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Fantasy baseball podcast from a veteran fantasy player, championship winner, and lifelong baseball fan. This podcast will offer a detailed look at analytics and how to use data to draft and make smart decisions to help your fantasy baseball team win the gold. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

Taylor Tarter


    • Jun 5, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 143 EPISODES


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    Waiver Wire Strategy! Finding Good Hitters!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 60:02


    On today's episode we review the best players from Week 10, injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the next seven days. Plus we talk waiver wire strategy and how to find good hitters versus hot hitters. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Fantasy Baseball All-Surprise Team!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 38:55


    On today's episode, I review the best players from the last week, injuries/recoveries, and streamers for the week ahead. Plus, I give my All-Surprise team for the season so far. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    All-Disappointment Team! Finding Streamers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 50:20


    On today's episode, we look at the best players from matchup 4, review injuries and recoveries, and pick streamers for the week ahead. Plus, we make our All-Disappointment Team. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Panic or Patience!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 39:14


    On today's episode, I'll look at the best players from Matchup 2, review injuries, and pick streamers for the week ahead. Plus, I'll talk panic or patience regarding some struggling players. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Early Buy Lows! Pitcher Injuries!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 62:43


    On today's episode, we talk best of week 2, injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the week ahead. Plus we give our favorite early buy low players. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Week 2! Top Waiver Adds!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 49:26


    In today's episode, we look at the best players from Matchup 1, review injuries, and pick streamers for the week ahead. Plus, we go over our favorite week 2 waiver adds. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Middle Infield Preview! ADP Battles! Matt McLain!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 57:20


    On today's episode, we discuss middle infield rankings, ADP battles, and sleepers and busts. Plus we give our thoughts on potential superstar status for Matt McLain. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Corner Infield Ranks! ADPs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 30:10


    On today's episode, I give my top 10 1B and 3B and where I differ from consensus. I also look at some CI ADP groupings and focus on a few players that stand out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Starting Pitcher Preview! ADP Battles!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 55:47


    On today's episode we discuss our biggest differences against consensus starting pitcher top-10 rankings, ADP battles, and three pitchers we especially like that may be off the radar. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Rangers and Red Sox Previews! Insider Interviews!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 30:16


    On today's episode, I talk with Red Sox beat writer Jen McCaffrey and Rangers writer Alex Plinck. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Mini NL East Preview Part 2! Mets and Marlins Interviews!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 41:32


    On today's episode, I talk with radio announcer Kyle Sielaff about the Marlins, and with Mets beat writer Michael Baron. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Mini AL Central Preview! Royals and Twins Interviews!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 28:19


    On today's episode, I chat with Royals beat writer Jaylon Thompson, and Twins with reporter Bobby Nightengale Jr. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Mini NL Central Preview! Reds and Cardinals Discussions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 42:01


    On today's episode, I talk Reds with writer C. Trent Rosecrans, and discuss the Cardinals with writer John Denton. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Mini AL West Preview! Giants and D-Backs Discussions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 38:29


    On today's episode I chat with columnist John Shea about the Giants, and with reporter Nick Piecoro about the Diamondbacks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Rockies Fantasy Outlook! Sneaky Studs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 37:37


    On today's episode, you'll hear my chats with Rockies writers Thomas Harding and Patrick Lyons. We talk - Rotation and Bullpen - Charlie Blackmon - Playing Time Issues - Kris Bryant - Post Hype Sleepers - Prospects And More! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Mini NL East Preview! Nats and Braves Insiders!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 28:42


    On today's episode, I discuss the Nats and Braves with Kevin McAlpin and Andrew Golden. This was recorded pre-Joey Gallo signing with the Nats. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Pirates and Mariners Fantasy Baseball Outlooks! Interviews!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 32:06


    On today's episode I interview legendary Mariners announcer Dave Sims. I also talk with Kody Duncan, who covers the Pirates. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    We Are Back! Interviews With 2 LA Times Writers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 45:00


    I interview Bill Shaikin and Mike DiGiovanna of the LA Times to discuss the fantasy outlook for the Angels and Dodgers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    2024 Pitcher Expectations!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 29:56


    On today's episode, I review the best players from the last matchup, recent injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the week ahead. Plus, I go through the pitchers I think will get drafted too high or low next season. Follow us on our socials! On Twitter @Fastballpod @TaylorTarter @Mrkirk87, and Instagram @Fastballfantasybaseball. Contact us! Fastballfantasybaseball@gmail.com

