Field of Vision Sports - Fantasy Football & Baseball Podcast

Catcher Ryan Lavarnway joins the show to discuss his experience in MLB.

Tomorrow is Opening Day, so it's time for the annual "Top 10 Must Haves" podcast. This list features my top 10 guys that I have to have on every team with brief explanations of why they'll be great for this upcoming season.

Randal Grichuk for Raimel Tapia?!?! BLOCKBUSTER!!! This needs to be addressed immediately! Al and Jordan also finish up talking about starting pitcher and fly through closers and how to approach drafting them.

Starting pitchers are dropping left and right at this point, but there are some really neat ones to talk about. Nick and Jordan discuss which pitcher's pitch mixes will excel or which may be fraudulent.

BASEBALL IS BACK! The lockout is over, and it's time to rejoice! In this episode, we finish up the outfield preview that we began last week with Shelly and summarize how and who to attack at catcher.

There are a bunch of outfielders with a wide array of skillsets, so Jordan and Shelly help you navigate this complicated position.

The creator of the best (and my favorite) projection system in baseball joins the show to preview the quickly growing middle infield positions.

This might just be the longest show in FOV history! We recap the Super Bowl and then proceed to discuss *TWO* positions. It's a lot of content that you don't want to miss with one of the nicest people in the industry!

This year's Super Bowl is a match between two abnormally flawed teams, but that will make for an exciting game. Joe and Jordan analyze the game, discuss some funny prop bets, and some player props that could actually make a profit. It's a fun one, so tune in.

Jordan and Alex discuss Alex's career path and time with the Oklahoma City Dodgers and the Dodgers organizational philosophy.

Craig joins Jordan to discuss the what might be the best Divisional Round of playoffs in NFL history and which players can replicate some of the biggest fantasy storylines of 2021.

Join Jordan and Eric in guessing the top fantasy finishers at each position throughout the season and fantasy playoffs as well as some other interesting fantasy artifacts.

It was a wild season, and the playoffs will surely match it. Kev and Jordan make brackets and discuss what could happen in a variety of situations.

It was a crazy season, but now let's reflect on it in the form of a classic fantasy football awards show!

Since we know a lot about football at this point, let's talk about baseball for an episode! Lots of things went wrong this year, but lots also went right. Jordan and Daniel discuss their best and worst calls of the season to recap it.

Joey joined the show again, so naturally, there was some Bears talk, but we also slammed the Raiders, discussed how weird the Vikings are, and looked forward how good the Broncos (and Javonte Williams) could be in 2022.

The NFL's Adam Hulse joins the show this week to recap a crazy Week 13! Like normal, we recap all the best and worst to prep you for your fantasy playoffs.

The season is wrapping up, and we all know quite a bit about the NFL landscape in 2021, so let's discuss some players we're thankful for!

Trade deadlines are approaching, so here's your guide to some trade strategy and a trade-for target at every position!

