FantasyPros - Fantasy Baseball Podcast

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  Is Dustin May a Difference-Maker?! | Must-Have Waiver Wire Hitters & Pitchers for Your Roster (Ep. 1372) 20.08.2026 9min

  Put the finishing touches on your roster for the stretch run! Join Joe Orrico and KC Bubba for their must-have waiver wire hitters and pitchers for your roster.  Why is nobody talking about Washington Nationals 1B/OF Abimelec Ortiz? Can Los Angeles Angels RP Bey Joyce be more than just a warm body in the ninth inning? Is it time to finally trust Milwaukee Brewers SP Dustin May?
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  Leading Off: What is Happening with Ketel Marte? (Ep. 1371) 19.08.2026 55min

  Joe Orrico, Bubba, and the Peanuts & Cracker Jacks were on at 12:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Join us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitch.tv/fantasypros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for industry-leading fantasy baseball advice and to have your questions answered on the stream!
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  Leading Off: Joshua Baez Makes MLB History! Is Kyle Tucker Droppable? | Fantasy Baseball News (Ep. 1370) 17.08.2026 47min

  Joshua Baez made MLB history—but how aggressively should fantasy baseball managers pursue the Cardinals prospect after his explosive debut? Chris Welsh and Scott Bogman break down Baez’s three-homer performance, his elite bat speed, the strikeout concerns that could make him a volatile fantasy option, and whether managers overspent their remaining FAAB to acquire him. The guys also discuss whether Kyle Tucker is officially droppable, the best widely available hitters to roster instead, and the latest fantasy baseball news involving Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes, Jacob Misiorowski, Noah Cameron, Logan Henderson, Sonny Gray, Ben Joyce, Kodai Senga, Justin Martinez, Tyler Glasnow, Roman Anthony, James Wood, Roki Sasaki, Shohei Ohtani, and Kade Anderson. Plus, get closer updates, injury reactions, 3 Up and 3 Down, Monday’s home-run calls, and the best MLB bets of the day.
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  Leading Off: Is Jackson Merrill Back? Fantasy Baseball News, Cade Cavalli & Playoff Pitcher Adds (Ep. 1369) 14.08.2026 41min

  Scott Bogman and KC Bubba break down the latest fantasy baseball news, injuries, waiver-wire decisions, MLB betting picks, and rest-of-season roster questions on Leading Off. The guys examine Jackson Merrill’s massive second-half surge and whether his rebound makes him an early-round target in 2027 fantasy baseball drafts. They also discuss Cade Cavalli’s dominant run, Braxton Ashcraft’s historic 85-pitch shutout, Tyler Mahle’s turnaround with Atlanta, and which under-rostered pitchers can help during the fantasy playoffs. Plus, Bogs and Bubba react to Kyle Schwarber’s two-homer Field of Dreams performance, Edwin Díaz’s meltdown against Milwaukee, Jacob deGrom’s triceps fatigue, Hunter Greene’s second Tommy John surgery, Brice Turang’s knee injury, and Salvador Perez’s elbow issue. Stick around for Friday’s home-run picks, MLB strikeout props, prospect call-up candidates, closer questions, and live fantasy baseball advice.
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  Just Pick Up Jacob Webb Already! | Must-Have Waiver Wire Hitters & Pitchers for Your Roster (Ep. 1368) 13.08.2026 11min

  Embrace the stream down the stretch! Join KC Bubba and Kelly Kirby for their must-have waiver wire hitters and pitchers for your roster. Can Minnesota Twins 1B/DH Josh Bell bring a boom to lineups? Will a manager stuck in his ways lead to more save opportunities for Chicago Cubs RP Jacob Webb? Plus, why is New York Mets SP/RP Sean Manaea still criminally under-rostered? The Pros pivot off underperforming players to new signs of life!
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  Leading Off: Blake Snell's Dominant Return, Junior Caminero's Surge & White Sox Hype (Ep. 1367) 12.08.2026 44min

  Join KC Bubba and Kelly Kirby ("The Wonky Penguin") as they break down all the fantasy baseball action from Tuesday night and look ahead to Wednesday’s 15-game slate! The hosts discuss Blake Snell’s dominant return to the Dodgers' rotation with a 10-strikeout performance, Sean Burke's continued ace-like run for the White Sox, and the historic home run numbers being put up by Junior Caminero and Matt Olson. Plus, they dive into crucial injury updates for Nathan Eovaldi, Devin Williams, and Kyle Stowers, along with their daily home run calls and best bets!
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  Beware of Holding Onto Jake McCarthy! l 4 Buy Low / Sell High MLB Trade Targets Ahead of The Fantasy Baseball Playoffs (Ep. 1366) 11.08.2026 11min

  KC Bubba and Kelly Kirby are here with the fantasy baseball breakouts worth chasing before the stretch run.  Alec Burleson (STL, 1B) is putting up elite underlying numbers with a .533 xSLG that's 60 points higher than his actual output, and Lawrence Butler (ATH, RF) is quietly heating up now that his playing time is fully unlocked. On the sell side, Jake McCarthy (COL, LF) has more red flags in his Statcast profile than any hitter should carry into August. They also break down why Ty France's (SD, 1B) power outage means it's time to sell before his value craters, plus why Brent Rooker's season-ending knee surgery is opening the door for waiver-wire pickups like Butler. Buy the breakouts, sell the mirages, and set your roster for a September run.
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  Leading Off: Jacob Misiorowski UNHITTABLE?! | Fantasy Baseball Risers & Fallers + MLB Trade Advice (Ep. 1365) 10.08.2026 44min

  Jacob Misiorowski just became the second-fastest pitcher in MLB history to reach 200 strikeouts in a season, and KC Bubba and Kelly Kirby are here to break it all down.  They dive into Eduardo Rodriguez's dominant 115-pitch, 9-K outing against the Dodgers, Sean Manaea's 11-strikeout gem, and a wave of fresh call-ups reshaping the waiver wire.  But the real story is the wave of rookies forcing their way onto rosters. KC and Kelly call it "ruthless cutting season," and they mean it — naming the underperforming veterans you need to drop right now to make room for debut performances from Kaelen Culpepper, George Lombard Jr., Angel Genao, and Ronny Simon. Add in the day's injury news, Three Up/Three Down, and the best bets on the board, and you've got everything you need to win your week.
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  Rest-Of-Season Projections Deep Dive with Marty Tallman (Ep. 1364) 08.08.2026 48min

  The fantasy baseball trade deadline is here, and it's time to look ahead. Joe Orrico and special guest Marty Tallman break down the Bat X's rest-of-season projections to identify the biggest risers, fallers, potential trade targets and players whose projections may be too optimistic for the final two months. Shohei Ohtani remains at the top of the hitter projections, but Pete Crow-Armstrong has emerged as one of the biggest fantasy baseball stories of the season. Plus, why Miguel Vargas may be overvalued, and why Elly De La Cruz could be in for a huge stolen-base finish. If you're trying to gain ground in the standings over the final two months, these rest-of-season projections can help identify where the market may be wrong.
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  MLB Futures Bets You Can Still Cash (Ep. 1363) 07.08.2026 32min

  The MLB trade deadline has passed, the playoff picture is taking shape, and there are still plenty of valuable MLB futures bets available. Joe Orrico, Chris Welsh, and Scott Bogman break down the biggest MLB futures market movers and identify the bets worth considering for the final stretch of the 2026 season. The guys discuss the Milwaukee Brewers as a potential World Series value play, the Cleveland Guardians as a division-winning opportunity, and whether the Los Angeles Dodgers' recent struggles have created an opening for the rest of the National League. The NL MVP race is also heating up, with Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong battling for the award. The panel breaks down the case for each player, including WAR, offensive production, defense, pitching, voter perception, and how the final two months could impact the odds. If you're looking for the best MLB futures bets to make right now, this episode covers the teams, players, odds, and late-season opportunities you need to know.
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  Leading Off: Is Dylan Cease Now The Cy Young Favorite? (Ep. 1362) 07.08.2026 45min

  Joe Orrico, Bubba, and the Peanuts & Cracker Jacks were on at 12:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Join us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitch.tv/fantasypros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for industry-leading fantasy baseball advice and to have your questions answered on the stream!
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  Keep "Cole" & Add These Players! | Must-Have Waiver Wire Hitters & Pitchers for Your Roster (Ep. 1361) 05.08.2026 10min

  The fantasy baseball playoffs are getting closer, making every waiver wire move more important. Join Chris Welsh and KC Bubba for their must-have waiver wire hitters and pitchers for your roster! How has Seattle Mariners 2B Cole Young emerged as a valuable middle-infield option? Does Colorado Rockies OF Cole Carrigg belong in lineups with his combination of batting average and speed? Plus, is Detroit Tigers SP/RP Jackson Jobe ready to become a difference-maker after returning from injury? The Pros keep "Cole" when trying to identify fantasy difference-makers for down the stretch!
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  Leading Off: Tarik Skubal Makes Dodgers Debut & George Lombard Jr. Homers in 1st MLB Game! (Ep. 1360) 05.08.2026 49min

  Chris Welsh, Bubba, and the Peanuts & Cracker Jacks were on at 12:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Join us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitch.tv/fantasypros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for industry-leading fantasy baseball advice and to have your questions answered on the stream!
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  Has Royce Lewis Finally Figured it Out? | Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets (Ep. 1359) 04.08.2026 9min

  Join Chris Welsh and Joe Orrico as they highlight four players that they are buying and selling based on what we have seen recently this baseball season!
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  2026 MLB Trade Deadline Recap & Analysis (Ep. 1358) 04.08.2026 53min

  The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline just reshaped fantasy rosters overnight, so Chris Welsh and Joe Orrico went LIVE  break down every deal, every fantasy stock riser, and answer your questions in real time. They cover the biggest names on the move, who profits from a change of scenery, and which contenders just got a lot scarier for the stretch run.
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  Leading Off: Tarik Skubal is a Dodger! (Ep. 1357) 03.08.2026 47min

  Join Chris Welsh, Joe Orrico, and the Peanuts & Cracker Jacks at 12:30 p.m. ET at ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitch.tv/fantasypros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for industry-leading fantasy baseball advice and to have your questions answered on the stream!
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  2026 MLB Trade Deadline Preview: Biggest Players to Watch, Best Trade Destinations & Predictions with Peter Appel (Ep. 1356) 31.07.2026 32min

  The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline is almost here, and the biggest names in baseball could be on the move. Joe Orrico is joined by special guest Peter Appel of Just Baseball to break down the biggest trade candidates, potential landing spots and the players fantasy baseball managers need to be watching before the deadline. The conversation starts with Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who looks increasingly likely to be traded. Could the Dodgers land another elite starter, or will the Brewers, Rays, Cubs, Phillies or another contender make the move? Joe and Peter also discuss Joe Ryan and whether the Twins will actually buy at the deadline, the possibility of Mason Miller being moved by the Padres, and what AJ Preller could have up his sleeve.
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  Leading Off: Kody Clemens’ Ultimate Grand Slam! (Ep. 1355) 31.07.2026 51min

  Join Chris Welsh, Scott Bogman, and the Peanuts & Cracker Jacks at 12:30 p.m. ET at ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitch.tv/fantasypros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for industry-leading fantasy baseball advice and to have your questions answered on the stream!
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  Leading Off: Is Jared Jones a Fantasy ACE? (Ep. 1354) 30.07.2026 50min

  Join Joe Orrico, KC Bubba, and the Peanuts & Cracker Jacks at 12:30 p.m. ET at ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitch.tv/fantasypros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for industry-leading fantasy baseball advice and to have your questions answered on the stream!
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  Has Kumar Rocker FINALLY Broken Out? | Must-Have Waiver Wire Hitters & Pitchers for Your Roster (Ep. 1353) 30.07.2026 10min

  Chris Welsh and Scott Bogman break down the top fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups to target right now, covering both hitters and pitchers who aren't rostered nearly as much as they should be!