Series Apr 03, 2024

(4:50) - Top Injuries: Josh Jung fractures wrist, Alek Thomas lands on IL

(10:30) - More News & Notes: White Sox sign Mike Clevinger, Dodgers claim Taylor Trammell off waivers, Pirates trade for Joey Bart

(19:40) - Key Waiver Wire Rules: Adding 10+ strikeout pitchers, targeting multi-pitch starters, prioritizing early saves and speed players

(40:00) - Notable Weekend Series: Lightly-rostered players to target in Rays-Rockies, Mets-Reds, Phillies-Nationals, White Sox-Royals and more

Recapping Opening Weekend Injuries, Standout Early Performers + Waiver Wire adds Apr 01, 2024

(2:00) Breaking down some of the early injuries to notable players such as Royce Lewis, Justin Steele, Eloy Jimenez, Sean Murphy and DJ LeMahieu

(29:00) Standout Performers - Esteury Ruiz, Anthony Volpe, Bryce Turang, CJ Abrams, Lourdes Gurriel, Michael Conforto, Mitch Haniger

(46:00) Pitchers who caught our eye – Bobby Miller, Tanner Hauck, Zach Gallen, Jack Flaherty, Garret Crochet and more.

(1:07:10) – Waiver Wire players to keep an eye on – Will Benson, Jake Fraley, Nick Martini, JD Davis, Mark Cahna, Parker Meadows, Tyler Friedman and more!

Big Bold Predictions For This Season + Latest Player News Mar 27, 2024

2:11 - Player news: McLain surgery, Sewald starting on the IL, Montgomery to the D-backs

15:45 – Pitcher Big Bold Predictions

17:05 - Yankees have a losing record

19:35 - DL Hall finishes as a Top-40 starting pitcher

22:11 - Two Mariners Cy Young candidates

23:47 - The Tigers have 5 SP in the Top-70 starting pitchers, Win AL Central

29:20 - Logan Webb wins 20 games

31:57 - Shota Imanaga has a better fantasy season than Yamamoto

36:20 – Hitter Big Bold Predictions

36:40 - Gleyber Torres finishes as the 3rd best 2B

38:55 - Anthony Volpe top 10 MVP

40:00 - Ke’Bryan Hayes goes 20/20

43:00 - Zach Neto goes 20/20

44:01 - Parker Meadows finishes as a top-40 OF

46:00 - Lawrence Butler finishes as a top-40 outfielder

48:33 - Kutter Crawford top 40 SP

49:43 - Victor Scott top 3 NL ROY, Cardinals finish in last place again

Early Season Strategy + Players to Watch Mar 25, 2024

3:56 Concern level with Kevin Gausman starting today, might not miss a start.

9:25 Jordan Romano has no more inflammation but will be delayed. Worried?

13:20 Jared Jones has made the Pirates rotation. Where would you draft him?

16:19 Max Meyer will start in the rotation. Can he outlast others when Garrett/Eury return?

21:49 Colton Cowser makes the Orioles. Can he push Austin Hays?

27:20 TJ Friedl will be out just 6-8 weeks. Worth an IL stash?

35:00 What hitting stats do you pay attention to in the first couple of weeks?

45:58 What pitching stats do you pay attention to in the first couple of weeks?

48:48 Is there a draft pick cut-off that makes a player who you drafted “safe” to you despite early struggles?

53:20 How much do you worry about “team need” versus the best player available off the wire?

56:40 What players are you adding to your watch list?

2024 Win Totals, MVP, Cy Young + More Futures Bets Mar 20, 2024

(4:30) – AL East: Red Sox, Orioles, Rays and Yankees win total + Orioles to win the AL

(17:30) – AL Central: Guardians and Tigers to win the Division, White Sox win total + fewest regular season wins

(31:00) – AL West: Athletics win total, A’s vs Angels to finish last in the Division

(37:15) – NL East: Marlins win total

(39:10) – NL Central: Cubs, Brewers, and Pirates win total

(47:05) – NL West: Rockies win total + fewest regular season wins

(51:45) – More Player Props + Awards bets: Corbin Burnes Cy Young, Kyle Tucker and Bryce Harper MVP, Freddie Freeman RBI total, Jesus Luzardo and Hunter Greene strikeouts + more

Spring Training Risers/Fallers: A.J. Puk, Wyatt Langford, Mike Trout + more Mar 18, 2024

(1:00) – Why Spring Training can provide signal for player trends during the regular season

(4:00) – Top Headlines: Reynaldo Lopez wins rotation spot with Braves, Aaron Judge’s oblique ailment, troubling Gerrit Cole news + Eury Perez, Josh Lowe, and TJ Friedl injury fallout

(30:45) – Spring Training Risers: A.J. Puk, Shota Imanaga, Seiya Suzuki, Wyatt Langford, Reese Olson, Matt Manning, Victor Scott II, and Kutter Crawford

(55:30) – Spring Training Fallers: Carlos Rodon, Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery, Mike Trout, Wilyer Abreu, and Jordan Westburg

2024 Rotoworld Mock Draft Mar 14, 2024

(1:25) - Setting up the Mock Draft order and roster settings

(3:00) - Rounds 1-4 (with @ConnorJRogers and @scott_pianowski): Draft positions for Spencer Strider, Corbin Carroll, Aaron Judge, Corbin Burnes, Michael Harris, Bo Bichette, and SP options in the 4th Round

(27:30) - Rounds 5-8 (with @RotoPat and @BCB_Sara): Analyzing Nico Hoerner, Josh Hader, Aaron Nola, Oneil Cruz, Cole Ragans, and Xander Bogaerts

(47:45) - Rounds 9-12 (with @rotobuzzguy and @DaveShovein): Spotlighting Jarren Duran, Esteury Ruiz, Anthony Volpe, Merrill Kelly, and balancing ADP vs picking near the turn of drafts

(1:03:30) - Rounds 13-16 (with @djshort and @andybehrens): Examining TJ Friedl, Sean Murphy, Cedric Mullins, Ke'Bryan Hayes, and Tristan McKenzie

(1:20:30) - Rounds 17-20 (with @jenpiacenti and @GeorgeBissell): Exploring Mason Miller, Jorge Polanco, Robert Stephenson, Kodai Senga, and Edward Cabrera

(1:38:00) - Biggest Draft impressions and takeaways

2024 Closer Preview Mar 11, 2024

(1:00) – Draft strategy with Relief Pitchers, overview of Closers entering the season, injuries to Devin Williams, Eric Bednar, and Kenley Jensen, intrigue with the Angels and White Sox bullpen

(24:40) – Closer Rankings #20-11: Tanner Scott, Adbert Alzolay, Craig Kimbrell, and Alexis Diaz

(37:00) – Closer Rankings #10-1: Andres Munoz, Paul Sewald, Josh Hader, and Raisel Iglasias

(56:00) – Other non-closer names of intrigue: Bryan Abreu, Mason Miller, and Jason Foley

2024 Starting Pitcher Preview, Pt. 2: Top-20 Players Mar 06, 2024

(2:53) – The latest on starting pitcher injuries heading into the 2024 season, including updates on Lucas Giolito, Sonny Gray, Kevin Gausman, and Justin Verlander

(14:07) – Starting Pitcher Rankings #20-11: Properly ranking Aaron Nola, expectations for Tyler Glasnow, Bobby Miller, and Grayson Rodriguez

(43:28) – Starting Pitcher Rankings #10-1: Differences on Framber Valdez, Pablo Lopez’s capabilities, Spencer Strider and Gerrit Cole at the top

(1:02:46) – Prospects and stashes to monitor: DL Hall, Edward Cabrera, Paul Skenes, Cade Horton

2024 Starting Pitcher Preview, Pt. 1 Mar 04, 2024

(1:00) – Overview of Starting Pitcher entering the 2024 season, draft strategy, and “floor vs ceiling” philosophy pending league size and settings

(23:20) – Starting Pitcher Rankings #40-31: Justin Verlander, Jordan Montgomery, Bailey Ober, Chris Bassitt, and Shota Imanaga

(49:00) – Starting Pitcher Rankings #30-21: Difficulty ranking Blake Snell

(1:00:45) – Other names to monitor: Hunter Brown, Brandon Pfaadt, Jameson Taillon, Luis Severino, A.J. Puk, and Kutter Crawford

2024 Outfield Preview, Pt. 2: Top-20 Players Feb 28, 2024

(1:10) – Big-picture look at the top-tier OFs entering 2024, including Cody Bellinger re-signing with the Cubs and Juan Soto in Pinstripes

(14:00) – Outfield Rankings #20-13: Jazz Chisholm, Mike Trout, Bryan Reynolds, Kyle Schwarber, Nolan Jones, and Cody Bellinger

(39:30) – Outfield Rankings: #12-1: Randy Arozarena, Adolis Garcia, Yordan Alvarez, Aaron Judge, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Corbin Carroll

2024 Outfield Preview, Pt. 1 Feb 26, 2024

February 26, Outfield Part 1: Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) continue the show's annual position preview series with a look at their outfielders ranked 21-40 for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. Where are they drafting rookies Jackson Chourio and Wyatt Langford? Will we see a Riley Greene or Jordan Walker post-hype breakout? Is Ian Happ underrated and is Nick Castellanos in for batting average regression? They also discuss the different strategies for drafting in shallow or deeper leagues, as well as sleepers at the position.

(1:00) – Initial thoughts of the first wave of Spring Training games

(5:00) – Overview of Outfield entering 2024, players with multi-positional eligibility, flashy rookies, and notable names in new places

(24:45) – Outfield Rankings #40-31: Brandon Nimmo, TJ Friedl, Esteury Ruiz and Tyler O’Neill

(41:40) – Outfield Rankings #30-21: Ian Happ, Jarren Duran, Christopher Morel, Riley Greene, Jordan Walker, and Nick Castellanos

(56:15) – Other players to monitor: Kerry Carpenter, Starling Marte, Jarred Kelenic, James Outman, Parker Meadows, and more

2024 3rd Base Preview Feb 22, 2024

(0:50) – Surveying 3rd Base entering the year, including notable names in different places and Matt Chapman currently on the open market

(10:45) – 3rd Base Rankings #20-13: Ke’Bryan Hayes and Alec Bohm

(26:20) – 3rd Base Rankings #12-1: Ha-Seong Kim, Alex Bregman, Manny Machado, Royce Lewis and Austin Riley

(46:00) – Other names of interest: Eugenio Suarez, Colt Keith, Maikel Garcia, Noelvi Marte and Yoan Moncada

2024 Shortstop Preview Feb 21, 2024

(1:00) – Overview of Shortstop entering 2024, key players on new teams and current free agents

(19:10) – Shortstop Rankings #20-13: Trevor Story, Anthony Volpe, Thairo Estrada, Ezequiel Tovar and Jeremy Pena

(40:00) – Shortstop Rankings #12-1: Elly De La Cruz, Oneil Cruz, CJ Abrams, Corey Seager and Bo Bichette

(57:30) – Other players to monitor: J.P. Crawford, Vaughn Grissom, Zach Neto and Geraldo Perdomo

2024 Catcher Preview Feb 14, 2024

(2:15) - Overall view of Catcher entering the season, draft strategy in 1 vs 2 Catcher leagues, notable names on different teams and Spring Training competitions

(28:20) - Catcher Rankings #20-13: Danny Jansen, Shea Langeliers, Luis Campusano, Bo Naylor and Keibert Ruiz

(44:00) - Catcher Rankings #12-1: Salvador Perez, Willson Contreras, J.T. Realmuto and Adley Rutschman

(1:06:50) - Other intriguing names: Austin Wells, Rene Pinto, Connor Wong, Travis d’Arnaud and Yan Gomes

2024 2nd Base Preview Feb 12, 2024

(1:45) – Overall state of 2nd Base entering 2024, key players on new teams and top free agents

(19:30) – 2nd Baseman Rankings #20-13: Brandon Drury, Luis Rengifo, Nolan Gorman and Tommy Edman

(38:20) – 2nd Baseman Rankings #12-1: Luis Arraez, Andres Gimenez, Thairo Estrada, Matt McLain and Marcus Semien

(53:35) – Intriguing players to monitor: Vaughn Grissom, Gavin Lux, Davis Schneider and Cavan Biggio

2024 First Base Preview Jan 30, 2024

(2:00) – Overall state of 1st Base entering 2024, key players on new teams and current free agents

(8:15) – 1st Basemen Rankings #20-13: Spencer Steer, Spencer Torkelson, Justin Turner and Jeimer Candelario

(26:50) – 1st Basemen Rankings #12-1: Yandy Diaz, Vinnie Pasquantino, Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

(55:30) – Intriguing young players to monitor

Shohei Ohtani signs 10-year, $700 million deal with Dodgers Dec 11, 2023

(1:00) - Initial reaction to the Dodgers landing Shohei Ohtani after visiting with the Blue Jays

(6:20) - Breaking down Ohtani's 10-year, $700 million deal

(11:00) - Ranking Ohtani for the 2024 season

(20:15) - Will the Blue Jays target Cody Bellinger in free agency?

(26:30) - Analyzing what is next for the Angels

MLB Winter Meetings recap: Soto to Yankees, E-Rod to D-Backs, Kimbrel to Orioles, more! Dec 08, 2023

(1:00) – Winter Meetings Takeaways: Latest Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto reports and potential impact on the market

(14:30) – Impressions of Juan Soto to the Yankees and Michael King’s outlook in San Diego

(28:50) – National League Deals: Eduardo Rodriguez to the Diamondbacks, Jeimer Candelario and Reds agree to multi-year deal

(41:45) – Rating the Orioles signing of Craig Kimbrel and the Braves trading for Jarred Kelenic

MLB Offseason Preview: Top free agents and storylines to watch Nov 08, 2023

(1:30) – Guardians and Cubs switch managers + openings with the Angels, Astros and Padres

(11:20) – Notable hitters entering free agency: Cody Bellinger, Matt Chapman and Justin Turner

(16:00) – Will Shohei Ohtani command the biggest contract in MLB history?

(22:15) – Getting to know Yoshinobu Yamamoto

(28:00) – Players who could be traded this offseason: Juan Soto, Paul Goldschmidt, Luis Robert and Eloy Jimenez

(36:55) – Examining the Dodgers pitching rotation

(41:30) – Teams who could make a leap with offseason signings: Orioles, Diamondbacks, Reds and Yankees

Early 2024 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft Analysis Oct 31, 2023

(3:00) – Impression of the Rangers jumping out to a 2-1 World Series lead over the Diamondbacks

(6:30) – Spencer Strider vs Gerrit Cole as the top SP off the board in drafts + targeting Spencer Torkelson and Royce Lewis

(15:00) – Examining options and draft strategies at Catcher

(20:15) – How high could Tarik Skubal and Bobby Miller climb among the top pitchers in 2024?

(30:15) – Interesting trends in the Rotoworld Friends & Family Draft: influx of SPs early and lack of OF depth

Previewing Diamondbacks/Rangers World Series; early 2024 fantasy mock draft Oct 25, 2023

(00:00) – Setting the stage for Rangers vs Diamondbacks

(16:00) – Analyzing the Offenses

(19:30) – Breaking down the bullpens

(23:50) – World Series Predictions

(26:05) – Recapping the early rounds of 2024 Rotoworld Friends and Family Mock Draft

Extremely early top-20 fantasy starting pitcher rankings for 2024 Oct 17, 2023

(0:45) – Rangers vs Astros ALCS takeaways

(6:30) – Phillies vs Diamondbacks NLCS impressions

(11:40) – SP #1-10: Gerrit Cole and Spencer Strider as the top two options + Kevin Gausman, Corbin Burnes, Zack Wheeler, Tyler Glasnow, Max Fried and Pablo Lopez

(26:20) – SP #11-20: Walker Buehler, Tarik Skubal, Grayson Rodriguez, Logan Gilbert and the absence of Blake Snell in our Top 20

(47:45) – Pitchers to monitor from overseas

Early postseason takes; State of fantasy baseball after 2023 regular season Oct 10, 2023

(0:35) – Postseason impressions: Wild Card Round concludes quickly, Braves vs Phillies in the NLDS

(7:00) – Impact of new rules on the 2023 season: Stolen bases, batting average, ERA, runs and home runs on the rise

(27:00) – How much are we buying a spike in saves this season?

(42:00) – Examining if there is a correlation between the pitch clock and SP injuries + draft strategy for next year

2023 MLB Postseason Preview; Wild Card series picks, World Series odds Oct 02, 2023

(04:00) – #4 Rays vs #5 Rangers

(11:30) – #3 Twins vs #6 Blue Jays

(20:30) – #3 Brewers vs #6 Diamondbacks

(30:30) – #4 Phillies vs #5 Marlins

(39:00) – Analyzing World Series odds, including the Astros and Dodgers

(51:30) – How vulnerable are the Braves?

(56:00) – World Series predictions

D.J. and Eric's Fantasy Baseball Awards for 2023 Sep 26, 2023

(2:50) – Ronald Acuna Jr. as the hands-down fantasy MVP this season

(5:45) – Least Valuable Players: Tim Anderson, Jake McCarthy

(8:15) – Fantasy Cy Young Award winners + disappointments: Blake Snell, Zach Eflin + Alek Manoah, Aaron Nola

(15:20) – Most Improved Hitters + Pitchers: Josh Lowe, Spencer Steer + Kyle Bradish, Adbert Alzolay

(22:30) – “The Icarus Award”: Elly De La Cruz, Mitch Keller

(29:00) – “Mr. Enigma”: Joe Ryan, Spencer Torkelson

(32:30) – “Mr. Pumpkin”: Lane Thomas, Michael King

(35:45) – “Mr. Comeback”: Tarik Skubal, C.J. Abrams

(39:05) – “One year early”: Brett Baty, Reid Detmers

(42:00) – “Best late-season shooting star”: Royce Lewis, Seiya Suzuki

Favorable matchups/streamers; intro to Sawyer Gipson-Long, add Twins hitters Sep 19, 2023

(04:40) – Biggest pieces of advice for streaming players during the last weeks of the season

(09:00) – Analyzing prospect Sawyer Gipson-Long

(13:10) – Pitching staffs and pitchers to target: Braves and Cubs + Lucas Giolito, Wade Miley, Ranger Suarez and Griffin Canning

(27:00) – Offenses and hitters of intrigue: Brewers and Twins + Seth Brown, Ryan Noda, Kris Bryant and Wilyer Abreu

Early 2024 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft analysis Sep 12, 2023

(01:00) – Is the Mets/Jets fandom the most tortured in sports?

(10:00) – Breaking down Bobby Witt Jr. going 1.04, Spencer Strider 1.05 overall and Jose Ramirez 1.05

(16:!5) – Analyzing Fernando Tatis at 1.10, Juan Soto at 1.11 and Freddie Freeman 1.12

(20:40) – Is Shohei Ohtani a reach or steal in the 2nd round?

(27:20) – Framber Valdez, Kevin Gausman, Tyler Glasnow and Corbin Burnes as 3rd round selections

(31:50) – Other notable selections: Elly De La Cruz in the 2nd round, Edwin Diaz in the 3rd and Mike Trout in the 5th

Access full draft results here: https://www.fantrax.com/newui/fantasy/draftResults.go?leagueId=o5xxy0eglm73n3pw

2023 Fantasy Baseball Disappointments Sep 06, 2023

(03:30) – Why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Dylan Cease fell short of high expectations

(19:30) – Analyzing Sandy Alcantara and Aaron Nola taking a step back in 2023

(30:30) – What lead to Tyler O’Neill’s subpar season?

(36:40) – Breaking down Andres Gimenez and Matt Chapman struggles at the plate

(45:00) – Who should be the #3 and #4 overall pick behind Ronald Acuna and Julio Rodriguez in drafts next year?

(50:30) – Christian Javier and Willy Adames highlight other concerning players this season

2023 fantasy baseball surprises/outlooks for 2024; waiver wire pickups Aug 28, 2023

(03:30) – Bullpen’s in Flux: Felix Bautista’s UCL injury in Baltimore and Tanner Scott’s emergence in Miami

(08:45) – Analyzing breakout seasons from Adolis Garcia and Bryson Stott

(14:15) – Examining Cody Bellinger’s dramatic turnaround and potential next contract

(22:30) – More notable surprising seasons at the plate: Justin Turner, Ha-Seong Kim, Lane Thomas and Jorge Soler

(41:30) – Pitcher who outperformed ADP: Alexis Diaz and Kyle Bradish

(51:10) – Intriguing Weekend FAB: Cole Ragans, Bryan Woo and Jordan Wicks

Talking 2023 MLB season trivia with "Name That Player!" Aug 24, 2023

(8:14) – Which relief pitcher has the highest strikeout percentage in the Majors?

(10:44) – Can Mookie Betts or Freddie Freeman nudge Ronald Acuña Jr. in the NL MVP race?

(16:04) – Which player leads the AL in multi-hit games?

(21:13) – Which qualified pitcher has the lowest ERA in the second half?

(25:39) – Who leads the Majors in stolen bases in the second half?

(27:56) – Which starting pitcher is Gerrit Cole tied with in quality starts?

(31:27) – Which 8 players who have 2B eligibility (Yahoo) have hit at least 20 homeruns this season?

Targeting vulnerable teams in fantasy baseball; weekend FAB/waiver pickups Aug 14, 2023

(05:30) – Why the Rockies are team to attack in multiple ways

(07:30) – Struggling offenses to stream pitchers against: A’s, Giants, Angels, Guardians and Reds

(14:00) – Start or sit: Matthew Liberatore and Johan Oviedo

(19:45) – Pitching staffs to attack: Diamondbacks and Yankees

(23:00) – Weekend FAB: Cade Marlowe, Roman Laureano, Emerson Hancock, Nick Lodolo, Trevor Story and Royce Lewis

(40:30) – Making sense of the Mariners, Angels and Phillies bullpen

Who we're "breaking up with" in fantasy baseball; Weekend FAB and waiver pickups Aug 07, 2023

(04:45) – Why Josh Naylor’s strained oblique makes it hard to keep him rostered

(08:15) – Analyzing a down year from Carlos Correa and Seiya Suzuki

(13:10) – Breaking down Mitch Keller’s troubling recent trends

(21:00) – Willy Adames as a drop candidate due to the depth at SS

(26:00) – Notable weekend FAB: Davis Schneider, Brice Turang, Curtis Mead, Austin Cox, Seranthony Dominguez, Luis Medina and more

MLB Trade Deadline wrap-up; winners, losers, and players to pick up Aug 02, 2023

00:00) – Overarching thoughts at the deadline: AL teams load up

(04:00) – Deadline Winners: Mets, Rangers and Angels

(14:45) – Deadline Losers: Yankees, Red Sox and Dodgers

(19:00) – Players trending up: Carlos Hernandez, Gregory Santos, Andres Munoz, Jeimer Candelario

(24:35) – Young players to monitor: Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio, Dominic Canzone, Kyle Manzardo, Masyn Winn and Jackson Wolf

(34:15) – Players trending down after the deadline: Jake Burger, Tommy Pham, Michael Lorenzen and Edward Olivares

Corey Seager injury and fantasy replacements, Brewers call up Sal Frelick Jul 24, 2023

(03:15) – Analyzing Corey Seager’s thumb injury, which Rangers must step up in his absence and middle infielders to target on the waiver wire

(11:30) – Expectations for top Brewers prospect Sal Frelick

(14:45) – Brandon Woodruff nearing return to Milwaukee

(19:30) – Potential Jonathan India trade destinations

(26:15) – Why Chase Silseth and Steven Matz are trending up

(30:00) – Will the Mets trade Justin Verlander and/or Max Scherzer?

(35:30) – Weekend FAB: Sal Frelick, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Luis Medina and Kevin Ginkel

Waiver Wire Wednesday (Julien, Moniak, Canning, Kirilloff, more!) Jul 19, 2023

(01:45) – D.J. makes his pitch for Alex Kirilloff

(04:00) – Relief pitchers to monitor: Tanner Scott, Carlos Hernandez, and Kyle Finnegan

(12:00) – Why Brendan Rodgers is worth a stash

(13:15) – Maybe Michael Lorenzen shouldn’t have been an all-star, but he has fantasy value

(15:00) – Should you believe in the Padres making the postseason?

(16:50) – Examining if Griffin Canning’s strikeout numbers justify a roster spot in leagues

(19:05) – Hot bats you should grab: Chas McCormick and Edouard Julien

**Another call-up wave: Endy Rodriguez, Grayson Rodriguez, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, more!** Jul 17, 2023
(00:00) – Prioritizing top call ups: Grayson Rodriguez, Endy Rodriguez, Quinn Priester, Liover Peguero, and Christian Encarnacion-Strand
(16:50) – Intriguing teams before the trade deadline: Padres and Mets
(22:30) – Examining Oswald Peraza’s fit in the Yankees offense
(27:00) – Impact of Bryce Harper moving to first base
(28:15) – Rehab Assignments to monitor: Trevor Story and Brendan Rodgers

Second Half MLB preview (Storylines to watch, trade candidates, division/award odds) Jul 13, 2023

(00:00) – Is this the most important MLB season this century?

(08:15) – 2nd half storylines: Acuna’s quest for history, Ohtani chasing 60 HRs

(20:15) – Analyzing the Yankees and their change to Sean Casey as hitting coach

(24:10) – Teams to watch at the trade deadline: Cardinals, White Sox, Cubs and Tigers

(39:00) – Potential call-ups/young players to monitor: Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Ronny Mauricio and Riley Greene

(45:00) – AL + NL Division Winner Predictions

(59:45) – Who will meet in the World Series?

(63:45) – Examining contenders for NL + AL Awards

HR Derby picks; "Most Likely To" predictions for the second half Jul 10, 2023

(02:20) – Most exciting weekend takeaways: Tigers combine to no-hit the Blue Jays, Elly De La Cruz steals 2nd, 3rd and home in one inning

(11:00) – HR Derby breakdown: Pete Alonso vs Julio Rodriguez in Round 1, Randy Arozarena as a dark-horse to win it all

(22:00) – More likely to regress: Marcus Stroman or Tyler Wells?

(24:00) – Candidates for best pitcher after the All-Star Break: Gerrit Cole and Framber Valdez

(26:20) – Rookie more likely to reach 30 HR: Corbin Carroll or Francisco Alvarez?

(28:00) – Potential saves leader at seasons end: Alexis Diaz and Camilo Doval

(37:32) – How close can Luis Arraez get to hitting .400?

(53:00) – Why baseball stats are much more memorable than other stats in other sports

Midseason fantasy baseball redraft Jul 06, 2023

(02:20) – Why Ronald Acuna Jr. is the unquestioned #1 pick right now + who should be the next three players selected

(08:45) – Bounce-back candidates in the 2nd half of the season: Julio Rodriguez and Trea Turner

(16:45) – Scott explains why Elly De La Cruz is worthy of an early 2nd round pick

(22:30) – Examining Corey Seager’s value despite not stealing many bases

(27:30) – D.J. details Spencer Strider as the first pitcher off the board ahead of Framber Valdez

(45:00) – Notable players we left off our Top-30 redraft: Nathan Eovaldi, Christian Yelich, Nick Castellanos and Lane Thomas

Waiver Wire Wednesday! (Lewis, Friedl, Woo, Bradish) Jun 28, 2023

(03:10) – Why Twins infielder Royce Lewis is an attractive add

(06:15) – Analyzing TJ Friedl as a short-term plug-and-play option

(09:00) – Examining Ha-Seong Kim as a possible mainstay in the top of the Padres order

(13:10) – Adbert Alzolay appears to have separated himself in the Cubs bullpen

(16:00) – Potential power sources: Maikel Garcia and Harrison Bader

(time) – Arms of intrigue: Bryan Woo, Kyle Bradish, Brandon Pfaadt and Griffin Canning

Waiver Wire Wednesday (Tommy Pham, Jordan Hicks, Samad Taylor, more!), interview with Red Sox slugger Adam Duvall Jun 21, 2023

(02:50) – Scott makes a pitch for picking up Reid Detmers

(05:00) – Tommy Pham is becoming a reliable player in a struggling Mets offense

(08:20) – Julio Teheran continues to post quality starts for the Brewers; Gavin Williams will have favorable matchups

(16:00) – Jordan Hicks and Brendan Donovan are Cardinals that are worth an add

(18:40) – D.J. interviews Adam Duvall

(28:45) – Samad Taylor’s speed makes him an intriguing option; Mike Yastrzemski is heavily platooning against righties

(33:25) – Prospects you should consider: Emmet Sheehan and Sal Frelick

(38:30) – Scott lists off his favorite Boston College athletes of all time; Matt Ryan, Doug Flutie, Johnny Gaudreau and more

Waiver Wire Wednesday (Pederson, Taylor, Encarnacion-Strand, Skubal, more!) Jun 14, 2023

(02:10) – Francisco Alvarez continue to shine with the Mets

(04:00) – D.J. makes the case for why Joc Pederson is a worthwhile pickup

(05:35) – Michael Taylor should be a mainstay in the Twins lineup and a solid source of steals

(07:30) – Christian Encarnacion-Strand looks to be the next top Reds prospect to be called up to the big leagues now as he looks is another top

(time) – Pitchers to monitor: Dean Kremer in Baltimore and Scott McGough out of the bullpen in Arizona, Tarik Skubal as a stash coming off injury and Griffin Canning

(time) – Who do you believe in more: Rangers or Diamondbacks?

Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings (our new Top 10s!), Weekend FAB and waivers Jun 05, 2023

(06:30) – Is Jacob deGrom a Hall Of Famer right now?

(14:40) – Scott and D.J list off their current top 10 starting pitchers' rankings

(20:15) – Starting pitchers that have been big surprises: Nathan Eovaldi, Marcus Stroman, Tyler Wells, and more

(23:30) – Does the pitch clock negatively affect pitchers?

(26:10) – D.J gives Mitch Keller high praise; Tanner Bibee amongst the best rookie starting pitchers

(29:05) – What should you do with these struggling stars: Sandy Alcantara, Zack Wheeler, and Aaron Nola

(37:10) – D.J. and Scott discuss which players have been picked up aggressively in their FAAB leagues

(42:25) – D.J and Scott reminisce about the older process of playing fantasy sports

Waiver Wire Wednesday! (De La Cruz, Allen, McKinstry, Soroka, more!) May 31, 2023

(03:00) – Is Elly De La Cruz a must-add right now as a callup looms?

(09:00) – D.J. makes the case for picking up Michael Soroka given his upside

(11:10) – Why Zach McKinstry and Adam Duvall will see an increase in their roster percentage

(15:25) – Time to consider Jake McCarthy + Ben Lively is proving to be a reliable SP

(19:20) – Who Scott and D.J. would pick to win the AL + NL Central right now

(22:40) – Other notable options: Logan Allen, Leody Taveras, Grant Anderson, Joel Payamps

(28:15) – Notable season-ending TV episodes: Six Feet Under, Seinfeld, Mad Men, The Sopranos, Dexter and Breaking Bad

Waiver Wire Wednesday (Bello, Conforto, Moniak, Miller, more!), Stolen Base Trivia May 24, 2023

(01:50) – Scott makes the case for picking up Brayan Bello

(04:00) – Former top prospects who are getting hot: Michael Conforto and Mickey Moniak

(13:20) – High upside starting pitching prospect: Bobby Miller

(17:00) – Sneaky Oakland Athletics adds: JP Sears and Seth Brown

(19:45) – Notable players to consider: Blake Sabol, Dauri Moreta, Paul DeJong

(24:00) – MLB stolen base trivia

Keep or Cut? (France, Grayson Rodriguez, Vaughn, Hayes), Weekend FAB pickups and more! May 22, 2023

(09:00) – Highly-rostered big names: Ty France and Grayson Rodriguez

(14:00) – Struggling young hitters with upside: Andrew Vaughn, Miguel Vargas and Ke’Bryan Hayes

(25:25) – What to do with Alek Manoah’s rough season thus far

(29:10) – Notable weekend FAB: Matt McLain, Bobby Miller, Bryan De la Cruz and Michael Wacha

(35:00) – Reshuffling our rankings on Ronald Acuna, Julio Rodriguez and Aaron Judge

(41:00) – Drafting our Favorite Fast Food items: Cheeseburgers from multiple franchises, McDonald’s French fries, Mac N Cheese, Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich, Chicken tenders and waffle fries

Waiver Wire Wednesday (Vientos, McLain, Moniak, Liberatore, more!) May 17, 2023

(06:20) – Scott makes the case for picking up Matt McLain in all leagues

(13:50) – Why the minor league numbers from Mark Vientos could translate to the majors

(17:10) – High upside options: Mickey Moniak and Dane Dunning

(21:40) – Sneaky sources of power: Jorge Soler and Jake Fraley

(26:10) – The complex case for/against adding Alex Wood

(33:00) – Royce Lewis looks fully recovered from knee injury in the Twins farm system

(38:10) – Notable pitchers: Nick Anderson, Carlos Carrasco and Matthew Liberatore

Buy Low Targets (Bregman, Marte, Witt, Musgrove); Weekend FAB/waiver pickups May 15, 2023

(04:35) – Why D.J. believes Starling Marte is trending up

(07:30) – Examining Alex Bregman as a prime buy-low candidate

(12:15) – Analyzing Bobby Witt Jr. and Josh Bell’s slow start to the season

(19:00) – Statistical support for a potential turnaround from pitchers Joe Musgrove, Logan Gilbert and Jameson Taillon

(26:40) – Weekend FAAB: Eury Perez, Christopher Morel, Mark Leiter Jr., Huascar Brazoban, Brandon Belt and more

Waiver Wire Wednesday (Morel, Álvarez, Varland, Kirilloff, more!) May 10, 2023

(01:45) – D.J makes his pitch for adding Christopher Morel

(03:15) – Scott warming up to the Tigers and catcher Eric Haase

(04:50) – Examining recent hitting tears from Francisco Alvarez and Lamonte Wade Jr.

(09:30) – Is Alex Kirilloff worth a look after moving in the Twins lineup?

(12:00) – Beyond the box score with Domingo German

(17:45) – Intriguing upside: Louie Varland, Lane Thomas, and Gavin Williams

(24:45) – Ha-Seong Kim may lack flash but he does provide substance

(27:00) – Should you rely on Baseball Savant to justify picking up players?

(34:45) – Predicting the Cardinals and Mets win total this season

FOMO players; Yoshida, Heim, Kelenic, Mateo among players we wish we had on our rosters May 08, 2023

(01:00) – Should the Cardinals cut ties with Oliver Marmol?

(09:10) – Jorge Mateo has proven to be a multi-category contributor this season

(14:40) – Comparing Spencer Strider and Jacob deGrom in the early stages of their careers

(18:25) – Masataka Yoshida has turned the corner after a slow start to the season

(22:45) – Low ADP steals: Rangers Jonah Heim and Josh Jung

(25:10) – Scott laments not having Bryce Harper highly rostered despite his lofty ADP

(30:00) – Analyzing starts for Jarred Kelenic, Jose Alvarado and Anthony DeSclafani

(35:10) – Notable weekend FAAB: Bryce Miller, Connor Wong, Anthony Santander, J.D. Davis and others

Waiver Wire Wednesday (Bryce Miller, Brett Baty, Nick Senzel, more!), Weekend Home Run Derby May 03, 2023

(04:20) – Scott makes his pitch for picking up Connor Wong

(06:30) – Brett Baty and Nick Senzel getting hot. How is Baty still available?

(09:40) – Bryce Miller headlines group of young, promising starters who are replenishing the waiver wire

(15:00) – Why Michael King could be a reliable source for saves

(19:00) – Players to consider stashing: Ezequiel Duran, Matt Mervis

(21:15) – Drafting HR hitters for the weekend: Pete Alonso, Matt Olson, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mike Trout as the first four off the board

Bryce Harper's amazing progress; deGrom sidelined again; Bellinger's resurgence; TV sitcom theme draft May 01, 2023

(06:05) – Injury Updates: Bryce Harper’s incredible and much-needed return to the Phillies, Jacob deGrom and Tyler Mahle head to the IL

(18:15) – Analyzing Cody Bellinger’s resurgence with the Cubs

(20:50) – Expectations for Dodgers prospect Gavin Stone

(23:40) – Looking back on Padres vs Giants combining for 27 runs Saturday

(30:30) – Notable FAAB bids over the weekend: Nick Senzel, Vince Velasquez, Logan Allen, Alex Call and Matt Mervis

(35:25) – Favorite sitcom theme song draft: Sanford and Son, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Golden Girls, Perfect Strangers, The Electric Company and The Muppet Show

Waiver Wire Wednesday (Suwinski, Smyly, Pfaadt, Vargas, more!) Apr 26, 2023

(02:00) – D.J. makes his pitch for picking up Jack Suwinksi

(04:45) – Pitchers to consider: Drew Smyly, Joey Lucchesi and Matt Strahm

(09:00) – Why now could be the time to snag Miguel Vargas

(12:15) – Expectations for top Diamondbacks prospect Brandon Pfaadt

(15:00) – Yan Gomes trending toward a big role with the Cubs this season

(18:00) – Examining Will Smith in the closing role with the Rangers

(22:30) – Drafting D.J. and Scott’s favorite album covers: “Abbey Road” by The Beatles, “Rumours” by Fleetwood Mac, “Is This It?” by The Strokes and more

The first-place Pirates, Yoshida's big inning, E-Rod is back, weekend FAAB discussion Apr 24, 2023

(02:00) – Pirates to circle in mixed leagues: Andrew McCutchen, Connor Joe, Jack Suwinski, Vince Velasquez, Johan Oviedo and Mitch Keller

(09:00) – Highlighting hitters: Masataka Yoshida, Adolis Garcia and Brandon Marsh

(19:00) – Pitcher breakdown: Eduardo Rodriguez continues to shine, belief in Jack Flaherty and Logan Allen’s MLB debut

(26:15) – FAAB discussion: Logan Allen, Connor Joe, Drew Smyly, Jordan Diaz, Yan Gomes and others

(32:20) – Injury updates: Yu Darvish, Sandy Alcantara and Tony Gonsolin

Waiver Wire Wednesday (J.D. Davis off to hot start, Mason Miller arrives & more!) Apr 19, 2023

(03:45) – Scott stumps for J.D. Davis as a worthwhile pickup

(06:40) – Analyzing Yankees Harrison Bader and Domingo German

(11:00) – Starting Pitchers of intrigue: A’s prospect Mason Miller, Johan Oviedo in Pittsburgh and Tigers lefty Eduardo Rodriguez

(18:45) – Why A.J. Puk could be an sneaky source of saves

(20:30) – Hitters to target: Alec Burleson, Luis Garcia and Taylor Walls

(28:00) – Taj Bradley steps to the forefront in the wake of Jeffrey Springs’ season-ending injury

Brett Baty and Zach Neto call ups and expectations, injuries ravaging fantasy rosters, interesting FAAB bids Apr 17, 2023

(00:00) – High-Profile Prospect Callups: What to expect from Brett Baty with the Mets and Zach Neto with the Angels

(18:00) – Impact of Pablo Lopez and the Twins reportedly nearing a contract extension

(23:00) – Buying or selling Jarred Kelenic’s hot start to the season

(28:30) – Injury Roundup: Updates on Will Smith, Jeffrey Springs, Giancarlo Stanton, Brandon Woodruff, Kris Bubic and Max Scherzer

(40:00) – Stars nearing a return to the field: Latest on Fernando Tatis Jr. and Bryce Harper

(45:45) – Interesting FAAB action from the weekend: Taj Bradley, Brent Rooker, Edouard Julien and Nick Senzel

Waiver Wire Wednesday (Keller, Bubic, Alvarado, Hays, Berti & more!) Apr 12, 2023

(03:00) – Making the case for intriguing Pirate options in Mitch Keller and Ji-hwan Bae

(06:00) – Why Austin Hays has shown signs of staying power with the Orioles

(09:00) – Highlighting Kris Bubic and Jose Alvarado as pitchers to add off waivers

(13:30) – Analyzing Victor Robles and Alex Call in Washington

(16:40) – Former top prospect Alex Kirilloff showing positive signs with the Twins

(18:50) – Chas McCormick is in a prime position with the Astros batting leadoff

(22:30) – Jon Berti’s position flexibility and speed make him a name to monitor

Oneil Cruz's fractured ankle/replacements on the wire; early hot hitters; weekend FAAB bids Apr 10, 2023

(00:00) – Oneil Cruz injury fallout and temporary replacements on the waiver wire

(12:45) – More injury updates: Adam Duvall’s wrist and Travis d’Arnaud dealing with a concussion

(17:20) – Expectations for top Mets prospect Francisco Alvarez

(22:00) – Notable hot starts: Wander Franco, Matt Chapman, Bryan Reynolds and Jordan Walker

(27:20) – Pitchers trending up early in the season: Kodai Senga, Nick Lodolo, Kris Bubic, Sonny Gray and Seth Lugo

(34:00) – Interesting FAAB from the weekend: Matt Vierling, Grayson Rodriguez, Brayan Bello, Trevor Larnach and Anthony DeSclafani

Waiver Wire Wednesday (Anderson, Mateo, Gallo, Eflin, Garver, more!) Apr 05, 2023

(02:15) – Analyzing Joey Gallo and Brian Anderson

(10:00) – Making the case for picking up Jorge Mateo and Jurickson Profar

(12:15) – Intrigue with Adbert Alzolay and Michael Fulmer in the Cubs bullpen

(17:00) – Why D.J. has Zach Eflin circled and Scott has eyes for Mitch Garver

(20:25) – Examining Brayan Bello and Spencer Torkelson

(28:30) – Early impressions of MLB’s pitch clock and pace of play

Stolen base boom; Robbie Ray injury and replacements; standout performances so far Apr 03, 2023

(03:00) – Stolen base boom: Does this change general strategy this season?

(5:30) – Waiver Wire pickups for managers who are rostering Robbie Ray: Graham Aschcraft, Justin Steele, Jhony Brito, MacKenzie Gore, Seth Lugo and Domingo German

(22:15) – Standout performances through the first weekend of the season: Wander Franco, Adam Duvall, Brett Baty rolling in the minors for the Mets and Yoan Moncada

(29:00) – More notable performances: Jeffrey Springs, Jesus Luzardo, Brendan Donovan and Trayce Thompson

(36:05) – Interesting FAAB bids this weekend: Mitch Garver, Andrew Chafin, and Jodie Wiemer

Previewing the 2023 MLB Season Mar 29, 2023

(05:00) – AL Division Champions: Rays and Yankees in the East, White Sox and Guardians in the Central, Astros vs Mariners out West

(15:30) – NL Division Champions: Braves as the East favorite and Cardinals in the Central, Dodgers vs Padres in the West

(21:50) – World Series Predictions: Braves over the Rays and Yankees over the Braves

(27:00) – MVP Picks: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Shohei Ohtani in the AL, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Austin Riley for the Braves in the NL

(31:00) – Cy Young Winners: Shane McClanahan and Luis Castillo as AL candidates, Corbin Burnes and Zac Gallen as NL Candidates

(39:20) – Rookie of the Year: Anthony Volpe and Masataka Yoshida as AL favorites, as well as Miguel Vargas, Corbin Carroll and Jordan Walker in the NL

(46:30) – Players outside the Top 200 ADP we think will finish inside the Top 100: Seth Brown and Anthony Rendon

Jordan Walker, Anthony Volpe headed to the majors; Spring training risers in fantasy drafts Mar 27, 2023

D.J. (@djshort) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) of Yahoo discuss Jordan Walker making the Cardinals and Anthony Volpe securing a spot with the Yankees and where they should each be drafted in fantasy leagues this week. They also break down some players who have been on the rise this month, including Hayden Wesneski, Graham Ashcraft, Mitch Keller, Yusei Kikuchi, Darick Hall, and others.

(02:50) – Grayson Rodriguez surprisingly fails to make Orioles Opening Day roster

(07:00) – Impact of Jordan Walker making the Cardinals Opening Day roster

(12:10) – Stock up on Anthony Volpe in the Bronx

(18:00) – Spring Risers: Hayden Wesneski, Will Benson and Gabriel Moreno

(28:15) – More players trending up this Spring: Yusei Kukuchi, Graham Ashcraft, Darick Hall, Mitch Keller, Clarke Schmidt and Michael Massey

2023 MLB Over/Under Win Totals Mar 22, 2023

(04:00) – Tigers over/under 69.5

(06:30) – Pirates over/under 67.5

(09:00) – Mariners over/under 86.5

(12:55) – Rays over/under 89.5

(16:25) – White Sox over/under 83.5

(20:40) – Reds over/under 65.5

(24:00) – Mets over/under 91.5

(28:00) – Diamondbacks over/under 75.5

(31:40) – Guardians over/under 86.5

Revisiting 2B Ranks with Altuve injury and questions over Grissom, Polanco Mar 20, 2023

(04:30) – Revisiting 2nd Base Rankings: Why Elvis Andrus will be a sneaky add, Jose Altuve’s injury

(09:50) – More injury analysis: Edwin Diaz goes down in World Baseball Classic and breaking down WBC injury risk vs Spring Training

(16:45) – Why there is cause for concern with Vaughn Grissom in Atlanta

(19:45) – Reshuffling #12-#6 Rankings at 2nd Base: Jonathan India, Max Muncy, Brandon Lowe and Jose Altuve among the names analyzed

(21:50) – Reshuffling #5-#1 Rankings at 2nd Base: Tommy Edman, Ozzie Albies, Jazz Chisholm, Marcus Semien and Mookie Betts

(26:15) – 2nd baseman to target late in drafts: Brendan Donovan, Brandon Drury, Ryan McMahon and Nico Hoerner

(29:45) – Making sense of the Mets bullpen after losing Edwin Diaz

(35:10) – Weekend Headlines: Brandon Nimmo sprains his knee, Diamondbacks send down prospect Brandon Pfaadt, Juan Soto’s strained oblique and Rockies sign Jurickson Profar

Current Draft Fades: Bobby Witt Jr., Jacob deGrom headline the list Mar 15, 2023

(00:00) – What is the true definition of a “fade”?

(05:00) – Why Scott is exercising caution with Bobby Witt Jr.

(08:25) – Projecting realistic expectations for Michael Harris II in his Sophomore season

(11:30) – Examining the current ADP of Rafael Devers

(20:15) – D.J. explains why the hype train should slow down with Dylan Cease

(25:45) – Analyzing if you can trust Jacob deGrom’s health this season

(38:00) – How D.J. and Scott are handling Bryce Harper in drafts

Late ADP Favorites; Carroll/Ruiz extensions; Volpe pushing for spot? Mar 13, 2023

(00:00) - World Baseball Classic observations: Team USA pitching is not a strength.

(09:45) - Recent long term extensions: Arizona OFer Corbin Carroll & Nationals C Keibert Ruiz.

(16:00) - Injury scares: Jordan Walker and Kodai Senga.

(22:00) - Anthony Volpe making noise with the Yankees: Battling for a roster spot in a crowded NY infield.

(33:00) -Late ADP favorites: Brendan Donovan & Avisail Garcia.

2023 Rotoworld Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft Mar 10, 2023

Draft Order:

1) Connor Rogers - NBC Sports

2) Matthew Pouliot - NBC Sports

3) Scott Pianowski - Yahoo

4) Howard Bender - Fantasy Alarm

5) Dave Shovein - NBC Sports

6) Vaughn Dalzell - NBC Sports

7) Christopher Torres - Triple Play Fantasy Podcast

8) Andy Behrens - Yahoo

9) George Bissell - NBC Sports

10) RotoPat - NBC Sports

11) Jen Piacenti - Sports Illustrated

12) D.J. Short - NBC Sports

Weekend MLB news and notes; "Snap Draft" scenarios; D.J.'s NL-only LABR draft Mar 06, 2023

(2:30) – Top Headlines: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Yordan Alvarez injuries, Juan Soto mashing this spring, Alex Cobb rebounds from a rough start, Mike Clevinger avoids suspension, Mike Moustakas lands with Rockies and more

(16:15) – Snap Fantasy Draft Scenarios: Prioritizing when to select Jordan Walker, Jarred Kelenic, Kodai Senga and Corbin Carroll

(27:40) – NL-only LABR Auction Draft Takeaways: D.J.’s “stars and scrubs” draft strategy, Justin Verlander’s expensive price tag, drafting Seth Lugo and Tylor Megill late and Auction Draft pieces of advise

2023 Bounceback Candidates Mar 02, 2023

(07:30) – Former Reds that with ADPs over 200: Jesse Winker and Tyler Mahle

(11:25) – Hitters primed for a big year: Wander Franco and Max Muncy

(19:30) – Why Lucas Giolito should give you a nice return on current ADP.

(28:25) – Analyzing Kris Bryant’s ability to return to pre-injury form in Colorado

(39:20) – The case for Trevor Rogers returning to his play during the 2021 season after a subpar 2022

Early spring training headlines; pitch clock takeaways & news and notes Feb 27, 2023

(02:00) – Impressions of newly implemented pitch clock

(10:20) – Reaction to Manny Machado’s 11-year, $350 Million extension with the Padres

(16:45) – Notable weekend performances: Jordan Walker, Jarred Kelenic, Sean Manaea, MacKenzie Gore and Anthony Rendon

(36:35) – Lineup updates: Masataka Yoshida slides down the Red Sox lineup, Kolton Wong leads off for the Cardinals

(42:30) – Injury news: Seiya Suzuki, Yordan Alvarez and Miguel Vargas

2023 Relief Pitcher Preview Feb 23, 2023

(00:00) - Quick Preview of the Position this Year

(02:45) - Players who have changed teams/biggest news this off-season: Craig Kimbrel now in Philadelphia and Kenley Jensen signs with Boston.

(07:45) - Players you’re buying/fading in relation to their current ADP: Stay away from the Arizona bullpen.

(16:00) - D.J. and Scott’s Top 20 players: Edwin Diaz or Josh Hader atop the rankings?

2023 Starting Pitcher Preview Feb 21, 2023

(00:00) - Quick Preview of the Position this Year

(02:10) - Players who have changed teams/biggest news this off-season: Mets lose deGrom to Texas, but acquire Justin Verlander.

(08:00) - Players you’re buying/fading in relation to their current ADP: Should you fade deGrom?

(14:20) - Young names to keep an eye on/late-draft fliers: Grayson Rodriguez with the Orioles might be called up.

(17:50) - D.J. and Scott’s Top 20 players: Where to slot Corbin Burnes and Gerrit Cole?

2023 Outfield Preview Feb 16, 2023

(00:00) - Quick Preview of the Position: Top heavy this season.

(02:15) - Biggest news this off-season: Aaron Judge stays in New York and Teoscar Hernandez now in Seattle.

(07:10) - Smaller moves: Hunter Renfroe now in Anaheim and Cody Bellinger with the Cubs.

(08:45) - Other news: Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jazz Chisholm now will play some outfield.

(13:25) - Players you’re buying/fading in relation to their current ADP: What to do with Michael Harris II?

(20:40) - Maybe not right away, but worth watching to play this year

(24:20) - D.J. and Scott’s Top 20 Outfielders: Aaron Judge or Julio Rodriguez atop the heap?

2023 Catcher Preview Feb 14, 2023

(00:00) - Quick preview of the position:

(02:40) - Players who have changed teams/biggest news this offseason: Willson Contreras now in St. Louis.

(07:15) - Players you’re buying/fading in relation to their current ADP: Alejandro Kirk on the radar.

(09:35) - Young names to keep an eye on/late-draft fliers: Keibert Ruiz and Logan O'Hoppe among the names.

(12:25) - Maybe not right away, but at some point this season: Francisco Alvarez, Bo Naylor, and Endy Rodriguez.

(13:45) - D.J. and Scott's Top 12 Catchers: J.T. Realmuto or Will Smith?

2023 Third Base Preview Feb 09, 2023

(00:00) - Quick Preview of the position: Top heavy position in 2023.

(03:30) - Players who changed teams/ biggest news: Rafael Devers and the Red Sox agree to an extension, Brandon Drury to the Angels, and Justin Turner to Boston.

(10:40) - Who to buy and fade in relation to their current ADP?: Eugenio Suarez and Gunnar Henderson.

(13:10) - Young names to keep your eye on: Jordan Walker and Josh Jung.

(17:35) - Players who might not make the Opening Day roster: Brett Baty and Curtis Mead.

(20:00) - D.J. and Scott's Top 12: Jose Ramirez or Manny Machado at #1?

2023 Shortstop Preview Feb 07, 2023

(00:00) - Quick Preview of the position

(02:55) - Players who changed teams/ biggest news: Xander Bogaerts, Dansby Swanson, & Carlos Correa.

(13:45) - Who to buy and fade in relation to their current ADP?: Fernando Tatis Jr. and Corey Seager.

(22:10) - Young names to keep your eye on: CJ Abrams worth a pick?

(26:50) - D.J. and Scott's Top 12: Trea Turner or Bo Bichette atop the heap?

2023 Second Base Preview Feb 02, 2023

(01:20) - State of the 2B position: At a low ebb

(04:05) - Players who have changed teams/biggest news this offseason at the position: Luis Arraez now in Miami.

(10:30) - Players you’re buying/fading in relation to their current ADP: Vaughn Grissom in the "Fade" category.

(25:20) - Young names to keep an eye on/late-draft fliers: Bryson Stott and Luis Garcia.

(30:30) - D.J. and Scott’s Top 12 second baseman: Jazz Chisholm, Jose Altuve, and Marcus Semien atop the heap.

2023 First Base Preview Jan 31, 2023

(02:40) - State of the 1B position.

(05:00) - Players who have changed teams/biggest news this off-season at the position: Jose Abreu now in Houston.

(15:30) - Players you’re buying/fading in relation to their current ADP: Jake Cronenworth and Alex Kiriloff for example.

(28:15) - Young names to keep an eye on/late-draft fliers: Miguel Vargas and Tristan Casas among others.

(35:40) - D.J. and Scott’s Top 12 players: Freddie Freeman or Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?

Let the MLB Hot Stove begin! Top free agents, trade possibilities; Look ahead to 2023 drafts Nov 09, 2022

(02:45) - World Series recap after the Astros won the title.

(08:50) - Edwin Diaz signs a mega deal with the Mets.

(14:35) - Very strong Free Agent class this off-season.

(26:45) - Looking at players that could be dealt this winter.

(33:10) - Recapping a preliminary Top 30 Draft for 2023

Astros-Phillies' World Series continues; McCullers hit hard in Game 3; Nola/Javier in Game 4; Harper MVP case Nov 02, 2022

(03:05) - Phillies dominate Game 3 after no game on Monday night.

(08:50) - Dusty Baker's decisions in Game 3.

(25:20) - A look at World Series MVP odds.

World Series preview: Harper, McCullers, Bohm & more Oct 26, 2022

(04:40) - ALCS wrap-up: Houston swept New York and Aaron Judge is a Free Agent

(09:50) - NLCS wrap-up: Phillies win a hard fought series and Padres are a contender in 2023.

(14:15) - World Series preview: Houston's formidable pitching staff

(21:20) - How will Philadelphia handle their top pitchers?

(26:30) - Bryce Harper followed through on his High School expectations

(31:45) - Parsing through the gambling options for the World Series

Previewing the LCS: Alvarez, Wheeler, Snell & More Oct 19, 2022

(02:13) - New playoff format has now reached the LCS round.

(07:34) - A recap of the Division Series round: Yankees outlast the Guardians.

(20:45) - Phillies @ Padres Game 1: Surprised that Zach Wheeler was pulled?

(29:10) - Yankees @ Astros Game 1: ALCS now set and Houston is in this round for the 6th straight season

Wild Card Recap/LDS Preview: Robbie Ray, Chris Martin & More Oct 12, 2022

(01:10) - Reactions to the new playoff format

(09:40) - Phillies @ Braves: Max Fried struggles in Game 1

(16:30) - Padres @ Dodgers: Looking at San Diego's chances

(21:05) - Guardians @ Yankees: Seems like an evenly matched series

(25:40) - Mariners @ Astros: Seattle loses opener in heartbreaking fashion

Wild Card Series Predictions: Castillo, Bichette, Wheeler & More. Oct 07, 2022

Colin Henderson (@coldontlie), Drew Silva (@drewsilv) DJ Short (@djshort) and Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) get together for a Wild Card Series preview. They offer their predictions for the three-game series, and also draft one player from each team for their fantasy rosters.

(02:30) - New Playoff format about to begin

(08:20) - Rays @ Guardians Preview: Cleveland finished strong

(20:10) - Mariners @ Blue Jays Preview: Toronto crowd will be a factor

(34:30) - Phillies @ Cardinals Preview: Philadelphia ends playoff drought

(45:40) - Padres @ Mets: New York features its loaded pitching

Recapping the 2022 season: Judge, Alcantara, Julio and more Oct 05, 2022

(01:30) - Aaron Judge finally hits #62

(10:45) - Recapping the regular season

(22:10) - Sandy Alcantara is the Fantasy Cy Young over Justin Verlander

(31:15) - Fantasy Value MVP - Dansby Swanson

(41:40) - Player that is expected to regress in 2023

(47:30) - Looking ahead to next season's rookie class

(53:20) - Chris' heartwarming recap of seeing the Mariners clinch their long awaited playoff berth

Biggest fantasy baseball surprises of 2022 Sep 30, 2022

(03:20) Michael Harris II making a push for the NL Rookie of the Year in Atlanta

(10:20) Spencer Strider has been dominant at times on the mound for the Braves

(15:45) Andres Gimenez currently hitting over .300 in Cleveland

(24:30) Ryan Helsley pitching well out of the bullpen in St. Louis

(31:45) Thairo Estrada of the Giants coming through during the Fantasy Playoffs

Final Stretch of the Season Sep 28, 2022

(04:30) Playoff Picture

(17:10) A lot milestones at stake, including Aaron Judge's pursuit of Roger Maris

(29:10) A look at Milwaukee's Willy Adames

(36:50) Discussion on end of season awards, including Judge vs. Ohtani

(43:45) Playoff betting lines as of now

Biggest fantasy baseball disappointments of 2022 Sep 23, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) break down their biggest fantasy disappointments from the 2022 MLB season. Javier Báez, Lucas Giolito, Tyler O'Neill, José Berríos, and Nick Castellanos are among the names discussed. They also offer some streaming SP options for the upcoming weekend.

(05:41) - Javier Baez's disappointing season

(13:40) - Ian Anderson's long year on the mound

(19:45) - Tyler O'Neill hitting below .230

(22:50) - Josh Hader's disastrous August

(27:40) - Jared Walsh among the many disappointments in Anaheim

(37:15) - J.D. Martinez only has hit 12 HRs this year

Waiver Wire Adds and early 2023 Outlooks Sep 21, 2022

Players mentioned:

(06:45) - Luis Rengifo: Can he keep an everyday role for the Angels?

