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Skraby played a new game called "Will Kyle Know?". He talked to Kyle Glaser about the Casey Mize trade, Jackson Merrill, and more.
Tony and Skraby talked through some bets in The Daily Gambit, talked about whether or not Jackson Merrill is a 30-30 guy, and an NFL potpourri.
The Padres had to sweat it out often against the Yankees and Nats, but it amounted to a very successful homestand. Two straight series wins, including a sweep of the Nats. They needed a strong last week, with Arizona showing some close game mettle as well. Luis Campusano and Jackson Merrill played huge. Nick Pivetta came back. Now they hit the road against two of the worst teams in the National League. Derek and Darnay discuss an encouraging stretch, and the two weeks ahead.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong leads off today's slate following a massive performance that headlines an action-packed day of studs, duds, and injury news. Corey Pieper breaks down a standout display from one of baseball's electric young stars, a flurry of high-profile activations and call-ups, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Pete Crow-Armstrong headlines the top performers in a stellar studs column alongside Sal Stewart, Elly De La Cruz, Tarik Skubal, Jackson Kent, Brady House, Jackson Merrill, Dylan Cease, George Springer, Ronald Acuna Jr., Logan Henderson, Jake Bauers, Quinn Mathews, Tim Tawa, Jake Bennett, Blake Snell, Andrew Benintendi, Jose Soriano, Nolan McLean, Yordan Alvarez, Chandler Simpson, Jackson Chourio, Andrew Alvarez, Will Warren, Austin Wells, Paul Goldschmidt, Tyler Mahle, Max Scherzer, Parker Messick, Jose Ramirez, Chase DeLauter, Ezequiel Duran, Zebby Matthews, Gunnar Henderson, Michael Wacha dueling Tanner Bibee, Hunter Brown facing Christian Scott, Cam Schlittler matching up with Patrick Sandoval, Andrew Painter dueling Reid Detmers, Brandon Young battling Jacob Lopez, Merrill Kelly facing Matt Wilkinson, Shane Drohan dueling Cal Quantrill, Cristopher Sanchez matching up with Ryan Johnson, Tyler Glasnow facing Framber Valdez, Braxton Ashcraft facing Matthew Liberatore, and Zack Wheeler dueling Yusei Kikuchi. The health and transaction wire was buzzing as Jack Leiter is shut down following a setback, Hurston Waldrep undergoes Tommy John surgery, Spencer Schwellenbach undergoes surgery, Spencer Strider is not expected back this season, Blaze Jordan lands on the injured list with an ankle sprain, and JJ Wetherholt hits the IL. Meanwhile, Byron Buxton manages a hip issue, Cade Cavalli deals with calf discomfort, Xavier Edwards exited early, and Emerson Hancock experiences health updates. Conversely, fantasy rosters receive huge reinforcements as Max Fried, Juan Soto, Garret Whitlock, Roman Anthony, and Trevor Story are all activated, Bryce Miller is shifted to the bullpen, Luis Robert Jr. is placed on waivers, and top prospect Lazaro Montes earns a call-up to the majors. On the flip side, Eugenio Suarez, Eury Perez, Dean Kremer, Jackson Holliday, Willson Contreras, Kyle Leahy, Andrew Abbott, Kevin Gausman, Kade Anderson, Xavier Edwards, CJ Abrams, Ranger Suarez, Seth Lugo, Dustin May, and Chris Bassitt matching up against Jeffrey Springs all struggled into the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers targeted free-agent targets and roster priorities to secure high-upside playmakers ahead of the fantasy playoff push. 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.
This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"! John and Patrick discuss great performances from three rookie outfielders: Pedro Ramirez, Daylen Lile, and Hector Rodriguez. Should fantasy managers consider rostering these guys with a month left in the season? Plus, injury updates and streamer recommendations for next week! 2:43 - Injury Updates 8:32 - Pete Alonso and Matthew Boyd 17:15 - Jackson Merrill and Andrew Painter 26:26 - Pedro Ramirez and Jose Soriano 34:30 - Daylen Lile and Parker Messick 41:46 - Tristan Peters and Chris Bassitt 47:08 - Hector Rodriguez and Bryan Woo 55:56 - Streamers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Connect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com 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.
