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OBFB is a passion project to rival mainstream fantasy baseball pundits through analytics and contrarian thinking.

Tony Tamburini


    • Jun 6, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Open Bar Fantasy Baseball Podcast

    Triple Play with Justin Mason, Steve Paulo, and Ryan Bloomfield!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 72:34


    Had a blast recording this episode @JustinMasonFWFB @StevePaulo and @RyanBHQ. We discussed all things fantasy baseball including fantasy baseball twitter investigating spin rates and substances used by pitchers and how or if that effects the fantasy baseball landscape. After bounce back outing by Luis Castillo and Blake Snell, the panel weighed in on whether or not they trust these two going forward. And then we did a ROS rest of season compare and contrast of similar players. Bryan Reynolds vs Avisail Garcia Nate Lowe vs CJ Cron Brandon Lowe vs Nick Solak Christain Yelich vs Austin Meadows Nathan Eovaldi vs Zach Eflin Adolis Garcia vs Jazz Chisolm Nick Pivetta vs Anthony Desclafani Then we wrapped up with 3 of 5! The segment that's left each fantasy questioning their fantasy baseball prowess! Listen, subscribe and follow @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    TRIPLE PLAY in MAY!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 78:11


    We're back for our second edition of Triple Play, and we had a great time with Micah Henry @fantasycentral1 Dave Swan @davithius and Aaron Pags @fantasytriage. These three fantasy baseball analysts battled hard discussing early season topics including FAAB, stashing prospects, and what to do with EV and fly ball discrepancies. As well as... Who is... Jesus Luzardo Cavan Biggio Danny Duffy A buy or sell segment discussing... Kenta Maeda Javy Baez Jazz Chisolm Kyle Gibson Follow all these great minds to improve your fantasy baseball game and us as well @OpenBarDudes on twitter. Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    April review. HOLD! HOOOOLD!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 88:04


    We're one month into the season, and we're already seeing desperation out there! Hang tight, fellas! What you see thus far may be an illusion and Ben and I sat down to talk about all the action of the first month. The highs and lows. The buys and sells. We discussed some draft mistakes that I made concerning ADP and player skills, closers, and tons of player profiles that you need to hear about! Josh Bell CJ Cron Freddy Peralta Danny Duffy Michael Fulmer and many more! Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    TRIPLE PLAY with @TriplePlayFantasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 83:57


    We're firing up our Triple Play series where 3 contestants join us and I drill them with current fantasy baseball questions and news for points and an episode champion. Each month's episode winner will then battle it out in a tournament style for Triple Play supremacy. First up, we had the @TriplePlayFantasy crew Doc, Lil Cheesecake, and D Mendy go toe to toe to see who will represent the Triple Play Podcast during the rest of the tournament. This one went down to the wire! Give them a follow on twitter @TriplePlayFantasy @DMendy02 @E_Men_dee @Art_T_Z News and notes as always. Follow us on twitter @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    Bullpen Bros with @NateMarcum

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 82:06


    We had @NateMarcum of @perfect1yframed podcast come on and straighten out the most volatile position of our beloved game, Relief Pitcher. Nate and I briefly touched on news and notes, TGFBI, and then dug in to find the closers and saves you need to win your fantasy baseball leagues. Is Josh Hader actually a closer in Milwaukee? Who in St Louis will be locking it down for the Cardinals? You'll find out in this relief pitcher preview. Give Nate a follow on twitter @NateMarcum and our friend Aaron Pags @FantasyTriage and as always, give us a follow @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    Sipping Champagne with @ZackRoto of the @DraftChampagne podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 89:58


    With the fantasy baseball bracket tournament playing out, our first round match @ZackRoto of @DraftChampagne podcast has us on to discuss the tournament, my first DC draft, and things I'm looking for in drafts headed into to TGFBI next week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    I LOVE YOU, MAN! 2nd base preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 80:40


    Ben and I got together to discuss current free agent signings and trades in MLB as well as a deep dive on the 2nd base position as we prep for fantasy baseball drafts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    BAIL OUT! Springer, Arenado, and LeMahieu

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 32:31


    In an attempt to save this sinking ship, I went solo to discuss recent MLB trades and acquisitions from across the league. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    The Lone Ranger?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 73:16


    I got Ben out of bed to discuss major SP’s to SoCal, TGFBI lessons, and ADP holes. Also, some great questions from our listeners. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    The one where we...(sucked)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 58:25