(09:20) - Elvis Andrus: Has been hitting well since being traded to the White Sox

(12:40) - Corbin Carroll: What to expect from him in Arizona

(18:30) - Josh Jung: What is his 2023 outlook?

(24:20)- Luis Ortiz: What to know about the Pirates pitcher

(30:30) - Hunter Brown: Scouting report on the Astros pitcher

(35:15) - Hayden Wesneski: His chances of making the Cubs rotation

September standouts (Cruz, Lodolo, Thompson), Soto struggling, weekend SP streamers Sep 16, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) discuss September standouts in fantasy leagues, including Oneil Cruz, Nick Lodolo, and Bubba Thompson. They also discuss Juan Soto's struggles, returns for Shane McClanahan, Justin Verlander, and Max Scherzer, as well as some widely-available streaming starting pitcher options for the weekend ahead.

(07:03) - Oneil Cruz discussion. How to draft him next year?

(11:20) - A look at Bubba Thompson in Texas

(16:05) - Nick Lodolo's performance on the mound for Cincinnati

(20:20) - Julio Rodriguez joins the 25/25 club as a Rookie

(27:15) - Juan Soto really scuffling this September

(35:05) - "Weekend streamers"

Scorching Sluggers and Final Season Predictions Sep 14, 2022

Players discussed:

(06:34) Mike Trout

(12:10) Bo Bichette

(18:45) Jordan Groshans

(22:05) Discussion on the new MLB rules

(35:15) Albert Pujols' chase for 700 HRs

(39:10) Aaron Judge's pursuit of the AL HR record

(46:20) NL East race coming down to the wire

(52:50) Awards predictions

Jung, Casas, Burleson call-ups; Franco set to return; weekend streaming SPs Sep 09, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) break down another group of rookie call-ups, including Josh Jung, Triston Casas, and Alec Burleson. They also look forward to Wander Franco’s return and offer some weekend streaming SP options.

(03:01) New playoff format this year

(08:15) Rangers called up Josh Jung

(14:10) Alec Burleson (Cardinals) discussion

(18:05) Wander Franco returning

(28:30) Can Zac Gallen win the NL Cy Young?

September Adds & Fades: Flaherty, Raleigh, Torres and More Sep 07, 2022

Colin Henderson (@coldontlie) and Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) get together to talk about some players to add -- or fade -- down the stretch. They discuss players like Cal Raleigh, Gleyber Torres, Jack Flaherty and much more.

(12:15) A look at the Blue Jays roster and Cavan Biggio

(17:20) Conversation about the Mariners and Cal Raleigh

(22:10) The struggling Yankees and their players

(28:45) Players to target on Houston

(34:55) Shifting over to the Phillies and the NL

(40:10) Discussion on the Dodgers

(45:20) The Mets and Adam Ottavino

(50:10) Albert Pujols is Fantasy relevant

Sunday Waiver Wire Q&A: Cruz, Carroll, Waldichuk & More Sep 04, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Drew Silva (@drewsilv) host the final Sunday Waiver Wire chat of the year after the Pirates-Blue Jays game. They discuss O'Neil Cruz, Corbin Carroll, Gunnar Henderson and answer your fantasy questions.

(02:38) O'Neil Cruz crushing baseballs

(06:30 Handicapping the AL playoff race

(12:40) Corbin Caroll and Gunnar Henderson conversation

(22:10) Answering listener questions

(38:05) "Two Start Options" for this week

Call-ups discussion (Carroll, Henderson, Peraza, Ruiz); AL Cy Young race, weekend streamer SPs Sep 02, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) discuss all of the recent call-ups around MLB, including Corbin Carroll, Gunnar Henderson, Oswald Peraza, Ken Waldichuk, Esteury Ruiz, and much more. They break down which players could be most useful in mixed leagues down the stretch. D.J. and Drew also discuss the AL Cy Young Award race with Justin Verlander and Shane McClanahan injured, as well as some weekend streaming starting pitchers worth rostering in fantasy leagues.

(04:10) Unusual Yadier Molina situation

(08:30) Gunnar Henderson called up to the Orioles

(12:45) Ken Waldichuk conversation

(19:35) Esteury Ruiz called up by Milwaukee

(30:10) Cody Morris pitching for Cleveland

(40:15) Streaming Starting pitchers for the weekend

Late season finds: Carroll, Steele, Kremer and more Aug 31, 2022

Colin Henderson (@coldontlie) and Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) look at some players to add for the final stretch run. They discuss Corbin Carroll, Justin Steele, Jose Suarez, Harrison Bader and much more.

(6:55) Shane McClanahan's injury

(17:10) Corbin Carroll

(24:07) Justin Steele

(28:37) Harrison Bader

(39:07) Matt Manning

Waiver Wire Q&A: Dodgers cruising, Aroldis Chapman's tattoo, and much more Aug 28, 2022

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) and Drew Silva (@drewsilv) wrap up the Peacock MLB Sunday Leadoff game between the Marlins and Dodgers and take questions from the audience. They discuss Aroldis Chapman's return to the IL due to an infection from a tattoo, Justin Verlander's early exit with a calf injury, Jack Flaherty's impending return to the Cardinals' rotation, and much more.

(9:24) Jack Flaherty returns to the Cardinals

(14:44) Aroldis Chapman back on IL

(23:00) Verlander injury questions

(25:26) Week 20 in the MLB

(30:52) Ronald Acuña Jr.'s outlook

Drew and Shelly play "Name That Player" Aug 26, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) plays game show host as Drew (@drewsilv) and Shelly Verougstraete (@ShellyV_643) compete in the latest edition of "Name That Player" highlighting second-half standouts around MLB.

(10:49) Which team has the 2nd best record in AL (2nd half)?

(23:09) The least stolen bases in the 2nd half

(26:08) Who is second in OBS percentage?

Talking Pujols and the Subway Series with Mack Rosenberg Aug 24, 2022

Colin invites WCBS NYC’s Mack Rosenberg on to the pod to talk about the red hot Albert Pujols before discussing the Yankees and Mets’ Subway Series matchup and playoff outlooks. Finally they touch on the ongoing Fernando Tatis injury and PED fallout and what it means for his future.

(02:25) Albert Pujols approaching 700 career HRs

(12:25) Aaron Judge pursuit of 60+ HRs

(25:40) A look at the Mets pitching staff

(38:02) Fernando Tatis Jr. situation

Waiver Wire Q&A: Rainouts, Alex Bregman, Dustin May & More Aug 21, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and George Bissell (@georgebissell) host their MLB Waiver Wire Q&A despite the rainout between the White Sox and Guardians. They look at Alex Bregman's hot run, Dustin May being a must-roster player for the rest of the year, and offer some two start options for the last full week of August.

(07:10) Who is the favorite in the AL Central?

(14:49) Alex Bregman hot run

(26:20) Dustin May conversation

Baty's arrival; turnarounds from Reyes, Muncy, Gallo, Bart Aug 19, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) of MLB.com to discuss headlines from around the league. They break down Brett Baty's arrival to the majors, recent turnarounds from Franmil Reyes, Max Muncy, Joey Gallo, and Joey Bart, the Braves signing outfielder Michael Harris II to a multi-year deal, the Rangers' change in direction, and much more.

(1:16) Brett Baty's arrival with the Mets

(7:58) Trending Upward: Franmil Reyes, Max Muncy, Joey Gallo, and Joey Bart

(21:40) Young catchers that are impressing

(31:57) Michael Harris II and the Braves' young core is showing upside

(39:06) Rangers' make a change

Ranking young talents for 2023: Rodriguez, Rutschman, Gilbert & More Aug 17, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by George Bissell (@georgebissell) to talk about where they are ranking young talents for 2023. They discuss Julio Rodriguez, Adley Rutschman, Wander Franco and much more.
(2:10) Brett Baty is called up for the Mets
(7:28) Rookie of the Year Candidate: Julio Rodriguez
(13:03) Adley Rutschman
(19:59) Bobby Whitt Jr.
(24:26) Wander Franco
(33:00) Kyle Wright, Logan Gilbert, and other impact pitchers

Sunday Waiver Wire Q&A: Tatis, Snell, Rutschman & more Aug 14, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) to answer your fantasy questions after Sunday's MLB Leadoff game between the Nationals and Padres. They discuss where they'd draft Fernando Tatis Jr. next season, whether they trust the hot run of Blake Snell, and answer your fantasy questions.

(00:50) Blake Snell beats the Nats

(04:42) Fernando Tatis Jr. suspension

(16:10) Fantasy picks-up our hosts recommend

(24:15) How high is Adley Rutschman in catcher rankings?

(30:05) Prospect talk

Grissom's impressive debut, McCullers/Tatis/May returning, Nootbaar on the rise? Aug 12, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) run through some headlines around the league, including Vaughn Grissom's impressive debut and his fantasy outlook. They also break down the pending returns of Lance McCullers, Fernando Tatís Jr., and Dustin May, what to think of recent production from Elehuris Montero and Lars Nootbaar, and much more.

(4:07) Vaughn Grissom's electric debut with the Braves

(8:18) Players returning from injury

(22:26) Notes on Elehuris Montero and Lars Nootbaar

(38:47) Weekend Streamers

The Name Game: Miranda, Holmes, Kelly & More Aug 10, 2022

Colin Henderson (@coldontlie) and Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) play the name game. They look at players they'd rather roster -- or rather not -- over players like Merrill Kelly, Jose Miranda, Clay Holmes and much more.

(09:30) Soto coming to D.C. this weekend

(12:10) Merrill Kelly Name Game

(17:04) Jose Miranda discussion

(25:12) Clay Holmes conversation

(30:20) Rhys Hoskins is red-hot

(36:03) A look at Reid Detmers

(40:55) Welcome back Jacob deGrom

Waiver Wire Q&A: McKenzie, Voit, Gimenez and more Aug 07, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by Drew Silva (@drewsilv) for a Sunday Waiver Wire Chat after the Guardians-Astros game. They talk about Triston McKenzie's dominance, what teams fared the best at the deadline, and answer your fantasy questions.

(02:14) Cleveland/Houston analysis

(09:30) What to do with Luke Voit?

(19:15) Trade Deadline winners

(23:10) Whit Merrifield to Toronto

(32:20) Two start options

(35:10) Rookie of the Year rules refreshers

Divisional & World Series favorites after the trade deadline Aug 05, 2022

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) is joined by John Venezia (@_JohnnyVTV) to examine the divisional and World Series betting markets in the aftermath of a hyperactive trade deadline. They also dig into the NL and AL Cy Young Award favorites.

(6:33) AL Central odds

(13:14) NL Central

(21:00) NL East

(26:16) World Series Favorites

2022 Trade Deadline Breakdown: Soto, Hader, Gallo, Merrifield & More Aug 03, 2022

Colin Henderson (@coldontlie), Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Ryan Boyer (@ryanpboyer) break down the 2022 trade deadline. They look at the impact of Juan Soto and Josh Bell joining the Padres, Joey Gallo heading to the Dodgers, Whit Merrifield going to the Blue Jays and much more.

(02:14) Juan Soto now a Padre

(08:30) Cubs don't deal Contreras & Happ

(16:00) Orioles trade Trey Mancini while in contention

(25:15) Brewers trade Hader

(34:04) Gallo to the Dodgers

(44:20) Nationals future

(57:03) Teams that didn't make trades

Sunday Waiver Wire Q&A: Berrios, Chapman, Castillo and more Aug 01, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Drew Silva (@drewsilv) answer your fantasy questions in the latest Waiver Wire Q&A. They look at Matt Chapman's resurgence, how Luis Castillo fits in Seattle, and look at some of the top names that could be moved before the trade deadline.

(02:20) Toronto/Detroit recap

(13:15) Julio Rodriguez to the IL

(20:30) Colorado conversation

(31:50) Padres closer situation

(36:40) Trade

Talking MLB Trade Deadline with guest J.P. Morosi Jul 29, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) welcome J.P. Morosi of MLB Network to the show to talk about all things MLB Trade Deadline. Who are the legitimate contenders to land Juan Soto? Which starting pitchers could be moved by Tuesday? Could the Red Sox be poised to sell? Would the Angels really consider moving Shohei Ohtani? Should the Orioles actually attempt to add to their roster rather than deal the likes of Trey Mancini and Jorge Lopez? They discuss those questions and much more in advance of Tuesday's deadline.

(5:03) Orioles at the trade deadline

(12:46) Analysis of Juan Soto's market

(24:42) Potential starting pitcher moves

(33:22) Will Shohei Ohtani be traded?

(39:36) Mets trade and other potential deals

Underrostered Options: Espinal, Dominguez, Carlson & More Jul 27, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Colin Henderson (@coldontlie) look at some players who are rostered under 50 percent in Yahoo leagues who can help for the final two weeks. They discuss players like Seranthony Dominguez, Dylan Carlson, Santiago Espinal and more.

(08:30) Santiago Espinal is very available

(15:01) Get to know MJ Melendez

(22:40) Looking at outfielders

(33:10) Ramon Mariano conversation

(38:04) Widely available pitchers

Sunday Waiver Wire Q&A: Ramon Urias, Rafael Devers, David Robertson & More Jul 24, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) answer your fantasy questions in a replay of the Waiver Wire Q&A. They talk Ramon Urias, replacements for Rafael Devers, David Robertson's trade value and a bunch more.

(02:30) Phillies struggle over the weekend

(10:40) Will Wilson Contreras be traded?

(15:50) Rafael Devers to the IL

(28:10) Two Start Options for this week

(32:04) Prospect talk

Previewing the second half: Soto, Julio, Yankees & More Jul 22, 2022

Colin Henderson (@coldontlie), Drew Silva (@drewsilv) DJ Short (@djshort) and Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) get together to look at the second half of the season. They look at potential trade deadline acquisitions, players they expected to play better or worse in the second half, and some awards odds for the final two months of the year.

(2:35) Can anyone catch the Yankees?

(11:51) NL East standings

(20:15) AL and NL Central

(33:49) Juan Soto trade analysis

(1:06:59) Which team will have a big second half?

(1:10:27) Awards odds

A conversation with RotoPat Jul 21, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) invites Patrick Daugherty (@rotopat) for a conversation. They discuss what works and doesn't for the All-Star game festivities, look at some players who should or shouldn't be dropped for the second half of the year, and also discuss some fantasy football.

(5:21) MLB All-Star game

(11:16) Home-Run Derby

(18:08) Dream Juan Soto trade destination

(26:52) Can the Cardinals win their division?

(33:34) Undervalued fantasy options

2022 MLB Draft Review: Jackson Holliday, Druw Jones, Brock Porter & More Jul 20, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Colin Henderson (@coldontlie) recap the 2022 MLB Draft from a fantasy perspective. They look at the chances for impact -- and when it might happen -- from players like Jackson Holliday, Druw Jones, Elijah Green, Brock Porter and more.

(01:00) HR Derby thoughts

(08:02) Review of Jackson Holliday

(12:45) Scouting report on Druw Jones

(17:03) Kumar Rocker surprisingly goes #3

(23:50) Analysis of Temarr Johnson

(28:45) Kevin Parada discussion

MLB Power Rankings: Week 15 Jul 19, 2022

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for this show every Tuesday morning throughout the 2022 regular season.

(04:05) Yankees are #1 still

(10:50) Mets at #4

(20:01) Tamp Bay is rising

(25:10) Red Sox are falling

(31:15) Juan Soto conversation

Sunday Waiver Wire Q&A: Soto trade speculation, Home Run Derby preview, and more Jul 17, 2022

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and George Bissell (@georgebissell) discuss the big news that the Nationals are shopping Juan Soto and then preview Monday's Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium as part of the latest Sunday Waiver Wire Q&A following Sunday's Royals and Blue Jays game on Peacock.

(01:04) Juan Soto situation

(08:15) Look at the trade deadline

(13:20) Blue Jays conversation

(19:10) The trade value of the top Royals players

(23:30) Answering listener submitted question

(29:30) Talking about the HR Derby

Discussing the red-hot Orioles with guest Zachary Silver Jul 15, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by Zachary Silver (@zachsilver) of MLB.com to discuss the red-hot Orioles. They break down the keys to the unlikely winning streak, Adley Rutschman's impact, Jorge López's emergence as an All-Star, as well as the impact of the new left field wall at Camden Yards. They also discuss which prospects could join Rutschman in the big leagues as well as who the O's could have their eyes on for the No. 1 pick in Sunday's MLB Draft.

(0:43) Orioles winning streak

(11:22) Jorge López rising to the occasion

(21:51) Renovation to Camden Yards

(24:37) Next Orioles' prospects on the rise

(29:07) Who will the Orioles select in the MLB Draft

Prospect and Draft Talk with Kiley McDaniel: Druw Jones, Termarr Johnson, Esteury Ruiz & More Jul 14, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by Kiley McDaniel of ESPN (@KileyMcD) to talk prospects and MLB Draft. They look at the chances of fantasy success for Esteury Ruiz, what's gone wrong for Jarred Kelenic and Jack Leiter, and preview the 2022 MLB Draft.

(10:49) Jarred Kelenic's struggles

(15:49) Esteury Ruiz's fantasy impact

(20:34) Jack Leiter

(26:32) 2022 MLB Draft Overview

The All-Star Name Game Jul 13, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Colin Henderson (@coldontlie) play the name game, this time with All-Stars and All-Star snubs. They look at whether they'd have Luis Arraez or Ty France, Shane McClanahan or Alek Manoah, Joc Pederson or any other All-Star outfielder, and a bunch more.

(8:29) Pete Alonso vs. Freddie Freeman

(14:17) Alek Manoah vs. Shane McClanahan

(23:16) Luis Arraez vs. Ty France

(33:09) Joc Pederson

(39:57) Third Basemen in the All-Star game

MLB Power Rankings: Week 14 Jul 12, 2022

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for this show every Tuesday morning throughout the 2022 regular season.

(04:02) Yankees are #1

(20:15) Mariners are risers

(23:14) The streaking Orioles

Sunday Waiver Wire Q&A: Lodolo, Chapman, Bello and more. Jul 10, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and George Bissell (@georgebissell) look at two-start options for the week, talk about recent promotions of prospects like Brayan Bello and Nick Lodolo and answer your questions in the latest Sunday Waiver Wire Q&A following Sunday's Orioles and Angels contest on Peacock.

(01:30) Orioles stay streaking

(03:20) Should the Angels explore trading Ohtani?

(9:30) Yordan Alvarez to the IL

(16:04) Red Sox pitching situation

(26:10) Would you trust Lance Lynn this week?

(30:07) Pitchers you'd rather have over Jacob deGrom for the rest of the year?

Reevaluating the World Series favorites Jul 08, 2022

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) is joined by Chris Rongey (@ChrisRongey) of KMOX in St. Louis to re-draft their World Series favorites and assess the betting odds on each as the baseball calendar moves past the midway point.

(17:57) First Round picks

(21:02) Second Round picks

(29:05) Third Round picks

(34:07) Fourth Round Picks

A Conversation With David Roth: Mets, City Connect Jerseys, MLB Draft Names Jul 07, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by David Roth (@david_j_roth) to talk about a wide range of topics. They discuss "sticking to sports", the Mets in 2022, and draft their favorite names from the 2022 MLB Draft.

(6:14) Not "sticking to sports"

(!3:12) City Connect Jerseys

(23:23) An in-depth look at the New York Mets

(40:24) Favorite names from the 2022 MLB Draft

Midseason Fantasy Awards Jul 06, 2022

As the season reaches the halfway mark, Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) and Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) hand out midseason awards for fantasy MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year, and highlight some of the biggest surprises of the season.

(05:30) Midseason Fantasy MVP

(11:15) Midseason Fantasy Cy Young

(20:03) Most pleasant Fantasy surprise

(27:45) Biggest disappointment so far

(36:55) Some of the hosts preseason predictions

MLB Power Rankings: Week 13 Jul 05, 2022

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for this show every Tuesday morning throughout the 2022 regular season.

(3:29) Number 1 overall team

(5:37) Number 2 overall team

(7:59) Number 3 overall team

(11:08) Number 4 overall team

(14:16) Number 5 overall team

(17:15) Biggest Risers in the rankings

(29:04) Biggest Fallers in the rankings

Sunday Waiver Wire Q&A: Jul 03, 2022

(04:45) Scherzer returns

(12:01) Juan Soto injury question mark

(14:30) Listener submitted questions

Talking Royals with beat writer Anne Rogers; Pasquantino, Witt, Melendez, and more Jul 01, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by beat writer Anne Rogers of MLB.com to talk some Royals. They discuss the excitement of the Vinnie Pasquantino promotion, Bobby Witt Jr.'s rookie season, MJ Melendez's opportunity, what to expect at the trade deadline, and much more.

(5:27) Veteran leaders in Kansas City

(8:55) Bobby Witt Jr.'s rookie campaign so far

(15:03) MJ Melendez

(19:48) Nick Pratto

(26:01) Potential candidates at the trade deadline

(31:54) Are the Royals moving downtown?

Talking Blue Jays with Andrew Stoeten: Alejandro Kirk, Alek Manoah, Vladdy Jr & More Jun 30, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) invites Andrew Stoeten (@andrewstoeten) to talk about the Blue Jays. They discuss Alejandro Kirk's ridiculous campaign, Jose Berrios' struggles, and whether Alek Manoah has the stuff to become a fantasy ace.

(3:59) Alejandro Kirk's run so far this season

(11:34) Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

(18:47) Matt Chapman

(27:55) Alek Manoah

(32:00) Jose Berrios' having a difficult year

Rookie Expectations: Oneil Cruz, Michael Harris, Brayan Bello & More Jun 29, 2022

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) and Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) look at rookie fantasy players to target for the rest of 2022. They look at reasonable expectations for players like Riley Greene, Michael Harris and Oneil Cruz; and also profile prospects who could be up soon like Eustery Ruiz and Brayan Bello.

(00:55) Mark Appel finally making his MLB Debut

(06:10) Riley Greene so far

(13:20) What to expect from Oneil Cruz?

(22:26) CJ Abrams latest

(29:45) Jarren Duran outlook

(37:30) Chris' top prospects list

MLB Power Rankings: Week 12 Jun 28, 2022

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for this show every Tuesday morning throughout the 2022 regular season.

(03:10) Yankees #1 in the Power Rankings

(17:30) Manny Machado update

(26:45) Mariners coming off a brawl

(32:06) Giants are fallers

Sunday Waiver Wire Q&A: Bryce Harper, Jarren Duran, Oneil Cruz & More Jun 26, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by Drew Silva (@drewsilv) for a waiverwire chat after Sunday's MLB Leadoff contest between the Mets and Marlins. They discuss the injury blow to Bryce Harper, the red-hot play of Jarren Duran, what Oneil Cruz is capable of and much more.

(04:03) Marlins/Mets recap

(08:20) Bryce Harper fractured left thumb

(21:10) Oneill Cruz conversation

(29:03) Get to know about Esteury Ruiz of the Padres system

Talking Oneil Cruz and the Pirates with guest Jason Mackey Jun 24, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to talk all things Oneil Cruz and the Pirates. In addition to Cruz's recent promotion and exciting early exploits, they cover some of the team's other interesting young players, including Jack Suwinski, Roansy Contreras, and Bligh Midras. They also discuss progress for Mitch Keller, some minor leaguers to keep an eye on, and much more.

(11:13) Oneil Cruz and his raw potential

(20:03) Roansy Contreras

(21:16) Mitch Keller

(25:11) Pirates players to lookout for

(27:15) Activity at the trade deadline?

High and Low: Paul Goldschmidt, Tony Gonsolin, Luis Garcia and more Jun 23, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Colin Henderson (@coldontlie) talk about players they'd be looking to trade at their highest value or make a move while the getting is good. They look at Paul Goldschmidt, Tony Gonsolin, Luis Garcia and much more.

(6:43) Buying Low: Jesse Winker

(16:27) Buying Low: Brian McCann

(25:18) Michael Brantley

(32:28) Tony Gonsolin

(36:30) Paul Goldschmidt

Baseball Movies with Christy Lemire and Alonso Duralde of Breakfast All Day Jun 21, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by Christy Lemire (@christylemire) and Alonso Duralde (@Aduralde) of the Breakfast All Day podcast to talk about baseball movies. They talk about what makes a great sports movie, their favorite in the genre, and some movies that might have missed the mark.

(11:01) Sports movies

(15:45) Chris' favorite baseball movie

(20:00) Christy & Alonso's favorite baseball movies

(28:50) Worst Baseball movies

MLB Power Rankings: Week 11 Jun 21, 2022

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for this show every Tuesday morning throughout the 2022 regular season.

(4:22) Power Rankings: Top 5

(17:02) Power Rankings: Biggest Risers

(25:44) Power Rankings: Biggest Fallers

Sunday Waiver Wire Q&A: Luis Garcia, Michael Harris, Riley Green and more Jun 20, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by Drew Silva (@drewsilv) for a waiver wire chat after Sunday's MLB Leadoff contest between the Phillies and Nationals. They discuss Juan Soto's chances for a big second half, Michael Harris's impressive play, the call-up of Riley Greene and offer some two-start options for the week.

(03:15) Nats/Phillies recap

(12:10) Should Luis Garcia be on more Fantasy rosters?

(16:20) Mookie Betts on the iL

(22:06) Riley Green called up

(29:01) The unusual situation with Oneil Cruz

(35:12) Jordan Walker MLB timetable

June Mini Mock Draft Jun 17, 2022

D.J. is joined by Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MILB), Shelly Verougstraete (@ShellyV_643) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) to take part in a June mini mock draft. Which players have moved up the board the most since Opening Day? Which players are the best bets moving forward? Which injured players will make the biggest impact?

Check out the full draft board here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HByPPr4er4DS4OQ9BjQUaxUZdSAY3-qfy8Dtgog1aiM/edit?usp=sharing

(3:45) Round 1

(9:32) Round 2

(14:02) Round 3

(19:05) Round 4

(28:00) Round 5

(34:47) Round 6

(40:09) Round 7

(48:38) Round 8

(54:47) Round 9

(1:01:02) Round 10

Mariner talk with Nathan Bishop: Gilbert, Rodriguez, Winker Jun 16, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by Nathan Bishop (@nathan_h_b) to talk all things Mariners. They talk about Julio Rodriguez, Robbie Ray, Jesse Winker and whether or not Kyle Lewis and Jared Kelenic can be answers in the long-term.

(2:16) The state of the Mariners

(7:27) Outlook for Julio Rodriguez

(13:15) Robbie Ray

(25:59) Jesse Winker

(32:01) Are Kyle Lewis and Jared Kelenic long-term options?

The Name Game: Alcantara, Flaherty, Holmes and more Jun 15, 2022

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Colin Henderson (@coldontlie) play the name game. They compare players such as Sandy Alcantara, Tyler O'Neill, Clay Holmes and more to some potentially similar players and pick who they would rather roster for the remainder of 2022.

(06:55) Ozzie Albies fractures his foot

(14:20) Fernando Tatis, Jr. still not swinging a bat

(16:03) Sandy Alcantara or Joe Musgove... or Justin Verlander.... or Gerrit Cole?

(25:07) Tyler O'Neill vs. Christian Yelich

(33:20) Luis Severino Name Game

MLB Power Rankings: Week 10 Jun 14, 2022

With Drew Silva on vacation, Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) and Michael Ajeto (@_kuyamikey) run through the weekly MLB Power Rankings at NBC Sports EDGE and assign a “fantasy MVP” for each team. Look for this show every Tuesday morning throughout the 2022 regular season.

(04:45) – Yankees remain atop the Power Rankings for Week 10

(08:31) – Analyzing Kevin Gausman’s impact on the Blue Jays this season

(13:23) – The Braves land at #12, but who is the most deserving fantasy MVP?

(29:30) – Jazz Chisholm and Sandy Alcantara headline an exciting Marlins team

Sunday Waiver Wire Q&A: Shane Baz, Gabriel Moreno, Christian Bethancourt and more Jun 12, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) for a waiver wire chat after Sunday's MLB Leadoff contest between the Guardians and Athletics. They discuss the call ups of Shane Baz and Gabriel Moreno, the strong play of Christian Bethancourt and Cal Quantrill, and answer your fantasy baseball question.

(02:01) Recap of Cleveland vs. Oakland

(13:45) Shane Baz discussion

(21:14) Answering listener submitted questions

(31:45) Quick impromptu conversation on Tony LaRussa intentionally walking Trea Turner with 2 strikeouts.

(35:16) Biggest disappointments so far

Talking Closers/Bullpens with guest Jorge Montanez Jun 10, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by NBC Sports EDGE Baseball writer Jorge Montanez (@roto_nino) to discuss closer and bullpen situations around MLB. Among other topics, they break down Clay Holmes' dominance and how the Yankees will handle Aroldis Chapman's return, what to make of the Rays' situation in the wake of Andrew Kittredge's injury, and Raisel Iglesias' recent struggles. They also discuss some names who could rise in the closer ranks in the coming months as well as middle relief options who are worth a stash right now.

