Locked On Fantasy Baseball - Daily MLB Fantasy Podcast

Logan Webb’s second-half surge could redefine fantasy baseball rotations—are you ready to buy in before his value skyrockets? Matthew Onan breaks down Webb’s underlying stats and examines which underperformers, including Detroit Tigers’ Riley Greene, Arizona Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll, and San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr., are primed for major bounce backs as the season hits its midpoint. Ke...

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ian Seymour dominates with 12 strikeouts against the New York Yankees, igniting fantasy baseball buzz. Can Seymour’s surge continue, or will Joey Cantillo, Griffin Jax, and Sean Burke steal the spotlight for fantasy managers chasing pitching help? The conversation focused on pitching trends, including control concerns for Cantillo and Jax’s transition from closer to starter,...

Jordan Walker powers St. Louis Cardinals’ lineup back to life with three home runs in the past week—can he sustain this breakout performance all season? Fantasy baseball managers face a critical decision: ride the hot streak or trade Walker at peak value to fill team needs. The conversation focused on Walker’s underlying stats, including a 14.2% power percentage and a 51.2% hard-hit rate, suggesti...

Dansby Swanson’s power surge has fantasy GMs asking: is now the best time to cash in? Matthew Onan breaks down the trade market, spotlighting overachievers like Swanson and Otto Lopez, plus struggling stars such as Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette. Find out which hot bats and slumping aces are prime candidates to sell high or buy low as All-Star break approaches. Power stats, batting averages, and key...

Philadelphia Phillies fans are questioning Cristopher Sanchez’s ace status after he was shelled for nine earned runs by the Kansas City Royals—can he rebound and anchor fantasy rotations down the stretch? Dominick Martino assesses Sanchez’s recent struggles, spotlighting concerning trends like a skyrocketing ERA, shaky WHIP, and a hard hit rate in the 15th percentile. Martino compares Sanchez to a...

Seattle Mariners' pitching phenom Kade Anderson dominates Double-A with eye-popping stats—can fantasy managers afford not to stash him ahead of a potential MLB call-up? Dominick Martino spotlights Anderson’s electric strikeout rate, the Mariners’ rotation logjam, and strategic stashing scenarios for both redraft and dynasty fantasy baseball leagues. Key risers like Andrew Ficsher and Luis Lara of...

Minnesota Twins slugger Josh Bell emerges as a must-add fantasy pickup after posting four home runs and eight RBIs last week. Can Bell's power surge continue, or is now the time to capitalize before regression sets in? Discover how Bell's elite hard-hit rate and promising underlying stats suggest there’s still value for savvy managers ahead of the All-Star break. Matthew Ahne breaks down Bell’s re...

Waiver-wire sleepers ignite Week 16 fantasy baseball with explosive power and untapped upside. Is Taylor Trammell the Houston Astros’ next breakout bat, or a short-lived hot streak fantasy managers should ride before it fades? Matthew Ahne spotlights must-add players like Taylor Trammell, Spencer Torkelson (Detroit Tigers), and high-upside catchers Francisco Alvarez (New York Mets), Dalton Rushing...

Waiver wire gems could tip the balance in your fantasy baseball league—are you ready to add the next breakout star? Dominick Martino spotlights must-add players as week 15 wraps up, focusing on Washington Nationals’ Cade Cavalli’s electric 13-strikeout outing and Troy Melton’s control mastery for the Detroit Tigers. The episode breaks down key pitching options, including Tampa Bay Rays’ Ian Seymou...

Fantasy baseball managers face a pivotal pre-All-Star break decision: should you cash in on surging hot streaks or trust underlying stats for the long haul? Matthew Onan spotlights breakout candidates like Caleb Durbin, Ms. Merlin Valdez of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Kyle Stowers, revealing why their stat lines might be smoke and mirrors. Strategic sell-high opportunities abound as Onan explains...

Philadelphia Phillies’ Zack Wheeler defies age and injury, emerging as a fantasy baseball ace in 2026. Can the 36-year-old’s dominance continue to anchor your rotation down the stretch and into 2027? Host Dominick Martino spotlights Wheeler’s remarkable year, dissecting his 2.03 ERA, 74 strikeouts in 75 innings, and elite 0.86 WHIP. Is Wheeler a top-12 fantasy starting pitcher going forward? Marti...

Atlanta Braves eye a late-season boost as Spencer Schwellenbach targets an August or September return. Could his dominant WHIP and strikeout rate make him the ultimate league-winner for fantasy managers? Dominick Martino explores Schwellenbach’s impactful upside, Giancarlo Stanton’s timely power surge for the New York Yankees, and Luis Robert’s return to a loaded New York Mets lineup. Injury updat...

Houston Astros’ Tatsuya Imai electrifies fantasy baseball with back-to-back double-digit strikeout games. Is this breakout the start of a dominant trend, or just a temporary surge? Imai's recent performances against the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians showcase his strikeout prowess, but questions remain about his ERA and the sustainability of his success. The conversation focused on Imai's...

Junior Caminero electrifies Tampa Bay Rays fans with a monster week—seven home runs, 15 RBIs, and a .423 batting average fuel speculation: is he vaulting into first-round fantasy status next season? Matthew Ahne examines Caminero’s breakout, breaks down Brandon Marsh’s hot streak for the Philadelphia Phillies, and sounds the alarm on looming batting average regression despite surging power numbers...

Carter Jensen sparks excitement for Kansas City Royals fans with a recent power surge, smashing two home runs in just 27 at-bats. Is this breakout performance here to stay, or will regression hit as the fantasy baseball playoffs approach? Jensen’s emerging role at catcher and his intriguing stat trends have fantasy managers buzzing about his true upside. Matthew Ahne breaks down Jensen’s prospect...

Kyle Teel’s anticipated power surge could reshape the Chicago White Sox’s lineup. Is now the time to grab overlooked fantasy baseball gems before your league rivals do? Matthew Ahne spotlights must-add waiver pickups, breaking down advanced metrics for underrated hitters like Luis Garcia (Washington Nationals), Cole Keith (Detroit Tigers), Owen Caissie (Chicago Cubs), and Andy Rodriguez (Pittsburg...

New York Yankees’ Jasson Dominguez emerges as a top fantasy baseball pickup, surging with power and speed just in time for the Week 14 stretch. Can Dominguez surpass last year’s pace and become a difference-maker in championship lineups? Dominick Martino highlights Dominguez’s rise, alongside key adds like Paul Goldschmidt’s unexpected resurgence, Francisco Alvarez’s renewed power for the New York...

Hunter Greene’s rapid return could reshape fantasy baseball’s playoff race. Are you ready to pounce on top injured players and break-out prospects before your league rivals do? Dominick Martino spotlights must-stash names for Week 14, including Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene, sizzling Kansas City Royals prospect Kris Bubic, and future standouts Logan Henderson, Luis Robert (now with the Mets),...

Buy low, sell high—can savvy fantasy managers capitalize before value swings back? Matthew Ahne spotlights surging names like Zach Gelof and Otto Lopez, questioning whether their recent production for the Oakland Athletics and Miami Marlins is sustainable or a mirage destined for regression. Is it time to unload overperforming assets before the crash, or ride the streak a little longer? The episod...

Reed Detmers dazzles with a dominant month for the Los Angeles Angels, racking up 47 strikeouts and sporting a stellar 3.03 ERA. Is now the perfect opportunity to sell high, or does Detmers finally have staying power? Matthew Ahne explores the art of maximizing fantasy baseball trades, spotlighting key buy-low and sell-high candidates around MLB. Target fantasy upgrades by flipping surging names l...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is scorching hot, hitting .437 in June with 9 home runs and 6 steals—can this breakout pace continue or will early-season struggles return? Fantasy managers are asking if PCA is a legitimate top 10 outfield option or just riding a temporary streak. Dominick Martino breaks down Crow-Armstrong’s season stats, from his slow start to his current power surge,...

Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen is on fire, hitting over .500 with surging power numbers—can he sustain this breakout and anchor your fantasy baseball lineup? Dominick Martino spotlights must-add waiver gems for Week 14, including Cleveland’s dynamic rookie Travis Bazzana and Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield, who’s mashing home runs and racking up RBIs while batting third at Coo...

Fantasy baseball managers face a shrinking waiver wire as Week 13 wraps, but opportunity awaits—are you ready to pounce on the next breakout? Dominick Martino spotlights must-add players like Minnesota Twins’ Mick Abel, whose strong minor league rehab hints at a big-league breakthrough, and St. Louis Cardinals’ Andre Pallante, riding a stretch of quality starts with two favorable matchups ahead. T...

San Diego Padres’ Jackson Merrill smashes two home runs in four days—has the breakout arrived or is it just smoke and mirrors? Matthew Onan examines Merrill’s underlying stats, revealing impressive barrel percentages and hard-hit rates that hint at a potential surge in power, despite a disappointing .205 batting average and persistent strikeout issues. Key insights include Merrill’s skyrocketing c...

Pitching shortages threaten fantasy baseball playoff hopes as new breakout talents emerge. Are prospects like Ralphie Vasquez and Angel Genao about to shake up big league lineups? Matthew Onan spotlights five must-stash pitchers, including Miami Marlins standout Carson Milbrandt, Mets' command specialist Jack Wenninger, and top stash candidates Matthew Boyd, Shane Bieber, Chris Bubik, and Atlanta...