Circling the Bases – Fantasy Baseball

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Looking for top-notch analysis on your fantasy baseball team, the latest trade, or prospect call-ups? Circling the Bases delivers that and much, much more. Formerly known as the Rotoworld Baseball Podcast, the show features a revolving cast of NBC Sports EDGE contributors like D.J. Short, Drew Silva, Christopher Crawford and Colin Henderson, to name a few, as they dish out opinions and insight on MLB.

  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    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) – Positive Early Exit Velocity: Jordan Westburg, Matt Chapman, Ryan Mountcastle, Oneil Cruz, Starling Marte, Riley Greene, and Josh Naylor

    (55:08) – Low Rates of Early Exit Velocity: Luis Arraez, Steven Kwan, Andres Gimenez, and Evan Carter

     

    24 April 2024, 7:51 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    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 Bryan De La Cruz and why it may be time to be concerned about Aaron Nola, Nick Castellanos and more. 

    (4:00) – Top Headlines: Tristan Casas adds to list of Red Sox injuries, Francisco Alvarez placed on IL, Max Kepler, Nathaniel Lowe, and Michael Massey activated off IL

    (21:45) – More News & Notes: DL Hall and Christian Javier land on IL, Merrill Kelly scratched from latest start, Louie Varland and Victor Scott optioned to minors

    (33:50) – Weekend Winners + Most Added Players: Luis Garcia Jr., Wilyer Abreu, Dalton Varsho, Bryan De La Cruz, Kirby Yates, and Hector Neris 

    (59:45) – Popular Starting Pitcher Adds: Mitchell Parker, Albert Suarez, and Jose Soriano

    (1:06:00) – Players Who Have Us Worried: Jackson Holliday, Aaron Nola, Will Benson, Nick Castellanos, Nolan Gorman, and Jonathan India

    22 April 2024, 7:48 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    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 Gore, Bryce Miller, Graham Ashcraft, Clarke Schmidt, Ryan Weathers + notable relievers

    (49:43) – Relievers with dip in Whiff%: Alexis Diaz, Tanner Scott, and Raisel Iglesias

    (52:04) – Breaking News: Yu Darvish placed on IL and Eduardo Rodriguez moves to 60-day IL

    (56:55) – Starters with a drop in Whiff%: Kevin Gausman, Hunter Brown, and Aaron Nola

    17 April 2024, 10:17 pm
  • 50 minutes 34 seconds
    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 added/dropped players. Is it time to add Michael Busch and Brandon Marsh in more formats? Why didn't MacKenzie Gore rostered more widely? Is it time to move on from Jose Leclerc and Tanner Scott? They discuss all that and more. 

    (1:30) – Why you don’t want to overreact to slow starts from Cody Bellinger and Bryce Harper + Colton Cowser’s recent hot streak

    (11:00) – Top Headlines: Bobby Miller lands on IL, Framber Valdez update, Justin Verlander and Jameson Taillon nearing return

    (19:15) – More News & Notes: Michael Lorenzen called up, Jose Butto impresses, Yariel Rodriguez’s MLB debut, White Sox bring up Nick Nastrini + more notable players to IL

    (35:00) – Popular Waiver Wire Hitters: Colton Cowser, and Brandon Marsh

    (42:50) – Trendy Waiver Wire Pitchers: Seth Lugo, MacKenzie Gore, Triston McKenzie and Hunter Brown

    15 April 2024, 5:58 pm
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    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 arms

     

    (33:20) – Improved Plate Discipline: Evan Carter, Christopher Morel, Corbin Carroll, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Tyler O’Neill

     

    (54:00) – Dip in Plate Discipline: Max Muncy, Christian Walker, Luis Arraez, Adolis Garcia, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Nolan Arenado

    10 April 2024, 7:26 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    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 speed? Does Michael Busch warrant an add? Are we finally getting the Reid Detmers breakout? What should fantasy managers expect from Ronel Blanco and Cody Bradford and much more. 

    (1:00) – Top Headlines: Spencer Strider, Shane Bieber, Eury Perez out with elbow injuries + growing concerns over pitcher health

    (28:00) – More News & Notes: Pending returns of Sonny Gray, Nick Lodolo, Aaron Ashby, Walker Buehler, and Braxton Garrett + Luis Robert and Trevor Story sidelined

    (41:30) – Popular hitters on the Waiver Wire: Brendan Donovan, Brice Turang, Oliver Dunn, Heston Kjerstad, Jose Siri, and Brett Baty

    (55:10) – Intriguing Waiver Wire arms: Reid Detmers, Ronel Blanco, Spencer Turnbull, Tanner Houck, Zack Littell, and James McArthur

    8 April 2024, 7:17 pm
  • 54 minutes 14 seconds
    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 starters, prioritizing early saves and speed players

     

    (40:00) - Notable Weekend Series: Lightly-rostered players to target in Rays-Rockies, Mets-Reds, Phillies-Nationals, White Sox-Royals and more

    3 April 2024, 6:58 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    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 who caught our eye – Bobby Miller, Tanner Hauck, Zach Gallen, Jack Flaherty, Garret Crochet and more. 

    (1:07:10) – Waiver Wire players to keep an eye on – Will Benson, Jake Fraley, Nick Martini, JD Davis, Mark Cahna, Parker Meadows, Tyler Friedman and more!

    1 April 2024, 7:35 pm
  • 58 minutes 26 seconds
    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 Top-70 starting pitchers, Win AL Central

    29:20 - Logan Webb wins 20 games

    31:57 - Shota Imanaga has a better fantasy season than Yamamoto

    36:20 – Hitter Big Bold Predictions

    36:40 - Gleyber Torres finishes as the 3rd best 2B

    38:55 - Anthony Volpe top 10 MVP

    40:00 - Ke’Bryan Hayes goes 20/20

    43:00 - Zach Neto goes 20/20

    44:01 - Parker Meadows finishes as a top-40 OF

    46:00 - Lawrence Butler finishes as a top-40 outfielder

    48:33 - Kutter Crawford top 40 SP

    49:43 - Victor Scott top 3 NL ROY, Cardinals finish in last place again

    27 March 2024, 6:08 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Early Season Strategy + Players to Watch

    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 Orioles. Can he push Austin Hays?

    27:20 TJ Friedl will be out just 6-8 weeks. Worth an IL stash?

    35:00 What hitting stats do you pay attention to in the first couple of weeks? 

    45:58 What pitching stats do you pay attention to in the first couple of weeks? 

    48:48 Is there a draft pick cut-off that makes a player who you drafted “safe” to you despite early struggles?

    53:20 How much do you worry about “team need” versus the best player available off the wire?

    56:40 What players are you adding to your watch list?

    25 March 2024, 9:20 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    2024 Win Totals, MVP, Cy Young + More Futures Bets

    (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, Brewers, and Pirates win total

    (47:05) – NL West: Rockies win total + fewest regular season wins

    (51:45) – More Player Props + Awards bets: Corbin Burnes Cy Young, Kyle Tucker and Bryce Harper MVP, Freddie Freeman RBI total, Jesus Luzardo and Hunter Greene strikeouts + more

    20 March 2024, 8:29 pm
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