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Let's Play Two
by Dan Lauer
For the Let's Play Two fantasy baseball league, nothing screams insult and injury as a podcast hosted by the Owner and Creator of the league, Dan Lauer; and the Commissioner of the league, Danny Hollweg. Together, the hosts will give members of the league something to follow: exploring the draft results, trades, and transactions throughout the season.They will say some things; it will be their version of comedy; it will only matter to the 12 members of this league that started in 2009.
Episodes
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Creeping on 50
Lauer and Danny chat about trying to slow down those starts without resorting to streaming bullpen trash, diving into the chaos of creeping on 50 starts and the eternal struggle of finding a reliever who won’t implode. Taking the Mound features Lauer’s hunt for an outfielder and Danny’s stubborn...
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Hello, Uhaul?
Lauer and Danny kick things off with a cold‑open about the Twins turning opposing pitchers into confetti before diving into a no‑keeper draft recap—who went way too early, who somehow fell into your lap, and who already looks like a regret. Taking the Mound turns into a support‑group session for...
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Who's On the Clock?
Lauer and Danny tee off this episode with a cold-open about using a golf format to determine the 2026 draft order, setting the tone for a league-wide reset. The Bullpen Warm-up dives into early-season chatter, including reactions to players in the WBC and the usual mix of frustrations, flexes…
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Lauer and Danny Report to Spring Training
Lauer and Danny open the show thinking about creative ways to fairly determine the 2026 draft order for their 13‑team league before easing into the Bullpen Warm‑up, where they react to the league poll results for a Full Draft and Keeper combination. They then dive into rapid‑fire debates on Nick...
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Another Winter Meeting: Nine Innings of Questions
Lauer and Danny return from their offseason hibernation with a full slate of fantasy baseball questions and hot takes. From Nolan Arenado’s desert relocation to the fate of Semien in New York, they unpack the chaos and curiosity of the offseason. The Nine Innings segment hits everything from...
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Tell the Fat Lady, She's On In Five
With just five weeks left in the season, Lauer and Danny break down the final stretch and the streaming frenzy sweeping the league. They reflect on surprising breakouts, frustrating busts, and whether Danny’s squad can hold onto second place. The duo spotlights top streaming teams like Realmuto…
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I Ain't Heard No Fat Lady!
Danny, Lauer, and special guest Gio dive into the streaming frenzy as fantasy managers scramble for that one game-changing pickup. The crew shares which players are the most valuable on their rosters, breaks down Gio’s team trajectory, and unpacks the emotional rollercoaster of early drops and...
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It's May... Everyone Is Going For It
Danny and Lauer break down the fantasy baseball madness as teams make their moves and take big swings. Lauer kicks things off with a trade gripe before diving into curious pickups, early surprises, and breakout performances that have shaken up the league. Bryan joins the conversation to dissect…
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Hold On For One More Day
Danny and Lauer dive into the season’s first quarter, breaking down fantasy frustrations, surprise performances, and tough roster decisions. Lauer pitches his case for buying Rasiel Iglesias; they debate the most infamous “angry-drops,” and play a lively round of "I Say, You Say," featuring some...
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Hurry Up and Be Patient
As the first month of the season wraps up, Danny and Lauer dive into their early thoughts on their teams and the league’s biggest surprises. They debate whether Triston Casas will ever turn it around, break down early-season struggles, and highlight the league’s breakout performers. The duo also...
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I Just Want Him On My Team
In this action-packed episode of "Let’s Play Two," Lauer and Danny reflect on their draft strategies and the thrill of being two games into the season with the Dodgers vs. Cubs series in Tokyo out of the way. They discuss draft surprises, debate standout picks, and highlight the choices that made...
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Keep Up With Me (Part 3)
On this week’s episode of "Let’s Play Two," Danny and Lauer discuss the rebranding of Samurai Sluggers to YamaNonos and dive into the big question: What to do with Sale? They break down league trades, debate the catchers worth trusting, and spotlight the last set of keepers before the March 7...
