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RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast

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Jeff Erickson, Clay Link, James Anderson, Scott Jenstad, Todd Zola, Fred Zinkie, Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer cover fantasy baseball year round, including draft prep, strategy and much more!

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

An important message from RadioPublic

Spring Prospect Mailbag!

March 27th, 2024

1:01:43
  • How to track a player's ranking history
  • Chase DeLauter
  • Ceddanne Rafaela, Gavin Stone, Jared Jones
  • Franco Aleman
  • Logan Evans
  • Candidates for …

Adapting to the New Pitching Environment

March 26th, 2024

1:11:03

Which pitchers in the new wave of starters can we trust? With the greater-than-usual attrition that we've had this spring, Fred Zinkie and Jeff …

NFBC Las Vegas Main Event Draft Recap / Week 1 FAAB

March 25th, 2024

1:28:20

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad preview Week 1, discuss early FAAB results and then break down their weekend in Las Vegas drafting their NFBC Main …

First FAAB Weekend of the Year with Justin Mason

March 24th, 2024

1:09:59

Erik Halterman is joined by Justin Mason to discuss the players they're picking up in their leagues this weekend as well as the players shooting up the back half of NFBC Main Event draft boards.

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Our Most Drafted Players

March 23rd, 2024

1:11:50

Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer share which players they've drafted most often, from buzzy young stars like Elly De La Cruz to steady veterans like Xander Bogaerts. They also discuss the latest news, including Wyatt …

2024 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers!

March 22nd, 2024

1:06:48

Clay Link and Todd Zola talk all the latest news from around Major League Baseball and offer up their latest and greatest fantasy baseball sleepers …

No Starting Pitchers? Tout Wars Draft Review with Grey Albright of Razzball

March 21st, 2024

1:01:51

Erik Halterman is joined by Grey Albright to discuss Grey's unusual Tout Wars NL squad, which featured zero starting pitchers. The duo discuss draft strategy as well as the latest news, including worrying developments …

Blake Snell Signs, Tout Wars Review

March 20th, 2024

1:22:21

Blake Snell finally signed, closers are dropping like flies, and Tout Wars Weekend just wrapped up. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson break down a news-heavy set of days and review Jeff's AL Tout Wars team.

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Spring Prospect Standouts w/ Geoff Pontes

March 20th, 2024

1:32:16
  • Wyatt Langford
  • Jackson Holliday
  • Coby Mayo
  • Colton Cowser
  • Paul Skenes
  • Jared Jones
  • Bubba Chandler
  • Ceddanne Rafaela
  • Victor Scott
  • Chase DeLauter
  • James …

Previewing the Mariners with Ryan Divish

March 18th, 2024

46:55

Chris Crawford is joined by Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times to preview the Mariners in 2024. They look at the superstar potential of Julio …

LiveStreaming and Breaking down a 5K Entry NFBC Ultimate Draft with BatFlip Crazy

March 17th, 2024

2:38:18

Scott Jenstad and special guest, Toby (BatFlip Crazy), break down a $5000 entry NFBC draft as it happens, talking a ton of draft strategy and many player evaluations as we head into a major fantasy draft week. They talk …

Over/Under: AL West/NL West

March 16th, 2024

42:32

Chris Crawford looks at the AL West and NL West to finish off the over/under preview. He looks at the win totals for all ten clubs, and he also looks …

Huge Fantasy Baseball Draft Weekend

March 15th, 2024

1:04:56

Clay Link is joined by special guest co-host Erik Halterman to talk about all things fantasy baseball, including news, sleepers, risers, fallers and more!


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10 Essential Best Ball Tips

March 14th, 2024

56:27

Mike Alexander (@Roto_Wan) from RazzBall.com joins Jeff Erickson to share their annual Best Ball Special. We break down the top winning concepts in Best Ball and how Underdog, Fantrax, RT and the NFBC differ from each …

High-Stakes Auction Strategy w/ Marc Winokur

March 13th, 2024

1:27:33
  • Marc's history with NFBC auctions
  • February valuations vs. late-March valuations
  • Building with a strong infield
  • Figuring out the closer market

Five Players Fred Zinkie Can't Stop Drafting

March 13th, 2024

1:32:03

Jose Altuve keeps showing up on a lot of Fred Zinkie's (@FredZinkieMLB) rosters, as does Chas McCormick and Craig Kimbrel. Hear who else he and Jeff …

2024 Targets and Fades

March 11th, 2024

1:39:56

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad dig deep into the 2024 player pool and detail their targets and fades at every position. Players discussed include …

Too High or Too Low with DVR

March 10th, 2024

54:48

Chris Crawford is joined by Derek VanRiper of The Athletic, and they begin the show by discussing the proper etiquette of slow drafts. They then talk about some hitters and pitchers that have surprising ADPs, including …

Over/Under: AL Central/NL Central

March 9th, 2024

1:07:33

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) dig into some over/unders from the Central divisions.

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Updated Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2024

March 8th, 2024

1:04:58

Clay Link and Todd Zola discuss all the latest news from around spring training and updates to their Top 300 fantasy baseball rankings.


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Pocket Aces, With Derek VanRiper

March 7th, 2024

1:06:43

A popular draft strategy in snake draft leagues is to go with "Pocket Aces," i.e. drafting elite starting pitchers with your first two picks. Derek …

Auctioning in Florida w/ Jason Collette

March 7th, 2024

59:17
  • Jason Collette on defending his AL LABR crown
  • Identifying pockets of players
  • Adapting on the fly to another team's punt-pitching strategy
  • When to …

5 Secret Fantasy Baseball Auction League Tips

March 6th, 2024

1:19:51

It's fantasy baseball auction season, and Fred Zinkie has the keys for you to dominate your league. Fred and Jeff Erickson will discuss auction strategy tips and the biggest news of the day, including the latest Ronald …

Talking Hitters and Starting Pitchers Post Pick 200

March 4th, 2024

1:24:28

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad run through the baseball news from over the weekend and then discuss a bunch of interesting names going after pick 200 in 2024 drafts, including Byron Buxton, Taj Bradley and Kyle …

Over/Under: AL East/NL East

March 2nd, 2024

1:10:22

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) hit on some over/under props from the AL East and NL East divisions.

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Must-Draft Closers for 2024 Fantasy Baseball

March 1st, 2024

1:02:36

Greg Jewett of The Athletic joins RotoWire Senior MLB Editor Clay Link to discuss Tout Wars H2H and ALL THINGS CLOSERS!


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Draft Tiers and Moving Averages

February 29th, 2024

1:04:44

FSWA Award-Winning Writer John Laghezza from The Athletic joins Jeff Erickson to discuss moving averages, his award-winning Best Baseball Ongoing Series, how he sets up his draft tiers, and his Tout Wars draft where he …

Spring Training Prospect Mailbag!

February 28th, 2024

1:15:28
  • Ben Brown
  • Cade Horton
  • Will Warren
  • Victor Scott
  • Colson Montgomery
  • Dustin Harris
  • Jakob Marsee
  • Graham Pauley
  • Samuel Zavala
  • Dillon Head
  • Jackson Merrill

Scaling the Draft Cliffs

February 28th, 2024

1:11:37

Fred Zinkie just navigated the secondary closer run in the Tout Wars Draft & Hold league. Who do you like among Andres Muñoz, Jordan Romano, …

The 2024 Closer Market / SP's in the Top 150

February 26th, 2024

1:38:31

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad give their thoughts on the 2024 closer market, break down a number of specific relievers and then move over to starting pitchers to discuss a number of intriguing SP in the Top 150. …

Overrated/Underrated: NL East

February 24th, 2024

1:00:32

Chris Crawford and Ryan Boyer look at the latest headlines from baseball, including Kodai Senga's shoulder injury that likely will see him miss …

Players to Target in 2024 Fantasy Baseball

February 23rd, 2024

1:03:36

Clay Link and Todd Zola discuss the latest news from around the league, Tarik Skubal already touching 100 mph in spring training and their top …

LABR Recap with Jenny Butler

February 23rd, 2024

1:01:03

Jenny Butler joins Jeff Erickson to recap the LABR 15-team Mixed League draft. Jeff drafted from the third slot, Jenny from the 14th slot. Plus we'll discuss the latest Reds updates, including Elly De La Cruz's average …

Spring Helium Candidates w/ Chris Clegg

February 21st, 2024

1:11:50

Ricky Tiedemann

Jackson Holliday

Jackson Chourio

Wyatt Langford

Noelvi Marte

Paul Skenes

Jared Jones

Emmet Sheehan

Gavin Stone

Jackson Jobe

AJ Smith-Shawver

LABR Mixed League Live Draft

February 21st, 2024

2:04:58

Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie share their thoughts over the first two hours of the 15-team LABR Mixed League draft, with Jeff drafting third (Bobby …

Breaking Down Middle Infielders in the Top 200

February 19th, 2024

1:20:01

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the news from the weekend and then break down a number of interesting middle infielders currently being drafted in The Top 200. Among others, they discuss Elly De la Cruz, Oneil …

Overrated/Underrated: NL Central

February 17th, 2024

1:11:30

Erik Halterman (@erik_halterman) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) go over the latest headlines and discuss their overrated and underrated picks from the NL Central.

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Is Gerrit Cole Overvalued?

February 16th, 2024

1:00:37

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) discuss Kyle Bradish's injury, whether Gerrit Cole is overrated for 2024 and much more!


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Chat with Ron Shandler

February 15th, 2024

52:38

Todd pinch hits for Jeff and welcomes special guest Ron Shandler. Todd and Ron talk about Ron's new book, "Fantasy Expert", BABS and the role of Tout …

Adjusting Playing Time w/ KC Bubba

February 14th, 2024

53:17
  • Maikel Garcia
  • Bo Naylor
  • Chas McCormick
  • Noelvi Marte
  • Nelson Velazquez
  • Christian Encarnacion-Strand
  • Willi Castro
  • Louie Varland
  • Matt Vierling
  • Aaron …

Seven Job Battles You Must Watch in 2024 Fantasy Baseball

February 14th, 2024

1:13:57

Erik Halterman and Fred Zinkie identify the seven key job battles heading into the 2024 fantasy baseball season.


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Intriguing Corner Infielders

February 13th, 2024

1:09:47

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad detail just how they prep for drafts and then discuss a number of intriguing corner infielders in 2024 drafts, including Spencer Steer, Josh Jung and Triston Casas, among many others. …

Overrated/Underrated: NL West

February 11th, 2024

48:29

Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) dishes on the latest headlines and goes over his overrated and underrated fantasy options from the NL West.

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2024 Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings

February 9th, 2024

59:38

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) return with a discussion on the latest RotoWire Roundtable and talk about subsequent steps in the …

Five Up, Five Down: RotoWire Roundtable Results

February 8th, 2024

1:01:20

Our latest set of RotoWire Roundtable Rankings are up, and Baseball Editor Erik Halterman joined Jeff Erickson to discuss some of the key differences and movers in the ranks, plus the top free agents still out on the …

Tough Evaluations & Easy Fades w/ Rob Silver

February 7th, 2024

1:12:18
  • Matt Olson
  • Elly De La Cruz
  • Francisco Lindor
  • Pete Alonso
  • Marcus Semien
  • Vladimir Guerrero
  • Bo Bichette
  • Teoscar Hernandez
  • Alejandro Kirk
  • Jarren Duran

Five Early Round Players Fred Zinkie Won't Draft

February 7th, 2024

1:16:24

Elly De La Cruz is going in the second round on average in the NFBC in early drafts - will you pay that price? How much do we discount Mike Trout beyond his normal injury risk, due to the team context on the Angels? …

Back Talking Baseball!

February 5th, 2024

1:17:03

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad are back talking baseball and they discuss the fantasy implications of all the off-season moves in MLB, including all …

Fantasy Prospects to Monitor for 2024

February 4th, 2024

54:48

Chris Crawford is joined by MLB writer R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports. They look at the Corbin Burnes trade and whether the Brewers got enough for the right-hander, and then go over 10 fantasy prospects -- five pitchers …

Overrated/Underrated: AL West

February 4th, 2024

56:26

Chris Crawford and Ryan Boyer look at the Corbin Burnes trade from a fantasy perspective; did his stock go up with him now a member of the Baltimore …

High-Stakes Strategy w/ Phil Dussault

February 1st, 2024

1:22:55
  • Champions League
  • Ronald Acuna/The value of the 1st overall pick
  • Luis Rengifo
  • Multi-position eligibility
  • Punting a category in-season/punting a …

Dynasty Decisions w/ Chris Maher & The Itch

January 24th, 2024

1:13:17
  • James Wood
  • Brandon Nimmo
  • MJ Melendez
  • Samuel Basallo
  • Lourdes Gurriel
  • Charlie Morton
  • Gabriel Moreno
  • Kerry Carpenter
  • Brandon Drury
  • John Means
  • Kenley …

Overrated/Underrated: AL Central

January 23rd, 2024

41:56

Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) goes over the latest headlines and offers his overrated and underrated fantasy options from the AL Central.

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Top 400 Prospects Mailbag! (Jan. 2024)

January 17th, 2024

55:53
  • Drew Thorpe
  • Jackson Holliday
  • Wyatt Langford
  • Jordan Lawlar
  • Colson Montgomery
  • Kyle Harrison
  • Paul Skenes
  • Cade Horton
  • Jackson Jobe
  • AJ Smith-Shawver

Overrated/Underrated: AL East

January 16th, 2024

32:45

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoye) offer up their overrated and underrated fantasy options from the AL East.

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Potential Disappointments for 2024

January 12th, 2024

43:36

Chris Crawford and Ryan Boyer look at the latest transactions, including Marcus Stroman landing with the Yankees and Shota Imanaga signing on with the Cubs. They also look at some potential fantasy disappointments for …

FYPD Tiers & J-15 Targets w/ Alex Jensen

January 10th, 2024

1:12:50

Leo De Vries, SS, SD


Paulino Santana, OF, TEX


Jose Perdomo, SS, ATL


Fernando Cruz, SS, CHC


Joswa Lugo, 3B, LAA


Adolfo Sanchez, OF, CIN


Dawel Joseph, SS, SEA

Ray Trade Fallout, Best Landing Spots

January 5th, 2024

1:03:12

(@Crawford_MiLB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) discuss the fallout from the Robbie Ray trade and other recent transactions and give their picks for the best landing spots for the remaining free agents.

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Talking Closers w/ Ryan Rufe

January 3rd, 2024

1:15:56
  • Devin Williams
  • Edwin Diaz
  • Josh Hader
  • Emmanuel Clase
  • Camilo Doval
  • Jhoan Duran
  • Raisel Iglesias
  • David Bednar
  • Alexis Diaz
  • Jordan Romano
  • Ryan Pressly

Breakout Pitching Candidates for 2024

December 29th, 2023

49:57

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Ryan Boyer (@ryanpboyer) look at the Yuki Matsui signing from a fantasy perspective, as well as the Blue Jays re-upping Kevin Kiermaier. They then offer some potential breakout …

Catcher Market Analysis w/ Rob DiPietro

December 27th, 2023

2:09:15
  • Adley Rutschman
  • J.T. Realmuto
  • William Contreras
  • Will Smith
  • Yainer Diaz
  • Cal Raleigh
  • Francisco Alvarez
  • Salvador Perez
  • Sean Murphy
  • Gabriel Moreno

Highlander Dynasty Draft Recap w/ Jesse Roche

December 21st, 2023

1:16:28
  • Highlander Draft recap
  • Kyle Bradish
  • Who is the fifth best prospect behind Wyatt Langford, Jackson Holliday, Jackson Chourio and Junior Caminero?

Breakout Hitting Candidates for 2024

December 18th, 2023

46:05

Chris Crawford and Drew Silva look at the latest headlines, including the trade that sends Tyler Glasnow to Los Angeles and Max Scherzer needing back …

Post-Hype Sleepers w/ Dylan White

December 13th, 2023

1:11:29
  • Henry Davis
  • Ezequiel Tovar
  • Zach Neto
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong
  • Jordan Lawlar
  • Jordan Walker
  • Brett Baty
  • Vaughn Grissom
  • Miguel Vargas
  • POST-300 ADP SLEEPER …

Ohtani Contract and Disappointing Pitchers from 2023

December 12th, 2023

51:18

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) discuss Shohei Ohtani's mega-contract and go over some 2023 pitcher disappointments.

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Rotowire Roundtable: Top 300 Update

December 7th, 2023

1:11:40

Todd Zola pinch hits for James Anderson and welcomes in Jeff Erickson and Erik Halterman to discuss the GM meetings and their changes to the Rotowire …

Disappointing Hitters From 2023

December 4th, 2023

51:00

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Drew Silva (@drewsilv) discuss the latest headlines from the annual MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville before digging into several hitters who underperformed during the 2023 season. Tim …

The Cardinal Way

November 30th, 2023

1:03:00

Todd Zola fills in for regular host James Anderson with Brian Walton from TheCardinalNation as the special guest. Todd and Brian discuss the …

Breakout Pitchers of 2023

November 28th, 2023

58:33

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) take a look at the latest MLB moves, including Sonny Gray landing with the Cardinals and Kenta Maeda latching on with the Tigers. They also take a look at …

Red Sox Talk w/ Jake Devereaux & Bob Osgood

November 22nd, 2023

1:33:09
  • Jarren Duran
  • Wilyer Abreu
  • Ceddane Rafaela
  • Alex Verdugo
  • Masataka Yoshida
  • Triston Casas
  • Rafael Devers
  • Trevor Story
  • Who plays second base?
  • Connor Wong

Breakout Hitters of 2023

November 20th, 2023

1:03:00

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Drew Silva (@drewsilv) discuss the latest headlines from around the baseball world -- Aaron Nola re-signs with …

Projecting the Cubs w/ Sara Sanchez

November 15th, 2023

1:10:36
  • Craig Counsell
  • Shohei Ohtani to the Cubs?
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong
  • Mike Tauchman
  • Christopher Morel
  • Matt Shaw
  • Ian Happ
  • Seiya Suzuki
  • Nico Hoerner
  • Dansby …

Trade Block Landing Spots

November 14th, 2023

1:01:28

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) break down some likely offseason trade candidates and potential landing spots. Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Shane Bieber, Tyler Glasnow ...

