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Jeremy is away this week, and we almost had an entire episode without him, but he does participate in this week's game, where he and Chris try to build a lineup with the highest possible single-season fWAR. Since Jeremy is out, Chris leads the interview this week, and Adnan Virk joins him to talk about the upcoming deadline, Pete Crow-Armstrong's MVP case, whether the Nationals' stunning season can last, and picks his Star of the Week among CJ Abrams, Dillon Dingler, and Jeremy Peña. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Shallows EP 024 - Trade Deadline Preview Erik Hinrichsen and Carson Picard navigate through The Shallows, starting with the Captain's Report, featuring unfortunate news regarding Brandon Woodruff, good news concerning Jose Ramirez, and the top performers of the past week, especially the return of ELITE Drake Baldwin. Then, the guys search for buried treasure on the waiver wire, including possible adds in Gabriel Moreno, Heriberto Hernandez, and Troy Melton. Then they dive into their main voyage of the week, a trade deadline preview, covering names like Tarik Skubal, who has recently been linked to the Brewers, Casey Mize, Freddy Peralta, Mason Miller, Adley Rutschman, Jeremy Peña and two names that could completely upend the trade deadline: Francisco Lindor and Yordan Alvarez! Welcome to The Shallows! 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.
Wednesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros' second straight win over the Marlins, highlighted by an impressive start from Tatsuya Imai. The guys also discuss Jeremy Peña's red-hot stretch and debut a new edition of Ten on the Texans, this time focusing on the offensive line.
Episode 447: The Trade Deadline is quickly approaching, and it's time for teams to start making decisions on who is staying and who is going. Jared, Tyler, and Jay Hay break down the major pieces rumored to be on the move this trade deadline, including Tarik Skubal, Mason Miller, Jeremy Peña, and more. The guys discuss who should buy, who should sell, and what a realistic trade package for a player like Tarik Skubal would look like. The Blue Jays' puzzling season has the crew wondering whether the team that was one out away from the World Series last year should start moving pieces for the future. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox are on the verge of tying and breaking their franchise record for wins in a row. Jared and Tyler reflect on the ride and share their feelings heading into a doubleheader. Jared learns about the grittiest player in baseball, and Max Fried's return to the Bronx mound leads the guys to discuss how the Yankees can shore up their roster for another postseason run. Tune in again on Friday for a loaded BID including Family Feud, Blowing This Guy's Horn, and more! 00:00:00 - Gregg Maddux Interview Out Now! 00:06:35 - Tarik Skubal Trade Buzz 00:21:09 - Mason Miller Trade Buzz 00:33:45 - Shea Bangeliers, Jeremy Peña, Reid Detmers? Who Do You Want At The Deadline? 00:43:45 - What Do The Blue Jays Do? 00:49:07 - Ruptured Testicles & Mound Incidents 00:52:10 - Red Sox Going For 15 Straight Wins 01:00:42 - Max Fried Returns 01:06:05 - Award-Winning Nugs 01:11:43 - Final Thoughts NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $25 for the chance to earn up to $500: - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/DEAD Buy A Ticket For Section 10 Night! September 8th, Fenway Park, Be There. https://redsox.com/section10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist inflammation, marking his third stint on the shelf this season. Corey Pieper breaks down a frantic wave of injury updates, an incredible single-game home run barrage in Cleveland, high-leverage late-inning bullpen roles, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The transaction wire continues to move at a relentless pace across Major League Baseball. On the health front, Bobby Witt Jr. was forced to exit Monday's contest early with lingering back tightness, Miguel Andujar hits the injured list with a wrist fracture, and Max Meyer lands on the IL with a neck strain. Additionally, top catchers and outfielders are banged up as Kyle Teel manages an ankle injury, Kerry Carpenter is sidelined with a heel bruise, and Trevor McDonald was removed from his start due to an undisclosed injury. On the positive side of roster moves, Ronel Blanco has officially been activated, Ranger Suarez is set to return to the mound today, and Gleyber Torres is officially back in active lineups. On the diamond, the Cleveland offense staged an absolute power showcase by smashing seven home runs in a single game, driven by multi-homer performances from Rhys Hoskins and Petey Halpin alongside long balls from Travis Bazzana, Brayan Rocchio, and Patrick Bailey. Cal Raleigh broke his game open with a grand slam, while Yordan Alvarez, Mookie Betts, Trea Turner, Jeremy Peña, Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, Esmerlyn Valdez, Ty France, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Caleb Durbin, Cooper Pratt, Victor Robles, and Dillon Dingler all turned in big days at the plate. Pitching highlights featured sharp outings from Bryce Elder, Nick Martinez dueling Dylan Cease, Andrew Abbott facing George Kirby, and Kyle Leahy battling Jose Soriano. Conversely, several high-profile stars cratered into the duds section, with Joe Ryan, Cristopher Sanchez, Emmett Sheehan, Freddy Peralta, Jacob Misiorowski, and Jacob deGrom all taking heavy damage on the hill, while Brandon Lowe, Kyle Schwarber, Braxton Ashcraft, Ryan Weathers, and Ivan Herrera posted quiet, empty nights. Our rotating Bullpen Report zeroes in on late-inning situations around the league, breaking down Aroldis Chapman remaining in Boston, Alex Lange carving out leverage in Kansas City, the dual usage of Tyler Wells and Andrew Kittredge in Baltimore, a crowd of options in Chicago featuring Grant Taylor, Sean Newcomb, and Seranthony Dominguez, Edwin Diaz nearing a potential weekend return for the Dodgers, Mason Montgomery rising in Pittsburgh, and the unsettled hierarchy 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.
