MLB.com Fantasy Baseball 411 show

MLB.com Fantasy Baseball 411

Summary: Hot or not? Pitch or ditch? Deal or dump? The Fantasy 411 crew has the answer. Whether you play daily fantasy, rotisserie, head-to-head, league-specific or mixed, keeper or non-keeper, the MLB Fantasy crew has "been there, won that" and they'll help you win, too.

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Podcasts:

 F411 9/22/16: What's in a Name | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:30

After a clinch, a team's roster often turns upside down. MLB.com's Matthew Leach and fantasy expert Fred Zinkie discuss how to play your cards right when it comes to benching a regular like Daniel Murphy or Corey Seager. Plus, they'll discuss injury bugs and when to drop a player who won't see postseason baseball.

 F411 9/15/16: Expect the Unexpected | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:02

Expectations are increasing as postseason implications are at an all-time high. Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach discuss Trea Turner's bat and Giancarlo Stanton's possible return vs. the Phillies as well as Andrew Miller's lack of saves and how they can affect your team.

 F411 9/7/16: Change of Plans? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:04

After getting his feet wet in the Major Leagues, is there any reason to change your game plan for Yoan Moncada? How should you play Giancarlo Stanton if he's only going to DH? And where does Brian Dozier rank among second baseman after his explosive second half at the plate? Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach help you navigate your Fantasy decisions in September.

 F411 9/1/16: Major League Impact | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:15

Yoan Moncada's MLB debut is imminent but where does he fit into your Fantasy team? Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach discuss his Major League impact, Yasiel Puig's value, where Gary Sanchez will rank next season, and how worried teams should be about Alex Reyes' difficulty finding the strike zone

 F411 8/24/16: Battle Tested | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:39

Is Alex Bregman a must-have in every league? If your 2017 fantasy draft was today, who would make up the top five picks? Despite missing a few games, where does Stephen Strasburg rank among starting pitchers? And can Shelby Miller make a comeback? Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB Trade Rumors columnist Steve Adams discuss the youth movement happening, take a crack at next season's stars and how much injury impacts value.

 F411 8/18/16: Swansonmania | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:26

Dansby Swanson made his highly anticipated debut with the Braves on Wednesday stirring up the baseball world. MLB.com's Matthew Leach and fantasy expert Fred Zinkie discuss whether or not he's worth the hype to pick up on your team, how Jurickson Profar can make the biggest impact, when to push the panic button on Noah Syndergaard and if Mookie Betts is making a case to be the No. 1 overall pick in next year's fantasy draft.

 F411 8/11/16: Late Season Acquisitions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:13

Should speed demon Billy Hamilton be the most traded player in your fantasy league? How optimistic should you feel about acquiring catcher Gary Sanchez? Who can help your team more, MVP candidate Wilson Ramos or veteran Buster Posey? How high should you sell Brad Miller? MLB.com's Matthew Leach and fantasy expert Fred Zinkie tackle these topics and more.

 F411 8/2/16: Andrew Miller Time | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:16

How should Jonathan Lucroy and Carlos Beltran to Texas affect your fantasy decisions? What about Jay Bruce's value as he heads to the Mets? Will Andrew Miller solely close out games for the Indians and does that mean you should drop Cody Allen? MLB.com's Matthew Leach and fantasy expert Fred Zinkie get into the nitty gritty of the Trade Deadline moves and big-time fantasy implications.

 F411 7/28/16: Major League Changes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:11

Major changes are underway across MLB as the Trade Deadline looms. MLB.com's Matthew Leach and fantasy expert Fred Zinkie determine whether or not to pick up Dee Gordon despite not being eligible for the postseason, what to expect from Trea Turner the rest of the season, if Chris Sale's value depreciated this season and what Aroldis Chapman should be able to do for your team.

 F411 7/21/16: Shuffle, Shift and Switch | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:28

It's that time of the season where teams shuffle, shift and switch up their lineups to either push for October or make room for next season. Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach cover all the bases when it comes to Drew Pomeranz's potential reward, which conditions you need to buy Chris Archer, if Aaron Nola is back on track and it's time to invest, Jake Lamb's legitimacy and much more.

 F411 7/14/16: Setting Up For The Second Half | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:22

The 2016 All-Star break is slowly coming to an end and the Fantasy 411 guys break down who you should be starting as games pick back up on Friday. MLB.com's Matthew Leach and fantasy expert Fred Zinkie discuss what impact, if any, the All-Star Game has on their fantasy picks. Also, with Craig Kimbrel going down and the Red Sox acquiring D-backs relief pitcher Brad Ziegler, is he in line to pick up the saves for Boston or is Koji Uehara the safer bet? Who is currently the true number one fantasy starter, Clayton Kershaw or Madison Bumgarner? All this and more on the latest edition of the Fantasy 411 podcast.

 F411 7/7/16: It's All in the Rotation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:53

What would it take for the Pirates to keep Tyler Glasnow in the rotation and how does that affect your fantasy team? Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach discuss Glasnow's value, if it's time to snag Javier Baez after his red-hot first half, which closers are worth your time and more as the first half of the season comes to a close.

 F411 6/30/16: Commotion and Clayton Kershaw | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:49

With Clayton Kershaw heading to the disabled list, what's your move as a fantasy owner? MLB.com's Matthew Leach and fantasy expert Fred Zinkie advise on how to handle Kershaw's absence, discuss how high the worry meter is on Noah Syndergaard's bone spurs, figure out what happened to the Pirates and where Andrew McCutchen goes from here and explain how valuable Seung Hwan Oh will be if he moves to the official closer's role for the Cardinals.

 F411 6/23/16: Real Deal? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:52

With an injury scare to Noah Syndergaard avoided, should owners try to sell the Mets' power arm pitcher before a possible injury could occur? Trevor Bauer appears to be finally having his breakout season, but is he the real deal? Which one of the Nationals' rotating outfielders should owners pick up? Is Justin Upton's re-emergence in the month of June making him a good under the radar addition in your league? Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach break down all the latest moves you should and shouldn't be making on your team.

 F411 6/16/16: Pitching Prospects Take Center Stage | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:08

Could there ever be a situation where you wouldn't want Giancarlo Stanton in your league? How quickly should you snag Tim Lincecum as he debuts this weekend? Which top pitching prospect should you have the most confidence in? What's the plan when it comes to waiting Gerrit Cole and Yu Darvish? Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach sort through all the news and notes from the week and help you churn out the best roster in your league.

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