It was Opposite Day in Week 9! The Rams, Bills, Cowboys and Packers lost to questionable teams. Joe joins Jordan in making sense of all of this madness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Mike White, Trevor Siemian, Geno Smith, and Cooper Rush all went wild in Week 8, so let's talk about it. Check out the episode for all things Week 8! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sorry all, these next two weeks are getting really busy with college applications, so I don't have time to find guests, write scripts, and conduct multi-track editing. That said, I'm still producing podcasts so that you can get all the info you need to dominate your fantasy league! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Week 5 had lots of great performance but also lots of injuries. Are those big performances legit? Which backup RBs are most worth betting on? Check out Jordan and Craig's thoughts on everything Week 5! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A lot happened this week both in football and my life (hence the delayed episode upload). To catch up on all things NFL, check out the episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Resident Bears fan, Joey Christopoulos, joins the show to lament the Bears terrible loss to the Browns... and give some fantasy advice. Check it out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Week 2 was: injury-riddled, aggravating, confusing, and overall, lots of fun! Jen joins the show this week to discuss the Chiefs' and Ravens' insane game, some of the biggest studs and duds, and Week 3 waiver wire. Listen up; this is a good one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Week 1 was wild, so let's talk about it. It's easy to tilt early, especially when Aaron Rodgers are terrible and the 49ers turned their team upside down, so Derek and Jordan will help you make sense of all of it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's my favorite episode of the year, and Brady Grove is here to join me. We run through our top 10 targets, with bold predictions accompanying our top 5 targets. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week's a little different, it's not a guest from a major publication- it's my friend and manager of the new FOV TikTok: Eli Jacobs. We run through all the wide receivers and assess who we like and who we don't. Check it out to hear the first of potentially many guest appearances by Sir Eli Jacobs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Another football episode? Yes please! This time, Steve Gardner joins the show for his third time to talk about my favorite position: RBs! How much can we predict of Alvin Kamara's situation? How concerning is Saquon Barkley's injury? Is Derrick Henry undeniable? Is Ezekiel Elliott still *good*? Can Austin Ekeler take a step up as a pure runner? With Travis Etienne out, should James Robinson go in the top 3 rounds? Is there any difference in David Montgomery's, CEH's, and Chris Carson's skill-set? Is Josh Jacobs still good? What do you make of the Broncos running backs? Disregarding injury, what do you think of Darrell Henderson? Who are should fantasy managers draft of the low level starters (Mostert, Gaskin, Davis, Edmonds, Harris, Bucs)? Are you at all excited about Tony Pollard or Zack Moss? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

FOOTBALL IS HERE!!! Let's discuss QBs and TEs to launch FOV's 2021 fantasy football draft prep... how do you rank Patrick Mahomes Josh Allen? Who would you rather have between Lamar Jackson and Kyler Murray? Why is Aaron Rodgers going so late?! How do you rank Justin Herbert, Dak Prescott, and Ryan Tannehill? Should Trey Lance be drafted in standard redraft leagues? How differently do you value the top 3 TEs (Kelce, Kittle, Waller)? Who's TE4: T.J. Hockenson, Kyle Pitts, or Mark Andrews? Is Dallas Goedert destined to breakout? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Let's take a look at the biggest performances over my hiatus (June 6-August 8). Do you trust Shohei Ohtani as a top pick in next year's draft? Has Joey Votto reinvented himself? Is Jose Altuve a stable power contributor? What's the deal with Jorge Polanco? Are Freddie Freeman and David Fletcher back to them normal selves? Will Manny Machado be a first round pick? What is going on with AJ Pollock's career path? Who are you most interested in of Josh Harrison, Kyle Farmer, and Jonathan Schoop? Is Bryce Harper the leading NL MVP candidate? Is Juan Soto a top 5 pick? Is Dylan Cease an elite strikeout producer? How much do you trust Robbie Ray? How high would you take Walker Buehler and Zack Wheeler in 2022? Is Patrick Sandoval breaking out? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Starting pitcher may suck for me in TGFBI, but it's good for everyone else

Outfield's been a doozy thus far so let's check in on the players left standing. Is J.D. Martinez back to a second round value? Will Juan Soto contribute any steals? Is Kris Bryant officially back? Assuming health, how good is Cody Bellinger? Will Christian Yelich ever return to stardom? Is this the Jesse Winker breakout we've been waiting for? What do you do with Byron Buxton, George Springer, and Mike Trout clogging your IL and bench spots? Can Teoscar Hernandez sustain success despite his strikeout problems? Can Adolis Garcia be this year's breakout or will he experience a major regression? How good can Alex Kirilloff be? Has Tyler O'Neil finally put it all together? Listen to this weeks episode for answers to these questions and much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

