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  • Believe It or Not!

    Believe It or Not!
    2026/06/06
    (00:00:00) Today's Show
    (00:02:11) Replacing Judge: Challenges & Approaches
    (00:04:19) Drafting Superstars: Protecting Against Injuries
    (00:08:49) Trading Judge: To Keep or to Sell?
    (00:12:15) Dynasty Leagues & Future Prospects
    (00:16:14) Believe It or Not: Breakout Pitchers
    (00:21:51) Believe It or Not: Breakout Hitters
    (00:41:25) Final Thoughts, Advice, & Looking Ahead

    We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Anthony and Josh discuss how fantasy managers should approach aging star players and whether age should play a significant role in draft strategy. They examine the challenge of replacing elite production from players like Aaron Judge and debate the value of veterans versus younger talent. In "Believe It or Not," the guys break down several notable breakout players, including Kyle Harrison and Jordan Walker. They also debate if Ben Rice can finish as a top-five fantasy player. Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now!

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    45 分
  • Decoding A Trade Offer

    Decoding A Trade Offer
    2026/05/30
    (00:00:00) Today's Show
    (00:03:22) Trade Offer Dilemma
    (00:14:55) Analyzing Kyle Harrison's Value
    (00:33:09) Players on Bad Teams: Worth Rostering?
    (00:35:00) Team Chemistry and Player Performance
    (00:36:08) Top-Tier Talent vs. Peripheral Players
    (00:38:34) The Impact of Coaching & Management
    (00:42:32) Tarik Skubal's Return & Loose Bodies
    (00:45:50) Josh Hader's Impending Return

    We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik, Josh, and Anthony chat about a peculiar trade offer Josh received that he reveals live on the pod, then take a deep dive on roster construction, counter offers, and why Kyle Harrison might just be an ace. Then they debate if players on bad teams are worth rostering before finally looking ahead to the impending returns of Josh Hader and Tarik Skubal, while also talking about a few random players here in there...Michael Harris anyone? Oh, and if you leave a comment on the episode, you'll be invited to join a future episode of the show! Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now!

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    53 分
  • RUN to the Wire to Add These Players NOW!

    RUN to the Wire to Add These Players NOW!
    2026/05/23
    (00:00:00) Today's Show
    (00:01:29) Gerrit Cole's Return and Roster Decisions
    (00:13:47) Run Don't Walk: Hitters to Pick Up
    (00:30:12) Run Don't Walk: Pitchers to Pick Up
    (00:48:13) Players You're Too Afraid to Drop
    (00:48:41) Players You're Too Afraid to Drop - Hitters
    (01:09:06) Players You're Too Afraid to Drop - Pitchers
    (01:18:47) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead

    We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik, Josh, and Anthony discuss hitters and pitchers you should be running to the wire to add, including Kyle Harrison,Travis Bazzana, and Bryce Miller. Then they chat about the subsequent drops you might be too afraid to make, including guys like Jose Altuve, Tyler Soderstrom, Jac Caglianone, MacKenzie Gore, and Nick Lodolo. Finally, they also try to figure out live on the podcast who Erik and Josh should drop in order to activate Gerrit Cole, and if they should even start him for his long awaited return to the mound. Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now!

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    1 時間 25 分
  • Start, Bench, Cut: Heaters & Slumpers

    Start, Bench, Cut: Heaters & Slumpers
    2026/05/16
    We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik and Anthony talk all about injuries, including those to Max Fried and Robby Snelling, and they discuss about how to properly play the waiver wire at this point of the season, filling team needs instead of simply going for who is hot. Then they play a game of Start, Bench, Cut with three pitchers who are scorching and three hitters who are ice cold. And finally they wrap it up by advising you to take a deep breath when evaluating these four players, including Kyle Bradish and Bo Bichette. Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now!

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    53 分
  • Fantasy Court: Teams On Trial

    Fantasy Court: Teams On Trial
    2026/05/09
    (00:00:00) Today's Show
    (00:02:49) Is ABS Affecting Pitching?
    (00:09:28) Defending Our Fantasy Lives
    (00:11:21) Josh's Moves: The Spaghetti Approach
    (00:30:05) Anthony's Defensive Moves
    (00:34:46) Blake Snell's Return & Dodgers' Rotation
    (00:45:07) Erik's Defensive Strategy
    (00:45:37) The Bubba Chandler Dilemma
    (00:46:37) Closer Rankings & Trade Considerations
    (00:59:37) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead

    We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik, Josh, and Anthony talk all about the moves they made, or didn't make, this past week, justifying and defending their actions to improve their teams. They talk Blake Snell's impending return, Spencer Jones's outlook, and the rosterability of Bubba Chandler and Noah Schultz, all while giving an inside look into how and why they make the moves that they make. Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now!

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    1 時間 7 分
  • Our Teams SUCK!

    Our Teams SUCK!
    2026/05/02
    (00:00:00) Today's Show
    (00:06:56) Analyzing Erik's Trade
    (00:16:57) Team Strategies & Roster Moves
    (00:17:33) Ryan Helsley to the IL
    (00:18:41) Josh's Shallow League Struggles
    (00:29:24) Anthony's Well-Stocked Roster
    (00:39:23) Erik's Pitching Predicament
    (00:50:38) The Overarching Principles For Roster Evaluation

    We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik, Josh, and Anthony discuss a trade Erik made in their league for Cam Schlittler involving Zach Neto, what to do with Bubba Chandler and Luke Keaschall, Brandon Woodruff's scary outing, the breaking news of Ryan Helsley landing on the IL, and how to look at your roster for moves to make at this point in the season. Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now!

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    58 分
  • The State of Pitching

    The State of Pitching
    2026/04/25
    (00:00:00) Today's Show
    (00:03:16) Podcast Availability and Call to Action
    (00:04:15) Reading the News: Payton Tolle's Dominant Debut, Injuries, & Mashing Murakami
    (00:25:40) The State of Pitching in 2026
    (00:33:30) Luckiest & Unluckiest Pitchers
    (00:40:00) Relief Pitching Woes
    (00:50:36) Navigating Reliever Committees
    (00:59:56) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead

    We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik and Josh are joined by Anthony Shabazz, who returns to talk all about the stat of pitching throughout the league. They discuss Payton Tolle's dominant 2026 debut, the mashing Munetaka Murakami, Devin Williams' disastrous start to the season, and the nightmare that is pitching across baseball right now, from the luckiest & unluckiest pitchers, to how to approach the miserable state of relief pitching. Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now!

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    1 時間 8 分
  • Trading Theory

    Trading Theory
    2026/04/18
    (00:00:00) Today's Show
    (00:03:53) Parker Messick & Mike Trout
    (00:14:14) Mason Miller's Impressive Performance
    (00:17:40) Garrett Cole's Rehab & Kevin McGonigle's Contract Extension
    (00:21:30) Trading Theory: Assessing Team Needs
    (00:29:41) The Art of Negotiation in Fantasy Trades
    (00:33:02) Navigating Rejection & Pivoting in Trades
    (00:53:21) Who To Acquire Via Trade
    (01:07:22) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead to Next Week

    We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik is joined by Anthony Shabazz who gives a masterclass on trading as the season is in full swing. They also discuss the revitalized Mike Trout and what it might take to acquire him in a trade, Parker Messick's near no-hitter, Mason Miller's utter dominance, and players you should be buying low in trades right now, including Pete Alonso, Jazz Chisholm, and Jesus Luzardo. Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now!

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    1 時間 12 分