Talking Fantasy Baseball

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik and Anthony talk all about injuries, including those to Max Fried and Robby Snelling, and they discuss about how to properly play the waiver wire at this point of the season, filling team needs instead of simply going for who is hot. Then they play a game of Start, Bench, Cut with three pitchers who are scorching and three hitters who are ice cold. And finally they wrap it up by advising you to take a deep breath when evaluating these four players, including Kyle Bradish and Bo Bichette...

(00:00:00) Today's Show
(00:02:49) Is ABS Affecting Pitching?
(00:09:28) Defending Our Fantasy Lives
(00:11:21) Josh's Moves: The Spaghetti Approach
(00:30:05) Anthony's Defensive Moves
(00:34:46) Blake Snell's Return & Dodgers' Rotation
(00:45:07) Erik's Defensive Strategy
(00:45:37) The Bubba Chandler Dilemma
(00:46:37) Closer Rankings & Trade Considerations
(00:59:37) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik, Josh, and Anthony talk all about the moves they made, or didn't make, this past week, justifying and defending their actions to improve their teams. They talk Blake Snell's impending return, Spencer Jones's outlook, and the rosterability of Bubba Chandler...

(00:00:00) Today's Show
(00:06:56) Analyzing Erik's Trade
(00:16:57) Team Strategies & Roster Moves
(00:17:33) Ryan Helsley to the IL
(00:18:41) Josh's Shallow League Struggles
(00:29:24) Anthony's Well-Stocked Roster
(00:39:23) Erik's Pitching Predicament
(00:50:38) The Overarching Principles For Roster Evaluation

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik, Josh, and Anthony discuss a trade Erik made in their league for Cam Schlittler involving Zach Neto, what to do with Bubba Chandler and Luke Keaschall, Brandon Woodruff's scary outing, the breaking news of Ryan Helsley landing on the IL, and how to look at your roster for moves to...

(00:00:00) Today's Show
(00:03:16) Podcast Availability and Call to Action
(00:04:15) Reading the News: Payton Tolle's Dominant Debut, Injuries, & Mashing Murakami
(00:25:40) The State of Pitching in 2026
(00:33:30) Luckiest & Unluckiest Pitchers
(00:40:00) Relief Pitching Woes
(00:50:36) Navigating Reliever Committees
(00:59:56) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik and Josh are joined by Anthony Shabazz, who returns to talk all about the stat of pitching throughout the league. They discuss Payton Tolle's dominant 2026 debut, the mashing Munetaka Murakami, Devin Williams' disastrous start to the season, and the nightmare that is pitching across...

(00:00:00) Today's Show
(00:03:53) Parker Messick & Mike Trout
(00:14:14) Mason Miller's Impressive Performance
(00:17:40) Garrett Cole's Rehab & Kevin McGonigle's Contract Extension
(00:21:30) Trading Theory: Assessing Team Needs
(00:29:41) The Art of Negotiation in Fantasy Trades
(00:33:02) Navigating Rejection & Pivoting in Trades
(00:53:21) Who To Acquire Via Trade
(01:07:22) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead to Next Week

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik is joined by Anthony Shabazz who gives a masterclass on trading as the season is in full swing. They also discuss the revitalized Mike Trout and what it might take to acquire him...

(00:00:00) Today's Show
(00:02:11) Injuries & Returns
(00:06:07) Konnor Griffin's Contract & Outlook
(00:09:32) Hamming It Up: Pitching Pickups
(00:30:28) Jordan Walker & Cam Smith: The New Power Hitters
(00:45:42) The Sal Stewart Trade
(00:46:37) Which Max Muncy?
(00:47:50) The Sal Stewart Trade, cont'd
(01:00:02) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead to Next Week

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik & Josh talk Konnor Griffin's contract extension and outlook for this season, should you add Mick Abel or Taj Bradley, how about Jordan Walker or Cam Smith, and finally, the guys discuss Erik's trade acquisition of Sal Stewart, how to...

