Podcasts about yainer diaz

Paul and Justin discuss some recent call-ups including Nick Kurtz and Agustín Ramírez before diving into a group of struggling hitters like Yainer Diaz, Marcus Semien, Alec Bohm, Jake Burger, and more! Source

Keep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) haven't been able to link up for an episode in a few weeks, so they have some news to get through. After the news, they take a look at some players who are overperforming their xwOBAs.Timestamps6:25 - Head-to-Head Heroes is back! Chad goes with Bryce Harper for Week 1. Pete chose Pete Crow-Armstrong.19:05 - News begins! We start by discussing the Spencer Strider debut.24:30 - Triston Casas is starting to hit the ball a lot harder, but the results still aren't following. What do we do here?3o:52 - Luke Keaschall is up with the Twins and batting second in the lineup.35:13 - Chandler Simpson is up with the Rays and leadoff in his first game.41:40 - Conversations about wOBA vs xwOBA begin with a dissection of Salvador Perez.44:56 - Dylan Crews is showing signs of life48:57 - Brandon Lowe is looking pretty kuttable56:45 - Andrew Vaughn, Mike Trout, Yordan Alvarez, Adley Rutschman, Yainer Diaz, Willson Contreras, and Matt Olson round out the top 10 in players overperforming their xwOBA. What sticks out here?Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Keep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) haven't been able to link up for an episode in a few weeks, so they have some news to get through. After the news, they take a look at some players who are overperforming their xwOBAs.Timestamps6:25 - Head-to-Head Heroes is back! Chad goes with Bryce Harper for Week 1. Pete chose Pete Crow-Armstrong.19:05 - News begins! We start by discussing the Spencer Strider debut.24:30 - Triston Casas is starting to hit the ball a lot harder, but the results still aren't following. What do we do here?3o:52 - Luke Keaschall is up with the Twins and batting second in the lineup.35:13 - Chandler Simpson is up with the Rays and leadoff in his first game.41:40 - Conversations about wOBA vs xwOBA begin with a dissection of Salvador Perez.44:56 - Dylan Crews is showing signs of life48:57 - Brandon Lowe is looking pretty kuttable56:45 - Andrew Vaughn, Mike Trout, Yordan Alvarez, Adley Rutschman, Yainer Diaz, Willson Contreras, and Matt Olson round out the top 10 in players overperforming their xwOBA. What sticks out here?Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off this week with thoughts on the Blue Jays' lack of production at the plate to start the season. The pair dive into how the team can unlock Anthony Santander's offence and Nick Sandlin's status after being placed on the 15-day IL, before setting the stage for tonight's series opener in Houston. The conversation continues with Geoff Blum (26:40), Astros TV analyst. Geoff discusses Houston's identity crisis in 2025 and Hunter Brown's strong form heading into tonight's start, before sharing his early impressions of Cam Smith, Yainer Diaz and Christian Walker. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Keep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) haven't been able to link up for an episode in a few weeks, so they have some news to get through. After the news, they take a look at some players who are overperforming their xwOBAs.Timestamps6:25 - Head-to-Head Heroes is back! Chad goes with Bryce Harper for Week 1. Pete chose Pete Crow-Armstrong.19:05 - News begins! We start by discussing the Spencer Strider debut.24:30 - Triston Casas is starting to hit the ball a lot harder, but the results still aren't following. What do we do here?3o:52 - Luke Keaschall is up with the Twins and batting second in the lineup.35:13 - Chandler Simpson is up with the Rays and leadoff in his first game.41:40 - Conversations about wOBA vs xwOBA begin with a dissection of Salvador Perez.44:56 - Dylan Crews is showing signs of life48:57 - Brandon Lowe is looking pretty kuttable56:45 - Andrew Vaughn, Mike Trout, Yordan Alvarez, Adley Rutschman, Yainer Diaz, Willson Contreras, and Matt Olson round out the top 10 in players overperforming their xwOBA. What sticks out here?Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus

Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today Express! You can find FBT Express on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Audacy App and wherever else podcasts are found. Is Juan Soto overvalued? Jazz Chisholm has a ton of upside but a lot of injury risk. Can Garrett Crochet stay healthy? Wyatt Langford keeps rising up draft boards. Yainer Diaz in the fifh round of two-catcher leagues?

