Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball
Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball
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.
Big Bold Predictions For This Season + Latest Player News
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) go through their favorite bold predictions for the 2024 baseball season. Will the Yankees finish last in the AL East? Can Logan Webb lead baseball in wins? Just how valuable could Victor Scott II be? Is Shota Imanaga the most valuable free agent starting pitcher signed this offseason? How many Tigers will be fantasy relevant this season? They cover all that plus the most recent news and many more bold takes.
Mar 27
58 min
Early Season Strategy + Players to Watch
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) talk through their strategies and tips for managing the first few weeks of the fantasy baseball season. What stats should you look at? How do you know when to cut a player? What should you prioritize on the waiver wire? Plus, they discuss the most recent news and mention some players they are keeping a close eye on during the first week(s) of the 2024 regular season, like Colton Cowser, Yimi Garcia, Lawrence Butler, Luis Gil, and many more.
Mar 25
1 hr 8 min
2024 Win Totals, MVP, Cy Young + More Futures Bets
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) are joined by Rotoworld Senior Manager of Fantasy Content D.J. Short (@djshort) and NBC Sports Betting Analyst Vaughn Dalzell (@vmoneysports) for the annual MLB betting show. They cover their favorite team futures and player props for the 2024 season, while also discussing general betting strategy and tips for maximizing your profit.
Mar 20
1 hr 12 min
Spring Training Risers/Fallers: A.J. Puk, Wyatt Langford, Mike Trout + more
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) dig deep into spring training news and performances. They discuss how injuries to Aaron Judge, Josh Lowe, Eury Perez and TJ Friedl impact their draft plan and then talk about players who have surprised them, both good and bad, during spring games. Can you draft Wyatt Langford at his new cost? How good is the Tigers rotation? Is this the year Seiya Suzuki breaks out, and much more.
Mar 18
1 hr 5 min
2024 Rotoworld Mock Draft
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Ahmed Fareed (@ahmedNBC) host the 2024 Rotoworld Mock Draft. They break down the entire 12-team, 20-round draft as it happens, including conversations with Rotoworld experts and other fantasy personalities drafting. How should we react to the Gerrit Cole injury? What to expect from Wyatt Langford? What position has the most late-round value? Why your bench should be filled with upside starting pitching. Plus they discuss general draft strategy like the best way to use ADP in drafts and the importance of mixing preparation with reading the room.
Mar 14
1 hr 44 min
2024 Closer Preview
Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) wrap up the show's annual position preview series with a look at relief pitchers for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. How worried are they about Devin Williams' injury? Is Craig Kimbrel underrated? Can we rely on Paul Sewald and Andres Munoz in 2024? Is Jhoan Duran now an elite closer? They also discuss their overall strategy at the position, as well as possible non-closers who will be helpful for your fantasy teams in 2024.
Mar 11
1 hr 5 min
2024 Starting Pitcher Preview, Pt. 2: Top-20 Players
Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) finish their breakdown of starting pitchers by looking at their respective top 20. What do we do with Kevin Gausman’s injury? Is Cole Ragans for real? How high can we rank Bobby Miller and Grayson Rodriguez? Are we over-drafting Aaron Nola? Why does Scott like Framber Valdez more than Eric? Plus, Scott and Eric discuss some of their favorite young starters and prospects to take at the end of drafts in redraft leagues.
Mar 5
1 hr 10 min
2024 Starting Pitcher Preview, Pt. 1
Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) continue the show's annual position preview series by looking at their starting pitchers ranked 21-40. What do we do with unsigned Blake Snell? Is Jordan Montgomery being drafted too early? Are we too low on Bailey Ober? Is Shota Imanaga being overlooked? What do we make of veterans coming off injuries like Chris Sale, Shane Bieber, Justin Verlander, Carlos Rodon, and more? Plus, Scott and Eric talk about their starting pitcher draft strategies and give some of their favorite late-round targets.
Mar 4
1 hr 3 min
2024 Outfield Preview, Pt. 2: Top-20 Players
Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) continue the show's annual position preview series with a look at their top 20 outfielders for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. Can you trust Mike Trout anymore? Is Michal Harris II in for a breakout season? How hard is it to roster Kyle Schwarber's batting average? Should we be concerned with Corbin Carroll's shoulder? They also discuss the overall injury and profile concerns at the top of the position, as well as discuss why getting the number one pick is a no-brainer.
Feb 28
58 min
2024 Outfield Preview, Pt. 1
February 26, Outfield Part 1: Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) continue the show's annual position preview series with a look at their outfielders ranked 21-40 for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. Where are they drafting rookies Jackson Chourio and Wyatt Langford? Will we see a Riley Greene or Jordan Walker post-hype breakout? Is Ian Happ underrated and is Nick Castellanos in for batting average regression? They also discuss the different strategies for drafting in shallow or deeper leagues, as well as sleepers at the position.
Feb 26
1 hr 3 min
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