(3:08) Yankees: Clay Holmes and Aroldis Chapman

(7:18) Concern for the Phillies' bullpen

(11:10) The Angels and Raisel Iglesias' struggles

(13:45) Rays' situation due to Andrew Kittredge's injury

(25:00) LA Dodgers and Craig Kimbrel

(27:38) Pitchers emerging out of committees

Red Sox talk with Matthew Kory: Duran, Wacha, Story & More Jun 08, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) invites Matthew Kory (@mattymatty2000) of Sox Outsider to talk about the Red Sox. They discuss what's been different with Trevor Story, if Jarren Duran has a chance to help the club in 2022, and if there are any relievers worth rostering in fantasy formats.

(3:20) Strange start to the season for Boston

(6:04) Trevor Story

(12:49) What will Jarren Duran's role be?

(24:32) Fantasy value for the Red Sox's bullpen

(35:48) Predictions for the rest of Boston's season

Drop or hold: Ian Anderson, Javier Baez, Trevor Rogers & More Jun 08, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Colin Henderson (@coldontlie) look at some players who are struggling that it might be time to move on from. They discuss Javy Baez, Yasmani Grandal, Ian Anderson, Trevor Rogers and more.

(01:07) Joe Maddon fired

(08:12) Javy Baez conversation

(13:10) Blake Snell discussion

(22:06) Ian Anderson talk

MLB Power Rankings: Week 9 Jun 06, 2022

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for this show every Tuesday morning throughout the 2022 regular season.

(02:14) White Sox vs. Dodgers this week

(04:45) Yankees are #1

(16:47) Rays are rising

(22:30) Braves are on a winning streak

Sunday Waiver Wire Q&A:Torkelson, Rodgers, Montgomery, and more Jun 05, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) host a waiver wire chat after Sunday's MLB Leadoff contest between the Yankees and Tigers. They discuss Spencer Torkelson's struggles, Jordan Montgomery's potential for the rest of the year, and answer your fantasy questions.

(01:45) Do starting pitchers have the edge in the early Sunday games?

(07:30) Miguel Cabrera hitting over .300

(09:55) Spencer Torkelson struggling at the plate

(21:03) Nolan Gorman and Cardinals conversation

(26:30) A look at Ezequiel Duran of Texas

(36:04) Answering listener questions

AL/NL Central chatter and drafting World Series favorites Jun 03, 2022

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) is joined by Chris Rongey (@ChrisRongey) of KMOX in St. Louis to discuss the NL Central and AL Central division scenes. They also draft their early World Series favorites.

(0:40) "The Show" with Chris Rongey

(10:12) Status of the NL Central and the AL Central

(25:06) Drafting World Series Favorites

Reviewing the first two months with Jake Mintz from Cespedes Family BBQ Jun 02, 2022

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_milb) has Jake Mintz (@jake_mintz) from Cespedes Family BBQ and Fox Sports on to review the first two months of the season. They talk about Juan Soto rumors, whether it's good for baseball to have the Yankees and Dodgers dominant and give their awards picks for the first third of the season.

(2:46) Juan Soto trade rumors

(9:26) Dominance from the New York & LA Markets

(13:13) Orioles vs. Mariners: Which rebuild is going better?

(19:02) Takeaways from the NCAA Tournament

(28:28) Award winners for the first third of the season

MLB Betting Trends and Futures with Vaughn Dalzell Jun 01, 2022

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) is joined by Bet the Edge’s Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) to talk some baseball betting trends, good value on team futures, and where the good juice is at in regards to the individual awards races at the quarter-mark in the season.

(05:02) Early season MLB betting trends

(12:10) What to do betting wise if they change the baseballs later this season?

(18:02) "NRFI" aka "No Run First Inning" betting trend

(26:30) Handicapping the AL Rookie of the Year race

(30:10) AL Cy Young race

(35:01) NL MVP odds

(37:48) AL MVP odds

MLB Power Rankings: Week 8 May 31, 2022

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for this show every Tuesday morning throughout the 2022 regular season.

(04:25) Dodgers ranked #1

(13:51) Brewers ranked #5

(16:58) Padres are top risers

(25:15) Angels are falling

Sunday Waiver Wire Q&A: Royce Lewis, Michael Harris and more May 29, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) and George Bissell (@GeorgeBissell) host a waiver wire chat after Sunday's MLB Leadoff contest between the Reds and Giants. They discuss the call-up -- and potential injury -- of Royce Lewis, Michael Harris joining the Braves and answer your fantasy questions.

(1:05) Giants' Victory

(5:04) Royce Lewis gets the call-up

(12:12) Braves call-up Michael Harris

(17:25) Ethan Small

(21:03) Oneil Cruz

(35:08) Kyle Lewis

Drew and Shelly play "Name That Player" May 27, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) brings back the "Name That Player" trivia game, with Drew (@drewsilv) competing against special guest Shelly Verougstrate (@ShellyV_643). The game features some interesting statistical tidbits from the first two months of the 2022 MLB season and fun conversation as well. Don't miss who comes out on top.

(2:16) Name That Player begins!

(8:38) Highest Sprint Speed in the Majors

(11:47) Largest Barrel Rate increase

(22:53) Highest strikeout percentage among starters

(25:16) The Final Question

The State of Baseball with Jon Morosi May 25, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) of MLB Network and NBC Sports. They talk about the state of the game after the first two months, how players feel about the lack of consistency in the baseball, and just how special this rookie class can be.

(2:52) The State of the MLB

(6:21) Changes in the baseball

(11:20) Approved legal substances for pitchers?

(17:07) Young talent in the MLB

(26:15) Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants

All things baseball cards with Layton Sports May 25, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by Forrest of Layton Sports Cards (@laytonsports) to discuss card breaking. They go over the different types of breaks, how much Wander Franco has changed the collecting this year, and what goes into grading a card.

(05:30) Explaining how the industry works

(13:02) Wander Franco cards

(20:20) Why is the pitcher market low typically?

(28:15) Background info on grading cards

MLB Power Rankings: Week 7 May 24, 2022

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for this show every Tuesday morning throughout the 2022 regular season.

(03:38) Yankees are #1 right now

(11:40) Astros moving up to #4

(16:47) Red Sox are rising

(23:08) Orioles now have Adley Rutschman

Sunday Waiver Wire Q&A: Rutschman, Gorman, Matz and more May 22, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Drew Silva (@drewsilv) host a waiver wire chat after Sunday's MLB Leadoff contest between the Pirates and Cardinals. They discuss the injury to Steven Matz, the promotion of Adley Rutschman and Nolan Gorman, and look at some two-start options for the coming week.

(1:43) Steven Matz injury

(7:16) Adley Rutschman's debut with the Orioles

(11:48) Nolan Gorman gets the call up

(16:50) Graham Ashcraft

(22:53) Two-Star Streamers

(28:30) Updated Top-10 Prospects list

Scherzer injury fallout, Cards' prospects on the way, streaming SPs May 20, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) discuss the latest on Max Schezer's oblique injury and some possible replacements on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues. They also break down Tyler O'Neill's shoulder injury and two exciting prospects on the way for the Cardinals. In addition to covering other headlines around the league, they close out the show offering some streaming starting pitcher options for the weekend.

(3:16) Max Schezer's oblique injury

(12:54) Tyler O'Neill's injury and Prospects for the Cardinals

(25:01) Injury notes around Baseball

(27:15) Weekend Streaming options

Prospects to roster now: Rutschman, Meyer, Greene May 19, 2022

Christopher Crawford is joined by George Bissell to talk prospects that could help fantasy teams this year. They discuss Adley Rutschman, Max Meyer, Riley Greene and more.

(1:22) Juan Soto trade potential

(5:03) Royce Lewis update

(10:16) Adley Rutschman

(18:32) Riley Greene

(32:19) Max Meyer

The Name Game: France, Witt Jr., Wright & More May 18, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) play the name game. They go over players they'd rather roster -- or rather not -- over names like Bobby Witt Jr., Kyle Wright, Ty France and more.

(05:10) Bobby Witt or Julio Rodriguez?

(10:03)) Witt or Javy Baez?

(14:17) Taylor Ward or Brandon Nimmo?

(20:20) J.D. Martinez or Seiya Suzuki?

(31:43) Brandon Woodruff or Max Fried?

(40:10) Kyle Wright or Yu Darvish?

MLB Power Rankings: Week 6 May 17, 2022

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for this show every Tuesday morning throughout the 2022 regular season.

(03:55) Yankees in the top spot

(11:05) Brewers conversation that includes Josh Haders' dominance

(16:52) Why the Astros are big risers

(24:25) Blue Jays falling stock

MLB Sunday Leadoff Waiver Wire Q&A May 15, 2022

(01:29) Braves/Padres recap. Offense down in these morning games?

(10:30) Max Meyer conversation (Marlins prospect)

(15:07) How many closers do you rank ahead of Edwin Diaz?

(20:28) C.J. Abrams recent demotion and outlook (Padres prospect)

(25:10) Pitchers to keep your eyes on this week for Fantasy pick-ups

State of baseball chat, previewing Sunday’s Peacock game with Ahmed Fareed May 13, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Chris (@Crawford_MILB) are joined by MLB Sunday Leadoff pregame and postgame host Ahmed Fareed (@FareedNBCS) to discuss the state of baseball and preview Sunday’s Padres/Braves matchup on Peacock.

(8:30) Vision for NBC Broadcasts

(13:34) Favorite MLB Ballparks

(15:07) Previewing the Braves/Padres series

(20:12) The "State of Baseball"

(32:12) The Shift

Young hitters and MLB Draft: Jazz Chisholm, Druw Jones and more May 12, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by RJ Anderson (@R_J_Anderson) of CBS Sports to talk about young players and the MLB Draft. They discuss Jazz Chisholm, Jarred Kelenic, Druw Jones and more.

(4:20) Jazz Chisholm

(8:54) Jarred Kelenic

(14:01) Alec Bohm and the Phillies

(19:51) Jo Adell outlook with the Angels

(26:25) Is Druw Jones the top prospect?

(30:13) College pitchers of interest in the draft

(34:10) Kevin Parada

(39:49) Termarr Johnson

Drop or hold? May Edition May 11, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) look at whether it's time to move on from some players drafted in 2022. They discuss Joey Gallo, Trevor Rogers, Jarred Kelenic and much more.

(06:41) What do to with Joey Gallo?

(12:25) Joey Votto struggles

(16:14) Matt Chapman conversation

(20:06) Looking at a cluster of Mariners

(26:36) Trevor Rogers slow start

(31:07) Keep Randy Arozarena?

(39:21) Slumping Whit Merrifield

MLB Power Rankings: Week 5 May 10, 2022

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for this show every Tuesday morning throughout the 2022 regular season.

(00:56) Shohei Ohtani so far

(03:04) #1 in the Power Rankings

(12:07) Brewers offensive numbers

(23:01) Arizona conversation

(26:15) Fallers on the week

Prospect talk, new top name for 2022 May 09, 2022

Christopher Crawford answers your prospect questions, reveals a new name at the top of his list for 2022 and raves about George Kirby's debut.

(01:28) George Kirby pitched well

(07:08) Chase Silseth conversation

(15:54) Chris answers questions from listeners

(27:45) Top 2 prospects as of right now

Draft Day regrets May 06, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by NBC Sports EDGE contributor George Bissell (@GeorgeBissell) to discuss draft day regrets one month into the season. They discuss players they wish they drafted and those who they wish they didn't draft on their squads.

(8:34) Jazz Chisholm

(13:06) Aaron Judge

(16:17) Nolan Arenado

(19:33) Trevor Story

(27:13) Pablo López

(39:28) Rowdy Tellez

(44:46) Akil Baddoo

Discussing the surprising hot starts in April May 05, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and D.J. Short (@djshort) highlight the top fantasy baseball surprises from April, discussing Kyle Wright, Ty France, Taylor Ward and whether or not their hot starts are sustainable.

(4:35) Taylor Ward's fantasy value for the season

(9:02) Ty France

(13:22) Eric Hosmer

(20:55) Kyle Wright pitching a few gems

(28:38) Chad Kuhl and the Rockies

(32:53) Hot start for the Mets

Redrafting the Top 25 players May 04, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) redraft the top 25 fantasy players for the rest of the fantasy season. Listen to see where they would draft players like Aaron Judge, Max Scherzer, Wander Franco and more.

(06:48) Redrafting Top 25 players

(32:12) Luis Robert conversation

(41:40) Recapping the Top 25

MLB Power Rankings: Week 4 May 03, 2022

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for this show every Tuesday morning throughout the 2022 regular season.

(0:54) Yankees/Bluejays matchup

(3:23) #1 Overall Team for this week

(6:31) Heading North for the #2 Overall Team

(9:53) The Met Gala and the #3 Overall Team

(13:45) #4 Overall Team

(16:32) Rounding out the Top 5

(18:04) Biggest Risers

(26:18) Biggest Fallers

Prospect Talk: Druw Jones, Matthew Liberatore, Zac Veen May 02, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) answers your prospect questions. He discusses players like Druw Jones, Samad Taylor, Ben Joyce and more.

(01:35) Bryan Ramos conversation

(09:25) Max Ferguson, base stealing extraordinaire

(14:01) Where will Druw Jones rank?

(18:07) Will Matthew Liberatore be Fantasy relevant this year?

(27:47) Get to know Ben Joyce

(31:29) Zac Veen quick segment

(34:01) Chris on Nolan Gorman's talents

Top-10 Starting Pitching check-in; Pitchers on the rise Apr 29, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by NBC Sports EDGE's Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) to examine the preseason top-10 starting pitchers and what has changed as April comes to a close. They also each give their picks for starting pitchers on the rise.

(1:10) Mets vs. Cardinals tense battle

(7:09) Top 10 Starting Pitchers

(26:01) Pitchers on the edge of the list

(28:22) Pitchers on the rise

(34:13) Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to action

Reacting to slow starts with Chris Towers of CBS Sports Apr 28, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by Chris Towers of CBS Sports (@CTowersCBS) to look at players who have gotten off to slow starts to begin the 2022 season. They discuss Randy Arozarena, Marcus Semien, Zack Wheeler and more.

(5:28) Marcus Semien

(10:00) Randy Arozarena

(15:35) Concern for Kyle Tucker

(21:19) Zack Wheeler

(25:36) Tyler Mahle inconsistencies

(28:45) Marcus Stroman

Reacting to the first month of the year Apr 27, 2022

Colin Henderson and Christopher Crawford take a look at some of the results from April and whether they are buying or selling the results. They look at Joc Pederson, Gerrit Cole, the NL West and City Connect uniforms.

(06:02) Buy or sell?

(23:18) Jacob deGrom conversation

(30:01) Who will be the next player to get 3000 hits?

MLB Power Rankings: Week 3 Apr 26, 2022

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for this show every Tuesday morning throughout the 2022 regular season.

(03:10) Power Rankings

(16:36) Biggest risers

(23:44) Biggest fallers

Answering your prospect questions and looking at hot starts Apr 25, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) looks at some prospects who are off to hot starts to begin 2022, and also answers your questions on players like Nick Lodolo, Alexander Ramirez and Ezequiel Tovar.

(01:17) Prospects who are performing well

(12:40) Answering listener questions

(27:01) Tommy Edman options

Breaking down the latest baseball headlines with RotoPat Apr 22, 2022

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) is joined by Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) of NBC Sports EDGE to run through the biggest storylines across the MLB landscape. They discuss COVID-19 still being very much part of the news cycle, Miguel Cabrera's search for his 3,000th career hit, Bobby Witt Jr. dropping down the Royals' batting order, Trevor Story rising up the lineup in Boston, Nolan Gorman's ETA, and much more.

(06:18) Miguel Cabrera intentionally walked in Detroit as he is 1 hit away from 3,000

(15:01) Luis Robert conversation

(26:32) Woth having Tony Gonsolin?

Phillies talk with Alex Coffey Apr 21, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by Alex Coffey (@byalexcoffey) of the Philadelphia Inquirer to talk about the Phillies. They discuss the hot start of Alec Bohm, how locked into a starting role Ranger Suarez is, and much more.

(3:44) Overall thoughts on the Phillies start

(6:32) Alec Bohm

(14:36) Ranger Suarez and his starting role

(17:07) Phillies bullpen

(20:59) Starting pitching

(25:44) Post-season odds for the Phillies

Talking Dodgers with Pedro Moura of Fox Sports Apr 20, 2022

Colin Henderson (@coldontlie) and Christopher Crawford (@Crawford_milb) are joined by Pedro Moura of Fox Sports. They discuss Freddie Freeman, Gavin Lux, Clayton Kershaw, and also about Pedro's new book How to Beat a Broken Game: The Rise of the Dodgers in a League on the Brink.

(04:01) Freddie Freeman now in LA

(16:21) Trevor Bauer situation and it's eff

(24:55) Dodgers Front Office approach

(36:10) What you need to know about a visit to Dodger Stadium

MLB Power Rankings: Week 2 Apr 19, 2022

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for this show every Tuesday morning throughout the 2022 regular season.

(2:48) New top overall team

(6:37) Toronto Blue Jays

(9:01) NY Mets

(12:43) Chicago White Sox

(15:16) Atlanta Braves

(18:04) Biggest Risers of the Week

(27:16) Biggest Fallers of the Week

Prospect chat and updating the 2022 Top 10 Apr 18, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) answers your fantasy questions, and updates his top 10 prospects for the rest of the 2022 season in the latest Circling the Bases.

(02:22) Kahlil Watson conversation

(06:47) Under the radar pitcher

(10:26) Devin Williams or Andres Munoz

(24:45) Triston Casas conversation

(32:20) Number 1 prospect

Looking at early-season MLB trends with guest Mike Petriello Apr 15, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by Mike Petriello (@mike_petriello) of MLB.com to break down some early-season trends. They discuss Tylor Megill's velocity spike, concern for Shane Bieber, and amazing starts for Seiya Suzuki and Steven Kwan. They also marvel at Jhoan Duran and look for signs of progress for Jarred Kelenic, among other things.

(6:18) In-depth look at Seiya Suzuki's hot start

(8:47) Steven Kwan's noteworthy beginning of the season

(12:58) Jhoan Duran showing progression

(16:40) Hold or cut Trent Grisham?

(18:10) Marlins' pitching staff

(23:20) Insight on Jared Kelenic

(26:24) Pitchers losing velocity

Prospect and MLB Draft Talk with Keith Law Apr 14, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) welcomes The Athletic's Keith Law onto the show. They discuss the decision to pull Clayton Kershaw in the middle of a perfect game, just how good Wander Franco has a chance to be, and the 2022 MLB Draft class plus a whole lot more.

(2:38) Clayton Kershaw

(12:03) Early season starts for prospects

(17:29) Favorite numbers to evaluate prospects with

(20:49) Evaluating catchers

(29:26) MLB Draft

(34:35) 2022 College pitchers

Overreaction or Real? Apr 13, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Colin Henderson (@coldontlie) look at the start of the season and discuss what fantasy managers should look at as an overreaction or real deal. They discuss Giancarlo Stanton, Hunter Greene, Steven Kwan and more.

(06:04) Byron Buxton can win the MVP?

(15:12) Eloy Jimenez will have more RBIs than Jose Abreu?

(20:23) Hunter Greene impressive debut

(37:02) Aaron Judge contractual situation

(44:06) Wander Franco will have a top 10 average?

MLB Power Rankings: Week 1 Apr 12, 2022

Summary/Description: Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for this show every Tuesday morning throughout the 2022 regular season.

(03:32) Top Five Teams

(15:38) Top Risers

(23:56) Top Fallers

Updating the Top 10 and Answering Prospect Questions Apr 11, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) answers your prospect questions and updates his top 10 prospects for the remainder of the year in the latest episode of Circling the Bases.

(1:41) Julio Rodríguez has a slow start

(3:52) Nick Prado: Fantasy Helper?

(9:19) Prospect situation with the Athletics

(14:27) Hunter Greene's debut

(17:42) Best Prospects for the remainder of the year (10-6)

(26:15) Best Prospects for the remainder of the year (5-1)

Opening Day reaction; Padres/Twins trade; Hayes' contract, injury scare Apr 08, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) give their reactions from a busy Opening Day around MLB. They break down Albert Pujols' return to St. Louis and a big day for the Cardinals, Shane Bieber's velocity, heroics from Bobby Witt Jr., Seiya Suzuki's debut, and much more. They also discuss the Twins/Padres trade as well as Ke'Bryan Hayes' new contract and injury scare. To close out the show, they give their thoughts on some players they wish they had drafted this spring.

(5:49) Albert Pujols return

(10:59) Pirates Extend Hayes

(21:28) Twins//Padres trade

(29:54) Players we wished that we had drafted

Previewing the National League Apr 07, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Colin Hendersion (@ColDontLie) preview the National League. They look at players they're targeting and avoiding in the East, Central and West and predict division and award winners.

(05:06) NL East Preview

(18:17) NL Central Preview

(33:23) NL West Preview

Previewing the American League Apr 06, 2022

Colin Henderson and Chris Crawford preview the American League. They predict division and award winners, and also look at players they're targeting and avoiding in each division..

(04:02) AL Central Preview

(28:14) AL West Preview

(54:12) AL East Preview

MLB Power Rankings: Opening Day Apr 05, 2022

In the lead-up to the opening of the 2022 regular season, Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) run through all 30 teams in Drew's first MLB Power Rankings of the year at NBC Sports EDGE. Look for those rankings and this show every Tuesday morning throughout the 2022 regular season.

(2:14) Team Power Rankings 30-25

(10:44) Team Power Rankings 24-20

(16:12) Team Power Rankings 19-15

(22:38) Team Power Rankings 14-10

(30:13) Team Power Rankings 9-5

(37:58) Team Power Rankings 4-1

Prospect talk/revealing the Top 10 for 2022 Apr 04, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) answers your questions about prospects like Triston Casas, Matt Brash and Cristian Pache, and also reveals his top 10 prospects for the 2022 season.

(02:54) Chris' opinion on Jose Miranda

(21:37) Top 10 prospects for 2022

(36:55) Chris' #1 prospect

Over/Unders for 2022 MLB Season Apr 01, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) to discuss over/unders for every team in advance of the 2022 MLB season. They go in-depth to break down their favorite picks and fades. To close out the show, they also touch on some player props to consider as Opening Day approaches.

(03:35) AL East

(13:40) AL Central

(24:41) AL West

(35:44) NL East

(49:55) NL Central

(63:30) NL West

Projecting young players for 2022 Mar 30, 2022

Colin Henderson (@coldontlie) and Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) take a look at some expectations for young talent in 2022. They look at whether fantasy managers should use draft picks on players like Adley Rutschman, Oneil Cruz, Julio Rodriguez and Hunter Greene.

(05:40) Adley Rutschman discussion

(14:25) Bobby Witt, Jr., when will he be called up?

(19:47) A look at Spencer Torkelson

(25:41) Oneil Cruz very impressive Spring

(36:40) Jazz Chisholm, is he the next Cedric Mullins?

(43:27) Mariners young core

(51:01) Miami's young pitchers

Bellinger scuffling, Adell thriving, Bounceback picks for 2022 Mar 28, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) is joined by NBC Sports EDGE’s Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) to discuss headlines from the weekend, including Cody Bellinger’s continued struggles, Jo Adell’s impressive spring, and much more. They also give some of their favorite bounceback picks for 2022 to close out the show.

(07:00) Cody Bellinger still struggling

(21:30) Potential Pujols reunion in St. Louis

(25:30) Bounceback picks for 2022

Circling the Bases: On the Clock - 2022 Expert Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft Mar 25, 2022

1. D.J. Short -- NBC Sports EDGE
2. Scott Pianowski -- Yahoo Sports
3. Jen Piacenti - Sports Illustrated
4. Ryan Boyer -- NBC Sports EDGE
5. Chris Towers -- CBS Fantasy
6. Vaughn Dalzell -- NBC Sports EDGE
7. Colin Henderson -- NBC Sports EDGE
8. Chris Crawford -- NBC Sports EDGE
9. Jordan Shusterman -- Cespedes BBQ
10. Justin Mason -- FWFB/FanGraphs
11. Shelly Verougstraete -- Pitcher List
12. Drew Silva -- NBC Sports EDGE

(02:23) Mock Draft begins

(14:06) AL Central Discussion

(27:04) Kris Bryant now in Colorado, Trevor Story isn't

(34:01) 6th round, with next group of mock drafters

(59:06) 11th round, with next batch of mock drafters

(82:10) 16th round with new selectors

(105:40) Draft postmortem

Catching up on spring training headlines Mar 24, 2022

Summary: D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) discuss their recent mock draft broadcast before catching up on spring training headlines. In addition to going over new landing spots for the likes of Trevor Story and Nick Castellanos, they broke down some disappointing injury news for Luis Castillo and Shane Baz. On the bright side, things are looking good for Max Muncy and Jacob deGrom. Finally, they marvel at Oneil Cruz's impressive spring so far and cross their fingers that the Pirates keep him around.

(03:57) Trevor Story to Boston

(10:28) Expanded rosters through April

(18:50) Ghost runners returning

(25:39) Max Muncy back from injury

(28:30) Oneil Cruz discussion

2022 Reliever Preview Mar 21, 2022

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) and Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) conclude our positional previews with a look at the relievers. They discuss their strategy with how many relievers to roster in a standard league, whether they think Liam Hendriks or Josh Hader is the top closing option in fantasy sports, and look at some under-the-radar bullpen arms who could end up helping in the save category.

(3:25) Fantasy preferences for favorite relievers

(13:33) Top 12 relievers for 2022 season

(27:12) Kenley Jansen

(30:48) Wrapping up the Top 12

(35:34) Relievers 13-20

(49:24) Relievers 21-30

More Moves! Bryant to COL, Chapman to TOR, Schwarber to PHI, much more! Mar 17, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) do their best to make sense of the continued transaction flurry around MLB. They discuss Kris Bryant reportedly headed to the Rockies, Matt Chapman being traded to Toronto, Kyle Schwarber bolstering the Phillies' lineup, and Anthony Rizzo returning to the Yankees. They also break down Seiya Suzuki's surprising landing spot with the Cubs and what to expect in fantasy leagues. The injury news keeps on coming, with updates on Chris Sale, Jack Flaherty, and Fernando Tatis, Jr. It's a jam-packed show.

(03:53) Kris Bryant signs with Colorado

(10:20) Matt Chapman traded to Toronto

(16:52) Seiya Suzuki reportedly to the Cubs

(21:18) Kyle Schwarber to Philadelphia

(29:15) Freddie Freeman still a Free Agent

(33:01) Zack Greinke returns to the Royals

(40:07) Chris Sale injury

(47:23) Fernando Tatis Jr. has wrist surgery

Recapping a Crazy MLB Weekend Mar 15, 2022

It was a busy weekend for MLB transactions, so Colin Henderson (@coldontlie) and Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) had to break them down. They talk about Matt Olson landing in Atlanta, Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez heading to Seattle, and the fantasy implications of several other big moves.

(05:09) Fernando Tatis Jr. out with a fractured wrist. Where to draft him?

(10:38) Braves trade for Matt Olson

(19:03) Chris Bassitt traded to the Mets

(24:30) Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez dealt to Seattle

(37:46) Gio Urshela and Gary Sanchez to Minnesota

(51:11) Recap of many veteran signings, including Nelson Cruz to Washington

(59:40) Some big names still left on the market

Baseball is Back! MLB & MLBPA Reach Agreement on New CBA Mar 11, 2022

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) & Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) host a special emergency episode, as the lockout is finally over! They discuss the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, what was (and wasn't) in the deal, and what this means for this season and beyond.

2022 Starting Pitcher Preview Mar 10, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) discuss the latest cancellation of games due to the MLB Lockout before previewing starting pitchers for the 2022 season. They do a deep dive on their respective top-20 starting pitchers before getting into emerging names, rebound candidates, and some pitchers who could disappoint. Are deGrom and Bieber worth the risk? What's the ceiling of a healthy Jack Flaherty? Can Kevin Gausman keep it going in Toronto? Is Logan Webb legit? Where to rank Shohei Ohtani? They answer that and much more.

(01:15) MLB cancels another week of games

(07:41) Top 20 Starting Pitchers

(55:14) Other intriguing names

(67:30) Conversation on Shohei Ohtani the pitcher

2022 Outfield Preview Mar 08, 2022

Colin Henderson (@coldontlie) and Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) continue to preview the fantasy season with a look at the loaded outfield position. They discuss where Bryce Harper fits, whether Luis Robert can take that next step, and if Cody Bellinger or Christian Yelich can rebound into fantasy relevance.

(5:52) Top Outfielder rankings

(13:46) 2nd tier Outfielders

(27:00) Remaining Top 20 Outfielders

(41:51) Finishing out the Top 30

(49:31) Outfielders 31-40

(56:25) Wrapping up the list

2022 Third Base Preview Mar 03, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) discuss their feelings about the cancellation of Opening Day before previewing the third base position for the 2022 season in fantasy leagues. The top of the board is obvious (J-Ram, Devers, Machado, Riley), but it gets rough after that. Is there hope for rebound candidates like Anthony Rendon, DJ LeMahieu, and Matt Chapman? Is Adalberto Mondesi worth the risk? Can Ke'Bryan Hayes and Alec Bohm add some excitement to the position? They break it all down, and much more.

(00:20) First week of games cancelled

(06:52) Top 12 3B Rankings

(45:57) Some other options including Eugenio Suarez & Matt Chapman

(53:50) Alec Bohm conversation

2022 Shortstop Preview Mar 01, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) look at the shortstop position in our latest position preview. They debate whether Trea Turner or Fernando Tatis Jr. should be the first player off the board, what kind of upside does Wander Franco have, and if Bobby Witt Jr. can be a starting shortstop for the 2022 season.

