Fantasy Baseball Today

Opening Day Overreactions, Bullpen Madness & More! (3/28 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

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Mar 28, 2025
Opening Day excitement brings standout performances like MacKenzie Gore's impressive start and Spencer Torkelson reaching base five times. Wilyer Abreu shines with a multi-homer game, while Tyler O'Neill continues his streak with a sixth opening day homer. The chaos of bullpens and the performances of new team pitchers stir intrigue. Additionally, insights on player evaluations, waiver wire options, and streaming strategies provide a mix of cautious optimism and humor for fantasy managers navigating this fresh season.
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ANECDOTE

Gore's Dominant Slider

  • MacKenzie Gore struck out 13 over six innings against the Phillies, showcasing a dominant slider.
  • This slider was slower than his usual one and thrown exclusively to lefties, improving his performance against them.
INSIGHT

Gore's Arsenal Change

  • Gore's new slider is slower and has a bigger break, differing from his past usage.
  • It was thrown only to lefties, a group Gore has historically struggled against, but showed improvement in this game.
ANECDOTE

Torkelson's Big Game

  • Spencer Torkelson homered and walked four times in his first game.
  • This performance is encouraging, given his past plate discipline issues.
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