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**Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball**

Looking for top-notch fantasy baseball analysis covering draft strategy, waiver wire pickups, the latest injury news, or insight on the newest prospect call-up? Rotoworld Baseball Show delivers that and much, much more. Join D.J. Short, Rotoworld’s senior manager of fantasy content, and Eric Samulski as they break down everything you need to know.

Latest Episodes:

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

Show notes

(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

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

Show notes

(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

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

Show notes

(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

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

Show notes

(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

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

Show notes

(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

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

Show notes

(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

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

Show notes

(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

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

Show notes

(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

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Previewing the 2023 MLB Season Mar 29, 2023

Show notes

(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

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

Show notes

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

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