Circling the Bases – Fantasy Baseball

(06:20) – Scott makes the case for picking up Matt McLain in all leagues

(13:50) – Why the minor league numbers from Mark Vientos could translate to the majors

(17:10) – High upside options: Mickey Moniak and Dane Dunning

(21:40) – Sneaky sources of power: Jorge Soler and Jake Fraley

(26:10) – The complex case for/against adding Alex Wood

(33:00) – Royce Lewis looks fully recovered from knee injury in the Twins farm system

(38:10) – Notable pitchers: Nick Anderson, Carlos Carrasco and Matthew Liberatore

(04:35) – Why D.J. believes Starling Marte is trending up

(07:30) – Examining Alex Bregman as a prime buy-low candidate

(12:15) – Analyzing Bobby Witt Jr. and Josh Bell’s slow start to the season

(19:00) – Statistical support for a potential turnaround from pitchers Joe Musgrove, Logan Gilbert and Jameson Taillon

(26:40) – Weekend FAAB: Eury Perez, Christopher Morel, Mark Leiter Jr., Huascar Brazoban, Brandon Belt and more

(01:45) – D.J makes his pitch for adding Christopher Morel

(03:15) – Scott warming up to the Tigers and catcher Eric Haase

(04:50) – Examining recent hitting tears from Francisco Alvarez and Lamonte Wade Jr.

(09:30) – Is Alex Kirilloff worth a look after moving in the Twins lineup?

(12:00) – Beyond the box score with Domingo German

(17:45) – Intriguing upside: Louie Varland, Lane Thomas, and Gavin Williams

(24:45) – Ha-Seong Kim may lack flash but he does provide substance

(27:00) – Should you rely on Baseball Savant to justify picking up players?

(34:45) – Predicting the Cardinals and Mets win total this season

(01:00) – Should the Cardinals cut ties with Oliver Marmol?

(09:10) – Jorge Mateo has proven to be a multi-category contributor this season

(14:40) – Comparing Spencer Strider and Jacob deGrom in the early stages of their careers

(18:25) – Masataka Yoshida has turned the corner after a slow start to the season

(22:45) – Low ADP steals: Rangers Jonah Heim and Josh Jung

(25:10) – Scott laments not having Bryce Harper highly rostered despite his lofty ADP

(30:00) – Analyzing starts for Jarred Kelenic, Jose Alvarado and Anthony DeSclafani

(35:10) – Notable weekend FAAB: Bryce Miller, Connor Wong, Anthony Santander, J.D. Davis and others

(04:20) – Scott makes his pitch for picking up Connor Wong

(06:30) – Brett Baty and Nick Senzel getting hot. How is Baty still available? 

(09:40) – Bryce Miller headlines group of young, promising starters who are replenishing the waiver wire

(15:00) – Why Michael King could be a reliable source for saves

(19:00) – Players to consider stashing: Ezequiel Duran, Matt Mervis 

(21:15) – Drafting HR hitters for the weekend: Pete Alonso, Matt Olson, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mike Trout as the first four off the board

(06:05) – Injury Updates: Bryce Harper’s incredible and much-needed return to the Phillies, Jacob deGrom and Tyler Mahle head to the IL

(18:15) – Analyzing Cody Bellinger’s resurgence with the Cubs

(20:50) – Expectations for Dodgers prospect Gavin Stone

(23:40) – Looking back on Padres vs Giants combining for 27 runs Saturday

(30:30) – Notable FAAB bids over the weekend: Nick Senzel, Vince Velasquez, Logan Allen, Alex Call and Matt Mervis

(35:25) – Favorite sitcom theme song draft: Sanford and Son, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Golden Girls, Perfect Strangers, The Electric Company and The Muppet Show

(02:00) – D.J. makes his pitch for picking up Jack Suwinksi

(04:45) – Pitchers to consider: Drew Smyly, Joey Lucchesi and Matt Strahm

(09:00) – Why now could be the time to snag Miguel Vargas

(12:15) – Expectations for top Diamondbacks prospect Brandon Pfaadt

(15:00) – Yan Gomes trending toward a big role with the Cubs this season

(18:00) – Examining Will Smith in the closing role with the Rangers

(22:30) – Drafting D.J. and Scott’s favorite album covers: “Abbey Road” by The Beatles, “Rumours” by Fleetwood Mac, “Is This It?” by The Strokes and more

