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Eno and DVR discuss the likely season-ending injury for Triston Casas among several other absences that popped up over the weekend including Yordan Alvarez, Shota Imanaga (both on the IL since recording), Freddy Peralta and Corbin Burnes. They also discuss BABIP as a tool to help find buy-low targets and pickups, and marvel at Aaron Judge's .500 BABIP to begin the season before looking at how Coby Mayo might fit on the Orioles' depth chart once they get a infielders back from the IL.Rundown3:00 Triston Casas: 2025 Season Likely Over11:19 Corbin Burnes: Early Skills Decline Followed By Shoulder Inflammation17:52 Freddy Peralta & Shota Imanaga: Leave Early w/Injuries22:16 Other News & Notes From the Weekend28:54 Inspector BABIP: Using BABIP as an Entry Point for Buy Lows & Pickups43:54 Concerns About Junior Caminero's Launch Angle?51:27 Favorite In-Season Projections54:58 Where the Money Went: Light Bidding on Coby Mayo Thanks to Upcoming Crowded Depth Chart?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the stats showing us on the Farm? How can AAA player be ready for the MLB action? We look at SO% and BB%, ISO and BABIP and try to make sense of the "advanced" stats that are readily available to us to determine what a player may or may not need to improve to be ready for the next level. There is a clearly something missing from the MiLB to the MLB.

Take 10 with Tim – April 25, 2025 – 9:30/8:30 amMicrosoft Teams Invite:1.Well, that didn't take long. After only 32 games in the minor leagues, the Athletics had seen enough and promoted Nick Kurtz to the Majors. He already has his first hit. How many more?a.Stat line for 2025: AB, HR, RBI, BAb.My buddy Agustin Ramirez finally got the call and promptly went 5 for 8 in his first two games. I think this guy hits and pop.i.Your thoughts?c.Surprisingly, the Rays promoted Chandler Simpson to the show and there was no word of a 8-year, $10 million contract that he signed.i.Over-under 40 stolen bases.d.Give me two or three of the next prospects you think will get the call?2.I read yesterday that Triston Casas is moving his hands around trying to find something that works as he's off to a brutal start to the season. He's had two home runs since the change. Just luck, or perhaps he found something?a.In looking at the data, his hard hit rates are about the same, and his strikeout rate is down. It might be that his .193 BABIP needs to be corrected.3.PCA appears to be breaking out as the power I discussed when he was a prospect appears to be emerging. The hard hit rates and exit velo are all solid-average.a.Stat line for 2025: HR, SB, and BA4.Let's take a look at the standings – just looking for surprise starts (both good and bad) and do you think they will stay that way.a.American Leagueb.National League5.We talked about rookies a lot because everyone knows Mookie Betts is good. I forgot who you picked for ROY, so I'll let you complete a do-over if you want. One favorite and one deep sleepera.ROY for the ALb.ROY for the NL6.AJ Puk appears to be seriously hurt as he's seeking a second opinion about his left elbow. Are you shifting to Justin Martinez?7.Let's look at the Top 15 players according to baseballsavant in Barrels per plate appearances. 8.Kumar Rocker got rocked again on Wednesday and didn't get out of the second inning. Is it time to move on from him? How worried should Dynasty League managers be?9.What one hitter are you looking to add in this weekend's FAAB?10.What one pitcher are you looking to add in this weekend's FAAB?

In a grab-bag episode, Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the low league BABIP early in the season, the most interesting standings developments so far (with emphases on the Dodgers, Padres, Braves, and AL Central), Atlanta re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re-acquiring Jesse Chavez, early attendance issues for the A's, (team-friendly?) extensions for Jackson Merrill, Kristian Campbell, and Ketel […]

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 9, 2025 @ 3 PM ETSegment 1 – News and Notes1.The Mets re-upped with Pete Alonso on a two-year deal. The league has learned its lesson from hulking First Base sluggers like Alonso, and consequently, it's become more challenging for them to land the big contract.a.Your thoughts on the deal. Are there any changes at all in where you draft him2.Phew. Jack Flaherty managers give a sigh of relief when he re-upped with the Tigers for a two-year deal that is front-loaded with an opt-out. So, assuming he doesn't get hurt, he'll likely opt out. a.Will he be more of the 2024 version on the 2022-23 pitcher? 3.The Angels were at it again, signing Yoan Moncada to a one-year, $5 million contract. a.This is why I'm so critical of the Angels. This is a dumb deal to me. He hasn't been able to stay healthy, and if it weren't for a .406-fueled 2019 season, where he hit 25 home runs and batted.315, I'm not sure anybody would be thinking about him. Not to lead the witness, but what do you think? Am I all wet?4.Well the Tirso Ornelas came crashing down when the Padres signed the power-couple duo of Jason Heyward and Connor Joe. Oh well. Thoughts.Segment 2 – AL West1.Houston Astrosa.Isaac Paredes 2025 stat line: HR, RBI, and BAi.Will he be a downgrade from Alex Bregman, upgrade, or about the same?b.Chas McCormack (608.80 ADP), Jake Meyers (611.36), and Taylor Trammell (750.51) are the projected starting outfield. We've discussed previously about how weak it is. Do you have any interest?i.Over/Under Pedro Leon of 200 ABsc.Luis Garcia had TJS in 2023 and should be a full go this spring. In his last full season in 2022, he was pretty good. His ADP is 365. Is he a sneaky add in a draft?d.Spencer Arrighetti pitched to a 5.63 ERA in the first half and a 3.18 in the second. His batting average against went from .268 to .226. Any interest. His ADP is 216.9e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)2.Los Angeles Angelsa.True or False. Mike Trout will win a World Series with the Angels before his career ends.i.Stat line for Trout: AB, HR, SB, BAb.Jo Adell's ADP is 290.89 and he's going as the 71st outfielder off the board. He hits the ball extremely hard and sprint speed in the 86th percentile. There is going to be pressure on his batting average as he doesn't make great contact. However, if he gets playing time, isn't there 20-20 potential here?i.Will he get the playing time?c.Yoan Moncada stat line for 2025: AB, HR, and BAd.Nolan Schanuel – Over/Under 15 home runse.Is Kikuchi more like the Astros version in 2025 or more like the “every other” season for the Angels in 2025?i.We will look at where he's going in drafts.f.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)3.Athleticsa.Tyler Soderstrom was a top prospect for several years, but has yet to establish himself in the Majors. Will he this year or will Kurtz beat him to the punch?i.Nick Kurtz 2025 stat line: AB, HR, BAb.Lawrence Butler went 22 and 18 in 451 PAs last year. Over/Under 50 combined SB and HR for 2025?c.Who would you rather roster: Luis Severino (290.0) or Jeffrey Springs (239.3)?d.Will Mason Miller be on the Athletics on August 1?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)4.Seattle Marinersa.In one of our Dynasty League startups, I considered drafting Victor Robles but couldn't pull the trigger. I studied the data, and while he stole 34 bases last season, he's not a burner with sprint speeds in the 63rd percentile. A .370 BABIP drove his .307 batting average, and given his poor exit velocity, I don't see that sticking or much power. Am I too low on Robles? I don't get the hype, as he's going as the 49th OF off the board. b.One of our Patreon members reminded me that we don't talk enough about Seattle's poor hit park factors (T-Mobile). It's last in the league. Should this give you pause at the draft table for guys like J-Rod, Raleigh, and Arozarena?c.Will Julio Rodriguez be drafted in the first round in 2026?d.Do you think the Mariners should trade one of their big starters for some offense? If so, who would you suggest?i.An ideal trading partner would be the Orioles.e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)5.Texas Rangersa.Evan Carter state line for 2025: AB, HR, SB, and BAi. Will he be a full-time or platoon player by mid-season?b.Adolis Garcia had a down season in 2025. Although his speed has decreased, he still hits the ball extremely hard. Do you think he's more of a 30 to 35-home-run guy or a 25-home-run guy with pressure on his batting average?i.We will look at where he is being drafted and look at other players around himc.Do we see the break out of Wyatt Langford in 2025?i.He will be _______________ round pick in 2026.d.RosterResource lists Chris Martin as the closer in Texas. Are you buying that?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

