Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball
by D.J. Short, NBC Sports, Rotoworld Baseball
Looking for top-notch fantasy baseball analysis covering draft strategy, waiver wire pickups, the latest injury news, or insight on the newest prospect call-up? Rotoworld Baseball Show delivers that and much, much more. Join D.J. Short, Rotoworld’s senior manager of fantasy content, and Eric Samulski as they break down everything you need to know.
Episodes
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A Message from the Rotoworld Baseball Show
Eric Samulski gives an update on the Rotoworld Baseball Show. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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More Offseason Moves: Corbin Burnes, Walker Buehler, Christian Walker + More
(1:50) – Top Moves: Diamondbacks sign Corbin Burnes, Walker Buehler to Red Sox, Phillies trade for Jesus Luzardo, Mets bring back Sean Manaea and add Griffin Canning, Nationals bring in Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Bell, Marlins trade for Matt Mervis (26:00) – More Headlines: Astros add Christian...
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Winter Meetings Headlines: Devin Williams, Garrett Crochet, Willy Adames + more
(2:35) – Top Headlines: Yankees trade for Devin Williams and sign Max Fried, Juan Soto introduced by Mets, Red Sox trade Garrett Crochet, Willy Adames joins Giants, Tyler O’Neill joins Orioles, Alex Cobb lands with Tigers (32:40) – More MLB Signings and Trades: Jordan Romano joins Phillies…
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A Conversation with Stephen Vogt
(0:54) – Reviewing the 2024 season for the Cleveland Guardians, where Vogt took home the AL Manager of the Year award in his first season (11:50) – Understanding how analytics affect the managerial side of baseball and applying analytics in the 2024 MLB playoffs (25:27) – Discussing what went…
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Top Free Agents: Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Willy Adames + Others
(4:00) – Offseason Headlines: Roki Sasaki expected MLB arrival, David Frye out for majority of 2025, Brewers decline Devin Williams’ option, ranking Jacob deGrom + Updates on Qualifying Offers for Max Fried and Nick Pivetta (32:30) – Top 10 Free Agents: Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Willy Adames…
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Way Too Early 2025 Mock Draft: Rounds 1 + 2
(1:40) – Playoff Headlines: Gauging D.J. and James’ feeling on the Mets as Game 3 looms against the Dodgers + Examining the Yankees 2-0 lead on the Guardians (15:30) – 1st Round Mock Draft Debates: Shohei Ohtani’s base running next season, Bobby Witt Jr. 1.01 appeal + draft ceilings for Aaron...
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MLB Playoff Preview: Divisional Round, Pennant, and World Series Predictions
(1:50) – Top Headlines: Analyzing the MLB Playoff format, Mets topple Brewers in dramatic fashion, reflecting on the White Sox season (12:25) – Overview of how to bet on the MLB Playoffs (20:25) – AL Playoff Breakdown: Betting Royals vs Yankees and Guardians vs Tigers, AL Champion odds (38:45) –…
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Skenes vs Skubal for SP1 Next Year + Biggest Hits and Misses of 2024
September 25: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down the latest news and notes from the MLB season and reflect on their most important takeaways from this year of fantasy baseball. They also discuss who they would take as the top starting pitcher in 2025...
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MVP, Cy Young, ROY Awards + Managing the Final Week of the Season
(1:30) – Where Scott and Eric stand in some of their more notable leagues (8:20) – Key Injuries: Francisco Lindor, Ozzie Albies, Bo Bichette, Carlos Correa, Steven Kwan (16:30) – More News & Notes: Pirates call up Nick Yorke, Yoan Moncada and Justin Steele activated off (26:20) – MVP Candidates:...
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Key Prospect Callups + Tips for Managing September
1:00) – Eric and Scott rue leagues where they dominated the regular season but were eliminated in the playoffs (5:20) – Top Headlines: Kumar Rocker’s MLB debut, Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer to return, Yankees call up Jasson Dominguez (18:30) – More News & Notes: Trevor Story back in Boston,...
