Episodes
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) discuss the concept of regression and what it means for fantasy analysis, then they analyze whether certain hitters who were off to strong early starts - David Fry, Matt Vierling, Anthony Volpe, Nick Gonzales and more - are regressing to their previous levels. Plus, the guys rank their top starting pitcher streamers for the weekend.
Published 06/20/24
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Christopher Torres (@TorresTakes) review this weekend's major injury news and the fantasy fallout. Should we expect any production from Mookie Betts or Yoshinobu Yamamoto this season? Do the Yankees and Orioles make trades after their recent injuries? Who is closing in Toronto? Plus, they run down some of the top waiver adds from the weekend like David Hamilton, Joc Pederson, Tyler Soderstrom, DJ Herz, and more
Published 06/17/24
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski) discuss the home run issues in the MLB right now, looking at hitters who are experiencing a power outage. Is there hope for Austin Riley or Ozzie Albies? Will we see a second-half surge for Eugenio Suarez again? Are Spencer Steer and Vinnie Pasquantino good buy-low options? Plus, they cover the recent news and notes and rank their favorite streamers for the upcoming weekend.
Published 06/12/24
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down the recent string of prospect call-ups, discussing their interest in Hurston Waldrep, Cade Povich, Adael Amador, Tyler Locklear, and many more. They also talk about the impending return of Max Meyer, Robbie Ray, Max Scherzer, Gerrit Cole, and Bobby Miller, and weigh in on this weekend's top waiver claims. Why aren't more people picking up David Hamilton? Is Jake Irvin being overlooked? Is Andrew Vaughn getting hot?...
Published 06/10/24
D.J. Short (@djshort) hosts a "Name That Player" trivia game, as Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) and Christopher Crawford (@crawford_MILB) go head-to-head to test their knowledge on statistics from the 2024 MLB season to date. Which rookie position player leads the majors in fWAR? Which hitter has hit the hardest-hit ball so far this season? Which starting pitcher has the highest swinging strike rate this season? Think you know the answers? Tune in and find out.
Published 06/05/24
D.J. Short (@djshort) and Christopher Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) break down weekend headlines around MLB, including Gerrit Cole's rehab assignment, Royce Lewis' pending return from the IL, Spencer Torkelson's demotion, injuries to Blake Snell and Jordan Romano, and much more. They wrap up the show with a look at D.J.'s MLB Team Power Rankings for the month of June, with the Yankees and Phillies climbing to the top and the Braves, Cubs, and Reds falling.
Published 06/03/24
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski) break down the recent news and notes, including the injury to Ronald Acuna, and what the Orioles are likely to do with their multiple open rotation spots. They also discuss the return of Wyatt Langford, injury to Evan Carter and the overall struggles of rookie hitters this year. They end by looking at some of the surprising players through the first third of the season, questioning if the performance of Brice Turang, Jurickson...
Published 05/29/24
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) cover news and notes, like the call-ups of Johnathan Rodriguez and Zach DeLoach before discussing some potential buy-low candidates. Is Vinnie Pasquantino who we thought he was? Are the Mets stars set for a rebound? Should Lars Nootbaar be rostered in more formats? Why you should make trade offers for Pablo Lopez now and why Eric and Scott disagree on the value of Joe Musgrove and Michael King.
Published 05/22/24
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) discuss this weekend's top stories, including the struggles of Edwin Diaz, the return of Jorge Soler and Dansby Swanson, and the call-up of Miguel Vargas. They also evaluate the viability of trendy waiver wire pick-ups like Luis Matos, Heliot Ramos, Joey Ortiz, Alec Burleson, and more. Plus, why aren't more people picking up Reese Olson already?
Published 05/20/24
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski) discuss recent injuries to Rhys Hoskins and Nick Lodolo and a potential sign that Junior Caminero may be close to a call-up. Then they discuss some of the struggling big-name hitters and analyze if it's time to trade them away. Should you hold onto Paul Goldschmidt or Gleyber Torres? Can you get enough value to trade away Bo Bichette or Corbin Carroll? Is Julio Rodriguez still an early first-round player? All that and more.
Published 05/15/24
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) discuss the recent news and main waiver wire adds for the weekend. How good was Paul Skenes' debut? Should fantasy managers be as interested in Robert Gasser and Christian Scott? Why is Eric so excited about Matt Manning returning and instead of spending waiver money on trendy prospects, should people be more interested in hitters like JJ Bleday, Josh Rojas, Abraham Toro, and Eddie Rosario? Plus, Eric previews his most recent...
Published 05/13/24
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) discuss the latest news and notes, including the returns of Cody Bellinger and TJ Friedl, the injury to Willson Contreras, and whether or not the injury to Dane Dunning gives Jack Leiter a real chance. They also review their early season predictions, discussing where they went right, where they went wrong, and what we can learn from all of that before ending the show by looking at season-long stats to highlight what offenses we...