Fantasy Baseball Live – November 24, 2024Segment 1 – News and Notes1.We had a trade! The Royals traded Brady Singer to the Reds for Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer.a.Who does this free up for playing time in Cincinnati?b.Does Brady Singer's value go down moving to Cincinnati?c.Joey Weimer has alluring tools with plus speed and enough pop to suggest 15 to 20 home run pop. He's never been able to hit. Does he get a shot in Kansas City?2.The Nationals non-tender Kyle Finnegan, and he is now a free agent. I'm not sure I get this one. They couldn't trade him?a.Who do you like to get saves in Washington?3.The Rockies non-tender Brandon Rodgers. I guess this makes sense as he was due for a raise (estimated at $5.5 million), and let's face it, he's not that good, and there are plenty of options.a.Who do you think gets his playing time?4.Finally, the Blue Jays non-tender Jordan Romano. He was estimated to earn $8 million and it appears that the Jays didn't want to take the risk on whether he would return to form. Perhaps they don't like the medicals.a.Who do you like to get saves in Toronto?Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the NL East1.Atlanta Bravesa.Michael Harris went late in the second, early third round last year, which resulted in a 16/10 year and a batting average of .264. He's going about in the same spot (42 ADP). Do you like this spot for him.i.We will look at other players going around him to see who you preferb.Stat line for Austin Riley – HR, RBI and BA. He went 19 and 56 last season.i.His ADP is 30.82 and he's going as the third third baseman off the board. Too much or just about right?c.Is Marcel Ozuna turning into Nelson Cruz. He seems to be getting better with age. What are the odds he gets close to his 39/104 with a .302 batting average in 2025?d.What did you think of the trade for Griffin Canning? He has pretty good stuff with a plus change-up and slider, but his fastball gets crushed (.529 SLG). Can the Braves perform magic again here?i.I wrote this before he got non-tendered. I guess the answer is no. Weird though.e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)2.Miami Marlinsa.Connor Norby 2025 stats – HR, SB and BAb.Xavier Edwards stole 31 bases in 70 games last season but has no power. He did hit .328 but it was supported by a .398 BABIP. He's only SS eligible and is the #17 SS off the board. Any interest? If so, how will you make up for the lack of power?c.Deyvision De Los Santos – 2025 stats – AB, HR, and BAxd.Sandy Alcantara is going as the 69th pitcher off the board. Let's call it a number three starter. Is there sneaky value there or do you have to discount him because of the TJS until we know more?e.Is the Marlins closer currently on their roster?f.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)3.New York Metsa.Mark Vientos is going to cost you this season. His ADP is 99, and he's the 7th third baseman off the board. Good value or too expensive?i.He has average bat speed but hits the ball extremely hard (80th percentile). There is a ton of swing-and-miss in his game, and he has no speed. Is Jake Burger a good com?b.Does Tyronne Taylor start the season as the Met's starting center fielder?c.After finishing with 33 home runs and 29 stolen bases and runner up to Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP, why is Francisco Lindor going off the board as the 17th overall pick? Shouldn't he be higher or does this feel about right?d.Kodai Senga – 2025 stat line - IP, Ks and ERAe.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On BwB EP 695, Bubba (@bdentrek) will be joined by Ben Tidd (@BreakingBen_T) to discuss some players with high BABIPs and what to make of the big number. Some Players Discussed- Seiya Suzuki Brent Rooker Marcell Ozuna Elly De La Cruz Bobby Witt Jr. Many More

Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On BwB EP 694, Bubba (@bdentrek) will be joined by Ben Tidd (@BreakingBen_T) to discuss some players who had low BABIPs and what to make of the down number. Some Players Discussed- Anthony Santander Andrew Benintendi Josh Naylor Marcus Semien Corbin Carroll Alex Bregman Many More

Ian is joined by Chris Clegg to clear out the email mailbag. They answer questions about minor league park factors, offseason trades, the outlook for the Garcia brothers' heading into 2025, Kyle Teel's BABIP and more! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at podcast@soxprospects.com. Social Media Links: IG: @SoxProspects @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon!  

Welcome back to another episode of Bubba (@bdentrek) and the Bloom (@RyanBHQ). On BATB 168, the guys recap recent news, review a BloomBoard looking at hitting over and underperformers in BABIP and HR/FB, and more. Some Players Discussed- Marcell Ozuna Paul DeJong Tyler O'Neil Randy Arozarena Adolis Garcia Xander Bogaerts Many More