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Arizona Fall League Recap w/ Chris Welsh

November 8th, 2023

1:17:58
  • Kyle Manzardo
  • Chase DeLauter
  • Bryan Ramos
  • Colson Montgomery
  • Sterlin Thompson
  • Victor Scott
  • Tyler Locklear
  • Abimelec Ortiz
  • Carson Williams
  • Kevin …

Top 25 MLB Free Agents

November 6th, 2023

1:11:28

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Drew Silva (@drewsilv) discuss several recent managerial hirings before getting into a list of the top 25 free agents. Where will they land and what kind of contracts can they expect? …

World Series Recap and Postseason Risers

November 4th, 2023

48:13

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) look back at the World Series with the Rangers taking home their first ever title. They also look at the impact of the Clayton Kershaw injury, and offer some …

Yamamoto, Imanaga, Sasaki & more w/ Tim McLeod

November 1st, 2023

57:23

Players for 2024

Yoshinobu Yamamoto

  • Currently the 28th SP off the board by NFBC ADP (97.5 overall ADP)

Shota Imanaga

  • 263.8 ADP

Jung Hoo Lee

Yuki Matsui

Auction Prep & Deep Sleepers w/ Lucas Biery

October 25th, 2023

57:55
  • Auction prep
  • Stars and scrubs
  • $1 guys
  • Colson Montgomery
  • Josh Rojas
  • Jackson Jobe
  • Luis Matos
  • Dominic Canzone
  • Kyle Hurt

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World Series Preview

October 25th, 2023

40:04

Chris Crawford and Drew Silva take a look back at Game 7 of the NLCS and ALCS with the Rangers and Diamondbacks taking the winner-take-all contests to set up the World Series. They also preview the Fall Classic with a …

Drafting Early w/ John Fish

October 18th, 2023

1:03:58
  • Quick Milwaukee Bucks propaganda
  • How many drafts have we done already
  • Process, Aces & Bases
  • Early ADP
  • Attacking closers
  • The new crop of SP1s

Headlines, LCS Talk

October 17th, 2023

56:02

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) go over some of the recent headlines from around baseball and take a deep dive into the NLCS and ALCS.

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Headlines/ALDS & NLDS Talk

October 10th, 2023

54:45

Chris Crawford and Drew Silva take a look at the latest postseason news, including the Rangers jumping out to a 2-0 lead and the Dodgers surprising struggle in Game 1 against the Diamondbacks. They also look at the …

Wild Card Series Preview

October 3rd, 2023

54:30

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) take a look at the Wild Card series starting Tuesday. They offer their predictions, look at the teams' strengths and weaknesses, and offer a key player for …

Final-Weekend Risers

September 30th, 2023

46:22

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Drew Silva (@drewsilv) run through the latest headlines from around the baseball world, take a look at the still-undecided playoff races and then dig into the biggest individual …

Bittersweet End-of-Season Pod w/ Jason Collette!

September 29th, 2023

1:03:51

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) are joined by Jason Collette (@jasoncollette) for a final look back at the season that was.


Prospect Mailbag!

September 27th, 2023

1:24:04
  • Gunnar Henderson
  • Adley Rutschman
  • Jackson Holliday
  • Jordan Westburg
  • Heston Kjerstad
  • Coby Mayo
  • Colton Cowser
  • Connor Norby
  • Wyatt Langford
  • Walker Jenkins

30 Teams, 30 League Winners

September 27th, 2023

1:22:04

Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie size up the playoff races, and then identify a "league-winner" for (nearly) each team, while prioritizing draft cost.

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ARI: Merrill Kelly

ATL: Marcel Ozuna (among everyone else)

BAL: Kyle …

The Final Week Is Upon Us!

September 25th, 2023

1:14:02

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad preview the final week of the fantasy baseball season, discuss some lessons they have learned from 2023 and break down all the players in FAAB who can help you this last week. Thanks for …

Weekend Recap and Injury Updates

September 24th, 2023

48:59

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) provide some key injury updates and give their five up and five down from Saturday's action.

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Five Up, Five Down from Friday

September 23rd, 2023

49:04

Chris Crawford and Drew Silva take a look at the latest news from Friday, including Sandy Alcantara suffering a setback and Brandon Lowe hitting the injured list. The also look at the strong performances of Ronald Acuna …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Sept. 25, 2023)

September 22nd, 2023

57:26

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) grade two-start pitchers for the final time in 2023.


Opening/Junior Caminero gets the call


Pickups

Adjusting for Volatility in Projections

September 21st, 2023

50:45

Ariel Cohen advocated that Freddie Freeman should be a top-five pick this year due to his lack of volatility, and landed him in a number of leagues. …

Ranking Rookie Pitchers w/ Eno Sarris

September 20th, 2023

1:10:45
  • Eury Perez
  • Grayson Rodriguez
  • Bobby Miller
  • Gavin Williams
  • Cole Ragans
  • Tanner Bibee
  • Hunter Brown
  • Logan Allen
  • Brayan Bello
  • Ryan Pepiot
  • Emmet Sheehan

Is Corbin Carroll a First-Round Pick in 2024?

September 20th, 2023

1:02:01

Is Corbin Carroll a first-round pick next year? How early does Blake Snell go? Fred and Jeff review the playoff races and look ahead to 2024 for …

Two Weeks To Go! Recapping FAAB and Previewing Week 26

September 18th, 2023

1:09:16

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the exciting races and talk about all the fantasy aspects of the final two weeks, including FAAB, schedules, …

Keep or Drop: Early Edition

September 17th, 2023

35:03

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) looks at some tough decisions fantasy managers might be looking to make for the 2024 season. Is Michael Harris worth …

4 Up, 4 Down From Friday

September 16th, 2023

31:59

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) runs through the latest headlines from around the baseball world -- Shohei Ohtani's shutdown, Kyle Harrison's demotion, etc. -- before breaking down individual highlights and lowlights from …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Sept. 15, 2023)

September 15th, 2023

1:04:08

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) wind down the season with more potential pickups for the stretch run and two-start pitchers for next …

The Wrath of Ian Kahn

September 14th, 2023

43:31

Ian Kahn is in a tight race with RotoWire's Jason Collette in the XFL Experts League. He joins Jeff Erickson to discuss this race, his other leagues, …

Under The Radar Hitters w/ Derek VanRiper

September 13th, 2023

52:44
  • Patrick Bailey
  • Bo Naylor
  • Matt Mervis
  • Ryan Noda
  • Miguel Vargas
  • Liover Peguero
  • Gabriel Arias
  • Zach Neto
  • Jordan Diaz
  • Jordan Westburg
  • Dominic Canzone
  • Drew …

Five Pivotal Playoff Race Players

September 13th, 2023

1:05:16

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson talk about how to value certain starting pitchers for 2024 and review the Wild Card races in both leagues.

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FAAB Review / Playoff Talk / Week 25 Preview

September 11th, 2023

1:18:06

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss some intriguing playoff races, break down all the FAAB action and preview an all important Week 25 in fantasy …

Risers and Fallers, FAAB Discussion

September 10th, 2023

43:39

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) go over some of the notable performances from the weekend and also hit on some waiver wire recommendations.

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5 Up, 5 Down From Friday

September 9th, 2023

46:09

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Drew Silva (@drewsilv) run through the latest big storylines from around the baseball world -- Mookie Betts' foot injury, Walker Buehler's shutdown, the German Marquez extension -- …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Sept. 11, 2023)

September 8th, 2023

1:08:33

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk pickups and more before grading all of next week's projected two-start options on a 0-5 scale.


The Doc Is In!

September 7th, 2023

28:53

Dr. Roto joins Jeff Erickson as they discuss his teams in LABR & TGFBI, how to handle stolen bases next year, ranking Bobby Witt Jr. and Luis …

Yankees Talk w/ Glenn Colton

September 6th, 2023

52:53
  • Partnering with Rick Wolf
  • The SMART System
  • What's gone right/wrong in AL LABR
  • How Glenn would fix the Yankees
  • Anthony Volpe
  • Gleyber Torres
  • Jasson …

Handling September Roster Expansion

September 6th, 2023

52:11

It's challenging to stay on top of roster expansion and injury moves in September. Fred and Jeff share a few tips on late season strategy, and do …

Managing the Final Month / More Rookie FAAB

September 4th, 2023

1:05:18

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss all the strategy that goes into managing the final month of the Fantasy Baseball season and break down all the FAAB action over the weekend, with rookies again being the biggest …

Weekend Recap and FAAB Targets

September 3rd, 2023

55:07

Chris Crawford and Ryan Boyer look at the top news of the weekend, including Riley Greene being placed on the injured list with an elbow injury. They also take a look at the great start from Javier Assad and the poor …

September Call Up Look

September 2nd, 2023

53:36

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) take a look at the headlines from Friday's action, including Max Scherzer and Jose Altuve leaving their games with respective injuries. They also take a deep dive into the players who …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Sept. 4, 2023)

September 1st, 2023

1:00:37

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk pickups and more before grading all of next week's two-start options on a 0-5 scale.


Prospect Talk with Keith Law

August 31st, 2023

38:37

Keith Law of the Athletic joins Chris Crawford for some prospect talk. They go over the strong seasons of players like Davis Schneider and Thomas Saggese as well as the struggles of prospects like Diego Cartaya and Jack …

Top 400 Prospects Mailbag

August 30th, 2023

1:15:08
  • Where are the tiers
  • Clear top 6
  • Emmet Sheehan
  • Kyle Hurt
  • Curtis Mead
  • Rayner Arias
  • Jaison Chourio
  • Cristhian Vaquero
  • Luis Lara
  • Enmanuel Bonilla
  • Echedry …

We're No Angels

August 30th, 2023

1:02:13

The Angels are trying to pass their non-Ohtani free agents to be through waivers, the Reds nearly get no-hit and Jays fans are feeling tremendous sadness and angst. Fred and Jeff hit those topics and more!

Learn more …

Rookie and Closer FAAB / Battle in the AL West

August 28th, 2023

1:09:16

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the wild battle brewing in the AL West, preview Week 23 and recap all the FAAB action, including some new …

Weekend Risers and Fallers, FAAB Talk

August 27th, 2023

32:47

Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) goes over some of the notable performances from the weekend and also dives in on some waiver wire recommendations.

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AL & NL Wild Card Bonanza

August 26th, 2023

1:02:21

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Drew Silva (@drewsilv) discuss Felix Bautista's injury and Jordan Wicks' impending call-up before digging into the current Wild Card standings in each league. Which teams stand out as …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 28, 2023)

August 25th, 2023

1:12:57

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk pickups and more before grading all of next week's projected two-start options on a 0-5 scale.


Dynasty Mailbag and Top Prospects for the 2024 season

August 25th, 2023

41:17

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) answers your prospect questions, including whether he'd trade Ethan Salas and Junior Caminero for Shohei Ohtani, and what type of upside Cade Horton and Carson Whisenhunt provide. He also …

FYPD Sleepers & Fades w/ Alex Jensen

August 23rd, 2023

1:01:57
  • Colt Emerson
  • Matt Shaw
  • George Lombard
  • Leodalis De Vries
  • Cooper Pratt
  • A.J. Ewing
  • Zander Meuth
  • Blake Wolters
  • Josh Knoth
  • Hurston Waldrep
  • Zyhir Hope
  • TJ …

Have Early Closers Paid Off?

August 23rd, 2023

57:05

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson continue their discussion about drafting early closers, spurred by a study from @SleehratNation, talk about the fallout from Hillary, and the wild AL West.

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FAAB Talk and Winning the Last Six Weeks with Brian Slack

August 21st, 2023

1:14:10

Scott Jenstad and special guest, Brian Slack, recap all the FAAB action from the weekend, preview Week 22 and discuss strategy for winning the last …

Weekend Recap and FAAB Targets

August 20th, 2023

1:00:52

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) go over some of the notable performances from the weekend and also dive in on some waiver wire recommendations.

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Category Help: Pitchers

August 19th, 2023

54:51

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Drew Silva (@drewsilv) run through the latest headlines from around the baseball world before doing a deep dive on 10 pitchers who can deliver down the stretch in the standard 5x5 …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 21, 2023)

August 18th, 2023

1:02:11

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk pickups and Rival Fantasy before grading all of next week's two-start options on a 0-5 scale.


Phillies Talk with Alex Coffey

August 18th, 2023

38:07

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) is joined by Alex Coffey (@byalexcoffey) to talk about the 2023 Philadelphia Phillies. They discuss the struggles of Trea Turner for most of the campaign, the improvement of Bryson Stott, …

Talking Prospects w/ Aram Leighton

August 16th, 2023

1:06:12
  • Aram's new top 100 prospects rankings
  • Jackson Holliday
  • Adael Amador
  • Brayan Rocchio
  • Owen Caissie
  • Everson Pereira
  • Noah Schultz
  • Robby Snelling
  • Luis Lara

Gut Punches and Flex Drafts

August 15th, 2023

1:03:16

Ozzie Albies goes to the IL, Wander Franco to the Restricted List, and Clarke Schmidt gets lit up. Fred & Jeff discuss those topics and more, along with a quick review of their Flex Experts Superflex draft from …

Dodgers Bury the NL West / Trevor Story FAAB Time

August 14th, 2023

1:12:53

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad talk Dodgers, Zack Gelof and the Orioles / Mariners series, then preview Week 21 in MLB and recap all the weekend …

Weekend Risers and Cheap FAAB Targets

August 13th, 2023

1:04:47

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) take a look at the latest news of the weekend, including Shohei Ohtani's next start being skipped and Michael Wacha returning to the mound in the next few …

2023 Fantasy Hitting Category Help

August 12th, 2023

53:09

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Drew Silva (@DrewSilv) look at the latest headline from the weekend including Mike Trout getting closer to returning to the diamond. They also look at some unheralded hitters who have …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 14, 2023)

August 11th, 2023

1:16:54

Todd and Erik review the news and Steak League pickups, then discuss their picks on Friday's Rival Fantasybook slate. Of course, they wrap up by going through all of next week's two-start pitchers.

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How High Can the Jays Fly?

August 10th, 2023

1:02:02

Joe Orrico from Sports Ethos joins Jeff Erickson as they size up the AL East race, with an emphasis on the Blue Jays.

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High Stakes + Live Music w/ Marc Winokur

August 9th, 2023

1:20:01
  • Marc's history playing in The NFBC
  • Winning Midnight Madness four years in a row
  • Auctions vs. snake drafts
  • Improving for next year
  • Live music …

Heartbreaking Injuries, Perplexing Suspensions

August 8th, 2023

1:07:22

Shane McClanahan is unlikely to pitch again this year, Josh Jung is out indefinitely with a thumb injury, and we're going to lose Tim Anderson and Jose Ramirez to suspensions in the near future. Fred Zinkie and Jeff …

Strategy Down the Stretch / FAAB & Weekend Review

August 7th, 2023

1:09:12

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss many of the struggling teams right now in MLB, get into some fantasy strategies for the final two months and …

Weekend Recap and Waiver Wire Targets

August 6th, 2023

51:26

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Drew Silva (@DrewSilv) look at the highlights of the weekend like the fight between the Guardians and White Sox as well as Eury Perez's imminent return. They also profile the highs …

IL Stashes For The Stretch Run

August 5th, 2023

52:55

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Drew Silva (@drewsilv) run through the latest headlines from around the baseball world before digging in on a range of players -- starters, relievers and hitters -- who are currently …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 7, 2023)

August 4th, 2023

1:11:13

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk pickups and Rival Fantasy before grading all of next week's projected two-start pitchers on a …

Not Flying High Enough

August 3rd, 2023

49:55

Bryce Harper went through a lengthy home run drought. Lars Nootbaar isn't hitting as many fly balls as he did in the past. Brendan Tuma from Underdog Fantasy joins Jeff Erickson as they discuss those two hitters, select …

Points Leagues, Prospects Traded w/ Zac Beck

August 3rd, 2023

1:06:27
  • Points Leagues
  • Luisangel Acuna
  • Drew Gilbert
  • Ryan Clifford
  • Marco Vargas
  • Kyle Manzardo
  • Jake Eder
  • Thomas Saggese
  • Cesar Prieto
  • Zack Showalter
  • Dominic …

Who won and lost the MLB Trade Deadline?

August 2nd, 2023

1:20:29

Max Scherzer is a Ranger, Justin Verlander is an Astro, and ... Jack Flaherty is an Oriole. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson review the top deals from …

Trade Deadline Fantasy Implications / FAAB Review

July 31st, 2023

1:07:25

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad break down all the fantasy implications of the trade deadline so far, discuss which moves and still coming and review …

MLB Prospect Mailbag

July 30th, 2023

32:42

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) answers your prospect questions in a fantasy mailbag. Is Luisangel Acuna a player who could help the Mets in 2023 and …

Hitters On The Rise

July 29th, 2023

1:05:33

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Drew Silva (@drewsilv) run through the biggest recent storylines in baseball -- Lance Lynn trade, Aaron Judge's return and more -- before digging into 10 young hitters who have …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of July 31, 2023)

July 28th, 2023

1:07:31

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk trades, pickups and Rival Fantasy before grading all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 …

Dominoes Falling

July 27th, 2023

54:33

Shohei Ohtani is off the market, and the Angels are buyers instead of sellers, landing Lucas Giolito. Joe Sheehan joins Jeff Erickson to discuss the …

Midseason Top 400 Prospects

July 26th, 2023

1:23:05

Top 400 Rankings

  • Johnathan Rodriguez
  • George Valera
  • Chase DeLauter
  • Juan Brito
  • Sebastian Walcott
  • Luis Matos
  • Jared Jones
  • Rayner Arias
  • Luis Baez
  • Eduardo …

Massive Change in the AL East

July 25th, 2023

1:06:08

The O's have passed the Rays in the AL East after a big series win in Tampa. What does that do to the trade market, and who are the players most at …

Orioles Take First Place / Full FAAB Breakdown

July 24th, 2023

1:18:19

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad recap all the baseball action over the weekend, including the Orioles moving past the Rays in the Al East, preview …

FAAB Targets and Weekend Highlights

July 23rd, 2023

55:46

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) look at the latest headlines from the weekend, including Corey Seager heading to the injured list with a thumb injury. They also look at the best and worst …

Pitchers On The Rise

July 22nd, 2023

1:05:42

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Drew Silva (@drewsilv) run through the biggest current storylines around baseball and then discuss a handful of …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of July 24, 2023)

July 21st, 2023

1:00:05

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) discuss FAAB pickups, Rival Fantasy and more before grading all of next week's two-start options on …

Reinventing The Cardinal Way

July 20th, 2023

54:40

The Cardinals were heavy favorites to win the NL Central coming into 2023, but even with a current winning streak, it's been a very disappointing season. Drew Silva and Ryan Boyer join Jeff Erickson to discuss how to …

Top 400 Prospects Preview w/ Michael Richards

July 19th, 2023

1:12:24
  • Ethan Salas
  • Sebastian Walcott
  • Everson Pereira
  • Christian Encarnacion-Strand
  • Heston Kjerstad
  • Coby Mayo
  • Kyle Manzardo
  • Josue De Paula
  • Roman Anthony

Fred Zinkie's Top Three Second-Half Sleepers

July 18th, 2023

1:10:48

Should the Yankees be sellers at the trade deadline? If so, what do they have to sell? Plus, Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discuss Christian …

Trade Deadline / FAAB / A's & CES Call-ups

July 17th, 2023

1:14:25

Scott Jenstad and Jeff Erickson wrap up the weekend in baseball, discuss which teams may be sellers at the trade deadline and break down all the …

Weekend Risers and Fallers, FAAB Talk

July 16th, 2023

1:05:00

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) look at the latest headlines from the weekend, including the injury to Josh Donaldson and the imminent promotion of Grayson Rodriguez. They also marvel at …

Second Half Bounce-Back Candidates

July 15th, 2023

49:44

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) take a look at the injuries to Shane Bieber and Anthony Rendon, the promotion of Quinn …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of July 17, 2023)

July 14th, 2023

1:04:52

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) catch up after the All-Star break. They talk potential FAAB pickups, Rival Fantasy, two-start …

Five Second-Half Risers

July 13th, 2023

1:12:56

Erik Halterman joins Jeff Erickson to use a sabermetric approach to identify five second-half risers, plus they discuss NL playoff contenders.