(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:02:23) Trade Sandy?
(00:31:06) Early Strategy Advice
(00:48:51) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead to Next Week

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik & Josh talk Sandy Alcantara's complete game and some viable trade options for him, Andrew Painter's Major League debut, Konnor Griffin getting the call, and how Sal Stewart looks like a league winner. They also give the absolute best early season advice at this point of the season. Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now! 

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(00:00:00) Welcome In
(00:03:18) Reading The News
(00:10:22) Opening Day (Over)Reactions
(00:30:15) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode it's Opening Day! Erik & Josh talk about some last-minute injury news updates and they react, or overreact, to Opening Day performances around the league. They also have a hot take about this being the year of the rookie hitter...or is it? Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now!

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(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:02:53) Slow Draft Update & What It Says About ADP - HITTERS
(00:23:03) Slow Draft Update & What It Says About ADP - PITCHERS
(00:37:40) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead to Next Week

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik and Josh talk about slow drafts, the one they're currently co-managing together, and what it reveals about ADP. They also teach a valuable lesson to check your league settings and how that should affect your drafts. Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now!

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(00:07:31) Reading the News
(00:29:29) Draft Strategies & Slow Drafts

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik & Josh return to talk fantasy baseball with you for the 2026 season with a brand new format...and video! Check out the video of the pod on YouTube! Bringing you news, the guys discuss Corbin Carroll & Francisco Lindor's return from injury, new injuries to Hunter Greene, José Berrios, and Shane Bieber, and they discuss draft strategies to navigate the treacherous 2B & 3B positions. We're back and better than ever baby! Check us out with a new episode e...

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode we look back at the year that was the 2025 fantasy baseball season: the biggest surprises, the biggest let down, lessons learned, and the results of our own leagues. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

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It's the Midweek Minute(s) edition of the Talking Fantasy Baseball Podcast, where we break down the biggest news and notes you need to know between our full feature-length episodes every week! Aaron Judge returns from the IL and will have a ripple effect in the Yankees lineup, while Austin Riley heads back to the IL, so who are some replacements? Plus a pair of starting pitchers are working their way back from injury: Michael King and Bryce Miller. And finally we talk about the chaotic closer situations in Detroit and the Bronx. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get...

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! It's part 2 of our 2-part trade deadline special where we break down the insanity of the real-life MLB trade deadline and it's impact on fantasy, from the closer carousel chaos, to big name bats and arms that were on the move, to players who weren't dealt. Does Eugenio Suarez's move to Seattle change his value? David Bednar or Devin Williams in the Bronx? Does Taj Bradley have value in Minnesota? We answer those questions and A LOT more in this jam-packed episode! Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can...

It's the Midweek Minute(s) edition of the Talking Fantasy Baseball Podcast, where we break down the biggest news and notes you need to know between our full feature-length episodes every week! Aaron Judge heads to the IL so who are some replacements? Should you make a trade? Speaking of trades, we discuss a key strategy at this time of year as the real life trade deadline approaches. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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We're talking fantasy baseball over here! It's part 1 of our 2-part trade deadline special where we break down some trades that we made this week, from what we dealt away to what we acquired, the negotiations we've gone through to get there, and the negotiations we went through for deals that didn't get made. We also explore a little thing called the Yahoo Trade Market, where we see what some of the hottest names in real life are going for in fantasy right now, like Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez. And don't forget to stay tuned for next week's part 2...

It's the Midweek Minute(s) edition of the Talking Fantasy Baseball Podcast, where we break down the biggest news and notes you need to know between our full feature-length episodes every week! Should you go get Willy Adames? What should you do with Wyatt Langford? When is Austin Riley coming back? We do have one question answered upfront: sell Kodai Senga! Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!



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We're talking fantasy baseball over here! And we're back for the second half! In this week's episode we recap the first half of the season and look ahead with a new take on Barrels, Bombs, and BS. We analyze players who have been great (Cam Smith, Noelvi Marte, Addison Barger - Austin Riley replacements anyone? - & Zach Neto), players who have been bad (Sandy Alcantara, Brenton Doyle, & Michael Harris), and players whose performances have been a mirage (Jacob Wilson, Jo Adell, MacKenzie Gore, & Mookie Betts). We also give some second half sleeper candidates you want to target for the stretch...