Monday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros being swept and explain why they now believe Houston should be sellers at the trade deadline. Plus, the guys discuss the latest on Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker, including Peña's return to Monday's starting lineup. Finally, they continue their "Ten on the Texans" series with a spotlight on the defense.
Friday on The A-Team, Adam Wexler was joined by Rangers beat writer Kennedi Landry to preview this weekend's pivotal series between the Astros and the first-place Rangers. The two discussed Jeremy Peña's return to the Astros' lineup, Jacob deGrom being scratched from his scheduled Sunday start, and the other key factors that could determine which team comes out on top in the weekend matchup.
The pitchers were pounded in Washington by the pesky Nats. Has that realigned the Astros' trade priorities and, just as importantly, can the front office be trusted to make a move that nets positive? Previewing the Rangers series and a wildcard trade piece that could shakeup Houston's roster. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
ITL dives into what they're calling June Madness as the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to captivate fans across the country. The guys debate why the tournament has exceeded expectations, how it compares to other major sporting events, and whether the World Cup has officially earned a permanent spot on America's sports calendar. Then the focus shifts to the Houston Astros after Jeremy Peña suffered an injury. ITL discusses whether Peña's absence feels like a major buzzkill for a team that has been playing some of its best baseball and how the Astros can respond without one of their biggest stars. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What are some things in life that seem better than they actually are? The guys and listeners share the most overrated experiences and trends.
ITL dives into "June Madness" as the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to exceed expectations and debates whether the tournament has officially earned a permanent place on America's sports menu. The guys also react to Jeremy Peña's injury and discuss whether it feels like a vibe killer for an Astros team that had been building momentum. Listeners weigh in on the QOTD, sharing things in life that seem better than they really are. Around The NFL covers the biggest headlines from across the league before breaking NBA news takes center stage as ITL reacts to reports that LeBron James will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers. The crew discusses what it means for LeBron's future, the Lakers, the Western Conference, and whether the move impacts the Rockets. What's Popping rounds out the hour with the biggest stories in sports and entertainment. Later, ITL reacts to ESPN's report on the Texans' optimism surrounding the growth between C.J. Stroud and Nick Caley, Then it's Lunch-Time Confessions, where Lopez calls out Figgy for showing up in a Brazil jersey just one day after proudly wearing a Japan jersey, questioning whether Figgy has already abandoned his newly adopted World Cup team. Reggie then goes into the archives to test Lopez on his old Houston Chronicle columns. The show wraps with Dana Brown's comments about the Astros having a surplus of pitching to use as trade capital, plus Figgy's Mixtape featuring a bizarre livestock theft case, another Battle of the World Cup Goal Songs, and more strange stories from around the internet.
Tuesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Ross Villarreal, filling in for Adam Wexler, shared their thoughts on the Astros' controversial loss to the Twins and discussed how Jeremy Peña's absence could impact the club. Plus, the guys reacted to the frenzy of action across the NBA, including the latest developments surrounding LeBron James and the Lakers.
Monday on The A-Team, with Adam Wexler on vacation, Adam Clanton and Josh Jordan break down the Astros' latest series victory and preview Monday night's matchup against the Twins. Plus, AC shares his thoughts on the Ja Morant trade and discusses Jeremy Peña's latest leg injury.
Seth and Sean kick off the show by talking about the Astros' 4-2 loss to Toronto in which we saw Hunter Brown pitch a LOT and Jeremy Peña leave with a cramp, discuss the details and why of Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded to the Heat, and go through the day's Headlines.
Seth and Sean kick off the show talking about the Astros 4-2 loss vs the Blue Jays in which we saw Hunter Brown surprisingly struggling and Jeremy Peña leave with a cramp.