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Exploiting Friendly vs Unfriendly Schedules
(4:15) – Top Headlines: White Sox infamous place in history, Clay Holmes concerns, Justin Steele injury update (14:45) – More News & Notes: Jacob deGrom and Yu Darvish to return, Corey Seager’s workload, Jordan Walker, Kyle Manzardo, and Coby Mayo intrigue (31:00) – Hitters to Attack/Avoid: Matt...
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Buying/Selling Streaking Players: Xander Bogaerts, Kutter Crawford + more
(2:05) – Top Headlines: Dylan Crews called up, Nick Lodolo, Ryan Mountcastle and Javy Baez land on IL (13:20) – More Injury News: Updates on Jacob Wilson, Joey Bart, Christian Walker, Joe Ryan, Jared Jones, Xavier Edwards (29:00) – Buying/Selling Streaking Hitters: Miguel Amaya, Ramon Urias…
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“Lightning in a Bottle” Players + Schedules to Attack
(3:20) – Top Headlines: Austin Riley sidelined, Max Muncy and Tommy Edman return to Dodgers, LA’s murky closer situation (13:45) – More News & Notes: Tigers’ plan for Tarik Skubal, Zach Eflin and Pete Fairbanks’ land on IL, closers with Victor Vodnik out and fallout from Jeimer Candelario’s…
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How to Manage This Time of Year + Caminero call-up and Chisholm injury fallout
(03:15) - The Rays have called up Junior Caminero (07:20) - Jazz Chisholm's UCL injury (10:30) - Joe Musgrove back on the mound. (15:30) - Matthew Boyd season debut. (21:00) - Michael Harris II returning from the IL. (36:30) - Do you need to alter your management strategy for the stretch run?...
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White Sox Finally Win, Clayton Kershaw Outlook + Waiver Wire Targets
(04:00) – The Streak is Over: White Sox end their 21-game drought with a win over the A’s Tuesday (13:40) – Analyzing Clayton Kershaw: Expectations for the remainder of the season (24:00) – Waiver Wire Targets: Sifting through the options that might include Gavin Lux, Victor Vodnik, and Tyler...
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Trade Deadline Reactions: Flaherty to LA & O's Curious Moves
(02:00) Orioles call Jackson Holliday back up. (05:00) Jeffrey Springs debut and Max Fried might return to the Atlanta rotation soon. (14:20) Breaking down the Orioles trades: Did they pay too much for what they acquired? (24:00) Analyzing the Jack Flaherty trade from all angles (31:00) Marlins...
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MLB Trade Deadline Fallout: Chisholm to the Yankees & Arozarena Now in Seattle
(04:40) – Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm to ramp up the stretch run (09:00) – Randy Arozarena now in Seattle. How does he fit in with the Mariners? (13:10) – Rays also trade away Isaac Paredes (18:30) - Orioles add Zach Eflin to their rotation (21:00) - Phillies pay a steep price to add Carlos...
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Are You For Real? Lawrence Butler + Luis L. Ortiz, and more
(02:45) – Kodai Senga returning this weekend vs. the Braves (05:00) – Clayton Kershaw is back on Thursday after being on the IL since March (15:30) – Ty France is a Free Agent (23:00) –Are You For Real or Fugazi: Breaking down Jose Iglesias, Eugenio Suarez, Gavin Lux, and more (43:45) - Medals of...
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Early Trade Deadline Preview + 2nd Half Predictions
(0:40) – All-Star Game Reaction + Potential Buyers and Sellers at the Trade Deadline (14:45) – Possible Hitters on the move: Luis Robert, Jazz Chisholm, Randy Arozarena, Brent Rooker, Jesse Winker, Lane Thomas, Nico Hoerner, Taylor Ward (42:55) – Pitchers on the trading block: Tarik Skubal…
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Biggest Surprises, Disappointments from the 1st Half of the Season
(1:15) – Analyzing how the MLB All-Star Game has changed over the years (5:40) – Top Headlines: Carlos Correa, Jose Miranda, and Heston Kjerstad land on IL, Yankees-Orioles rivalry, Xander Bogaerts’ speedy return from injury (17:45) – More News & Notes: Royals trade for Hunter Harvey, Dodgers…
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League-Winning Decisions + Trade Targets by Stat Category
(1:20) – Top Headlines: Tyler Glasnow lands on IL, Bobby Miller struggles again, Taylor Ward and Jazz Chisholm reportedly on trade block, Giants activate Thairo Estrada and Blake Snell (19:00) – League-Winning Decisions: Questions to ask about winning your league as the All-Star Break approaches...
