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Join PJ (@prspctvibecheck), Raj (@rajmehta.ca on BSky) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as they discuss the legal issues Dodgers' owner Mark Walter is going through, what the Astros might do with their vacant GM position and what the DBacks (and dynasty managers) can do in the final 5 weeks of the season and beyond. The guys also highlight players from each position based on their performance since the All Star Break.Players Discussed: Liam Hicks, Pete Alonso, Willson Contreras, Ty France, Luke Keaschall, Bryson Stott, Nico Hoerner, Alex Bregman, Luis Rengifo, CJ Abrams, Fernando Tatis Jr., Pete Crow-Armstrong, Griffin Conine, Gerrit Cole, Cam Schlittler, Jesus Luzardo, Noah Cameron, Trevor Rogers, Brandon Pfaadt, Brent Headrick, Grant Taylor, Samy Natera Jr., Didier Fuentes
Amiel Sawdaye joins Wolf and Luke for Front Office Focus to discuss how Ryan Waldschmidt is developing after he hit a walk-off home run against the Chicago Cubs, how well Brandon Pfaadt has continued to pitch, and if the Arizona Diamondbacks have a closer.
Wolf and Luke discuss when they want to see Carson Beck and Jeremiyah Love again and if Brandon Pfaadt can get the Arizona Diamondbacks right.
Joshua Baez debuted with three homers! Jacob Lopez is atop the waiver wire pitchers right now. Brandon Pfaadt had another great outing. Any interest in these A's bats? How do we rank the current saves options off the wire?Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
Chris talks about Brandon Pfaadt, the playoff race, and Nolan Arenado's turnk.
The Arizona Diamondbacks responded to a deflating series loss against the Colorado Rockies by winning their set over the Atlanta Braves. Alex Weiner and Dave Burns break down what stood out, including Brandon Pfaadt's continued dominance. What will Justin Martinez and Jordan Lawlar returning look like, is Nolan Arenado OK and what is the plan for Zac Gallen?
Braves had the day off as they prepare to welcome the Arizona Diamondbacks to Truist Park for a weekend series. Barrett Sallee joined The Locker Room to preview the series. Ford Leadoff Show gets the evening started at 6p with first pitch scheduled for 7:15p. Chris Sale (12-7, 2.20) takes the mound for Atlanta to faceoff against Brandon Pfaadt (6-1, 3.36) for Arizona. Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The Fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jody Jackson joins Mitch Vareldzis and Kellan Olson for Leading Off with Jody Jackson to discuss how the Arizona Diamondbacks have responded to adversity this season, what the roles could be for the injured players returning, and how the confidence of Brandon Pfaadt is continuing to go up.
Mitch Vareldzis and Kellan Olson discuss is it was a good idea to give Jeremiyah Love as many reps as he got against the Las Vegas Raiders and if Brandon Pfaadt can be better than Christ Sale on Friday night.
Braves had the day off as they prepare to welcome the Arizona Diamondbacks to Truist Park for a weekend series. Barrett Sallee joined The Locker Room to preview the series. Ford Leadoff Show gets the evening started at 6p with first pitch scheduled for 7:15p. Chris Sale (12-7, 2.20) takes the mound for Atlanta to faceoff against Brandon Pfaadt (6-1, 3.36) for Arizona. Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The Fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) discuss players who have performed best since the All-Star break, identifying the underlying skill changes they believe are real and what those improvements could mean for the rest of the season. Intro — 0:00 Jackson Merrill — 3:30 Austin Riley — 12:23 Ceddanne Rafaela — 18:00 Fernando Tatis Jr. — 23:00 Wilyer Abreu — 28:00 Griffin Conine — 37:05 Nolan McLean — 40:30 David Peterson — 45:50 Roki Sasaki — 49:55 Troy Melton — 56:00 Trevor Rogers — 58:34 Brandon Pfaadt — 1:01:50 Eury Pérez — 1:05:00 Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Michael Soroka joins Wolf and Luke to discuss coming back from his injury, what he saw from his teammates while he was out, and how Brandon Pfaadt has been able to turn his season around.
