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| 17 Jan 2025 | 15-Team Roto Mock Draft (Ep. 919) | 01:12:01 | |
Join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17), Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh), Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and Kelly Kirby (@thewonkypenguin) as they take part in a 15-Team Roto Mock Draft! The team walks you through each of their draft selections for the 25 round affair, offering insight and analysis as they compete to build the best team possible for the 2025 fantasy baseball season! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Remembering Bob Uecker - 0:01:45 Round 1 - 0:05:50 Round 2 - 0:08:08 Round 3 - 0:11:55 Round 4 - 0:14:29 Round 5 - 0:16:36 Round 6 - 0:19:18 Round 7 - 0:22:04 Round 8 - 0:26:17 Round 9 - 0:29:41 Round 10 - 0:31:59 BettingPros Premium Free Trial - 0:32:22 Round 11 - 0:35:00 Round 12 - 0:37:19 Round 13 - 0:39:51 Round 14 - 0:41:15 Round 15 - 0:42:39 Round 16 - 0:45:04 Round 17 - 0:46:42 Round 18 - 0:49:49 Round 19 - 0:51:20 Round 20 - 0:54:21 Round 21 - 0:57:00 Round 22 - 0:58:11 Round 23 - 0:59:58 Round 24 - 1:01:54 Round 25 - 1:03:50 Draft Recap - 1:05:04 Outro - 1:10:50 Helpful Links: Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. Available on iOS and Android. Download the FantasyPros News, Rankings and Scores App - Stay ahead with the FantasyPros News, Rankings, & Scores app for breaking MLB free agency news and instant fantasy analysis on each signing. Download today on iOS and Android and never miss a move! | |||
| 10 Mar 2025 | Top 20 Draft Day ADP Deals (Ep. 941) | 00:50:37 | |
Join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) as they reveal their 20 favorite draft day ADP deals that will help you dominate your fantasy baseball leagues in 2025! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 FantasyPros Fantasy Fest! - 0:02:22 Signed John Smoltz Jersey Giveaway - 0:03:25 Cristopher Sanchez - 0:04:06 Bubba Chandler - 0:05:40 Victor Robles - 0:07:07 Luis Severino - 0:09:21 Lourdes Gurriel Jr. - 0:10:55 Thairo Estrada - 0:12:48 Jonathan India - 0:13:56 David Festa - 0:16:02 Gavin Williams - 0:17:27 Microsoft Challengers Segment: Max Meyer - 0:20:27 Jung Hoo Lee - 0:23:08 Grant Holmes - 0:26:02 Clay Holmes - 0:27:06 Luisangel Acuna - 0:30:00 Tomiyuki Sugano - 0:31:27 Ryan Weathers - 0:33:38 Joc Pederson - 0:35:08 Kyle Manzardo - 0:37:41 Pavin Smith - 0:39:07 Cam Smith - 0:41:25 Gerrit Cole Update - 0:46:02 Outro - 0:49:34 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Microsoft AI - Microsoft’s AI solutions empower you to take bold steps and make informed decisions, sparking new ideas to help drive your business forward. With Microsoft as your trusted partner, you can navigate your journey with confidence, finding innovative solutions and reaching new possibilities. Visit microsoft.com/challengers to learn more. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! | |||
| 06 Feb 2025 | The 10 Most Undervalued Pitchers in 2025 (Ep. 923) | 00:37:57 | |
Join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) as they highlight the 10 most undervalued pitchers based on early ADP in 2025 fantasy baseball drafts! Will this be the year where Grayson Rodriguez takes that next step forward? Does Jack Flaherty going back to Detroit give you more confidence in him? Can Sean Manaea repeat his fantastic 2024 campaign? Could Jesus Luzardo once again find ace form? We tackle these questions and many more to help you prepare for the rapidly approaching MLB season! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:00:56 Grayson Rodriguez - 0:02:10 Justin Steele - 0:05:56 Jack Flaherty - 0:09:08 Bryan Woo - 0:12:20 Yusei Kikuchi - 0:15:53 FantasyPros Cheat Sheet Creator - 0:18:35 Sean Manaea - 0:19:20 Brandon Pfaadt - 0:24:03 Zach Eflin - 0:27:30 Nick Lodolo - 0:29:20 Jesus Luzardo - 0:33:00 Outro - 0:36:52 Helpful Links: Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. Available on iOS and Android. Download the FantasyPros News, Rankings and Scores App - Stay ahead with the FantasyPros News, Rankings, & Scores app for breaking MLB free agency news and instant fantasy analysis on each signing. Download today on iOS and Android and never miss a move! | |||
| 03 Apr 2025 | Leading Off: April 3rd, 2025 (Ep. 965) | 00:36:30 | |
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) recorded this episode of "Leading Off" LIVE on Twitch! Make sure you follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! In this edition, the guys break down big nights for Los Angeles Dodgers SP/DH Shohei Ohtani and St. Louis Cardinals C Iván Herrera. They also take an inside look at rookies who are making moves, plus veterans who are trending up and down. What players will be featured in today's best bets and home runs calls? The Pros let you know! Timestamps: (may be off due to ads): Introduction - 0:00:00 Shohei Ohtani (SP, DH - LAD) - 0:01:37 Rafael Devers (3B, DH - BOS) - 0:02:45 Kristian Campbell (2B, SS, CF) - 0:03:21 Ketel Marte (2B, DH - ARI) - 0:04:45 Ivan Herrera (C - STL) - 0:05:10 Paul Skenes (SP - PIT), Freddy Peralta (SP - MIL) & Cole Ragans (SP - KC) - 0:07:53 Mackenzie Gore (SP - WAS) - 0:09:37 Listener Questions - 0:11:37 Dennis Santana (RP - PIT) - 0:13:35 Clay Holmes (RP - NYM) - 0:15:18 FantasyPros Twitch - 0:16:27 Rookie Lookie - 0:17:19 3 Up: Zac Gallen (SP - ARI), Hunter Greene (SP - CIN) & Zack Wheeler (SP - PHI) - 0:19:53 3 Down: Blake Snell (SP - LAD), Sean Burke (SP - CWS) & Mark Vientos (3B - NYM) - 0:21:12 Kyzatrex - 0:21:51 Injury Updates - 0:24:24 Best Bets of the Day - 0:26:24 FanDuel - 0:30:13 Home Run Board Update & Calls - 0:30:33 Listener Questions - 0:32:32 Outro- 0:35:57 Helpful Links: Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. My Playbook - Manage your fantasy baseball lineups and dominate your leagues with My Playbook from FantasyPros. My Playbook is a suite of powerful tools to help you make better decisions, manage your lineups, and win your leagues! Import your team to get custom fantasy baseball news, rankings, and analysis. Sync your leagues today at fantasypros.com/mlbmyplaybook or download the Fantasy Baseball My Playbook App. Kyzatrex - If you have low testosterone, KYZATREX is an FDA-approved pill that's changing the game in testosterone replacement therapy. It’s time to break free from injections, pellets, and gels – choose KYZATREX and take a step toward being the hero of your life again. To learn more, visit KYZATREX.com. FanDuel - Want to boost your bets? New FanDuel customers can bet $5 and win $200 in bonus bets if that first bet hits! Just head to fantasypros.com/leadingoff to get started. That’s fantasypros.com/leadingoff, and make your plays on FanDuel today! | |||
| 20 Dec 2024 | 12-Team Roto Mock Draft (Ep. 915) | 00:56:28 | |
Draft SZN is officially here! Join Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) as they bring you our first mock draft of the season. The fellas took part in a 12-team roto style draft, breaking down their picks and offering analysis on the board as a whole as they work their way through 22 rounds. Timestamps Intro - 0:00:00 My Playbook - 0:03:35 Round 1 - 0:06:53 Round 2 - 0:09:18 Round 3 - 0:11:28 Round 4 - 0:13:15 Round 5 - 0:14:58 Round 6 - 0:16:11 Round 7 - 0:17:26 Round 8 - 0:18:50 Round 9 - 0:20:32 Round 10 - 0:22:30 Round 11 - 0:23:44 Round 12 - 0:25:07 Round 13 - 0:26:26 Round 14 - 0:28:00 BettingPros Premium Free Trial - 0:29:29 Round 15 - 0:29:46 Round 16 - 0:31:14 Round 17 - 0:32:24 Round 18 - 0:34:48 Round 19 - 0:36:28 Round 20 - 0:38:37 Round 21 - 0:40:04 Round 22 - 0:41:16 Draft Analysis - 0:42:22 Outro - 0:55:36 Helpful Links: Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. Available on iOS and Android. | |||
| 27 Feb 2025 | The Ultimate Starting Pitcher Guide Part Two: Sleepers, Busts, and Must-Have Targets (Ep. 933) | 00:51:06 | |
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) is joined by Nick Pollack (@PitcherList) from PitcherList for Part Two of our Ultimate Pitching Guide! Joey P and Nick break down the 31-100 range of starting pitchers, highlighting their targets, fades, and must-have players to help you prepare for all of your 2025 fantasy baseball drafts! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Signed Billy Wagner Baseball Giveaway - 0:04:18 31-50 - 0:04:51 Justin Steele - 0:05:39 Jared Jones - 0:09:06 Sandy Alcantara - 0:14:45 FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:19:35 51-70 - 0:20:07 Robbie Ray - 0:20:17 Spencer Arrighetti - 0:22:39 Brandon Woodruff - 0:27:21 71-100 - 0:29:29 Gavin Williams - 0:30:04 Jesus Luzardo - 0:33:05 Drew Rasmussen - 0:37:25 Outside of the Top 100 - 0:38:30 DJ Herz - 0:38:35 David Festa - 0:39:05 Quinn Matthews - 0:39:35 Dustin May - 0:42:35 Lucas Giolito - 0:45:44 Grant Holmes - 0:47:18 Outro - 0:50:15 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. | |||
| 28 Feb 2025 | The Cycle: Players We Hate Ranking in 2025 | Polarizing Targets and Draft Debates (Ep. 934) | 00:58:52 | |
Ryan Wormeli (@RyanWarmly) and Mike Maher (@mikeMaher) are reunited behind the mic in this week’s edition of The Cycle! Maher gets Worm caught up on some recent offseason news before they dive into a breakdown of eight players who are particularly tough to rank ahead of the 2025 fantasy baseball season! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Alex Bregman to the Red Sox - 0:04:46 New Pitches - 0:05:30 Remaining Free Agents - 0:09:25 Tough Players to Rank - 0:11:54 Jackson Holliday - 0:12:24 Zach Neto - 0:19:15 FantasyPros Draft Simulator - 0:23:17 Spencer Strider - 0:24:40 Shane McClanahan - 0:31:04 Brent Rooker - 0:35:36 Roki Sasaki - 0:42:17 Mike Trout - 0:46:53 Willson Contreras - 0:51:54 Outro - 0:56:18 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. | |||
| 27 Mar 2025 | Leading Off March 27th, 2025 (Ep. 959) | 00:47:37 | |
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) recorded this show LIVE on Twitch! Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! In this episode, the boys celebrate Opening Day by revealing the “All-Joey P” and “All-Welsh” teams. They also break down some fresh Opening Day lineups and pitching matchups, bring you some injury updates, and talk about their best bets and HR calls for the day! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Opening Day Lineups - 0:02:34 Amazing Pitching Matchups - 0:08:18 Cal Raleigh - 0:09:38 Rafael Devers DH - 0:09:47 All-Joe Pisapia Team and All Chris Welsh Team - 0:13:03 3 Up, 3 Down - 0:20:19 Xavier Edwards, Spencer Steer, and Kristian Campbell - 0:20:24 Vinnie Pasquantino, Evan Carter, and Mickey Moniak - 0:23:44 0:24:48 Injury Updates - 0:25:43 MLB Best Bets - 0:35:53 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:42:54 Outro - 0:44:54 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. My Playbook - Manage your fantasy baseball lineups and dominate your leagues with My Playbook from FantasyPros. My Playbook is a suite of powerful tools to help you make better decisions, manage your lineups, and win your leagues! Import your team to get custom fantasy baseball news, rankings, and analysis. Sync your leagues today at fantasypros.com/mlbmyplaybook or download the Fantasy Baseball My Playbook App. | |||
| 04 Apr 2025 | The Cycle: Fantasy Baseball Takeaways, Trade Candidates & Waiver Pickups After MLB's Opening Week (Ep. 966) | 00:56:19 | |
Wade through the early MLB season madness with this episode of The Cycle, where Ryan Wormeli (@RyanWarmly) and Mike Maher (@mikemaher) break down everything from early-season risers and fallers, trade targets, fantasy baseball waiver wire targets and streaming pitcher options! Is Chicago Cubs C Carson Kelly a must-add on the waiver wire after hitting for the cycle? Did managers get more than they bargained for when drafting Texas Rangers SP Nathan Eovaldi? Plus, could Detroit Tigers SP Casey Mize make a season-long impact? The Pros dig into the first live action of the regular season! Timestamps: Helpful Links: Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. My Playbook - Manage your fantasy baseball lineups and dominate your leagues with My Playbook from FantasyPros. My Playbook is a suite of powerful tools to help you make better decisions, manage your lineups, and win your leagues! Import your team to get custom fantasy baseball news, rankings, and analysis. Sync your leagues today at fantasypros.com/mlbmyplaybook or download the Fantasy Baseball My Playbook App. Microsoft AI - Microsoft’s AI solutions empower you to take bold steps and make informed decisions, sparking new ideas to help drive your business forward. With Microsoft as your trusted partner, you can navigate your journey with confidence, finding innovative solutions and reaching new possibilities. Visit microsoft.com/challengers to learn more. | |||
| 20 Feb 2025 | Live Fantasy Baseball Expert Q&A | Draft Advice, Strategy, and Keeper Decisions (Ep. 928) | 00:49:26 | |
FantasyPros MLB is back for the first Q&A livestream of the season! Join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) LIVE every Wednesday at 4 PM ET/1 PM PT as they dive into everything you need to win your league this season. From draft strategy to waiver wire gems, trade targets, and real-time MLB updates, we’ve got you covered! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - 0:01:45 Keep Sandy Alcantara or Bowden Francis? - 0:03:48 Shane McClanahan - 0:06:08 The Boston Red Sox - 0:10:05 FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:13:09 Cole Ragans, Garrett Crochet, or Logan Gilbert? - 0:13:56 Is Adley Rutschman worth holding in a 12-team, five keeper league? - 0:18:04 Chances that James Wood is a Top 20 pick in 2026? - 0:20:59 Keep Fernando Tatis Jr. or Jackson Chourio? - 0:22:32 Keep Francisco Lindor in the 3rd Round, or Marcell Ozuna in the 17th Round - 0:24:39 Gunnar Henderson or Francisco Lindor in a points league - 0:26:08 FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:27:31 Is Cody Bellinger a steal at ADP? - 0:28:53 What is Ezequiel Tovar’s ceiling? - 0:34:00 What round should you take your first closer? - 0:35:27 Rafael Devers, Austin Riley, or Manny Machado? - 0:40:31 Brent Rooker or Marcell Ozuna? - 0:42:09 Outro - 0:48:50 Helpful Links: Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. Available on iOS and Android. Download the FantasyPros News, Rankings and Scores App - Stay ahead with the FantasyPros News, Rankings, & Scores app for breaking MLB free agency news and instant fantasy analysis on each signing. Download today on iOS and Android and never miss a move! | |||
| 20 Feb 2025 | 10 Team Head-To-Head Mock Draft (Ep. 929) | 00:48:22 | |
Join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17), Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh), and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) as they take part in a 10 team, head-to-head mock draft to help you prepare for your 2025 fantasy baseball drafts! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:01:39 Round 1 - 0:03:49 Round 2 - 0:05:21 Round 3 - 0:06:29 Round 4 - 0:08:05 Round 5 - 0:09:01 Round 6 - 0:11:03 Round 7 - 0:14:05 Round 8 - 0:15:05 Round 9 - 0:17:49 Round 10 - 0:20:03 Round 11 - 0:21:10 Round 12 - 0:22:42 Round 13 - 0:24:27 FantasyPros Cheat Sheet Creator - 0:25:42 Round 14 - 0:26:17 Round 15 - 0:27:47 Round 16 - 0:29:53 Round 17 - 0:31:31 Round 18 - 0:32:46 Round 19 - 0:35:31 Round 20 - 0:38:00 Round 21 - 0:39:51 Draft Recap and Analysis - 0:40:46 Outro - 0:47:10 Helpful Links: Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. Available on iOS and Android. Download the FantasyPros News, Rankings and Scores App - Stay ahead with the FantasyPros News, Rankings, & Scores app for breaking MLB free agency news and instant fantasy analysis on each signing. Download today on iOS and Android and never miss a move! | |||
| 14 Mar 2025 | The Cycle: Bold Predictions You Can’t Hold Us To (Ep. 944) | 00:50:32 | |
Spice up your 2025 fantasy baseball season by joining Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher, as they share their bold predictions that you can't hold them to! Could New York Yankees RP Devin WIlliams receive top-three AL Cy Young Award votes? Is a 30-30 season in the range of outcomes for Milwaukee Brewers OF Jackson Chourio? Plus, could Tampa Bay Rays rookie OF Chandler Smilspon lead MLB in stolen bases in 2025? The Pros go out on a limb with their latest prophecies! Intro - 0:00:00 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! | |||
| 17 Mar 2025 | The 2025 Fantasy Baseball All-Sleeper Team (Ep. 948) | 00:41:02 | |
Join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) as they reveal their All-Sleeper teams for the 2025 fantasy baseball season! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Signed John Smoltz Jersey Giveaway - 0:01:56 Joey Bart - 0:03:47 Ivan Herrera - 0:06:11 Kyle Manzardo - 0:07:22 Pavin Smith - 0:08:30 Thairo Estrada - 0:10:25 Colt Keith - 0:12:50 Luis Rengifo - 0:14:38 Joey Ortiz - 0:15:45 Trevor Story - 0:18:43 Tyler Fitzgerald - 0:20:42 FantasyPros Draft Simulator - 0:22:06 Jake McCarthy, Garrett Mitchell, and Victor Scott - 0:23:28 Alec Burleson, Garrett Mitchell, and Matt Wallner - 0:27:47 Microsoft Challenger Segment - 0:29:26 Walker Buehler, Tomoyuki Sugano, Grant Holmes, and A.J. Puk - 0:31:52 Gavin Williams, Nick Lodolo, Max Meyer, and Jordan Romano - 0:36:32 Outro - 0:39:14 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. | |||
| 04 Mar 2025 | Infielder ADP Battles: Derek VanRiper vs. Jeff Erickson (Ep. 937) | 00:43:40 | |
Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) is joined by Derek VanRiper (@dvr.bsky.social) from The Athletic and Jeff Erickson (@Jeff_Erickson) from RotoWire for Part Two in our ADP Battle Series, and today the fellas tackle the infield! There are two key battles at each position to help you make the best decisions ahead of your 2025 fantasy baseball drafts! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Salvador Perez vs. Cal Raleigh - 0:01:03 J.T. Realmuto vs. Logan O’Hoppe - 0:05:09 Signed John Smoltz Jersey Giveaway - 0:07:30 Josh Naylor vs. Christian Walker - 0:07:58 Vinnie Pasquantino vs. Triston Casas - 0:10:37 Fantrax - 0:14:46 Jose Altuve vs. Ozzie Albies - 0:15:23 Brice Turang vs. Luis Garcia - 0:19:40 Rafael Devers vs. Manny Machado vs. Austin Riley - 0:24:22 Junior Caminero vs. Mark Vientos - 0:29:27 FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:33:41 Oneil Cruz vs. CJ Abrams - 0:34:22 Xander Bogaerts vs. Ezequiel Tovar - 0:38:03 Outro - 0:41:11 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Fantrax - Bring your fantasy baseball league to Fantrax for an unbeatable user experience and a chance to win a signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr signed jersey! Sign up today at fantrax.com/fantasypros. | |||
| 10 Feb 2025 | First Round Breakdown with Frank Stampfl (Ep. 924) | 00:47:17 | |
Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) are joined by Frank Stampfl (@Roto_Frank) of CBS Sports to break down the first round of 2025 fantasy baseball drafts from every angle! Is Shohei Ohtani the clear cut #1 pick, or could Bobby Witt Jr. be the right choice in certain formats? Does Elly De La Cruz belong in the very top tier? Are Corbin Carroll and Julio Rodriguez worthy first round selections? Should you consider taking Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal? Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 FantasyPros Draft Simulator - 0:01:50 Shohei Ohtani 1.01? - 0:04:02 Does Tier 1 Include Elly De La Cruz? - 0:10:56 Jose Ramirez - 0:16:54 FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:20:42 Corbin Carroll and Julio Rodriguez - 0:21:30 First Round Pitchers - 0:28:44 Ideal Drafting Spot - 0:33:35 Who Can Move Inside of the First Round? - 0:37:40 Players Outside Top 50 Who Could Be First Rounders in 2026 - 0:41:16 Outro - 0:46:12 Helpful Links: Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. Available on iOS and Android. Download the FantasyPros News, Rankings and Scores App - Stay ahead with the FantasyPros News, Rankings, & Scores app for breaking MLB free agency news and instant fantasy analysis on each signing. Download today on iOS and Android and never miss a move! | |||
| 18 Mar 2025 | Leading Off March 18th, 2025: Tokyo Series (Ep. 949) | 00:36:06 | |
Joe Pisapia and Chris Welsh recorded this show LIVE on Twitch! Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) are back for another season of Leading Off Live! In this episode, the boys recap the first game of the season in Tokyo between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs. They also break down some recent news out of spring training and give some injury updates on key players Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Dodgers/Cubs - 0:03:53 Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga - 0:05:10 Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts - 0:09:51 Matt Shaw - 0:12:40 FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:17:33 Justin Verlander - 0:18:35 Kristian Campbell - 0:21:13 Cam Smith - 0:21:33 My Playbook - 0:25:09 Spencer Strider - 0:26:15 Royce Lewis - 0:29:36 Injury Updates - 0:32:37 Outro - 0:35:29 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. | |||
| 09 Jan 2025 | 2025 Top 100 MLB Dynasty Rankings (Ep. 918) | 00:51:25 | |
