Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

Looking for top-notch fantasy baseball analysis covering draft strategy, waiver wire pickups, the latest injury news, or insight on the newest prospect call-up? Rotoworld Baseball Show delivers that and much, much more. Join D.J. Short, Rotoworld’s senior manager of fantasy content, and Eric Samulski as they break down everything you need to know.

Top Free Agents: Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Willy Adames + Others

(4:00) – Offseason Headlines: Roki Sasaki expected MLB arrival, David Frye out for majority of 2025, Brewers decline Devin Williams’ option, ranking Jacob deGrom + Updates on Qualifying Offers for Max Fried and Nick Pivetta(32:30) – Top 10 Free Agents: Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Willy Adames, Alex Bregman, Blake Snell, Pete Alonso, Anthony Santander(47:15) – More Notable Free Agents: Jurickson Profar, Jack Flaherty, Teoscar Hernandez, Christian Walker, Yusei Kikuchi, Shane Bieber(52:40) – Monitoring Potential Closers Changing Teams

11-06
59:41

Way Too Early 2025 Mock Draft: Rounds 1 + 2

(1:40) – Playoff Headlines: Gauging D.J. and James’ feeling on the Mets as Game 3 looms against the Dodgers + Examining the Yankees 2-0 lead on the Guardians(15:30) – 1st Round Mock Draft Debates: Shohei Ohtani’s base running next season, Bobby Witt Jr. 1.01 appeal + draft ceilings for Aaron Judge, Elly De La Cruz, Paul Skenes, and Corbin Carroll(44:00) – 2nd Round Mock Draft Storylines: Jackson Chourio’s upside, Ronald Acuna Jr. expectations, Tarik Skubal’s encore and Freddie Freeman’s floor(1:03:50) – Analyzing the landscape of 2nd Base, Closer, and Catcher entering next season

10-16
01:13:09

MLB Playoff Preview: Divisional Round, Pennant, and World Series Predictions

(1:50) – Top Headlines: Analyzing the MLB Playoff format, Mets topple Brewers in dramatic fashion, reflecting on the White Sox season(12:25) – Overview of how to bet on the MLB Playoffs(20:25) – AL Playoff Breakdown: Betting Royals vs Yankees and Guardians vs Tigers, AL Champion odds(38:45) – NL Playoff Analysis: Mets vs Phillies, Padres vs Dodgers, NL Champion picks(47:00) – World Series predictions

10-04
54:10

Skenes vs Skubal for SP1 Next Year + Biggest Hits and Misses of 2024

September 25: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down the latest news and notes from the MLB season and reflect on their most important takeaways from this year of fantasy baseball. They also discuss who they would take as the top starting pitcher in 2025 fantasy drafts, rank the streaming starters for this weekend, and then give their thoughts on the AL and NL playoff races. (2:45) – Top Headlines: Sever weather impacting Mets at Braves series, Tigers call up Jackson Jobe, Nestor Cortes to have MRI on elbow, Josh Jung lands on IL, Rowdy Tellez DFA’d, Eloy Jimenez optioned to minors(32:20) – Early Playoff Preview: Projecting the NL and AL Wild Card races, World Series predictions(47:40) – Reflecting on 2024: Paul Skenes vs Tarik Skubal as the SP1, expectations for Jacob deGrom and Gerrit Cole, Scott and Eric’s biggest hits and misses this season(1:07:15) – Weekend Streamers: SP options for Friday, Saturday and Sunday

09-25
01:16:35

MVP, Cy Young, ROY Awards + Managing the Final Week of the Season

(1:30) – Where Scott and Eric stand in some of their more notable leagues(8:20) – Key Injuries: Francisco Lindor, Ozzie Albies, Bo Bichette, Carlos Correa, Steven Kwan(16:30) – More News & Notes: Pirates call up Nick Yorke, Yoan Moncada and Justin Steele activated off(26:20) – MVP Candidates: Shohei Ohtani vs Francisco Lindor + Aaron Judge vs Bobby Witt Jr.(37:00) – Cy Young Favorites: Are Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal locks?(44:55) – Rookie of the Year: Luis Gil vs Austin Wells vs Colton Cowser in the AL +  Paul Skenes vs Jackson Merrill in the NL(54:45) – Managing the Final Week of Season: Key additions and weekend streamers