    Best Rest of Season Pitchers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 46:58


    On today's episode, we cover the best players from the last matchup, recent injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the week ahead. Plus, we discuss the top pitchers to add now from the waiver wire that will help you win for the rest of the season. Follow us on our socials! On Twitter @Fastballpod @TaylorTarter @Mrkirk87, and Instagram @Fastballfantasybaseball. Contact us! Fastballfantasybaseball@gmail.com

    Best Rest of Season Waiver Adds!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 35:26


    On today's episode, I cover the best players from the last matchup, recent injuries and recoveries (this episode was recorded prior to the news of Shane McClanahan's Tommy John update), and streamers for the week ahead. Plus, I review my favorite players to add now from the waiver wire that will help you win for the rest of the season. Follow us on our socials! On Twitter @Fastballpod @TaylorTarter @Mrkirk87, and Instagram @Fastballfantasybaseball. Contact us! Fastballfantasybaseball@gmail.com

    Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 39:09


    On today's episode, I cover the best players from the last matchup, recent injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the week ahead. Plus, I'll go through some of my top fantasy baseball trade targets. Follow us on our socials! On Twitter @Fastballpod @TaylorTarter @Mrkirk87 and Instagram: @Fastballfantasybaseball Contact us! Fastballfantasybaseball@gmail.com

    MLB Trade Deadline! Fantasy Stock Up or Down!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 62:58


    On today's episode we coverThe best players of week 18Injuries and recoveries for Week 18Streamers for Weeks 18 and 19Fantasy stock fallout from the MLB trade deadlineFollow us on our socials!Twitter: @Fastballpod @TaylorTarter @Mrkirk87Instagram: @FastballfantasybaseballContact us!Fastballfantasybaseball@gmail.com

    Second Half Regression Candidates!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 58:47


    On today's episode we coverThe best players of the first two weeks of JulyInjuries and recoveries for Week 16Streamers for Weeks 16 and 17Our favorite second half bounceback candidatesFollow us on our socials!Twitter: @Fastballpod @TaylorTarter @Mattkirk87Instagram: @FastballfantasybaseballContact us!Fastballfantasybaseball@gmail.com

    We Are Fantrax! Second Half Bouncebacks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 62:27


    On today's episode we coverThe best players of the first two weeks of JulyInjuries and recoveries for Week 16Streamers for Weeks 16 and 17Our favorite second half bounceback candidatesFollow us on our socials!Twitter: @Fastballpod @TaylorTarter @Mattkirk87Instagram: @FastballfantasybaseballContact us!Fastballfantasybaseball@gmail.com

    Biggest Busts So Far! Sneaky Streamers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 45:21


    In today's episode, I review the best players from matchup 9, injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the week ahead. Plus, I look at the biggest busts of the season so far and whether or not they can improve. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Biggest Surprises So Far! Major Comebacks!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 39:32


    On today's episode, I look at the best players of Matchup 7. I review injuries and recoveries (some major ones), and provide my favorite streamers for the week ahead. Plus I look at the biggest surprises of the season so far and whether or not to trust them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Best Player So Far! BABIP BOIZ! Prioritizing Prospects!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 45:02


    On today's episode, I review the best players of the season so far. I go through injuries and recoveries and how they impact playing time for others. You'll hear my favorite streamers for the next week, plus how to prioritize prospects and buy low/sell high hitters. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Best of Matchup 1! Streamers! Ouchies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 23:57


    On today's episode, I cover the best players from matchup 1, injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the week ahead. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Top 10 3B for 2023! How to Draft 3B This Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 27:14


    In today's episode, I review my top-10 3B, along with some strategy on how to best draft 3B this season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Top 10 2B! Draft Strategy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 24:54


    In today's episode, I cover my top 10 2B for the 2023 Fantasy Baseball season, plus some draft strategy on how to attack the position. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support

    Top 10 1B for 2023! 1B Draft Strategy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 48:13


    On today's episode we discuss our top 10 1B for 2023 fantasy baseball and some strategies on how we plan on addressing the position in drafts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

    Pitchers Hurt By The Shift Ban!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 48:30