Tampa Bay Rays starter Griffin Jax has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow discomfort. Corey Pieper breaks down a major wave of injury updates, high-profile returnees, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The health wire continues to shift active rosters across Major League Baseball as Griffin Jax hits the injured list with right elbow discomfort, Endy Rodriguez manages a hip injury, Hunter Greene remains sidelined, and Cooper Pratt lands on the injured list. Meanwhile, Joey Ortiz is dealing with upper back and neck tightness, Andrew Vaughn is seeing reps at third base, and Kaelen Culpepper continues to make waves, while Clay Holmes, Jose Ramirez, Mike Soroka, and Blake Snell are all returning to active duty. Daily performance slates feature dominant efforts in the studs column from Payton Tolle, Jac Caglianone, Eugenio Suarez, Gerrit Cole, George Lombard Jr., Gage Jump, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bubba Chandler, Brice Turang, Jackson Holliday, Jacob deGrom, Jake McCarthy, Brandon Pfaadt, Josh Naylor, Jackson Chourio, Alex Bregman, Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, Griffin Conine, Bo Bichette, Jesus Luzardo, Cam Schlittler, Eduardo Rodriguez, Fernando Tatis Jr., and a marquee pitching duel where Jackson Jobe matched up with Landen Roupp. On the other hand, Chase Burns, Walbert Urena, Zach Neto, Gavin Williams, Esmerlyn Valdez, and Jared Jones all landed in the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers essential free-agent recommendations to fortify your active roster and secure late-season category leads. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks by Tony T. Game Preview Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks meet with the starting-pitcher matchup setting the opening framework for this game. Yoshinobu Yamamoto owns the lower ERA entering the matchup, giving the road club the stronger surface-level starting profile. Yoshinobu Yamamoto has a 23.8% strikeout rate and 5.7% walk rate, while Brandon Pfaadt is at 15.6% and 6.6%. The listed total is 8.5 runs, making ground-ball rate and home-run prevention important factors before the market closes.
The Yankees are promoting George Lombard Jr. (2:47)! ... The Reds are promoting Hector Rodriguez (10:10)! ... Brandon Pfaadt had another strong start (20:15). ... Justin Wrobleski has had two stinkers in a row (25:25). ... News (27:20): James Wood left with a side injury. ... Any concern with Schlittler (41:02)? ... We had a ton of homers in NY (43:53). ... Let's rank OFs (52:44). ... Ian Seymour showed up in Coors Field (58:57). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:03:32)Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
Griffin Warner talks betting for Monday. Trade deadline day arrives in the middle of a full Major League Baseball slate, and Griffin Warner spends this episode walking through every game on the board while the deadline itself keeps shifting the ground under several starting pitchers. He opens by noting that the Washington Nationals had already begun trading away pieces in the days before, a familiar pattern for a club that has repeatedly sold off talent once a playoff push stops looking realistic, and that the San Diego Padres spent the weekend as one of the league's biggest question marks, with starter Michael King's turn in the rotation pushed from Sunday to Monday amid persistent trade speculation. At 02:00 Griffin opens with the St. Louis Cardinals traveling to face the New York Yankees, where Michael McGreevy starts on the road opposite Cam Schlittler, New York opening as a minus 193 favorite with St. Louis getting plus 174 and the total sitting at seven and a half at even money in both directions. He questions whether McGreevy's soft contact approach can hold up in a small ballpark and leans to the under on the full game and the first five innings. At 03:17 the card shifts to Pittsburgh, where Pirates prospect Bubba Chandler starts on the road against a Milwaukee Brewers club still working with the return from trading ace Freddy Peralta, whose rights moved again to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, and Griffin says the plus 125 underdog price on Chandler is not enough for him while he leans the total toward the over given his doubts about Pittsburgh's bullpen. At 04:02 he covers the Los Angeles Dodgers sending Justin Wrobleski to Chicago to face Matthew Boyd and the Cubs, liking the plus 116 home underdog price on Boyd given the travel the Dodgers faced after Sunday night baseball. At 04:48 he previews Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants on the road against Cal Quantrill and the Texas Rangers in Arlington, saying he does not trust San Francisco as a minus 107 road favorite and would only get involved if the Giants were available as an underdog with plus money. At 05:49 he breaks down Shane Bieber and the Toronto Blue Jays traveling to face Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros, noting that Bieber himself could be traded before the deadline closes and calling the minus 129 price on Houston a little cheap given how well Javier has pitched out of the bullpen. At 06:19 he covers the Tampa Bay Rays sending Ian Seymour to Colorado to face Michael Lorenzen and the Rockies, expecting Colorado to score plenty while staying away from the over given his concerns about the Rays bullpen holding up its end. At 06:49 he closes the game breakdown with the Padres traveling to Arizona, where Brandon Pfaadt is a minus 110 favorite for the Diamondbacks, saying that price seems cheap and that he leans toward the over on the total and toward Arizona at home, especially if Michael King is unavailable to start for San Diego. At 08:06 Griffin directs listeners to Pregame.com and promo code HIT50 for fifty dollars off his Major League Baseball second half all access package, discounted from three hundred forty nine dollars to two hundred ninety nine dollars for the rest of the season through the World Series, noting the package has been up twenty four units during the current promotional window and has run north of thirty units at points this season. He wraps the episode at 09:07 with his best bet, acknowledging a loss last time out on Cleveland against Arizona before landing on Houston Astros minus 129 over the Toronto Blue Jays as the play he trusts most on a trade deadline day card shaped as much by roster uncertainty as by the numbers themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Monday. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler open the month of August by reacting to the biggest move of trade deadline day before working through a full Monday baseball card and unveiling their next NFL win total on the Houston Texans. At 00:00 Munaf sets the stage for a busy trade deadline session, and at 01:53 the pair discusses Tarik Skubal moving from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers, a trade that pushed Los Angeles' World Series odds from roughly plus 175 down to plus 150. At 02:39 they preview the Nationals hosting the Phillies, where Trevor Williams starts opposite Aaron Nola just after Philadelphia added Luis Arraez to play second base, with Dave leaning toward the Nationals team total over three and a half runs given Nola's bloated recent numbers and Munaf backing the same direction with a strong seasonal over trend for Washington. At 06:37 they turn to the Cardinals visiting the Yankees, where Michael McGreevy faces Cam Schlittler, with both hosts leaning toward the under given New York's heavy favorite price and Schlittler's strong road splits. At 09:48 they cover the Pirates at the Brewers, with Bubba Chandler opposing Brandon Sproat, both hosts landing on the Pittsburgh team total over given Sproat's control issues. At 13:13 they preview the Dodgers at the Cubs, Justin Wrobleski against Matthew Boyd, with Dave taking Chicago at plus money and Munaf citing a profitable trend fading teams on the road the day after Sunday night baseball. At 16:30 they break down the Padres at the Diamondbacks, Michael King against Brandon Pfaadt, with Dave siding with Arizona at a cheap price while Munaf prefers San Diego given King's strong history against this opponent. At 20:17 they run through quick hits on the Giants at the Rangers, the Blue Jays at the Astros with Shane Bieber and Cristian Javier, and the Rays at the Rockies with Ian Seymour and Michael Lorenzen, flagging Colorado's hot home scoring trend. At 23:07 the conversation shifts to football, where Munaf and Dave unveil the Houston Texans win total of nine and a half, discussing a defense built around Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, Derek Stingley Jr., Reed Blankenship, and the returning Jadeveon Clowney, along with questions about the offensive line protecting C.J. Stroud and the additions of David Montgomery and Woody Marks in the backfield, ultimately landing on the over. At 31:41 Munaf shares a promo code for Pregame.com, RBI50, good for fifty dollars off the Major League Baseball second half all access package through the World Series. The episode closes at 33:03 with best bets, Dave taking the Washington Nationals team total over three and a half runs and Munaf going with the Rays and Rockies first five innings over six, wrapping a trade deadline day that reshaped several rosters and a season-opening look at one of the league's most anticipated teams heading into the fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wolf and Luke talk to Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham and discuss the great performances by Eduardo Rodriguez and Brandon Pfaadt against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Vladimir Guerrero exited with hamstring tightness, sparking major fantasy concern. Joe Bond breaks down the latest injury fallout and dives into key Trade Targets to make before the deadline. Plus, get today's FanDuel Bet of the Day: TOR @ WSH O9.5 (-104). In news and injuries, Vladimir Guerrero left early with hamstring tightness, Byron Buxton was pulled with hip soreness, and Casey Schmitt suffered a torn meniscus. Meanwhile, Curtis Mead landed on the IL, Adley Rutschman is set for evaluation, Jack Flaherty remains out beyond the minimum, Oneil Cruz and Corey Seager are starting rehab assignments, and J.T. Ginn completed a bullpen session. Today's studs feature Eduardo Valencia, Dominic Canzone, Shohei Ohtani, Sal Stewart, Julio Rodriguez, Yordan Alvarez, Max Muncy, Sandy Alcantara, Logan Henderson, Taj Bradley, Griffin Jax, Gavin Williams, and Gage Jump. Duds include Jeremy Pena, Hunter Goodman, Lane Thomas, Wyatt Langford, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Michael McGreevy, Michael King, Landen Roupp, and Paul Sewald. For this week's Trade Targets segment, we look at Kevin Gausman as a candidate who could be moved out of the AL East to a contender for extra win potential. Freddy Peralta also appears likely to move and benefit outside of New York, while Brandon Pfaadt remains a sell high despite his hot streak. Finally, target non-contending closers who could be dealt into volatile bullpen roles. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bickley and Marotta talk Diamondbacks, Cardinals, Suns ,and go through Rush Hour Reboot.
Stevie Z talks Brandon Pfaadt, Paul Sewald, and the Trade Deadline.