This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"! John and Patrick discuss great performances from three rookie outfielders: Pedro Ramirez, Daylen Lile, and Hector Rodriguez. Should fantasy managers consider rostering these guys with a month left in the season? Plus, injury updates and streamer recommendations for next week! 2:43 - Injury Updates 8:32 - Pete Alonso and Matthew Boyd 17:15 - Jackson Merrill and Andrew Painter 26:26 - Pedro Ramirez and Jose Soriano 34:30 - Daylen Lile and Parker Messick 41:46 - Tristan Peters and Chris Bassitt 47:08 - Hector Rodriguez and Bryan Woo 55:56 - Streamers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Connect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 20% off Yearly with code LIVEDASHBOARD Proud 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.
Fernando Tatis Jr. explodes with 2 HRs while Christian Yelich cold spell makes him a drop consideration. Joe Bond breaks down Wednesday drops, top fantasy performers, injury updates, and today's FanDuel Bet of the Day. News & Injuries: Kevin Gausman left his start with a hand cramp, Tyler Soderstrom is out for 2026, and Edwin Diaz heads back to the IL. Plus updates on Aaron Judge, Max Fried, Vladimir Guerrero, Trey Yesavage, Blaze Alexander, Hunter Goodman, Brice Turang, Griffin Jax, and Willy Adames. Studs & Duds: Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the studs with 2 HRs, alongside Willi Castro, David Hamilton, Adley Rutschman, Cal Quantrill, and Kyle Harrison. On the flip side, Jackson Merrill, Rafael Devers, Ryan Feltner, and Bryce Miller struggled. Drops Segment: We analyze recent 14-day slumps to determine if it is time to move on from Christian Yelich, Teoscar Hernandez, Joshua Baez, or Jeff Hoffman. 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.
Padres skipper Craig Stammen joined Ben & Woods on Friday morning for The Manager's Report, presented by SDCCU! Listen here as Craig talks with the guys about some of the reinforcements his team got at the trade deadline, what he's seen from Jackson Merrill in the 2nd half of the season, and MUCH more as the Padres look to march towards the postseason!
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.
When the 2026 season started with Paul Skenes having the roughest start of his MLB career against the New York Mets, many thought it would be just a blip on his greatness radar. Unfortunately, it might have been a precursor for things to come this season for the Pittsburgh Pirates ace, and now we're left wondering if something is truly wrong with Skenes. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss yet another concerning start for the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner and try to figure out what's going on with Paul Skenes. They make a comparison between him and Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who has also suffered a major falloff after his great 2025 campaign, and discuss whether the World Baseball Classic can be used as an excuse. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan talk about Jackson Merrill being at the forefront of the San Diego Padres' hot offense, which has put them right back in the mix for a potential NL Wild Card spot. They then highlight the Chicago White Sox giving out a Pope hat as part of a giveaway, Tim Anderson announcing his retirement and play a fun game surrounding the 2026 Heart and Hustle Award winners. 1:11 - The Opener: Paul Skenes' concern grows 19:13 - Cal Raleigh's falloff from 2026 29:53 - Around The League: Pope mania reaches new high 37:25 - Tim Anderson announces retirement 43:37 - Padres are getting hot 48:38 - Thoughts on the Phillies 54:23 - Heart and Hustle Award game Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
Toronto Blue Jays starter Jameson Taillon exited Monday's outing with right forearm discomfort. Corey Pieper breaks down a major wave of pitching injuries, key roster updates, the daily Bullpen Report, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The injury and news wire moves fast as Jameson Taillon exits early with forearm discomfort, Devin Williams lands on the injured list with a shoulder strain, and Geraldo Perdomo deals with knee soreness. On the transaction side, former All-Star Tim Anderson announces his retirement, Zack Littell signs with the Diamondbacks for relief duties, and the Braves release Jorge Mateo, while fantasy rosters receive boosts with Zack Gelof and Mike Soroka activated, and Adley Rutschman expected back Tuesday. On the diamond, daily standouts in the studs column feature Dean Kremer, Austin Martin, Josh Bell, Kyle Schwarber, Andrew Painter, Jac Caglianone, Jackson Merrill, Logan Henderson, Jacob Lopez, Freddy Peralta, Cam Smith, and Nolan Arenado. Conversely, notable struggles in the duds category include Dylan Beavers going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts, Kaelen Culpepper finishing 0-for-4 with four punchouts, Bryan Reynolds going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts despite a walk and a run scored, Bryce Elder, Brandon Marsh, Gabriel Hughes, and Noah Cameron matching up against Tarik Skubal. The daily Bullpen Report analyzes high-leverage late-inning situations around the league, breaking down Paul Sewald's DFA in Arizona, Hogan Harris taking over leverage for the Athletics, Kodai Senga stepping into ninth-inning save situations for the Mets with Devin Williams sidelined, late-inning chaos following Rico Garcia's blowup with Tyler Wells and Yennier Cano in Baltimore, Edwin Diaz locking down a save, Steven Cruz in Kansas City, Ben Joyce and Sammy Natera in Anaheim, and an unsettled closing picture in San Francisco. 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.
