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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 F411 6/9/16: Draft Day Payoff | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:50

With the 2016 MLB Draft upon us, the Fantasy 411 guys take a look at how past Draft stars currently rank in the eyes of fantasy baseball owners. If former highly touted draft pick Jameson Taillon is still available in your league, should you pick him up for the rest of the season? Is Archie Bradley someone you should pick and choose to start in certain scenarios? After Julio Urias' back-to-back rough starts to his MLB career, does his first performance at home make him a must own? MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie breakdown all the moves you should and shouldn't make to keep your fantasy team going strong

 F411 6/2/16: Big Time Returns | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:27

As Hunter Pence heads to the disabled list, should you keep tabs on Gregor Blanco? Will Adam Duvall transform into the guy hitting 30 home runs for your team? How does Yu Darvish's comeback affect your team? MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie take a look around the league to help improve your rosters as well as discuss Sonny Gray's expectations as he returns and any concern about Troy Tulowitzki as an everyday player when he gets back on the field.

 F411 5/26/16: Urias Mania | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 44:14

How will the Dodgers make room for Julio Urias and what does this mean for your pitching rotation? How impactful will Joey Gallo prove to be and is he worth your time? Who will prove to be worth more to your team, Xander Bogaerts or Carlos Correa? Is it worth trading Matt Harvey for Rich Hill? Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach breakdown the latest news, notes, and injury updates around the league and how they'll impact your Fantasy teams.

 F411 5/18/16: Start Me Up | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:19

Pitching has been a problem as of late. Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach help you figure out what to do with Sonny Gray, Michael Pineda and Jose Berrios. Plus, they'll discuss where Cameron Maybin can help your team in the biggest way, why you shouldn't write off Melvin Upton Jr. yet and whether or not Evan Gattis will get enough playing time to make a difference.

 F411 5/11/16: Can You Trust the Numbers? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:13

What exactly is going on with David Price? Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach debate which league to pick up the left-hander, whether or not to worry about the Royals' RISP, how high Jung Ho Kang ranks after returning from injury, why Jackie Bradley Jr. should be owned in every league and play out different scenarios in which a Mike Trout trade makes sense.

 F411 5/5/16: Youth Rules | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:40

After being suspended for 80 games and the postseason, should fantasy owners keep or drop Dee Gordon? Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach weigh the pros and cons and whether or not to pick up Gordon's replacement, Derek Dietrich. Plus, the guys help you decide where to put Mallex Smith and Nomar Mazara and whether or not to let go or hold on to Jonathan Papelbon.

 F411 4/28/16: Callups to consider | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:14

A lot of phone calls are being made around baseball as prospects are getting their call to the Major Leagues. MLB.com national editor Matthew Leach and Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie spotlight which prospects you should be making room for and who to wait on, whether or not to worry about Chris Archer's slow start or Byron Buxton's quiet bat and in which league Anthony Rendon can be the most productive.

 F411 4/22/16: Up in arms | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:51

The pitching landscape is taking a roller coaster ride through the first few weeks of the season. If you're itching to add pitching to your fantasy team or find out who's not as valuable for your team as you think, fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach have you covered. They'll take a microscopic look at which guys you should pick up, whether or not to treat Noah Syndergaard as a clear number one starter and when to snag Trea Turner as his callup lingers.

 F411 4/14/16: Trevor Story. Non-Fiction | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 44:00

Opening Week did not fail to entertain and the biggest name to emerge is Rockies rookie Trevor Story. MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie help you decide how crucial Story could be for your team, whether or not the Orioles' Joey Rickard is a must-get and how much value is added to Kyle Schwarber's replacement. Plus, the guys take a closer look at the Angels' bullpen, how serious the Mets' Jacob deGrom's injury could be to your rotation and whether or not Zack Greinke's value is trending downward.

 F411 4/7/16: Story Time | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:20

The injury bug made its way around Opening Week. Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and national editor Matthew Leach help you navigate who to be cautious with and keep, why patience in Philly as they find a closer could be key and whether or not Trevor Story could be bait to snag Francisco Lindor on your team.

 F411 3/31/16: Anything but regular | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:06

The regular season is within earshot and it's time to switch gears. Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach spotlight Roberto Osuna's tab as the Blue Jays' closer and whether or not you should pick up Drew Storen, where Trevor Bauer can fit into your league and why you should think about picking up the Astros' Tyler White in the short term. Plus, the guys help you figure out the best time to snag a prospect and why the order of callups isn't always important.

 F411 3/25/16: Crunch time | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:33

Who will step up while Brad Boxberger rehabs? How should fantasy owners approach Michael Brantley in their draft? How much should you invest in Carl Crawford? MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie answer these questions and much more. Plus, Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch joins Leach in Spring Training to help you figure out which Yankees starter to invest in and whether or not Mark Teixeira is worth your while.

 F411 3/16/16: To draft or not to draft | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:12

Corey Seager's knee, Jhonny Peralta's thumb, and Edwin Encarnacion's oblique. Just a few of the injuries plaguing Spring Training and potentially your draft. Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach help you decide who to worry about and who to keep your confidence in, which Angels pitchers (if any) could be worth picking up, provide general tips if you're new to an auction draft, and discuss who's at the top of Fred's closer's list.

 F411 3/10/16: Health hazards, pitching wizards and prospect buzz | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:31

Injury updates are a crucial part to staying on top of your fantasy league and draft triumph. Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach break down which injuries you should keep your eye on in Spring Training, why Pedro Alvarez could be key to your team's success and which top fantasy prospects and top tier pitchers should go earlier in your draft.

 F411 3/3/16: Outfield Options | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:24

Despite only two outfielders falling in tier one, there's still a lot of viable options for your draft. Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach breakdown the top three tiers to help you shape the most profitable outfield and how to get the most value from the Yankees closers with Aroldis Chapman missing 30 games.

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