D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) kick off the show's annual position preview series with a look at first base for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. Freddie Freeman leads the pack, but Bryce Harper is ready to make his presence known as a full-time first baseman. Do Pete Alonso and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rebound? Are Triston Casas and Spencer Torkelson poised to take the next step? They also discuss new landing spots for Rhys Hoskins and Jeimer Candelario, possible sleepers and busts at the...

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) break down every angle of Shohei Ohtani's historic 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers. With an impressive supporting cast of Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, where does the hitter-only version of Ohtani come off the board in fantasy drafts in comparison to the likes of Juan Soto, Bryce Harper, and Yordan Alvarez? After signing Ohtani, what will the Dodgers do to fix their rotation for 2024? Where do the Blue Jays and Angels go from here? They...

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) recap the moves from this week's MLB Winter Meetings, highlighted by the blockbuster trade which sent Juan Soto from the Padres to the Yankees. They also discuss Eduardo Rodriguez signing with the Diamondbacks, Craig Kimbrel as the new closer with the Orioles, Jeimer Candelario joining a crowded situation with the Reds, Jarred Kelenic getting a fresh start with the Braves, and much more!

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) preview the MLB offseason, including all the top free agents and storylines to watch. What sort of deal does Shohei Ohtani land? How does Yoshinobu Yamamoto impact the pitching market? Could Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes be traded? They discuss those situations and much, much more.

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) are joined by Dave Shovein (@daveshovein) from Rotoworld to break down their takeaways from the early 2024 Rotoworld and Friends Fantasy Baseball mock draft. They discuss the case for Spencer Strider over Gerrit Cole, how early is too early for young players on the rise (Royce Lewis, Spencer Torkelson, Evan Carter, etc.), what to make of the catcher landscape, and much more.

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) preview what to expect in the 2024 World Series between the Diamondbacks and Rangers. They discuss World Series storylines, strengths and weaknesses for each team, and make their predictions. To close the show, they analyze the early rounds of the 2024 Rotoworld Friends and Family Mock Draft.

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) discuss the latest from the MLB playoffs before unveiling their extremely early top-20 fantasy starting pitcher rankings for 2024. Gerrit Cole and Spencer Strider have a firm hold at the top of the board, but should fantasy managers wait after that? How high has Pablo Lopez jumped after his 234-strikeout season? What sort of upside do young hurlers like Grayson Rodriguez and Tarik Skubal have after their excellent finishes to the season? Where does Blake...

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) give their early postseason takeaways before getting into the state of fantasy baseball coming out of the 2023 MLB regular season. They break down what the increase in stolen bases means for the fantasy landscape, but also the uptick in batting average and power, as well as how to approach starting pitchers with a number of top hurlers going down to injury this past season.

D.J. Short (@djshort) is joined by Eric Samulski (@samskiNYC), George Bissell (@georgebissell) and Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) to preview the 2023 MLB postseason. They break down each Wild Card Series, with the key matchups and factors to keep in mind. They also make their picks for the World Series while looking at betting odds, including recommended approaches throughout October.

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) hand out the virtual hardware for standouts and lowlights of the 2023 fantasy baseball season. Ronald Acuña Jr. is the unquestioned Fantasy MVP, but who takes home honors for Fantasy Cy Young, Fantasy Sigh Young, Most Improved Hitter, and Mr. Comeback? They also discuss which players they might have been one year early on, which late-season standouts to watch going into 2024, and much more!

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) discuss how to handle the final two weeks of the season in fantasy baseball. They break down streaming starting pitchers to consider -- including the emergence of Tigers' rookie Sawyer Gipson-Long -- and hitters with favorable matchups who are widely available in fantasy leagues.

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) are joined by Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) of Yahoo to discuss a recent early 2024 fantasy baseball mock draft which was conducted by 15 Tout Wars players. Ronald Acuña Jr. is the slam-dunk No. 1, but how does the rest of the first round unfold? Where should Trea Turner's recent strong performance put him on the board? How early is too early for Spencer Strider? Will health questions push Shohei Ohtani out of the first round? How early will Elly De...

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@SamskiNYC) break down notable fantasy baseball disappointments from the 2023 MLB season. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Dylan Cease, Aaron Nola, and Daulton Varsho are among the names discussed. They dig into the numbers to uncover why they underperformed relative to their spring ADP as well as look into where they might be drafted next season.