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00:00 - Braves news (Nick Anderson, Max Fried)

07:00 - Yordan Alavarez

13:30 …

FYPD Mock w/ Chris Clegg, Eric Cross & Jesse Roche

July 13th, 2023

1:12:27
  • Dylan Crews
  • Wyatt Langford
  • Paul Skenes
  • Walker Jenkins
  • Chase Davis
  • Max Clark
  • Matt Shaw
  • Arjun Nimmala
  • Brock Wilken
  • Brayden Taylor
  • Tommy Troy
  • Noble …

Weekend Recap and First Half Awards

July 9th, 2023

43:25

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) take a look at the best and worst of the weekend. They also offer their awards for the best -- and worst -- of the first-half of the 2023 campaign.

Learn more …

Futures Game Preview

July 8th, 2023

58:20

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Drew Silva (@drewsilv) run through the biggest storylines from Friday's full slate before getting into 10-plus …

In Lieu of Two-Start Pitchers (2023 Edition)

July 7th, 2023

1:11:18

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk pickups, Rival Fantasy, the top fantasy earners to date in 2023 and much more!


Opening/Colton …

Five Potential Trade Deadline Sellers

July 6th, 2023

55:59

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) joins Jeff Erickson to talk about five potential teams that could be sellers at the trade deadline, depending on what …

MLB Draft Preview w/ Jim Callis

July 5th, 2023

1:11:43
  • Paul Skenes
  • Dylan Crews
  • Wyatt Langford
  • Max Clark
  • Walker Jenkins
  • Who will go 1-1?
  • Chase Dollander vs. Rhett Lowder
  • Hurston Waldrep
  • Matt Shaw
  • Brock …

Flags Fly Forever on the Fourth!

July 4th, 2023

1:08:36

Join Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie for a special Fourth of July podcast, where we take a quick look ahead for some teams ahead of the trade deadline.

Week 15 Preview & FAAB Results with @DeadPullHitter

July 3rd, 2023

1:12:03

Rob DiPietro (@DeadPullHitter) joins Jeff Erickson to help preview Week 15 and to review the week in FAAB.


01:00 - Intro

02:00 - Clayton Kershaw

07:00 - …

Weekend Recap and Waiver Wire Targets

July 2nd, 2023

1:01:26

Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) and Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) take a look at the latest news from the weekend, including the unfortunate injury to Shane McClanahan. They also break down the good from Bailey Ober along …

Second Half Redraft

July 1st, 2023

1:08:55

Drew Silva and Chris Crawford look at the fantasy ramifications of the Aroldis Chapman trade, and then draft a full team of players they expect to …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of July 3, 2023)

June 30th, 2023

1:12:43

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk pickups and Rival Fantasy before grading all of next week's projected two-start options on a …

5 Bullpens With Closer Changes

June 29th, 2023

54:34

Greg Jewett from Reliever Recon and The Athletic joins Jeff Erickson to track the most volatile bullpen situations for a special "Closer Cast."

Learn …

Midseason Prospect Mailbag

June 28th, 2023

1:05:17
  • Miguel Vargas
  • Triston Casas
  • Josh Naylor
  • Colton Cowser
  • Junior Caminero
  • Jackson Chourio
  • Kyle Manzardo
  • Sebastian Walcott
  • Lazaro Montes
  • Andrew Painter

3 Secrets to Trading in Fantasy Baseball Leagues

June 27th, 2023

1:07:52

Fred Zinkie is a prolific trader in his fantasy leagues and just pulled off another one in LABR. He shares his tips to successfully trading in …

Reds in First Place / Williams & Davis FAAB Review

June 26th, 2023

1:18:11

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss "Our Reds" moving into first place, recap the week in FAAB with Gavin Williams & Henry Davis bidding and …

Fantasy Mailbag

June 25th, 2023

39:18

Christopher Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) answers your fantasy baseball questions. He discusses whether now is the time to give up on Giancarlo Stanton, …

Prospect and MLB Draft Talk

June 24th, 2023

1:08:34

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by R.J. Anderson (@R_J_Anderson) of CBS Sports. They look at prospects who haven't reached the majors yet like Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Ronny Mauricio and whether they …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of June 26. 2023)

June 23rd, 2023

1:04:14

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk pickups and Rival Fantasy before grading all of next week's projected two-start pitchers on a …

Gavin Williams, Streamers, Sweepers & More with Nick Pollack

June 22nd, 2023

57:04

Nick Pollack (@PitcherList) joins Jeff Erickson to discuss Gavin Williams's debut, young pitching prospects generally, what's wrong with Cristian …

Gavin Williams/Emmet Sheehan + MLB Draft Preview w/ Geoff Pontes

June 21st, 2023

58:32
  • Gavin Williams
  • Emmet Sheehan
  • Henry Davis
  • Bo Naylor
  • Dylan Crews
  • Wyatt Langford
  • Paul Skenes
  • Walker Martin

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MLB Gone Mad!

June 21st, 2023

1:01:04

The Astros & Dodgers are both in third place, the Marlins are 11 games over .500, the Giants have won eight in a row, and Maui's Team, the Reds, have won nine in a row and are in first place. Fred Zinkie helps Jeff …

Talking Baseball with BatFlip Crazy

June 19th, 2023

1:26:32

Scott Jenstad and special guest, Toby G, @batflipcrazy, preview Week 13, break down all the Sunday FAAB bidding and discuss a slew of players …

Weekend Risers & Fallers

June 18th, 2023

54:09

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Drew Silva (@drewsilv) comb through the biggest storylines from the weekend and then discuss notable individual …

Sell High or Let it Ride?

June 17th, 2023

1:07:53

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_milb) and Ryan Boyer (@ryanPBoyer) take a look at the highlights of the early part of the weekend, including the sensational first MLB start from Emmet Sheehan and Triston McKenzie being …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of June 19, 2023)

June 16th, 2023

1:11:09

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk pickups and Rival Fantasy before grading all of next week's projected two-start pitchers on a …

Catching up with ESPN's Tristan H. Cockcroft

June 15th, 2023

1:04:20

Todd and Tristan discuss the current state of the game and how it may change as the season progresses. They also focus on the new scoring and format for ESPN's standard points game, and the league in which they compete …

Going For The Overall Prize w/ Andrew Geller

June 14th, 2023

1:06:39
  • Andrew's background
  • Managing 15-team vs. 12-team leagues
  • How to approach FAAB spending
  • Closers
  • Catchers
  • Where to find upside
  • Elly De La Cruz vs. …

Todd and Fred review Tuesday's news and notes

June 14th, 2023

1:13:08

Todd welcomes Fred for their yearly visit. They talk about Elly De La Cruz, Dairon Blanco and Michael Harris, along with the news and notes of the day.

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Elly FAAB Week / Previewing Week 12

June 12th, 2023

1:06:18

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the massive Elly De La Cruz bids in FAAB, preview Week 12 and wrap up a busy weekend all across baseball. …

Weekend Risers and Potential FAAB Targets

June 11th, 2023

58:20

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) look at the stars of the weekend as well as some players that didn't bring it up to their best abilities on Saturday. They also some potential FAAB targets …

Assessing Struggling Players

June 10th, 2023

58:00

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Drew Silva (@drewsilv) comb through the biggest current storylines in baseball and then get into an assessment of definitely-drafted players who are now struggling into the summer …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of June 12, 2023)

June 9th, 2023

1:06:54

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk pickups and Rival Fantasy before grading all of next week's projected two-start pitchers on a …

Five Ways to Gain The Edge, with Mike Kurland

June 8th, 2023

57:59

Mike Kurland from Gaining The Edge (https://www.patreon.com/GTEFantasy), The Athletic and Fantasy Pros joins Jeff Erickson to share the five ways he's climbed to third overall in the NFBC Main Event, talk about the …

Complex League Breakout Hitters w/ Chris Welsh

June 7th, 2023

55:36
  • Ethan Salas
  • Josue De Paula
  • Lazaro Montes
  • Dyan Jorge
  • Austin Charles
  • Mairoshendrick Martinus
  • Roderick Arias
  • Cristhian Vaquero
  • Keiner Delgado
  • Yasser …

Foreseeable Disasters

June 6th, 2023

1:12:25

Alek Manoah gets blown up by Houston on Monday, and sent down to Dunedin on Tuesday. Should we have seen it coming? Elly De La Cruz has gotten the …

Talking FAAB with Brian Slack

June 5th, 2023

1:18:07

Scott Jenstad and guest Brian Slack preview Week 11 in fantasy baseball and recap all the FAAB action, including the big bids on Royce Lewis and …

Weekend Risers and Cheap FAAB Targets

June 4th, 2023

1:01:02

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) look at the latest news of the weekend, including the imminent arrival of Andrew Abbott from the Reds. They also look at the injuries to Jose Altuve and …

Pitching Category Overview

June 3rd, 2023

1:04:30

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) take a look at the early headlines from the weekend including Chris Sale being placed on the injured list. They also take a look at the standard 5x5 pitching …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of June 5, 2023)

June 2nd, 2023

1:14:51

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk pickups and Rival Fantasy before grading all of next week's projected two-start pitchers on a …

Diamonds in the Rough, or Cubic Zirconia?

June 1st, 2023

1:03:41

Mike Gianella from Baseball Prospectus joins Jeff Erickson as they review some of the top post-200 pick breakouts like Josh Jung and Mitch Keller, and decide whether they're Diamonds in the Rough, or Cubic Zirconia.

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Prospect Rankings Update (June 2023)

May 31st, 2023

1:20:09
  • Jackson Holliday
  • Elly De La Cruz
  • Royce Lewis
  • Junior Caminero
  • Emmet Sheehan
  • AJ Smith-Shawver
  • Bryan Woo
  • Brandon Pfaadt
  • Xavier Isaac
  • Gabriel Gonzalez

Five Monster Debuts

May 31st, 2023

1:14:22

Ben Joyce threw an easy 102 mph in his debut, and Royce Lewis homered for the Twins. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson review the top news of the day, including those smashing debuts.

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May Heroes & Zeroes / Recapping FAAB

May 29th, 2023

1:07:30

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad recap a fun weekend of baseball, discuss some risers and fallers in May and break down another busy weekend of FAAB …

Weekend Risers & Fallers

May 28th, 2023

1:03:27

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) comb through the biggest storylines from the weekend and then go Three Up, Three Down from Saturday. They also identify several waiver-wire targets for the upcoming …

Offensive Leaderboard Overview

May 27th, 2023

59:14

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Drew Silva (@drewsilv) run through a handful of headlines from Friday's slate and then examine the current …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of May 29, 2023)

May 26th, 2023

1:11:31

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk RIVAL fantasy and grade all of next week's projected two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale!


A new …

8 Major Player Value Changes with Michael Govier of FTN

May 25th, 2023

55:10

Michael Govier from FTN and the Pallazo Podcast drops by to talk baseball with Jeff Erickson.

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Pop-Up Prospects w/ Dylan White

May 24th, 2023

57:38
  • Hunter Goodman
  • Nathan Martorella
  • Ignacio Alvarez
  • Thayron Liranzo
  • Connor Phillips
  • Chase Hampton
  • Will Warren
  • Leonardo Bernal
  • Orion Kerkering
  • Luis Matos

Three Up, Three Down

May 24th, 2023

1:08:11

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is on the rise, Bobby Witt Jr. is not. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discuss three risers and three fallers along with the news of the day.

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More Rookie FAAB Fun / Morel On Fire

May 22nd, 2023

1:22:53

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up the weekend of baseball, hitting on the Astros, Padres, Christopher Morel and more, then delve into all the FAAB bidding from Sunday, including spirited bidding on Matt McLain and …

Weekend Risers & Fallers

May 21st, 2023

1:06:36

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) discuss a range of weekend headlines and break down several promising and not-so-encouraging performances from Saturday's slate.


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Prospects Stash or Wait

May 20th, 2023

1:18:01

Chris Crawford (Crawford_MiLB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) go over some headlines and discuss prospects that should be rostered now or whether you …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of May 22, 2023)

May 19th, 2023

1:05:46

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk RIVAL Fantasy and grade all of next week's projected two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale!


A new …

LABR Update with Steve Gardner

May 18th, 2023

56:50

Steve Gardner joins Jeff Erickson to give us an update on the four LABR leagues and to remind us we're still only a quarter of the way into the season.

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Highlander Keeper Selections w/ Jesse Roche

May 17th, 2023

1:27:16

The Highlander Dynasty Invitational

Akeem Glaspie

FF1 Nolan Arenado

FF2 Jeremy Pena

Drew Spurling

FF1 Nick Castellanos

FF2 Tyler Glasnow

Ken Balderston

FF1 …

Top Five Hitters on the Rise

May 17th, 2023

1:13:05

Matt McLain gets the call, Michael Conforto is heating up and Christopher Morel just went for big bids last week. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson identify hitters whose profile is rising.

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Eury Perez FAAB Week / Week 8 Preview

May 15th, 2023

1:15:46

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up the weekend in baseball, talk about the surging Dodgers and recap all the weekend FAAB bidding, breaking down …

Weekend Risers & Fallers

May 14th, 2023

1:02:40

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Chris Crawford (Crawford_MiLB) comb through weekend headlines and then identify three players who shined on Saturday and three players who showed reason for concern. They also discuss several …

Draft Day Misses

May 13th, 2023

1:00:32

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) go over some draft day targets that have not worked out so far.

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Two-Start Pitchers (Week of May 15, 2023)

May 12th, 2023

1:10:14

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk RIVAL fantasy and grade all of next week's projected two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale!


A new …

New Braves World with @RotoClegg

May 12th, 2023

1:00:52

Chris Clegg joins Jeff Erickson on the RotoWire podcast to break down the Braves' pitching and shortstop options, reacts to Eury Perez and other top pitching prospects getting the call, and to the latest slew of pitcher …

Breakout Prospects w/ Ross Jensen

May 10th, 2023

1:20:03
  • Junior Caminero
  • Emmet Sheehan
  • Ryan Clifford
  • Cole Young
  • Ben Brown
  • Carlos Jorge
  • Chase Meidroth
  • Nick Yorke
  • Noah Cameron
  • Edgar Quero
  • Dalton Rushing


A …

Fred Zinkie's Top Tough Cuts

May 9th, 2023

1:10:01

We just had another big FAAB weekend, but for every add, there has to be a cut. @FredZinkieMLB just cut bait on two veterans in a 15-team format, which we discussed along with big news in the NL East.

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Recapping a Busy FAAB Weekend

May 8th, 2023

1:19:20

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up the weekend in baseball, preview Week 7 and discuss all the FAAB bidding from the weekend, including all the …

4 Up, 4 Down From Friday

May 6th, 2023

1:00:01

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) comb through early-weekend headlines, discussing the debut of Matt Mervis and several injury notes, before examining a range of players who either flourished or …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of May 8, 2023)

May 5th, 2023

1:02:46

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk RIVAL Fantasy and grade all of next week's projected two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale!


A new …

FAAB-a-palooza 2023?

May 4th, 2023

1:09:58

With the news that Matt Mervis is getting the call from the Cubs, this weekend is shaping up to be a huge FAAB weekend. Paul Sporer joins Jeff …

Dynasty Risers & Fallers w/ The Itch

May 3rd, 2023

1:32:29
  • Eloy Jimenez
  • Luis Robert
  • Jake Burger
  • Daulton Varsho
  • Riley Greene
  • Josh Lowe
  • James Outman
  • Jarred Kelenic
  • Lars Nootbaar
  • Jack Suwinski
  • Brandon Marsh

Top Five Young Starters

May 2nd, 2023

1:11:13

We've seen major bids already for Taj Bradley, Tanner Bibee, and Logan Allen. Now Bryce Miller and Gavin Stone will be getting the call this week, and more good young starters are on the way. Fred Zinkie and Jeff …

Tanner Bibee FAAB Week / Week 6 Preview

May 1st, 2023

1:18:53

Scott Jenstad and special guest, Ryan Bloomfield of Baseball HQ, discuss a busy week in FAAB highlighted by Tanner Bibee and Logan Allen, recap the weekend in baseball and discuss many players including Gunnar Henderson …

Weekend Risers and Fallers, FAAB Talk

April 30th, 2023

53:16

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) recap some of the notable happenings over the weekend and offer some FAAB recommendations.


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For Real or Fade: Pitchers

April 29th, 2023

1:05:40

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) discuss the latest weekend headlines and then examine the 5x5 fantasy scoring leaders among pitchers and offer some opinions on who is for real and who to fade.


Two-Start Pitchers (Week of May 1, 2023)

April 28th, 2023

1:10:28

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk Rival Fantasy and grade all of next week's projected two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale!


A new …

Optimism Or Concern?

