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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.
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(2:35) – Top Headlines: Yankees trade for Devin Williams and sign Max Fried, Juan Soto introduced by Mets, Red Sox trade Garrett Crochet, Willy Adames joins Giants, Tyler O’Neill joins Orioles, Alex Cobb lands with Tigers(32:40) – More MLB Signings and Trades: Jordan Romano joins Phillies, Dodgers add Michael Conforto, Texans trade for Jake Burger, Blue Jays add Andres Gimenez in 3-team trade(54:30) – More Moves We’re Monitoring: Suitors for Corbin Burnes, potential deal for Luis Castillo, Kyle Tucker rumors, Alex Bregman’s future in Houston, market intrigue for Jack Flaherty, Walker Buehler, and Nick Pivetta
(0:54) – Reviewing the 2024 season for the Cleveland Guardians, where Vogt took home the AL Manager of the Year award in his first season(11:50) – Understanding how analytics affect the managerial side of baseball and applying analytics in the 2024 MLB playoffs(25:27) – Discussing what went into Cleveland’s offensive growth in 2024 and what it takes for young players to transition into the majors(40:35) – How pitching data affected tendencies and pitch selections for the Guardians’ starting pitchers
(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
(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
(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
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
(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
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
(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
(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
1(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
(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.
(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
(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
(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.
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
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