Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss injuries to Fernando Tatis, Jr. and Jeff McNeil and some possible stopgap options on the waiver wire. They also provide injury updates on a few frontline starting pitchers as well as go over some notable recent call-ups and continued closer drama around the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

George Bissell (Rotoworld) and Mark Barry (Baseball Prospectus) discuss the meteoric rise of Aristides Aquino, Josh Rojas' promotion, Yordan Alvarez' three-homer outburst and the long-term value of Fernando Tatis Jr., Ronald Acuna, Juan Soto, Will Smith and Trent Grisham before taking a deep dive into recent standpoint pitching performances by Aaron Civale, Ryan Yarbrough, Dinelson Lamet and Cal Q...

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss rookie hitters on the rise, including Bo Bichette, Keston Hiura, and Aristides Aquino, and where this year's standouts could be drafted in 2020. They also examine Mike Tauchman's breakout, Mike Foltynewicz's successful return to the majors, Yu Darvish's turnaround, various bullpen situations around the league, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

Matt Stroup and Rotoworld prospects guru Chris Crawford discuss the arrival of some notable prospects, including Dodgers right-hander Dustin May (aka "Gingergaard"), a surging Bo Bichette (who hit his third home run on Monday) and Marlins top prospect Isan Diaz. We consider the fantasy outlook for all of them down the stretch, and discuss what to expect from Trent Grisham, Willie Calhoun, Mike Fol...

D.J. Short and Drew Silva break down the biggest deals from this week's MLB trade deadline, including Zack Greinke to the Astros and Trevor Bauer to the Reds. They also discuss bullpen situations impacted by the deadline, new players to stash, Will Smith's opportunity with the Dodgers, and the Braves' outfield. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Matt Stroup and George Bissell discuss the long-awaited breakout from Jose Ramirez (.344 average, nine home runs, four stolen bases so far in July), and what we can learn from his tumultuous season so far. Plus, what to expect from Bo Bichette now that he's been called up to the Blue Jays, and the fantasy implications of Marcus Stroman getting traded to New York. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

D.J. Short and Drew Silva preview the upcoming MLB trade deadline, including the most likely players to be dealt and how the next week could reshape bullpens around the league. They also discuss injuries to Blake Snell and Joey Gallo, standout performances from the week, and waiver wire pickups and weekend streaming options. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

Matt Stroup and Nate Grimm run through a wide range of pitching and hitting trends, including the surprise renaissance season for Lance Lynn, who struck out 12 Astros over the weekend. Plus, what to expect going forward from a surging Oscar Mercado, and why we simultaneously can and cannot trust A.J. Pollock in fantasy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Matt Stroup and Drew Silva look at the fallout from recent injuries to MLB stolen base leader Adalberto Mondesi and surging outfielder Eloy Jimenez (11 homers since the start of June), as well as Jay Bruce and Byron Buxton. We also analyze hot streaks for Keston Hiura and Ramon Laureano, and consider what kind of impact Nathan Eovaldi might have when he returns as the Red Sox closer. Hosted by Sim...

Matt Stroup and George Bissell consider some recent waiver wire options, including a surging Mallex Smith (17 steals since late May), a hot-hitting Keston Hiura (.308 with three homers in July) and Rays prospect Nate Lowe, who had five home runs in his last eight games at the start of this week. We also discuss whether Andrew Cashner is worth the risk now that he's with the Red Sox, what to expect...

Matt Stroup and Drew Silva run through some takeaways from the All-Star break, including the outlook for Shane Bieber, Joey Gallo, Michael Brantley and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Can Shane Bieber continue to pitch like a fantasy ace after his All-Star Game MVP? Did Joey Gallo deserve the award himself? And will Vlad Jr. use the Home Run Derby as a springboard to a monster second half? Also on this epis...

D.J. Short hosts the first-ever Rotoworld Midseason Classic. Joined by Drew Silva, Ryan Boyer, and Christopher Crawford, the Rotoworld Baseball team breaks down the first half of the MLB season, including a look back at March fantasy drafts and the rise of some notable rookies around the game. They also forecast what to expect in the second half, including prospects to stash. Hosted by Simplecast,...

George Bissell and special guest Mark Barry of Baseball Prospectus discuss the tragic passing of Tyler Skaggs, Nathan Eovaldi's transition to the closer role in Boston, Brendan McKay's stellar debut, the Jose Urquidy and Dylan Cease promotions and standout performances over the last month including Max Scherzer, Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, Shohei Ohtani, Charlie Blackmon and more... Hosted...

D.J. Short opens the Rotoworld Mailbag to answer fantasy baseball questions. Manny Machado, Jesus Luzardo, Brendan McKay, and Keston Hiura are among the topics discussed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Bissell of Rotoworld and special guest Rob Silver of Baseball Prospectus discuss the fantasy fallout from the Jordan Hicks injury (7:00), Frankie Montas suspension (10:00), impressive debut performances from Zac Gallen and Adbert Alzolay (13:00), Yordan Alvarez's future value (18:00) and a handful of players and situations they're monitoring over the remainder of the season (30:00). Hosted...

D.J. Short and Drew Silva break down high-profile injuries to Trevor Story, Adalberto Mondesi, and Rich Hill as well as notable returns for Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, Jose Altuve, and others. They also discuss Zac Gallen’s much-anticipated arrival with the Marlins, outfielders to pick up in fantasy leagues, and notable closer situations around the league. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

George Bissell and Nathan Grimm discuss the fantasy impact of the Yankees acquisition of veteran slugger Edwin Encarnacion, the White Sox decision to promote catching prospect Zack Collins and several compelling developments from a wild weekend involving Charlie Blackmon, Wade Davis, Hunter Renfroe, Ketel Marte, Ronald Acuna, Hyun-Jin Ryu, Trevor Bauer, Yordan Alvarez and more. Hosted by Simplecas...

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss Corey Seager's hamstring injury, Ken Giles' elbow injury, and the Chris Paddack situation with the Padres. They also break down Jordan Yamamoto's promising MLB debut and how the arrow is pointing up for Lance Lynn, Scott Kingery, and Ramon Laureano. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of person...

George Bissell of Rotoworld and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus discuss the fantasy impact of the Yordan Alvarez in Houston (1:30), the Braves signing Dallas Keuchel (5:00), latest injury updates (8:00) and the biggest mid-season risers including: Lucas Giolito, Jake Odorizzi, Hyun-Jin Ryu, Mike Soroka, Adalberto Mondesi and Josh Bell (14:00). Finally, they analyze recent hot streaks from Bri...

Drew Silva and Christopher Crawford discuss recent MLB headlines, including the fantasy-relevant players coming out of this week's draft, Craig Kimbrel's contract with the Cubs, and the impact of Andrew McCutchen's torn ACL on the Phillies' outfield. They also break down Framber Valdez's opportunity with the Astros, Keston Hiura's demotion, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Matt Stroup and Rotoworld prospects guru Chris Crawford check in on some of the notable names that have been called up this season, including hard-hitting rookies Austin Riley and Michael Chavis, and how likely they are to continue mashing in 2019. Plus, why Eloy Jimenez is still a big-time breakout candidate for this season, the potential home run ceiling for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and why Angels...

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss injury situations with the Astros, Luke Weaver's forearm strain, breakouts for Josh Bell and Lucas Giolito, and much more. With Memorial Day behind us, they also reveal some surprises and disappointments through the first two months of the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

Matt Stroup and George Bissell break down some recent fantasy trends, including what to expect from Cavan Biggio with the Blue Jays, and what to make of the sudden power surge from 36-year-old Hunter Pence. Also on this episode: an impressive season debut from Andrew Heaney and his fantasy potential going forward, and the outlook on Pirates prospect Mitch Keller. Plus — the Twins have become a tru...

D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss the Mets' wild week, injuries to Giancarlo Stanton, Khris Davis, Andrelton Simmons, and Wade Davis, as well as some notable players on the verge of returns. They also go over some bullpen situations and useful waiver wire pickups. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

Matt Stroup and Nate Grimm look at an impressive wave of recent big league arrivals, including hard-hitting recent call-ups Austin Riley, Keston Hiura and Brendan Rodgers. Plus, what to make of a dynamic month of May from Byron Buxton, a dominant 15-strikeout start from Shane Bieber and a stolen base binge from Nick Senzel. Also on this episode: We examine a post-hype breakout from Lucas Giolito,...