April 27th, 2023

59:29

Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by Chris Towers of CBS Sports (CTowersCBS) to look at some players who have gotten off to poor starts over …

Prospect Mailbag (April 2023)

April 26th, 2023

1:10:58
  • Josh Jung
  • Heston Kjerstad
  • Mason Miller
  • Zach Neto
  • Andrew Abbott
  • Gavin Stone
  • Gavin Williams
  • Kerry Carpenter
  • Brayan Bello
  • Ronny Mauricio
  • Gunnar …

More Starting Pitcher Disasters

April 25th, 2023

1:03:50

Chris Sale didn't strike out any Orioles on Monday night, Jose Urquidy, Nick Lodolo and Lance Lynn also got rocked. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson …

FAAB Breakdown / Weekend Recap

April 24th, 2023

1:19:12

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad review all the Sunday FAAB bidding, including all the big bids for Mason Miller, preview Week 5 and talk Pirates, A's …

Young Pitching Stashes

April 23rd, 2023

59:05

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) go over some headlines and also delve into some young pitching talk, from just-debuted guys to possible stashes.


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For Real or Fade: Hitters

April 22nd, 2023

1:09:51

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) talk recent headlines and also look at the 5x5 leaders and offer some opinions on who is for real and who to fade.


A new MLB season means it’s time for a new kind of …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of April 24, 2023)

April 21st, 2023

1:06:47

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) grade all of next week's projected two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale.


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Top Five Buy-High Players

April 20th, 2023

59:19

Brian Entrekin (aka KC Bubba) joins Jeff Erickson and advocates for buying high on Jared Kelenic and a few other hot starters.

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Betting on Rookie of the Year w/ John Laghezza

April 19th, 2023

57:01

AL Rookie of the year


Hunter Brown +600

Logan O’Hoppe +900

Josh Jung +1300

Taj Bradley +1500

Esteury Ruiz +3500

Curtis Mead +10000

Ricky Tiedemann +15000


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Panic Meter - Juan Soto and Other Hitters

April 18th, 2023

1:08:16

How concerned are you about the slow starts by Juan Soto, Jose Abreu, Christian Walker and Gunnar Henderson? Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson review them, the latest pitcher injuries and recent call-ups.

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Week 4 Preview / FAAB Review - Bradley, Neto & Julien Bidding!

April 17th, 2023

1:23:27

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad break down a busy weekend of baseball action, review some large FAAB bids on rookies and preview Week 4 in fantasy …

Weekend Risers and Free Agent Targets

April 16th, 2023

57:28

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) take a look at the promotion of Brett Baty, Giancarlo Stanton's hamstring injury and more headlines from the weekend. They also offer some potential FAAB …

Patience or Pass: Pena, Sale, Perez & More

April 15th, 2023

1:01:00

Chris Crawford and Ryan Boyer look at the headlines from the early part of the weekend, offer their thoughts on the Angels calling up Zach Neto and look at whether they're showing patience or passing on hitters and …

Two-Start Pitchers and First Time Playing Rival Fantasy

April 14th, 2023

1:05:43

Todd and special guest KC Bubba discuss Todd's initial foray with RivalFantasy, then review the upcoming two-start pitching schedule.

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The Panic Meter with Frank Stampfl (@Roto_Frank)

April 13th, 2023

58:37

Frank Stampfl from CBS Fantasy joined Jeff Erickson and they discussed the Panic Meter on slow starters like Alec Manoah, Chris Sale, Grayson …

Noteworthy MiLB Assignments w/ Sam Dykstra

April 12th, 2023

1:03:26

3:00 Kyle Manzardo

5:20 Osleivis Basabe

7:30 Aggressive Rays

8:00 Edgar Quero

10:00 Angels affiliates

12:00 Bryce Miller/Ben Joyce

14:30 Brett Baty

17:40 Nick Yorke

19:20 Ceddane Rafaela

20:40 Gavin Williams/Tanner Bibee

24:30 …

Top Five Draft Regrets

April 12th, 2023

1:14:18

Fred Zinkie's biggest regret is drafting Javier Baez. Fred and Jeff share their biggest draft regrets and break down all the latest injuries and closer changes.

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Sunday FAAB Reactions with @RotoGut

April 10th, 2023

1:14:02

Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) from FTNFantasy, aka the FAAB Whisperer, joins Jeff Erickson to review this week's free agent run, preview the week ahead and react to the big news items of the day.

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Weekend Review and FAAB Targets

April 9th, 2023

1:06:11

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) dive in on some of the happenings in fantasy baseball this weekend and also look at some possible FAAB targets.


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Early Draft Regrets and Rookie of the Year Odds

April 8th, 2023

1:07:08

Chris Crawford and Drew Silva look at the Michael Harris injury and some potential replacements, some players they regret not drafting earlier and some potential Rookie of the Year bets in both the American and National …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of April 10, 2023)

April 7th, 2023

1:02:37

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) grade all of next week's projected two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale.


Baseball is back! Swing into …

Red Sox, Tout Wars & Week in Review with @SamskiNYC

April 6th, 2023

57:11

Eric Samulski (@SamSkiNYC) from RotoBaller.com joins Jeff Erickson to react to the first week of games, dive into the Red Sox a little, and discuss …

The General's Targets w/ Ian Kahn

April 5th, 2023

1:17:13
  • A rare media appearance from Ian Kahn, who is retired from fantasy baseball content
  • Andres Gimenez
  • Cedric Mullins
  • Jorge Mateo
  • Josh Donaldson
  • Joey …

Fred Dominates One Last Draft

April 4th, 2023

1:05:12

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson participated in an the official Yahoo Experts "Friends and Family" draft, with four days of games in the books. The …

FAAB Review / Reactions to Opening Weekend

April 3rd, 2023

1:16:21

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad review the first weekend of FAAB bidding, preview week two and discuss all their reactions to the opening weekend of …

First Weekend Highlights, FAAB Discussion

April 2nd, 2023

1:04:27

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) examine some early-season storylines and offer up some FAAB talk.


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World Series Odds, Headlines and Sleepers

April 1st, 2023

54:56

Chris Crawford and Drew Silva look at the headlines from the weekend, look at the World Series odds and offer some potential late-round sleepers who …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of April 3, 2023)

March 31st, 2023

1:15:09

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) are back grading all of next week's two-start options on a 0-5 scale!


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Opening Day Reactions - Verlander, Fried, Cole, Stolen Bases Galore!

March 31st, 2023

1:19:35

Glenn Colton (@glenncolton1) joins Jeff Erickson to react to all the events of Opening Day, and compare teams in AL Tout Wars and the NFBC Main Event.

Prospect Mailbag (Opening Day 2023)

March 29th, 2023

1:19:50
  • Grayson Rodriguez
  • Hunter Gaddis
  • Junior Caminero
  • Kahlil Watson
  • Ryan Noda
  • Gavin Williams
  • Connor Norby
  • Jordan Westburg
  • Tanner Bibee
  • Christian Vaquero

Final Drafts, Big Values, Big News

March 28th, 2023

1:17:14

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson review their most recent drafts and preview their last big drafts of the season, react to the news on Grayson Rodriguez, Triston McKenzie and more!

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Week 1 Preview / NFBC Main Event Las Vegas Recap

March 27th, 2023

1:24:28

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad hit up all the news and notes from camp, preview Week 1 of the regular season and break down their NFBC Main Event …

Saves Preview and Over/Unders

March 26th, 2023

1:02:22

Drew Silva and Chris Crawford look at some over/unders they like, and preview the saves category for the upcoming season.


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Stolen Base and RBI Preview

March 25th, 2023

1:05:13

Chris Crawford and Ryan Boyer preview some players to target and fade in both the RBI and stolen base categories.


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Main Event Recap + Players on the Rise

March 24th, 2023

1:07:01

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) discuss the Anthony Volpe hysteria, the latest injury news from around baseball and players on the …

What are the A's doing? w/ Melissa Lockard

March 22nd, 2023

58:12
  • Ramon Laureano
  • Seth Brown
  • Jesus Aguilar
  • Conner Capel
  • Esteury Ruiz
  • Jordan Diaz
  • Shintaro Fujinami
  • Drew Rucinski
  • Who will lead the A's in saves?

Tout Wars Review, Jose Altuve Hurt, NFBC Main Event Preview

March 21st, 2023

1:07:38

Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie review the latest news from spring training and the WBC, look over the results from the Tout Wars leagues, and preview …

Gut Check Week! Final Draft Strategies & Late Category Helpers

March 20th, 2023

1:31:45

Scott Jenstad and special guest, Toby G, @batflipcrazy, talk final week draft strategies for saves, steals, rookies and more; and then discuss players in the back half of the draft who can address specific category …

Category Preview: Strikeouts

March 19th, 2023

1:04:30

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) comb through recent headlines before discussing strikeouts and where to find them. Sleepers, deep-league options, and maybe some names to avoid.


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Fantasy Mailbag

March 18th, 2023

34:53

Chris Crawford answers your fantasy baseball questions. He discusses where he'd rank Jordan Walker, offers some players who are being undervalued by position, and whether some prospects are worth a roster spot in …

Tout Wars Weekend!

March 17th, 2023

1:02:44

Clay Link (@claywlink) joins Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) live from downtown Manhattan to discuss Edwin Diaz, WBC news, the most head-scratching ADPs on Underdog and more!


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Spring Training Breakouts

March 17th, 2023

53:25

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_milb) is joined by RJ Anderson of CBS Sports to look at some of the young hitters who have excelled in spring training. They look at Jarred Kelenic, Jordan Walker and Christian …

The Annual Marlins Preview w/ Craig Mish

March 15th, 2023

55:02
  • Jazz Chisholm
  • Sandy Alcantara
  • Trevor Rogers
  • The Pablo Lopez/Luis Arraez trade
  • Ranking the Marlins outfielders
  • Jesus Luzardo
  • Edward Cabrera
  • Braxton …

Carlos Rodon, Lance McCullers, Seiya Suzuki and ADP Fallers

March 14th, 2023

1:05:24

The ADPs of Carlos Rodon, Lance McCullers, Seiya Suzuki and other injured players are crashing. Should you buy the dip?


Risky closers who are losing …

2023 Draft Targets

March 13th, 2023

1:26:45

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad hit on some news and notes from Spring Training and then break down a number of their draft targets for every position. They talk targets in all areas of the draft, players discussed …

WHIP Category Preview

March 12th, 2023

1:02:35

Christopher Crawford (Crawford_MILB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) discuss WHIP, with names to target and some to avoid.


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Home Run Category Preview

March 11th, 2023

1:02:45

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) discuss Home Runs, with names to target and some to avoid.


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NFBC Draft Recap + Underdog Best Ball

March 10th, 2023

1:09:50

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) discuss the latest spring training news, recap the "Beat Clay Link" draft from Wednesday night and …

Finding Stolen Bases with Shelly Verougstrate (@ShellyV_643)

March 9th, 2023

52:18

Shelly Verougstrate joins Jeff Erickson to discuss the new stolen base environment and where we might find the extra stolen bases that we need in …

AL-only & NL-only Auctions w/ Steve Gardner

March 8th, 2023

1:12:08
  • Getting the gang back together
  • Steve's poker face
  • Best buys
  • Whether or not to pay up for the first-round talents
  • Being rigid vs. being flexible
  • The …

Jordan Walker, Corbin Carroll & ADP Risers

March 7th, 2023

1:18:36

Jordan Walker's raking and rising - are you going to pay the sticker price for him? How about Corbin Carroll or Oneil Cruz? Fred Zinkie and Jeff …

2023 Fades

March 6th, 2023

1:21:11

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the players who go in the top half of drafts that they will not be drafting in 2023 at their current ADP. They both go position by position and detail which players they won't be …

ERA Category Preview

March 6th, 2023

1:03:10

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Christopher Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) discuss ERA, with names to target and some to avoid in the run-prevention department.


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Average Category Preview

March 4th, 2023

1:07:22

Average Category Preview

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_milb) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) go deeper into the average category. They discuss how much …

TGFBI, Underdog & More!

March 3rd, 2023

1:09:51

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) discuss the latest news coming out of spring training, their drafts in The Great Fantasy Baseball …

Yogurt Cast! Justin Mason (@JustinMasonFWFB) discusses TGFBI.

March 2nd, 2023

56:50

Justin Mason joins Jeff Erickson to discuss all matters involving TGFBI - it's founding, draft results and it's influence on his game.

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Spring Training Prospect Mailbag

March 1st, 2023

1:04:40
  • Miguel Vargas
  • Junior Caminero
  • Bryce Miller
  • Daniel Espino
  • Curtis Mead
  • Jackson Merrill
  • Evan Carter
  • Brandon Walter
  • Brayan Rocchio
  • Masyn Winn
  • Michael …

Gavin Lux, Tyler Glasnow - Spring Training Injuries Begin

March 1st, 2023

1:13:36

With major injuries to Gavin Lux and Tyler Glasnow, the scourge of spring training injuries has begun in earnest. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discuss a slew of injured players, review Fred's LABR team and discuss the …

"Beat Jeff Erickson" Draft Livestream

February 28th, 2023

2:18:02

Jeff Erickson and Erik Halterman discuss the Beat Jeff Erickson draft as it happened. See the picks from a recent NFBC RotoWire Online Championship Draft.

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Pitchers in the Back Half of the Draft

February 27th, 2023

1:22:22

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the start of Spring Training Games and break down a slew of starters and relievers that currently get drafted …

Category Preview: Wins

February 26th, 2023

1:09:23

Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) analyze starting pitchers to target or avoid for production in the wins category. Sleepers, potential busts, deep-league options, etc.


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Category Preview: Runs

February 25th, 2023

1:09:40

Run Category Preview


Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Drew Silva (@drewsilv) take an in-depth look at the run category. They discuss how they attack the category personally, and also offer some potential sleepers that …

Outfield Targets & Strategy

February 24th, 2023

1:16:07

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) discuss the news coming out of spring training, their favorite outfield targets in Underdog Best …

Dansby Swanson, Seiya Suzuki and the Cubs, with Sara Sanchez (@bcb_Sara)

February 24th, 2023

1:07:42

Sara Sanchez from Bleed Cubbie Blue and the Cuppa Cabbie Blue Podcast joins Jeff Erickson to discuss a medley of Cubs topics, plus her prep for the …

Draft-and-Hold Targets w/ Lucas Biery

February 22nd, 2023

1:13:02
  • Draft-and-hold strategy
  • Multi-position eligibility targets
  • Pockets of value by position
  • Yonny Chirinos
  • Kyle Bradish
  • Taylor Walls
  • Kyle Stowers
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LABR Draft Livestream

February 22nd, 2023

2:30:35

Jeff Erickson, Fred Zinkie and Joe Sheehan share their thoughts as they draft in the 15-team LABR Mixed League.

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Mid-Round Hitters / Early Spring Training Chatter

February 20th, 2023

1:17:34

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss some of the early news coming out of Spring Training and then dive into a number of intriguing hitters currently being drafted in the middle rounds. They talk about the news on …

Spring Training News, Best Pitcher Values & More!

February 17th, 2023

1:17:32

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It's a Bird, it's a Plane,, it's Underdog Fantasy

February 17th, 2023

1:09:43

Todd and Chris (@b3isbol) share strategies and philosophies for Underdog Fantasy Best Ball. Topics include drafting pitching, lineup stacking and …

Dynasty Targets w/ Dylan White

February 15th, 2023

1:26:34
  • Dylan's research on the value of a FYPD first-round pick
  • Francisco Alvarez
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  • Vladimir Guerrero, Pete Alonso
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1-on-1 Battles

February 15th, 2023

1:08:19

We've selected a number of like players and similar draft positions, and want you to choose. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson want to know who do you …

Early Starters and Late Hitters

February 13th, 2023

1:19:48

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the starting pitcher pool and break down some specific names in the Top 150, then later examine a number of …

Points Leagues, RazzSlam, Underdog and Fantrax Best Ball

February 9th, 2023

51:20

Mike Alexander from RazzBall swings by for his annual appearance with Jeff Erickson to discuss BestBall Points leagues, including RazzSlam, Underdog and Fantrax.


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Market vs. Projections w/ Rob Silver

February 8th, 2023

1:26:31
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Will Fred Zinkie Draft Aaron Judge First Overall?

February 8th, 2023

1:09:53

Fred Zinkie drew the first overall pick in the upcoming LABR draft - will he take Aaron Judge or someone else? Plus he and Jeff Erickson discuss the first two starting pitcher tiers.


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Rule Changes, the Closer Pool and Intriguing Early ADP

February 6th, 2023

1:20:46

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the fantasy impact of MLB's new rules, take a first dip into the closer pool and discuss a number of player …

Roundtable Ranks, Best Ball & More!

February 3rd, 2023

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Bold Predictions from @JasonCollette

February 3rd, 2023

1:06:12

Jason Collette joins Jeff Erickson as they discuss key players from his "Bold Predictions" series. Why is he lower than the crowd on Michael Harris? …

Predicting Playing Time w/ Rob DiPietro

February 1st, 2023

1:41:47
  • Big announcement from Rob
  • What non-NFBC leagues are we playing in 2023
  • Corbin Carroll
  • Josh Rojas
  • Kyle Lewis
  • Pavin Smith
  • Isaac Paredes
  • Harold Ramirez

Lessons Learned with @FredZinkieMLB

February 1st, 2023

1:07:51

Fred Zinkie (@FredZinkieMLB) joins Jeff Erickson and shares his reactions to the new rules for 2023 and how they altered his projections, why he …

Back to Baseball! Talking New Faces in New Places

January 30th, 2023

1:19:21

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad are back for the 2023 season, talking about the fantasy impact of all the off-season trades and free agent signings. Before getting into the players that moved, they do a quick …

Online Championship Draft w/ Todd Whitestone

January 27th, 2023

2:13:31

A bonus episode of the podcast features a live NFBC RotoWire Online Championship draft — James Anderson's first FAAB league draft of the season.