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Keep Up With Me (Part 2)
In this episode of "Let’s Play Two," hosts Danny and Lauer tackle their toughest keeper decisions and share stories as they prepare for the draft. They delve into the keeper gamble strategy and analyze key league transactions, featuring players from Samurai Sluggers, Realmuto of Beverly Hills,...
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Keep Up With Me (Part I)
Join hosts Danny and Lauer on the latest episode of "Let’s Play Two" as they dive into the league keeper status. In this episode, they discuss Rule 5.1.2 and explore opening thoughts about the league, players, and trends. They also debate keeper strategies, and evaluate the keeper selections of 4...
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Winter Meeting: Nine Innings of Questions
In this episode of the "Let's Play Two Podcast," hosts Danny and Lauer tackle key off-season topics, from draft and keeper strategies to predicting player and team bounce-backs. They’ll address nine burning questions, including performance forecasts for players like Jarren Duran and the impact of...
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Yeah, It's Challenging
Join Danny Hollweg and Dan Lauer on the Let’s Play Two Podcast, titled ‘Yeah, It’s Challenging’. In this episode, they discuss the current state of their fantasy baseball league with only 6 weeks left, including Danny’s thoughts on being in first place and Lauer’s contemplation of the white flag....
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You Gotta Be Able to Trade 'Em
Join Danny and Lauer for this episode, titled “Gotta Be Able To Trade ‘Em”. In this episode, they discuss the current state of their fantasy baseball league, including Lauer’s plan for his 9th place team and whether Danny can maintain his lead. They also delve into recent transactions involving...
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We will not go quietly into the night!
Join Danny, Lauer, and their guest Marcus Hibbard of the Samurai Sluggers in this episode of the Let’s Play Two Podcast as they discuss the state of their fantasy baseball league with just over 10 weeks to go. They share their thoughts on the most surprising and disappointing players so far, and...
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Learn To Stream With the Fear
Join Danny and Lauer in this episode of the Let’s Play Two Podcast as they navigate the tricky waters of fantasy baseball and discuss how pitching has been a mess. It’s time for Lauer to decide whether to Swing, Bunt, or Bench. Should he make radical moves, play the small game, or start planning...
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Time To Go Tommy Pham (On the League)
In this episode of the Let’s Play Two Podcast, Danny and Lauer dive into the latest trends, strategies, and frustrations in their fantasy baseball league. In the ‘Swing, Bunt, or Bench’ segment, they discuss the imminent decisions teams need to make as June arrives - should they make radical…
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No Time to Lollygag: The End of May Is Here
In this Episode, Lauer and Danny finish the 2-month preview of the teams to spotlight, musing about Air Yordan, The Kershawshank Redemption, and 2 and 2 to Harvey Kuenn. The offer insight to a few of the trades from earlier in the week and bemoan the state of the offensive waiver wire and free...
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Can't Catch This!
In another episode early in this fantasy baseball season, Lauer and Danny bemoan some key injuries with Trout and Kwan going on the shelf. They also take a close look at three more teams in the league: Acuna Matata and the Corbin Carroll dilemma; Arraez for the Judge that seems to be an enigma of...
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The Rise of 2 and 2 to Harvey Kuenn
In this episode, Lauer and Danny sit down after the first full month of the season to chat trends, add/drops, and streamers that have dominated so far. They also jump in to explore three more teams, their state of play, and what's next for them: The Mighty Wombats, Darth Ohtani, and Lauer's very...
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You're Dead To Me, Relief Pitching
In this episode, Lauer and Danny chat for the first time since the season has started. They discuss the rash of injuries affecting baseball and various league mates, as well as evaluate the bottom quarter of the league up to this point: The Sharknados, The Realmuto of Beverly Hills, and the…
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Let's Play (Out) the Draft
In this episode, Lauer and Danny podcast during the 2024 draft, attempting to make picks and comment along the way. Cease goes early, Realmuto keeps taking pitching, and Lauer and Danny hold off the longest before even thinking about a relief pitcher.
