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STOP THE PRESSES! Baseball's biggest free agent Juan Soto has signed a MASSIVE 15-year, $765M contract with the New York Mets and a certain host could not be happier. Join insanely happy Mets Fan Joe Pisapia and The Welsh as they break down the fantasy implications for this historic free agency signing. Get an edge on your leaguemates in 2025 by never taking a break from the action. We don't and we will be here to help you every step of the way from insights into the winter meetings to all the big offseason moves. Timsetamps: Juan Soto SIgns with New York Mets - 0:00:00 Juan $oto's Power Move - 0:02:02 MLB Market History - 0:05:30 Mets' Organizational Culture Shift - 0:07:12 Mets' Valuable Prospects - 0:09:00 Is Pete Alonso Gone? - 0:10:47 Is Luis Castillo the next domino to fall? - 0:11:24 Juan Soto Statistical Overview - 0:13:17 Mark Vientos - 0:16:30 Jasson Dominguez - 0:18:26 Helpful Links: Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. Available on iOS and Android.

The 2025 rookie class is here! Chris Welsh dives deep into Jason Dominguez, Dylan Crews, Andrew Painter, and other top MLB prospects you need to target for your fantasy baseball draft. Learn which players can give you a competitive edge, including other names like Coby Mayo and Roman Anthony. Don't miss out on game-changing insights to dominate the upcoming season. Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Get 1 month of BettingPros Premium for FREE! - 0:01:00 Jason Dominguez - 0:02:00 Dylan Crews - 0:03:57 Andrew Painter - 0:05:33 Jackson Jobe - 0:07:09 Matt Shaw - 0:08:17 Jordan Lawlar - 0:09:25 Coby Mayo - 0:10:43 Kumar Rocker - 0:12:03 Roman Anthony - 0:13:35 Chase DeLauter - 0:14:53 Helpful Links: Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. Available on iOS and Android.

Ryan Wormeli (@RyanWarmly) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) are here for our first dynasty show of the offseason! The fellas break down some of the biggest risers and fallers across fantasy baseball, including Paul Skenes, James Wood, Mike Trout, Gerrit Cole, and Corey Seager. At the end of the show, Worm and Welsh give you their All-Dynasty Risers team, highlighting some players shooting up rankings at each position! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Risers - 0:02:57 Roman Anthony - 0:06:30 Mark Vientos - 0:11:35 Junior Caminero - 0:15:25 James Wood - 0:21:13 Paul Skenes - 0:24:28 BettingPros Premium Free Trial - 0:31:48 Fallers - 0:32:15 Mike Trout - 0:32:27 Luis Castillo - 0:35:47 Luis Robert - 0:37:56 Gerrit Cole - 0:40:35 Corey Seager - 0:42:52 All-Dynasty Risers Team - 0:45:04 Outro - 0:50:58 Helpful Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a FREE Trial of BettingPros Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Want to get a free trial of BettingPros Premium? If you've never had BettingPros Premium, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠download the BettingPros app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and activate your FREE trial of BettingPros Premium on the upgrade screen. Expert picks, projections, our prop bet analyzer, custom line alerts, and much more for the NFL, MLB, and NBA await! Go and get your FREE trial of BettingPros Premium today. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) break down 11 of the biggest rankings risers in fantasy baseball, breaking down 2024 ADP and comparing it to the new prices we are seeing in 2025 drafts on some of the fastest-rising names in baseball. Come check our analysis on Jarren Duran, Jackson Chourio, Michael King, Spencer Schwellenbach, and many more key names! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Jarren Duran - 0:03:46 Jackson Chourio - 0:08:39 Jackson Merrill - 0:15:01 Michael King - 0:19:46 Brent Rooker - 0:24:09 BettingPros Premium Free Trial - 0:28:34 Zach Neto - 0:29:31 Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:33:24 Lawrence Butler vs. Brenton Doyle - 0:37:31 Luis Garcia - 0:41:19 Luke Weaver - 0:44:55 Outro - 0:48:08 Helpful Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a FREE Trial of BettingPros Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Want to get a free trial of BettingPros Premium? If you've never had BettingPros Premium, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠download the BettingPros app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and activate your FREE trial of BettingPros Premium on the upgrade screen. Expert picks, projections, our prop bet analyzer, custom line alerts, and much more for the NFL, MLB, and NBA await! Go and get your FREE trial of BettingPros Premium today. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and Kelly Kirby (@thewonkypenguin) as they break down the biggest names of the 2024 free agent class, predicting landing spots while discussing potential changes in fantasy baseball value ahead of the 2025 season! Intro - 0:00:00 Juan Soto - 0:01:15 Corbin Burnes - 0:06:06 Roki Sasaki - 0:10:28 Gerrit Cole - 0:12:57 Max Fried - 0:15:03 BettingPros Free Premium Trial - 0:19:29 Pete Alonso - 0:20:02 Alex Bregman - 0:24:03 Blake Snell - 0:28:48 Freddy Peralta - 0:33:01 Anthony Santander - 0:34:31 Willy Adames - 0:37:26 Marcell Ozuna - 0:39:28 Christian Walker - 0:41:07 Shane Bieber - 0:43:01 Walker Buehler and Teoscar Hernandez - 0:44:44 Jack Flaherty - 0:46:47 Outro - 0:48:41 Helpful Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Make winning bets with advice and picks from top sports betting experts. The BettingPros app puts consensus and expert-driven sports betting advice at your fingertips to help you pinpoint the best odds and make winning bets. Download it today on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Play⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a FREE Trial of BettingPros Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Want to get a free trial of BettingPros Premium? If you've never had BettingPros Premium, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠download the BettingPros app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and activate your FREE trial of BettingPros Premium on the upgrade screen. Expert picks, projections, our prop bet analyzer, custom line alerts, and much more for the NFL, MLB, and NBA await! Go and get your FREE trial of BettingPros Premium today. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros Pick Tracker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Want to track all of your wagers in one place? Check out the BettingPros Pick Tracker. It syncs up with your sportsbooks to tally which picks hit, and which miss AND gives you a live look at what the public is doing so you can use real-time tracking to determine which plays to make, and which to fade: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/pick-tracking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BettingPros Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Looking to up your game in sports betting? Join our exclusive sports betting Discord community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Not only can you connect with expert handicappers who provide free picks for NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, player props, live betting, and more, but now you can also participate in our weekly community picks. Cast your vote, see how your picks stack up against the experts, and track your succes