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Fantasy Baseball Live – July 28, 2024Segments 1 and 2 – Review today's gamesAdditional Questions:1.The Jazz Chisholm trade – To Yankees2.The Jesse Winker Trade – To Mets3.The Carlos Estevez Trade – To Phillies4.The Garrett Crochet demand5.Kodai Senga – Ugh!6.Randy Arozarena watching the Rays game from the stands because he couldn't get to the Mariners game in time was pretty cool. 7.Ranger Suarez hits the IL with a back issue. He hasn't been very good of late; hopefully, with treatment and rest, he can get back to the player we saw in the first half. 8.Drew Thorpe – Yikes! Mauled by the Mariners of all teams. He didn't get out of the first inning, giving up eight earned runs!9.Tyler Fitzgerald has been crushing it. He's hit eight home runs since July 9th with a .429 average. Overall, though, he has a .409 BABIP and a 29% K-Rate. Thoughts?10.Devin Williams was finally activated. Do you put him in your lineups immediately?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson try to find 2024 comps to the 2023 First Half / Second Half heroes and bums. Who is this year's Julio Rodriguez Who will be the young slugger that figures it out, like Tristan Casas was last season? --- 00:00 - First Half / Second Half Podcast 01:30 - Who is this year's Tristan Casas? A young slugger who has a blah first half and then breaks out in second half. 02:10 - Micheal Busch. He was always powerful in the Minors (59 HR in 2022-23). Outside of May, has hit for average (albeit with a high BABIP). The power will play eventually. With the Cubs out of the race (kind of), he will play. 05:45 - Who will be this year's Julio Rodriguez? An underwhelming star who gets on track in the second half. 08:20 - Alternate - Pete Alonso. His HR/FB% is a career low. Average exit velocity if down, but only slightly. Warm weather, Mets hanging around in the race….I'll say that he hits more than 20 HR after the ASB. 14:45 - Who will be this year's Cal Raleigh? A catcher who becomes a game-changer by hitting for elite power in the second half. Mitch Garver. Has quietly his 6 homers since June 6. May not hit for average, but he producing plenty of fly balls. K rate and BB rate each improved a bit in June too. 19:15 - Who will be this year's CJ Abrams? A player who catches fire on the basepaths in the second half. 19:50 - Wyatt Langford. Ranks 11th in baseball in average sprint speed. Stole six bases in June. Rangers fall out of the race and let Langford learn to steal bases in the second half by running as much as he wants. 23:45 - Who will be this year's Alex Verdugo or Nolan Arenado? A veteran who falls apart in the second half. 25:45 - Cody Bellinger. I know his first half wasn't great, but Statcast suggests it should have been even worse. Cubs fall out of the race and he's unplayable in the second half. 33:40 - Who will be this year's Freddy Peralta? A skilled starter who underachieves in the first half and thrives in the second half. 34:15 - Pablo Lopez. Similar to Peralta, he pitches for a solid team and has great SO skills. Just needs some decent luck. 40:15 - Who will be this year's Lucas Giolito? A starter who is playable in the first half and destroys teams in the second half. 41:05 - Jose Berrios. This may be cheating, because it has already happened, but I'm not sure anyone has noticed. His season-long numbers (3.63 ERA, 1.12 WHIP) still say, “start me every week”. The Jays season is already over, and things will be ugly for starters like Berrios when they go with a full youth movement down the stretch. 44:40 - Andrew Abbott 46:45 - Who will be this year's Adbert Alzolay? A reliever who takes hold of the closer's role in the second half. 47:20 - Jeff Hoffman. Holy moly, this guy has been good this year. The Phillies went a long stretch without a save, and since that ended he has collected 3 of their 4 saves. He's their best reliever and could completely take the job from Jose Alvarado. Of course, they could trade for a closer. But they don't need to. 49:30 - Monday game recaps: Is Paul Sewald close to losing the closer's role? --- Home Run Forecast Home Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%.  Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign up Pick6 Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Bryce Harper pandering to Londoners, Kiké Hernández booting a ball during an in-game interview, banning player scouting cards to lower BABIP, the effect on home runs of widening the foul lines, Yusei Kikuchi, Tyler Soderstrom, and a foul-territory hypothetical, crediting managers for sacrificial ejections, Aaron Judge's scalding hot […]

Welcome back to another episode of Bubba (@bdentrek) and the Bloom (@RyanBHQ). On BATB 142, the guys recap some of the recent MLB news and then look at a Bloom Board discussing over/underachievers in BABIP and HR/FB. Some Players Discussed- Jurickson Profar Steven Kwan Marcell Ozuna Lane Thomas George Springer Austin Riley Many More

Are the Mets underperforming? Are the yankees overperforming? Who do we have winning the NBA finals --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lastmansopinion/support

Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie look at data from 2024 and identify bankable trends. Where are our category leaders coming from? Did we draft starting pitching too soon? --- 00:00 - Fred Pod 6-4 00:30 - Overall data from 2024 (as of the start of play this week) 01:30 - 4 of the top-20 pitchers in ERA were drafted in the top-100 07:00 - 12 of the 19 pitches with 75 SO were drafted in the top-100 09:00 - 6 top the top-15 pitchers in WHIP were drafted in the top-100 11:30 - There are so many starters who have are sitting on waivers in most leagues and have an ERA around 3.50 and a WHIP around 1.15 (Ryan Weathers, Jake Irvin, Trevor Williams, Kyle Gibson etc.). Bailey Falter was available on Sunday in most of my 15-team leagues. He has a WHIP under 1.00!  13:30 - Are big bids on pitchers like Christian Scott ill-considered? 16:45 - Trevor Williams on IL 21:00 - 10 of the top-13 hitters in homers were drafted in the top-100; 5 of the 11 hitters who are batting .300 were drafted in the top-100; 10 of the 12 hitters with 40 runs scored were drafted in the top-100; 9 of the 15 players with 40 RBIs were drafted in the top-100 28:00 - Were we drafting pitchers too early in this “everyone can pitch” landscape? 31:45 - One more observation, of the 22 qualified pitchers with an ERA under 3.00, 15 have fewer strikeouts than innings. In this season of low BABIP and low HR/FB rate, is getting whiffs less important in run prevention? 39:00 - Should owners in trading leagues try to correct this by dealing effective pitchers for effective hitters?  47:00 - Finally, am I correct in believing that the pitcher injury crises was overblown (once again) in April? 55:00 - Monday notes: Kyle Tucker is day-to-day but should be fine…..Blake Snell is on the IL again…..Noelvi Marte will soon start his rehab assignment…..Brandon Marsh to the IL…..Robert Gasser is dealing with an elbow injury…..Connor Norby debuted…..Tyler Anderson continues to defy the odds….Matt Waldron pitched well again…..The Reds scored 13 at Coors…..Nolan Gorman has hit 8 HR in 14 games…..Mark Vientos had another great game…..MacKenzie Gore burned owners in his two-start week…..Kevin Gausman continues to stink…..Austin Hays hit his first two homers of the season…. --- Sorare Promotional Copy Build a Collection. Chase Glory. Sign up for Sorare: MLB today and get 50% off up to $50 on your first Pro Cards. Play now!  PrizePicks Download PrizePicks today and use code ROTOPOD for a first deposit match up to $100! Sign up now!  Pick more. Pick less. It's that easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode #007: Jared and Josh discuss methods to improve command.Including:Defining commandAverage walk rates at every levelCommand development processCommand training ideasMental game strategiesClick here to watch on YouTube-Timestamps:(1:00) Intro - Josh's 1st game, MLB events(15:00) Defining command(17:00) Catcher setting up middle middle(21:45) Average walk rates by level(25:00) Correlation to swing and miss and BABIP(27:40) Command training ideas(35:45) Command development process(39:10) How to throw better bullpens(47:00) How to use differential balls(51:20) Mental game strategies and thoughtsCheck Out Josh's Stuff:Twitter (X) YouTube NewsletterCheck Out Jared's Stuff:Twitter (X) YouTube Newsletter Remote Training In-Person Training Pitch Grip Database

Will and Whipple are back, this time with a very special guest! -Yanks stayed hot -What's BABIP, what's real? -A BRAND NEW SEGMENT -Fun rankings All that and more on the latest from YankeesFiles!

