The return of Kyle Schwarber and the rise of Jose Ramirez - 7/7/17




MLB.com Fantasy Baseball 411 show

Summary: Kyle Schwarber is making his way back to the big leagues after tearing the cover off the ball during a brief stint in the Minors. MLB.com's Matthew Leach and fantasy expert Fred Zinkie break down Schwarber's potential as an outfielder vs. a catcher in fantasy leagues (:37), how to replace Trea Turner's numbers while he misses time with a wrist injury (3:00), the emergence of Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (5:33) and prospects that can make an impact during the second half of the season. (7:50) Next, Leach and Zinkie talk about sluggers that have not been hitting well lately in Eric Thames (12:30), Manny Machado and Josh Donaldson. (14:55) Pitching performances from the first half discussed by Leach and Zinke include Jimmy Nelson (19:18), Ervin Santana (20:45), Justin Verlander (23:28), Kevin Gausman (25:15), Sam Dyson (28:06) and Matt Bush. (31:35)