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Let's Play Keepers (Part 3)
In this final Keeper episode for 2024, Lauer and Danny muse about Spring Training players who are up and coming as well as lament a few injuries. They break the Dylan Cease trade details and review the keeper selections by Marcus, Yamamoto's Team, and Andy, Diamond Kids, along with keepers of…
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Keeping Up With Ben (Keepers Part 2)
In this 2nd episode of the Keeper series for 2024, Danny and Lauer invite the League Champion, Darth Ohtani (Ben Holloway) to get Ben's take on the changes in the league. The trio also discusses the next set of teams and their keeper decisions, covering Syndergaardians of the Galaxy (Corey),...
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Let's Play Keepers (Part I)
Welcome to the first part of the keepers series for 2024. In this episode, Lauer and Danny are joined by Bryan (Acuna Moncada) to discuss the Edwin Diaz rule adopted in the Constitution. They have a quick debate about keeping players earlier, as Lauer makes his pitch to the league. And the trio...
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Spring Is Upon Us
In this episode, Lauer and Danny are joined by the Acuna Moncada manager, Bryan Cummings. Bryan chimes in with his thoughts on the rule changes for this coming season, and the fellas explore a few curious positions and players they couldn't keep going into the draft. They offer a few trade...
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Winter of Hope
In this final installment of the Winter Meetings episodes, Lauer and Danny cover questions from the mailbag for the Let's Play Two fantasy baseball league. They discuss Chris Sale's value, and several players from Korea, and take a closer look at the roster changes and points system for the...
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Another Winter Meeting
In this episode, Lauer and Danny jump into another "Winter Meeting" of their own to discuss the major Dodgers signings and how this might impact the Let's Play Two fantasy league. They cover Ohtani, Yamamoto, and Glasnow and dive into players who haven't signed yet, like Snell, Bellinger, and...
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Our Own Winter Meetings
In this episode, Lauer and Danny chat in the first offseason episode during the week of MLB winter meetings. They discuss Ohtani, Soto, and the new rule change of Saves plus Holds. Don't forget to like and subscribe. You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, Spotify, or...
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Trust the Process: Guest Episode with Marcus Hibbard (The A's)
In this episode, Lauer and Danny welcome Marcus Hibbard, our league-mate who manages "The Athletics." We discuss all things regarding Marcus's team, including the starts limit that he will certainly reach sooner than later, along with how he is gearing his team up for 2024. Keep following,...
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I Can't Get No Relief
In this episode, Lauer and Danny take time over the all-star break to chat about the volitility of the league and the jostling of positions. Who's gonna catch Ohtani in the final months? Remember to subscribe and download on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher and all the other…
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Bellinger, Step Into My Office: An Interview with League Mate, Andy Abbott
In this episode, Lauer and Danny are joined by Andy (Diamond K's) to explore his origin and how he got started in the league. Theybreak down this year's draft for Diamond K's, players he loves and players he missed. And they have some predictions and suggestions about how the season will play…
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Wait, Did You Take Wil Myers? (Draft Recap Episode)
In this episode, Lauer and Danny are joined by Bryan (Acuna Moncada) to break down this year's draft in the Let's Play Two fantasy baseball league. They discuss some of the solid or questionable choices as they cover every team, along with how to beat the champion. Don't forget to subscribe and...
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Keep It Comin' Part 3 (Keeper Episode)
In this episode, Lauer and Danny explore the last 4 teams and their keepers, including Sgt. Major's Loveland Seasharks and the league champion, Ben with his Knights of Oh-tanNI. They offer the thinking behind their own keeper selections along with what they think AJ and Ben will do with their...
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Keep It Comin' Part 2 (Keeper Episode)
In this episode, Lauer and Danny talk keepers, focusing on four teams from the League: Diamond Kids (Andy); 2 and 2 To Harvey Keuen (Dan C.); Acuna Moncada (Bryan); and Didi Get Out of My Laboratory (Tim). This is the second part of a three-part series where they examine the keeper selections or...
