Locked On Fantasy Baseball - Daily MLB Fantasy Podcast

Houston Astros welcome ace Hunter Brown back from injury, igniting fantasy baseball intrigue. Can Brown reclaim his top-12 starting pitcher status after a dominant minor league rehab and strong return to the mound? Fantasy managers are watching closely as Brown’s fastball, sinker, and knuckle curve continue to impress, raising questions about his rest-of-season upside. Host Dominick Martino breaks...

Shohei Ohtani’s two-way dominance changed fantasy baseball forever—has anyone matched his value in the last decade? DominicK Martino celebrates Locked On’s 10th anniversary by ranking the top fantasy stars from 2017–2026, spotlighting Ohtani’s pitching and hitting stats, Aaron Judge’s record-setting power, and Juan Soto’s elite plate discipline. The episode compares established legends like Bryce...

Kansas City Royals face tough fantasy questions as Mikel Garcia’s underwhelming season tests managers’ patience. With base-stealing numbers plummeting and home run production lagging behind last year’s pace, can fantasy owners still bank on Garcia turning things around?   Matthew Onan breaks down Garcia’s disappointing stats, from a modest .268 batting average to only 5 stolen bases, exploring whe...

Waiver wire gems emerge as fantasy league fortunes hang in the balance. Can Walker Buehler’s resurgence for the San Diego Padres and Eduardo Rodriguez's reliability make the difference this week? Matthew Onan spotlights stream-worthy pitchers and explosive bats poised to drive your squad. Names like Royce Lewis, Bryce Eldridge, and Blaze Jordan command attention with dominant power surges, while S...

Los Angeles Dodgers face uncertainty behind the plate as Will Smith lands on the injured list with a neck injury, potentially sidelining him for longer than expected. Can Dalton Rushing rise to the occasion and seize the everyday catcher role for fantasy baseball managers seeking an edge? The conversation focused on Rushing’s strong recent stats, power-hitting potential, and low roster percentage,...

Fantasy baseball managers face tough waiver wire decisions as Dustin May’s resurgence turns heads—should he anchor your staff with the St. Louis Cardinals eyeing momentum? Struggling to find reliable arms, owners also weigh Reid Detmers’ rollercoaster production for the Los Angeles Angels and Griffin Jax’s evolving role with the Tampa Bay Rays. The analysis spotlights under-the-radar pitchers like...

Kansas City Royals slugger Jac Caglianone flashes serious power with a two-homer, three-hit performance, sparking questions about whether this breakout signals the rise of an essential fantasy baseball asset. With only 47% ownership on Yahoo, is now the time to add Caglianone to your roster before your league rivals catch on? Host Dominick Martino examines Caglianone’s recent surge, spotlighting h...

Buy, sell, or hold? Fantasy baseball managers face tough decisions as Mike Soroka dazzles with a sub-3.00 ERA for the Chicago White Sox—but is it time to cash out on his soaring value? Matthew Ahne breaks down Soroka's underlying stats, explains why Otto Lopez’s high average may not be sustainable for the Miami Marlins, and weighs the trade market for Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Lyle. Ke...

Christopher Sanchez and Jacob Misarowski stun the National League with jaw-dropping ERAs—are we witnessing a new era of pitching dominance heading into the 2026 NL Cy Young race? Matthew Ahne breaks down Sanchez’s elite ground ball skills and Misarowski’s electric strikeout rate, comparing their pitching arsenals, advanced stats, and sustainability for fantasy baseball managers and MLB fans alike....

Chicago White Sox ignite excitement by calling up top prospect Braden Montgomery—could his power bat reshape the AL Central race? Big-name prospects and strategic IL stashes are in the spotlight as fantasy baseball managers scramble for the next breakout star.   Dominick Martino spotlights must-stash names like Kaelen Culpepper (Minnesota Twins), Leo De Vries (Athletics), and high-upside pitchers...

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s explosive week lifts the Chicago Cubs—is this just the beginning of a breakout, or a classic sell-high window? Matthew Ahne delivers sharp insights on trending fantasy baseball assets, sorting out which hot hands warrant a “keep,” “trade,” or “cut” in competitive leagues. Key names like Matt Chapman, Brandon Marsh, and Mauricio Dubón are put under the microscope, along with N...

Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller dominates with a sub-2.00 ERA after 27 innings—has the breakout finally arrived? With a blazing fastball, masterful command, and elite underlying stats, Miller is making a case as a must-add fantasy baseball asset. Is his hot run sustainable, or is regression lurking as the season unfolds? Matthew Onan examines Miller’s pitching arsenal, dissecting his fastbal...

Fantasy baseball managers scramble as Athletics rookie Gage Jump dominates the Astros—could he be the waiver wire gem that defines Week 12? Dominick Martino spotlights must-add standouts, from high-upside arms like JT Ginn and Michael McGreevy to emerging closers Alex Lange (Kansas City Royals) and Grant Taylor (Chicago White Sox). Strategic matchups and ownership trends shape the advice, with cle...

St. Louis Cardinals prospect Joshua Baez is electrifying the minors with nine home runs in the past month. Could his power surge force an MLB call-up sooner than expected? Matthew Ahne breaks down Baez’s explosive stats—highlighting a .277 average, .915 OPS, and stand-out home run and RBI output—and evaluates his fantasy baseball potential as outfield depth becomes increasingly valuable. Key topic...

Fantasy baseball managers face tough decisions: capitalize on hot streaks or bet on star turnarounds? Matthew Ahne breaks down strategic trade moves, spotlighting whether to sell high on red-hot Cincinnati Reds breakout J.J. Bleday and Mets prospect Carson Benji, or move on from overperformers like Brandon Lowe, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Boston’s young arm Connolly Early before regression strikes. Ke...

San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox may regret giving up on Kyle Harrison as he emerges as one of the Milwaukee Brewers’ aces in 2026. Is Harrison on a path to becoming a top-20 fantasy starter? Dominick Martino breaks down Harrison’s dominant performances, including his revenge game against the Giants and stellar showings versus the Cubs and Padres. With 73 strikeouts in just 57 innings, a 1....

Cincinnati Reds shake up their infield as Edwin Arroyo steps in for the injured Elly De La Cruz. Can Arroyo’s blend of power and speed spark a surge, or will fellow prospects like the Boston Red Sox’s Franklin Arias steal the spotlight later this season? Dominick Martino breaks down Arroyo’s debut, evaluates Arias’ meteoric rise on MLB’s prospect list, and spotlights top stash options for fantasy...

Texas Rangers’ Josh Jung is primed for a fantasy breakout—can he sustain his power surge despite a modest barrel percentage? Matthew Ahne unpacks Jung’s impressive consistency at the plate, citing a .310 batting average, seven home runs, and an .851 OPS. The third baseman’s improved plate discipline and rising walk rate signal growth, while his recent hot streak—highlighted by a 7.5% barrel rate a...

Ronald Acuña Jr. reignites the Atlanta Braves’ offense with a five-homer surge, raising questions about his ceiling as fantasy managers prepare for a possible second-half explosion. Is this former MVP ready to reclaim his top-tier status after a slow start and injury setbacks? Matthew Ahne breaks down keep, trade, or cut decisions for this week’s fantasy baseball standouts, spotlighting elite perf...

Pittsburgh Pirates fans have a new pitching sensation—Braxton Ashcraft stuns with a 2.77 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 81 strikeouts over 74 innings. Could he be fantasy baseball’s next big ace? Dominick Martino spotlights Ashcraft’s meteoric breakout, comparing him to past Pirates like Paul Skenes, Gerrit Cole, and Tyler Glasnow, and explores why his pitch mix and control are winning over both fantasy mana...

Baltimore Orioles phenom Jackson Holliday ignites fantasy lineups with a power-speed surge, while Texas Rangers’ Josh Jung heats up as a must-add bat. Can these breakout stars become league winners as Week 11 approaches? Host Dominick Martino spotlights essential waiver pickups, from Curtis Mead’s emerging value with the Washington Nationals to sneaky prospect Joshua Baez’s looming call-up for the...

Munetaka Murakami surges into the home run race, blasting 20 bombs to trail only Kyle Schwarber and electrify fantasy baseball leagues. Can the Tokyo Yakult Swallows slugger sustain his power barrage, or will regression slow him down as the season heats up? Matthew Ahne spotlights Murakami’s jaw-dropping barrel rates, dominant hard contact, and rare first/third base eligibility, drawing parallels...

Chicago Cubs Pitcher Ben Brown takes center stage as fantasy leagues scramble to snag the surging righty. Can Brown’s sizzling strikeout rate and new pitch arsenal make him the waiver wire gem of the summer? Dominick Martino spotlights not only Brown’s breakout, but also key adds like Connelly Early (Boston Red Sox) and Reid Detmers, dissecting advanced stats, pitch mix changes, and upcoming match...

Miami Marlins face uncertainty as young pitching sensation Eury Pérez suffers a right hamstring injury. Could a brief absence be on the horizon, or will Marlins fans brace for a long-term setback? Matthew Ahne breaks down Pérez’s season struggles—including a 4.91 ERA and 1.29 WHIP despite 63 strikeouts—while analyzing possible injury timelines and what fantasy baseball managers should expect next....

Fantasy baseball contenders face a critical question: is it time to cash in on overperforming bats or chase upside in underperforming stars? Matthew Ahne breaks down the boldest trade moves, spotlighting why Jake Burger, Alec Burleson, and Casey Schmidt are prime sell-high candidates after eye-catching hot streaks, while warning about Davis Martin and Nick Martinez’s unsustainable pitching numbers...