(1:00) – Analyzing the Red Sox and Yankees trending in different directions as the All-Star Break looms (4:10) – Top Headlines: Brooks Lee impresses, Jose Miranda’s hit streak, Yu Darvish placed on restricted list (15:35) – More News & Notes: James Outman, Matt Wallner, and Parker Meadows return, Juan Yepez and Trey Lipscomb in Nationals starting l…

(1:30) – Top Headlines: Aaron Civale traded to Brewers, Shane Baz’s call up, Royce Lewis injured again, Alek Thomas returns, Jordan Montgomery to IL (21:40) – More News & Notes: Dean Kremer back on the hill, Tim Anderson DFA’d, Christian Scott back with Mets, Kerry Carpenter suffers injury setback (31:50) – Notable players who thrive in wOBA: Andre…

(1:15) – Top Headlines: James Wood, Jhonskey Noel, and Garrett Michell debuts, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber to IL in Philly (20:00) – More News & Notes: Tyler Megil to AAA, Lars Nootbaar timeline, Cubs call up Jorge Lopez, Triston McKenzie sent down, Elias Diaz returns, Xander Bogaerts takes live batting practice (29:45) – Top Waiver Wire Hitter…

(3:40) – Top Headlines: Fernando Tatis Jr., Starling Marte, Bryan Woo, and Nick Lodolo injury fallout (12:30) – More News & Notes: Brewers trade for Dallas Keuchel, Hayden Birdsong and David Festa set to make debuts, Bo Bichette activated off DL and more (28:30) – How to execute a successful trade (36:20) – Surging June Hitters: Lance Thomas, Randy…

(3:15) – Top Headlines: Expected Edwin Diaz suspension, analyzing the Pirates and Blue Jays bullpen, Giancarlo Stanton lands on IL, Orioles call up Heston Kjerstad (20:00) - More News & Notes: Marlins SP injuries, Eloy Jimenez returns, Josh Jung sits over the weekend, Gabriel Moreno hits IL, Matt McLain inches closer to return (31:00) – Top Waiver …

(4:25) - Bo Bichette on the IL and the Blue Jays called up Orelvis Martinez but can you trust this organization? (7:26) - Brandon Drury, Lawrence Butler, and Tyler Black have all returned. Are we interested again in fantasy leagues? (10:50) - Astros are promoting Jake Bloss to start on Friday. What is Eric’s inside info? (14:44) - Keegan Thompson g…

(3:15) - Mookie Betts fractured his wrist. Are any of his replacements fantasy relevant? (7:20) - Yoshinobu Yamamoto is hurt. Can Clayton Kershaw take his place on fantasy rosters? (15:20) - Kyle Bradish is back on the IL. Do the Orioles make a trade (19:30) - Yimi Garcia elbow inflammation; who closes in Toronto? (23:15) - Anthony Rizzo hurt his w…

(1:30) – Top Headlines: J.T. Realmuto to undergo knee surgery, Drew Thorpe debuts with White Sox, Dodgers trade for Cavan Biggio, Orioles send Connor Norby down (22:10) - More News & Notes: Masataka Yoshida and Geraldo Perdomo return, Edwin Diaz to be activated Thursday, possible Yariel Rodriguez start for Blue Jays (29:50) – Curious Home Run/Fly B…

(2:15) – Top Headlines: Hurston Waldrep leads notable MLB debuts, Max Meyer’s timeline and Adael Amador called up (28:45) - More News & Notes: Expectations for Max Scherzer, Gerrit Cole and Bobby Miller, Robbie Ray to return in July, Keaton Winn rejoins Giants + more big names back from injury (40:45) – Weekend Winners – Hitters: Heliot Ramos, Jess…

(5:45) – Which rookie position player leads in FanGraphs in WAR? (9:10) – Which three hitters have more BB than K this season? (19:30) – Name the team who leads MLB in SB. (28:20) – Which pitcher has the lowest xERA this year? (38:30) – MLB has the lowest collective batting average since which season? (49:25) – Name the pitchers who have thrown MLB…

