Rotoworld Baseball Podcast

Eric Samulski gives an update on the Rotoworld Baseball Show.

(1:50) – Top Moves: Diamondbacks sign Corbin Burnes, Walker Buehler to Red Sox, Phillies trade for Jesus Luzardo, Mets bring back Sean Manaea and add Griffin Canning, Nationals bring in Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Bell, Marlins trade for Matt Mervis(26:00) – More Headlines: Astros add Christian Walker, Guardians trade Josh Naylor for Slade Cecconi, Yankees deal for Cody Bellinger and sign Paul Goldschmidt, Rangers bring in Joc Pederson, Gleyber Torres signs with Tigers(45:30) – Other Players Expected to be on the Move: Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, Roki Sasaki, Jack Flaherty, Anthony Santander

(2:35) – Top Headlines: Yankees trade for Devin Williams and sign Max Fried, Juan Soto introduced by Mets, Red Sox trade Garrett Crochet, Willy Adames joins Giants, Tyler O'Neill joins Orioles, Alex Cobb lands with Tigers(32:40) – More MLB Signings and Trades: Jordan Romano joins Phillies, Dodgers add Michael Conforto, Texans trade for Jake Burger, Blue Jays add Andres Gimenez in 3-team trade(54:30) – More Moves We're Monitoring: Suitors for Corbin Burnes, potential deal for Luis Castillo, Kyle Tucker rumors, Alex Bregman's future in Houston, market intrigue for Jack Flaherty, Walker Buehler, and Nick Pivetta

(0:54) – Reviewing the 2024 season for the Cleveland Guardians, where Vogt took home the AL Manager of the Year award in his first season(11:50) – Understanding how analytics affect the managerial side of baseball and applying analytics in the 2024 MLB playoffs(25:27) – Discussing what went into Cleveland's offensive growth in 2024 and what it takes for young players to transition into the majors(40:35) – How pitching data affected tendencies and pitch selections for the Guardians' starting pitchers 

(4:00) – Offseason Headlines: Roki Sasaki expected MLB arrival, David Frye out for majority of 2025, Brewers decline Devin Williams' option, ranking Jacob deGrom + Updates on Qualifying Offers for Max Fried and Nick Pivetta(32:30) – Top 10 Free Agents: Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Willy Adames, Alex Bregman, Blake Snell, Pete Alonso, Anthony Santander(47:15) – More Notable Free Agents: Jurickson Profar, Jack Flaherty, Teoscar Hernandez, Christian Walker, Yusei Kikuchi, Shane Bieber(52:40) – Monitoring Potential Closers Changing Teams

(1:40) – Playoff Headlines: Gauging D.J. and James' feeling on the Mets as Game 3 looms against the Dodgers + Examining the Yankees 2-0 lead on the Guardians(15:30) – 1st Round Mock Draft Debates: Shohei Ohtani's base running next season, Bobby Witt Jr. 1.01 appeal + draft ceilings for Aaron Judge, Elly De La Cruz, Paul Skenes, and Corbin Carroll(44:00) – 2nd Round Mock Draft Storylines: Jackson Chourio's upside, Ronald Acuna Jr. expectations, Tarik Skubal's encore and Freddie Freeman's floor(1:03:50) – Analyzing the landscape of 2nd Base, Closer, and Catcher entering next season

(1:50) – Top Headlines: Analyzing the MLB Playoff format, Mets topple Brewers in dramatic fashion, reflecting on the White Sox season(12:25) – Overview of how to bet on the MLB Playoffs(20:25) – AL Playoff Breakdown: Betting Royals vs Yankees and Guardians vs Tigers, AL Champion odds(38:45) – NL Playoff Analysis: Mets vs Phillies, Padres vs Dodgers, NL Champion picks(47:00) – World Series predictions

September 25: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down the latest news and notes from the MLB season and reflect on their most important takeaways from this year of fantasy baseball. They also discuss who they would take as the top starting pitcher in 2025 fantasy drafts, rank the streaming starters for this weekend, and then give their thoughts on the AL and NL playoff races. (2:45) – Top Headlines: Sever weather impacting Mets at Braves series, Tigers call up Jackson Jobe, Nestor Cortes to have MRI on elbow, Josh Jung lands on IL, Rowdy Tellez DFA'd, Eloy Jimenez optioned to minors(32:20) – Early Playoff Preview: Projecting the NL and AL Wild Card races, World Series predictions(47:40) – Reflecting on 2024: Paul Skenes vs Tarik Skubal as the SP1, expectations for Jacob deGrom and Gerrit Cole, Scott and Eric's biggest hits and misses this season(1:07:15) – Weekend Streamers: SP options for Friday, Saturday and Sunday