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FYPD Auction w/ Jesse Roche, Eric Cross, Chris Clegg

January 25th, 2023

1:42:26

James's Team

Jackson Holliday

Elijah Green

Dylan Beavers

Xavier Isaac

Brandon Barriera

Connor Prielipp

Jud Fabian

Jacob Misiorowski

Chris's Team

Druw Jones

Top 400 Prospect Rankings for 2023

January 18th, 2023

1:45:26
  • Tink Hence
  • Cody Morris
  • Endy Rodriguez
  • Brayan Rocchio
  • Nick Yorke
  • Josue De Paula
  • This year's J-15 class
  • Matt McLain/Nick Gonzales
  • Jhonkensy Noel

The New Rules and Early Player Pool Observations

January 12th, 2023

1:08:34

Todd and Jeff Zimmerman talk about Jeff's role in "The Process", how the new MLB rules affect projections and rankings. They also review catcher …

Catcher Targets w/ Jake & Dave from RotoSaurus

January 6th, 2023

2:03:10

PHI

J.T. Realmuto, ADP 28, Min 22, Max 43

TOR

Daulton Varsho, ADP 41, Min 32, Max 55

Alejandro Kirk, ADP 104, Min 88, Max 120

Danny Jansen, ADP 202, Min …

Pocket Aces in 2023 w/ Toby Guevin

December 29th, 2022

1:26:12
  • Gerrit Cole
  • Corbin Burnes
  • Sandy Alcantara
  • Jacob deGrom
  • Dylan Cease
  • Spencer Strider
  • Shane McClanahan
  • Brandon Woodruff
  • Aaron Nola
  • Justin Verlander

Return of the Robot w/ Phil Dussault

December 21st, 2022

1:34:12
  • Phil's Gladiator experience
  • Living by ADP
  • Bad advice
  • The March SP shift
  • The Walker Buehler
  • The Dylan Cease
  • Hitters projection systems are too high on

Todd and Jeff talk early draft prep

December 15th, 2022

1:03:26

Todd pulls Jeff out of his football cave to discuss the NFBC Gladiator format, how the new rules and schedule affect projections and rankings along …

Senga/Yoshida + Outman/Colas w/ Tim McLeod

December 14th, 2022

47:04
  • Tim's history scouting Asian free agents
  • Kodai Senga
  • Masataka Yoshida
  • Shintaro Fujinami
  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto
  • Jung Hoo Lee
  • Munetaka Murakami
  • Roki Sasaki

Dynasty Discussions w/ Eddy Almaguer

December 6th, 2022

1:24:08
  • Trea Turner lands in Philly
  • Wander Franco vs. Andres Gimenez
  • Three players Eddy is buying in dynasty this offseason
  • Three players Eddy is selling in …

The Highlander Draft w/ Jesse Roche

December 3rd, 2022

1:48:16

The Highlander Draft is a one-round, 20-pick redistribution/poaching draft in The Highlander Dynasty Invitational featuring a mix of prospects, pre-prime big leaguers and late-prime big leaguers.

Many of the league …

60 Relievers in 60 Minutes w/ Ryan Rufe

December 1st, 2022

1:16:36
  • Ryan Helsley the riskiest of the top 10
  • Daniel Bard
  • Scott Barlow
  • Could Raisel Iglesias or Camilo Doval be usurped by Kenley Jansen?
  • Clay Holmes

Step in the Arena w/ Bobby Big Bucks

November 22nd, 2022

1:09:31
  • Origin of Bobby Big Bucks nickname
  • Bob's backstory
  • The quest to get better at NFBC
  • Working the wire
  • Gladiator strategy
  • Phillies offseason storylines

Teoscar Trade + AFL Takeaways w/ Chris Welsh

November 16th, 2022

1:24:36
  • Reaction to Teoscar Hernandez trade
  • Our most memorable moments of the AFL
  • Does it matter if an age-appropriate hitter does well in the AFL?
  • Which …

Previewing The 2023 Cubs w/ Sara Sanchez

November 9th, 2022

1:04:21
  • Expectations for the Cubs' offseason
  • Seiya Suzuki
  • Nico Hoerner
  • Christopher Morel
  • Willson Contreras
  • Ian Happ
  • Matt Mervis
  • Hayden Wesneski
  • Justin Steele

Projections & Strategy w/ Ariel Cohen

November 2nd, 2022

1:02:56
  • What is ATC
  • When will the top projection systems get released
  • How to incorporate projections into your game
  • How will projection systems factor in …

Early 2023 ADP w/ Zack Waxman

October 26th, 2022

1:26:29
  • 106 leagues for Zack in 2022
  • James has a problem
  • Auctions vs. snake
  • Advice for aspiring high-volume players
  • Diversification
  • The early SP market

TGFBI Green Jacket Ceremony

October 7th, 2022

1:06:19

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) welcome the 2022 overall champion of The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational, Michael Richards …

The General's Best Year Ever w/ Ian Kahn

October 6th, 2022

1:02:47
  • NFBC finishes
  • AL LABR
  • Tout Wars
  • Devil's Rejects

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Looking Ahead to 2023

October 5th, 2022

1:31:40

Fred Pinkie and Jeff Erickson take a look at the top 2-3 rounds for 2023.

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Three More Days!

October 3rd, 2022

1:12:06

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad recap the weekend in baseball, discuss some lessons learned from 2022 and preview the final three days of the MLB …

Heading into the Final Weekend...

September 30th, 2022

1:12:18

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) discuss potential last-minute FAAB pickups before looking at the top 20 fantasy earners to date in …

Thursday MLB Industry Podcast with Ron Shandler

September 29th, 2022

46:22

Todd and Ron chat about planning for the XFL draft, how to facilitate fantasy league rules discussions and what Ron did and did not miss about …

The Best Prospects Chris Blessing Scouted This Season

September 28th, 2022

1:01:27
  • Kyle Manzardo
  • Michael Harris
  • Vaughn Grissom
  • Justin-Henry Malloy
  • Everson Pereira
  • Elly De La Cruz
  • Matt McLain
  • Jose Rodriguez
  • Trey Sweeney
  • Mason …

Fred & Jeff's Top 5 Mistakes for 2022

September 28th, 2022

52:23

Early closers, not enough hitting, too much injury option, and too optimistic projections of players yet to break out top the lists for Fred and Jeff as they break down their top five mistakes of the season in this …

Adds, Drops and Strategy for the Final 10 Days

September 26th, 2022

1:30:19

Scott Jenstad and special guest, Brian Slack, discuss all the strategy dealing with the final 10 days of season and break down all the hitters and pitchers they considered adding for your final kick in the …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Sept. 26, 2022)

September 23rd, 2022

1:01:13

For the final time in 2022, Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) grade the projected two-start options on a 0-5 scale:

Max Fried 5


Jordan …

Talking Baseball with Joe Sheehan

September 22nd, 2022

54:15

Joe Sheehan and Jeff Erickson cover a number of baseball topics, with a focus on the playoff races and playoff teams.

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Valuing Pitching Breakouts for 2023 w/ Eno Sarris

September 21st, 2022

1:23:15
  • Spencer Strider
  • Nick Lodolo
  • Hunter Greene
  • George Kirby
  • Reid Detmers
  • Roansy Contreras
  • Edward Cabrera
  • Kyle Bradish
  • Tyler Wells
  • Brayan Bello
  • Luis Ortiz

Changing Saves to "Saves + Holds"; Twins Collapse Complete

September 20th, 2022

50:11

Fred Zinkie made a simple suggestion on Twitter - change the Saves category to Saves + Holds. We delve into the pros and cons of such a rule change, …

Key Adds and Tough Drops to Help you Down the Stretch

September 19th, 2022

1:06:02

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss all the key adds and tough drops in FAAB this week and also talk late game strategy, Spencer Strider and …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Sept. 19, 2022)

September 16th, 2022

54:55

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) grade all of next week's projected two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale:

Merrill Kelly 3


Zach Davies 1


Changing Your League's Rules - The XFL

September 15th, 2022

45:45

Major League Baseball just issued some sweeping rules changes for 2023, and one of our industry leagues, the XFL, is doing the same. Tim McLeod from …

2023 Pitching Prospect Draft

September 15th, 2022

1:05:59

James Anderson is joined by Eric Cross and Chris Clegg from Fantrax to draft currently eligible pitching prospects with an eye toward 2023 draft and …

Bo Bichette vs. Francisco Lindor, and the Top-5 Shortstops for 2023

September 13th, 2022

1:02:54

Bo Bichette is on fire - is his recent hot streak enough to elevate him back to the first round and among the Top-5 shortstops for 2023? What happens …

FAAB Adds & Drops / Week 24 Preview

September 12th, 2022

1:14:19

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad preview Week 24 of the fantasy season, talk FAAB Adds & Drops and try to help you finish strong down the stretch. …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Sept. 12, 2022)

September 9th, 2022

53:48

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) grade all of next week's projected two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale:

Ryne Nelson 1


Kyle Wright 5


Nick …

Paul Sporer from Fangraphs and The Sleeper & The Bust

September 8th, 2022

58:29

Paul Sporer from Fangraphs and The Sleeper & The Bust podcast joins Jeff Erickson to discuss a medley of topics, with an emphasis on the NFBC …

2023 Hitting Prospect Draft

September 7th, 2022

1:08:03

James Anderson, Michael Richards, Drew Wheeler and Drew Spurling conduct a six-round snake draft of prospect-eligible hitters for 2023 draft-and-hold …

Five Must-Get September Pickups

September 6th, 2022

58:55

Fred Zinkie shares his top five September pickups, and he and Jeff Erickson discuss whether it was worth drafting early closers this year.

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Last Month Strategy / Big Rookie FAAB Week

September 5th, 2022

1:21:03

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad recap the entire weekend in fantasy baseball, including all the Corbin Carroll and Gunnar Henderson FAAB bids, and …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Sept. 5, 2022)

September 2nd, 2022

1:01:13

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire grade all of next week's projected two-start options on a 0-5 scale:

Tommy Henry 0


Jordan …

Prospect Rankings Update! (August 2022 Mailbag)

August 31st, 2022

1:02:40

Top 400 Prospect Rankings

  • Corbin Carroll vs. Bo Bichette
  • Jackson Chourio ETA
  • Miguel Vargas' path to playing time
  • Kyle Manzardo too good to be …

Monday Montas & Mikolas Disasters, Corbin Carroll debuts, and 2023 SP's.

August 30th, 2022

1:06:24

Monday's games featured multiple starting pitcher disasters, including those of Frankie Montas and Miles Mikolas, and the debut of Corbin Carroll. …

Hader, Corbin Carroll and All the FAAB

August 29th, 2022

1:19:27

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad talk all about the baseball weekend including FAAB, Josh Hader, Corbin Carroll, the struggling White Sox and so much …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 29, 2022)

August 26th, 2022

58:47

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale:

Zac Gallen 5


Madison Bumgarner 2


Max Fried 5

August's Hottest Prospects w/ Dylan White

August 24th, 2022

1:52:09
  • Dylan's quest to win TGFBI
  • Vaughn Grissom
  • Josh Jung
  • Robert Hassell
  • Evan Carter
  • Sal Frelick
  • Edwin Arroyo
  • Jasson Dominguez
  • Colton Cowser
  • Kyle Manzardo

Where is the offense? Dodgers shut out Monday, Cardinals shut out Tuesday. Plus surgeries for Buehler and Tatis Jr.

August 23rd, 2022

54:11

Monday was one of the worst hitting days of the season. Wasn't the hot weather supposed to cure the lack of offense? Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discuss that along with the news of the day, including surgeries for …

May Day - FAAB Adds and Drops

August 22nd, 2022

1:13:15

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the big bidding for Dustin May and also cover the rest of the FAAB bidding as well as all the other action …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 22, 2022)

August 19th, 2022

1:00:48

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) grade all of next week's projected two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale:

Jake Odorizzi 2


Austin Voth 1


Reminiscing with Peter Kreutzer

August 18th, 2022

1:10:53

Todd and Peter talk about their roots in fantasy baseball and the changes over the years. Topics include league formats, gathering information, projections and using the new information.

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FIRST 2023 Redraft Preview w/ Ryan Venancio

August 17th, 2022

1:17:16
  • Fernando Tatis dynasty drop warranted or overreaction?
  • Which players will be there for James's first pick at 1.11?
  • James and Ryan plan on both going …

Sandy Alcantara Cy Young, Walker Buehler out, Dustin May bids, Yankees slumping, J.T. Realmuto surging

August 16th, 2022

1:02:28

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discuss the big news of the last 36 hours, highlighting Sandy Alcantara's shutout of the Padres and what that does for his CY Young chances, the latest Dodgers starters notes including …

FAAB Adds & Drops / Tatis Suspension

August 15th, 2022

1:16:53

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the weekend in fantasy baseball, including the huge Fernando Tatis suspension, FAAB Adds / Drops and a …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 15, 2022)

August 12th, 2022

1:08:17

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale:

Madison Bumgarner 2 (Todd 1)


Live vs. Online Leagues

August 12th, 2022

57:29

Rob DiPietro (@DeadPullHitter) joins Jeff Erickson to discuss Live vs. Online leagues, FAAB strategies, Max Fried and more!

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Prospect ADP w/ Chris Welsh

August 10th, 2022

1:00:22
  • Corbin Carroll underrated
  • Consensus top 10 prospects
  • James was the high man on Vaughn Grissom
  • Giants farm system trending down
  • What's the consensus …

Managing the Stretch Run

August 9th, 2022

1:07:40

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson share tips on managing the stretch run now that the trade deadline is past, with updates on Tim Anderson, Chris Sale and Trevor Story.

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Add and Drop Fallout from the Trade Deadline

August 8th, 2022

1:18:41

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss all the add and drop implications (especially at closer) from a busy MLB trade deadline and also break down the Mets, Yankees, Seattle's fantasy outfield situation and much more. …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 8, 2022)

August 5th, 2022

1:00:49

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale:

Zac Gallen 4


Tommy Henry 0


Prospects Traded, Prospects Promoted w/ Clay Link

August 3rd, 2022

1:18:59
  • Robert Hassell, James Wood, CJ Abrams, MacKenzie Gore, Jarlin Susana
  • Miguel Vargas promoted
  • Dodgers vs. Padres
  • Edwin Arroyo, Noelvi Marte, Christian …

Trade Deadline Recap

August 3rd, 2022

1:41:06

Juan Soto, Tyler Mahle, Josh Hader and many others got dealt in the last 48 hours. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson break down the ramifications from all the major trades along with their opinion on the major winners and …

Two Months Left! FAAB, Drops and a Week 18 Preview

August 1st, 2022

1:21:47

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the weekend in baseball, all the FAAB bidding including Salvador Perez, the fantasy impact of the trade …

Two-Start Pitchers with guest Jason Collette

July 29th, 2022

1:06:49

Todd Zola and special guest Jason Collette discuss the early trades and speculate on what's to come before ranking the pitchers for the first week in …

Trade Deadline Strategy

July 28th, 2022

56:00

Jeff Zimmerman (RotoWire, Fangraphs, The Process, Launch Angle Pod) joins Jeff Erickson to discuss Mike Trout, waiting on injured players, FAAB issues and the trade deadline and surrounding strategies.

Learn more about …

Midseason Prospect Rankings Update (Mailbag)

July 27th, 2022

1:09:12
  • Elly De La Cruz
  • Jackson Chourio
  • Adael Amador
  • Jordan Walker
  • Druw Jones
  • Bo Naylor vs. MJ Melendez and the catcher landscape in general
  • Corbin Carroll …

What's Wrong with Sean Manaea?

July 26th, 2022

1:02:45

Sean Manaea had a third consecutive bad outing in what appeared to be a positive matchup on Monday night. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson take a look at what's wrong with him and Trevor Rogers, preview the trade market …

Previewing the Second Half / FAAB and Injury Recaps

July 25th, 2022

1:23:20

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad preview the second half of the fantasy season and also talk Astros, Red Sox, FAAB, trade deadline, injury news and …

Two Start Pitchers with Guest Justin Mason

July 22nd, 2022

1:02:23

Todd and Justin talk about this weekend's Podapalooza then review next week's two-start pitchers. Pitchers are rated on a scale of 0-5.

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Catching Up with Ian Kahn

July 21st, 2022

1:13:46

Todd and Ian chat about the All Star break, the Yankees, pitch framing, Zombie runners and the shift. Plus, groundwork is laid for an NL Tout Wars trade.

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MLB Draft Recap w/ Geoff Pontes

July 20th, 2022

1:09:33
  • Geoff beating Passan
  • Texas double-taps Boras SPs
  • AZ's ludicrous trio of Carroll/Lawlar/Jones
  • Geoff's favorite college hitters in the class
  • How will …

In Lieu of Two-Start Pitchers... (2022)

July 15th, 2022

50:00

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire discuss free-agent pickups, what they'll be doing during the All-Star break and more in …

MLB Draft Preview w/ Jim Callis

July 13th, 2022

1:08:45
  • What will the Orioles do with the No. 1 overall pick?
  • Termarr Johnson has the best hit tool since...
  • Jackson Holliday is trending up as a potential …

Fixing the Phillies

July 12th, 2022

1:02:53

What should the Phillies do to assure a spot in the playoffs - will it be a big sweeping move, or a smaller deal like adding Brandon Drury. Erik …

Talking Hot Teams / FAAB Recap

July 11th, 2022

1:18:54

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad break down all the FAAB bidding this weekend, discuss the red hot Orioles, Mariners and Braves and chat about many …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of July 11, 2022)

July 8th, 2022

1:00:37

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale:


Merrill Kelly 3 (Todd 2)


Max …

LABR Update with Steve Gardner

July 7th, 2022

57:21

Steve Gardner from USA Today swings by to update us on what's going on in the LABR (League of Alternative Baseball Reality) expert leagues, the latest on the Nats and the news of the day.

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Red Sox Prospects w/ Jake Devereaux

July 6th, 2022

1:15:57
  • Chaim Bloom
  • Xander Bogaerts
  • Tanner Houck
  • Garrett Whitlock
  • Brayan Bello
  • Triston Casas
  • Franchy Cordero
  • Bobby Dalbec
  • Jarren Duran
  • Nick Yorke
  • Marcelo …

The Big Mistake

July 5th, 2022

1:07:51

What's the biggest mistake you've made this baseball season? Has it been disqualifying in your chances of winning your league? Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson share their biggest mistakes and discuss the news of the day.

Weekend Recap / Vinnie P FAAB Fest

July 4th, 2022

1:08:41

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up the weekend in fantasy baseball, including adds, drops, injuries, Padres / Dodgers, the AL East, J-Rod, Soto …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of July 4, 2022)

July 1st, 2022

51:53

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale:


Madison Bumgarner 2


Luke Weaver 0


Kyle …

Chasing Wins with Tristan Cockcroft

June 30th, 2022

59:23

Tristan Cockcroft from ESPN.com joins Jeff Erickson as they discuss the concept of chasing wins, and should fantasy baseball change our categories …

Prospect Mailbag (June 2022)

June 29th, 2022

1:03:07
  • Nick Yorke
  • Jackson Chourio
  • Adley Rutschman
  • Dustin Harris
  • Austin Hendrick
  • Nick Bitsko
  • Michael Massey
  • Esteury Ruiz
  • Forrest Whitley
  • Dominic Fletcher

Tips to Overcoming Devastating Injuries

June 28th, 2022

1:01:45

What do you do if you have Mookie Betts, Bryce Harper, Salvador Perez, Ozzie Albies, or some combination of those players? Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discuss that along with the news of the day.

