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Rotoworld Baseball Show – Fantasy Baseball

D.J. Short, NBC Sports, Rotoworld Baseball

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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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(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, Alex Bregman, Blake Snell, Pete Alonso, Anthony Santande…
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(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 Judge, Elly De La Cruz, Paul Skenes, and Corbin Carroll …
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(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) – NL Playoff Analysis: Mets vs Phillies, Padres vs Dodg…
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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 fantasy drafts, rank the streaming starters for this week…
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(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: Shohei Ohtani vs Francisco Lindor + Aaron Judge vs Bo…
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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, Reynaldo Lopez lands on IL, Cardinals bring up Thomas Sag…
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(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 Wallner, Dansby Swanson, Gio Urshela, Seth Brown, Jos…
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(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, Ramon Laureano, Pete Crow Armstrong, Trevor Larnach, Yand…
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(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 injury (33:30) – “Lightning in a Bottle” Hitters: Adrian D…
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(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? (42:00) - Potential pick-up options for various offensiv…
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(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 Stevenson…
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(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 were big time sellers. Did they get enough in return? …
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(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 Estevez as on their closer options (25:20) - Mets trade …
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(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 the Week: Jackson Chourio, Lawrence Butler, Tyler O'…
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(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, Garrett Crochet, Jack Flaherty, Yusei Kikuchi, Jameson Tai…
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(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 call up River Ryan, timeline for Tyler Glasnow and Yoshi…
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(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 (31:20) – Trade Targets: Breaking down potential deal…
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(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, Juan Yepez and Trey Lipscomb in Nationals starting l…
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(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 setback (31:50) – Notable players who thrive in wOBA: Andre…
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(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 live batting practice (29:45) – Top Waiver Wire Hitter…
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(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 trade (36:20) – Surging June Hitters: Lance Thomas, Randy…
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(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 McLain inches closer to return (31:00) – Top Waiver …
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(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. What is Eric’s inside info? (14:44) - Keegan Thompson g…
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(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 closes in Toronto? (23:15) - Anthony Rizzo hurt his w…
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(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 start for Blue Jays (29:50) – Curious Home Run/Fly B…
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(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 (40:45) – Weekend Winners – Hitters: Heliot Ramos, Jess…
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(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 season? (49:25) – Name the pitchers who have thrown MLB…
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(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 Jr. starts at third base (20:40) – Top 10 Power Rank…
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(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 Eovaldi ramps up for Rangers return, and Kerry Carpenter…
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(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 back on the hill + Tylor Megill impresses in first st…
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(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: Luis Matos, Kevin Pillar, Joey Ortiz, Alec Burleson, Jak…
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(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 Goldschmidt, Bo Bichette, George Springer, Corbin Car…
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(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 timeline, Austin Riley ailing, Dansby Swanson, Ke’Bryan Ha…
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(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 Predictions: C.J. Abrams, Zach Neto, Tigers starting pit…
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(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 notable players returning from injury (46:00) – Weekend W…
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(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 Judge (46:00) - More Draft Impressions: C.J. Abrams and T…
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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 Minnesota, and why it's time for people to take a cha…
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(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) – Positive Early Exit Velocity: Jordan Westburg, Matt …
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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 Bryan De La Cruz and why it may be time to be concerned a…
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(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 Gore, Bryce Miller, Graham Ashcraft, Clarke Schmidt,…
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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 added/dropped players. Is it time to add Michael Busch and B…
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(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 arms (33:20) – Improved Plate Discipline: Evan Carte…
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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 speed? Does Michael Busch warrant an add? Are we finally …
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(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 starters, prioritizing early saves and speed players (40:00…
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(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 who caught our eye – Bobby Miller, Tanner Hauck, Zach G…
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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 Top-70 starting pitchers, Win AL Central 29:20 - Logan W…
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3:56 Concern level with Kevin Gausman starting today, might not miss a start. 9:25 Jordan Romano has no more inflammation but will be delayed. Worried? 13:20 Jared Jones has made the Pirates rotation. Where would you draft him? 16:19 Max Meyer will start in the rotation. Can he outlast others when Garrett/Eury return? 21:49 Colton Cowser makes the …
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(4:30) – AL East: Red Sox, Orioles, Rays and Yankees win total + Orioles to win the AL (17:30) – AL Central: Guardians and Tigers to win the Division, White Sox win total + fewest regular season wins (31:00) – AL West: Athletics win total, A’s vs Angels to finish last in the Division (37:15) – NL East: Marlins win total (39:10) – NL Central: Cubs, …
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(1:00) – Why Spring Training can provide signal for player trends during the regular season (4:00) – Top Headlines: Reynaldo Lopez wins rotation spot with Braves, Aaron Judge’s oblique ailment, troubling Gerrit Cole news + Eury Perez, Josh Lowe, and TJ Friedl injury fallout (30:45) – Spring Training Risers: A.J. Puk, Shota Imanaga, Seiya Suzuki, Wy…
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(1:25) - Setting up the Mock Draft order and roster settings (3:00) - Rounds 1-4 (with @ConnorJRogers and @scott_pianowski): Draft positions for Spencer Strider, Corbin Carroll, Aaron Judge, Corbin Burnes, Michael Harris, Bo Bichette, and SP options in the 4th Round (27:30) - Rounds 5-8 (with @RotoPat and @BCB_Sara): Analyzing Nico Hoerner, Josh Ha…
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