Seth and Sean kick off the show by talking about the Astros' 4-2 loss to Toronto in which we saw Hunter Brown pitch a LOT and Jeremy Peña leave with a cramp, discuss the details and why of Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded to the Heat, go through the day's Headlines, assess Kevin Clark's notion that the Texans are the only team in the AFC South with a legit shot at winning a Super Bowl this coming season, react to Shannon Sharpe being way out there on CJ Stroud after the playoff loss, hear some Texans who are hyped about year 2 for Aireontae Ersery, dive into the questions surrounding Brendan Sorsby as the supplemental draft gets closer, get petty and hear others being petty in this week's PettyCast, circle back to the Giannis trade and Kelly Iko saying the Rockets are “open for business,” assess what JJ Watt had to say about Aaron Donald possibly un-retiring, dive into some cross-sport comps they got back when asking AI to comp current Texans with 2017 Astros, discuss the Astros loss last night and Bob Nightengale saying ownership is staying aggressive, assess if the phrases ChatGPT gave them to sound smart at the Portugal-Uzbekistan match will have the intended effect, and see what Reggie and Lopez have for the ITL question of the day.
A high-stakes Monday schedule fundamentally shifted the fantasy landscape as ace starters faced starkly contrasting fates, strategic bullpen management unlocked massive streaming value, and a wave of superstar injury activations prepared to reshape active lineups. Corey Pieper returns to dive deep into a critical slate of performances, breaking down brilliant bounceback campaigns, alarming pitching regressions, crucial bullpen developments, and a fresh FanDuel Bet of the Day target. The elite pitching tier delivered extreme polarization to start the week. Kyle Bradish put together an absolute masterclass, stifling hitters across eight scoreless frames with nine strikeouts, while Michael King was equally spectacular, preservation-perfect over seven shutout innings with five punchouts. Brandon Woodruff was utterly electric in his return, silencing opposition bats with 10 strikeouts across six dominant, one-hit frames to hold off an equally sharp Brady Singer. Framber Valdez flashed stellar form with eight strikeouts over six frames of one-run ball, and Michael Wacha outdueled Drew Rasmussen by logging seven frames of one-run stability. Conversely, Gerrit Cole ran into an absolute buzzsaw, shelled for five earned runs on nine hard hits in a brief 4.1-inning exit, leaving fantasy managers sweating over his structural consistency. Meanwhile, strategic bulk-relievers stealing wins behind openers became an absolute goldmine; Eric Lauer fired six hitless, spectacular frames out of the bullpen, Alan Rangel tossed five innings of one-run ball, and highly touted prospect Kumar Rocker fanned nine batters across five stellar bulk frames to eclipse Tyler Phillips. The waiver and injury landscape is shifting beneath our feet with massive high-impact reinforcements on the immediate horizon. Fantasy managers can officially rejoice as Cincinnati's dynamic superstar Elly De La Cruz is locked in for his Tuesday activation from the hamstring injured list, while former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber is ready to make his long-awaited season debut for the Blue Jays. San Francisco is also on the verge of an incredible depth boost, with Francisco Lindor and flame-throwing righty Eury Perez trending aggressively toward a potential Wednesday return. On the critical tracking front, MVP centerpiece Bobby Witt Jr. sat out Monday's action but remains highly optimistic about avoiding a costly IL stint, while Kyle Tucker continues to manage lower back spasms. On the downside, both Dalton Rushing and Jeremy Peña triggered concern by leaving their respective contests early due to apparent physical tweaks. We wrap up the program with a comprehensive, deep-dive Bullpen Report tracking sudden closer instability. We analyze Ryan Helsley's uncharacteristic recent structural struggles, evaluate Jaden Hill's ascending leverage role in Colorado alongside Elvis Alvarado's concurrent high-leverage blown-save regression, navigate the cloudy late-inning committee situation for the Chicago Cubs, and dissect highly unusual, rough high-leverage outings from trusted anchors Cade Smith and Aroldis Chapman. 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.
A wild weekend of fantasy baseball action delivered jaw-dropping power displays and unexpected pitching disasters, leaving managers to navigate an increasingly volatile landscape. Corey Pieper breaks down a massive slate of weekend results, major injury updates, catastrophic pitching lines, and the latest FanDuel Bet of the Day. The long ball took center stage on Saturday and Sunday. Kyle Schwarber put on a masterclass with a historic three-home run performance on Saturday, while Ozzie Albies, Jeremy Peña, Ty France, top draft picks Travis Bazzana and JJ Wetherholt, and collegiate phenom Jac Caglianone all left the yard twice over the weekend. Bryce Harper electrified fantasy managers by hitting for the cycle on Saturday, William Contreras put together a massive 4-for-5 day with a home run and 3 RBIs, and Wyatt Langford continued his hot streak, launching another long ball while handling leadoff duties on Sunday. On the mound, Joey Cantillo was nearly untouchable, carrying a gem through eight innings with nine strikeouts and just one earned run, while young arms like Cam Schlittler racked up an incredible 13 strikeouts, and Troy Melton fired six innings of one-hit ball. Veteran Logan Webb went the distance with an eight-inning complete game, and Nathan Eovaldi bounced back from a skipped start to log nine strikeouts over six strong frames. It wasn't all celebration, however, as several frontline aces ran into absolute buzzsaws. Freddy Peralta endured a catastrophic nightmare, knocked out after coughing up 10 earned runs on 10 hits in just 2.2 innings. Bryce Elder was tagged for eight earned runs on 12 hits, while Kevin Gausman got rocked for seven earned runs while walking four in just two innings. Stephen Kolek gave up nine earned runs in less than two frames, and Dustin May surrendered six earned runs in a brief two-inning appearance. Even steady stars hit speed bumps, as Jacob deGrom was tagged for six earned runs over six frames, and Tarik Skubal surrendered two home runs in a shaky 5.2-inning performance. The injury landscape remains highly active and critical for upcoming roster decisions. On the bright side, ace Brandon Woodruff and Shane Bieber are both set to make highly anticipated returns to the mound on Monday, Eury Perez is expected back next week, and Daulton Varsho made an immediate impact upon his return with a three-run blast. However, the Baltimore Orioles suffer a massive blow as star catcher Adley Rutschman lands on the 7-day concussion injured list after a freak collision, while MVP candidate Bobby Witt Jr. is dealing with a Grade 1 MCL sprain. Elly De La Cruz is targeting a Tuesday return, and Teoscar Hernandez is eyeing a June 29th comeback, but Ryne Nelson (flexor), Michael Soroka (glute), Jordan Lawlar (hamstring), and Jack Leiter (ankle) all face structural setbacks. We close out the show with our Weekly Waiver Wire segment, highlighting the top targets you need to grab tonight to stay ahead of your league opponents before the Monday morning transaction freeze. 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.
SportsRadio 610 presents a collection of the week's best discussions from Payne & Pendergast, In the Loop, and The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley. The guys debate whether the coaching staff will truly adapt the playbook to CJ Stroud's strengths or revert to old habits, unpack Framber Valdez's shocking confirmation that the Astros never offered him an extension, and break down the chatter surrounding Jeremy Peña's trade value. That and more this week on Best Of SportsRadio 610!
SportsRadio 610 presents a collection of the week's best discussions from Payne & Pendergast, In the Loop, and The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley. The guys debate whether the coaching staff will truly adapt the playbook to CJ Stroud's strengths or revert to old habits, unpack Framber Valdez's shocking confirmation that the Astros never offered him an extension, and break down the chatter surrounding Jeremy Peña's trade value. That and more this week on Best Of SportsRadio 610!
SportsRadio 610 presents a collection of the week's best discussions from Payne & Pendergast, In the Loop, and The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley. The guys debate whether the coaching staff will truly adapt the playbook to CJ Stroud's strengths or revert to old habits, unpack Framber Valdez's shocking confirmation that the Astros never offered him an extension, and break down the chatter surrounding Jeremy Peña's trade value. That and more this week on Best Of SportsRadio 610!
Friday on The A-Team, Chandler Rome of The Athletic joined Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler to discuss what the Astros need to do to build on the momentum from their last two series victories.Rome noted that Tatsuya Imai must bounce back after a disappointing recent start, while the bottom of Houston's batting order needs to become more productive.Too often, the Astros have relied on the top of the lineup, Jeremy Peña, Yordan Alvarez, Christian Walker, and Isaac Paredes, to carry the offense.Looking ahead, Rome pointed to Yainer Diaz and Cam Smith as two players who could play pivotal roles in the Astros' continued success.
Seth, Sean and Raheel discuss Jeff Passan listing Jeremy Peña as the 3rd highest ranked trade candidate and which teams they don't want to see him go to if the Astros pull the proverbial trigger.
Dr. Roto reveals the Fantasy Baseball News & Injury Updates that are changing player values right now — and exactly who you should add, hold, or sell to put your team in position to win your championship.From major injuries to trade rumors, bullpen role changes, and breakout performances, this episode gives you the actionable fantasy baseball moves you need to stay ahead of your league.If you play fantasy baseball, this is your weekly edge on player value shifts, waiver wire decisions, and trade strategy.Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for daily fantasy wins → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzle29nqMfilVQo1TJSbwDQ?sub_confirmation=1Players Covered:Aroldis ChapmanDylan CeaseCole RagansJacob MisiorowskiJeremy PeñaJosh HaderHunter BrownGerrit ColeTrent GrishamJustin SlatenGarrett WhitlockWhat You'll Learn: Fantasy baseball injury news & IL updates MLB trade rumors impacting fantasy value Closers changing roles Buy low / sell high fantasy baseball strategy Pitcher injury updates Waiver wire & roster management decisions Breakout pitching performances Astros & Yankees playoff outlook shifts ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Fantasy Baseball News & Injury Updates00:24 – Red Sox trade buzz + Aroldis Chapman rumors00:56 – Padres linked to Chapman + bullpen playoff implications01:16 – Fantasy fallout: Garrett Whitlock vs Justin Slaten01:38 – Dylan Cease hamstring injury 02:36 – Max Scherzer injury + Blue Jays struggles03:02 – Cole Ragans elbow discomfort + rehab setback04:09 – Jacob Misiorowski breakout dominance05:23 – Astros updates: Jeremy Peña return + lineup boost05:44 – Hunter Brown rehab + Josh Hader nearing return06:29 – Astros fantasy buy window (Brown, Hader, Peña)06:51 – Yankees update: Gerrit Cole return progression07:18 – Yankees playoff push + injury context08:17 – Fantasy stock watch: Trent Grisham heating upVisit our website: https://drroto.comFollow us on X: Dr. Roto: https://x.com/DrRoto_com
0:00 – Intro / Episode 250 / Baseball Travel TalkMilestone episode, recap of missed show, Target Field experiencePlayers discussed: Garrett Crochet8:00 – Reds Struggles & Early News NotesCincinnati lineup issues, demotion of Noelvi Marte, Rece Hinds discussionTeam performance impacting fantasy valuePlayers discussed: Noelvi Marte, Rece Hinds, Elly De La Cruz, Eugenio Suárez15:00 – Blue Jays Trade & Playing Time ShiftsToronto acquires Lenyn Sosa, impact on lineup constructionClement's role stability and everyday at-bats discussionPlayers discussed: Lenyn Sosa, Ernie Clement, Andrés Giménez22:00 – Astros Injuries & Rotation OpportunitiesMultiple injuries create openings; deep dive on pitching replacementsStrong endorsement of Arrighetti as a pickupPlayers discussed: Spencer Arrighetti, Colton Gordon, Jeremy Peña, Lance McCullers Jr. Jr.32:00 – Orioles Rotation & Depth MovesDean Kremer re-enters rotation, Cade Povich optionedEvaluation of reliability and streaming viabilityPlayers discussed: Dean Kremer, Cade Povich38:00 – Brewers Injury Fallout (Yelich IL)Christian Yelich injury opens DH opportunitiesGary Sánchez emerging as short-term valuePlayers discussed: Christian Yelich, Gary Sánchez45:00 – Cleveland Bullpen & Spec SavesHunter Gaddis return and bullpen hierarchy discussionSpeculative saves approachPlayers discussed: Hunter Gaddis, Cade Smith50:00 – Diamondbacks & Catcher Playing TimeMerrill Kelly return, Gabriel Moreno injuryPlaying time implications for backup catchersPlayers discussed: Merrill Kelly, Gabriel Moreno, Adrian Del Castillo, James McCann58:00 – White Sox Call-Ups & FAAB TargetsNoah Schultz debut and FAAB expectationsAntonacci speed profile and lineup rolePlayers discussed: Noah Schultz, Sam Antonacci1:08:00 – Rehab Updates & Stash DecisionsKey injured players returning and stash strategyPlayers discussed: Spencer Strider, Anthony Volpe, Gerrit Cole1:18:00 – Additional News (Injuries & Playing Time)Ryan Pepiot setback, Harrison Bader injury, Drew Gilbert opportunityMets situation with MJ Melendez and Jorge PolancoPlayers discussed: Ryan Pepiot, Harrison Bader, Drew Gilbert, MJ Melendez, Jorge Polanco1:30:00 – Player Recommendations by Category (FAAB Core)Power targets: Dominic Smith, Luke Raley, Trevor LarnachSpeed strategy: matchup-based steals (vs Miami/Tampa)Opportunity plays: Jeremiah Jackson, Andrew BenintendiPitching streamers: Jesse Scholtens, Sean Burke, Emerson Hancock1:45:00 – Ratios, Bullpens & Speculative AddsRatio arms: Aaron Ashby breakout usageBullpen chaos: Cubs (Ben Brown), Texas, Tampa, RoyalsSpeculative adds & prospectsPlayers discussed: Ben Brown, Jakob Junis, Robert Garcia, Carlos Estévez 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.
Garrett Crochet was CRUSHED by the Twins (2:30)! ... Justin Wrobleski had a great start but we're not buying it (12:23). ... Angel Martinez continues to hit (15:45). ... News (22:35): Jeremy Peña and Tatsuya Imai were both placed on the IL. ... We had nine hitters with double dongs on Monday (33:21). ... What's going on with these pitchers (46:06)? ... We saw good signs from these three pitchers (54:38). ... Who were the most dropped players on CBS this weekend (56:30)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates, streamers and Team Name Tuesday (1:03:20). 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/ 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
ITL covers a packed show starting with the Houston Astros heading out on the road, breaking down what needs to carry over away from home and what would signal their recent success is sustainable. The conversation then shifts to the Houston Rockets and how Luka Dončić's hamstring injury could impact the Western Conference playoff picture and potentially open doors for Houston. Around The NFL, ITL reacts to league updates, including analyst movement and quarterbacks who could follow a Sam Darnold-type path, before diving into whether overlapping needs among AFC contenders should influence how the Houston Texans approach the draft. The show also features a Friday Would Ya Rather on playoff positioning, an update on the Texas Tech “Sugar Daddy” story, and an interview with Ben Olsen of the Houston Dynamo. ITL wraps with a look at how Jeremy Peña could reshape the Astros lineup upon his return and Figgy's Mixtape, featuring a wild courtroom story, sushi push pops, and more trending chaos.
ITL looks ahead to what the Houston Astros lineup could look like once Jeremy Peña returns, breaking down how his presence impacts the batting order, defensive alignment, and overall balance of the team. The guys debate where he fits best in the lineup, who might move around, and whether this makes an already hot offense even more dangerous moving forward. Then it's Figgy's Mixtape, featuring a wild story of a woman trying to lie to a judge, a bizarre sushi push pop creation that has people talking, and more trending stories that spark laughs and debate.
Tip of the Cap Is Espada saying Jeremy Peña is not 100%? Junkie of the Day!
Paul Skubal's worst outing ever (5 ER in 0.2 IP), Griffin Jax blows a save, and Jackson Cheerio hits the IL on Opening Day. Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper react live to MLB's Opening Day 2026 chaos, revealing which performances are real and which are noise you should ignore. The guys break down the biggest Opening Day surprises including O'Neal Cruz's defensive disaster costing Skubal runs, Jeremy Peña sitting despite hitting a homer yesterday, and whether Matt Wallner facing lefties signals everyday playing time. Plus: waiver wire must-adds (Jordan Romano, Ryan Staneck, Jake Bauers), lineup changes that matter (Sal Stewart locked at 1B, Jarren Durán DHing vs lefties), and bold season predictions. Opening Day overreactions: Paul Skubal disaster: 37 pitches, 2 outs, 5 ER (but O'Neal Cruz errors cost him) Jackson Cheerio to IL (2-4 weeks, fractured hand from WBC hit-by-pitch) Griffin Jax blows save, Garrett Cleavinger gets lit up in TB closer chaos Nick Pivetta shelled by Tigers (6 ER in 3 IP) - panic or patience? Waiver wire targets: Jordan Romano (slam dunk add with USA on IL) Ryan Staneck (Cardinals closer, got first save) Jake Bauers (filling in for Cheerio, went deep today) Joey Wiemer (5x5 deep league flyer - former 34 HR/30 SB guy in minors) Key lineup notes: Sal Stewart locked at 1B for Reds (Spencer Steer to LF vs lefties only) Jeremy Peña healthy but sat after homer - go trade for him NOW Matt Wallner faced lefty, drew 2 walks (35-HR upside if everyday) Jarren Durán DHing vs lefties (Joe's bust pick looking wrong already) Bold predictions: AL MVP: Bobby Witt Jr (Corey), Julio Rodriguez (Joe), José Ramírez (AJ) NL MVP: Shohei Ohtani (Joe - "literally no way to beat him"), Bryce Harper (AJ) AL Cy Young: Garrett Crochet (Corey/Joe), Paul Skubal (AJ - "he'll bounce back") NL Cy Young: Chris Sánchez (Corey - "every bit as good as Skubal"), Skubal again (AJ) AL Champ: Yankees (Joe), Blue Jays (AJ/Corey) World Series: Dodgers over Blue Jays (Corey - "Captain Chalk"), Phillies over Red Sox (AJ) Plus: Why the Rays lineup around Junior Cameaux is a disaster, Houston's infield puzzle when Peña returns, and Corey's "ride or die" trash league picks already paying off. Rankings and cheat sheets at fantasysixpack.net/plans (Code: F6PPODS saves 15%) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Seth and Sean talk about Jeremy Peña hitting a HR in last night's exhibition vs Sugar Land and what Wyatt Teller had to say yesterday about playing on the left, getting back to nasty and being recruited in a sense by CJ Stroud.
Seth and Sean talk about Jeremy Peña hitting a Home Run despite questions as to his health, what Wyatt Teller had to say with the media yesterday, discuss the Astros' pitching rotation concerns, and go through the day's Headlines.
Seth and Sean talk about Jeremy Peña hitting a Home Run despite questions as to his health, what Wyatt Teller had to say with the media yesterday, discuss the Astros' pitching rotation concerns, go through the day's Headlines, discuss Puka Nacua allegedly biting a woman, engage in some hype for Texans S Reed Blankenship and the Texans WR room, dive into Dan Orlovsky getting everyone riled up with his take on who's the best QB in the draft, see what Field Yates has the Texans doing in today's Mock Draft Injection, dive into what Wyatt Teller had to say about some of his new teammates and coaches, his son predicting he'd be a Texan, new details on how the Maxx Crosby trade fell apart, how important the Astros' young players like Smith and Loperfido will be this season, talk about Dan Orlovsky's take that Ty Simpson is the best QB in the draft and all the backlash it got from colleagues, how awesome it is that CJ Stroud essentially recruited Wyatt Teller to come to Houston, react to Tua being the absolute worst when asked about what happened in Miami, and talk about the ITL question of the day with Reggie and Lopez who are out at Rally House for the MLB opening day games.
Jeremy Peña will play shortstop for the Astros in exhibition, Joe Espada said postgame.
Opening Day rosters are coming together! Unfortunately, Konnor Griffin will not be up with the Pirates (2:45). ... We have injury updates on Jeremy Peña, Seiya Suzuki, Nick Lodolo, Kyle Stowers and others (8:24). ... We have updates on some of the hype guys including Mick Abel and Didier Fuentes (25:13). ... MLB rotations are being set (34:36). ... What is Emmet Sheehan's role to start the year (45:12)? ... We have more rotation news (51:27)! ... What do we make of Shane McClanahan and other strong performances this weekend (59:14)? ... Any concern with Garrett Crochet or Tanner Bibee (1:07:48)? ... We wrap up with a quick recap of our 'For the People' listener league (1:11:13). 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/ 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
Gerrit Cole made his return on Wednesday, throwing a scoreless inning against the Red Sox. What's the latest on Seiya Suzuki and Jeremy Peña? Harry Ford and Abimelic Ortiz was optioned to Triple-A by the Nationals. 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
Seth and Sean discuss being petty at the World Baseball Classic in part because Jeremy Peña might miss the start of Astros season due to a finger injury he sustained playing in it, feeling icky rooting for Aaron Judge even though he's on team USA, and what Joe Espada had to say about Yordan playing more LF.
Let's get right into Busts 2.0, starting with Spencer Strider (4:05). ... Why is Scott fading Andy Pages (11:17)? ... Sonny Gray feels overvalued right now (15:10). ... Should Nick Kurtz be a top-20 pick (25:30)? ... Chris added Zack Wheeler, Alejandro Kirk and Luis Robert to his Busts 2.0. Scott added James Wood, Murakami and others (39:18). ... Frank added Aroldis Chapman and Nick Pivetta to Busts 2.0 (53:10). ... News (56:56): Jeremy Peña has a fractured finger (51:56). ... We wrap up by recapping our Busts 1.0 from back in January (1:05:26). 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/ 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
ESPN released its 2026 Top-100 ranking of MLB players, and somehow Shohei Ohtani wasn't the unanimous No. 1 pick? Buster, Jesse Rogers and ESPN.com MLB editor Liz Finny share their reactions to the top-100 list, including Mike Trout's absence. Then, the gang drafts their top players in the league, and things go sideways at pick No. 2. Next, Buster and Jesse discuss injuries to Jeremy Peña and Hunter Greene, Jesse's reporting on Team USA and the World Baseball Classic, and how MLB should handle contracts of players testing positive for PEDs. Then, MLB VP of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez stops by to talk about how the ABS Challenge System is working so far to start Spring Training. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Rank 2026: ESPN's Top-100 MLB Players 8:06 Drafting the best players in MLB 14:30 Jesse Rogers on Team USA 21:11 MLB VP of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez on ABS Challenges 31:48 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN released its 2026 Top-100 ranking of MLB players, and somehow Shohei Ohtani wasn't the unanimous No. 1 pick? Buster, Jesse Rogers and ESPN.com MLB editor Liz Finny share their reactions to the top-100 list, including Mike Trout's absence. Then, the gang drafts their top players in the league, and things go sideways at pick No. 2. Next, Buster and Jesse discuss injuries to Jeremy Peña and Hunter Greene, Jesse's reporting on Team USA and the World Baseball Classic, and how MLB should handle contracts of players testing positive for PEDs. Then, MLB VP of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez stops by to talk about how the ABS Challenge System is working so far to start Spring Training. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Rank 2026: ESPN's Top-100 MLB Players 8:06 Drafting the best players in MLB 14:30 Jesse Rogers on Team USA 21:11 MLB VP of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez on ABS Challenges 31:48 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic is off and running, with a few games of pool play already in the books, including Team Japan mercy-ruling Team Chinese Taipei following a historic second inning. With Shohei Ohtani hitting a grand slam and Japan scoring 10 runs, the defending WBC champs are putting all challengers officially on notice. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the opening games, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto picking up where he left off last October and Team Australia getting off to a hot 2–0 start in Pool C. They then preview all the other games set to take place this weekend, including Team USA kicking off their quest for gold tonight and make their picks for who will win the whole tournament. Later, Jake and Jordan talk about the Texas Rangers signing veteran Andrew McCutchen to a MiLB deal after some weirdness with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña being out for a few weeks with a fractured finger. They then make their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla, which includes the lame WBC uniforms and the incredible scenes from Team Dominican Republic's exhibition game in the DR. 1:35 – The Opener: Ohtani, Yamamoto lead Japan in win 9:59 – Recapping other opening WBC games 31:07 – Previewing weekend WBC slate 40:04 – WBC predictions 50:49 – Around the League: McCutchen to Rangers 56:12 – Jeremy Peña is injured 57:50 – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
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Seth and Sean talk about Jeremy Peña fracturing his finger in the stupid World Baseball Classic, and some specific guys the Texans should target to bring in on the offensive line.
Seth and Sean discuss Jeremy Peña injuring his finger in a World Baseball Classic exhibition game and react to a funny Jeff Driskel story that Browns DT Maurice Hurst told.
Seth and Sean circle back to some of the intriguing things Texans GM Nick Caserio had to say earlier in the show, discuss Jeremy Peña's fractured finger thanks to the World Baseball Classic, talk about the 49ers and Trent Williams not being able to settle their differences, if the Texans should try to trade for him, talk about the question of the day, then react to breaking news of the Texans extending OL Trent Brown for another year.
Seth and Sean talk about Jeremy Peña fracturing his finger in the World Baseball Classic, who the Texans should target along the O-line, what Amon-Ra St. Brown had to say on his podcast about new Texans RB David Montgomery, and go through the day's Headlines.
Seth and Sean talk about Jeremy Peña fracturing his finger in the World Baseball Classic, who the Texans should target along the O-line, what Amon-Ra St. Brown had to say on his podcast about new Texans RB David Montgomery, go through the day's Headlines, see what Dane Brugler of the Athletic has the Texans doing with the 28th pick in the Mock Draft Injection, talk with Texans Executive VP and GM Nick Caserio about the trades they made on Monday and more, dive into what jumped out from their conversation with Texans GM Nick Caserio, discuss the Cardinals cutting Kyler Murray perhaps 4 years late, the Patriots moving on from WR Stefon Diggs despite their need for WR depth, circle back to some of the intriguing things Texans GM Nick Caserio had to say earlier in the show, discuss Jeremy Peña's fractured finger thanks to the World Baseball Classic, talk about the 49ers and Trent Williams not being able to settle their differences, if the Texans should try to trade for him, talk about the question of the day, then react to breaking news of the Texans extending OL Trent Brown for another year.
ITL goes Around The NFL to react to the Texans re-signing offensive tackle Trent Brown and what the move signals for Houston's plans along the offensive line. The crew also discusses the news that Stefon Diggs has been released and what that could mean for teams around the league looking to add a big-time receiver. Shifting to baseball, the guys react to Jeremy Peña fracturing his finger and debate whether that situation makes fans feel better about Astros players not participating in the World Baseball Classic — and whether the injury should make Houston think twice about trading Isaac Paredes. The hour wraps with What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.
Jeremy Peña's injury sparks a bigger Astros discussion — does it validate the decision for players to skip the World Baseball Classic, and could it impact how the team views trading Isaac Paredes?
Shortstop is the gold standard (2:30)! ... What is our strategy at shortstop (9:15)? ... Let's get into ADP, starting with Bobby Witt Jr. (21:09). ... Elly De La Cruz had a rough second half but was playing through a quad injury (22:56). ... Francisco Lindor is so consistent but now has this hamate bone injury (27:58). ... Gunnar Henderson had a down season but dealt with injuries in 2025 (31:14). ... Trea Turner got back to running (34:42)! ... Should Zach Neto be a third-round pick (41:05)? ... What do we expect from Mookie Betts (46:07)? ... Let's make the case for and against Geraldo Perdomo (50:05). ... CJ Abrams is what he is (57:37). ... How will Bo Bichette do with the Mets (1:01:33)? ... Corey Seager is great when he plays but always gets hurt (1:08:52). ... Do we buy Jeremy Peña's breakout (1:13:00)? ... Sleepers, breakouts and busts at shortstop (1:16:17)! ... We wrap up with the rest of shortstop ADP (1:32:33). 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/ 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