Learn more about your …

Fights, FAAB and a Harper Injury

June 27th, 2022

1:17:41

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad break down all the action from across fantasy baseball this weekend, including FAAB, Astros-Yankees and Angels-Mariners and also discuss a couple of struggling veteran starting pitchers. …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of June 27, 2022)

June 24th, 2022

1:01:31

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale:


Charlie Morton 5


Tyler Wells 1 …

Chris Welsh on Struggling Starters

June 23rd, 2022

59:50

Chris Welsh from the In This League podcast drops by to discuss AL MVP odds, Lucas Giolito, Jose Berrios, Trevor Rogers and a whole lot more. You can …

Underdog Keepers in The Highlander w/ Jesse Roche

June 22nd, 2022

2:00:31
  • Tylor Megill (special guest Smada of Prospects Live)
  • Nestor Cortes
  • Christopher Morel
  • Sixto Sanchez
  • MacKenzie Gore
  • Taylor Ward
  • Esteury Ruiz (special …

Is There Hope in Pittsburgh?

June 22nd, 2022

1:02:49

Oneil Cruz had a dynamic debut in Pittsburgh, Bad Berrios showed up again and streaming is getting harder than ever. Fred and Jeff cover those topics and more this week.

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Big Name Injuries / Week 12 FAAB Recap

June 20th, 2022

1:17:14

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the entire weekend of baseball, including injuries to Mookie Betts and other big names, all the FAAB action …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of June 20, 2022)

June 17th, 2022

57:48

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale:


Zach Davies 3


Max Fried 5


The Cardinal Way

June 16th, 2022

58:58

Brian Walton joins guest host Todd Zola to discuss Brian's fantasy baseball roots and all things St. Louis Cardinals.

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Talking MLB Draft w/ Carlos Collazo

June 15th, 2022

1:06:06
  • Druw Jones
  • Brooks Lee vs. Termarr Johnson
  • Jackson Holliday
  • Elijah Green
  • Kevin Parada
  • Jacob Berry a sneaky option at 1-1?
  • Jace Jung
  • Drew Gilbert
  • Jett …

No Jeff, No Problem

June 15th, 2022

1:11:08

Fred Zinkie is joined by Todd Zola (pinch-hitting for Jeff Erickson). Fred and Todd review the news of the day and their recent FAAB pickups. The duo …

Talking FAAB and Players We Were Wrong About with BatFlip Crazy

June 13th, 2022

1:29:41

Scott Jenstad and Toby G., aka BatFlip Crazy, break down the weekend in baseball, talk adds and drops in FAAB and discuss a number of players they …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of June 13, 2022)

June 10th, 2022

1:04:11

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale:


Merrill Kelly 4


Ian Anderson 3 …

MLB Draft Primer w/ Joe Doyle

June 8th, 2022

52:12
  • Druw Jones
  • Elijah Green
  • Termarr Johnson
  • Jackson Holliday
  • Cam Collier
  • Justin Crawford
  • Brooks Lee
  • Kevin Parada
  • Zach Neto
  • Eric Brown
  • Jett Williams

ERA Trends

June 7th, 2022

49:28

Joe Maddon gets fired, pitcher ERA's are rising and Ross Stripling was a good two-step pickup this week. That and more on Tuesday's RotoWire podcast with Fred and Jeff.

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FAAB, Tough Drops and Talking Standings After Two Months

June 6th, 2022

1:13:06

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad recap a busy weekend in baseball, including FAAB, some tough drops and their Main Event Standings two months into the …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of June 6, 2022)

June 3rd, 2022

1:00:01

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale:


Madison Bumgarner 2 (Todd 1)


The Doc is IN!

June 3rd, 2022

54:56

Dr. Roto swings by to talk about our Mixed LABR league, early drafts, the Rays, the Phillies and young, hard-throwing pitchers in addition to his career in the fantasy industry.

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Prospect Encounters w/ Bailey Srebnik

June 1st, 2022

51:17
  • Kahlil Watson
  • Ian Lewis
  • Jose Salas
  • Jay Allen
  • Austin Hendrick
  • Yerlin Confidan
  • Alex Ramirez
  • Hao Yu Lee
  • Tink Hence
  • Funniest prospect
  • Nicest prospect

Closer Concerns

June 1st, 2022

1:04:15

How worried are you about Corey Knebel and Craig Kimbrel? Who the heck is the Marlins/Mariners/Reds/Red Sox closer? Are there more IL trips now than earlier this season? Those topics and more with Fred Zinkie and Jeff …

FAAB Recap and a Week 9 Preview

May 30th, 2022

1:21:10

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss an action packed weekend and break down all the FAAB action from Sunday night. Follow us on Twitter: …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of May 30, 2022)

May 27th, 2022

51:34

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale:


Zac Gallen 5


Charlie Morton 4 …

Redraft vs. Dynasty Strategy with Ian Kahn

May 26th, 2022

48:41

Ian Kahn from The Athletic drops by to discuss trading, current progress in his expert leagues, and how he's become equally adept in redraft leagues as he's previously been in dynasty leagues.

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Prospect Rankings Update (Mailbag)

May 25th, 2022

1:11:36

The RotoWire Top 400 Prospect Rankings received a full update this week!

Players discussed:

  • Royce Lewis
  • Gabriel Moreno
  • Miguel Vargas
  • Josh Lowe
  • Austin …

Luck in Fantasy Baseball

May 25th, 2022

1:12:11

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discuss the role that luck plays in fantasy baseball, focusing on the starts by Alex Cobb and Miles Mikolas on Monday …

Weekend Recap / Big Gorman Bidding

May 23rd, 2022

1:06:53

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad talk all the FAAB bids, including all the large action on Nolan Gorman, and wrap up the weekend in baseball talking …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of May 23, 2022)

May 20th, 2022

1:00:59

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale:


Zach Davies 0


Tucker Davidson …

Crushing Overall Contests

May 19th, 2022

46:05

Kevin Hasting has won the overall TGFBI contest and is doing great this year in the NFBC's Draft Champions contest. We'll get his tips on how do well in overall contests and discuss the On The Wire podcast he does with …

Highlander Fan Favorites w/ Jesse Roche

May 18th, 2022

1:35:00
  • Logan Gilbert
  • Gleyber Torres
  • Kevin Gausman
  • Nolan Arenado
  • Ty France
  • Alec Bohm
  • Edwin Diaz
  • Zac Gallen
  • Pablo Lopez
  • Luis Garcia
  • George Springer
  • Nick …

Salvador, Saves, Steals and Waiver Wire Snubs

May 18th, 2022

1:12:51

Salvador Perez's thumb injury and subsequent trip to the IL launched Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson into a discussion of catcher values, and whether it's wise to invest an early draft pick on a top catcher. We also …

Kirby FAAB Madness / Weekend Recap

May 16th, 2022

1:18:52

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up the weekend in baseball and talk George Kirby and Alek Thomas FAAB bidding, Bo Bichette, injuries to young …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of May 16, 2022)

May 13th, 2022

1:06:19

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale:


Madison Bumgarner 3


Merrill …

Pod's Projections Podcast

May 12th, 2022

54:49

Mike Podhorzer from Fangraphs and ProjectingX.com is off to a great start in both AL Tout Wars and Mixed LABR. He joins Jeff Erickson to talk about his projections process and how it informs his draft strategy, and …

Pitching Prospects w/ Nate Handy

May 11th, 2022

1:13:44

Reid Detmers

George Kirby

Max Meyer

Grayson Rodriguez

Matthew Liberatore

Hayden Wesneski

Caleb Kilian

Gavin Williams

DJ Herz

Ricky Tiedemann

Eury Perez

Daniel Espino

Andrew Abbott

Gordon Graceffo

Zack Thompson

Brayan Bello

Kyle Harrison

Fred Zinkie's Pessimism

May 11th, 2022

1:09:39

Fred Zinkie thinks that he's not cut out to play in leagues with daily roster moves and first-come, first-serve waivers. He and Jeff discuss that format, and why you might not want to spend a lot of your FAAB budget on …

FAAB'ing Rookies / Weekend Recap

May 9th, 2022

1:12:33

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad break down a fascinating week of FAAB with all the rookie call-ups from the week, hit all the baseball news from the weekend and discuss a couple of highly drafted middle infielders who …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of May 9, 2022)

May 6th, 2022

54:31

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale:


Humberto Castellanos 0


Kyle …

Breakout Prospects w/ Dylan White

May 4th, 2022

1:03:50

Ezequiel Tovar

Royce Lewis

Adael Amador

Cal Mitchell

Masyn Winn

Kyle Manzardo

Luis Garcia (WAS)

John Rhodes

Brayan Bello

Gordon Graceffo

Royber Salinas

Nolan …

Fred Zinkie's approach to offensive woes

May 4th, 2022

1:09:14

Should we be compiling as many IP as possible while scoring is down? Fred Zinkie makes the case for that strategy among other topics in this week's …

Droppable Hitters / Week 4 FAAB Recap

May 2nd, 2022

1:18:05

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad talk about the action over the weekend in baseball, recap the big FAAB bids and discuss a number of struggling …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of May 2, 2022)

April 29th, 2022

1:00:38

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale:


Zac Gallen 5


Charlie Morton 4 (Todd 5)


Closer Encounters

April 28th, 2022

58:57

Ryan Rufe, who runs RotoWire's Closer Grid and writes "Closer Encounters," joins Jeff Erickson. We cover Ronald Acuña's early return, Vlad Guerrero's absence, tons of closer news and Ryan's foray into the NFBC Main …

Prospect Mailbag (April 2022)

April 27th, 2022

1:27:30

Luis Matos

Marco Luciano

Triston Casas

Leody Taveras

Bubba Thompson

Nick Pratto

Vinnie Pasquantino

Juan Yepez

James Wood

Reginald Preciado

Jordan Groshans

Ceddanne Rafaela

Matt Brash

Kyle Stowers

Zack Gelof

Miguel Vargas

Michael Busch

Leggo My Gallegos!

April 27th, 2022

1:02:08

Jeff Erickson turned down an offer from Fred Zinkie in the LABR 15-team Mixed League involving Giovanny Gallegos and immediately paid the price on …

FAAB Recap / Where is All the Offense??

April 25th, 2022

1:09:17

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up the weekend in baseball, including news, injuries and FAAB, talk about the lack of offense and break down …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of April 25, 2022)

April 22nd, 2022

58:59

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire grade all of next week's two-start options on a 0-5 scale:


Merrill Kelly 3


Zach Davies 0


Going, Going ... Govier!

April 21st, 2022

52:44

Michael Govier from the Pallazzo Podcast joins Jeff Erickson to talk Tigers, NFBC, closers, run-scoring, song parodies and more!

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A's Playing Time & Prospects w/ Melissa Lockard

April 20th, 2022

58:25
  • Sean Murphy
  • Shea Langeliers
  • Elvis Andrus
  • Jed Lowrie
  • Sheldon Neuse
  • Nick Allen
  • Cristian Pache
  • Tony Kemp
  • Kevin Smith
  • Seth Brown
  • Chad Pinder
  • Frankie …

Fred Zinkie's Trade Tips

April 20th, 2022

1:12:02

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discuss April trades, the low run-scoring environment so far, the Braves-Dodgers series and Bryce Harper's elbow issue among the many topics in this podcast.

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Hot & Cold Starters / Too Many Injuries / FAAB Recap

April 18th, 2022

1:09:49

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss all the injuries and free agent bidding over the weekend and discuss some hot and cold starts to the season …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of April 18, 2022)

April 15th, 2022

59:03

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) grade all of next week's two-start options on a 0-5 scale:


Madison Bumgarner 1 (Todd 0)


Merrill Kelly 1

Seiya Suzuki's Splashy Start

April 14th, 2022

56:52

Sara Sanchez from Bleed Cubbie Blue and CuppaCubbieBlue swings by to discuss Seiya Suzuki's splashy start along with other key Cubs players, Clayton Kershaw's gem and Vladito's big night in the Bronx.

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Marlins Phenoms w/ Craig Mish

April 13th, 2022

51:38

Big Leaguers

  • Jazz Chisholm
  • Jesus Sanchez
  • Jesus Aguilar, Garrett Cooper, Jorge Soler, Avisail Garcia
  • Jesus Luzardo
  • Sandy Alcantara, Trevor Rogers, …

Early Returns

April 13th, 2022

1:11:01

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discuss the results from the first week of games, including why Fred is higher than the industry on Steven Kwan.

Learn …

Recapping the First Weekend of Baseball and FAAB

April 11th, 2022

1:08:04

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad break down the first weekend of baseball action, talking FAAB, injuries and some players who might actually have changed their value after four days. They also look ahead at the best …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of April 11, 2022)

April 8th, 2022

1:02:39

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire look at the Projected Starters grid and grade out all of next week's two-start options …

Opening Day!

April 7th, 2022

55:50

Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) from The Athletic, SK Playbook and the Bases Loaded Podcast joins Jeff Erickson to celebrate Opening Day, break down a few lineups and discuss their recently completed Yahoo Friends & …

Backfields & Big Leagues w/ Chris Welsh

April 6th, 2022

1:40:20

Jack Leiter

Cristian Hernandez

Deyvison De Los Santos

Jasson Dominguez

James Wood

Julio Rodriguez

CJ Abrams

Bryson Stott

Jeremy Pena

Alec Bohm

Corbin Carroll

Yahoo! F&F Live DraftCast

April 6th, 2022

1:05:31

Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie livestream the first hour of Yahoo's Friends & Family Draft.

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FAAB Recap & Strategy / Week 1 Chat / Kimbrel & Manaea

April 4th, 2022

1:34:03

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad talk about the fantasy implications of a couple of major trades over the weekend, discuss the first week of FAAB & FAAB strategy and break down Jeff's Main Event draft from Saturday. …

The Changing Fantasy Baseball Market

April 1st, 2022

1:02:38

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) keep you updated on the latest news regarding injuries, prospects and job battles, and discuss how …

NFBC Main Event Chat

March 31st, 2022

1:04:38

Broc Miller (@BrocNessMonster) and Matty Davis (@_mattywood_) from FTN and Rudy Gamble (@rudygamble) from RazzBall join Jeff Erickson to discuss their Main Event draft, the differing approach to drafting closers, …

Highlander Dynasty Invitational w/ Bret Sayre

March 30th, 2022

1:14:10

Julio Rodriguez

CJ Abrams

Oneil Cruz

MJ Melendez

Jeremy Pena

Vidal Brujan

Kahlil Watson

Eury Perez

Elly De La Cruz

Matt Brash

Termarr Johnson

Dylan Crews

Miguel …

Fred Zinkie's Draft Tips

March 30th, 2022

1:13:29

Fred Zinkie shares all of his critical pre-draft tips with Jeff Erickson as the two of them prepare for Yahoo Friends & Family Draft loaded with experts.

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NFBC Main Event Las Vegas Recap / Player Talk & Draft Strategy

March 28th, 2022

1:32:19

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad recap all the news over the weekend and then dive into their NFBC Main Event drafts, with a focus on player …

If You Can’t Win the Medal, Win the Party with Richard Jefferson I Gold Medal Loser

March 26th, 2022

43:02

Olympian and former NBA star, Richard Jefferson, talks about the last time he and LoLo surprisingly hung out together and you don’t want to miss Richard’s explanation on the prank he played on former teammate, LeBron …

Tout Wars H2H Points Review (2022)

March 25th, 2022

1:12:33

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire shift their focus from roto to points for the majority of the show today as they review …

Prospect Mailbag! (2022)

March 23rd, 2022

1:22:46

Top 50 Prospects Article

Highlander (Constitution)

PSA about the 2022 Draft


Johnny Sauce: Is Ryan Pepiot good?


Stephen Gerber: In complete rebuild, …

Tout Wars Review, Pitcher Injuries

March 23rd, 2022

1:24:38

Fred Zinkie reviews Jeff Erickson's AL Tout Wars draft, tells him what to do in the NFBC Main Event (well, advises), and the two break down much of the latest news, including injuries to Luis Castillo and Shane Baz.

2022 Pitcher Targets & Fades / Correa, Story & Jansen signings

March 21st, 2022

1:30:20

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the latest round of big names finding their new homes for 2022 and then talk about their targets and fades …

News + Beat Todd Zola Recap

March 18th, 2022

1:00:14

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire touch on some of the latest news from around the game before diving into Todd's "Beat …

SCARF-cast

March 17th, 2022

1:01:07

Kev Mahserejian, Seth Klein, Sam Wirsching and Ian Swirka join Jeff Erickson to review the recent SCARF draft completed on March 13 (before the Fernando Tatis Jr. injury) and review a few of the copious news items of …

Prospects on the Move (2022)

March 16th, 2022

52:31

Prospects On The Move


Brandon Williamson, Jake Fraley, Justin Dunn to the Reds for Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez.


Chase Petty traded to the Reds for Sonny Gray.


Gunnar Hoglund, Kevin Smith, Zach Logue to Oakland for Matt …

First-Round Shakeup!

March 16th, 2022

1:20:33

Negative news on Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ronald Acuña has shaken up the first round of fantasy drafts. Matt Olson is now on the Braves. Aaron Judge might not be able to play in home games? That and a lot more with this …

2022 Offensive Fades / Recapping a Slew of Transactions

March 14th, 2022

1:16:42

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad break down all the transactions over the weekend from a fantasy angle and then dive into offensive players they are …

BASEBALL IS BACK!!

March 11th, 2022

58:08

Clay Link and Todd Zola of RotoWire celebrate the end of the lockout and discuss the little bit of news that has trickled out since before moving on …

Lady and the Legend

March 10th, 2022

59:33

Andrea Lamont (@RotoLady) and Lenny Melnick (@LennyMelnick) join Jeff Erickson to talk about:


- Their show together. How do they work together and separate it from their normal day-to-day life.

- Andrea's Mixed LABR draft …

Talking AL LABR w/ Ian Kahn!

March 9th, 2022

1:19:44

Ian Kahn of The Athletic stops by to recap AL LABR w/ James Anderson and Clay Link of RotoWire! James participated in LABR for the first time this year. Find out their strategies and which players they fought each other …

Mid-Range Hitters

March 9th, 2022

1:12:37

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson review many of the hitters going in the 100-200 ADP range, discuss draft enthusiasm in the industry, and a few FOMO players so far.

