Keep or Kut

Two days in a row! More reactions from Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) as Joey Gallo, Eduardo Escobar, Cesar Hernandez and others change homes. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast. Timestamps 1:21 - Joey Gallo takes aim at the short porch in Yankee Stadium 9:16 - What does this mean for the guys in Texas? 15:52 - The White Sox get a new 2B, but is there any keeper implication for Cesar Hernandez in Chicago? 18:58 - Space for some new blood in Cleveland 21:57 - Closer chaos in Toronto and DC, as Brad Hand vacates his job with the Nationals and raises questions for the Jays. 29:30 - Milwaukee adds a bat in Eduardo Escobar, but what is his role? Including a nice little sidebar on Daulton Varsho and Joey Votto. 37:19 - The Astros take another closer off the market, and the question is less about Yimi Garcia in Houston and more about his old job in Miami.Get PL+ and join our community: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back with a mid-week episode reacting to the first few trades leading up to the trade deadline! Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) are breaking down the keeper league and Ottoneu impact of the Adam Frazier heading west, Kendall Graveman moving within the division, Starling Marte netting the Marlins a big fish, and more. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast. Timestamps 1:22 - The Padres add Adam Frazier and three prospects head back to Pittsburgh. What does this mean for Frazier, as well as some of his new teammates? 9:45 - The Mariners move their closer, perhaps opening up the role for Paul Sewald, and add a fun young bat in Abraham Toro. 20:04 - The Mariners weren't done - they also brought in Tyler Anderson to lengthen their rotation, but how much fantasy impact does this really have? 22:13 - Does a remade bullpen in Cincinnati open up some opportunities for fantasy managers to add saves? 29:15 - The blockbuster of the day sees Starling Marte headed to Oakland and Jesus Luzardo going to Miami. Does getting to Miami help Luzardo's fantasy value? Or have the A's sent a signal about his future? 35:02 - Pete wonders about the Marlins trading away a SP for offensive help, so Chad puts Pete and his Red Sox fandom in the hot seat: Would he trade away Jarren Duran to get Sandy Alcantara?Get PL+ and join our community: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MLB Trade Deadline is Friday! Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) come up with theoretical trades that contain players rumored to be on the move and what those moves could mean for the fantasy value of those involved. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast. Timestamps 1:10 - A long chat about José Ramírez, why he probably won't get moved, and what a package would look like for him if he did get moved. The potential fantasy value if a deal was made of Gavin Lux, Nolan Jones, and Keibert Ruiz are discussed as well. 21:35 - Richard Rodríguez on the move? What would that mean for David Bednar? 25:24 - Potential Craig Kimbrel movement and why Ryan Tepera may be worth stashing 29:22 - Could a move to Coors for Clint Frazier or Miguel Andújar reinvigorate their careers? 33:43 - Joey Gallo to the Yankees could be a game changer for the power-hitting outfielder 39:46 - The Twins have dealt Nelson Cruz. Are they done? What could a José Berríos trade mean for a young pitcher in the Twins system like Jordan Balazovic and what is Minnesota's plan going forward? 50:34 - A discussion about where Max Scherzer could end up turns into a dissection of Cavan Biggio. Pete didn't understand the hype going into 2021 drafts and he wants a reason to buy low in 2022. 1:04:00 - Ottoneu Question of the Day - Should we start putting in bids for players who might see an increased role due to deadline deals by using the 39th/40th spots on our Ottoneu rosters? Get PL+ and join our community: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fantasy trade deadlines are coming up fast and, like so much else, this time of year is even more fun in keeper leagues, where every team is still invested and ready to deal. Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) look at six trades made in four leagues and talk about what works, what doesn't, and what you should be doing as trade season heats up in your league. Plus, Pete's Ottoneu Question of the Day sends Chad on a painful walk down memory lane. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast. Timestamps 2:37 - A unique rule in Pete's 16-team keeper helped create a flurry of trades 5:53 - Moving Ronald Acuña, Jr., and Giancarlo Stanton for Cedric Mullins and Trey Mancini 16:34 - A team competing for a title gives up their 2022 first -ound pick for Lou Trivino, Lance Lynn, and Giancarlo Stanton, after flipping Casey Mize and Kolten Wong for a 2022 third-round pick 24:16 - In an Ottoneu 4x4, Chad traded away his $7 Sixto Sanchez and $4 Nolan Jones for $7 Carlos Santana and $20 Jeff McNeil 29:36 - A second-place team in an Ottoneu FanGraphs Points League moves youth for production, trading $6 Alex Kiriloff for $21 Michael Conforto and $4 Dylan Carlson for $20 J.T. Realmuto 35:39 - Ottoneu Question of the Day: What is the best or most interesting trade you can remember?Get PL+ and join our community: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) identify some players you can acquire to help you out in HR, SB, and saves, then turn their attention to some of the most exciting players this season. Chad and Pete each pick three guys and tell you who they have leapfrogged in dynasty/keeper rankings thanks to their hot 2021 seasons. Plus an Ottoneu question of the day that is sure to inspire debate. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast. Timestamps 1:39 - Pete continues to take an L regarding Joey Gallo, conversation about the Home Run Derby follows 7:39 - Talking hot catchers and call-ups - Luis Torrens, Elias Díaz, and Cal Raleigh 17:07 - What to do with Ronald Acuña Jr. in keeper leagues if you are in contention this year? 34:15 - Talking Vidal Bruján - who can we compare him to in terms of ceiling and most-likely outcome. How does he stack up against some other relevant 2B? 50:16 - Pete and Chad break down the success that Nestor Cortes and Jake Odorizzi have had 59:50 - OQOTD - How do you value newly drafted players in Ottoneu and when do they become available for bidding? Get PL+ and join our community: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) identify some players you can acquire to help you out in HR, SB, and saves, then turn their attention to some of the most exciting players this season. Chad and Pete each pick three guys and tell you who they have leapfrogged in dynasty/keeper rankings thanks to their hot 2021 seasons. Plus an Ottoneu question of the day that is sure to inspire debate. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast. Timestamps 1:50 - What's up with Hyun Jin Ryu? 7:47 - Diving into trade and free agent targets for HR, SB, and Saves 8:40 - Power Targets: Josh Bell, Hunter Renfroe, Harold Ramirez, Maikel Franco 18:35 - Speed Targets: Akil Baddoo, Garrett Hampson, Jarren Duran, Tommy Edman, Dylan Moore, and Myles Straw 25:10 - Save Targets - Jose Alvarado, Gregory Soto, Daniel Bard, Amir Garrett 32:00 - Let's play a little game of leapfrog: Which players from one tier pre-season have leapfrogged guys a tier or more ahead of them? 32:39 - From outside the top 200, into the keeper conversation: Hunter Renfroe and Bryan Reynolds over Max Kepler 39:19 - Busting into the top 50: Jake Cronenworth over Jeff McNeil; and Carlos Rodon over Pablo Lopez, Julio Urias, and others 44:27 - Climbing the top 50: Brandon Woodruff over everyone (except DeGrom...and maybe Cole); and Bo Bichette over Francisco Lindor and Trevor Story 50:42 - Ottoneu Question of the Day: If you were drafting today, what three players would you put the highest prices on in an Ottoneu FanGraphs points league?Get PL+ and join our community: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are few things worse in the game that we all play than having a keeper not pan out. Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) look at specific players who have 5x5 stats that, for lack of a better term, have disappointed. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast. Timestamps 3:00 - The disappearance of Alex Bregman’s power and what to do with him in keeper leagues 11:55 - Dominic Smith was one of Chad’s favorite players during draft season. What’s gone wrong? Is there hope? 25:32 - José Abreu is really struggling with fastballs. Pete wonders if this is age-related 31:20 - German Marquez hasn’t been as good on the road as Chad had hoped he would be 41:05 - Manny Machado is a clear buy-low(ish… he has gotten hot and it is probably too late) 47:05 - Marco Gonzales… how the not-really-mighty have fallen 51:38 - Ottoneu Question of the Day: all things being equal, who would you rather have going forward in Ottoneu points leagues - Bregman or Machado?Get PL+ and join our community: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Free agency is closer than you think, and the trade deadline is right around the corner. Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) look at who might be changing teams and how that should - or should not - impact how we think about them in keeper and Ottoneu leagues. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast. Timestamps 1:21 - Josh Bell has been in a rough stretch - is he a cut? 5:23 - Injuries are piling up and forcing tough cuts. 9:31 - Are we buying a strong season from Joey Votto? 12:51 - Among all impending free agents, the most fantasy questions revolve around Trevor Story. 22:09 - The difficulty of predicting where FA shortstops might land. 25:36 - Other free agents whose value might change with a new home. 31:28 - Can Jon Gray bounce back from Coors? 35:50 - Other FA who could be on the move 39:32 - Closers to watch in the trade market 46:48 - Ottoneu Question of the Day: Who is a $1 RP you would pick up in Ottoneu right now?Get PL+ and join our community: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) talk pitching, specifically young starting pitching, and how to approach it in your Ottoneu and keeper formats. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast. Timestamps 1:07 - Age - is it overvalued in redraft? What about keepers? 5:00 - the league is cracking down on pitchers using foreign substances. Chad & Pete discuss potential fantasy impacts of this crackdown 14:53 - is the hot start for pitching to the 2021 season a mirage? 17:54 - Pete's draft strategy for 2021 was to go pitcher heavy and he explains why as well as how it is going 28:35 - being patient with young starting pitchers, Chad breaks down his article about Tarik Skubal. A conversation about Skubal, Casey Mize, and Matt Manning follows. 46:08 - gambling on lesser-known/ranked pitching prospects and going after post-hype arms 57:54 - Ottoneu Question of the Day - cutting hurt but keepable players to stay in the playoff race - worth it or no?Get PL+ and join our community: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're only a couple months into the season, but for some players, that is enough that we are thinking about their long-term value differently. Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) drop a list of names who have already done enough to enter the keeper discussion - or who have fallen enough that they might need to exit. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast. Timestamps 1:00 - Trade season is underway, and we are both making deals - including trying to figure out what to do with Jarren Duran. 5:35 - How the Ottoneu Presitge League is changing Chad's trade plans 10:18 - With Alek Manoah making his debut, we hope he won't disappoint like so many others - and discuss which rookies have made an impact. 16:55 - What do you look for this early in the season to think a player's value has changed? 21:34 - We start on the infield with Rafael Devers and Austin Riley 30:40 - In the OF, we talk about Willie Calhoun and Cedric Mullins 37:49 - Our "hitters at large" are two guys we are less excited about - Joey Gallo and Francisco Lindor 45:05 - We double up on starting pitching with Michael Kopech, Carlos Rodon, Sandy Alcantara, and Zach Plesac 56:29 - Ottoneu Question of the Day - How are you using cap space if you are in the middle of a rebuild? Get PL+ and join our community: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices