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San Francisco Giants vs. LA Angels MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Giants at Angels 4PM ET—Justin Verlander will start for San Francisco. Verlander has four starts in 2025 delivering an ERA of 6.75 and WHIP of 1.77. The veteran strikes out 19.3% with 10.2% walks. Ground balls are 37.1% with 1.45 home runs per nine innings. Yusei Kikuchi is the starters for LA. Kikuchi has made four starts with an ERA of 4.13 and WHIP of 1.17. The left hander fans 22.9% with 10.4% walks. Ground balls dished at 36.5% with 1.50 home runs per nine innings.

MLB: Angels Left-Hander Kikuchi Suffers 3rd Loss of Season with ERA of 4.13

LA Angels vs. Texas Rangers MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Angels at Rangers 8PM ET—Yusei Kikuchi is the starter for LA. Kikuchi in three starts on the campaign posts an ERA of 5.00 with WHIP of 1.28. The left hander has a K mark of 21.6% with 10.8% walks. Ground ball sit at 40% with 2.00 home runs per nine innings. Tyler Mahle will start for Texas. Mahle has three starts on the year with an ERA of 1.32

My conversation with Mitsunaga Kikuchi and Rocco Baldasarre of Shirofune digs into the intricacies of campaign management, focusing on how to optimize performance through data-driven strategies. Mitsu explains the importance of identifying opportunities within campaigns and adjusting priorities based on performance metrics. Our discussion also touches on future trends in advertising and the evolving role of data in marketing decisions.TAKEAWAYSThe product optimizes campaign performance by adjusting budgets and bids.Identifying opportunities in campaigns is crucial for success.Efficiency is a key focus in managing multiple campaigns.Data plays a significant role in shaping marketing strategies.Future advertising trends will heavily rely on data analytics.Understanding peak performance times can enhance campaign results.The ability to adapt campaigns in real-time is essential.Prioritizing high-performing products can lead to better outcomes.Marketing strategies must evolve with changing consumer behavior.Collaboration between data and creativity is vital for effective advertising.Chapters00:00Introduction to Shirofune and Its Founders03:02The Unique Approach of Human Intelligence in Marketing05:50Optimizing Campaigns: The Role of Technology08:38Adapting to Market Changes and Consumer Behavior11:27The Future of Advertising and Attribution14:04Closing Thoughts and Company Philosophy