They’re baaaaack! Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) are reunited behind the mic for their first baseball show of the 2025 season! Joey P and Welsh break down Welsh’s Top 100 Dynasty Rankings, highlighting some of the more interesting names throughout, including Paul Skenes, James Wood, Junior Caminero, Roki Sasaki, and Roman Anthony! Tune in ahead of your start-up drafts to help you make the most informed decisions! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 The Top 10 - 0:06:02 Ronald Acuna Jr - 0:06:44 Paul Skenes - 0:09:59 11-20 - 0:13:49 Jose Ramirez - 0:14:02 Corbin Carroll - 0:14:44 Vladimir Guerrero Jr - 0:18:44 James Wood - 0:21:35 21-30 - 0:23:50 Junior Caminero - 0:24:11 Wyatt Langford - 0:25:52 Garrett Crochet - 0:28:10 31-40 - 0:29:56 Michael Harris II - 0:30:36 Jackson Holliday - 0:32:24 Roki Sasaki - 0:33:28 41-50 - 0:35:13 Dylan Cease - 0:35:16 Corbin Burnes - 0:37:33 CJ Abrams - 0:39:38 51-100 - 0:41:48 Roman Anthony - 0:41:56 Mark Vientos - 0:43:55 Eury Perez, Shane McClanahan, and Sandy Alcantara - 0:44:28 Outside the Top 100 - 0:47:01 Lawrence Butler - 0:47:05 Spencer Schwellenbach and Jordan Lawlar - 0:47:33 Outro - 0:50:29 Helpful Links: Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. Available on iOS and Android. Download the FantasyPros News, Rankings and Scores App - Stay ahead with the FantasyPros News, Rankings, & Scores app for breaking MLB free agency news and instant fantasy analysis on each signing. Download today on iOS and Android and never miss a move! | |||
| 30 Jan 2025 | Describing Popular Fantasy Baseball Sleepers…In Three Words or Less (Ep. 921) | 00:49:37 | |
Join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17), Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh), and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) as they describe and break down 20 popular fantasy baseball sleepers for 2025…in three words or less! Will Michael Toglia become the next breakout fantasy player in Colorado? Does Tyler Soderstrom have 30 HR potential? What impact will Zach Neto’s shoulder injury have on his outlook? Will David Festa and Clarke Schmidt have regular roles in their respective rotations? Could Bowden Francis repeat the brilliance we saw down the stretch in 2024? Tune in as the pros break it all down! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 FantasyPros Draft Simulator - 0:00:50 Ivan Herrera - 0:01:43 Michael Toglia - 0:03:04 Tyler Soderstrom - 0:05:43 Luis Rengifo - 0:09:45 Luis Garcia - 0:11:52 Isaac Paredes - 0:14:01 Fantrax - 0:16:42 Jake Burger - 0:17:48 Josh Jung - 0:20:45 Colt Keith - 0:23:18 Zach Neto - 0:25:06 Anthony Volpe - 0:27:55 Victor Robles - 0:30:06 Parker Meadows - 0:32:35 FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:33:50 Bryan Woo - 0:34:24 Matthew Boyd - 0:36:33 DJ Herz - 0:38:08 Shane Baz - 0:40:48 David Festa - 0:42:25 Clarke Schmidt - 0:44:56 Bowden Francis - 0:46:47 Outro - 0:48:35 Helpful Links: Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. Available on iOS and Android. Download the FantasyPros News, Rankings and Scores App - Stay ahead with the FantasyPros News, Rankings, & Scores app for breaking MLB free agency news and instant fantasy analysis on each signing. Download today on iOS and Android and never miss a move! | |||
| 26 Mar 2025 | The Cycle: The 10 BIGGEST Fantasy Baseball Questions for the 2025 Season (Ep. 957) | 00:51:50 | |
Get Opening Day started with a brand new episode of The Cycle, where Ryan Wormeli (@RyanWarmly) and Mike Maher (@mikemaher) answer the 10 BIGGEST fantasy baseball questions for the 2025 MLB season! How does Los Angeles Dodgers SP/DH Shohei Ohtani follow-up his historic 2024 season in his return to pitching? Will Pittsburgh Pirates SP Paul Skenes be worth the first-round pick managers spent in fantasy drafts? Plus, will any speedster break 50 stolen bases this year? The Pros answer the call before regular season baseball officially begins. Timestamps:
Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. Microsoft AI - Microsoft’s AI solutions empower you to take bold steps and make informed decisions, sparking new ideas to help drive your business forward. With Microsoft as your trusted partner, you can navigate your journey with confidence, finding innovative solutions and reaching new possibilities. Visit microsoft.com/challengers to learn more. | |||
| 11 Mar 2025 | Outfielder ADP Battles: Vlad Sedler vs. Kev Mahserejian (Ep. 942) | 00:58:41 | |
Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) is joined by Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) from FTN Fantasy, and FantasyPros’ own Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) for Part Three in our ADP Battle series, and today we are tackling the outfield! The fellas take part in 10 battles that will help you make the best possible decisions when entering your 2025 fantasy baseball drafts! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Corbin Carroll vs. Juan Soto - 0:04:32 Yordan Alvarez vs. Jackson Chourio - 0:10:53 Signed John Smoltz Jersey Giveaway - 0:15:20 Wyatt Langford vs. Michael Harris II - 0:15:48 Teoscar Hernandez vs. James Wood - 0:22:39 Fantrax - 0:27:38 Seiya Suzuki vs. Bryan Reynolds - 0:28:20 Christian Yelich vs. Riley Greene - 0:33:02 FantasyPros Discord - 0:37:51 Randy Arozarena vs. Adolis Garcia - 0:38:15 Nick Castellanos vs. Jurickson Profar - 0:42:45 Tommy Edman vs. Heliot Ramos - 0:46:47 Jake McCarthy vs. Jung Hoo Lee - 0:51:18 Outro - 0:54:58 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Fantrax - Bring your fantasy baseball league to Fantrax for an unbeatable user experience and a chance to win a signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr signed jersey! Sign up today at fantrax.com/fantasypros. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! | |||
| 25 Mar 2025 | 20 League Winners For The 2025 Fantasy Baseball Season (Ep. 955) | 00:48:30 | |
Join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) as they reveal their Top 20 players that are going to help you win your league this season! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 News & Notes, Christian Campbell & Shane McClanahan - 0:00:25 FantasyPros Twitch Streams - 0:03:11 Pristine Auction Giveaway - 0:05:22 Victor Scott - 0:06:10 James Wood or Teoscar Hernandez? - 0:07:44 Which Player Has More Upside? - 0:08:29 Kyle Manzardo - 0:08:56 Cam Smith - 0:10:00 Cam Smith or Connor Norby? - 0:11:43 Jeffrey Springs - 0:11:56 Clay Holmes - 0:13:25 Wells, Rice or Manzardo? - 0:16:02 Jesus Luzardo - 0:16:48 Michael Toglia - 0:17:50 Brandon Woodruff - 0:19:51 Grade The Trade - 0:21:45 Cristopher Sanchez - 0:22:19 Sean Manaea - 0:24:43 Pete Crow-Armstrong - 0:26:10 Chasing Challenges From Microsoft - Jackson Holliday - 0:27:43 Jasson Dominguez - 0:30:08 Ryan Pepiot - 0:32:33 Are We Concerned About Francisco Lindor? - 0:33:30 Does Drew Rasmussen See an Uptick? - 0:34:30 Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:35:06 Sandy Alcantara - 0:36:37 Spencer Strider - 0:38:25 Luis Robert Jr. - 0:40:34 Mike Trout - 0:42:15 Ronald Acuna Jr. - 0:44:25 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. Microsoft AI - Microsoft’s AI solutions empower you to take bold steps and make informed decisions, sparking new ideas to help drive your business forward. With Microsoft as your trusted partner, you can navigate your journey with confidence, finding innovative solutions and reaching new possibilities. Visit microsoft.com/challengers to learn more. | |||
| 22 Mar 2025 | 10 Team Head-To-Head Mock Draft (Ep. 954) | 01:00:43 | |
Join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17), Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh), Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and Scott Bogman (@BogmanSports) as they take part in a 10 team head-to-head mock draft to help you prepare for all of your remaining drafts! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Round 1 - 0:04:14 Round 2 - 0:07:25 Round 3 - 0:10:04 Round 4 - 0:12:07 Round 5 - 0:14:32 Microsoft Challenger Segment - 0:16:04 Round 6 - 0:19:56 Round 7 - 0:21:34 Round 8 - 0:23:51 Round 9 - 0:26:24 Round 10 - 0:28:49 Round 11 - 0:33:47 Round 12 - 0:37:27 Round 13 - 0:38:27 Round 14 - 0:40:33 Round 15 - 0:42:02 Round 16 - 0:43:14 Round 17 - 0:46:16 Round 18 - 0:47:31 Round 19 - 0:49:44 Round 20 - 0:50:33 Round 21 - 0:51:29 Round 22 - 0:51:42 Draft Recap and Analysis - 0:51:54 Outro - 1:00:01 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Microsoft AI - Microsoft’s AI solutions empower you to take bold steps and make informed decisions, sparking new ideas to help drive your business forward. With Microsoft as your trusted partner, you can navigate your journey with confidence, finding innovative solutions and reaching new possibilities. Visit microsoft.com/challengers to learn more. Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. | |||
| 18 Feb 2025 | The Ultimate Infield Guide: Sleepers, Busts, and Must-Have Targets (Ep. 926) | 00:53:55 | |
Join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) as they bring you the ultimate fantasy baseball infield guide! Joe and Welsh go in-depth to break down everything you need to know when assembling your infield, from sleepers, to busts, to must-haves, and everything in between! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:00:34 Helpful Links: Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. Available on iOS and Android. Download the FantasyPros News, Rankings and Scores App - Stay ahead with the FantasyPros News, Rankings, & Scores app for breaking MLB free agency news and instant fantasy analysis on each signing. Download today on iOS and Android and never miss a move! | |||
| 15 Mar 2025 | 12 Team Roto Mock Draft (Ep. 946) | 01:21:39 | |
Join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17), Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh), Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and Mike Maher (@mikeMaher) as they take part in a 12 team roto mock draft to help you prepare for all of your 2025 fantasy baseball drafts! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Round 1 - 0:03:14 Round 2 - 0:06:35 Round 3 - 0:09:57 Round 4 - 0:12:49 Round 5 - 0:15:52 Fantrax - 0:18:55 Round 6 - 0:20:25 Round 7 - 0:23:24 Round 8 - 0:27:08 Round 9 - 0:30:42 Microsoft Challenger Segment - 0:34:11 Round 10 - 0:36:19 Round 11 - 0:40:06 Round 12 - 0:43:55 Round 13 - 0:48:04 Round 14 - 0:53:57 Round 15 - 0:56:02 Round 16 - 0:58:33 Round 17 - 0:59:55 FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 1:02:08 Round 18 - 1:03:03 Round 19 - 1:05:45 Round 20 - 1:08:00 Round 21 - 1:11:17 Round 22 - 1:13:48 Draft Recap and Analysis - 1:16:10 Outro - 1:20:48 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. Fantrax - Bring your fantasy baseball league to Fantrax for an unbeatable user experience and a chance to win a signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr signed jersey! Sign up today at fantrax.com/fantasypros. Microsoft AI - Microsoft’s AI solutions empower you to take bold steps and make informed decisions, sparking new ideas to help drive your business forward. With Microsoft as your trusted partner, you can navigate your journey with confidence, finding innovative solutions and reaching new possibilities. Visit microsoft.com/challengers to learn more. | |||