    In this episode, we discuss pitchers that are likely to be hurt by the shift ban. Why should you avoid Cristian Javier, Tony Gonsolin, and Logan Webb? Only one way to find out. Tune in today! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

    Interviews with Dodgers and Reds Writers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 31:51


    In today's episode, I share my interviews with LA Times writer Mike DiGiovanna who discusses the Dodgers, and Cincinnati Enquirer Bobby Nightengale Jr to talk Reds. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

    Hitters Helped by the Shift Ban! Interview with O's Insider Nathan Ruiz!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 52:59


    In this episode, we discuss hitters helped by the shift ban and a little preview into pitchers we think will be hurt by it. Plus, I share my interview with Orioles insider Nathan Ruiz. We talk all things O's including lineup and rotation decisions, prospects, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

    Interview with Diamondbacks Insider Nick Piecoro!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 26:29


    In this episode I share my interview with D-Backs insider Nick Piecoro. We talk all things AZ including lineup and rotation decisions, prospects, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

    100 Facts! Draft Prep!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 30:10


    On today's episode I go through 100 facts to help you prepare for the drafts ahead. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

    Dylan Cease Even Better? Interview with White Sox reporter Scott Merkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 24:22


    On today's episode, you'll hear my interview with White Sox reporter Scott Merkin where we discuss Dylan Cease and other young stars, as well as some stories about past White Sox players. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

    Stock Down! Interview with Nats Insider Jesse Dougherty!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 37:18


    Today we review players whose fantasy stock has gone down after moving to a new team. Plus, we share our interview with Nats insider Jesse Dougherty. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

    Stock Up! Interview w/Twins Reporter Brandon Warne!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 60:35


    SPECIAL FRIDAY EPISODE! Today we discuss players whose fantasy baseball stock has gone up after moving to a new team. Plus, we share our interview with Twins reporter Brandon Warne. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

    Best Calls of the Year! Upcoming FAs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 26:52


    On today's episode I review some important injuries at the end of the season, I review possible upcoming free agents, plus I review my best calls of the season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

    Worst Calls of the Year! Playoff Streamers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 47:34


    In today's episode, we review the best players of the last week, injuries and recoveries that may impact your playoff run, and streamers for the final days of the season. We also review some of our worst calls of the year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

    100th Episode! Players to Target with Anti-Shift Rules!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 49:25


    On today's episode we review the best players from matchup 21, injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the next seven days. We also discuss which players have the highest chance of improving next season without the shift in place. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

    Players to Add NOW for Your Playoff Run!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 33:57


    In today's episode I review the best players from matchup 20, injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the next 7 days. Plus, I give you some off-the-radar, widely available players that can help you with your playoff run. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

    Sneaky Streamers! Nats and Reds Trade Deadline Reporter Interviews!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 66:05


    On today's episode we discuss the best players of matchup 18, injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the week ahead. We also share our interviews with Reds reporter Bobby Nightengale Jr. and Nats reporter Jesse Dougherty discussing some trade deadline fallout. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

    Fantasy Trade Deadline Strategies! Reporter Interviews!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 63:36


    On today's episode we discuss the Fernando Tatis Jr. news, tips and strategies for the fantasy baseball trade deadline, and we share our interviews with Boston reporter Jen McCaffrey (The Athletic) and Minnesota reporter Brandon Warne (AccessTwins) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

    MLB Trade Deadline Fantasy Fallout! Stock Watch!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 32:55


    In today's episode I review the best players from the last 15 days, injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the next 7 days. I also review the MLB trade deadline and the fantasy baseball aftermath. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

    MLB Draft Recap! Best Undrafted Fantasy Players!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 59:27


    On today's episode we discuss top prospects from the MLB Draft, injuries and recoveries, streamers for the next 7 days, and the best fantasy baseball players who went mostly undrafted this year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

    All Star Snubs! Streamers to Target!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 47:36


    This week, we discuss the best players of Matchup 13, injuries and recoveries, streamers, and All Star Snubs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

    Second Half Targets! Add Them Now!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 34:25


    On today's episode I cover the best performances of matchup 12, injuries and recoveries, streamers for the next 7 days, and players you should acquire for the second half of the season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

    Top 10 Lists! Sneaky Value Players!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 55:20


    On today's episode we cover the best players of week 11, injuries and recoveries, streamers for the next 7 days, and top 10 players at various stats. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor-tarter/support

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