Is Juan Soto overvalued? Jazz Chisholm has a ton of upside but a lot of injury risk. Can Garrett Crochet stay healthy? Wyatt Langford keeps rising up draft boards. Yainer Diaz in the fifh round of two-catcher leagues?

This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) catches you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"!Pitcher List writer Kyle McCarthy (@kylebaseball7) joins the show to discuss his recent articles on hitters who had some notable changes in bat speed in 2024!Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) catches you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"!Pitcher List writer Kyle McCarthy (@kylebaseball7) joins the show to discuss his recent articles on hitters who had some notable changes in bat speed in 2024!Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) catches you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"!Pitcher List writer Kyle McCarthy (@kylebaseball7) joins the show to discuss his recent articles on hitters who had some notable changes in bat speed in 2024!Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com | Join PL+!Get a PL subscription and join our community!: https://pitcherlist.com/premium/

Jeremy Pena, Yainer Diaz, & those spring-time 'Stros. THIS Stock Up, Stock Down edition on The Drive looks at the NFL Free Agency madness of the week! AND-a GUARD the Texans might want to add to the roster..

Which YOUNG player for these Astros do YOU expect to have a tremendous 2025 season??

Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler makes his return to talk about what's going on in Houston sports and more on February 26th 2025.Rockets win in spite of themselves.Amen Thompson ejected. Astros win in WPB. Yainer Diaz goes deep. Then gets high praise from an A-Team member. Nick Caserio speaks at the Combine. We ask Are You Down With The OCC? Texans get good grades from the players. 

In what began as a discussion about Yainer Diaz being a sleepy good player for the Astros in 2025, soon turned to one member of The A-Team making a very bold claim about the catcher. When it comes to really good offensive catchers in the American League, names like Adley Rutschman and Salvador Perez come to mind. This member of The A-Team says it's time to put Yainer Diaz in that category. 

How does the catcher position look in 2025 (2:36)? ... What's our catcher strategy in one-catcher vs. two-catcher leagues (6:30)? ... Let's get into catcher ADP, starting with William Contreras (13:19). ... Adley Rutschman's season was derailed by a hand injury last year (17:34). ... Yainer Diaz has #1 catcher upside (21:07). ... Cal Raleigh has become the best power bat at the position (24:30). ... Can Salvador Perez do it again at 35 years old (28:39)? ... Is Will Smith undervalued (33:19)? ... Willson Contreras might be a cheat code this season (37:18). ... Shea Langeliers is 80% Cal Raleigh (43:59). ... Logan O'Hoppe has to split time with Travis d'Arnaud (45:49). ... Is JT Realmuto undervalued (48:38)? ... Francisco Alvarez and Tyler Stephenson rounds out the Top 12 (51:27). ... Who are our sleepers, breakouts, busts and favorites to draft at catcher (54:15)? ... We wrap up with the rest of catcher ADP (1:08:39)! 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