It's the Midweek Minute(s) edition of the Talking Fantasy Baseball Podcast, where we break down the biggest news and notes you need to know between our full feature-length episodes every week! Chase Burns got rocked by the Red Sox in his second career outing, but don't panic! Plus Noelvi Marte and Wyatt Langford are on the mend, and is Otto Lopez legit? Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode we talk about players that need talking about, including Corbin Carroll's injury and potential replacements, is Jurickson Profar worth stashing, Chase Burns vs. Jacob Misiorowski, and what to do with players trending in opposite directions, Cal Raleigh and Zac Gallen. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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It's the Midweek Minute(s) edition of the Talking Fantasy Baseball Podcast, where we break down the biggest news and notes you need to know between our full feature-length episodes every week! Chase Burns is debuting today so go get him now! Plus, Tyler Glasnow is on the mend while Chris Sale goes down, and much more! Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode it's the debut of Fantasy Court, where we hand down the judgment on happenings in our league. This week there were a FLURRY of trades, six to be exact, that we need to discuss and deliver judgment on, so we break down all six in detail. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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It's the Midweek Minute(s) edition of the Talking Fantasy Baseball Podcast, where we break down the biggest news and notes you need to know between our full feature-length episodes every week! It's our 25th episode! On this week's Midweek Minute(s), Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound but he only went 1 inning, why!? We'll discuss! Also we explore the impact of the Rafael Devers trade, is Christian Moore worthy of a pickup, the impending return of Shane Bieber, and much more! Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new...

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode we got not one but two major prospect debuts, Roman Anthony & Jacob Misiorowski! It's the return of Player Spotlight as we take a close look at MLB's #1 prospect, Roman Anthony, to see what he could be now and in the years to come. Plus, we dive into prospect palooza, discussing Misiorowski's first outing, the promotions of Ronny Mauricio, Otto Kemp, and the stash-ability of Chase Burns and Bryce Eldridge. We also break down the interesting players of the week like Jo Adell, Evan Carter, Andrew Abbott, and what to do...

It's the Midweek Minute(s) edition of the Talking Fantasy Baseball Podcast where we break down the biggest news and notes you need to know between our full feature-length episodes every week! On this week's Midweek Minute(s), baseball's #1 prospect Roman Anthony gets the call, Eury Perez makes his long-awaited return from Tommy John surgery, and a slew of pitching injury updates! Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Josh made a huge keeper trade involving big names like Jackson Chourio, Rafael Devers, and Junior Caminero so we take a close look at the context of that trade and the negotiations that went into it, plus we discuss the debut of Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone and the obliteration of Brandon Pfaadt and Jesus Luzardo. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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It's the Midweek Minute(s) edition of the Talking Fantasy Baseball Podcast where we break down the biggest news and notes you need to know between our full feature-length episodes every week! On this week's Midweek Minute(s), it's a TON of prospect news, starting with the biggest news of all: the Royals promoting Jac Caglianone! We also discuss the return of Sawyer Gipson-Long, the impending return of Eury Perez, and the demotion of Jordan Lawlar. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode it's our 20th episode, so it's the perfect time to take a look at some of the biggest under and over performers of the first two months of the season, like Juan Soto, Marcus Semien, Paul Goldschmidt, and Seiya Suzuki, and we follow that with a brand new segment: Where Are They Now? which takes a look at the early season darlings, like Tyler Soderstrom, Wilyer Abreu, and Max Meyer, to see if those April waiver wire adds are still worth rostering. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your...

It's the Midweek Minute(s) edition of the Talking Fantasy Baseball Podcast where we break down the biggest news and notes you need to know between our full feature-length episodes every week! On this week's Midweek Minute(s), Ronald Acuña is back with a vengeance baby, Logan Henderson got sent down again, uh oh, Michael King heads to the IL with shoulder inflammation, and updates on two prospects, Jordan Lawlar and Nick Kurtz. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode "it's getting late early", so we gab how to identify drop candidates and debate who is worth letting go: should you drop Christian Yelich, Shane Baz, or Michael Harris? We also debut a new segment, Player Spotlight! In the inaugural Spotlight, we take our most robust look yet at a single player in The Curious Case of Pete Crow-Armstrong. And finally we discuss the returns of Ronald Acuña and Matt Shaw, and the impending return of Eury Perez. It's our talkiest episode yet! Be sure to subscribe wherever you g...

