Fantasy Focus Baseball

By ESPN, Eric Karabell, Tristan Cockcroft

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ESPN fantasy experts Eric Karabell and Tristan Cockroft provide strategy, game overviews and injury reports.

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Keep, Cut Or Hold?

05.03.2021

Eric and Tristan talk April's finest (1:00), a sneaky power/speed option (4:56), what to do with some scuffling players rostered everywhere (6:55) and the sustainability of Tyler O'Neil's production (14:20). Of course, they've got you covered on the pitchers to ...

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05.03.2021 Keep, Cut Or Hold? Eric and Tristan talk April's finest (1:00), a sneaky power/speed option (4:56), what to do with some scuffling players rostered everywhere (6:55) and the sustainability of Tyler O'Neil's production (14:20). Of course, they've got you covered on the pitchers to ...
04.29.2021 April Numbers Bring May ... Eric and Tristan decide on the top April storylines (1:15), evaluate popular recent transactions (8:15), wonder about panic button pitchers (10:15) and let you know if you need to worry about a handful of injuries (12:30). After that, they mine ...
04.26.2021 Which Came First: Bumgarner Or The Braves? Eric and Tristan wonder if the Braves or Diamondbacks deserve the most credit for the historic double header (0:25), ponder Fernando Tatis' (5:00) true value and rundown the big injuries (7:30) moving forward before talk early disappointments (13:00) and if ...
04.22.2021 The Young And The Productive Eric and Tristan are running out of superlatives around Corbin Burnes (0:35), talk a very overrated player (3:35), a predictable injury (7:00) that paves the way for fantasy upside and some hitters trending strongly in both directions (13:00). As always, ...
04.19.2021 Assessing Panic Levels Eric and Tristan talk dealing with health uncertainties both short and long (1:40), which former MVP is a major rest of season concern (8:22) and their trust on some impressive fast starts (12:45). You can't leave any podcast without your ...
04.15.2021 "He Looks Like A Fantasy Monster!" Eric and Tristan talk Carlos Rodon value (0:05), long-term worries on Christian Yelich (5:20) and hitters that are gaining steam (7:05). Who is the young ace you should trust most (10:25)? Is it safe to bank on Craig Kimbrel (16:00)? ...
04.12.2021 Moving On From Joe Musgrove? That's A No-No Eric and Tristan wonder if you really should be moving Joe Musgrove after the no-no (2:00), evaluate some Player Rater surprises (7:45) and sort out bullpen hierarchy for a handful of competitive teams (14:30). A preview of the upcoming three ...
04.08.2021 Injuries: Playing The Long Game Stephania Bell joins the show to discuss the star injuries of Week 1 (0:25) while Eric and Tristan discuss the resulting value (16:20). They also talk the healthy players that are hitting (23:30), who is closing games (37:40) and value ...
04.05.2021 Already Time To Move On? Eric and Tristan offer insight on what to make of Shohei Ohtani's eventful Sunday Night (0:52), the advanced metrics behind Yermin Mercedes (6:25) and try to determine what Week 1 stars are the real deal (10:15) before taking a look ...
04.01.2021 Let The Games Begin! Eric and Tristan wonder if Adalberto Mondesi losses any value as a result of opening the season on the IL (1:00), the impact of Andrew Vaughn not being in the Day 1 lineup (6:25) and the closers that are getting ...
03.29.2021 2021 Rankings: Should You aVoit Luke? Eric brings up a Week 1 sleeper (2:15) before he and Tristan discuss some potential value gainers resulting from recent injuries (3:15)/spring production (12:30) and the rash of bullpen committees heading into Opening Day (25:00).
03.25.2021 Ranking Adjustments: Bumps And Bruises Eric and Tristan breakdown the rash of Spring injuries one week before Opening Day (0:45), talk the Lance McCullers contract (16:10) and give you a few names who have an arrow pointing straight up (18:55).
03.22.2021 Rankings: An Underrated Pitcher And Hitter Don't pay for ... backstops (2:15)! Eric and Tristan discuss a player they both drafted in TOUT over the weekend (10:15), the Dodgers infield (15:05) and what to do with Carlos Carrasco (17:15) before the chaos of closers (19:25) and ...
03.18.2021 2021 Rankings: No Thanks! Eric and Tristan talk a spring standout hitter (2:00) and debate Victor Robles' value this season (4:45). They take a look at you can learn from Spring games, discuss the most overrated players on the board for 2021 (13:00) and ...
03.15.2021 Shuffling Rankings And Strategies Eric and Tristan talk Stephen Strasburg's price point (0;55) and some value bats to consider (4:10) before detailing the new Custom Dollar Generator (8:10). They also discuss the middle tier of pitchers battling injuries (9:20), if Ohtani is worth it ...
03.11.2021 The Process Behind ESPN Projections For 2021 The Prince of Projections Todd Zola lays out his process (1:42) and the difference in projections/ranks (8:42) before Eric and Tristan talk about the recent news (28:20) and address your questions!
03.08.2021 Stars And Scrubs? Building A Roster In 2021 Eric and Tristan discuss some early spring performances (7:32) before breaking down their strategies in the LABR "only" salary cap drafts from the weekend (9:49): bargains, regrets and player evaluation.
03.01.2021 Which Rookies Are Ready To Produce? Eric grills MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel on Wander Franco (0:39) and rookie ranks in redraft (2:10) before AJ Mass stops by to get you ready for your Points League draft (19:00).
02.22.2021 Catcher Value, Pitcher News and Shohei Ohtani's Ranking Eric and Tristan talk about JT Realmuto's value (0:55), the bump for Mariners prospects (11:20), reaction to recent pitcher news (17:56), the Shohei Ohtani conundrum (21:25), closers (28:12) and much more!
02.17.2021 Experts Mixed League Recap Eric and Tristan discuss the recent minor signings, sift through bullpens (10:45), break down the LABR Mixed League Draft (19:50) and answer your hashbrowns (31:16)!
02.15.2021 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit; 2021 Season Preview Stars, sleepers, busts and so much more! Eric and Tristan breakdown the early rounds (0:30), first base (1:55), second base (7:19), shortstop (12:52), third base (17:54), outfield (22:55), designated hitters (29:50), catchers (31:27), starting pitchers (34:56) and closers (43:24) in ...
02.09.2021 Is Trevor Bauer A Tier 1 Pitcher? Eric and Tristan talk Trevor Bauer’s spot among the fantasy elite, resigned big bats and a middle infielder that will see his value spike in his new home!
02.01.2021 Going Going Gone From Coors Eric and Tristan discuss what the move from Colorado to St. Louis means for Nolan Arenado, how positional/statistical scarcity impacted Tristan's recent draft and the other impact signings over the past week.
01.25.2021 Finding An Edge In Fantasy Baseball 2021 Eric and Tristan break down two stats that often get overlooked and what it means for their rankings, discuss George Springer's long-term value and answer your questions!
01.19.2021 Rankings: Which Winter Signings Matter Most? Eric and Tristan discuss the impact of the recent signings (Musgrove, Kluber, LeMahieu and more) on the 2021 ranks, take swings at trivia, answer your questions and rank the top Simpsons season!
01.07.2021 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Francisco Lindor Trade Eric is shifting Francisco Lindor in his rankings: which direction and how much of a move? He and Tristan discuss Lindor's new value, Carlos Carassco's tempting ceiling and what's left in Cleveland.
01.05.2021 Padres Power Up Eric and Tristan discuss the value of Yu Darvish/Blake Snell in San Diego and Josh Bell in Washington in addition to highlighting prospects on the move and their future upside.
12.21.2020 Rankings Reaction To Free Agency Eric and Tristan discuss what the first wave of free agency signings mean for 2021. A top-10 closer? New place, same value for a starter? A sleeper hitter on the move?
12.02.2020 Did 2020 Matter? Eric and Tristan evaluate the recent news around the league, talk the value of 2020 production and answer your questions!
11.02.2020 Looking Ahead To 2021! Eric and Tristan discuss what Randy Arozarena's postseason push means for 2021 as they break down their early rankings for next season!
09.29.2020 2020 Reaction And 2021 First Look Eric and Tristan review the 2020 season and discuss how the results from 2020 will impact their 2021 rankings.
09.24.2020 Soaring Soto Eric and Tristan unearth the plus matchups for the final weekend, discuss combo mealers and preview pitchers for next season!
09.22.2020 Why Tristan, Why? Eric and Tristan discuss bold moves that could decide your league, preview outfielders for 2021 and take swings at 20/20 trivia!
09.17.2020 Is Javier Baez Overrated? Eric and Tristan discuss the struggles of some fantasy stars, tackle the middle field ranks for 2021 and preview the weekend slate.
09.15.2020 Coming For That #1 Spot Eric and Tristan get into it about Mike Trout's spot in the 2021 ranks, help you firm up your playoff roster and take a look back at their process in drafting closers.
09.10.2020 Gimme Some Gallen! Eric and Tristan talk struggling stars, ranking risers and what to watch for this weekend!
09.03.2020 Juice The Orange! Eric and Tristan discuss the impact of Monday's trade deadline, a future ninth inning ace, the 2021 top tier of starting pitchers and preview the weekend!
08.31.2020 Winning With Whit? Eric and Tristan evaluate the recent trades, the best bets to get September saves and the upcoming schedule.
08.27.2020 Who Gets The First Half Hardware? Eric and Tristan discuss first half awards, some early thoughts on 2021 and preview the weekend slate.
08.24.2020 Roster Management Eric and Tristan discuss red-hot bats, the next wave of pitching prospects and how to sift through the recent rash of injuries.
08.20.2020 Say It Ain't So Bo! Eric and Tristan discuss Bo Bichette's 2021 ceiling, struggling young pitchers, help you find saves and talk the top overall pick next season!
08.17.2020 The Replacements Eric and Tristan walk through the recent rash of injuries, discuss some long-term values and attempt to re-rank the closers.
08.13.2020 Actionable Ranking Changes Eric and Tristan discuss risers in their rest of season ranks, players you can feel fine in dropping and preview the weekend..
08.10.2020 Keep'em Or Cut'em? Eric and Tristan help you make the tough lineup decisions, debate the long-term value of Yankee hitters and try to nail down closer ranks.
08.06.2020 A Star Is Born Eric and Tristan breakdown the future of the Angels, search for saves and discuss offenses to stream against.
08.03.2020 Roster Shuffling Eric and Tristan embrace Tyler Chatwood, wonder aloud how to navigate the upcoming schedule and discuss roster adjustments.
07.30.2020 Free Agent Finds And Slow Starters Eric and Tristan discuss the must adds from the first week, try to make sense of bullpen chaos and take a look at weekend streaming options.
07.27.2020 Buy Or Sell From The Weekend Eric and Tristan breakdown the first weekend of baseball, including velocity problems for Ohtani, replacing injured players (Tyler Chatwood!) and the future value of the Week 1 stars.
07.24.2020 Opening Day Bonus Pod Eric and Tristan discuss a rash of recent news as they take in the first three innings of the 2020 MLB season.
07.23.2020 Opening Day! Eric and Tristan take a look at the first fantasy scoring period, evaluate interesting roster decisions and announce extra Opening Day content!

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What's Fantasy Focus Baseball about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Fantasy Focus Baseball episodes:

Keep, Cut Or Hold?

April Numbers Bring May ...

Which Came First: Bumgarner Or The Braves?

The Young And The Productive

Assessing Panic Levels

"He Looks Like A Fantasy Monster!"

Moving On From Joe Musgrove? That's A No-No

Injuries: Playing The Long Game

Already Time To Move On?

Let The Games Begin!

2021 Rankings: Should You aVoit Luke?

Ranking Adjustments: Bumps And Bruises

Rankings: An Underrated Pitcher And Hitter

2021 Rankings: No Thanks!

Shuffling Rankings And Strategies

The Process Behind ESPN Projections For 2021

Stars And Scrubs? Building A Roster In 2021

Which Rookies Are Ready To Produce?

Catcher Value, Pitcher News and Shohei Ohtani's Ranking

Experts Mixed League Recap

Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit; 2021 Season Preview

Is Trevor Bauer A Tier 1 Pitcher?

Going Going Gone From Coors

Finding An Edge In Fantasy Baseball 2021

Rankings: Which Winter Signings Matter Most?

Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Francisco Lindor Trade

Padres Power Up

Rankings Reaction To Free Agency

Did 2020 Matter?

Looking Ahead To 2021!

2020 Reaction And 2021 First Look

Soaring Soto

Why Tristan, Why?

Is Javier Baez Overrated?

Coming For That #1 Spot

Gimme Some Gallen!

Juice The Orange!

Winning With Whit?

Who Gets The First Half Hardware?

Roster Management

Say It Ain't So Bo!

The Replacements

Actionable Ranking Changes

Keep'em Or Cut'em?

A Star Is Born

Roster Shuffling

Free Agent Finds And Slow Starters

Buy Or Sell From The Weekend

Opening Day Bonus Pod

Opening Day!

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