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FantasyPros provides hard-hitting baseball analysis while keeping you entertained. Get the tips needed to win your league from a trusted network of 100+ experts and correspondents. Find out who to draft, pick up and start while receiving analysis of the latest news from around the diamond.
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Aug 23, 2024 • 36min
Leading Off August 23rd, 2024 (Ep. 890)
Jacob deGrom will be making his return soon, Spencer Schwellenbach continues to impress, Scott Servais is out in Seattle, and is Corbin Burnes no longer an ace? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Corbin Burnes - 0:01:56Paul Skenes - 0:07:13Jacob deGrom - 0:12:38Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:16:10Scott Servais - 0:18:04Playoff Prep - 0:19:203 Up: Justin Steele, Miguel Amaya, and Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:23:543 Down: Kenta Maeda, Nick Lodolo, and Francisco Alvarez - 0:24:19Injury Updates - 0:25:20MLB Best Bets - 0:27:10HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:37Outro - 0:34:55Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 19, 2024 • 38min
Leading Off August 19th, 2024 (Ep. 888)
How much will the Pirates limit Paul Skenes down the stretch? Blake Snell and Tarik Skubal continued their dominant runs, Corbin Carroll stays very hot, Bowden Francis is rounding into form, and who should you be picking up ahead of the fantasy playoffs? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Paul Skenes - 0:01:36Tarik Skubal - 0:07:52Blake Snell - 0:09:49Adolis Garcia - 0:14:14Bowden Francis - 0:14:57Playoff Prep - 0:16:39Rookie Lookie - 0:22:243 Up: Corbin Carroll, CJ Abrams, and Framber Valdez - 0:24:443 Down: Merrill Kelly, Tyler O’Neill, and Jorge Alcala - 0:25:38Injury Updates - 0:26:07MLB Best Bets - 0:30:35HR Board and HR Calls - 0:34:30Outro - 0:36:06Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 3min
The Cycle: ROS Targets, Waivers & Late-Season Strategies (Ep. 887)
Join Tyler Mahle, a returning pitcher, and Jordan Walker, an exciting player back on the field, as they explore the latest fantasy baseball trends. Rising stars Junior Caminero and Spencer Schwellenbach discuss their promising stats and what’s next. Injury updates on Jazz Chisholm and Max Scherzer highlight crucial late-season decisions. Get insights on waiver wire pickups and advice on managing your roster for a winning finish. Perfect for strategizing your fantasy lineup as the season wraps up!

Aug 16, 2024 • 44min
Leading Off August 16th, 2024 (Ep. 886)
Will MLB really mandate six innings per start? Paul Skenes is facing off against Logan Gilbert, Justin Verlander is closing in on a return, Bryce Miller continues to be overlooked in Seattle, and will Mike Trout be taken ahead of Christian Yelich in 2025 draft? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much more!Intro - 0:00:00MLB 6 Inning Proposal - 0:02:27Paul Skenes - 0:05:45Bryce Miller - 0:08:43Weston Wilson - 0:11:41Justin Verlander - 0:12:49Gunnar Henderson - 0:14:42Wilyer Abreu - 0:14:47Jackson Chourio - 0:15:02Rookie Lookie - 0:17:483 Up: Mark Vientos, Keibert Ruiz, and Logan Webb - 0:25:173 Down: Mitchell Parker, Jose Quintana, and Mitch Spence - 0:26:47Injury Updates - 0:27:07MLB Best Bets - 0:33:17HR Board and HR Calls - 0:39:03Outro - 0:41:49Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14, 2024 • 43min
Leading Off August 14th, 2024 (Ep. 885)
Junior Caminero was finally brought back up to the show, Zebby Matthews had a very impressive debut, George Kirby got absolutely destroyed at Comerica Park, and the Yankees received some bad news on Jazz Chisholm. Come join Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) for the latest news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much moreIntro - 0:00:00Juan Soto - 0:02:08Jazz Chisholm - 0:07:56Junior Caminero - 0:10:17James Wood - 0:15:17Zebby Matthews - 0:16:42George Kirby - 0:19:26H2H vs Roto - 0:22:203 Up: Kerry Carpenter, Jake Rogers, and Michael King - 0:26:273 Down: Seth Lugo, Colin Rea, and Ryan McMahon - 0:28:24Injury Updates - 0:31:42MLB Best Bets - 0:34:42HR Board and HR Calls - 0:39:56Outro - 0:42:13Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 12, 2024 • 40min
Leading Off August 12th, 2024 (Ep. 884)
