In The Deep: Fantasy Baseball

In the Deep – It's positional preview time, and Jordan (@BuntSingles) and Shwebsi (@shwebsi) start where they ended with last offseason's previews--starting pitchers. They throw out some bold predictions, talk about a few pitchers that just missed the cutoff, and then talk about some fun post-300 pitchers to target in drafts this year. ---- Timestamps Intro (1:00) Recalling last year's SP failures...

In the Deep – In their first episode since the PL 7 launch, Jordan and Shwebsi make their triumphant return to answer some mailbag questions from PL+ members, as well as fellow Pitcher List staffers. Come for the deep league strategy, stay for Jordan reading player stats in his best ASMR voice. ---- Timestamps Intro (1:00) Tips and Strategies for a first-time deep league player (9:25) Post-250 Cat...

In the Deep – To keep our streak of reputable guests going, we're joined this week by none other than Yancy Eaton. We chat about the outlooks for Rays players in 2022, feigned certainty in early drafts, his deep-seated passion for music, and the current closer strategies being deployed by the community at large. ---- Timestamps Corey Kluber (4:02) McClanahan vs Baz (9:01) CBA implications for fant...

In the Deep – In an attempt to bring some credibility to the podcast, we were joined by the absolutely delightful Ellen Adair! In this, our longest episode, we talk about their many professional creative endeavors, share some of our baseball boyfriends, give them the floor to discuss Ranger Suarez what it's like to be a Phillies fan in this day and age, and so, so much more. ---- Ellen's Twitter:...

In the Deep – Happy New Year from your favorite boys! We kick off 2022 by talking about our holidays, and then manage to turn a single mailbag question into an entire episode. We'll get to more of them soon, we promise! Timestamps: Christmas in Cooperstown, and the worst buffalo chicken pizza Shwebsi has ever had (0:14) Talking favorite picks from the bottom 10 teams (10:25) ARI (14:00) PIT (16:50...

In the Deep – It's the final episode before the new year, and we wrap up 2021 by talking about who we'd reach for in a dynasty startup draft, as well as doing some holiday-themed quick hits regarding our feelings on post-200 picks for redraft leagues. Timestamps: Holiday/No Way Home banter (0:20) Shwebsi reacts to Showalter hiring (4:35) Mailbag Top players to reach for in dynasty startup drafts J...

In the Deep – It's our first mailbag episode! With the lockout enacted by team owners, Jordan (@BuntSingles) and Shwebsi (@Shwebsi) take some time to answer some of your questions, including bargain brand choices for category contributors, the effects of the Javy Báez signing on Detroit prospects, and how we'd celebrate a two-bagger. Timestamps: Báez Signing Ripples (6:15) Bargain Brand Replacemen...

In the Deep – With award season wrapped up and Thanksgiving around the corner, Jordan (@BuntSingles) and Shwebsi (@Shwebsi) make final judgments on their 2021 board bets, take a look at early ADPs for 2021 rookies, and talk about what they're thankful for in the baseball community. Timestamps: Holiday Talk + Thanksgiving Face-Stuffing Methods (3:20) 2021 Board Bet/Award Season Recap (6:57) Buying...

In the Deep – In their first episode of the 2022 offseason, Jordan (@BuntSingles) and Shwebsi (@Shwebsi) catch up on what they did during their time off, take a peek at the latter rounds of the PL staffer too-early mock draft, and generally clown around. Relevant Links: PL Too-Early Mock Draft Article (w/ draft board): https://bit.ly/3D7MoKF Michael Ajeto's Twitch Channel: https://bit.ly/3wkwlq8 M...

In the Deep – In the season finale of ITD, Jordan and Shwebsi break down a few good category contributors, a few streaming picks, and take some time to get sentimental about their time spent together this season. Timestamps: Hitters Nick Gordon (6:30) Harrison Bader (11:55) Alcides Escobar (15:23) Jesus Sanchez (16:30) Lewin Diaz (18:51) Tommy La Stella (21:35) Keibert Ruiz (24:30) Pitchers Eli Mo...

In the Deep – Jordan and Shwebsi have been apart for two weeks, which means that there's a lot of pent-up chaotic energy to release. Which would explain the 7-plus minutes long aside about squirrels in the middle of the pod. Please enjoy our end-of-season ramblings where we hopefully help you find some value to wrap up your fantasy season. Timestamps: Intro (0:15) Hitters (7:45) Banter, Squirrel T...

In the Deep – Jordan and Shwebsi spent the earliest hours of Labor Day laboring over the final few weeks of deep league decision making so you can take your Monday to relax. You're welcome, podcast listener! Timestamps: Intro (0:15) Hitters: Anthony Alford (7:15) Lane Thomas (11:35) Leody Taveras (18:05) Bryan De La Cruz (20:37) Colin Moran (26:25) Alejandro Kirk (30:00) Pitchers: Antonio Senzatel...

In the Deep – Jordan and Shwebsi are back again for another deep league deep dive. Topics include the weird existence of being a Mets fan right now, two corner infielders that have come full circle since our preseason episodes, and a Texas Rangers gunslinger with one heckuva boot-scootin' slider. Yeehaw. Timestamps: Intro (0:15) News and random bits (4:10) Hitters Keibert Ruiz (10:55) Brandon Mars...

