Podcasts about Yusei Kikuchi

LA Angels vs. Baltimore Orioles MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Angels at Orioles 1:35PM ET—Yusei Kikuchi makes the start for LA. Kikuchi has fourteen starts in 2025, delivering an ERA of 2.92 with WHIP of 1.47. The left hander fans 20.4% with 12.3% walks. Ground ball rate of 38.7% with 0.94 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 4.29. Cade Povich is starting for Baltimore. Povich has 12 starts with an ERA of 5.46 with WHIP of 1.52. The lefty strikes out 23.7% with 8.1% walks. Grounders are 38.3% with 1.48 home runs per nine innings.

Wow, we take one week off, and now we have twice as much to discuss! (Makes sense.) First, the Asian baseball world mourns the passing of Yomiuri Giants legend, Shigeo Nagashima, "Mr. Pro Baseball." Then, into the nitty gritty. With June underway, it's that time of the year for the trade rumor mill to get up and running...and it seems like almost all the Asians on the Red Sox are possible trade chips. In other moves, we've got guys called up, guys on rehab stints, guys on the IL, and even a guy on a new team.In position player news, Asians are MASHING. Seiya Suzuki is the first player in MLB to reach 50 RBI, Trevor Larnach is delivering on the Twins, Kim Hyeseong stays above 400, and Tommy Edman's son Eli is the newest Asian in Baseball as he throws out the first pitch on Dada's bobblehead night. And in pitching, Tommy Sugar still leads Orioles pitching, Yusei Kikuchi and Yoshinobu Yamamoto get the Ohtani treatment, and Bryan Woo and Kodai Senga remain dominant. Lastly, Ohtani tries to have it all as a three-way player: DHing, ramping up his pitching regimen, and juggling dad life. Don't forget to vote for our guys for the All Star Game! https://www.mlb.com/all-star/ballot?affiliateId=asb-mediawall-asg-2025

Jo Adell is picking things up (3:52). ... Alejandro Kirk is hitting over .380 over the past month (6:09). ... Denzel Clarke had one of the catches of the year (10:39). ... Eury Perez was rusty in his return (13:25). ... News (18:48): Hunter Greene is going for a second opinion on his back and ground. ... Jake Fraley and Max Muncy (ATH) had big games on Monday (26:23). ... Jeffrey Springs racked up the whiffs (28:55). ... Let's get a temperature check on Merrill Kelly, Shane Baz and Yusei Kikuchi (31:47). ... What to do with these six struggling hitters (39:44)? ... Let's do some quick hitters (49:30). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates, streamers and Team Name Tuesday (53:55). 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, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CPTowers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CBSScottWhite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Roto_Frank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Facebook group at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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

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MLB: Yusei Kikuchi Marks 2nd Victory of Season as Angels Beat Athletics 7-4

Athletics vs. LA Angels MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Athletics at Angels 7:45PM ET—Jeffery Springs is starting for Athletics. Springs appeared in 13 games with an ERA of 4.66 with WHIP of 1.34. The left hander fans 19% with 10.5% walks. Ground balls served at 32.2% with 1.46 home runs per nine innings. Yusei Kikuchi gets the start for LA. Kikuchi has 13 starts with an ERA of 3.23 with WHIP of 1.59. The lefty strikes out 20.3% with 12.9% walks. Ground balls are 37.7% with 1.03 home runs per nine innings.

LA Angels vs. Boston Red Sox MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Angels at Red Sox 7PM ET—Yusei Kikuchi will start for LAA. Kikuchi in twelve starts this year carries an ERA of 3.06 with WHIP of 1.52. The left hander strikes out 20.4% with 12.3% walks. Ground balls served at 38.8% with 0.97 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 4.35. Brayan Bello is starting for Boston.

MLB: Yusei Kikuchi Suffers 5th Loss of Season in Angels' 1-0 Defeat to Yankees

LA Angels vs. LA Dodgers MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Angels at Dodgers 4:10PM ET—Yusei Kikuchi will start for LAA. Kikuchi in nine starts in 2025, carries an ERA of 3.72 with WHIP of 1.47. The left hander strikes out 20.4% with 10.4% walks. Ground balls are 41% with 1.30 home runs per nine innings. Tony Gonsonlin is starting for LAD. Gonsolin in three starts has an ERA of 2.81 with WHIP of 1.06. The right hander has an elite 33.3% K rate with 6.3% walks. Grounders are 33.3% with 1.13 home runs per nine innings.

LA Angels vs. San Diego Padres MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Angels at Padres 9:40PM ET—Yusei Kikuchi will start for LA. Kikuchi made eight starts this year carrying an ERA of 3.83 with WHIP of 1.46. The left hander fans 21.1% with 10.8% walks. Ground balls sit at 39.5% with 1.28 home runs per nine innings. Michael King is starting for San Diego. King got eight starts with an ERA of 2.22 and WHIP of 0.99. The right hander strikes out 27% with 7.9% walks. Ground balls served at 38.1% with 0.81 home runs per nine innings.

Shane Baz has struggled in three of his past four starts (2:30). ... Dylan Cease just had his best start of the season (10:15). ... TJ Friedl should be rostered in more leagues (12:32). ... News (17:47): Hunter Greene left with a groin injury. ... Lawrence Butler was moved down in the Athletics lineup (30:18). ... Should you sell-high on Max Fried, Sonny Gray and others (32:55)? ... Dylan Moore continues to run (45:55). ... Michael Wacha and Gunnar Hoglund pitched well here (51:21). ... Hold or drop Grant Holmes and Yusei Kikuchi (55:27)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:00:00). 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, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CPTowers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CBSScottWhite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Roto_Frank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Facebook group at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down the loss to the Angels, including José Ureña's start, not bunting Clement over in the 7th, and options aside from using Garcia and Hoffman again, as both looked out of sorts. Afterwards, Wayne Randazzo (26:03) joins to discuss how Yusei Kikuchi has looked with the Angels ahead of his start vs. the Blue Jays tonight.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 affiliate.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. LA Angels MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Blue Jays at Angels 9:38PM ET—Jose Berrios gets the start for Toronto. Berrios in seven starts on the year carries an ERA of 3.98 with WHIP of 1.38. The veteran fans 21.1% with 9.4% walks. Ground balls served at 43.6% with 1.33 home runs per nine innings. Yusei Kikuchi is starting for LA.

David Samson, former MLB executive and host of Nothing Personal, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the Blue Jays continued offensive struggles. David weighs in on the state of the team heading into Los Angeles, Bo Bichette's ceiling, and how real George Springer's resurgence is, before wrapping with thoughts on who he would rather build a team around: Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal? Mark Gubicza (30:35), Angels TV analyst, checks in on Tyler Anderson's recipe for success, which players make up L.A. young core, and Mike Trout's status in 2025. Mark also chats about what Yusei Kikuchi brings to the team, how the Halos stack up in the American League West, and the job Ron Washington has done.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.

Detroit Tigers vs. LA Angels MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Tigers at Angels 9:38PM ET—Casey Mize will start for Detroit. Mize has five starts on the season delivering an ERA of 2.12 with WHIP of 1.04. The right hander fans 19.5% with 5.9% walks. Ground ball rate of 43.2% with 1.21 home runs per nine innings. His LOB% is 94.8%. Yusei Kikuchi will start for LA.

With a month of the season in the box, Steve Parello takes out the red pen and grades the Angels' 7 major offseason additions. Who passed and who failed? What does it mean going forward? What grade does Yusei Kikuchi receive as the Angels' ace? Has Jorge Soler solved the DH position? What mark does Kenley Jansen deserve as the closer? Have Kevin Newman and Travis d'Arnaud adequately solved the Angels' depth issues? Has Kyle Hendricks delivered as promised? Making sense of Yoan Moncada's performance at the hot corner. If you like the show and want to check out more of Steve's work, click the link below: Steve Parello's links

LA Angels vs. Minnesota Twins MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Angels at Twins 2PM ET—Yusei Kikuchi is the starter for LA. Kikuchi in five starts on the year delivers an ERA of 3.38 with WHIP of 1.26. The left hander fans 23.1% with 11.6% walks. Ground balls dealt at 37.2% with 1.23 home runs per nine innings. Simeon Woods Richardson starts for Minnesota. Woods Richardson appeared in four games with an ERA of 4.74 and WHIP of 1.63. The right hander strikes out 21.8% with 6.9% walks. Ground balls served at 23.7% with 1.42 home runs per nine innings.

Steve Parello analyzes the biggest questions from spring training and how far away the Angels actually are from finding answers as we close out the first month of the season. The Angels are 11-11 and look to be making progress toward their stated goals. Can Mike Trout stay healthy and return to near-MVP form? Can either Yusei Kikuchi or Jose Soriano establish himself as a true ace? Will Jo Adell prove that he has a place in the Angels' future? If you like Steve's work and want to check out more, click the link below: Steve Parello's links

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?!

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

Steve Parello analyzes what we've learned from the Angels' first losing streak. Plus, Steve breaks down what the numbers really say about Jo Adell's performance and whether or not there's some reason for optimism. Angels' bats go silent Yusei Kikuchi looked better, is he out of the woods? Is the Angels' bullpen secretly derailing their success? What do the underlying metrics say about Jo Adell's performance? Can the Angels get right against Patrick Corbin and will Jose Soriano emerge as the true ace and "stopper"? If you like Steve's work and want to see more, click the link below: Steve Parello's links

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

Steve breaks down the Angels' red-hot start as the team rolls into Houston on an absolute tear. Steve analyzes the biggest storylines from the series against Tampa and calls out some key points to watch as the Angels face their toughest challenge yet against the Astros. Yusei Kikuchi struggles again, is this who he really is? Is Jose Soriano the real ace of the staff? Yoan Moncada lands on the IL. Will his job still be there when he returns? The schedule gods smile on the Angels as they head into Houston, what does it really mean? If you like Steve's work and want to check out more, click the link below: Steve Parello's links

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

Steve Parello breaks down whether or not it's time for the Angels to start worrying about Yusei Kikuchi's performance. Plus, more Ron Washington follies, and some things to watch in the Angels' home opener and upcoming series against the Cleveland Guardians. If you like Steve's work and want to check out more, click the link below: Steve Parello's links

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

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

Fantasy Baseball BeatThe guys talk about the Angels with Jeff Fletcher and Dan Prepas and then review Chris' big weekend of drafts. Players discussed:Jo AdellMike TroutTim AndersonYoán MoncadaLogan O'HoppeNolan SchanuelKenley JansenBen JoyceZach NetoRobert StephensonAnthony Rendon From there, Dan Prepas joins the gang and discusses life as a fan of the Angels, while answering the questions:Can the Angels compete?Is Mike Trout worth a draft pick?How good can Yusei Kikuchi be?Which of the following are worth their current draft cost: Jo Adell, Logan O'Hoppe, and Luis Rengifo Then the guys examine Chris' teams from last weekend's Main Event and ToutWars.Comparing both formatsHow Chris prepared for these draftsHow money was allocated within the various positionsHow having spots on the Injured List was treatedSurprise picks and valuesPlayers discussed:William ContrerasWillson ContrerasVladimir GuerreroJuan SotoSpencer SchwellenbachBryan WooYusei KikuchiChristopher SanchezCasey MizeJack LeiterKris BubicFrancisco LindorJazz Chisholm Jr.Paul GoldschmidtBrendan DonovanOtto LopezPlus, who is Chris' deep sleeper pick at the end of drafts?Finally, our Mental Health Minute Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Fantasy Baseball BeatThe guys talk about the Angels with Jeff Fletcher and Dan Prepas and then review Chris' big weekend of drafts. Players discussed:Jo AdellMike TroutTim AndersonYoán MoncadaLogan O'HoppeNolan SchanuelKenley JansenBen JoyceZach NetoRobert StephensonAnthony Rendon From there, Dan Prepas joins the gang and discusses life as a fan of the Angels, while answering the questions:Can the Angels compete?Is Mike Trout worth a draft pick?How good can Yusei Kikuchi be?Which of the following are worth their current draft cost: Jo Adell, Logan O'Hoppe, and Luis Rengifo Then the guys examine Chris' teams from last weekend's Main Event and ToutWars.Comparing both formatsHow Chris prepared for these draftsHow money was allocated within the various positionsHow having spots on the Injured List was treatedSurprise picks and valuesPlayers discussed:William ContrerasWillson ContrerasVladimir GuerreroJuan SotoSpencer SchwellenbachBryan WooYusei KikuchiChristopher SanchezCasey MizeJack LeiterKris BubicFrancisco LindorJazz Chisholm Jr.Paul GoldschmidtBrendan DonovanOtto LopezPlus, who is Chris' deep sleeper pick at the end of drafts?Finally, our Mental Health Minute Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyConnect: Twitter | EmailHosts: Trevor Hooth | Nate KosherJoin: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Steve Parello breaks down the Angels pitching staff, projecting what the Angels will roll out on opening day and analyzing what to expect from Halo hurlers in 2025. Steve answers pressing questions like: Who wins the fifth starter job? Should you believe Yusei Kikuchi can lead a rotation? Who is the most important starter on the team? Will the Angels actually carry five lefty relievers and why? If you like the show and want to see more of Steve's work check out the link below: https://allmylinks.com/sparello1489

In our 81st episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer are joined by Sam Wirsching of the Pallazzo Podcast and The Dynasty Guru to preview the AL West teams. For each team in the division, we each pick a player that for fantasy purposes we would buy, sell, and pick to click.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2025 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:Yankees finally change facial hair policyAndrew Heaney added to crew in PittsburghSean Manaea dealing with oblique strain, Mets rotation in troubleMark Canha back with Brew Crew on minor league deal, coincides with Blake Perkins shin fractureUpcoming baseball card release schedule:3/5: 2024 Panini Prospect Edition3/21: 2024 Panini SelectTBD: 2024 Topps Heritage High NumberTBD: 2024 Panini FlawlessTBD: 2024 Panini National TreasuresCategories Discussion – AL West Preview (12:20)NFBC Draft Position link: https://nfc.shgn.com/adp/baseballHouston AstrosBuy: Isaac Paredes, Hunter Brown, Framber ValdezSell: Christian Walker, Ronel Blanco, Josh Hader“Prospect” Pick to Click: Cam Smith, Luis Encarnacion, Brice MatthewsLos Angeles AngelsBuy: Mike Trout, Kenley JansenSell: Pitching staff (minus Yusei Kikuchi), Jo Adell, Logan O'Hoppe“Prospect” Pick to Click: Christian Moore, Chris CortezSacramento AthleticsBuy: JJ Bleday, Brent RookerSell: Zack Gelof, All Pitchers, Jeffrey Springs“Prospect” Pick to Click: Nick Kurtz, Colby Thomas, Mason BarnettSeattle MarinersBuy: Victor Robles, Matt Brash, Bryce MillerSell: Bryce Miller, JP Crawford, Luis Castillo“Prospect” Pick to Click: Cole Young, Ryan Bliss, Logan EvansTexas RangersBuy: Adolis Garcia, Josh Jung, Nathan EovaldiSell: Marcus Semien, Josh Jung, Wyatt Langford“Prospect” Pick to Click: Kumar Rocker, Malcolm Moore

Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for new customers of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift at https://huel.com/rose15 (With Minimum $75 purchase). Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Angels flamethrower Ben Joyce joins Chris Rose to talk about his spring training down time, his early days in baseball, how much harder he thinks he can throw and the addition of Kenley Jansen this offseason. We also give long time Rose Rotation producer Rob Scirocco a long overdue proper farewell! 0:00 Welcome 0:25 Going golfing with pitchers and catchers 1:00 Didn't play golf at the CAA house 2:10 Logan O'Hoppe being so athletic 3:25 Teammate who's most likely to be a model 3:40 Being 5'5" going into high school 4:45 Ben's massive growth spurt 7:35 First time hitting 100 mph 9:40 Could you feel the hype surrounding you while at Tennessee? 10:38 Celebrities that reached out during that Tennessee run 13:55 Hitting 105.5 vs LAD 14:40 Think you can hit 107? 16:20 Angels bringing in Kenley Jansen 18:05 Twin Brother Zach Joyce 19:30 Any fun twin pranks with Zach? 20:10 ABS system - Who's going to be the one calling for the system? 20:55 Yusei Kikuchi drinking whiskey after wins 21:30 Recently engaged 22:30 Thank you Rob! 24:35 Rose Rotation rebrand coming JM Merch Store: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ Featuring: Ben Joyce, Rob Scirocco Hosted by: Chris Rose Edited by: Alex Graap #JMBaseball

Welcome back to another episode of Bubba (@bdentrek) and the Bloom (@RyanBHQ). On BATB 213, the guys continue their 2025 positional previews with Part 2 (ADP 21-50) of the Starting Pitching position. Some Players Discussed- Brandaon Pfaadt Yusei Kikuchi Cristopher Sanchez Robbie Ray Freddy Peralta Carlos Rodon Aaron Nola

Mike Carter of Fantrax and PitcherList joins to break down some players who moved to new homes for the 2025 MLB season. We talk Kyle Tucker, Willy Adames, Corbin Burnes, Blake Snell, Garrett Crochet, Max Fried, Anthony Santander, Michael Conforto, Joc Pederson, Jon India, Jurickson Profar, Walker Buehler, Yusei Kikuchi, Nestor Cortes, Clay Holmes, Nate Lowe, Josh Naylor, Christian Walker, Paul Goldschmidt, Devin Williams, Ryan Pressly, Jeff Hoffman, and Jordan Romano.Subscribe to Dynasty Sports Life for great dynasty talk about four dynasty sports. Some music by Kevin MacLeod. Follow on twitter at @dynsportslife. Email at dynastysportslife@gmail.com

Jeff Erickson and guest host Vlad Sedler discuss the big changes from the offseason, including Juan Soto to the Mets, the Kyle Tucker trade, Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers and more! --- 00:00 Grading the Biggest Moves of the Fantasy Offseason 00:30 Welcome to Vlad Sedler 01:30 Moves 01:42 Juan Soto signs with the Mets 05:50 Kyle Tucker traded to the Cubs 09:15 Garrett Crochet traded to the Red Sox 13:40 Fantrax 14:40 Corbin Burnes signs with the Diamondbacks 19:00 Devin Williams traded to the Yankees 21:45 Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki, Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates sign with the Dodgers; (also Teoscar re-signs with the Dodgers) 30:30 Willy Adames and Justin Verlander sign with the Giants 32:45 Anthony Santander and Max Scherzer sign with the Blue Jays (also Andres Gimenez) 36:25 Christian Walker signs with the Astros 37:30 Josh Naylor traded to the Diamondbacks 41:00 EDGE Boost 41:50 Cody Bellinger traded to the Yankees (plus Max Fried and Goldy signing with the Yanks) 45:20 Jake Burger traded to the Rangers (Lowe, Pederson, Langford) 48:45 Carlos Estevez to the Royals, Ryan Pressly to the Cubs, Jeff Hoffman to the Jays 51:00 Yusei Kikuchi to the Angels 52:00 Jonathan India / Brady Singer swap 55:45 Jurickson Profar to the Braves 58:20 Moves (Mostly) Yet To Happen 58:25 BlueWire 58:30 Jack Flaherty signs with the Tigers 1:01:35 Pete Alonso 1:03:30 Dylan Cease trade? 1:06:00 Nolan Arenado trade? 1:07:00 Alex Bregman 1:07:40 Other Noteworthy Changes 1:07:50 A's to the Sacramento 1:09:35 Rays playing in Steinbrenner Field 1:12:10 O's moving fences back in for LF --- EDGE Boost EDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players. What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today!  Fantrax Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you'll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today.  Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the conclusion of their season early in the Wild Card round with a loss to the Detroit Tigers, the Astros rolled into the offseason a bit earlier than most are use to. Falling short this season the Astros still have been the only team in the American League that has made a total of eight consecutive postseasons with a total of seven consecutive ALCS appearances. Looking to add more depth to the roster during this offseason, the Astros have shopped a bit but many say the Astros haven't added a Tier One or game changing player to make the roster a competitive one. Following the release of players that helped get to the postseason last year like Yusei Kikuchi and Kyle Tucker not returning this season and still looking to see what the veteran third baseman Alex Bregman does with trade talks regarding him dwindling down, lots of fans believe the Astros still need to add depth to this roster in order to make a shot at next years postseason. Judging from the conclusion of the season up to now, with pitchers and catchers meeting in exactly three weeks Sean and Brian ask listeners what grade would you give the Astros offseason moves this year?

00:00 Intro 01:15 Blake Snell to Dodgers 05:45 Cardinals logjam 13:35 Relievers getting stretched out? 21:30 Yusei Kikuchi to Angels 25:40 Frankie Montas to Mets 28:30 The Brady Singer/Jonathan India trade 32:50 Tommy Edman extends with Dodgers 36:30 Roki Sasaki landing spots 41:15 Rays playing in Steinbrenner Field 45:15 Zach Neto 48:30 Rapid-fire wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Intro 01:15 Blake Snell to Dodgers 05:45 Cardinals logjam 13:35 Relievers getting stretched out? 21:30 Yusei Kikuchi to Angels 25:40 Frankie Montas to Mets 28:30 The Brady Singer/Jonathan India trade 32:50 Tommy Edman extends with Dodgers 36:30 Roki Sasaki landing spots 41:15 Rays playing in Steinbrenner Field 45:15 Zach Neto 48:30 Rapid-fire wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The WireAdam and Kevin compare draft position changes between completed October and November drafts and discuss the trends impacting drafting decisions as the draft season moves along.Players discussed include Yusei Kikuchi, Blake Snell, Tommy Edman, Kyle Farmer, Sam Hilliard, Pedro Pagés, Joey Bart, Caleb Durbin, Mauricio Dubón, Kyle Wright, Charlie Morton, Walker Buehler, Ryan Walker, Lucas Erceg, Lawrence Butler, Josh Naylor, Spencer Schwellenbach, Shane McClanahan, Wyatt Langford, Garrett Crochet, Brandon Drury, Amed Rosario, Esteury Ruiz, J.D. Martinez, Chris Bassitt, Aaron Civale, Tyler O'Neill, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Bo Bichette, Nico Hoerner, Zac Gallen, Spencer Strider, Zach Neto, Adolis García, and more.Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin HastingSubscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

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

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley begin with a cold-open reaction to late-breaking news about Blake Snell signing with the Dodgers, then (19:52) banter about gift subscriptions, the Angels signing Yusei Kikuchi, and the Brady Singer–Jonathan India trade, follow up (46:58) on the Rays stadium situation, and, in the Thanksgiving spirit, discuss (56:59) things about baseball […]

Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer were traded to the Royals for Brady Singer. India could be a viable middle infielder in Fantasy. Also, Yusei Kikuchi signed with the Angels! Will he maintain his gains with the Astros? Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 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 in 5 on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 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

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in on the Juan Soto chase, and answer more questions about the Mets' offseason. Connor and Joe lead things off with the Soto sweeps and what numbers they think will be involved in initial offers for the superstar, then pivot to pitching by examining how the contract Yusei Kikuchi signed with the Angels could set the market for starting pitchers including Sean Manaea and Luis Severino. The guys also cover the addition of Jose Siri to the Mets outfield, and then dive deep into the Mailbag to answer questions about Pete Alonso, Juan Soto money options, offense from catchers, expectations for Ronny Mauricio, and which homegrown Mets may make the starting lineup in 2025. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show!01:45 Juan Soto sweeps continues, what numbers will be in the initial offers?12:15 Yusei Kikuchi's contract and setting the starting pitching market17:55 Mets add Jose Siri to the outfield24:10 Mailbag: Possible contract numbers for Pete Alonso31:00 Mailbag: Pete Alonso vs Vladimir Guerrero Jr35:00 Mailbag: Could “Soto Money” be better spent elsewhere?41:30 Mailbag: Catchers hitting skills44:50 Mailbag: Ronny Mauricio expectations47:50 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Which homegrown players will compete for starting spots in 2025?

Do you think this was the best performance of the season by the Seahawks defense? The Cardinals were held to 49 rushing yards and this is back to back games where the Seahawks hold their opponent to under 300 total yards. How big of an impact did Leo Williams and Devon Witherspoon have for this Seahawks defense? Williams had 2.5 sacks, and Witherspoon had a key block on Bryant’s pick 6 and had lockdown coverage. Take Two: Former Giants QB Daniel Jones has cleared waivers and can sign with any team and former Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi has signed a 3-year $63 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels. Seahawks Linebacker Boye Mafe joins the show to talk about their great win over the Cardinals and how his season has been going with the changes that have been made with defensive personnel. Even though the Seahawks won on Sunday, what are the issues with this offense? Could it be Ryan Grubb’s play calling, players missing their assignment, poor decision making at QB? 