It's the Midweek Minute(s) edition of the Talking Fantasy Baseball Podcast where we break down the biggest news and notes you need to know between our full feature-length episodes every week! On this week's Midweek Minute(s), we have a new format today, where we're chit-chatting the return of Matt Shaw and injury updates on Ronald Acuña and a very under-rostered Eury Perez. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode we chat about all the big prospect promotions of the week, including Jordan Lawlar, Daulton Rushing, Zebby Matthews, Moises Ballesteros, and Mick Abel. We also discuss some widely added players this week, including Josh Jung, Ryan Weathers, and Masyn Winn! But first, we take a look at why one of our teams is underperforming. It's our longest, talkiest episode so far! Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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It's the Midweek Minute(s) edition of the Talking Fantasy Baseball Podcast where we break down the biggest news and notes you need to know between our full feature-length episodes every week! On this week's Midweek Minute(s), prospect promotions! Jordan Lawlar and Moises Ballesteros get the call, but are they worth adding? Also, the closer carousel continues to turn, Ronald Acuña begins his rehab assignment, and much more! Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode we discuss the hottest adds of the week, including Maikel Garcia, Matthew Liberatore, and Ben Casparius. We also do a deep dive into some of the biggest storylines we haven't talked about yet, like the performances of Sandy Alcantara, Jackson Jobe, and many more. It's our longest, deepest dive yet! Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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Welcome to another Midweek Minute(s) edition of the Talking Fantasy Baseball Podcast where we break down the biggest news and notes you need to know between our full feature-length episodes every week! On this week's Midweek Minute(s), Sandy's struggles continue, is a Cade Horton promotion imminent, the return of Jackson Merrill and Royce Lewis, plus so much more! Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode we break down some players from our own teams that we are impressed by, like Kristian Campbell and James Wood, and some players we're worried about, like Michael Harris and Julio Rodriguez. Plus, it's the return of Real or Not Real! Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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Welcome to another Midweek Minute(s) edition of the Talking Fantasy Baseball Podcast where we break down the biggest news and notes you need to know between our full feature-length episodes every week! On this week's Midweek Minute(s), Eugenio Suarez's power binge, Devin Williams out as Yankees closer, injuries galore, so much more! Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode are any of the recent prospect promotions interesting? Nick Kurtz has to be, right? Is Max Meyer breaking out? What about Tylor Megill, Landon Roupp, or Matthew Liberatore? We'll also discuss a few closer situations worth monitoring as well. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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Welcome to another Midweek Minute(s) edition of the Talking Fantasy Baseball Podcast where we break down the biggest news and notes you need to know between our full feature-length episodes every week! On this week's Midweek Minute(s), Nick Kurtz is coming and prospect promotions galore, Max Meyer might just be a stud, closer news, Pablo Lopez is set to return, and much much more! Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode we break down the Matt Shaw demotion, what Future Value is when it comes to prospects, strategies for making trades this early in the season, and we debate pitchers and hitters who might be changing their values already, including Tyler Mahle, Shane Baz, MacKenzie Gore, Hunter Green, Tyler Soderstrom, Ben Rice, Jung Hoo Lee, Brendan Donovan, alongside two prospects, Zebby Matthews and Nick Kurtz. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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Welcome to the first Midweek Minute(s) edition of the Talking Fantasy Baseball Podcast where we break down the biggest news and notes, injuries and activations, the most important information you need to know between our full feature-length episodes every week! On this week's Midweek Minute(s), Justin Steele is out for the season, Matt Shaw got demoted, Ronald Acuña gets cleared for running, Zach Neto is on the verge of activation, and much much more! Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you can check us out with TWO new episodes each week!

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