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Brooks Lee shines + James Wood, Shane Baz, and more Waiver Wire Targets
(1:00) – Analyzing the Red Sox and Yankees trending in different directions as the All-Star Break looms (4:10) – Top Headlines: Brooks Lee impresses, Jose Miranda’s hit streak, Yu Darvish placed on restricted list (15:35) – More News & Notes: James Outman, Matt Wallner, and Parker Meadows return,...
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Royce Lewis Sidelined Again + Key Stats, Player Search Tools to Consider
(1:30) – Top Headlines: Aaron Civale traded to Brewers, Shane Baz’s call up, Royce Lewis injured again, Alek Thomas returns, Jordan Montgomery to IL (21:40) – More News & Notes: Dean Kremer back on the hill, Tim Anderson DFA’d, Christian Scott back with Mets, Kerry Carpenter suffers injury…
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Bryce Harper Injured, Notable Debuts + Top Waiver Wire Adds
(1:15) – Top Headlines: James Wood, Jhonskey Noel, and Garrett Michell debuts, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber to IL in Philly (20:00) – More News & Notes: Tyler Megil to AAA, Lars Nootbaar timeline, Cubs call up Jorge Lopez, Triston McKenzie sent down, Elias Diaz returns, Xander Bogaerts takes...
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How to Trade and Who to Trade For
(3:40) – Top Headlines: Fernando Tatis Jr., Starling Marte, Bryan Woo, and Nick Lodolo injury fallout (12:30) – More News & Notes: Brewers trade for Dallas Keuchel, Hayden Birdsong and David Festa set to make debuts, Bo Bichette activated off DL and more (28:30) – How to execute a successful…
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Mets, Pirates and Blue Jays Bullpens, Key Injuries + Top Waiver Wire Hitters
(3:15) – Top Headlines: Expected Edwin Diaz suspension, analyzing the Pirates and Blue Jays bullpen, Giancarlo Stanton lands on IL, Orioles call up Heston Kjerstad (20:00) - More News & Notes: Marlins SP injuries, Eloy Jimenez returns, Josh Jung sits over the weekend, Gabriel Moreno hits IL, Matt...
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What is Regression and who is regressing? + This weekend's top SP streamers
(4:25) - Bo Bichette on the IL and the Blue Jays called up Orelvis Martinez but can you trust this organization? (7:26) - Brandon Drury, Lawrence Butler, and Tyler Black have all returned. Are we interested again in fantasy leagues? (10:50) - Astros are promoting Jake Bloss to start on Friday.…
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This Weekend's Injury Fallout + Top Waiver Wire Adds
(3:15) - Mookie Betts fractured his wrist. Are any of his replacements fantasy relevant? (7:20) - Yoshinobu Yamamoto is hurt. Can Clayton Kershaw take his place on fantasy rosters? (15:20) - Kyle Bradish is back on the IL. Do the Orioles make a trade (19:30) - Yimi Garcia elbow inflammation; who...
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Cavan Biggio Trade Fallout with Dodgers, Strange HR Rate Players + Weekend Streamers
(1:30) – Top Headlines: J.T. Realmuto to undergo knee surgery, Drew Thorpe debuts with White Sox, Dodgers trade for Cavan Biggio, Orioles send Connor Norby down (22:10) - More News & Notes: Masataka Yoshida and Geraldo Perdomo return, Edwin Diaz to be activated Thursday, possible Yariel Rodriguez...
