The Fantasy Baseball Beat
The guys welcome Michael Cecchini to the show
Michael Cecchini joins the guys to discuss all things baseball.
Guest Introduction
Michael discusses the following topics:
- His background in fantasy baseball playing and writing
- Stabilization points for different player metrics, such as strikeout rate, walk rate, ground ball rate, fly ball rate, and more
- How much does Stuff play into figuring out which pitchers to roster
Beat Writer Roundup
The guys discuss two articles:
1. "Ben Rice 'a real hitter' out of the leadoff spot for the Yankees - by Bryan Hoch. Topics discussed:
- The start of his 2025 season
- What happens if and when Giancarlo Stanton returns
- The scouting process for Ben Rice
- His offseason regimen
- Is chicken the ultimate food?
2. "Aranda homers again, claims best OPS in baseball - by Adam Berry. Topics discussed:
- Aranda's offseason work
- The start of his 2025 season
- His underlying metrics
- Is this sustainable?
- The ballpark in Tampa Bay
Waiver Wire Adds
The guys look at one player they like for the next week, and then some for 12-team and 15-team leagues. Players discussed:
- Sean Murphy
- Harrison Bader
- Joc Pederson
- J.T. Ginn
- Ryan Gusto
Mental Health Moment
The question of the week: What are some habits, no matter how small, that you’ve incorporated into your daily routine in an effort to maintain your wellness?