    Season 3! After a brief hiatus, we’re back and ready to dig in. This is the podcast where we....talked about ourselves, our hobbies and our COVID more than fantasy baseball. This is the podcast where we completely forgot Drew Smyly’s name. This is the podcast where we fumbled and stumbled but announced the arrival of Zach Eflin and Jordan Montgomery. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    VICTORY LAP POD!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 58:50


    It's been a while since we sat down and talked fantasy baseball, but our very own @OpenBarBen is killin it in 2020 and it's for all the reasons we described in the offseason. In this podcast, we highlight players that we're heavily invested in to illustrate why we're doing so well. VICTORY LAPS, BABY! Who told ya about Ian Happ? WE DID! Who told ya about Luke Voit? WE DID! Who's heavily invested in Mike Yastrzemski? WE ARE! There's some method to the Open Bar Dudes madness and it's paying off in 2020. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

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    TRIPLE PLAY with Brent Herzog and Michael Govier!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 71:47


    We brought on the dudes from Exit Velocity podcast, Brent Herzog and Hey, It's Enrico Pallazzo pod, Michael Govier to square off against our own @Openbarben in a series of fantasy baseball questions of current events. Topics include: Combustible closers Fire and Ice, Who's hot and cold Cy Bieber The Joe Kelly suspension More Rona news Kyle Tucker vs Garrett Hampson You can follow both of our new friends on twitter @ExitVelo_BH and @ExitVelocityPC as well @mjgovier and Pallazzopodcast Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    QUICK HITTER NUMERO DOS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 12:06


    We made it, fellas! What a great night it was to sit back and be a fan again! Tonight was highlighted by Kike Hernandez going nuts during the night cap and a rained out pitching dual by Gerrit Cold and Max Scherzer. Also, some news and notes from around MLB. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    QUICK HITTER NUMERO UNO!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 14:06


    Baseball is back! OBFB QUICK HITTER EDITION where I quickly process last nights games and highlight and/or lowlight performances from all around MLB. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    FAAB! FAAB! FAAB!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 48:21


    Tired and weary from a long weekend of boozing and drafting, @openbarben and I got on the mics to discuss our first TGFBI FAAB period and our recent drafts. There were some very shocking bids as managers spend over half their allotted FAAB in the first week of play for ONE player in some instances! Follow us on twitter @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben as well as check out our shows on Youtube now, @OpenBarDuds. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    OBFB TRIPLE PLAY with Doug Ishikawa, Nick Ritrivi, and OpenBarBen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 77:43


    Quite simply, this is as much fun as I've had doing a podcast. With a gameshow theme for points and a win, we navigated through the agreement of MLB and the players union of 60 games and followed up with the fantasy baseball relevance of a shortened season. Follow Rotoballer Mets writer Nick Ritrivi @nickytapas71 on twitter, Rotoballer and On The Bump host Doug Ishikawa @coachingish for all your fantasy baseball needs. As always, please follow us @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben on twitter. We're also now live streaming on Youtube and Twitch @OpenBarDudes. Subscribe and enjoy! Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    We went full BAT FLIP CRAZY and I suggest you do too!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 85:31


    In this episode, one of the best in the business, Toby @batflipcrazy, sat down with us to discuss his famous Pocket Aces drafting strategy in regards to roster construction and risk aversion. We used his TGFBI squad to reference this strategy and how you adjust to the room during a draft. Later, we dove into the super sophomores Victor Robles, Vlad Jr, Cavan Biggio, and Garrett Hampson vs their ADP's. The fantasy baseball community believes, but I'm not so sure I do. Listen to us break down each player with arguments on both sides. With baseball and fantasy baseball in disarray, we had a little fun thinking back to our most memorable player or team performances as fantasy baseball manager. Follow Toby @batflipcrazy on twitter AND youtube and check out his podcast as well as his collaborative work at Batflip and Bubba. Follow us on twitter @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben. If ya missed our live episodes, subscribe and watch on youtube @OpenBarFantasyBaseball Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    "Breakfast with Ben" and Rotoballer and Roto Fanatic staff writer Dave Swan @Davithius

