Early 2020 Top-10 starting pitchers; Kimbrel, Springer hurt; weekend streamers

Willson Contreras Replacements + Revisiting Preseason Predictions: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) discuss the latest news and notes, including the returns of Cody Bellinger and TJ Friedl, the injury to Willson Contreras, and whether or not the injury to Dane Dunning gives Jack Leiter a real chance. They also review their early season predictions, discussing where they went right, where they went wrong, and what we can learn from all of that before ending the show by looking at season-long stats to highlight what offenses we should be picking on with our streaming pitchers. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

72 min listen

Luis Arraez Traded, Walker Buehler Returning + Weekend Winners: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski) cover the most recent news and identify players heating up in recent weeks. Are Brent Rooker, Willi Castro, and Luis Garcia priority pick-ups? Is it safe to drop Wyatt Langford or Reid Detmers? They also cover what to expect from John Means and Walker Buehler now that they're back and weigh in on who could close for the Dodgers with Evan Phillips sidelined. All that plus plenty more. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

72 min listen

Mike Trout Injured + Friends & Family Draft Reaction, Surprises: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC), Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski), and D.J. Short (@djshort) break down recent news, including injuries to Grayson Rodriguez and Mike Trout and the promotions of Tyler Black and Jordan Beck. Then, they analyze the recent Yahoo! Friends and Family Draft. How early does Elly De La Cruz go? How far does Corbin Carroll fall? Are people drafting starting pitchers earlier now than in March? Plus, where did early-season stars like Gunnar Henderson, Shota Imanaga, Ranger Suarez, CJ Abrams, and more get drafted, and how different did the top 100 picks look one month into the season? by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

70 min listen

Nolan Jones, Jesus Luzardo and More Key Injuries + Jo Adell Headlines Top Waiver Adds: April 29: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski) review the weekend's biggest news and top waiver adds including what to do about injuries to Nolan Jones, Jesus Luzardo, and Craig Kimbrel. They address how the return of Carlos Correa might impact popular waiver adds in Minnesota, and why it's time for people to take a chance on Jo Adell, Garrett Cooper, and Brenton Doyle. They also discuss general waiver wire organization strategy, give their opinions on this week's trendy waiver adds like Mike Tauchman, Bailey Falter, Simeon Woods-Richardson, and discuss why Eric feels now is the time to stash Taj Bradley. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

70 min listen

Jordan Walker Demoted, Blake Snell Injured + Early Exit Velocity Standouts: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) review the most recent news and notes like injuries to Blake Snell and Merrill Kelly and Jordan Walker being demoted. Then they look at Statcast's EV50 stat to see hitters who are making good early-season contact. Are we seeing a breakout for Jordan Westburg or Brenton Doyle? Is Oneil Cruz at risk of a demotion? Is Starling Marte finally healthy? Plus, how long can people keep believing in Ceddanne Rafaela and Evan Carter? by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

63 min listen

Francisco Alvarez Headlines Key Injuries + Top Waiver Wire Adds: April 22: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down this weekend’s news and top waiver adds. Can you hold onto Francisco Alvarez in all leagues? How worried should you be about Merrill Kelly and Cristian Javier? Why you should believe in Luis Garcia Jr. and Bryan De La Cruz and why it may be time to be concerned about Aaron Nola, Nick Castellanos and more. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

72 min listen

Jack Leiter Headlines Top Call Ups + Pitcher Whiff Rate Trends: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down the latest news in baseball, including the promotions of Jack Leiter and Andy Pages and the injuries to Ozzie Albies, Yu Darvish, and Seiya Suzuki. Then they discuss the pitchers who have seen the biggest gains or losses in strikeout rate. Are we seeing breakouts for Reid Detmers and MacKenzie Gore? Should Ryan Weathers be rostered everywhere? Is it time to panic with Kevin Gausman and Aaron Nola? Could Alexis Diaz lose his grasp on the closer's gig in Cincinnati and much more. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

68 min listen

Justin Verlander Nears Return + Popular Waiver Wire Adds/Drops: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down the most recent news and transactions, including Bobby Miller, Carlos Correa, and Jake Burger headed to the IL with Justin Verlander and Jameson Taillon returning. They also break down some of Yahoo formats' most added/dropped players. Is it time to add Michael Busch and Brandon Marsh in more formats? Why didn't MacKenzie Gore rostered more widely? Is it time to move on from Jose Leclerc and Tanner Scott? They discuss all that and more. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

51 min listen

Jackson Holliday Called Up + Early Plate Discipline Trends: Eric Samulski @SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) look at some early plate discipline improvements and struggles. Is it time to be worried about Nolan Arenado or Thairo Estrada? Did we have unrealistic expectations for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Where has Corbin Carroll's power gone? Is now also a good time to acquire Jonathan India or Evan Carter? Are Jazz Chisholm and Jose Siri in for breakout seasons? Plus, they break down what to expect from Jackson Holliday now that he's up with the Orioles and discuss more breaking news. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

75 min listen

Spencer Strider headlines pitcher injuries + Brendan Donovan and more Waiver Wire adds: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski) discuss the recent string of pitching injuries and whether baseball can fix the issue. They then discuss some of the added and dropped players over the weekend. Can Jose Siri and Jose Caballero help fantasy managers in need of speed? Does Michael Busch warrant an add? Are we finally getting the Reid Detmers breakout? What should fantasy managers expect from Ronel Blanco and Cody Bradford and much more. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

69 min listen

Josh Jung injured, Early Season Waiver Wire Tips + Key Weekend Series: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) discuss their own rules for deciding when a player is worth a waiver claim and then look at some hitters who have really enticing schedules for the upcoming weekend. Plus, they cover some breaking news and discuss in what leagues it’s safe to drop Josh Jung or why you need to be adding Brice Turang and Will Benson. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

54 min listen

Recapping Opening Weekend Injuries, Standout Early Performers + Waiver Wire adds: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down what stood out to them the most from MLB’s opening weekend. Is Jason Foley a priority add? Can you cut Esteury Ruiz? Why Mitch Haniger and Michal Conforto should be on more teams and why the early outings of Garrett Crochet, Jack Flaherty, Nick Pivetta and more caught their attention. Plus, they give you some of their favorite players to add who are rostered in under 50% of Yahoo leagues. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

75 min listen

Big Bold Predictions For This Season + Latest Player News: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) go through their favorite bold predictions for the 2024 baseball season. Will the Yankees finish last in the AL East? Can Logan Webb lead baseball in wins? Just how valuable could Victor Scott II be? Is Shota Imanaga the most valuable free agent starting pitcher signed this offseason? How many Tigers will be fantasy relevant this season? They cover all that plus the most recent news and many more bold takes. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

58 min listen

Early Season Strategy + Players to Watch: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) talk through their strategies and tips for managing the first few weeks of the fantasy baseball season. What stats should you look at? How do you know when to cut a player? What should you prioritize on the waiver wire? Plus, they discuss the most recent news and mention some players they are keeping a close eye on during the first week(s) of the 2024 regular season, like Colton Cowser, Yimi Garcia, Lawrence Butler, Luis Gil, and many more. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

68 min listen

2024 Win Totals, MVP, Cy Young + More Futures Bets: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) are joined by Rotoworld Senior Manager of Fantasy Content D.J. Short (@djshort) and NBC Sports Betting Analyst Vaughn Dalzell (@vmoneysports) for the annual MLB betting show. They cover their favorite team futures and player props for the 2024 season, while also discussing general betting strategy and tips for maximizing your profit. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

72 min listen

Spring Training Risers/Fallers: A.J. Puk, Wyatt Langford, Mike Trout + more: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) dig deep into spring training news and performances. They discuss how injuries to Aaron Judge, Josh Lowe, Eury Perez and TJ Friedl impact their draft plan and then talk about players who have surprised them, both good and bad, during spring games. Can you draft Wyatt Langford at his new cost? How good is the Tigers rotation? Is this the year Seiya Suzuki breaks out, and much more. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

65 min listen

2024 Rotoworld Mock Draft: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Ahmed Fareed (@ahmedNBC) host the 2024 Rotoworld Mock Draft. They break down the entire 12-team, 20-round draft as it happens, including conversations with Rotoworld experts and other fantasy personalities drafting. How should we react to the Gerrit Cole injury? What to expect from Wyatt Langford? What position has the most late-round value? Why your bench should be filled with upside starting pitching. Plus they discuss general draft strategy like the best way to use ADP in drafts and the importance of mixing preparation with reading the room. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

104 min listen

2024 Closer Preview: Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) wrap up the show's annual position preview series with a look at relief pitchers for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. How worried are they about Devin Williams' injury? Is Craig Kimbrel underrated? Can we rely on Paul Sewald and Andres Munoz in 2024? Is Jhoan Duran now an elite closer? They also discuss their overall strategy at the position, as well as possible non-closers who will be helpful for your fantasy teams in 2024. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

66 min listen

2024 Starting Pitcher Preview, Pt. 2: Top-20 Players: Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) finish their breakdown of starting pitchers by looking at their respective top 20. What do we do with Kevin Gausman’s injury? Is Cole Ragans for real? How high can we rank Bobby Miller and Grayson Rodriguez? Are we over-drafting Aaron Nola? Why does Scott like Framber Valdez more than Eric? Plus, Scott and Eric discuss some of their favorite young starters and prospects to take at the end of drafts in redraft leagues. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