(02:00) – Pirates to circle in mixed leagues: Andrew McCutchen, Connor Joe, Jack Suwinski, Vince Velasquez, Johan Oviedo and Mitch Keller

(09:00) – Highlighting hitters: Masataka Yoshida, Adolis Garcia and Brandon Marsh

(19:00) – Pitcher breakdown: Eduardo Rodriguez continues to shine, belief in Jack Flaherty and Logan Allen’s MLB debut

(26:15) – FAAB discussion: Logan Allen, Connor Joe, Drew Smyly, Jordan Diaz, Yan Gomes and others

(32:20) – Injury updates: Yu Darvish, Sandy Alcantara and Tony Gonsolin

(03:45) – Scott stumps for J.D. Davis as a worthwhile pickup

(06:40) – Analyzing Yankees Harrison Bader and Domingo German 

(11:00) – Starting Pitchers of intrigue: A’s prospect Mason Miller, Johan Oviedo in Pittsburgh and Tigers lefty Eduardo Rodriguez

(18:45) – Why A.J. Puk could be an sneaky source of saves

(20:30) – Hitters to target: Alec Burleson, Luis Garcia and Taylor Walls

(28:00) – Taj Bradley steps to the forefront in the wake of Jeffrey Springs’ season-ending injury

(00:00) – High-Profile Prospect Callups: What to expect from Brett Baty with the Mets and Zach Neto with the Angels

(18:00) – Impact of Pablo Lopez and the Twins reportedly nearing a contract extension

(23:00) – Buying or selling Jarred Kelenic’s hot start to the season

(28:30) – Injury Roundup: Updates on Will Smith, Jeffrey Springs, Giancarlo Stanton, Brandon Woodruff, Kris Bubic and Max Scherzer

(40:00) – Stars nearing a return to the field: Latest on Fernando Tatis Jr. and Bryce Harper

(45:45) – Interesting FAAB action from the weekend: Taj Bradley, Brent Rooker, Edouard Julien and Nick Senzel

(03:00) – Making the case for intriguing Pirate options in Mitch Keller and Ji-hwan Bae

(06:00) – Why Austin Hays has shown signs of staying power with the Orioles

(09:00) – Highlighting Kris Bubic and Jose Alvarado as pitchers to add off waivers

(13:30) – Analyzing Victor Robles and Alex Call in Washington

(16:40) – Former top prospect Alex Kirilloff showing positive signs with the Twins

(18:50) – Chas McCormick is in a prime position with the Astros batting leadoff

(22:30) – Jon Berti’s position flexibility and speed make him a name to monitor

(00:00) – Oneil Cruz injury fallout and temporary replacements on the waiver wire

(12:45) – More injury updates: Adam Duvall’s wrist and Travis d’Arnaud dealing with a concussion

(17:20) – Expectations for top Mets prospect Francisco Alvarez

(22:00) – Notable hot starts: Wander Franco, Matt Chapman, Bryan Reynolds and Jordan Walker

(27:20) – Pitchers trending up early in the season: Kodai Senga, Nick Lodolo, Kris Bubic, Sonny Gray and Seth Lugo

(34:00) – Interesting FAAB from the weekend: Matt Vierling, Grayson Rodriguez, Brayan Bello, Trevor Larnach and Anthony DeSclafani

(02:15) – Analyzing Joey Gallo and Brian Anderson

(10:00) – Making the case for picking up Jorge Mateo and Jurickson Profar

(12:15) – Intrigue with Adbert Alzolay and Michael Fulmer in the Cubs bullpen

(17:00) – Why D.J. has Zach Eflin circled and Scott has eyes for Mitch Garver

(20:25) – Examining Brayan Bello and Spencer Torkelson

(28:30) – Early impressions of MLB’s pitch clock and pace of play

(03:00) – Stolen base boom: Does this change general strategy this season?

(5:30) – Waiver Wire pickups for managers who are rostering Robbie Ray: Graham Aschcraft, Justin Steele, Jhony Brito, MacKenzie Gore, Seth Lugo and Domingo German

(22:15) – Standout performances through the first weekend of the season: Wander Franco, Adam Duvall, Brett Baty rolling in the minors for the Mets and Yoan Moncada

(29:00) – More notable performances: Jeffrey Springs, Jesus Luzardo, Brendan Donovan and Trayce Thompson

(36:05) – Interesting FAAB bids this weekend: Mitch Garver, Andrew Chafin, and Jodie Wiemer

(05:00) – AL Division Champions: Rays and Yankees in the East, White Sox and Guardians in the Central, Astros vs Mariners out West

(15:30) – NL Division Champions: Braves as the East favorite and Cardinals in the Central, Dodgers vs Padres in the West

(21:50) – World Series Predictions: Braves over the Rays and Yankees over the Braves

(27:00) – MVP Picks: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Shohei Ohtani in the AL, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Austin Riley for the Braves in the NL

(31:00) – Cy Young Winners: Shane McClanahan and Luis Castillo as AL candidates, Corbin Burnes and Zac Gallen as NL Candidates

(39:20) – Rookie of the Year: Anthony Volpe and Masataka Yoshida as AL favorites, as well as Miguel Vargas, Corbin Carroll and Jordan Walker in the NL

(46:30) – Players outside the Top 200 ADP we think will finish inside the Top 100: Seth Brown and Anthony Rendon

D.J. (@djshort) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) of Yahoo discuss Jordan Walker making the Cardinals and Anthony Volpe securing a spot with the Yankees and where they should each be drafted in fantasy leagues this week. They also break down some players who have been on the rise this month, including Hayden Wesneski, Graham Ashcraft, Mitch Keller, Yusei Kikuchi, Darick Hall, and others.

(02:50) – Grayson Rodriguez surprisingly fails to make Orioles Opening Day roster

(07:00) – Impact of Jordan Walker making the Cardinals Opening Day roster

(12:10) – Stock up on Anthony Volpe in the Bronx

(18:00) – Spring Risers: Hayden Wesneski, Will Benson and Gabriel Moreno

(28:15) – More players trending up this Spring: Yusei Kukuchi, Graham Ashcraft, Darick Hall, Mitch Keller, Clarke Schmidt and Michael Massey

(04:00) – Tigers over/under 69.5

(06:30) – Pirates over/under 67.5

(09:00) – Mariners over/under 86.5

(12:55) – Rays over/under 89.5

(16:25) – White Sox over/under 83.5

(20:40) – Reds over/under 65.5

(24:00) – Mets over/under 91.5

(28:00) – Diamondbacks over/under 75.5

(31:40) – Guardians over/under 86.5

(04:30) – Revisiting 2nd Base Rankings: Why Elvis Andrus will be a sneaky add, Jose Altuve’s injury

(09:50) – More injury analysis: Edwin Diaz goes down in World Baseball Classic and breaking down WBC injury risk vs Spring Training

(16:45) – Why there is cause for concern with Vaughn Grissom in Atlanta

(19:45) – Reshuffling #12-#6 Rankings at 2nd Base: Jonathan India, Max Muncy, Brandon Lowe and Jose Altuve among the names analyzed

(21:50) – Reshuffling #5-#1 Rankings at 2nd Base: Tommy Edman, Ozzie Albies, Jazz Chisholm, Marcus Semien and Mookie Betts

(26:15) – 2nd baseman to target late in drafts: Brendan Donovan, Brandon Drury, Ryan McMahon and Nico Hoerner

(29:45) – Making sense of the Mets bullpen after losing Edwin Diaz

(35:10) – Weekend Headlines: Brandon Nimmo sprains his knee, Diamondbacks send down prospect Brandon Pfaadt, Juan Soto’s strained oblique and Rockies sign Jurickson Profar

(00:00) – What is the true definition of a “fade”?

(05:00) – Why Scott is exercising caution with Bobby Witt Jr.

(08:25) – Projecting realistic expectations for Michael Harris II in his Sophomore season

(11:30) – Examining the current ADP of Rafael Devers

(20:15) – D.J. explains why the hype train should slow down with Dylan Cease

(25:45) – Analyzing if you can trust Jacob deGrom’s health this season

(38:00) – How D.J. and Scott are handling Bryce Harper in drafts

(00:00) - World Baseball Classic observations: Team USA pitching is not a strength.

(09:45) - Recent long term extensions: Arizona OFer Corbin Carroll & Nationals C Keibert Ruiz.

(16:00) - Injury scares: Jordan Walker and Kodai Senga.

(22:00) - Anthony Volpe making noise with the Yankees:  Battling for a roster spot in a crowded NY infield.

(33:00) -Late ADP favorites: Brendan Donovan & Avisail Garcia.