Griffin Warner talks betting for Tuesday. Griffin Warner runs the entire Tuesday, July 28 Major League Baseball card on What I Bet, building his own numbers before diving into a sixteen-game slate that opens with a Battle of Ohio doubleheader and closes on the West Coast. He starts with a quick note on recent form, four wins in the last five, eight and three in the last eleven, ten and four in the last fourteen, and thirteen and six in the last nineteen, before working through the board game by game. Slade Cecconi and the Guardians open against Chase Burns and the Reds in Game 1 of a doubleheader created by a postponed opener, and Griffin says he would rather see Gavin Williams on the mound for Cleveland while still liking the under. Brandon Pfaadt and Arizona travel to face Bubba Chandler and the Pirates, with Griffin siding with a cheap Diamondbacks price against a team he thinks has the better roster. Aaron Nola and the Phillies visit Sandy Alcantara and a reeling Marlins club, and Griffin explains why he still does not trust Nola despite Miami's twelve game skid, pointing to Philadelphia letting Ranger Suarez leave as a longer term concern. Cal Quantrill and the Rangers face Griffin Jax and the Rays in a game Griffin mostly avoids given Tampa Bay's strength at limiting runs at home. The clearest opinion of the show comes on Dean Kremer and the Orioles visiting Troy Melton and the Tigers, where Griffin argues Detroit is undervalued and Kremer keeps earning more market respect than he deserves, referencing a rough recent start against Houston. Shane Bieber and the Blue Jays face Cade Cavalli and a shaky Washington bullpen, Chris Sale and the Braves visit Christian Scott and the Mets with Griffin leaning the under, and Game 2 of the doubleheader brings Brady Singer against Gavin Williams and the Guardians in a spot Griffin mostly passes on. Gerrit Cole and the Yankees travel to face Anthony Kay and a struggling White Sox team, Seth Lugo and the Royals face Taj Bradley and a Minnesota bullpen that has quietly turned into a strength, and Griffin leans hard to the under there. Colin Rea and the Cubs visit Michael McGreevy and the Cardinals, with Griffin backing St. Louis over a Chicago staff propped up by its defense. Peter Lambert and the Astros face Reid Detmers and the Angels, and Griffin explains why he believes in Lambert and why Jeremy Pena might be the hottest hitter he has watched all year. Michael Lorenzen and the Rockies visit Michael King and the Padres, Jake Bennett and the Red Sox travel to face Gage Jump and the Athletics in Sacramento, and Logan Henderson and the Brewers face Landen Roupp and the Giants in a matchup Griffin likes on pitching alone. The card wraps with Luis Castillo and the Mariners facing Eric Lauer and the Dodgers, a spot Griffin leans over if the total drops. He closes the episode with his single What I Bet best bet of the night, the Detroit Tigers minus 130 at home over the Baltimore Orioles, built on confidence in Troy Melton and skepticism of Dean Kremer's price. Along the way he points listeners to a promo code worth ninety eight dollars in savings on football season access packages running all the way through the Super Bowl, starting with the Hall of Fame Game on August 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Tuesday. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler reunite on Cash That Ticket for a full breakdown of the Tuesday, July 28 major league baseball card, opening with a look back at Monday's near miss on the Washington Nationals team total tied to Max Scherzer's return from the injured list, a bet that looked live after the Nationals loaded the bases in the first inning before stranding the chance. From there the hosts move through an early Guardians and Reds doubleheader before turning to the night's headline matchups, starting with the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins, where neither host wants any part of Aaron Nola after a season of allowing home runs at an alarming rate, leaning instead toward Sandy Alcantara and Miami in the first five innings or the game total after the Marlins snapped a rough stretch with a walk off comeback win. The Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates follow, with Brandon Pfaadt and Bubba Chandler both expected to work deep after heavy bullpen usage in Monday's extra innings finish, pushing both hosts toward the first five under. The day's featured play comes from Citi Field, where Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves visit a New York Mets club already missing Juan Soto for four to six weeks, and both hosts argue Christian Scott is being undervalued in a heavily juiced line, settling on the first five under four as Munaf Manji's best bet of the show. Attention then shifts to the Bronx, where Cody Bellinger joining Aaron Judge on the injured list adds another dent to a Yankees lineup that has produced little run support for Gerrit Cole in his last three starts, sending both hosts toward Anthony Kay and the Chicago White Sox in the first five innings. The Chicago Cubs and St Louis Cardinals bring a rare moment of full agreement on the Cardinals team total over, powered by Colin Rea's steep home and road split and Michael McGreevy's strong numbers pitching at home despite a lack of run support. Out west, Peter Lambert and the Houston Astros face Reid Detmers and the Los Angeles Angels, with both hosts landing on the first five under behind two of the more underrated arms in the game, before the conversation turns to Houston's trade deadline outlook, touching on rookie right hander Tatsuya Imai's surprising climb into Rookie of the Year odds and speculation linking shortstop Jeremy Pena to the Boston Red Sox. Dave Essler closes the card with his own best bet, backing Logan Henderson and the Milwaukee Brewers in the first five innings against the San Francisco Giants, while also weighing a Boston Red Sox team total over against the Athletics in hot weather and a Minnesota Twins team total lean against the Kansas City Royals. Munaf Manji wraps the card with a Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres total play and a note on the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers series, where the presumed Dodgers starter never actually got confirmed. The two close the show by previewing football season, noting all 32 NFL teams have reported to training camp with the Hall of Fame Game and the start of the show's NFL win total series, beginning Wednesday with the Chicago Bears, both on the horizon, and remind listeners that Pregame dot com is offering full season access to every college football and NFL pick through the Super Bowl using the promo code Super777 for 777 dollars. Cash That Ticket airs daily on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed, delivering sharp, betting focused analysis for listeners looking to navigate a busy midsummer baseball schedule while the sports calendar begins its turn toward football, and this episode offers a complete look at every marquee pitching matchup, injury development, and trade deadline storyline shaping Tuesday's slate across the major leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Fitzgerald joins Wolf and Luke for Front Office Focus to discuss how well Brandon Pfaadt has been pitching as of late, Gabriel Moreno's ability to hit the ball, and how the Arizona Diamondbacks' series against the Pittsburgh Pirates can affect what they will do at the trade deadline.
