The Fantasy Baseball Beat

FBB 037 - The Brew Crew with Curt Hogg

Welcome to the Fantasy Baseball Beat. The gang discusses:

• Their wishes for the final weekend of the season
• Their votes for the AL MVP race between Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge
• The Brewers' bullpen in 2026
• Christian Yelich and his ADP.

Before Curt Hogg joins the show to discuss:

• Logan Henderson and Jacob Misiorowski for this season and beyond
• Bullpen decisions to be made
• Pocket Pancakes with Pat Murphy
• The rise of Jesus Made and Luis Pena
• The fall of Brandon Woodruff
• Curt's prediction for the Brewers in the playoffs.

Finally, we have our Mental Health Moment, where we discuss the power of gratitude.

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FBB 036 - The Roman Empire, with Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com

Welcome to The Fantasy Baseball Beat!

In this episode, the gang discusses their fantasy leagues as we finish off the season:

• How is Mike doing in his leagues?
• Who the heck did Dave just add in his home league?
• What mistake did Chris make in a pivotal moment?

Then, the guys discuss some of their favorite players for the Red Sox in 2026. Players discussed:

• Ceddanne Rafaela: Is he worth drafting?
• Roman Anthony: How good can he be, and will he be solid?
• Connelly Early: Is there room for him and his intriguing profile?

Before they finish their time together, the guys discuss:

• Aroldis Chapman
• Trevor Story

After a quick break, Chris Cotillo joins the program to discuss:

• Payton Tolle and Connelly Early
• The players within their minor league system who are worth keeping an eye on
• Trevor Story's comeback season
• Roman Anthony's future

And more.

Thanks for listening.

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The Rise of Konnor Griffin w/Pirates Beat Writer Noah Hiles

Welcome to The Fantasy Baseball Beat!

In today's episode, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins us to discuss all things Pittsburgh Pirates. Players discussed:

• Oneil Cruz
• Konnor Griffin
• Bubba Chandler
• Braxton Ashcraft
• Paul Skenes
• Dennis Santana

and many more!

Then, Mike and Dave join Chris to discuss their favorite Pirates players heading into the 2026 season and speculate on where Oneil Cruz will and should land in drafts next year.

Finally, for our Mental Health Moment, we discuss the books that have had the most profound effect on our well-being.

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Cleveland Rocks - with Henry Palattella from MLB.com

Welcome to The Fantasy Baseball Beat

On this episode, the guys are back together, and they welcome Henry Palattella from MLB.com to talk Cleveland Guardians baseball. Topics discussed:

• How good can the rotation be with the likes of Gavin Williams, Tanner Bibbee, Slade Cecconi, Parker Messick, Logan Allen, and Joey Cantillo?
• Can John Means crack this rotation?
• Is Lane Thomas an everyday player once he returns?
• Are Travis Bazzana and Chase DeLauter the real deal?
• What's the latest on Emmanuel Clase?
• How good can Cade Smith be?

After that, the guys get into their favourite players for the Guardians in 2026.

Before they move on, Chris and Mike call Dave out for his fears about "Top 5 player" José Ramírez.

Finally, our Mental Health Moment, where the guys discuss how sports are a great channel that can bring people together.

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Is it Safe to Drop These Players?

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Is it Safe to Drop These Players?

Welcome to The Fantasy Baseball Beat

In today's episode, the guys go over their fantasy MVP and Cy Young candidates....players who have been helpful all season. Players discussed:

• Cal Raleigh
• Jeff Hoffman
• Riley Greene
• Garret Crochet

Then the guys look at underperforming players and figure out if they could or should be drooped down the stretch for a hot hand. With fantasy playoffs around the corner, here are some considerations:

• Oneil Cruz
• Willson Contreras
• Jackson Merrill
• Steven Kwan
• Lawrence Butler
• Ian Happ
• Nick Castellanos
• Luis Castillo
• Aaron Nola
• Kodai Senga
• Tanner Bibee
• MacKenzie Gore
• Jose Berrios
• Seth Lugo

Finally, our Mental Health Moment, where we talk about being parents to children at an age where they may not need us as much as they used to.

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Surviving Spencer Strider with Stephen Tolbert

Welcome to The Fantasy Baseball Beat

In today's episode, we welcome Stephen Tolbert to the show to discuss all things Atlanta Braves. Topics discussed:

• Stephen's work at the Hammer Territory and SB Nation
• Michael Harris II and his roller coaster of a season
  • Buy or sell for 2026?
• Spencer Strider and his disastrous season
  • Buy or sell for 2026?
• Hurston Waldrep and his resurgence
• Joey Wentz and his comeback
• The Braves and their ability to develop pitching
• Chris Sale and his rehab
• Austin Riley and his injury
• Ronald Acuña Jr. and his approach to the season
  • Buy or sell for 2026?
• Alex Anthopolous and the outlook for next season

Finally, in our Mental Health Moment, the guys discuss what's important for them these days and what helps them maintain a positive outlook.

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The Citi FIeld Storyteller Laura Albanese

Welcome to the Fantasy Baseball Beat

Laura Albanese from Newsday joins the show to discuss all things New York Mets. Topics discussed:

1. The vibe in the clubhouse throughout this tailspin
2. Francisco Lindor's struggles
3. The Trade Deadline and players that were and were not moved
4. Tylor Megill's role when he returns
5. Pete Alonso's past, present, and future
6. Juan Soto's first season as a Met
7. Nolan McClean's future
8. What it's like to be a female reporter in a male-dominated industry
9. The best food in Citi Field

Finally, Chris shares a touching story in our Mental Health Moment

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Injury Talk with Dave McDonald

Welcome to The Fantasy Baseball Beat!

In today's episode, the gang is back together, and this week they're joined by Dave McDonald.

First, everyone discusses their best moments of the week and brings about updates on their seasons.

Then, the group discusses Bo Bichette's success and why we should have been in on him entering the year.

We go over lessons learned that we can use heading into next season.

After that, the guys rank groups of players for their potential rest-of-season value. Players examined:

- Coby Mayo

- Tyler Locklear

- Warming Bernabel

- Joey Wentz

- Anthony DeSclafani

- Travis Adams

- Dennis Santana

- Jose A. Ferrer

- JoJo Romero

Finally, our mental health moment, where we take a moment to appreciate the smaller moments in life.

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Trade Deadline Speculation

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Today, Mike and Dave discuss their thoughts on the wildest trade deadline in years. First, they look at the biggest names that were not dealt. Players discussed: Zac Gallen, Dylan Cease, Raisel Iglesias, Joe Ryan, Luis Robert Jr..

Dave goes through the teams that he thinks did the best job trading at the deadline. Teams addressed:

• Baltimore Orioles
• San Diego Padres
• Houston Astros
• Arizona Diamondbacks
• Seattle Mariners
• Los Angeles Dodgers

Dave then gives the teams whose moves he questions the most at the deadline. Teams addressed:

• Chicago White Sox
• Pittsburgh Pirates
• Milwaukee Brewers
• Chicago Cubs
• Boston Red Sox
• Atlanta Braves

Mike then does his best to summarize the insanity that is bullpens after the trade deadline. Players discussed:

• David Bednar, Camilo Doval, and Jake Bird
• Griffin Jax
• Seranthony Domínguez and Louis Varland
• Cade Smith with Emmanuel Clase
• Kyle Finnegan
• Jhoan Duran
• Phil Maton, Danny Coulombe, Robert Garcia
• Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers to NYM
• Andrew Kittredge, Taylor Rogers, and Daniel Palencia
• Shelby Miller
• Brock Stewart
• Mason Miller and Robert Suarez

Closer Speculation after trades:

• Cole Sands
• Jack Perkins
• Jose A. Ferrer and Konnor Pilkington
• JoJo Romero, Riley O’Brien, and Kyle Leahy
• Randy Rodríguez

Finally, our Mental Health moment, where we discuss strategies to avoid doom-scrolling.

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Down in the Desert with Jack Sommers

Welcome to the Fantasy Baseball Beat! In this week's episode, we talk to Jack Sommers, who is a Diamondbacks beat writer at Arizona Diamondbacks On SI and the co-host of the Snakes Territory Podcast. The guys discuss the following topics:

• Who could and should be traded before the upcoming trade deadline? Players discussed:
  • Josh Naylor
  • Eugenio Suárez
  • Zac Gallen
  • Shelby Miller
• Who would benefit from additional playing time if these trades were to happen?
  • Jordan Lawlar
  • Blaze Alexander
  • Tristin English
  • Tim Tawa
  • Pavin Smith
• What's the fantasy future for Corbin Carroll?
• Making sense of the Diamondbacks' bullpen while reminiscing about how ravaged they have been with injuries.
• What's in store for Adrian Del Castillo
• What's the latest on Gabriel Moreno?
• Which minor league player has caught Jack's eye?

Jack then gives us a unique "behind the scenes" story from his time with the team this season.

Finally, we invite Jack to take part in our Mental Health Moment, where we all discuss what we're doing to take care of ourselves mentally and physically these days.

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