This episode was taken from our BettingPros Podcast. Watch it out on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros or check it out wherever you listen to podcasts. The 2024 World Series is here, featuring the Yankees and Dodgers in a matchup baseball fans have been dreaming of. Chris Welsh covers top picks for the series, including Game 1 best bets, MVP predictions, and props. Tune in as he discusses how Gerrit Cole and Juan Soto could make a difference against the power of Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani. This is the ultimate betting guide for the Fall Classic! Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Shohei Ohtani - 0:02:44 Series Outcome - 0:08:22 Juan Soto - 0:11:30 Aaron Judge - 0:15:48 Gerrit Cole - 0:17:14 Gleyber Torres - 0:18:09 Outro - 0:19:11 Helpful Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Make winning bets with advice and picks from top sports betting experts. The BettingPros app puts consensus and expert-driven sports betting advice at your fingertips to help you pinpoint the best odds and make winning bets. Download it today on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Play⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a FREE Trial of BettingPros Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Want to get a free trial of BettingPros Premium? If you've never had BettingPros Premium, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠download the BettingPros app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and activate your FREE trial of BettingPros Premium on the upgrade screen. Expert picks, projections, our prop bet analyzer, custom line alerts, and much more for the NFL, MLB, and NBA await! Go and get your FREE trial of BettingPros Premium today. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros Pick Tracker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Want to track all of your wagers in one place? Check out the BettingPros Pick Tracker. It syncs up with your sportsbooks to tally which picks hit, and which miss AND gives you a live look at what the public is doing so you can use real-time tracking to determine which plays to make, and which to fade: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/pick-tracking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BettingPros Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Looking to up your game in sports betting? Join our exclusive sports betting Discord community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Not only can you connect with expert handicappers who provide free picks for NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, player props, live betting, and more, but now you can also participate in our weekly community picks. Cast your vote, see how your picks stack up against the experts, and track your success!

For the 2024 Leading Off Finale, Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) returns and is joined by Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) to go through some of the big stories of the season, give their playoff and World Series predictions, talk about their own league results, and predict the first round of 2025 drafts Intro - 0:00:00 HR Contest - 0:04:55 Corbin Carroll - 0:06:05 Gerrit Cole - 0:06:47 Wild Card Races - 0:07:05 The Oakland Athletics - 0:11:43 Joe and Welsh's League Results - 0:14:41 2024 Offensive Standouts - 0:17:27 2024 Pitching Standouts - 0:22:10 Best and Worst Calls of the Year - 0:24:53 2025 First Round Predictions - 0:27:20 Best Bets of the Year - 0:32:18 World Series Predictions - 0:35:52 Outro - 0:37:52 Sponsors:

Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) break down the wild card races in both leagues, the final SP streamers of the season, have some early 2025 draft discussions, and bring you the best bets and HR calls of the day! Intro - 0:00:00 The Padres - 0:01:56 Wild Card Debate - 0:04:07 Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:09:18 Tanner Bibee - 0:09:33 Bowden Francis - 0:11:18 Heliot Ramos - 0:14:35 Tyler Fitzgerald - 0:17:13 Michael Harris II - 0:19:29 Injury Updates - 0:22:23 The Final SP Streamers - 0:26:09 Eloy Jimenez - 0:30:07 Rowdy Tellez - 0:30:48 3 Up: Tarik Skubal, Jorge Polanco, and Vaughn Grissom - 0:32:50 3 Down: Giancarlo Stanton, Brandon Pfaadt, and Logan Gilbert - 0:33:44 MLB Best Bets - 0:34:15 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:36:49 Outro - 0:37:58 Sponsors:

Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) are here to kick off the final week of the 2024 regular season. They talk abojt CJ Abrams' demotion, the White Sox inching closer to history, David Bell getting his walking papers in Cincinnati, and Triston Casas breaking out with a 3 HR game. Join us for the latest news, injury reports, best bets, and much more! Intro - 0:00:00 CJ Abrams - 0:04:12 Chicago White Sox - 0:10:12 David Bell - 0:12:09 Triston Casas - 0:14:14 Shohei Ohtani - 0:15:20 Aaron Judge - 0:17:12 Luis Gil - 0:17:31 Shota Imanaga - 0:18:06 Yu Darvish - 0:18:19 Injury Updates - 0:19:19 Playoff Prep - 0:22:51 3 Up: Kerry Carpenter/Zach Neto, Trea Turner/Jake McCarthy/Bryson Stott, Blake Snell - 0:27:58 3 Down: Frankie Montas, Pablo Lopez, Hunter Renfroe/Mike Toglia - 0:29:14 MLB Best Bets - 0:29:48 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:26 Outro - 0:33:51 Sponsors:

Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) are back for Friday's Leading Off. They discuss Shohei Ohtani's ridiculous night in Miami, a pair of Braves hitters that are starting to catch fire, Craig Kimbrel getting DFA in Baltimore, and Brandon Pfaadt's domination of the Brewers. Join us for the latest news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much more! Intro - 0:00:00 Shohei Ontani - 0:00:15 Michael Harris II - 0:05:04 Matt Olson - 0:07:12 Brandon Pfaadt - 0:08:31 Zack Littell - 0:10:16 Anthony Santander - 0:11:42 Craig Kimbrel - 0:14:19 Chat Q and A - 0:16:43 3 Up: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Blake Dunn, and CJ Abrams - 0:20:39 3 Down: Logan O'Hoppe, Taijuan Walker, and Edward Cabrera - 0:22:12 Injury Updates - 0:23:04 MLB Best Bets - 0:30:31 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:22 Outro - 0:34:24 Sponsors:

Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) are back for another edition of Leading Off! They break down Blake Snell's incredible run, Shane Baz settling into a groove, Bobby Miller continuing to look broken, Ian Happ's under the radar success, and much more. Join us for the latest news updates, injury reports, best bets of the day, and our HR calls for the evening! Intro - 0:00:00 Blake Snell - 0:01:19 Shane Baz - 0:04:07 Bobby Miller - 0:05:51 Bo Bichette - 0:08:22 Pete Alonso - 0:10:23 Jesus Sanchez - 0:11:57 Bobby Witt Jr - 0:14:04 Ian Happ - 0:15:25 Wyatt Langford - 0:16:55 3 Up: Shea Langeliers, Grant McCray, and Zack Wheeler - 0:18:34 3 Down: Bryan Woo, Nathan Eovaldi, and JT Realmuto - 0:19:57 Injury Updates - 0:21:43 MLB Best Bets - 0:26:07 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:28:57 Outro - 0:29:43 Sponsors:

He's back! Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) makes his return to Leading Off and joins Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) to bring you the latest news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much more! Intro - 0:00:00 James Wood - 0:02:37 Jackson Chourio - 0:06:28 George Kirby - 0:07:57 David Peterson - 0:10:25 Rhett Lowder - 0:10:49 Pete Crow-Armstrong - 0:13:29 Raisel Iglesias - 0:15:15 Heliot Ramos - 0:18:11 3 Up: James Wood/Michael Busch/Riley Greene, Cade Povich, and Cristopher Sanchez - 0:20:53 3 Down: Caden Dana, Cal Quantrill, and Mark Vientos - 0:21:50 Injury Updates - 0:22:33 MLB Best Bets - 0:26:32 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:00 Outro - 0:34:20 Sponsors:

In this episode of The Cycle, Mike Maher and Kelly Kirby dive deep into the tough decisions fantasy managers have to make as the season winds down and playoffs and championship matches are here. Is it time to drop Justin Verlander from your roster? With four straight losses and a concerning dip in fastball velocity, we assess whether this is the end of the road for the future Hall of Famer. We also discuss exciting MLB news, including Jackson Chourio's record-breaking 20-20 season, Kumar Rocker's debut, and the return of Trevor Story. Plus, we highlight this week's top targets, including Eugenio Suárez and Tommy Edman, and share our favorite pitcher streamers to help boost your lineup. Tune in for all the fantasy baseball insights and advice you need to stay ahead this week! Don't forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle. ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

It's Jacob deGrom day! Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) break down all of the biggest news, including Kumar Rocker's impressive debut, Marcus Semien starting to heat up, Aaron Judge's long HR drought, and Jackson Chourio becoming the youngest member of the 20-20 club. Come join us for playoff prep, injury updates, the best bets of the day, and much more! Intro - 0:00:00 Kumar Rocker - 0:01:04 Jackson Chourio - 0:03:36 Nestor Cortes - 0:05:49 Sonny Gray - 0:07:56 Masyn Winn - 0:10:04 Marcus Semien - 0:11:49 Aaron Judge - 0:13:31 Chat Q and A - 0:14:38 Playoff Prep - 0:18:41 Derek Bender - 0:24:36 3 Up: Brent Rooker, Frankie Montas, and Mitchell Parker - 0:26:13 3 Down: Carson Spiers, JP Crawford, and Ryan Pepiot - 0:26:34 Injury Updates - 0:27:39 MLB Best Bets - 0:32:50 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:35:39 Outro - 0:37:01 Sponsors:

Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) are back with another edition of Leading Off! They break down Seth Lugo's fantastic season and their interest level heading into 2025, the resurgence of Cedric Mullins and Lane Thomas, Kumar Rocker getting set to make his MLB debut, and much more. Join us for the lastest news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and the best fantasy advice around as you gear up for the stretch run of the season! Intro - 0:00:00 Keider Montero - 0:01:18 Seth Lugo - 0:02:57 Yoshinobu Yamamoto - 0:04:56 Parker Meadows - 0:07:01 Tommy Edman - 0:08:46 Lane Thomas - 0:10:15 Sean Murphy - 0:11:51 Riley Greene - 0:14:11 Manny Machado - 0:15:37 Kyle Schwarber - 0:16:58 Kumar Rocker - 0:17:12 3 Up: Cedric Mullins, Trea Turner, and Michael Harris II - 0:18:50 3 Down: Michael Conforto, Griffin Canning, and George Kirby - 0:20:26 Chat Q and A - 0:21:58 Injury Updates - 0:24:17 MLB Best Bets - 0:30:18 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:44 Outro - 0:35:22 Sponsors:

Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) are here for Monday's Leading Off. They discuss Justin Verlander's tough season and if this is the end of the line, Julio Rodriguez picking up steam down the stretch, their interest level in Jack Flaherty heading into 2025, and much more. Listen in for the latest news updates, injury reports, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Justin Verlander - 0:01:24 Julio Rodriguez - 0:04:22 Jack Flaherty - 0:06:31 Michael Wacha - 0:09:02 Edward Cabrera - 0:11:36 Spencer Horwitz - 0:13:26 Cedric Mullins - 0:15:20 Trey Sweeney - 0:16:48 Connor Norby - 0:17:45 3 Up: Pavin Smith, Eugenio Suarez, and Jared Jones - 0:19:47 3 Down: Caden Dana, Miles Mikolas, and Noelvi Marte - 0:21:25 Injury Updates - 0:23:15 Best Bets of the Day - 0:30:13 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:18 Outro - 0:34:48 Sponsors:

In this week's episode of The Cycle, Mike Maher and Kelly Kirby dive into the latest headlines, including the return of Fernando Tatis Jr. and injury concerns for stars like Alec Bohm, Kyle Tucker, and Corey Seager. They also discuss the impressive play of Jasson Dominguez and take guesses as to why Alex Verdugo remains in the lineup. Mike and Kelly evaluate the rest-of-season value of players who rank high in both recent performance and VBR projections, like Lawrence Butler and Pete Crow-Armstrong. Need help with your pitching staff? They also share their top pitcher streamers to target, including Cade Povich and Mackenzie Gore. Don't miss this jam-packed episode filled with tips to help you dominate your fantasy baseball league down the stretch! Don't forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle. ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) are here for a Friday Leading Off! They break down Matt Chapman's extension in San Francisco, the unexpected pitching duel in the Braves/Rockies matchup, and Taj Bradley's troubling second half. They also go through some hot bats to add for the stretch run, some fringe projected two-start pitchers for next week, the best bets of the day, HR calls for the weekend, and much more! Intro - 0:00:00 Matt Chapman - 0:01:01 Parker Meadows - 0:02:58 Braves/Rockies Pitching Duel - 0:04:47 Brent Rooker - 0:09:04 Taj Bradley - 0:10:56 Cody Bradford - 0:12:35 Two-Start Pitchers - 0:13:50 Hot Bats to Add - 0:17:09 Elvis Andrus - 0:20:07 3 Up: Xander Bogaerts, Cal Raleigh, and Hunter Brown - 0:20:43 3 Down: Jake Irvin, Brendan Rodgers, and Robert Suarez - 0:21:01 Injury Updates - 0:21:23 MLB Best Bets - 0:28:12 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:30:11 Outro - 0:31:01 Sponsors:

Kyle Schwarber made a statement with a 3 HR game, David Peterson continued his great run, Wyatt Langford walked off the Yankees with a Grand Slam, and Reid Detmers made a triumphant return to the big leagues. Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Cade Povich - 0:01:55 Kyle Schwarber - 0:03:40 Wyatt Langford - 0:05:49 David Peterson - 0:07:59 Randal Grichuk - 0:11:15 Reid Detmers - 0:13:24 Ben Joyce - 0:15:02 NL ROY Race - 0:16:45 Chat Q and A - 0:19:03 3 Up: Chris Sale, Paul Goldschmidt, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr - 0:22:49 3 Down: Tyler Phillips, Clay Holmes, and Pete Crow-Armstrong - 0:23:50 Injury Updates - 0:24:45 MLB Best Bets - 0:31:09 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:39 Outro - 0:34:28 Sponsors:

In this week's episode of The Cycle, Mike Maher and Kelly Kirby dive into the breakout performance of Bowden Francis and discuss whether he could be the best pitcher in baseball right now. Not really. But kind of? We also cover the latest injury updates, including key players like Willson Contreras, Tyler Glasnow, and Kyle Tucker. As always, we round the bases with top waiver wire and streaming options to give your fantasy baseball team the edge. Tune in for must-have insights as we navigate the home stretch of the season! Don't forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle. ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

Bowden Francis continues to look incredible, Lawrence Butler has started up another red hot streak, some former big names were placed on waivers, and the ROY races seem to be narrowing down in each league as September approaches. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Lawrence Butler - 0:02:05 Bowden Francis - 0:07:09 Vinnie Pasquantino - 0:11:35 Thairo Estrada and Tommy Pham - 0:14:02 Rhett Lowder - 0:14:53 Colton Cowser and Jackson Merrill - 0:16:10 Jacob deGrom - 0:16:33 Playoff Prep - 0:20:42 3 Up: Matt Olson, Brendan Rodgers, Derek Hill, JJ Bleday, and Nathan Eovaldi - 0:32:46 3 Down: Valente Bellozo, Cade Povich, and Spencer Torkelson - 0:33:13 Injury Updates - 0:33:35 MLB Best Bets - 0:35:59 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:39:42 Outro - 0:42:05 Sponsors:

There is a lot of excitement in the NL West as we get closer to September, Jarren Duran is making his case to go in the 1st round in 2025, Spencer Schwellenbach continues to establish himself as an ace, and Jared Jones just doesn't look like his old self just yet. Join Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) for the latest news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Jack Flaherty - 0:00:56 Brandon Pfaadt - 0:01:06 Jarren Duran - 0:07:05 Jackson Chourio - 0:09:29 Jeffrey Springs - 0:10:18 Schwellenbach vs Woods Richardson - 0:11:47 Oneil Cruz - 0:15:22 Justin Steele - 0:17:41 Chat Q and A - 0:19:01 3 Up: Ezequiel Tovar, Victor Robles, and Logan Gilbert - 0:26:32 3 Down: Roddery Munoz, Jared Jones, and Taylor Walls - 0:28:31 Injury Updates - 0:29:20 MLB Best Bets - 0:34:37 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:39:18 Outro - 0:40:25 Sponsors:

Bowden Francis was very close to making history on Saturday, but do we trust him heading into the playoffs? Jackson Merrill has passed Paul Skenes in ROY odds, Aaron Judge is doing things we've never seen before, and Dylan Crews will be making his highly anticipated debut today. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Bowden Francis - 0:01:08 Aaron Judge - 0:07:18 Dylan Crews - 0:11:27 Griffin Conine - 0:17:25 Tyler Gentry - 0:17:37 Jackson Merrill - 0:18:24 Danny Jansen - 0:21:39 Babe Ruth Jersey - 0:24:43 3 Up: Eugenio Suarez, Kevin Gausman, and DJ Herz - 0:28:03 3 Down: Tanner Houck, Dillon Dingler, and Merrill Kelly - 0:28:47 Injury Updates - 0:30:05 MLB Best Best - 0:31:38 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:35:23 Outro - 0:36:56 Sponsors:

In this week's episode of The Cycle, Mike Maher and Kelly Kirby break down the latest injury updates, with key players like Austin Riley and Bo Bichette impacting fantasy rosters everywhere. Can replacements like Mark Vientos, Ernie Clement, or Ramon Urias fill the void? Are we trusting Corbin Burnes in September? And what does Paul Skenes' workload mean for your fantasy championship run? We also dive into the evolving landscape of baseball, including the intriguing developments in Japan's free agency and the implications for MLB players and fantasy managers. Stay tuned as we tackle all this and more, ensuring you're ready for the fantasy baseball home stretch and beyond. Tune in for all this and more as we help you navigate your fantasy baseball season. Don't forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle. ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

Jacob deGrom will be making his return soon, Spencer Schwellenbach continues to impress, Scott Servais is out in Seattle, and is Corbin Burnes no longer an ace? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Corbin Burnes - 0:01:56 Paul Skenes - 0:07:13 Jacob deGrom - 0:12:38 Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:16:10 Scott Servais - 0:18:04 Playoff Prep - 0:19:20 3 Up: Justin Steele, Miguel Amaya, and Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:23:54 3 Down: Kenta Maeda, Nick Lodolo, and Francisco Alvarez - 0:24:19 Injury Updates - 0:25:20 MLB Best Bets - 0:27:10 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:37 Outro - 0:34:55 Sponsors:

Has Zach Neto surpassed Luis Robert in Dynasty Rankings? Jarren Duran is making his case to be a 1st Round Pick in 2025, Johnny Cueto is making his return to MLB, Corbin Carroll just keeps on chugging, and what exactly has happened to Marcus Semien this season? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much more! Intro - 0:00:00 Zach Neto and Luis Robert - 0:04:30 Jarren Duran - 0:11:17 Reynaldo Lopez - 0:12:08 DJ Herz - 0:14:31 Cody Bradford - 0:14:40 Johnny Cueto - 0:14:57 Justin Verlander - 0:17:10 Corbin Carroll - 0:17:47 Justin Martinez - 0:18:00 Chat Q and A - 0:18:36 3 Up: George Springer, Spencer Torkelson, and Mitch Keller - 0:25:29 3 Down: Carson Spiers, Jose Quintana, and Marcus Semien - 0:27:06 Injury Updates - 0:29:41 MLB Best Bets - 0:32:04 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:37:08 Outro - 0:39:48 Sponsors:

How much will the Pirates limit Paul Skenes down the stretch? Blake Snell and Tarik Skubal continued their dominant runs, Corbin Carroll stays very hot, Bowden Francis is rounding into form, and who should you be picking up ahead of the fantasy playoffs? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Paul Skenes - 0:01:36 Tarik Skubal - 0:07:52 Blake Snell - 0:09:49 Adolis Garcia - 0:14:14 Bowden Francis - 0:14:57 Playoff Prep - 0:16:39 Rookie Lookie - 0:22:24 3 Up: Corbin Carroll, CJ Abrams, and Framber Valdez - 0:24:44 3 Down: Merrill Kelly, Tyler O'Neill, and Jorge Alcala - 0:25:38 Injury Updates - 0:26:07 MLB Best Bets - 0:30:35 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:34:30 Outro - 0:36:06 Sponsors:

In this week's episode of The Cycle, Mike Maher and Kelly Kirby dive deep into the latest fantasy baseball developments as we head into the home stretch of the season. From the return of Tyler Mahle and Jordan Walker to rising stars like Junior Caminero and Spencer Schwellenbach, we break down the players who could make a difference on your roster. We also tackle the latest injury news, including updates on Jazz Chisholm and Max Scherzer, and highlight some must-add waiver wire pickups to give your team the edge. We close with essential rest-of-season (ROS) strategy tips to help you navigate the final weeks of your fantasy baseball season. Should you cut underperforming stars? Is aggressive streaming the way to go? And as always, the best free way to show your support and encourage more content like this is to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview/. ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

Will MLB really mandate six innings per start? Paul Skenes is facing off against Logan Gilbert, Justin Verlander is closing in on a return, Bryce Miller continues to be overlooked in Seattle, and will Mike Trout be taken ahead of Christian Yelich in 2025 draft? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much more! Intro - 0:00:00 MLB 6 Inning Proposal - 0:02:27 Paul Skenes - 0:05:45 Bryce Miller - 0:08:43 Weston Wilson - 0:11:41 Justin Verlander - 0:12:49 Gunnar Henderson - 0:14:42 Wilyer Abreu - 0:14:47 Jackson Chourio - 0:15:02 Rookie Lookie - 0:17:48 3 Up: Mark Vientos, Keibert Ruiz, and Logan Webb - 0:25:17 3 Down: Mitchell Parker, Jose Quintana, and Mitch Spence - 0:26:47 Injury Updates - 0:27:07 MLB Best Bets - 0:33:17 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:39:03 Outro - 0:41:49 Sponsors:

Junior Caminero was finally brought back up to the show, Zebby Matthews had a very impressive debut, George Kirby got absolutely destroyed at Comerica Park, and the Yankees received some bad news on Jazz Chisholm. Come join Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) for the latest news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much more Intro - 0:00:00 Juan Soto - 0:02:08 Jazz Chisholm - 0:07:56 Junior Caminero - 0:10:17 James Wood - 0:15:17 Zebby Matthews - 0:16:42 George Kirby - 0:19:26 H2H vs Roto - 0:22:20 3 Up: Kerry Carpenter, Jake Rogers, and Michael King - 0:26:27 3 Down: Seth Lugo, Colin Rea, and Ryan McMahon - 0:28:24 Injury Updates - 0:31:42 MLB Best Bets - 0:34:42 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:39:56 Outro - 0:42:13 Sponsors:

We are getting some star power back into our lineups with the returns of Mookie Betts and Julio Rodriguez, Corbin Carroll has really turned his season around, Jeffrey Springs had a great start against the Orioles, and is it time to think about cutting Garrett Crochet? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Julio Rodriguez - 0:02:05 Mookie Betts - 0:06:23 Corbin Carroll - 0:07:19 Merrill Kelly - 0:09:38 Jeffrey Springs - 0:11:24 DL Hall - 0:16:17 Zebby Matthews - 0:16:40 Jasson Dominguez - 0:19:57 Logan Gilbert - 0:22:44 NL ROY Odds - 0:24:30 3 Up: Multi HR Games, Brandon Lowe and Andres Gimenez, and Luis Castillo - 0:27:34 3 Down: Chris Bassitt, Cristopher Sanchez, and Jarren Duran - 0:29:19 Injury Updates - 0:30:13 MLB Best Bets - 0:31:57 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:36:38 Outro - 0:38:24 Sponsors:

Jackson Chourio has been out of this world, Vlad Jr is proving to be one of the best hitters in baseball again, Kyle Tucker is still MIA, and Tyler Anderson continues to defy logic. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) bring you Friday's Leading Off with the biggest news updates, injury reports, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Jackson Chourio - 0:01:09 Vladimir Guerrero Jr - 0:05:31 Kevin Gausman - 0:07:35 Walker Buehler - 0:09:47 Kyle Tucker - 0:10:21 Chat Q and A - 0:13:53 Two Start Pitchers - 0:19:45 3 Up: Pete Alonso, Tyler Fitzgerald, and Tyler Anderson - 0:24:16 3 Down: Charlie Morton, Nestor Cortes, and Joey Loperfido - 0:26:03 Injury Updates - 0:26:40 MLB Best Bets - 0:30:36 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:42 Outro - 0:35:50 Sponsors:

