Locked On Fantasy Baseball - Daily MLB Fantasy Podcast

Fantasy baseball fortunes swing on early-season overreactions—are you buying low or selling high at just the right moment? Wyatt Langford's sluggish start and Roman Anthony's cold streak offer unique buy-low opportunities, while Cal Raleigh and Cole Ragans present hidden value amid temporary slumps. Wondering how to exploit impatient league-mates to upgrade your roster? The strategies and statisti...

St. Louis Cardinals fans are buzzing as Jordan Walker launches five home runs in one week. Is the rookie outfielder’s breakout the real deal, or should fantasy baseball managers sell high before the hype peaks? Dominick Martino analyzes Walker’s incredible power surge, examining his season stats, top prospect pedigree, and Baseball Savant metrics like xBA, exit velocity, and barrel rate. The conve...

Yankees and White Sox shake up fantasy baseball waiver wires as top young arms emerge. Can Ryan Weathers, Will Warren, and the electric Noah Schultz become game-changers for your rotation, or are their early-season surges just a mirage? Dominick Martino spotlights must-add pitching prospects, including Grant Holmes of the Braves and a resurgent Jeffrey Springs for the Athletics, breaking down key...

Waiver wire gold: emerging stars shake up fantasy baseball as Carter Jensen lights up the stat sheet for the Kansas City Royals. Is Jensen the difference-maker at the catcher position you’ve been waiting for? Speaker A breaks down must-add players to give you an edge, from the surging Jensen to hitters like Willie Castro and Mickey Moniak, both poised for power with favorable home stints at Coors...

Luis Robert Jr. ignites debate as the New York Mets' breakout star—can his blazing start and improved plate discipline carry through the season, or is now the time to sell high? Fantasy owners face a crucial decision as his barrel percentage and hard-hit rates dip, yet his walk rate and batting average surge, raising questions about sustainable success and looming positive regression. Matthew Onna...

Luis Robert Jr. ignites debate as the New York Mets' breakout star—can his blazing start and improved plate discipline carry through the season, or is now the time to sell high? Fantasy owners face a crucial decision as his barrel percentage and hard-hit rates dip, yet his walk rate and batting average surge, raising questions about sustainable success and looming positive regression. Matthew Onna...

Fantasy baseball managers face tough choices: is it time to cash in on Andy Pages’ scorching start or hold for more production? Matthew Ahne and Dominick Martino spotlight high-impact trade candidates, breaking down Pages’ power surge for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Christian Yelich’s bounce-back potential with the Milwaukee Brewers, and the rising value of Cleveland Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter....

Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara looks like his Cy Young-winning self, dominating opponents and drawing comparisons to Greg Maddux. After three stellar starts—including a complete game shutout and a dazzling WHIP—can Alcantara return to the top tier of fantasy baseball pitchers and anchor your rotation all season? Host Dominick Martino breaks down Alcantara’s resurgence, analyzing stat lines, fan...

Waiver wire frenzy heats up as Cam Smith and Jordan Walker emerge as must-add names for fantasy baseball managers. Can these high-upside prospects from the Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals maintain their explosive starts and anchor your roster all season? Hard-hitting discussions center on advanced stats, power-speed combos, and the risk of regression—especially as Walker’s strikeout rate co...

Cade Horton’s season is officially over as the Cubs’ top pitching prospect is set to undergo Tommy John surgery — and the fantasy fallout is massive. On today’s short episode of Locked On Fantasy Baseball, we break down what Horton’s injury means for redraft leagues, dynasty value, Cubs pitching depth, and which arms you should target as immediate replacements. If Horton was part of your draft pla...

Fantasy baseball owners celebrate monster week twos from CJ Abrams, O’Neill Cruz, and Cam Smith—could these breakouts signal league-winning value? Rising stars from the Washington Nationals, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Houston Astros dominate stat sheets, generating buzz around power surges, barrel rates, and on-base trends. Is Abrams’ improved OPS sustainable, or is Cruz finally overcoming his lefty...

Pittsburgh Pirates shake up the MLB landscape by calling up top prospect Konnor Griffin. Is the next fantasy baseball superstar about to emerge? Griffin’s electric five-tool potential, nine-year $140 million contract, and blazing speed have fantasy managers scrambling. Could he become the next Mike Trout, with early projections pointing toward a rookie season featuring 22 home runs, 34 steals, and...

Early-season fireworks light up the 2026 fantasy baseball landscape as rising stars like Cam Schlittler and Shea Langeliers power their way to the top of the Cy Young and MVP rankings. Can Schlittler’s electric fastball anchor the New York Yankees’ rotation? Will Langeliers transform the Oakland Athletics’ offense with his explosive bat? With intriguing names like Hunter Brown (Houston Astros), Cr...

Andrew Painter dominates out of the gate—should fantasy baseball managers rush to add the former top pitching prospect now? The Philadelphia Phillies’ young phenom flashes electric stuff, piling up strikeouts and posting an eye-popping 0.94 WHIP in his debut against the Washington Nationals, with a blazing fastball nearly reaching 99 mph. Is Painter truly the Phillies’ ace of the future, and what...

Rookie sensations are making waves as Jose Fernandez and Owen Caissie flash early power for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Miami Marlins. Which emerging prospect deserves a spot on your fantasy baseball roster? Dominick Martino breaks down top must-add names, from Fernandez’s headline-grabbing debut to Casey’s multi-category upside and Adolis Garcia’s resurgence with the Philadelphia Phillies. Other...

Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin launches into the season with three home runs, igniting fantasy baseball conversations about his breakout potential. Is Baldwin poised to finish among the league’s top catchers, challenging stars like Cal Raleigh for the coveted catcher one spot? Matthew Onato scrutinizes Baldwin’s advanced stats, from unsustainable hard hit percentages to promising barrel rate...

Fantasy baseball championship dreams hinge on smart stashing—are you ahead of the curve? Leo De Veers’ electric spring with the Las Vegas Athletics raises the question: when is the perfect time to stash a breakout prospect before your rivals pounce? Prospects like Joshua Baez (St. Louis Cardinals), Ryan Waldschmidt (Arizona Diamondbacks), and Connor Griffin (Pittsburgh Pirates) headline a must-wat...

Philadelphia Phillies ace Zach Wheeler accelerates his rehab, with a projected mid-April return shaking up fantasy baseball rotations. Will Wheeler’s comeback power your team up the standings, or are there warning signs beneath this optimism?\n\nMatthew Onna breaks down Wheeler’s rapid recovery from thoracic outlet decompression surgery, spotlighting his strong rehab outing for AAA Lehigh Valley a...

Chase DeLauter surges with a hot start for the Cleveland Guardians, but is now the perfect time to cash in on his fantasy value? Matthew Onna unpacks the strategy of trading early overachievers like DeLauter, Mike Trout, and Brendan Donovan to target proven stars—posing whether you should flip hype for stability as the market gets volatile. Key topics include trade tactics to land premium talents...

Mike Trout rewrites the narrative in 2026, crushing two home runs and boasting a .400+ average as the Los Angeles Angels' cornerstone outfielder. Has Trout discovered the fountain of youth, or is his hot start fool’s gold for fantasy baseball managers? Dominick Martino brings the heat, breaking down Trout’s early season dominance, health history, and upside compared to fellow outfielders like Rand...

Fantasy GMs scramble as MLB's opening week sparks Closer Mania—will this waiver wire gold last beyond Week 2? Jordan Romano, Lucas Erceg, and Cole Sands emerge as must-adds, with Erceg primed for a potential Kansas City Royals takeover following Carlos Estevez's injury. Dominick Martino weighs ROMANO’s upside, dissects ERA and WHIP projections, and explains why dropping Griffin Jax could pay off....

Jackson Chourio’s fractured hand shakes up fantasy baseball managers—how should you respond and what does it mean for the Milwaukee Brewers’ young star’s breakout potential? Power projections now come with a question mark, as concerns rise over how a hand injury can zap home run upside and stolen base opportunities for one of 2024’s most-hyped prospects. Matthew Ahne breaks down why trading Chouri...

Jacob Miziorowski dazzles on Opening Day with 11 strikeouts as the Milwaukee Brewers overpower the Chicago White Sox. Should fantasy baseball managers rush to add low-percentage prospects and capitalize on early season trends? Freddy Peralta battles tough regression with the New York Mets, Nathan Eovaldi struggles for the Texas Rangers, and Trevor Rogers delivers for the Baltimore Orioles—who stan...

Max Fried shines as the New York Yankees crush the San Francisco Giants 7-0 on Opening Day, raising the question: Is Fried locked in as a top-10 fantasy ace for the season? Dominick Martino analyzes Fried’s masterful 6.1-inning performance, examining his consistent ERA, reliable win totals, and what to expect from his WHIP moving forward. Fantasy managers are left wondering if it’s time to buy, se...

MLB Opening Weekend puts fantasy managers to the test with high-stakes pitching start-sit decisions. Can Tanner Bibee bounce back from a rough spring, or is he a risky play versus the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Dodgers' powerful lineup? Robbie Ray's clash with the New York Yankees sparks heated debate between Matthew Ahne and Dominick Martino—should you trust the strikeout ace or fear Aa...