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Notable MLB Debuts this Week + Top Waiver Wire Adds
(2:15) – Top Headlines: Hurston Waldrep leads notable MLB debuts, Max Meyer’s timeline and Adael Amador called up (28:45) - More News & Notes: Expectations for Max Scherzer, Gerrit Cole and Bobby Miller, Robbie Ray to return in July, Keaton Winn rejoins Giants + more big names back from injury...
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"Name That Player" trivia based on 2024 MLB stats to date
(5:45) – Which rookie position player leads in FanGraphs in WAR? (9:10) – Which three hitters have more BB than K this season? (19:30) – Name the team who leads MLB in SB. (28:20) – Which pitcher has the lowest xERA this year? (38:30) – MLB has the lowest collective batting average since which...
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Weekend fantasy baseball headlines, June MLB Team Power Rankings
(1:45) – Top Headlines: Connor Norby called up by Orioles, Gerrit Cole’s first rehab start, Royce Lewis to return from IL (10:50) – More News & Notes: Blake Snell and Jordan Romano banged up again, Spencer Torkelson sent to Triple-A, Rangers Suarez takes comebacker off his hand, Vladimir Guerrero...
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Injury Fallout + Biggest Surprises, Disappointments Entering June
(1:45) – Top Headlines: Ronald Acuna Jr. lost for season, Braves call up Spencer Schwellenbach, Christian Javier, John Means, and Dean Kremer land on IL (15:30) – More News & Notes: Wyatt Langford returns, Joey Loperfido optioned to minors as list of struggling hitting prospects grows, Nathan...
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Buy Low Targets: Corey Seager, Pete Alonso, Pablo Lopez, and others
(2:20) – Eric’s late-night run-in Tuesday + Eric and Scott’s preferred music (5:15) – Top Headlines: Kris Bryant, Tim Anderson, and Chas McCormick return from injury, and Eloy Jimenez back on IL (16:00) – More News & Notes: Johnathan Rodriguez promoted, Ryan Pepiot, Blake Snell, and Dane Dunning...
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Paul Skenes Shines, Edwin Diaz Demoted + Luis Matos, Alek Manoah among Waiver Wire Targets
(1:55) – Top Headlines: Paul Skenes’ electric start vs Cubs, Edwin Diaz moves out of closer role, Adolis Garcia avoids serious injury (15:45) – More News & Notes: Jorge Soler, Byron Buxton, Dansby Swanson, and Brandon Lowe return + Dodgers call up Miguel Vargas (35:15) – Top Hitting Pick-Ups…
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Struggling Hitters: Paul Goldschmidt, Corbin Carroll, and others + Key Injuries
(1:00) – Top Headlines: Rhys Hoskins to IL, Zack Gelof returns, Nolan Jones’ rehab assignment, TJ Friedl and Patrick Bailey sidelined again (17:10) – More News & Notes: Jonathan Aranda, Austin Hays, and Gio Urshela off of IL, Mark Vientos called up (20:00) – Big Name Hitters to Cut or Hold: Paul...
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Paul Skenes, Robert Gasser Debut + Popular Waiver Wire Names
(1:30) – Tips for contending in leagues after a slow start to the MLB season (7:20) – Top Headlines: Paul Skenes and Robert Gasser debut, Christian Scott and Matt Manning impress (31:30) – More News & Notes: Bryan Woo and Taj Bradley headline multiple SPs back in the rotation, Blake Snell’s...
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Willson Contreras Replacements + Revisiting Preseason Predictions
(2:30) – Top Headlines: Willson Contreras suffers bizarre injury, TJ Friedl and Cody Bellinger return, Seiya Suzuki begins rehab assignment (21:45) – More News & Notes: Steven Kwan timeline, latest on Dodgers bullpen, and reaction to Walker Buehler’s first start (39:00) – Revisiting Preseason...
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Luis Arraez Traded, Walker Buehler Returning + Weekend Winners
(1:45) – Top Headlines: Impact of Luis Arraez traded to Padres, Christian Scott impresses in MLB debut + Trae Turner lands on IL and Steven Kwan sidelined (25:55) – More News & Notes: Joe Musgrove, Nathan Eovaldi, and Evan Phillips land on IL, Walker Buehler, Jake Burger, John Means and more...
