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Todd welcomes in Tristan H. Cockcroft from ESPN. They talk about the Yankees, Mike Trout, pitching down the stretch and why they're not yet using bat speed in their analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Todd Zola welcomes ESPN's Tristan H. Cockcroft as co-host to discuss early season management, streaming pitchers in points leagues and rank next week's two-start pitchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Todd and Tristan discuss the current state of the game and how it may change as the season progresses. They also focus on the new scoring and format for ESPN's standard points game, and the league in which they compete to get a better feel for the strategy and game play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Todd Zola and special guest host Tristan H. Cockcroft from ESPN Fantasy take an early look at 2022 projections then discuss some potential rules changes before reviewing the two-start pitchers for the week of September 20-26. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tristan H. Cockcroft has joined Van and Jeff on a very exciting episode of the show! The boys talk the Yankees bringing back D.J. LeMahieu and adding Corey Kluber, the Phillies pen situation, Yadier Molina and Masahiro Tanaka threatening to go unsigned, and continue with our ADP Analysis segment talking late round names like Mauricio Dubon, Garrett Hampson, and more!
Episode 86- Pricing EpisodeGuest – Tristan H. CockcroftTGFBI DiscussionStrategy SectionHandling Speed in Auctions/DraftsHow do you tackle speed in auctions?Roster constructionAuction ValuesHow do you tackle speed in roto drafts?Pricing RiskHow do you price injury risk?Examples: Chris Sale (3 weeks ago), Justin Verlander, Carlos CarrascoHow do you price uncertain injury return time?Examples: Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Alex VerdugoHow do you price age risk?Examples: Max Scherzer, Charlie Morton, David Price, Nelson CruzHow do you price players who have not signed with a team yet?Example: Yasiel Puig (a month ago)How do you price rookies or sophomores who had a great rookie season?Examples: Luis Robert, Austin Meadows, Fernando TatisAdjusting expectations for COVID-19How are you adjusting your projections/ranks?Do injury prone players now become more valuable or less valuable?Are closers more valuable now?How do teams take the variability of a short season into account?How will baseball teams use prospects differently in 2020 (assume we start mid-season)?Mailbag – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Keeper / Dynasty LeaguesWhat rules should we set forth now with the uncertainty of the 2020 season?For 2020, For 2021 and beyondMondesi, B. ReynoldsBulk RelieversInjury Update – Reuven gives us the injury update.
Eric Karabell and league-winning Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss the final day of meaningful games (3:00), look back at the year that was in the MLB (12:00), Combo Meals (15:00), a Closer Carousel (21:00) and the guys serve up your final 2018 #06010MLB hash browns.
Eric Karabell and league-winning Tristan H. Cockcroft break down MLB's final regular season weekend schedule with pitchers and hitters to watch (3:00), where will Bryce Harper end up next year (22:00) and the guys answer your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and league-winning Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss who to add and drop for the last week of the season (5:00), the guys go over Tristan's Top-100 for 2019 (12:00), Combo Meals (25:00) this week's schedule (29:00) and the guys answer your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and league-winning Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss the most important pitchers in the final two weeks of the season (4:00), Trevor Story's elbow, Yasiel Puig's power, Trevor Bauer's availability (10:00), Combo Meals (20:00) a ride on the Closer Carousel (24:00), this week's schedule (26:00) and the guys answer your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and league-winning Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss the players you need to add down the stretch (4:00), the amazing Juan Soto and Adalberto Mondesí (10:00), how to view Yasiel Puig and Kyle Freeland for the future (15:00), Combo Meals (23:00) a ride on the Closer Carousel (24:30), this week's schedule (26:00) and the guys answer your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss Blake Snell's amazing season (4:00), who the Top-10 pitchers for next season are (8:00), Jonathan Villar and Tyler White are awesome (14:00) a ride on the Closer Carousel (22:30), this weekend's schedule (24:00) and the guys answer your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss Shohei Ohtani's continued success although injured (3:00), players heating up late in the season that can help you make a run (8:00), Combo Meals (14:00), a ride on the Closer Carousel (17:30), this week's schedule (21:00), what to do with Chris Sale (42:00) and the guys answer your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss Shohei Ohtani's damaged UCL and his outlook for the next few seasons (4:00), Trevor Story and Trevor Williams' season thus far (12:00), a ride on the Closer Carousel (19:30), Combo Meals (22:00), this weekend's schedule (25:00) and the guys answer your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss some Jacob deGrom trivia (5:00), Christian Yelich's 6 for 6 night while hitting for the cycle (7:00), projecting rookies for next season (12:00), a ride on the Closer Carousel (19:30), a lone Combo Meal (22:00), this weekend's schedule (25:00) and the guys answer your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss the awesome Kendrys Morales (4:00), Tristan tries to stump Eric with some HR Trivia (5:00), injuries to Sean Manaea and Buster Posey (11:00), Combo Meals (20:00), a ride on the Closer Carousel (24:30), pitchers to watch this week (27:00) and the guys answer your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss the latest news on Kenley Jansen, the Daniel Murphy trade (4:00), guys that don't look right like Buster Posey and Stephen Strasburg (11:00), a Closer Carousel (14:30), pitchers to watch this weekend (22:00) and the guys answer your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft break down Ronald Acuna Jr's hot-streak and what his projections are for next year (4:00), if there are concerns for Chris Sale, Joey Votto, Mike Trout and Didi Gregorius (9:00), a Closer Carousel (21:30), Combo Meals (16:40), a look ahead to this week's slate (25:00) and the guys answer your #06010MLB questions.
