Episode 004 - Acuna Matatis: Problem-Free Philosophy?

Welcome to Breakfast With the Beats

Mike and Dave are back with another episode, this time discussing the following topics:

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On The Wire - Adam and Kevin break down a lighter MLB news week while diving deep into bullpen chaos, injuries, and shifting roles impacting fantasy baseball. The episode focuses heavily on FAAB strategy, streaming options, and identifying short-term opportunity plays across all categories.

3:30 – Yankees updates: Giancarlo Stanton IL, Jasson Domínguez call-up
Players discussed: Giancarlo Stanton, Jasson Domínguez, Trent Grisham, Austin Wells, Ben Rice

9:00 – Red Sox rotation: Garrett Crochet injury, Jake Bennett debut
Players discussed: Garrett Crochet, Jake Bennett, Brayan Bello

15:00 – Blue Jays lineup shifts with George Springer return
Players discussed: George Springer, Myles Straw, Davis Schneider, Lenyn Sosa

19:30 – Brewers pitching concerns: Jacob Misiorowski scare, Brandon Woodruff IL
Players discussed: Jacob Misiorowski, Brandon Woodruff, Logan Henderson, Robert Gasser

24:30 – Rays pitching usage: Griffin Jax transition & bullpen strategy
Players discussed: Griffin Jax, Ryan Pepiot

30:00 – Orioles bullpen + Trevor Rogers IL
Players discussed: Trevor Rogers, Cade Povich, Ryan Helsley, Yennier Cano, Andrew Kittredge, Anthony Nunez, Rico Garcia

40:00 – Tigers injuries and playing time shifts
Players discussed: Casey Mize, Javier Báez, Jace Jung, Matt Vierling

44:00 – Mets injuries and lineup changes
Players discussed: Luis Robert Jr. Jr., MJ Melendez, Tyrone Taylor, Austin Slater, Tommy Pham

50:00 – Reds rotation update: Brandon Williamson IL, Lodolo return outlook
Players discussed: Brandon Williamson, Nick Lodolo

52:30 – Spencer Strider return and start decisions
Players discussed: Spencer Strider

55:30 – FAAB Targets: Power hitters
Players discussed: MJ Melendez, Austin Hays, Jonny DeLuca, Gavin Sheets, Kody Clemens, JJ Bleday

1:01:00 – FAAB Targets: Speed options
Players discussed: David Hamilton, Jorge Mateo, Jake McCarthy, Austin Martin, Brandon Lockridge

1:06:30 – Opportunity plays & schedule breakdown
Players discussed: Travis Bazzana, Jhonkensy Noel, Jahmai Jones

1:10:30 – Starting pitching targets (wins & Ks)
Players discussed: Jake Bennett, Elmer Rodríguez, Nick Martinez, Davis Martin, Slade Cecconi, Cade Cavalli, Kyle Leahy

1:17:30 – Ratio relievers & speculative arms
Players discussed: Rico Garcia, Anthony Nunez, Hunter Gaddis, Kyle Finnegan

1:21:00 – Saves speculation & bullpen chaos
Players discussed: Jacob Latz, Pete Fairbanks, Calvin Faucher, Tyler Phillips

1:24:00 – Wildcard stash & prospect talk
Players discussed: Joshua Baez, Victor Scott II

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Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde discuss the 1958 baseball movie musical, "Damn Yankees." They introduce the film (1:10), with an overview of the story, the cast, and filmmakers, and review the 20-80 baseball scouting grades for rating the film, with a new metaphor (6:57). Quick promos for "Cryptid" and the podcast "Sometimes it Rains" (13:47). Amount of Baseball (16:09) is helped by early baseball and a good montage, but there's not a ton here. Baseball Accuracy (23:15) kicks off with some debate on the central premise and impact on score, umpire razzing, and Joe's inconsistent baseball opinions. Does Shoeless Joe Jackson exist in the world of this film? Some Kansas City baseball timeline problems, the six months out of every year fallacy, and goulash vs. Willie Mays. They dive in on Carlos Paula, Angel Scull, Joe Black,the integration of the Washington Senators, and a brief racial history anecdote with the Twins. A Washington Senators overview and look at pennant-less droughts throughout baseball history. How often do you need to hit a homer to save a losing ball club, w/r/t the 1957 Senators pitching rotation. Accuracy in the song "Heart," plus newspaper accuracy. Storytelling (1:01:21) dives in on the confusing terms of the deal with the devil, and who Joe Hardy actually is. "Who's Got the Pain?" These scouts, I guess. They also discuss Joe Hardy's HOF case, games missed in the storytelling, problems with singing a song and writing a letter simultaneously, and songs removed and added from the Broadway version. How old is Lola? How superb is Gwen Verdon in "Whatever Lola Wants"? They wrap up with "Two Lost Souls," Sister Miller's name, the costume design, Mr. Applegate's particular scope of power, and the flatness of the cinematography. The Score Tool (1:42:20) considers the tunes and scoring of Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Acting (1:44:00) discusses chiefly the performances of Tab Hunter, Gwen Verdon, Ray Walston and Jean Stapleton, with some discussion of the ensemble and the impact of the cast carrying over from the Broadway run. Delightfulness of Catcher (1:50:19) assesses the character of Smokey, played by Nathaniel Frey. Delightfulness of Announcer (1:53:42) sees a short debate on its existence. Lack of Misogyny (1:55:34) considers wives singing about their husbands' obsessions with baseball as they wait around to be noticed, undermining Sister Miller's baseball fandom, and 1001 issues with "Goodbye Old Girl" and "Empty Chair." There are Misogyny issues with Gloria and Applegate, too. Marie Antoinette injustice. They wrap up with the missing songs' impact on this tool, and Joe and Meg's reunion.  No spoilers on the following segments: Yes or No (2:17:20), Six Degrees of Baseball (2:22:00), Favorite Moment (2:24:26) Least Favorite Moment (2:26:20), Scene We Would Have Liked to See (2:28:22), Dreamiest Player (2:30:27), Favorite Performance (2:31:10), and Next Time (2:33:06).

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This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"!

John and Patrick talk about Patrick's most recent "Is It Legit" article, looking at Josh Jung and Bryce Elder. Plus, a recap of last week's performances, including a couple of rookie middle infielders in Konnor Griffin and JJ Wetherholt, and a few pitchers finally figuring it out in Chase Dollander and Ranger Suarez.

Timestamps:

3:52 - Injury News

15:26 - Is It Legit: Josh Jung and Bryce Elder

27:07 - Konnor Griffin and Andrew Abbott

34:33 - Nathan Church and Shane McClanahan

42:07 - Ildemaro Vargas and Chase Dollander

51:03 - JJ Wetherholt and Ranger Suarez

59:24 - Elly De La Cruz and Logan Gilbert

1:10:18 - Streamers

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Connect: @ThisWeekPL | [email protected]

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First Pitch Podcast Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) and Carson Picard (@CarsonPicardPL) detail everything you need every morning to update your fantasy baseball team. Tune in daily to be updated on news, injuries, pickups to consider, and today's streamers.

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On The Corner

Nick Pollack and Eric Samulski go over the upcoming starting pitcher schedules and highlight some pitchers returning from injury.

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PPP 782 – Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers To Add And Drop – 5-1-26

The Plus Pitch Podcast with Nick Pollack from Pitcher List, reviewing all Fantasy Baseball starting pitchers for today's and tomorrow's games, and outlining which pitchers from yesterday are worth grabbing off the waiver wire.

Stay on top of everything with Nick's daily Starting Pitcher Roundup article, SP Streamer Rankings article, and weekly updates of the Top 100 Starting Pitchers at PitcherList.com.

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The Shallows EP 012 - The Trading Post

Erik Hinrichsen and Carson Picard navigate through The Shallows, starting with the Captain's Report detailing injuries to Garret Crochet, Brandon Woodruff, and Trevor Rogers, as well as the future outlook for former number one overall pick Travis Bazzana, position eligibility updates for Fernando Tatis Jr, Ivan Herrera, and Sal Stewart, and how Cade Cavalli became the second pitcher this season with back-to-back double-digit strikeout games...so does that make him worthy of a pickup? Speaking of worthy, the guys then discuss if the hot starts from players like Moises Ballesteros, Carlos Cortes, Ildemaro Vargas, Liam Hicks, and Landon Roupp are worthy of those starts in a fun twist on "is it legit." Finally they visit the trading post to decide if players such as Bubba Chandler, Nathan Eovaldi, and Oneil, among others off to hot or cold starts, are worth buying or selling. Welcome to The Shallows!

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First Pitch Podcast Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) and Carson Picard (@CarsonPicardPL) detail everything you need every morning to update your fantasy baseball team. Tune in daily to be updated on news, injuries, pickups to consider, and today's streamers.

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