Let's Play Two

Lauer and Danny chat about trying to slow down those starts without resorting to streaming bullpen trash, diving into the chaos of creeping on 50 starts and the eternal struggle of finding a reliever who won’t implode. Taking the Mound features Lauer’s hunt for an outfielder and Danny’s stubborn refusal to sacrifice offense, while they also spotlight Sharknado’s early success, Corey’s cursed roste...

Lauer and Danny kick things off with a cold‑open about the Twins turning opposing pitchers into confetti before diving into a no‑keeper draft recap—who went way too early, who somehow fell into your lap, and who already looks like a regret. Taking the Mound turns into a support‑group session for early‑season pitching disasters (Skenes, Crochet, Mikolas, Valdez, Ragans… the whole crime scene), plus...

Lauer and Danny tee off this episode with a cold-open about using a golf format to determine the 2026 draft order, setting the tone for a league-wide reset. The Bullpen Warm-up dives into early-season chatter, including reactions to players in the WBC and the usual mix of frustrations, flexes, and keeper uncertainty. In Taking the Mound, the hosts share personal league stories and reveal their dra...

Lauer and Danny open the show thinking about creative ways to fairly determine the 2026 draft order for their 13‑team league before easing into the Bullpen Warm‑up, where they react to the league poll results for a Full Draft and Keeper combination. They then dive into rapid‑fire debates on Nick Kurtz, Adley Rutschman, Spencer Strider, Kyle Bradish, and Zack Wheeler. Lauer and Danny close things o...

Lauer and Danny return from their offseason hibernation with a full slate of fantasy baseball questions and hot takes. From Nolan Arenado’s desert relocation to the fate of Semien in New York, they unpack the chaos and curiosity of the offseason. The Nine Innings segment hits everything from Trout’s future to rookie radar, bounce-back bets, and the fantasy impact of the Cubs’ moves. In Extra Innin...

With just five weeks left in the season, Lauer and Danny break down the final stretch and the streaming frenzy sweeping the league. They reflect on surprising breakouts, frustrating busts, and whether Danny’s squad can hold onto second place. The duo spotlights top streaming teams like Realmuto and Yamononos, and offer strategic advice for contenders and those already looking ahead. Whether you&#3...

Danny, Lauer, and special guest Gio dive into the streaming frenzy as fantasy managers scramble for that one game-changing pickup. The crew shares which players are the most valuable on their rosters, breaks down Gio’s team trajectory, and unpacks the emotional rollercoaster of early drops and lingering hopes. From Dylan Crews to Jordan Lawler, no prospect is safe from scrutiny. As the league heat...

 Danny and Lauer break down the fantasy baseball madness as teams make their moves and take big swings. Lauer kicks things off with a trade gripe before diving into curious pickups, early surprises, and breakout performances that have shaken up the league. Bryan joins the conversation to dissect his team and react to some bold roster decisions. Plus, what’s the verdict on the Cole Ragans drop? ⚾

Danny and Lauer dive into the season’s first quarter, breaking down fantasy frustrations, surprise performances, and tough roster decisions. Lauer pitches his case for buying Rasiel Iglesias; they debate the most infamous “angry-drops,” and play a lively round of "I Say, You Say,"  featuring some intriguing league names. Plus, they tackle the biggest roster dilemmas—what will Ben do with Roki Sasa...

As the first month of the season wraps up, Danny and Lauer dive into their early thoughts on their teams and the league’s biggest surprises. They debate whether Triston Casas will ever turn it around, break down early-season struggles, and highlight the league’s breakout performers. The duo also unpacks the first trade of the season and discusses the pressure of holding the top spot in the standin...

In this action-packed episode of "Let’s Play Two," Lauer and Danny reflect on their draft strategies and the thrill of being two games into the season with the Dodgers vs. Cubs series in Tokyo out of the way. They discuss draft surprises, debate standout picks, and highlight the choices that made them go, “Wow!” The duo also shares their thoughts on early-season strategies and prediction...

On this week’s episode of "Let’s Play Two," Danny and Lauer discuss the rebranding of Samurai Sluggers to YamaNonos and dive into the big question: What to do with Sale? They break down league trades, debate the catchers worth trusting, and spotlight the last set of keepers before the March 7 keeper deadline looking at Dan Cummings, Corey, Baca, and Lauer's teams.  The show wraps up...

 In this episode of "Let’s Play Two," hosts Danny and Lauer tackle their toughest keeper decisions and share stories as they prepare for the draft. They delve into the keeper gamble strategy and analyze key league transactions, featuring players from Samurai Sluggers, Realmuto of Beverly Hills, Darth Ohtani, and Danny’s team, Kershawshank Redemption. Finally, they offer insights on the c...

Join hosts Danny and Lauer on the latest episode of "Let’s Play Two" as they dive into the league keeper status. In this episode, they discuss Rule 5.1.2 and explore opening thoughts about the league, players, and trends. They also debate keeper strategies, and evaluate the keeper selections of 4 teams in the league: Sharknado, Arraez for the Judge, The Good, the Bad, and the Adley, and...

In this episode of the "Let's Play Two Podcast," hosts Danny and Lauer tackle key off-season topics, from draft and keeper strategies to predicting player and team bounce-backs. They’ll address nine burning questions, including performance forecasts for players like Jarren Duran and the impact of Yankee Stadium on Cody Bellinger. They’ll delve into potential breakout stars and evalua...

Join Danny Hollweg and Dan Lauer on the Let’s Play Two Podcast, titled ‘Yeah, It’s Challenging’. In this episode, they discuss the current state of their fantasy baseball league with only 6 weeks left, including Danny’s thoughts on being in first place and Lauer’s contemplation of the white flag. They also share insights on the most interesting races, potential player shutdowns, and the impact of...

Join Danny and Lauer for this episode, titled “Gotta Be Able To Trade ‘Em”. In this episode, they discuss the current state of their fantasy baseball league, including Lauer’s plan for his 9th place team and whether Danny can maintain his lead. They also delve into recent transactions involving players like Jose Berrios, Paul Goldschmidt, Yelich, Senga, and Fedde. The episode wraps up with a discu...

Join Danny, Lauer, and their guest Marcus Hibbard of the Samurai Sluggers in this episode of the Let’s Play Two Podcast as they discuss the state of their fantasy baseball league with just over 10 weeks to go. They share their thoughts on the most surprising and disappointing players so far, and make predictions about who will have the biggest drop off or turnaround. In the Closing segment, they r...

Join Danny and Lauer in this episode of the Let’s Play Two Podcast as they navigate the tricky waters of fantasy baseball and discuss how pitching has been a mess. It’s time for Lauer to decide whether to Swing, Bunt, or Bench. Should he make radical moves, play the small game, or start planning for next year? The episode also features a ‘Hard to Own’ segment, where they discuss five players from...

In this episode of the Let’s Play Two Podcast, Danny and Lauer dive into the latest trends, strategies, and frustrations in their fantasy baseball league. In the ‘Swing, Bunt, or Bench’ segment, they discuss the imminent decisions teams need to make as June arrives - should they make radical moves, play the small game, or start planning for next year? The episode also features a deep dive into the...

In this Episode, Lauer and Danny finish the 2-month preview of the teams to spotlight, musing about Air Yordan, The Kershawshank Redemption, and 2 and 2 to Harvey Kuenn. The offer insight to a few of the trades from earlier in the week and bemoan the state of the offensive waiver wire and free agent market. There is even a mailbag in this one highlighting Ronel Blanco and what to do with him, alon...

In another episode early in this fantasy baseball season, Lauer and Danny bemoan some key injuries with Trout and Kwan going on the shelf. They also take a close look at three more teams in the league: Acuna Matata and the Corbin Carroll dilemma; Arraez for the Judge that seems to be an enigma of pitching and hitting; and Samurai Sluggers, wondering if there is enough pitching to go the distance....

In this episode, Lauer and Danny sit down after the first full month of the season to chat trends, add/drops, and streamers that have dominated so far. They also jump in to explore three more teams, their state of play, and what's next for them: The Mighty Wombats, Darth Ohtani, and Lauer's very own Cole as Ice. Stream us on all of those platforms where you get your audio.

In this episode, Lauer and Danny chat for the first time since the season has started. They discuss the rash of injuries affecting baseball and various league mates, as well as evaluate the bottom quarter of the league up to this point: The Sharknados, The Realmuto of Beverly Hills, and the Diamond Kids. Stream us wherever you get your audio.

In this episode, Lauer and Danny podcast during the 2024 draft, attempting to make picks and comment along the way. Cease goes early, Realmuto keeps taking pitching, and Lauer and Danny hold off the longest before even thinking about a relief pitcher.