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Keep It Comin' Part 1 (Keeper Episode)
In this episode, Lauer and Danny talk keepers, focusing on four teams from the League: Realmuto of Beverly Hills (Ryan); Friend of the Feather (Marcus); Mighty Wombats (Baca); and Syndergaardians of the Galaxy (Corey). This is the first part of a three-part series where they examine the keeper...
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You're Keeping Who, Friend of the Feather?
In this episode, Lauer and Danny are joined by special guest Bryan, to discuss how some of the rule changes might impact their keeper selections and draft strategies. They offer up some quick hits around the banning of the shift in MLB, easier keeper selections, and explore what Friend of the...
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Trade It Like a Champ
In this episode, Lauer and Danny recap the sudden flurry of trades in the league. They also examine the strategy of Diamond Kids and look at Andy's team going into 2023 with the keepers he has accumulated. Finally, they notice that Realumuto of Beverly Hills isn't keeping up with his usual...
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Points Gone Wild!
In this episode, Lauer and Danny look at the first quarter of the season and the wildness that is going on with points. They discuss a few players who probably need to be abandoned at this point and try to help Sgt. Major out with his team, the Loveland Seasharks, with a quick biopsy and what…
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Prettiest on the Waiver Wire
In this episode, Danny and Lauer are joined by Bryan (Acuna Moncada) to discuss the opening of the fantasy season, the fury on the waiver wire, and what they think about the pitching so far. Remember, you can stream us on Spotify, Apple Podcast Google Podcast, Stitcher or anywhere else you get…
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Hanging By A Moment: 2022 Keeper Episode
In this episode, Lauer and Danny record a last minute podcast before this year's draft. They celebrate and ridicule keepers selections, make a plea for Realmuto to Beverly Hills to return the Golden Fernando, and there is even a new Let's Play Two podcast song to listen to at the end. Hopefully...
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Happy Offseason
In this episode Lauer and Danny discuss the upcoming season and highlight a few points changes for this year. They do comment on a few guys, their teams, and talk about potential keepers. Stream us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or anywhere else you stream your audio...…
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Rounding Third
In this episode, the ridiculousness continues. This time, Lauer and Danny rope the Sgt. Major into their shenanigans. AJ Johnson, or the Loveland SeaSharks, joins us to discuss coming through the last week of the season, the battle for 7th through 9th, why everyone wants your players when your in...
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Hold!...Hold!...
On this episode, Lauer and Danny welcome Syndergaardians of the Galaxy owner, Corey Reynolds, who has been playing in the league 3 years up to this point. The fellas play a name game (When I say this player, you say...), as well as breakdown the legend that is Cody Poteet. This podcast is…
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I Have A Bad Feeling About This
In this episode, Lauer and Danny welcome fellow league-mate, Bryan Cummings also known as Hell's Bellinger, to the podcast. Together they reminisce about the Kris Bryant trade saga of 2015, explore the state of Bryan's team, and reflect on what we each have a bad feeling about going into the…
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Your Star For My Trash
Lauer and Danny discuss the upcoming trade deadline for the league, before the "Neighborhood Rule" kicks in. They tell a few behind the scenes trade stories, muse about the volatile wave between 3rd and 9th place where most teams are bunched together and have a real shot at climbing the rankings....
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Holding On
In this episode, Dan and Danny reconvene after a month hiatus to discuss the state of the league going into the All-Star Break. They talk about Koo Koo Cano's dominance, how last place is closer to 3rd place than 3rd is to 1st, and spotlight Marcus's team, Friend of the Feather who is right in…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
For the Let's Play Two fantasy baseball league, nothing screams insult and injury as a podcast hosted by the Owner and Creator of the league, Dan Lauer; and the Commissioner of the league, Danny Hollweg. Together, the hosts will give members of the league something to follow: exploring the draft results, trades, and transactions throughout the season.They will say some things; it will be their version of comedy; it will only matter to the 12 members of this league that started in 2009.
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Dan Lauer
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