Published 05/08/24
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski) cover the most recent news and identify players heating up in recent weeks. Are Brent Rooker, Willi Castro, and Luis Garcia priority pick-ups? Is it safe to drop Wyatt Langford or Reid Detmers? They also cover what to expect from John Means and Walker Buehler now that they're back and weigh in on who could close for the Dodgers with Evan Phillips sidelined. All that plus plenty more.
Published 05/06/24
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC), Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski), and D.J. Short (@djshort) break down recent news, including injuries to Grayson Rodriguez and Mike Trout and the promotions of Tyler Black and Jordan Beck. Then, they analyze the recent Yahoo! Friends and Family Draft. How early does Elly De La Cruz go? How far does Corbin Carroll fall? Are people drafting starting pitchers earlier now than in March? Plus, where did early-season stars like Gunnar Henderson, Shota Imanaga, Ranger...
Published 05/01/24
April 29: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski) review the weekend's biggest news and top waiver adds including what to do about injuries to Nolan Jones, Jesus Luzardo, and Craig Kimbrel. They address how the return of Carlos Correa might impact popular waiver adds in Minnesota, and why it's time for people to take a chance on Jo Adell, Garrett Cooper, and Brenton Doyle. They also discuss general waiver wire organization strategy, give their opinions on this week's...
Published 04/29/24
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) review the most recent news and notes like injuries to Blake Snell and Merrill Kelly and Jordan Walker being demoted. Then they look at Statcast's EV50 stat to see hitters who are making good early-season contact. Are we seeing a breakout for Jordan Westburg or Brenton Doyle? Is Oneil Cruz at risk of a demotion? Is Starling Marte finally healthy? Plus, how long can people keep believing in Ceddanne Rafaela and Evan Carter?
Published 04/24/24
April 22: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down this weekend’s news and top waiver adds. Can you hold onto Francisco Alvarez in all leagues? How worried should you be about Merrill Kelly and Cristian Javier? Why you should believe in Luis Garcia Jr. and Bryan De La Cruz and why it may be time to be concerned about Aaron Nola, Nick Castellanos and more.
Published 04/22/24
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down the latest news in baseball, including the promotions of Jack Leiter and Andy Pages and the injuries to Ozzie Albies, Yu Darvish, and Seiya Suzuki. Then they discuss the pitchers who have seen the biggest gains or losses in strikeout rate. Are we seeing breakouts for Reid Detmers and MacKenzie Gore? Should Ryan Weathers be rostered everywhere? Is it time to panic with Kevin Gausman and Aaron Nola? Could Alexis Diaz...
Published 04/17/24
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down the most recent news and transactions, including Bobby Miller, Carlos Correa, and Jake Burger headed to the IL with Justin Verlander and Jameson Taillon returning. They also break down some of Yahoo formats' most added/dropped players. Is it time to add Michael Busch and Brandon Marsh in more formats? Why didn't MacKenzie Gore rostered more widely? Is it time to move on from Jose Leclerc and Tanner Scott? They...
Published 04/15/24
Eric Samulski @SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) look at some early plate discipline improvements and struggles. Is it time to be worried about Nolan Arenado or Thairo Estrada? Did we have unrealistic expectations for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Where has Corbin Carroll's power gone? Is now also a good time to acquire Jonathan India or Evan Carter? Are Jazz Chisholm and Jose Siri in for breakout seasons? Plus, they break down what to expect from Jackson Holliday now that he's up...
Published 04/10/24
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski) discuss the recent string of pitching injuries and whether baseball can fix the issue. They then discuss some of the added and dropped players over the weekend. Can Jose Siri and Jose Caballero help fantasy managers in need of speed? Does Michael Busch warrant an add? Are we finally getting the Reid Detmers breakout? What should fantasy managers expect from Ronel Blanco and Cody Bradford and much more.
Published 04/08/24
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) discuss their own rules for deciding when a player is worth a waiver claim and then look at some hitters who have really enticing schedules for the upcoming weekend. Plus, they cover some breaking news and discuss in what leagues it’s safe to drop Josh Jung or why you need to be adding Brice Turang and Will Benson.
Published 04/03/24
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down what stood out to them the most from MLB’s opening weekend. Is Jason Foley a priority add? Can you cut Esteury Ruiz? Why Mitch Haniger and Michal Conforto should be on more teams and why the early outings of Garrett Crochet, Jack Flaherty, Nick Pivetta and more caught their attention. Plus, they give you some of their favorite players to add who are rostered in under 50% of Yahoo leagues.
Published 04/01/24
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) go through their favorite bold predictions for the 2024 baseball season. Will the Yankees finish last in the AL East? Can Logan Webb lead baseball in wins? Just how valuable could Victor Scott II be? Is Shota Imanaga the most valuable free agent starting pitcher signed this offseason? How many Tigers will be fantasy relevant this season? They cover all that plus the most recent news and many more bold takes.
Published 03/27/24