Talking Fantasy Baseball

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik, Josh, and Anthony talk all things fantasy tarade deadline in the 2026 Trade-a-palooza! They detail the trades they made for their teams at the deadline, why the made them and how they came to fruition. They also discuss keys to making trades and how to properly gauge value in your particular leagues because no two leagues are t...

(00:00:00) Today's Show (00:03:09) Lebron James Joins the 76ers: A Basketball Perspective (00:09:18) Fantasy Baseball Dilemmas & Player Evaluations (00:15:27) Jackson Merrill, Austin Riley, & Cal Raleigh (00:26:58) Subscribe and Support the Podcast (00:32:46) Pitching Performances & Player Evaluations (00:32:57) The Pitching Showdown: Schlittler vs Skubal (00:37:47) Bryce Miller's Struggles & Roki...

(00:00:00) Today's Show (00:05:06) Anthony's Bold Takes: PCA's Fantasy Success (00:19:19) Erik's Bold Takes (00:24:46) James Wood's Potential (00:33:54) Josh's Hot Takes (00:46:49) Soft Trades and Player Acquisitions (00:51:06) The Juggling Act of Roster Moves We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode with the All-Star break approaching, Erik, Josh, and Anthony give their bi...

(00:00:00) Today's Show (00:04:20) MVP Hitters of the First Half (00:11:23) Quick Picks for Second Half MVP Hitters (00:14:22) MVP Pitchers of the First Half (00:20:12) Quick Picks for Second Half MVP Pitchers (00:23:41) Looking Ahead to Next Week We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik, Josh, and Anthony each pick their hitter and pitcher MVPs of the 1st half of the...

(00:00:00) Today's Show (00:03:00) Josh's Pitching Dilemma (00:13:22) Anthony's Roster Crunch (00:22:51) Erik's Jac Caglianone Conundrum (00:32:12) Anthony's Free Agent Pickup Success (00:34:58) Josh's Rebuilding Success (00:40:16) Erik's Schlittler Acquisition We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik, Josh, and Anthony talk about the biggest problem they're having thi...

(00:00:00) Today's Show (00:06:12) June Swoon: Josh's Pick (00:15:32) June Swoon: Anthony's Pick (00:21:08) June Swoon: Erik's Pick (00:33:05) Keeper League Draft Format Discussion (00:34:16) Guess the 10 Seasons Game (00:53:20) Final Thoughts & Look Ahead We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode Erik, Josh, and Anthony kick it off with June Swoon, picking one player that t...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Episode 50!!! (00:06:18) Anthony's Team Analysis (00:27:18) Josh's Segment: Player Evaluation (00:29:03) Robbie Ray & Framber Valdez Dilemma (00:31:29) The Decision to Cut or Keep (00:49:18) Erik's Question: Hot vs Proven Players (01:02:20) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead We're talking fantasy baseball over here! It's our 50th episode!!! In this week's episode Erik, Josh, and...

(00:00:00) Today's Show (00:02:11) Replacing Judge: Challenges & Approaches (00:04:19) Drafting Superstars: Protecting Against Injuries (00:08:49) Trading Judge: To Keep or to Sell? (00:12:15) Dynasty Leagues & Future Prospects (00:16:14) Believe It or Not: Breakout Pitchers (00:21:51) Believe It or Not: Breakout Hitters (00:41:25) Final Thoughts, Advice, & Looking Ahead We're talking fantasy base...

(00:00:00) Today's Show (00:03:22) Trade Offer Dilemma (00:14:55) Analyzing Kyle Harrison's Value (00:33:09) Players on Bad Teams: Worth Rostering? (00:35:00) Team Chemistry and Player Performance (00:36:08) Top-Tier Talent vs. Peripheral Players (00:38:34) The Impact of Coaching & Management (00:42:32) Tarik Skubal's Return & Loose Bodies (00:45:50) Josh Hader's Impending Return We're talking fan...

(00:00:00) Today's Show (00:01:29) Gerrit Cole's Return and Roster Decisions (00:13:47) Run Don't Walk: Hitters to Pick Up (00:30:12) Run Don't Walk: Pitchers to Pick Up (00:48:13) Players You're Too Afraid to Drop (00:48:41) Players You're Too Afraid to Drop - Hitters (01:09:06) Players You're Too Afraid to Drop - Pitchers (01:18:47) Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead We're talking fantasy baseball o...

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 hitte...

(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 A...

(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 An...

(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 h...

(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 &...

(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 her...

(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 leag...

(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 th...

(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...

(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 fr...

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! In this week's episode we look back at the year that was the 2025 fantasy baseball season: the biggest surprises, the biggest let down, lessons learned, and the results of our own leagues. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! Talking Fantasy Baseball is available for free on all major podcast platforms, includin...

It's the Midweek Minute(s) edition of the Talking Fantasy Baseball Podcast, where we break down the biggest news and notes you need to know between our full feature-length episodes every week! Aaron Judge returns from the IL and will have a ripple effect in the Yankees lineup, while Austin Riley heads back to the IL, so who are some replacements? Plus a pair of starting pitchers are working their...

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! It's part 2 of our 2-part trade deadline special where we break down the insanity of the real-life MLB trade deadline and it's impact on fantasy, from the closer carousel chaos, to big name bats and arms that were on the move, to players who weren't dealt. Does Eugenio Suarez's move to Seattle change his value? David Bednar or Devin Williams in the Bronx?...

It's the Midweek Minute(s) edition of the Talking Fantasy Baseball Podcast, where we break down the biggest news and notes you need to know between our full feature-length episodes every week! Aaron Judge heads to the IL so who are some replacements? Should you make a trade? Speaking of trades, we discuss a key strategy at this time of year as the real life trade deadline approaches. Be sure to su...

We're talking fantasy baseball over here! It's part 1 of our 2-part trade deadline special where we break down some trades that we made this week, from what we dealt away to what we acquired, the negotiations we've gone through to get there, and the negotiations we went through for deals that didn't get made. We also explore a little thing called the Yahoo Trade Market, where we see what some of t...