| 27 Mar 2025 | Cleaning Up: Closer Jobs, Standout Rookies, and Bold Predictions (Ep. 958) | 00:48:45 | |
Join Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) as they tackle your questions live on Discord every Wednesday of the season at 2 PM EST at fantasypros.com/chat. Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Wait On Pitching? - 0:04:15 Tigers/Rangers Closer Jobs - 0:09:27 FantasyPros Discord - 0:13:52 Favorite Late-Round SPs - 0:15:22 Curtis Mead’s Value - 0:17:32 Bo Bichette vs. Jackson Holliday - 0:19:17 Heston Kjerstad - 0:21:09 Late Catcher Values - 0:23:18 Six Man Rotations - 0:29:21 Kristian Campbell vs. Cam Smith - 0:31:11 Breaking Down Bold Predictions - 0:34:20 Drake Baldwin/Sean Murphy - 0:34:59 Victor Robles - 0:36:00 Cam Smith - 0:36:32 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - 0:39:15 Gavin Lux - 0:41:33 Mike Trout - 0:42:51 Outro - 0:45:47 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. Join us on Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat | |||
| 21 Feb 2025 | The Cycle: 2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategies & Targets You NEED to Know (Ep. 930) | 00:46:39 | |
Mike Maher and Kelly Kirby help you take your fantasy baseball team to another level with a deep dive into the pros and cons of popular strategies, including Pocket Aces or Best Player Available, and give you some solid draft targets that coincide with those strategies. We spotlight early-round pitchers like Logan Gilbert and give you potential late-round gems like Kumar Rocker. Find out which blueprint best suits your roster so you can dominate draft day. Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Draft Strategies Overview - Pocket Aces, Best Player Available & More - 0:02:00 FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:10:16 Early-Round Pitcher Targets - Paul Skenes, Logan Gilbert - 0:11:40 Early-Round Hitter Targets - Francisco Lindor & Mookie Bets - 0:19:55 Pocket Aces Tweeners - Lindor, Jarren Duran and Jackson Chourio - 0:23:09 Middle-Round Targets - Sandy Alcantara, Vinnie Pasquantino, Jared Jones, Jasson Dominguez - 0:25:33 Late-Round Targets - Jeffrey Springs, Matt Shaw, Ivan Herrera, Kumar Rocker, Max Scherzer - 0:34:55 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. | |||
| 15 Mar 2025 | Draft These Must-Have Sleepers w/ Frank Stampfl and Chris Towers | Best Of The Fest II (Ep. 945) | 00:31:39 | |
This was taken from our FantasyPros Fantasy Fest, a 4-hour livestream involving some of the greatest minds in the fantasy baseball industry. Click here to check out the whole thing. Be sure to like the video and subscribe to the FantasyPros MLB YouTube Channel at youtube.com/fantasyprosmlb for more fantasy baseball insight! Joe Pisapia and Chris Welsh were joined by Frank Stampfl and Chris Towers from CBS Sports to discuss five major fantasy baseball sleepers that are going to help you win your league in 2025! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Jesus Luzardo - 0:05:45 Ivan Herrera - 0:09:34 Cristopher Sanchez - 0:12:07 FantasyPros MLB Draft Kit - 0:16:29 Thairo Estrada - 0:17:18 Mike Soroka - 0:19:30 Chat Q&A - 0:22:14 Outro - 0:30:42 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. | |||
| 31 Mar 2025 | Leading Off March 31st, 2025 (Ep. 961) | 00:41:40 | |
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) recorded this show LIVE on Twitch! Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Today, the fellas recap the biggest stories from opening weekend, including the Yankees “torpedo” bats, another bad season debut for Bailey Ober, the struggles of Rafael Devers, and Jacob deGrom’s promising outing. Then, we break down the best prospect stashes, the hottest pickups on the waiver wire, the best bets of the day, and much more! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 The Yankees - 0:01:53 Jose Ramirez - 0:06:25 Jacob DeGrom - 0:06:47 Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:11:04 The Waiver Wire - 0:11:15 Kristian Campbell - 0:11:48 Dylan Crews - 0:13:03 Prospecting with The Welsh - 0:14:03 3 Up, 3 Down - 0:23:45 Jesus Luzardo, Jordan Westburg, and Josh Naylor - 0:23:48 Bailey Ober, Michael Harris II, and Rafael Devers - 0:24:03 Masyn Winn - 0:25:56 My Playbook - 0:31:57 Injury Updates - 0:32:25 MLB Best Bets - 0:34:30 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:39:04 Outro - 0:41:03 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. My Playbook - Manage your fantasy baseball lineups and dominate your leagues with My Playbook from FantasyPros. My Playbook is a suite of powerful tools to help you make better decisions, manage your lineups, and win your leagues! Import your team to get custom fantasy baseball news, rankings, and analysis. Sync your leagues today at fantasypros.com/mlbmyplaybook or download the Fantasy Baseball My Playbook App. | |||
| 02 Apr 2025 | Cleaning Up: Contract Extensions, A Lack of Stolen Bases, and The Slumping Braves (Ep. 964) | 00:44:33 | |
Join Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) as they tackle your questions live on Discord every Wednesday of the season at 2 PM EST at fantasypros.com/chat. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Jack Leiter 0:01:23 Rounding Out Your Bench - 0:05:28 Trade Bobby Witt and Ronald Acuna for Shohei Ohtani? - 0:13:00 Concerns With The Braves Lineup - 0:16:16 FantasyPros Discord - 0:21:15 Jackson Merrill and Kristian Campbell Extensions - 0:22:23 Tylor Megill, Casey Mize, or Dustin May? - 0:26:51 Drop Michael Toglia for Ben Rice? - 0:27:55 George Kirby’s Shoulder - 0:29:05 Tyler O’Neill or Cedric Mullins? - 0:33:38 Lack of Stolen Bases - 0:34:35 Cam Smith - 0:36:47 Buy Low on Roki Sasaki? - 0:38:14 Outro - 0:43:42 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. My Playbook - Manage your fantasy baseball lineups and dominate your leagues with My Playbook from FantasyPros. My Playbook is a suite of powerful tools to help you make better decisions, manage your lineups, and win your leagues! Import your team to get custom fantasy baseball news, rankings, and analysis. Sync your leagues today at fantasypros.com/mlbmyplaybook or download the Fantasy Baseball My Playbook App. | |||
| 19 Mar 2025 | Leading Off: March 19th, 2025 | Tokyo Series - Day 2 (Ep. 950) | 00:38:47 | |
Joe Pisapia and Chris Welsh recorded this show LIVE on Twitch! Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream!Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) are back for another season of Leading Off live!In this episode, the boys recap the second game of the season in Tokyo between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs. They also break down some recent news out of spring training, give some injury updates on key players, and tackle listener questions like, what do we expect from Ronald Acuna or who pitches more between George Kirby or Jacob deGrom? Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Roki Sasaki's MLB debut - 0:02:00 Use the Draft Assistant for live expert advice in your last-minute drafts! - 0:11:10 The Dodgers' offense - 0:11:49 Jarred Jones will miss next spring start - 0:14:28 Do you spend high draft picks on pitching? - 0:18:27 If saves+holds are a scoring category in your league, are we more willing to punt on closers? - 0:19:16 Who are good Jarred Jones replacement options in deep leagues? - 0:20:40 Mason Miller in the 10th or Bailey Ober in the 15th? - 0:22:16 Leading Off is on Twitch every weekday at 12 PM ET from Opening Day onward! - 0:22:39 Download the Fantasy Baseball My Playbook app to manage your teams - 0:23:04 Who to keep? - 0:24:00 Hallmark movies - 0:25:39 Pickup Rhys Hoskins? - 0:26:14 Kodai Senga - 0:26:30 Unlocking the "positive Joe" draft - 0:27:06 Max Scherzer's hurt - 0:27:51 Gunnar Henderson took batting practice Tuesday - 0:28:32 Coby Mayo optioned to Triple-A - 0:29:12 Who pitches more: George Kirby or Jacob deGrom? - 0:30:03 Who's our sleeper No. 2 catcher? - 0:31:54 Ronald Acuna expectations - 0:32:41 Which veteran free agent SPs are still worth signing? - 0:35:03 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. | |||
| 07 Mar 2025 | 10 Players Projections HATE in 2025 (Ep. 940) | 00:44:58 | |
Joe Pisapia and Joe Orrico recorded this show LIVE on Twitch! Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) as they highlight 10 players that projections are lower on in 2025. They compare projected dollar values to current ADP to figure out which players you should be fading in your 2025 drafts! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 FantasyPros Fantasy Fest - 0:02:18 Jarren Duran - 0:03:10 Seiya Suzuki - 0:05:13 Jordan Westburg - 0:11:16 Mark Vientos - 0:13:26 Microsoft Challengers Segment - 0:22:06 Anthony Volpe - 0:24:11 Fantrax - 0:27:56 Corbin Burnes - 0:29:04 Hunter Brown - 0:32:40 Hunter Greene - 0:35:13 Jared Jones - 0:38:34 Shane Baz - 0:41:12 Outro - 0:43:14 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Fantrax - Bring your fantasy baseball league to Fantrax for an unbeatable user experience and a chance to win a signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr signed jersey! Sign up today at fantrax.com/fantasypros. Microsoft AI - Microsoft’s AI solutions empower you to take bold steps and make informed decisions, sparking new ideas to help drive your business forward. With Microsoft as your trusted partner, you can navigate your journey with confidence, finding innovative solutions and reaching new possibilities. Visit microsoft.com/challengers to learn more. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! | |||
| 16 Mar 2025 | Spicy Bold Predictions for the 2025 Fantasy Baseball Season w/ Scott Pianowski and George Bissell | Best Of The Fest III (Ep. 947) | 00:33:42 | |
This was taken from our FantasyPros Fantasy Fest, a 4-hour livestream involving some of the greatest minds in the fantasy baseball industry. Click here to check out the whole thing. Be sure to like the video and subscribe to the FantasyPros MLB YouTube Channel at youtube.com/fantasyprosmlb for more fantasy baseball insight! Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher are joined by Scott Pianowski from Yahoo Sports and George Bissell from Rotoworld to give five very bold predictions for the 2025 fantasy baseball season! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Victor Robles - 0:01:05 Xavier Edwards - 0:05:41 Mike Trout - 0:09:38 Max Meyer - 0:16:05 Shohei Ohtani - 0:20:03 Chat Q&A - 0:26:21 Outro - 0:32:44 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. | |||
| 13 Mar 2025 | Busts. Breakouts, Must-Draft Rookies & Must-Have Players From Fantasy Baseball's Top Analysts | The Best of FantasyPros Fantasy Fest (Ep. 943) | 01:21:18 | |
Joe Pisapia, Chris Welsh, Ryan Wormeli, and Mike Maher were joined by some of the industry's BEST experts for our 4-hour long FantasyPros Fantasy Fest, the biggest fantasy baseball event of the year! Today's show consists of some of the best moments from the livestream. Want to watch the whole thing? Head over to our FantasyPros MLB YouTube channel at youtube.com/fantasyprosmlb. Don't forget to subscribe and drop a like if you love what we do and want more content just like this! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00Favorite MLB Bets w/ Derek Carty - 0:00:49White Sox Win Total - 0:01:00How to unit bet futures win totals bets? - 0:03:27Garrett Crochet to lead the league in strikeouts - 0:06:43 Risky Players to Avoid - 0:11:27James Wood - 0:13:22CJ Abrams - 0:19:59Use the Mock Draft Simulator - 0:25:10Must-Have Players - 0:26:20Brent Rooker - 0:26:40Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:30:50Who's the better investment: Spencer Schwellenbach vs. Spencer Strider? - 0:34:07Get ready for your draft with the Draft Assistant! - 0:35:20Breakout Hitters - 0:36:33Garrett Mitchell - 0:37:00Matt Shaw - 0:40:03Jackson Holliday - 0:44:06Leading Off on Twitch - 0:48:38Breakout Pitchers - 0:50:11Max Meyer / Ryan Weathers - 0:50:39Sandy Alcantara - 0:55:22Brandon Pfaadt - 0:57:28Track all your bets with the BettingPros App - 1:01:41Gavin Williams - 1:02:35Must Draft Rookies w/ Eric Cross - 1:07:45Kristian Campbell - 1:08:19Jasson Dominguez - 1:14:43 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. | |||
| 28 Mar 2025 | Leading Off March 28th, 2025 (Ep. 960) | 00:39:38 | |
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) recorded this show LIVE on Twitch! Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! The fellas recap opening day, which included some big performances from the likes of Tyler O’Neill and Mackenzie Gore, aces Michael King and Tarik Skubal getting into some trouble, and a full blown closer meltdown around the league. Tune in as we break it all down and give you our best bets and HR calls of the day as well! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Tyler O’Neill - 0:01:40 Mackenzie Gore - 0:03:23 Garrett Crochet - 0:07:49 Tarik Skubal - 0:08:07 Michael King - 0:08:13 Blake Snell - 0:09:43 Juan Soto - 0:09:48 Fernando Tatis Jr. - 0:10:59 Kristian Campbell - 0:12:25 Paul Skenes and the Pirates - 0:12:33 Cam Smith - 0:13:07 Cole Ragans and Zac Gallen - 0:13:30 3 Up, 3 Down - 0:17:52 Logan Gilbert, Randy Arozarena, and Adley Rutschman - 0:17:57 Jose Berrios, Jackson Chourio, and Closers - 0:19:38 Microsoft Challenger Segment - 0:24:44 Injury Updates - 0:26:29 MLB Best Bets - 0:29:19 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:34:25 Outro - 0:39:05 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. Microsoft AI - Microsoft’s AI solutions empower you to take bold steps and make informed decisions, sparking new ideas to help drive your business forward. With Microsoft as your trusted partner, you can navigate your journey with confidence, finding innovative solutions and reaching new possibilities. Visit microsoft.com/challengers to learn more.My Playbook - Manage your fantasy baseball lineups and dominate your leagues with My Playbook from FantasyPros. My Playbook is a suite of powerful tools to help you make better decisions, manage your lineups, and win your leagues! Import your team to get custom fantasy baseball news, rankings, and analysis. Sync your leagues today at fantasypros.com/mlbmyplaybook or download the Fantasy Baseball My Playbook App. | |||
| 01 Mar 2025 | Starting Pitcher ADP Battles: Eno Sarris vs. Nick Pollack (Ep. 935) | 01:03:21 | |
Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) is joined by Eno Sarris (@enosarris) from The Athletic and Nick Pollack (@PitcherList) from PitcherList for the first part of our ADP battle series, and we kick things off with starting pitchers! Join Joe, Eno and Nick as they break down and debate 10 key decisions that you will face when assembling your starting rotation in 2025 fantasy baseball drafts! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Paul Skenes vs. Tarik Skubal - 0:01:44 Chris Sale vs. Garrett Crochet - 0:05:25 FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:11:47 Jacob DeGrom vs. Cole Ragans - 0:12:15 Shota Imanaga vs. Logan Webb - 0:19:05 Max Fried vs. Tyler Glasnow - 0:28:00 FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:37:08 Luis Castillo vs. Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:37:38 Grayson Rodriguez vs. Sonny Gray - 0:42:16 Robbie Ray vs. Kevin Gausman - 0:46:48 Zach Eflin vs. Brandon Pfaadt - 0:48:11 Cristopher Sanchez vs. Ryan Pepiot - 0:54:07 Outro - 1:00:23 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. | |||
| 23 Jan 2025 | 10 Must-Have Prospects in 2025 Fantasy Baseball Drafts (Ep. 920) | 00:53:31 | |
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) are joined by Geoff Pontes (@GeoffPontesBA) from Baseball America to break down the Top 10 prospects that you should be targeting in 2025! Will Roki Sasaki immediately become the ace that everyone is expecting? Could Kristian Campbell and Roman Anthony make an impact right out of the gate? Could Jordan Lawlar be this year’s version of Jackson Merrill? Will the Pirates pitching factory turn out a couple more gems this season? Tune in as the pros break it all down! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Roki Sasaki - 0:02:15 Kristian Campbell - 0:10:48 FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:16:54 Jasson Dominguez - 0:17:24 Matt Shaw - 0:23:45 Fantrax - 0:27:35 Dylan Crews - 0:28:40 Jackson Jobe - 0:30:52 Roman Anthony - 0:33:48 Jordan Lawlar - 0:36:18 BettingPros Premium Free Trial - 0:40:05 Bubba Chandler - 0:40:47 Kumar Rocker - 0:43:56 Sleeper Prospects to Draft - 0:46:35 Chase Dollander - 0:46:57 Travis Bazzana - 0:47:27 Quinn Mathews - 0:48:35 Thomas Harrington - 0:51:28 Outro - 0:52:31 Helpful Links: Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. Available on iOS and Android. Download the FantasyPros News, Rankings and Scores App - Stay ahead with the FantasyPros News, Rankings, & Scores app for breaking MLB free agency news and instant fantasy analysis on each signing. Download today on iOS and Android and never miss a move! | |||
| 13 Feb 2025 | 12 Team Head-To-Head Mock Draft (Ep. 925) | 01:04:43 | |
Join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17), Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh), Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and Scott Bogman (@BogmanSports) as they take part in a 12 team, head-to-head mock draft to help you prepare for the 2025 fantasy baseball season! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Round 1 - 0:01:46 Round 2 - 0:03:37 Round 3 - 0:06:27 Round 4 - 0:08:36 Round 5 - 0:11:32 Round 6 - 0:15:19 Round 7 - 0:16:37 Round 8 - 0:18:23 Round 9 - 0:20:41 Fantrax - 0:22:15 Round 10 - 0:25:26 Round 11 - 0:28:03 Round 12 - 0:29:53 Round 13 - 0:33:02 Round 14 - 0:34:30 Round 15 - 0:36:18 Round 16 - 0:37:43 Round 17 - 0:39:43 Round 18 - 0:42:00 Round 19 - 0:44:05 Round 20 - 0:45:15 Round 21 - 0:47:49 Round 22 - 0:48:55 Round 23 - 0:50:25 Round 24 - 0:51:27 Round 25 - 0:52:44 Round 26 - 0:53:58 Round 27 - 0:55:05 Draft Analysis - 0:55:30 Outro - 1:04:05 Helpful Links: Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. Available on iOS and Android. Download the FantasyPros News, Rankings and Scores App - Stay ahead with the FantasyPros News, Rankings, & Scores app for breaking MLB free agency news and instant fantasy analysis on each signing. Download today on iOS and Android and never miss a move! | |||
| 20 Mar 2025 | The Cycle: Predicting Yearbook Superlatives For The 2025 Fantasy Baseball Season (Ep. 952) | 00:59:19 | |
Join Ryan Wormeli (@RyanWarmly) and Mike Maher (@mikeMaher) for this week’s edition of The Cycle! In this episode, the fellas give you their yearbook superlative predictions ahead of the 2025 fantasy baseball season! Who is most likely to succeed? Who’s the hottest in the office? Do we have a class clown this year? Is there a class couple? Tune in to get all of the answers in this fun episode! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Takeaways from Dodgers/Cubs - 0:02:35 Most Likely To Succeed - 0:08:12 Bryan Reynolds - 0:08:29 Shane McClanahan - 0:10:57 Signed John Smoltz Jersey Giveaway - 0:16:36 Biggest Flirt - 0:17:02 Christian Yelich - 0:17:37 Jackson Holliday - 0:22:38 Class Clown - 0:29:34 William Contreras - 0:30:04 Jacob deGrom - 0:36:12 MLB Draft Kit - 0:43:18 Hottest In The Office - 0:44:10 James Wood - 0:44:49 Roki Sasaki - 0:48:03 Most Gullible - 0:52:06 Mike Trout - 0:52:18 Class Couple - 0:55:18 Jake Burger and Victor Robles - 0:55:40 Outro - 0:57:40 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. | |||
| 25 Feb 2025 | The Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Players in 2025 (Ep. 931) | 00:41:43 | |
Join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) as they break down the Top 50 players for 2025 fantasy baseball leagues! Should you consider taking a pitcher in the first round? Will Jackson Chourio be more valuable than Julio Rodriguez? Is it too early to grab your first closer? Who belongs in this range, who doesn’t, and who could get there before next season? Tune in and let the pros break it all down! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Signed Billy Wagner Ball Giveaway - 0:02:43 1-15 - 0:03:20 SPs in the First Round - 0:04:11 Elly De La Cruz - 0:06:40 Fantrax - 0:11:50 16-30 - 0:12:53 Ketel Marte - 0:14:25 Rafael Devers - 0:15:42 Julio Rodriguez vs. Jackson Chourio - 0:17:26 FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:23:28 31-50 - 0:24:26 Garrett Crochet - 0:25:57 Closers in the Top 50 - 0:28:20 Ozzie Albies - 0:29:23 Michael Harris II - 0:30:15 Who Doesn’t Belong in the Top 50? - 0:30:43 Who Should Be In The Top 50? - 0:32:13 Jacob deGrom - 0:33:16 Christian Walker - 0:35:14 Junior Caminero - 0:35:36 James Wood - 0:36:52 Brent Rooker - 0:37:45 Pablo Lopez - 0:38:29 Outro - 0:40:15 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Fantrax - Bring your fantasy baseball league to Fantrax for an unbeatable user experience and a chance to win a signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr signed jersey! Sign up today at fantrax.com/fantasypros. | |||
| 26 Feb 2025 | The Ultimate Starting Pitcher Guide Part One: Sleepers, Busts, and Must-Have Targets (Ep. 932) | 00:53:34 | |
Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) is joined by Eno Sarris (@enosarris) from The Athletic for Part One of our Ultimate Starting Pitcher Guide! Chris and Eno break down each tier within the Top 30 SPs, highlighting targets, fades, and must-haves that will have you dominating your fantasy baseball leagues in 2025! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 The Top 10 - 0:01:39 Paul Skenes vs. Tarik Skubal - 0:02:16 Logan Gilbert - 0:07:45 Corbin Burnes - 0:09:58 Garrett Crochet - 0:12:40 Signed Billy Wagner Baseball Giveaway - 0:16:08 11-20 - 0:16:58 Gerrit Cole - 0:17:18 Jacob deGrom - 0:20:24 Spencer Strider - 0:25:09 Pablo Lopez - 0:26:47 Fantrax - 0:30:31 21-30 - 0:31:32 Tyler Glasnow - 0:31:50 Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:37:05 Sleepers - 0:42:58 Busts - 0:45:32 Must-Haves - 0:50:09 Outro - 0:51:12 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Fantrax - Bring your fantasy baseball league to Fantrax for an unbeatable user experience and a chance to win a signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr signed jersey! Sign up today at fantrax.com/fantasypros. | |||
| 05 Feb 2025 | The 10 Most Undervalued Hitters in 2025 (Ep. 922) | 00:42:54 | |
Join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) as they reveal the 10 most undervalued hitters that you need to know about before your 2025 fantasy baseball drafts! Will Junior Caminero break out this season the way many are expecting? Has the market overcorrected on Randy Arozarena? Is Luis Garcia Jr. just a discounted Jose Altuve? What will Jurickson Profar look like in Atlanta following his late breakout campaign? The pros break it all down here! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:00:52 Triston Casas - 0:01:52 Junior Caminero - 0:06:41 Randy Arozarena - 0:12:15 Luis Garcia Jr. - 0:16:10 Logan O’Hoppe - 0:20:28 Fantrax - 0:24:48 Paul Goldschmidt - 0:25:40 Jurickson Profar - 0:28:36 Masyn Winn - 0:32:10 Isaac Paredes - 0:34:53 FantasyPros Cheat Sheet Creator - 0:37:45 Jeremy Pena - 0:38:26 Outro - 0:41:51 Helpful Links: Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. Available on iOS and Android. Download the FantasyPros News, Rankings and Scores App - Stay ahead with the FantasyPros News, Rankings, & Scores app for breaking MLB free agency news and instant fantasy analysis on each signing. Download today on iOS and Android and never miss a move! | |||
| 04 Apr 2025 | Leading Off: April 4th, 2025 (Ep. 967) | 00:40:12 | |
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) recorded this episode of "Leading Off" LIVE on Twitch! Make sure you follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! In this edition, the guys break down who'se trending up & down, examine their surprise starts, and take a look at which top prospects could get called up soon. What players will be featured in today's best bets and home runs calls? The Pros let you know! Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Yankee Stadium Concerns - 0:03:15 Listener Questions #1 - 0:06:52 Nick Lodolo (SP - CIN) - 0:07:21 Hunter Brown (SP - HOU) - 0:09:35 Triston Casas (1B - BOS) & Signs of Life for Boston - 0:09:43 Rookie Lookie: Logan Henderson (SP - MIL) & Bubba Chandler (SP - PIT) - 0:09:51 Listener Questions #2 - 0:12:52 Joe vs. Welsh BP Challenge Teaser - 0:14:02 3 Up: Aaron Judge (OF, DH - NYY), Nestor Cortes (SP - MIL) & Christian Walker (1B - HOU) - 0:15:41 3 Down: Merrill Kelly (SP - ARI), Joe Ryan (SP - MIN) & Jose Altuve (2B, OF - HOU) - 0:17:38 Injury Updates - 0:20:12 Freddie Freeman (1B - LAD) - 0:23:33 Listener Questions #3 - 0:25:54 Best Bets of the Day - 0:32:09 Home Run Board Update & Calls - 0:36:15 Outro - 0:38:45 Helpful Links: Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. My Playbook - Manage your fantasy baseball lineups and dominate your leagues with My Playbook from FantasyPros. My Playbook is a suite of powerful tools to help you make better decisions, manage your lineups, and win your leagues! Import your team to get custom fantasy baseball news, rankings, and analysis. Sync your leagues today at fantasypros.com/mlbmyplaybook or download the Fantasy Baseball My Playbook App. FanDuel - Want to boost your bets? New FanDuel customers can bet $5 and win $200 in bonus bets if that first bet hits! Just head to fantasypros.com/leadingoff to get started. That’s fantasypros.com/leadingoff, and make your plays on FanDuel today! | |||
| 20 Dec 2024 | MLB Free Agency Fantasy Baseball Winners & Losers: Juan Soto, Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger & the Next Wave (Ep. 916) | 00:48:29 | |
Top-tier free agents reshuffle the fantasy landscape. Juan Soto’s megadeal in New York, Kyle Tucker’s shot at Wrigley, and Cody Bellinger’s Bronx revival all carry huge implications. Will Blake Snell, Max Fried, or Garrett Crochet rise in value after their big moves? We’ll also dissect Willy Adames’ new setting, and evaluate if Andrés Giménez is worth the hype. Mike Maher and Kelly Kirby give you the inside edge on who’s gaining ground before your draft day arrives! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Juan Soto, Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger - 0:01:16 Kyle Tucker Traded to The Cubs - 0:06:57 FantasyPros News, Rankings and Scores App - 0:09:07 The Big Lefties: Blake Snell, Max Fried, and Garrett Crochet - 0:09:51 Willy Adames and Andres Gimenez - 0:18:01 BettingPros Premium Free Trial - 0:28:42 The A’s? Luis Severino and Jeffrey Springs - 0:30:30 Best of The Rest: Devin Williams, Jordan Romano, Yusei Kikuchi, Jake Burger, Michael Conforto, Shane Bieber - 0:39:21 Biggest Names Yet to Sign: Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso - 0:45:12 Helpful Links: Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. Available on iOS and Android. Download the FantasyPros News, Rankings and Scores App - Stay ahead with the FantasyPros News, Rankings, & Scores app for breaking MLB free agency news and instant fantasy analysis on each signing. Download today on iOS and Android and never miss a move! | |||
| 19 Mar 2025 | Cleaning Up: Roki Sasaki, Jarred Jones, Cam Smith and More! (Ep. 951) | 00:34:32 | |
Join Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) as they tackle your questions live on Discord every Wednesday of the season at 2 PM EST at fantasypros.com/chat. Timestamps: Intro -0:00:00 FantasyPros Discord Chats - 0:00:30 FantasyPros Twitch Streams - 0:02:00 Rōki Sasaki Has a Bad Start, Too Early To Panic? - 0:03:20 FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:12:15 Jarred Jones Injury is a Real Concern - 0:12:15 Fantrax - 0:18:31 Will Cam Smith Make the Team? - 0:19:40 Dynasty Decision; Sasaki or Schwellenbach? - 0:23:20 Pocket Aces or Zero Starting Pitcher Start? - 0:25:48 How Many Relief Pitchers Do I Need? - 0:28:51 FantasyPros Discord & Twitch - 0:31:54 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. | |||
| 30 Dec 2024 | The 10 Biggest Fantasy Baseball Questions for 2025 (Ep. 917) | 00:53:27 | |
Join Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Kelly Kirby (@thewonkypenguin) as they break down their 10 biggest fantasy baseball questions ahead of the 2025 season! Is Shohei Ohtani the clear #1 overall pick? Do we still need to chase stolen bases early in drafts? Should Paul Skenes be considered the SP1 entering the season? What mistakes from previous years can we not afford to make again in 2025? Tune in to get the answers to these questions and many more! Intro - 0:00:00 Who is the true #1 pick this season? - 0:02:25 Should we be afraid of Ronald Acuna Jr? - 0:08:01 Is Paul Skenes the SP1? - 0:12:40 Is pocket aces/high SP drafting dead? - 0:16:54 BettingPros Premium Free Trial - 0:23:42 Are Corbin Carroll and Julio Rodriguez busts? - 0:25:01 Is chasing stolen bases a thing of the past? - 0:30:17 Should you trust drafting rookies? - 0:35:06 Should you spend a high pick on a closer? - 0:41:01 Is batting average the biggest statistical advantage to draft - 0:43:48 What can you not afford to do again this season? - 0:47:02 Outro - 0:51:25 Helpful Links: Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. Available on iOS and Android. Download the FantasyPros News, Rankings and Scores App - Stay ahead with the FantasyPros News, Rankings, & Scores app for breaking MLB free agency news and instant fantasy analysis on each signing. Download today on iOS and Android and never miss a move! | |||
| 02 Apr 2025 | Leading Off April 2nd, 2025 (Ep. 963) | 00:39:18 | |
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) recorded this show LIVE on Twitch! Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Michael King - 0:01:08 Logan Gilbert - 0:04:29 Eugenio Suarez - 0:06:21 Jackson Merrill - 0:07:15 Casey Mize - 0:08:21 Nick Kurtz - 0:17:50 Jasson Dominguez - 0:18:04 Emiliano Teodo - 0:18:16 Marcelo Mayer - 0:20:09 Microsoft Challenger Segment - 0:20:19 3 Up, 3 Down - 0:22:44 Dustin May, Logan Webb, and Nathan Eovaldi - 0:22:47 Justin Steele, Luis Severino, Thomas Harrington - 0:24:43 My Playbook - 0:28:33 Injury Updates - 0:28:57 MLB Best Bets - 0:31:04 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:16 Remembering Val Kilmer - 0:36:10 Outro - 0:38:40 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. My Playbook - Manage your fantasy baseball lineups and dominate your leagues with My Playbook from FantasyPros. My Playbook is a suite of powerful tools to help you make better decisions, manage your lineups, and win your leagues! Import your team to get custom fantasy baseball news, rankings, and analysis. Sync your leagues today at fantasypros.com/mlbmyplaybook or download the Fantasy Baseball My Playbook App. Microsoft AI - Microsoft’s AI solutions empower you to take bold steps and make informed decisions, sparking new ideas to help drive your business forward. With Microsoft as your trusted partner, you can navigate your journey with confidence, finding innovative solutions and reaching new possibilities. Visit microsoft.com/challengers to learn more. | |||
| 01 Apr 2025 | Leading Off April 1st, 2025 (Ep. 962) | 00:38:02 | |
