Episodes
Matt (@MattWi77iams) & Brian (@BrianJSeymour) continue their ADP review/preview by taking a look back at NFBC ADP for shortstop and make predictions on value for next season.
- Tatis or Turner
- Xander vs Seager
- Tim Anderson always underrated
- How early to take Wander?
- Bounceback for Lindor?
- Will Polanco repeat?
- Rockies infield siutation
Published 10/19/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) & Brian (@BrianJSeymour) continue their ADP review/preview by taking a look back at NFBC ADP for second baseman and make predictions on value for next season.
- Is Semien worth a 2nd round pick?
- Albies vs Altuve vs Whit vs Lowe
- Massive mid-tier
- Marte's Health
- Edman Undervalued?
- 2nd Season for Jazz
Published 10/13/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) & Brian (@BrianJSeymour) continue their ADP review/preview by taking a look back at NFBC ADP for first baseman and make predictions on value for next season.
- Production vs ROI?
- Should you invest in Vlad/Freeman?
- Embarrassment of riches
- Vlad vs Olson
- Olson vs Alonso
- Alonso vs Walsh
- Walsh vs Mountcastle
Published 10/06/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) & Brian (@BrianJSeymour) continue their ADP review/preview by taking a look back at NFBC ADP for catchers and make predictions on value for next season.
- Will Realmuto be a "value" next season?
- How early should Perez go?
- The catcher cliff
- Matt changes his mind several times on Varsho
- The value of at-bats
Published 09/22/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) & Brian (@BrianJSeymour) continue their ADP review/preview by taking a look back at NFBC ADP for starting pitchers and make predictions on value for next season.
- Where Ohtani the SP should be drafted
- Gallen bounceback?
- Mahle solid/underappreciated?
- Civale vs Stroman
- Montas vs Peralta
- Taillon post-Tommy John
Published 09/15/21
Matt (MattWi77iams) and Brian (@BrianJSeymour) continue their preseason ADP review and make predictions on value for next season.
- How early should you take Wheeler?
- How to value Pablo Lopez if he does not return
- Sonny Gray vs Framber Valdez
- Charlie Morton: Ageless Wonder
- Patrick Corbin...
Published 09/08/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) and @BrianJSeymour review preseason NFBC Main Event ADP to see what went right and what went wrong.
- Preview 2022 Rankings
- Predicting Early 2022 SP ADP
- Strategy and Pitfalls in drafting SP early
Published 08/18/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) & @BrianJSeymour discuss how to attack stolen bases down the stretch in fantasy baseball and end with a discussion about mental health and burnout.
- Under The Radar SB Options
- Teams With Best SB Matchups
- How To Leverage "Dead" Teams
- Discipline to Make Hard Choices
At the 42-min:42-sec mark starts a discussion on burnout, mental health, & its impact on fantasy sports/ real life.
Published 08/11/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) and Brian (@BrianJSeymour) discuss value shifts heading out of the trade deadline and slow draft etiquette
- Braves crowded outfield
- How to handle Kyle Gibson
- Kimbrel vs Hendriks
- Park Factors
- Brian's Solution for Slow Drafts
Published 08/04/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by @BrianJSeymour to discuss:
- K-BB Leaderboard since June 21 Crackdown
- Command and Home Run Suppression
- Importance of using FIP vs xFIP correctly
- SP to be worried about
- Marte/Luzardo & Other Trades
Published 07/28/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) and Brian (@BrianJSeymour) break down injury analysis in fantasy sports.
- Risk vs Value when drafting injury
- Shocking PA comparisons
- Human element vs Business Element
- Prediction vs Blind Faith (The Vlad Jr Debate)
Published 07/21/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by @BrianJSeymour to discuss:
- All-Star Game/ HR Derby
- Rule Changes for 2021
- 7-Inning DHs, Man on 2nd, Shift
- Interleague Play
- Under the Radar Hitters
Published 07/14/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by his new co-host Brian Seymour (@BrianJSeymour) to discuss their different views on the importance of player analysis in different formats versus the use of strategic analysis in volume play.
