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FantasyPros provides hard-hitting baseball analysis while keeping you entertained. Get the tips needed to win your league from a trusted network of 100+ experts and correspondents. Find out who to draft, pick up and start while receiving analysis of the latest news from around the diamond.
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Mar 23, 2023 • 59min
The Best of the Fest: Breakouts, Sleepers & Busts From Fantasy Baseball's Top Analysts (Ep. 632)
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) were joined by some of the industry's BEST experts for our 4-hour-long FantasyPros Fantasy Fest, the biggest fantasy baseball event of the year! Today's show consists of some of the best moments from the livestream. Want to watch the whole thing? Head over to our FantasyPros MLB YouTube channel at youtube.com/fantasyprosmlb. Don't forget to subscribe and drop a like if you love what we do and want more content just like this! Why is Michael Harris being taken too high? The Pros will tell you!Sponsors:Fantrax - The Fantrax Team is excited to announce their FANTRAX GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE GIVEAWAY! Fantrax will be sending one lucky fantasy baseball league to any regular-season MLB game of their choice, along with $1,000 towards travel and accommodations. Go to fantrax.com/fantasypros and either create a new league, join an active league, or bring over your existing leagues from another platform FOR FREE! The more leagues you create and join, the more chances you have to WIN! (ie: 1 active league=1 entry, 4 active leagues=4 entries!)Timestamps:Paul Sporer - 0:01:47Shohei Ohtani - 0:01:58Which pitcher outside the top 10 will break out? - 0:06:07Nick Pollack - 0:10:57Breakout pitchers outside the top 50 - 0:11:17Reid Detmers - 0:14:37Frank Stampfl - 0:16:40Michael Harris - 0:17:00Dansby Swanson - 0:23:41Fantrax - 0:27:42Chris Meaney - 0:28:32Anthony Volpe - 0:28:54Miguel Vargas - 0:33:32Craig Mish - 0:38:04What's it like to be an MLB insider? - 0:38:28NL MVP Odds - 0:43:29AL MVP Odds - 0:45:57Eno Sarris - 0:49:34Lars Nootbar - 0:49:55Drew Rasmussen - 0:52:44See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 2023 • 56min
The Great Pitcher Debate: Alex Fast vs. Nick Pollack | Title-Winning Pitchers (Ep. 631)
Alex Fast (@AlexFast8) and Nick Pollack (@PitcherList) join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) as they engage in a heated head-to-head debate about several very talented starting pitchers! Who wins the debate and which hurlers can pitch you to fantasy glory? The Pros will tell you!Sponsors:Fantrax - The Fantrax Team is excited to announce their FANTRAX GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE GIVEAWAY! Fantrax will be sending one lucky fantasy baseball league to any regular-season MLB game of their choice, along with $1,000 towards travel and accommodations. Go to fantrax.com/fantasypros and either create a new league, join an active league, or bring over your existing leagues from another platform FOR FREE! The more leagues you create and join, the more chances you have to WIN! (ie: 1 active league=1 entry, 4 active leagues=4 entries!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 2023 • 14min
Top 13 Undervalued Players You NEED to Target!
As the MLB season quickly approaches, Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) gives you the scoop on his top 13 undervalued draft targets. Finding great value in the draft is often the major differentiator between winning the title and just missing the playoffs. Everybody wants the high-end guys at the top of drafts, but the athletes taken later are just as important. Which hidden gems will help your squad reach its upside? The Pros will tell you!Sponsors:Fantrax - The Fantrax Team is excited to announce their FANTRAX GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE GIVEAWAY! Fantrax will be sending one lucky fantasy baseball league to any regular-season MLB game of their choice, along with $1,000 towards travel and accommodations. Go to fantrax.com/fantasypros and either create a new league, join an active league, or bring over your existing leagues from another platform FOR FREE! The more leagues you create and join, the more chances you have to WIN! (ie: 1 active league=1 entry, 4 active leagues=4 entries!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 2023 • 35min
Top 10 Draft Day Bargains: Target These Sleepers to CRUSH Your Draft! (Ep. 630)
The key to winning in fantasy is by finding value late in the draft. Take advantage of the opportunity to get big difference-makers in the late rounds by being bold and getting your guys. Who are those guys though? Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) have got you covered with their top 10 lotto tickets towards the end of the draft. Which players are we much higher on than the public? The Pros will tell you!Sponsors:Fanimal - Fanimal has tickets to everything. Concerts, festivals, baseball, basketball, and of course, the NFL. And there are NO FEES! Fanimal is the cheapest place on the internet to get NFL tickets. The next time you need tickets, go to Fanimal.com or download the Fanimal App and use promo code FANIMALMLB for $20 off your first purchase.Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00:05Who are we taking ahead of Jose Altuve? - 0:06:00Elvis Andrus - 0:08:37Trey Mancini - 0:10:17Fanimal - 0:11:45Kolten Wong - 0:13:23Garrett Whitlock - 0:16:39Hayden Wesneski - 0:18:05Kenta Maeda - 0:19:44Clarke Schmidt - 0:23:01Jared Walsh - 0:25:16Jurickson Profar - 0:28:21David Peterson - 0:30:28Recap/Closing - 0:32:29See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 17, 2023 • 43min
Top 20 League Winners: Breakout Players You NEED to Have! (Ep. 629)
On this episode of the FantasyPros Baseball Podcast, Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) break down their top 20 must-have league winners. From undervalued studs to outright sleepers, we've got you covered on the guys who are poised to take your team to the top of the standings. What do we expect from Anthony Volpe if he breaks camp with the Yankees? The Pros will tell you!Sponsors:Fantrax - The Fantrax Team is excited to announce their FANTRAX GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE GIVEAWAY! Fantrax will be sending one lucky fantasy baseball league to any regular-season MLB game of their choice, along with $1,000 towards travel and accommodations. Go to fantrax.com/fantasypros and either create a new league, join an active league, or bring over your existing leagues from another platform FOR FREE! The more leagues you create and join, the more chances you have to WIN! (ie: 1 active league=1 entry, 4 active leagues=4 entries!)Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00:04Adalberto Mondesi - 0:05:29Fantrax - 0:07:17Kodai Senga - 0:08:05Lance Lynn - 0:08:46Jordan Walker - 0:10:03Jose Miranda - 0:11:17Ketel Marte - 0:13:15JD Martinez - 0:14:59Andres Munoz - 0:16:30Anthony Volpe - 0:18:40Jhoan Duran - 0:23:02Miguel Vargas - 0:23:57Freddy Peralta - 0:26:55Taylor Ward - 0:28:14Lucas Giolito - 0:29:36Jeffrey Springs - 0:30:41Andrew Vaughn - 0:32:15Lars Nootbaar - 0:34:01Lance Lynn - 0:36:01Reid Detmers - 0:37:21Nick Castellanos - 0:38:57Recap/Closing - 0:40:59See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 17, 2023 • 15min
The Top Targets For Every Round of Your Draft: 20 Studs, Sleepers & Breakouts
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) reveals his top target for each of the first 20 rounds of your draft. Tune in to know which players will help you build a title-winning team. From high-end superstars to undervalued gems, we've got you covered! Why is Nick Castellanos primed to bounce back in 2023? The Pros will tell you!Fantrax - The Fantrax Team is excited to announce their FANTRAX GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE GIVEAWAY! Fantrax will be sending one lucky fantasy baseball league to any regular-season MLB game of their choice, along with $1,000 towards travel and accommodations. Go to fantrax.com/fantasypros and either create a new league, join an active league, or bring over your existing leagues from another platform FOR FREE! The more leagues you create and join, the more chances you have to WIN! (ie: 1 active league=1 entry, 4 active leagues=4 entries!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 16, 2023 • 1h 24min
10-Team Head-to-Head Mock Draft (Ep. 628)
Join our expert analysts, Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17), Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh), and John Laghezza (@JohnLaghezza), as they take part in a 10-team, head-to-head mock draft. Tune in as they break down each of their picks, offer advice, and analyze the strategies behind their decisions. Who should you target in your fantasy baseball drafts? The Pros will tell you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 2023 • 37min
10 Prospect Risers & Fallers (Ep. 627)
In this episode of the FantasyPros Baseball Podcast, Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) dig into the fantasy baseball prospect mine and highlight 10 players whose draft stock has recently risen or fallen. Which sneaky good prospects can make an impact for your fantasy squad this season? The Pros will tell you!Sponsors:Fanimal - Fanimal has tickets to everything. Concerts, festivals, baseball, basketball, and of course, the NFL. And there are NO FEES! Fanimal is the cheapest place on the internet to get NFL tickets. The next time you need tickets, go to Fanimal.com or download the Fanimal App and use promo code FANIMALMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00:06Christian Encarnacion-Strand - 0:04:19Oscar Colas - 0:08:58Bryce Miller - 0:12:29Fanimal - 0:15:30Ronny Mauricio - 0:17:05Ethan Salas - 0:20:50Andrew Painter - 0:24:27Daniel Espino - 0:26:27Marco Luciano - 0:28:42Matt Mervis - 0:30:45Austin Wells - 0:33:01Closing/Recap - 0:35:01See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 10, 2023 • 54min
The 2023 All-Sleeper Team (Ep. 626)
In this episode of the FantasyPros Baseball Podcast, Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17), Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh), and Steve Gardner (@SteveAGardner) dig deep to unearth hidden gems at every position. Tune in to see who you'd be wise to target later in your drafts! Which deeper picks have the highest chance of returning massive value on your investment? The Pros will tell you!Sponsors:Fantrax - Fantrax is the most customizable fantasy platform in the industry, offering the greatest fantasy experience for your dynasty, keeper, redraft, and best ball leagues. Sign up for FREE today and be entered to win an Official Signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. jersey. Simply go to Fantrax.com/fantasypros and sign up today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 9, 2023 • 12min
Joe's Top 10 Must Have Players for 2023
Joe's Top 10 Must Have Players for the 2023 Fantasy Baseball Season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.