(1:45) – Top Headlines: Connor Norby called up by Orioles, Gerrit Cole’s first rehab start, Royce Lewis to return from IL (10:50) – More News & Notes: Blake Snell and Jordan Romano banged up again, Spencer Torkelson sent to Triple-A, Rangers Suarez takes comebacker off his hand, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. starts at third base (20:40) – Top 10 Power Rank…

(1:45) – Top Headlines: Ronald Acuna Jr. lost for season, Braves call up Spencer Schwellenbach, Christian Javier, John Means, and Dean Kremer land on IL (15:30) – More News & Notes: Wyatt Langford returns, Joey Loperfido optioned to minors as list of struggling hitting prospects grows, Nathan Eovaldi ramps up for Rangers return, and Kerry Carpenter…

(2:20) – Eric’s late-night run-in Tuesday + Eric and Scott’s preferred music (5:15) – Top Headlines: Kris Bryant, Tim Anderson, and Chas McCormick return from injury, and Eloy Jimenez back on IL (16:00) – More News & Notes: Johnathan Rodriguez promoted, Ryan Pepiot, Blake Snell, and Dane Dunning back on the hill + Tylor Megill impresses in first st…

(1:55) – Top Headlines: Paul Skenes’ electric start vs Cubs, Edwin Diaz moves out of closer role, Adolis Garcia avoids serious injury (15:45) – More News & Notes: Jorge Soler, Byron Buxton, Dansby Swanson, and Brandon Lowe return + Dodgers call up Miguel Vargas (35:15) – Top Hitting Pick-Ups: Luis Matos, Kevin Pillar, Joey Ortiz, Alec Burleson, Jak…

(1:00) – Top Headlines: Rhys Hoskins to IL, Zack Gelof returns, Nolan Jones’ rehab assignment, TJ Friedl and Patrick Bailey sidelined again (17:10) – More News & Notes: Jonathan Aranda, Austin Hays, and Gio Urshela off of IL, Mark Vientos called up (20:00) – Big Name Hitters to Cut or Hold: Paul Goldschmidt, Bo Bichette, George Springer, Corbin Car…

(1:30) – Tips for contending in leagues after a slow start to the MLB season (7:20) – Top Headlines: Paul Skenes and Robert Gasser debut, Christian Scott and Matt Manning impress (31:30) – More News & Notes: Bryan Woo and Taj Bradley headline multiple SPs back in the rotation, Blake Snell’s timeline, Austin Riley ailing, Dansby Swanson, Ke’Bryan Ha…

(2:30) – Top Headlines: Willson Contreras suffers bizarre injury, TJ Friedl and Cody Bellinger return, Seiya Suzuki begins rehab assignment (21:45) – More News & Notes: Steven Kwan timeline, latest on Dodgers bullpen, and reaction to Walker Buehler’s first start (39:00) – Revisiting Preseason Predictions: C.J. Abrams, Zach Neto, Tigers starting pit…

(1:45) – Top Headlines: Impact of Luis Arraez traded to Padres, Christian Scott impresses in MLB debut + Trae Turner lands on IL and Steven Kwan sidelined (25:55) – More News & Notes: Joe Musgrove, Nathan Eovaldi, and Evan Phillips land on IL, Walker Buehler, Jake Burger, John Means and more notable players returning from injury (46:00) – Weekend W…

(1:30) - Top Headlines: Grayson Rodriguez to IL, Mike Trout suffers knee injury, Tyler Black and Jordan Beck called up (17:00) - Initial Yahoo Friends & Family Draft Thoughts: Changes in strategy, Mookie Betts selected 1.01, Elly De La Cruz’s rise, early selection of Corbin Burnes, and Aaron Judge (46:00) - More Draft Impressions: C.J. Abrams and T…

