FantasyPros - Fantasy Baseball Podcast

We're breaking down Mike Trout's groin injury and dissecting Chris Sale's latest clunker against the Blue Jays. We also take a closer look at Luis Castillo's and Matt Shoemaker's gems on Tuesday, as well as update all the injury news surround the pitching landscape, including Mike Clevinger, Luis Severino, and Clayton Kershaw. Finally, we examine  the hot starts of Yoan Moncada and Tim Anderson and see whether either or both are sustainable. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sports, shows and more from ESPN PLUS. You'll be able to watch live games from MLB, MLS, and NHL. Start watching today by getting a free 7-day trial over at www.fantasypros.com/espn. Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud

With the second full week of MLB action now underway, Mick Ciallela of Fantrax joins today's show to chat about the top pickups at this early juncture of the season. Is Dansby Swanson (17:18) ready to break out, is Clint Frazier (26:12) this week's top add, and how sustainable is Freddy Peralta's (38:07) impressive production? The show concludes with us tackling a few of your listener mailbag questions (43:49), one of which revolves around Clayton Kershaw's (50:39) trade value and expectations. Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed baseballs and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. TickPick - TickPick is the fastest, cheapest, and easiest app to use for purchasing tickets to all your favorite events. Use promo code "FPROS15" at checkout to get $15 off an order of $99 or more.

We're hitting all the major pitching news, including another Blake Snell gem and Luis Severino's setback. We take a deep dive into the hot starts of Yandy Diaz and Daniel Vogelbach, and give the season-long outlook on each. Finally, we're looking at how good Cody Bellinger could really be and play one of our favorite games, Name That Phillies Closer. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sports, shows and more from ESPN PLUS. You'll be able to watch live games from MLB, MLS, and NHL. Start watching today by getting a free 7-day trial over at www.fantasypros.com/espn. Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud

We're running down all the big injury news, including Clayton Kershaw's and Gregory Polanco's imminent returns, as well as Ryan McMahon's move to the injured list and what it might mean for Garrett Hampson. We examine the hot start of Tyler Glasnow and the home run problems for Corbin Burnes, and discuss what to expect from each going forward. Finally, we look at the hot start of several fringe players, such as Jayson Heyward and Adam Jones. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sports, shows and more from ESPN PLUS. You'll be able to watch live games from MLB, MLS, and NHL. Start watching today by getting a free 7-day trial over at www.fantasypros.com/espn. Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud

Our very own Andrew Seifter hops on with us to go over our opening week thoughts, discuss the major closer battles, and share our favorite early-season pickups with you. How will the Brewers' closer situation shake out (7:05) and is the Mariners' ninth-inning battle (17:56) even worth paying attention to with Hunter Strickland sidelined? The guys dive into the listener mailbag and tackle a few intriguing questions (25:59), like how many IL spots fantasy leagues should have (32:29). Matthew Boyd (43:38) could be at the beginning of a big-time breakout, and while Adam Jones (56:12) may not be exciting, there's little reason he can't bounce back this year. Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed baseballs and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. TickPick - TickPick is the fastest, cheapest, and easiest app to use for purchasing tickets to all your favorite events. Use promo code "FPROS15" at checkout to get $15 off an order of $99 or more.

We're talking about a bunch of pitchers who flirted with no-hitters, including Trevor Bauer and Max Fried, and breaking down Clayton Kershaw's rehab start. We run through a litany of injury news - both good and bad - and talk about whether Victor Robles and Stephen Piscotty are ready to take their games to the next level. Finally, we answer some listener questions about Zack Wheeler and Joey Lucchesi, and the outlook for both pitchers for the rest of the season. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sports, shows and more from ESPN PLUS. You'll be able to watch live games from MLB, MLS, and NHL. Start watching today by getting a free 7-day trial over at www.fantasypros.com/espn. Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud

We're talking about a ton of notable pitching performances from yesterday, including whether it's time to worry about Corey Kluber, whether Jacob deGrom can be even better than last year, and if Luis Castillo is developing into a legitimate ace. We run through the latest closer developments, including Blake Parker earning another save for the Twins, while Alex Reyes can't deliver in his fill-in opportunity. Finally, we discuss some lesser-tier starters who had huge games on Wednesday, like Matt Boyd and Matt Shoemaker, and look at their potential to become reliable starting options. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sports, shows and more from ESPN PLUS. You'll be able to watch live games from MLB, MLS, and NHL. Start watching today by getting a free 7-day trial over at www.fantasypros.com/espn. Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud

We're breaking down the impact of Trea Turner's finger injury and some potential replacements, while also touching on some underrated starters with impressive games, such as Jordan Zimmermann and Zach Eflin. We also dive into the velocity concerns with Chris Sale and Aroldis Chapman, and discuss Blake Snell's huge rebound start. Finally, there's always closer news to talk bout, such as whether Blake Parker is the reliever to own in Minnesota. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sports, shows and more from ESPN PLUS. You'll be able to watch live games from MLB, MLS, and NHL. Start watching today by getting a free 7-day trial over at www.fantasypros.com/espn. Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud

We're breaking down some huge storylines from Monday, including Giancarlo Stanton's and Miguel Andujar's injuries and what they mean for them and the Yankees. We also break down Julio Urias's exciting debut, as well as Chris Archer's and Mike Clevinger's outstanding games. Finally, we touch some interesting lineup movers, as well as go through the notable closer developments from Monday's action. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sports, shows and more from ESPN PLUS. You'll be able to watch live games from MLB, MLS, and NHL. Start watching today by getting a free 7-day trial over at www.fantasypros.com/espn. Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud

We're going through all of the major developments from a news-filled weekend, including Daniel Murphy's finger injury and what it might mean for Garrett Hampson, and some big question marks with closing situations in Seattle, Baltimore, and several other spots. We also break down the 2019 debuts from some exciting young pitchers, including Chris Paddack and Corbin Burnes, and tell you whether you should be worried about Yu Darvish's rough start against his former team. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sports, shows and more from ESPN PLUS. You'll be able to watch live games from MLB, MLS, and NHL. Start watching today by getting a free 7-day trial over at www.fantasypros.com/espn.

We're recapping all the major happenings from a jam-packed Opening Day, including Trea Turner's big day on the basepaths and Zack Greinke's and Chris Sale's worrisome starts. We also discuss some murky closer situations, as well as some young pitchers like Jose Berrios and Luis Castillo who put up big-time performances. Finally, we dig into some interesting Opening Day lineups, and what they might mean for the future. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sports, shows and more from ESPN PLUS. You'll be able to watch live games from MLB, MLS, and NHL. Start watching today by getting a free 7-day trial over at www.fantasypros.com/espn.

With spring training winding down, we're catching you up on all the latest news from around baseball, including Fernando Tatis Jr. making the Padres' Opening Day roster and Jacob deGrom and Kyle Hendricks receiving contract extensions. We also touch on the recent injury developments, such as Justin Upton beginning the season on the IL with an injured toe, Carlos Correa's sore neck, and Nick Senzel suffering yet another setback in his bid to join the Reds. Finally, we discuss Chris Paddack's downright silly numbers, and whether Francisco Mejia is worth an add. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sports, shows and more from ESPN PLUS. You'll be able to watch live games from MLB, MLS, and NHL. Start watching today by getting a free 7-day trial over at www.fantasypros.com/espn.

Joe Pisapia, author of the "Fantasy Black Book" series, joins us to give his takes on our bold predictions and share his own. The guys examine where Jose Ramirez (1:08) should be taken in drafts after injuring his leg, and then forecast which MLB teams will make it to the playoffs (15:16) and World Series (32:32). We soon move on to the bold predictions (33:41) and break down the interesting possibilities of Adalberto Mondesi (39:09) stealing more bases than the Royals win games, or Ryan Brazier (44:41) leading the majors in saves. The show finishes off with suggestions of who fantasy owners should draft and stash (52:14), like Brewers prospect Keston Hiura (56:30), who could find his way into the starting lineup before long. Sponsors: TickPick - TickPick is the fastest, cheapest, and easiest app to use for purchasing tickets to all your favorite events. Use promo code "FPROS15" at checkout to get $15 off an order of $99 or more.

We get together with Jason Collette, co-host of "The Sleeper and the Bust" podcast, to analyze the latest news and discuss which players have moved the most up and down their rankings. How long will Julio Urias (5:15) stay in the Dodgers' rotation and is Jimmy Nelson (15:32) a stash-worthy option. Is Chris Sale's (35:08 & 39:20) contract extension reassuring for his fantasy value, and how concerned should fantasy owners be about Josh Donaldson's (48:06) health? Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed baseballs and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. TickPick - TickPick is the fastest, cheapest, and easiest app to use for purchasing tickets to all your favorite events. Use promo code "FPROS15" at checkout to get $15 off an order of $99 or more.

Spring Training's Biggest Takeaways (Ep. 142) With the end of spring training approaching, we've brought in Alex Chamberlain from FanGraphs to help us analyze this past month of baseball and see which fantasy nuggets can be drawn from it. Where should Corey Knebel (2:56) be selected in drafts after suffering his elbow injury and can Garrett Hampson (20:50) steal 50 bases this year? Victor Robles (30:24) is being criminally undervalued and Chris Paddack (46:07) absolutely has the talent to live up to the hype. Sponsors: TickPick - TickPick is the fastest, cheapest, and easiest app to use for purchasing tickets to all your favorite events. Use promo code "FPROS15" at checkout to get $15 off an order of $99 or more.