Tristan H. Cockcroft and AJ Mass break down Ronald Acuna Jr's hot-streak and hit-by-pitch vs the Marlins (4:00), if there are concerns for pitchers headed to the DL like Trevor Bauer and James Paxton (12:00), a Closer Carousel (17:30), Combo Meals with a hint of trivia (38:40), a look ahead to this weekend's slate (41:00) and the guys answer your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss multiple bullpen situations on an extended Closer Carousel (4:00), players to be concerned about over fly-ball rate (8:00), Combo Meals (13:40), a wrap-up of this past weekend's slate (20:00) and the guys answer your #06010MLB questions.
Tristan H. Cockcroft and AJ Mass discuss the red-hot Rougned Odor (4:00), positive news keeps rolling for the Shohei Ohtani train (8:00), Combo Meals (7:40) an extended Closer Carousel with a special guest (17:30), a look at this weekend's slate with streaming pitchers (30:00) and the guys answer your #06010MLB questions.
Tristan H. Cockcroft and AJ Mass discuss the fantasy fallout from this weekend's Yankees vs Red Sox series and the red-hot Athletics (4:00), injury concerns about George Springer and Mike Trout (14:00), Combo Meals (21:40) a Closer Carousel (24:30), a look at this week's schedule (25:00) and the guys answer your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss the ramifications from the monster trade deadline (5:00), are there concerns about Chris Sale and other players hitting the DL (17:00), a Closer Carousel (19:30) and a look at the weekend slate (25:00) and the guys answer your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft wrap up the All-Star Game and the HR Derby (4:00), Manny Machado traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers (10:00), a look at the weekend slate (17:00) and much more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss the latest on the Manny Machado trade talks (4:00), changes coming in St. Louis (12:00), an in-depth look at the MLB Futures Game and the Homerun Derby (17:00), Combo Meals (13:45), a Name Game (35:00) and much more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss Jose Ramirez being a top-tier fantasy option (4:00), the Homerun Derby Curse (9:00), Tim Tebow's Eastern League All-Star Game appearance and the possibility of him getting to The Show (14:00), Combo Meals (24:45), a Closer Carousel (29:00) and much more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss All-Star Game snubs (2:30), the top two players of the last week Mark Reynolds and Wil Myers (6:00), a look at this week's slate (19:00) and much more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss living in opposite extreme temperatures and Fourth of July eating endeavors (2:00), injuries affecting the Yankees and Diamondbacks (10:00), Max Muncy's limitless power ceiling (12:00), a look at the weekend slate (25:00) and more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Tristan H. Cockcroft and AJ Mass discuss the many hot hands in the MLB like Jesus Aguilar and Matt Carpenter (9:00), big names headed to the DL like Josh Donaldson, Kris Bryant and Lorenzo Cain (5:00), a breakdown of the weekend slate (29:00) and more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Tristan H. Cockcroft and AJ Mass discuss the return of big named pitchers like Clayton Kershaw and Madison Bumgarner (3:00), a new edition of Tristan's Trivia (11:00), Sit or Start with some interesting names (29:00) and more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss the big news in the world of relief pitchers with the recent trades (3:00), the concerns with Bryce Harper and Ozzie Albies (25:00), a comprehensive dive into the weekend slate (12:00) and more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss hitters that are turning a corner like Xander Bogaerts and Marcell Ozuna (3:00), the injuries to Mike Foltynewicz and Evan Longoria (11:00), finding Brandon Nimmo on the Closer Carousel (17:00) and more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss the thriving rookies this season like Juan Soto (3:00), the injury to Miguel Cabrera (11:00), concerns about Jacob deGrom and Bryce Harper (22:00), Combo Meals (20:00) a Closer Carousel (15:30) and more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss Shohei Ohtani going on the DL, the possibility of him having Tommy John (4:00), more big names on the DL (10:00), Combo Meals (17:00) a Closer Carousel (18:30) and more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss how legit Michael Wacha and Eddie Rosario are (3:00), Kershaw back on the DL along with a litany of players (10:00), Combo Meals (15:00) a Closer Carousel (16:00) and more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss the return of Clayton Kershaw (4:00), what to do with players like Paul Goldschmidt and Alex Reyes (10:00), a lone Combo Meal (16:00) an intriguing Closer Carousel (21:00) and more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and birthday boy Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss Ronald Acuña's scary looking injury that only landed him on the 10-day DL (4:00), what to do with Hanley Ramirez and Alex Reyes (7:00), Combo Meals (21:00) a Closer Carousel (25:00) and more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Tristan H. Cockcroft and A.J. Mass discuss the replacements for Welington Castillo (4:30), rookies to look out for like Gleyber Torres and Tyler O'Neill (20:00), a Closer Carousel (26:00) and more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Tristan H. Cockcroft and A.J. Mass discuss the Nationals calling up 19-year old Juan Soto (4:30), Tristan's Trivia (2:30), pitchers to look out for (17:00), Chris Archer's bounce-back outing (28:00), Combo Meals (2:00) and the Rays breaking the pitching norm (35:10). Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss Justin Verlander's great season so far (2:30), replacements for Robinson Cano (7:00) the truth about Bartolo Colon (14:00), Combo Meals (17:00) & a Closer Carousel (22:10). Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss the unfortunate injury to Robinson Cano and who can replace him (2:30), how they view Mark Reynolds & Matt Adams (8:00), Combo Meals (19:00) & a Closer Carousel (16:10). Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss the polar opposite performances of James Paxton and Dylan Bundy (2:30), players to watch like Nick Markakis and Aaron Nola (10:00) and a Combo Meal (15:00) & Closer Carousel (17:10). Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss Clayton Kershaw's latest injury (2:30), Catchers to fill in for Yadier Molina (10:00) and a Combo Meal (19:00) & Closer Carousel (20:10). Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss Yu Darvish's continued struggles, Patrick Corbin being legit and homers for everyone! Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss the value of Ronald Acuna, what to make of Shohei Ohtani's recent rough patch, and Didi Gregorius' amazing April.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss whether Sean Manaea is good or not, the latest updates on injuries, Combo Meals, Closer Carousels and much more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss rising fantasy stars like Gerrit Cole, Patrick Corbin and Yoan Moncada, the struggling Byron Buxton, Shohei Ohtani's blisters and much more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss the weekend results in the MLB including Bartolo Colon's gem, injuries & weather delays, Combo Meals, starting pitchers to watch this weekend and much more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss the many injuries in the MLB, Combo Meals, starting pitchers to watch this weekend and much more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft swoon over Shohei Ohtani (4:30), discuss the latest Combo Meals (18:00), Closer Carousel with guys named Brad (24:30), a Name Game (42:00) and much more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss the struggles of Clayton Kershaw and Kenley Jansen (3:30), a Closer Carousel (8:00), a Combo Meal (13:00), Ohtani the hitter (17:05) and much more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss the injury to Salvador Perez (3:30), the closer situations around the league (7:00), a look at the big picture of opening day and much more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss the injury to Madison Bumgarner (2:30), Scott Kingery's new deal with the Phillies (10:45), get you ready for week one of the season and much more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss injuries to Justin Turner (2:00) and Daniel Murphy (6:30), Alex Cobb's new job, Tristan's last-minute draft advice (14:00) and much more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.