Peter and Jack begin with the NL ROY race. Who wins between Sal Stewart and JJ Wetherholt? Then, they dive into what's gone wrong with Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz and Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson. Then, they explain what's gone right for Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill. Then, Geoff Wilson joins to break down the $11M Shohei Ohtani card with an explanation of how to start your own card collection. Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00NL ROY: 2:11Edwin Diaz: 16:05Gunnar Henderson: 24:21Jackson Merrill: 32:27Geoff Wilson: 39:16 Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys talked about Jackson Merrill's 7th inning go ahead home run, the pitching staff, and talked with ESPN's Alden Gonzalez.
Tammy's Son. (not really) Jackson Merrill is a HUGE reason why!
In this episode of Live Bet Sunday, Scott Seidenberg discusses betting strategies, highlights player performances, and reviews game outcomes, including Jackson Merrill's home run and the A's surprising win over the Red Sox. Also, joining the show is Michael Fiddle, WNBA Bettor, to preview some of his WNBA picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Lucas, PJ, Raj and Greg as they banter about the most recent rebuttal by the MLBPA in the very public CBA negotiations, discuss the Kyle Bradish extension and other news around the league while spending the bulk of the podcast recommending what do with some star players (performing or otherwise) for this season and beyond.Players discussed: Cal Raleigh, Hunter Goodman, Carter Jensen, Ryan Jeffers, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Austin Riley, Curtis Mead, Miguel Vargas, Brandon Lowe, Colson Mongtomery, Gunnar Henderson, Trea Turner, Jackson Merrill, Jarren Duran, Garrett Mitchell, Jake McCarthy, Hunter Brown, Mackenzie Gore, Nick Martinez, Eduardo Rodriguez
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.
Kyle Bradish struck out how many (2:22)? ... Kyle Stowers just had a monster game (7:54). ... News (14:47): Shohei Ohtani is still batting knee inflammation. ... Buy or Sell (25:06): Gavin Williams has taken a step back. ... Jackson Merrill coming around (33:52)? ... Is Sandy Alcantara back (41:20)? ... Zack Gelof did it again (51:18). ... Any interest in Robbie Ray or Peter Lambert as two-start pitchers (1:02:07)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens, and streamers (1:06:17).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
Trea Turner and Mookie Betts are sliding down the rest-of-season ranks due to extended cold stretches at the plate. Host Joe Bond breaks down the latest news, dissects the biggest Rankings Movers, and delivers the FanDuel Bet of the Day featuring Joe Ryan over 6.5 strikeouts and Yankees -1.5 vs White Sox. News and Injuries: Cole Ragans and Spencer Strider are transferred to the 60-day IL. Ronald Acuna remains a long way from returning. Studs and Duds: Kyle Stowers, Sterlin Thompson, Colson Montgomery, Carter Jensen, Jackson Merrill, Ryan O'Hearn, Kyle Bradish, Nolan McLean, and Eduardo Rodriguez lead as yesterday's studs. Lawrence Butler, Colt Emerson, Kyle Schwarber, Rhys Hoskins, Andrew Painter, Anthony Kay, Shohei Ohtani, and Sean Sullivan are listed as duds. Rankings Movers: Rising stock includes Jordan Walker, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Tyler Soderstrom, Brandon Marsh, Bryce Eldridge, Logan Webb, Sonny Gray, Reid Detmers, and Dustin May. Falling stock includes Trea Turner, Mookie Betts, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Parker Messick, Roki Sasaki, Trey Yesavage, and Taj Bradley. 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.
Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) discuss several notable first-half breakouts and disappointments, examining whether fantasy managers should buy, sell, or hold as the season approaches its midpoint Intro -- 0:00 Bryce Eldridge — 6:55 Zack Gelof — 6:55 Bryan Reynolds — 21:40 Matt Chapman — 21:40 George Springer — 32:33 Jackson Merrill — 37:55 Dylan Crews — 44:5 Dustin May — 46:50 Reid Detmers — 52:45 Bryce Miller — 58:11 Kyle Bradish — 1:02:40 Jared Jones — 1:04:50 Parker Messick — 1:09:22 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.
