The Fantasy Baseball Buds: Recent Episodes
Matt and Richie
Two avid baseball fans talking fantasy baseball and dynasty. Get ahead of the competition while catching wind of the next up-and-coming prospects. Tune in weekly to catch the hottest waiver wire players to add! Richie and Matt both have 10 plus years playing headed to head points, roto, redraft, and dynasty formate leagues.
The guys break down players outside most top 100's that are making noise and even being penciled into some rankings. Thorpe, Waldrep, and Carlos Rodriguez had rough outings, what do we think now?
Drew Thorpe, Hurston Waldrep, and Adael Amador promotions. Don't forget Carlos Rodriguez for the crew. Are we worried about Jasson's 24% K rate at AA? And what do we think NY is planning to do with the young slugger? Lazaro Montes is on another planet right now. And Xavier Isaac is getting a lot of hype, are we fully bought in?
The fantasy Buds are catching you up on all the minor league news and treads you have missed. Which of our top rated prospects are off to slow starts and are we worried? And which breakout pitchers are we high on?
Richie defends Langford as Matt sinks his teeth into the polarizing first month of Wyatt Langfords career. Luis Arraez trade, a look at some of our most hyped prospects, and finally our who is game featuring minor league home run leaders.
Solo episode for Matt this week, so its a quick 30 minutes. Tune in for the notable names breaking out around the minors. Then Matt checks in on our 2024 April breakouts, are we still feeling as strong as we did last week? Who is a hold and who does he think you should show around?
Which former prospects are breaking out and worth adding? We go around the minors to highlight early season performers and AAA exit velo leaders. Which minor league pitchers do you need to stash and who's getting the call first?
The guys break down the string of TJ's and talk about how strategy needs to change in dynasty. Looking back 5 years the guys look at who is next for the Orioles after the top talent is promoted. The guys give out three names each to be excited for as the 2024 minor league season kicks off.
The fantasy buds dive into their top 100 lists and compare key differences and talk about why they have each player ranked where they are. Kicking off the show the guys talk about the first weeks breakout pitching performances, and what to expect from each pitcher moving forward.
The Fantasy Buds dive into who will win NL and AL MVP, CY, and Rookie of the year. News and notes as always and man did the injury's hurt this past week. The buds give two names each that will help you bring home the gold this summer. And to wrap the show we do a little which pitcher is it.
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The Fantasy Buds break down their 2024 sleeper and bust hitters. What names are you forgetting about? And who is not worth their draft value? We drop some big names on this weeks episode.
The fantasy buds break into their 3rd base and Outfield breakouts. And discuss if spring training numbers really matter. How Does Jackson Holiday look? Is Evan Carter's K rate a concern? Elly hit one 470 but is striking out at an alarming rate. This and much more on Breakout Hitters 2.0
2024 Breakout Hitters Part 2
Today the Fantasy buds break down their favorite hitters for Catcher, First base, Second, and Short stop. Does Elly De La Cruz make the list? What about Jackson Holiday? Tune in and find out.
The Fantasy Buds breakdown their list of Sleepers and Busts. Who is going late in drafts that provides great upside? Who is not worth the risk at their current ADP? Tune in and find out!
The Cubs get their guy, Tim Anderson has a team, and The Fantasy Buds break Down their top 2024 breakout targets heading into the 2024 season.
The fantasy buds break down the impact regarding Junior Caminero and Jackson Holiday news, Richie has his top breakout pitchers to keep your eyes on in 2024. And to finish as always the guys break down a few College names ahead of this years MLB Draft.
Breaking down the Corbin Burnes trade to Baltimore, what does this mean for Joey Ortiz and DL Hall as they enter the Milwaukee system, Richie gives his 2024 minor league players to watch out for, and finally we break down three of college baseball's best arms.
Breaking down the latest news and update from around the league. How does the Rhys Hoskins affect the Brewers line up? Colt Keith signs a long term deal with the Tigers, what does this mean for his opening day status? Matt breaks down a few of his favorite 2024 break out candidates. And finally we break down the big power bats from the college ranks ahead of this years MLB draft.
Today we go over the top speed and power targets for your dynasty leagues and we break down three of the top infielders in this coming 2024 MLB first year player drafts.
The fantasy buds break down a few trades that have gone down in the past two weeks, followed by all the news you have missed and finally the J-15 signings have started to come in. Who should you keep your eye on? Listen in to find out.
Second base break down, who is falling in dynasty drafts, who to target on the prospect front, and two names to know doing into Julys Major league draft that just might shack up second base for years to come.
The Fantasy buds break down their first base rankings heading into the new year. So surprises are in store, tune in and find out who's of value and who to avoid this draft season.
The Fantasy Buds break down what Ohtani's contract means for MLB. Soto to NY how did the Padres do with their return? Still a few big names on the market where might they land? And our early midseason top 10 prospect list.
The Fantasy Buds break down strategy for this draft season in dynasty. If its points, roto, or categories. And then list off a few names that have caught our eye as late rounds finish up.
The guys break down the top 2023 MLB Free Agents. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Cody Bellinger, Ohtani, and many more.
Drew Thrope, Chase Hampton, and many more talked about in todays show. What to expect from these high rising players in the years to come and who is falling down our boards? Tune in and find out.
Junior Caminero and Roman Anthony broke out in big ways this season but who else from these respected orginizations made big jumps? And who disappointed us in 2023.... Tune in and find out.
The Fantasy Buds are back! In this episode the guys break down some of their biggest break outs for 2023, discuss a number of drafted players that came ready to impress out of the gates; and dive into the AL East. Starting with the Baltimore Orioles.Players:Jackson HollidaySamuel BasalloCoby MayoHeston KjerstadColton CowserEnrique BradfieldChase McDermottTrace BrightColt KeithCade HortonJett WilliamsAbimelec OrtizThomas SaggeseLazaro MontesColt EmersonWyatt LangfordMatt ShawHurston WaldrepBrock WilkenDSL PlayersKevyn CastilloJeffty RosaKevin HldalgoFranklin LopezStiven Flores
NL EastAtlanta BravesRisers1. AJSS2. Nacho Alvarez High A, 20, 3B 6HR, 54RBI, .2933. Hurston Waldrep drafted out of Florida4. Luis Guanipa, 17, DSL, OF.278, 3HR in 108ABFallers1. Braden Shewmake, AAA, 25, OF 1/21 in 2019 Texas A&MHitting .222, 11Hr, 18SB2. JR Ritchie only 4 starts in 2023. Two separate tears of UCLMiami MarlinsRisers1. Troy Johnston, AA, 2618bombs, .296avg 16 thefts2. Patrick Monteverde AA, 25 SP15 games, 8-2, 2.44era, 90ks 84.2 innings3. Jake Eder, AA, 24,SP 4/104 2020 vandy4.54era, 33.2innings, 38ks 8 gamesFallers1. Kahlil Watson strikeouts still a problem showing pop 7hr2. Dax Fulton 5.18era, AA, 21 6’7 lefty3. Victor Mesa done. Cooked. 27. Times up.4. Sixto Sanchez, throwing at 90-105 feet5. Jacob Berry, High A, 22, 3B, 2022 ⅙ LSU.227, 4HR, 5SB6. The whole system that isn’t a pitcherNew York MetsRisers1. Ronny Mauricio, AAA, SS, 22 (poor man EDC).297, 16HR,15SB2. Mike Vasil, 23, AAA2-3, 4.72, 74.1innings, 84ks3. Blade Tidwell, 22, high A, Righty Sp7-3 3.29era, 76.2innings, 107ks4. Christian Scott, 24, AA, SP4-4, 2.86era, 66innings, 76ks5. Jeffry Rosa, 18, DSL18%k rate, .431ISO, 9HR, .278avgFallers1. Jett Williams 2022 1/14, SS, Single A.248avg, 5HR, 31SB, .823ops2. Alex Rameriz, OF, High A, 20.234, 5HR, 16SBPhiladelphia PhilliesRisers1. Griff McGarry, AA, 243.09ERA, 46.2innings, 63k’s, Coming off a 10k outting 2. Justin Crawford, Single A, OF, 19.333avg, 1bomb, 37SB, 19% K rate, only 18 walks3. Carlos De La Cruz, AA, 23, 6’8.280avg, 18HR, 2SBFallers1. Andrew Painter Sad Face2. Mick Abel, AA, 21, 1/15 2020 draft4.39era, 65.2 innings, 73K’sWashington NationalsRisers1. Brady House, AA, 20, SS 1/11 in 2021.301, 9HR, 8SB2. James Wood, AA, OF, 20.251, 15HR, 13SB, 37% k rate at AA3. Jarlin Susana, 3.46era, 54.2 innings, 56ksFallers1. Elijah Green ⅕ 2022, Single A.218, 3HR, 22SB, 50% k rate2. Christian Vaquero 18, Complex, OF.284 10SB3. Cade Cavalli4. Robert Hassell, AA, 21, ⅙ 20205HR, .219, 12SB
The fantasy buds talk possible players on the move, which teams are looking to buy at the deadline? And who will be our sellers come end of July? NL central prospect check in. Who's rising up our rankings and who has underwhelmed.
The fantasy buds break down the first two rounds of the MB draft, Which teams came out as winners and which teams have some questions to answer. Futures game break down and much much more on this episode of the FBB.
White Soxs, Tigers, Twins, and Guardians Risers and Fallers so far in 2023.Note: Royals will be highlighted on a future episode.
The Fantasy buds break down the AL West Prospect Risers and Fallers. A dive into two of colleges best players and were they fall in the league today.
On todays episode we break down prospects from each team in the NL West. Who's been rising and who is falling down dynasty rankings.
The Day we have waited for all season has arrived. EDC is offically a major leaguer. We break down Mays players of the month in MILB, a few promotions to catch up on. And sadly Jacob DeGrom is having Tommy John.
Is Friday the day we finally get to see Elly De La Cruz in a Reds uniform? Is your team in or out on? Depending on your answer we have a list of names to target as you make a push towards a trophy or look to rebuild for next year. And lastly who's next to get the call from the farm. Tune in and find out!
Trade season has come early in the fantasy buds dynasty league, the Buds break it down for us today. A few names that have been spoken on in the past get the call, who's worth getting excited about? Which minor leaguers are next? And 19 years old... who cares. The buds talk a few youngsters that are worth getting excited about!
Matt's running solo today, quick recap of minor league players of the week 2.0. Who does the Reds future infield look like? When can we expect to see a few of these prospect called up? Pitchers off to a hot start is it time to sell high or hold?
Trade season has started and its time to break down who's winning and losing in the dynasty league. We talk this weeks minor league players of the week. And who had the hottest April in MLB.
Prospect promotions, Jackson Holliday, Andrew Abbott, Are we buying early starts from these hitters and pitchers? and Finally young former top prospects struggling. Is it time to move on or is their breakout just around the corner.
The fantasy Buds break down an early Milb output, Mason Miller, Andrew Abbott who's better to own? and all your news and notes for week 3.
Its week two in MLB and that means match up 2. The fantasy baseball buds break down the lastest news and call ups for major league baseball. One ray on the way while the twins call up a big bat. Can these two moves make an impact? Tune in to find out. And what kind of bold predictions does Richie have in store for us this season!
One half of the fantasy buds rounds out the first 6 days in the MLB season. What data do we have so far? Who are the key names and teams to keep an eye on? What can we project moving forward? Tune in and find out.
The Fantasy buds are part of a live categories league draft, tune in and hear the break down of each pick round by round.
How did the fantasy baseball buds dynasty draft turn out? And who are the guys targeting in their final drafts as well as wavier wire adds... Tune in and find out who the steals are before the season starts Thursday.
When should you target SS? How about first base? When is a good time to go after your SP1? Tune in and find out! The fantasy Baseball buds break down each round.
The fantasy buds break down how the industry is sleeping on and who to stay away from in redraft leagues. Jump in and join the community.
It's that time again. Breakout season. Tune in and find out who the fantasy baseball buds expect tot break out this season. Who to draft early? Who's a late round flyer that might out preform expectations? We have all those answers and more.
The Fantasy Buds finish off their pre-season rankings with 35-70 SP rankings and break down their top RP's going into the 2023 season. Where does Hunter Brown and Andrew Painter rank? Tune in and Join the community.
The Fantasy Buds bring in some names that may make our break your drafts in the outfield. Breaking down the top 30 plus Starting Pitchers.
The fantasy buds break down their rankings for third base and the top 30 outfielders. Where do the rankings lead and what players are deep sleepers? Tune in to find out.
The Fantasy Baseball Buds break down their rankings for the middle of the diamond. Where Does O'niel Cruz rank? Is Altuva still worth a top pick? Find out this and more in todays episode.
The Fantasy Buds break down their Catcher and First Base rankings. Who's Climbing and who are this years biggest value picks? Tune in and find out who to draft and what value each position holds.
Kicking off season 3 for the fantasy baseball buds sees the guys looking back at the end of the 2022 season and breaking down some of the big free agent additions teams made over the offseason. How will this movement affect each players fantasy value? Tune in and join the community.
The fantasy baseball buds breakdown all of the minor league leaders and a deep dive into the top 100 major league prospects and how they faired in the 2022 season
It's that time of the year again, fantasy baseball playoffs. The guys break down which pitchers could propel you to a championship, which hitters to pick up and are hot. Double starts headed into next week and a few prospectives on a couple of the games current over performers.
The baseball buds break down the MLB trade deadline and how it affects your fantasy team. It's that time of the year, it's fantasy baseball season's trade deadline as well. The guys break down a few moves made in their league and what kind of value to look for in your league. To finish the show the Fantasy buds bring on a special guest.
The Fantasy Baseball Buds, break down their new top 10 list for RP, and look back at pre-season rankings and how they played out in seasons. We look into the future over the next 5 years and project the 2022 rookies and what you can expect their stats to be. Lastly, we rank these top rookies for dynasty leagues.
The guys dive into their pre-season SP rankings and see how they stand 1/3 of the way through. Minor league risers, and a little game of right and wrong. Who did Matt and Richie hit on and who did they miss on.
The guys break down hot and Promising Prospects, who to add this week, and the news and notes around the game, including a few big injury updates.
The guys take a look under the hood and discuss which of the top 15 pitchers are going to stick and which ones are of great serprice. Tyler Ward the next Cedrick Mullins? the guys break down some of the players still riding hot starts. And final who is next off the minor league bus? Nolan Gorman? Riley Greene?
The Baseball buds take you around the league as a handful of players are off to great starts this 2022 MLB season. A full look around the minors at some of the league leaders and a few great starts from last year's draft class. And of course news and notes. More injuries to discuss and how it may affect your fantasy team.
The Fantasy buds break down all the action from baseballs opening weekend. Who started off hot and who is down in the dumps. Most added players, and a quick look around the minor leagues.
The guys break down how spring training affected the stock of certain players. NL and AL divisional winner projections. MVP, CY awards are handed out pres-season. And a few names to add to your watch lists.
The Buds dive into the top spring training performers thus far, News from around the league after two weeks of spring training. A draft break down for the Baseball buds dyantasy league draft. And their to 15 RP for 2022.
The Fantasy Baseball buds break down their full starting pitcher rankings 1-50, risers and a few fallers. Followed by Outfield rankings 1-50.
Richie and Matt break down all the huge news and moves in MLB. Franchise altering trades and a few free-agent value signings.
The guys break down their top 20 First baseman and Catchers going into the 2022 season. Talk about the lockout and just what to expect moving forward. And news around the league.
Today Richie and Matt break down their biggest breakout candidates for the upcoming season, as well as a few players to stay away from as they talk busts. As we get closer to the end of the lockout it's time to discuss where the remaining top free agents will land.
Welcome Back! Season 2 of fantasy baseball buds kicks off strong with a full prospect breakdown. A recap of the 2021 season. Ranking our top 30 pitchers and a few names that may break into those rankings.
The guys break down all the moves that happened at the trade deadline, how they affect your fantasy team and what to expect moving forward. Prospect updates, and MLBs top 100 21-30 breakdown
Richie and Matt talk about recent news in the fantasy world, go through MLB prospects 11-20, and their future impact in the league. And to finish off the show the guys predict where each ball player will be traded before the July 31 trade deadline.
Richie and Matt talk about the Trevor Bauer scandal, is his season over? What about his career? They break down MLB prospects 1-10 and their mid-season performances. And highlight prospect news from the past week.
The boys talk Wander Franco's call up, interview a fellow league mate, chat about MLB's new rules regarding substances, week in minor league baseball recap, who's hot? and a few streamers for this upcoming week.
The hosts have their first match-up of the year! spoiler, Richie wins by 4 points. Matt and Richie talk about prospects, trade options, and the news around the fantasy world
This week Richie and Matt update you on all the injuries and highlight the news around the league. They touch on a few prospects who are performing well in the minors and to finish off the show they will discuss the top 5 at each position in comparison to each position's top 5 pre-season as well as weekly streamers.
On this episode, Matt and Richie talk Minor league recap, Weekly streamers, who's throwing the next no-no? news and notes, New ball and its effects on the game and grade the trade!
Richie and Matt break down the newest injuries in Major League Baseball, the rankings game is back! Richie quizzes Matt on who's number one at each position! A full minor league recap of who's hot and who may be soon on their way to the show. And to finish up the show they talk top weekly performers
Matt and Richie talk newest injuries in the game, position rankings, and buy or sell players!
Richie and Matt look back on their bold predictions and see how they are doing so far. A few trades went down in the league and it's time to talk about who won. Finally, Richie and Matt predict when the top prospects in baseball will be called up.
Richie and Matt Host league mate Parker as he talks about his season, past trades and some of his favorite players moving forward. We talk Berrios, Rodon, and much much more.
Top performers to start the season, the Closer conundrum that is the RP slot, and top rookie breakouts!
Richie and Matt recap the first week of baseball, highlight top performers, underwhelmers and a lot more!
Today, Richie and Matt Draft a head-to-head points, 3 player keeper team. While talking about players on the board and breaking down their strategies. They break down their auction dynasty draft, talk over prices and winners and losers from said draft.
Today Richie and Matt go over their bold predictions for 2021, overview SP-RP draft strategy for both points leagues and categories, wrapping with a quick conversation on the upcoming draft.
Today we go over a few players performing well in spring training, as well as a few underperformers, we talk about position scarcity and our approach to each position tier. To wrap we talk about that one player in your league that really overdoes it. The guy the league loves to hate.
Today Richie and Matt break down the entire AL. Going team by team with projections, standouts, and busts.
Today we break down our top 10 fantasy prospects going into the 2022 season as well as our trade philosophy.
Today we break down Matt's top 25 rankings and projections. Give you a walk-through of the NL East and the players we expect to make a fantasy impact in 2021. And to wrap up our show we talk about off-season trading and how it is currently handled in our dynasty league.
Today Richie and Matt talk about the recent news of what may be a more challenging season for hitters with added weight and looser stitching on the baseball. We go over a few players we feel will be most affected. And 2 players we each feel are ready to make the leap into stardom this coming season. We will finish off the show with a brief NL west breakdown.
Today Richie and I talk about ten players we are buying or selling going into 2021 from their 2020 performance. We talk about eight prospects we expect to make a fantasy impact in 2021. And we finish off the show by breaking down the NL central.
today we introduced ourselves. Talk a little bit about our league. And go into a discussion on the off-season moves that have been made and how they affect Fantasy Baseball.