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) are joined by Paul Sporer (@sporer) of FanGraphs to break down a number of fantasy surprises from the 2023 MLB season and their outlooks going into next year. Cody Bellinger, Ha-Seong Kim, Kyle Bradish, and Jorge Soler are among the names discussed. The group also discusses some notable names on the waiver and how they could make an impact down the stretch in fantasy leagues.

D.J. (@djshort) hosts as Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) of Yahoo and Shelly Verougstraete (@ShellyV_643) go head-to-head in the latest edition of Circling the Bases' "Name That Player!" trivia game. Listen as they test their knowledge of category standouts, fantasy surprises, and much more from the 2023 MLB season so far.

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) focus on some vulnerable teams to attack down the stretch in fantasy baseball leagues. In highlighting offenses to stream against and which pitching staffs are struggling, they each offer some potential useful pickups as you set your lineups. They also break down the latest in weekend FAB and waiver wire adds, including Cade Marlowe and Emerson Hancock of the Mariners.

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) discuss which big-name players they are breaking up with in fantasy leagues down the home stretch of the 2023 MLB season, including the likes of Carlos Correa, Jon Gray, and Mitch Keller. They also go over weekend FAB (free agent budget) bids of note and some useful waiver wire pickups to make that fantasy playoff push.

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) break down what you need to know coming out of Tuesday's MLB Trade Deadline, headlined by the Mets sending Justin Verlander back to the Astros. In addition to discussing which teams were the winners and losers coming out of the recent deals, they also look at which players are likely to benefit (Carlos Hernandez, Gregory Santos, Mark Vientos, among others) in fantasy leagues and those who are seeing their stock going down.

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) discuss all the relevant headlines coming out of the weekend in MLB. With Corey Seager hitting the injured list, they break down the impact on the Rangers' lineup as well as which players can serve as a stopgap in fantasy leagues. They also discuss the Brewers' call-up of Sal Frelick, Brandon Woodruff on his way back from a shoulder injury, how Jonathan India could figure into the trade deadline, weekend FAB (free agent budget) bids in fantasy...

D.J. (@djshort) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) each offer pickup recommendations in the latest Waiver Wire Wednesday edition of the show. They discuss Edouard Julien and Alex Kirilloff's hot hitting with the Twins, Griffin Canning's big strikeout performance against the Yankees, Brendan Rodgers' return from shoulder surgery, and much more.

D.J. (@djshort) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) break down the latest wave of prospect call-ups in MLB, including Grayson Rodriguez's second chance with the Orioles, Endy Rodriguez's arrival in Pittsburgh, and Christian Encarnacion-Strand joining a loaded Reds' lineup. Which is the priority add in fantasy leagues. They also discuss Bryce Harper's imminent debut at first base, rehab assignments for Trevor Story and Brendan Rodgers, as well as notable weekend FAB and waiver wire pickups.

D.J. (@djshort) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) preview the second half of the MLB season. They discuss storylines to watch, notable names who could be traded this month, as well as prospects and possible breakout candidates. Finally, they discuss current odds for postseason and individual awards.

D.J. (@djshort) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) discuss the Tigers' no-hitter and gush over Elly De La Cruz before getting into their picks for the Home Run Derby. They also look ahead to the second half of the MLB season with a variety of "Most Likely To" questions impacting fantasy, and much more.

D.J. (@djshort) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) of Yahoo shake things up with a midseason fantasy baseball mock draft, coming up with a new Top 30 overall in the process. Where would you take Diamondbacks phenom Corbin Carroll if you were drafting all over again right now? Who is the first pitcher off the board? How far does Aaron Judge fall, or does he get drafted at all? D.J. and Scott dig into those questions and much more.

D.J. (@djshort) is joined by the newest Rotoworld addition Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) to offer recommended pickups in the latest Waiver Wire Wednesday edition of the show. They discuss Royce Lewis' potential, T.J. Friedl at the top of the Reds' lineup, Bryan Woo's strikeout ability, Kyle Bradish's eyebrow-raising June, Adbert Alzolay's breakout in the Cubs' bullpen, and much more.