FBB 026 - Fantasy All-Stars and White Sox Talk with Scott Merkin of MLB.com
The Fantasy Baseball BeatFantasy All-Stars and White Sox Talk with Scott Merkin of MLB.comWelcome to The Fantasy Baseball BeatIn today's episode, Mike interviews Scott Merkin of mlb.com and asks him about:2025 impressionsMiguel Vargas' improvementsShane Smith's upsideTrade Deadline possibilities (Luis Robert Jr., Aaron Civale, Adrian Houser)Prospect potential (Chase Meidroth, Colson Montgomery, Kyle Teel, Grant Taylor)Minor League musingsFree agent falloutThen, Chris and Dave join the show to discuss their Fantasy All-Stars. Finally, for our Mental Health Moment, the guys discuss the correlation between healthy eating and mental health.
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FBB 025 - Trade Deadline Targets
The Fantasy Baseball BeatTrade Deadline Targets Welcome to The Fantasy Baseball BeatMike and Dave are here to discuss all things fantasy-related.Both guys go over a difficult decision that they have had to make in their leaguesShould Dave upgrade at the first base position?Should Mike give up on two struggling pitchers?Then they discuss two beat writer articlesHow are the Astros weathering the storm amid their injuries?What's the latest with Shane McClanahan? When will Drew Rasmussen be shut down?Mike and Dave discuss injuries and bullpens as they examine four teams that were once buyers but now may be turned into sellers, given their injury concerns. Which players might see their fantasy values change because of an impending trade? Players discussed:Dean KremerTrevor RogersBrandon YoungTomoyuki SuganoCharlie MortonGary SánchezJacob StallingsPedro SeverinoSamuel BasalloZach EflinGrayson RodriguezAdley RutschmanRyan MountcastleRyan O'HearnGregory SotoSeranthony DomínguezShelby MillerZac GallenGabriel MorenoCorbin CarrollMarcell OzunaMichael Harris IIOzzie AlbiesReynaldo LópezChris SaleSpencer SchwellenbachAJ Smith-ShawverRaisel IglesiasSeth LugoDrew WatersJohn RaveKyle IsbelTom GlavineCarlos EstévezLucas ErcegDaniel Lynch IVMichael WachaMichael LorenzenHunter HarveyCole RagansFinally, in our Mental Health Moment, the guys discuss how to stay sane during the hustle and bustle of the holidays.
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FBB 024 - I want my Biscoff Cookie, with Jaylon Thompson
The Fantasy Baseball BeatI want my Biscoff Cookie, with Jaylon Thompson The guys are back with a brand new episode.This week, they're talking about the Kansas City Royals with reporter Jaylon Thompson from The Kansas City Star. Topics discussed:First impressions of Jac CaglinoneCole Ragans' injury updateKris Bubic and his rest-of-season outputMaikel Garcia and his All-Star-like performanceMichael Massey and his role with the teamStandouts in their minor league systemWhich players impress himFunny and interesting travel storiesThe guys then do their fantasy follow-up, discussing if Salvador Perez is a buy-low candidate.Torres explains why Emmet Sheehan is his pickup of the week.Davey Downer isn't down on everyone, as he actually likes a player. Find out if it's Kodai Senga, Hunter Greene, Aaron Nola, or Blake SnellFinally, all three guys discuss the connection between sleep and mental health in the Mental Health Moment.
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FBB 023 - Davey Downer
The Fantasy Baseball BeatDavey Downer The gang is back with an all-new episode.First, the guys talk about their best free agent pickups over the past week. Find out what Mike has been up to as well as who Dave laid the hammer down upon.Then, the guys examine two beat writer articles, examining the youth in Washington, specifically Brady House, and the positives coming out of Boston with the recent trading away of Rafael Devers.After that, three of them examine hot hitters and pitchers and see if these recent streaks are for real. Players discussed:Nick KurtzAlejandro KirkMax MuncySpencer SchwellenbachCharlie MortonWill WarrenChad PatrickDave discusses three injuries that he's keeping an eye on and reveals why he thinks they're important. players discussed:Alex BregmanCole RagansJackson MerrillMike goes over four bullpens and discusses players he's watching. Players discussed:Matt StrahmOrion KerkeringReid DetmersRobert GarciaLuke JacksonChris MartinDevin WilliamsLuke WeaverFinally, our Mental Health Moment, where we recognize June as Men's Mental Health Month and discuss the strategies we use to approach the subject of mental health with other male friends. What's the best way to have that difficult discussion?
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FBB 022 - Buy Low and Sell High
The Fantasy Baseball BeatBuy Low and Sell High The guys are back with a brand new episode, and this show is loaded.It's performance evaluation time, as Chris and Dave open the books on numbers, listeners, content, and more. Will Mike survive?The Beat Writer Roundup features three articles:Is what Jeff McNeil is doing for real?How has Evan Carter grown on and off the field?Have the White Sox had their prayers answered with their biggest fan?Players to Buy Low and Sell High on:Jacob WilsonCal RaleighPete Crow-ArmstrongBrenton DoyleJosh LoweCorey SeagerMaking sense of the bullpensIs Raisel Iglesias out of a job?What's going on with Jordan Romano?Will the Dodgers ever make up their minds?Mental Health MomentThe guys all reveal parent-related problems that they've recently had and explain how they got through those situations.
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