Gavin Williams tossed an immaculate inning in a huge start (3:02)! ... Brandon Pfaadt is keeping runs off the board (10:30). ... Ty France another one (13:22). ... News (20:30): Ronald Acuña should be back this weekend. ... Ian Seymour or Shane Bieber (30:20)? ... Steven Kwan is picking things up (34:39). ... Hey, real quick (40:19)! ... Who are some names who could gain or lose value at the Trade Deadline (47:13)? ... We wrap up with Fantasy Feud, bullpens, and streamers (1:02:05).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
Griffin Warner talks betting for Thursday. Griffin Warner returns for episode 69 of What I Bet with a full breakdown of the Thursday, July 23rd Major League Baseball card, working through five games, sharp line movement, and a final best bet before first pitch. He opens by checking in on a hot recent stretch of picks, sitting at 6 and 2 in the last 8, 8 and 3 in the last 11, and 11 and 5 in the last 16, fueled in part by Kansas City's dramatic comeback sweep of the San Francisco Giants earlier in the week. From there, at 1 46, Griffin turns to San Diego at Atlanta, where Griffin Canning faces Chris Sale in an early getaway day start, and he tracks San Diego drifting from around plus 193 out to plus 204 while the total sits at 8 and leans toward the under. He explains why a thin Padres offense paired with a strong bullpen makes the run line at plus 1 and a half more appealing than the total, touches on trade chatter involving Mason Miller, and references Xander Bogaerts hitting eighth in Monday's lineup as a sign of how limited San Diego's lineup currently is. At 4 33, the show shifts to Minnesota at Cleveland, where the Guardians moved from around minus 117 to as high as minus 144 after Jose Ramirez returned and Byron Buxton and Ryan Jeffers were given rest, and Griffin lays out why the under, both in the full game at 8 and in the first five innings at 4 and a half, is his favorite angle on the board given a rested Minnesota bullpen and a Cleveland lineup that isn't built to hit the ball out of the park in bunches. At 7 05, he previews Tampa Bay at Toronto, questioning whether Shane Bieber is really back to form after a serious arm injury even as the price on the Rays creeps from minus 103 toward minus 101, and he says he still views Tampa Bay as the better team even with its road struggles. At 8 37, Griffin covers a rescheduled game between Arizona and St. Louis, with Brandon Pfaadt starting for the Diamondbacks against Michael McGreevy, walking through Arizona's price moving from plus 113 to plus 107, McGreevy shortening toward minus 118, and a total that ticked up to 8 and a half, while explaining why he loves Arizona's offense but worries about a shaky bullpen and questions whether McGreevy's below average velocity can keep producing results. At 10 24, he closes the card with Kansas City at Detroit, where Randy Dobnak starts opposite a red hot Troy Melton, now a minus 193 favorite, and Griffin details a rough stretch for the Royals, who are missing Bobby Witt Jr. and top prospect Jac Caglianone after a rough defensive sequence in Wednesday's finale, while Salvador Perez keeps hitting home runs against the run of form. He leans toward the Royals' team total under given Melton's dominant season, though he flags Detroit's left handed power as a wild card. Griffin wraps the show by running through a pregame.com promo code, spelled out letter by letter as early 777, that saves 98 dollars on season long access to NFL and college football coverage beginning with the Hall of Fame Game on August 6th and running through the Super Bowl. He finishes with his official best bet of the day, the under in the Minnesota at Cleveland game, tying together the pitching matchups, bullpen usage, and early start context covered throughout the episode, and signs off by teasing a return the following night for Friday's full slate of games and more betting analysis from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Munaf Manji talks betting for Thursday. Munaf Manji hosts a solo Thursday edition of Cash That Ticket on the Straight Out of Vegas AM feed, opening by cashing in on Wednesday's best bet, the Los Angeles Dodgers moneyline behind Eric Lauer against Aaron Nola, a game that saw Lauer allow a first inning two run homer to Alec Bohm before the Dodgers rallied for a 9 to 5 win, punctuated by a Max Muncy homer and a four run eighth inning, with the Dodgers team total over four and a half cashing alongside it. With only five games on the Thursday slate, Manji narrows his focus to three matchups starting after 3pm Eastern. At the 3:33 mark he opens with the Tampa Bay Rays visiting the Toronto Blue Jays in a series finale Toronto enters having been outscored 23 to 5, breaking down Rays starter Ian Seymour, a pitcher who has allowed a home run in every start he has made in July, against Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber, whose command issues, a 1.73 WHIP over the season, outweigh a recent six shutout inning outing against the Chicago White Sox, landing on the Rays team total over four and a half as the preferred angle. At 8:28 the show shifts to the Arizona Diamondbacks at the St. Louis Cardinals, where Brandon Pfaadt and Michael McGreevy have both settled into strong recent form, Pfaadt winning each of his last four starts and McGreevy allowing no more than two earned runs in any of his last four outings, with wind blowing in at St. Louis pushing Manji toward the first five innings under four. At 12:51 the final matchup covered sends the Kansas City Royals to Detroit, where Troy Melton, sitting at 5 and 1 with a 1.80 ERA, draws Randy Dobnak, a reliever making a spot start for a Royals team that has struggled badly away from home this season, a combination that leads Manji to name the