Keep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) examine some keeper league and Ottoneu trades that have taken place this offseason.Timestamps7:55 - 28th Round Jared Jones for 28th Round Byron Buxton11:45 - 7th Round Pick for a 28th Round Josh Lowe and an 11th Round Pick. Lowe or Tyler O'Neill? Lowe or Parker Meadows?22:55 - 24th Round Vinnie Pasquantino, 28th Round Hunter Brown, 28th Round Parker Meadows for 9th Round Mason Miller and 20th Round Anthony Santander. This dovetails into a conversation about potentially keeping Isaac Paredes for a 7th round pick.31:50 - $6 Kyle Bradish, $3 Edgar Quero, $5 Zack Gelof for $5 Gavin Williams. Anything noteworthy here?35:55 - $4 David Festa for a $4 Michael Toglia40:59 - $10 Alec Bohm, $6 Michael Busch, $3 Alec Burleson for $3 Liam Hendriks and $10 Shane McClanahan47:19 - $25 Christian Yelich and $7 Yainer Diaz for a $29 Logan Webb52:48 - Is Spencer Steer worth keeping at $11 in 4x4?59:59 - 1st Round Pick, 13th Round Pick for 13th Round Pick, 21st Round Pick, 28th Round Michael King, 28th Round Bryson Stott, 28th Round Michael Busch, 10th Round Oneil Cruz1:10:55 - Is a $3 Michael Kopech not worth holding on to in Ottoneu FGPT now that Tanner Scott is a Dodger?Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Keep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) examine some keeper league and Ottoneu trades that have taken place this offseason.Timestamps7:55 - 28th Round Jared Jones for 28th Round Byron Buxton11:45 - 7th Round Pick for a 28th Round Josh Lowe and an 11th Round Pick. Lowe or Tyler O'Neill? Lowe or Parker Meadows?22:55 - 24th Round Vinnie Pasquantino, 28th Round Hunter Brown, 28th Round Parker Meadows for 9th Round Mason Miller and 20th Round Anthony Santander. This dovetails into a conversation about potentially keeping Isaac Paredes for a 7th round pick.31:50 - $6 Kyle Bradish, $3 Edgar Quero, $5 Zack Gelof for $5 Gavin Williams. Anything noteworthy here?35:55 - $4 David Festa for a $4 Michael Toglia40:59 - $10 Alec Bohm, $6 Michael Busch, $3 Alec Burleson for $3 Liam Hendriks and $10 Shane McClanahan47:19 - $25 Christian Yelich and $7 Yainer Diaz for a $29 Logan Webb52:48 - Is Spencer Steer worth keeping at $11 in 4x4?59:59 - 1st Round Pick, 13th Round Pick for 13th Round Pick, 21st Round Pick, 28th Round Michael King, 28th Round Bryson Stott, 28th Round Michael Busch, 10th Round Oneil Cruz1:10:55 - Is a $3 Michael Kopech not worth holding on to in Ottoneu FGPT now that Tanner Scott is a Dodger?Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Keep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) examine some keeper league and Ottoneu trades that have taken place this offseason.Timestamps7:55 - 28th Round Jared Jones for 28th Round Byron Buxton11:45 - 7th Round Pick for a 28th Round Josh Lowe and an 11th Round Pick. Lowe or Tyler O'Neill? Lowe or Parker Meadows?22:55 - 24th Round Vinnie Pasquantino, 28th Round Hunter Brown, 28th Round Parker Meadows for 9th Round Mason Miller and 20th Round Anthony Santander. This dovetails into a conversation about potentially keeping Isaac Paredes for a 7th round pick.31:50 - $6 Kyle Bradish, $3 Edgar Quero, $5 Zack Gelof for $5 Gavin Williams. Anything noteworthy here?35:55 - $4 David Festa for a $4 Michael Toglia40:59 - $10 Alec Bohm, $6 Michael Busch, $3 Alec Burleson for $3 Liam Hendriks and $10 Shane McClanahan47:19 - $25 Christian Yelich and $7 Yainer Diaz for a $29 Logan Webb52:48 - Is Spencer Steer worth keeping at $11 in 4x4?59:59 - 1st Round Pick, 13th Round Pick for 13th Round Pick, 21st Round Pick, 28th Round Michael King, 28th Round Bryson Stott, 28th Round Michael Busch, 10th Round Oneil Cruz1:10:55 - Is a $3 Michael Kopech not worth holding on to in Ottoneu FGPT now that Tanner Scott is a Dodger?Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus

Eno and DVR continue their position preview series at catcher, where the league formats (one-catcher leagues v. two-catcher leagues) have a considerable impact on how to approach the group. Does William Contreras provide enough value over his position mates to justify at Top-30 overall ADP (in two-catcher leagues). Where is there value at the position, and which situations are better to avoid? Rundown 5:38 ADP Tier 1 -- The William Contreras Tier 12:07 ADP Tier 2 -- Yainer Diaz, Adley Rutschman, Salvador Perez, Willson Contreras, Cal Raleigh & Will Smith 34:00 ADP Tier 3 -- Shea Langeliers, Logan O'Hoppe, J.T. Realmuto, Tyler Stephenson & Francisco Alvarez 43:28 ADP Tier 4 -- Gabriel Moreno, Austin Wells & Keibert Ruiz 52:19 ADP Tier 5 -- Sean Murphy, Iván Herrera, Connor Wong, Ryan Jeffers & Joey Bart 1:10:12 ADP Tier 6 -- Alejandro Kirk, Bo Naylor, Patrick Bailey & Jonah Heim 1:14:36 -- The Late, Late Catchers of Interest (Beyond Pick 300) Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks at Catcher https://forms.gle/GSDeDsWFneu1zzfp9 Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who were the top-10 catchers in ADP entering this past season (2:33)? ... William Contreras has finished as the top catcher two years in a row (4:17). ... Cal Raleigh just posted career-highs in home runs and RBI (7:55). ... Salvador Perez continues to get it done (10:19). ... Yainer Diaz could take another step forward (18:44). ... Will Smith has been consistent (20:34). ... Shea Langeliers continues to improve (24:24). ... Adley Rutschman's season seems like it was derailed by a hand injury (27:50). ... Tyler Stephenson has been rock solid (31:39). ... Connor Wong just had his best season (33:02). ... Logan O'Hoppe tailed off in the second half (35:09). ... What's the latest in the playoffs and other news (39:23)? ... Let's take an early look at the top six catchers heading into 2025 (46:42). ... Who are the top-12 catchers for next season (52:40)? 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

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" following the Astros' 6-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Monday. Hunter Brown allowed a run on three hits and three walks while striking out eight over six innings. Jason Heyward scored the Astros only run with a solo home run during the eighth inning. "They threw the ball really, really well," Espada said. The Astros, who are one win away against the Mariners to clinching their seventh American League West title in the past eight seasons, are already getting a taste of the postseason following a tight, three-game series against the San Diego Padres last week. "It's that time of the year...we're close, we're there." The Astros have overcome numerous injuries and being down 10 games in the division earlier in the season to now being on the doorstep of another playoff birth. "That's success right there." Framber Valdez will take the mound in the second of a three-game series against the Mariners as the Astros look to celebrate a division crown. "We need another one of those good starts tonight." Espada also gives an update on Yordan Alvarez, who has been out with a sprained right knee, and praises the growth of Yainer Diaz and Jeremy Pena.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" following the Astros' 6-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Monday. Hunter Brown allowed a run on three hits and three walks while striking out eight over six innings. Jason Heyward scored the Astros only run with a solo home run during the eighth inning. "They threw the ball really, really well," Espada said. The Astros, who are one win away against the Mariners to clinching their seventh American League West title in the past eight seasons, are already getting a taste of the postseason following a tight, three-game series against the San Diego Padres last week. "It's that time of the year...we're close, we're there." The Astros have overcome numerous injuries and being down 10 games in the division earlier in the season to now being on the doorstep of another playoff birth. "That's success right there." Framber Valdez will take the mound in the second of a three-game series against the Mariners as the Astros look to celebrate a division crown. "We need another one of those good starts tonight." Espada also gives an update on Yordan Alvarez, who has been out with a sprained right knee, and praises the growth of Yainer Diaz and Jeremy Pena.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada joins The Matt Thomas Show following Monday's 3-1 road loss to the San Diego Padres. Spencer Arrighetti opened up the three-game series for the Astros, giving up eight hits and two runs while recording his second-highest pitch total this year at 102 pitches. Arrighetti battled on the mound as the Padres "put the bat on the ball" and fouled off 29 pitches. "They grind at-bats," Espada said. The Astros have dealt with missed calls from umpires as of late, fueling the conversation to add a challenge system to the game. "It's very frustrating" to have bats taken away, so "I am open for" a challenge system. Outfielder Ben Gamel has been placed on the 10-day injured list after suffering a left knee contusion Saturday. Gamel going on the IL "puts us in a tough spot in the outfield." However, Kyle Tucker will be in right field Tuesday. "We are really, really close" to Tucker being 100%, but the Astros are "still monitoring his volume." Espada also talks about Jake Meyers working on his timing, Yainer Diaz playing more at first base, Hunter Brown's preparation for Tuesday's matchup and staying with the six-man rotation for now.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada joins The Matt Thomas Show following Monday's 3-1 road loss to the San Diego Padres. Spencer Arrighetti opened up the three-game series for the Astros, giving up eight hits and two runs while recording his second-highest pitch total this year at 102 pitches. Arrighetti battled on the mound as the Padres "put the bat on the ball" and fouled off 29 pitches. "They grind at-bats," Espada said. The Astros have dealt with missed calls from umpires as of late, fueling the conversation to add a challenge system to the game. "It's very frustrating" to have bats taken away, so "I am open for" a challenge system. Outfielder Ben Gamel has been placed on the 10-day injured list after suffering a left knee contusion Saturday. Gamel going on the IL "puts us in a tough spot in the outfield." However, Kyle Tucker will be in right field Tuesday. "We are really, really close" to Tucker being 100%, but the Astros are "still monitoring his volume." Espada also talks about Jake Meyers working on his timing, Yainer Diaz playing more at first base, Hunter Brown's preparation for Tuesday's matchup and staying with the six-man rotation for now.

Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) breakdown some of their difficult upcoming keeper decisions.5:00 -Head-to-Head Heroes! Chad is excited that Spencer Torkelson is back and hitting. Pete went with a catcher, Yainer Diaz.23:19 - Pete is in an odd spot. He is going to keep an 18th round Gunnar Henderson, but what combo should he pair with Henderson? An 8th round Jose Altuve with a 9th round Jarren Duran, or should he just pay 1st and 2nd round picks to keep Fernando Tatis Jr. and Yordan Alvarez?38:25 - Is a $49 Tatis Jr. a cut?43:33 - Are we keeping a $33 Francisco Lindor? Pete says, "duh."47:16 - A 22nd round Jacob deGrom vs a 25th round Garrett Crochet. Is the choice obvious? Chad thinks so, Pete is a little hesitant.Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

The Astros pitching staff has been dealing. Can they make up for the recent shortfall in offense? Has the emergence of Hunter Brown, Spencer Arrighetti, and Yainer Diaz changed your mind about Houston's championship window?

Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) breakdown some of their difficult upcoming keeper decisions.5:00 -Head-to-Head Heroes! Chad is excited that Spencer Torkelson is back and hitting. Pete went with a catcher, Yainer Diaz.23:19 - Pete is in an odd spot. He is going to keep an 18th round Gunnar Henderson, but what combo should he pair with Henderson? An 8th round Jose Altuve with a 9th round Jarren Duran, or should he just pay 1st and 2nd round picks to keep Fernando Tatis Jr. and Yordan Alvarez?38:25 - Is a $49 Tatis Jr. a cut?43:33 - Are we keeping a $33 Francisco Lindor? Pete says, "duh."47:16 - A 22nd round Jacob deGrom vs a 25th round Garrett Crochet. Is the choice obvious? Chad thinks so, Pete is a little hesitant.Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) breakdown some of their difficult upcoming keeper decisions.5:00 -Head-to-Head Heroes! Chad is excited that Spencer Torkelson is back and hitting. Pete went with a catcher, Yainer Diaz.23:19 - Pete is in an odd spot. He is going to keep an 18th round Gunnar Henderson, but what combo should he pair with Henderson? An 8th round Jose Altuve with a 9th round Jarren Duran, or should he just pay 1st and 2nd round picks to keep Fernando Tatis Jr. and Yordan Alvarez? 38:25 - Is a $49 Tatis Jr. a cut?43:33 - Are we keeping a $33 Francisco Lindor? Pete says, "duh."47:16 - A 22nd round Jacob deGrom vs a 25th round Garrett Crochet. Is the choice obvious? Chad thinks so, Pete is a little hesitant. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus

The Astros homer twice in the seventh inning to beat the Orioles. AP correspondent Dave Ferry reports.