You can research and consider guys all you want, but sometimes there are just some wild cards that don't quite make sense. How is Derrick Henry such an outlier in how he attains success? Did Ezekiel Elliott actually lose a step last year or was his slump completely situational? How good is Jonathan Taylor? Can we trust Cam Akers' small sample of success? How does A.J. Brown stack up with the other elite WRs? What's Kenny Golladay's outlook with a major downgrade at QB? Is Odell Beckham Jr. washed? After dealing with the likes of Gardner Minshew, Mike Glennon, and Jake Luton, is D.J. Chark a breakout candidate? Is JuJu Smith-Schuster anything more than a boring slot weapon with other mouths to feed and a questionable QB? Check out this week's Field of Vision Podcast for Jordan's and Chris' takes on these conundrums and some fantasy philosophy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jeremy of the aptly named Going Deep with Matthew and Jeremy joins the show to talk 3B, SS and DH (and what's going on with the new ball). Who's the real Manny Machado? Nolan Arenado or Kris Bryant? What's Yoan Moncada's true profile? Any interest in Austin Riley for fantasy? How concerning are Fernando Tatis's injuries? How highly do you value Trea Turner's, Bo Bichette's, and Adalberto Mondesi's steals? Does Xander Bogaerts have a case for SS1? Can Tim Anderson hit for power and speed? Is Francisco Lindor ever going to bounce back? Where does Javier Baez fall in the rankings? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Almost a month and a half into the young 2021 MLB season, we already have a pretty good lay of the land so let's chat with the former youngest TGFBI member ;) about it! Is Christian Vazquez a top 5 catcher? Is the Carson Kelly breakout real? What's the deal with veteran backstops Buster Posey, Yadier Molina, and Yasmani Grandal? How highly do you value Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? What's Jared Walsh's upside/downside with full playing time? How high of a batting average can Matt Olson sustain? How do you compare Trey Mancini and C.J. Cron? What about Nate Lowe and Jesus Aguilar? Is there any chance DJ LeMahieu can catch Whit Merrifield at 2B? How do you rank Marcus Semien, Jazz Chisholm, Jose Altuve, Tommy Edman, and Ryan McMahon? How many can Nick Solak really hit? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Even though we're a month into the season, there are still some really cold bats so let's talk about it! Is this the new Yasmani Grandal? Will Gary Sanchez ever bounce back? We know he's better than this but just how good is Jose Abreu? Can Paul Goldschmidt in either one of contact or power? Can Josh Bell be dropped everywhere? Are Brandon Lowe and Cavan Biggio even good? Is this who Nolan Arenado is outside of Coors? What in the world is going on with Francisco Lindor? Can Christian Yelich ever return close to his MVP form? Is the "sophomore slump" real for Kyle Tucker? Is Charlie Blackmon washed? Are Ian Happ and Clint Frazier droppable? And a rapid fire of slow-starting starting pitchers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If you've listened to the show, you know that I know nothing about college football. That's why Dan Meylor joins the show this week! We go over every fantasy-relevant prospect that will be drafted on Thursday and Dan breaks down their strengths and weaknesses. Is Zach Wilson worthy of the #2 pick? Why would the Jets opt for Wilson over Fields? How good can Trey Lance be? Is Mac Jones anything more than a safe option? How should we value Travis Etienne? What are Javonte Williams' pros and cons? Is Ja'Marr Chase can't miss? Will DeVonta Smith's game wrecking ability translate to the NFL? What about Rondale and Elijah Moore? Will Rashod Bateman's drops get in the way of his success? Is Terrace Marshall a first-rounder? Is Kadarius Toney more than only a deep threat? Is Kyle Pitts a top 3 dynasty TE? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This one's a fun one as Bailey of Foolish Baseball joins the show! We talk his favorite "Foolish classics" (Locastro, Barajas, Mathis, etc.), his complicated relationship with Jeff Passan and a series of hot starters. Has Willson Contreras unlocked a new level? Is Carson Kelly a meaningful asset? Is Vlad everything we've hoped for? Are Yuli Gurriel or Eric Hosmer breaking out or just on a hot streak? What's the deal with Ryan McMahon? Could Jazz Chisholm have found better plate discipline at the alternate site in 2020? Anything new going on with Justin Turner? Is 2020 or 2021 the fluke for Eduardo Escobar? Is Ronald Acuna the best player in fantasy? Who is Zach McKinstry? Is this just who Mitch Haniger is (when he's not hurt)? Is Wil Myers' 2020 and 2021 the new norm? Is Yermin Mercedes just a stud? Who do you buy more of Tyler Glasnow and Corbin Burnes? How do you rank Carlos Rodon, Trevor Rogers, and Freddy Peralta? Check out this week's podcast for answers to those questions and a whole lot more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nobody likes a genuine victory lap this early in the season, so while implementing a cheap facade of this episode "mocking" them, let's boost our egos by taking some wayyy too early victory laps of our own! Can Corbin Burnes be a top 5 pitcher on a per inning basis? Is Trevor Bauer the best in the game? How high would Byron Buxton go if he was never hurt? Is Randy Arozarena cold right now or is this just who he is? Is Joe Musgrove legit in San Diego? Could Ohtani make the HOF when all is said and done? Has Sandy Alcantara achieved "acedom"? How bright is the Marlins' future? Will Keston Hiura get sent down? Who's going to stop the Dodgers from repeating? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The wonderful Dan Harris joins the pod this week to talk about what we've learned in the early days of the 2021 MLB season. Lots of batters have had what are sure to be flukey performances, starters have only had one start (if even that), leaving us roster management as the only useful thing we've seen so far. In that case, what do you think is the closer for various bullpens? Is Cesar Valdez just the Orioles' closer? How excited are you about Julian Merryweather? What's going on with Cleveland's bullpen? Is there any Diamondback's reliever worth rostering? Do you buy into any of Yermin Mercedes, Eric Hosmer, Michael A. Taylor, or Kyle Isbel? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This one's a long one! To review our off-season takes, Eric and Jordan do a mock draft while recapping their opinions on several players and what they're looking for from them during the season. My team: C: Travis d’Arnaud C: Omar Narvaez 1B: C.J. Cron 2B: Nick Solak 3B: Ke’Bryan Hayes SS: Tim Anderson CI: Jared Walsh MI: Max Muncy OF: Mookie Betts OF: Nick Castellanos OF: Trey Mancini OF: Raimel Tapia OF: Leody Taveras DH: Nelson Cruz BN: Myles Straw BN: Jesus Aguilar SP: Aaron Nola SP: Luis Castillo SP: Corbin Burnes SP: Charlie Morton SP: Sandy Alcantara SP: Jameson Taillon RP: Hector Neris RP: Greg Holland RP: Joakim Soria BN: Drew Smyly Eric's team: C: Alejandro Kirk C: Ryan Jeffers 1B: Bobby Dalbec 2B: Nick Madrigal 3B: Yoan Moncada SS: Trea Turner CI: Nate Lowe MI: Dansby Swanson OF: Kyle Tucker OF: Austin Meadows OF: Tommy Pham OF: Victor Robles OF: Mitch Haniger DH: Yordan Alvarez BN: Jarred Kelenic SP: Lucas Giolito SP: Brandon Woodruff SP: Jesus Luzardo SP: Lance McCullers SP: Pablo Lopez SP: Frankie Montas SP: Tyler Mahle RP: Richard Rodriguez RP: Alex Reyes BN: Tony Gonsolin BN: Tarik Skubal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Free agency wasn't too wild in 2021, but there are still certainly fantasy impacts to assess. In addition to that, the best of the best, Andy Holloway, joined the show so we needed to talk some Fantasy Footballers as well. What's your favorite Baller nickname? What's your favorite experience on the show? Who's your favorite Cardinal and non-Cardinal player right now? After that we also dove into some actual football. Are there any useful players on the Patriots? What are the Raiders doing and what does it mean for Josh Jacobs? What do the additions of Fitzmagic and Andy Dalton mean to their teams? Does Kenny Golladay interest you with Danny Dimes at QB? What do you think about Will Fuller teaming up with Tua in Miami? Are Corey Davis, Curtis Samuel, and Marvin Jones useful fantasy assets? Are you at all intrigued by Dan Arnold in his new home? Tune in to this week's edition of the Field of Vision Podcast for an all-around good time and lots of good info from arguably the best in the industry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Fantasy draft season is in full swing! Here's a solo pod for the first time in awhile with lots of (what I think is) good information about my favorite targets for 2021. Nelson Cruz Byron Buxton Trey Mancini Corbin Burnes Dom Smith Lucas Giolito Jesus Luzardo Shohei Ohtani Charlie Morton Travis d'Arnaud --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

