Episodes
Thanks for listening to Fantasy Baseball in 15 this season! Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Friday's slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in K-BB% among pitchers with an eye toward 2022. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/01/21
Published 10/01/21
Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Thursday's slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in K-BB% among pitchers with an eye toward 2022. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/30/21
Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Wednesday slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in barrel rate among hitters with an eye toward 2022.  Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/29/21
Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Tuesday’s slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in swinging-strike percentage among pitchers with an eye toward 2022. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/28/21
Al and DVR discuss a few day-to-day players heading into the final week of the fantasy baseball season before looking at some of the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in O-Swing% among hitters with an eye toward 2022.  Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/27/21
For many fantasy baseball managers, this is the final weekend of the season. For all fantasy baseball managers, the season will be over in 10 days. Beller and Al help you get ready for that homestretch on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/24/21
Joe Ryan dominated the Cubs on Wednesday, further announcing himself as a potential fantasy force in 2022. Juan Soto has long been a fantasy force, but will be worthy of consideration with the first overall pick in fantasy drafts next season? Al and Beller discuss that, and a whole lot more, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us:...
Published 09/23/21
Beller and Al break down all the fantasy-relevant news from the diamond on Tuesday, including a big day for catchers, strong outings from Cal Quantrill and Jake Woodford, and a handful of under-the-radar players who could provide some sneaky value over the final week and half of the fantasy regular season. The guys also dive into Wednesday's SP streamer pool. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email...
Published 09/22/21
John Means dominated the Phillies on Monday, while Dietrich Enns picked up a save for the Rays, so we hope you'll forgive us the title of this podcast. Beller and Al discuss those two developments, as well as the rest of the fantasy-relevant news from Monday's action on the diamond. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 09/21/21
Al and DVR discuss the promotion of Shane Baz, expectations for his debut against Toronto on Monday, several Sunday standouts including Jarred Kelenic, Eddie Rosario and Frankie Montas, plus streamers for Monday and a few sit-start dilemmas for weekly leagues. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/20/21
Jordan Montgomery fanned 12 Orioles on Thursday, while Alex Cobb made a successful return from the IL in a tough spot against the White Sox. They're just two of Thursday's standouts Beller and Al discuss on today's Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys also dig into Friday's streamable pitchers and preview the FAB weekend to come. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn...
Published 09/17/21
Antonio Senzatela, Ranger Suárez and Nestor Cortes were among the non-star pitchers who had great days on Wednesday. Sure, Cy Young candidate Robbie Ray outshined them all, but they've proved that there is still plenty of production to be found on the waiver wire over the final weeks of the season. Beller and Al break it all down and look ahead to Thursday on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube...
Published 09/16/21
The Blue Jays? No problem for Drew Rasmussen. The Astros? No problem for Jordan Lyles. The Reds? No problem for Dillon Peters. How seriously should we be taking these pitchers the rest of the season for fantasy purposes? Beller and Al discuss on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 09/15/21
Sandy Alcántara and Alek Manoah turned in dominant performances on Monday that should have their managers feeling awfully good about what they'll bring to the mound the rest of the season. Beller and Al discuss those performances, as well as Logan Gilbert's rest-of-season value, Clayton Kershaw's return, Yu Darvish's struggles, José Siri's place in the fantasy world, and more on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter:...
Published 09/14/21
Al and DVR discuss Max Scherzer reaching the 3,000-strikeout milestone, other weekend standouts -- including Eric Lauer and Garrett Hampson -- a few streamers to consider for Monday, and sit/start conundrums. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/13/21
Pitching was the name of the game on Thursday, with the biggest news in the fantasy baseball world coming from the mound. Beller and Al discuss Cal Quantrill, Jesús Luzardo, Nestor Cortes, John Means, Ranger Suárez, Carlos Hernández and closer situations in Oakland, Philadelphia and Atlanta on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys also get into Friday's streamers and preview the weekend ahead for FAB. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe...
Published 09/10/21
Joe Ryan looked dominant in his second start of the season, and could be the late-season callup who makes a huge difference in fantasy leagues. Beller and Al discuss his rest-of-season outlook on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys also get into the rest of Wednesday's standouts, Thursday's best streamers, and players trending in either direction in the Stock Watch. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel:...
Published 09/09/21
A couple of pitchers' duels and six two-homer games highlighted the action on the diamond on Tuesday. Beller and Al are here to break it all down on Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys discuss Aaron Civale's return, John Gant's change in pitch mix, Packy Naughton's amazing name, Steven Matz's mastery of the Yankees, Wednesday's best streamers, and more. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us:...
Published 09/08/21
Beller and Al break down the fantasy baseball news you need to know from Monday, including A.J. Alexy's great start, big games from Thairo Estrada, Darin Ruf and Brad Miller, Frank Schwindel's continued hot streak, and more. The guys also get into Tuesday's best pitchers to stream. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 09/07/21
Al and DVR discuss a round of weekend news notes including a few Sunday standouts -- DJ Peters, Lane Thomas and Taylor Hearn -- plus, streaming options for Monday, and difficult sit-start decisions for the upcoming week. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/06/21
Logan Webb, Eric Lauer, Triston McKenzie, Mitch Keller and Eduardo Rodriguez all turned in great performances on Thursday. On Friday, fantasy baseball managers get one of the deepest slates of streamers they've seen all season. Beller and Al indulge in this pitching-heavy environment on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn...
Published 09/03/21
Wednesday was a night filled with a fantasy baseball player's delight: the combo meal. Marcus Semien, Adalberto Mondesí and Lorenzo Cain were among the players who both hit a homer and stole a base on Wednesday. We've come to expect that of Semien, but it's great to see the other two getting back to their healthy, productive ways. Beller and Al discuss that, and a whole lot more, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter:...
Published 09/02/21
The pitchers named in the title of today's Fantasy Baseball in 15 all stood out on Tuesday. For Snell, it continued a pattern that he has set recently. For Kikuchi, it's par for the course this season. For Plesac, however, it was another step in the right direction that has him back on the fantasy radar. Beller and Al discuss all three pitching performances, Tuesday's standout hitters, Wednesday's best streamers and more on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter:...
Published 09/01/21
Beller and Al take a look back at Monday's MLB action, a day on which streaming pitchers stood out as a class. Bailey Ober, Luis Patiño and Jon Lester all had great days, while Chris Paddack returned from the IL and showed he just might have something in the tank for September. The guys also discuss the best streamers to use on Tuesday, and wonder why Brad Miller can't get more love in Philly. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube...
Published 08/31/21