Detroit Tigers first five innings run line as his best bet of the show. From there the podcast pivots into a National Football League win total breakdown of the Cincinnati Bengals, part of a season long wager preview presented alongside Pregame dot com. Manji frames Zac Taylor as the only returning head coach in the AFC North, recaps a 6 and 11 finish a year ago, and credits an offseason overhaul on defense, including the additions of Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen up front and Jordan Battle, Bryan Cook, and DJ Turner in the secondary, before turning to the health of quarterback Joe Burrow, who played only eight games last season, as the swing factor for a Bengals team that also retains Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Chase Brown on offense. He walks through a favorable opening schedule stretch, the team's 2026 draft class led by edge rusher Cashius Howell, and division and playoff odds before landing on the over on a win total of nine and a half games, also flagging long odds on the Bengals to earn the AFC's number one seed. The episode closes with a recap of the Tigers first five innings run line as the best bet of the show and a preview of a full weekend slate returning Friday, with regular co-host Uncle Dave expected back in the chair on Monday to weigh in on the Bengals outlook himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Craig and Jesse construct a starting fantasy roster with players 75% or less rostered on Fantrax. Hear discussion of Dalton Rushing, Francisco Alvarez, Curtis Mead, Ty France, Cole Young, Nasim Nunez, Ezequiel Duran, Willi Castro, Cole Carrigg, AJ Ewing, Braden Montgomery, Jake Mangum, Kahlil Watson, Peter Lambert, Brandon Pfaadt, Zebby Matthews, Bailey Ober, Grant Taylor, Garrett Whitlock, Shane Drohan, Jake Bennett, and English Cheese on Toast.Subscribe to Dynasty Sports Life for great dynasty talk about four dynasty sports. Some music by Kevin MacLeod. Follow on twitter at @dynsportslife. Email at dynastysportslife@gmail.com
The fantasy landscape is bracing for impact as dominant MVP frontrunner Aaron Judge remains entirely shut down from physical activity, stalling his recovery timeline indefinitely. Corey Pieper breaks down a high-stakes pitching landscape, devastating long-term prospect injuries, a seismic trade market update, and the latest FanDuel Bet of the Day. Roster managers face massive late-season fallout as Aaron Judge remains unable to resume baseball activities, Christian Walker exits early with acute hip tightness, and dynamic infielder Jeremy Pena suffers yet another frustrating physical setback. The pitching front is equally turbulent as the Chicago Cubs aggressively trade for right-hander Aaron Civale, the high-octane duo of Mick Abel and David Festa are both declared out for the season, Casey Mize exits his latest start early, and JoJo Romero lands on the injured list. Fortunately, reinforcement is on the horizon with Jameson Taillon's return imminent, Ranger Suarez tracking to be activated tomorrow, and Ronel Blanco scheduled to pitch Monday, though managers must monitor Will Smith's recurring neck issues, Samuel Basallo handling right shoulder discomfort, Shohei Ohtani being withheld from the mound, Corbin Carroll's daily status, and Blaze Alexander's long-term absence with a broken hand. An absolutely loaded performance slate features a masterclass on the bump and offensive explosions. Chris Sale fired seven dominant frames of zero-earned, two-hit ball with six strikeouts, Gerrit Cole struck out eight across six high-quality frames, and Jake Bennett, Pete Lambert, Brady Singer, Landen Roupp, Jared Jones, Brandon Pfaadt, Tarik Skubal, JT Ginn, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Paul Skenes, Shota Imanaga, Hunter Greene, and Logan Gilbert all logged stellar outings, while Troy Melton dueled Reid Detmers, Shane Bieber battled Davis Martin, Sean Burke matched up with Trey Yesavage, and Eury Perez went head-to-head with Robert Gasser. At the plate, Trea Turner and Fernando Tatis Jr. both went completely electric by blasting a home run and swiping a bag on Saturday, Jose Trevino launched two home runs, and huge performances rolled in from Junior Caminero, Sam Antonacci, Drake Baldwin, Ryan Jeffers, Elly De La Cruz, Spencer Steer, Andres Chaparro, Curtis Mead, Kody Clemens, Wilyer Abreu, Shane Drohan, Spencer Torkelson, Hunter Goodman, Jackson Merrill, Nolan McLean, Austin Riley, Francisco Lindor, Esmerlyn Valdez, Ty France, and Tyler Stephenson. Conversely, Christian Walker's night was cut short, Jonathan Aranda bottomed out with an 0-for-7 doubleheader collar, and Griffin Jax, Gage Jump, Rhett Lowder, Ian Seymour, Jake Bauers, Eduardo Rodriguez, Cam Schlittler, Noah Cameron, Zebby Matthews, and Munetaka Murakami all landed in the duds column. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers deep-dive evaluation on priority targets available in more than 60% of leagues, isolating the long-term roster utility of Caleb Durbin, AJ Ewing, Ryan Jeffers, Bryce Eldridge, Garrett Mitchell, Shane Drohan, Roki Sasaki, and Kade Anderson. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
St. Louis Cardinals at Arizona Diamondbacks by Tony T. This matchup pairs Dustin May, a right-hander, against Brandon Pfaadt, a right-hander. Dustin May enters with a 4.55 ERA and 1.26 WHIP across 18 appearances and 18 starts, while Brandon Pfaadt owns a 4.70 ERA and 1.32 WHIP through 16 appearances and 6 starts. The comparison below separates strikeout, walk, ground-ball and home-run prevention rates so bettors can evaluate the shape of each starter's performance without reducing the matchup to ERA alone. The fielding-independent gap is notable: Dustin May carries a 3.25 FIP, which is more than one run lower than his 4.55 ERA.