Opening Week is finally upon us! Ethan and Trevor break down this past week's action, highlighting the highs and lows. They discuss injury updates, news around the league and within the division. Evaluating how the team has looked so far, they analyze where the lineup needs to improve and what they are doing well this early in the season.Support the show

Teams playing the 2024 Dodgers basically have to play perfectly in order to win. In the San Francisco Giants' first game against the rival Dodgers this season, the Giants did not play perfectly and so they lost. The Giants stranded a ton of baserunners and were sorely lacking the big hit. The SF Giants' bullpen continued to struggle overall, with young players failing to establish themselves and even the likes or Tyler Rogers—ground ball and home run prevention machine—allowing a 430-foot three-run blast that broke the game open.The Giants are allowing over seven runs per game on average through five games this season. That's obviously way too many, and it's actually impressive that they've managed to go 2-3 despite allowing so many runs. What's startling is that SF Giants starters Logan Webb, Kyle Harrison, and Jordan Hicks combined to allow just four runs in 17 innings, while Keaton Winn added a respectable three runs in five innings against the juggernaut Dodgers lineup. It was Daulton Jefferies' start and the bullpen that has been the run prevention culprit. Thankfully, there are several sustainability/"luck" indicators that strongly suggest that the Giants will improve at preventing runs. Their HR/FB ratio, left-on-base percentage, and BABIP allowed are all unsustainably bad and will improve.Another way the SF Giants will improve is by getting Blake Snell into the rotation, and the Giants say he will make his season debut on Monday at home against the Nationals. Alex Cobb doesn't seem to be too far behind Snell, and once he's ready to go, that could push Keaton Winn into a long relief role, making the bullpen that much better and deeper. Winn flashed excellent stuff in his outing that was better than the ERA over 5.00 would suggest.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Segment 1 – The WeatherSegment 2 – PercotaSegment 3 – 12 things I'm anxious to see this season1.How do Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery get along this season? – Discuss the whole Broas setup this offseason and their having big seasons could go a long way to re-establishing Boras as the elite of elite agencies. If not, there might be a sea change in agency representatives.2.Did the off-season training for Shane Bieber, Casey Mize, and Ryan Weathers truly make them better pitchers, or is this just Spring Training noise?3.Giancarlo Stanton looks physically great, but will that translate into success on the field? He is the active leader in career home runs at 402 and still has a solid shot at 500. However, he's 34, so he needs to have a bounce back year in order to stay on that pace.4.Does Wyatt Langford pull a Mike Trout. There is not only some physical resemblance, but both made the minor leagues look easy and moved through quickly. Trout was a high school kid, but Langford is an older college player.5.Will the Orioles outsmart themselves with Jackson Holliday? Will he stay down longer than we all think? I'll explain.a.If he finishes in the Top 2 of ROY, then he automatically gets a year of service credited. b.If he doesn't start the year on the 40-man, the Orioles can not get a draft pick if he finishes in the Top 3 of ROY voting.c.Bring up the signing of Tony Kemp.6.Which Rookie not named Langford or Yamamoto will be Rookie of the Year?7.Does Maikel Garcia add more power? 8.Will Estuery Ruiz be a true one-hit wonder? a.Will he get full-time playing time?b.There have been rumors of improved plate patience. Is that real?c.Side note – Is Victor Scott II going to be Estuery Ruiz 2.0?9.Is Jarred Kelenic any good?10.Will Nolan Jones take the next step, or will that .401 BABIP cause such a correction that managers who drafted him in the fourth round, are not going to be happy?11.How good will Yamamoto be?12.Is Gerrit Cole going to be ok or will he join the TJ Club?a.Will Carlos Rodon and Nestor Cortes return their 2022 form?b.Will Juan Soto have that magical season where he hits 50 home runs and drives in 120 with 120 runs scored?