(02:00) Lockout latest

(07:17) Top 12 Shortstops

(19:06) Tim Anderson conversation

(28:02) Wander Franco discussion

(33:01) Bobby Witt Jr. worth picking so high?

(39:15) What to make of Francisco Lindor?

(47:34) The rest of the top 20 Shortstops

(56:09) Brendan Rodgers thoughts

(61:10) Where to rank Willy Adames?

2022 Second Base Preview Feb 25, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) continue the show's position preview rankings series with a look at second base. In addition to Trea Turner's case for the No. 1 overall spot in mixed leagues, they discuss whether Marcus Semien can maintain his massive 2021 numbers in Texas, and the risk involved with names likes Javier Báez, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Tommy Edman. They also break down where Gleyber Torres could fit in the second base landscape, as well as some late-round targets and young players to keep in mind.

(01:22) No big 2B left on the Free Agent Market

(05:53) Their top 2B rankings

(11:35) What to expect from Ozzie Albies?

(22:37) Javy Baez now with Detroit

(29:09) What do we think of Jazz Chisholm Jr.(

(43:46) Luis Urias (Brewers) scouting report

(50:37) Under the radar guys to keep your eye on

2022 First Base Preview Feb 22, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Colin Henderson (@coldontlie) continue the position preview rankings with a look at first baseman. They discuss whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can repeat his 2021 numbers, who belongs in that the third spot behind the "big two" and some sleepers that could help you at the position in the 2022 season.

(01:15) 1B is a power position

(06:03) Top 12 Rankings

(18:23) Jared Walsh conversation

(27:14) Rhys Hoskins discussion

(34:51) DJ LeMahieu worthy of being a 1B on your roster?

(47:54) Yuli Gurriel, where to draft him?

(55:12) Potential landing spots for Freddie Freeman

(58:58) Possible sleepers

2022 Catcher Preview Feb 17, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) begin Circling the Bases' annual position preview rankings with a look at the catcher position for the 2022 MLB season. In addition to appreciating Salvador Perez's amazing power exploits, they discuss what to expect in a full season from Daulton Varsho, potential breakouts for Tyler Stephenson and Keibert Ruiz, the ETA for top prospect Adley Rutschman, and much more.

(5:10) Top 12 catchers for the 2022 season

(23:03) Upside candidates at catcher

(37:07) Closing out the Catchers' list

(51:46) Outlier catchers to watch for in 2022

Talking College Baseball with Kyle Peterson Feb 10, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) brings on Kyle Peterson (@KP_Omaha) to talk about the upcoming college baseball season. They discuss the rising popularity of the sports, teams to watch for in 2022, and some college players who have a chance to go high in the upcoming draft.

Talking advanced stats, Yankees with guest Lindsey Adler Feb 03, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by Lindsey Adler (@lindseyadler) of The Athletic to discuss advanced statistics in baseball and efforts to make them more accessible. They also address the state of the Yankees before finishing the show with their picks for their favorite sad songs.

(11:14) Detailing the shift and its implications on the game

(13:55) Debate on Wins Above Replacement

(26:53) Assessing the Yankees' off-season activity

(34:02) Filling holes on the Yankees' roster

Talking HOF and Reds with C. Trent Rosecrans Jan 27, 2022

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Colin Henderson (@coldontlie) are joined by The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans to talk about the Hall of Fame, and also about the state of the Reds going forward.

(3:21) Hall of Fame reaction

(11:02) Impact of Bonds/Clemons decision

(16:10) Justifications as a HOF voter

(26:54) Direction for the Cincinnati Reds

(32:18) Expectations for the Reds

2022 Outlook for the Giants with Alex Pavlovic Jan 20, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) welcome Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) from NBC Sports Bay Area to the show to discuss the 2022 outlook for San Francisco Giants. Alex analyzes the Giants' offseason additions, Buster Posey's retirement, and much more.

(2:21) Giants' offseason moves so far

(8:23) Buster Posey's retirement/replacing offensive production, Joey Bart's opportunity

(15:00) LaMonte Wade Jr.'s breakthrough

(17:06) Tyler Beede a name to watch

(20:47) Potential leadoff hitters and lineup discussion

(30:07) Barry Bonds/Tim Lincecum and Hall of Fame votes

Talking Dodgers with Eric Stephen Jan 13, 2022

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Colin Henderson (@coldontlie) are joined by SB Nation's Eric Stephen to talk about the Dodgers offseason. They discuss the loss of Max Scherzer, Chris Taylor's role going forward and whether fantasy managers can count on a bounceback from Cody Bellinger.

(2:54) Jon Lester's retirement and Hall of Fame chances

(7:37) Max Scherzer to the Mets

(13:50) Dodger's pitching staff overview

(18:20) Chris Taylor's outlook

(24:20) Cody Bellinger's impact

(27:36) The role of the Universal DH in LA

Talking Tigers' moves and 2022 outlook with guest Evan Petzold Jan 06, 2022

D.J. (@djshort) and Chris (@Crawford_MILB) are joined by Evan Petzold (@EvanPetzold) of the Detroit Free Press to break down the Tigers' big moves (Javier Báez, Eduardo Rodriguez) before the recent lockout. They also discuss Detroit's young rotation, ETAs for Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene, and much more.

(1:30) - Reaction amongst Tigers fans after signing Javier Baez

(7:33) - Expectations for Eduardo Rodriguez in Detroit

(10:27) - Analyzing Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal and Matt Manning in 2022

(17:38) - How the signing of Tucker Barnhart will help the rotation

(20:13) - Looking back on Akil Baddoo's up and down season last year

(23:43) - Projecting when top prospects Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson will be up in the big leagues

(28:45) - Are more free agency moves coming?

Talking Blue Jays with Andrew Stoeten Dec 30, 2021

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and ColDontLie (@coldontlie) talk to Andrew Stoeten (@andrewstoeten) about Toronto's offseason. They look into how Kevin Gausman fits in, what the losses of Robbie Ray and Marcus Semien mean, and what could be next for an exciting Toronto ball club.

(1:43) - Looking back on Kyle Seager's career

(6:18) - How Kevin Gausman will acclimate to Toronto's rotation

(10:46) - Who will be the Blue Jays opening day starter?

(14:35) - Analyzing the impact of Marcus Semien's departure

(19:25) - What to make of the Blue Jays catcher situation

(23:39) - Possible targets in Free Agency

Talking Rangers' spending spree with guest Levi Weaver Dec 23, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by beat writer Levi Weaver (@ThreeTwoEephus) from The Athletic to discuss the Rangers' spending spree prior to the MLB lockout, what the club still needs to work on, and some interesting prospects on the way. They also chat about some of their favorite music from 2021 to close out the show.

A Deep Dive on the Mariners Dec 16, 2021

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Colin Henderson (@coldontlie) take a look at what the Mariners have done this winter, and what moves could still be in the cards.

(8:47) Is Robbie Ray legit or was this past Cy Young season an outlier?

(14:56) Adam Frazier traded to Mariners this off-season

(21:01) Some possible Free Agent targets for Seattle

(28:51) Where should one draft Julio Rodriguez among OFers?

(40:02) Mariners have money to spend

(44:40) Bullpen situation for the franchise

Talking Mets' moves, managerial search with guest Tim Britton Dec 10, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) welcome guest Tim Britton (@TimBritton) of The Athletic to discuss the Mets' activity prior to the MLB lockout, as well as the latest on the team's managerial search and what the club still needs to do once the lockout ends.

(01:28) Is Buck Showalter going to be the next Mets Manager?

(13:48) Mets decision process on shaping the Front Office

(17:57) Steve Cohen's tweeting

(23:34) Mets moves prior to the lockout

(35:10) Tim's thoughts on when lockout might end

Lockout Wish-list; Christmas Movie Draft Dec 08, 2021

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) & Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) discuss the MLB lockout and what they hope are the changes that come out of it. Finally they draft their favorite Christmas movies, and agree on very little.

MLB lockout discussion; Talking favorite and least favorite FA signings Dec 03, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) discuss the first work stoppage in MLB since 1994-95 before breaking down the wild free agent signing period leading up to the lockout. They also give their picks for their most favorite and least favorite signings of the past week.

(00:30) Lockout is underway
(22:01) Favorite and least favorite signings from the past week

Recapping a Wild Week of Free Agency Dec 01, 2021

The MLB Hot Stove is on fire!

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) & Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) discuss all the major free agent signings, trades, and extensions that have been completed over the past week including Max Scherzer, Corey Seager, Javy Baez, Robbie Ray and plenty more.

Franco gets paid, Thanksgiving mock draft Nov 24, 2021

(04:52) Megadeal for Wander Franco
(13:51) White Sox sign Kendall Graveman
(20:07) Giants keeping their rotation intact
(31:02) Thanksgiving Meal Draft

Awards Talk; Early Pitching Market; D.J. plays "Name That Free Agent" Nov 19, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) discuss this week's Cy Young and MVP Award announcements and the early starting pitcher market before playing another round of "Name That Free Agent." After D.J. tried to stump Drew last week, this week it's Drew's chance to test D.J.'s knowledge.

(1:28) Bryce Harper wins NL MVP

(8:45) Free Agency moves so far

(13:40) "Name that Free Agent"

Early Free Agency Moves; 'Over/Under" Top FA Pitchers Nov 17, 2021

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) & Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) discuss all the latest offseason moves as Eduardo Rodriguez & Noah Syndergaard both find new homes while Jose Berrios stays put. Finally they finish their game from last week, playing 'Over/Under' with each top free agent pitcher.

Early Offseason Headlines; Drew plays "Name That Free Agent" Nov 12, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) break down some early MLB offseason headlines, including Scott Boras' latest wordplay, before busting out the trivia for a game we like to call "Name That Free Agent."

Playing 'Over/Under' with the top hitters from the '22 Free Agent Class Nov 10, 2021

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) & Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) touch on Andrew Heaney signing with LA and some early off-season hardware before playing a game of Over/Under regarding the 2022 fantasy and real-life outlooks for the top FA hitters.

Buster Posey's retirement; Discussing Top MLB Free Agents with Matthew Pouliot Nov 05, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by Matthew Pouliot (@matthewpouliot) of NBC Sports EDGE to discuss his annual Top 111 Free Agents article and one of deepest and most interesting classes in recent memory. They also discuss what to expect from qualifying offers and give props to Buster Posey for a great (and Hall of Fame-worthy) career.

Braves Win the World Series; 2022 Outlooks Nov 03, 2021

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) and Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) celebrate the Atlanta Braves winning the World Series, dissect what went wrong for Houston Astros, and discuss each team's 2022 outlook.

World Series Weekend Recap w/ Matt Williams and Jorge Montanez Nov 01, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Jorge Montanez (@Roto_Nino) of NBC Sports Edge to discuss World Series action from over the weekend.

- Astros extend to Game 6

- Pressure on Braves?

- Bregman dropped in order

- Fried ready to step up

- Ian Anderson No-No-gate

- Final game w/ DH in MLB history

2022 Mock Draft Analysis Part 3; Melvin to Padres; Halloween Candy Draft Oct 29, 2021

(1:57) Padres are hiring Bob Melvin as their new Manager

(4:47) What is going with the Mets GM search?

(9:07) World Series thoughts after two games in Houston

(11:10) 2022 Mock Draft conversation

(19:57) Identifying some possible "Bounce Back" candidates

(28:07) Halloween Candy Draft

World Series Preview Oct 26, 2021

The NBC Sports EDGE Baseball Crew (Colin Henderson, Chris Crawford, DJ Short, Drew SIlva) get together to preview the World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros.

Prospects To Watch In 2022 w/ Matt Williams & Eric Cross Oct 25, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Eric Cross (@EricCross04) from Fantrax to discuss the Arizona Fall League and impact prospects to watch for redraft leagues in 2022.

- Witt Jr vs Wander in Fantasy

- O'Neill Cruz Ceiling

- Tork vs Jung vs Miranda

- Alek Thomas Comps

- Julio Rodriguez is Miggy with Wheels?

- Baz or McClanahan?

- Baty's Path To The Majors in Queens

Early 2022 Mock Draft Analysis - Part Two Oct 22, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) for Part Two of a series breaking down an early NBC Sports EDGE staff mock draft for 2022. They each go over their individual approaches and touch on the lack of depth at third base, the state of the stolen base, when we might see Bobby Witt Jr. and much more. Follow along with the show on the NBC Sports EDGE website: https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/article/draft-strategy/early-2022-mock-draft-rounds-7-8

Arizona Fall League; Postseason Betting Advice Oct 20, 2021

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) & Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) talk about Chris' trip to First Pitch Arizona and notable prospects from the Arizona Fall League before inviting NBC Sports EDGE's Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) on to discuss postseason betting trends and gives his advice.

ALCS/NLCS Weekend Recap w/ Matt Williams Oct 18, 2021

Matt (MattWi77iams) recaps the weekend in postseason baseball with instant reaction after Game 2 of the NLCS between the Dodgers and Braves. - Eddie Rosario's Big Night - Should Seager Have Fielded That? - Why pitch to Riley in Game 1? - Freeman's Struggle - Trea Turner's Almost HR - Corey Knebel - The Kiké Hernández Show - All Even In The ALCS

Talking Cardinals, 2022 Mock Draft Oct 15, 2021

(01:00) Why did the Cardinals get rid of Mike Shildt?
(18:14) Mock Draft for 2022

Red Sox, Braves, & Astros Advance; Dodgers-Giants to Game 5 Oct 13, 2021

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) & Chris Crawford (Crawford_MiLB) discuss all the biggest news from the MLB Postseason including the Red Sox, Braves, and Astros all advancing to the League Championship Series, while the Dodgers-Giants series heads to an epic Game 5.

Weekend Recap w/ Matt Williams & Dave McDonald Oct 11, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Dave McDonald (@RunDMCd) of Fangraphs to review the ALDS and NLDS games from the weekend: - Ground-Rule Double-Gate - Schwarber's 1B Skills - Logan Webb's 2022 ADP - Max Fried or Chris Sale? - Most surprising performances

Breaking down NLDS and ALDS matchups; Postseason predictions Oct 07, 2021

D.J. (@djshort), Chris (@Crawford_MILB) and Colin (@ColDontLie) get together for a special postseason preview edition of the podcast. With the Dodgers and Red Sox winning their respective Wild Card matchups, the trio breaks down what to expect from the ALDS and NLDS matchups. They go over strengths and weaknesses for each team as well as give their predictions for how the postseason will play out.

AL & NL Wild Card Game Preview Oct 05, 2021

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) is joined by Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB), DJ Short (@DJShort), and Drew Silva (@DrewSilv) to break down and discuss all aspects of the one game American and National League Wild Card matchups between the Yankees & Red Sox and the Cardinals & Dodgers.

Weekend Recap & Wildcard Preview Oct 04, 2021

Matt (@MattWI77iams) is joined by Chris (@BaseballPods) to break down the last weekend in baseball and preview the MLB Playoffs.

- Ranger Suarez future value

- Marlins Young Pitching

- Tyler O'Neill vs George Springer

- Oneil Cruz debut

- Wildcard Picks

- World Series Predictions

Biggest Fantasy Disappointments from the 2021 Season Oct 01, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by NBC Sports EDGE's George Bissell (@GeorgeBissell) to break down some of the biggest fantasy disappointments from the 2021 MLB season, including the likes of Cody Bellinger and Adalberto Mondesi.

Shane Baz, Postseason Expansion and a Uniform Draft Sep 30, 2021

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) is joined by Dayn Perry (@DaynPerry) of CBS Sports to talk about the Cardinals, postseason expansion, Shane Baz, and the best uniforms in the sport.

The Year of Ohtani & Vlad Jr; Biggest Surprises Of The Season Sep 29, 2021

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) & Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) discuss some of the biggest surprises of the baseball season such as Ohtani, Vlad Jr, Semien, Ray, Riley, Suarez, Winker, Perez, Rodon, and Wainwright.

Power Rankings: Week 26 Sep 28, 2021

For the final time during the regular season, Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) break down the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers (Yankees, Cardinals) and fallers (Red Sox, Blue Jays) from last week. Look for it every Tuesday morning throughout the 2021 regular season.

Weekend Recap w/ Matt Williams & Carmen Maiorano Sep 27, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Carmen Mairorano (@carmsclubhouse) of FantasyPros and RotoFanatic to break down the weekend in fantasy baseball:

- Is Ranger Suarez Legit?

- Freddy Peralta's 2022 Value

- Shane Baz Dominates

- Brandon Crawford aka Benjamin Button

- Josh Bell: Better Than You Think

- Ian Happ's Second Half

Biggest Fantasy Surprises from the 2021 season Sep 24, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by Ben Palmer (@benjpalmer) of Pitcher List to discuss some of the biggest fantasy surprises from the 2021 MLB season and how much is sustainable going into next year.

Cardinals and streaming options with Ryan Boyer Sep 23, 2021

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) invites Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) on the podcast to talk about the unbelievable play of the Cardinals, whether Tyler O'Neil can keep this going in 2022 and offer some streaming options for the weekend.

Chasing Saves & Fading Closers Sep 22, 2021

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) & Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) go division by division around the league and talk up some relievers who managers should look to add as they chase saves/holds from now til the end of the year, and highlight some closers who might be worth skipping or avoiding based on their recent performances or remaining schedule.

Power Rankings: Week 25 Sep 21, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) dig into the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers (Cardinals, A's) and fallers (Braves, Padres) since last week. Look for it every Tuesday morning throughout the 2021 regular season.

Early 2022 Mock Draft Review Sep 20, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by @GeorgeBissell from NBC Sports EDGE to break down a recent 12-team early mock draft for next season.

- Who went 1.01?

- How far did Acuña and Trout fall?

- Believe in Mullins?

- Bounceback for Lindor?

- How many true fantasy aces?

Dynasty League Targets for 2022 and Beyond Sep 17, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Chris (@Crawford_MILB) discuss undervalued dynasty targets for 2022 and beyond, including the likes of Alex Kirilloff, Alec Bohm, Nate Pearson, and Jesus Luzardo. They also try to make sense out of what they've seen from Jarred Kelenic and Jarren Duran during their rookie campaigns.

Players to Target & Toughest Keeper Decisions in the National League Sep 16, 2021

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) & Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) continue their discussion from their last episode, this time going team-by-team in the National League and highlighting which players (

Players to Target & Toughest Keeper Decisions in the American League Sep 15, 2021

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) & Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) go team-by-team in the American League and tell managers which players (

Power Rankings: Week 24 Sep 14, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) dig into the the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers (Blue Jays, Cardinals) and fallers (Yankees, Phillies) from last week. Look for it every Tuesday morning throughout the 2021 regular season.

Weekend Recap w/ Matt Williams Sep 13, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Mike Kurland of RotoBaller to discuss the weekend in fantasy baseball.

- Scherzer hits 3,000

- Should Burnes be 1st SP drafted in 2022?

- Skubal makes history

- Polanco's 2nd Half

- Varsho's Future Value

Talking Cardinals, NL Wild Card, sportswriting with guest Derrick Goold Sep 10, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by Derrick Goold (@dgoold) of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to talk Cardinals, Adam Wainwright's amazing season, the NL Wild Card race, cheese curds, and the world of sportswriting.

Prospect Mailbag: Talking Hunter Greene, Bobby Witt Jr. and more Sep 09, 2021

Chris Crawford (Crawford_milb) answers your prospect questions on players like Bobby Witt Jr., Hunter Greene, Grayson Rodriguez and a whole lot more.

What to do with Kikuchi & deGrom; Rookies to Target; Early '22 Outlooks Sep 08, 2021

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) & Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) discuss the latest deGrom injury news, talk about the up-and-down year of Yusei Kikuchi, and highlight two rookies who can help down the stretch run (Jake Meyers, AJ Alexy). Finally, they end the show discussing early 2022 outlooks for Max Scherzer, Byron Buxton, & Marcus Semien.

Power Rankings: Week 23 Sep 07, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE, and also examine the biggest risers (Blue Jays, Mariners) and fallers (Braves, Reds) since last week. Look for it every Tuesday morning throughout the 2021 regular season.

Weekend Recap w/ Matt Williams & Justin Mason Sep 06, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Justin Mason (@JustinMasonFWFB) to discuss the weekend in fantasy baseball.

- Does Houser have another gear?

- Gomber's future

- Pollock/Nimmo injuries

- Blackmon big weekend

- Sal Perez 2022 draft value

- Schwindel real or fake?

Breaking down the NL East race with guest Grant McAuley Sep 03, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) welcome Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) of the From The Diamond podcast to discuss the Braves' recent stretch and break down the NL East race as September begins. They also get into a conversation about baseball cards before talking pro wrestling to close out the show.

Making tough roster decisions with Derek Van Riper. Sep 02, 2021

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by The Athletic's Derek Van Riper (@DerekVanRiper) to talk about what you can expect from Adalberto Mondesi and Dinelson Lamet for the rest of the season, and whether players like Nathaniel Lowe and Nicky Lopez need to be added to rosters down the stretch.

Joe Ryan Called Up; Robles & Hand Dropped; A Game of "Overreation or On-The-Money" Sep 01, 2021

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) and Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) preview Twins prospect Joe Ryan making his pitching debut before discussing what happens next with Brad Hand and Victor Robles after getting DFA'd and sent down respectively. Finally they discuss some September call-ups to keep an eye out for before playing a game of "Overreaction or On-The-Money" based on fantasy performances for this year as we look forward to 2022.

Power Rankings Week 22 Aug 31, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers (Yankees, Braves) and fallers (White Sox, Padres). Look for it every Tuesday morning throughout the 2021 regular season.

Weekend Recap & Prospects Chat Aug 30, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Geoff Pontes (@ProspectJesus) from Prospects Live to discuss the weekend in baseball & prospects to keep an eye on.

- Sandy and the Marlins

- Musgrove's Future

- Glenn Otto legit?

- Salvador Perez Power Surge

- September Call-ups to Watch

- Geoff's Experience at the Cape Cod League

NL West talk; Betting Odds; Field of Dreams Game Aug 27, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by Chris Rongey (@ChrisRongey) of 670 The Score and BetQL to discuss the NL West race, if the White Sox are the team to beat in the AL, betting odds on the postseason race and awards, his experience at the recent Field of Dreams Game, and much more.

Talking prospects with Jim Callis of MLB.com Aug 26, 2021

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_MiLB) is joined by Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) to talk about the ceiling of Adley Rutschman, the 2022 MLB Draft class, and some prospects who have more fantasy value than "real-life" in the latest episode of Circling the Bases.

Cabrera Debut; France 2022 Outlook; Rest Of Season Impact of Injured Stars Aug 25, 2021

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) & Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) introduce managers to Edward Cabrera as he makes his debut and discuss Ty France's recent hot streak and his 2022 outlook. FInally they catch you up on all the biggest stars who are currently injured and rank how much of an impact they will make over the remainder of the season.

Power Rankings: Week 21 Aug 24, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) break down the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE, as well as the biggest risers (Yankees, Braves) and fallers (Padres, Mets) since last week. Look for it every Tuesday morning throughout the 2021 regular season.

Weekend Recap w/ Matt Williams & John Laghezza Aug 23, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by @MLBMovingAvg to break down the weekend in fantasy baseball.

- Max Fried Ceiling

- Reid Detmers Upside

- Adam Wainwright: Ageless Wonder

- Pitchers To Pick Up

- Miggy's 500th

- Luke Voit's 2022 Value

- Underrated Rosario

Dynasty Baseball Talk; Risers & Fallers Going Into 2022 Aug 20, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by Jesse Roche (@jaroche6) of Baseball Prospectus to talk all things dynasty baseball. They discuss general strategy involved with dynasty formats before getting into notable risers and fallers among current major leaguers and prospects.

Talking baseball movies and Dodgers with Eric Nusbaum Aug 19, 2021

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) invites Eric Nusbaum onto the podcast to talk about being a Dodgers fan, if Max Muncy is truly an MVP candidate, and draft the best baseball movies in their eyes.

deGrom Dilemma; Waiver Wire Pitchers To Target Aug 18, 2021

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) and Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) discuss what managers should do with Jacob deGrom before welcoming back a bunch of Yankees returning from the COVID IL and talk about some of the hottest hitters in the game (Chapman, Cron, Bryant). Finally, they search the waiver wire and highlight some pitchers rostered in less than 50% of leagues that can help managers down the stretch.

MLB Power Rankings: Week 20 Aug 17, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for it every Tuesday morning throughout the 2021 regular season.

Weekend Recap w/ Matt Williams Aug 16, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) breaks down the weekend in fantasy baseball.

- Who is Tyler Gilbert?

- Sale strong in return

- Nearly Perfect Triston

- Buehler & The Race for Cy Young

- Is Tatis the 1.01 Next Season?

- Home Stretch Advice

Pop-Up Quiz! Trivia on the 2021 MLB Season So Far Aug 13, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) hosts as Drew (@drewsilv) and guest Mike Gianella (@MikeGianella) go toe-to-toe in the first-ever "Pop-Up Quiz" episode of the podcast. It's a trivia competition all about the fun facts of the 2021 MLB Season so far.

Talking pitching and beverages with Eno Sarris Aug 12, 2021

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by Eno Sarris of The Athletic. They talk about the data they've seen so far since the sticky stuff crackdown. They also look at where they'd rank Zack Wheeler going into 2022, their confidence in pitchers like Robbie Ray and Freddy Peralta, and Eno compares players to different types of beverages.

Gleyber Injured; Eloy Mashes; Fantasy Mailbag Aug 11, 2021

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) and Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) discuss replacements for Gleyber Torres as he hits the IL before talking about Eloy Jimenez's scorching at the plate and Fernando Tatis Jr potentially returning but as an outfielder. Finally they answer listener questions about the rest of the season and beyond.

Power Rankings: Week 19 Aug 10, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers (Brewers, Phillies) and fallers and fallers (Red Sox, Mets) from last week's list. Look for it every Tuesday morning throughout the 2021 regular season.

Weekend Recap & The Home Stretch Aug 09, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by NBC Sports EDGE analyst Micah Henry (@FantasyCentral1) to break down the weekend in fantasy baseball.

- Closer Carousel continues to turn

- Luis Robert is back!?

- How to value Rodon next season

- Luke Voit's "value resurrection"

- Is Jorge Mateo a thing?

Closer situation fallout from the MLB Trade Deadline Aug 06, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by NBC Sports EDGE's own Jorge Montanez (@Roto_Nino) to discuss the various closer situations which were impacted by the wild moves from the recent MLB Trade Deadline. What to do with Craig Kimbrel now that he's with the White Sox? Anthony Bender or Dylan Floro in Miami? Who closes for the Rays? They cover that and much more.

Recapping the deadline, talking 2022 with Jen Piacenti. Aug 05, 2021

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by Jennifer Piacenti (@jenpiacenti) to talk about the players who had their fantasy value improve the most -- and the players who saw their value take a hit -- over the trade deadline. They also look at where they're drafting players in 2022 like Vladimir Guerrrero Jr., Kevin Gausman and Adalberto Mondesi.

Jo Adell Gets Called Up; ROS Mock Draft with Recently Traded Players Aug 04, 2021

Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) and Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) welcome top "prospect" Jo Adell back to The Show and catch you up on some big names like Severino and Mondesi who could return soon. Finally they have a Rest-of-Season Mock Draft using only players who have been traded during this year's incredible trade deadline.

Power Rankings: Week 18 Aug 03, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers (Brewers, Yankees) and fallers (Mets, Nationals) . Look for it every Tuesday morning throughout the 2021 regular season.

Weekend Recap & Trade Deadline Review Aug 02, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) of the Operating Room podcast to discuss the weekend in fantasy baseball:

- Trade Deadline Fallout

- Closer Carousel

- Frazier vs. Cesar vs. Escobar

- Tatis Shoulder

- Betts playing 2B

- Seby Zavala

MLB Trade Deadline Wrap-Up Show Jul 31, 2021

D.J. Short (@djshort) and Christopher Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) do a bonus edition of the podcast to break down perhaps the craziest MLB Trade Deadline ever. They go through all the big moves (Scherzer and Turner to the Dodgers, Bryant to the Giants, Berrios to the Blue Jays, Baez to the Mets among them), prospects to watch, as well as some fantasy winners and losers. They also try to figure out what the heck the Rockies are thinking.

MLB Trade Deadline Eve; Yankees add Rizzo; Dodgers/Nationals blockbuster? Jul 30, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by Jared Diamond (@jareddiamond) of the Wall Street Journal to break down the madness of the MLB Trade Deadline. They discuss a reported blockbuster between the Dodgers and Nationals sending Trea Turner and Max Scherzer to Los Angeles as well as Anthony Rizzo headed to the Yankees. Finally, they break down the teams that need to make a move and other trades which could go down in advance of Friday's 4 p.m. ET deadline.

A Conversation with Meg Rowley Jul 29, 2021

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) has Fangraphs managing editor Meg Rowley (@megrowler) on the podcast to talk about her favorite advanced stats, a look at the Starling Marte trade, and where she'd like to see players like Trevor Story and Max Scherzer land before the trade deadline.

Graveman and Anderson get dealt; Latest Deadline Rumors Jul 28, 2021

Colin (@ColDontLie) and Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) discuss Kendall Graveman getting moved to the Astros and Tyler Anderson getting shipped off to Philly before discussing the latest news regarding Max Scherzer, Trea Turner, Kris Bryant, and others who are rumored to be moved before the July 31st trade deadline.