This Week In Fantasy Baseball - Lee Keller (@Regicidal) and John Ke (@thejohnke) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"!Lee covers an exciting week in fantasy baseball! Recaps include a long overdue look into Ernie Clement's solid season, a reminder that Yainer Diaz is an outstanding catcher, and a dominant start from Gavin Stone. Plus, pitching and hitting streamer recommendations for next week!Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

This Week In Fantasy Baseball - Lee Keller (@Regicidal) and John Ke (@thejohnke) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"!Lee covers an exciting week in fantasy baseball! Recaps include a long overdue look into Ernie Clement's solid season, a reminder that Yainer Diaz is an outstanding catcher, and a dominant start from Gavin Stone. Plus, pitching and hitting streamer recommendations for next week!Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Yainer Diaz y Francisco Alvarez conectaron batazos para dejar tendidos a sus rivales ayer en una jornada espectacular del beisbol de las Grandes Ligas. Ven con nosotros a revivir y analizar los mejores partidos de ayer en la Major League Baseball.Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/con-las-bases-llenas-podcast-de-beisbol--2742086/support.

Headlines The reds have won a game! They beat the blue jays 6-3 in game 1 of the series. It was a bullpen game but Julian Aguiar was solid in his debut. 4 innings 4 hits , 2 earned runs, and a couple of strikeouts Santillion, Moll, farmer, wilson and Diaz close out the game. TJ friedl has been playing better baseball as he hit another home run. Also, went 3-4 on the night. In his last 15 games TJ is hitting 302 with a 350 OBP, slugging 600. He has 5 home runs during that stretch Ty France as a Red is hitting 278 with a 316 obp with a 519 slug. He added two more hits last night with 2 rbi's Reds and Blue Jays are back at it tonight where carson spiers is taking on Jose Berrios. Spiers has a 4.55 era with a 1.29 whip. Berrios has a 3.85 era with a 1.18 whip. Around the league Dodgers blank the mariners 3-0. Max muncy hit a home run in his return to the team. Hes been gone since mid may The giants beat the white soxx 5-3 The athletics shutout the Rays 3-0. JJ bleday hit a two run shot in the first which was more than enough Padres beat the twins 5-3 as a Jackson Merrill 3 run double clinched it Astros walked off the Red Sox on a Yainer Diaz home run. 5-4 the final The pirates lose yet again, this time to the rangers. 4-3 the finalcorey seager hit two home runs. Mets hit a walk off against the orioles 4-3 the final score. Francisco alvarez was the hero on a 3-0 pitch. Diamondbacks win 9-6 over the marlins as del castillo continues his torrid start. He hit his first grand slam and drove in 6 runs NFL NEws NFL said moving kickoff touchbacks to the 35 yard line isnt likely in 2024 Tua called out Brian Flores in an interview yesterday saying he was a little too harsh The bills suffered a couple set backs in MVS and Mitch trubisky. Both out for a couple of weeks

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show react to the Houston Astros defeating the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Monday, with Yainer Diaz hitting a walk-off home run. Manager Joe Espada joins to discuss how the Astros have won 11 of their last 12 games and are now five games ahead in the AL West. Astros rookie Shay Whitcomb also joins to discuss his first few games in the Majors. Matt and Ross review the Texans winning their third preseason matchup 28-10 over the New York Giants, debate the future of officiating in professional sports, give their latest "Gut Feelings" and more.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada joins The Matt Thomas Show following Monday's 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Yusei Kikuchi allowed three runs on six hits with seven strikeouts in over five innings, continuing his streak of positive performances since being traded to the Astros. "I was excited when we got him," Espada said. "We knew that we could help [Kikuchi] and make him better." The Astros defense struggled early, committing a season-high four errors; however, the offense would rally and secure the win with a walk-off solo home run from Yainer Diaz. Following a pair of days off, Diaz "made some adjustments to his swing," and "everything has come together for him." Victor Caratini also contributed to the Astros comeback win, recording three hits with one RBI. "[Caratini] has been a big piece," and "I've been considering" playing him at first base "to keep his bat in the lineup." Rookie Shay Whitcomb has temporarily taken over at third base since Alex Bregman has been out for four straight games due to swelling in the back of his right elbow. Bregman is "going to want to be in there again today," and "he could be an option for today...just depending on how it feels." 

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show react to the Houston Astros defeating the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Monday, with Yainer Diaz hitting a walk-off home run. Manager Joe Espada joins to discuss how the Astros have won 11 of their last 12 games and are now five games ahead in the AL West. Astros rookie Shay Whitcomb also joins to discuss his first few games in the Majors. Matt and Ross review the Texans winning their third preseason matchup 28-10 over the New York Giants, debate the future of officiating in professional sports, give their latest "Gut Feelings" and more.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada joins The Matt Thomas Show following Monday's 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Yusei Kikuchi allowed three runs on six hits with seven strikeouts in over five innings, continuing his streak of positive performances since being traded to the Astros. "I was excited when we got him," Espada said. "We knew that we could help [Kikuchi] and make him better." The Astros defense struggled early, committing a season-high four errors; however, the offense would rally and secure the win with a walk-off solo home run from Yainer Diaz. Following a pair of days off, Diaz "made some adjustments to his swing," and "everything has come together for him." Victor Caratini also contributed to the Astros comeback win, recording three hits with one RBI. "[Caratini] has been a big piece," and "I've been considering" playing him at first base "to keep his bat in the lineup." Rookie Shay Whitcomb has temporarily taken over at third base since Alex Bregman has been out for four straight games due to swelling in the back of his right elbow. Bregman is "going to want to be in there again today," and "he could be an option for today...just depending on how it feels." 

Yainer Diaz was a steal for the Astros and now he's showing us why!

Seeing how Joe Espada has managed his team back into contention with the help of Yainer Diaz, it's hard not to wonder what could have been in 2023, and how this now impacts Houston's championship window for 2024 and beyond.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada joins The Matt Thomas Show following Monday's 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Astros, who hold a half-game lead in the AL West, are "carrying some momentum" during this six-game win streak, Espada said. Framber Valdez earned the win Monday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk and striking out nine over five innings. Valdez struggled early in the season when paired with catcher Yainer Diaz, as emphasized by the May 20 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, where Valdez admitted to deviating from the game plan. However, Valdez has gone 7-0 with a 2.68 ERA in nine starts since June 23, and Diaz was the catcher for the last seven of those starts. Valdez is "just controlling his emotions," and "Diaz is doing a phenomenal job just getting him back on track." Alex Bregman has homered in each of his past three games and was named American League Co-Players of the Week alongside Yordan Alvarez. "It was just a matter of time" until Bregman got hot, and "he found that consistent swing path that he's been searching for." Espada also talks about exploring playing Zach Dezenzo in left field, communicating with Alvarez about when to DH, Kyle Tucker working to return from injury and Justin Verlander beginning his rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada joins The Matt Thomas Show following Monday's 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Astros, who hold a half-game lead in the AL West, are "carrying some momentum" during this six-game win streak, Espada said. Framber Valdez earned the win Monday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk and striking out nine over five innings. Valdez struggled early in the season when paired with catcher Yainer Diaz, as emphasized by the May 20 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, where Valdez admitted to deviating from the game plan. However, Valdez has gone 7-0 with a 2.68 ERA in nine starts since June 23, and Diaz was the catcher for the last seven of those starts. Valdez is "just controlling his emotions," and "Diaz is doing a phenomenal job just getting him back on track." Alex Bregman has homered in each of his past three games and was named American League Co-Players of the Week alongside Yordan Alvarez. "It was just a matter of time" until Bregman got hot, and "he found that consistent swing path that he's been searching for." Espada also talks about exploring playing Zach Dezenzo in left field, communicating with Alvarez about when to DH, Kyle Tucker working to return from injury and Justin Verlander beginning his rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi.

Hour 1 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Jeremy Branham! This hour included... Astros and Texans playing at the same time tonight, how are you dividing up the TV time? Your answer says a lot about you as a fan... What gives you the most hope that the Astros can win the AL West? What's your top lingering concern for the Astros after the MLB trade deadline? Why is Yainer Diaz not getting more love as on the best catchers in baseball?

