Best Fantasy Baseball Closers Podcasts (2024)

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Closer Draft 1:07:19

13d ago1:07:19

1:07:19

It's Episode 12 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) and Jason Anthony (@Booms62) as the duo discuss a variety of topics from the recent string of oblique injuries, small sample sizes, FAAB woes and players they regret not having more shares of. Players and Topics Discussed: Paternity Leave on a Monday (Harper, Macha…

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Episode 8.10 - Executed Appointed Game Plans 30:15

6h ago30:15

30:15

8.10 finds another Patriot League baseball standout (0:40), explores the corporatization of May the 4th (2:11), notes some TGFBI progress (4:53), presents a new wrinkle in the Wins modeling experiment: scraping MLB moneylines for determining crowd sourced MLB win predictions (6:58), and reviews Paul Sewald (22:00).…

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Film Director Charlie Myers Discusses the Making of Always Believe: The Ozzie Albies Story 23:25

4d ago23:25

23:25

In this week’s episode of Behind the Braves, film director Charlie Myers joins the show to talk about the making of the newest Atlanta Braves documentary, Always Believe: The Ozzie Albies Story. Myers discusses traveling to Curacao to film, unraveling vulnerable topics while interviewing, and building a friendship with Ozzie himself. To learn more …

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NL Team-By-Team Notes And Rest-of-Season Movers 1:35:23

5d ago1:35:23

1:35:23

The guys are back at it going team-by-team through the National League this week, getting your fantasy baseball rosters ready to attack the month of May! Andrew and Bart discuss the latest news and notes in the AL at the beginning of the show. Then they dive right into everything in the NL from Corbin Carroll's slow start in Arizona to an even bigg…

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Episode 8.09 - No Reason to be Careful 33:15

7d ago33:15

33:15

8.09 bats around some elite Fantasy Baseball performers (0:40), checks the TGFBI standings (3:45), wanders through players with the largest positive ownership deltas in April '24 (7:02), and reviews Jordan Romano (27:10).By Fantasy Baseball Discussions by Fantasy Toolz

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AL Team-By-Team Notes And Rest-of-Season Movers 1:28:25

13d ago1:28:25

1:28:25

This week, Andrew and Bart go team-by-team through the American League to break down all the hottest topics in fantasy land, including: -Is Heston Kjerstad a better bet for fantasy production than Ryan O'Hearn? -Are Garrett Crochet and Maikel Garcia good players to buy-low or are they just turning into pumpkins? -Is Mike Trout back among the fantas…

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Episode 8.08 - Good Closer Size 32:20

14d ago32:20

32:20

8.08 bats around some early season MLB starts (0:38), drops in a look at the TGFBI standings then performs some early season TGFBI diagnostics (6:44), and reviews Jhoan Duran (24:36).By Fantasy Baseball Discussions by Fantasy Toolz

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Don't Tweak the Obliques 1:05:00

20d ago1:05:00

1:05:00

It's Episode 11 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) as the duo discuss a variety of topics from the recent string of oblique injuries, small sample sizes, FAAB woes and players they regret not having more shares of. Players and Topics Discussed: - New Daily Projections model at FTN! - Su…

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Episode 200!!! Early Rest-Of-Season Rankings Adjustments 1:38:03

20d ago1:38:03

1:38:03

The Top-500 at ⁠ROSrankings.com⁠ is expanding with early season injuries and call ups. If you look near the top-100, you'll notice some new names like Michael Busch and Colton Cowser! Hot starts from Reid Detmers and MacKenzie Gore have them flying up the rankings too, and poor outings from Hunter Brown and Brandon Pfaadt make them droppable. Jose …

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Episode 8.07 - This week in Fantasy 29:26

21d ago29:26

29:26

8.07 ponders the early MLB call-ups (0:38), peeks at the TGFBI standings (2:56), reveals the automatic MLB game predictor page https://fantasy-toolz.github.io/predictions.html (4:46), and reviews David Bednar (19:38).By Fantasy Baseball Discussions by Fantasy Toolz

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The Matt Pack, ReClif, and Autism Awareness Month 29:08

25d ago29:08

29:08

In this week’s episode of the podcast, Matt Olson joins the show to talk about his work with ReClif, The Matt Pack ticket package he offers, and why his work in the autism community is important to him. Host Ricky Mast is also joined by a Braves A-List member with children on the autism spectrum to talk about his family’s experiences at Truist Park…

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Overreaction SZN 1:08:13

27d ago1:08:13

1:08:13

It's Episode 10 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) as the duo discuss a variety of topics from the recent string of starting pitcher injuries, roto karma, rest-of-season analysis and the recent over and underperfomers in fantasy baseball. There's also a special announcement about a new …

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Ep. 209: Injuries piling up, latest in playing time, platoons, and more! 55:07

26d ago55:07

55:07

Injuries, injuries, and more injuries. So many continue to take place and we discuss them while breaking down the potential replacements that we can expect to see both in the short term and longer term. As the season moves forward, we continually have changes in lineups, playing time, performance trends, and more. We are coming to you once a week t…

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Injury Armageddon: Hurt Aces Headline Week's Biggest Ranking Movers 1:32:08

27d ago1:32:08

1:32:08

We're in the midst of the worst week for injuries in recent memory, including a spate of pitchers facing season-ending Tommy John surgery. In this episode, Andrew and Bart cover all the latest injury news, suggest some waiver wire replacements, and discuss how we should value pitchers in fantasy going forward. Your hosts also go position-by-positio…

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Rest-of-Season Movers and Shakers: Hot starts, injuries, and the closer carousel 1:22:57

1M ago1:22:57

1:22:57

We're about a week into the 2024 season, and that means your hosts have plenty to discuss in this episode! With a fresh set of rest-of-season rankings at ROSrankings.com, Andrew and Bart have lots of movers off to hot starts and shakers dealing with injuries and demotions. Jackson Holliday didn't make the Opening Day roster for the O's, but Jared J…

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The 50th Anniversary of 715 16:55

1M ago16:55

16:55

This week’s episode celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run. Host Ricky Mast interviews a fan that was in attendance and gets his first-hand account at how the record-breaking moment unfolded. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more…

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Managing Drops and Avoiding Disasters 1:04:18

1M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

In this week's episode of the FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) is joined by high stakes player and FTN writer Mike Mager (@BronxYankees23). Mike and Vlad talk about how to identify drops, tips to avoid disaster SP starts, highlights from the first week of MLB action and the wild volatility among closers. Players discussed: Mike …

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Ep 208: Down goes Josh Jung, playing time fallouts, and more entering Week 2 1:01:38

1M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

As the season moves forward, we continually have changes in lineups, playing time, performance trends, and more. We are coming to you once a week to break down the biggest and most notable changes and trends from across the league. We cover everything across all 30 teams. Joined by my Co-host JP - @DapScout on X In this episode we are covering: - T…

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Episode8.06 - These Guys Are Brothers 33:50

1M ago33:50

33:50

8.06 welcomes opening weekend (0:39), bats around some Dune (3:03), peeks at the early batting order findings (6:22), and reviews Alexis Diaz (28:31).By Fantasy Baseball Discussions by Fantasy Toolz

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Draft FOMO and Bold Predictions 1:06:11

1M ago1:06:11

1:06:11

On the latest FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) discuss players they have the fear of missing out (FOMO) on and drop 10 bold fantasy baseball predictions. Discussion topics: Victor Scott II SZN upon us The massive CJ Abrams ceiling The YandyMan so disrespected Sneaky fantasy value squads Red Sox, Ris…

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Episode 8.05 - Lightly Owned 32:43

1M ago32:43

32:43

8.05 wonders at Ohtani & Betts being on the same team (0:40), stumbles into some Fantasy news (2:47), wanders through some longitudinal ownership data (7:25), and reviews Raisel Iglesias (24:11).By Fantasy Baseball Discussions by Fantasy Toolz

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2024 Season Preview With Kevin McAlpin 32:44

2M ago32:44

32:44

Braves Radio Network’s Kevin McAlpin sits down with Ricky to preview the 2024 season! Hear his thoughts on Spring Training, the newest Braves acquisitions, and some predictions around the league heading into the regular season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo…

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ADP Helium Check 1:09:50

2M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

In the eighth episode of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) dive into hitters and pitchers gaining major steam in spring training exhibition games as draft season heads into its final week. Discussion topics: - Closer position falling apart - Ominous signs from Buxton and Yordan - Oneil Cruz:…

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Final Preseason Show: New Rankings, Snell Signing, Draft Recap and ADP Review! 1:33:08

2M ago1:33:08

1:33:08

In their final episode before the Seoul Series kicks off the 2024 MLB season, Andrew and Bart round the bases and head for home with a final set of preseason rankings, all the latest news, a recap of their recent Yahoo draft, and a final look at average draft position (ADP). The Blake Snell signing, Eury Perez injury, Jackson Merrill promotion and …

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Episode 8.04 - Relative to the Hype 32:41

2M ago32:41

32:41

8.04 bats around some MLB preseason topics (0:38), finds where Disney makes money (4:27), wonders at some prospects by setting some lines on top prospects (7:25), and reviews Camilo Doval (25:27).By Fantasy Baseball Discussions by Fantasy Toolz

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2024 Relief Pitcher Preview: The Return of Edwin Diaz! 1:30:29

2M ago1:30:29

1:30:29

In the finale of their position preview series, Andrew and Bart offer advice to bolster your bullpen! Tiers are especially important when discussing relief pitchers so you don't completely miss a run on closers in your draft. Are the high-end guys worth it? How long can you wait to select your first RP? What about the non-closers late in drafts? Th…

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Closer Tiers 1:25:18

2M ago1:25:18

1:25:18

The seventh episode of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) as the duo explore the tiers and pockets of market value among closers and relief pitchers. Discussion topics: - Edwin Diaz: a tier of his own? - Devin Williams backup plan - Next level for Duran? - Doval getting too much love - Ph…

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Episode8.03 - Expert Opinions 33:08

2M ago33:08

33:08

8.03 finds the end of the TGFBI draft (0:38), peeks at Korea (4:14), runs through the MLB O/U lines to get a sense of team values (7:37), and reviews Emmanuel Clase (25:42)By Fantasy Baseball Discussions by Fantasy Toolz

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2024 Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 3: Mining for Hidden Gems 1:31:55

2M ago1:31:55

1:31:55

Andrew and Bart round out their pitcher preview episodes by going rapid fire through all the names to know late in drafts, from steady veterans to upstart rookies, reclamation projects and injury stashes. SP may be dicey at the top, but there is no shortage of intriguing lotto tickets to buy late! Follow Andrew on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@andrew_seifter⁠⁠⁠ Fol…

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Jori Palmer 37:22

2M ago37:22

37:22

Jori Palmer joins the show to discuss her role as Director of Marketing and Advertising for the Atlanta Braves, her career in sports, her advice to young professionals who dream of working in sports, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad ch…

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Starting Pitcher Tiers 1:31:14

2M ago1:31:14

1:31:14

The fifth episode of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) as the duo explore the tiers and pockets of market value among starting pitchers in the top-400 ADP. Discussion topics: - Early-round strikeouts overrated? - Gerrit Cole and Corbin Burnes: boring aces - Helium City: Tarik Skubal and …

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2024 Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 2: Filling Out the Rotation 1:31:22

2M ago1:31:22

1:31:22

Andrew and Bart are staying on the mound to give you thoughts on 40 or so more starting pitchers in this episode! There are interesting names in new places like Chris Sale and Michael King and potential second year standouts like Tanner Bibee and Bryan Woo. When should you draft guys returning from injury like Walker Buehler? What about someone dea…

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Episode 8.02 - Shelf Life 33:58

2M ago33:58

33:58

8.02 rejoices the return of TGFBI drafting (0:37), bats around the Acuna news (7:26), provides updates on the longitudinal pre-season Fantasy rankings (9:07), presents the TGFBI draft scraper (14:32), and reviews Edwin Diaz (25:29).By Fantasy Baseball Discussions by Fantasy Toolz

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2024 Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 1: Absent Aces 1:42:03

2M ago1:42:03

1:42:03

Andrew and Bart continue their position preview series with the first of multiple episodes on starting pitcher, a position in turmoil after many of the fantasy aces of yesteryear are now either hurt, bad, or out of baseball completely. Does the attrition at pitcher make it even more important to take an ace early, or is that falling into the trap o…

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Outfielder Tiers 1:39:48

2M ago1:39:48

1:39:48

The fourth episode of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) as the duo explore the tiers and pockets of market value among the vast outfielder position. Discussion topics: - The 1st round is so much riskier than we thought - Don't need upside in the 1st - Polarization of Michael Harris II - …

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Braves Country Baseball and Softball Launch! 30:32

2M ago30:32

30:32

Ricky and Greg (AKA Bubba and Harry) reunite to celebrate the launch of the inaugural season of Braves Country Baseball and Softball! For more information on Braves Country Baseball and Softball please visit braves.com/bcbs To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about y…

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Episode 8.01 - Slotting in Relievers 29:40

2M ago29:40

29:40

8.01 rejoices early spring MLB (0:39), notes TGFBI draft positions (3:36), watches the HOD season 2 teaser (4:27), realizes some relievers need slotting into the Toolz Top 100 (5:37), and reviews Josh Hader (20:21).By Fantasy Baseball Discussions by Fantasy Toolz

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2024 Outfield Preview, Part 2: Beyond the Top-30 1:27:08

2M ago1:27:08

1:27:08

Your hosts wrap up the outfield position in this episode and discuss plenty of guys they just can't quit like Eloy Jimenez and Jerred Kelenic. But before those two, there are solid veterans to discuss like Cedric Mullins and his teammate Anthondy Santander. There are young guys who could take leaps like James Outman and Jarren Duran. This episode i…

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2024 Outfield Preview, Part 1: Beware the Cliff 1:31:01

3M ago1:31:01

1:31:01

Andrew and Bart continue their position preview series with the first of two episodes on the outfield, where there are more first round-caliber players than at any other position -- but then a steep drop-off. Ronald Acuna is clearly in a stratosphere of his own, but how many other top outfielders are there before the talent pool falls off a cliff? …

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Utility-Only and Catcher Tiers 1:11:23

3M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

It's the third episode of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) as the duo explore the tiers and pockets of market value among utility-only hitters and catchers. Discussion topics: - Shohei Ohtani's upside as a Dodger - What if Eloy Jimenez and Byron Buxton stay healthy? - Catcher scarcity a…

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Episode 8.00 - Introduction to the Postseason 35:46

3M ago35:46

35:46

8.00 ponders some Fantasy Baseball League workings (0:42), workshops the pitching side of the Toolz top 100 (3:24), and reviews Devin Williams (25:39).By Fantasy Baseball Discussions by Fantasy Toolz

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2024 Third Base Preview: Top Heavy Hot Corner? 1:04:53

3M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

The guys wrap up the infield in this episode with a preview of the third base position! While Jose Ramirez still has 5 category juice, Andrew sees him at the top of a tier with other studs like Riley and Devers. After the top-3, your hosts have a similar tier and debate the upsides of Royce Lewis versus Elly De La Cruz. Then things get a little cra…

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Middle Infielder Tiers 1:12:25

3M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

It's the second episode of the FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) as the duo explore the tiers and pockets of market value among second basemen and shortstops from Bobby Witt Jr. down to Jose Caballero. Players discussed in depth include: - Francisco Lindor and Ozzie Albies - Elly De La Cruz and O…

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2024 Shortstop Preview: Category Juice Galore! 1:20:31

3M ago1:20:31

1:20:31

Andrew and Bart continue their position preview series with a deep-dive on the shortstop position, which is chock full of multi-category contributors. Mookie Betts and Bobby Witt Jr. are going second and third overall in early ADP, but is it wise to build your team around them or are you better off filling other positional needs first? How are we f…

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