Paul dives into the news and happenings across baseball over the weekend. He details the injuries to Jose Ramirez, Spencer Strider and Vinnie Pasquantino. He also breaks down the performances of dudes like Jackson Merrill and Mookie Betts as he gives some critical buy-low advice along the way. Presented by FanDuel SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on Twitter: @EthosFantasyBB Follow us on Bluesky: @ethosfantasymlb Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Matt Heckman (@Heckman_Matt115) of Pitcher List and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as they discuss the initial CBA proposals (and what it might mean as we move forward), news and notes around MLB and MiLB and have a strategy discussion about what to do with star players who have struggled to start the season. The guys highlight several players who were expected to carry dynasty rosters and what they think the best path forward might be.Players discussed: Cal Raleigh, Michael Busch, Vinnie Pasquantino, Matt McLain, Luke Keaschall, Matt Chapman, Manny Machado, Bo Bichette, Trea Turner, Steven Kwan, Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr., Tyler Soderstrom, Eury Perez, Shane Baz, Robbie Ray, Zac Gallen, Mackenzie Gore, Devin Williams, David Bednar, Andres Munoz.
Watch the show on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ZywA2gAR1moJohn and Raphie are back and joined by a very special guest, Dylan from Letters 2 AJ! They deep dive into Jackson Merrill and the bat speed revolution that has taken hold of the Padres to various results. Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub
Episode 423: Monday means one thing: rapid series recaps from the Baseball is Dead Crew! Jared, Jay Hay, Tyler, and Dallas take you around each weekend series, catching you up on everything you missed from the weekend. Rumor season has officially begun around superstar pitchers in the league. The Padres and AJ Preller find themselves in the middle of the rumors, which leads the guys to breaking down their viability in the NL West. The Cubs' 8-game losing streak has forced their fans to clamor for the BID phone lines to be opened. Fernando Tatis Jr's lawsuit loss has ramifications for players across the league. Chris Taylor receives his baseball career obituary, and Jay Hay gives us his award-winning nugs to end a Memorial Day BID. 00:00:00 - Calling a Home Run Derby With Boomer 00:03:25 - Dallas' Baseball Bucket List 00:15:14 - Rapid Series Weekend Recap | White Sox vs Giants 00:19:23 - Pirates vs Blue Jays 00:23:35 - Red Sox vs Twins 00:27:51 - Guardians vs Phillies 00:30:40 - Mariners vs Royals 00:33:16 - Tigers vs Orioles 00:35:25 - Nationals vs Braves 00:38:57 - Rays vs Yankees 00:43:47 - Rockies vs Diamondbacks 00:47:15 - A's vs Padres 00:53:00 - NL West Division Update 00:58:34 - Potential Skubal Trade Teams 01:00:27 - Have we seen the best of Jackson Merrill? 01:10:27 - Cardinals vs Reds 01:12:39 - Rangers vs Angels 01:16:47 - The Cubs 8-Game Losing Streak 01:30:56 - Mets vs Marlins 01:31:17 - Fernando Tatis Jr. Loses Lawsuit 01:46:25 - The Obituary | Chris Taylor 01:50:32 - Hot Fresh Award-Winning Nugs 01:55:00 - Final Thoughts NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 Get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/SECTION10 For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit Hims.com/BID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is it time to panic on Jackson Merrill after a brutal slide in the rankings, or is this the ultimate window to buy low on a superstar like Freddie Freeman? We are breaking down the critical fantasy baseball waiver wire moves and rankings shifts you need to make right now. From the data behind Travis Bazzana's rise to the metrics causing concern for Fernando Tatis Jr., we have the analytical edge to keep you ahead of your league. On this episode of The F6P Hour, AJ, Joe, and Corey discuss the absolute must-add talents and the toxic trends forcing managers into difficult roster choices. The crew evaluates the actual panic meter for sliding superstars and uncovers under-the-radar waiver wire targets to salvage your offensive depth. They also explore the optimal windows to buy low on struggling high-end studs before their market price rockets back up. The Gunnar Henderson Slide: Why the elite shortstop is tumbling down Joe's rankings and whether the underlying Statcast metrics hint at