As more optimism pours in over baseball's return this season, we are talking about some players we're avoiding. What is it about Anthony Rizzo that has Dan opting for other first basemen, why isn't he buying Marcus Semien at full price, and where would he feel comfortable picking Yuli Gurriel? All that and more this week on an early episode.

Leading Off: April 23rd (Ep. 285)

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Cleaning Up - Fantasy Baseball Discord Show - Fantasy Trades and Waiver Pickups

Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) discuss if Jordan Walker is done after being sent down to the minors. Blake Snell was sent to the IL as the show starts, plus we've got news, injuries, best bets of the day and more.

Timestamps:
Introduction - 0:00:00
Jordan Walker send to minors - 0:01:40
Erick Fedde - 0:08:35
Bats coming around - 0:10:04
Drop Wyatt Langford? - 0:14:06
Francisco Alvarez out 2 months - 0:14:55
Corbin Carroll moved to 7th - 0:19:52
Rookie Lookie - 0:20:25
Blake Snell to IL - 0:25:05
Max Scherzer rehab start Wed - 0:26:38
Best Bets of the Day - 0:27:55
HR Call - 0:34:10

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MLB: Leading Off April 24th, 2024 (EP. 797)

Is Jared Jones the most exciting pitcher in baseball, Yes or Yes? The answer...well Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) have the answer. Heston Kjerstad to the majors, Michael King in Colorado, Tarik Skubal, best bets of the day and tons more!

Timestamps:
Introduction - 0:00:00
Tarik Skubal - 0:01:59
Jared Jones - 0:04:14
Gorman and Julien - 0:07:08
Jared Jones trades - 0:08:00
Mason Miller - 0:09:36
Heston Kjerstad to the majors - 0:12:13
3 Up and 3 Down - 0:20:33
Injuries - 0:22:31
Best Bets of the Day - 0:23:50
HR Call - 0:28:45

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MLB: Leading Off April 23rd, 2024 (EP. 796)

Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) are looking at some big weekend starting pitcher performances from Tyler Glasnow, George Kirby and Sonny Gray. What happened to Cole Ragans? Loperfido vs Orelvis, Tons of injuries, best bets of the day and more.

Timestamps:
Introduction - 0:00:00
Glasnow/Kirby/Gray - 0:02:31
Xander Bogaerts - 0:04:47
Shota Imanaga - 0:05:28
Closer Report - 0:06:47
Rookie Lookie - 0:14:32
3 up and 3 Down - 0:15:39
Cole Ragans - 0:16:44
Loperfido vs Orelvis - 0:20:00
Injuries - 0:21:21
Best bets of the day - 0:26:16
HR Call - 0:31:32

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MLB: Leading Off April 22nd, 2024 (EP. 795)

Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) are looking to end the week strong on Leading Off. Buy or sell not only Mike Trout's stolen bases but production as a whole for the year. Jack Leiter's debut stunk, and we dream on what's to come with Paul Skenes. We've got news, injuries, the best bets of the day and more!

Timestamps:
Introduction - 0:00:00
Adolis Garcia for CJ Abrams? - 0:01:48
Logan Webb - 0:03:40
Jack Leiter - 0:05:24
Rival Fantasy - 0:07:56
Tristian McKenzie - 0:09:10
Mike Trout - 0:12:01
Paul Skenes - 0:19:22
Orelvis Martinez - 0:24:08
3 Up and 3 Down - 0:25:43
Corbin Carroll worry? - 0:26:28
Injuries - 0:30:14
Best Bets of the Day - 0:32:33
HR Call - 0:37:40

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Leading Off: April 23rd (Ep. 285)

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