The boys cover an under-rostered leadoff hitter, a thorn in Jordan's side, and a triumvirate of KC starting pitchers. Also, just to get out ahead of it: Jordan apologizes for the awful Bernie impression. He can do better. Please give him another chance. Timestamps: Bradley Zimmer (3:00), Connor Joe (11:10), Jake Meyers (17:05), Nicky Lopez (24:15), Carter Kieboom (28:55), Carlos Hernandez and Jord...

Shwebsi and Jordan come back again to chat about Shwebsi's trip to Boston with PL staff and community members; Shwebsi offers a spicy take on Fenway; the boys say horrendous puns; they also talk about fantasy baseball, I guess. Timestamps: Daulton Varsho (7:05), Bobby Dalbec (13:09), Yandy Diaz (17:45), Jorge Mateo (24:30) Tyler Wade (26:47), Frank Schwindel (28:35), Rowdy Tellez (33:40), Lol Shwe...

We know the audio quality on Jordan's end is not good. He accidentally recorded using his webcam mic because he didn't double-check his audio source. He is very sorry. We thought it more important to get you a podcast right away rather than re-record at 2 am on Monday morning. We hope you understand. If you would like some better audio, go check out the stream replay on Shwebsi's Twitch channel, w...

With about 2 months remaining in the regular season, Shwebsi and Jordan reconvene to discuss the big splashes that teams made at the trade deadline, and the subsequent ripple effects that will be felt in your deep leagues during the home stretch. Timestamps: Quick hits: Bradley Zimmer (3:53), Rodolfo Castro (4:20), Giants love (5:30), Tyrone Taylor (8:21), Brendan Rodgers (9:38), Luis Arraez (10:2...

In this one, we promise to keep it short—and naturally, fail to do so. This is a Nick Pollack tribute podcast. Topics include retconning and reaffirming pre-ASB picks, imagining Marvel-esque What If... effects based on trade rumors, and choosing some of our favorite realistic (and not-so-realistic) 2nd half prospect call-ups. As expected, tangents galore! Timestamps: ASB recap and banter (0:14), D...

Timestamps: Home Run Derby/Meat Locker/Kevin Newman Slander (0:15), Hitters: Starlin Castro and examples in rolling charts (6:20), Garrett Cooper is raking (10:15), John Nogowski (15:14), Orlando Arcia and the aftermath of the Ronald Acuna Jr. injury (21:58), Cal Raleigh AKA Big Dumper drops into the majors (27:44), Waters/Pache sidebar (41:38) Pitchers: Kyle Muller will be back (36:53), please st...

This was a weird one. Lots of fluff upfront, lots of tangents, and Jordan makes an unexpected and early exit due to a power outage (1:03:00), leaving Shwebsi to fend for himself. (We might be cursed?) Intro: Nico Hoerner back from IL (3:49), Jarren Duran held off Team USA (5:15) and call-up board bet (7:45), Hitters: Jake Fraley (11:10), Jace Peterson (18:16), Harrison Bader (21:42), Eli White (26...

Shwebsi and Jordan got into the same physical space and recorded an in-person episode for the first time! #FeelsGoodMan After leading off with a short recap of Shwebsi’s baseball-riddled voyage across the Midwest, we dive in with a slightly new format and cover a few folks that could give you a hand in various offensive categories, and realize we’ve become a Giants fancast. Timestamps: R + RBI - L...

After another brief hiatus due to Life Happening™, we ask the question: How do you ride one of these things again? But really, thank you for your patience. We appreciate you hopping in the sidecar and riding along with us. Timestamps: Opening and small news bits (0:14), reminders of previously covered players who are still under-rostered (11:15), LaMonte Wade Jr. (16:30), Akil Baddoo (21:00), Tayl...

Yeah, you read that title right. If you know, you know... And if you know, we're sorry. Timestamps: Schoop + Upton (2:56), Olivares Whiplash (6:28), Ryan Jeffers (9:39), Jonathan India (11:55), Eric Haase (15:35), Justin Upton (18:44), J.P. Crawford (23:04), Steven Duggar*(25:38), Austin Gomber (33:25), Logan Gilbert (37:17), Lucas Sims (44:00), Jackson Kowar (46:50), Joe Ross (50:25), Patrick Wis...

After experiencing some technical difficulties, we're back for another ride on our Little Tykes pedal car. Sorry that we kept y'all waiting. Timestamps: Trevor Larnach (4:27), Brendan Rodgers (11:52), Edward Olivares (16:28), Willy Adames (18:07), Jonathan Schoop (23:01), Jordan Pulls a Jeb Bush “Please Clap” (25:06), Amed Rosario (26:09), “Are we the trash?” “Yeah…” (31:14), Justin Dunn (32:12),...

After a slightly unexpected off week, we take a bit to recap Shwebsi's wedding to Mrs. Shwebsi, talk a bit about the latest injury news and the subsequent playing time implications, and delve into the inevitable microcosms of weird that we find ourselves in when recording in the wee hours of the evening. Be sure to read Nicole Cahill's piece (including a submission from Jordan) on what Drew Robins...