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The Athletic Fantasy Baseball Podcast — 332 episodes
A Programming Update for 2023
Under the Radarrrrrr Series Finale
Putting a Bow on the 2022 Fantasy Baseball Season
Late Loopholes, Navigating the Endgame & Staying Patient
Takeaways From the 2022 Fantasy Baseball Season
The Final Waiver Wire Show for 2022
Late-Season Surprises, Tipping the Cap, Eloy's Ceiling & Feats of Judge
Making Sense of 2022's Hitter Barrel Rate Risers and Fallers
Waiver Wire Options for Week 25
The General Has Mark Kotsay's Back!
Making Sense of 2022's Hitter Strikeout Rate Risers and Fallers
Waiver Wire Options for Week 24
Lewis Brinson in San Francisco, a Late Push for Abrams & Avoiding the Top Prospect Chase
A Recap of the 2022 Rookie Pitcher Class
Waiver Wire Options for Week 23
A Recap of the 2022 Rookie Hitter Class
Back at Full Strength (That's Debatable!)
Corbin Carroll's Debut and A Final Prospect Roundup for 2022
Waiver Wire Options for Week 22
Lessons Learned With Drafting Saves and Steals
Choosing Luxury in Roster Construction, Story's Slide & Tough In-Season Pitching Decisions
Gunnar Henderson's Promotion Chances Plus Double-A Standouts
Waiver Wire Options for Week 21
Players We've Largely Ignored in 2022
Long-Term Expectations with Short-Term Implications
Vaughn Grissom Gets The Call Plus A Low-A Roundup
Waiver Wire Options for Week 20
Players With Surprising Second-Half Trends
Approaching the Final Third of the Season
Trade Deadline Follow-Up and a High-A Roundup
Waiver Wire Options for Week 19
A Post-Trade Deadline Depth Chart Dive
Reviewing a Very Busy Trade Deadline w/Patrick Davitt of Baseball HQ
Noelvi Marte and Other Prospects Who Moved In Deadline Deals
Waiver Wire Options for Week 18
Speculating on Trade Deadline Speculation
Pitchers Fade Fast, Moving for Márquez & Buying Tyler Glasnow for 2023?
JJ Bleday and Nick Pratto Debut Plus a Triiple-A Roundup
Waiver Wire Options for Week 17
One Last Check on Closers Before the Trade Deadline
New Prospects, Dynasty Expiration Dates, Juan Soto, New Fantasy Ohtani Rules and Xander Bogaerts' Missing Homers
Max Meyer's Arrival, Futures Game Standouts and a 2022 MLB Draft Review
Waiver Wire Options for Fantasy Week 16
Wrapping up the First Half with our Fantasy All-Star Teams
Trusting Tork, Late-Blooming Leody & Trashy Two-Start Pitchers
Thoughts on Brayan Bello's Debut and A Futures Game Preview
Waiver Wire Options for Fantasy Week 15
Taking the Fantasy Baseball Temperature of the Rangers, Diamondbacks and Guardians
Searching for Stolen Bases & Sneaky Good First-Half Performances
Here Come Brayan Bello and David Villar Plus a Double-A Roundup
Waiver Wire Options for Fantasy Week 14
Getting Perspective on First-Half Surprises
Rebuilding Etiquette, Shaking Things Up & Patience with Spencer Howard?
Where to Add Vinnie Pasquantino, Josh H. Smith and Bligh Madris, Plus Class A Standouts
Waiver Wire Options for Fantasy Week 13
Looking at Buy and Sell Opportunities with Michael Waterloo
A Trip Back to the 2016 Draft, Yermín to San Francisco, Duran Time in Boston
Debuts, Returns & Setting Fair Short-Term Expectations for Talented Young Players
Waiver Wire Options for Fantasy Week 12
Making Sense of Bullpens in Philly, Texas, Minnesota and More with Greg Jewett
Opportunity in Texas, Pitching Decision Process, and Opinion v. Support
Playing Time Concerns for Gabriel Moreno and Kyle Stowers and a Roundup of High-A Standouts
Waiver Wire Options for Fantasy Week 11
Managerial Changes and Lineup Intrigue with Mike Kurland
Managerial Changes, Aaron Judge's Ceiling, & Another Nando Trap
Travis Swaggerty, Steele Walker, Jason Alexander Among Great "Names" to Debut
Waiver Wire Options for Fantasy Week 10
Taking the Fantasy Baseball Pulse of the Cubs, Red Sox and Royals
Trading for Daulton Varsho, Adding Steven Kwan and Christopher Morel's Mushrooming Value
Michael Harris Debuts and Shane Baz Aiming to Return Soon
Waiver Wire Options for Fantasy Week 9
Discussing Vlad Jr., Jusitn Verlander, Spencer Torkelson and More with John Laghezza
Young Tigers Pitching, Rookie Struggles & Pressing Reset During Demotions
Nolan Gorman Arrives and Dodgers Prospects Impressing In The Minors
Waiver Wire Options for Fantasy Week 8
Taking the Fantasy Pulse in Toronto, Milwaukee and Minnesota
Injury and Trade Etiquette, Deep League Targets, & Closer Changes Coming
Chase Silseth Emerging in Anaheim, and Cesar Prieto and Evan Carter Raking in High-A
Future of Sports Pt. 2
Future of Sports Pt. 1
Waiver Wire Options for Fantasy Week 7
Ryan Pepiot's Debut, Rebounding Veterans and Potentially Droppable Players
Rookie Struggles, A New 'Nando Guy' in the Bronx, and Highs & Lows
George Kirby Debuts, Robert Hassell III Gets Rostered and Moisés Gómez Shines in Double-A
Waiver Wire Options for Fantasy Week 6
Taking the Fantasy Pulse of the Mariners, Astros and White Sox
Dynasty Prospects, Sticking with Top Prospects & Jo Adell's Demotion
A Trio of Twins Call-Ups, Corbin Carroll's Rise Towards the Majors and a Triple-A Roundup
Waiver Wire Options for Fantasy Week 5
The Fantasy Baseball MAprilstrom is Nearly Over
Value in Bulk, Nando's Great April, Nolan Gorman & Power Later in Oakland?
Adley Rutschman On The Mend, Rookies Missing Bats and a Class A Roundup
Waiver Wire Options for Fantasy Week 4
Taking the Fantasy Temperature in St. Louis and Oakland; Early Season High Performers
The Early Drop in Offense, Mookie's Slow Start, Trusting Taillon & an Ian Milestone
MacKenzie Gore Debut, Rookie Chase Rates and High-A Standouts
Waiver Wire Options for Fantasy Week 3
Breaking Down a Week's Worth of Bullpen Hijinks with Greg Jewett
Matt Brash's Debut, Steven Kwan's Incredible Start and A Double-A Roundup
Steven Kwan's ROY First Week, Early Jo Adell Concerns & What We're Watching Early
Waiver Wire Options for Fantasy Week 2
It's Opening Weekend! Let's Stress over Lineups!
Late Spring Risers, Risk-Reward for Injured Aces, Buxton Helium & Opening Day Prospects
Austin Meadows Trade Fallout and Prospects Playing on Opening Day
The First Weekly Waivers of 2022
It's the Final (Draft) Countdown
The 'Too Low' Show, Waiting on Closers, and Luis Robert's Ceiling
2022 Rookies of Interest
Under the Radar Targets, Trusting deGrom & Staying On the Mountain
ADP Risers & Fallers
Finding Value in Oakland, Cincinnati & Kansas City w/Ariel Cohen
Depth Chart Diving: NL East Edition
A Week of Drafts Before Baseball Came Back
Depth Chart Diving: AL East Edition
Maximizing Value on Draft Day, a Kenley-LA Reunion & Byron Buxton for AL MVP?
Depth Chart Diving: NL Central Edition
Digging Deep, Tweaking Rules, and Giving Passes for 2021 Prospect Performances
Depth Chart Diving: AL Central Edition
A Few Nando Guys, More DH Fallout & A Gas Can Pitching Build
Depth Chart Diving: NL West Edition
DH Opportunities, Varsho Problems & Manoah's Ceiling
Depth Chart Diving: AL West Edition
How To Manage Improperly Valued Young Pitching & Buying the Build in Detroit
What is 'Different' About 2022?
MLB Mega Draft, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jo Adell & Beating a Perennial Winner
Late Round Considerations, Strasburg Risk-Reward, and the Power of 47
Building the Machine, January Edition
Season 4 Premier! Big Moves, Long Car Rides, and a Surprising Love For Shark Tank
An Easy Fix to Balls & Strikes and Takeaways From a Very Early 2022 Draft
Yoo-Hoo Showers, High Fives, Settling Bets, and Closing the Book on the 2021 Fantasy Baseball Season
The final FAB: Pitchers and hitters who could make a difference in the last week
Deep League Flyers & Overlooked Prospects w/Matt Eddy
A Buy-Low Opportunity in Seattle & Buying High on Sal Perez in 2022?
The penultimate FAB preview, anticipating Shane Baz's debut and considering Jose Siri's appeal
Second-Half Pitching Surprises w/Nick Pollack
Late-season risers, fallers, and a modern day Nolan Ryan?
Finding late-season pitching help, sharing the process, and no...it's not too early for Beer
Learning From 2021 Mistakes & Identifying 2022 First-Rounders w/Todd Zola
Love for A.J. Alexy, a new Trout v. Harper debate, and Robbie Ray's future value
Emptying FAB for closers and hitters and navigating a difficult week for streaming starting pitchers
The never-ending quest for value, Joe Ryan's arrival, and long-term outlooks for Adalberto Mondesi and Cody Bellinger
A look back at how 2020 breakouts have fared in 2021
Fantasy Baseball FAB and Waivers for August 29
Adjusting expectations for young players w/Sara Sanchez
Trusting Triston McKenzie & Frankie Montas, eating pellets, and running away from ghosts
Dynasty Rankings Update & Late-Season Observations
Making a case for Carlos Hernández and Erick Fedde and a scarcity of hitting options in FAB
The Giants' offensive surge and a look back at the past calendar year
Better later than never, learning from opponents, & Brittney Palmer joins the show!
Fantasy Baseball FAB and Waivers for August 15
Finding late-season value, two more hits for Nando, and Ian's waiver target in KC
Expectations for Jo Adell, Luis Gil and Nestor Cortes and relievers to target in FAB bidding
Post-trade deadline reactions with Joe Sheehan and Gene McCaffrey
Post-trade deadline impacts on playing time, under-rostered Rockies and closer situations now in flux
Opportunities from the trade deadline, changes atop dynasty rankings, and steeper penalties for bad teams
Brandon Marsh, Daulton Varsho, closers-in-waiting and others on the FAB/waiver radar
Fun with fantasy baseball rest-of-season projections
Ranking the top of the 2021 draft class, Duran v. other young players, and making sense of Gavin Lux
Jarren Duran, Josiah Gray and other intriguing waiver-wire pickups to consider
10 players to watch in fantasy baseball leagues as the second half begins
Over the Radar: We're Back!
Fantasy baseball waiver-wire adds for All-Star Break week
Checking in on the Yankees and Cardinals, and naming the ROI All-Star Team
The ethics of player drops, and assessing future roles for Yermín Mercedes and Jake Burger
Fantasy baseball waiver adds sure to provide the fireworks this weekend
Touching base with Cleveland and Philly, and a look at our Waiver Wire All-Star Team
Overlooked players and categories, and projections system agreement w/Ariel Cohen
Checking out a restocked fantasy baseball FAB and waivers cupboard
Checking in with the Nationals and White Sox, and gaming the MLB trade deadline in fantasy leagues
Special Guest No. 3 joins the show to discuss Wander Franco, Abraham Toro, and Jesús Luzardo's demotion
A change in the Miami outfield, Matt Manning gets the call, and scary streamers
Zac Gallen's return, the mighty mighty Blue Jays, and a breakdown of the Thursday slate with Derek Carty
In-season tactics & re-thinking relievers w/Alex Cushing
Outfield options, two-start pitchers, and second chance for a few SPs
Checking in with the Cubs and Royals, and exploring possible fantasy angles that could stick if the substances don't
Get SMART w/Glenn Colton
Sage advice for filling corner infield, middle infielders galore, a thin cohort of two-start streamers and closure at closer in Cincinnati?
Talking Dodgers, Giants and potentially undervalued SPs to acquire right now
Love for Freddy Galvis, Shohei Ohtani's class, and the fun in old ejection videos
Some emerging middle infield options, a handful of new saves sources and whether to splurge on Alek ManoahDraft Episode for May 30, 2021
Alek Manoah's debut, Adolis García's run, and some buy high/sell low talk (yes, buy high/sell low)
Expectations for Alek Manoah, ignoring advice, and Jarren Duran love
The Willy Adames trade, the addition of Spencer Howard, and the potential promotion of Alek Manoah
The Mets are injured, the Astros are hot, and these performances are real...and they're spectacular
Corbin Martin is back, Nando's neverending rebuild, and shifting bullpen roles
Streaming options beyond Jarred Kelenic, a dearth of viable two-start pitchers and a trio of potential closers
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 3 of 3
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 2 of 3
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 1 of 3
Looking for new skills on Statcast leaderboards, and Corey Brock on the Mariners
Yoshi Tsutsugo lets Nando down, Ian pivots to Texas, and concerns about Gavin Lux?
Trevor Larnach and Nate Pearson lead an intriguing group of weekend waiver-wire targets
Scott Jenstad discusses the A's, sustained success in the NFBC, and in-season roster management
Profar 2.0, more injury trouble for the White Sox, and a fun conversation w/Alex Pardee
A mixed bag of bats, two-start pitchers and Cincinnati bullpen options to consider on the waiver wire
The Brewers' pitching development, April surprises, and early tough decisions w/Will Sammon
Early deals, Josh Staumont taking over in KC, and re-thinking elite pitching
Breaking down waiver targets -- Ryan Weathers, Deivi Garcia and Alex Kirilloff w/Frank Stampfl
Stabilization points, utilizing early information, and draft-day mulligans w/Todd Zola
Intriguing players in Texas, Joe Ross ruins Ian's week, and Nathan Eovaldi shines
Zach McKinstry's extended opportunity, Kendall Graveman time in Seattle, and J.B Bukauskas gets the call
Byron Buxton breaks out, Akil Baddoo stays hot, and is Kris Bryant's rebound for real?
Buying into early risers, Logan Allen's fast start, and long-term questions about Tatis' shoulder
Tim Locastro, Madison Bumgarner, Yimi García highlight this weekend's fantasy baseball FAB and waiver discussion
Hot starts for Cedric Mullins and Jonathan India, buying Byron Buxton and Gavin Lux, selling Javier Báez and Keston Hiura, and the introduction of a 'Manfred'
A Mercedes victory lap, an attempt to unearth the next UTR gem, and is Billy Hamilton back?
Yermín Mercedes, César Valdez and other waiver-wire targets of interest
Bold predictions on Opening Day
2021 Under the Radar team nominations
The FAB and Waivers Show is back!
I guess you'd say, what can make us feel this way? Our Guys, Our Guys, Our Guys. Talkin' 'bout Our Guys
Tout Wars takeaways, growing love for Ronald Guzmán, and a failure to innovate
MLB win total over/under best bets
Projections disagreements and 2021 pitching workloads
Stashing prospects, buying into former stars, and mid-round pitching targets w/Clay Link
Late under the radar targets, Hunter Greene's return, and Ian's AL LABR cabinet
Young hitters and pitchers to target in keeper and dynasty leagues
Draft season heats up, beat writer sleepers, and the search for a new Jedd Gyorko
Draft-day decisions at starting pitcher with Vlad Sedler
Ian's return, Moncada & Ketel Marte rebounds, and a new approach to dynasty rankings
Talking Christian Yelich, Stephen Strasburg, Giancarlo Stanton and more with Steve Gardner
Mike the Mouth discusses draft-and-hold leagues, trust in Randy Arozarena, and DVR's drafting style
Talking projections, 2021 challenges, Vlad Jr. and more with Derek Carty
Faith in Forrest Whitley, Hiura's move to first, 2021 closer approach, and late-round reaches
Early round draft strategy, and the resulting fall of dominoes
Seeking value in the Angels' rotation, trading tips from Ian, and the Rockies' infield without Nolan Arenado
Playing to strengths, how we begin our draft prep, and a better draft class coming in 2021?
Late-round targets, Cleveland's offense without Francisco Lindor, and Lance Lynn's long-term value
Targeting Giancarlo Stanton, J.D. Martinez and the other top UT-only bats in 2021
Early ADPs and setting expectations for Luis Robert in 2021
Building the perfect keeper league
Charlie Morton in Atlanta and updated dynasty rankings
2021 fantasy baseball rankings preview, a trim Vlad Guerrero Jr., and Marcus Stroman stays with the Mets
Fantasy baseball's biggest disappointments, players we've changed our views on, and several Under the Radar awards!
A quiz show scandal rocks Under the Radar!
Giancarlo Stanton theatre, and a 2020 pitcher quiz show!
Taking stock and checking the wager board
Breaking Down 2020 Pitching Risers
Title Chases, 2021 Pitcher Workloads & A UTR Walk-Off!
Last Call for 2020 Waiver Pickups
Our First Look at 2021 Hitter Values
Benedict Ian & Future Considerations
A Handful of Starters, a Few Relievers, and a Ton of Hitters Drawing Interest on the Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire
Late Season Pickups & Future Trade Targets
Sprint Time, Choosing Drops & Batting Average Woes
Post Trade Deadline FAAB & Waiver-Wire Targets
What We're Learning in 2020 w/Todd Zola
The Trade Deadline After Dark
Sixto Sanchez, Tony Gonsolin Lead This Week's Look at the Waiver Wire
Talking MLB Trade Deadline, Robbie Grossman, and Rake Cronenworth with Paul Sporer
The Tyler Wade Episode
It's a Prospect-Driven FAB-apalooza!
The Looming FAB-apalooza, MLB and Fantasy Baseball Trades, and More with Fred Zinkie
The Trade Bug Is In the Air
Bohm, Díaz & Frazier Offer Thump From Waiver Wire
Humidor Hijinks, Prospects on the Rise, and the Hitters Are Catching Up
Yankees Depth, Ohtani's Ceiling & A Future Closer in KC
Mike Tauchman, Spencer Howard Kick off This Weekend's FAAB Round
Change in San Diego, Spiraling in Houston, and Bad News in Boston
Upton's Decline, Schedule Madness & More Marlins Love
FAAB Targets Featuring Exciting Young Starters & New Closers
Bullpen Implosions, Non-Closer Relievers to Target, and Sneaky Starters
Bullpen Blues, Quicker Decisions & Nando's Moral Dilemma
Fantasy Baseball FAAB on Opening Weekend
Opening Day Has Finally Arrived
Auction Approaches
Sunday Pickups Are Back!
TAFBP's Inaugural MLB Wins League Draft
Reliever Rankings & Interesting Camp News
Talking Surging Players, Fading Players, and New Fantasy Baseball Strategies with Howard Bender
Ian After Dawn
Fantasy Baseball Drafting in July
Under the Side Bar
Embracing the Unpredictability of a 60-Game Season
Preparing for the Weirdest Season
Updating 2020 Prospect Values with Chris Welsh
I Didn't Even Know I Liked Rhubarb!
Fantasy Impact of the MLB Draft
Come Back Soon, Baseball
Experimental Ways to Play Fantasy Baseball in 2020
Pod Dealing & May Risers
Pre-Shutdown Injuries and Where Those Players Stand
Missing Baseball & The Birds
It's a Veritable Pitcher-Palooza
Under the Radar: 50th Episode!
Talking Diamondbacks with Mike Ferrin
Changing Course Midseason
Talking KBO and Baseball Roadtripping with Joey Mellows
Ian After Dark
Triple Crown NL-Only Auction, and the Rays' Unique Positioning for 2020
The Struggles of Sharing Teams
Padres Closer Kirby Yates on Adding New Pitches, Baseball in 2020, and More
Breaking Down the Triple Crown AL-Only Auction with Jeff Erickson
Nando's Team, Ian's Show
Breaking Down the Triple Crown Mixed League Auction
Step Right Under the Radar
March and April Risers and Fallers
The Arizona Plan & Self Haircuts
Talking Put-Away Rate and Closers with Alex Fast
Ian's Scouting Report
There Goes Bo
Filling the Baseball Void with Simulations
NL East Position Battles
Ian Offers Relief for Nando's Digital Hangover
AL West Position Battles
Pocket Aces, Punting Catcher & Helium Watch
Evaluating Recent Drafts and Auctions with Scott Pianowski
AL Central Position Battles
Finding Escapes & Tout Wars Auction Thoughts
AL East Position Battles
Building From a Distance
NL West Position Battles
Changing Plans & Spring Surprises
NL Central Position Battles
Auction Strategy
Driveline, Prospects, and Mound Tossups with the Pitching Ninja
Sabotage & Micro Rankings
Draft Season Risers & Fallers
Statcast with MLB.com's David Adler
Tough Decisions
Cheap Power, Speed & Run Production
Risk vs. Reward with Jeff Zimmerman
Over/Under the Radar
Mid-Round Hitters
Draft Prep with Vlad Sedler
Players We Love
Mid-Round Starting Pitchers
Early Draft Toss-Ups
Under the Umbrella
Problem Players
Under the Radar: Messy Closer Situations
Under the Radar: Going 'Full Nando'