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB Wednesday betting. The guys go through the games on the card and give out best bets. Final Four Stories (0:10–9:12) Munaf and Griffin begin by recounting their trips to the Final Four in San Antonio. Griffin, a seasoned attendee, shares insights on ticket strategies (wait for late price drops; expect $260–$350 range), and discusses the electric atmosphere on Saturday. Munaf recalls attending the Cougars game and experiencing both excitement and heartbreak. Game-by-Game Betting Insights (9:12–1:11:10) Cardinals at Pirates (10:33–13:56) Pitchers: Fedde (STL) vs Keller (PIT). Fedde got shelled by BOS; Keller is erratic. Pick: Both hosts back PIT as a home dog. Marlins at Mets (13:57–15:52) Pitchers: Meyer (MIA) vs McGill (NYM). McGill: 10.1 IP, 1 ER in 2024. Pick: NYM F5 RL and Under 7. Yankees at Tigers (17:01–20:11) Pitchers: Fried (NYY) vs Flaherty (DET). Flaherty: 11.1 IP, 3 ER total. Pick: Lean DET; play Under or F5 Under. Rangers at Cubs (20:12–24:55) Pitchers: Mahle (TEX) vs Imanaga (CHC). Imanaga: 18.1 IP, 2 ER over 3 starts. Pick: Cubs ML, Imanaga props. Padres at A's (26:07–29:19) Pitchers: Vasquez (SD) vs Beto (OAK). Every home game in Sacramento has gone Over. Pick: Padres TT Over and game Over 9.5. Orioles at Diamondbacks (29:20–32:45) Pitchers: Kremer (BAL) vs Pfaadt (ARI). Pfaadt: 7 ER over first 2 starts. Pick: Game Over 9 or F5 Over. Reds at Giants (32:45–36:32) Pitchers: Martinez (CIN) vs Verlander (SF). Martinez excels with low WHIP. Pick: CIN ML and F5 Under. Dodgers at Nationals (36:33–39:18) Pitchers: Knack (LAD) vs Irvin (WSH). Nationals offense hot; Irvin vulnerable. Pick: Over 9 and Dodgers TT Over. Astros at Mariners (39:18–44:20) Pitchers: Brown (HOU) vs Luis F. Castillo (SEA). Brown: 15 Ks in 2 starts. Picks: Griffin's Best Bet — Under 7.5. Munaf likes HOU ML. White Sox at Guardians (47:23–48:59) Pitchers: Burke (CWS) vs Allen (CLE). Guardians a parlay candidate. Pick: Avoid backing CWS. Blue Jays at Red Sox (50:21–53:08) Pitchers: Gausman (TOR) vs Houck (BOS). Houck: 9.2 IP, 7 ER. Pick: F5 Over 4.5; Griffin likes BOS ML. Angels at Rays (53:45–57:03) Pitchers: Kikuchi (LAA) vs Pepiot (TB). Kikuchi: 5 BB vs STL. Pick: TB ML and -1.5 (+155). Phillies at Braves (57:03–59:00) Pitchers: Walker (PHI) vs Holmes (ATL). Pick: Over 9, possibly F5 Over. Twins at Royals (1:00:14–1:02:59) Pitchers: Ryan (MIN) vs Lugo (KC). Ryan: 6–0, 1.49 ERA career vs KC. Pick: Under 7.5 or MIN F5. Brewers at Rockies (1:03:00–1:05:47) Pitchers: Alexander (MIL) vs Senzatela (COL). Rockies poor but live at home. Pick: Over 10.5; Munaf likes COL ML. Best Bets (1:05:48–1:08:10) Griffin: HOU vs SEA Under 7.5 Munaf: LAD vs WSH Over 9 Bonus: SD vs OAK Over 9.5 Promos (1:08:10–1:11:10) $1000 Pregame.com MLB contest Use code STRIKE50 for $50 off MLB packages Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB Wednesday betting. The guys go through the games on the card and give out best bets. Final Four Stories (0:10–9:12) Munaf and Griffin begin by recounting their trips to the Final Four in San Antonio. Griffin, a seasoned attendee, shares insights on ticket strategies (wait for late price drops; expect $260–$350 range), and discusses the electric atmosphere on Saturday. Munaf recalls attending the Cougars game and experiencing both excitement and heartbreak. Game-by-Game Betting Insights (9:12–1:11:10) Cardinals at Pirates (10:33–13:56) Pitchers: Fedde (STL) vs Keller (PIT). Fedde got shelled by BOS; Keller is erratic. Pick: Both hosts back PIT as a home dog. Marlins at Mets (13:57–15:52) Pitchers: Meyer (MIA) vs McGill (NYM). McGill: 10.1 IP, 1 ER in 2024. Pick: NYM F5 RL and Under 7. Yankees at Tigers (17:01–20:11) Pitchers: Fried (NYY) vs Flaherty (DET). Flaherty: 11.1 IP, 3 ER total. Pick: Lean DET; play Under or F5 Under. Rangers at Cubs (20:12–24:55) Pitchers: Mahle (TEX) vs Imanaga (CHC). Imanaga: 18.1 IP, 2 ER over 3 starts. Pick: Cubs ML, Imanaga props. Padres at A's (26:07–29:19) Pitchers: Vasquez (SD) vs Beto (OAK). Every home game in Sacramento has gone Over. Pick: Padres TT Over and game Over 9.5. Orioles at Diamondbacks (29:20–32:45) Pitchers: Kremer (BAL) vs Pfaadt (ARI). Pfaadt: 7 ER over first 2 starts. Pick: Game Over 9 or F5 Over. Reds at Giants (32:45–36:32) Pitchers: Martinez (CIN) vs Verlander (SF). Martinez excels with low WHIP. Pick: CIN ML and F5 Under. Dodgers at Nationals (36:33–39:18) Pitchers: Knack (LAD) vs Irvin (WSH). Nationals offense hot; Irvin vulnerable. Pick: Over 9 and Dodgers TT Over. Astros at Mariners (39:18–44:20) Pitchers: Brown (HOU) vs Luis F. Castillo (SEA). Brown: 15 Ks in 2 starts. Picks: Griffin's Best Bet — Under 7.5. Munaf likes HOU ML. White Sox at Guardians (47:23–48:59) Pitchers: Burke (CWS) vs Allen (CLE). Guardians a parlay candidate. Pick: Avoid backing CWS. Blue Jays at Red Sox (50:21–53:08) Pitchers: Gausman (TOR) vs Houck (BOS). Houck: 9.2 IP, 7 ER. Pick: F5 Over 4.5; Griffin likes BOS ML. Angels at Rays (53:45–57:03) Pitchers: Kikuchi (LAA) vs Pepiot (TB). Kikuchi: 5 BB vs STL. Pick: TB ML and -1.5 (+155). Phillies at Braves (57:03–59:00) Pitchers: Walker (PHI) vs Holmes (ATL). Pick: Over 9, possibly F5 Over. Twins at Royals (1:00:14–1:02:59) Pitchers: Ryan (MIN) vs Lugo (KC). Ryan: 6–0, 1.49 ERA career vs KC. Pick: Under 7.5 or MIN F5. Brewers at Rockies (1:03:00–1:05:47) Pitchers: Alexander (MIL) vs Senzatela (COL). Rockies poor but live at home. Pick: Over 10.5; Munaf likes COL ML. Best Bets (1:05:48–1:08:10) Griffin: HOU vs SEA Under 7.5 Munaf: LAD vs WSH Over 9 Bonus: SD vs OAK Over 9.5 Promos (1:08:10–1:11:10) $1000 Pregame.com MLB contest Use code STRIKE50 for $50 off MLB packages Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LA Angels vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Angels at Rays 7PM ET—Yusei Kikuchi will start for LA. Kikuchi in 32 starts in 2024 delivered an ERA of 4.05 with WHIP of 1.20. The lefthander fanned 28% with 6% walks. Ground balls served at 42.6% with 1.28 home runs per nine innings. In two starts this year the veteran allowed six earned runs with eleven strikeouts in 12 innings.