So... we only have one episode to cover pretty much half of fantasy baseball. Regardless, Jordan and Nick filter through the most interesting starting pitchers and debate workload vs skill. Can Lucas Giolito be a top 5 pitcher? How many innings can Walker Buehler toss? Will Zac Gallen's innings be limited? What about Corbin Burnes? Do you trust Lance Lynn, Jose Berrios, or Zack Wheeler as innings eaters? Can Charlie Morton or Patrick Corbin bounce back to acedom? What if German Marquez weren't a Rocky? Can Jameson Taillon stay healthy? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Though it's only one position, outfield is loaded and VERY deserving of its own episode. Can Christian Yelich bounce back? Is Luis Robert a bust? How real was Randy Arozarena's hot streak? Did Teoscar Hernandez breakout or was 2020 just an impressive hot streak? Can Nick Castellanos cut down on the strikeouts and maybe be an MVP candidate? How do you weigh Byron Buxton's speed, power, and injury risk? Are Victor Robles and Raimel Tapia safe atop their teams' lineups? Which prospect would you rather have of Jarred Kelenic and Alex Kiriloff? Can Manuel Margot be a lock for playing time and a fantasy stud? Is Lorenzo Cain's playing time safe with the arrival of Jackie Bradley Jr.? How long can Jordan and Justin rant about Jo Adell for basically no reason? These question and lots more will be answered on this week's Field of Vision Podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Before we get into it, I want to apologize for the delay and the audio quality; lots of issues arose this week but here we are nonetheless. This week's episode's a little slower paced than last weeks so we got to go deep on a lot of guys. Is Anthony Rendon underrated or just boring? What happened to Eugenio Suarez in 2020? Who's the best player of Alec Bohm, Ke'Bryan Hayes, and Gio Urshela? What's Kris Bryant's deal? Is Fernando Tatis the 1.01? Who would you rather have of Trea Turner and Trevor Story? Is Bo Bichette going too early or is he the next big thing? Is Corey Seager a steal? How good of a value is Javier Baez? Can Marcus Semien bounce back? When will we see Wander Franco? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

There's a lot of stuff in this episode so if you're looking for rapid fire fantasy advice, this episode's for you. What to do with 2020 busts like Gary Sanchez and Mitch Garver? Who are some of the best accumulators at catcher? Any optimism for Alejandro Kirk

I feel like it's been the same episode description every week but now that football's really done, Field of Vision is shifting to baseball! To serve as a nice, smooth transition from sport to sport, Paul Carr joins the show to discuss some statistical analysis. How do you use football stats in fantasy? Which stats are more reliable? How can you use Next Gen Stats? What about baseball and its unfamiliar 60 game season? Do you add playoffs? Do you trust statcast more than real stats? Jordan and Paul discuss these topics and more on this week's edition of the Field of Vision Podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This one's a doozy! Sigmund Bloom joins the show to wrap up football season with a medley of fun segments. We kick it off with a Super Bowl review, delving in to why the Bucs won, then we head into a review of the top 5 players at each position, and cap it off with a quick round of who's this year's _____. It's a long one so buckle up and hold on for dear life. Follow Sig on Twitter Follow Jordan on Twitter Follow Jordan on Instagram Check out the website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app