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ESPN fantasy experts Eric Karabell and Tristan Cockroft provide strategy, game overviews and injury reports.
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Hosted by Van Lee (@ManlyVanLee) and featuring industry titans Jeff Zimmerman (@jeffwzimmerman) and Rob Silver (@RobSilver), the Launch Angle Podcast (@LaunchAnglePod) takes a look at the world of fantasy baseball and offers up advice on draft strategies, player evaluation, ownership trends, player call-ups, and everything in between! So if you're looking for the podcast that will help you win your fantasy league then look no further.
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Ep 117 | Kluber, LeMahieu, and More w/ Tristan H. Cockcroft
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Tristan H. Cockcroft has joined Van and Jeff on a very exciting episode of the show! The boys talk the Yankees bringing back D.J. LeMahieu and adding Corey Kluber, the Phillies pen situation, Yadier Molina and Masahiro Tanaka threatening to go unsigned, and continue with our ADP Analysis segment talking late round names like Mauricio Dubon, Garrett…
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Beat the Shift Podcast – Market Premium Episode w/ Tristan Cockcroft
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The market premium episode of the Beat the Shift Podcast – a baseball podcast for fantasy baseball players. Guest: Tristan Cockcroft of ESPN Strategy Section How to use and adjust projections What are the key adjustments that are most often made? When should you diverge from projections? How to adjust player rankings. How to stress test playing tim…
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Rankings: Which Winter Signings Matter Most?
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Eric and Tristan discuss the impact of the recent signings (Musgrove, Kluber, LeMahieu and more) on the 2021 ranks, take swings at trivia, answer your questions and rank the top Simpsons season!By ESPN, Eric Karabell, Tristan Cockcroft
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Beat the Shift Podcast – FAAB Episode w/ Todd Zola
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The FAAB episode of the Beat the Shift Podcast – a baseball podcast for fantasy baseball players. Guest: Todd Zola of Mastersball, ESPN & RotoWire Park Factors What are park factors, and how they are calculated? What do they capture? The effect of the humidor. Park factors for unknown situations. Park factors for free agents. Projections How projec…
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Beat the Shift Podcast – Mets Episode w/ Wayne Randazzo (Voice of the NY Mets)
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The latest episode of the Beat the Shift Podcast – a baseball podcast for fantasy baseball players. Guest: Wayne Randazzo – The Voice of the New York Mets Broadcasting in 2020 Lindor/Carrasco trade Pete Alonso/Dom Smith and the Designated Hitter J.D. Davis/Brandon Nimmo as starters Trade for George Springer? Edwin Diaz, Seth Lugo & the bullpen Mino…
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Ep 116 | Lindor on the Move w/ Rudy Gamble
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Steve Cohen has taken no time at all to remake the Mets into his team as Francisco Lindor finds himself wearing New York's uniform for the coming season after a big trade. Jeff and Van need help analyzing this trade and more so they bring on Razzball's very own Rudy Gamble! Rudy, Van, and Jeff also continue with their ADP analysis segment chugging …
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Beat the Shift Podcast – Episode w/ Randy Dobnak (Minnesota Twins)
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The latest episode of the Beat the Shift Podcast – a baseball podcast for fantasy baseball players. Guest: Randy Dobnak, Starting Pitcher on the Minnesota Twins Interview The current offseason The affect of COVID on minor league players Innings limits in 2021 Innings per start trends Players & Social Media The impact of fans Pitching coaches Weight…
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Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Francisco Lindor Trade
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Eric is shifting Francisco Lindor in his rankings: which direction and how much of a move? He and Tristan discuss Lindor's new value, Carlos Carassco's tempting ceiling and what's left in Cleveland.By ESPN, Eric Karabell, Tristan Cockcroft
Eric and Tristan discuss the value of Yu Darvish/Blake Snell in San Diego and Josh Bell in Washington in addition to highlighting prospects on the move and their future upside.By ESPN, Eric Karabell, Tristan Cockcroft
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Ep 115 | Padres! Padres! Padres! w/ Fred Zinkie
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The return of our ADP segment rings in the new year as Jeff and Van welcome special guest Fred Zinkie (@FredZinkieMLB) to the show! They talk recent trades by the Padres, recent free agent signings by the Padres, how cool they think the Padres are, and of course the thing you've all wanted most in life - an 8 minute segment on Brad Keller. Jokes as…
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Beat the Shift Podcast – Dynasty Episode w/ Ian Kahn