Fantasy Baseball Live – November 26, 2023 @ 3 pmSegment 1 - News and Notes1.The Diamondbacks acquired Eugenio Suarez for RHP Carlos Vargas and Catcher Seby Zavalaa.Suarez brings a 30% K-Rate but has always hit for power. He had back-to-back 31 home run seasons, and then last year, he hit 22. In looking at the data, the exit velos are the same, the launch angle is the same, the K-Rate is the same, and the walk rate is the same. You got it…everything is the same. He's dropped to the 24th third baseman off the board. If you think he can return to 30 home runs, does this give him some value here? Especially if you need power late in the draft.b.Carlos Vargas has a great arm with a fastball that will touch triple-digits, but he has no idea where the ball is going. He's likely a bullpen arm. Seby Zavala came through the White Sox organization and strikes out too much. Not sure he's more than a backup catcher. Thoughts on both players?2.The Cardinals sign two pitchers. Kyle Gibson and Lance Lynn. Both were okay last year with the Orioles and White Sox/Dodgers. Lynn's ADP is 353, and Gibson is 564. Any interest?a.Does this move the needle for the Cardinals?3.We both got excited about the trade that brought Brandon Shewmake to the White Sox. Maybe he would get a shot. What do the White Sox do? Sign Paul DeJong. a.He has one of the worse baseballsavant pages I've seen. 2% rank in exit velo. 15% in hard-hit rate, 5% in whiff, 10% in walks, 37th percentile in speed. It looks like he has good range at short with a poor arm. b.He's only been drafted in four out of the 44 Drafts at the NFBC so far. Maybe that goes up?c.This doesn't appear to be a profile of a Major League full-time regular. Maybe a utility player. What am I missing?Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the NL West1.Arizona Diamondbacksa.Alek Thomas is currently living off his great defensive chops. Huge range in center field. He's also a plus runner, ranking in the 87th percentile. There is some solid exit velo, but he beats everything on the ground. He's the 80th outfielder off the board – a number-five outfielder. Is this a growth stock, or would you take a bet on someone else as your fifth outfielder?b.What about Jake McCarthy? There's plus speed but no power. He also beats everything on the ground? Thoughts on McCarthy? Is he a guy you're interested in? His ADP is 490, or the 94th outfielder off the board?i.Can you be a Championship level team with this level of power in centerfield and right?c.Brandon Pfaadt looked great on the biggest stage, and his ADP climbed a little. He's still going as the 87th pitcher off the board – likely the 60th or so starter off the board. Is there value as your fifth pitcher?i.Stat line: IP, wins, Ks, and ERAd.The Diamondbacks won 84 games last season. Does the win total go up or down next season?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)2.Colorado Rockiesa.Nolan Jones went 20-20 with a .297 average. He's going as the 15th outfielder off the board – pick #58. How many teams of yours will he be on? We will look at other outfielders around the same area.i.Notes: Jones had a .401 BABIP and struck out 30% of the time. There is serious pop with an exit velocity of 90 MPH with a max of 115. There's not a ton of launch.b.Stat line of Ezequiel Tovar – HR, SB, RBI, and BAc.Hunter Goodman (#624) or Brenton Doyle (#541)?d.You have to hold your nose and pick a Rockies starter. Who's it going to be?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)3.Los Angeles Dodgersa.Gavin Lux stat line: AB, HR, SB and BAb.Are the Dodgers going to battle with Chris Taylor (#429), Gavin Lux, Michael Busch (#546), and Miguel Rojas (#726) hitting at the bottom of the order? We will discuss each (not Lux) and whether they are worth drafting.c.Walker Buhler's stat line: IP, wins, K's, and ERAd.Bobby Miller is going as the #36 pitcher off the board in early NFBC Drafts. That's a #2 starter when you factor in closers. Too high, too low, or just about right?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)4.San Diego Padresa.Luis Campusano – AB, HR, RBI, and BAb.Manny Machado is going as the #7 third baseman off the board. He's been passed by Gunnar Henderson and Royce Lewis. Solid value in the fifth round, or would you pass him over?c.Yu Darvish had a tough season, pitching to a 4.56 ERA and ending the season on the IL after having bone spurs removed from his pitching elbow. He's fallen to the 15/16 round in 15-team drafts. Any interest?d.2024 will mark AJ Preller's 10th year on the job. He went in big when he first arrived. He quickly sold off almost everyone he traded for when it didn't work. He then drafted and signed high-end Latin player for a few years in what looked like a rebuild. Then, he traded away those prospects for veterans while signing high-priced free agents (Hosmer, Machado, Xander, et. al). They've made the playoffs twice and even got to the NLCS in 2022. However, he's spent a fortune and needs to sell off pieces so the Padres can make payroll. How has he kept his job? e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)5.San Francisco Giantsa.Marco Luciano: Stat line for 2024 – AB, HR, RBI, and BAb.Michael Conforto's bat speed has slowed. He used to light up statcast with his exit velos and hard-hit rates. Now, it's below average – in the 40s for both, with an average launch angle. He's not that old – he turns 31 in March. Could we see a bounce back in 2024, or is he just a 15- to 18-year-old home run guy with some OBP skills now?c.Kyle Harrison: Stat line for 2024 – IP, wins, Ks, and ERAd.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)CloseThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3306394/advertisement

Fantasy Baseball Live – November 5, 2023 – 3 pm, ET Segment 1 – News and Notes1.The Rangers win the World Series in five games. Final thoughts on the series.2.The series had the lowest ratings in history – down 23% from 2022. In 2016, Hou vs. LAD, each game averaged 18.9 million viewers. This year, it was less than half at 9.1 M.a.You can argue that the Rangers and D-Backs don't have National appeal, but viewership is declining. The last four WS are the four lowest-rated series in history.b.Is this just the way it is? So far, it hasn't affected TV rights, but is this coming?c.What about the Padres having to take a loan out to make payroll?3.The White Sox did not pick up Tim Anderson's option. No surprise here as he slashed .245/.286/.296 with one home run. You can make the argument that he was the worst full-time regular in the big leagues. a.Statcast shows nothing good. Poor average exit velo and hard-hit rate. He's lost his speed, now ranking 46% in the league. 23% K-Rate and of course, he still never walks.b.Does he get a job? If so, is there any value here?4.We have our first trade of the off-season as the Tigers acquired Mark Canha from the Brewers for RHP, Blake Holuba.The Tigers truly do not see Akil Baddoo as a full-time regular. Thoughts on the deal for the Tigers?b.We will talk about the Brewers implications in the next segmentSegment 2 and 3 - Fantasy Baseball Questions of the NL Central1.Chicago Cubsa.Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA) – Stat line for the season: AB, HR, SB, and BAb.Christopher Morel hit 26 home runs in only 107 games. He also struck out 31% of the time. Few hit the ball harder than he does (92nd percentile in hard-hit rates), but he's going as the 51st outfielder off the board. Is he someone you are interested in as your number-four outfielder?c.Javier Assad got 10 starts last season and overall pitched to a 3.09 ERA. He's a sinker ball pitcher without a true out-pitch, but he avoided hard contact and was pretty good. He's going as an afterthought in drafts – pick 436 (round 30). Any interest?d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)2.Cincinnati Redsa.Elly De La Cruz – Stat line for the season: AB, HR, SB, and BA.b.TJ Friedl hit 18 home runs and stole 27 bags. Are you buying this? Early drafts are saying people do as he's going as the 30th outfielder off the board.c.Hunter Greene is going as the 45th pitcher off the board (29th starter). That makes him a number two starter. Any interest in drafts?i.He will be a number ___________ pitcher at the end of the season.d.Will the Reds make the playoffs?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)3.Milwaukee Brewersa.With the trade of Mark Canha, the Brewers appear to be clearing the decks for their young outfielders. Assuming health, who will be in the starting outfield at the end of the seasonb.Jackson Chourio – Stat line for 2024 – AB, HR, SB, and BA.i.90 AB, 5 HR, 11 SB, .255 AVG.c.Brice Turang wasn't very good last season. He slashed .218/.285/.300 but did have 26 stolen bases. He also had a .268 BABIP. Statcast shows a light-hitting second baseman as he has one of the poorest hard-hit rates in the league, but he only struck out 21% of the time and always him the minor leagues. Finally, he's going as the 40th second baseman off the board. Is there value here in Draft and Hold Leagues? Would you take him in a one-year league?d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major) 4.Pittsburgh Piratesa.Oneil Cruz – stat line for 2024 – AB, HR, SB, and BA.b.I still like Ke'Byran Hayes. He hits the ball hard, has solid speed, and makes excellent contact - ok, he never walks. But, he added loft to his swing in 2023 and I think he's poised for a breakout. Am I on another planet here? He's going as the 20th third baseman off the board.c.Which of the kids we discussed last week is starting games for Pittsburgh in the second half in 2024?d.The Pirates win _________________ ballgames in 2024.e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)5.St. Louis Cardinalsa.Maysn Winn – Stat line in 2024 – AB, HR, SB, and BAb.Jordan Walker over/under 25 HRs in 2024c.Miles Mikolos's sinker wasn't sinking, and he got crushed. He ranked in the bottom 15% in the league in giving up hard hits. He doesn't throw hard and doesn't strike out anyone, but of course, the Cardinals have him signed for two more years. i.That said, he has an ADP of 420, so he's nearly free. Would you take a gamble on him in one-year leagues or is he better left in the draft queue?d.The Cardinals finish ahead or behind the Pirates in 2024 in the standingse.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)CloseThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3306394/advertisement

