Locked On Fantasy Baseball - Daily MLB Fantasy Podcast

Can the Atlanta Braves’ Fantasy stars rebound after a roller-coaster season? Dominic Martino and Matthew Ahne square off in a heated rankings debate, scrutinizing Matt Olson’s home run potential, Nick Kurtz’s sophomore ceiling, and the upside of veteran bats like Bryce Harper. The hosts tackle Bryce Harper vs. Olson, question Nick Kurtz’s ADP of 18, and assess breakout and regression candidates fo...

Mookie Betts faces a dramatic fall in fantasy baseball value—once a first-round lock, now barely worth a fifth-round pick. Are fantasy managers witnessing the end of Betts’ elite run production, or is a bounce-back possible as the Dodgers superstar enters his age-34 season? Hard-hitting analysis weighs power regression, declining barrel rates, and a dip in stolen bases. Can perennial prospects lik...

Starting pitcher scarcity shakes up 2025 fantasy baseball draft boards. With Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes, and Garrett Crochet cracking first-round ADP, is pitching depth thinner than ever? Dominic Martino examines why aces are being pushed up, key value zones after pick 100, and risky names clogging the SP2/SP3 territory. Get insights on breakout candidates like Hunter Brown, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and...

Logan Gilbert slips behind Chris Sale and Christopher Sanchez in the latest ADP, but is that a mistake managers will regret? Matthew Ahne spotlights Gilbert’s breakout potential, breaks down Zach Neto’s rising draft stock, and questions why elite closers like Andrés Muñoz, Johan Duran, and Edwin Díaz are going so early in 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. The analysis covers standout value on Yordan A...

Los Angeles Angels land former top prospect Grayson Rodriguez, reshaping their pitching outlook. Can Rodriguez finally deliver on his hype in a low-pressure environment, or will injury concerns persist? Matthew Ahne and Dominic Martino break down the fantasy impact of his move, compare draft strategies for pitchers, and spotlight emerging starting pitching dilemmas across the league. Garrett Cole’...

Junior Caminero and Cal Raleigh are skyrocketing up 2026 fantasy baseball draft boards—are they truly worth a borderline first-round pick? Dominick Martino spotlights surprising early NFBC ADP trends, questioning whether Raleigh’s monster 60-homer season is repeatable and if Caminero’s breakout makes him fantasy’s next elite slugger. Dig into eye-opening player evaluations including Zach Neto’s ag...

Dylan Cease lands with the Toronto Blue Jays—can a change of scenery reignite his fantasy baseball value for 2026? Dominick Martino spotlights Cease’s shift from the Padres to the Blue Jays, dissecting the ace’s recent struggles, strikeout upside, and what fantasy managers should expect from his new AL East home. Discover why Cease could be a draft-day bargain and how Toronto’s revamped rotation,...

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slides to the end of the second round, but is fantasy baseball sleeping on the Toronto Blue Jays’ slugger? Matthew Ahne argues Guerrero’s underlying stats signal a major rebound, urging GMs to ignore recent “down year” narratives and consider proven consistency over untested upside. Should James Wood and Kyle Schwarber jump up draft boards, and is Trey Turner set for a fantas...

Gunnar Henderson emerges as the ultimate second-round steal, while early fantasy baseball drafts forecast shakeups at the top. Can Cal Raleigh live up to his new ADP after a career year, or is a bust season looming? Matthew Ahne scrutinizes big names like Fernando Tatis Jr., Junior Caminero, and Francisco Lindor, debating which players truly deserve premium picks and which are overdrafted. Key hig...

Shohei Ohtani’s historic third MVP sparks debate—should he be the first overall pick in fantasy baseball drafts, or does team construction make Aaron Judge the wiser choice? Matthew Ahne dissects early ADP trends, comparing elite fantasy value between stars like Ohtani, Judge, Bobby Witt Jr., and Juan Soto, and revealing overlooked variables that can make or break your roster. The episode offers s...

James Wood’s explosive sophomore campaign has fantasy baseball managers eyeing him as a potential first-rounder. Can the Washington Nationals’ power-hitting outfielder hit 40 home runs and join elite company like Aaron Judge? Matthew Ahne spotlights Wood’s breakout, evaluates his batting discipline, and weighs his draft value against established stars for 2026. Hot names like Nick Kurtz—fresh off...

Kyle Tucker and Kyle Schwarber headline a power-packed MLB free agent class guaranteed to shake up fantasy baseball rankings for 2026. Which teams will make bold moves—will the Cubs or Yankees land Tucker, and can the Phillies hold onto Schwarber after his 56-homer explosive Dominick Martino breaks down the top targets and their possible destinations, exploring the ripple effects on keeper and dyn...

Hunter Brown and Hunter Greene continue their rise to ace status, sparking debate over which pitcher will reign supreme in 2026. Can the Cincinnati Reds’ Hunter Green’s electrifying fastball and improved command overtake Houston Astros’ Hunter Brown's versatile arsenal and superior team context for fantasy baseball dominance? Dominick Martino shares bold predictions and must-draft targets, spotlig...

Early 2026 fantasy baseball drafts may be upended by volatile pitcher performances and breakout prospects. Can trusted names like Aaron Nola and Gerrit Cole be trusted as aces, or is it time to target rising talents like Bubba Chandler and Eury Perez? Dominick Martino challenges conventional wisdom, questioning whether fantasy managers should still pay a premium for aging stars—or whether injury r...

Shohei Ohtani stands alone as fantasy baseball's ultimate weapon heading into 2026, but can the Los Angeles Dodgers' aging stars keep pace with their two-way superstar? Dominick Martino breaks down the World Series champions' complete roster for fantasy managers preparing their draft strategies. The analysis covers Ohtani's dual-threat dominance and number one overall case, Mookie Betts' concernin...

Aaron Judge's case for the #1 overall fantasy pick gets stronger with 53 home runs and a .331 batting average, but does positional flexibility trump Shohei Ohtani's dual-threat dominance? Matthew breaks down the New York Yankees' fantasy landscape for 2025, analyzing Jazz Chisholm's explosive 30-30 season despite injury concerns, Anthony Volpe's disappointing sophomore slump, and Austin Wells' hol...

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. posted just 23 home runs in 2025 despite elite barrel rates and 50% hard contact. Is the power coming back, or should fantasy managers fade the Toronto Blue Jays slugger in 2026 drafts? Matthew breaks down nine critical fantasy baseball evaluations for the upcoming draft season, analyzing both hitters and pitchers who could make or break your roster. George Springer's shockin...

Milwaukee Brewers fantasy baseball rankings shift dramatically for 2026. Can Jackson Chourio finally break into elite territory, and is Jacob Misiorowski's electric stuff sustainable? Dominick Martino analyzes the Brewers roster from a fantasy perspective, evaluating Christian Yelich's remaining value at age 33, Brice Turang's surprising second-half power surge, and William Contreras's disappointi...

Chicago Cubs fantasy baseball owners face critical decisions heading into 2026. Will Kyle Tucker's free agency landing spot make or break his top-15 value? Dominick Martino breaks down the Cubs' 2025 season, analyzing Pete Crow Armstrong's explosive 31-homer, 35-steal breakout despite batting average concerns, Michael Busch's legitimate power surge after escaping the Dodgers, and Nico Horner's ste...

Cleveland Guardians fantasy baseball owners face critical draft decisions heading into 2026. Jose Ramirez remains an elite first-round pick despite a slight power dip, while Steven Kwan's real-world value doesn't translate to fantasy success. Matthew breaks down the Guardians roster with advanced metrics and statistical analysis, examining Kyle Manzardo's sleeper potential as a power threat, Gavin...

Philadelphia Phillies fantasy baseball rankings face major shakeup. Is Bryce Harper still worth a top-24 pick, or has the first baseman fallen behind Pete Alonso and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Matthew breaks down the Phillies' 2026 fantasy outlook, questioning whether Harper's counting stats justify his draft position despite playing on a loaded lineup. The analysis covers Trey Turner's concerning pow...

Fernando Tatis Jr. could be fantasy baseball's biggest value play in 2026 drafts. After a career-high 155 games with elite power metrics and 83rd percentile sprint speed, is a 35-homer, 35-steal breakout on the horizon? Dominick Martino analyzes the San Diego Padres roster for 2026, breaking down Tatis's upside potential, Manny Machado's stabilizing consistency, and Jackson Merrill's rebound prosp...

Seattle Mariners fantasy baseball owners face critical draft decisions after Cal Raleigh's historic 60 home run season. Will the big thumper repeat his unprecedented power surge, or is regression inevitable? Dominick Martino breaks down the Mariners' 2025 season with fantasy implications for 2026 drafts. The analysis covers Raleigh's catcher-shattering performance and proper draft valuation, Julio...

Houston Astros fantasy baseball draft strategy gets a complete overhaul for 2026. Can Jordan Alvarez overcome a lost season to reclaim first-round value, and is Hunter Brown now an elite SP1?   Matthew breaks down eight key Astros players, analyzing Jose Altuve's aging curve at second base, Jeremy Pena's breakout potential with elite speed metrics, and Cam Smith's rookie struggles that could make...

Cincinnati Reds fantasy baseball owners face critical draft decisions heading into 2026. Will Elly De La Cruz finally unlock 40-40 potential, or has his power ceiling already been reached? Matthew breaks down the complete Reds roster with advanced metrics that reveal which players deserve your draft capital. Elly De La Cruz's improved strikeout rate and consistent batting average make him a top-fo...