April 29: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski) review the weekend's biggest news and top waiver adds including what to do about injuries to Nolan Jones, Jesus Luzardo, and Craig Kimbrel. They address how the return of Carlos Correa might impact popular waiver adds in Minnesota, and why it's time for people to take a cha…

(2:19) – Top Headlines: Jordan Walker demoted, Blake Snell to IL, update on Tristan Casas and Merrill Kelly injuries (21:21) – More News & Notes: Cody Bellinger dealing with rib issue, Lance Thomas likely landing on IL, Garret Cole’s timeline, rehab stints for Max Scherzer and Bryan Woo (31:48) – Positive Early Exit Velocity: Jordan Westburg, Matt …

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

(1:24) – Top Headlines: Jack Leiter back up with the Rangers Thursday, Dodgers call up Kyle Hurt, Landon Knack, and Andy Pages (12:21) – Notable Injuries: Ozzie Albies, Seiya Suzuki, Rafael Devers, Garrett Whitlock, and Tyler Wells (27:09) – Pitchers with increased Whiff%: Reid Detmers, MacKenzie Gore, Bryce Miller, Graham Ashcraft, Clarke Schmidt,…

Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down the most recent news and transactions, including Bobby Miller, Carlos Correa, and Jake Burger headed to the IL with Justin Verlander and Jameson Taillon returning. They also break down some of Yahoo formats' most added/dropped players. Is it time to add Michael Busch and B…

(0:45) – Top Headlines: Orioles bring up Jackson Holliday, Nick Pivetta and Chase Silseth land on IL, Yoan Moncada suffers leg injury (21:10) – More News & Notes: Jose Miranda called up, Spencer Arighetti joins Astros as Framber Valdez lands on IL, Mets bring up Jose Butto + more intriguing young arms (33:20) – Improved Plate Discipline: Evan Carte…

Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski) discuss the recent string of pitching injuries and whether baseball can fix the issue. They then discuss some of the added and dropped players over the weekend. Can Jose Siri and Jose Caballero help fantasy managers in need of speed? Does Michael Busch warrant an add? Are we finally …

(4:50) - Top Injuries: Josh Jung fractures wrist, Alek Thomas lands on IL (10:30) - More News & Notes: White Sox sign Mike Clevinger, Dodgers claim Taylor Trammell off waivers, Pirates trade for Joey Bart (19:40) - Key Waiver Wire Rules: Adding 10+ strikeout pitchers, targeting multi-pitch starters, prioritizing early saves and speed players (40:00…

(2:00) Breaking down some of the early injuries to notable players such as Royce Lewis, Justin Steele, Eloy Jimenez, Sean Murphy and DJ LeMahieu (29:00) Standout Performers - Esteury Ruiz, Anthony Volpe, Bryce Turang, CJ Abrams, Lourdes Gurriel, Michael Conforto, Mitch Haniger (46:00) Pitchers who caught our eye – Bobby Miller, Tanner Hauck, Zach G…

2:11 - Player news: McLain surgery, Sewald starting on the IL, Montgomery to the D-backs 15:45 – Pitcher Big Bold Predictions 17:05 - Yankees have a losing record 19:35 - DL Hall finishes as a Top-40 starting pitcher 22:11 - Two Mariners Cy Young candidates 23:47 - The Tigers have 5 SP in the Top-70 starting pitchers, Win AL Central 29:20 - Logan W…

3:56 Concern level with Kevin Gausman starting today, might not miss a start. 9:25 Jordan Romano has no more inflammation but will be delayed. Worried? 13:20 Jared Jones has made the Pirates rotation. Where would you draft him? 16:19 Max Meyer will start in the rotation. Can he outlast others when Garrett/Eury return? 21:49 Colton Cowser makes the …

(4:30) – AL East: Red Sox, Orioles, Rays and Yankees win total + Orioles to win the AL (17:30) – AL Central: Guardians and Tigers to win the Division, White Sox win total + fewest regular season wins (31:00) – AL West: Athletics win total, A’s vs Angels to finish last in the Division (37:15) – NL East: Marlins win total (39:10) – NL Central: Cubs, …

(1:00) – Why Spring Training can provide signal for player trends during the regular season (4:00) – Top Headlines: Reynaldo Lopez wins rotation spot with Braves, Aaron Judge’s oblique ailment, troubling Gerrit Cole news + Eury Perez, Josh Lowe, and TJ Friedl injury fallout (30:45) – Spring Training Risers: A.J. Puk, Shota Imanaga, Seiya Suzuki, Wy…

(1:25) - Setting up the Mock Draft order and roster settings (3:00) - Rounds 1-4 (with @ConnorJRogers and @scott_pianowski): Draft positions for Spencer Strider, Corbin Carroll, Aaron Judge, Corbin Burnes, Michael Harris, Bo Bichette, and SP options in the 4th Round (27:30) - Rounds 5-8 (with @RotoPat and @BCB_Sara): Analyzing Nico Hoerner, Josh Ha…

(1:00) – Draft strategy with Relief Pitchers, overview of Closers entering the season, injuries to Devin Williams, Eric Bednar, and Kenley Jensen, intrigue with the Angels and White Sox bullpen (24:40) – Closer Rankings #20-11: Tanner Scott, Adbert Alzolay, Craig Kimbrell, and Alexis Diaz (37:00) – Closer Rankings #10-1: Andres Munoz, Paul Sewald, …

(2:53) – The latest on starting pitcher injuries heading into the 2024 season, including updates on Lucas Giolito, Sonny Gray, Kevin Gausman, and Justin Verlander (14:07) – Starting Pitcher Rankings #20-11: Properly ranking Aaron Nola, expectations for Tyler Glasnow, Bobby Miller, and Grayson Rodriguez (43:28) – Starting Pitcher Rankings #10-1: Dif…

(1:00) – Overview of Starting Pitcher entering the 2024 season, draft strategy, and “floor vs ceiling” philosophy pending league size and settings (23:20) – Starting Pitcher Rankings #40-31: Justin Verlander, Jordan Montgomery, Bailey Ober, Chris Bassitt, and Shota Imanaga (49:00) – Starting Pitcher Rankings #30-21: Difficulty ranking Blake Snell (…

(1:10) – Big-picture look at the top-tier OFs entering 2024, including Cody Bellinger re-signing with the Cubs and Juan Soto in Pinstripes (14:00) – Outfield Rankings #20-13: Jazz Chisholm, Mike Trout, Bryan Reynolds, Kyle Schwarber, Nolan Jones, and Cody Bellinger (39:30) – Outfield Rankings: #12-1: Randy Arozarena, Adolis Garcia, Yordan Alvarez, …

February 26, Outfield Part 1: Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) continue the show's annual position preview series with a look at their outfielders ranked 21-40 for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. Where are they drafting rookies Jackson Chourio and Wyatt Langford? Will we see a Riley Greene or Jordan Walker post-hype breakout? Is Ian Hap…

(0:50) – Surveying 3rd Base entering the year, including notable names in different places and Matt Chapman currently on the open market (10:45) – 3rd Base Rankings #20-13: Ke’Bryan Hayes and Alec Bohm (26:20) – 3rd Base Rankings #12-1: Ha-Seong Kim, Alex Bregman, Manny Machado, Royce Lewis and Austin Riley (46:00) – Other names of interest: Eugeni…

(1:00) – Overview of Shortstop entering 2024, key players on new teams and current free agents (19:10) – Shortstop Rankings #20-13: Trevor Story, Anthony Volpe, Thairo Estrada, Ezequiel Tovar and Jeremy Pena (40:00) – Shortstop Rankings #12-1: Elly De La Cruz, Oneil Cruz, CJ Abrams, Corey Seager and Bo Bichette (57:30) – Other players to monitor: J…

(2:15) - Overall view of Catcher entering the season, draft strategy in 1 vs 2 Catcher leagues, notable names on different teams and Spring Training competitions (28:20) - Catcher Rankings #20-13: Danny Jansen, Shea Langeliers, Luis Campusano, Bo Naylor and Keibert Ruiz (44:00) - Catcher Rankings #12-1: Salvador Perez, Willson Contreras, J.T. Realm…

(1:45) – Overall state of 2nd Base entering 2024, key players on new teams and top free agents (19:30) – 2nd Baseman Rankings #20-13: Brandon Drury, Luis Rengifo, Nolan Gorman and Tommy Edman (38:20) – 2nd Baseman Rankings #12-1: Luis Arraez, Andres Gimenez, Thairo Estrada, Matt McLain and Marcus Semien (53:35) – Intriguing players to monitor: Vaug…

(2:00) – Overall state of 1st Base entering 2024, key players on new teams and current free agents (8:15) – 1st Basemen Rankings #20-13: Spencer Steer, Spencer Torkelson, Justin Turner and Jeimer Candelario (26:50) – 1st Basemen Rankings #12-1: Yandy Diaz, Vinnie Pasquantino, Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (55:30) – Intrigu…

(1:00) - Initial reaction to the Dodgers landing Shohei Ohtani after visiting with the Blue Jays (6:20) - Breaking down Ohtani's 10-year, $700 million deal (11:00) - Ranking Ohtani for the 2024 season (20:15) - Will the Blue Jays target Cody Bellinger in free agency? (26:30) - Analyzing what is next for the Angels…

(1:00) – Winter Meetings Takeaways: Latest Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto reports and potential impact on the market (14:30) – Impressions of Juan Soto to the Yankees and Michael King’s outlook in San Diego (28:50) – National League Deals: Eduardo Rodriguez to the Diamondbacks, Jeimer Candelario and Reds agree to multi-year deal (41:45) – Rat…

(1:30) – Guardians and Cubs switch managers + openings with the Angels, Astros and Padres (11:20) – Notable hitters entering free agency: Cody Bellinger, Matt Chapman and Justin Turner (16:00) – Will Shohei Ohtani command the biggest contract in MLB history? (22:15) – Getting to know Yoshinobu Yamamoto (28:00) – Players who could be traded this off…

(3:00) – Impression of the Rangers jumping out to a 2-1 World Series lead over the Diamondbacks (6:30) – Spencer Strider vs Gerrit Cole as the top SP off the board in drafts + targeting Spencer Torkelson and Royce Lewis (15:00) – Examining options and draft strategies at Catcher (20:15) – How high could Tarik Skubal and Bobby Miller climb among the…

(00:00) – Setting the stage for Rangers vs Diamondbacks (16:00) – Analyzing the Offenses (19:30) – Breaking down the bullpens (23:50) – World Series Predictions (26:05) – Recapping the early rounds of 2024 Rotoworld Friends and Family Mock DraftBy d.j. short, eric samulski

(0:45) – Rangers vs Astros ALCS takeaways (6:30) – Phillies vs Diamondbacks NLCS impressions (11:40) – SP #1-10: Gerrit Cole and Spencer Strider as the top two options + Kevin Gausman, Corbin Burnes, Zack Wheeler, Tyler Glasnow, Max Fried and Pablo Lopez (26:20) – SP #11-20: Walker Buehler, Tarik Skubal, Grayson Rodriguez, Logan Gilbert and the abs…

(0:35) – Postseason impressions: Wild Card Round concludes quickly, Braves vs Phillies in the NLDS (7:00) – Impact of new rules on the 2023 season: Stolen bases, batting average, ERA, runs and home runs on the rise (27:00) – How much are we buying a spike in saves this season? (42:00) – Examining if there is a correlation between the pitch clock an…