09-18
01:13:07

Key Prospect Callups + Tips for Managing September

1:00) – Eric and Scott rue leagues where they dominated the regular season but were eliminated in the playoffs(5:20) – Top Headlines: Kumar Rocker’s MLB debut, Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer to return, Yankees call up Jasson Dominguez(18:30) – More News & Notes: Trevor Story back in Boston, Reynaldo Lopez lands on IL, Cardinals bring up Thomas Saggese, Anthony Rendon sidelined again + targets for late-season saves(37:10) – Managing September, Pt 1: Big-picture tactics for managers out of the running(43:15) - Managing September, Pt 2: Matt Wallner, Pete Crow Armstrong, Parker Meadows, Oneil Cruz, and Jazz Chisholm among key pickups now who could also shine in 2025(57:00) – Advantageous Hitting Schedules + Weekend Pitching Streamers

09-11
01:13:28

Exploiting Friendly vs Unfriendly Schedules

(4:15) – Top Headlines: White Sox infamous place in history, Clay Holmes concerns, Justin Steele injury update(14:45) – More News & Notes: Jacob deGrom and Yu Darvish to return, Corey Seager’s workload, Jordan Walker, Kyle Manzardo, and Coby Mayo intrigue(31:00) – Hitters to Attack/Avoid: Matt Wallner, Dansby Swanson, Gio Urshela, Seth Brown, Josh Jung, Logan O’Hoppe, Bryson Stott, Steven Kwan, Jurickson Profar(53:40) – Pitchers to Attack/Avoid: David Peterson, Ben Lively, Frankie Montas, David Festa, Griffin Canning, Eduardo Rodriguez, Kutter Crawford, Luis Severino

09-04
01:13:45

Buying/Selling Streaking Players: Xander Bogaerts, Kutter Crawford + more

(2:05) – Top Headlines: Dylan Crews called up, Nick Lodolo, Ryan Mountcastle and Javy Baez land on IL(13:20) – More Injury News: Updates on Jacob Wilson, Joey Bart, Christian Walker, Joe Ryan, Jared Jones, Xavier Edwards(29:00) – Buying/Selling Streaking Hitters: Miguel Amaya, Ramon Urias, Ramon Laureano, Pete Crow Armstrong, Trevor Larnach, Yandy Diaz, Xander Bogaerts, Steven Kwan, Brandon Nimmo, Ryan McMahon(54:10) – Buying/Selling Streaking Pitchers: Osvaldo Bido, JP Sears, Ryne Nelson, Brandon Pfaadt, Merrill Kelly, David Peterson, Cristopher Sanchez, Kutter Crawford, Tanner Houck, Taj Bradley(1:05:00) – Weekend Pitching Streamers: Options for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

08-28
01:11:33

“Lightning in a Bottle” Players + Schedules to Attack

(3:20) – Top Headlines: Austin Riley sidelined, Max Muncy and Tommy Edman return to Dodgers, LA’s murky closer situation(13:45) – More News & Notes: Tigers’ plan for Tarik Skubal, Zach Eflin and Pete Fairbanks’ land on IL, closers with Victor Vodnik out and fallout from Jeimer Candelario’s injury(33:30) – “Lightning in a Bottle” Hitters: Adrian Del Castillo, Nolan Jones, Luke Raley, Masataka Yoshida, Ramon Laureano, Byron Buxton, Nolan Gorman(46:40) – “Lightning in a Bottle” Pitchers: Ryne Nelson, JP Sears, Bowden Francis, Albert Suarez, Zebby Matthews, David Festa(55:35) – Easy Remaining Schedules: Yankees, Pirates, Diamondbacks, White Sox for Hitters + Tigers, Rangers, Cubs for Pitchers

08-21
01:12:55

How to Manage This Time of Year + Caminero call-up and Chisholm injury fallout

(03:15) - The Rays have called up Junior Caminero(07:20) - Jazz Chisholm's UCL injury(10:30) - Joe Musgrove back on the mound.(15:30) - Matthew Boyd season debut.(21:00) - Michael Harris II returning from the IL.(36:30) - Do you need to alter your management strategy for the stretch run?(42:00) - Potential pick-up options for various offensive categories.(56:30) - Potential pick-up options for pitching.

08-14
01:10:25

White Sox Finally Win, Clayton Kershaw Outlook + Waiver Wire Targets

(04:00) – The Streak is Over: White Sox end their 21-game drought with a win over the A’s Tuesday(13:40) – Analyzing Clayton Kershaw: Expectations for the remainder of the season(24:00) – Waiver Wire Targets: Sifting through the options that might include Gavin Lux, Victor Vodnik, and Tyler Stevenson

08-07
52:50

Trade Deadline Reactions: Flaherty to LA & O's Curious Moves

(02:00) Orioles call Jackson Holliday back up.(05:00) Jeffrey Springs debut and Max Fried might return to the Atlanta rotation soon.(14:20) Breaking down the Orioles trades: Did they pay too much for what they acquired?(24:00) Analyzing the Jack Flaherty trade from all angles(31:00) Marlins were big time sellers.  Did they get enough in return?(52:30) Medalists of the Weekend(58:00) Players most impacted by the deadline: Eloy Jimenez, Carlos Estevez, Isaac Paredes, and more 

07-31
01:13:22

MLB Trade Deadline Fallout: Chisholm to the Yankees & Arozarena Now in Seattle

(04:40) – Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm to ramp up the stretch run(09:00) – Randy Arozarena now in Seattle.  How does he fit in with the Mariners?(13:10) – Rays also trade away Isaac Paredes(18:30) - Orioles add Zach Eflin to their rotation(21:00) - Phillies pay a steep price to add Carlos Estevez as on their closer options(25:20) - Mets trade for Jesse Winker as they are firmly in the WIld Card hunt(29:45) - Mason Miller to the IL right before the trade deadline(33:05) - Quick Hitters: Ty France to the Reds, Kodai Senga gurt again, and Erick Fedde traded in the middle of the show to St. Louis(44:00) - Waiver Wire: Tyler Fitzgerald surging, Victor Robles playing well this summer in Seattle, and the latest with Gavin Lux.(56:00) - Medals of the Weekend(1:00:00) - Top Pitching Adds: Robbie Rayand Clayton Kershaw the headliners. 

07-29
01:14:21

Are You For Real? Lawrence Butler + Luis L. Ortiz, and more

(02:45) – Kodai Senga returning this weekend vs. the Braves(05:00) – Clayton Kershaw is back on Thursday after being on the IL since March (15:30) – Ty France is a Free Agent(23:00) –Are You For Real or Fugazi: Breaking down Jose Iglesias, Eugenio Suarez, Gavin Lux, and more(43:45) - Medals of the Week: Jackson Chourio, Lawrence Butler, Tyler O'Neill, and others 

07-24
01:07:48

Early Trade Deadline Preview + 2nd Half Predictions

(0:40) – All-Star Game Reaction + Potential Buyers and Sellers at the Trade Deadline(14:45) – Possible Hitters on the move: Luis Robert, Jazz Chisholm, Randy Arozarena, Brent Rooker, Jesse Winker, Lane Thomas, Nico Hoerner, Taylor Ward(42:55) – Pitchers on the trading block: Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, Jack Flaherty, Yusei Kikuchi, Jameson Taillon, Jesus Luzardo(57:00) – 2nd Half Predictions: Players who will see the biggest increase and decrease in fantasy value, trades we most want to see happen 

07-17
01:09:43

Biggest Surprises, Disappointments from the 1st Half of the Season

(1:15) – Analyzing how the MLB All-Star Game has changed over the years(5:40) – Top Headlines: Carlos Correa, Jose Miranda, and Heston Kjerstad land on IL, Yankees-Orioles rivalry, Xander Bogaerts’ speedy return from injury(17:45) – More News & Notes: Royals trade for Hunter Harvey, Dodgers call up River Ryan, timeline for Tyler Glasnow and Yoshinobu Yamamoto(29:10) – Top Waiver Wire Targets: Rece Hinds, Lawrence Butler, Michael Toglia, Matt Wallner, Juan Yepez, Angel Martinez, Eugenio Suarez, Ben Joyce(48:00) – 1st Half Debrief: Biggest pleasant surprises and disappointments this season

07-15
01:16:01

League-Winning Decisions + Trade Targets by Stat Category

(1:20) – Top Headlines: Tyler Glasnow lands on IL, Bobby Miller struggles again, Taylor Ward and Jazz Chisholm reportedly on trade block, Giants activate Thairo Estrada and Blake Snell(19:00) – League-Winning Decisions: Questions to ask about winning your league as the All-Star Break approaches  (31:20) – Trade Targets: Breaking down potential deals for teams in need of HR, RBI, R, SB, BA, Wins, K’s and Saves(51:00) – Weekend Streaming Options: SPs to consider for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

07-10
59:33

Brooks Lee shines + James Wood, Shane Baz, and more Waiver Wire Targets

(1:00) – Analyzing the Red Sox and Yankees trending in different directions as the All-Star Break looms(4:10) – Top Headlines: Brooks Lee impresses, Jose Miranda’s hit streak, Yu Darvish placed on restricted list(15:35) – More News & Notes: James Outman, Matt Wallner, and Parker Meadows return, Juan Yepez and Trey Lipscomb in Nationals starting lineup, DJ Herz demoted, Tommy Edman’s rehab assignment, possible Rangers trades(37:00) – Top Waiver Wire Hitters: James Wood, Rowdy Tellez, Ben Rice, Leody Taveras, Luis Garcia, Heston Kjerstad(53:45) – Notable Waiver Wire Pitchers: Shane Baz, Dean Kremer, Yariel Rodriguez, Edward Cabrera, Andre Pallante

07-08
01:07:25

Royce Lewis Sidelined Again + Key Stats, Player Search Tools to Consider

(1:30) – Top Headlines: Aaron Civale traded to Brewers, Shane Baz’s call up,  Royce Lewis injured again, Alek Thomas returns, Jordan Montgomery to IL(21:40) – More News & Notes: Dean Kremer back on the hill, Tim Anderson DFA’d, Christian Scott back with Mets, Kerry Carpenter suffers injury setback(31:50) – Notable players who thrive in wOBA: Andres Gimenez, Spencer Horwitz, Kyle Higashioka, Hunter Renfroe(43:40) – Fangraphs Player Rater Standouts: Andrew Vaughn, Paul DeJong, Brandon Lowe, Rowdy Tellez, Jose Urena(55:00) – Highlighting DJ Herz, Reese Olson, Kyle Gibson, and Ryan Pepiot in Eric’s Fangraphs Custom Leaderboards

07-03
01:11:40

Bryce Harper Injured, Notable Debuts + Top Waiver Wire Adds

(1:15) – Top Headlines: James Wood, Jhonskey Noel, and Garrett Michell debuts, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber to IL in Philly(20:00) – More News & Notes: Tyler Megil to AAA, Lars Nootbaar timeline, Cubs call up Jorge Lopez, Triston McKenzie sent down, Elias Diaz returns, Xander Bogaerts takes live batting practice(29:45) – Top Waiver Wire Hitters: Noelvi Marte, Jose Miranda, Mark Vientos, Matt Chapman, Heston Kjerstad, Luis Matos, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Zack Gelof, Jake Meyers, Stuart Fairchild(56:20) – Notable Waiver Wire Pitchers: David Festa, Landon Knack, David Peterson, Davis Daniel, Hayden Wesneski, Josh Wincowski, Roansy Contreras

07-01
01:11:52

Seth Kirshneur

i refuse to feel bad about something i had zero control over, color of my skin. untill we stop seeing color and only seeing character the problem will never be fixed.

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