LA Angels vs. St Louis Cardinals MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Angels at Cardinals 1:15PM ET—Yusei Kikuchi will start for LA. Kikuchi in his 32 starts last season posted an ERA of 4.05 with WHIP of 1.20. The lefthander struck out 28% with 6% walks. Ground balls were 42.6% with 1.28 home runs per nine innings. In his first start he allowed three earned runs with five strikeouts in six innings at the White Sox. Sonny Gray to start for St Louis. Gray had 28 starts in 2024 with an ERA Of 3.84 and WHIP of 1.09. The veteran had an elite 30.3% K rate with 5.8% walks. Grounders dealt at 42.3% with 1.14 home runs per nine innings. In his first start he allowed two earned runs with six strikeouts in five innings at home to Minnesota.

It's Opening Day 2025, and we've got the scoop on everything Asians in Baseball around the league! First, Naomi did an Asians in Basketball side quest, Kim issues a warning about the dangers of your family members posting things on the internet that she will then use to verify her hunch that you're Asian, and we get into which Asians have accepted the invitation to the White House. Pitching news brings the good and the bad! The good: Yamamoto has a career high 10 SO, Imanaga has a strong home open, and Bryan Woo continues to be unstoppable. The bad: Kikuchi gets the Ohtani treatment in Anaheim, Sasaki has a tough Dodger Stadium start, Tomoyuki Sugano exits his debut early, and Kim accidentally roots against Kenta Maeda.In position player news, we've all heard about these new "torpedo bats," but did you know that they were created because of Anthony Volpe?? And lots of our guys are off to strong starts in the season, especially our favorite two way player IKF and offensive and defensive machine Tommy Edman. Lastly, Ohtani news is back! But when is he back on the mound???

LA Angels vs. Chicago White Sox MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Angels at White Sox 4PM ET— Yusei Kikuchi to start for LAA. Kikuchi in 32 starts last year had an ERA of 4.05 with WHIP of 1.20. The lefthander fanned 28% with 6% walks. Ground balls came in at 42.6% with 1.28 home runs per nine innings. Sean Burke will start for Chicago. Burke had four appearances, three starts, in 2024 with an ERA of 1.42 and WHIP of 1.00. He was a third-round pick in 2021 out of Maryland. Mike Clevinger will close for the White Sox. Kenley Janson will close for the Angels.

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down Opening Day of the MLB season. The guys have covered futures wagers and preview both NL and AL in previous podcasts. The guys give out best bets for the opening day in this episode as well.

On Episode 49 of “The Wildly Popular” AngelsWin Podcast, the boys welcome in Angels Broadcaster, Trent Rush!  They discuss …  Trent's background and journey into broadcasting with the Angels Thoughts on how Spring Training went for the Halos Team and player predictions for 2025 And much more!  So sit back, relax and enjoy Episode 49! 

We are here at eTail Palm Springs and seeing and hearing the latest and greatest in e-commerce and retail. In digital advertising, are we chasing the wrong metrics? While short-term ROAS might look impressive, are we missing the bigger picture—whether those customers actually return? What happens when we shift our focus to Lifetime ROAS instead? Today, I'm joined by Mitsunaga (Mitsu) Kikuchi, CEO of Shirofune and Rocco Baldasarre, Head of Business Development for Shirofune in the USA. Shirofune is a leading digital advertising automation platform that has transformed how advertisers optimize campaigns with long-term growth in mind. Shirofune helps brands reduce ad management time by 50% while unlocking greater ad performance beyond just short-term wins. Mitsunaga Kikuchi is the CEO and Founder of Shirofune, an automated advertising management tool that maximizes the efficiency and productivity of major digital advertising platforms. He joined CyberAgent, the largest digital agency in Japan in 2006 as a new graduate and in a few years, became the Director and the representative of a subsidiary (CA Advance). There he was responsible for providing the in-house ad management system and operational scheme to hundreds of Ad managers at CyberAgent. From the experience at CyberAgent, he then decided to develop a platform which automates the works done by those Ad managers so that anyone, with the limited knowledge, could get the same results from online advertising as what a professional Ad manager brings. Shirofune is an automated advertising management tool that maximizes the efficiency and productivity of major digital advertising platforms. The Shirofune platform is designed to maximize advertising effectiveness by automating day-to-day digital ad campaigns using a single, easy-to-use interface for management, budgeting, monitoring and analytics. Over 10,000 accounts have been automated using Shirofune, including 300,000 active ad campaigns. As Head of Business Development for Shirofune in the USA, Rocco Baldasarre leads the charge in expanding the company's market presence and driving strategic growth. With a focus on establishing Shirofune's footprint in the U.S., Rocco builds and nurtures strategic partnerships with key industry players, eCommerce platforms, and advertising agencies to foster collaboration and mutual success. He develops and implements forward-thinking business strategies, aligning with Shirofune's mission and growth goals. A dedicated leader, Rocco mentors a high-performing business development team, identifies new revenue opportunities, and ensures customer success by tailoring solutions that maximize client value. RESOURCES eTail Palm Springs: https://etailwest.wbresearch.com/ Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

We are here at eTail Palm Springs and seeing and hearing the latest and greatest in e-commerce and retail. In digital advertising, are we chasing the wrong metrics? While short-term ROAS might look impressive, are we missing the bigger picture—whether those customers actually return? What happens when we shift our focus to Lifetime ROAS instead? Today, I'm joined by Mitsunaga (Mitsu) Kikuchi, CEO of Shirofune and Rocco Baldasarre, Head of Business Development for Shirofune in the USA. Shirofune is a leading digital advertising automation platform that has transformed how advertisers optimize campaigns with long-term growth in mind. Shirofune helps brands reduce ad management time by 50% while unlocking greater ad performance beyond just short-term wins. Mitsunaga Kikuchi is the CEO and Founder of Shirofune, an automated advertising management tool that maximizes the efficiency and productivity of major digital advertising platforms. He joined CyberAgent, the largest digital agency in Japan in 2006 as a new graduate and in a few years, became the Director and the representative of a subsidiary (CA Advance). There he was responsible for providing the in-house ad management system and operational scheme to hundreds of Ad managers at CyberAgent. From the experience at CyberAgent, he then decided to develop a platform which automates the works done by those Ad managers so that anyone, with the limited knowledge, could get the same results from online advertising as what a professional Ad manager brings. Shirofune is an automated advertising management tool that maximizes the efficiency and productivity of major digital advertising platforms. The Shirofune platform is designed to maximize advertising effectiveness by automating day-to-day digital ad campaigns using a single, easy-to-use interface for management, budgeting, monitoring and analytics. Over 10,000 accounts have been automated using Shirofune, including 300,000 active ad campaigns. As Head of Business Development for Shirofune in the USA, Rocco Baldasarre leads the charge in expanding the company's market presence and driving strategic growth. With a focus on establishing Shirofune's footprint in the U.S., Rocco builds and nurtures strategic partnerships with key industry players, eCommerce platforms, and advertising agencies to foster collaboration and mutual success. He develops and implements forward-thinking business strategies, aligning with Shirofune's mission and growth goals. A dedicated leader, Rocco mentors a high-performing business development team, identifies new revenue opportunities, and ensures customer success by tailoring solutions that maximize client value. RESOURCES eTail Palm Springs: https://etailwest.wbresearch.com/ Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

In Shadows, produced in part through the Jack Straw Artist Support Program, is a multi-generational collaborative composition between composer Mako Kikuchi and the Omoide Project, a collective of Seattle-based writers whose work remembers and preserves the wartime experiences and legacies of Japanese America. The creation of this album began in remembrance of the 80th anniversary […] The post Mako Kikuchi – In Shadows 陰で appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

All live performances by pianist and Paul Motian bandmate Masabumi 'Poo' Kikuchi. The unreleased recordings from the 2000s are Courtesy of Paul Motian and Andreas Schmidt collections.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2025/02/kikuchi-at-home-and-elsewhere-021819.htmlPhoto: Masabumi Kikuchi ©Abby Kikuchi from Black Orpheus CD Booklet  Courtesy ECM Records

Enjoying the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast? Here are a few ways to grow your business: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/level-up/ ---In this episode, we explore strategies for regaining control over ad campaigns and driving higher long-term ROAS and customer lifetime value.  Featuring Mitsunaga Kikuchi, CEO and Founder of Shirofune, and Rocco Baldassare, Head of U.S. Business Development (shirofune.us), the discussion delves into how their platform's human intelligence approach helps marketers overcome the challenges of managing complex, multi-channel ad campaigns while saving time and improving performance. Topics discussed in this episode:  Why marketers save 70% of their time with automated optimization. What makes cross-channel budget sharing more effective than platform silos. How third-party attribution data drives better optimization than platform metrics. Why clients see 400-500% ROAS improvement within months. How account managers can handle twice the clients in less time. What makes Shirofune's 1-hour onboarding and 2-month trial unique.Why account complexity matters more than size for results. What's driving the unstoppable shift to marketing automation. How staying curious keeps marketers ahead of the curve. Links & Resources  Website: https://shirofune.us LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shirofune-usa/  Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes athttps://tinyurl.com/244r2dnh MORE RESOURCESDownload the Ecommerce Conversion Handbook for store optimization tips at https://tinyurl.com/CRO-ebook Best Apps to Grow Your eCommerce Store: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/best-shopify-marketing-tools-recommendations/ Become a smarter online seller in just 7 minutes Our free newsletter is your shortcut to ecommerce success. Every Thursday. 100% free. Unsubscribe anytime. Sign up at https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com Rate, Review & Follow Enjoying this episode? Help others like you by rating and reviewing my show on Apple Podcasts. Rate here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-coffee-break-digital-marketing-podcast-for/id1567749422 And if you haven't yet, follow the podcast to catch all the bonus episodes I'm adding. Don't miss out—hit that follow button now!

Seth and Sean react to Steve Kerr's salty postgame press conference after last night's loss to the Rockets, and address a texter complaining about the Astros' Kikuchi trade not being good.

Welcome back to the Launch Angle podcast with co-host Rob DiPietro (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/deadpullhitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PullHitterPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) joining industry heavyweights Jeff Zimmerman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jeffwzimmerman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) and Rob Silver (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobSilver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) We are joined by ⁠⁠Dustin McComas⁠⁠, who will be filling in for Rob Silver. We discuss some news and get into our ADP Analysis Snell to LAD → concern for workload re: Dodgers 6 man? Kikuchi to LAA → still a good deal at his cost? Montas to NYM → Boyd to Cubs → joins the United Soft Tossers of the World Aroldis Chapman to BOS → best aim at breaking down who might close Higashioka to TEX → does this hurt both Higgy and Heim? Hyeseong Kim to be posted → Trevor Rogers to Driveline Jordan Romano Kris Bubic Launch Angle and PullHitter Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Come join the Pull Hitter Patreon where you can find more Launch Angle Podcasts and much more. THE Discord is highly active and informative. Access to that and off-season player breakdown series and breakdowns of my own drafts.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=32383693&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Make sure to follow the podcast on:Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LaunchAnglePod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: launchanglebaseballpod@gmail.com Rob DiPietro also hosts the Pullhitter Podcast, you can give that a listen if you have not done so already. Interviewing NFBC players, fantasy baseball analysts talking about roster construction, game theory and everything fantasy baseball. Drop us a line if you want to talk more baseball and have any questions. Ratings and reviews go far in helping the show. Please show your support of the pod by doing so, it goes far in helping others find the show Jeff Zimmerman and Tanner Bell offer a wonderful fantasy baseball book that will help you with draft prep and in season management. Here is the link to buy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.smartfantasybaseball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-dipietro8/support

In this episode we talk about the Dodgers signing Blake Snell & Tommy Edman, Reds and Royals finally make the widely speculated trade, Angels sign Yusei Kikuchi, Mets sign Frankie Montas, the Cubs signing Matthew Boyd, some interesting Non Tenders and a brief Winter Meetings preview.

Fantasy Baseball Live – December 1, 2024Segment 1 – News and Notes1.The Dodgers have been busy.a.They signed Blake Snell to a 5-year, $182 million deal with $62 million deferred. This model appears to be the Dodgers' signature as they kick the financial ball down the road. i.The Dodgers appear to want a star at each position and a rotation of #1 starters. The obvious problem here is the health of these starters. Thoughts?b.The Dodgers also extend Tommy Edman, signing him to a 5-year, $74 million extension. Once again, money is deferred – a third, in this case, $25MM.i.If the deferred strategy is working, why aren't other teams joining in?c.Should MLB step in against this strategy or just let teams continue to push their liabilities to a later date?d.If the deferred strategy is working, why aren't other teams joining in?i.Should MLB intervene against this strategy or let teams continue to postpone their liabilities?2.Down the road, the Angels sign Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year, $63 million (nothing deferred). Kikuchi has always had great stuff, and with his two months with the Astros, they finally unlocked something. The data shows a pitch mix change to focus more on his slider. a.Let's cut to the chase...will the Angels find some way to turn him back into the old Kikuchi?b.His ADP is 142, and he's going as an early #3 starter. Interested?i.Who would you rather have game?Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the NL East – Phillies and Nationals1.Philadelphia Philliesa.Bryce Harper is going off the board at #21 and Trea Turner at #24. Who are you more worried about returning their draft value, and why?b.JT. Realmuto had a down season with 14 home runs, 2 SB, and a .266 BA. At 34, is this the beginning of the downward slope or can he have one more 20+ HR season with a few more stolen bases?i.Statcast data seems to suggest there is still something in the tankc.If Johan Rojas remains the starting centerfielder, is this a player you find interesting at the draft table? Early NFBC drafts are not buying it as he's going as the 656 player off the boardd.Ranger Suarez posted a 2.76 ERA in the first half and somewhat imploded in the second half with a 5.65 ERA. Granted, he only pitched 36 innings in the second because of some injuries. Are you going to bet more on the first half or take a pass. He's the 104th pitcher off the board. Let's call him a #5 starter. Are you interested?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)2.Washington Nationalsa.James Wood early in the fourth round or Dylan Crews in the 10th round. Who would you rather have?i.James Wood 2025 stat line – HR, SB, and BAii.Dylan Crews 2025 stat line – HR, SB, and BAb.One of my guys is Jose Tena. However, he's getting next to zero love in early drafts. His ADP is 513. Am I out to lunch here? He hit the ball very hard, with 91.2 average exit velocity and 71st percentile in sprint speed. Granted, he loves to swing the pole and rarely walks, but the fantasy tools seem alluring. c.Is this the year that Juan Yepez finally gets a ton of playing time? He's an afterthought in early drafts with an ADP of 605. Any interest?d.Who besides MacKenzie Gore interest you at the draft table from the Nats list of starting pitchers?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)3.Final Questiona.Who wins the NL East and how many playoff teams will there be?Segment 3 – Fantasy Questions of the AL East – Baltimore and Boston1.Baltimore Oriolesa.Jackson Holliday – 2025 stat line: AB, HR, SB, and BAi.He's going off the board as the 17th-second baseman. We will determine who you'd rather haveb.Colton Cowser hit 24 home runs and stole nine bases. The data looks great on him. Are you looking for more this season? If so, how much more?i.His ADP is 162 or the 37th outfielder off the board. Does that feel about right or are you going to jump the line?c.Grayson Rodriguez is going as a late #2 or early #3 starter. His stuff looks great, but is this too high based on his lack of an MLB history?d.Felix Bautista should be back, and early drafters are excited. He's going as the number six closer off the board. Too risky, or do you take the gamble?e.Trevor Rogers is free (665 ADP). Is he worth a gamble in Draft-and-Hold Leagues?f.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

The Juan Soto saga will continue on through MLB's traditional quiet period for American Thanksgiving—no, he is not joining the Boston Red Sox, as some were fooled into thinking was happening this week—which means that we're obligated to check in on the race for his signature. Plus, we've got some big name pitching signings to talk about—Snell to the Dodgers, Kikuchi to the Angels, Fernando Rodney to... the Intercounty League?—as well as a minor signing for the Jays, plenty of talk about payroll, ambition, unicorn budgets, and a whole lot more!FOLLOW BLUE JAYS NATION!Website: https://bluejaysnation.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejaysnation/?hl=enX: https://x.com/thejaysnationTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebluejaysnationFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theBlueJaysNation/SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!Betway - https://betway.com/en-ca/ #BetTheResponsibleWay #BetwayCanadaReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!Visit www.nationgear.ca for merch and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

** THIS WAS RECORDED BEFORE BLAKE SNELL SIGNED WITH THE DODGERS ** The Reds acquired Brady Singer in exchange for Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer (5:35)! ... Yuseki Kikuchi signed with the Angels (10:51)! ... Which players were non-tendered last week (14:25)? ... Let's jump into Chris' 2025 starting pitcher rankings, beginning with his top five (21:31). ... Just how good can Garrett Crochet be (23:34)? ... Chris is higher on Pablo Lopez than Scott is (28:27). ... Why is Chris lower on Blake Snell (32:35)? ... Hunter Greene has some volatility in his profile (42:39). ... Are we sleeping on Joe Ryan (45:41)? ... Where to rank Spencer Strider (49:24)? ... Shane McClanahan is coming off his second TJ surgery (54:02)? ... Can Kevin Gausman bounce back (57:24)? ... Should we lower all Rays pitchers (59:34)? Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bleav Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at a scenario where Slowik's done by next. Can the Texans lose the AFC South? We pay appreciation to Jalen PItre, look at Amen Thompson replacing Jalen Green, potential trade targets, how Dana Brown says he's building Astros for next year and the UH Coogs adding the best Center in the country. Brought to you by MyBookie (Promo Code 'HST') MyBookie Link - https://bit.ly/betwithHST (:38) UH Coogs fire OC Kevin Barbay (3:40) Can Texans cough up AFC South? (5:59) Could it be Slowik's last game? (7:13) Slowik's list of problems (8:57) Is DeMeco a Defensive Coordinator or Head Coach? (12:45) Jalen Pitre Appreciation (13:56) Texans Beating Each Other Up (14:46) Texans Big Betting Favorite: Why? (16:32) Strange Rockets Numbers? (18:07) Rockets Starters Top 3 (18:47) Udoka says don't worry about Starters (20:31) Does Amen Thompson need to replace Jalen? (23:26) Rockets Trade ideas? (29:10) Astros blow it letting Kikuchi sign with Angels? (30:35) Dana Brown overestimating starting pitching? (33:22) Why aren't Astros looking for Starting 1B help? (36:22) UH Coogs grab #1 Center in Nation Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #demecoryans #jalenpitre #jalengreen