The White Sox finally won again! Framber Valdez was one out away from making history, Jeffrey Springs continues to struggle, and Jackson Holliday has fully arrived as a big leaguer. Come join Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) for the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00: The White Sox Won! - 0:00:31 Framber Valdez - 0:03:56 Clayton Kershaw - 0:08:52 Shota Imanaga - 0:12:14 Isaac Paredes - 0:15:15 Jeffrey Springs - 0:18:51 Jackson Holliday - 0:20:46 3 Up: Willy Adames, Colin Rea, and James Wood - 0:29:17 3 Down: Hayden Birdsong, Bryce Elder, and Lindor/Henderson/Reynolds - 0:29:45 Injury Updates - 0:30:12 MLB Best Bets - 0:33:20 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:38:15 Outro - 0:40:33 Sponsors:

Paul Skenes finally looked human, Gerrit Cole still isn't quite back to his usual standard, Jackson Holliday has officially arrived, and Tyler Fitzgerald still looks like the hottest hitter in baseball. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Gerrit Cole - 0:02:23 Paul Skenes - 0:05:53 AJ Puk - 0:10:20 Ben Joyce - 0:12:30 Jackson Holliday - 0:14:42 Tyler Fitzgerald - 0:16:24 Xavier Edwards - 0:17:28 Josh Bell - 0:18:45 Ky Bush - 0:19:02 Victor Scott - 0:19:34 3 Up: Wilyer Abreu, Spencer Arrighetti, and Gunnar Henderson - 0:21:07 3 Down: Max Fried, Gavin Williams, and Adolis Garcia - 0:22:54 Injury Updates - 0:26:34 MLB Best Bets - 0:28:32 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:43 Outro - 0:33:53 Sponsors:

In this week's episode of The Cycle, FantasyPros' weekly fantasy baseball show — Worm's final episode of the season — Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher break down the latest and most impactful news from around the league. Leading off, they discuss the devastating news of Mike Trout being out for the season and what this means for fantasy managers and his legacy going forward. Next, they celebrate Jackson Holliday's triumphant return and his grand slam, while also covering Jordan Westburg's unfortunate trip to the IL and Coby Mayo's long-awaited call-up. As we round the bases, the hosts delve into Clayton Kershaw's rough outing and analyze the implications for his fantasy value. The episode heats up with an in-depth Trade Deadline Roundup, highlighting major moves like Zack Eflin and Trevor Rogers heading to Baltimore, Jack Flaherty joining the Dodgers, and Randy Arozarena moving to Seattle. They also discuss notable players who stayed put, including Blake Snell and Luis Robert. Tune in for expert insights and how these moves will impact your fantasy baseball strategy moving forward. Don't forget, there will be no episode next week due to scheduling conflicts, so make sure to catch all the crucial updates now! Tune in for all this and more as we help you navigate your fantasy baseball season. Don't forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle. ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

It's Joey P's (@JoePisapia17) final Leading Off for the year, and Coby Mayo finally got the call to the bigs. Meanwhile, Junior Caminero is still in the minors, Mike Trout got some very bad news, Trevor Rogers' struggles continued, and was Seth Lugo the best value of draft season? Come join Joe and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) for the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much more! Intro - 0:00:00 Coby Mayo - 0:01:08 Junior Caminero - 0:02:43 Max Meyer - 0:06:25 Jose Ramirez - 0:10:03 Trevor Rogers - 0:11:35 Mike Trout - 0:12:10 Carson Fulmer - 0:19:31 Seth Lugo - 0:19:36 Deyvison De Los Santos - 0:19:51 Heston Kjerstad - 0:20:07 3 Up: Paul Goldschmidt, Sonny Gray, and Bobby Witt Jr - 0:21:20 3 Down: Shota Imanaga, Ryan Helsley, and Keider Montero - 0:21:34 Injury Updates - 0:21:49 MLB Best Bets - 0:23:02 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:25:17 Saying Goodbye to Joey P - 0:30:04 Outro - 0:34:06 Sponsors:

Jackson Holliday came back with a bang, Clayton Kershaw stumbled in his 2nd start off the IL, Brenton Doyle just keeps on chugging, and some exciting team debuts are on the horizon. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Jackson Holliday - 0:01:22 Jordan Westburg - 0:01:59 Logan Webb - 0:05:49 Framber Valdez - 0:05:58 Clayton Kershaw - 0:06:47 Matt Olson - 0:08:35 Jack Flaherty - 0:11:18 Yusei Kikuchi - 0:13:45 Chat Q and A - 0:17:58 Brenton Doyle - 0:25:00 Jackson Chourio - 0:26:06 Drew Thorpe - 0:26:11 Max Meyer - 0:26:19 3 Up: Pablo Lopez, Freddy Peralta, and Zac Gallen - 0:26:28 3 Down: Cristopher Sanchez, Nick Lodolo, and Luis Severino - 0:26:52 Injury Updates - 0:28:10 MLB Best Bets - 0:29:14 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:05 Outro - 0:35:31 Sponsors:

Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) break down all of the biggest deadline moves, including Jack Flaherty going to the Dodgers, some confusing moves in Baltimore, and the Marlins selling everything that wasn't nailed down. Jackson Holliday is getting the call back to the show, so join Joe and Welsh as they bring you all of the biggest news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Eloy Jimenez - 0:01:32 Jack Flaherty - 0:02:18 Trevor Rogers - 0:04:47 Tanner Scott - 0:08:06 Bryan De La Cruz - 0:08:13 Mark Canha - 0:08:15 Dylan Carlson - 0:08:18 Jazz Chisholm - 0:08:39 Jeffrey Springs - 0:08:51 Mike Trout - 0:11:14 Eugenio Suarez - 0:12:22 Sean Manaea - 0:12:32 Christopher Morel - 0:13:07 Jackson Holliday - 0:13:25 David Festa - 0:17:34 3 Up: JP Sears, Manny Machado, and Tyler Glasnow - 0:17:45 3 Down: Patrick Corbin, Cal Quantrill, and Justin Steele - 0:18:04 Injury Updates - 0:21:09 MLB Best Bets - 0:23:17 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:27:37 Outro - 0:32:44 Sponsors:

It's Trade Deadline Day! Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) break down the names that have been on the move so far, including Yusei Kikuchi, Lane Thomas, Jorge Soler, and Amed Rosario, while also speculating on what else we might see today. Then, we get to the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Corbin Carroll - 0:00:52 Yusei Kikuchi Trade - 0:03:37 Jorge Soler - 0:09:31 Lane Thomas - 0:10:10 Frankie Montas - 0:12:36 Amed Rosario - 0:12:44 Yankees-Phillies - 0:17:23 Bobby Witt Jr - 0:19:46 Jose Ramirez - 0:19:56 Logan Gilbert - 0:20:38 Jameson Taillon - 0:21:01 Jackson Chourio - 0:21:10 Pedro Leon - 0:22:53 3 Up: Nick Pivetta, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, and Luis Robert - 0:27:18 3 Down: Jordan Montgomery, Simeon Woods Richardson, and Cade Povich - 0:27:44 Injury Updates - 0:28:21 MLB Best Bets - 0:31:04 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:35:00 Outro - 0:37:19 Sponsors:

Joey P (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) break down a very busy weekend, including Jazz Chisholm heading to the Bronx, a controversial Cubs/Rays swap, Elly De La Cruz doing his best Rickey Henderson impression, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Jazz Chisholm - 0:00:32 Isaac Paredes/Christopher Morel - 0:04:46 Jesse Winker - 0:09:17 Elly De La Cruz - 0:09:34 Devin Williams - 0:09:48 Jeffrey Springs - 0:09:56 Kodai Senga - 0:11:20 Jordan Hicks - 0:12:14 Jack Flaherty - 0:12:23 Carson Kelly - 0:14:01 Erick Fedde - 0:14:09 Dillon Dingler - 0:16:27 River Ryan - 0:17:18 James Wood - 0:18:14 3 Up: Carlos Rodon, Bailey Ober, and Kyle Schwarber - 0:18:17 3 Down: Cole Ragans, David Peterson, and Garrett Crochet - 0:21:16 Injury Updates - 0:22:51 MLB Best Bets - 0:25:24 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:28:43 Outro - 0:30:36 Sponsors:

In this episode of The Cycle, FantasyPros' weekly fantasy baseball show, Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher break down the latest injury updates and what fantasy managers should do with key players like Ozzie Albies, Yamamoto, and Mike Trout. As we approach the final months of the season, they dive into the AL MVP race, evaluating the odds for frontrunners like Aaron Judge, Gunnar Henderson, and Bobby Witt Jr., and discuss who might be worth a speculative bet. The hosts also highlight recent hot streaks from players such as Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler, offering insights on whether to buy or sell these performances. With the trade deadline looming, Ryan and Mike provide essential advice on navigating trades in both fantasy leagues and real-life MLB scenarios, spotlighting players like Zach Eflin and Trea Turner. Don't miss their top waiver wire picks and a look ahead to this weekend's most exciting matchups, including key series like Red Sox-Yankees and Phillies-Guardians. Tune in for all this and more on The Cycle! Tune in for all this and more as we help you navigate your fantasy baseball season. Don't forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle. ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

Trades, trades, and more trades! Randy Arozarena is a Mariner, AJ Puk was dealt to Arizona for Deyvison De Los Santos, and the Phillies and Orioles finalized a deal while we were live! Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) break it all down and also bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Arozarena traded to Seattle - 0:00:32 Dylan Cease - 0:03:46 Deyvison De Los Santos/AJ Puk - 0:05:28 Phillies/Orioles Trade - 0:09:53 Blake Snell - 0:10:41 Jazz Chisholm 0:10:50 Clayton Kershaw - 0:11:57 Max Scherzer - 0:12:02 Lawrence Butler and Taj Bradley - 0:12:17 James Paxton - 0:16:02 3 Up: Francisco Lindor, Chris Sale, and Brandon Lowe - 0:17:15 3 Down: Kenny Rosenberg, Logan Webb, and Riley Greene - 0:17:59 Injury Updates - 0:18:08 MLB Best Bets - 0:24:07 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:26:49 Trade Speculation - 0:27:38 Outro - 0:32:02 Sponsors:

Christian Yelich and Mike Trout are in some trouble, Robbie Ray and Clayton Kershaw are back, Gerrit Cole continues to struggle against the Mets, and maybe Garrett Crochet won't be as restricted as we thought? Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) sits in for Joey P and joins Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) to bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Garrett Crochet - 0:03:27 Christian Yelich - 0:07:13 Gerrit Cole - 0:12:22 Brenton Doyle - 0:15:11 Robbie Ray - 0:15:38 Jack Flaherty - 0:17:20 Hunter Brown - 0:17:34 Elly De La Cruz - 0:17:6 Rece Hinds - 0:18:23 Jackson Merrill - 0:19:52 David Festa - 0:21:29 Connor Norby - 0:21:39 Brett Baty - 0:24:50 Landon Knack - 0:25:01 Clayton Kershaw - 0:25:05 3 Up: Corey Seager, Adolis Garcia, Nathan Eovaldi - 0:25:41 3 Down: Nick Pivetta, Frankie Montas, and JP Sears - 0:26:15 Injury Updates - 0:26:30 MLB Best Bets - 0:28:37 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:48 Outro - 0:34:08 Sponsors:

Mike Trout suffered a setback in his rehab assignment, Julio went on the IL, Paul Skenes did Paul Skenes things, and what exactly does the trade market look like for Tarik Skubal? Come join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) for the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Mike Trout 0:00:30 Julio Rodriguez - 0:08:11 Jordan Montgomery - 0:08:29 Paul Skenes - 0:08:33 Jameson Taillon - 0:10:15 Garrett Crochet - 0:10:24 Luis Gil - 0:12:58 Tarik Skubal Trade Market - 0:13:14 Keston Hiura - 0:15:23 Christian Scott - 0:16:29 Pete Alonso - 0:16:53 3 Up: Tyler O'Neill, Ketel Marte, and Zack Wheeler - 0:20:10 3 Down: Ty Blach, Jake Bloss, and the Chicago White Sox - 0:20:23 Injury Updates - 0:20:45 MLB Best Bets - 0:23:47 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:27:14 Outro - 0:32:27 Sponsors:

It's Paul Skenes day! Mike Trout and Mookie Betts are on the mend, Francisco Lindor had a big night, and who could be the first big mover of trade deadline season? KC Bubba (@bdentrek) sits in for Joey P and joins Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) to bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Paul Skenes - 0:01:55 Luis Gil - 0:04:27 Mike Trout - 0:06:46 Elly De La Cruz - 0:08:10 Francisco Lindor - 0:09:53 Tyler Anderson - 0:12:56 Juan Soto - 0:14:59 Tarik Skubal - 0:15:07 The Cubs are Sellers - 0:15:57 James Paxton - 0:21:35 River Ryan - 0:21:56 Ben Rice - 0:23:18 3 Up: Teoscar Hernandez, Bobby Witt, and Hunter Greene - 0:23:40 3 Down: Tanner Houck, Carlos Carrasco, and Reynaldo Lopez - 0:24:09 Injury Updates - 0:24:28 MLB Best Bets - 0:26:59 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:03 Outro - 0:34:58 Sponsors:

The Braves suffered a pair of devastating injuries, Seth Lugo tossed his first career complete game, Yordan hit for the cycle, and should we trust Jackson Chourio or James Wood more ROS?Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) bring you the news, injuries, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 HOF Weekend - 0:01:43 Seth Lugo - 0:03:16 Jarren Duran - 0:06:32 Julio Rodriguez - 0:06:44 Alec Burleson - 0:08:05 Shota Imanaga - 0:10:59 Ozzie Albies - 0:11:05 Nacho Alvarez - 0:11:57 Jackson Chourio - 0:14:52 James Wood - 0:17:00 3 Up: Shohei Ohtani, Yordan Alvarez, and Aaron Judge - 0:18:27 3 Down: Aaron Civale, Kevin Gausman, and Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:18:48 Injury Updates - 0:19:07 MLB Best Bets - 0:22:13 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:26:59 Outro - 0:28:11 Sponsors:

Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) get you all set for the second half of the baseball season by bringing you the latest news, injury updates, prospect reports, and the best bets of the day. The boys also give away the signed Orlando Cabrera jersey and talk about some potential packages if you are looking to move Gerrit Cole Intro - 0:00:00 Orlando Cabrera Jersey Giveaway - 0:00:44 Clayton Kershaw - 0:03:20 Gerrit Cole - 0:06:56 Luis Gil - 0:07:03 Kyle Tucker - 0:09:06 Jack Flaherty - 0:11:37 Kyle Harrison - 0:14:38 2025 Tokyo Games - 0:17:38 Jacob Wilson - 0:20:17 Brooks Baldwin - 0:23:30 Injury Updates - 0:24:30 Triston Casas - 0:24:42 Kodai Senga - 0:25:54 MLB Best Bets - 0:27:53 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:07 Trade Package for Gerrit Cole? - 0:34:33 Outro - 0:37:56 Sponsors:

In this episode of The Cycle, Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher dive into the excitement of the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game with their reactions and analysis. Who emerged victorious in their HR Derby picks, and what were the standout moments from the All-Star festivities? Tune in to find out! As we hit the halfway mark of the season, Ryan and Mike reveal their biggest surprises and disappointments from the first half. Who exceeded expectations, and who fell short? The answers might surprise you. Looking ahead to the second half, our hosts make some bold predictions for pitchers and hitters. Will Paul Skenes and Pablo Lopez dominate the mound? Are Jackson Chourio and Jarren Duran poised to become fantasy superstars? Plus, don't miss their daring team predictions – could the Orioles finish with the best record, and might the Yankees miss the playoffs? Lastly, it's time for the season-long 2-Start Pitcher Competition. Maher and Worm select their top pitchers for the week and discuss their backup choices. Tune in for all this and more as we help you navigate your fantasy baseball season. Don't forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle. ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

Leading Off Live is back! Joey P (@JoePisapia170) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) break down the ASG and HR Derby, talk about some underperforming players such as Kevin Gausman, Dansby Swanson, and Andres Gimenez, before getting you all set for the second half with some bold predictions and playoff takes! Intro - 0:00:00 Jarren Duran - 0:03:14 Teoscar Hernandez - 0:04:58 Trade Zac Gallen for Garrett Crochet? - 0:08:10 Dansby Swanson - 0:09:41 Andres Gimenez - 0:11:04 Gleyber Torres - 0:13:28 Kevin Gausman - 0:15:06 Closer Stashes - 0:17:18 Second Half Bold Predictions - 0:19:19 Dallas Keuchel - 0:21:42 Noah Syndergaard - 0:21:58 Injury Updates - 0:22:26 Aaron Judge - 0:25:05 Paul Skenes - 0:25:40 Yankees or Orioles to win AL? - 0:26:35 Dodgers or Phillies to win NL? - 0:27:12 WS Predictions? - 0:27:58 Outro - 0:29:43 Sponsors:

Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) give a comprehensive breakdown of the MLB Draft's top picks and share which young players they're watching after the MLB Futures Game. Learn about the impact of future stars like Travis Bazzana and the other prospects that could change the game. Leading Off Presented by Bet365 - 0:00:00 The MLB Draft - Travis Bazzana & the top 10 - 0:00:30 Jac Caglianone - 0:03:40 Picks 11-20 - Jurrangelo Cijntje, Bryce Rainer, Theo Gillen - 0:05:22 Picks 21-30 - Ben Hess, Cam Caminiti, Slade Caldwell - 0:08:34 Top 10 Fantasy Picks: The Top - Condon vs. Bazzana - 00:10:35 6-10 Highlights - Braden Montgomery, Bryce Rainer - 0:19:10 The Futures Game - Cam Collier, Kyle Teel, Drake Baldwin - 0:22:44 Guys to Watch - Bryce Eldridge, Roman Anthony, Emiliano Teodo, Brandon Sproat - 0:23:20 Sponsors:

The All Star break is upon us, so Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) declare their own selections for each league from a fantasy perspective! Intro - 0:00:00 Welsh's NL All Star Team - 0:01:16 William Contreras - 0:01:49 Christian Walker - 0:03:43 Bruce Turang - 0:05:13 Alec Bohm - 0:07:30 Heliot Ramos and Jackson Merrill - 0:07:56 Chris Sale and Zack Wheeler - 0:10:51 Joe's AL All Star Team - 0:13:41 No Bobby Witt? - 0:14:33 Kyle Tucker vs Jarren Duran - 0:17:47 Vladimir Guerrero Jr vs Josh Naylor - 0:19:21 Outro - 0:20:40 Sponsors: