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Timestamps

Ep 161

7:42 - Looking at guys we have to make decisions to stash or cut, starting with Gerrit Cole

14:33 - Three pitchers waiting on diagnoses - Shane McClanahan, Ryan Weathers, Jared Jones

24:09 - Chad making calls on Jones, Parker Meadows, Francisco Alvarez, and Kyle Manzardo

34:17 - What pickups are you interested in  for OF, with options like Jake McCarthy, Jesus Sanchez, Jacob Young, Brandon Marsh, Jesse Winker, Lars Nootbaar, etc. available.

37:42 - Top bats being widely cut in Ottoneu: Noelvi Marte, Jace Jung, Thairo Estrada, Sean Murphy, Giancarlo Stanton, Chase DeLauter.

43:13 - Guys being auctioned in Ottoneu leagues right now, with Tyler Freeman at the top of the list along with Zac Veen.

51:44 - Behind them is Ben Rice followed by Victor Scott II and Dedniel Nunez

1:00:02 - Closing it out with Brett Baty and a look at 2B.

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The Plus Pitch Podcast with Nick Pollack, reviewing everything to know about starting pitchers in spring training daily.

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First Pitch Podcast

Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) and Trevor Hooth (@HoothTrevor) detail everything you need every morning to update your fantasy baseball team. Tune in daily to be updated on news, injuries, pickups to consider, and today's streamers.

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Brett Ford (@FadeThatMan) joins Scott Chu (@IfTheChuFits) talk about the shifts in playing time around the league, some surprising names on Opening Day rosters and if they matter for fantasy purposes. Scott and Brett add a handful of their favorite late-round targets and Scott crushes the dreams – or tempers the expectations – of those hoping for big things out of young prospects. 

Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu

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On The Wire

Adam and Kevin break down the weekly FAAB options you might consider.

Thairo Estrada will be out 4-8 weeks with a broken wrist. 
What’s the expectation for 2B in COL?

Kyle Mazardo scratched today with shoulder inflammation. How much stock were putting in his production in Cleveland prior?

Yu Darvish will start the season on the IL. Who fills the end of the SD rotation and are they worth faabing for in week 1?

Austin Wells expected to lead off for NYY vs RHP while Paul Goldschmidt may see time at the top of the line up vs LHP. What does that possibility do for the value of both these players?

Atlanta adds more OF “depth” by signing Alex Verdugo to a 1 year deal. Who does this signing impact the most in ATL? (Profar returned to ATL line up on Thursday)

ATL also brings back Craig Kimbrel on a minor-league deal. Any chance we see Kimbrel find his way back to the 9th for ATL later in the season?

So many forearm strains and elbow discomforts - Jared Jones, Drew Thorpe, Ryan Weathers, Luis Garcia (of the Astros), 

Royce Lewis will start on the IL and then Brooks Lee was held from Thursday’s game with back tightness. What’s your overall thoughts on the MIN infield by the time opening day rolls around?

Week 1 FAAB budgeting

FAAB Recommendations by category

Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting

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The Craft

Nick Pollack and Eno Sarris give their starting pitcher bold predictions for 2025. 

Nick Pollack | Eno Sarris
Producer | Adam Howe
 

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Fantasy Baseball Beat

The guys talk about the Angels with Jeff Fletcher and Dan Prepas and then review Chris' big weekend of drafts.

Players discussed:

• Jo Adell
• Mike Trout
• Tim Anderson
• Yoán Moncada
• Logan O'Hoppe
• Nolan Schanuel
• Kenley Jansen
• Ben Joyce
• Zach Neto
• Robert Stephenson
• Anthony 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 formats
• How Chris prepared for these drafts
• How money was allocated within the various positions
• How having spots on the Injured List was treated
• Surprise picks and values

Players discussed:

• William Contreras
• Willson Contreras
• Vladimir Guerrero
• Juan Soto
• Spencer Schwellenbach
• Bryan Woo
• Yusei Kikuchi
• Christopher Sanchez
• Casey Mize
• Jack Leiter
• Kris Bubic
• Francisco Lindor
• Jazz Chisholm Jr.
• Paul Goldschmidt
• Brendan Donovan
• Otto Lopez

Plus, who is Chris' deep sleeper pick at the end of drafts?