Jody Jackson joins Wolf and Luke for Leading Off with Jody Jackson to discuss how the Arizona Diamondbacks swept the Los Angeles Dodgers, what the Diamondbacks could do at the trade deadline, and why Brandon Pfaadt has been pitching so well.
D-Hall talks Brandon Pfaadt, Zac Gallen, Pavin Smith, and more.
Jeremy Bleich joins Wolf and Luke for Front Office Focus to discuss what he has seen from Brandon Pfaadt since he has returned to the Arizona Diamondbacks' roster, how Zac Gallen can get back on track, and what the ceiling is for Jose Cabrera.
Bickley and Marotta talk Diamondbacks, go through Social Studies, play Mock My World, and are joined by Brandon Pfaadt.
Pfaadt talks about his return to the big leagues, Zac Gallen, and more.
Wolf and Luke discuss if Brandon Pfaadt can jumpstart the Arizona Diamondbacks' starting rotation and play-by-play announcer for MLS on Apple TV Jake Zivin joins the show.
Steve Zinsmeister joins Wolf and Luke to discuss who needs to be better for the Arizona Diamondbacks, how useful Max Kepler can be to the Diamondbacks in the regular season, and how Brandon Pfaadt has looked since his return to the Diamondbacks' rotation.
The New York Yankees rotation took a massive hit as left-hander Carlos Rodón was placed on the injured list with severe elbow inflammation, projecting an absence that will stretch into mid-August. Corey Pieper breaks down a devastating AL East injury timeline, shifting league discipline, crucial backend bullpen targets, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The transaction wire is hyperactive heading into the All-Star break as Cade Cavalli's suspension has officially been reduced to 5 games on appeal, allowing him to begin serving his time immediately. Meanwhile, Patrick Sandoval has been fully reinstated from the injured list, and George Springer has returned to the team from family medical leave, though he remained out of the starting lineup in his first game back. Roster managers must track a highly volatile day of performances that featured Tyler Tolbert exploding for a perfect 5-for-5 game with a home run, while modern juggernauts Shohei Ohtani and Matt Olson continued their steady power surges, alongside dynamic offensive showings from James Wood, Curtis Mead, CJ Abrams, Jose Caballero, Juan Soto, and Heliot Ramos. On the mound, Cam Schlittler delivered a masterful 8-inning, 8-strikeout gem, Landen Roupp turned in an 8-inning showcase of his own, and Brandon Pfaadt tossed 5 scoreless frames. Conversely, it was a historical implosion for frontline starters: Cristopher Sanchez collapsed for 9 earned runs in just 3.1 innings, Mike Burrows surrendered 10 total runs, and veteran arms Kevin Gausman and Walker Buehler were hammered for a combined 11 earned runs. Offensively, Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, and Jonathan Aranda bottomed out with matching, empty 0-for-4, 3-strikeout nights. The Bullpen Report provides essential waiver-wire clarity, highlighting Tyler Wells ramping up in Baltimore, Jacob Webb securing the most recent save for the Cubs, and Emilio Pagan making his return to Cincinnati. We also review a rough outing for Raisel Iglesias and why Yankees high-leverage option Luke Weaver needs to be universally owned right now. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sommers talks about Zac Gallen tipping pitches, Brandon Pfaadt, and if the Diamondbacks can get going.
Luke and John Lund discuss if a win in the Round of 16 would be the biggest win in United States Men's National Team history and what they expect from Brandon Pfaadt against the San Diego Padres.
Jody Jackson joins Luke and John Lund for Leading Off with Jody Jackson to discuss the fact that Zac Gallen continues to struggle and what she saw from Brandon Pfaadt in his first start back since returning to the majors.