Fantasy Baseball Live – October 29, 2023 @ 3 pmSegment 1 – World Series Discussion1.We are tied 1-1Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the AL East1.Baltimore Oriolesa.Put your GM cap on. Give me two moves that you would do to prevent the Orioles from going three and out in next year's playoffs.i.Do the Orioles make the playoffs in 2024?b.Roster Resource has Jackson Holliday as the starting shortstop. Do you believe this will happen?c.Stat line for Jordan Westburg – AB, HR, SB, and BAd.Kyle Bradish is going as the 37th pitcher off the board (25th starter). Is this something that interest you? Too high? Too low?i.Is he someone you are personally interested in?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)2.Boston Red Soxa.After some starts and stops, Jarren Duran was pretty good last season—.295/.346/.482 with 8 HRs and 24 SBs in only 362 plate appearances. Statcast shows above-average hard hit rates, elite speed but contact issues (25% K-Rate), and 6.6% BB-Rate. He also had a .381 BABIP.i.With all that, he's the 45th outfielder off the board. Any interest as your #3 outfielder?b.Tristan Casas will hit ________________ home runs in 2024.c.I believe you mentioned that Brayan Bello is one of your targets this year. If so, what are you liking?d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)3.New York Yankeesa.Anthony Volpe went 20-20 (21 HR and 24 SB), but he also hit .209 with a .283 OBP while striking out 28% of the time. He also posted a .259 BABIP. At 22, you have to consider him as a player who is still developing, and given how deep shortstop is, he's only the 18th shortstop off the board.i.Would you take him as your MI? Would you wait and take him as your starting SS? Or, just avoid him? b.Over/Under 400 at-bats for Giancarlos Stanton? He is going as the 86th outfielder off the board. On the surface, this seems like value, but why do I have this “wasted pick” feeling? Your thoughts?c.Put your GM hat on. What three moves would you make for the Yankees to return to the playoffs?d.Michael King will finish as a top _______________ pitcher in fantasy baseball.i.He's going as the 61st pitcher off the board or the 39th starter. Too rich for you, or are you taking the plunge?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)4.Tampa Bay Raysa.Wander Franco – Over/Under 1 game played in 2024? If over, how many?b.Isaac Paredes was one of my sleepers last season, but I didn't expect 31 home runs. In looking at the data, he's a launch angle guy (22 degrees) but doesn't hit the ball all that hard (6% hard-hit rate). He has a great strikeout rate (18.2%).i.Are you buying the 31 home runs? If not, how many are you penciling in?ii.He is going as the 23rd 3B off the board, so in early drafts, it doesn't seem like people believe.c.Josh Lowe was great as a platoon player last season – 20 HR, 32 SB. Is that enough production to ignore the hit on Runs and RBIs you will take, although he had 83 RBIs last season?i.He is going as the 18th outfielder off the board.d.Shane Baz should be back early next season from TJS (surgery was on 9/24/22). Sneaky pick or somebody to ignore? 91st pitcher off the board (60th or so starter)e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)5.Toronto Blue Jaysa.Vlad is in a three-year decline in home runs (48, 32, and last year, 26) but is still only 25 (next season). He makes excellent contact (14.7% strikeout rate), with high-end exit velos and more launch than he ever had last season. i.He's dropped down to the third round? Is there value there, or are you in the camp that he's a good player but will not be a great player?b.Davis Schneider – stat line for 2024 – AB, BA, and HR.c.I felt Alejandro Kirk was an overdraft as a Top 5 catcher last season. This year, he's hated and is going as the 25th catcher. Will you take a gamble with him as your second catcher?d.Alek Manoah – Over/under 20 starts in Toronto in 2024?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)CloseThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3306394/advertisement

Attendance (0:43) Quicker pace (3:02) Player pay (6:11) Shohei injury (6:41) Best team in mlb? (8:16) BABIP (9:37) Shock collars on outfielders (13:10) TV viewership (16:08) Sub 2 ERA (19:34) Clayton Kershaw (22:40) Violations (24:28) John Kruk (25:22)

Take 10 with Tim – September 22, 20231.We will take a look at the playoff picture2.Projecting the Awards – Who will win and who shoulda.ROY – AL and NLi.Gunnar and Corbinii.Bibee andb.MVP – AL and NLi.Ohtani and Acunac.CY Young – AL and NLi.Cole and Snellii.Castillo and Senga3.Zack Gelof has been very good this season.a..277/.344/.537, 13 HR, 13 SB, 35 runs, 27 RBI.b.Here are his advanced metrics i.Great exit velo at 90.9 MPH, slightly above launchii.92nd percentile in sprint speediii.Approach is a little aggressive and strikeouts are high at 26.6%. BABIP is a little high at .336.c.What kind of player do you think he will be next season? A Top _______________ third baseman off the board.4.Shohei Ohtani had elbow surgery this week, but in his own personal post, he didn't say the word TJS. He suppose to hit without restriction in 2024 and pitch without restriction in 2025. Is he still a first-round pick next season?5.It's good to see Shane Bieber back. If he pitches well this week, and maybe next week, does it give you confidence for drafting him next season?a.He will go off the board in the Top ________________ of pitchers?b.You will personal draft him as a Top _______________ pitcher.c.No word on Mike Trout that I've seen. Does this hurt his draft stock next season? Same question for him.6.Let's talk about each of the Mets' kids we've seen this year and where they might project for next.a.Francisco Alvarez – He's a Top _____________ catcher off the board?b.Brett Baty. He's a Top __________________ third baseman off the board?c.Mark Vientos. He's a Top _______________ third baseman off the board?d.Ronny Mauricio. He a Top _________________ second baseman off the board?7.What hitter do you want to pickup this weekend in FAAB?8.What pitcher do you want to pickup this weekend in FAAB?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3306394/advertisement