We are getting some star power back into our lineups with the returns of Mookie Betts and Julio Rodriguez, Corbin Carroll has really turned his season around, Jeffrey Springs had a great start against the Orioles, and is it time to think about cutting Garrett Crochet? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Julio Rodriguez - 0:02:05Mookie Betts - 0:06:23Corbin Carroll - 0:07:19Merrill Kelly - 0:09:38Jeffrey Springs - 0:11:24DL Hall - 0:16:17Zebby Matthews - 0:16:40Jasson Dominguez - 0:19:57Logan Gilbert - 0:22:44NL ROY Odds - 0:24:303 Up: Multi HR Games, Brandon Lowe and Andres Gimenez, and Luis Castillo - 0:27:343 Down: Chris Bassitt, Cristopher Sanchez, and Jarren Duran - 0:29:19Injury Updates - 0:30:13MLB Best Bets - 0:31:57HR Board and HR Calls - 0:36:38Outro - 0:38:24Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9, 2024 • 37min
Leading Off August 9th, 2024 (Ep. 883)
Jackson Chourio has been out of this world, Vlad Jr is proving to be one of the best hitters in baseball again, Kyle Tucker is still MIA, and Tyler Anderson continues to defy logic. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) bring you Friday’s Leading Off with the biggest news updates, injury reports, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Jackson Chourio - 0:01:09Vladimir Guerrero Jr - 0:05:31Kevin Gausman - 0:07:35Walker Buehler - 0:09:47Kyle Tucker - 0:10:21Chat Q and A - 0:13:53Two Start Pitchers - 0:19:453 Up: Pete Alonso, Tyler Fitzgerald, and Tyler Anderson - 0:24:163 Down: Charlie Morton, Nestor Cortes, and Joey Loperfido - 0:26:03Injury Updates - 0:26:40MLB Best Bets - 0:30:36HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:42Outro - 0:35:50Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 7, 2024 • 42min
Leading Off August 7th, 2024 (Ep. 882)
The White Sox finally won again! Framber Valdez was one out away from making history, Jeffrey Springs continues to struggle, and Jackson Holliday has fully arrived as a big leaguer. Come join Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) for the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:The White Sox Won! - 0:00:31Framber Valdez - 0:03:56Clayton Kershaw - 0:08:52Shota Imanaga - 0:12:14Isaac Paredes - 0:15:15Jeffrey Springs - 0:18:51Jackson Holliday - 0:20:463 Up: Willy Adames, Colin Rea, and James Wood - 0:29:173 Down: Hayden Birdsong, Bryce Elder, and Lindor/Henderson/Reynolds - 0:29:45Injury Updates - 0:30:12MLB Best Bets - 0:33:20HR Board and HR Calls - 0:38:15Outro - 0:40:33Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 5, 2024 • 35min
Leading Off August 5th, 2024 (Ep. 881)
Paul Skenes finally looked human, Gerrit Cole still isn’t quite back to his usual standard, Jackson Holliday has officially arrived, and Tyler Fitzgerald still looks like the hottest hitter in baseball. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00Gerrit Cole - 0:02:23Paul Skenes - 0:05:53AJ Puk - 0:10:20Ben Joyce - 0:12:30Jackson Holliday - 0:14:42Tyler Fitzgerald - 0:16:24Xavier Edwards - 0:17:28Josh Bell - 0:18:45Ky Bush - 0:19:02Victor Scott - 0:19:343 Up: Wilyer Abreu, Spencer Arrighetti, and Gunnar Henderson - 0:21:073 Down: Max Fried, Gavin Williams, and Adolis Garcia - 0:22:54Injury Updates - 0:26:34MLB Best Bets - 0:28:32HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:43Outro - 0:33:53Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 2024 • 1h 2min
The Cycle: Fantasy Baseball Trade Deadline Takeaways & A Worm Farewell (Ep. 880)
In this week’s episode of The Cycle, FantasyPros’ weekly fantasy baseball show — Worm’s final episode of the season — Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher break down the latest and most impactful news from around the league. Leading off, they discuss the devastating news of Mike Trout being out for the season and what this means for fantasy managers and his legacy going forward. Next, they celebrate Jackson Holliday’s triumphant return and his grand slam, while also covering Jordan Westburg’s unfortunate trip to the IL and Coby Mayo’s long-awaited call-up.As we round the bases, the hosts delve into Clayton Kershaw’s rough outing and analyze the implications for his fantasy value. The episode heats up with an in-depth Trade Deadline Roundup, highlighting major moves like Zack Eflin and Trevor Rogers heading to Baltimore, Jack Flaherty joining the Dodgers, and Randy Arozarena moving to Seattle. They also discuss notable players who stayed put, including Blake Snell and Luis Robert. Tune in for expert insights and how these moves will impact your fantasy baseball strategy moving forward. Don’t forget, there will be no episode next week due to scheduling conflicts, so make sure to catch all the crucial updates now!Tune in for all this and more as we help you navigate your fantasy baseball season. Don’t forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle.✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