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Mike Trout Injured + Friends & Family Draft Reaction, Surprises
(1:30) - Top Headlines: Grayson Rodriguez to IL, Mike Trout suffers knee injury, Tyler Black and Jordan Beck called up (17:00) - Initial Yahoo Friends & Family Draft Thoughts: Changes in strategy, Mookie Betts selected 1.01, Elly De La Cruz’s rise, early selection of Corbin Burnes, and Aaron…
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Nolan Jones, Jesus Luzardo and More Key Injuries + Jo Adell Headlines Top Waiver Adds
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...
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Jordan Walker Demoted, Blake Snell Injured + Early Exit Velocity Standouts
(2:19) – Top Headlines: Jordan Walker demoted, Blake Snell to IL, update on Tristan Casas and Merrill Kelly injuries (21:21) – More News & Notes: Cody Bellinger dealing with rib issue, Lance Thomas likely landing on IL, Garret Cole’s timeline, rehab stints for Max Scherzer and Bryan Woo (31:48) –...
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Francisco Alvarez Headlines Key Injuries + Top Waiver Wire Adds
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…
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Jack Leiter Headlines Top Call Ups + Pitcher Whiff Rate Trends
(1:24) – Top Headlines: Jack Leiter back up with the Rangers Thursday, Dodgers call up Kyle Hurt, Landon Knack, and Andy Pages (12:21) – Notable Injuries: Ozzie Albies, Seiya Suzuki, Rafael Devers, Garrett Whitlock, and Tyler Wells (27:09) – Pitchers with increased Whiff%: Reid Detmers, MacKenzie...
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Justin Verlander Nears Return + Popular Waiver Wire Adds/Drops
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...
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Jackson Holliday Called Up + Early Plate Discipline Trends
(0:45) – Top Headlines: Orioles bring up Jackson Holliday, Nick Pivetta and Chase Silseth land on IL, Yoan Moncada suffers leg injury (21:10) – More News & Notes: Jose Miranda called up, Spencer Arighetti joins Astros as Framber Valdez lands on IL, Mets bring up Jose Butto + more intriguing young...
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Spencer Strider headlines pitcher injuries + Brendan Donovan and more Waiver Wire adds
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…
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Josh Jung injured, Early Season Waiver Wire Tips + Key Weekend Series
(4:50) - Top Injuries: Josh Jung fractures wrist, Alek Thomas lands on IL (10:30) - More News & Notes: White Sox sign Mike Clevinger, Dodgers claim Taylor Trammell off waivers, Pirates trade for Joey Bart (19:40) - Key Waiver Wire Rules: Adding 10+ strikeout pitchers, targeting multi-pitch...
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Recapping Opening Weekend Injuries, Standout Early Performers + Waiver Wire adds
(2:00) Breaking down some of the early injuries to notable players such as Royce Lewis, Justin Steele, Eloy Jimenez, Sean Murphy and DJ LeMahieu (29:00) Standout Performers - Esteury Ruiz, Anthony Volpe, Bryce Turang, CJ Abrams, Lourdes Gurriel, Michael Conforto, Mitch Haniger (46:00) Pitchers…
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Big Bold Predictions For This Season + Latest Player News
2:11 - Player news: McLain surgery, Sewald starting on the IL, Montgomery to the D-backs 15:45 – Pitcher Big Bold Predictions 17:05 - Yankees have a losing record 19:35 - DL Hall finishes as a Top-40 starting pitcher 22:11 - Two Mariners Cy Young candidates 23:47 - The Tigers have 5 SP in the...
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Looking for top-notch fantasy baseball analysis covering draft strategy, waiver wire pickups, the latest injury news, or insight on the newest prospect call-up? Rotoworld Baseball Show delivers that and much, much more. Join D.J. Short, Rotoworld’s senior manager of fantasy content, and Eric Samulski as they break down everything you need to know.
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