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 6, 2023 @ 3 pm.Segments 1 and 2 - Review of this weekend's gameAdditional Questions1.The Marlins come to their senses and bring back Eury Perez. He will pitch on Monday. 2.Trea Turner had a good game on Saturday with a three-run home run, but he's been moved to eighth in the batting order and is taking a beating in Philadelphia. He's still on pace for a 15/25 season, but he's posting a sub .300 OBP. He's striking out more but his BABIP is sub .300 for the first time in his career. Not what you wanted when you took him as a Top 3 player, but where does he drop next to next season and are you interested?3.Curtis Mead was promoted before Friday's contest. He's spent a lot of time on the IL season, so it was a surprise he go the call. Where does he play? Does he play?4.The Orioles quietly optioned Tyler Wells during the trade deadline news after pitching to a 6.83 ERA in July. I did a baseballsavant breakdown and he is what he is. A number four/five starter. Does he get a chance in the second half? Would you be picking him up? Segment 3 – Wavier WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportCloseThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3306394/advertisement

A few short weeks ago, it was hard to imagine the San Francisco Giants surging above .500 and into playoff position, but that's exactly what happened. The Giants went 5-1 on their most recent homestand, and they followed it up by going 5-2 on a road trip vs. two first-place teams. The SF Giants' playoff odds, according to FanGraphs, are over 50% for the first time all year.Logan Webb continued his return to his status as an ace with another brilliant performance in Milwaukee. Early in the season, Webb was allowing an uncharacteristic number of home runs, and the league had a high BABIP against him. Sure enough, mean regression happened for Webb and now his numbers look like that of an ace once again. Mitch Haniger also started showing signs of life in the Milwaukee series.Thairo Estrada, arguably the San Francisco Giants' best player so far this season, landed on the injured list with a left wrist sprain. David Villar was recalled. Austin Slater was activated ahead of today's game, and Tristan Beck was somewhat surprisingly optioned. The seemingly clear counter move for Slater would be Bryce Johnson, which suggests Slater may not be ready to play the field. Meanwhile, Joc Pederson and Joey Bart are progressing from their injuries.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

A few short weeks ago, it was hard to imagine the San Francisco Giants surging above .500 and into playoff position, but that's exactly what happened. The Giants went 5-1 on their most recent homestand, and they followed it up by going 5-2 on a road trip vs. two first-place teams. The SF Giants' playoff odds, according to FanGraphs, are over 50% for the first time all year. Logan Webb continued his return to his status as an ace with another brilliant performance in Milwaukee. Early in the season, Webb was allowing an uncharacteristic number of home runs, and the league had a high BABIP against him. Sure enough, mean regression happened for Webb and now his numbers look like that of an ace once again. Mitch Haniger also started showing signs of life in the Milwaukee series. Thairo Estrada, arguably the San Francisco Giants' best player so far this season, landed on the injured list with a left wrist sprain. David Villar was recalled. Austin Slater was activated ahead of today's game, and Tristan Beck was somewhat surprisingly optioned. The seemingly clear counter move for Slater would be Bryce Johnson, which suggests Slater may not be ready to play the field. Meanwhile, Joc Pederson and Joey Bart are progressing from their injuries. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Will and Whipple are back for a Memorial Day episode of Yankees Files. -Whitey Ford was Shohei Ohtani for a year -Trading Gleyber? -Predicting roster moves -Luis Severino is BACK -How long is Volpe's leash? -Oh yeah, and we talked BABIP All that and more on the latest from Yankees Files. Remember to follow us on Twitter!

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It's game 27 of the 2023 season and the Cleveland Guardians, after coming all the way back to take the lead, fall to the Boston Red Sox 8-7 in 10 innings. On today's show we're talking about Plesac working way behind, Clase's BABIP in extra innings, the Guardians great rally to get back into the game, and naming our MVP for the Day. If you want to share your thoughts on anything Cleveland baseball you can find me on Twitter @daveyberris, you can email the show ClevelandBaseballMornings@gmail.com, or leave a message on the Spotify app and we'll play it back on the show. Merchandise is available at ⁠⁠⁠https://clevelandbaseballmornings.myspreadshop.com/⁠⁠⁠ for T-shirts, Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, and More!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clevelandbaseballmornings/message

Adam Burke reacts to the weekend of baseball which lacked offensive production. Today, he breaks down BABIP and LOB% and how that can affect your handicapping. Also, he previews Monday's card with his best bets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Burke reacts to the weekend of baseball which lacked offensive production. Today, he breaks down BABIP and LOB% and how that can affect your handicapping. Also, he previews Monday's card with his best bets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Deep – Jordan (@BuntSingles) and Shwebsi (@shwebsi) reunite after a solo episode to discuss Tyler Wells' elite streamer status, Jack Suwinski's escape from the BABIP monster, and a myriad of other deep league options. Timestamps: Intro (0:16) Deep Dive - Jack Suwinski (4:30) Deep Dive - Tyler Wells (15:02) Team-by-team breakdown of

In the Deep – Jordan (@BuntSingles) and Shwebsi (@shwebsi) reunite after a solo episode to discuss Tyler Wells' elite streamer status, Jack Suwinski's escape from the BABIP monster, and a myriad of other deep league options. Timestamps: Intro (0:16) Deep Dive - Jack Suwinski (4:30) Deep Dive - Tyler Wells (15:02) Team-by-team breakdown of

In the Deep – Jordan (@BuntSingles) and Shwebsi (@shwebsi) reunite after a solo episode to discuss Tyler Wells' elite streamer status, Jack Suwinski's escape from the BABIP monster, and a myriad of other deep league options.Timestamps:Intro (0:16)Deep Dive - Jack Suwinski (4:30)Deep Dive - Tyler Wells (15:02)Team-by-team breakdown of

The San Francisco Giants have a 4.71 ERA and 4.73 FIP. Much has been made of their offense's inconsistency and tendency to strike out, but overall the Giants have graded out as a significantly above-average offensive team. The run prevention, however, has not been there. The Giants allowed 10 runs in their loss to the Dodgers last night.The good news is that their biggest problem is simply that they've allowed too many homers, seemingly at an unsustainably high level. The SF Giants' team K% and BB% as a pitching staff is strong, but they're last in the majors in HR/FB ratio, which is something that does not stabilize quickly. The Giants' xFIP, which predicts ERA based on normal BABIP and HR/FB, is among the best in MLB, which is encouraging.Darin Ruf is back with the Giants, and he hammered a double off the left-center field wall in his first at-bat, and it came against Clayton Kershaw. The Giants lost Bryce Johnson to a concussion after he slammed into the center field wall making a heroic catch last night. Michael Conforto also exited the game with calf tightness.Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