a quick turnaround. Prospects on the Move: Deep dives into Travis Bazzana, Carson Benge, and high-upside arms like Jacob Misiorowski and Trey Yesavage. Premium Buy-Low Windows: Why underperforming elite assets like Freddie Freeman and Manny Machado are screaming trade targets right now according to Corey. Waiver Wire Realities: Navigating a messy injury week and identifying if J.T. Ginn or Gabriel Moreno can save your roster depth. As the fantasy baseball calendar hits Week 9, savvy managers must separate noise from actual signal. A primary example is the red-hot surge of Cincinnati Reds outfielder JJ Bleday. While he might not have the volume to fully qualify for standard Statcast leaderboards yet, adjusting the parameters to a 50 at-bat minimum reveals an elite expected slugging percentage of .579, ranking him comfortably inside the top 10 league-wide. Combined with a robust 14% barrel rate and an expected batting average north of .300, Bleday is a priority addition across all formats, especially given the hitter-friendly environment of Great American Ball Park. Conversely, the evaluation of veterans like Alec Bohm requires a balanced perspective. Bohm has been a stabilizer over an 11-game hitting streak, flashing an empty average that boosts standard categories but masks his historical profile as a secondary power source. While he remains a highly usable asset across corner infield positions, his fantasy value leans heavily on counting stats in a potent Philadelphia offense rather than underlying Statcast metrics suggesting an imminent home run explosion. Meanwhile, the catcher landscape has drastically thinned due to structural injuries to primary tier options, vaulting Gabriel Moreno back into relevant consideration as a high-floor, volume-based streaming plug-in despite capped ceiling metrics. On the flip side of value preservation, the pitching market presents high-risk choices. Oakland's J.T. Ginn commands attention after carrying a no-hitter into the ninth inning, flashing an upgraded pitch-mix and an attractive 2.85 SIERA over his recent stretch. However, his volatility mirrors the broader market where names like Foster Griffin demonstrate how quickly an ERA can balloon when sequencing and park factors regress. For managers executing long-term trade strategies, targeting foundational players like Freddie Freeman and Manny Machado during temporary statistical slumps represents the gold standard of roster optimization, buying into proven career baselines before their BABIP stabilizes. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 2:05 Alec Bohm (3B, PHI) 7:35 JJ Bleday (OF, CIN) 12:39 Carson Benge (OF, NYM) 14:55 Gabriel Moreno (C, ARI) 21:43 J.T. Ginn (SP, ATH) 25:38 Rage Drops: Foster Griffin (SP, WAS) 31:55 Ian Happ (OF, CHC) 34:30 Christian Walker (1B, HOU) 36:35 Jackson Merrill (OF, SD) 39:12 Rankings Riser: Travis Bazzana (2B, CLE) 40:45 FanDuel +2200 AL ROY 42:04 Rankings Riser: JJ Bleday (OF, CIN) 42:42 Rankings Riser: J.P. Crawford (SS, SEA) 43:50 Rankings Riser: Carson Benge (OF, NYM) 44:20 Rankings Riser: Salvador Perez (C/1B, KC) 45:37 Rankings Riser: Trey Yesavage (SP, TOR) 47:15 Rankings Riser: Jacob Misiorowski (SP, MIL) 48:00 Rankings Riser: Merrill Kelly (SP, ARI) 49:50 Rankings Faller: Fernando Tatis Jr. (OF, SD) 52:40 Rankings Faller: Gunnar Henderson (SS, BAL) 54:48 Rankings Faller: Jackson Merrill (OF, SD) 56:12 Rankings Faller: Robbie Ray (SP, SF) 57:30 Rankings Faller: Bubba Chandler (SP, PIT) 58:50 Rankings Faller: Foster Griffin (RP, KC) 59:05 Rankings Faller: Shane Baz (SP, BAL) 1:00:01 Buy Low: Freddie Freeman (1B, LAD) 1:02:57 Buy Low: Ozzie Albies (2B, ATL) 1:06:01 Buy Low: Manny Machado (3B, SD) 1:11:22 Sell High: Xavier Edwards (SS, MIA) 1:14:07 Sell High: Taj Bradley (SP, MIN) 1:17:16 Sell High: Otto Lopez (2B, MIA) Sponsors & Promo Info This episode is proudly presented by @FanDuel. Check out the latest lines and place your season-long props over at FanDuel! 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Tony and Skraby kicked off the show talking about his experiences in the minor leagues, had a discussion about Jackson Merrill's status, and The Countdown!
The Fan crew got together to discuss their takeaways from the Padres-Dodgers series, how they should handle Fernando Tatis Jr.'s continued struggles, how to replace Jackson Merrill if he misses extended time and their expectations for Lucas Giolito.