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

Talkin' Jake breaks down the first major trade of the MLB offseason, Yusei Kikuchi's 3-year deal with the Angels, and Jim Bowden's mailbag of potential trades Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WakeNJake Read Jim Bowden's article on The Athletic alongside us: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5946068/2024/11/25/mlb-trade-scenarios-rumors-crochet-arenado/ Watch Blitzball Battle 5 NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@WarehouseGames ++++ Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:50 Jonathan India TRADED for Brady Singer5:35 Love the Trade for the Reds 10:25 LA Angels Sign Yusei Kikuchi18:50 Garrett Crochet Mock Trades24:45 Boston Will Be Big Players in This Offseason29:00 Orioles31:20 Jordan Montgomery Trades 35:30 Jasson Dominguez for Helsley & Others 37:00 Devin Williams Trades 39:00 Josh Naylor 39:30 Would Twins Be Able to Trade Correa or Buxton?43:00 Giants Trade Candidates45:00 College Football49:00 NFL Recap59:00 My New Super Bowl Favorite #dpshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest stories in baseball Monday through Friday in the regular season and 2x per week during the offseason! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code BASEBALLTODAY Grab Your Mountain Dew today: https://lets.shop/2141/dothedew/ 00:00 INTRO01:49 Angels sign Yusei Kikuchi to a 3-year/$63M deal... smart move?09:06 Trade! Jonathan India to KC; Brady Singer to Cincy15:27 Could Rafael Devers become a $300M DH?23:03 Which non-tenured player would you grab?27:16 Do front offices have way too much control over managers?33:05 OUTRO Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $150 issued as 6 $25 Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Bonus Bets are single-use, non-withdrawable, and expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. Ends 1/5/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. 

The Angels signed Yusei Kikuchi to a 3-year, $63 million deal and seem to be making a run at a wild card spot in 2025. -Kikuchi To LAA -Dallas Shaves Head -India/Singer Trade -Soto Offer Week -Bob Kendrick Joins BID! -Baseball In '28 Olympics? Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus cash AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hot stove has been burning for roughly a month now, and the first free agent is off the board. The Los Angeles Angels, as they've done frequently this offseason, struck a deal with starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi for three years and $63 million.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the surprising signing and why this could be a positive move for the Angels, who may benefit from the third Wild Card spot. While Los Angeles might not be done making moves, this deal should be an encouraging sign for fans that the team intends to compete in 2025.Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys provide an update on the Juan Soto sweepstakes, including which teams they think are out of the running and whether this process could end up being meaningless if Steve Cohen is willing to offer a blank check. The guys also open up the BBQ Mailbag to answer listener questions, discuss the trade between the Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals and remember 1970 National League batting champ Rico Carty. (1:47) - Angels sign Yusei Kikuchi(10:37) - Scott Boras scoreboard—Juan Soto update(25:18) - BBQ Mailbag(40:51) - Reds-Royals trade(46:48) - Non-tender roster updates(49:34) - Remembering Rico Carty Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

On The WireAdam and Kevin check in on the draft value of current MLB free agents.Players discussed include Zach Neto, Travis d'Arnaud, Roki Sasaki, Elias Díaz, Danny Jansen, Carson Kelly, Paul Goldschmidt, Josh Bell, Anthony Rizzo, Gleyber Torres, Amed Rosario, Thairo Estrada, Ha-Seong Kim, Willy Adames, Paul DeJong, Yoán Moncada, Nick Senzel, Gio Urshela, Jurickson Profar, Jesse Winker, Alex Verdugo, Randal Grichuk, Tommy Pham, Harrison Bader, Andrew Heaney, Shane Bieber, Anthony DeSclafani, Yusei Kikuchi, Walker Buehler, Blake Snell, Max Fried, Jack Flaherty, Kirby Yates, Kenley Jansen, Tanner Scott, Clay Holmes, Carlos Estévez, Aroldis Chapman, and more.Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin HastingSubscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network