The San Francisco Giants have a 4.71 ERA and 4.73 FIP. Much has been made of their offense's inconsistency and tendency to strike out, but overall the Giants have graded out as a significantly above-average offensive team. The run prevention, however, has not been there. The Giants allowed 10 runs in their loss to the Dodgers last night. The good news is that their biggest problem is simply that they've allowed too many homers, seemingly at an unsustainably high level. The SF Giants' team K% and BB% as a pitching staff is strong, but they're last in the majors in HR/FB ratio, which is something that does not stabilize quickly. The Giants' xFIP, which predicts ERA based on normal BABIP and HR/FB, is among the best in MLB, which is encouraging. Darin Ruf is back with the Giants, and he hammered a double off the left-center field wall in his first at-bat, and it came against Clayton Kershaw. The Giants lost Bryce Johnson to a concussion after he slammed into the center field wall making a heroic catch last night. Michael Conforto also exited the game with calf tightness. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Brice Turang or Nolan Gorman (4:08)? Both are off to great starts. Why is Travis d'Arnaud playing more than Sean Murphy early on (9:00)? ... Adam Duvall or James Outman (13:50)? Trevor Larnach or Joey Gallo? ... What's going on with steals and BABIP early in the season (18:32)? ... News (28:32): Liam Hendriks is making progress. ... A bunch of pitchers got rocked on Monday (32:12). ... Freddy Peralta and Drew Rasmussen actually performed well (43:40). ... Who are these deep-league options (48:32)? ... We wrap up with bullpen updates, streamers and Team Name Tuesday (56:48). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Fantasy Baseball Today is a finalist in the Baseball Category for the Sports Podcast Awards! Quickly create an account and vote here: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-baseball-podcast/ Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Guardians started their season at Oakland against the Athletics. In the meantime, Jason Bilous cleared waivers and we touch on why this could be a very good thing for the Guardians long term. It could be at least good for the Columbus Clippers.Mike Zunino's blocking numbers early in the season on StatCast haven't been great and we get into what that could mean and what to watch for there.Only Columbus is playing so far but Tyler Freeman and Bo Naylor are off to interesting starts, while the pitching is pretty bad.Speaking of Naylor, the Guardians are listed as having some of the best speed in the majors so far in 2023 but Bo was slighted a little as someone who could drag that down later in the year.We also touch on why it might be worth looking at BABIP (batting average on balls in play) differently going forward with some rule changes.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!ebay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.Ultimate Pro Baseball GMTo download the game just visit probaseballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

As the Guardians started their season at Oakland against the Athletics. In the meantime, Jason Bilous cleared waivers and we touch on why this could be a very good thing for the Guardians long term. It could be at least good for the Columbus Clippers. Mike Zunino's blocking numbers early in the season on StatCast haven't been great and we get into what that could mean and what to watch for there. Only Columbus is playing so far but Tyler Freeman and Bo Naylor are off to interesting starts, while the pitching is pretty bad. Speaking of Naylor, the Guardians are listed as having some of the best speed in the majors so far in 2023 but Bo was slighted a little as someone who could drag that down later in the year. We also touch on why it might be worth looking at BABIP (batting average on balls in play) differently going forward with some rule changes. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! ebay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Ultimate Pro Baseball GM To download the game just visit probaseballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Here we are, the final set. Are you remembering the various events in your life that led to this moment? Are you staying completely focused on the game even though you've been playing volleyball for 7 hours straight? Jesus Christ that guy just flew through a bunch of chairs We're off to continue learning about Jolyne and her prison shenanigans over at Yare Yare Boys. After we finish that, we'll be back here with a non-net related sport! Currently watching: Haikyuu!! Season 2 - Episodes 23-25 Send questions in to @youlovetohearit on Twitter! Our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/postgameofthrones

The Cleveland Guardians are beating the San Diego Padres in the seventh inning as we begin broadcasting. It has been a very close contest so far with the Guardians holding onto a 2-1 lead. Andres Gimenez continues to dazzle both with his bat and glove. He has been the team's MVP this year. Oscar Gonzalez has also gone deep in this one for the Guardians who are winning in spite of two hits thanks to them both being home runs. We get into the box score and talk about how the numbers tell us the Guardians should be losing, but they are not. The reason is the difference in strikeouts which is why the Guardians are able to extend innings and the Padres are not. We also get into some talk of BABIP luck and how it showed its head in the eighth inning. We also do a late preview of the series, trying to figure out how it is that these two very different teams are on equal ground. We end with some thoughts back to the Jose Ramirez trade that nearly happened. I talk about some of the rumored names and look at the Juan Soto deal as it had a lot of similar framework pieces to what the rumored Jose Ramirez deal I believe would have looked like involving MacKenzie Gore, CJ Abrams, Robert Hassell, and Jake Cronenworth. We talk about who might have been in the deal and who was not. We also discuss the game ending and the Guardian's lead growing in the American League Central as the Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins both lost.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com's Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello talk about Sandy Alcantara's dominance, Trey Mancini's lost homers, Trea Turner's reasons for fielding improvement, Miguel Cabrera's historic BABIP, and introduce you to Joe Mantiply and Jack Suwinski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew and Scott recap the series sweep of the A's, more low strike calls on Judge, JP Sears' spot start, and the YES broadcast booth dynamics. Then they do a tats deep dive on Judge's strikeout rate, Rizzo's BABIP, and the recent starting rotation struggles.  Download the WynnBet app today and receive a special offer: bet $50, win $200 with code XBLUEWIRE.    Get in touch:   @YankeesPodcast   @Andrew_Rotondi   @ScottReinen     Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast   Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342   Intro/Outro music: One Way Ticket, by Anitek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keep or Kut -  Some players got off to hot starts and have cooled off, some players started cold and have gotten hot. Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@ChadYoung) break down this small sample of hot and cold streaks. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast. Timestamps 2:35 - Giancarlo Stanton is elite! 4:00 - What do we do with Joey Gallo? It depends on format, but even in standard 5x5, Pete and Chad are not completely done with him just yet. 10:35 - Brendan Rodgers might be cutting down on the ground balls and lifting the ball more. If so, it is time to buy in. 16:20 - Mike Moustakas has kind of started to hit. Is he worth a flier? 23:11 - Brandon Drury is mashing the ball. Pete thinks he has completely reinvented himself, and might have Chad convinced! 30:04 - Trey Mancini is going off as the BABIP drastically swings from one direction to the other. Might be too late, but add him if he's been dropped. 37:21 - Francisco Lindor is back to struggling and Pete and Chad are wondering if his power is gone for good. 44:40 - Seiya Suzuki is struggling tremendously. What do you do with him? 55:27 - Ty France is good, but maybe not much of a power hitter Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus

This Week In Fantasy Baseball - Lee Keller (@Regicidal) and John Ke (@thejohnke) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"! While John had to go and watch his sister graduate from college, Lee catches you up on everything that happened between April 29th to May 5th! Also, Pitcher List writer Kevin O'Brien comes on the show to talk about low BABIP players and whether or not you should worry about them on your fantasy teams! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Connect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com | Join PL+ Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus