Podcast appearances and mentions of Kumar Rocker

With this many Asians doing this well, WE ALL BE WINNING! First, the Dodgers v Dbacks game on 5/20 deserves its own segment with major contributions from Yamamoto, Carroll, Edman, and Ohtani.Then, offense trends positive with our position players. Several of our guys are on a hot streak, Seiya Suzuki leads the league and his team, and will Stuart Fairchild and Corbin Carroll play for Team Taiwan in the 2026 WBC?? Over in pitching, Sugano continues to be a bright spot for the Os, Kikuchi finally notches his first W as an Angel, and Kumar Rocker is staying a starter, so stop spreading rumors! Ohtani news has a huge turn this week with his first live BP, and equally importantly he finally dons a good outfit in NYC.

Jason Beckner and Nick Zaniboni break down the hottest rookie performances so far in dynasty baseball. Who's breaking out? Who's already busting? And who are they buying or selling right now?Covered this week: Kristian Campbell, Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, Kumar Rocker, Jackson Jobe, Cam Smith, Dylan Crews, Agustin Ramirez & more.

Eno, Paul Sporer & Niv Shah talk about the latest injury news around the league. They also break down some of the hot pickups/drops, Eno's new updated pitcher rankings, some waiver wire adds for the weekend and Niv's hot dog review of the Baltimore Dog.Rundown1:53- Kyle Hart has been optioned by the Padres7:48- Joc Pederson- should he stay or should he go?11:21- Kumar Rocker heads to the IL12:05- Willi Castro's oblique is hurting12:45- Is it Cade Smith time in Cleveland?15:46- Some good and bad news for the Royals19:31- Niv Shah joins the show to talk hot dogs & hot moves24:30-Who are the big pickups & drops of the week/weekend35:58-Eno's updated pitchers rankings53:48-Waiver wire adds for the weekendFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Eno Sarris & Paul SporerWith: Niv ShahProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Paul Sporer & Niv Shah talk about the latest injury news around the league. They also break down some of the hot pickups/drops, Eno's new updated pitcher rankings, some waiver wire adds for the weekend and Niv's hot dog review of the Baltimore Dog.Rundown1:53- Kyle Hart has been optioned by the Padres7:48- Joc Pederson- should he stay or should he go?11:21- Kumar Rocker heads to the IL12:05- Willi Castro's oblique is hurting12:45- Is it Cade Smith time in Cleveland?15:46- Some good and bad news for the Royals19:31- Niv Shah joins the show to talk hot dogs & hot moves24:30-Who are the big pickups & drops of the week/weekend35:58-Eno's updated pitchers rankings53:48-Waiver wire adds for the weekendFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Eno Sarris & Paul SporerWith: Niv ShahProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

The Stars win Game 3 against the Avs. The Rangers lose to the A's after another Kumar Rocker shaky start. The Peyload!

Texas Rangers vs. Athletics MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Rangers at Athletics 10PM ET—Kumar Rocker will start for Texas. Rocker in four starts on the year carries an ERA of 6.38 and WHIP of 1.47. The right hander fans 17.1% with 4.9% walks. Ground balls served at 49.2% with 0.98 home runs per nine innings. JP Sears is the starter for Athletics. Sears has four starts with an ERA of 3.13 and WHIP of 1.09. The lefthander strikes out 18.8% with 5.2% walks. Grounders sit at 36.6% with 1.17 home runs per nine innings.

Around the league, it was a week of firsts! First, Kim Ng (the first female GM in MLB history) has a new gig, and Kim's first Dodger game of the season at Korean Heritage Night is chaos. Then, onto player news! Position players were in Home Run Derby mode with multiple guys getting their first long ball of the season (including some Asian-on-Asian crime), Steven Kwan hits a 2-run homer within a minute of Corbin Carroll's grand slam, and Tommy Edman thrives in the leadoff spot.In pitching, Kumar Rocker notches his first career W, Joey Cantillo gets his first career save in a big spot, Yoshinobu Yamamoto matches his career-high SO in a pitchers duel against one of the best arms in the game, and Yusei Kikuchi continues to get the Angels' treatment that plagued Ohtani. Speaking of, congratulations to the Ohtani family on the birth of their first child! Now can everyone chill out on this baby's future until she's been on earth a little longer?!

Rangers have played three series at home this season.  Two have been sweeps in the other they took three of four games from the Boston Red Sox.  Add it up and the home record is 9-1 after a sweep of the Los Angeles Angles after a DOMINATE performance by Kumar Rocker. JOIN THE DLLS DIEHARDS! https://www.alldlls.com/join-diehard 

LA Angels vs. Texas Rangers MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Angels at Rangers 8PM ET—Jack Kochanowicz will start for LA. Kochanowicz in three starts in 2025 delivers an ERA of 5.74 with WHIP of 1.34. The right hander fans 13.6% with 9.1% walks. Ground ball rate of 51% with 1.72 home runs per nine innings. Kumar Rocker will start for Texas. Rocker has three starts with an ERA of 7.94 and WHIP of 1.94. The righty strikes out 10.9% with 7.3% walks. Ground balls are 50% with 1.59 home runs per nine innings.

Asians were making (positive and less positive) waves from the Bay Area to Washington D.C. these past couple of weeks...Of course, we have to talk about our disappointment with the Dodgers going to visit the White House, Jazz Chisolm Jr. makes his love of anime the star of the show, and NPB bans fans from posting to social media at games?!In position player news, Tsung-Che Cheng debuts, Tommy keeps Tanking, and our on the ground reporter Naomi Ko describes the Lee Jung Hoo mania in San Francisco.Pitching is strong! Tomoyuki Sugano gets his first Major League win, Bryan Woo bests Kumar Rocker in the Asians in Baseball head-to-head matchup, and Asians in the Bullpens are pristine. Finally, Ohtani goes yard on his bobblehead night and a new celly is born. Check out Nate Nakao's podcast Asians in Hockey here! https://linktr.ee/asiansinhockey

Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Rangers at Mariners 9:40PM ET—Kumar Rocker will start for Texas. Rocker had three starts in 2024 with an ERA of 3.86 with WHIP of 1.54. The righthander struck out 25.5% with 10.9% walks. Ground balls sat at 51.5% with 0.77 home runs per nine innings. In two starts on the year he allowed seven earned runs with four strikeouts in eight innings. Bryan Woo to start for Seattle. Woo started 22 games last season with an ERA of 2.89 with WHIP of 0.90. The righty fanned 21.4% with 2.8% walks. Grounders were 40.6% with 1.04 home runs per nine innings. He has two starts on the year allowing five earned runs with eleven strikeouts in 12 innings.

Jonah Heim, Kumar Rocker, and Josh Smith seal the SWEEP against the Rays last night. Resulting Texas Rangers record is the best in the American League. One of the best in baseball and yet, the offense is among the worst. Nathan Eovaldi takes the mound tonight! JOIN THE DLLS DIEHARDS! https://www.alldlls.com/join-diehard 

MLB Texas Rangers complete their first sweep of the season and have the best record in the American League.Jonah Heim, Kumar Rocker, and Josh Smith come through for Texas Rangers.  8-2 in the first ten games is among the best starts in franchise history. Kumar Rocker was great and Jonah Heim is back. JOIN THE DLLS DIEHARDS! https://www.alldlls.com/join-diehard 

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Texas Rangers MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Rays at Rangers 2:30PM ET—Drew Rasmussen will start for Tampa Bay. Rasmussen appeared in sixteen games last year carrying an ERA of 2.83 with WHIP of 1.08. The righthander struck out 30.2% with 5.2% walks. Ground balls sat at 53.3% with no homers allowed. He faced the Pirates at home in the opener allowing no runs with four strikeouts in five innings. Kumar Rocker is the starter for Texas. Rocker started three games last year delivering an ERA of 3.86 with WHIP of 1.54. The righty fanned 25.5% with 10.9% walks. Ground balls sat at 51.5% with 0.77 home runs per nine innings. In his opener he faced the Reds on the road allowing six earned runs with three strikeouts in three innings.

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy joined the K&C Masterpiece for the first time in 2025 to talk about the team's 3-2 start to the season, what he saw during Kumar Rocker's rough start against the Reds last night, how Adolis Garcia has gotten off to a hot start at the plate and more!

Rangers lose to Reds but Stars win again. Mavericks blow late lead against Nets. Teams have voted on banning the tush push or not. Should the Cowboys go get Tyreek Hill?

Texas Rangers rookie pitcher Kumar Rocker had a rough 2025 debut on Monday night in Cincinnati as Elly De La Cruz and the Reds tagged the right-hander for six runs on seven hits and two walks in three innings of work.

Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. On March 31, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds delivered a resounding 14-3 victory over the Texas Rangers in their series opener at Great American Ball Park. The game showcased an explosive offensive performance, led by the electrifying Elly De La Cruz, who put on a clinic with a single, double, two home runs, and a career-high seven RBIs. De La Cruz also added a stolen base and scored four runs, demonstrating his dynamic presence on both sides of the ball. His teammate Matt McLain complemented the onslaught, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBIs, and four runs scored, further fueling the Reds' dominant night. The Reds' pitching was equally impressive, with Brady Singer taking the mound and silencing the Rangers' bats. Singer tossed seven shutout innings, allowing just one hit while striking out eight, providing a masterclass in efficiency and control. His performance set the tone early, giving Cincinnati's offense ample room to build an insurmountable lead. The Reds' bats erupted for 14 runs, a stark contrast to their sluggish start to the season, where they had averaged just 3.33 runs per game over their first three contests. For the Rangers, the loss marked a stumble after a strong 3-1 start against the Red Sox. Rookie pitcher Kumar Rocker, making his first MLB start, struggled to contain Cincinnati's lineup, and the Texas offense couldn't muster a response against Singer's dominance. The game, which unfolded under a chilly 43°F Cincinnati sky, ended with the Reds firmly asserting their potential. This blowout win not only snapped their early-season funk but also set an optimistic tone for the series ahead, highlighting the Reds' ability to combine stellar pitching with a suddenly awakened offense.

Texas Rangers fall to the Cincinnati Reds in Kumar Rocker's MLB Season Debut. Elly De La Cruz proved to be a problem in the first road trip of the season.  Kumar Rocker and the Texas Rangers allowed two touchdowns while managing just a field goal in a 14-3 loss in Cincinnati. JOIN THE DLLS DIEHARDS! https://www.alldlls.com/join-diehard 

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MLB Texas Rangers send Kumar Rocker to the mound in chilly Cincinnati tonight to face the Cincinatti Reds.  A candidate for rookie of the year Rocker hopes to live up to the hype. JOIN THE DLLS DIEHARDS! https://www.alldlls.com/join-diehard 

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss  [00:32] the Cowboys' offseason and how it impacts their draft process next month. Kevin says it requires the Cowboys to draft for need more than they ought to, though he has the perfect pick for them at 12. (Hint: Think burnt orange). David says we shouldn't discount the possibility that Amari Cooper signs with the Cowboys, maybe as soon as this weekend. [24:15] Evan tells us why Evan Carter will start the season in Triple-A and how long both Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter likely will remain in the rotation. [47:27] David says the Mavs should play Anthony Davis now that he's healthy; Kevin and Evan vote to quit now. And the guys talk about what's left of their men's brackets going into the Sweet 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss  [00:32] the Cowboys' offseason and how it impacts their draft process next month. Kevin says it requires the Cowboys to draft for need more than they ought to, though he has the perfect pick for them at 12. (Hint: Think burnt orange). David says we shouldn't discount the possibility that Amari Cooper signs with the Cowboys, maybe as soon as this weekend. [24:15] Evan tells us why Evan Carter will start the season in Triple-A and how long both Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter likely will remain in the rotation. [47:27] David says the Mavs should play Anthony Davis now that he's healthy; Kevin and Evan vote to quit now. And the guys talk about what's left of their men's brackets going into the Sweet 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan Carter Struggles Lead to DEMOTION from Texas Rangers. MLB Texas Ranger Evan Carter will start this year in Triple A. Some would say demoted. Texas Rangers like the term optioned. And we discuss that the Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter made the team.  What about the rotation? JOIN THE DLLS DIEHARDS! https://www.alldlls.com/join-diehard 

Hosts Trevor Hooth and Nate Kosher bring insight and analysis of the prospects/rookies you need to know about this year to make an impact in your fantasy baseball leagues.On this week's episode, Trevor and Nate discuss Nate's Spring Training visit to the Cactus League and his observations on the Diamondbacks, Royals, Guardians, and Giants. Then they shift gears and discuss pitchers to target in those last-minute drafts, including prospects and late round options. Pitchers discussed include Gavin Williams, AJ Smith-Shawver, Jackson Jobe, Richard Fitts, Reese Olson, Kumar Rocker, Sean Burke, Jack Leiter, and Hayden Wesneski.Other players discussed this episode include Jordan Lawler, Demetrio Crisantes, Ryne Nelson, Justin Martinez, Joey Cantillo, Bo Naylor, Emmanuel Clase. Coffee Talk - "where no matter what time of day it is, we're always ready for that next cup of coffee" Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyConnect: Twitter | EmailHosts: Trevor Hooth | Nate KosherJoin: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Evan Carter has not made the Texas Rangers' opening day roster while top pitching prospects Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker will open the season in the starting rotation.

Hosts Trevor Hooth and Nate Kosher bring insight and analysis of the prospects/rookies you need to know about this year to make an impact in your fantasy baseball leagues.On this week's episode, Trevor and Nate discuss Nate's Spring Training visit to the Cactus League and his observations on the Diamondbacks, Royals, Guardians, and Giants. Then they shift gears and discuss pitchers to target in those last-minute drafts, including prospects and late round options. Pitchers discussed include Gavin Williams, AJ Smith-Shawver, Jackson Jobe, Richard Fitts, Reese Olson, Kumar Rocker, Sean Burke, Jack Leiter, and Hayden Wesneski.Other players discussed this episode include Jordan Lawler, Demetrio Crisantes, Ryne Nelson, Justin Martinez, Joey Cantillo, Bo Naylor, Emmanuel Clase. Coffee Talk - "where no matter what time of day it is, we're always ready for that next cup of coffee" Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyConnect: Twitter | EmailHosts: Trevor Hooth | Nate KosherJoin: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 23, 2025 – 12 Noon ETSegment 1 – News and Notes1.Jackson Jobe has made the Tigers rotation out of camp. I've written about this numerous times to our Patreon members. One of my logic threads is Tarik Skubal only has two more years until free agency.a.Stat line for 2025 – GS, ERA, Ks2.Thario Estrada will miss 4 to 8 weeks with a fractured wrist after being hit by a Kumar Rocker fastball.a.Do you think the Rockies will give Adael Amador a shot?3.Shane McClanahan was removed from Saturday's game due to a triceps injury. That's a tough one, as he was drafted as a top-30 starter (7 to 8th round).4.Who will be the starting second baseman for the Red Sox to begin the season?5.Justin Martinez agreed to a 5-year, $18 million contract with the Diamondbacks. He's been up to 102+ this spring.a.Is he the closer in Arizona?6.Julio Urias will be allowed to sign with any MLB team after the All-Star. He's been suspended twice for domestic violence. Will anyone take a flyer? Would you run out and grab him in a Dynasty League if he's available?7.Ryan Weathers had looked promising for the Marlins this spring, but he'll start the season on the injured list with a forearm strain. a.If he comes back healthy, what type of season do you think he can have?Segment 2 – Overreacting to Spring Training stats1.Rhys Hoskins leads the league in home runs with six. He's even batting .306.a.Stat line for 2025: AB, HR, RBI, BA2.Jackson Chourio posted an odd stat line: 21 for 44 (.477), 6 SB, and 0 HRs. a.Is there anything to make of the lack of power?3.Curtis Mead appears to have made the Rays out of camp, while Eloy Jimenez was told he won't. He led the league with 21 hits, hitting .538 with a home run and a stolen base.a.Does he get enough at-bats to contribute to a fantasy team?4.Bo Bichette: 19 for 49 (.388), 4 home run, and 1 SB. He's in a walk year, but you've been a long-time hater.a.Are you sticking to your position, or do you think he'll have a solid season?5.Cody Bellinger has looked good—20 for 47 (.426) with three home runs. Yankee stadium should work for him.a.Are you buying?6.Josh Lowe – 18 for 43 (.419), 2 home runs, 7K/6BBa.Time to get excited?7.Cam Smith was 13 for 35 (.371) with a home run. He did strikeout 10 times. There's a lot of love coming out of the Astros camp about Smith. a.Everyone seems impressed. What about you? 2025 statline: AB, HR, RBI, and BA8.Spencer Schwellenbach – 18.2 IP, 2.41 ERA, 26K/2BBa.Is he ready to climb into the elite pitchers? He's already going as the 31st pitcher off the board?9.Clay Holmes – 19.1 IP, 0.93 ERA, 23K/9BBa.Impressive spring. A few too many walks. What are you thinking for 2025?10.Jack Leiter – 16.2 IP, 15 hits, 19K/9BB, 3.24 ERAa.Jack Leiter or Kumar Rocker – Who do you want for 2025?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 5 – Closer ReportClose

MLB's Texas Rangers', Kumar Rocker,  needed a good performance, the Texas Rangers needed him to have a good outing. Corey Seager had another home run! What does it mean for the rotation? JOIN THE DLLS DIEHARDS! https://www.alldlls.com/join-diehard 

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [2:20] the dust-up between former Cowboy DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons and the questions arising from it. Do Micah's social media ventures and questionable leadership really make him a problem for the Cowboys, or will they work around it? [31:43] The guys also argue over whether Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter deserve to start the season in the rotation (Kevin says no; Evan and David, yes), and [47:55] whether Anthony Davis should return this season to the Mavs' lost cause (Kevin is a no; David, yes; and Evan on the fence). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [2:20] the dust-up between former Cowboy DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons and the questions arising from it. Do Micah's social media ventures and questionable leadership really make him a problem for the Cowboys, or will they work around it? [31:43] The guys also argue over whether Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter deserve to start the season in the rotation (Kevin says no; Evan and David, yes), and [47:55] whether Anthony Davis should return this season to the Mavs' lost cause (Kevin is a no; David, yes; and Evan on the fence). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the AL West. The guys explain how each respective player climbed to No. 1 in their system, run through their scouting reports and lay out what you should expect in 2025.Time Stamps(0:00) -- Kumar Rocker, Rangers(9:10) -- Caden Dana, Angels(18:50) -- Cam Smith, Astros(30:50 -- Colt Emerson, Mariners(42:25) -- Nick Kurtz, AthleticsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NFL free agent signings from yesterday. The Cowboys singed RB Javonte Williams to a 1-year deal. Expectations for Kumar Rocker this season. New MLB caps have disgusted a lot of baseball fans. Mavs snapped their losing streak. RJ needs help planning his upcoming wedding.

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:15] the news from the combine, where Stephen Jones told David about negotiating a deal with Osa Odighizuwa and how the Cowboys would look for a quarterback in the draft. [29:20] Evan tells us the latest from spring training, where Kumar Rocker has failed to show he can make the rotation on opening day. [53:15] And the guys analyze the latest problems for a Mavs ownership and management team that apparently doesn't understand what makes this market tick.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:15] the news from the combine, where Stephen Jones told David about negotiating a deal with Osa Odighizuwa and how the Cowboys would look for a quarterback in the draft. [29:20] Evan tells us the latest from spring training, where Kumar Rocker has failed to show he can make the rotation on opening day. [53:15] And the guys analyze the latest problems for a Mavs ownership and management team that apparently doesn't understand what makes this market tick.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vlad Sedler is joined by FTN colleague and writer Lucas Biery as they break down outfielders in the ADP 150-450, discuss outfield-related draft strategies and tackle fantasy-relevant news nuggets on over a dozen players including Freddie Freeman, Luis Gil, Sean Murphy and Adolis Garcia. If you're on Bluesky, follow Lucas there @lucasbiery33@bsky.social.Spring Training NewsSean Murphy, Drake Baldwin (Braves)Adolis Garcia oblique (Rangers)Brandon Knee-mo (pronounced nih-moe)Junior Caminero helium - how to adjustPete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle TuckerAvoiding Parker MeadowsFreddie Freeman maintenanceJacob deGrom - wise limitationsLuis Gil - avoid altogether?Jackson Jobe and Walker Buehler - to the moon?Kumar Rocker to the minors?Quinn Mathews, coming soonAlexis Diaz, Reds job leashOutfield TiersTier 5: Arozarena, J. Lowe, Profar, Lane Thomas, Casty, Soler, WardTier 6: Revisiting Kerry Carpenter, TON!, Buxton wow expensive, Noooot, Nolan JonesTier 7: Steady Brendan Donovan, Roman Anthony, Wallner, injuries beget injuriesPost-300 ADP: Vlad and Lucas' favorite targetsStrategy talk - how to attack the position in roto draftsPlease help by rating and reviewing our podcast!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your drafts and leagues.NEW!! The FTN Custom Rankings & Projections toolA few of our preseason tools:FTN VDP ProjectionsTop 500 Roto RankingsUnderdog VDP RankingsBiery's Offseason TrackerFILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball

JOIN THE DLLS DIEHARDS! https://www.alldlls.com/join-diehardThe Texas Rangers have completed their first full turn through the rotation this spring, and while Kumar Rocker had a tough outing, there's no need to panic. We'll break down what went wrong and why Rocker still has plenty of upside. Meanwhile, Jacob deGrom is right on schedule and on pace to make his Cactus League debut next month. How is the Rangers' pitching staff shaping up for the season? We'll dive into the pitcher preparation process and what to expect moving forward.An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports ALL THINGS DLLS: WEBSITE:https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dlls-locker BUY MERCH:http://DLLSLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:Twitter: @DLLS_SportsInstagram: @DLLS_Sports Become a DLLS Diehard and get access to premium content, our Discord channel, discounts on merch, and a free shirt! Sign up here: https://alldlls.com/join-diehard/ Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying concert tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DLLS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DLLS for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code DLLS. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/DLLS for details. Sleeper: If you think you have what it takes, NEW USERS can download the Sleeper app and use the code DLLSRANGERS to get $55 in free entries when you place a $5 contest. Apply it to any contest - doesn't have to be your first! Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Currently operational in over 25 states. Check out Sleeper today! HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freerangers. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Rugged Road: Reliable, durable, and built to be used– Rugged Road is your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code DLLS for 10% off! FOCO: Check out FOCO for merch and collectibles here foco.vegb.net/DLLS and use promo code “DLLS10” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy joined the K&C Masterpiece to discuss what his message is to the club entering the season, expectations for Kumar Rocker, the bullpen, and much more.

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JOIN THE DLLS DIEHARDS! https://www.alldlls.com/join-diehardSpring training is a long and complex process for both players and decision-makers, with final roster decisions still weeks away. However, early indications, logic, and even analytics play a role in shaping the big league roster. Could Jack Leiter have an edge over his former Vanderbilt teammate, Kumar Rocker? In this video, we break down the key factors that could influence roster decisions, including player performance, stats, and team needs. Will Leiter make the cut? Watch now for our early predictions!An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports ALL THINGS DLLS: WEBSITE:https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dlls-locker BUY MERCH:http://DLLSLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:Twitter: @DLLS_SportsInstagram: @DLLS_Sports Become a DLLS Diehard and get access to premium content, our Discord channel, discounts on merch, and a free shirt! Sign up here: https://alldlls.com/join-diehard/ Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying concert tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DLLS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DLLS for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code DLLS. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/DLLS for details. Sleeper: If you think you have what it takes, NEW USERS can download the Sleeper app and use the code DLLSRANGERS to get $55 in free entries when you place a $5 contest. Apply it to any contest - doesn't have to be your first! Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Currently operational in over 25 states. Check out Sleeper today! HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freerangers. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Rugged Road: Reliable, durable, and built to be used– Rugged Road is your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code DLLS for 10% off! FOCO: Check out FOCO for merch and collectibles here foco.vegb.net/DLLS and use promo code “DLLS10” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing

Welcome to Episode 62 of TableSetters! Today, we're joined by Jared Sandler, one of the radio and TV voices of the Texas Rangers on 105.3 The Fan & Rangers Sports Network. As the Rangers prepare for the 2025 season, Jared takes us behind the scenes with insight into the team's biggest storylines, fresh faces, and high expectations. We discuss Jared's journey from multi-sport athlete to broadcaster, his experience working alongside Ford C. Frick Award winner Eric Nadel, and what he learned from legends like Bob Uecker. Jared also shares what it was like being part of the Rangers' 2023 World Series-winning season and how last year's team differed from the championship squad. The conversation shifts to key players, including Jacob deGrom's return from injury and how critical he is to the Rangers' rotation. We examine Evan Carter's back issues and whether he can regain his 2023 form, as well as Wyatt Langford's next step in his development. Jared breaks down how additions like Joc Pederson and Jake Burger could impact the lineup and whether the Rangers' offseason moves have positioned them for another deep postseason run. We also discuss the closer situation following the losses of Kirby Yates and David Robertson, the potential role of Kumar Rocker in 2025, and which returning stars need bounce-back seasons for the Rangers to contend. Jared shares his thoughts on the Rangers' new streaming deal with Victory+ and how it affects the broadcast team. We also dive into broader baseball topics, including the biggest threats in the AL West and whether the Yankees are still the team to beat despite losing Juan Soto. To wrap things up, we discuss Jared's work with the Sandlot Children's Charity, his relationship with the passionate Rangers fanbase, and his personal broadcasting goals moving forward. Follow Jared on X @JaredSandler and catch him on Rangers broadcasts all season long. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review TableSetters and follow us on Instagram and X @TableSettersPod for more exclusive content.  

In a recent article that appeared on MLB.com, Texas Rangers starters Jacob deGrom and Kumar Rocker were listed among their 12 must-watch pitchers in spring training.

Hosts Trevor Hooth and Nate Kosher bring insight and analysis of the prospects/rookies you need to know about this year to make an impact in your fantasy baseball leagues.On this week's episode, Trevor and Nate discuss the Dodgers' recent run of free agent dominance and what it means for baseball. They review the Anthony Santander and Jurickson Profar signings and the Cubs' trade for Ryan Pressly. They then move to the first installment of MLB's top 100 prospects for 2025 and review which players toward the bottom of the top 100 could make a fantasy impact in 2025.Players discussed include Jacob Misiorowski,  Kevin Alcántara, Thomas Harrington, Tink Hence, Caden Dana, James Triantos, Christian Moore, Kumar Rocker, and Rhett Lowder.Coffee Talk - "where no matter what time of day it is, we're always ready for that next cup of coffee" Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Hosts Trevor Hooth and Nate Kosher bring insight and analysis of the prospects/rookies you need to know about this year to make an impact in your fantasy baseball leagues.On this week's episode, Trevor and Nate discuss the Dodgers' recent run of free agent dominance and what it means for baseball. They review the Anthony Santander and Jurickson Profar signings and the Cubs' trade for Ryan Pressly. They then move to the first installment of MLB's top 100 prospects for 2025 and review which players toward the bottom of the top 100 could make a fantasy impact in 2025.Players discussed include Jacob Misiorowski,  Kevin Alcántara, Thomas Harrington, Tink Hence, Caden Dana, James Triantos, Christian Moore, Kumar Rocker, and Rhett Lowder.Coffee Talk - "where no matter what time of day it is, we're always ready for that next cup of coffee" Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Ben and Carlos work through the updated 2025 Top 100 Prospects List and talk through players in each bucket of the list. Who are they “buying and selling” in each of the tiers of prospects? After working through the list the two talk about a few players who just missed but could easily be on and then take a few listener questions including: the most polarizing players, thoughts on PPI eligibility and the best places in the country to live for baseball watching.—Time Stamps(1:30) Kristian Campbell(10:50) Dylan Crews (13:00) Concerns for Andrew Painter(18:00) Thoughts on the talent of the top 20(20:00) Buys: Jesus Made, Marcelo Mayer, Leo De Vries(23:11) Sells: Carson Williams, Kumar Rocker(26:15) Buys: Travis Bazzana, Sebastian Walcott(30:30) Sells: Coby Mayo, Chase Burns(32:00) Buys: Jaison Chourio, Ethan Salas(37:30) Sell: Colson Montgomery(40:30) Buys: Chase DeLauter, Charlie Condon(43:20) Sells: Cooper Pratt, Jacob Misiorowski(49:30) Buys: Zyhir Hope, Drake Baldwin(52:40) Sells: Bryce Rainer, Konnor Griffin(55:30) Buys: Brayden Taylor, Moises Ballesteros(59:20) Sells: Moises Ballesteros, Thayron Liranzo(1:03:40) Buys: Franklin Arias, Blake Mitchell(1:06:45) Sells: Blake Mitchell, Tre' Morgan(1:12:15) Back of the list conversation(1:19:00) Polarizing prospects(1:23:30) Thoughts on Top 100s influencing PPI eligibility (1:25:30) Best places to live for baseballDo you have a question you want us to answer? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com  Ben's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Twitter: @CarlosACollazoBaseball America WebsiteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/future-projection-a-baseball-america-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and Carlos wrap up their final series of organization overviews following the 2024 season with the American League West.The two open the show with a conversation about the process behind Baseball America's annual Prospect Handbook—which you can purchase here as a last-minute Christmas gift for yourself or a loved one!—and then get into the organization rundowns.The two fawn over Seattle's crop of young, up-the-middle hitting talent in one of the deepest and strongest systems they've covered yet, then get into an interesting discussion about who's No. 2 in the system: the Rangers or the A's? After some prospect gushing about Nick Kurtz, Kumar Rocker and Sebastian Walcott, things take a turn for the worse in regards to the Angels and Astros, who seem to be battling it out for the dubious honor of No. 30 org ranking.—Time Stamps(0:30) Prospect Handbook process(7:00) AL West overview(8:30) Mariners(33:00) A's(47:00) Rangers(1:08:00) Angels(1:18:00) AstrosDo you have a question you want us to answer? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com  Ben's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Twitter: @CarlosACollazoBaseball America WebsiteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/future-projection-a-baseball-america-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Kumar Rocker looked electric in his debut (2:30)! ... Victor Robles continues to run with the Mariners (9:30). ... Frankie Montas has pitched well with the Brewers (15:35). ... News (21:37): Corey Seager is having sports hernia surgery. ... Dylan Crews tops Scott's sleeper hitters for next week (29:05). ... Do any of these deep league waiver wire pitchers matter (33:18)? ... Framber Valdez and Bryce Miller have been scary good (37:18). ... Which players have moved up or down in our rankings (43:55)? ... Let's preview Week 26, taking a look at schedules, two-start pitchers and sleeper hitters (52:18). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:00:20). 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