- Get to know Brian Seymour (4 min 44 sec)
- Player Analysis Debate (15 min 48 sec)
- Matt's 2nd Half Best Ball Draft (46 min 33 sec)
Published 07/07/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by John (@MLBMovingAvg) to discuss pitching performances during the first week of the foreign substance crackdown.
- Breakdown of Matt's article
- Change in Pitch Mix
- Stuff vs Command
- Sample size concerns
- Buy, Sell, or Hold
Published 06/30/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) of RotoBaller to discuss:
- Joe Girardi has a screw loose
- Gamesmanship
- Dungeons and Dragons
- How The Shift Has Evolved in Baseball
- Mike calls Matt Thanos
- How/when to attack standings/categories in you league
Published 06/23/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Paul Mammino (@pmamminofantasy) of RotoFanatic.com to discuss the impact that the new baseball and foreign substance ban have on fantasy baseball.
- Glasnow Injury
- Bauer's Sweat/Rosin Argument
- Registered RPM's
- Reduced COR Baseball
- The Fly Ball Problem
- Not All Barrels Are Equal
- Players Who Can Avoid Drag
Published 06/16/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Paul Mammino of RotoFanatic to discuss our rest of season outlook on outfielders.
- Trade or Hold Casty?
- WIll Adolis stay hot?
- Canha Underrated
- Mullins vs Meadows
- Buy low on Soler?
- Outlook on Yelich
Published 06/02/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Carmen Maiorano and Paul Mammino of RotoFanatic to discuss our rest of season outlook for infield hitters.
- Can Posey maintain?
- Vlad vs Freeman
- Semien minus Dunedin
- Chapman vs Riley
- Jazz ceiling
Published 05/26/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Carmen Maiorano (@CarmsClubhouse) of RotoFanatic to discuss early season standouts in plate discipline metrics.
- Evan Longoria renaissance
- Cedric Mullins legit?
- Eduardo Escobar's future
- Buy low on Piscotty?
Published 05/12/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Paul Mammino of RotoFanatic to discuss StuffERA and ERA estimators for early season pitcher analysis.
- Is Kluber back?
- Believe in Luis Garcia?
- Eovaldi's Blueprint
- Trust Dane Dunning?
- Pitchers to "Buy High" on
Published 05/05/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Carmen Maiorano of @Roto_Fanatic to discuss the league-wide offensive struggle to begin the 2021 season.
- Historical Marks
- BABIP Variables
- LD vs FB hitters
- Players To Target/Avoid
Published 04/28/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Chris (@baseballpods) to discuss early season pitching standouts crafted through custom early-season metric parameters.
- Early look at O-Swing, Z-Contact, SwStr%
- Narrow down the field through CSW, K-BB, and Barrel%
- Surprising standouts and omissions
- Check show notes for player list*
All pitchers (42) have above league average O-Swing%, Z-Contact%, SwStr%
(24)*also have CSW above 30%
(18)**also have K-BB% above 20%
(5)***also held opponents to...
Published 04/20/21
Matt Williams (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Dave (@RunDMCd) to perform a fantasy intervention after the first week of the season.
- Player evaluation mistakes
- Spirit of Buy Low/Sell High
- Fast/Slow Starters
- Revolving bench door
Published 04/13/21
Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Greg Jewett of The Athletic to discuss the current state of each MLB bullpen and hierarchy for saves
- Breakdown every MLB bullpen
- Arizona committee
- No update on Rosenthal
- Merryweather vs Romano
- Left-handed Roadblocks
Published 04/06/21
Matt (@MattWI77iams) is joined by Paul Mammino (@pmamminofantasy) to discuss week one of the fantasy baseball season!
- Shortened first week
- 3 vs 4 game schedules
- May/Price/Gonsolin
- The Yastrzemski Line
- CJ Cron vs everyone
Published 03/30/21