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The dynasty episode of the Beat the Shift Podcast – a baseball podcast for fantasy baseball players. Guest: Ian Kahn of RotoWire Strategy Section Trading Trading Philosophy – Dynasty & Redraft 2 for 1 trades – Is it best to acquire the best player in the deal? Dynasty Section General What is the difference between dynasty leagues & keeper leagues? …
Eric and Tristan discuss what the first wave of free agency signings mean for 2021. A top-10 closer? New place, same value for a starter? A sleeper hitter on the move?By ESPN, Eric Karabell, Tristan Cockcroft
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Ep 114 | Hitting and More w/ Toby Guevin (@BatFlipCrazy)
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Toby Geuvin (@BatFlipCrazy) joins Jeff's mega brain to get together and create tons of baseball strategy on today's episode while Van tries to stay out of the way. The boys hit on analyzing 2020's hitting numbers and how to apply them to the next season, talk speed, power, and even analyze some big time performers from 2020 to determine whether the…
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Beat the Shift Podcast – Premier Episode w/ Eno Sarris
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The premiere episode of the Beat the Shift Podcast – a baseball podcast for fantasy baseball players. Guest: Eno Sarris of The Athletic Strategy Section Roster construction in roto snake drafts What matters more at each pick – Value or category balance? Stability or upside? KDS – Kentucky Derby Style Preferences The Case for An Ace Relievers Should…
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Ep 113 | Pitching and More w/ Derek Rhoads
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Pitching in 2021 is the top of the return of the Launch Angle Podcast! Van and Jeff welcome Derek Rhoads to the show as fill-in host and the trio cover everything from the universal DH to drafting pitching strategies in various league types! What episode would be complete without a Van rant I ask? Well certainly not this one. If you're interested i…
Introducing the Beat the Shift Podcast – a baseball podcast for fantasy baseball players. Throughout the year we will be discussing various topics such as drafting methods, hotspot drafting, auction strategy, game theory, risk/reward and return on investment. We will be doing data driven deep player dives. We will reccomend waiver wire players to c…
Eric and Tristan evaluate the recent news around the league, talk the value of 2020 production and answer your questions!By ESPN, Eric Karabell, Tristan Cockcroft
Eric and Tristan discuss what Randy Arozarena's postseason push means for 2021 as they break down their early rankings for next season!By ESPN, Eric Karabell, Tristan Cockcroft
Eric and Tristan review the 2020 season and discuss how the results from 2020 will impact their 2021 rankings.By ESPN, Eric Karabell, Tristan Cockcroft
Eric and Tristan unearth the plus matchups for the final weekend, discuss combo mealers and preview pitchers for next season!By ESPN, Eric Karabell, Tristan Cockcroft
Eric and Tristan discuss bold moves that could decide your league, preview outfielders for 2021 and take swings at 20/20 trivia!By ESPN, Eric Karabell, Tristan Cockcroft
Eric and Tristan discuss the struggles of some fantasy stars, tackle the middle field ranks for 2021 and preview the weekend slate.By ESPN, Eric Karabell, Tristan Cockcroft
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Ep 112 | 2021 First Round Mock Draft
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Van, Jeff, and Rob take a bit of time to give last minute suggestions to cement your victory in your league and then turn the page to next season as they do their first of thousands of 2021 mock drafts! The boys select the first 15 players off the board and discuss their value going forward.By Bootu Inc
Eric and Tristan get into it about Mike Trout's spot in the 2021 ranks, help you firm up your playoff roster and take a look back at their process in drafting closers.By ESPN, Eric Karabell, Tristan Cockcroft
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Ep 111 | Corbin Burnes, Marlins Pitchers, and More
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Two weeks are all that's left in the fantasy baseball season and it's shaping up to be a wild push! Van, Rob, and Jeff discuss strategies for these final weeks and they also look ahead as they talk Corbin Burnes, run through all of the Marlins' pitching staff, and tell you whether you can cut some struggling performers or stick with them.…
Eric and Tristan talk struggling stars, ranking risers and what to watch for this weekend!By ESPN, Eric Karabell, Tristan Cockcroft
Eric and Tristan discuss the impact of Monday's trade deadline, a future ninth inning ace, the 2021 top tier of starting pitchers and preview the weekend!By ESPN, Eric Karabell, Tristan Cockcroft
The trade deadline has come and gone and Van tasks Rob and Jeff with figuring out what's happening after all the dust has settled. The boys talk lots of players on the move including Robbie Ray, Taijuan Walker, and Ross Stripling in the new-look Blue Jays rotation, the Padres picking up Mike Clevinger, Starling Marte: Marlin, and much more!…
Eric and Tristan evaluate the recent trades, the best bets to get September saves and the upcoming schedule.By ESPN, Eric Karabell, Tristan Cockcroft