Mike Fitzgerald joins Luke and John Lund for Front Office Focus to discuss how Brandon Pfaadt looked in his return to the Arizona Diamondbacks' rotation, the resiliency of the Diamondbacks right now, and
The Arizona Diamondbacks crossed the halfway point of their 2026 schedule, so Alex Weiner and Dave Burns picked midseason awards. These are not MVP or Cy Young, though. Each host picked a handful of creative awards to vote on. Also, the hosts react to Brandon Pfaadt's return to the rotation and Ketel Marte moving up the franchise all-time hits list.
Josh Collmenter joins Luke and John Lund to discuss how Brandon Pfaadt could look in his first start back with the Arizona Diamondbacks, how the Diamondbacks can survive through all of the hits they have suffered in the starting rotation, and how they get to the trade deadline to determine what they should do by then.
Jack Sommer joins Luke and John Lund to discuss how amazing Eduardo Rodriguez has been this season, if Brandon Pfaadt can reclaim his role in the starting rotation, and what he has seen from the young guys so far this season.
A blockbuster Thursday slate shook the fantasy baseball universe to its absolute core, delivering a slate-breaking power clinic from a top-tier young phenom alongside an elite pitching performance that flirted with absolute perfection. Corey Pieper returns to break down the massive fantasy fallout, highlighting league-winning offensive explosions, high-leverage pitching meltdowns, crucial injury timelines, and an enticing underdog look for the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The Tampa Bay Rays put on an absolute masterclass that dominated the fantasy landscape. Infield cornerstone Junior Caminero logged a historic, slate-shattering first career three-home run game, punishing Royals pitching to the tune of 6 RBIs in a 13-2 rout. Right behind him on the mound, Ian Seymour put together a breathtaking bulk-relief performance, carrying a collective no-hit bid into the late frames while spinning 6.2 hitless, scoreless innings with seven strikeouts. Elsewhere in the league, young frontline arms flashed jaw-dropping upside. Bryce Miller weaponized an uncatchable arsenal to fan 11 batters over 5.2 frames, Tatsuya Imai fanned 10 in a stellar 6-inning duel to outlast Troy Melton, and Connelly Early logged nine punchouts to match Cam Schlittler's electric 9-strikeout showcase. After an agonizing slump, Freddy Peralta finally provided a massive sigh of relief for his fantasy managers, bouncing back beautifully from his previous shellacking to fire 5.2 brilliant, scoreless innings. Meanwhile, the power surges continued at the dish, as Caleb Durbin launched another long ball, and Texas phenom Wyatt Langford kept his blistering hot streak alive by clearing the fences yet again. On the flip side, several high-investment foundational players completely tanked fantasy ratios on Thursday. Premium righty Seth Lugo was targeted early and often, completely unraveling to surrender seven earned runs in just five painful innings. Kevin Gausman similarly hit a devastating structural roadblock, shelled for six earned runs on 10 hard hits across six laborious frames. Relief depth took a massive hit too, as Gus Varland collapsed out of the bullpen, tagged for five earned runs while failing to finish his second frame. High-profile rookies also endured a harsh reality check, with both Jac Caglianone and Nick Kurtz going completely quiet, turning in empty 0-for-4 nights anchored by three empty strikeouts apiece. The active fantasy landscape is bracing for a monumental weekend wave of high-impact activations and structural shifts. Roster reinforcements are officially incoming as dynamic shortstop centerpiece Bobby Witt Jr. is anticipated to make his highly awaited return to lineups today, and Corey Seager is officially back in action. Arizona's active rotation gets an immediate jolt with Brandon Pfaadt taking the bump today, newly flanked by veteran Max Kepler, who officially linked up with the Diamondbacks yesterday. However, it's not all positive news; Toronto suffers a blow as infield stabilizer Spencer Horwitz heads to the injured list, Oakland's Zack Gelof lands on the IL with a hand fracture, and the Cubs lose depth with Ben Brown sidelined due to a neck issue. Meanwhile, fantasy managers are keeping a vigilant eye on young catcher Cooper Ingle and tracking Matthew Boyd's progress as he works back toward rotation durability after a 4.2-inning buildup outing. We close out the broadcast with our signature Friday Pitching Planner segment, analyzing the essential arms you need to stream, start, or sit to guarantee your team locks down those crucial weekend category matchups. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Arizona Diamondbacks leaned on prospects Jose Cabrera and Mitch Bratt to start games recently, so Alex Weiner and Dave Burns react to their debuts. That plus Brandon Pfaadt, Max Kepler, are the rookie hitters coming around and Paul Goldschmidt remorse on the latest show.
Mike Hazen discusses what the hardest part of his job is, sending Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno and the struggles of the Arizona Diamondbacks' offense.
Gilbert talks Corbin Burnes, Ketel Marte, Zac Gallen, Brandon Pfaadt, and more.
Wolf and Luke discuss if injuries are going to prevent the Phoenix Suns from winning Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder and how things could shake out between Ryne Nelson and Brandon Pfaadt.
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