Finally, our Mental Health Minute

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In The Pen

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) preview the closer and discuss a key storyline for every National League bullpen ahead of the 2025 campaign.

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First Pitch Podcast

Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) and Trevor Hooth (@HoothTrevor) detail everything you need every morning to update your fantasy baseball team. Tune in daily to be updated on news, injuries, pickups to consider, and today's streamers.

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Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) review their most rostered players for the 2025 season.

• Sean Burke
• Landen Roupp
• Jordan Westburg
• Cristopher Sanchez
• DJ Herz
• Matt Olson
• Austin Riley
• Hunter Brown
• Yordan Alvarez
• Junior Caminero
• Riley Greene
• Tommy Edman
• Justin Martinez
• Gavin Williams

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Brett Ford (@FadeThatMan) joins Scott Chu (@IfTheChuFits) discuss the season-opening Tokyo Series before diving into Tiers 6-12 of Scott's Top 300 Hitters List. 

Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu

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On The Corner

Nick and Eric guide you through your 2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft

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The Craft

Nick Pollack and Eno Sarris discuss some of their favorite SP performances from 2025 Spring Training. 

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Keep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) discuss auction strategy and respond to listener questions.

Timestamps

2:20 - Jersey #60! Dallas Keuchel it is.

3:53 - Chad breaks down his preparation for his upcoming auction. This comprehensive overview includes how Chad approaches things such as position scarcity, where he thinks his opponents will spend their money, why he felt like he had to commit an almost unlimited amount of money to Juan Soto, and all of the potential category combinations he could shoot for to be strong in based on what is available.

32:00 - $29 Yoshinobu Yamamoto, $15 Carlos Rodón, $5 Brayan Bello. Guys like Aaron Nola and Zac Gallen went for around $15 after the Rodon purchase. Was this a botched strategy?

39:15 - What do Pete and Chad think about the Rays’ Chandler Simpson?

48:03 - Are you keeping Nick Pivetta in 12 team league at a 15th round value?

53:46 - Would you keep $4 Chase Burns? $4 Cam Smith? $2 Spencer Jones? $2 Lazaro Montes?

1:05:53 - What are Pete and Chad’s thoughts on allowing teams to add FAAB to trades?

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On The Wire

Adam and Kevin finish up the offseason with a preview of the early 2025 regular season schedule

News and Notes

Grayson Rodriguez received a cortisone shot for right elbow inflammation; and shut down from throwing for 7-10 days.

Bobby Witt Jr. receives negative X-rays on his forearm

Same with Austin Riley (hand)

Francisco Alvarez to miss 6-8 weeks with a fractured left hand.

Tyler Stephenson headed to IL with an oblique strain; Jose Trevino leaves Friday's ST game after getting hit in the hand

Jurickson Profar (wrist) diagnosed with bone bruise; expected to be ready for Opening Day.

Ronald Acuña Jr. (knee) is expected to return in early May

Dustin May “makes a lot of sense” as fifth starter this season.

Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) to make Cactus League debut Sunday.

Hyeseong Kim to be optioned to Triple-A by the Dodgers.

"Optimistic" return date for Giancarlo Stanton (elbows, calf) is Memorial Day.

Clay Holmes will start on Opening Day for the Mets.

Gerritt Cole has TJS

Parker Meadows starting season on IL with a nerve injury

Early Season Schedule Notes

Tampa and Colorado are off Opening Day - have coverage in NFBC formats (Hopefully Cubs and Dodgers!).

14 teams play 3 games 3/28-3/30 (BAL, BOS, TB, TOR, ATH, SEA, TEX, ATL, MIA, CHC, PIT, ARI, SD, COL), just 2 for 16 teams.

The Chicago Cubs, in addition to 2 games overseas 3/18-3/19, play Opening Day and 3 games 3/28-3/30. The Dodgers have a 2-game weekend.

Min and Hou have Fri 4/4 off after 4-game 1st halves of the week.

Cin (3 v Tex, 4 @ Mil) and Mil (3 v KC, 4 v CIN) have 7 games in the first full week. Everyone else has 6. Bos, KC, Min, and Tor have 7 games week beginning 4/7. 

TB plays 19 of their first 22 games in their “new” ballpark

ATH play their first games in west Sacramento starting Monday 3/31 with a 3 game series vs CHC, but end the week in COL

COL play their first two series on the road, first game in Coors not until 4/4

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The Craft

Nick Pollack welcomes Cy Young winner David Cone to talk about how pitching has changed over the past 30 years.

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The Plus Pitch Podcast with Nick Pollack, reviewing everything to know about starting pitchers in spring training daily.

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Fantasy Baseball Beat

Thomas Nestico joins the show to discuss Spring Training Standouts.

First, Thomas answers the questions of:

• Does Spring Training matter?
• What do you look for during Spring Training?
• Which players have caught your eye thus far?
  • Tyler Soderstrom
  • Jerar Encarnación

Then, we break down four pitchers who are rising up draft boards because of their early-spring performances:

• Christopher Sanchez
• Hunter Greene
• Jack Leiter
• Casey Mize

Which player performances are worrisome?

• Shota Imanaga
• Tanner Bibee
• Jason Adam

Thomas then explains two important metrics that he uses in his analysis and players who are affected by them:

• Induced Vertical Break
  • Nick Pivetta
  • Justin Verlander
  • Bryan Woo
  • Casey Mize
• Extension
  • Logan Gilbert
  • Alexis Díaz
  • Joey Cantillo
  • Luis Castillo
  • Spencer Strider

Looking back, Thomas pegged these players as potential breakouts in February. After having seen them play this spring, does he still view them the same way?

• Jonathan Aranda
• Clay Holmes
• David Festa

Finally, it's our Mental Health Minute.

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In The Pen

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) preview the closer and discuss a key storyline for every American League bullpen ahead of the 2025 campaign.

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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!

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Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818)  give their picks for 2025 breakout pitchers.

• Clay Holmes
• Gavin Williams
• Max Meyer
• Ryan Weathers
• Cristopher Sanchez
• Spencer Arrighetti
• Jackson Jobe
• Dustin May
• Reese Olson

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On The Corner

Nick Pollack and Eric Samulski talk about some sleeper SP that could win a rotation spot out of Spring Training

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Hosts Trevor Hooth and Nate Kosher bring insight and analysis of the prospects/rookies you need to know about this year to make an impact in your fantasy baseball leagues.

On this week's episode, Trevor and Nate discuss Jac Caglianone's continued power display during Spring Training and discuss his fantasy value for the 2025 season. They discuss some other prospects they feel are underrated and overrated, and how to properly evaluate Chandler Simpson. The hosts review the Pirates starting pitching depth and conclude the episode with another "Defend Yourself" segment discussing their latest trades.  

Players discussed include Jac Caglianone, Chandler Simpson, Jacob Misiorowski, Termarr Johnson, Rhett Lowder, Xavier Isaac, Moises Chace, Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, Bryce Miller, Grayson Rodriguez, and Riley Greene.

Coffee Talk - "where no matter what time of day it is, we're always ready for that next cup of coffee"

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On The Corner

Nick Pollack and Eric Samulski talk about the SP they've enjoyed watching during Spring Training

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Brett Ford (@FadeThatMan) joins Scott Chu (@IfTheChuFits) bring back Hacks & Jacks, analyzing the best bats in baseball. The duo dive into Scott's Top 300 Hitters List and discuss their favorite hitters for the upcoming fantasy baseball season.  

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The Craft

Nick Pollack and Eno Sarris compare their SP rankings for 2025

 

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On The Wire

Adam and Kevin look through likely 2025 20/20 club members.

News/Notes

Sean Manaea with strained right oblique.

Kyle Finnegan 1-yr deal with Nats

Nico Hoerner won't travel to Tokyo

Andrew Benintendi to miss 4-6 weeks due to fractured hand

Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) will begin season on IL

Sean Murphy to miss 4-6 weeks with cracked rib

Jose Quintana 1-year deal with the Brewers

Luis Gil's high-grade lat strain; shut down at least 6 weeks

Chase DeLauter underwent sports hernia surgery; expected to miss 8-12 weeks

Bochy: Adolis García (oblique) expected to be ready for Opening Day

Gunnar Henderson dealing with mild intercostal strain; Orioles "very hopeful" he'll be ready for Opening Day

Christian Walker avoids oblique strain; will be eased back into play

George Kirby shut down from throwing due to shoulder inflammation

Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) won't be ready for Opening Day

PLV Projections of 20/20
Witt Jr., Bobby
De La Cruz, Elly
Tucker, Kyle
Carroll, Corbin
Tatis Jr., Fernando
Lindor, Francisco
Chisholm Jr., Jazz
Turner, Trea
Cruz, Oneil
Harris II, Michael
Arozarena, Randy
Mullins, Cedric
Gelof, Zack

Possible club members past round 10

Round 10-12 – Yelich, Christian (110), Lewis, Royce (119), Happ, Ian (130), Bichette, Bo (128), 
Tovar, Ezequiel (132), Volpe, Anthony (146)
Round 13-15 – Lowe, Josh (148), Bogaerts, Xander (156), Stott, Bryson (167), Thomas, Lane (180), 
Round 16-18 – Swanson, Dansby (185), O'Neill, Tyler (188), Edman, Tommy (190), Hoerner, Nico (202), Buxton, Byron (212), Meadows, Parker (213), 
Round 19-21 – Torres, Gleyber (238), Springer, George (246), 
Round 22-24 – Friedl, TJ (259), Carter, Evan (283)
Round 25-27 – Jo Adell (302, 247-348, 30/30), Thairo Estrada (304, 251-352, 29/30 OC drafts past 2 weeks), Luke Raley (320, 251-355, 27/30)
Round 28-30 – Wilyer Abreau (338, 275-359, 21/30), Brandon Marsh (341, 278-352, 17/30), Kim, Ha-Seong (347), Dylan Moore (353, 312-356, 10/30), Jordan Lawlar (353, 300-350, 7/30), Hayes, Ke'Bryan (359)

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Fantasy Baseball Beat

The guys talk with Nate Schwartz about a variety of topics

The guys welcome FSWA Award-winning writer Nate Schwartz, who joins the group to discuss his Process+ piece. Things discussed:

• What is PLV?
• How does wRC+ coincide with Process+?
• What conclusions can be made as a result?
• Which players stood out to Nate as under-valued by the fantasy community?
  • Lawrence Butler
  • Taylor Ward
  • Xander Bogaerts

Dave then goes through injury updates on the following players:

• Gunnar Henderson
• Grayson Rodriguez
• Christian Walker
• Christian Yelich
• Daulton Varsho
• Cam Smith

Nate is then asked to discuss his latest article about Zebby Matthews:

• Can both Matthews and David Festa make the rotation?

Mike talks bullpens, discussing the following players and their situations:

• Jeff Hoffman
• José Alvarado
• Liam Hendirks

Nate and the gang go through their Spring Training observations. Some players of note:

• Christian Encarnacion-Strand
• Spencer Steer
• Byron Buxton
• Dylan Crews
• Zac Veen
• Maikel Garcia
• Kyle Isbel
• Nico Hoerner
• Corbin Carroll
• Christopher Sanchez

Finally, the Mental Health Minute.

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In The Pen 

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss the relievers their targeting and fading in 2025 fantasy drafts.

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Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) discuss hitters who will breakout in 2025.

• Kerry Carpenter
• Junior Caminero
• Riley Greene
• Lars Nootbaar
• Ivan Herrera
• Ryan Mountcastle
• Tyler Fitzgerald
• Michael Conforto
• Alan Roden

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