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The Mets called up Brandon Sproat. Despite his lofty pre-season ranking, is he fantasy-relevant? Then, we dig into the second-half power surge across the league. Kyle Schwarber is once again proving he’s one of the most underrated power bats in the game, and he’s currently sitting at #5 on the Player Rater. Is it finally time to draft him like a top-tier slugger?Jo Adell is showing signs of the breakout we've been chasing for years. Is this real or is this just fantasy? Willy Adames is putting up another strong second half. He may be a 30 HR shortstop, but do we want him?We also dive into the unique value of guys like Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Corbin Carroll. Do we like them for 2026? And how do we value the pure speed threat that is  Chandler Simpson?All that and more on this week’s Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast! 

On this episode of the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Grey Albright and B_Don flip the script and dive into the players who’ve stumbled through the second half of the season. After weeks of covering late-season breakouts, it’s time to talk about the guys who’ve let fantasy managers down when it matters most and whether their struggles should impact your outlook heading into 2026.The show kicks off with a look at the latest wave of prospect call-ups, including Harry Ford, Sal Stewart, Jonah Tong, Carter Jensen, and Payton Tolle. From big strikeout arms to power-speed bats, we break down who’s worth watching and who might be more hype than help for this season.From there, they turn their attention to some big names slipping late in the year. Kyle Tucker’s numbers have taken a hit amid an ongoing finger issue. James Wood has massively fallen off, but can he adapt back? Seiya Suzuki, Jeremy Peña, and Lawrence Butler have all fallen off the map offensively, leaving managers wondering if they’re due for rebounds or regression. And what do we even make of Oneil Cruz at this point? Even top pick Elly De La Cruz hasn’t been immune to the slump.

This week on the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Grey and B_Don kick things off with a breakdown of Cal Raleigh’s crazy-strong season, but does Grey think the power-hitting backstop is worth picking early in 2026? Next up is prospect call-up corner. We talk Bubba Chandler’s electric stuff and he fits in among the other impressive rookie arms of 2025. In hitter news, Carson Williams is called up. Can the Rays' top prospect handle big-league pitching despite sky-high strikeouts? We also discuss Jhostynxon Garcia and if the Red Sox prospect can help your squad.Wyatt Langford is heating up. Has he finally figured it out? Plus: Vinnie Pasquantino’s home run binge, and Colson Montgomery’s power surge.

Oh look, the service time deadline mysteriously passed… and suddenly, every top prospect is ready for the bigs! What a coincidence!In this episode, we dive into the post-deadline flood of promotions across the league. Baltimore calls up top prospect Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers, who’s been cruising in Triple-A. The Cubs bring up Owen Caissie despite maybe having too many outfielders already, and Nolan McLean heads to the Mets with a legit arsenal.We also break down Jacob Melton’s shot in center for Houston, Tyler Black’s return to Milwaukee’s bench, and Kyle Karros jumping into Colorado’s starting third base job. Everson Pereira and Bob Seymour join Tampa Bay's rotation of chaos, Nathan Church makes a strong debut in center for St. Louis, and Ronny Simon is off and running in Pittsburgh.

In this jam-packed episode, we break down the massive Roman Anthony extension and what it means for your fantasy teams — both rest-of-season and into 2026. Is he the real deal, or just Boston buzz. We also dive into Jakob Marsee’s electric debut: is he worth the hype or just a small-sample spark? Find out which leagues he’s a must-add in.Then, it’s our favorite segment: Scientific Fact, Sex Panther, or I Don’t Believe You featuring: Julio Rodríguez’s classic second-half surge, Nick Kurtz’s jaw-dropping numbers at 1B, Shea Langeliers quietly becoming the best catcher in fantasy, and  possible breakouts from Lenyn Sosa, Matt Shaw, and Isaac Collins.Plus, we scout some arms on the rise in Cade Horton, Jacob Lopez, Noah Cameron.

On this week’s Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Grey and B_Don talk about baseball's trade deadline that brought chaos and opportunity, and this episode breaks down every major move and what it means for your fantasy team. We start with the Padres making waves, acquiring Mason Miller and JP Sears from Oakland; so who gets more saves down the stretch, Miller or Suarez? San Diego also added Ryan O’Hearn and Ramon Laureano from Baltimore, but does the move change their fantasy value? Houston brought back Carlos Correa from Minnesota to take over third base, but does he warrant a roster spot? Houston also grabbed Jesus Sanchez from Miami. Meanwhile, Seattle landed a power bat in Eugenio Suarez from Arizona. The Phillies made a huge move, acquiring Jhoan Duran from Minnesota. I ask Grey if you can trust him as a top-five reliever rest-of-season. With Duran gone, who closes for the Twins now—Cole Sands, Justin Topa, or someone else? The Phillies stayed busy, also adding Harrison Bader. While the Yankees completely retooled their bullpen with David Bednar and Camilo Doval, early returns have not been ideal. We break down how the late-inning roles shake out in New York and what happens in Pittsburgh and San Francisco now that their closers are gone. The Mets made moves too, landing Ryan Helsley and Cedric Mullins, but with the downgrade in park, does Mullins still hold value? We talk about some pitchers moving to new parks like: Merrill Kelly, Charlie Morton, Shane Bieber, Dustin May ,Griffin Jax, Adrian Houser, Jordan Montgomery, and Shelby Miller. Cincinnati made several moves including trading for Ke’Bryan Hayes, Zack Littell, and Miguel Andujar. We also touch on the Cubs, Royals, Angels, and more of the trade deadline action.On the prospect front, Logan Henderson was called up by Milwaukee, and Alex Freeland joins the Dodgers. CJ Kayfus arrives in Cleveland after raking in AAA, and Jakob Marsee is up to the majors too. With the August 15th service time cutoff looming, we talk about who else might be on the way. 

New episode of the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast is live! Happy RazzBowl 7!  This week, we dig into a wild mix of trade activity, prospect call-ups, and some concerning developments off the field. Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as MLB investigates gambling allegations, and Grey has his own conspiracy theory.On the trade front, it was a flurry of moves with major fantasy implications. Josh Naylor heads to Seattle, but  will the power bounce back in T-Mobile Park? Ryan McMahon joins the Yankees and looks to slot in as their everyday third baseman. We break down the rest of the trades from the week and what it might mean, if it matters for your league. Carson Wisenhunt and Hurston Waldrep are both getting called up, but are either worth a roster spot for your squad. We check in on the ever-changing closer landscape, and how trades might affect it. 

On this week’s Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Grey and B_Don talk about the Astros prospect call-up, Brice Matthews. Is he worth an add in your league? The Pirates plan to limit Paul Skenes workload and we discuss if you should look to sell the young ace. Next up, we talk about some players that have been performing well over the last 30 days on the player rater, but I tried to find some players we haven’t talked about yet this season like Cedanne Rafaela, Zach Neto, Mickey Moniak, Brayan Bello, Eury Perez, and more. 

Strap in for a deep dive into Grey’s 2025 2nd Half Top 100 Rankings! No surprises at the top: Judge, Ohtani, and Elly hold down the top three. But does James Wood deserve to be at #4? Let’s talk about that monster first half and why Rudy’s got him lower. What’s the deal with Grey ranking pitchers in the top 10 overall rankings?We tackle all the big questions:Why isn’t PCA a top 10 guy?Does Grey hate Kyle Schwarber despite his monster numbers?Is Cal Raleigh the highest-ranked catcher of all time?What’s going on with underperformers like J-Rod, Betts, and Freeman?Is this finally the year deGrom stays healthy… or does he ghost us again?And how are guys like Eugenio Suárez, George Springer, and Byron Buxton still getting it done?Also, we shine the spotlight on rising names like Heliot Ramos, Cam Smith, Chandler Simpson, and Nick Kurtz. Also, wth is Brenton Doyle doing on this list.Whether you're contending in fantasy or planning for dynasty, this episode has all the player takes, arguments, and surprises you need for the second half of the 2025 season. Let’s get into it!

This week on the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Grey and B_Don dig into a packed episode starting with word that B_Don is heading to the All-Star Game festivities. We then pivot to post All-Star Game strategies: what should fantasy managers be doing differently from here on out? Plus, we react to the Nationals firing Mike Rizzo and Dave Martinez. Will it impact Washington's stolen base production?Call-ups are coming fast: Colson Montgomery, Yanquiel Fernandez, and Cam Schittler are getting their shots, while Esteury Ruiz and Andrew Vaughn are back in the bigs. Should you stash or pass?Then it's time to talk about some of this season's biggest ADP winners using everyone’s favorite Anchorman themed game. We break down how players like Kyle Stowers, Andy Pages, Andrew Abbott, Spencer Torkelson, Hunter Goodman, Matthew Boyd, Sal Frelick, Michael Busch, and Pete Crow-Armstrong have crushed their draft cost.

Grey’s finally discovered ChatGPT, but Oneil Cruz is still searching for his swing, and maybe a new team. In this episode, we dig into Cruz’s downward spiral since April and whether it’s time to sell, stash, or swap him in fantasy. We also size him up against similar bats like Bo Bichette and CJ Abrams.Next up: Cam Smith is quietly heating up in Houston. Could he be breaking out? We compare him to names like Spencer Steer, Alec Bohm, and Josh Smith in a deep third base debate.June wasn’t kind to some big-name outfielders. Jarren Duran, Michael Harris II, and Jackson Merrill all hit cold streaks, but should you be worried? It gets worse: Ozzie Albies is disappearing from fantasy relevance, and Freddie Freeman is human again. Plus, Anthony Volpe's power vanished, Wyatt Langford’s hurt again, and even closer Robert Suarez started to crumble.We wrap with bullpen chaos in Atlanta, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, plus sneaky SAGNOF pickups and a full slate of waiver wire bats and streaming pitchers for the week.

In the shadows of Gotham, B_Don and Grey emerge once more for another installment of the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast.As the podcast begins, Grey, much like a brooding Bruce Wayne in the aftermath of a Gotham tragedy, mourns the Pacers' crushing Game 7 loss, his soul as tormented as the Dark Knight's after Rachel Dawes. But there's no time to dwell. The city (or your fantasy team) still needs saving.The duo turns their focus to salvaging your fantasy season if it’s teetering on the edge like Harvey Dent’s sanity. Is it too late to flip the script and become the hero your league deserves? Could Wenceel Perez, Isaac Collins, or Mickey Moniak be your team's Robin or is it more Jason Todd? From the depths of the minors rise new caped crusaders: Chase Burns, Didier Fuentes, and Chandler Simpson. Are these prospects allies or just another gang of Two-Faces?Meanwhile, Roman Anthony, once the #1 prospect and heralded as the next savior, struggles under the bright lights of the majors. Is there hope for redemption, or is it time to let him fall like a failed Harvey Dent?As always, B_Don throws names at Grey like Batarangs. Jack Flaherty has been nothing short of a Gotham disaster zone, but is hope lost, or does Grey see a way back to glory? And speaking of unlikely heroes… is Byron Buxton rising like a phoenix finally, or just playing the Joker on us once again?Tune in. The city (and your fantasy roster) depends on it.

Rafael Devers is headed to San Francisco in a stunner that sends Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks, and two prospects packing. We break down the fantasy baseball fallout, Devers' long-brewing drama in Boston, and what this means for the Red Sox, Giants, and your corner infield plans.Shohei returns to the mound. We discuss a couple of top 50 prospect call-ups inn Jacob Misiorowski and Brady House. Evan Carter explodes with a monster week, but is this the start of the breakout or just another tease? We compare Carter to a list of outfielders you might have on your bench right now.BWJ’s batting average is slipping, but is it something you should be worried about? Who would the guys rather have than him rest of the season? We talk about the other Max Muncy’s strong week along with some bullpen, waivers, and streaming options to wrap it all up.

Plenty of prospects left in the minors for too long sometimes, and sometimes Grey gets left at home for the NBA Finals. This week on the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, we talk about prospects that are heading up to the majors starting with the #1 prospect in baseball, Roman Anthony of the Red Sox. The Mariners brought up Cole Young who was #29 on Itch’s June prospect rankings update. Kyle Teel was brought up by the White Sox, but can Grey get excited for a catcher? Ronny Mauricio is back on his way to New York and Grey is excited. Who is Ian Seymour and do you actually need to know? We wrap the show discussing a couple hot performers in Jo Adell and Chrisitan Encarnacion-Strand.

On this week’s Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Grey and B_Don break down all the fantasy fallout from a volatile May. From surging stars to sinking ships, we look at the players who went from must-starts to mayday alerts.We kick things off with a pair of exciting call-ups: Jac Caglianone gets the call from KC after mashing through AA and AAA. And in Seattle, Cole Young announces his debut with a walk-off. Then it’s time to sound the alarms on May’s biggest underperformers like: Mason Miller, Teoscar Hernández, Fernando Tatis Jr., Pete Alonso, Oneil Cruz, Max Meyer, and Brice Turang — we dissect who to buy low, sell off, or hold through the storm.