Bleav Host Robert Land gets the inside scoop on the Astros '24 MLB Draft, GM Dana Brown's team building, risters in the Astros minor league system & Bregman's potential replacement next season. (:25) Did Astros blow 1st rd pick with Walker Janek? (2:20) What does 1st rd pick mean for Yainer Diaz? (4:23) Did Dana Brown make picks based on Astros injuries? And breaking down rounds 3-5? (8:35) What have we learned about Astros new team building? (10:25) Favorite late rd Astros picks? (12:01) Favorite factoid about Astros picks (14:52) How important are undrafted players? Undrafted Standouts for Astros? (17:48) Emerging Astros minor leaguers this season (20:56) Who could fight for Bregman's spot next year? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #astros #mlbdraft #danabrown

It's episode 21 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62)! Vlad and Jason delve into a variety of topics from the return or Robbie Ray, Jeffrey Springs and Kodai Senga to in-depth AL team lineup trends, the Cubs' atrocious bullpen and some tips for avoiding SP landmines in the summer.Players and Topics (time stamps listed)(4:00) - Saving FAAB for Robbie Ray, Jeffrey Springs, Kodai Senga?(9:00) - Jacob deGrom update(12:47) - Mets pitchers: Edwin Diaz, Christian Scott, Jose Butto(15:38) - Cubs hot mess bullpen(21:54) - Chad Green, stashing Yimi Garcia(23:44) - Josh Jung delayed(25:40) - Willson Contreras, Yainer Diaz or Francisco Alvarez ROS?(28:35) - Garrett Mitchell promotion?(31:15) - Avoiding landmine Starting Pitchers in the summer(41:32) - AL Central Lineup Trends(50:20) - AL West Lineup Trends(1:01:57) - AL East Lineup TrendsSign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop

Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) compare players who had early ADPs but are disappointing to players of the same position who had late ADPs and are crushing it. Pete apologizes for his mic in this episode!Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps4:05 - Xander Bogaerts or Ezequiel Tovar?12:05 - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Alec Bohm?23:36 - Shota Imanaga or Kevin Gausman?35:05 - Yainer Diaz or Jonah Heim?42:37 - Tanner Houck or Tanner Bibee?50:27 - Jordan Westburg or Ozzie Albies?58:30 - Gunnar Henderson or Austin Riley?1:04:36 - Mason Miller or Josh Hader?1:06:42 - Michael Harris II or Riley Greene?Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+ Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Britt Ghiroli returns to Rates & Barrels (regularly on Tuesdays, all season!) with Eno and DVR to discuss Ronel Blanco's no-hitter, and the start of a new chapter in Baltimore with an ownership change accompanying the organization's rise toward multi-year success. The trio then discusses the five MLB teams best position for the next five seasons. Is the Astros' window coming to a close, or will Dana Brown's front office begin to thrive in the first-year player draft? Plus, if there are a consensus three teams that belong in the group of five, which two teams are the most deserving of the remaining spots. Rundown 1:40 Ronel Blanco Throws a No-Hitter 8:36 Yainer Diaz's Big Night At and Behind the Plate 11:44 The Next Chapter of Orioles Baseball 22:21 Which Organizations Are Best Positioned for the Next Five Years? 30:42 Agreement About the Dodgers, Braves & Orioles? 36:52 Buying Britt's Case for the Rangers? 45:01 Eno's Ideas for the Fifth Spot 56:54 Getting Buy-In with New Voices Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Position Previews!!! Just how deep is the catcher position (2:35)? What's our strategy in a one-catcher league vs. a two-catcher league? ... Is Adley Rutschman worth a top-50 pick (12:32)? ... Should Will Smith go ahead of Realmuto and William Contreras (19:00)? ... Will Realmuto bounce back (23:00)? ... Could William Contreras tap into more power (27:44)? ... What's the case for and against Yainer Diaz (31:45)? ... Cal Raleigh is the premiere power bat at the position (36:50). ... Could Salvador Perez bottom-out (41:22)? ... What do we do with Sean Murphy (45:52)? ... Will Francisco Alvarez improve the batting average (48:27)? ... Is Willson Contreras undervalued (50:51)? ... Gabriel Moreno and Keibert Ruiz offer similar skillsets (55:00). ... Let's hit our sleepers, breakouts and busts at catcher (58:45). ... We wrap up with the rest of catcher ADP (1:15:00). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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