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Jul 22, 2024 • 30min

Leading Off July 22nd, 2024 (Ep. 869)

The Braves suffered a pair of devastating injuries, Seth Lugo tossed his first career complete game, Yordan hit for the cycle, and should we trust Jackson Chourio or James Wood more ROS?Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) bring you the news, injuries, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00HOF Weekend - 0:01:43Seth Lugo - 0:03:16Jarren Duran - 0:06:32Julio Rodriguez - 0:06:44Alec Burleson - 0:08:05Shota Imanaga - 0:10:59Ozzie Albies - 0:11:05Nacho Alvarez - 0:11:57Jackson Chourio - 0:14:52James Wood - 0:17:003 Up: Shohei Ohtani, Yordan Alvarez, and Aaron Judge - 0:18:273 Down: Aaron Civale, Kevin Gausman, and Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:18:48Injury Updates - 0:19:07MLB Best Bets - 0:22:13HR Board and HR Calls - 0:26:59Outro - 0:28:11Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 19, 2024 • 39min

Leading Off July 19th, 2024 (Ep. 868)

Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) get you all set for the second half of the baseball season by bringing you the latest news, injury updates, prospect reports, and the best bets of the day. The boys also give away the signed Orlando Cabrera jersey and talk about some potential packages if you are looking to move Gerrit ColeIntro - 0:00:00Orlando Cabrera Jersey Giveaway - 0:00:44Clayton Kershaw - 0:03:20Gerrit Cole - 0:06:56Luis Gil - 0:07:03Kyle Tucker - 0:09:06Jack Flaherty - 0:11:37Kyle Harrison - 0:14:382025 Tokyo Games - 0:17:38Jacob Wilson - 0:20:17Brooks Baldwin - 0:23:30Injury Updates - 0:24:30Triston Casas - 0:24:42Kodai Senga - 0:25:54MLB Best Bets - 0:27:53HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:07Trade Package for Gerrit Cole? - 0:34:33Outro - 0:37:56Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 18, 2024 • 47min

The Cycle: 2nd Half Bold Predictions, 1st Half Surprises, All-Star & Derby Reactions (Ep. 867)

In this episode of The Cycle, Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher dive into the excitement of the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game with their reactions and analysis. Who emerged victorious in their HR Derby picks, and what were the standout moments from the All-Star festivities? Tune in to find out!As we hit the halfway mark of the season, Ryan and Mike reveal their biggest surprises and disappointments from the first half. Who exceeded expectations, and who fell short? The answers might surprise you.Looking ahead to the second half, our hosts make some bold predictions for pitchers and hitters. Will Paul Skenes and Pablo Lopez dominate the mound? Are Jackson Chourio and Jarren Duran poised to become fantasy superstars? Plus, don’t miss their daring team predictions – could the Orioles finish with the best record, and might the Yankees miss the playoffs?Lastly, it’s time for the season-long 2-Start Pitcher Competition. Maher and Worm select their top pitchers for the week and discuss their backup choices.Tune in for all this and more as we help you navigate your fantasy baseball season. Don’t forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle.✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 18, 2024 • 31min

Leading Off July 18th, 2024 (Ep. 866)

Leading Off Live is back! Joey P (@JoePisapia170) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) break down the ASG and HR Derby, talk about some underperforming players such as Kevin Gausman, Dansby Swanson, and Andres Gimenez, before getting you all set for the second half with some bold predictions and playoff takes!Intro - 0:00:00Jarren Duran - 0:03:14Teoscar Hernandez - 0:04:58Trade Zac Gallen for Garrett Crochet? - 0:08:10Dansby Swanson - 0:09:41Andres Gimenez - 0:11:04Gleyber Torres - 0:13:28Kevin Gausman - 0:15:06Closer Stashes - 0:17:18Second Half Bold Predictions - 0:19:19Dallas Keuchel - 0:21:42Noah Syndergaard - 0:21:58Injury Updates - 0:22:26Aaron Judge - 0:25:05Paul Skenes - 0:25:40Yankees or Orioles to win AL? - 0:26:35Dodgers or Phillies to win NL? - 0:27:12WS Predictions? - 0:27:58Outro - 0:29:43Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 26min

Leading Off July 17th, 2024 (Ep. 865)

Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) give a comprehensive breakdown of the MLB Draft's top picks and share which young players they're watching after the MLB Futures Game. Learn about the impact of future stars like Travis Bazzana and the other prospects that could change the game.Leading Off Presented by Bet365 - 0:00:00The MLB Draft - Travis Bazzana & the top 10 - 0:00:30Jac Caglianone - 0:03:40Picks 11-20 - Jurrangelo Cijntje, Bryce Rainer, Theo Gillen - 0:05:22Picks 21-30 - Ben Hess, Cam Caminiti, Slade Caldwell - 0:08:34Top 10 Fantasy Picks: The Top - Condon vs. Bazzana - 00:10:356-10 Highlights - Braden Montgomery, Bryce Rainer - 0:19:10The Futures Game - Cam Collier, Kyle Teel, Drake Baldwin - 0:22:44Guys to Watch - Bryce Eldridge, Roman Anthony, Emiliano Teodo, Brandon Sproat - 0:23:20Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 16, 2024 • 22min

Leading Off July 16th, 2024 (Ep. 864)

The All Star break is upon us, so Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) declare their own selections for each league from a fantasy perspective!Intro - 0:00:00Welsh’s NL All Star Team - 0:01:16William Contreras - 0:01:49Christian Walker - 0:03:43Bruce Turang - 0:05:13Alec Bohm - 0:07:30Heliot Ramos and Jackson Merrill - 0:07:56Chris Sale and Zack Wheeler - 0:10:51Joe’s AL All Star Team - 0:13:41No Bobby Witt? - 0:14:33Kyle Tucker vs Jarren Duran - 0:17:47Vladimir Guerrero Jr vs Josh Naylor - 0:19:21Outro - 0:20:40Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 12, 2024 • 1h 4min

The Cycle: 1st Half Check-In, Home Run Derby Draft, All-Star Game Takes (Ep. 863)

In this episode of The Cycle, Worm and Maher kick things off with a look at Drew Thorpe and Tobias Myers. We answer a burning listener question: Are you Team Thorpe or Team Christian Scott? We then move on to provide an update on Zack Wheeler’s injury and discuss whether we made a mistake by not including Justin Steele in last week’s ace conversation. As the MLB All-Star Game approaches, we share our thoughts and expectations.In our “Buy Low, Sell High” segment, we highlight our favorite picks from this week’s featured pros article. Maher is eyeing Bo Bichette as a great buy-low candidate, while Worm suggests Bobby Miller for dynasty leagues.With no two-start pitchers next week, the guys go head-to-head in a Home Run Derby Draft.As always, the best free way to show your support and encourage more content like this is to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 12, 2024 • 28min

Leading Off July 12th, 2024 (Ep. 862)

Paul Skenes will start the All Star Game for the NL, Julio Rodriguez continued his up and down season, Wilyer Abreu came out of his slump, and whatever happened to rivalries in baseball? Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injuries, best bets of the day and more!Intro - 0:00:00Paul Skenes - 0:00:35Julio Rodriguez - 0:04:58Jack Flaherty - 0:05:14Kevin Gausman - 0:06:38Justin Steele - 0:06:50Aaron Civale - 0:07:52Brandon Pfaadt - 0:09:09Wilyer Abreu - 0:09:19Shane Baz - 0:09:30Jackson Jobe - 0:11:25Slade Cecconi - 0:11:313 Up: Cal Raleigh, Juan Soto, and Tanner Houck - 0:11:453 Down: Brandon Drury, Mackenzie Gore, and Jordan Hicks - 0:12:13Injury Updates - 0:13:45MLB Best Bets - 0:20:45HR Board and HR Calls - 0:24:54Outro - 0:27:07Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 11, 2024 • 30min

Leading Off July 11th, 2024 (Ep. 861)

The Dodgers' rotation has become a proper mess, Max Mayer continues to look sharp in AAA, Brooks Lee just keeps raking, and Yordan Alvarez got hurt...stealing a base? Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) fills in for Welsh and joins Joey P (@JoePisapia17) to bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more!Intro - 0:00:00The Dodgers Rotation - 0:01:18Marcell Ozuna - 0:04:36Framber Valdez - 0:07:17Tobias Myers - 0:07:32Julio Rodriguez - 0:09:03Paul Sewald - 0:09:17Ezequiel Tovar - 0:09:21Max Meyer - 0:09:25Joey Loperfido - 0:11:22The Yankees Leadoff Spot - 0:11:25Mason Miller - 0:12:38Colt Keith - 0:12:44Brooks Lee - 0:12:553 Up: Michael King, Nick Pivetta, and Shota Imanaga - 0:13:123 Down: Logan Webb, Frankie Montas, and Charlie Morton - 0:14:56Injury Updates - 0:15:20MLB Best Bets - 0:20:18HR Board and HR Calls - 0:27:14Outro - 0:29:40Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 10, 2024 • 39min

Leading Off July 10th, 2024 (Ep. 860)

With Sale, Glasnow, and Wheeler all out of the picture, could Paul Skenes be in line to start the All Star Game? Bobby Miller got roughed up (again) and Julio is starting to heat up! Come join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh)as they give you the news, injuries, best bets of the day and moreIntro - 0:00:00Rece Hinds - 0:00:35Zack Wheeler - 0:05:35Paul Skenes ASG Starter? - 0:06:05Bobby Miller and Tyler Glasnow - 0:09:43Chris Sale - 0:13:13Blake Snell - 0:13:16Trea Turner - 0:13:21Julio Rodriguez - 0:13:30Brenton Doyle - 0:16:14Colt Keith - 0:18:45Waiver Wire - 0:20:26Brooks Lee - 0:20:38Colt Keith (again) - 0:21:39Jameson Taillon - 0:22:34Jeffrey Springs - 0:23:32Keaton Hiura - 0:24:253 Up: Yusei Kikuchi, Logan O’Hoppe, and Josh Naylor - 0:25:133 Down: Zac Gallen, Max Scherzer, and Kenta Maeda - 0:25:27Injury Updates - 0:28:49MLB Best Bets - 0:31:45HR Board and HR Calls - 0:36:08Outro - 0:38:02Sponsors:💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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