The Rest of Season Rankings Podcast

The season is barely underway, but that isn't keeping Andrew and Bart from giving you plenty of movers and shakers in their rankings (which you can find at rosrankings.com). The guys discuss a pair of Guardians off to a hot start in Steven Kwan and Owen Miller, and they review a slew of closers who are moving up and down their big board. Listen to find out just how high they've moved up Jesus Luza...

MLB's Opening Weekend is officially in the books and that means it's time for our first run through the waiver wire. Andrew and Bart have you covered with all the best players available in more than 50 percent of fantasy leagues. They also study up on transaction trends to tell you which popular drops they can and can't get behind. C.J. Abrams has boatloads of talent, but he's currently stuck in a...

Opening Day is finally here, and your hosts start the episode getting you up to date on all of the latest news and notes. Then it's on to discussing top Movers and Shakers in their final draft rankings (which are now officially rest of season rankings on rosrankings.com). Craig Kimbrel is an obvious mover up the rankings, and Josh Lowe is also way up after the Austin Meadows trade. Injuries to pit...

While Andrew and Bart have been busy churning out fantasy baseball content, the NFL has been giving us huge storyline after huge storyline. It's been quite possibly the wildest offseason of all time, so needless to say, yours hosts have plenty of fantasy football news to catch up on in the first Rest of Season Rankings football pod of 2022. You know the names: Deshaun Watson. Russell Wilson. Tom B...

The position previews have come to a close, and now it's time for Andrew and Bart to discuss their overall rankings! The guys have put their blood, sweat, and tears into over 300 player notes on www.rosrankings.com, and in this episode they highlight some big differences in their rankings. They debate whether or not Rafael Devers is a Round 1 pick and if Matt Olson belongs in the Round 2 discussio...

In this episode, Andrew and Bart complete their position preview series with relief pitchers, AKA the "saves chase." There's a reason your hosts are discussing this position last: late-breaking news on closers and committee situations is still trickling in every day even though Opening Day is just around the corner.  With fewer and fewer set closers across baseball, it begs the question: is t...

In this episode, Andrew and Bart continue to analyze more starting pitchers beyond just the top-30 to get you ready for the season!  As the title implies, there is plenty of top-tier talent returning from serious injury: from Justin Verlander to Noah Syndergaard and even more in between. But there are some pitchers who are still recovering from injuries who you might want to fade in your draf...

As with the outfield, starting pitcher is way too deep to cover in just one episode, so Andrew and Bart stick to the top-30 pitchers by Average Draft Position (ADP) here in Part 1. Is there any reason to be concerned about Gerrit Cole following last season's crackdown on foreign substances? Who's a better bet for fantasy dominance, Corbin Burnes or Jacob deGrom? Can Robbie Ray be trusted? Can Aaro...

Andrew and Bart begin this St. Patrick's Day episode discussing more free agency news to keep you up-to-date and get you ready for your fantasy drafts. Then it's down to business to continue the discussion on outfielders! When we last left our podcasters, they were deciding where to rank Fernando Tatis Jr. after news of his wrist injury. In this episode, the guys dig deeper into the outfield and d...

What a sports week! The NFL and MLB have been taking turns announcing massive signings and trades, and March Madness is just getting started, too. Like any true sports fans, Andrew and Bart are loving life right now, and they begin this episode by breaking down the fantasy ramifications of all the latest MLB happenings. Then it's on to the outfield, where your hosts continue their ongoing position...

With the lockout now a thing of the past, it's time to officially get excited for a full fantasy baseball season! Andrew and Bart are back at it discussing another "Big 3" at the top of the shortstop position. But this time around, the love doesn't stop there. This might be the deepest position in all of fantasy baseball, and the "Next 3" tier isn't too shabby either. Just how long can you hold ou...

Oh, how the mighty have fallen at the hot corner! But last we checked, you still need to start a third baseman in fantasy leagues, so Andrew and Bart are here to help you figure out how to approach the position in your fantasy draft. Just how big is the drop-off after the "Big 3" of Jose Ramirez, Rafael Devers, and Manny Machado? Is Adalberto Mondesi more likely to be a league winner or a league r...

Andrew and Bart continue around the infield in this episode with their preview of second base. Is Trea Turner worth a look over Fernando Tatis Jr. with the number one overall pick? What can we expect from guys like Marcus Semien and Javier Baez who are with new teams in 2022? The guys try to project young players like Jonathan India and Jazz Chisholm Jr., and discuss potential breakouts for Kolten...

In this episode, Andrew and Bart break down the depth at the first base position. While Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is first off the board, how high should you draft him in Round 1? Is Paul Goldschmidt still elite? The guys agree on Jared Walsh as a top-10 first baseman, but they differ wildly on players like C.J. Cron and Kris Bryant. Are certain players worth the position flexibility, specifically at...

Andrew and his BRAND NEW CO-HOST Bart Wheeler begin their fantasy baseball position preview with everyone's favorite position, catcher! Is it worth spending an early round pick at the position? (no.) How much better is Salvador Perez than J.T. Realmuto and Will Smith? Is it wiser to invest in up-and-coming young players like Daulton Varsho, Keibert Ruiz, or Adley Rutschman, or are you better off s...

Well, we finally made it. Week 17. Fantasy Championship Week. This week is for all the (virtual) marbles, and Andrew and Lauren are here to discuss every fantasy-relevant player! Would we dare start Trey Lance, Tyler Huntley, or Taysom Hill over bigger names like Kyler Murray or Dak Prescott? Should we just avoid Jets and Jags, or are Michael Carter, Elijah Moore, or Dare Ogunbowale in play? Can w...

It's Championship Week! Andrew and Lauren talk Week 17 waiver wire options to get you ready for the final week of the fantasy football season. Which rushing quarterback should you target for the week -- Trey Lance or Justin Fields? Which running backs should you stash in case injury or COVID affect your lineups? Could Foster Moreau be a sneaky add at the tight end position? Take a listen to find o...

It's the semifinal round of the fantasy football playoffs, and Andrew and Lauren have you covered! They preview all of the Week 16 games, giving you the information you need to know to dominate your fantasy playoff matchups. Will Tyler Huntley be an upgrade to Baltimore's offense if he gets the start? How confident are we in the Dallas passing game? Is Ronald Jones a smash play this week? We talk...

The NFL schedule is all out of whack because of Covid, and so is our podcast schedule! We pushed our recap show back one day to accommodate the Tuesday games, so this episode could cover the big fantasy takeaways from every single Week 15 contest. And what a weird, low-scoring week it was. Per usual, we also break down the waiver wire as we head into the fantasy semifinals. Believe it or not, this...

This marks episode 5-0 of our little podcast, so happy birthday to us! Per usual, Andrew and Lauren preview all of this week's games, providing the intel you need to win your fantasy playoff matchups. We even "kick it off" with a little lesson on how to stream kickers. There's a lot more to discuss than kickers, though. Will the end of Urban Meyer be the beginning of a James Robinson resurgence? H...

Andrew and Lauren recap each Week 14 game and give their biggest fantasy takeaways from the matchups. Can Rashaad Penny be counted on for the playoffs? Is Taysom Hill still a QB1 in less favorable matchups? Why Ben Roethlisberger is worth a look moving forward. We discuss all this and more! We also dive into the Week 15 waiver wire. Is Gabriel Davis the top wideout to add this week? Who are some s...

We finally made it to Week 14, the final week of the fantasy regular season -- or the first week of the fantasy playoffs if you play in the Scott Fish Bowl! This is a make-or-break week for a lot of fantasy managers, and Andrew and Lauren are here to help you think through all of those key lineup decisions. How confident are we in Dalvin Cook if he suits up? Would we dare start Taysom Hill over Pa...

Andrew and Lauren recap each Week 13 game and give their biggest fantasy takeaways from the matchups. Is Taysom Hill a QB1 rest of season? How will the Eagles' backfield shakeout? The Detroit Lions get their first win!!! They discuss all this and more! Andrew and Lauren also dive into the Week 14 waiver wire. Who will step up this week with Adam Thielen out? Who are some sneaky stashes at each pos...

Last week was a tough one for injuries, but we always look forwards, not backwards, here at the Rest of Season Rankings podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Lauren preview all of the fantasy matchups for Week 13. It's no longer the final week of the fantasy regular season as in years past, but it's still crunch time for getting into the fantasy playoffs or locking down a bye. As usual, there is pl...

Andrew and Lauren recap each Week 12 game and give their biggest fantasy takeaways from the matchups. How excited should we be about Taysom Hill? What is going on with Russell Wilson? Why does Lauren love Boston Scott so much? They discuss all this and more! Andrew and Lauren also dive into the Week 13 waiver wire. How should you handle the fallout from all the injuries to top-tier running backs?...