Talking Fantasy Baseball

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik and Anthony talk all about injuries, including those to Max Fried and Robby Snelling, and they discuss about how to properly play the waiver wire at this point of the season, filling team needs instead of simply going for who is hot. Then they play a game of Start, Bench, Cut with three pitchers who are scorching and three hitters who are ice cold. And finally they wrap it up by advising you to take a deep breath when evaluating these four players, including Kyle Bradish and Bo Bichette. Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now!

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(00:00:00) Today's Show

(00:02:49) Is ABS Affecting Pitching?

(00:09:28) Defending Our Fantasy Lives

(00:11:21) Josh's Moves: The Spaghetti Approach

(00:30:05) Anthony's Defensive Moves

(00:34:46) Blake Snell's Return & Dodgers' Rotation

(00:45:07) Erik's Defensive Strategy

(00:45:37) The Bubba Chandler Dilemma

(00:46:37) Closer Rankings & Trade Considerations

(00:59:37) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik, Josh, and Anthony talk all about the moves they made, or didn't make, this past week, justifying and defending their actions to improve their teams. They talk Blake Snell's impending return, Spencer Jones's outlook, and the rosterability of Bubba Chandler and Noah Schultz, all while giving an inside look into how and why they make the moves that they make. Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now!

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(00:00:00) Today's Show

(00:06:56) Analyzing Erik's Trade

(00:16:57) Team Strategies & Roster Moves

(00:17:33) Ryan Helsley to the IL

(00:18:41) Josh's Shallow League Struggles

(00:29:24) Anthony's Well-Stocked Roster

(00:39:23) Erik's Pitching Predicament

(00:50:38) The Overarching Principles For Roster Evaluation

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik, Josh, and Anthony discuss a trade Erik made in their league for Cam Schlittler involving Zach Neto, what to do with Bubba Chandler and Luke Keaschall, Brandon Woodruff's scary outing, the breaking news of Ryan Helsley landing on the IL, and how to look at your roster for moves to make at this point in the season. Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now!

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(00:00:00) Today's Show

(00:03:16) Podcast Availability and Call to Action

(00:04:15) Reading the News: Payton Tolle's Dominant Debut, Injuries, & Mashing Murakami

(00:25:40) The State of Pitching in 2026

(00:33:30) Luckiest & Unluckiest Pitchers

(00:40:00) Relief Pitching Woes

(00:50:36) Navigating Reliever Committees

(00:59:56) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik and Josh are joined by Anthony Shabazz, who returns to talk all about the stat of pitching throughout the league. They discuss Payton Tolle's dominant 2026 debut, the mashing Munetaka Murakami, Devin Williams' disastrous start to the season, and the nightmare that is pitching across baseball right now, from the luckiest & unluckiest pitchers, to how to approach the miserable state of relief pitching. Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now!

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(00:00:00) Today's Show

(00:03:53) Parker Messick & Mike Trout

(00:14:14) Mason Miller's Impressive Performance

(00:17:40) Garrett Cole's Rehab & Kevin McGonigle's Contract Extension

(00:21:30) Trading Theory: Assessing Team Needs

(00:29:41) The Art of Negotiation in Fantasy Trades

(00:33:02) Navigating Rejection & Pivoting in Trades

(00:53:21) Who To Acquire Via Trade

(01:07:22) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead to Next Week

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik is joined by Anthony Shabazz who gives a masterclass on trading as the season is in full swing. They also discuss the revitalized Mike Trout and what it might take to acquire him in a trade, Parker Messick's near no-hitter, Mason Miller's utter dominance, and players you should be buying low in trades right now, including Pete Alonso, Jazz Chisholm, and Jesus Luzardo. Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now!

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(00:00:00) Today's Show

(00:02:11) Injuries & Returns

(00:06:07) Konnor Griffin's Contract & Outlook

(00:09:32) Hamming It Up: Pitching Pickups

(00:30:28) Jordan Walker & Cam Smith: The New Power Hitters

(00:45:42) The Sal Stewart Trade

(00:46:37) Which Max Muncy?

(00:47:50) The Sal Stewart Trade, cont'd

(01:00:02) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead to Next Week

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik & Josh talk Konnor Griffin's contract extension and outlook for this season, should you add Mick Abel or Taj Bradley, how about Jordan Walker or Cam Smith, and finally, the guys discuss Erik's trade acquisition of Sal Stewart, how to approach early season noise, and what they're looking for in the week ahead. Plus, Erik gets his mind blown he learns Max Muncy & Max Muncy were born on the same day! Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now!

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(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:02:23) Trade Sandy?

(00:31:06) Early Strategy Advice

(00:48:51) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead to Next Week

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik & Josh talk Sandy Alcantara's complete game and some viable trade options for him, Andrew Painter's Major League debut, Konnor Griffin getting the call, and how Sal Stewart looks like a league winner. They also give the absolute best early season advice at this point of the season. Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now! 

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(00:00:00) Welcome In

(00:03:18) Reading The News

(00:10:22) Opening Day (Over)Reactions

(00:30:15) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode it's Opening Day! Erik & Josh talk about some last-minute injury news updates and they react, or overreact, to Opening Day performances around the league. They also have a hot take about this being the year of the rookie hitter...or is it? Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now!

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(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:02:53) Slow Draft Update & What It Says About ADP - HITTERS

(00:23:03) Slow Draft Update & What It Says About ADP - PITCHERS

(00:37:40) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead to Next Week

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik and Josh talk about slow drafts, the one they're currently co-managing together, and what it reveals about ADP. They also teach a valuable lesson to check your league settings and how that should affect your drafts. Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now!

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(00:00:00) We're back!

(00:07:31) Reading the News

(00:29:29) Draft Strategies & Slow Drafts

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik & Josh return to talk fantasy baseball with you for the 2026 season with a brand new format...and video! Check out the video of the pod on YouTube! Bringing you news, the guys discuss Corbin Carroll & Francisco Lindor's return from injury, new injuries to Hunter Greene, José Berrios, and Shane Bieber, and they discuss draft strategies to navigate the treacherous 2B & 3B positions. We're back and better than ever baby! Check us out with a new episode every week! Subscribe now!

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