Locked On Fantasy Baseball - Daily MLB Fantasy Podcast

Top fantasy baseball prospects make their mark as Bryce Eldridge (San Francisco Giants) and Travis Bazzana (Cleveland Guardians) get their MLB call-ups. Could these elite rookies spark a roster revolution? Dominick Martino spotlights their unique skill sets—Eldridge’s 70-grade power bat and Bazzana’s blend of average, speed, and on-base upside—while dissecting rookie trends and future fantasy valu...

Jordan Walker powers the St. Louis Cardinals with another monster week—can his explosive breakout last the full season? Matthew Ahne analyzes Walker’s scorching stats, historic regression patterns, and why fantasy managers should hold tight unless an irresistible offer emerges. The episode spotlights key bats and arms across MLB, questioning if Alec Burleson, Christian Walker (Houston Astros), and...

Tarik Skubal’s latest elbow injury sends shockwaves through Detroit Tigers fans and fantasy baseball managers alike. With arthroscopic surgery set to sideline Skubal for 2–3 months, questions mount about the impact on your roster and the Tigers’ pitching staff. Does holding, trading, or stashing Skubal give you the best shot at fantasy glory, or does another setback loom? Matthew Ahne breaks down...

Breakout pitching prospects shake up fantasy baseball Week 7—are you ready to capitalize? Logan Henderson dazzles for the Milwaukee Brewers with a dominant six-inning, eight-strikeout start as Dominick Martino explores whether Henderson, Sean Burke (Chicago White Sox), Foster Griffin (Washington Nationals), and Davis Martin are must-add waiver targets for fantasy managers chasing strikeouts and ro...

Fantasy baseball managers face tough trade questions as top performers overachieve while proven stars start slow. Is it time to sell high on Bryce Elder, Michael Wacha, Mickey Moniak, Dansby Swanson, and Mike Soroka before regression strikes? Matthew Onan breaks down advanced stats, including strikeout rates, hard-hit percentages, and quality of contact, revealing key indicators for maximizing tra...

Bubba Chandler’s brutal start has fantasy baseball managers asking: is it time to move on or double down on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top pitching prospect? With a sky-high 4.88 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and concerning command issues, Chandler’s reality has been far from the prospect pedigree owners hoped for. Can his electric 98-mph fastball and deep pitch mix finally deliver on the hype, or will fantasy tea...

New York Yankees fans are getting restless—is it finally time to trade Jazz Chisholm Jr., or is patience about to pay off? Dominick Martino breaks down Chisholm's early struggles and his recent hot streak, weighing the risks and rewards for fantasy baseball managers banking on a coveted 30-30 season. Can Chisholm repeat last year's surge at Yankee Stadium and deliver on his elite upside, or should...

The New York Yankees ignite Week 6 fantasy buzz as top prospect Jasson Domínguez—dubbed “The Martian”—finally earns his MLB call-up. Can his rare blend of power and speed deliver instant lineup value? Dominick Martino spotlights Domínguez’s upside, Cole Young’s surging run with the Seattle Mariners, and former No.1 pick Mickey Moniak’s renaissance in a hitter’s paradise at Colorado. Plus, Brooks L...

Spencer Torkelson explodes with a five-homer week, but can the Detroit Tigers slugger sustain this power surge or is it time to trade high? Matthew Ahne tackles pressing fantasy baseball decisions, weighing hot streaks versus long-term value across key names like Sal Stewart, Il Ildemaro Vargas (Arizona Diamondbacks), Nathan Church (St. Louis Cardinals), and Drake Baldwin (Atlanta Braves). Listene...

Munetaka Murakami powers the Chicago White Sox offense, putting up Barry Bonds-level home run numbers and shaking up the fantasy baseball landscape. Is this breakout performance the real deal, or should managers consider selling high on the Japanese slugger? Dominick Martino breaks down Murakami’s explosive stats, including his scorching seven-game stretch with six home runs, 10 RBIs, and 8 runs s...

Payton Tolle announced his presence in fantasy baseball, dazzling in his 2026 MLB debuts with double-digit strikeouts and elite fastball velocity. Are we witnessing the rise of this year’s must-add waiver wire ace ? Dominick Martino breaks down the Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves pitching prospects’ upside, prospect pedigree, and upcoming matchups. Additional starting pitcher insights include Ch...

Philadelphia Phillies lefty Jesús Luzardo frustrates fantasy managers with a 6.29 ERA across 27 innings—can he bounce back, or is this the new normal for the once top-24 pitcher? Matthew Ahne breaks down Luzardo’s rocky start, spotlighting his underlying metrics: a blazing 97 mph fastball, strong strikeout numbers, and low barrel and hard-hit rates that suggest positive regression is looming. Stra...

Red-hot prospects like Peyton Toll and Ryan Waldschmidt could transform your fantasy baseball roster—are you ready to make the must-add move? Matthew Ahne spotlights high-upside call-up candidates from the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Arizona Diamondbacks, breaking down stats, timelines, and risk factors before they hit the waiver wire. Big power, blazing speed, and instant-impact pitchin...

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is on a tear, smashing 10 home runs to start his age-29 season and proving to be a fantasy baseball MVP. Is a 50-homer campaign within reach for Alvarez, and could his scorching stat line carry your team to victory? Dominick Martino breaks down Alvarez’s elite numbers—.326 average, 21 RBIs, 19 walks to just 11 strikeouts—and examines underlying metrics that pu...

Buy low on struggling stars or cash in early hype? Fantasy baseball roster construction faces a defining moment as Francisco Lindor and Julio Rodriguez battle slow starts, while Sal Stewart and Byron Buxton surge up the rankings. Could targeting proven producers at a discount fuel your championship push, or is now the time to sell breakout performances for maximum value? Dominick Martino spotlight...

Michael King’s breakout start for the San Diego Padres has fantasy managers asking—can he keep up this elite pace, or is regression lurking? Shoto Imanaga dazzles for the Chicago Cubs, but will his underlying numbers hold up under the spotlight? Matthew Onan breaks down King’s deceptive stats, warning of possible negative regression despite strong early results, and weighs the pros and cons of buy...

Mike Trout ignites the 2026 MLB season with a power surge—can the Los Angeles Angels’ superstar maintain this blistering pace, or is regression looming? Matthew Onan dissects Trout’s durability, trade value, and statistical outlook, while spotlighting other trending hot hands like Jose Ramirez, Murakami of the White Sox, and Michael Harris of the Atlanta Braves. Is it time to cash in on Trout or r...

Fantasy baseball managers scramble as Reid Detmers headlines a must-add list heading into week five. Can the Los Angeles Angels’ lefty sustain his early-season dominance, facing the Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals? Dominick Martino highlights breakout pitching options, including Ryan Weathers and Will Warren of the New York Yankees, plus Chicago White Sox prospect Noah Schultz. Strategic...

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Parker Messick nearly no-hits the Baltimore Orioles, igniting questions about a potential breakout season. Is Messick’s command and revamped pitch mix the real deal, or should fantasy managers sell high before the league adjusts? Dominick Martino unpacks Messick’s eight-inning gem, nine-strikeout performance, and the strategic shift away from his cutter. With Messick’s...

Waiver wire chaos shakes up fantasy baseball as Abner Uribe seizes the Milwaukee Brewers’ closer role from Trevor McGill. Can Uribe lock down saves for the long term, or will Joel Kuhnel and Lewis Varland emerge as surprise bullpen assets? Matthew Onan and Dominic Martino dig deep into shifting closer landscapes, revealing which relievers demand immediate fantasy attention. Hot bats and breakout h...

San Francisco Giants fans are buzzing—top prospect Bryce Eldridge is on the brink of his MLB debut, but contract logistics and roster roadblocks stand in the way. Will the Giants make the call soon, or is a September debut more likely? Matthew Onan breaks down Eldridge’s scorching start at Triple-A, his elite power numbers, and what his advanced stats mean for fantasy baseball managers eyeing an i...

Top prospects Colt Emerson and Charlie Condon are on the verge of MLB call-ups—are your fantasy rosters ready? Matthew Ahne and Dominick Martino break down the numbers, advanced stats, and lineup openings that could make these young stars must-stash players for your fantasy baseball team. The duo also assess Ryan Sloan, Bryce Eldridge, and Robby Snelling, spotlighting which minor leaguers and inju...

Garrett Crochet’s disastrous outing—10 earned runs in just 1.2 innings—has fantasy baseball managers questioning his future. Is the Boston Red Sox pitcher truly finished, or is this slump a golden buy-low opportunity? Dominick Martino breaks down Crochet’s volatile start, analyzing concerning shifts in pitch mix, declining velocity, and what this could mean for the Red Sox rotation moving forward....

O’Neill Cruz is DESTROYING lefties… but is it sustainable? James Wood looks like Aaron Judge Lite. Angel Martinez and Moises Ballesteros are forcing their way onto fantasy rosters. And Jose Soriano + Gavin Williams might be league‑winners… or landmines. Matt & Dom break down the top fantasy baseball overperformers, tell you what’s real vs. fake, and give you actionable buy/sell/hold advice to help...

Jose Altuve powers the Houston Astros' hot start, but will his underlying numbers catch up? Could fantasy managers cash in now, or is holding Altuve a smarter play for the long haul? Matthew Onan breaks down Altuve’s early-season surge, examining his barrel rate, hard-hit percentage, and launch angle to project the Astros second baseman’s home run potential and batting average. The episode tackles...