We're recapping all of this weekend's action, starting with the notable pitching performances, both positive, like Jose Berrios', and negative, like Trevor Bauer's. Then we're looking at all the standout hitters, like Pete Alonso and Yordan Alvarez. After that, we'll break down all the latest injury news, like Blake Treinen's shoulder and Ketel Marte's groin injuries, and finish with some closer news, including the updated ninth inning situation in Texas.

Leading Off: June 24th (Ep. 218)

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This week, Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher are joined by Kelly Kirby to break down the fantasy baseball closer landscape, grade Maher’s trade of Corbin Carroll for Matt Olson, take a look at what the first round would look like if fantasy drafts took place today, identify hitters and pitchers we’re targeting on waivers, and decide if we’re holding or dropping some underperforming players. Whether you’re reshuffling your roster or just need a solid pick for the weekend, we’ve got all the insights you need to stay ahead in your fantasy league. Drop us a review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview and include your burning question to be featured in next week’s episode!

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The Cycle: Redrafting The 1st Round, Drop Or Hold, & Closer Report With Kelly Kirby (EP. 7)

Joe (@JoePisapia17) and Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) deep dive into the upcoming Paul Skenes debut. Prediciting his line, rest of season value and should you trade him now? This week's Prospecting with The Welsh, news, injuries, best bets of the day, and more.

Timestamps:
Introduction - 0:00:00
Paul Skenes - 0:00:49
Predict Skenes line - 0:02:06
Do you trade Skenes now? - 0:03:01
Jared Jones or Paul Skenes ROS? - 0:06:39
Yankees offense - 0:08:06
Dylan Cease - 0:09:12
Alex Bregman - 0:09:46
Prospecting with The Welsh - 0:11:11
Hold or Drop Manzardo? - 0:12:01
Junior Caminero  - 0:14:54
James Wood - 0:16:37
Coby Mayo - 0:17:38
Orelvis Martinez - 0:18:00
Prospect Watchlist - 0:18:25
Tim Anderson's Savant page - 0:19:39
3 Up and 3 Down - 0:21:26
Injuries - 0:24:23
Best Bets of the day - 0:25:53
HR Call - 0:29:45

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MLB Leading Off May 9th, 2024 EP. 808

The show, after the show. It's Joey P and Welsh hitting the FantasyPros Discord to talk more MLB with YOU. Listeners jump on with Welsh and Joe to talk about roster moves, catcher replacements, trading for Royce Lewis, Freeman vs Semien and more.

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Cleaning Up: Fantasy Baseball Discord Show - Catcher Replacements, Pitcher Trades and More (EP. 5)

Joe (@JoePisapia17) and Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) are talking Shota Imanaga's rest of season value, and the worth of exploring trades? Is Corbin Carroll back? How do you replace Willson Contreras? The latest news, injuries, best bets of the day and more.

Timestamps:
Introduction - 0:00:00
Shota Imanaga - 0:02:08
Is Corbin Carroll back? - 0:06:31
Justin Verlander - 0:09:06
Willson Contreras fracture - 0:11:01
Done with Gabby Moreno? - 0:14:27
3 Up and 3 Down - 0:15:27
Jose Berrios - 0:16:36
Injuries - 0:20:33
Best Bets of the Day - 0:23:31
HR Call - 0:28:23

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MLB: Leading Off May 8th, 2024 (EP. 807)

Joe (@JoePisapia17) and Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) discuss Walker Buehler's return. Is Zack Wheeler the SP1 in fantasy? When will Paul Skenes actually get to the majors? The latest news, injuries and best bets of the day.

Timestamps:
Introduction - 0:00:00
Zach Wheeler - 0:03:03
Walker Buehler - 0:05:16
Jack Flaherty - 0:08:22
Paul Skenes - 0:12:42
3 Up and 3 Down - 0:20:08
Injuries - 0:21:08
Best Bets of the Day - 0:22:47
HR Call - 0:26:52


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Leading Off: June 24th (Ep. 218)

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