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) recorded this show LIVE on Twitch! Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Today, the boys talk through the Jurickson Profar suspension, Garrett Crochet signing an extension with the Red Sox, Kris Bubic’s big day on the mound, Thomas Harrington getting the call in Pittsburgh, and much more! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Signed Nico Hoerner Jersey Giveaway - 0:01:27 Jurickson Profar and Reynaldo Lopez - 0:01:59 Garrett Crochet - 0:05:30 Elly De La Cruz - 0:05:54 Jose Ramirez - 0:08:15 Carson Kelly - 0:08:24 Freddie Freeman - 0:08:32 Jake Mangum - 0:10:32 David Peterson - 0:10:39 Brady Singer - 0:11:05 Otto Lopez - 0:11:14 3 Up, 3 Down - 0:14:06 Kris Bubic, Tyler Glasnow, and Pete Alonso - 0:14:09 Thomas Harrington - 0:18:32 Kumar Rocker, Emerson Hancock, and Rafael Devers - 0:22:37 Kyzatrex - 0:24:11 Injury Updates - 0:26:16 MLB Best Bets - 0:28:06 HR Calls and HR Board - 0:32:28 Outro - 0:37:30 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. My Playbook - Manage your fantasy baseball lineups and dominate your leagues with My Playbook from FantasyPros. My Playbook is a suite of powerful tools to help you make better decisions, manage your lineups, and win your leagues! Import your team to get custom fantasy baseball news, rankings, and analysis. Sync your leagues today at fantasypros.com/mlbmyplaybook or download the Fantasy Baseball My Playbook App. Kyzatrex - If you have low testosterone, KYZATREX is an FDA-approved pill that's changing the game in testosterone replacement therapy. It’s time to break free from injections, pellets, and gels – choose KYZATREX and take a step toward being the hero of your life again. To learn more, visit KYZATREX.com. | |||
| 03 Mar 2025 | 10 Players Projections LOVE in 2025 (Ep. 936) | 00:47:40 | |
Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) scoured projections and have highlighted 10 players that the various systems are higher on than consensus in 2025 From ATC’s love for Garrett Crochet and Xavier Edwards, to Luis Robert and Bo Bichette’s projected bouncebacks from Steamer, Chris and Joe break down why you should or shouldn’t believe what the numbers are telling us Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Signed John Smoltz Jersey Giveaway - 0:02:37 Garrett Crochet - 0:03:18 Oneil Cruz - 0:06:52 Chris Sale - 0:10:52 Xavier Edwards - 0:14:17 Cristopher Sanchez - 0:19:30 FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:22:53 Luis Robert - 0:23:57 Mike Trout - 0:28:36 Dylan Crews - 0:34:07 Bo Bichette - 0:38:11 Clay Holmes - 0:41:54 Outro - 0:45:47 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. | |||
| 06 Mar 2025 | 12 Team Mock Draft: OBP and QS (Ep. 938) | 01:03:34 | |
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) are joined by FantasyPros Writer Justin Mason (@Justin MasonFWFB) for a 12 team mock draft! This one has a bit of a twist, as the team exchanges batting average for on-base percentage, and wins for quality starts Tune in to hear expert insight and analysis along the way! Intro - 0:00:00 Signed John Smoltz Jersey Giveaway - 0:03:40 Round 1 - 0:05:12 Round 2 - 0:07:27 Round 3 - 0:08:48 Round 4 - 0:11:02 Round 5 - 0:12:32 Round 6 - 0:16:18 Round 7 - 0:18:31 Round 8 - 0:20:36 Round 9 - 0:22:46 Round 10 - 0:24:56 Round 11 - 0:26:23 Fantrax - 0:28:55 Round 12 - 0:30:14 Round 13 - 0:33:00 Round 14 - 0:35:23 Round 15 - 0:38:52 Round 16 - 0:40:33 Round 17 - 0:41:40 Round 18 - 0:44:26 Round 19 - 0:46:12 Round 20 - 0:47:53 Round 21 - 0:50:00 Round 22 -0:51:23 Round 23 - 0:52:37 Round 24 - 0:55:42 Draft Breakdown and Analysis - 0:56:01 Outro - 1:02:57 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Fantrax - Bring your fantasy baseball league to Fantrax for an unbeatable user experience and a chance to win a signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr signed jersey! Sign up today at fantrax.com/fantasypros. | |||
| 07 Mar 2025 | The Cycle: The 2025 Fantasy Baseball All-Regression, Boom-or-Bust & "My Guys" Teams | Busts, Breakouts & Must-Draft Players (Ep. 939) | 00:59:16 | |
Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher dive deep into every angle of fantasy baseball prep in this episode of The Cycle. First, they highlight which players they won't overpay for in their All-Regression teams. Next, they share which names carry the widest gulfs between their ceiling and floor with their All-Boom-or-Bust teams. Lastly, the guys unveil their personal favorite draft targets in their All-My Guys teams -- from Trea Turner to Brandon Woodruff -- so you can approach the season with confidence and crush your league. Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 FantasyPros Fantasy Fest - 0:03:21 Worm's All-Regression Team, Tyler Fitzgerald & Shota Imanaga - 0:04:51 Maher's All-Regression Team, Anthony Santander, & Brice Turang - 0:14:20 Microsoft AI - 0:19:08 Maher's All-Boom-or-Bust Team: Cal Raleigh, Triston Casas, Jacob deGrom - 0:19:44 Worm's All-Boom-or-Bust Team: Chris Sale, Ezequiel Tovar, Zack Gelof - 0:29:49 Mock in Minutes With Our Draft Simulator - 0:39:56 Worm's All-'My Guys' Team: Jordan Westburg, Alex Bregman, Roki Sasaki - 0:40:35 Maher's All-'My Guys' Team: Freddie Freeman, Trea Turner, Brandon Woodruff - 0:50:25 Helpful Links: Microsoft AI - Microsoft’s AI solutions empower you to take bold steps and make informed decisions, sparking new ideas to help drive your business forward. With Microsoft as your trusted partner, you can navigate your journey with confidence, finding innovative solutions and reaching new possibilities. Visit microsoft.com/challengers to learn more. FantasyPros Fantasy Fest - Join us Wednesday, March 12th, at 3 PM Eastern for the FantasyPros Fantasy Fest, a 4-hour livestream packed with busts, breakouts, and bold predictions to help you crush your competition. Tune in LIVE on the FantasyPros MLB YouTube Channel at youtube.com/fantasyprosmlb to get the insight you need before draft day! Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Fantrax - Bring your fantasy baseball league to Fantrax for an unbeatable user experience and a chance to win a signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr signed jersey! Sign up today at fantrax.com/fantasypros. | |||
| 19 Feb 2025 | The Ultimate Outfield Guide: Sleepers, Busts, and Must-Have Targets (Ep. 927) | 00:41:48 | |
Join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) as they bring you the ultimate fantasy baseball outfield guide! Joe and Welsh go in-depth to break down everything you need to know when assembling your outfield, from sleepers, to busts, to must-haves, and everything in between! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:00:37 Sleepers - 0:03:48 Luis Robert Jr., Brandon Nimmo, and Jurickson Profar - 0:03:52 Dylan Crews, Jake McCarthy, and Jordan Walker - 0:09:08 Busts - 0:15:39 Brenton Doyle, Spencer Steer, and Brandon Nimmo - 0:15:47 Michael Harris II, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Evan Carter - 0:20:06 FantasyPros Cheat Sheet Creator - 0:32:52 Must-Haves - 0:33:26 Jackson Merrill, James Wood, and Brent Rooker - 0:33:31 Wyatt Langford, Jasson Dominguez, and Jurickson Profar - 0:36:50 Outro - 0:41:11 Helpful Links: Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. Available on iOS and Android. Download the FantasyPros News, Rankings and Scores App - Stay ahead with the FantasyPros News, Rankings, & Scores app for breaking MLB free agency news and instant fantasy analysis on each signing. Download today on iOS and Android and never miss a move! | |||
| 25 Mar 2025 | 12 Team Head-To-Head Mock Draft: OBP and QS (Ep. 956) | 01:01:35 | |
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17), Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh), and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) are joined by Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) from The Dynasty Dugout for the final mock draft of the preseason, and today the fellas tackle a 12 team head-to-head categories league with a twist: OBP and QS instead of batting average and wins! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 Signed John Smoltz Jersey Giveaway - 0:02:18 Round 1 - 0:03:22 Round 2 - 0:06:52 Round 3 - 0:08:11 Round 4 - 0:11:10 Round 5 - 0:13:54 Round 6 - 0:15:26 Round 7 - 0:16:59 Round 8 - 0:18:44 Round 9 - 0:19:56 Fantrax - 0:20:45 Round 10 - 0:23:15 Round 11 - 0:25:23 Round 12 - 0:25:47 Round 13 - 0:27:25 Round 14 - 0:29:08 Round 15 - 0:30:51 Round 16 - 0:33:06 Round 17 - 0:35:59 Round 18 - 0:38:16 Round 19 - 0:40:12 Round 20 - 0:42:27 Round 21 - 0:43:56 Round 22 - 0:47:40 Round 23 - 0:48:37 Round 24 - 0:50:39 Draft Recap and Analysis - 0:51:00 Outro - 1:00:25 Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. Fantrax - Bring your fantasy baseball league to Fantrax for an unbeatable user experience and a chance to win a signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr signed jersey! Sign up today at fantrax.com/fantasypros. | |||
| 21 Mar 2025 | 2025 Fantasy Baseball All-Breakout Team | Players About to EXPLODE (Ep. 953) | 00:49:08 | |
Shoot for ceiling this spring when you join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) for their 2025 fantasy baseball all-break team of MLB players they think are about to explode! Can New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells take Advantage of The Bronx? Will Chicago Cubs shortstop Matt Shaw push for NL Rookie of the Year honors? Plus, could Washington Nationals OF Dylan Crews be the answer to managers' prayers? The Pros call their shots trying to find the next fantasy baseball stars! Timestamps:
Helpful Links: Mock Draft Simulator – FantasyPros has the largest database of expert rankings for drafts. Complete fast and FREE drafts using our Mock Draft Simulator at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistantor download our Fantasy Baseball Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Twitch - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Download the BettingPros App - Download the free BettingPros app for iOS and Android ahead of the baseball season. With Sportsbook Sync, automatically track your bets across all major sportsbooks in one spot. Easily monitor your bet performance by sport and bet type, including game picks, props, and parlays. Create custom Betting Systems to find winning trends and profitable opportunities. Get a free trial of BettingPros Premium by downloading the app at bettingpros.com/apps and activating your trial on the upgrade screen. Fantrax - Bring your fantasy baseball league to Fantrax for an unbeatable user experience and a chance to win a signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr signed jersey! Sign up today at fantrax.com/fantasypros. | |||
| 08 Mar 2022 | MLB: Lockout Winners & Losers + Who's the Next Robbie Ray? (Ep. 472) | 01:11:42 | |
Joey P and The Welsh welcome Paul Sporer (Sleeper and the Bust) to discuss the winners/losers from the lockout and “Who’s the next Robbie Ray?...Sal Perez?...and more!
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| 10 Mar 2022 | MLB: Mock Draft 3.0 (Ep. 473) | 01:02:45 | |
Joey P and The Welsh mock draft with our listeners at FantasyPros using the Draft Wizard. Who will win the draft? Tune in and find out!
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| 15 Mar 2022 | 10 Draft Day Bargains + Major Offseason Signings (Ep. 474) | 00:59:52 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh welcome Frank Stampfl (CBS Fantasy) to discuss the latest in the onslaught of MLB signings and trades. Plus, we give you 10 Trade Day Bargains!
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| 18 Mar 2022 | Mock Draft 4.0: 6x6 Roto (Ep. 475) | 01:03:53 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh welcome Lauren Auerbach (SP Streamer/Fantrax) for a 6x6 roto style mock draft!
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| 21 Mar 2022 | The 2022 All-Bust Team (Ep. 476) | 00:57:59 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh select their All-Bust Team for the 2022 season! Find out who made their lists in this who’s who of bad selections!
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| 23 Mar 2022 | The Best of Fantasy Fest: Breakouts & Bouncebacks, Draft Debate + Prospect Rundown (Ep. 477) | 01:19:04 | |
Joey P. presents the best segments from last night's MLB Fantasy Fest. Today's show features discussions on breakouts & bouncebacks with Derek Van Riper (The Athletic), an ADP debate with Frank Stampfl (CBS) and Lauren Auerbach (SP Streamer), and a preview of this year's prospects with Eric Cross (Fantrax)
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| 25 Mar 2022 | Points League Mock Draft (Ep. 478) | 01:05:13 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh welcome Mike Maher (FantasyPros) for a points league Mock Draft!
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| 29 Mar 2022 | The 2022 All-Breakout Team (Ep. 479) | 01:03:47 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh select their All-Breakout Team for the 2022 season! Find out who made their lists and who will win you your leagues!
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| 30 Mar 2022 | 5x5 Roto Mock Draft (Ep. 480) | 00:51:17 | |
Joey P. welcomes Joe Bond (Fantasy Six Pack) for one final 5x5 style mock draft before the MLB season kicks off next week.
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| 01 Apr 2022 | Spring Training Risers & Fallers + Last-Minute Draft Tips (Ep. 481) | 01:02:40 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh discuss the risers and fallers from Spring Training and some last-minute draft advice!
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| 04 Apr 2022 | 20 League Winners (Ep. 482) | 00:52:40 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh each share their top 10 league winners for the 2022 fantasy baseball season. Listen all the way through to find out who each of them has ranked No. 1.
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| 06 Apr 2022 | MLB: Leading Off April 6th, 2022 (Ep. 483) | 00:30:44 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh give their Bold Predictions for the 20202 MLB season!
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| 07 Apr 2022 | MLB: Leading Off April 7th, 2022 (Ep. 484) | 00:32:23 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh celebrate opening day, discuss Padres new closer, Cody Bellinger value, best prop bets and DFS picks of the day and more!
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| 08 Apr 2022 | MLB: Leading Off April 8th, 2022 (Ep. 485) | 00:28:47 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 11 Apr 2022 | Leading Off: April 11th, 2022 (Ep. 486) | 00:32:08 | |
Scott Bogman and The Welsh break down the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 12 Apr 2022 | MLB: Leading Off April 12th, 2022 (Ep. 487) | 00:33:08 | |
Joey P and The Welsh break down the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 13 Apr 2022 | MLB: Leading Off April 13th, 2022 (Ep. 488) | 00:33:32 | |
Joey P. and Mike Maher breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 14 Apr 2022 | MLB: Leading Off April 14th, 2022 (Ep. 489) | 00:31:10 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 15 Apr 2022 | MLB: Leading Off April 15th, 2022 (Ep. 490) | 00:32:06 | |
Joey P. and Scott Bogman breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 18 Apr 2022 | MLB: Leading Off April 18th, 2022 (Ep. 491) | 00:31:51 | |
Joey P. and Scott Bogman breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 19 Apr 2022 | MLB: Leading Off April 19th, 2022 (Ep. 492) | 00:32:08 | |
Joey P. and Scott Bogman breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 20 Apr 2022 | MLB: Leading Off April 20th, 2022 (Ep. 493) | 00:34:54 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 21 Apr 2022 | MLB: Leading Off April 21st, 2022 (Ep. 494) | 00:34:18 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 22 Apr 2022 | MLB: Leading Off April 22nd, 2022 (Ep. 495) | 00:35:42 | |
Joey P. and Ryan Wormeli breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 25 Apr 2022 | MLB: Leading Off April 25th, 2022 (Ep. 496) | 00:31:40 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 26 Apr 2022 | MLB: Leading Off April 26th, 2022 (Ep. 497) | 00:31:12 | |
oey P. and Scott Bogman breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 27 Apr 2022 | MLB: Leading Off April 27th, 2022 (Ep. 498) | 00:32:59 | |
Joey P. and Mike Maher breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 28 Apr 2022 | MLB: Leading Off April 28th, 2022 (Ep. 499) | 00:29:49 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 29 Apr 2022 | MLB: Leading Off April 29th, 2022 (Ep. 500) | 00:30:57 | |
Joey P. and Scott Bogman breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 02 May 2022 | MLB: Leading Off May 2nd, 2022 (Ep. 501) | 00:33:35 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 03 May 2022 | MLB: Leading Off May 3rd, 2022 (Ep. 502) | 00:31:48 | |
fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 04 May 2022 | MLB: Leading Off May 4th, 2022 (Ep. 503) | 00:33:35 | |
Joey P. and Mike Maher breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 05 May 2022 | MLB: Leading Off May 5th, 2022 (Ep. 504) | 00:33:10 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 06 May 2022 | MLB: Leading Off May 6th, 2022 (Ep. 505) | 00:32:04 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 09 May 2022 | MLB: Leading Off May 8th, 2022 (Ep. 506) | 00:32:31 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 10 May 2022 | MLB: Leading Off May 10th, 2022 (Ep. 507) | 00:32:03 | |
Joey P. and Scott Bogman breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 11 May 2022 | MLB: Leading Off May 11th, 2022 (Ep. 508) | 00:34:41 | |
Joey P. and Mike Maher breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 12 May 2022 | MLB: Leading Off May 12th, 2022 (Ep. 509) | 00:34:54 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 13 May 2022 | MLB: Leading Off May 13th, 2022 (Ep. 510) | 00:33:42 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 16 May 2022 | MLB: Leading Off May 16th, 2022 (Ep. 511) | 00:35:45 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 17 May 2022 | MLB: Leading Off May 17th, 2022 (Ep. 512) | 00:33:21 | |
Joey P. and Scott Bogman breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 18 May 2022 | MLB: Leading Off May 18th, 2022 (Ep. 513) | 00:34:27 | |
Joey P. and Mike Maher breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 19 May 2022 | MLB: Leading Off May 19th, 2022 (Ep. 514) | 00:31:58 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 20 May 2022 | Leading Off Presented By BetMGM LIVE Friday, May 20 (2022 Fantasy Baseball) | 00:37:05 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 23 May 2022 | MLB: Leading Off May 23rd, 2022 (Ep. 516) | 00:36:42 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 24 May 2022 | MLB: Leading Off May 24th, 2022 (Ep. 517) | 00:34:48 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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| 25 May 2022 | MLB: Leading Off May 25th, 2022 (Ep. 518) | 00:32:09 | |
Joey P. and The Welsh breakdown the latest in MLB for fantasy, DFS, sports wagering and more!
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