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 53:08


    It was a rise and grind episode with guest Dave Swan where we discussed current negotiations between MLB and the players union and then dove into fantasy baseball. Dave has a contrarian take on drafting starting pitchers now as compared to March that you need to hear! Later we discuss some arguably "disrespected" veteran hitters going late in drafts including Joey Votto, Matt Carpenter, AND JAKE LAMB!??? As always thanks for listening! Please follow Dave @Davithius on Twitter and us @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    A very LIVE episode with @openbarben. News and Notes. Closers.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 82:53


    This episode was highlighted by our first attempt at a live stream fantasy baseball podcast and it went off without a hitch. We appreciate the comments from our viewers and if you'd like to watch the replay it's available on YouTube @OpenBarFantasyBaseball News and Notes included reports from Ken Rosenthal regarding proposals from MLB to the players union and a recent tidbit on COVID testing within MLB organizations players and personnel. CLOSERS! In an ever changing world of closers, we discussed the RP's that we prefer heading into 2020. Thanks for listening! Please follow us on YouTube @OpenBarFantasyBaseball and Twitter @OpenBarDudes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    The Great Embarassment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 90:04


    Ben and I took part in #Podopolooza and helped donate over $6000 to Meals on Wheels, BUT our first live performance was a complete bust with our nerves getting the best of us! We're both thankful to have been a small part of it nonetheless. Listen League announcement xwoBACON explained Universal DH The industry has discussed the Colorado Rockies profiles outside of Coor's, We took a stab at the hits and misses of the Giants playing outside of Oracle. New division proposal from MLB Random player profiles BOLD predictions Follow us on twitter AND youtube now @OpenBarDudes or search "Open Bar Fantasy Baseball" for our latest episodes. Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    We came! We saw! We got crushed...in the 2nd round.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 40:55


    In this episode @openbarben and I looked back on the Fantasy Baseball podcast tournament we were grateful to take part in. We discussed recent MLB rumors regarding when, where and if the season will be played. Give us a follow on twitter @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben and as always thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    Fantasy King - Ben Exotic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 58:40


    Linked up with @openbarben to see how he's handling life's crazy twists and turns. Topics include The Tiger King, a March Madness fantasy baseball podcast bracket, 2011 WS MVP David Freese, and then some actual fantasy baseball content. Questions from followers/listeners Player comps What to expect in a shortened fantasy season Listeners league? Might just do it! As always, thanks for listening! Follow us on twitter @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    Jojo the Indian boy is back! (Unfortunately) Position previews

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 29:40


    Caught up with @openbarben to discuss position previews and hid in his basement from a world wide pandemic while sipping on some Funky Brew! We reviewed players from each position to prepare you for your upcoming drafts. Time stamp: Catchers: 10:55 First Base: 15:30 Second Base: 24:55 Third Base: 36:00 Shortstop: 50:00 Outfield: 55:00 Starting Pitcher: 1:12:39 Relief Pitcher: 1:28:16 Follow us on Twitter @OpenBarDudes @openbarben and @BasesLoadedFBN Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    QUICK HITTER! Negative Nancy New and Notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 16:59


    On this episode, we have great news for us as a podcast and terrible news for fantasy baseball managers world wide. We've joined forces with @Mike_Kurland of the @BasesLoadFBN and couldn't be more excited! Mike has turned his podcast into a full blown network and asked us to be a part of it and we accepted. We are now available on 8 major platforms that include Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts and now you can find us on BasesLoadedNetwork.com as well. This news and notes section was repeated blows to your and mine fantasy baseball teams as the Spring training injuries continue to pile up. Justin Verlander - Lat strain Willie Calhoun - Fractured jaw Blake Snell - Tennis elbow? Yep! Thank you for listening and give us a follow on twitter @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben as well as @BasesLoadedFBN Go to BasesLoadedNetwork.com for all your fantasy baseball needs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    TGFBI update with @openbarben

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 35:11


    After 6 days of a rollercoaster of emotions, Ben and I talked about the current state of our TGFBI teams, the differences in our league drafts and how we've faired thus far. Spring training updates with more injuries to star players. Follow us on twitter @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben. Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    How NOT to draft a TGFBI 5x5 ROTO squad

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 29:48


    This is a recap of days 1 and 2 of my TGFBI draft experience where I diverted from plan A and now have dug a deep hole. We’ve emphasized roster construction with values and NOT ADP throughout the winter as a means to avoid the mistakes Ive made in the first two days of this competition and I couldnt be more disappointed with myself. This episode is not packed full of analytics but a representation of how things can wrong rather quickly. Follow us on twitter @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben Hit us up with any questions or concerns during your fantasy baseball season. Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    "You can't even spell Rumpelstiltskin!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 71:36


    Finally linked up with @openbarben last night and just had a good time talking fantasy baseball! Happy TGFBI day, everyone! Ben and I discussed general expectations about our TGFBI leagues, draft slots, and the sharks in our leagues. SP injuries and which guys to run from or take the discount. Mock draft trends we've noticed. More SP's in the middle tiers that we like/dislike. Give us a follow on twitter @OpenBarDudes and @opendbarben And as always, thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    John from @MLBMovingAVG

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 83:02


    I caught up with John L (the L stands for Legend!) of @MLBMovingAVG to get in that brain and discuss fantasy baseball. QS tiers SP sleepers ADP deep players (emphasis on players) Follow him @MLBMovingAVG on twitter and check out the @TurnTwoPodcast for more of his hot takes! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    What do Samuel Jackson, Matthew McConaughey, and Jack Flaherty have in common?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 61:15


    In this episode @openbarben and I cover the Houston Astros scandal, news and notes, and give our top 25 SP’s in contrast to the NFBC. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    QUICK HITTER! Astros with the Asterisks. Donaldson, Arenado, and Robert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 24:39


    Rob Manfred just earned a little bit of respect back for me by dropping the hammer on the Astros, but we'll discuss the fantasy spin if any. Josh Donaldson gets the years he wanted and has signed with the Minnesota Twins. Arenado trade rumors a plenty. In the Lou soon??? Luis Robert: fantasy stud or dud? Follow us on Twitter @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    You want hot takes?! @Mike_Kurland has hot takes and passion for fantasy baseball. Give a listen!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 81:09


    I sat down with one of the most enthusiastic, hard working analysts out there today in Mike Kurland of the Bases Loaded Podcast. He told us all about interviewing some of the top names in #FantasyBaseball, his War of the Pods mock team, and why he likes Matt Olson over Pete Alonso STRAIGHT UP! Follow Mike @Mike_Kurland or @BasesLoadedPod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    ALL VALUE TEAM! New year. New values.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 86:57


    @openbarben and I back together again to discuss new free agent signings, predict where other free agents are headed, and our all value team at current ADP on NFBC. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    1 on 1 with Michael Simione, The SP Streamer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 50:51


    Tonight we talked all things baseball with Michael Simione, the @SpStreamer and learned his process for distinguishing daily starting pitcher streamers, the metrics he uses to evaluate starting pitching, and an ongoing pessimistic outlook for his beloved Mets. Stay til the end for a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT from Mike about what he's working on next! Follow him on twitter @SpStreamer and check out his website SPStreamer.com Follow us on twitter @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS QUICK HITTER!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 26:37


    With the hot stove giving us all the baseball love we need, we'll continue to give you the fantasy baseball twists as we near mock draft season in 2020. Perennial SP aces Corey Kluber, Madison Bumgarner, and Dallas Kuechel all in new uniforms! As well as, low key statcast studs Avisail Garcia, Justin Smoak, and CJ Cron all signing for new teams! Here's to hoping Santa brings you all fantasy baseball titles in 2020! Follow us on twitter @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    QUICK HITTER! Non tenders, trades, and signings ***edit Marcel Ozuna is NOT a White Sock

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2019 24:12


    Much to see about fantasy nothing in a week's worth of action resulting in not a lot of fantasy value change. Ozuna to the White Sox (not quite yet) Pham and Renfroe swap OF's Villar to Miami Moose to Cincy Wheeler to Phila --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    WAR OF THE PODS LIVE MOCK DRAFT

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 102:08


    We organized an industry mock draft with other #FantasyBaseball podcast hosts and had a great time navigating through extremely early (December 1) Fantrax ADP. Then briefly summarized our teams at the conclusion of the draft. Participating in this draft and in draft order were the following: 1) @LelandTaglieri Fantasy sports free lance writer 2)@Jmontanez90 Cohost of the @basesloadedpod 3) @braffz Cohost of the @basesloadedpod 4) @openbarben Cohost of @OpenBarDudes Fantasy Baseball Podcast 5) @Mike_Kurland Creator and host of the @basesloadedpod 6) @CommCtrSports 7) @JayDubTheGamer avid listener to each podcast involved 8) @OpenBarDudes Creator and host of the @OpenBarDudes podcast 9) @SpStreamer Cohost of the @basesloadedpod 10) @DanJPreciado Cohost of the Fantasy Front Office podcast 11) @thebaseballjedi Cohost of the Fantasy Front Office podcast 12) @myach1_91 Creator and host of the @fantasy_gospel podcast Each participant in this mock draft worthy of a follow on Twitter. Follow us as well @openbarben and @OpenBarDudes for all your Fantasy Baseball needs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    QUICK HITTER PLAYER PROFILES Pablo Lopez, Jordan Yamamoto, and Josh Rojas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 21:52


    Having endured 48 hours of bubble guts and stuck in my house, I was able to deep dive and begin player profiles with Fantrax ADP. 350- Pablo Lopez- Can he take the next step? The first half season of 2019 says he could. 348- Jordan Yamamoto- His curveball...friend or foe? 336- Josh Rojas- 15/20 potential and completely FREE at current ADP. ***Stat corrections to make things right for you, the listener. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    #2EarlyMocks review. We dug into the "experts" mock draft and we didn 't like what we saw.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 86:16


    #2EarlyMocks Review We got a lil ornery on a Saturday night after a couple of beers and I think you'll thoroughly enjoy it! Eduardo Escobar is a bust at that ADP Cavan Biggio > Gleyber Torres per @openbarben Touched on the top 20 SP's and a couple of obvious values A new segment called SELL IT where we sound off with deep dives into the metrics of a player that needs some noise. We went long on this one to give you the listener the insight you need to NOT make the same mistakes as the "experts" did in this October mock draft. Follow us on twitter @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    Between two ferns with Michael Yachera of the Fantasy Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 41:27


    A new series for us, where we sit down with members of the Fantasy Baseball community. First up, Michael Yachera of the Fantasy Gospel. Michael and I discuss how they got their start as the Fantasy Gospel podcast and website, 2019 trends, a peek into the #2EarlyMocks, is Fernando Tatis Jr a 1st rounder, and a LIGHTNING ROUND! Follow Michael Yachera @myach1_91 and @fantasy_gospel on twitter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    We laughed! We cried! And alas the 2019 Fantasy Baseball rollercoaster has come to an end...for now!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 69:24


    In this episode, Ben and I discuss 2019 trends, the juiced ball, HR rates, and how it affected pitching. We took a peek at the Razzball top 100 and talked about players that stood out. We briefly discussed how we fared in all of your leagues as well as the most unique way to play fantasy baseball, THE VAMPIRE LEAGUE! Why is Ben so angry? Maybe this..."I do some of my best transactions when I poop!" Announcements for future content that includes The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational and interviews with the SP Streamer and Micahel Yachera of the Fantasy Gospel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    Blame the wife!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 27:21


    One month to go, fellas! Don't give up now! I've got a couple simple September strategies to help you stay focused and win your leagues! Jose Ramirez is down and out but I've got your back with replacements. NEW closers alert! Stay ahead of your league mates. Why do you guys hate Willie Calhoun? RED HOT! Offseason podcast ideas! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    Josh Bell worries? Kris Bryant too? Red hot rookies and news and notes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 18:44


    Josh Bell and Kris Bryant are struggling! What to do? What to do? Big bats Nelly Cruz and Pete Alonso are not! Enjoy! Closer updates. ZERO save opportunities for Joe Jimenez Rated Rookie? Bo Bichette is doin' it! So many injuries. How have the Yankees, not only survived, but thrived! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    MLB Trade Deadline edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 21:27


    MLB lured us into a fall sense of...meh, and then BOOM! Came through big time! Trade reactions and corresponding fantasy baseball moves. BRAWL! Amir Garrett might have anger problems, but I'm here for it all! 3 HOT bats to target and 1 pitcher I'm very interested it going forward. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    Start? Bench? Drop?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 31:36


    I surprised @openbarben with a new segment that'll break down some interesting pitchers and a brief segment on Urias vs Stripling. A deep dive into closer injuries, replacements and potential trade candidates and their replacements. News and notes and a couple of catchers ya need to consider. #FantasyBaseball --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    Quick Hitter! Sonny Gray? Yes! Julio Teheran? No!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 25:12


    Quick Hitter episode to legitimize some SP’s and steer you clear of others. As well as some hitter buy lows and Corey Seager replacements. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    OBFB QUICK HITTER EP 10- Josh Bell, Tommy LaStella crushing! Travis Shaw is not.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 20:21


    Another OBFB Quick Hitter with updates all around MLB. IL updates, exciting prospect call ups and some hot and cold hitters. Big thanks to Jeramy Hubbard of Fantasy Front Office for his help with the new Quick Hitter pic art. I hope you all enjoy that. Give him a follow @FrontOfficeJer on Twitter. IL Updates Trea Turner Giancarlo Stanton Scooter Dee Gordon and more... A contrarian perspective with the rush of prospect call ups. Red hot streaks in Josh Bell and Tommy LaStella. Can it last? Mike Folty and Travis Shaw struggles. Is there still hope? Follow us on twitter @OpenBarDudes, @openbarben, and OpenBarTambo and subscribe and review with 5 stars, yo! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    OBFB #6 THE CHAMP'S HERE!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 63:12


    The champ is here! We invited our friend and back to back friends league champ, Justin,  on to teach us how he does it. We covered prospect call ups, injuries, and player updates as well as a HUGE buy or sell segment.  Follow us on twitter @OpenBarDudes, @openbarben, and OpenBarTambo for all your fantasy baseball questions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    Quick Hitter #5 Vlad is coming!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 14:41


    Viva la Mexico! We're back with player updates, slumping studs, and VLAD! Time stamp: 1:00 Vlad News and Notes 3:30 Brandon Morrow 4:30 Jon Lester 4:55 Clint Frazier 6:15 Jacob DeGrom 7:20 Tyler Skaggs 7:30 Shohei Ohtani 8:20 Aaron Judge 9:10 Starling Marte 9:20 Carlos Martinez Slumping Studs 10:25 Jesus Aguilar 12:15 Nicholas Castellanos As always follow us on @twitter @OpenBarDudes @openbarben and @OpenBarTambo. Please subscribe, review, and share! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    Quick Hitter #4 All Star Arm Wrestling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 28:15


    Flying solo for another Quick Hitter update.  Injury/Player updates.  Worried about Travis Shaw? Zach Eflin breaking out? Marcus Stroman worth a roster? Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil hitting and hitting well in NY. Emails and trade questions from you, the follower! Trade Chris Sale? Clevinger? Follow us on Twitter @OpenBarDudes @openbarben and @OpenBarTambo Subscribe to us on @iTunes and review! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    Ben's back! OBFB episode #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 51:05


    Ben's back! Did ya see Puig take on the entire Pirates roster in a brawl!?! We then discussed news and notes as well as more injuries and who's breaking out!?!  Time stamp: 3:00 Vampire league updates. We won! 9:50 Mike Clevinger 10:05 Ryan McMahon 11:00 Clayton Kershaw 11:25 Jeremy Jeffress 13:15 Miguel Andujar 14:25 Matt Olson 15:00 Trea Turner 16:00 Matt Boyd 19:00 Nathan Eovaldi 22:00 Shane Bieber 30:00 Barrel Rate Leaders 30:30 Adalberto Mondesi 33:10 Christian Walker 35:00 Yoan Moncada 37:50 Yandy Diaz 40:20 Brandon Lowe 41:00 FUNKY BREW TASTING!    Subscribe and review on @itunes. Follow us on twitter @OpenBarDudes @openbarben @OpenBarTambo. Hit us up with any questions or comments! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

    Quick Hitter #3 Opening Day Eve!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 24:37


    24 minutes of what you should be looking for early in your season as well as injury and player updates.  Time Stamp 1:00 Closer situations 1:30 Lineups? Where are your guys hitting in the order 4:15 Injuries 4:15 Lindor 5:25 Kershaw 6:00 Correa 6:40 Olson 8:15 Gennett 8:40 Senzel 9:23 Knebel 10:42 Nelson 11:40 Souza 12:30 Hicks 13:20 Upton Player Updates 13:35 Tatis 16:20 Greg Bird and Pete Alonso 17:00 Paddack 17:05 Urias Bold Predictions 18:10 Please subscribe on @itunes and give us a review! As always, follow us on twitter @OpenBarDudes, @openbarben, and @OpenBarTambo. Hit us up with any questions and comments. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tambo/message

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