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The Toolshed is a dynasty fantasy baseball and prospect-focused podcast. Each week, host Eric Cross discusses the notable players and storylines from around the baseball world, from the MLB draft all the way to the Majors, with a dynasty slant.
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In episode 443 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross discusses the top pitching rookies for 2026 redraft leagues, including:Nolan McLean and Chase BurnsHigh upside plays around ADP 150Will Early and Tolle get enough starts?Upside fliers, deep league targets, and more!Follow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In episode 442 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross discusses the top offensive rookies for 2026 redraft leagues, including:Will Konnor Griffin be up early enough to justify ADP?Two high upside rookie catchersTarget JJ Wetherholt and McGonigleMurakami and OkamotoUpside fliers, deep league targets, and more!Follow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In Episode 441 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross is joined by Ryan Bloomfield (Baseball HQ) and KC Bubba (FantasyPros, Baseball HQ, Benched with Bubba) of the Bubba and The Bloom podcast to discuss a dirty dozen of polarizing hitters for 2026, including:Byron BuxtonJac CaglianoneBrice TurangJo AdellLuis RobertFollow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow Bubba on Twitter/X (@bdentrek)Follow Ryan on Twitter/X (@RyanBHQ)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In episode 440 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross is joined by Mike Carter of RotoBaller and The Fantasy Baseball Beat podcast to discuss all things relief pitchers for 2026 and beyond.Cade Smith a Top 5 option?Buying a bounceback for Ryan Helsley?In or out on Carlos Estevez and Daniel PalenciaCloser battlesMegill vs Uribe in MilwaukeeValuing Robert SuarezSV/HLD targets, breakouts, spec adds, and more!Follow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow Mike on Twitter/X (@mdrc0508)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In episode 439 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross is joined by Owen Hurd of Scout the Statline to break down their 2026 Starting Pitcher Dynasty Rankings, including:The greatness of Paul SkenesCristopher Sánchez and Bryan Woo's emergencesCan Spencer Strider get back to being elite?Steady top optionsEury, Ragans, Bradish, Names to Buy, and more!Follow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow Owen on Twitter/X (@Owen_FBB)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In episode 438 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross is joined by Tim Kanak of the MLB Data Warehouse to break down their 2026 Pitching Prospect Rankings, including:Long-term upside for Chase Burns and Nolan McLeanWhat to make of Jonah Tong's 2025 seasonStill believe Andrew Painter can be a stud?Nats trio of Sykora, Susana, and PeralesThomas White, Hagen Smith, Noah Schultz, Logan Henderson, and more!Follow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow Tim on Twitter/X (@TimKanak)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In episode 437 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross is joined by Doc Eisenhauer of Prospects Live and the MLB Data Warehouse to break down their 2026 Outfield Dynasty Rankings, including:Can Langford or Chourio take the next step?Doc's aggressive Max Clark rankingRisky profiles with Pete Crow-Armstrong and Oneil CruzRoman Anthony's long-term outlookJames Wood, Jasson Dominguez, Kyle Stowers, Names to Buy, and more!Follow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow Doc on Twitter/X (@DocEisenhauer)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In episode 436 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross continues his 2026 dynasty and prospect rankings series by discussing his top outfield prospects, including:Walker Jenkins vs Max ClarkFour exciting Dodgers prospectsJoshua Baez's breakoutJustin Crawford, Spencer Jones, names on the rise, and more!Follow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In episode 435 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross is joined by Martin Sekulski of Pitcher List and Four Seam Fantasy to break down their 2026 Shortstop Dynasty Rankings, including:Elly De La Cruz's 2025 seasonHow high for Konnor Griffin in dynasty ranks?Valuing Neto and AbramsBuying the Perdomo breakout?Jacob Wilson, Anthony Volpe, Names to Buy, and more!Follow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow Martin on Twitter/X (@M_Ski22)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In episode 434 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross is joined by Geoff Pontes of Baseball America to break down their 2026 Shortstop Prospect Rankings, including:Upside for Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigleWho makes an impact in 2026?The Dax Kilby hype machineNames to BuyWho moves off the position?Breakout picks, top FYPD shortstops, and more!Follow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow Geoff on Twitter/X (@GeoffPontesBA)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In episode 433 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross is joined by Owen Hurd of Scout the Statline to break down their 2026 Third Base Dynasty Rankings, including:Junior Caminero the new top dogBelieve in the Maikel Garcia breakout?Buy low on Austin Riley?Still in on Matt Shaw?The risk/reward trio of Lawlar, Lewis, and MayerBregman, Baty, Names to Buy, and more!Follow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow Owen on Twitter/X (@Owen_FBB)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In episode 432 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross continues his 2026 dynasty and prospect rankings series by discussing his top third base prospects, including:Caleb Bonemer Top-25 in 2026?Jacob Reimer's solid 2025 seasonAndrew Fischer's breakout appealNames on the rise2026 breakout pickFollow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In episode 431 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross is joined by Chris Welsh of Fantasy Pros, In This League, and Prospect One to break down their 2026 Second Base Dynasty Rankings, including:Valuing Jazz Chisholm vs Ketel MarteCan Jackson Holliday be elite?Believe in the Brice Turang breakout?Buy low on Campbell? McLain? Albies?Keaschall, Moore, Names to Buy, and more!Follow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow Chris on Twitter/X (@IsItTheWelsh)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In episode 430 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross continues his 2026 dynasty and prospect rankings series by discussing his top second base prospects, including:Big names sliding over from SS to 2B?Sam Antonacci a strong buyMichael Arroyo still a good valueNames on the rise2026 breakout pickFollow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In episode 429 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross is joined by Tim Kanak of the Prospect Warehouse to break down their 2026 First Base Dynasty Rankings, including:Kurtz vs VladBen Rice's value as a first basemanWhen to sell older players like Harper, Freeman, etcMichael Busch's emergenceJosh Naylor, Coby Mayo, biggest buys, and more!Follow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow Tim on Twitter/X (@FantasyAceBall)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In episode 428 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross is joined by Chris Welsh of Fantasy Pros, In This League, and Prospect One to break down their 2026 First Base Prospect Rankings, including:Eldridge vs Stewart vs BriceñoJonathan Long and Charlie CondonStill in on Cam Collier?Names to BuyBreakout picksFollow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow Chris on Twitter/X (@IsItTheWelsh)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In episode 427 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross is joined by James Anderson of RotoWire to break down their 2026 Dynasty Catcher Rankings, including:Who is #2 behind Big Dumper?Valuing prospects vs veteransCan Teel or Jensen jump into the Top-10?Still in on Francisco Alvarez?Plenty of names to buyFollow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow James on Twitter/X (@RealJRAnderson)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In episode 426 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross begins his 2026 dynasty and prospect rankings series by discussing his top catcher prospects, including:Samuel Basallo long-term outlookJosue Briceño vs Rainiel RodriguezHarry Ford a name to buy after the trade?Names on the rise2026 breakout pickFollow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In episode 425 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross discusses nine hitters to buy or sell in dynasty leagues, including:Ben RiceColson MontgomeryRiley GreeneSal StewartFollow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In episode 424 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross discusses nine pitchers to buy or sell in dynasty leagues, including:Trevor RogersKyle BradishBrayan BelloEmmet SheehanFollow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod)Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Great stuff. Some “sleeepers.". Command control explanation excellent
Love podcast. Can't find Michael Escato. Please list (spell) prospects in cast description.