Fastball Fantasy Baseball: Recent Episodes
Taylor Tarter
Fantasy baseball podcast from veteran fantasy players, championship winners, and lifelong baseball fans. This podcast will offer a detailed look at analytics and how to use data to draft and make smart decisions to help your fantasy baseball team win the gold.
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On today's episode we review the best players from Week 10, injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the next seven days. Plus we talk waiver wire strategy and how to find good hitters versus hot hitters.
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On today's episode, I review the best players from the last week, injuries/recoveries, and streamers for the week ahead. Plus, I give my All-Surprise team for the season so far.
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On today’s episode, we look at the best players from matchup 4, review injuries and recoveries, and pick streamers for the week ahead. Plus, we make our All-Disappointment Team.
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On today’s episode, I’ll look at the best players from Matchup 2, review injuries, and pick streamers for the week ahead. Plus, I’ll talk panic or patience regarding some struggling players.
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On today's episode, we talk best of week 2, injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the week ahead. Plus we give our favorite early buy low players.
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In today’s episode, we look at the best players from Matchup 1, review injuries, and pick streamers for the week ahead. Plus, we go over our favorite week 2 waiver adds.
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On today's episode, we discuss middle infield rankings, ADP battles, and sleepers and busts. Plus we give our thoughts on potential superstar status for Matt McLain.
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On today's episode, I give my top 10 1B and 3B and where I differ from consensus. I also look at some CI ADP groupings and focus on a few players that stand out.
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On today's episode we discuss our biggest differences against consensus starting pitcher top-10 rankings, ADP battles, and three pitchers we especially like that may be off the radar.
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On today's episode, I talk with Red Sox beat writer Jen McCaffrey and Rangers writer Alex Plinck.
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On today's episode, I talk with radio announcer Kyle Sielaff about the Marlins, and with Mets beat writer Michael Baron.
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On today's episode, I chat with Royals beat writer Jaylon Thompson, and Twins with reporter Bobby Nightengale Jr.
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On today's episode, I talk Reds with writer C. Trent Rosecrans, and discuss the Cardinals with writer John Denton.
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On today's episode I chat with columnist John Shea about the Giants, and with reporter Nick Piecoro about the Diamondbacks.
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On today's episode, you'll hear my chats with Rockies writers Thomas Harding and Patrick Lyons. We talk
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Rotation and Bullpen
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Charlie Blackmon
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Playing Time Issues
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Kris Bryant
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Post Hype Sleepers
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Prospects
And More!
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On today's episode, I discuss the Nats and Braves with Kevin McAlpin and Andrew Golden. This was recorded pre-Joey Gallo signing with the Nats.
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On today's episode I interview legendary Mariners announcer Dave Sims. I also talk with Kody Duncan, who covers the Pirates.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support
I interview Bill Shaikin and Mike DiGiovanna of the LA Times to discuss the fantasy outlook for the Angels and Dodgers--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support
On today's episode, we cover the best players from the last matchup, recent injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the week ahead. Plus, we discuss the top pitchers to add now from the waiver wire that will help you win for the rest of the season. Follow us on our socials! On Twitter @Fastballpod @TaylorTarter @Mrkirk87, and Instagram @Fastballfantasybaseball. Contact us! Fastballfantasybaseball@gmail.com
On today's episode, I cover the best players from the last matchup, recent injuries and recoveries (this episode was recorded prior to the news of Shane McClanahan’s Tommy John update), and streamers for the week ahead. Plus, I review my favorite players to add now from the waiver wire that will help you win for the rest of the season. Follow us on our socials! On Twitter @Fastballpod @TaylorTarter @Mrkirk87, and Instagram @Fastballfantasybaseball. Contact us! Fastballfantasybaseball@gmail.com
On today's episode, I cover the best players from the last matchup, recent injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the week ahead. Plus, I’ll go through some of my top fantasy baseball trade targets. Follow us on our socials! On Twitter @Fastballpod @TaylorTarter @Mrkirk87 and Instagram: @Fastballfantasybaseball Contact us! Fastballfantasybaseball@gmail.com
On today’s episode we cover
* The best players of week 18
* Injuries and recoveries for Week 18
* Streamers for Weeks 18 and 19
* Fantasy stock fallout from the MLB trade deadline
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On today’s episode we cover
* The best players of the first two weeks of July
* Injuries and recoveries for Week 16
* Streamers for Weeks 16 and 17
* Our favorite second half bounceback candidates
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On today’s episode we cover
* The best players of the first two weeks of July
* Injuries and recoveries for Week 16
* Streamers for Weeks 16 and 17
* Our favorite second half bounceback candidates
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In today's episode, I review the best players from matchup 9, injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the week ahead. Plus, I look at the biggest busts of the season so far and whether or not they can improve.
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On today's episode, I look at the best players of Matchup 7. I review injuries and recoveries (some major ones), and provide my favorite streamers for the week ahead. Plus I look at the biggest surprises of the season so far and whether or not to trust them.
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On today's episode, I review the best players of the season so far. I go through injuries and recoveries and how they impact playing time for others. You'll hear my favorite streamers for the next week, plus how to prioritize prospects and buy low/sell high hitters.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support
On today's episode, I cover the best players from matchup 1, injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the week ahead.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-tarter/support
In today's episode, I review my top-10 3B, along with some strategy on how to best draft 3B this season.
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In today's episode, I cover my top 10 2B for the 2023 Fantasy Baseball season, plus some draft strategy on how to attack the position.
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On today's episode we discuss our top 10 1B for 2023 fantasy baseball and some strategies on how we plan on addressing the position in drafts.
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In this episode, we discuss pitchers that are likely to be hurt by the shift ban. Why should you avoid Cristian Javier, Tony Gonsolin, and Logan Webb? Only one way to find out. Tune in today!
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In today's episode, I share my interviews with LA Times writer Mike DiGiovanna who discusses the Dodgers, and Cincinnati Enquirer Bobby Nightengale Jr to talk Reds.
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In this episode, we discuss hitters helped by the shift ban and a little preview into pitchers we think will be hurt by it. Plus, I share my interview with Orioles insider Nathan Ruiz. We talk all things O's including lineup and rotation decisions, prospects, and more.
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In this episode I share my interview with D-Backs insider Nick Piecoro. We talk all things AZ including lineup and rotation decisions, prospects, and more.
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On today's episode I go through 100 facts to help you prepare for the drafts ahead.
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On today's episode, you'll hear my interview with White Sox reporter Scott Merkin where we discuss Dylan Cease and other young stars, as well as some stories about past White Sox players.
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Today we review players whose fantasy stock has gone down after moving to a new team. Plus, we share our interview with Nats insider Jesse Dougherty.
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SPECIAL FRIDAY EPISODE! Today we discuss players whose fantasy baseball stock has gone up after moving to a new team. Plus, we share our interview with Twins reporter Brandon Warne.
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On today's episode I review some important injuries at the end of the season, I review possible upcoming free agents, plus I review my best calls of the season.
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In today's episode, we review the best players of the last week, injuries and recoveries that may impact your playoff run, and streamers for the final days of the season. We also review some of our worst calls of the year.
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On today's episode we review the best players from matchup 21, injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the next seven days. We also discuss which players have the highest chance of improving next season without the shift in place.
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In today's episode I review the best players from matchup 20, injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the next 7 days. Plus, I give you some off-the-radar, widely available players that can help you with your playoff run.
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On today's episode we discuss the best players of matchup 18, injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the week ahead. We also share our interviews with Reds reporter Bobby Nightengale Jr. and Nats reporter Jesse Dougherty discussing some trade deadline fallout.
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On today's episode we discuss the Fernando Tatis Jr. news, tips and strategies for the fantasy baseball trade deadline, and we share our interviews with Boston reporter Jen McCaffrey (The Athletic) and Minnesota reporter Brandon Warne (AccessTwins)
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In today's episode I review the best players from the last 15 days, injuries and recoveries, and streamers for the next 7 days. I also review the MLB trade deadline and the fantasy baseball aftermath.
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On today's episode we discuss top prospects from the MLB Draft, injuries and recoveries, streamers for the next 7 days, and the best fantasy baseball players who went mostly undrafted this year.
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This week, we discuss the best players of Matchup 13, injuries and recoveries, streamers, and All Star Snubs.
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On today's episode I cover the best performances of matchup 12, injuries and recoveries, streamers for the next 7 days, and players you should acquire for the second half of the season.
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On today's episode we cover the best players of week 11, injuries and recoveries, streamers for the next 7 days, and top 10 players at various stats.
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On today's episode, we discuss: best of matchup 10, injuries and recoveries, streamers, and under-rostered players you should add right now.
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A day late, but a new podcast episode is up. Matt and I discuss best performances from matchup 9, injuries and recoveries, streamers for the next 7 days, potential Super 2 deadline call-ups
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On today's episode of the Fastball Fantasy Baseball podcast, we discuss the best performances of matchup 8, injuries and recoveries, streamers for the next 7 days, and an update to how we should look at BABIP.
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On today's episode of the Fastball Fantasy Baseball podcast, I cover the best performances of Matchup 7, injuries and recoveries, streamers for the next 7 days, and prioritizing IL eligible players
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On today's episode I review
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Best performances from matchup 6
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Injuries and recoveries (there are a lot!)
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Streamers for the next 7 days
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Closers - who do you trust?
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On today's episode I cover
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Listener questions
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Best of Matchup 5
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Injuries
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Streamers
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Buy Low/Sell High options, plus some Buy High and Sell Low options
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On today's episode of the Fastball Fantasy Baseball podcast, we discuss
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Best of matchup 4
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Injury/Covid updates
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Streamers
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Rookie Review
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On today's episode we cover
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Best of Matchup 3
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Injuries and Recoveries
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Streamers for the next 7 days
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Widely available pitchers you need to add now
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I recap the second matchup of the season including
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Best players of Matchup 2
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Injuries
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Streamers
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Drop and add trends of the last 7 days
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Today on the Fastball Fantasy Baseball podcast, we discuss
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Matchup 1 results
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Injuries and replacements
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Streamers.
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What to do with struggling players
Listen here:
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In this episode we discuss
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Week 1 stars
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Injuries
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Streamers
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Top waiver claims/best undrafted players
And we share our interview with White Sox reporter Scott Merkin!
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In today's episode we discuss our leagues, drafts, and strategies heading into opening day. We also share our interview with Pirates reporter Alan Saunders. Disclaimer: we interviewed him around a month ago, so some news like Oneil Cruz not making the opening day roster is irrelevant.
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On today's episode we discuss injuries and player moves. We cover Spring Training stats that matter, or maybe they don't! We discuss early season pitching strategies. Plus we share our interview with Diamondbacks reporter Nick Piecoro.
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On today's episode, we discuss our top 10 starting pitchers heading into the season. Which ones did we get right and wrong? We cover recent signings, trades, and injuries as well.
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In today's episode we discuss our top 10 fantasy baseball outfielders. We also review some of the major signings and trades since the lockout ended, as well as their fantasy baseball impact. Finally, we discuss a few points of the new CBA that have some fantasy repercussions.
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In todays episode we discuss our top 10 Shortstops. We have a lot of differences in our top 10, including a few notable players left out of our lists. We also share our interview with Astros reporter Chandler Rome.
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In this episode we discuss our top 10 3B. We have a lot of differences between our top 10, and a bunch of surprises. Which ones do you agree or disagree with? We also talk Guardians with beat writer Zack Meisel.
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On today's episode, we go through our top 10 2B, including a few surprises. Which ones do you agree or disagree with? We also talk Orioles with beat writer Jon Meoli.
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On today's episode, we discuss our top 10 fantasy baseball first basemen. We talk value, strategy, and more. Plus, we share our interview with Red Sox reporter Jen McCaffrey who covers the team for The Athletic.
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In today’s episode, we’ll discuss our 2022 DO NOT DRAFT lists for the upcoming fantasy baseball season, plus we’ll share our interview with Nationals beat writer Jesse Dougherty.
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On today's episode we discuss our 2022 Ride or Die fantasy baseball players. These are guys we are going after in our leagues. They're players who we will pay up for, and players we are making sure we draft. We also talk with Dodgers writer Mike DiGiovanna, covering topics like Cody Bellinger expectations, Trevor Bauer, Kenley Jansen, and which pitching prospect is "next."
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On today's episode I review early NFBC draft ADP and review which players are being drafted appropriately and where I think drafters are getting it wrong. In the back half of the episode, we talk to Mariners beat writer Shannon Drayer who gives us some great info on the Mariners outlook for 2022 and Bobby Nightengale Jr. who talks Reds with us.
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In this episode we provide you a number of Fantasy Baseball Fun Facts that will help you scout ahead of drafts for the upcoming fantasy baseball season. We provide a ton of insights by taking a deep dive into player data like hard contact, spin rates, discipline and more. This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.
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In this episode we discuss all the big name signings, discuss our projections for those players in their new parks, and predict where we think the next batch of free agents will land.
Also *Cavan Biggio - you'll know what I'm talking about.
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Today we'll recap the end of our seasons. We'll also give some love to some players who were overlooked or who need some extra attention that they didn't get throughout the year.
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In this episode we cover some of the best players of the last week, streamers to target as you finish your fantasy playoffs, and which players we think should be the Fantasy Baseball MVPs this year.
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On today's episode we review how our playoff strategies are working for us, Covid updates, injury updates, and streamers. We also dig into rookies and prospects to get an idea of draft value for next season.
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Who are we adding to our rosters at the end of the season? And more importantly, who are we dropping?! Bellinger? Trout?! MOOKIE?! Plus we cover Covid and injury updates, the best players of the last week, and streamers for the week ahead.
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Today we have a special guest with insider info helping us navigate the future of the Washington Nationals. What happened with Trea Turner? Is Davey Martinez’s job safe? Who are some interesting dynasty prospects in the Nats system? We also recap the last week in fantasy, injuries, and streamers for the week ahead.
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In today's episode I provide a bunch of player analysis. I take an in depth look at players who have had some recent hot weeks and if we should trust their performances or not. Plus streamers, injuries, and more.
Chris Bassitt update: fractured cheek and upper jawbones, surgery in 3-5 days, and vision is perfect
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Today we discuss our "Out of Nowhere" All Stars for 2021. We review Covid and Injury updates, and look at trends in who is being added and dropped to see if we should follow suit.
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On today's episode of the podcast, we discuss the fantasy baseball value of players who moved at the MLB trade deadline, streamers, injuries, and much more.
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Today on the podcast we discuss the fantasy baseball impacts of MLB trade deadline deals, plus we have 3 MLB beat writers joining us to share their insights on the trade deadline. That and more on today's episode.
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Which players will be on the move as we approach the MLB trade deadline? How will it affect their fantasy value? We cover all the moves we think will happen in the next week. We also cover some of the best players of the last week, Covid updates, MLB news, streamers, and much more.
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This week we cover some major recent injuries and major player news, some of the best players of the last two weeks, and streamers for the week ahead. Plus we’ll look back at the first half of the season, which will help us look ahead to the rest of this year and next.
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This week we have a special guest, an MLB beat reporter sharing his fantasy insight on the team he covers. I also have a guest host - one of my league mates, a championship winner, and fellow fantasy baseball aficionado Nick DeStefano. We cover some intriguing players on hot streaks, most added and dropped trends, and much more.
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Ever wish you could re-do part of your draft halfway into the season? What are some decisions you wish you could change or mistakes you wish you could fix? You'll hear the picks we wish we could re-do along with the best week 11 performers, injuries, and streamers on today's episode.
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Today we'll cover the best performances of week 10, injury updates, and streaming options for the week ahead. We'll also get into which pitchers are likely to be most affected by MLB's crackdown on foreign substances, and which players are surprising us with their performances so far in 2021.
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On today’s episode, we cover TONS of player analysis. We look into some of the best players of the last week, injuries and recoveries, the most added and dropped players, and some underrated and undervalued players from the best and worst MLB teams that should be on your radar.
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On today’s episode, we cover a few Covid and injury updates because that’s just how the season is going. But most of our time today will be spent covering some of baseball’s top prospects, what to expect from them, and when to expect them in the majors.
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On today’s episode, we are going to cover Covid craziness, some big injury news, the most added and dropped players of the last week, streamers for the week ahead, and 2 major recent call ups. That’s today on Fastball Fantasy Baseball.
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On today’s episode we are going to take you through some of the best performances of the last week. We’ll cover some big injury news, what to do with top players off to terrible starts, streamers, and our favorite buy low and sell high players so far this season.
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On today's episode we review week 5 Covid and injury updates, including players to stash or ignore, the most dropped and added players of the week, weekly streamers, and how to initiate trade talks.
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On today's episode I discuss how to prepare for injuries and Covid issues, the return of some major players, hot starts and whether to believe them, streamers, and what to do with Votto and Ohtani.
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On today's episode we review Covid news and updates, injuries and how to cope with so many players out, the most added and dropped players of the week, which streaming pitchers to add, and which prospects we may see in the near future.
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Today on the podcast, I’m bringing on a new co-host, Matt Kirk. He’s as big of a stats and data nerd as me, so now you’ll get two baseball brains on the show. Today we’ll talk injuries and recoveries, most dropped, and added, streamers, and the death of the quality start. Follow me @fastballpod on Twitter and at Fastballfantasybaseball on IG.
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In this episode I discuss the Nationals' Covid outbreak and the fantasy impact of that. I review major injuries and recoveries. I talk hot/cold starts and the most dropped/added players to help you sift through what's legit and not. And I give you some streaming pitching options for the week ahead. Listen here and follow @taylortarter or @fastballpod on Twitter for more info.
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I cover some important pieces to help you prep for drafts and the start of the season. I review injuries and recoveries, hot/cold springs, and ADP risers/fallers. I also do a review of K/9 and how to use it to evaluate pitchers.
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On today’s episode we’ll look into injuries and recoveries, we’ll review more hot and cold spring training starts, plus a look into strikeout and walk rate.
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On today’s episode, I review some spring signings, players off to hot and cold starts in Spring Training and what those starts mean, ADP risers and fallers, and a review of plate discipline metrics.
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In this week’s episode, I review some things that I’m looking for in spring training that you can look for too to evaluate players, I go over my fantasy baseball do not draft list, and I review GB/FB and HR/FB rate and how they help with player evaluation.
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In this episode I review some player news going to spring training, and I do a review of some sabermetric stats that will help you prep for your drafts.
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I review the fantasy baseball impact of the most recent MLB signings, and the Benintendi trade. Plus, I share my interview with Diamondbacks reporter Nick Piecoro.
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In today’s episode I tell you why Trevor Bauer is the most overrated player in baseball. I cover the most recent major signings and another major trade. Plus I review two important sabermetric stats.
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In this episode I review several important signings, the fantasy impact of the Arenado trade on him and some of the Rockies players he left behind, plus I review my draft prep strategies that keep me competitive every year.
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On today’s episode I give my take on the fantasy impact of a multitude of players who have signed or re-signed in the last week. I also review two trades made by the Yankees. Plus I share my interview with Padres beat writer Kevin Acee.
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In this episode I review several of the biggest signings in the last week, another major trade involving the Padres. Plus I share my interviews with Reds reporter Bobby Nightengale and Brewers reporter Will Sammon.
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In this epic episode I give my two cents on the effect the recent trade has on Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco. PLUS I share my interviews with Red Sox beat writer Jen McCaffrey, Blue Jays beat writer Laura Armstrong, and Nationals beat writer Jesse Dougherty.
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In this episode I discuss the latest signings, trades, and rumors. Plus I interview Seattle Mariners beat writer Ryan Divish about the Mariners’ 2020, and the team’s outlook for 2021. (Recorded prior to Treinen signing w/Dodgers - I think the Dodgers are loading up on bullpen arms anticipating trading some of them by the deadline).
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In this episode I suggest a place to look for pitching that will fly under a lot of people’s radars. I review signings, free agents, news, and rumors. Plus I share my interview with Scott Merkin, who covers the White Sox for mlb.com
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In this episode I provide fantasy baseball analysis on the most recent signings, trades, news, and rumors in the MLB. Plus I interview reporter Patrick Saunders about the Rockies and reporter Maria Torres about the Angels.
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First, this was recorded pre-Carlos Santana signing with KC, just FYI. In this episode I review player signings, trades, best available MLB free agents, and speculate where they might land, all while providing the fantasy outlook of those players using sabermetrics and analytic data.
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I give you a few pieces of advice to consider in the offseason to help you prepare for next year, including important offseason dates.
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In today’s episode, I introduce batting splits and how to use them to help set your daily fantasy lineup. I offer up some of the best bats and arms of the postseason. Plus, I break down some of the best options of batters to use based on their splits. As usual, I offer my best plays for today.
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In this short episode I go over another DFS strategy called stacking, and I list several players at each position you could put into your lineups for today.
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Today I review key focal points for setting a daily fantasy lineup, what daily fantasy baseball looks like, some basic strategies and stats to use to create your lineup, and a few players you can use in your lineups.
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In this episode I talk about major player news, the MLB playoff picture, Covid and injury news, players to add and players to avoid. I go over streaming options for both hitters and pitchers, and I make an important announcement at the end of the episode.
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In this episode I cover some bad news, some good news, and a multitude of injury updates. I also offer a strategy for streaming batters playing in double headers through the last week and a half of the season. I give lots of names of who to pick up and who to avoid, plus I offer pitchers to stream and relievers to pick up down the stretch.
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In this episode I review a ton of injuries and what to do to replace those injured players. I go over some of the hottest players of the week and who’s worth rostering and who to ignore. I talk drop/adds and how to find players falling through the cracks. Plus I cover pitchers to stream and relievers to add.
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In today’s episode, I address player news, covid updates, and injury news. I discuss which players to add and who is worth dropping. I give options for which hot hitters and pitchers you should pick up and which you should ignore. I cover streaming options and which closers you should be adding. Finally, after the mlb trade deadline day, I offer some insight into who benefits most from all the moves and review the fantasy baseball impact of real baseball roster moves.
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Check out this episode where I cover week 5 player news, injury updates, and Covid updates. I talk about what to do with so many players out and offer a lot of ideas of players you can find who can add value to your team. I review hot hitters and pitchers, plus a reliever roundup.
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I review a BUNCH of player news including what you should do with the Detroit pitching prospects. I cover Covid, injuries, and help you sort through players you should drop and add, and whether you should trust players who’ve been heating up lately. Streaming and reliever roundup in the second section of the episode.
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Week 3 player news and updates. Covering coronavirus, injuries, drop/adds, streaming options, whether to trust hot starts, and the reliever roundup. Plus, an in depth interview with reporter for the Athletic Boston, Jen McCaffrey covering all things Red Sox.
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This episode contains week 2 updates including injuries, coronavirus, and player news. I offer some drop/add suggestions, review best available players, use analytics to help make decisions on players who are off to hot and cold starts, and I do a reliever roundup.
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I give some podcast updates, plus MLB updates on injuries, the coronavirus, and fantasy baseball strategy.
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In this episode I review exit velocity, and offer some player analysis. I also spent time talking to Chicago Cubs pitcher Alec Mills.
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I go over one of the most important sabermetric stats for you to understand and have in your arsenal of analyses: SIERA. Player analysis and recommendations included in this episode. Plus, I break down the impact of who is sitting out this year and what domino affects will happen within their teams’ lineups.
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In today’s episode I go over the pitching version of BABIP. I offer plenty of player examples and a detailed analysis of how to use BABIP as an evaluation tool. In the second segment I review some of the changes to this season and how those changes will affect Fantasy Baseball .
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I spend time in this episode exploring the stat xFIP and its usefulness. In the second segment, I talk about the impending addition of the DH to the National League and the impact it will have for fantasy.
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Today I go over the homerun to fly ball rate statistic, what it is, why it’s important, how to analyze it, and who to target. I also give my two cents on the situation between the owners and players and how it is impacting a group of people that you might not think are being affected.
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On today’s podcast, I go over the pitching stat FIP (Fielding Independent Pitching). I talk about what it is, how to find it and analyze it, and how it fits in to the pitching analysis puzzle. In the second half of the show, I go position by position to help you find value late in drafts or on your waiver wire.
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On today’s podcast I review the pitching stat K/9. I talk about what it is, why it’s important, how to find it, and how to use it. I also discuss two totally different, but successful draft strategies with two recent league champs.
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I analyze my league’s draft by discussing strategy, and offer player analysis. I also interview and league champion to discuss his perspective on the draft, and his strategy for drafting.
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I go over walk rate and strikeout rate, why they are important and how to find them, plus I offer multiple player analyses based on those statistics. I also spend time going over trade etiquette, and give tips on how to get deals done.
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I discuss plate discipline statistics and how to find them. I also provide directions on how to use those stats to analyze players for your benefit. There are several practical examples of player analysis in this episode. And I discuss different perspectives on trading with 2 guests.
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I do a deep dive on HR/FB rate and GB/FB rate, some player comparisons, and answer a question about how the upcoming season will affect platoon players.
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I do a deep dive on line drive/ground ball/flyball data, including examples of players to give practical examples for how to analyze the data. I also talk about modified draft strategy, and how the coronavirus is impacting how we draft.
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Talking about BABIP, the “luck” statistic and answering questions about who you should draft, cut, or keep.
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I dig into hard contact - what it is, how to find it, why it’s important, and how to use it. I talk to two guests and we discuss top and bottom 10 players in hard contact, some of their top targets, and then I review my third mock draft.
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I give a list of players at each position that I do not want to draft this year and will avoid at all costs, as well as some alternative players to draft that are undervalued. I also review my second mock draft, and look ahead to my next steps.
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I’m covering draft prep, players to target, players to avoid, and draft strategy.
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