70 min listen

2024 Starting Pitcher Preview, Pt. 1: Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) continue the show's annual position preview series by looking at their starting pitchers ranked 21-40. What do we do with unsigned Blake Snell? Is Jordan Montgomery being drafted too early? Are we too low on Bailey Ober? Is Shota Imanaga being overlooked? What do we make of veterans coming off injuries like Chris Sale, Shane Bieber, Justin Verlander, Carlos Rodon, and more? Plus, Scott and Eric talk about their starting pitcher draft strategies and give some of their favorite late-round targets. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

63 min listen

2024 Outfield Preview, Pt. 2: Top-20 Players: Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) continue the show's annual position preview series with a look at their top 20 outfielders for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. Can you trust Mike Trout anymore? Is Michal Harris II in for a breakout season? How hard is it to roster Kyle Schwarber's batting average? Should we be concerned with Corbin Carroll's shoulder? They also discuss the overall injury and profile concerns at the top of the position, as well as discuss why getting the number one pick is a no-brainer. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

59 min listen

2024 Outfield Preview, Pt. 1: February 26, Outfield Part 1: Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) continue the show's annual position preview series with a look at their outfielders ranked 21-40 for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. Where are they drafting rookies Jackson Chourio and Wyatt Langford? Will we see a Riley Greene or Jordan Walker post-hype breakout? Is Ian Happ underrated and is Nick Castellanos in for batting average regression? They also discuss the different strategies for drafting in shallow or deeper leagues, as well as sleepers at the position. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

63 min listen

2024 3rd Base Preview: Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) continue the show's annual position preview series with a look at third base for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. Jose Ramirez remains atop the position, but is it better to just wait for Austin Riley or Rafael Devers? Can we trust Royce Lewis to stay healthy? Did we already start to see a new level for Ke'Bryan Hayes? Was 2023 real or a fluke for players like Jake Burger, Ha-Seong Kim, and Alec Bohm? They also discuss the difference in overall depth at the position, as well as possible deep-league options and sleepers at the position. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

52 min listen

2024 Shortstop Preview: Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) continue the show's annual position preview series with a look at shortstop for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. How far has Corey Seager's injury knocked him down the rankings? Will Bo Bichette's speed come back? Are we forgetting about Oneil Cruz? Is Elly De La Cruz going too early in drafts? They also discuss the overall depth at the position, as well as possible deep-league options and sleepers at the position. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

62 min listen

2024 Catcher Preview: Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) continue the show's annual position preview series with a look at catcher for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. Adley Rustchman has now taken over the position, but has J.T. Realmuto started a decline? Is Willson Contreras the best draft value? Which talented young catcher like Logan O'Hoppe, Bo Naylor, Keibert Ruiz, and Gabriel Moreno are ready to make a leap? They also discuss the difference in strategy between one-catcher and two-catcher leagues, as well as possible deep-league options and sleepers at the position. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

69 min listen

2024 2nd Base Preview: Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) continue the show's annual position preview series with a look at second base for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. Mookie Betts now leads the pack, but Marcus Semien and Ozzie Albies round out a solid top trio. Can Nico Hoerner, or Jose Altuve crash the party? Which talented second year players like Matt McLain, Nolan Gorman, and Zack Gelof are ready to make a leap? Can Andres Gimenez rebound? They also discuss the value of multi-position eligible options like Ryan McMahon, Brandon Drury, and Luis Rengifo, possible sleepers at the position, as well as some young players to keep an eye on in drafts. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

59 min listen

2024 First Base Preview: D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) kick off the show's annual position preview series with a look at first base for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. Freddie Freeman leads the pack, but Bryce Harper is ready to make his presence known as a full-time first baseman. Do Pete Alonso and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rebound? Are Triston Casas and Spencer Torkelson poised to take the next step? They also discuss new landing spots for Rhys Hoskins and Jeimer Candelario, possible sleepers and busts at the position, as well as some young players to keep an eye on in drafts. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

56 min listen

Shohei Ohtani signs 10-year, $700 million deal with Dodgers: D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) break down every angle of Shohei Ohtani's historic 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers. With an impressive supporting cast of Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, where does the hitter-only version of Ohtani come off the board in fantasy drafts in comparison to the likes of Juan Soto, Bryce Harper, and Yordan Alvarez? After signing Ohtani, what will the Dodgers do to fix their rotation for 2024? Where do the Blue Jays and Angels go from here? They discuss those topics and much more. by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

33 min listen

MLB Winter Meetings recap: Soto to Yankees, E-Rod to D-Backs, Kimbrel to Orioles, more!: D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) recap the moves from this week's MLB Winter Meetings, highlighted by the blockbuster trade which sent Juan Soto from the Padres to the Yankees. They also discuss Eduardo Rodriguez signing with the Diamondbacks, Craig Kimbrel as the new closer with the Orioles, Jeimer Candelario joining a crowded situation with the Reds, Jarred Kelenic getting a fresh start with the Braves, and much more! by Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

59 min listen

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