Welcome to Episode 42 of TableSetters! Before we dive in, a quick note: this episode was recorded before Blake Snell signed a 5-year, $182 million deal with the Dodgers on Tuesday night, so we'll save our thoughts on that blockbuster for next time! This week, Devin and Steve break down the Red Sox's aggressive offseason plans. Boston is making a strong push for Juan Soto, while also targeting top free agents like Corbin Burnes and Max Fried, and considering a potential infield shuffle with Willy Adames. The Sox are serious about competing in 2025, but will Soto be their cornerstone? Devin has fun with the drama, pointing out how Soto is trolling the baseball world with cryptic moves. We then dive into a major trade between the Royals and Reds, with Kansas City sending Brady Singer to Cincinnati for Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer. The Reds strengthen their rotation, while the Royals get two young, versatile players to help fuel their rebuild. We also discuss the Angels' signing of Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year, $63 million deal, hoping the lefty can stabilize their rotation for a 2025 playoff push. In other news, we look at notable non-tenders like Dylan Carlson and Nick Madrigal, who could be looking for fresh opportunities. Meanwhile, Walker Buehler turns down interest from the A's, citing concerns over their temporary home in Sacramento. We also talk about KBO star Hyeseong Kim, who's set to enter the MLB market via the posting system, drawing attention for his elite contact skills, speed, and defense. For a fun twist, Devin and Steve tackle some of the worst trade ideas they've seen on Twitter in this week's Blind Rankings. And speaking of wild ideas, we discuss whether the 4th of July could become baseball's version of Thanksgiving—an annual tradition to make baseball the go-to sport for America's birthday. Plus, we answer mailbag questions on budget free agents and when the first domino of the offseason will fall, and reflect on what we're thankful for in the baseball world this year. Don't miss this jam-packed episode—grab your headphones and join the conversation! Follow us for exclusive content and updates:

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HOUR 2 - Seth and Sean talk with Audacy NFL Insider Ross Tucker about the Texans' loss to the Titans, dive into the changes that need to be made and if we can trust OC Bobby Slowik to make them, and discuss Kikuchi going to the Angels and the latest on Alex Bregman.

Seth and Sean discuss what needs to change for the Texans to improve, Jalen Pitre's injury, if the Texans could blow winning the AFC South, talk with Audacy NFL Insider Ross Tucker about the Texans' loss to the Titans, dive into the changes that need to be made and if we can trust OC Bobby Slowik to make them, discuss Kikuchi going to the Angels and the latest on Alex Bregman, flex their petty muscle in the PettyCast, dive into a potential best case scenario for CJ Stroud's recent struggles, discuss a potential Freudian slip by DeMeco on his coach's show last night, power rank the power rankings by how high they put the Texans, dive in and assess Chris Long's comment that the Texans should look at changing play callers during the bye week, and discuss their love for perhaps the only true Thanksgiving movie: Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

The Angels have been one of the most active teams this offseason and continued that trend by reaching a three-year, $63M deal with Yusei Kikuchi. Other teams seem ready to get in on the fun with Juan Soto expected to begin receiving offers this week. 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

Jared Tims, Taylor Blake Ward, and Nate Green discuss the the Kikuchi signing and what it means! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome, welcome, welcome and Happy Thanksgiving!  Reds/Royals trade & Kikuchi signing 13:40 MLB Awards 33:05 Other Stories around the league including The Rays stadium debacle and Orioles moving the fences back in  41:01 The Sons make predictions on the top Free Agents in this years class -Juan Soto -Roki Sasaki -Corbin Burnes -Alex Bregman -Blake Snell -Willy Adames -Max Fried -Pete Alonso  -Jack Flaherty Thank you for listening, and we'll see you soon!

El japonés Yusei Kikuchi recibió un contrato de tres años y 63 millones aumentando el valor de los lanzadores Luis Severino y Sean Manea entre otros. Analizamos el comienzo de la Liga de Béisbol Roberto Clemente de Puerto Rico. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baseballahora/support

Watch Blitzball Battle 5 NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@WarehouseGamesHead to https://www.under510.com/TALKINBASEBALLto get $10 off your first order! Shop the hottest bats at the lowest prices this Black Friday and Cyber Monday and save up to 80% off with free shipping and free returns on every order: https://bit.ly/justbatsxtalkinbaseballCorona is for the fans who never lose. Be sure to get yours athttps://OrderCorona.comHead to https://omahasteaks.com and use code TALKIN for 50% off + a $30 reward!MLB offseason is heating up! Royals trade Brady Singer to the Reds for Jonathan India, Yusei Kikuchi signs with the Angels and rumors circulating around Rafael Devers moving to first base! 0:00 Intro3:20 Jonathan India-Brady Singer trade7:15 Joey Weimer traded as well9:50 Who won the trade?13:30 Hottest infield with BWitt and Jonathan India?17:40 Kikuchi signs with the Angels18:50 Angels buying in 2025?64:10 What Kikuchi can mean to the Angels30:00 Kikuchi impact on the Astros35:30 Red Sox talking about moving Rafael Devers to first39:50 Tristan Casas44:00 What would you do with Devers?45:50 talkin' Non-tendered players Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com

Paul and Justin discuss the latest moves including a big trade in the Midwest before diving in on some key ADP risers this month Source

What's next for Astros rotation following Kikuchi's departure? Everything points to the clock ticking on Jake Meyers. Justin Verlander could be in the mix. MLB.com identifies the top 3 landings spots for Alex Bregman, but the money/years is a hangup for all 3 teams.

ITL Hour 2: Around The NFL, Wild ending to Cowboys/Commanders game, Chiefs dodge another close one & more. Jimmie Ward had some strong words after the loss to Tennessee on Sunday. What's Popping, Bye-bye Kikuchi, Windiana, no more.

ITL Hour 1: Is this a low point for the Texans this season losing to the Titans? ITL discusses. The O.G. Passing Thoughts Week 12 vs Titans. QOTD: Who do you blame for the Texans' loss? Wrong answers only. ITL Hour 2: Around The NFL, Wild ending to Cowboys/Commanders game, Chiefs dodge another close one & more. Jimmie Ward had some strong words after the loss to Tennessee on Sunday. What's Popping, Bye-bye Kikuchi, Windiana, no more. ITL Hour 3: Sunday was probably the worst loss in DeMeco's tenure. Have you lost any faith in him? ITL Lunch-Time Confessions, watching kids is a young man's game? Is it possible that Amy Adams is the worst part of the Titans' loss? ITL Hour 4: Is CJ Stroud in a slump? Figgy's Mixtape: In honor of the Texans season not going as well, what are some moments in life where you started something and it didn't go as well as you thought?

Matt Thomas of the "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross," Dan Mathews of "The A-Team" and Chris Gordy recap the Houston Texans losing 32-27 to the Tennessee Titans. The Titans were 2-8 coming into NRG Stadium, but even after the Texans' defense and special teams created multiple turnovers, the offense went quite in the second half. With C.J. Stroud throwing interceptions, the offensive line struggling across the board and unnecessary penalties, what can be done to fix the Texans and help them turn their season around? Matt, Dan and Chris also:debate whether Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik's job is in jeopardyreact to Yusei Kikuchi agreeing to a three-year, $63 million deal with the Los Angeles Angelspraise the Rockets for being 2-0 in NBA Cup gamesdiscuss the NBA fining guard Fred VanVleet $50,000 "for confronting and directing profane language toward the officiating staff" in the Rockets' loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturdayplay "To Tell the Truth" and more.

Matt Thomas of the "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross," Dan Mathews of "The A-Team" and Chris Gordy recap the Houston Texans losing 32-27 to the Tennessee Titans. The Titans were 2-8 coming into NRG Stadium, but even after the Texans' defense and special teams created multiple turnovers, the offense went quite in the second half. With C.J. Stroud throwing interceptions, the offensive line struggling across the board and unnecessary penalties, what can be done to fix the Texans and help them turn their season around? Matt, Dan and Chris also:debate whether Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik's job is in jeopardyreact to Yusei Kikuchi agreeing to a three-year, $63 million deal with the Los Angeles Angelspraise the Rockets for being 2-0 in NBA Cup gamesdiscuss the NBA fining guard Fred VanVleet $50,000 "for confronting and directing profane language toward the officiating staff" in the Rockets' loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturdayplay "To Tell the Truth" and more.

Did the Astros make an error in fixing Kikuchi? Ryan Pressly is reportedly on the trade block. The latest on Lance McCullers. Is Houston in the mix for Roki Sasaki?

Hour 2 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Jeremy Branham included... Dana Brown nuggets on Alex Bregman. Take them for what they're worth.  Do we believe the Astros will bring back Verlander and Kikuchi? What about an extension for Kyle Tucker? PLUS, our weekly 'Stressan or Blessan' segment with Garret from @Texanscommenter

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros Broadcaster & Author of 'Astros Legends' about the new edition of his latest book, the case for keeping Bregman & Kikuchi, options at 3B, 1B & CF and the tricky cap issues. Brought to you by MyBookie (Promo Code 'HST') MyBookie Link - https://bit.ly/betwithHST (1:47) Mistakes in '24 Astros season by Espada & Dana Brown? (4:05) Can & should Astros re-sign Bregman? (6:30) Why is it tough to re-sign Bregman & others? (11:10) Best options if Bregman leaves? (12:44) 1B options & how they can fix corner infielders in house? (14:44) Should Astros sign Kikuchi? How do they create money? (19:18) Best option in CF? (21:45) Trading Kyle Tucker? (22:51) Offseason concerns? (27:07) Astros Legends' Book (29:12) Astros sign stealing (32:20) Greg's Favorite stories from Astros history Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #astros #bregman #kikuchi

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With the contracts of Verlander and Kikuchi expiring and entering the last season of Framber's arbitration, Houston has some important decisions this offseason. How much will Houston's pitchers on the mend play into their offseason moves and could we see the front office make a shrewd trade (or two) to remedy some holes in this roster for 2025?

Seth and Sean discuss if either team from last night's game is a concern for the Texans, break down 6 things to watch for in Texans @ Vikings, stack the match card for NFL week 3, do the first EVER Texans Circle of SWARM, react to the best take on Stroud giving advice to Caleb Williams, discuss the Astros' 9-0 record when Kikuchi starts, lay out 5 reasons they hate the Minnesota Vikings, talk about Bryce Young taking accountability, dive into why Aaron Rodgers pushed Robert Saleh, what kind of challenges the Vikings' defense will present the Texans, and lay out some keys to the game.

Seth and Sean discuss the Astros 9-0 record when Kikuchi starts and address some texts from listeners about the Circle of SWARM. It seems like that segment's picking up steam!