(1:30) – Where Scott and Eric stand in some of their more notable leagues(8:20) – Key Injuries: Francisco Lindor, Ozzie Albies, Bo Bichette, Carlos Correa, Steven Kwan(16:30) – More News & Notes: Pirates call up Nick Yorke, Yoan Moncada and Justin Steele activated off(26:20) – MVP Candidates: Shohei Ohtani vs Francisco Lindor + Aaron Judge vs Bobby Witt Jr.(37:00) – Cy Young Favorites: Are Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal locks?(44:55) – Rookie of the Year: Luis Gil vs Austin Wells vs Colton Cowser in the AL +  Paul Skenes vs Jackson Merrill in the NL(54:45) – Managing the Final Week of Season: Key additions and weekend streamers

1:00) – Eric and Scott rue leagues where they dominated the regular season but were eliminated in the playoffs(5:20) – Top Headlines: Kumar Rocker's MLB debut, Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer to return, Yankees call up Jasson Dominguez(18:30) – More News & Notes: Trevor Story back in Boston, Reynaldo Lopez lands on IL, Cardinals bring up Thomas Saggese, Anthony Rendon sidelined again + targets for late-season saves(37:10) – Managing September, Pt 1: Big-picture tactics for managers out of the running(43:15) - Managing September, Pt 2: Matt Wallner, Pete Crow Armstrong, Parker Meadows, Oneil Cruz, and Jazz Chisholm among key pickups now who could also shine in 2025(57:00) – Advantageous Hitting Schedules + Weekend Pitching Streamers

(4:15) – Top Headlines: White Sox infamous place in history, Clay Holmes concerns, Justin Steele injury update(14:45) – More News & Notes: Jacob deGrom and Yu Darvish to return, Corey Seager's workload, Jordan Walker, Kyle Manzardo, and Coby Mayo intrigue(31:00) – Hitters to Attack/Avoid: Matt Wallner, Dansby Swanson, Gio Urshela, Seth Brown, Josh Jung, Logan O'Hoppe, Bryson Stott, Steven Kwan, Jurickson Profar(53:40) – Pitchers to Attack/Avoid: David Peterson, Ben Lively, Frankie Montas, David Festa, Griffin Canning, Eduardo Rodriguez, Kutter Crawford, Luis Severino

(2:05) – Top Headlines: Dylan Crews called up, Nick Lodolo, Ryan Mountcastle and Javy Baez land on IL(13:20) – More Injury News: Updates on Jacob Wilson, Joey Bart, Christian Walker, Joe Ryan, Jared Jones, Xavier Edwards(29:00) – Buying/Selling Streaking Hitters: Miguel Amaya, Ramon Urias, Ramon Laureano, Pete Crow Armstrong, Trevor Larnach, Yandy Diaz, Xander Bogaerts, Steven Kwan, Brandon Nimmo, Ryan McMahon(54:10) – Buying/Selling Streaking Pitchers: Osvaldo Bido, JP Sears, Ryne Nelson, Brandon Pfaadt, Merrill Kelly, David Peterson, Cristopher Sanchez, Kutter Crawford, Tanner Houck, Taj Bradley(1:05:00) – Weekend Pitching Streamers: Options for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

(3:20) – Top Headlines: Austin Riley sidelined, Max Muncy and Tommy Edman return to Dodgers, LA's murky closer situation(13:45) – More News & Notes: Tigers' plan for Tarik Skubal, Zach Eflin and Pete Fairbanks' land on IL, closers with Victor Vodnik out and fallout from Jeimer Candelario's injury(33:30) – “Lightning in a Bottle” Hitters: Adrian Del Castillo, Nolan Jones, Luke Raley, Masataka Yoshida, Ramon Laureano, Byron Buxton, Nolan Gorman(46:40) – “Lightning in a Bottle” Pitchers: Ryne Nelson, JP Sears, Bowden Francis, Albert Suarez, Zebby Matthews, David Festa(55:35) – Easy Remaining Schedules: Yankees, Pirates, Diamondbacks, White Sox for Hitters + Tigers, Rangers, Cubs for Pitchers

(03:15) - The Rays have called up Junior Caminero(07:20) - Jazz Chisholm's UCL injury(10:30) - Joe Musgrove back on the mound.(15:30) - Matthew Boyd season debut.(21:00) - Michael Harris II returning from the IL.(36:30) - Do you need to alter your management strategy for the stretch run?(42:00) - Potential pick-up options for various offensive categories.(56:30) - Potential pick-up options for pitching.

(04:00) – The Streak is Over: White Sox end their 21-game drought with a win over the A's Tuesday(13:40) – Analyzing Clayton Kershaw: Expectations for the remainder of the season(24:00) – Waiver Wire Targets: Sifting through the options that might include Gavin Lux, Victor Vodnik, and Tyler Stevenson

(02:00) Orioles call Jackson Holliday back up.(05:00) Jeffrey Springs debut and Max Fried might return to the Atlanta rotation soon.(14:20) Breaking down the Orioles trades: Did they pay too much for what they acquired?(24:00) Analyzing the Jack Flaherty trade from all angles(31:00) Marlins were big time sellers.  Did they get enough in return?(52:30) Medalists of the Weekend(58:00) Players most impacted by the deadline: Eloy Jimenez, Carlos Estevez, Isaac Paredes, and more 

(04:40) – Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm to ramp up the stretch run(09:00) – Randy Arozarena now in Seattle.  How does he fit in with the Mariners?(13:10) – Rays also trade away Isaac Paredes(18:30) - Orioles add Zach Eflin to their rotation(21:00) - Phillies pay a steep price to add Carlos Estevez as on their closer options(25:20) - Mets trade for Jesse Winker as they are firmly in the WIld Card hunt(29:45) - Mason Miller to the IL right before the trade deadline(33:05) - Quick Hitters: Ty France to the Reds, Kodai Senga gurt again, and Erick Fedde traded in the middle of the show to St. Louis(44:00) - Waiver Wire: Tyler Fitzgerald surging, Victor Robles playing well this summer in Seattle, and the latest with Gavin Lux.(56:00) - Medals of the Weekend(1:00:00) - Top Pitching Adds: Robbie Rayand Clayton Kershaw the headliners. 

(02:45) – Kodai Senga returning this weekend vs. the Braves(05:00) – Clayton Kershaw is back on Thursday. He has been on the IL since March due to (15:30) – Ty France is a Free Agent(23:00) –Are You For Real or Fugazi: Breaking down Jose Iglesias, Eugenio Suarez, Gavin Lux, and more(43:45) - Medals of the Week: Jackson Chourio, Lawrence Butler, Tyler O'Neill, and others. 

(0:40) – All-Star Game Reaction + Potential Buyers and Sellers at the Trade Deadline(14:45) – Possible Hitters on the move: Luis Robert, Jazz Chisholm, Randy Arozarena, Brent Rooker, Jesse Winker, Lane Thomas, Nico Hoerner, Taylor Ward(42:55) – Pitchers on the trading block: Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, Jack Flaherty, Yusei Kikuchi, Jameson Taillon, Jesus Luzardo(57:00) – 2nd Half Predictions: Players who will see the biggest increase and decrease in fantasy value, trades we most want to see happen 

(1:15) – Analyzing how the MLB All-Star Game has changed over the years(5:40) – Top Headlines: Carlos Correa, Jose Miranda, and Heston Kjerstad land on IL, Yankees-Orioles rivalry, Xander Bogaerts' speedy return from injury(17:45) – More News & Notes: Royals trade for Hunter Harvey, Dodgers call up River Ryan, timeline for Tyler Glasnow and Yoshinobu Yamamoto(29:10) – Top Waiver Wire Targets: Rece Hinds, Lawrence Butler, Michael Toglia, Matt Wallner, Juan Yepez, Angel Martinez, Eugenio Suarez, Ben Joyce(48:00) – 1st Half Debrief: Biggest pleasant surprises and disappointments this season

(1:20) – Top Headlines: Tyler Glasnow lands on IL, Bobby Miller struggles again, Taylor Ward and Jazz Chisholm reportedly on trade block, Giants activate Thairo Estrada and Blake Snell(19:00) – League-Winning Decisions: Questions to ask about winning your league as the All-Star Break approaches  (31:20) – Trade Targets: Breaking down potential deals for teams in need of HR, RBI, R, SB, BA, Wins, K's and Saves(51:00) – Weekend Streaming Options: SPs to consider for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

(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 lineup, DJ Herz demoted, Tommy Edman's rehab assignment, possible Rangers trades(37:00) – Top Waiver Wire Hitters: James Wood, Rowdy Tellez, Ben Rice, Leody Taveras, Luis Garcia, Heston Kjerstad(53:45) – Notable Waiver Wire Pitchers: Shane Baz, Dean Kremer, Yariel Rodriguez, Edward Cabrera, Andre Pallante

(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: Andres Gimenez, Spencer Horwitz, Kyle Higashioka, Hunter Renfroe(43:40) – Fangraphs Player Rater Standouts: Andrew Vaughn, Paul DeJong, Brandon Lowe, Rowdy Tellez, Jose Urena(55:00) – Highlighting DJ Herz, Reese Olson, Kyle Gibson, and Ryan Pepiot in Eric's Fangraphs Custom Leaderboards

(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 Hitters: Noelvi Marte, Jose Miranda, Mark Vientos, Matt Chapman, Heston Kjerstad, Luis Matos, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Zack Gelof, Jake Meyers, Stuart Fairchild(56:20) – Notable Waiver Wire Pitchers: David Festa, Landon Knack, David Peterson, Davis Daniel, Hayden Wesneski, Josh Wincowski, Roansy Contreras

(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 Arozarena, Jarren Duran, Alec Burleson, Jackson Merrill, Brandon Nimmo, Jonathan India + others(1:00:10) – Concern level with Jo Adell, Rhys Hoskins, Mitch Haniger, Tommy Pham, and Jeremy Pena(1:10:15) – Ranking Pitching Streamers for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

(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 Wire Hitters: Ben Rice, Tyler Soderstrom, Jose Miranda, Byron Buxton, Carlos Santana, Chas McCormick, Hunter Goodman, Will Brennan, Jesus Sanchez and more(1:01:35) – Notable Waiver Wire Pitchers: Spencer Turnbull, Spencer Schwellenbach, Tobias Myers, Miles Mikolas

(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 gets a save and goes on paternity. Can you roster any Cubs reliever?(17:10) News and notes quick hits: Walker Buehler is on the IL, Max Scherzer will debut on Saturday, Kyle Tucker could begin baseball activities this weekend, and more)(20:55) What does regression mean to you? How can we differentiate between “regression” and a cold streak that might be natural throughout a season(28:35) Are these players regressing to a previous level or just going through a cold stretch? (David Fry, Brent Rooker, Nick Gonzales, Matt Vierling, Anthony Volpe, Michael Conforto)(43:50) Rank the streamers for Friday (Landon Knack, Luis Ortiz, and DJ Herz)(45:15) Rank the streamers for Saturday (Drew Thorpe, Chris Paddack, Tylor Megill, Kenta Maeda, and Miles Mikolas)(46:45) Rank the streamers for Sunday (Reese Olson, Jonathan Cannon, Aaron Civale)

(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 wrist; do the Yankees make a trade?(27:00) Blue Jays called up Addison Barger called up, but will he play enough?(28:05) Trea Turner returning and other quick news updates(31:45) David Hamilton and Ceddanne Rafaela are running hot for Boston(36:40) Other top power hitter adds: Joc Pederson, Tyler Soderstrom, Andrew Vaughn(46:10) Jarred Kelenic is leading off in Atlanta. Is he a must-roster player?(52:20) It's Rockies Week; which hitters can you add?(57:28) Which rookie SP do you prefer: Drew Thorpe, Cade Povich, or DJ Herz(1:03:40) Other top pitchers adds from the weekend: Taj Bradley, Tobias Myers, Carson Spiers

(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 Ball Rate players: Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies, Eugenio Suarez, Spencer Steer, Vinnie Pasquantino, Nolan Arenado, and Brenton Doyle(1:03:30) – Weekend Pitching Streamers: Ranking options for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

(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, Jesse Winker, Jeimer Candelario, David Hamilton, J.P. Crawford, Paul DeJong, Gavin Sheets(58:15) – Top Waiver Wire Pitchers: Matt Waldron, Hunter Brown, Jake Irvin, Mitchell Parker, Tylor Megill

(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's four complete games this year. 

(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 Rankings + Biggest Risers: Yankees, Phillies, Guardians, Brewers, Mariners, Padres, and Cardinals(40:15) – Biggest Fallers: Braves, Cubs, Reds, and Mets

(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 placed on IL(29:40) – Lessons Learned and Early Season Surprises: Jurickson Profar, Brice Turang, Jordan Westburg, Jeremy Pena, Taylor Ward, Brenton Doyle, and Ranger Suarez(58:15) – Players Falling Short of Expectations: Francisco Lindor, Gleyber Torres, Oneil Cruz, Bo Bichette, and George Springer 

(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 start after IL(25:10) – Buy Low Hitters: Corey Seager, Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, Vinny Pasquantino, Lars Nootbaar, Kerry Carpenter, and Max Kepler(51:15) – Buy Low Pitchers: Pablo Lopez, Nick Pivetta, Joe Musgrove, and Christian Scott

(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, Jake Meyers, Luke Raley, and Josh Bell(54:00) – Intriguing Pitchers Widely Available: Alek Manoah, Taj Bradley, Reese Olson, Ryan Weathers, and Ben Lively

(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 Carroll, Gleyber Torres, Spencer Torkelson, and Jackson Chourio(1:08:00) – Utilizing Statcast Bat Speed Data: How it's different than exit velocity, explaining “squared up” metric + hitters who shine in the “blast” category 

(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 Hayes, and Jung Ho Lee placed on IL(48:30) – Popular Waiver Wire Adds: Strategy for bidding on trendy hitting prospects, Jo Adell, Leody Taveras, JJ Bleday, Josh Rojas, Davis Schneider, Ezekiel Duran, and Jon Singleton(1:11:30) – Additional Waiver Wire Names: Gavin Stone, Reese Olson, Trevor Williams, and Dean Kremer

(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 pitching, Shota Imanaga, Kutter Crawford, Gleyber Torres + highly-rostered players of Eric and Scott's(1:03:20) – Possible Offenses to Attack and Fade: Mariners, Pirates, Cardinals, Reds, Red Sox, Padres, and Guardians

(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 Winners + Losers: Brent Rooker, Abraham Toro, Luis Garcia Jr., Michael Massey, Willi Castro, Cole Tucker, Dean Kremer, and Garrett Crochet(1:05:30) – Notable Waiver Wire Names: Alek Manoah, Wyatt Langford,Joey Loperfido, Reid Detmers, Luis Severino, and Mackenzie Gore

(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 Tyler Glasnow in the 2nd Round, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s upside, Wyatt Langford and other surprising picks later in the draft(1:06:00) - D.J., Scott, and Eric's favorite and less-than-ideal selections 

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 chance on Jo Adell, Garrett Cooper, and Brenton Doyle. They also discuss general waiver wire organization strategy, give their opinions on this week's trendy waiver adds like Mike Tauchman, Bailey Falter, Simeon Woods-Richardson, and discuss why Eric feels now is the time to stash Taj Bradley. (1:40) – Previewing Eric and Scott's “Friends and Family” Draft Monday night and debating optimal Draft slots(4:50) – Top Headlines: Nolan Jones expected to land on IL, Jesus Luzardo and Craig Kimbrel injury updates(22:20) – More News & Notes: John Means to make season debut this week, Bryan Woo and Taj Bradley nearing return, Carlos Correa activated off IL, Garrett Cooper traded to Red Sox, Joey Loperfido called up(40:40) – Weekend Stars + Top Waiver Wire Adds: Jo Adell, Jacob Young, Mike Tauchman, Pete Crow Armstrong, Andy Pages, Jordan Adam, Garrett Clevinger, and 2-start pitchers(1:03:50) – Buying/Selling Strong Starts: Brenton Doyle, Wilyer Abreu, Erick Fedde, and Keaton Winn

(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 Chapman, Ryan Mountcastle, Oneil Cruz, Starling Marte, Riley Greene, and Josh Naylor(55:08) – Low Rates of Early Exit Velocity: Luis Arraez, Steven Kwan, Andres Gimenez, and Evan Carter 

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 about Aaron Nola, Nick Castellanos and more. (4:00) – Top Headlines: Tristan Casas adds to list of Red Sox injuries, Francisco Alvarez placed on IL, Max Kepler, Nathaniel Lowe, and Michael Massey activated off IL(21:45) – More News & Notes: DL Hall and Christian Javier land on IL, Merrill Kelly scratched from latest start, Louie Varland and Victor Scott optioned to minors(33:50) – Weekend Winners + Most Added Players: Luis Garcia Jr., Wilyer Abreu, Dalton Varsho, Bryan De La Cruz, Kirby Yates, and Hector Neris (59:45) – Popular Starting Pitcher Adds: Mitchell Parker, Albert Suarez, and Jose Soriano(1:06:00) – Players Who Have Us Worried: Jackson Holliday, Aaron Nola, Will Benson, Nick Castellanos, Nolan Gorman, and Jonathan India

(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, Ryan Weathers + notable relievers(49:43) – Relievers with dip in Whiff%: Alexis Diaz, Tanner Scott, and Raisel Iglesias(52:04) – Breaking News: Yu Darvish placed on IL and Eduardo Rodriguez moves to 60-day IL(56:55) – Starters with a drop in Whiff%: Kevin Gausman, Hunter Brown, and Aaron Nola

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 Brandon Marsh in more formats? Why didn't MacKenzie Gore rostered more widely? Is it time to move on from Jose Leclerc and Tanner Scott? They discuss all that and more. (1:30) – Why you don't want to overreact to slow starts from Cody Bellinger and Bryce Harper + Colton Cowser's recent hot streak(11:00) – Top Headlines: Bobby Miller lands on IL, Framber Valdez update, Justin Verlander and Jameson Taillon nearing return(19:15) – More News & Notes: Michael Lorenzen called up, Jose Butto impresses, Yariel Rodriguez's MLB debut, White Sox bring up Nick Nastrini + more notable players to IL(35:00) – Popular Waiver Wire Hitters: Colton Cowser, and Brandon Marsh(42:50) – Trendy Waiver Wire Pitchers: Seth Lugo, MacKenzie Gore, Triston McKenzie and Hunter Brown

(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 Carter, Christopher Morel, Corbin Carroll, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Tyler O'Neill (54:00) – Dip in Plate Discipline: Max Muncy, Christian Walker, Luis Arraez, Adolis Garcia, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Nolan Arenado

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 getting the Reid Detmers breakout? What should fantasy managers expect from Ronel Blanco and Cody Bradford and much more. (1:00) – Top Headlines: Spencer Strider, Shane Bieber, Eury Perez out with elbow injuries + growing concerns over pitcher health(28:00) – More News & Notes: Pending returns of Sonny Gray, Nick Lodolo, Aaron Ashby, Walker Buehler, and Braxton Garrett + Luis Robert and Trevor Story sidelined(41:30) – Popular hitters on the Waiver Wire: Brendan Donovan, Brice Turang, Oliver Dunn, Heston Kjerstad, Jose Siri, and Brett Baty(55:10) – Intriguing Waiver Wire arms: Reid Detmers, Ronel Blanco, Spencer Turnbull, Tanner Houck, Zack Littell, and James McArthur

(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) - Notable Weekend Series: Lightly-rostered players to target in Rays-Rockies, Mets-Reds, Phillies-Nationals, White Sox-Royals and more

(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, Red Sox starting rotation, Tanner Hauck, Zach Gallen, Jack Flaherty, Garret Crochet and more. (46:00) Pitchers who caught our eye – Bobby Miller, Red Sox starting rotation, Tanner Hauck, Zach Gallen, Jack Flaherty, Garret Crochet Jared Jones and more. (1:07:10) – Waiver Wire players to keep an eye on – Will Benson, Jake Fraley, Nick Martini, JD Davis, Mark Cahna, Parker Meadows, Tyler Friedman and more!

2:11 - Player news: McLain surgery, Sewald starting on the IL, Montgomery to the D-backs15:45 – Pitcher Big Bold Predictions17:05 - Yankees have a losing record19:35 - DL Hall finishes as a Top-40 starting pitcher22:11 - Two Mariners Cy Young candidates23:47 - The Tigers have 5 SP in the Top-70 starting pitchers, Win AL Central29:20 - Logan Webb wins 20 games31:57 - Shota Imanaga has a better fantasy season than Yamamoto36:20 – Hitter Big Bold Predictions36:40 - Gleyber Torres finishes as the 3rd best 2B38:55 - Anthony Volpe top 10 MVP40:00 - Ke'Bryan Hayes goes 20/2043:00 - Zach Neto goes 20/2044:01 - Parker Meadows finishes as a top-40 OF46:00 - Lawrence Butler finishes as a top-40 outfielder48:33 - Kutter Crawford top 40 SP49:43 - Victor Scott top 3 NL ROY, Cardinals finish in last place again

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 Orioles. Can he push Austin Hays?27:20 TJ Friedl will be out just 6-8 weeks. Worth an IL stash?35:00 What hitting stats do you pay attention to in the first couple of weeks? 45:58 What pitching stats do you pay attention to in the first couple of weeks? 48:48 Is there a draft pick cut-off that makes a player who you drafted “safe” to you despite early struggles?53:20 How much do you worry about “team need” versus the best player available off the wire?56:40 What players are you adding to your watch list?