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Mid-Round Starting Pitcher Strategy / More Baseball Favorites

March 7th, 2022

1:19:50

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad take a deep look into a number of mid-round starting pitchers, talk about their favorite baseball movies / books and …

News + Mono League Strategy

March 4th, 2022

57:14

Clay Link and Todd Zola of RotoWire.com touch on a few news items from around the league before moving on to AL/NL-only league strategy ahead of AL …

Bullpen-Cast

March 4th, 2022

1:01:21

Aaron Pagliaro (@FantasyTriage) of Reliever Recon joins Jeff Erickson to talk about this year's reliever pool, how he handles the saves category in …

Dynasty Rankings Update, TGFBI & More!

March 2nd, 2022

59:36

-Updated Dynasty Rankings

  • What has changed since early-October update
  • How to use them

My Leagues, rebuild/contend, OBP, 2-catcher, tiers

-TGFBI Updates

Industry League Talk

March 2nd, 2022

1:28:30

Fred and Jeff have a lot of industry league talk in this edition, reviewing our respective LABR teams from last week, with updates on TGFBI (Jeff), …

Baseball Favorites / ADP Movers / Attacking Pitching Categories

February 28th, 2022

1:25:04

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad flip the script on all the negativity around baseball and discuss their favorite things about it. They also talk plenty of fantasy, discussing ADP Movers and pitchers after Pick 200 who …

Razzslam & Best Ball Strategy

February 25th, 2022

59:24

FSWA Hall of Famer Todd Zola (@ToddZola) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) discuss their drafts so far in the Razzslam and general Best …

Corbin Young Joins RotoWire

February 24th, 2022

55:42

Corbin Young (@Corbin_Young21) just started writing for RotoWire, and he joined Jeff Erickson to discuss a wide range of topics, including what he does when starts to do a deep dive on a player.

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Pitching Prospect Tiers 2.0 (2022)

February 23rd, 2022

56:43

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link dig into James' Pitching Prospect Tiers 2.0 article. For a free 10-day trial: rotowire.com/try

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LABR-Cast

February 23rd, 2022

2:48:38

Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie discuss their picks in Tuesday night's LABR Mixed League draft, with special appearances from Jason Collette, Todd …

The 2022 SB Market / Attacking Offensive Categories after Pick 200

February 21st, 2022

1:19:03

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad break down the stolen base market in 2022 drafts and then discuss some players after Pick 200 who will help address …

"War Stories" & History of RotoWire on Sirius Radio

February 19th, 2022

51:18

Jeff Erickson and Chris Liss tell the story of how their wide reaching popular daily radio show began. The duo recalls war stories of getting fired, …

2022 Bold Predictions w/ Jason Collette!

February 18th, 2022

1:16:17

Jason Collette of RotoWire and The Sleeper and The Bust podcast joins Clay Link and Todd Zola to discuss his Bold Predictions article series.

Learn …

MLB Moving Averages

February 17th, 2022

58:50

John Laghezza (@MLBMovingAvg) joins Jeff Erickson to discuss the concept of Moving/Rolling Averages, and how it applies to fantasy baseball, and this …

Hitting Prospect Tiers 2.0 (2022)

February 16th, 2022

1:06:09

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) dive into James' updated Hitting Prospect Tiers for 2022! Link to article:

Ranking the Free Agent Pitchers

February 16th, 2022

1:18:05

Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie discuss the remaining pitchers on the free agent market, speculating a little about where they'll go and their …

Last Year's Bums / Players After Pick 300

February 15th, 2022

1:13:34

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad look at the 2022 value of players who struggled in 2021 and then jump into breaking down a bunch of interesting …

Universal DH-cast! (2022)

February 11th, 2022

1:04:25

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com go team by team through the National League and discuss likely beneficiaries of the universal DH.

Learn more …

Reds and MLB Lockout Therapy

February 11th, 2022

1:12:10

Jenny Butler (@JennyButler830), Doug Dennis (@DougDennis41) and Clay Link @ClayWLink) join Jeff Erickson to react to Rob Manfred's press conference, the implementation of the Universal DH, and break down the Reds …

Best Pitches w/ Geoff Pontes

February 9th, 2022

1:23:50

James and Geoff go in depth on:

  • Shane Baz
  • Aaron Ashby
  • Reid Detmers
  • Roansy Contreras
  • Hunter Greene
  • Nick Lodolo
  • Grayson Rodriguez
  • Brandon Williamson

Assessing the FA Hitters

February 9th, 2022

1:20:33

Fred and Jeff assess the top free agent hitters still lacking a team, including Freddie Freeman, Trevor Story, Nick Castellanos, Carlos Correa and more! Plus, Fred shares his long-awaited take on how to use ADP's.

Learn …

Draft Strategy / Intriguing ADP in the Top 200

February 7th, 2022

1:16:03

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad open up talking some draft strategy, including how they use ADP and then delve into a bunch of intriguing players …

Resetting for 2022

February 4th, 2022

52:21

Clay Link and Todd Zola return for their first Friday podcast of 2022! They reset things a bit and discuss draft trends, general observations on the …

Forks in the Road w/ Rob Silver

February 3rd, 2022

1:21:55
  1. Shortstop, Closer or Catcher of your choice in the middle of the third round (you’ve started with a hitter and an ace in rounds 1-2)
  2. Does Rob hate …

Top 400 Prospects Update (2022)

February 2nd, 2022

1:07:07

Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link discuss James' latest update to the Top 400 prospects list!

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Observations From Early Drafts

February 2nd, 2022

1:10:57

Fred Pinkie and Jeff Erickson with their first 2022 podcast together cover early draft results, Fred's reaction to the ADP of Mike Trout and Yordan …

Back Talking Baseball!

January 31st, 2022

1:14:25

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad return to their usual Monday slot and talk lockout, draft prep, early draft trends and break down some old faces …

Process & Strategy w/ Phil Dussault

January 26th, 2022

1:05:23
  • The worst analysis Phil has heard this offseason
  • How he approaches KDS
  • How Phil puts his projections together
  • James gets Phil to change the way he …

Catcher Strategy w/ Toby Guevin & Dave McDonald

January 20th, 2022

2:07:17

James, Toby (@batflipcrazy) and Dave (@RunDMcD) go team-by-team (in order of ADP) and discuss the best catchers to target, particularly in 2-catcher …

Zero Shares Teams w/ Michael Simione

January 11th, 2022

59:30

James Anderson and Michael Simione (@SPStreamer) each give 10 players at these positions (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, OF, SP, SP, RP) who are not on their redraft boards for 2022.

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Tough Projections w/ Jeff Erickson

January 5th, 2022

53:03
  • How much to regress Marcus Semien after a career year
  • What kind of power/speed production to expect from Wander Franco
  • In or out on Jacob deGrom, …

RotoWire Dynasty Mock, Part 3

December 28th, 2021

2:51:16
  • Matt Eddy (@MattEddyBA) discusses his Devers/Cole/Lindor start, getting the No. 3 overall prospect in the fourth round, what scouts are saying about …

RotoWire Dynasty Mock, Part 2

December 22nd, 2021

1:49:26
  • Phil Goyette (@PhilOfSports) discusses his first-round selection of Jacob deGrom, his win-now strategy, getting Jonathan India in the fourth round …

RotoWire Dynasty Mock, Part 1

December 16th, 2021

2:08:39
  • Matt Williams (@MattWi77iams) discusses his Mookie Betts/Xander Bogaerts 1-2 start, Freddy Peralta's ceiling and his risky pitching staff.
  • Dylan …

Offseason Mailbag

December 8th, 2021

1:14:25
  • Update on the #RotoWireDynastyMock
  • Latest on Kristian Robinson
  • Caleb Kilian trending up
  • Dynasty draft strategy
  • Late draft-and-hold prospect targets

Early ADP, Redraft Strategy w/ Fish and Zack

December 2nd, 2021

1:29:06
  • Early drafting vs. late drafting
  • Aces and bases
  • The shallowest position other than catcher
  • When to take your first closer
  • Lots of strategy talk
  • Some …

AFL Recap with Chris Welsh

November 24th, 2021

1:54:38
  • Traditional Thanksgiving food can be good
  • Welsh gives a legitimate AFL sleeper
  • Does it matter that Juan Yepez performed well in the AFL?
  • James and …

Pitching Prospects for 2022 w/ Paul Sporer

November 16th, 2021

1:12:50

James and Paul discuss the pitching prospects featured in James's most recent Farm Futures article. For a free 10-day trial to RotoWire, go to …

Hitting Prospects for 2022 w/ Eric Cross

November 11th, 2021

1:22:54

The hitting prospects covered are all featured in James's latest Farm Futures article. Get a free trial at RotoWire.com/pod

  • Is the price tag too high …

Catching Up with Geoff Pontes

November 3rd, 2021

1:35:58
  • Geoff's new job at Baseball America
  • His new process for ranking hitters
  • Oneil Cruz hype SZN
  • The data on Hunter Greene's pitches
  • Coby Mayo rank envy

FYPD w/ Bret Sayre and Jesse Roche

October 28th, 2021

1:21:15
  • FYPD Tendencies
  • Which high school shortstop goes No. 1?
  • Bret loves prep players
  • Jesse in sniper mode
  • When to take Harry Ford?
  • The closest thing to …

Live Looks in AZ w/ Chris Blessing

October 20th, 2021

1:13:00

Hitters

  • Spencer Torkelson
  • Triston Casas
  • Curtis Mead
  • Brett Baty
  • JJ Bleday
  • Kameron Misner

Backfields: Wilman Diaz, Rayne Doncon, Wes Kath

Pitchers

  • Slade …

AFL Preview with Chris Welsh

October 12th, 2021

59:18

Best Hitter Candidates

  • Spencer Torkelson
  • Triston Casas
  • Nolan Gorman

Long Shot Best Hitter Candidates

  • Nick Gonzales
  • Joey Wiemer
  • Bryson Stott
  • Juan Yepez

Dynasty Talk with Ian Kahn

October 6th, 2021

1:08:49
  • Cedric Mullins vs. Jarred Kelenic
  • Buy, sell or hold Cody Bellinger?
  • Where will Christian Yelich be going in 2022 drafts?
  • Fading Marcus Semien in 2022

Putting a Bow on the 2021 Fantasy Baseball Season

October 4th, 2021

1:11:49

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up the 2021 fantasy baseball season by discussing how their teams ended up finishing, talking about what they …

Finale w/ Guests Derek VanRiper and Ray Murphy!

October 1st, 2021

59:07

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com are joined by Derek VanRiper of The Athletic and Ray Murphy from BaseballHQ as they put a bow on 2021 and …

The Greatest Fantasy Season Ever?

September 30th, 2021

56:45

Phil Dussault is winning the NFBC Main Event (and also has the third place overall entry), the Auction Championship overall, and is third overall in …

Prospect Pod - 2021 FINALE!

September 29th, 2021

59:02

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) preview James' next Top 400 update before selecting their final walk-up songs of the year.

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Fred's 2022 First Round

September 28th, 2021

1:11:37

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson riff on the remaining playoff races, both in their leagues and in the majors, and take a look at Fred's 2022 12-team first round.

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Final Week Chatter

September 27th, 2021

1:12:01

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad talk the final week of the fantasy baseball season, the last weekend of FAAB and discuss some highly drafted players …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Sept. 27, 2021)

September 24th, 2021

1:01:21

Clay Link is joined by special guest co-host Jason Collette! The two discuss potential pickups before grading the two-start options for the final …

Sox Cast!

September 24th, 2021

47:36

Bennett Karroll from SiriusXM and Sox Machine joins Jeff Erickson to about the White Sox heading into the playoffs.

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One Under-Discussed Prospect Per Team (NL)

September 22nd, 2021

58:08

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) shine the spotlight on one under-discussed prospect for each team in the National League.

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Premium Catchers in 2022

September 21st, 2021

58:43

Will you pay up for Sal Perez, JT Realmuto or Will Smith in 2022? What lessons did we learn from the catcher position this year? Fred and Jeff discuss that, Shane Baz, Jeff's lack of league wins this year, and …

Talking the Final Two Weeks with a Bit of 2022

September 20th, 2021

1:20:04

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad talk about the weekend in baseball, FAAB, off-season draft prep and anticipated 2022 prices on some 2021 …

Two Start Pitchers: Week of September 20

September 17th, 2021

1:29:11

Todd Zola and special guest host Tristan H. Cockcroft from ESPN Fantasy take an early look at 2022 projections then discuss some potential rules …

Geoff Pontes on H2H leagues and September Scouting

September 16th, 2021

1:05:06

Geoff Pontes (@ProspectJesus) from @ProspectsLive joins Jeff Erickson and will be talking about his @ToutWars H2H semifinal battle with @Roto_Frank, scouting prospects in September and more!

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One Under-Discussed Prospect Per Team (AL)

September 15th, 2021

1:02:43

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) shine the spotlight on one under-discussed prospect for each team in the American League.

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Fred's Tectonic Draft Strategy Shift

September 15th, 2021

50:49

Fred Zinkie is committing right now, on September 14, 2021, to changing his entire first-round draft strategy, all because of one player. Who will it be?!? Tune in to find out!

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Lessons from 2021 / Previewing the Final Three Weeks

September 13th, 2021

1:08:30

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad review all the action in FAAB this weekend, discuss the likely 2022 draft spot for some intriguing players and talk …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Sept. 13, 2021)

September 10th, 2021

1:05:59

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com discuss potential free-agent pickups before grading all of next week's starters on a 0-5 scale.

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Striking the Balance

September 9th, 2021

47:05

Jen Piacenti swings by to talk about her new gig with Sports Illustrated, striking the balance between baseball and football in September, and the latest MLB news.

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Recent Graduates: Buying or Selling for 2022?

September 8th, 2021

1:08:43

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) ponder where some recent graduates will be going in 2022 drafts and whether or not they'll be in at cost.

Where Does Wander Go in 2022?

September 7th, 2021

1:02:10

Wander Franco has a 36-game on-base streak and is hitting .290, but he is light on the roto counting stats so far in his career. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson explore where they might rank him for 2022, and also try to …

Winning the Final Four Weeks of the Season

September 6th, 2021

1:12:01

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad preview a busy upcoming week in fantasy baseball, dig into all the options in FAAB this week and hit all the news and …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Sept. 6, 2021)

September 3rd, 2021

1:06:22

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com discuss some potential pickups over Labor Day weekend before grading all of next week's two-start pitchers on …

TGFBI-Cast

September 2nd, 2021

53:38

Justin Mason (Sleeper and the Bust, Friends With Fantasy Benefits and the host of TGFBI), Joe Lowry (Prospects Live) and Ariel Cohen (ATC Projections, Fangraphs, CBS) join Jeff Erickson to discuss their TGFBI league, …

9 Things to Watch for in September

September 1st, 2021

57:25

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) discuss nine burning questions heading into September before choosing their walk-up songs for the week.

Fred's September Gems

August 31st, 2021

1:04:58

This Tuesday's podcast is chock full of Fred's September gems, and reactions to the copious news items of the day.

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FAAB Recap / Week 23 Preview

August 30th, 2021

1:19:35

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad talk about all the baseball action over the weekend, recap all the FAAB bidding and discuss a couple of second half …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 30, 2021)

August 27th, 2021

1:02:10

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com discuss potential free-agent adds before grading all of next week's two-start options on a 0-5 scale.

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The Fast & Furious (Overlays)

August 26th, 2021

57:44

Alex Fast from PitcherList, ESPN, and MLB joins us to talk Overlays, CSW%, pitcher usage down the stretch and tough decisions for 2022.

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Top 400 Update! (August 2021)

August 25th, 2021

1:03:57

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) dig in to James' comprehensive Top 400 prospects update.

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LABR Trades and Bad Closers

August 25th, 2021

1:06:26

Jeff and Fred both made trades in the LABR Mixed Draft league this weekend and discuss them. Also, if you were told Daniel Bard's numbers for this …

Strategy Down the Stretch / FAAB Recap

August 23rd, 2021

1:04:13

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad recap a busy weekend of baseball, talk strategy tips for the home stretch of the season, review Sunday FAAB and discuss many players, including the disappointing seasons for Trevor Story …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 23, 2021)

August 20th, 2021

1:01:42

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com look at potential free-agent pickups before grading all of next week's two-start options on a 0-5 scale.

Predicting AFL Rosters w/ Chris Welsh

August 19th, 2021

1:26:35
  • Some history of how long James and Chris have been doing top-400/top-500 prospect rankings for dynasty
  • How the fantasy prospect industry has …

Answering Your Twitter Questions (2021)

August 18th, 2021

1:07:34

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) dig into the Twitter mailbag before selecting their latest walk-up songs.

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Stretch Run Decisions

August 17th, 2021

55:33

When Steven Brault is your best waiver wire starting pitcher option, what do you do to attack wins down the stretch? Those and other considerations …

FAAB Recap - Stolen Base Darts and Injured Pitchers Return

August 16th, 2021

1:21:17

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad preview the upcoming week in fantasy baseball and take a deep look at all the options in FAAB bidding this weekend. …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 16, 2021)

August 13th, 2021

1:06:30

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com look at potential pickups before grading all of next week's two-start options on a 0-5 scale.

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For Richer or Sporer

August 12th, 2021

54:33

Paul Sporer from Fangraphs and the Sleeper & The Bust podcast drops by to talk NFBC, baseball, poker, First Pitch Arizona, dogs, and whatever …

Hard-Hit Data for Minor Leaguers

August 11th, 2021

1:09:13

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) take a deep dive into James' latest article looking at minor-league batted-ball numbers.

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Cutting Injured Stars

August 10th, 2021

51:12

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discuss whether it's time to cut injured stars like Jacob deGrom, Byron Buxton, Clayton Kershaw and Adalberto Mondesi.

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Week 20 FAAB Review

August 9th, 2021

1:13:16

Scott Jenstad and Jeff Erickson discuss a very heavy news week, complimented by a lack of great inventory on the waiver wire.

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Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 9, 2021)

August 6th, 2021

1:03:00

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale.

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Chatting with Jeff Zimmerman

August 5th, 2021

55:00

Jeff Zimmerman from Fangraphs, BaseballHQ.com and the Launch Angle Podcast joins Jeff Erickson. They discuss the difficult starting pitching …

Deadline Recap + Grades

August 4th, 2021

1:07:29

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) review the prospect moves at the trade deadline before selecting their latest walk-up songs.