MLB Power Rankings: Week 17 Jul 27, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for it every Tuesday morning throughout the 2021 regular season.

Weekend Wrap-Up; Padres get Adam Frazier; Mookie to IL Jul 26, 2021

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) is joined by George Bissell (@George Bissell) to help break down the fantasy ramifications of the Adam Frazier trade. They also talk expectations for Eloy Jimenez, how worried they are about Mookie Betts, and look at some strong pitching performances from young hurlers on Sunday.

Cruz to the Rays, MLB Trade Deadline Preview Jul 23, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by Robert Murray of FanSided to discuss Nelson Cruz being traded to the Rays and to preview the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline.

MLB Trade Deadline Rumor Conversation Jul 22, 2021

Colin (@ColDontLie) invites NBC Sports Edge's George Bissell (@GeorgeBissell) on to the pod to discuss the trade deadline market, which teams are buying and selling, and cover all the rumors running around the MLB trade mill with all the biggest players (Bryant, Buxton, Gibson, Scherzer, Kimbrel, etc.) just 10 days out from the deadline.

Turnbull to the IL; Josiah Gray debuts; US Olympic Team Preview Jul 21, 2021

Colin (@ColDontLie) and Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) discuss Spencer Turnbull's Tommy John news, Josiah Gray's future outlook and welcome back John Means while the Cubs apparently are about to say goodbye to Kris Bryant. Finally they catch you up on everything you need to know about the US Olympics Baseball Team as they head to Tokyo.

Power Rankings: Week 16 Jul 20, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers (Blue Jays, Yankees) and fallers (Mets, Reds). Look for it every Tuesday morning throughout the 2021 regular season.

Weekend Recap & Betting on MLB Jul 19, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by John Laghezza (@MLBMovingAvg) to break down the weekend in baseball.

- Betting on MLB games

- Injuries in Queens (Lindor/deGrom)

- Prospect Call Ups

- Juan Soto is back

- Buying High

- Two-Start Pitchers

Talking Baseball (And Hockey) With Dallas Stars Goalie Ben Bishop Jul 16, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) is joined by NHL goaltender Ben Bishop (@BenBishop30) to discuss Ben's career, the best road cities in the NHL and MLB, and Ben's past as a multi-sport athlete. He hits bombs in BP!

A Conversation with Craig Goldstein Jul 15, 2021

Christopher Crawford has Craig Goldstein (@cdgoldstein) of Baseball Prospectus on the show to talk about the All-Star festivities in Coors Field, and discuss whether fantasy managers should believe or give up on players like Ryan Mountcastle, Nick Pivetta, Bryan Reynolds and Matt Olson.

Home Run Derby Recap; All-Star Game Preview Jul 14, 2021

Colin (@ColDontLie) and Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) get together to recap Pete Alonso's Home Run Derby title before previewing the Ohtani-ful and Astro-less All-Star Game.

Power Rankings: Week 15 Jul 13, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE - including three from the NL West. The duo also examine the biggest risers (Reds, Angels) and fallers (Cubs, Nationals). Look for it every Tuesday morning as part of the expanded Circling the Bases podcast schedule.

Weekend Recap & Second Half Strategy Jul 12, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Rob DiPietro (@deadpullhitter) to recap the weekend in fantasy baseball.

- How to replace Acuña

- The Ump Show

- Sticky Suspect Bouncebacks

- Short Week Strategy

- HR Derby Predictions

Midseason Fantasy Mock Draft, MLB Draft Talk Jul 09, 2021

D.J. is joined by Christopher Crawford (@Crawford_MILB), Andrea Arcadipane (@scoutgirlreport), and George Bissell (@GeorgeBissell) for a three-round midseason fantasy mock draft to discuss emerging talents and how players have shifted since draft day in the spring. D.J. also asks Chris his thoughts about the upcoming MLB Draft.

MLB Draft Talk with Aaron Fitt Jul 08, 2021

Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) has Aaron Fitt (@AaronFitt) of D1Baseball on to talk about the 2021 college baseball season, the top teams to watch for in 2022 and the best collegiate prospects in the 2021 draft class in the latest episode of Circling the Bases.

"Buying or Selling" First Half Storylines Jul 07, 2021

Colin (@ColDontLie) and Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) discuss Vidal Brujan's call-up before "Buying or Selling" major performances and storylines for the first half of the season and beyond. Topics include Ohtani can hit 60 homers, can Vlad Jr get the Triple Crown, are the Brewers the best postseason rotation, will the Yankees miss the playoffs, and more.

Power Rankings with an MVP Twist: Week 14 Jul 06, 2021

Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) and Michael Ajeto (@dysthymikey) tweak the weekly power rankings episode to include MVPs for each team in MLB. The duo discusses who has stood out most among the top five teams in the league, and examine other notable seasons from stars thus far. Look for power rankings every Tuesday morning as part of the expanded Circling the Bases podcast schedule.

Weekend Recap & The Week Ahead with Matt Williams Jul 05, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by KC Bubba (@bdentrek) to break down the weekend in baseball and take a look at the week ahead.

- Legit or Fools Gold (Walker, Manoah, Ross, Megill)

- The Usual Bullpen Circus

- Eric Hasse in 12-team?

- Nimmo vs Verdugo vs Tapia

- Mountcastle vs Dom Smith

- Pitching Matchups for The Week

All-Time Home Run Derby Teams; Guilty Pleasure Albums Jul 02, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) invite Chris Hrabe (@chrabe) on to the pod to discuss Trea Turner's cycle, draft their all-time home run derby teams, and divulge their guilty pleasure music albums.

A Conversation with Chris Towers Jul 01, 2021

Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) invites CBS Sports' Chris Towers (@CTowersCBS) on to the pod to discuss if Kyle Schwarber can keep this hot streak up, Chris Sale's 2021 outlook, and decide if they are done with under-performing stars for the rest of the season.

Dickerson Gets Traded; First Half Awards Show Jun 30, 2021

Colin (@ColDontLie) and Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) discuss Manfred FINALLY finding and suspending a pitcher for sticky substances, Corey Dickerson getting traded to Toronto, and give our 'First Half of the Season' Awards.

Power Rankings: Week 13 Jun 29, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers (Blue Jays, Nationals) and fallers (White Sox, Rockies). Look for it every Tuesday morning as part of the expanded Circling the Bases podcast schedule.

Weekend Recap & Week Ahead w/ Matt Williams Jun 28, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Lauren Auerbach (@LKAuerbach) & Andrew Seifter (@andrew_swifter) from the Rest Of Season Rankings podcast to discuss:

Weekend Recap
Cole & Nola Rest Of Season
Trade Deadline Pitchers
Escobar To White Sox?
Is Hiura back?
2-Start Pitchers
Start/Sit Hitters

Talking First-Half Surprises with guest George Bissell Jun 25, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by NBC Sports EDGE's George Bissell (@GeorgeBissell) to discuss first-half surprises in fantasy leagues. They break down the likes of Buster Posey, Brandon Crawford, Tyler O'Neill, Freddy Peralta, and Carlos Rodon, among others.

State of the Mariners: Top Prospects and Worst Trades with Nathan Bishop Jun 24, 2021

Chris (@Crawford_MILB) invites Dome & Bedlam's Nathan Bishop (@nathan_h_b) on to the pod to talk about what it's like to be a Mariner fan, whether they believe that JP Crawford can be a long-term answer, how concerned they are about Jarred Kelenic and draft the worst trades in the history of the franchise.

Wander's Debut; Buxton's Bad Break; First Half "All-Disappointment Team" Jun 23, 2021

Colin (@ColDontLie) and Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) celebrate Wander Franco's MLB debut before talking what managers should expect from him. Next they whine about Byron Buxton's latest injury while welcoming back some stars from the IL (Scherzer, Voit, Springer). Finally they name their first half "All-Disappointment" Team and decide if they will bounce back over the second half of the year.

Power Rankings: Week 12 Jun 22, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE - including a new team occupying the top spot on this week's list. The duo also examines the biggest risers (Yankees, Nationals) and fallers (A's, Royals) from last week's rankings. Look for it every Tuesday morning as part of the expanded Circling the Bases podcast schedule.

Weekend Recap with Special Guest @BaseballPods Jun 21, 2021

Guest host Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) is joined by Chris from @BaseballPods to recap the weekend around the league including Wander Franco getting the call, Ronald Acuna Jr. reaches the century mark in homers, Ohtani vs Vlad Jr, and the Negro Leagues get added to Baseball Reference.

Talking deGrom's Latest Injury, Baseball Songs with guest Zack Levine Jun 18, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by Zack Levine (@levine_z) of Pinegrove and Half Walf to discuss Jacob deGrom's latest injury and whether the Mets can keep rolling. They also give their picks for the best baseball-related songs.

D.J.'s picks:

"Gathering Crowds" by John Scott

"Cubs in Five" by The Mountain Goats

"Capturing Moods" by Rilo Kiley

"Cardinal Rules" by Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin

"Dream of Mickey Mantle" by Bleachers

Zack's picks:

"I Was Alive Back Then" by Kevin Devine

"Fantasy Baseball at the End of the World" by John K. Samson

"Rolling Thunder" by Action Bronson

"Ichiro's Theme" by Ben Gibbard

"Hardball" by Lil' Bow Wow, Lil' Wayne, Lil' Zane, and Sammie

Drew's picks:

"Brown Eyed Handsome Man" by Chuck Berry

"Scenario" by A Tribe Called Quest

"1 Train" by ASAP Rocky

"All the Way" by Eddie Vedder

"Ode to the Mets" by The Strokes

A Conversation With Drew Silva Jun 17, 2021

Chris (@Crawford_MILB) invites NBC Sports Edge's own Drew Silva (@DrewSilv) on to the pod for a wide-ranging, and incredibly in-depth, conversation about the ingredients, history, and taste of St. Louis pizza, the state of the Cardinals, and other general MLB talk.

Glasnow Injured (And Upset); First Half "All-Surprise" Team Jun 16, 2021

Colin (@ColDontLie) and Chris (@Crawford_MILB) break down the devastating injury to Tyler Glasnow and his comments blaming MLB's new crackdown on foreign substances as a cause. They go on to discuss some other injuries before drafting their first half "All-Surprise" teams consisting of players drafted outside the Top-150 who have vastly outperformed their draft spot.

MLB Power Rankings: Week 11 Jun 15, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for it every Tuesday morning as part of the expanded Circling the Bases podcast schedule.

Underappreciated Players & Weekend Recap Jun 14, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) of the Bases Loaded Podcast to break down the weekend in baseball.

- Underappreciated Players

- What To Do With Suspected Pitchers

- Buy Low/Sell High

- Civale vs Castillo

- Is Rodon a top-15 SP?

Starting pitcher re-rank with guest Patrick Daugherty Jun 11, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by NBC Sports EDGE's Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) to discuss the sticky stuff situation in MLB before re-ranking the top fantasy starters.

A Conversation with David Roth Jun 10, 2021

Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) invites one of the co-founders of Defector, David Roth (@David_J_Roth), on to the pod to discuss the ongoing foreign substance controversy around the sport before fawning over Jacob deGrom and talking about the trials of being a Met fan. Finally they have a conversation about the boom in baseball trading cards and have a "Best Names" draft with players who will enter the MLB draft soon.

Injured Stars Return; Davis Gets DFA'd; Struggling Prospects Jun 09, 2021

Colin (@ColDontLie) and Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) give some good news on the injury front for a change as they welcome back a bunch of players from the IL (Gonsolin, Belt, Brantley, Votto, etc.). They then cover the Rangers cutting Khris Davis and a possible Gallo-to-Padres trade before discussing the dreadful season its been so far for top prospects.

Power Rankings: Week 10 Jun 08, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers (Brewers, Mets) and fallers (Yankees, Cardinals). Look for it every Tuesday morning as part of the expanded Circling the Bases podcast schedule.

Foreign Substances and the Weekend Recap Jun 07, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Andrea Arcadipane (@scoutgirlreport) to break down the weekend in fantasy baseball.

- Foreign Substance crackdown

- deGrom's mechanics

- Is Skubal legit?

- Is Tyler Mahle an ace?

- Let's talk catchers

- Is Vlad the best hitter in baseball?

Talking Yankees with Bryan Hoch and his new book Jun 04, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by special guest Yankees beat writer Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) of MLB.com. They break down the Yankees' underwhelming start to the season, struggles for D.J. LeMahieu and Gleyber Torres, Luis Severino's pending return, and what the club could look to add at the trade deadline. They also discuss Bryan's new book, "The Bronx Zoom - Inside the New York Yankees’ Most Bizarre Season" and what it's like to cover a team in the COVID-19 Era.

A Conversation with D.J. Short Jun 03, 2021

Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) is joined by NBC Sports Edge's own D.J. Short (@DJShort) to discuss some of the newest injuries to hit top players before giving out their best and worst "awards" across the baseball landscape as we pass a third of the way through the season.

Sixto Shut Down; Hayes Returns; Fantasy Trade Talk & Strategy Jun 02, 2021

Colin (@ColDontLie) and Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) cover Sixto Sanchez being shut down, Ke'Bryan Hayes' return, and injury updates on Flaherty, Mondesi, Lewis, and Story. Finally they spend the rest of the show talking trade strategies to help managers get a trade over the line.

Power Rankings: Week 9 Jun 01, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers (Giants, Cubs) and fallers (Yankees, Orioles). Look for it every Tuesday morning as part of the expanded Circling the Bases podcast schedule.

Weekend Recap w/ Matt Williams and guest Micah Henry May 31, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Micah Henry (@fantasycentral1) to discuss the weekend in fantasy baseball.

- Ace Performances

- Piggy Back Musgrove?

- Manaea vs Kikuchi

- Believe in Meadows?

- Pujols hits 570

Manoah's debut, Draft Day regrets, Radiohead power rankings May 28, 2021

D.J. (@DJShort) and Drew (@DrewSilv) are joined by Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski) of Yahoo to break down Alek Manoah's impressive debut before getting into draft day regrets. They wrap up the show with a quick Radiohead power rankings discussion.

A Conversation With Kiley McDaniel May 27, 2021

Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) invites ESPN's Kiley McDaniel (@KileyMcD) to the podcast to talk about Wander Franco, Julio Rodriguez, the MLB Draft and more.

Harper Hits The IL; Plesac Gets "Aggressive"; EDGE's Corey Parson May 26, 2021

Colin (@ColDontLie) and Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) talk Bryce Harper, Zach Plesac, and Kyle Gibson hitting the IL before deciding if managers should run back to Keston Hiura or not and what to expect from Alek Manoah's pitching debut. They are joined by NBC Sports Edge's Corey Parson (@TheFantasyExec) to discuss some early MLB betting trends.

Power Rankings: Week 8 May 25, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for it every Tuesday morning as part of the expanded Circling the Bases podcast schedule.

Injury Outlooks and Predictions May 24, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Jesse Morse (@DrJesseMorse) of the Fantasy Doctors to discuss the outlook of current injuries in fantasy baseball.

- Tatis long-term outlook

- Will Yelich's back hold up?

- Is Springer alive?

- Excited for Mondesi to return?

- Injury Prone truths and myths

- Worried about Gallen

- Rapid Fire

State of Baseball discussion with Ahmed Fareed May 21, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined with NBC Sports' Ahmed Fareed (@FareedNBCS) to discuss the state of baseball, including the surge of no-hitters, how to respond to pitchers dominating, unwritten rules, and much more.

A Conversation with Michael Baumann May 20, 2021

Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) invites The Ringer's Michael Baumann (@MichaelBaumann) to the pod for a wide ranging discussion that covers the NL East, College Baseball, and a little NHL/MLB cross talk.

Trout Injured; La Russa Whines; Jeter Docuseries May 19, 2021

Colin (@ColDontLie) and Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) debut their new "Live" show which will air every Tuesday night at 7pm EST. They cover some injury updates (Trout, deGrom, Yelich), roll their eyes at Tony La Russa, answer some live questions from fans, and fawn some more over Ohtani, while Colin gets all giddy over the new Derek Jeter docuseries announcement.

Power Rankings: Week 7 May 18, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for it every Tuesday morning as part of the expanded Circling the Bases podcast schedule.

Prospects To Watch & Weekend Recap May 17, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Eric Cross (@EricCross04) from Fantrax to break down the past weekend in fantasy baseball and look into prospects you should keep an eye on in redraft leagues.

- Bogaerts vs Story

- Kelenic vs Arozarena

- Buy low on Gilbert and Vaughn?

- Rays prospects not named Wander

Talking Headlines and Bullpens with Jorge Montanez May 14, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by NBC Sports EDGE's Jorge Montanez (@roto_nino) to discuss headlines and bullpen situations around the league.

A Conversation with Patrick Daugherty May 13, 2021

Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) invites NBC Sports Edge's Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) on to the pod for a wide ranging conversation about covering football during the pandemic, Pat's fantasy baseball team, Chris' prospect list, and how St. Louis pizza is a truly acquired taste.

Tatis Jr. Tests Positive; Voit Returns; Kelenic Gets The Call May 12, 2021

Colin (@ColDontLie) and Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) cover the latest in injuries around the league including Fernando Tatis Jr. testing positive for COVID, Luke Voit returning to the diamond, and some positive news on the Strasburg and Yelich injury front. They go on to discuss the call up of top prospect Jarred Kelenic before predicting who might be the next big name to reach the show and remind managers of a seemingly forgotten top prospect to keep an eye on.

Baseball Power Rankings: Week 6 May 11, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for it every Tuesday morning as part of the expanded Circling the Bases podcast schedule.

Pitching Resurrections & The New Baseball May 10, 2021

Matt (@Matt Williams) is joined by Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) of Bases Loaded Pod to recap the weekend in fantasy baseball.

- deGrom's future

- Wade Miley and the new baseball

- Will Plesac earn his draft position?

- Is MadBum back?

- Manaea Resurgence

- Alcantara and the Marlins

Talking Pujols' impact; Prospects And The Start Of The Minor League Season May 07, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by fellow Circling the Bases host Christopher Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) to discuss the release of Albert Pujols as well as the start of the minor league season and prospects to watch for 2021 and beyond

A Conversation with Grant Brisbee May 06, 2021

Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) invites The Athletic's Grant Brisbee (@GrantBrisbee) on the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on baseball, the Giants, some prospect talk, and have their own "Spoonerism" draft.

Injuries Sweep The Majors: Jacob deGrom, Dustin May, Luis Robert & more May 05, 2021

Colin (@ColDontLie) and Chris (Crawford_MiLB) discuss the throngs of injuries that have hit some of the game's best players like deGrom, May, Robert, Davis, Diaz, Rendon, Springer, and Luzardo, before talking about their most embarassing personal IL stint.

MLB Power Rankings: Week 5 May 04, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for it every Tuesday as part of the expanded Circling the Bases podcast schedule.

Weekend of Injuries May 03, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) to recap the weekend in fantasy baseball.

- Luis Robert replacement

- When to Hold/Cut Injured Players

- Peralta/Urias take a step forward

- Don't trust Canning?

- How to value Arenado

Waivers (Longoria, Wong, Pavin Smith, Gallegos) and Weekend SP Matchup Plays Apr 30, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) discuss waiver wire targets, including the likes of Evan Longoria, Kolten Wong, Pavin Smith, Giovanny Gallegos, Tyler O'Neill and much more. They also go over starting pitcher matchup plays for the weekend ahead.

A Conversation with R.J. Anderson Apr 29, 2021

Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) welcomes CBS Sports' R.J. Anderson (@r_j_anderson) to the show for a wide ranging discussion covering players like Vlad Jr. and Nick Solak before previewing prospects for the upcoming MLB Draft.

Tauchman Traded; Buy or Sell Surprise ERA Leaders; More Betting Talk Apr 28, 2021

Colin (@ColDontLie) and Chris (@Crawford_MiLB) discuss Mike Tauchman getting traded to the Giants before breaking down some of the surprise early season ERA leaders (Duffy, Rogers, Desclafani, Means, Boyd, Brubaker) and decide if they believe in them long term. Finally Colin is joined by NBC Sports EDGE's Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) to discuss some early season betting trends and futures to look out for.

MLB Power Rankings: Week 4 Apr 27, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for it every Tuesday morning as part of the expanded Circling the Bases podcast schedule.

Weekend Recap/Art of Called Strikes Apr 26, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Paul Sporer (@sporer) to recap what happened over the weekend in fantasy baseball.

- MadBum "No-No"

- Sell/Hold Tatis

- Is Odor a thing?

- Never bit by Robbie Ray

- Weathers legit?

- Art of Called Strikes

Circling the Bases Live with special guest Sarah Langs of MLB.com Apr 23, 2021

In the first live broadcast of Circling the Bases, D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) were joined by Sarah Langs of MLB.com to break down some early data from the 2021 season. They discuss what to look for with potential breakouts, some notable surprises to begin the year, as well as which underperforming hitters warrant patience.

Make sure to follow Sarah on Twitter (@SlangsOnSports) if you don't already!

A Conversation with Cespedes Family BBQ Apr 22, 2021

Chris (Crawford_MILB) welcomes Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz, the cofounders of Céspedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) for a wide ranging discussion of everything baseball.

Lamet & Lewis Return; Injury Updates; Name Game Apr 21, 2021

Colin (@ColDontLie) and Chris (Crawford_MILB) discuss Kyle Lewis and Dinelson Lamet's return, give some injury updates (Betts, Acuna, Mondesi, Marte, Wong, Cain) and play a name game with some of the year's early risers to figure out their updated value (Woodruff, Walsh, Musgrove, Buxton, Melancon).

Power Rankings: Week 3 Apr 20, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for it every Tuesday morning as part of the expanded Circling the Bases podcast schedule.

Early-Season Player Value Apr 19, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Jorge Montanez (@Roto_Nino) to discuss early-season player value.

- Hot/Cold Starts We Believe In

- Buy Low/Sell High Targets

- Picks To Lead AL/NL in Saves

Nimmo, Chisholm, Cobb, Ray among waiver wire pickups; Weekend Streamers Apr 16, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) break down Fernando Tatis Jr's return and the Blue Jays' closer situation before examining the waiver wire for upgrades. Brandon Nimmo, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Alex Cobb, and Robbie Ray are among the names discussed. They also put the microscope on some streaming matchups to exploit for the weekend.

Prospect Talk with Keith Law Apr 15, 2021

Chris (@Crawford_MILB) is joined by special guest Keith Law (@keithlaw) to discuss the state of the prospect evaluating industry, analyse the top players in the upcoming MLB Draft, and break down some Oscar nominees (and snubs).

Big Performers; Worry Meter for Slow Starters Apr 14, 2021

Colin (@ColDontLie) and Chris (@Crawford_MILB) discuss some of the big performers over the past few days (JD Martinez, Freddy Peralta, Zac Gallen, Casey Mize) before gauging their level of worry in regards to players off to slow starts such as Gleyber Torres, Madison Bumgarner, Matt Chapman, Marcell Ozuna, Clint Frazier and more.

Power Rankings: Week 2 Apr 13, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (scuriiosa) run through all 30 major league teams in power rankings form as the 2021 regular season moves into mid-April. Look for it every Tuesday morning as part of the expanded Circling the Bases podcast schedule.

Early-Season Pitch Mix Changes Apr 12, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by @BatFlipCrazy to review notable pitch mix changes so far this season

- New Sliders for Glasnow/McCullers

- deGrom's fastball bonanza

- Cutter/Slider relationship

- Poor man's Julio Urias

Scouring the Waiver Wire; Fantasy Mailbag Apr 09, 2021

D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) scour the waiver wire for early-season pickups, recommend some weekend streamers, and also open the fantasy mailbag.

- Pitchers on the rise? (Rodón, Kikuchi, Matz)

- Speed on the wire: Locastro, Margot, Senzel

- Emmanuel Clase, Alex Reyes emerging; bulk-inning relievers to grab

Injured Stars; Top Performers; Prospect Talk Apr 08, 2021

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) debuts his new Thursday show alongside Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie). They discuss what to do with all those injured stars (Tatis Jr, Bellinger, Rosenthal, Judge, Springer) before covering more of the week's top performers and debate whether they deserve to be on your roster. Finally, Chris covers his newest prospect rankings.

Tatis Goes Down; Nats (Finally) Start; 'Real' or 'Mirage' After MLB's First Week Apr 07, 2021

Colin (@ColDontLie) and Chris (@Crawford_MILB) lament the Fernando Tatis Jr injury before discussing what to do with all those Nationals affected by COVID-19. Lastly they sift through the major story lines and performances from the opening week and decide whether they believe in them or not moving forward.

MLB Power Rankings: Week 1 Apr 06, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (scuriiosa) run through all 30 major league teams in power rankings form as the 2021 regular season shifts into full gear. Look for it every Tuesday morning as part of the expanded Circling the Bases podcast schedule.

Opening Weekend Velocity and Trends Apr 05, 2021

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Ryan Bloomfield of BaseballHQ to break down the opening weekend in fantasy baseball.

- Pitch Velocity (Castillo/Hader)

- Pitch Mix Changes (Glasnow/McCullers)

- Max Velo Standouts (Arenado/O'Neill)

Opening Day Has Arrived; 2021 Season Preview Apr 01, 2021

The entire 'Circling the Bases' crew gets together to discuss the upcoming season. Join Colin, DJ, Chris, and Drew as they make their predictions for individual awards, give their final fantasy sleepers and busts, and name their division, league, and World Series champs. Come for the predictions, stay for the St. Louis pizza hate.

*Reminder: Starting Monday, April 5th, we will be expanding to every weekday throughout the season*

May Makes The Rotation; Voit Goes Down; More MLB Betting Advice with Sara Perlman Mar 31, 2021

Colin and Chris discuss Dustin May grabbing the 5th spot in the Dodgers rotation, Luke Voit having knee surgery, and Chris' initial Top-10 prospect rankings. They are then joined by NBC Sports Edge's Sara Perlman (@SaraPerlman) to dive deep into some MLB future bets for the upcoming season.

Introducing: Power Rankings Mar 30, 2021

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) introduce their new weekly MLB Power Rankings show that will officially debut next week as part of the expanded Circling the Bases podcast schedule. Look for it every Tuesday morning throughout the 2021 regular season.

Late spring notes; Max exit velo standouts; Award dark horses Mar 29, 2021

Matt Williams (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Jorge Montanez (@Roto_Nino) to discuss max exit velocity and how you can use it to evaluate players in a small sample.

Episode breakdown:

- Luke Voit replacements

- Jazz time in Miami

- Avg Exit Velo vs FB/LD Velo vs Max Velo

- Spring Training Standouts

- Dark Horse MVP and Cy Young picks

Eloy Jimenez, Nick Anderson Injuries; Our Favorite Draft Targets Mar 26, 2021

D.J. and Drew are joined by one of NBC Sports EDGE's newest additions, Matt Williams, to cover some players who have ended up on most of our rosters this draft season. They also discuss the unfortunate injuries to White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez and Rays reliever Nick Anderson and the fantasy fallout involved.

We're thrilled to announce that Matt is also joining the Circling the Bases team! Listen to his show every Monday morning moving forward!

Tatis Injury Scare; Closer Conversations; MLB Betting Preview with Corey Parson Mar 24, 2021

Colin and Chris speculate wildly about the Tatis Jr injury, before discussing news surrounding the closer position and the season-ending injury to Kirby Yates. They are then joined by NBC Sports EDGE's Corey Parson (@TheFantasyExec) to discuss betting trends and thoughts surrounding the upcoming MLB season.

Late Spring News and Notes Mar 22, 2021

D.J. and Drew look at some late spring news and notes in a weekend wrap-up edition of the podcast. They discuss Salvador Perez's extension with the Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. being sent down, Padres' injury news, Enrique Hernandez in the leadoff spot for Boston, Big springs for Pete Alonso, Josh Bell, and Robbie Ray, Amir Garrett's promising spring debut, and much more.

Reviewing the Yahoo Friends & Family Draft with RotoPat Mar 19, 2021

D.J. and Drew are joined by NBC Sports EDGE 's RotoPat to recap this week's Yahoo Friends & Family League Draft.

Link to Draft: https://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/109853/draftresults?drafttab=team

Suarez (possibly) to Short; Seager slugging; Ohtani Time! Mar 17, 2021

Colin and Chris talk all the big news out of Spring Training this week including possible positional changes from Suarez and Rosario, big springs from Seager and Vlad Jr, and our weekly Ohtani pulse check.

2021 Reliever Preview Mar 15, 2021

D.J. and Drew complete their position preview series with a look at relievers. In addition to talking reliever strategy (is this the year to punt saves?), they break down the handful of reliable names, all the messy situations, and the possible late-round gems and waiver-wire bargains.

2021 NBC Sports EDGE Live Fantasy Baseball Draft Mar 12, 2021

In a special bonus edition of the Circling the Bases Podcast, you'll hear the broadcast of Wednesday's (3/10) NBC Sports EDGE Live Fantasy Baseball Draft. 12 analysts completed a 20-round mixed league mock draft and took part in panel discussions breaking down their picks in real time while going in-depth on some of their favorites picks and strategies for the upcoming season.

Odorizzi & JBJ Find New Homes; Injury Updates; Mailbag Episode! Mar 10, 2021

Colin and Chris discuss the final two "Top-30" free agents finally coming off the market before catching you up on all the injuries around baseball. Finally, they answer questions from listeners as draft season ramps up.

2021 Starting Pitcher Preview - Part Two Mar 08, 2021

In part two of our starting pitcher preview. D.J. and Drew dig deeper on the board for potential values. They discuss if we can believe in the likes of Corbin Burnes, Zach Plesac, and Ian Anderson, as well as the chances of Chris Paddack meeting his potential. They also examine how to look at David Price and Marcus Stroman after a year away, the outlooks for Jameson Taillon and Corey Kluber in New York, and finally, if it's time to believe in Shohei Ohtani again.

2021 Starting Pitcher Preview - Part One Mar 05, 2021

In the first of two starting pitcher preview episodes, D.J. and Drew look at the top options on the board. Who has the best case after deGrom, Cole, and Bieber are selected? What to make of Trevor Bauer's Cy Young Award campaign? How will Yu Darvish and Blake Snell fare in San Diego? Is Max Scherzer slipping? Why are folks sleeping on Carlos Carrasco? They answer those questions and much more.

Royals extend Dozier; Make-or-Break spring for Robles; The Opt-Outers Return Mar 03, 2021

Colin and Chris cover some of the top stories in baseball over the last week before re-introducing everyone to the "Forgotten Men of 2020", namely the players who opted out of the 2020 season and their fantasy value this season.

2021 Catchers Preview Mar 01, 2021

D.J. and Drew take a look at catchers in the latest episode of their position previews for the 2021 season. They discuss J.T. Realmuto's dominance, Will Smith's playing time situation with the Dodgers, Travis d'Arnaud's legitimacy, Gary Sanchez's continued struggles, and much more

2021 Outfielders Preview Feb 26, 2021

D.J. and Drew continue their position preview series with a look at outfielders for the 2021 season. They go over the elite names at the top (Acuña, Betts, Soto, Trout), young names on the rise (Robert, Tucker, Arozarena), late-round values, as well as some names to avoid.

Rosenthal signs with Oakland; Gardner back with the Yanks; Is it Pujols' last year? Feb 24, 2021

Colin and Chris discuss the turmoil in Seattle before covering the latest major signings such as Trevor Rosenthal and Mitch Moreland to the A's and the Yanks bringing back Brett Gardner. Next they cover the biggest news from spring training, led by some Pujols retirement talk, and predict a big bounce back from a Boston slugger.

2021 Third Base Preview Feb 22, 2021

D.J. and Drew break down the third base position for the 2021 season. How does the outlook change for Nolan Arenado in St. Louis? Will Bregman, Devers, and Moncada rebound? Where to rank youngsters Alec Bohm and Ke'Bryan Hayes? They cover that and much more while going over all the big names, the breakout candidates, and the potential busts.

2021 Shortstop Preview Feb 19, 2021

D.J. and Drew break down the shortstop position for the 2021 season. Does Fernando Tatis, Jr. have the case for first overall in drafts? Can we trust Adalberto Mondesi? Will Gleyber Torres and Javy Baez bounce back? They cover that and much more while going over all the big names, the breakout candidates, and the potential busts.

Turner stays put in LA; Paxton returns to Seattle; Dynasty Draft Recap Feb 17, 2021

Colin and Chris discuss Justin Turner running it back with the champs, the Mets signing a new CF, and "The Big Maple" returning to the Mariners. Lastly they recap a recent NBC Sports EDGE dynasty draft and talk about their thoughts and strategies surrounding dynasty leagues.

2021 Second Base Preview Feb 15, 2021

D.J. and Drew take a look at the second base position for the 2021 season. Is DJ LeMahieu the slam dunk No. 1 option at the position? Should Brandon Lowe be getting more love? Will Keston Hiura meet his potential? They cover those topics and much more while going over all the big names, the breakout candidates, and the potential busts.

2021 First Base Preview Feb 12, 2021

D.J. and Drew break down the first base position for the 2021 season. Freddie Freeman or Cody Bellinger? Is this the year Vlad Jr. breaks out? They cover that and much more while going over all the big names, the breakout candidates, and the potential busts

Bauer lands in LA; Molina returns home; Ozuna re-signs Feb 10, 2021

Colin and Chris discuss the top pitcher on the market signing with the defending champs while touching on the re-signings of Molina, Ozuna, and Schoop. Next they discuss the Andrus/Davis trade while wrapping up all the relevant transactions over the past week. Lastly they rant about the reality that there may not be a universal DH in 2021.

Recapping the Arenado trade, Twins making moves with Cruz and Colome Feb 05, 2021

D.J. and Drew cover everything you need to know about the Nolan Arenado trade between the Rockies and Cardinals. They also discuss Nelson Cruz returning to the Twins and Alex Colome joining their bullpen, as well as Joakim Soria to the Diamondbacks, Kolten Wong to the Brewers, and much, much more.

Realmuto signs; Rosters begin to fill up; No one gets into the Hall Jan 29, 2021

Colin and Chris examine the Hall of Fame voting, before discussing the top catcher, and one of the top free agents, finally coming off the board. Next they discuss landing spots for Ottavino, Taillon, Hand, Semien, and others as teams start to fill out their rosters as we approach spring training.

Finally, Some Moves! Springer, Yates, Brantley, Musgrove Jan 22, 2021

D.J. and Drew welcome this week's acceleration of Hot Stove news. Among the topics discussed are George Springer and Kirby Yates to the Blue Jays, Michael Brantley ending up staying in Houston, and the Padres adding to their rotation by acquiring Joe Musgrove from the Pirates.

Hendriks to the White Sox; Schwarber to the Nats; Kluber looks good Jan 15, 2021

Colin and Chris discuss the top free agent closer finally coming off the board, along with a few other relievers. They also discuss Schwarber finding a new home, and Corey Kluber possibly coming back from the fantasy graveyard.

Breaking down Mets' blockbuster for Lindor and Carrasco Jan 08, 2021

It's a new day in Queens. D.J. and Drew break down the Mets' blockbuster trade for Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco and all the fantasy fallout involved.

Padres Fire Up The Hot Stove Dec 30, 2020

Colin and Chris discuss San Diego's most recent acquisitions, namely adding Blake Snell and Yu Darvish to an already talented roster. Plus, Josh Bell finds a new home and the Phillies add a new arm to their bullpen.

McCann to the Mets; Holland Re-signs; Cold Stove Continues Dec 18, 2020

Colin and Chris discuss all the latest Free Agent signings, headlined by James McCann, not JT Realmuto, signing with the Mets.

Lynn to White Sox; Iglesias to Angels; Sugano posted for MLB teams Dec 11, 2020

D.J. and Drew recap MLB's "Virtual Winter Meetings," including Lance Lynn being traded to the White Sox, Raisel Iglesias traded to the Angels, and Dave Dombrowski heading up baseball ops in Philadelphia. They also go over Carlos Santana signing with the Royals, Nate Lowe finally being set free, Tomoyuki Sugano being posted for MLB teams, James McCann possibly nearing a deal with the Mets, and much more.

The Ice Cold Free Agent Market; Non-Tender Deadline Recap Dec 03, 2020

Colin and Chris discuss the meager free agent signings that have happened so far. Next they recap the Non-Tender deadline and lament the number of new players without a team.

Cano PED suspension; Starting pitcher moves Nov 19, 2020

D.J. and Drew break down big front office changes around the game before getting into the huge news about Robinson Cano's PED suspension. They also discuss early pitching moves of note, including Drew Smyly's new one-year deal with the Braves.

MLB Awards Show Nov 13, 2020

Colin and Chris discuss the winners of this years' MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year awards in both leagues. They also give out their own fantasy baseball MVPs for the season before predicting who might win some individual hardware in 2021. Finally they wrap up the episode with some made up awards recapping a very unique MLB season.

MLB Offseason Preview Nov 05, 2020

D.J. and Drew preview the upcoming MLB offseason, one which is likely to be slow moving. They go over all of the top free agents, including Trevor Bauer, J.T. Realmuto, George Springer, and more. They also highlight some likely trade possibilities (Francisco Lindor, Kris Bryant) and some teams to watch this offseason.

World Series Recap; 2020 Lessons Oct 29, 2020

Colin and Chris recap an excellent World Series and heap praise on the Dodgers, all while talking about THAT Kevin Cash move and THAT Justin Turner decision. Finally they wrap up the 2020 season and and discuss what they have learned this year and what could impact 2021.

Breaking Down the Astros and Braves After LCS losses Oct 22, 2020

D.J. and Drew look at the Astros and the Braves after their respective eliminations in the playoffs and what to keep in mind going into the winter and the 2021 season.

Postseason Update; Biggest '21 Fantasy Question for Knocked Out Teams Oct 15, 2020

Colin and Chris catch up on all the happenings around the playoffs. Later they discuss the most pressing fantasy questions for the 2021 season for the teams that were eliminated from the postseason,

Recapping the Rotoworld Live Draft League Oct 08, 2020

D.J. and Drew are joined by Patrick Miner, the winner of this year's Rotoworld Live Draft League. They discuss the strategy of his well-deserved victory and some general takeaways from the season, as well as some Red Sox chatter to close out the show.

MLB Postseason Preview; Playoff DFS Advice Sep 29, 2020

Colin and Chris hop around to every Wild Card matchup and preview the first round of the expanded MLB Playoffs. They also throw out some names that could be very useful for those who plan to play Daily Fantasy Baseball during the postseason.

2020 MLB Season Takeaways; Final Weekend Streaming SPs Sep 24, 2020

D.J. and Drew each detail five big takeaways from the 2020 MLB season and what to think about going into the offseason and 2021. They also discuss streaming starting pitcher options for the final weekend of the regular season.

Final Week Advice; Buy-or-Sell 2020 Performances Sep 23, 2020

Colin and Chris get you geared up for the final week of the regular season, and more importantly, the final week of the fantasy season. Next they move on to playing a little Buy-or-Sell with the performance of some impending free agents and how much stock we should put into their 2020 production for 2021.

2021 All-Rebound Team, Weekend SP Streamers Sep 18, 2020

D.J. and Drew look at some under-performing players who could be primed for a rebound in 2021. They also go over late-season headlines as well as some streaming starting pitcher options for the weekend ahead.

Pujols hits #660; Injury Updates; Playoff Prep; Bold Rest-of-Season Predictions Sep 15, 2020

With only a few weeks left in the fantasy baseball season, Colin and Chris marvel at the career of Albert Pujols while exploring the IL for who is coming back, and who is out for your playoffs. Next they discuss important two-start pitchers the penultimate week of the season before making some bold predictions for what will happen over the final 2 weeks.

Mailbag Episode; Big-name players return Sep 11, 2020

D.J. and Drew open up the Rotoworld Mailbag to take reader questions. They also break down the returns of Gleyber Torres, Ozzie Albies, and David Dahl as well as Max Fried and Walker Buehler hitting the injured list. Finally, they go over some streaming options for the weekend, while having some important sandwich conversations.

Playoff Push; What to do with injured players; Help on the Waiver Wire Sep 08, 2020

Colin and Chris gear up for the fantasy playoffs as they discuss whether to keep or drop the recent rash of injured players with so little season left. Finally, they search through the waiver wire to find players widely available to help you close out the season on top.

Reshuffling Top 30 overall rankings, Dickerson's historic night Sep 03, 2020

D.J. and Drew reshuffle their player rankings for the final month of the MLB regular season with a three-round snake mock draft. They also discuss bad blood between the Yankees and Rays, Alex Dickerson's historic night, Zach Plesac's return to the majors, and much more.

Rotoworld's MLB Trade Deadline Recap Sep 01, 2020

Colin Henderson and Chris Crawford recap all of the deals that went down at a surprisingly busy trade deadline and how they affect your fantasy team.

Trade deadline preview; Giolito's place among fantasy aces; Ian Anderson's debut Aug 27, 2020

D.J. and Drew break down the most likely players to be moved at the upcoming MLB trade deadline, including the likes of Dylan Bundy, Taijuan Walker, and Trevor Rosenthal. They also discuss Lucas Giolito's no-hitter and his place among fantasy aces, Ian Anderson's brilliant MLB debut, the latest closer developments, and much more.

Mets COVID Update, Abreu destroys the Cubs, Mookie Dazzles, More Top Prospects Arrive Aug 25, 2020

Colin Henderson and Chris Crawford dissect how to exploit the Mets crazy upcoming schedule while marveling at the weekend Jose Abreu , Mookie Betts and others had. Next they welcome Aaron Judge back to fantasy lineups before discussing the wave of top prospects who recently made their debuts, and who you should go out and grab.

Fantasy Risers, Yordan Alvarez done for the year, Pearson sidelined Aug 20, 2020

D.J. and Drew discuss some early 2020 standouts, including Fernando Tatis, Jr, Brandon Lowe, Kenta Maeda, and more. They also break down Yordan Alvarez's lost season, Nate Pearson's elbow injury, excitement over the Casey Mize-Dane Dunning matchup, and of course, the latest bullpen chaos.

Surprising NY Sluggers; Injury Updates; Prospect Debuts; Keep or Drop Aug 18, 2020

Colin and Chris check out the monster weekends from Clint Frazier and Dominic Smith before recapping yet another week filled with injuries. Next they talk about the debuts of top prospects Casey Mize and Dylan Carlson. Finally they explore whether to keep or drop some big names after slow starts to the season.

Struggling hitters, Bundy Rising, Blackmon Flirting with .400? Aug 13, 2020

D.J. and Drew discuss situations to watch with Ronald Acuna Jr. and Aaron Judge before examining the hot starts from Dylan Bundy and Charlie Blackmon among other recent headlines. They also break down a number of struggling hitters, including Cody Bellinger and Marcus Semien, and whether to be patient moving forward. Finally, Drew tries to make sense of some of the closer chaos around the game.

Still No Baseball in St. Louis; Injury Updates; Big Weekend for Top Picks Aug 11, 2020

Colin Henderson and Chris Crawford discuss what to do with the Cardinals and suspended Indians while catching up on all the biggest injury updates. Finally they discuss the top prospects in the game and highlight some of the weekends best performers, led by the white hot Ronald Acuna and Fernando Tatis.

COVID impact on Marlins and Cardinals/Injury Updates; Finding Pitching Value on the Waiver Wire; Keeping up with the Closers Aug 06, 2020

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss the Marlins getting back to action while the Cardinals remain inactive. They break down all the newest injuries while discussing how to find value on the waiver wire to replace your injured aces. Finally they update the turbulent Closer Carousel, targeting those who can help you in the save column.

All Rise for the Judge; Injuries Pile Up; Top Prospects Arrive Aug 04, 2020

Chris Crawford joins Colin Henderson as the boys marvel at the run Aaron Judge is on, while highlighting other guys off to hot starts. They break down the next wave of injuries to the likes of Mike Soroka, Shohei Ohtani, Tim Anderson, Ryan Braun and others. They also discuss the new 7 inning double header rule and how that can affect your fantasy team. Finally they talk about all the top prospects including Nate Pearson's debut and Jo Adell's call up. All while trying to help you figure out what players are best positioned to help your team in 2020.

Marlins on pause; Closer craziness; waivers preview Jul 30, 2020

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss a busy first week around MLB, including fallout of the Marlins’ COVID-19 outbreak and the recent benches-clearing incident between the Dodgers and Astros. They also break down Juan Soto’s pending return to the Nationals, Miles Mikolas’ season-ending injury, Mike Foltynewicz designated for assignment, bullpen situations, waiver wire targets, and much more.

Injured Aces; Stanton resurgence; Top prospects Jul 28, 2020

Colin Henderson makes his Rotoworld Baseball Podcast debut joined by Christopher Crawford. They break down MLB's opening weekend, including the rash of injuries to aces Justin Verlander, Stephen Strasburg, Corey Kluber, and Clayton Kershaw. They also discuss the ageless Nelson Cruz and Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton looking like a man on a mission. Finally, they break down young players off to hot starts as well as Crawford's Top 10 Prospects list. All while praying that baseball is not going to end less than a week after it finally began.

Opening Day is here! Betts Making Bank; Late Summer Camp Notes Jul 23, 2020

Opening Day is finally upon us! D.J. and Drew break down all you need to know in preparation for the 2020 MLB season, including Mookie Betts' massive extension with the Dodgers as well as notes on Nate Pearson, A.J. Puk, Gavin Lux, Josh James, Marcus Stroman, closer situations with the Astros and Cardinals, and much more. They also unveil which players outside the top 200 in ADP (average draft positions) could deliver top-100 value this year.

Mid-July Mock Draft recap; Prospect Talk Jul 17, 2020

D.J. and Drew are joined by Rotoworld's own Christopher Crawford to discuss headlines, including Yasiel Puig's reported deal with the Braves. They also get into some prospect talk before breaking down a mid-July mock fantasy draft.

Note: This episode was recorded before Puig's deal with the Braves fell through.

5x5 Category Dark Horses Jul 10, 2020

D.J. and Drew discuss headlines around MLB Summer Camp before breaking down their favorite dark horse picks for each of the 5x5 fantasy baseball categories. Rich Hill, Franmil Reyes, Max Kepler, and Garrett Hampson are among the names discussed within.

July Risers Jul 03, 2020

D.J. and Drew talk about some minor league memories before getting into some players who have seen their outlooks change since the March shutdown. Shohei Ohtani, Justin Verlander, James Paxton, Jesus Luzardo, Willie Calhoun, and Rich Hill are among the names discussed.

National League DH Outlook Jun 26, 2020

D.J. and Drew break down the implementation of the universal designated hitter for the planned 60-game MLB season for 2020. They go over the DH situations for all National League teams and names most likely to thrive with the opportunity. Ryan Braun? Marcell Ozuna? What about Yoenis Cespedes? They discuss it all here.

Hello, Baseball Jun 24, 2020

Baseball is back, people! D.J. and Drew are here with the rapid reaction to MLB's 60-game schedule for 2020. They go over all the latest details involving rosters, regionalized scheduling, and some new and interesting wrinkles to keep in mind.

Stay tuned for much more as baseball begins to ramp up.

2020 MLB Draft Preview Jun 05, 2020

Rotoworld's Christopher Crawford joins D.J. Short and Drew Silva to preview the upcoming 2020 MLB Draft. They also discuss the latest on a possible season, surgery for Chris Archer, and much more.

Mailbag Episode May 29, 2020

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss the ongoing uncertainty of a 2020 MLB season as well as the recent minor league releases before taking some mailbag questions on a variety of topics. How NL pitchers are viewed with the universal DH, which MLB players would make the best pro wrestlers, favorite breakfast cereals, they've got it all covered.

Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal on his new book, developments on a possible 2020 MLB season May 22, 2020

D.J. and Drew are joined by special guest Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal. They discuss the latest developments on a possible 2020 MLB season as well as Diamond's new book "Swing Kings," an exploration on the power explosion around MLB.

Learn more about Jared's book:

https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062872104/swing-kings/

Breaking down proposal for 2020 season; universal DH impact; Greatest League discussion May 15, 2020

D.J. and Drew are joined by Rotoworld's Ryan Boyer to discuss the latest developments about a possible 2020 MLB season. They touch on who could benefit from the universal DH as well as which prospects to watch with expanded rosters. Finally, the guys offer their thoughts on the recently completed "Greatest League" draft.

Discussing a possible 2020 season; Greatest League Draft with guest RotoPat May 08, 2020

D.J. and Drew are joined by Rotoworld's own Patrick Daugherty (aka @RotoPat) to discuss the latest on what a possible 2020 season could look like and some of the different factors at play. Among them, if people who drafted their fantasy teams in early March should draft again. They also discuss the ongoing Greatest League Draft.

Greatest League draft discussion May 01, 2020

D.J. Short and Drew Silva welcome special guest Chris Towers of CBS to break down the ongoing "Greatest League" draft at Rotoworld and the different strategies at play with the format. They also discuss the latest ideas floated by MLB for what a 2020 season could look like before getting into some music conversation to close out the show. Ever hear Waxahatchee discussed on a baseball podcast? We doubt it.

Follow Chris on Twitter at @CTowersCBS

Looking back, looking ahead Apr 24, 2020

D.J. Short and Drew Silva are joined by Rotoworld prospect guru Christoper Crawford to take a look back and a look ahead. In addition to discussing MLB's investigation into the Red Sox, they also talk about Crawford's 2013 redraft write-up and the Rotoworld Baseball Team's 2025 project. They also give a sneak preview on some thoughts for the upcoming "Greatest League" draft, which is set to begin next week.

Talking with Chris from Baseball Pods Apr 17, 2020

D.J. Short and Drew Silva are joined by Chris from Baseball Pods to break down the goal behind his Twitter account, his website, and his recent fantasy baseball podcast tournament. They also discuss how to best serve listeners during this uncertain time in the sports world and the world in general. Finally, D.J. and Drew preview some fun upcoming projects for Rotoworld, including an all-time rotisserie sim league.

Follow Chris on Twitter at @baseballpods and visit baseball-pods.com.

The Arizona idea; Baseball podcast tournament conversation Apr 10, 2020

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss the feasibility of the MLB world descending on Arizona as well as the ongoing Baseball Pods tournament. With baseball news at a minimum, they also discuss Wrestlemania and Drew's recent biking exploits.

The Episode About Nothing (and Everything) Apr 03, 2020

With the baseball world hitting a pause due to the ongoing pandemic, D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss a wide variety of topics, including how they got involved in the sports media world, tips for working from home, and how they are staying busy in the age of social distancing. Thank goodness for "Tiger King."

Surgery for Syndergaard; 2020 MLB Power Rankings Mar 27, 2020

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss what should have been MLB's Opening Day as well as recent headlines, including Tommy John surgery for Noah Syndergaard. They also break down the landscape of MLB, including early team power rankings.

Sale set for surgery; rethinking rankings; Rotoworld Live draft talk Mar 20, 2020

D.J. Short and Drew Silva return to talk about Chris Sale's Tommy John surgery and players who could benefit from a delayed start to the 2020 season. They also break down their teams from the recent Rotoworld Live Fantasy Baseball Draft.

2020 Rotoworld Live Fantasy Baseball Draft Mar 13, 2020

A special podcast version of the 2020 Rotoworld live fantasy baseball draft. Hosted by Ahmed Fareed, Rotoworld’s D.J. Short and Drew Silva and Yahoo’s Scott Pianowski and Andy Behrens are joined by eight Rotoworld draft guide subscribers to conduct a standard 5x5 mixed draft.

Note: This draft was originally broadcast on Tuesday, March 10th.

Sale, Judge, Stanton injuries; Early spring standouts; Tout Wars discussion Mar 06, 2020

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss the latest headlines out of spring training, including Christian Yelich's reported extension with the Brewers and major injury updates with Chris Sale, Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton. They also discuss D.J.'s approach in the recent Tout Wars Mixed Draft.

2020 starting pitcher/reliever rankings Feb 28, 2020

D.J. Short and Drew Silva wrap up their position breakdown series by unveiling their starting pitcher and reliever rankings for 2020 fantasy baseball drafts.

2020 catcher/outfielder rankings Feb 21, 2020

D.J. Short and Drew Silva begin to look ahead to the 2020 season by discussing their catcher and outfielder rankings.

Early ADP Outliers Feb 19, 2020

D.J. Short and Nate Grimm break down outliers in early fantasy baseball drafts based on average draft position (ADP) data. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Nick Castellanos are among the big names discussed within.

2020 shortstop/third base rankings Feb 17, 2020

D.J. Short and Drew Silva begin to look ahead to the 2020 season by breaking down their shortstop and third base rankings.

2020 first base/second base rankings Feb 07, 2020

D.J. Short and Drew Silva begin to look ahead to the 2020 season by breaking down their first base and second base rankings.

Marte goes West; Castellanos joins Reds; 2020 Prospect Outlook Jan 31, 2020

D.J. Short is joined by Christopher Crawford to break down recent MLB headlines, including the Diamondbacks' acquisition of Starling Marte and Nick Castellanos signing with the Reds. Crawford also provides an outlook on top prospects for the 2020 season.

Hall of Fame talk; Ozuna to Braves; Arenado drama Jan 24, 2020

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss Derek Jeter and Larry Walker headed to the Hall of Fame as well as continued fallout from the Astros' scandal, including Luis Rojas being named the new manager of the Mets. They also break down Marcell Ozuna's new deal with the Braves, drama between the Rockies and Nolan Arenado, Mitch Haniger’s setback, and much more.

Astros' scandal fallout; Josh Donaldson to Twins Jan 17, 2020

D.J. Short and Drew Silva break down the massive fallout from the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, Josh Donaldson signing with the Twins, top remaining free agents, and much more.

Bumgarner, Kluber on the move; All-Decade Team Dec 20, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss the latest Hot Stove headlines, including Madison Bumgarner to the Diamondbacks and Corey Kluber being traded from the Indians to the Rangers. They also break down a busy week for the Brewers and Yoshi Tsutsugo's signing with the Rays before closing out the show (and 2019) with an All-Decade Team discussion.

MLB Winter Meetings Wrap-Up Dec 13, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva recap a busy Winter Meetings, including monster contracts for Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg, and Anthony Rendon. They also break down the big names still available in free agency and some trade possibilities moving forward.

Hot Stove Heating Up; Wheeler, Moustakas, Hamels sign Dec 06, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva recap the latest Hot Stove news, including Zack Wheeler to the Phillies, Mike Moustakas to the Reds, and Cole Hamels to the Braves. They also break down this week's non-tenders and trades.

Grandal to White Sox; Will Smith to Braves; early 2020 mock drafts Nov 22, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss early Hot Stove headlines, including Yasmani Grandal to the White Sox and Will Smith to the Braves. They also break down some early 2020 mock drafts.

Early 2020 Targets Nov 13, 2019

George Bissell of Rotoworld and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus discuss their early 2020 fantasy targets including: Adrian Houser, Max Fried, Willie Calhoun, Max Kepler, Frankie Montas, Kyle Tucker, DJ LeMahieu, Trevor Bauer and Josh Rojas.

MLB Hot Stove preview episode Nov 05, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva return with a Hot Stove preview episode, breaking down the top free agents in MLB, high-profile trade targets, and teams to watch going into the offseason.

Early-Round 2020 Mock Draft Sep 27, 2019

In the final regular season episode, D.J. Short and Drew Silva break down what the first three rounds could look like in 2020 fantasy baseball drafts.

10 Big Breakouts from 2019 Sep 24, 2019

Matt Stroup and Chris Crawford look at 10 of the biggest surprises — breakouts and bounce-back players — from the 2019 season, including Ketel Marte, Pete Alonso, Jorge Soler, Shane Bieber and Lucas Giolito. We dive into what made them spectacular in 2019, and attempt to forecast what we should expect from them in the future.

2019 fantasy baseball surprises and letdowns Sep 23, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva wrap up the 2019 MLB season by detailing some notable fantasy baseball surprises and letdowns.

Prospect Report: Luzardo, Lux, Lewis (and Hoerner) Sep 17, 2019

Matt Stroup and Rotoworld prospects guru Chris Crawford discuss some prospects making noise late in the season, and determine what it means for their fantasy outlook in the near- and long-term future. The five names we hit in detail are: Jesus Luzardo, Gavin Lux, Kyle Lewis, Nico Hoerner and Sean Murphy. We discuss Luzardo's unfair arsenal, Lux's potential conundrum next year, Lewis and Hoerner's increased power since arriving from Double-A, plus an impressive power surge from Murphy.

Early 2020 Top-20 fantasy hitters; late-season streaming SPs Sep 13, 2019

With the 2019 MLB regular season winding down, D.J. Short and Drew Silva unveil their early 2020 top-20 hitter rankings in fantasy leagues. They also go over some widely-available streaming starting pitchers for the weekend and early next week.

September Hot Streaks: Who to Trust Sep 10, 2019

Matt Stroup and George Bissell run through some players on the rise in September and try to determine whether or not we can trust them in fantasy leagues over the final few weeks. Jesus Luzardo, Joc Pederson, Wil Myers, Kolten Wong and Sean Manaea are among the names we hit.

Early 2020 Top-10 starting pitchers; Kimbrel, Springer hurt; weekend streamers Sep 06, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva unveil their early 2020 top-10 starting pitcher rankings. They also break down the latest news, including injuries to George Springer and Craig Kimbrel as well as Robinson Cano's surprising return. D.J. also goes over some weekend streaming options in fantasy leagues.

Gavin Lux arrives, Adalberto Mondesi is back Sep 03, 2019

Matt Stroup and Nate Grimm look at some big-name September call-ups, including top shortstop prospect Gavin Lux of the Dodgers and Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker — and what to expect from both as they try to carve out playing time on stacked first-place teams. Plus, some good news for fantasy players who waited patiently on Adalberto Mondesi, and why Sean Manaea could be set up for a strong September as well.

Late-season mailbag; weekend streaming options Aug 30, 2019

D.J. Short takes late-season mailbag questions in addition to talking about Jose Ramirez's broken hamate bone and some streaming starting pitcher options for the weekend.

Late-Season Surges; Potential Impact of Lux Aug 27, 2019

Matt Stroup and Nate Grimm look at some notable late-season hot streaks — ranging from Mark Canha to Willie Calhoun to Nick Ahmed — and try to determined what to expect from each of them down the stretch. Also on this episode, we break down the potential impact of Dodgers shortstop prospect Gavin Lux if he gets the call to join the big league club in September.

Unexpected contributions from Yastrzemski, Davis; Heaney rolling; call-ups of note Aug 23, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss unexpected contributions from Mike Yastrzemski and J.D. Davis and who is the better bet moving forward. They also break down Andrew Heaney's recent success as well as go over some recent call-ups of note, injury updates, and the latest bullpen news.

Aquino's Historic HR Surge and Lamet's Fantasy Impact Aug 20, 2019

Matt Stroup and Chris Crawford examine 10 recent trends (five hitters, five pitchers) and weigh their fantasy relevance. Among the names we hit — "The Punisher", Aristides Aquino, who has hit 11 home runs in his first 17 big league games. We also discuss some intriguing young upside arms, including Dinelson Lamet, Griffin Canning and Aaron Civale.

Tatis, McNeil hurting; injury updates for aces; bullpen drama Aug 16, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss injuries to Fernando Tatis, Jr. and Jeff McNeil and some possible stopgap options on the waiver wire. They also provide injury updates on a few frontline starting pitchers as well as go over some notable recent call-ups and continued closer drama around the game.

Aquino Arrives; Trout vs. Acuna Aug 13, 2019

George Bissell (Rotoworld) and Mark Barry (Baseball Prospectus) discuss the meteoric rise of Aristides Aquino, Josh Rojas' promotion, Yordan Alvarez' three-homer outburst and the long-term value of Fernando Tatis Jr., Ronald Acuna, Juan Soto, Will Smith and Trent Grisham before taking a deep dive into recent standpoint pitching performances by Aaron Civale, Ryan Yarbrough, Dinelson Lamet and Cal Quantrill.

Rookie hitters surging: Foltynewicz back on track; bullpen situations Aug 09, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss rookie hitters on the rise, including Bo Bichette, Keston Hiura, and Aristides Aquino, and where this year's standouts could be drafted in 2020. They also examine Mike Tauchman's breakout, Mike Foltynewicz's successful return to the majors, Yu Darvish's turnaround, various bullpen situations around the league, and much more.

Prospects Arrive: Dustin May, Bo Bichette and Isan Diaz Aug 05, 2019

Matt Stroup and Rotoworld prospects guru Chris Crawford discuss the arrival of some notable prospects, including Dodgers right-hander Dustin May (aka "Gingergaard"), a surging Bo Bichette (who hit his third home run on Monday) and Marlins top prospect Isan Diaz. We consider the fantasy outlook for all of them down the stretch, and discuss what to expect from Trent Grisham, Willie Calhoun, Mike Foltynewicz and Aaron Sanchez over the final two months of the season.

MLB trade deadline roundup Aug 02, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva break down the biggest deals from this week's MLB trade deadline, including Zack Greinke to the Astros and Trevor Bauer to the Reds. They also discuss bullpen situations impacted by the deadline, new players to stash, Will Smith's opportunity with the Dodgers, and the Braves' outfield.

Jose Ramirez rising; Bo Bichette arrives Jul 30, 2019

Matt Stroup and George Bissell discuss the long-awaited breakout from Jose Ramirez (.344 average, nine home runs, four stolen bases so far in July), and what we can learn from his tumultuous season so far. Plus, what to expect from Bo Bichette now that he's been called up to the Blue Jays, and the fantasy implications of Marcus Stroman getting traded to New York.

Trade deadline preview; Snell and Gallo injuries Jul 26, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva preview the upcoming MLB trade deadline, including the most likely players to be dealt and how the next week could reshape bullpens around the league. They also discuss injuries to Blake Snell and Joey Gallo, standout performances from the week, and waiver wire pickups and weekend streaming options.

Lance Lynn Renaissance; Mercado's Value Jul 23, 2019

Matt Stroup and Nate Grimm run through a wide range of pitching and hitting trends, including the surprise renaissance season for Lance Lynn, who struck out 12 Astros over the weekend. Plus, what to expect going forward from a surging Oscar Mercado, and why we simultaneously can and cannot trust A.J. Pollock in fantasy.

Mondesi, Jimenez injured; Laureano mashing Jul 19, 2019

Matt Stroup and Drew Silva look at the fallout from recent injuries to MLB stolen base leader Adalberto Mondesi and surging outfielder Eloy Jimenez (11 homers since the start of June), as well as Jay Bruce and Byron Buxton. We also analyze hot streaks for Keston Hiura and Ramon Laureano, and consider what kind of impact Nathan Eovaldi might have when he returns as the Red Sox closer.

Waiver Wire Pickups: Mallex, Hiura, Pagan Jul 16, 2019

Matt Stroup and George Bissell consider some recent waiver wire options, including a surging Mallex Smith (17 steals since late May), a hot-hitting Keston Hiura (.308 with three homers in July) and Rays prospect Nate Lowe, who had five home runs in his last eight games at the start of this week. We also discuss whether Andrew Cashner is worth the risk now that he's with the Red Sox, what to expect from Daniel Ponce de Leon going forward and the outlook for fire-throwing Padres reliever Andres Munoz. Plus, why Emilio Pagan should be added immediately if he's still available in your league.

All-Star Takeaways: Bieber, Gallo, Brantley, Vlad Jr. Jul 12, 2019

Matt Stroup and Drew Silva run through some takeaways from the All-Star break, including the outlook for Shane Bieber, Joey Gallo, Michael Brantley and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Can Shane Bieber continue to pitch like a fantasy ace after his All-Star Game MVP? Did Joey Gallo deserve the award himself? And will Vlad Jr. use the Home Run Derby as a springboard to a monster second half? Also on this episode: an update on the injured/struggling Jake Arrieta, and some significant injury news from the Tampa Bay bullpen.

Rotoworld Midseason Classic Jul 03, 2019

D.J. Short hosts the first-ever Rotoworld Midseason Classic. Joined by Drew Silva, Ryan Boyer, and Christopher Crawford, the Rotoworld Baseball team breaks down the first half of the MLB season, including a look back at March fantasy drafts and the rise of some notable rookies around the game. They also forecast what to expect in the second half, including prospects to stash.

June Standouts: Scherzer, Machado, Blackmon, Tatis Jr. Jul 02, 2019

George Bissell and special guest Mark Barry of Baseball Prospectus discuss the tragic passing of Tyler Skaggs, Nathan Eovaldi's transition to the closer role in Boston, Brendan McKay's stellar debut, the Jose Urquidy and Dylan Cease promotions and standout performances over the last month including Max Scherzer, Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, Shohei Ohtani, Charlie Blackmon and more...

Mailbag edition Jun 28, 2019

D.J. Short opens the Rotoworld Mailbag to answer fantasy baseball questions. Manny Machado, Jesus Luzardo, Brendan McKay, and Keston Hiura are among the topics discussed.

Hicks Hurt, Montas Suspended Jun 25, 2019

George Bissell of Rotoworld and special guest Rob Silver of Baseball Prospectus discuss the fantasy fallout from the Jordan Hicks injury (7:00), Frankie Montas suspension (10:00), impressive debut performances from Zac Gallen and Adbert Alzolay (13:00), Yordan Alvarez's future value (18:00) and a handful of players and situations they're monitoring over the remainder of the season (30:00).

High-profile injuries; Zac Gallen's arrival; outfielders to pick up Jun 21, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva break down high-profile injuries to Trevor Story, Adalberto Mondesi, and Rich Hill as well as notable returns for Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, Jose Altuve, and others. They also discuss Zac Gallen’s much-anticipated arrival with the Marlins, outfielders to pick up in fantasy leagues, and notable closer situations around the league.

Yankees Acquire Encarnacion, Wild Weekend Performances Jun 18, 2019

George Bissell and Nathan Grimm discuss the fantasy impact of the Yankees acquisition of veteran slugger Edwin Encarnacion, the White Sox decision to promote catching prospect Zack Collins and several compelling developments from a wild weekend involving Charlie Blackmon, Wade Davis, Hunter Renfroe, Ketel Marte, Ronald Acuna, Hyun-Jin Ryu, Trevor Bauer, Yordan Alvarez and more.

Seager hurt; Kingery rising Jun 14, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss Corey Seager's hamstring injury, Ken Giles' elbow injury, and the Chris Paddack situation with the Padres. They also break down Jordan Yamamoto's promising MLB debut and how the arrow is pointing up for Lance Lynn, Scott Kingery, and Ramon Laureano.

Midseason Updates; Alvarez, Keuchel and more Jun 11, 2019

George Bissell of Rotoworld and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus discuss the fantasy impact of the Yordan Alvarez in Houston (1:30), the Braves signing Dallas Keuchel (5:00), latest injury updates (8:00) and the biggest mid-season risers including: Lucas Giolito, Jake Odorizzi, Hyun-Jin Ryu, Mike Soroka, Adalberto Mondesi and Josh Bell (14:00). Finally, they analyze recent hot streaks from Brian Dozier, JaCoby Jones, Adrian Sampson, Nick Pivetta, Pablo Lopez, Zach Plesac, Frankie Montas. Cesar Puello and more (40:00).

MLB Draft talk; Kimbrel to Cubs; McCutchen done for season Jun 07, 2019

Drew Silva and Christopher Crawford discuss recent MLB headlines, including the fantasy-relevant players coming out of this week's draft, Craig Kimbrel's contract with the Cubs, and the impact of Andrew McCutchen's torn ACL on the Phillies' outfield. They also break down Framber Valdez's opportunity with the Astros, Keston Hiura's demotion, and much more.

Bats on the Rise: Riley, Chavis, Jimenez Jun 04, 2019

Matt Stroup and Rotoworld prospects guru Chris Crawford check in on some of the notable names that have been called up this season, including hard-hitting rookies Austin Riley and Michael Chavis, and how likely they are to continue mashing in 2019. Plus, why Eloy Jimenez is still a big-time breakout candidate for this season, the potential home run ceiling for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and why Angels right-hander Griffin Canning is a high-upside arm for this year and beyond.

Breakouts for Bell, Giolito; Taking stock of surprises/disappointments May 31, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss injury situations with the Astros, Luke Weaver's forearm strain, breakouts for Josh Bell and Lucas Giolito, and much more. With Memorial Day behind us, they also reveal some surprises and disappointments through the first two months of the season.

Cavan Biggio's upside; Hunter Pence Renaissance May 28, 2019

Matt Stroup and George Bissell break down some recent fantasy trends, including what to expect from Cavan Biggio with the Blue Jays, and what to make of the sudden power surge from 36-year-old Hunter Pence. Also on this episode: an impressive season debut from Andrew Heaney and his fantasy potential going forward, and the outlook on Pirates prospect Mitch Keller. Plus — the Twins have become a true fantasy factory, and we examine what to expect from Miguel Sano, C.J. Cron, Jake Odorizzi and Kyle Gibson the rest of the way.

Mets' wild week; notable returns; waiver wire pickups May 24, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss the Mets' wild week, injuries to Giancarlo Stanton, Khris Davis, Andrelton Simmons, and Wade Davis, as well as some notable players on the verge of returns. They also go over some bullpen situations and useful waiver wire pickups.

Breakout Season: Buxton, Bieber, Riley May 21, 2019

Matt Stroup and Nate Grimm look at an impressive wave of recent big league arrivals, including hard-hitting recent call-ups Austin Riley, Keston Hiura and Brendan Rodgers. Plus, what to make of a dynamic month of May from Byron Buxton, a dominant 15-strikeout start from Shane Bieber and a stolen base binge from Nick Senzel. Also on this episode: We examine a post-hype breakout from Lucas Giolito, and will Miguel Cabrera ever rediscover his home run power?

Call-up bonanza; injury updates May 17, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva break down the wave of prospect call-ups from the past week, including Keston Hiura, Austin Riley, Brendan Rodgers, Willie Calhoun, Nicky Lopez, Corbin Martin, Oscar Mercado, and more. They also discuss injury updates involving the likes of Michael Conforto, Trea Turner, Miguel Andujar, David Price, and Andrew Heaney.

Austin Meadows rising, Jose Ramirez struggling May 14, 2019

Who are the biggest surprises of the season so far? And which players have been the biggest fantasy letdowns? Matt Stroup and Chris Crawford come up with a top five list for each category, including Tim Anderson, Austin Meadows and Josh Bell surging, with Jose Ramirez, Matt Carpenter and Daniel Murphy struggling to live up to preseason billing. We also try to put Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s early struggles in perspective, consider the arrival of Corbin Martin in Houston, and track an insane power binge for Braves prospect Austin Riley. You can check out Chris' latest top-10 prospects report right here.

Waiver wire pitchers; Ohtani returns; prospect stashes May 10, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva break down waiver wire starting pitchers, including Brandon Woodruff, Brad Peacock, Kyle Gibson, and Jerad Eickhoff. They also discuss Shohei Ohtani's return, Kris Bryant's resurgence, prospect stashes, bullpen situations, and much more.

Senzel, Soroka and Skaggs May 07, 2019

Matt Stroup and Nate Grimm discuss the immediate success and season-long upside of recent Reds arrival Nick Senzel, plus the emergence of future Braves ace Mike Soroka and the re-emergence of Tyler Skaggs. Also on this episode: what to expect from Shohei Ohtani and Matt Olson as they return from injury, and we go hunting for saves in the Texas and Atlanta bullpens.

Kluber injured; Senzel on the way; Caleb Smith's breakout May 03, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva break down Corey Kluber's non-displaced ulna fracture, Nick Senzel's pending arrival to the majors, and recent call-ups Griffin Canning, Michael Chavis, Carter Kieboom, and Nate Lowe. They also discuss Caleb Smith's early-season breakout, A.J. Pollock's elbow injury, Anthony DeSclafani's recent success, and much more.

Faith in Minor; expectations for Vlad Jr. Apr 30, 2019

Matt Stroup and George Bissell run down a wide range of recent trends for starting pitchers and hitters, including what to make of the Mike Minor renaissance (a career-high 13 strikeouts on Saturday night), and the ongoing struggles of aces ranging from Chris Sale to Corey Kluber to Jacob deGrom. Also on this episode — we look at what could be a very lofty home run ceiling for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. this season, and consider the upside of other young middle infielders including Carter Kieboom, Hunter Dozier and Michael Chavis.

Vlad Jr. is finally here; Mailbag questions Apr 26, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva celebrate Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s long-awaited arrival to the major leagues while breaking down other headlines, including updates on the Yankees' injury situation, the closer situations with the Angels and Rangers, and signs of life from Chris Sale and Jose Ramirez. They also answer some mailbag questions to close out the show.

Patience with Nola; Polanco returns Apr 23, 2019

Matt Stroup and Nate Grimm look at a wide range of fantasy news, including the outlook for struggling right-handers Aaron Nola, Yu Darvish and Corey Kluber — and just how concerned we should be in each situation. Plus, the return of Gregory Polanco and the arrival of Cole Tucker in Pittsburgh, and what to expect from each of them going forward. Also on this episode: Nate makes the case for adding Jerad Eickhoff in Philadelphia, and paints an optimistic picture for Julio Urias as the dynamic young left-hander heads to the bullpen.

Pitching, pitching, pitching; Post-hype Kingery; Dozier emerging Apr 19, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss a bunch of starting pitcher updates, including Blake Snell's broken toe, the Dodgers' rotation, Chris Sale's latest start, and a bunch of early-season risers. They also break down Mookie Betts' early struggles, Shohei Ohtani's progress, a possible post-hype breakout for Scott Kingery, and the unlikely emergence of Hunter Dozier.

Concerned about Kluber? Apr 16, 2019

Matt Stroup and Ryan Boyer break down a number of recent performances and headlines, including Corey Kluber carrying a 6.16 ERA through his first four starts of the season. Is it time to panic, or an ideal opportunity to buy low in fantasy leagues? Meanwhile, there's cause for optimism on Jose Quintana and Zack Wheeler, who both threw gems recently after rough starts to their seasons. Plus, what to make of some notably hot hitters — including Austin Meadows (four homers last week) and Brandon Lowe of the Rays — while our weekly hunt for saves takes us to the NL East after the injury to David Robertson. All that and much more on this episode, and you can check out Ryan's Hot Hitter Rundown on Rotoworld right here.

Missing Severino and Clevinger; Sale struggling; Vogelbach surging Apr 12, 2019

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss lengthy absences for Luis Severino and Mike Clevinger as well as Chris Sale's latest disappointing start. They also break down trendy pickups Max Fried and Daniel Vogelbach, and much more.

Swanson, Heyward rising; AL East upside arms Apr 09, 2019

Matt Stroup, Chris Crawford and George Bissell run through a wide range of fantasy baseball topics, including early surges from Dansby Swanson, Jason Heyward and Clint Frazier, all on the rise as April waiver wire pickups. Plus, a promising start for Blue Jays right-hander Trent Thornton, and the mostly sunny outlook for Tyler Glasnow and Yonny Chirinos in Tampa. We also hunt, somewhat desperately, for saves. All that and much more on this episode, including some alarming early signs for Zack Wheeler.

Big early-season injuries; Chris Sale's velocity Apr 05, 2019

D.J. and Drew break down all the big early-season injuries, including Trea Turner, Giancarlo Stanton, Daniel Murphy, and Miguel Andujar. They also discuss Chris Sale's missing velocity and players they wish they took in drafts this spring, among other topics.

Early-season injuries, surprise performances and waiver wire adds Apr 02, 2019

Matt Stroup and Nate Grimm run through some of the top headlines from the early days of the 2019 season, including injuries to Giancarlo Stanton and Daniel Murphy, and what it might mean for preseason sleeper Garrett Hampson in Colorado. We also hunt for saves in Seattle, K.C. and Miami, look at some dynamic young arms (including Chris Paddack and Corbin Burnes), and consider the potential for Austin Meadows and Jorge Soler in 2019.

Spring training wrap-up; 2019 season predictions Mar 28, 2019

D.J. and Drew wrap up spring training and look ahead to the start of the 2019 MLB season. They go over the surprising promotion of Fernando Tatis Jr., Jacob deGrom's extension with the Mets, Francisco Lindor's new ankle injury, and other notable headlines. They also unveil their predictions for the season.

Trout's historic deal; extensions galore; more spring training headlines Mar 22, 2019

D.J. and Drew discuss Mike Trout's historic extension with the Angels, as well as deals for Paul Goldschmidt, prospect Eloy Jimenez, Blake Snell, and Alex Bregman. They also break down spring training injury news as well as position battles coming into focus.

Roundtable edition Mar 21, 2019

It's time for a special roundtable edition of the Rotoworld Baseball Podcast. A revolving cast of Rotoworld contributors break down must-haves and players to avoid as well as top prospects for 2019 and reliever strategies. These roundtables were originally recorded on Wednesday, March 20 and are also available in video form at Rotoworld.com.

2019 Rotoworld live fantasy baseball mock draft Mar 15, 2019

Ahmed Fareed hosts as D.J. Short and Ryan Boyer from Rotoworld, Andy Behrens and Scott Pianowski from Yahoo, and eight lucky fans compete in a live fantasy baseball mock draft. Rotoworld's Matt Stroup and Patrick Daugherty provide additional commentary. This is a special podcast edition of the original broadcast from Wednesday, March 13.

Severino's shoulder; Salvy out for season; Kershaw update Mar 08, 2019

D.J. and Drew break down the latest headlines from spring training, including Luis Severino's shoulder, Tommy John surgery for Salvador Perez, Miguel Sano missing the start of the season, and the latest on Clayton Kershaw. They also review D.J.'s Tout Wars Mixed Draft team and identify spring training standouts who could be of use in fantasy leagues in 2019.

2019 starting pitcher/reliever rankings Mar 01, 2019

D.J. and Drew complete their position breakdown series for the 2019 season by discussing starting pitcher and reliever rankings. They also break down Bryce Harper's reported mega free agent deal with the Phillies.

2019 catcher/outfielder rankings Feb 21, 2019

D.J. and Drew continue their position breakdown series for the 2019 season by discussing catchers and outfielders in the latest episode of the Rotoworld Baseball Podcast.

2019 shortstop/third base rankings Feb 15, 2019

D.J. and Drew break down shortstop and third base rankings for the 2019 season in the latest episode of the Rotoworld Baseball Podcast.

2019 first base/second base rankings Feb 08, 2019

The Rotoworld Baseball Podcast returns with D.J. and Drew breaking down first base and second base rankings for the 2019 season.

Winter Meetings Recap Dec 14, 2018

D.J. and Drew return to recap this week's MLB Winter Meetings, including Andrew McCutchen to the Phillies, a three-way trade involving Edwin Encarnacion and Carlos Santana, J.A. Happ returning to the Yankees, Charlie Morton to the Rays, and much more. They also discuss where things stand with mega free agents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado and the trade market for J.T. Realmuto.

Hot Stove preview Nov 02, 2018

D.J. and Drew return to wrap up the postseason before previewing the Hot Stove. They discuss players likely to receive qualifying offers as well as the top free agents and possible destinations, including Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, Patrick Corbin, and many more. Finally, they break down the trade market, headlined by Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto.

Season Wrap-Up; Surprises and disappointments; late-September headlines Sep 28, 2018

D.J. and Drew wrap up the 2018 regular season by going over some of the biggest surprises and disappointments in fantasy leagues. They also discuss several late-season headlines, including Shohei Ohtani's Tommy John surgery, the state of Didi Gregorius' wrist, Christian Yelich's MVP push, and much more.

2019 Early-Round Mock; Story’s injury; Mondesi’s breakout Sep 21, 2018

D.J. and Drew project the first two rounds of 2019 fantasy drafts. They also go over Trevor Story’s elbow injury, Zack Wheeler’s shutdown and outlook moving forward, Adalberto Mondesi’s breakout, and some late-season starting pitcher streamers in fantasy leagues.

Early top-10 starting pitchers for 2019; late-season headlines Sep 14, 2018

With the regular season winding down, D.J. and Drew reveal their early top-10 fantasy starting pitchers for 2019. They also discuss the David Wright situation, Josh Donaldson's arrival in Cleveland, and closer situations with the Cardinals and Diamondbacks before offering some late-season waiver wire pickups and streaming options to consider in fantasy leagues.

Ohtani's elbow; Waiver deals and September call-ups; Voit surprising Sep 07, 2018

D.J. and Drew discuss the prospect of Tommy John surgery for Shohei Ohtani and his continued excellence at the plate. They also break down notable waiver trades and September call-ups as well as Luke Voit’s surprising production, the Cardinals’ closer situation, waiver wire pickups, streaming options, and much more.

Key returns for the stretch run; Posey's surgery; Urias' arrival Aug 31, 2018

D.J. and Drew break down some key returns around the game, Buster Posey's hip surgery and his outlook for 2019, as well as Luis Urias' arrival to the big leagues. They also discuss weekend streaming options in fantasy leagues and waiver wire pickups.

Acuña's week; Cano returns; closer situations Aug 17, 2018

D.J. and Drew break down Ronald Acuña, Jr.’s eventful week, Robinson Cano’s return from his PED suspension, and injuries to Trevor Bauer and James Paxton. They also discuss weekend streaming options in fantasy leagues and all the latest closer developments, including an update on Kenley Jansen.

Closer situations in Washington and Miami; injury roundup Aug 10, 2018

D.J. and Drew break down recent closer situation developments with the Nationals and Marlins as well as a host of injury situations, including Josh Donaldson, Lance McCullers, Mike Trout, Carlos Correa, Hyun-Jin Ryu, and much more. They also discuss strong performances from Mike Fiers and Lance Lynn with their new teams and upcoming streaming options in fantasy leagues.

Trade deadline wrap-up Aug 03, 2018

D.J. and Drew break down all of the big deals from this week's MLB trade deadline, including Chris Archer to the Pirates, Jonathan Schoop to the Brewers, Roberto Osuna to the Astros, Tommy Pham to the Rays, and Kevin Gausman to the Braves, among others. They also discuss the latest headlines around MLB, including Tommy John surgery for Johnny Cueto, another DL stint for Carlos Martinez, and Chris Sale's status.

Trade winds blowing before deadline; Big name injury situations Jul 27, 2018

D.J. and Drew break down the recent wave of trades around MLB, including Manny Machado, Zach Britton, Brad Hand, Jeurys Familia, and J.A. Happ, among others. They also discuss some major injury situations with the likes of Yoenis Cespedes and Gary Sanchez, as well as other random notes around MLB.

First half standouts/disappointments; names to know for second half Jul 19, 2018

D.J. and Drew react to the latest Manny Machado chatter before breaking down the first half in fantasy leagues, including waiver wire All-Stars and the biggest surprises and disappointments. They also discuss players to keep in mind for the second half.

Machado rumors; Tucker up; Giles down Jul 13, 2018

D.J. and Drew wade through the Manny Machado trade rumors before getting into the arrival of prospect Kyle Tucker and the demotion of Ken Giles. They also discuss Noah Syndergaard's return, the hot-hitting Stephen Piscotty, and the usual waiver wire and streaming pickups.

Max Muncy's breakout; Ohtani returns as a hitter; injury updates Jul 06, 2018

D.J. and Drew break down Max Muncy's surprise breakout and Shohei Ohtani's return from the disabled list as a hitter. They also discuss a bunch of injury situations (Gleyber Torres, Brian McCann, and Shane Greene among them) as well as some streaming options to keep in mind.

Kelvin Herrera trade and latest closer news; injury updates Jun 22, 2018

D.J. and Drew discuss the Kelvin Herrera trade and other recent closer news, including Hunter Strickland's broken hand and Brandon Morrow's bad back. They also break down some high-profile players on the way back from injury (Clayton Kershaw, Marcus Stroman among them) and some waiver wire pickups and streaming options.

Miggy out; Sano demoted; Goldschmidt comes alive Jun 15, 2018

D.J. and Drew break down Miguel Cabrera's season-ending injury, Miguel Sano's demotion, and sudden signs of life from Paul Goldschmidt and Marcell Ozuna. They also discuss closer situations around the game and waiver wire pickups and streaming options to keep in mind in fantasy leagues.

Acuna, Syndergaard, Reyes hurt; Nimmo on the rise Jun 01, 2018

D.J. and Drew go over some prominent injuries around the game, including Ronald Acuna's knee, Noah Syndergaard's finger, and Alex Reyes' lat. They also discuss the Mariners' recent trade for Alex Colome and Denard Span, Hanley Ramirez being cut loose by the Red Sox, Brandon Nimmo's rise, the Marlins' closer situation, and a couple of streaming options for the weekend.

Arrivals for Soto and Meadows; Gordon's injury May 25, 2018

D.J. and Drew discuss Juan Soto's surprise arrival and Austin Meadows' early success in the majors. They also break down Welington Castillo's suspension, Dee Gordon's injury, Greg Bird's pending return from the DL, various closer situations around the game, upcoming streamers, and much more.

Cano suspension fallout; Pollock injured; recent SPs of note May 17, 2018

D.J. and Drew break down Robinson Cano's 80-game suspension and the fantasy fallout involved. They also discuss injuries to A.J. Pollock, Yoenis Cespedes, and Adrian Beltre, recent strong performances from Andrew Heaney and Freddy Peralta, Alex Reyes' dominant rehab start, and much, much more.

Starting pitcher re-rank episode; Blue Jays closer situation May 11, 2018

D.J. and Drew re-rank their top starting pitchers in the wake of Clayton Kershaw’s injury and James Paxton’s no-hitter. They also discuss Roberto Osuna’s arrest and where the Blue Jays could go at closer, the excellence of Twins rookie Fernando Romero, the Matt Harvey trade, Dustin Fowler’s arrival with the Athletics, and much more.

Mailbag episode; Corey Seager injury fallout May 04, 2018

D.J. and Drew take listener questions for the first mailbag episode of the season. They also go through the latest headlines, including injuries to Corey Seager and Johnny Cueto, impressive debuts for Nick Kingham and Mike Soroka, and much more.

Top prospects arrive; discussing notable players off to slow starts Apr 27, 2018

D.J. and Drew review the notable top prospects who have made their way to the majors over the past week, including Ronald Acuna and Gleyber Torres. They also discuss some big names off to slow starts and the usual headlines around MLB.

Injury roundup; Reds fire Bryan Price; waiver wire pickups Apr 20, 2018

D.J. and Drew go through notable injuries and the fantasy fallout, including Taijuan Walker, Kevin Kiermaier, and Josh Harrison. They also discuss Bryan Price's firing with the Reds, closer situations, and waiver wire pickups.

Basebrawl breakdown; Andrus injured; early standouts and waiver wire SPs Apr 13, 2018

D.J. and Drew break down the brawls in baseball this week before getting into Elvis Andrus' broken elbow. They also take a look at various closer situations around MLB before discussing early standouts and waiver wire starting pitchers.

Ohtani impresses; Jansen stumbles; Week 1 reaction Apr 06, 2018

D.J. and Drew react to the first week of the 2018 MLB season, including Shohei Ohtani's impressive exploits on the mound and at the plate. They also break down Kenley Jansen's early stumbles and discuss some notable hot starts and injuries from around the game.

Wrapping up spring training; closer notes; Bird/Kingery Mar 29, 2018

D.J. and Drew wrap up spring training by discussing some of the last-minute roster moves, closer decisions, and injuries.

Justin Turner injured; re-ranking closers Mar 23, 2018

D.J. and Drew discuss Justin Turner’s broken wrist and Alex Cobb signing with the Orioles along with other recent headlines. They also revisit and re-rank their top fantasy closers and discuss some of the unsettled bullpen situations around MLB.

March moves; tracking spring storylines Mar 16, 2018

D.J. and Drew go over the recent notable signings, including Jake Arrieta, Lance Lynn, and Neil Walker. They also discuss a host of spring storylines, including Willie Calhoun being sent down to Triple-A, Ronald Acuna's red-hot spring, and much more.

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