Got it, Boss. The bad info from the first run is cleared out, and we are locked onto the clean slate. Based on the current data, Jackson Merrill's back injury while leaping at the wall to rob Shohei Ohtani's first-pitch home run on Wednesday night is driving massive search intent across the fantasy community right now. Here is your optimized, high-CTR metadata pack for today's episode. OUTPUT 1 — EPISODE TITLE First Cup Fantasy Baseball: May 21 – Panic on Jackson Merrill? + Rankings Movers OUTPUT 2 — EPISODE DESCRIPTION Jackson Merrill left Wednesday's game early with an apparent back injury after hitting the wall hard, leaving fantasy managers holding their breath. On this episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball, Joe Bond reacts to the latest high-profile injury scares, breaks down the biggest rest-of-season ranking shifts, and delivers a lock for today's FanDuel Bet of the Day. News & Injuries Jackson Merrill gets testing done on his back following a collision at the wall, while Brandon Nimmo exits early after aggravating a lingering hamstring issue. Meanwhile, Edward Cabrera leaves his start due to a blister, J.P. Crawford takes reps at third base, and Chase Dollander faces a multi-week shutdown. Studs & Duds Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, and Randy Arozarena light up the box score while prospect arms Trey Yesavage and Shane Baz show why the hype is real. On the flip side, Aaron Judge, Elly De La Cruz, and Aaron Nola post empty lines for fantasy managers. Rankings Risers/Fallers Travis Bazzana and Carson Benge surge up the rest-of-season boards after tearing through opposing pitching. Conversely, slumping superstars Gunnar Henderson and Fernando Tatis Jr. experience a drop in the latest analytical rankings update. 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 Fan crew got together to discuss their takeaways from the Padres-Dodgers series, how they should handle Fernando Tatis Jr.'s continued struggles, how to replace Jackson Merrill if he misses extended time and their expectations for Lucas Giolito.
Episode 167 of Tablesetters is LIVE! We open with the surprising division leaders in the West as the San Diego Padres and Athletics continue leading their divisions despite major flaws on paper. The Padres rank near the bottom of baseball offensively but keep winning close games through late heroics, while the Athletics remain atop the AL West despite a 4.45 ERA and inconsistent pitching. We discuss Jackson Merrill leading off, Nick Castellanos delivering a huge homer after borrowing a bat from Fernando Tatis Jr., and the strange state of both West divisions. From there, we dive into the shocking struggles of Cal Raleigh after his 60-homer season in 2025. Raleigh entered Tuesday with a 43-plate appearance hitless streak and one of the biggest OPS drops in baseball. We break down the hard-hit decline, timing concerns, mechanical changes, and whether fatigue from last season's massive workload could be contributing to the collapse. We also discuss the growing noise around the New York Yankees despite their solid start. Is the 1-8 record against teams above .500 actually meaningful this early? Plus, Max Fried exits with elbow soreness, José Caballero lands on the IL, and Anthony Volpe returns to the majors after shoulder surgery. We get into MLB and the MLBPA officially beginning CBA negotiations, the growing conversation around a salary cap and floor system, and the financial imbalance highlighted by the Dodgers' projected $550 million combined payroll and luxury tax spending. The Braves continue looking dominant, and Michael Harris II is putting together the best offensive start of his career after major swing and approach adjustments against fastballs. In “What's the Word?” we focus on timing with Shohei Ohtani struggling through one of the worst offensive stretches of his career while the Dodgers continue searching for answers offensively. We also discuss Kyle Schwarber homering in five straight games as the Phillies continue surging under Don Mattingly, and close with the Tampa Bay Rays looking like the best team in the American League behind the resurgence of Shane McClanahan.
After dropping consecutive series Craig Stammen and the Padres seemed to right the ship in San Francisco. Are we confident that their offensive lull is over, for now at least? Jackson Merrill has come alove. And Bogey keeps going boom. Jake Cronenworth is out, Sung Mun-Song made a strong first impression. Luis Campusano is out, hello Rodolfo Duran. Griffin Canning arrived and twirled a gem in his debut. Matt Waldron answered with his best performance of the year. Fernando Tatis is still searching for a homer, and finds himself in a an unusual spot in the order.
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by taking a look at Friday's loss as well as Saturday's win in Anaheim where Jackson Merrill made ANOTHER home-run-robbing catch! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by Craig Elsten who checks in each and every Monday morning to talk about the Padres weekend and the latest going on with San Diego FC! Listen here!
The season has been INSANE so far. Jackson Merrill robs Julio Rodriguez of a two-run home run and then hits a walk-off double, giving the Padres their seventh straight win. While Shohei Ohtani may not be hitting, he is on fire with his pitching. In a game against the Mets, he throws 10 strikeouts helping the Dodgers secure an 8-2 win. Ben Rice has the best stats in the MLB right now, so why hasn’t he been in the Yankees’ starting lineup for the past few games? Plus, The Mets trade Richard Lovelady and Shea Langeliers hits the longest home run of the season. One thing to pack, five ways to power! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code FOUL at Ridge.com/FOUL #RidgepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you and fired up on a Thursday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay that quickly turns into baseball talk as the Padres rallied for 5 runs in the 9th inning to walk off the Seattle Mariners and win their 7th straight game! Then we set the menu for today's show leading into our Epic Padres Roundtable, we get to our Padres Wrap-Up with all of the highlights, and we hear how ALL the calls sounded for Jackson Merrill's walk-off double! Listen here!
As Jackie Robinson was celebrated around MLB, Shohei Ohtani continued to pitch like a Cy Young candidate, the Yankees took advantage of an Angels miscue to rally in the 9th and Jackson Merrill had a game for the ages to keep the Padres' winning streak going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) look at early-season meaningful hitter changes, focusing on metrics that stabilize quickly like chase and swinging strike rate. They highlight hitters improving contact without sacrificing power, plus a second group showing bat speed gains with stable or improved swing decisions, identifying potential breakouts, buy-lows, and profile changes heading into the heart of the season. Intro - 0:00 Kyle Schwarber -- 8:00 Brice Turang -- 13:45 Riley Greene -- 17:45 Luis Robert Jr. -- 23:10 Taylor Ward -- 27:20 Willy Adames, Matt McLain, Miguel Vargas -- 32:00 Freddie Freeman -- 36:00 Mike Trout -- 41:25 Bryan Reynolds -- 44:50 Francisco Lindor -- 47:16 Junior Caminero -- 50:30 Jackson Merrill -- 53:40 Colt Keith -- 54:30 Mark Vientos, Brenton Doyle, Cam Smith, Hunter Goodman -- 59:45 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.
Headlines and JOSH EDWARDS (CBS Sports) We are one week away from the NFL Draft- what does Josh say about the narrative that this is a bad draft class? We take a look at Josh's mock draft- who does he have the Seahawks picking at 32? Where does Josh see some shakeups happening? Does Josh have any juicy rumors that he could see coming to fruition next Thursday? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - J is for Jackson: as in Jackson Merrill who had the game winning hit AND robbed a home run from Julio and that's happening to frequently. - K is for Killer: we need to see that Killer mentality from Luis Castillo tonight. - L is for Luke: the headline of this game should have been “Luke Raley's on fire,” between Raley and Arozarena, those two are getting it done and they aren't getting a lot of support from the rest of the lineup. :45- Only 7 sleeps away from the NFL Draft! What do we make of the narrative that this Draft isn't exciting?
Headlines and JOSH EDWARDS (CBS Sports) We are one week away from the NFL Draft- what does Josh say about the narrative that this is a bad draft class? We take a look at Josh's mock draft- who does he have the Seahawks picking at 32? Where does Josh see some shakeups happening? Does Josh have any juicy rumors that he could see coming to fruition next Thursday? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - J is for Jackson: as in Jackson Merrill who had the game winning hit AND robbed a home run from Julio and that's happening to frequently. - K is for Killer: we need to see that Killer mentality from Luis Castillo tonight. - L is for Luke: the headline of this game should have been “Luke Raley's on fire,” between Raley and Arozarena, those two are getting it done and they aren't getting a lot of support from the rest of the lineup. :45- Only 7 sleeps away from the NFL Draft! What do we make of the narrative that this Draft isn't exciting? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"! John and Patrick check in on some hot starts for a few young outfielders, as well as a few surprising pitching performances from the past week. Plus, injury updates and streamers for next week! Timestamps: 3:34 - Injury Update 13:04 - Max Muncy and Reid Detmers 19:46 - Jordan Walker and Bryce Elder 28:32 - Jackson Merrill and Ranger Suarez 37:03 - Cam Smith and Brandon Williamson 45:02 - Jakob Marsee and Taj Bradley 52:55 - Austin Riley and MacKenzie Gore 1:00:31 - Streamers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Connect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com 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.
Padres took two of three from the Red Sox to win their first series of the season. Ty France called Jackson Merrill the leader of the team. Michigan faces UConn in the national championship tonight. The Lakers lost both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for weeks because of injury. SDFC got throttled 3-0 in San Jose.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Padres took two of three from the Red Sox to win their first series of the season. Ty France called Jackson Merrill the leader of the team. Michigan faces UConn in the national championship tonight. The Lakers lost both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for weeks because of injury. SDFC got throttled 3-0 in San Jose.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) break down the first week of the MLB season, focusing on what actually matters in small samples. They highlight actionable early-season signals like bat speed gains, velocity jumps, and pitch mix changes. Intro - 0:00 ABS discussion — 5:00 Pete Crow-Armstrong, Liam Hicks, Matt McLain — 13:00 Isaac Collins, Cam Smith, Michael Harris II, Jackson Merrill — 20:00 J.T. Realmuto, Spencer Steer, Adley Rutschman — 32:25 Kodai Senga — 37:33 Dustin May — 41:27 Dylan Cease — 42:00 Janson Junk — 44:00 Randy Vazquez — 49:35 Shota Imanaga, Sandy Alcantara — 52:30 Mike Burrows, Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga, Eury Perez — 54:00 Dylan Cease, Shota Imanaga, Sandy Alcantara, Dustin May — 56:33 Jack Leiter, Roki Sasaki, Mike Soroka — 57:57 Joe Boyle, Sandy Alcantara, Jake Irvin — 1:04:40 Dylan Cease, Kyle Harrison — 1:12:30 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.
Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818)roll out their 6th annual “Chalkboard Picks,” identifying three targets and three fades each for the 2026 fantasy season based on players finishing at least 20% above or below their ADP on the end-of-year Player Rater. Intro - 0:00 George Springer - 5:45 Jackson Merrill - 13:18 Brice Turang - 20:00 Cal Raleigh - 26:50 Isaac Paredes - 31:40 Zack Wheeler - 38:45 Chandler Simpson - 50:25 Cody Ponce - 57:15 Ceddanne Rafaela - 55:00 Kevin McGonigle - 1:02:00 Trevor Rogers - 1:15:30 Andy Pages - 1:09:30 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.
Jackson Merrill joined Ben & Woods to discuss how he's preparing to bounce back from his disappointing 2025 season and where he likes to hit in the lineup.
Kicking off Day 2 at Padres spring training, Ben & Woods are joined by Jake Cronenworth, Ramon Laureano and Jackson Merrill.
Let's get into outfield tiers, starting with the First Rounders (3:35)! Will Ronald Acuña get back to running? ... Why is Fernando Tatis Jr. in the elite tier but not first round (17:43)? ... The near-elite tier is a weird one (24:45)! They don't feel like OF1s but they might have to be. ... Why does Scott hate Jackson Merrill (30:58)? ... News (43:20): Taylor Rogers signed a one-year deal with the Twins. ... Kyle Stowers and Brandon Nimmo kick off the fallback options tier (48:44). ... The last resorts tier has a lot of interesting names (1:00:14)! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @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/ 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
Before we get into the toughest rankings, Edward Cabrera was traded over to the Cubs (2:40)! ... Moises Ballesteros and Owen Caissie should both get a real opportunity (12:07). ... Robby Snelling or Thomas White could step into the Marlins rotation (16:48). ... Let's get into players who are tough to rank, starting with George Springer (24:00). ... Zack Wheeler's status is up in the air right now (29:52). ... Cole Ragans is a big risk-reward player (35:05). ... Dylan Cease has always been a rollercoaster (40:39). ... What do we do after James Wood's second half (49:34)? ... Spencer Schwellenbach is coming back from a fractured elbow (52:52). ... Spencer Strider remains confusing (56:55). ... We wrap up with Jarren Duran and Jackson Merrill (59:54). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @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/ 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
Let's hand out some ADP gifts, starting with Ben Rice (3:07). ... Michael Busch and Alec Burleson offer some first base options (7:40). ... Jackson Merrill's price is much lower than last year (12:12). ... Geraldo Perdomo will be a polarizing player (17:52). ... Jorge Polanco, Gleyber Torres and Marcus Semien are all undervalued middle infielders (21:40). ... Kyle Bradish is ready for lift off (25:52). ... Konnor Griffin and JJ Wetherholt could make an immediate impact (29:54). ... News (36:05): Ryan O'Hearn is headed to the Pirates. ... Kyle Stowers offers big power and Luke Keaschall big speed (44:23). ... Maikel Garcia could take another step forward (49:16). ... Bubba Chandler and Trey Yesavage are surprisingly undervalued (53:40). ... We wrap up with the rest of our ADP gifts (1:00:43). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @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/ 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