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Gerrit Cole/Josh Hader out, Jo Adell up

August 3rd, 2021

57:29

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson cover the news of the day, including COVID IL trips for Gerrit Cole and Josh Hader, and Jo Adell's promotion by the …

A Wild Trade Deadline leads to a Busy FAAB Weekend

August 2nd, 2021

1:26:33

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad preview the week in fantasy baseball and take a deep dive into a wild weekend of FAAB that resulted from an …

Two-Start Pitchers: Post-Deadline Edition

July 30th, 2021

1:11:56

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com review the flurry of moves at the trade deadline before grading all of next week's two-start options on a 0-5 …

More Trade Deadline Fallout

July 29th, 2021

55:53

Frank Stampfl from CBS Fantasy and "Fantasy Baseball Today" joins Jeff Erickson to break down the big trades from the week, and to speculate on the …

Prospects on the Move (2021)

July 28th, 2021

1:11:39

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) discuss prospects on the move ahead of the Trade Deadline and preview James' updated dynasty rankings.

Anticipating the Trade Deadline

July 27th, 2021

1:04:00

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson take a look at what each contender might do in advance of Saturday's trade deadline.

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Trade Deadline Talk / FAAB Recap

July 26th, 2021

1:21:35

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up a busy weekend of baseball, discuss some possible fantasy implications of the trade deadline and break down …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of July 26, 2021)

July 23rd, 2021

59:33

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com grade all of next week's two-start options on a 0-5 scale.

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Man on the Scene

July 22nd, 2021

55:05

RotoWire's Man on the Scene, former Major League Baseball scout for the Astros and the Mariners, joins Jeff Erickson for a fun conversation about his career, what he'd do to fix the Diamondbacks, and the news of the day.

Post-Draft Top 400 Update!

July 21st, 2021

58:46

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) review James' latest Top 400 update, which includes this year's draftees.

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Second Half Streaming Pitcher Targets

July 20th, 2021

1:00:22
  • Reds Therapy
  • Ross Stripling gets rocked
  • Streaming targets
  • Josiah Gray debuts Tuesday night
  • Edwin Diaz roller coaster, Michael Conforto coming alive

Second Half Strategy / Weekly FAAB Review

July 19th, 2021

1:20:25

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss how the first half of the season went in fantasy leagues, preview the second half and then recap all the free …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of July 19, 2021)

July 16th, 2021

53:54

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale.

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In Lieu of Two-Start Pitchers...

July 9th, 2021

59:42

Todd Zola and Clay Link discuss Steak League pickups and relief options to consider in the short week in lieu of two-start pitcher grades.

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Leading the NFBC RotoWire Online Championship

July 8th, 2021

50:36

News

  • Clayton Kershaw to the IL
  • Eloy Jimenez beginning rehab assignment
  • Cubs injuries, decisions to make

Online Championship

  • Griffin leading the …

Brujan Day!

July 7th, 2021

58:14

Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) discuss Vidal Brujan's debut and three minor-league risers before previewing the top of this year's draft class.

Learn …

Fred Loses in Man vs. Machine

July 6th, 2021

1:09:33
  • Man vs. Machine
  • Vidal Brujan getting the call
  • Rowdy Tellez to the Brewers
  • Wander Franco, the ability to trade touted prospects upon their promotion

FAAB, Fireworks and Frustrating Aces

July 5th, 2021

1:10:40

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad talk about a number of possible closers in FAAB, discuss the frustrating Sundays for Gerrit Cole and Lucas Giolito …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of July 5, 2021)

July 2nd, 2021

1:00:06

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale.

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Talking With Rob DiPietro (@deadpullhitter)

July 1st, 2021

1:08:14
  • Trea Turner hits for the cycle, but out of Thursday's lineup.
  • Wild games in Milwaukee and New York, and high scoring across the board. How worried …

Prospect Mailbag (June 2021)

June 30th, 2021

59:09

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson joins Senior MLB Editor Clay Link to answer prospect-related questions from the Twitterverse.

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The Hiura We All Need

June 29th, 2021

1:05:41

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson break down Monday night's highlights (Keston Hiura, Kyle Schwarber) and lowlights (Matt Manning, Dylan Bundy, Rhys Hoskins).

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FAAB Recap and Talking Giants, Cubs and Closers

June 28th, 2021

1:28:30

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss another busy week of FAAB bidding; then discuss injuries, elite closers, Giants / A's, Jake Cronenworth and …

Two Start Pitchers: Week of June 28

June 25th, 2021

1:35:51

Todd Zola and Jason Collette review the recent Rays-Red Sox series then rank a busy week of two-start pitchers.

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Visiting With Simon Dice

June 24th, 2021

40:28

I. News


1. Adolis Garcia hit two more HR, up to 20 - are you totally sold on him? Where does he go next year?

2. Padres sweep Dodgers - at least …

On Wander Franco's Heels...

June 23rd, 2021

46:27

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) discuss Wander Franco's debut, others on the way, the top names in the upcoming first-year player draft …

Buxton Hurt Again, Dodgers-Padres Renew Hostilities

June 22nd, 2021

1:03:36
  • Byron Buxton hurt again, what do you do with him, and is there a robust enough trade market to act?
  • Reds bullpen meltdown
  • Dodgers-Padres series, is …

Week 13 FAAB / Wander Gets the Call

June 21st, 2021

1:08:55

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the Wander Franco call-up, all the FAAB action and wrap up a busy weekend of baseball including Kyle …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of June 21, 2021)

June 18th, 2021

59:28

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com grade all of next week's two-start options on a 0-5 scale.

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Joe Sheehan & Jeff Erickson Talking Baseball

June 17th, 2021

1:02:32

Joe Sheehan joins the RotoWire podcast and discusses Jacob deGrom's injury, MLB's crackdown on pitchers using grip-enhancing substances, and many of the other top news items of the day.

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Deepest, Weakest Farm Systems

June 16th, 2021

1:01:48

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) take another public 'L' on Hunter Greene before …

Cracking Down on Podcast Enhancing Substances

June 15th, 2021

1:03:48

Major League Baseball officially announced their crackdown on pitchers using illegal substances on the ball on Tuesday morning. Fred Zinkie and Jeff …

FAAB and NFBC Strategy with BatFlip Crazy

June 14th, 2021

1:23:36

Scott Jenstad and guest, Toby G. from BatFlip Crazy, talk some NFBC mid-season strategy and break down a busy weekend in baseball, including all the FAAB bidding and a number of intriguing players heading into the …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of June 14, 2021)

June 12th, 2021

52:08

Matt Peacock 0


Tucker Davidson 3 (Todd 2)


Zac Lowther 0


Matt Harvey 0


Nate Eovaldi 4


Trevor Williams 2


Jake Arrieta 1


Luis Castillo 3


Vladimir Gutierrez 2


Jean Carlos Mejia 0


Sam Hentges 0


Austin Gomber 1 (Todd 2)


Dallas Keuchel 3


Talking Baseball with Michael Govier

June 11th, 2021

1:28:48

Scott Jenstad is joined by guest, Michael Govier of RotoFanatic and the Pallazzo Podcast, and they discuss some confusing bullpens and also break …

Witt, Rutschman, Shallow Dynasty League Adds & More

June 9th, 2021

51:41

Bobby Witt hitting .311/.377/.803 with nine HR, two steals and a 29 K% over his last 15 games at Double-A

Adley Rutschman hitting .378/.478/.757 with four HR and more walks (8) than strikeouts (7) over his last 10 games …

The Z Team

June 9th, 2021

1:12:50
  • Is there anything to be gleaned from the slow debuts of Jarred Kelenic, Jackson Kowar, Daniel Lynch and Alek Monoah?
  • Deciding how much to bid on …

FAAB Review with Vlad Sedler

June 7th, 2021

1:21:45

Scott Jenstad welcomes special guest, Vlad Sedler of FantasyGuru.com, and they break down the week in FAAB, preview Week 11 and talk about many …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of June 7, 2021)

June 4th, 2021

56:20

Drew Smyly 2

Nick Pivetta 3 (Todd 4)

Martin Perez 2

Adbert Alzolay 4

Sonny Gray 4 (Todd 5)

Shane Bieber 5

Antonio Senzatela 0 (Todd 1)

Dylan Cease 4 (Todd 3)

Seige The Day

June 3rd, 2021

1:07:04

I. News & Notes

  • Alek Manoah struggles in Wednesday's start
  • Sean Manaea dominates
  • Jarred Kelenic struggles
  • Injury to Kyle Lewis
  • Fernando Tatis …

Dynasty Debates With Ian Kahn

June 2nd, 2021

57:58

Outliers

Ian Higher

  • Jacob deGrom (20 spots higher)
  • Tim Anderson (15 spots higher)
  • Kyle Lewis (61 spots higher)

James Higher

  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (9 …

What's Right With the Cubs?

June 1st, 2021

1:00:45
  • Javy Baez & Kris Bryant's hot starts, and what they are fetching in trade talks
  • Adalberto Mondesi hurt again
  • Giancarlo Stanton & Gleyber …

Manoah Madness!

May 31st, 2021

1:27:18

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss all the wild Alek Manoah bids in FAAB this week (and talk all the other players added too!), wrap up the …

Two-start Pitchers (Week of May 31, 2021)

May 28th, 2021

1:02:45

Merrill Kelly 2

Matt Peacock 0

Drew Smyly 2

Tucker Davidson 0

Jorge Lopez 0

Garrett Richards 3

Nick Pivetta 3 (Todd 2)

Kyle Hendricks 4

Trevor Williams 2 (Todd 1)

Sonny Gray 4 (Todd 5)

Tyler Mahle 4 (Todd 3)

German Marquez 2

Carlos …

Benched With Bubba-Cast

May 27th, 2021

1:02:15

I. Injuries

  • How to deal with the everyday deluge.
  • Luke Voit
  • Marcell Ozuna
  • Ryan Pressly
  • Lance McCullers
  • Noah Syndergaard

II. Second Chance Draft

III. …

Alek Manoah, Dynasty Ranks Preview & More!

May 26th, 2021

1:17:59

Alek Manoah expectations.

Preview of James' Dynasty Rankings (major-leaguers only, subject to change):

Ronald Acuna

Fernando Tatis

Juan Soto

Vladimir Guerrero

Mike Trout

Trea Turner

Mookie Betts

Cody Bellinger

Bo Bichette

Jose …

Rookie Call-Ups, Rookie Struggles

May 25th, 2021

1:10:43
  • Bryce Harper to the IL
  • Adalberto Mondesi returns
  • Jacob deGrom returns
  • Kyle Gibson to the IL
  • Zach Plesac to IL hurting his thumb while ripping his …

FAAB, Injuries and a Week 9 Preview

May 24th, 2021

1:26:51

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up another great weekend of baseball, talking all the FAAB bidding, injuries and some great and poor performances. They detail all the major names in free agency this week and also …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of May 24, 2021)

May 21st, 2021

1:08:15

Two-start pitchers for the week of May 24, 2021 (0-5 scale):

Riley Smith 0

Charlie Morton 4

John Means 5

Dean Kremer 0

Jake Arrieta 3 (Todd 2)

Wade Miley 2 (Todd 1)

Sam Hentges 0

Aaron Civale 5

Austin Gomber 0 (Todd 2)

Kyle …

Send Me An Angel

May 20th, 2021

58:40

I. News

  • Corey Kluber's no-hitter
  • Lucas Giolito bounces back against the Twins
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. bounces back from the COVID IL

II. Angels

  • Mike …

Luis Barrera Gets Call, Others Deserving

May 19th, 2021

55:27

Luis Barrera gets the call

Prospects Ready For A Promotion:

Triple-A:

All the Rays hitters (Wander Franco, Vidal Brujan, Josh Lowe, Taylor Walls)

Jarren Duran

Alek Manoah

Jesus Sanchez

Jackson Kowar

Chris Gittens

Double-A

Simeon …

Preparing for Monday Surprises

May 18th, 2021

1:00:16

After Monday's slew of injury news before games last night, do we need to restructure our rosters to better prepare for bad news? Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson explore that issue and more this week.

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Week 8 Preview / Talking FAAB & Struggling Starting Pitchers

May 17th, 2021

1:27:34

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss all the baseball action over the weekend, focusing on some struggling starting pitchers, and also break down …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of May 17, 2021)

May 14th, 2021

1:06:37

Matt Peacock 0

Max Fried 4

Charlie Morton 3

Matt Harvey 1 (0)

Eduardo Rodriguez 3 (Todd 4)

Adbert Alzolay 3.5 (Todd 3)

Zach Davies 2 (Todd 1)

Sonny Gray 5

RotoWire Barometer & Phillies Talk With Erik Halterman

May 13th, 2021

1:01:11
  • Kelenic/Gilbert call-ups
  • Zac Gallen
  • Jose Urquidy
  • Adalberto Mondesi
  • Rising/Falling Stocks
  • Diving Into the Phillies
  • KBO Coverage

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Logan Gilbert on Kelenic's Heels?

May 12th, 2021

56:33

Jarred Kelenic

Logan Gilbert being “seriously considered” for Friday’s start, per the Seattle Times.

Confirmation bias:

Corbin Carroll - Headed for the …

Kelenic Coming, deGrom Down

May 11th, 2021

1:10:48

Jarred Kelenic appears to be getting the call on Thursday, so Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discussed that move and his potential trade cost/value, depending on which side of that coin you are on. We also discuss Jacob …

Week 7 Preview / FAAB Breakdown

May 10th, 2021

1:24:58

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up all the action from the weekend of baseball, including a busy FAAB week, another slew of injuries and hot starts by Randal Grichuk, Matt Barnes and Alex Reyes; and much, much …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of May 10, 2021)

May 7th, 2021

1:07:51

Projected two-start options for the week of May 10, 2021 (0-5 scale):

Luke Weaver 1 (Todd 0)

Madison Bumgarner 4 

Max Fried 3 (Todd 2)

John Means 4

Jorge Lopez 0

Martin Perez 1

Nathan Eovaldi 3 (Todd 4)

Adbert Alozlay 2 (Todd 3)

A BrocNessMonster Sighting

May 7th, 2021

1:14:54
  • John Means
  • How often do you pay up for aces in DFS? How often do you go with two aces?
  • Albert Pujols
  • Injury Notes - George Springer, Anthony Rendon, …

Notable Minor-League Assignments

May 5th, 2021

55:19

Noteworthy Minor-League Assignments

Votes Of Confidence

Bobby Witt - Double-A

CJ Abrams - Double-A

Alek Manoah - Triple-A

Max Meyer - Double-A

Matt Allan - High-A

Quinn Priester - High-A

Travis Swaggerty - Triple-A

Luisangel …

Trade Season Begins

May 4th, 2021

1:09:18
  • LABR trade between Fred & Jeff
  • When do you start trading?
  • Blue Jays talk, with an emphasis on George Springer & Cavan Biggio
  • What's wrong …

It's Week Six and Everyone is Hurt!

May 3rd, 2021

1:32:50

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad recap the weekend in baseball including another busy week of FAAB, a rash of injuries to big name players and players …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of May 3, 2021)

April 30th, 2021

1:09:41

Two-start pitcher grades for the week of May 3, 2021:

Luke Weaver 3

Huascar Ynoa 3

Dean Kremer 0

Nick Pivetta 3

Kyle Hendricks 4

Aaron Civale 4

Cal Quantrill 2.5

German Marquez 3 (Todd 2)

Casey Mize 1

Zack Greinke 5

Jakob Junis 2 …

Streaming Starting Pitching Tips

April 30th, 2021

1:04:47

We spend a lot of time discussing streaming on this episode, but we start off with news and notes:

  • Bryce Harper
  • Illness Issues Abound - Robert, …

Shane McClanahan gets call for Rays

April 28th, 2021

1:09:32

Should we have bid more on Pavin Smith in MAIN? Does it matter, since we got Kyle Higashioka?

Smith has been leading off for over a week, looks pretty …

Tough April Decisions

April 27th, 2021

1:04:17
  • Did you stream Austin Gomber? Joe Ross last week? How tough is it to stream right now?
  • Cubs & Brewers injuries decimating their respective …

Week 5 FAAB, Injury Talk, Braves Struggling Offense

April 26th, 2021

1:27:50

Week 5 Schedule Notes

FAAB Pickups - Weathers, Staumont, Kirilloff, Gomber, Tyler O'Neill, Deivi Garcia, Alex Wood

Injury News & Notes

Bumgarner's …

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of April 26, 2021)

April 23rd, 2021

59:24

Merrill Kelly 1 (Todd 2)

Charlie Morton 4

Ian Anderson 4

Bruce Zimmerman 1

Dean Kremer 0

Garrett Richards 2 (Todd 3)

Zach Davies 3 (Todd 1)

Trevor Williams 1 (Todd 0)

Tyler Mahle 4

Zach Plesac 3

Austin Gomber 3.5 (Todd 3)

Chi Chi …

Closers, Cleveland and hopefully Championships

April 22nd, 2021

1:02:04
  1. News: A's winning streak, Dinelson Lamet, Adolis Garcia, Ronald Acuña, Ke'Bryan Hayes
  2. Cleveland talk: Who's the next Aaron Civale? Which hitter …

Jazz Ready to Graduate

April 21st, 2021

55:45

Jazz Chisholm update — 193 wRC+, 16.1 BB%, 26.8 K%

Alex Kirilloff was not an option to replace Kepler with Twins in Oakland — could get the call …

Adventures in Streaming

April 20th, 2021

1:12:42

1. Injuries

  • Mookie Betts
  • Ronald Acuña
  • Starling Marte
  • Christian Yelich
  • Austin Hays
  • Byron Buxton

2. What do you do with Fernando Tatis Jr.?

3. Streamers

A Weekend of Big Injuries / Week 4 FAAB Breakdown

April 19th, 2021

1:29:35

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Two-Start Pitchers (Week of April 19)

April 16th, 2021

56:07

Zac Gallen 5

Nate Eovaldi 4

Eduardo Rodriguez 3 (Todd 4)

Kyle Hendriks 5

Luis Castillo 5

Zach Plesac 3

Jon Gray 0

Carlos Rodon 5

Lance McCullers 4 (Todd 3)

No-Hitters, More COVID Problems, Rules Experiments

April 15th, 2021

1:10:55

Mike Gianella from Baseball Prospectus joins Jeff Erickson to discuss Carlos Rodon's no-hitter, the Astros' COVID issues and their recent series with …

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