Fantasy Baseball Experts Roundtable
DCN is joined by multiple notable industry experts to take in the first week of the season.

DCN is joined by multiple notable industry experts to take in the first week of the season.
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Zack talks to Mike about -why DeGrom should be faded in round 1 -JT Realmuto -Chris Sale -LABR -Review of Listener League -Review of Tag Team Draft -10 Interesting Fantasy Facts -Diversification -Dungeons and Dragons and being triggered -Jeff Man's suggestions
We talk to Scott about - Michigan Iowa game - Wrestlemania 2 - Cease's core velocity belt -Rodon, Lopez, Stiever, Crochet - Who's Hendrik's back up? - Over Under .235 for Moncada, .255 for Robert, .310 for Madrigal - Moncada bounce back? - Did Robert's diving catch impact his second half? - Vaughn ETA -Projected batting order
Zack and Tony talk the @baseballpods bracket death match - review a recent DC they were both in - Tony gives you 2 fades - Fading pocket aces and how to recover on SB when drafting aces - mid round breakout SPs (JMont, Civale, Eovaldi, Musgrove, Gausman, Smyly) - Launch angle deep dive - Zack gives you who he thinks could be this year's Corbin Burnes
Michel Govier of the Hey It’s Enrico Pallazzo Fantasy Baseball Pod (@Pallazzopodcast) steps in to talk shop, listener leagues, pod brackets, and to play some games. We debut the new Draft Champions theme song!
Zack talks to Chris Halicke of SI Fan Nation about the Rangers rotation options, closer situation, and predicts the batting order on April 1 and July 1. - Jung, Huff, Tejada ETA -6 Man rotation? - Kyle Cody and Dane Dunning - Folty - Calhoun and Khris Davis - Taveras breakout - Ronald Guzman
Zack talks to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times about the 2021 Mariners - Kelenic and Gilbert ETA - Dylan Moore - Kikuchi - Closer situation - Murphy, Torrens, and Raleigh - 6 man rotation - Projected Batting Order
Zack talks to Rob Maaddi of @975TheFanatic and @FaithontheField After the obligatory Wentz/Hurts discussion we move onto baseball and project the Phillies batting order and rotation. We talk what's left in the tank for Segura and McCutchen, Bohm being a stud, the Kingery/Haseley/Quinn dilemma How good is Aaron Nola? Is Hoskins healthy?
Zack talks to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com We talk the projected batting order, starting rotation When we can expect Jeter Downs, Jarren Duran, and Tristan Casas We talk Sale's timetable, Houck's role, Pivetta's pitch mix, Perez's relationship with Cora, and Richard's health JD Martinez and in game video Marwin and Kike utility men Dalbec's power Franchy and Renfroe's upside
Early February fantasy baseball relevant news with a focus on quotes from organizations' senior staff
Zack talks to Brian O'Grady about the Reds, Rays, and now the Padres We talk about plate discipline, stealing bases, influential teammates and coaches, and what players could break out this year besides himself.
Zack talks to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. We talk recent news, the D'Backs organizational philosophy and much more including - Ketel Marte will be dual or triple eligible - Over under on Varsho's plate appearances - Corbin Martin and where he slots in the rotation - Closer situation - Prospects to be on the look out for - Projected batting order in April and July
Zack has Bubba and the Batflip on to discuss the battle of the pods Bubba defends his closer and Toby defends his pitching. We get deep into JT Realmuto and Keston Hiura.
Zack, Eric, Michael, and Daniel discuss the Battle of the Pods We discuss Twitter putting a disputed claim on Bob Nightengale's tweets We talk about the Fowler signing and the implications on Adell, Marsh, and Tyler O'Neill We take a listener question on Adell Eric defrends Cristian Javier and Michael defends Edwin Rios We talk Scherzer, Stanton, Lamet, Kiriloff, and of course, Kelenic in our draft. We review post hype breakout candidates: Senzel, Dahl, Reyes, Rodgers, Matz We dicuss the catcher...
Zack talks with Greg Jewett of Fantasy Alarm about his "Coffee and Closers". They dig deep on the relief pitcher market and advise you on who you should be targeting in some deep leagues.
Jorge Montanez and Drew Morris discuss drafting out of the 2 and 3 slots in the battle of the podcasts. Jorge defends his Starlin Castro 2B1 pick and Drew defends JT Realmuto in round 2. We discuss a bunch of avoids and who we want to draft on the Rockies. Follow @draftchampagne
Zack brings you his favorite strategic advice he has heard over the last month on various podcasts Topics include Draft Preparation and Mocks KDS Risk Management Player Analysis Targets and Projections FAAB Game Theory and Overall Draft Strategy Special thanks to Phil Dussault (@phildussault27) Jeff Zimmerman (@jeffwzimmerman) Matt Modica (@ctmbaseball) Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) Toby Guevin (@batflipcrazy) Dave McDondald (@rundmcd) Jake Halusker (@thedustime) Ryan Bloomfield (RyanBHQ) Ariel Cohen (...
Justin, Jake, Dave and Zack break down the Battle of the Pods. We discuss Corbin, Varsho, Moore (again), Carlson, Civale, Bieber, Plesac, Quantill, Heaney and Dave actually gives you a dynasty league stash! And tons of strategy! follow @draftchampagne http://rotosaurus.com/ https://www.friendswithfantasybenefits.com/
Zack talks with Rob DiPietro and Chris @baseballpods about the recently completed Battle of the Podcasts league discussing how to handle drafting free agents, how to use projections, minimum statistical targets, and discussing alternative strategies drafting. Players Discussed: - Dylan Moore - Justin Turner - Jarred Kelenic - AJ Puk - Marcus Semien - Garrett Richards - Noah Syndergaard - Amir Garrett - Jeter Downs - JB Wendelken - Ryan Yarbrough Follow @draftchampagne @baseballpods @deadpullhitt...
MTM has 7 "interesting" facts and reviews 3 drafts after returning for a Ha-Seung Kim victory lap after the Profar signing. We then fade back to yesterday where he spent some time telling us to avoid Kim and review 3 big drafts - Battle of the Podcasts - MTM fast draft with DVR - Zack's star studded DC Also: the new "Super" DC follow @draftchampagne
Zack talks with Matt Davis and Mike Simeone about the Battle of the Podcasts and pitching getting jammed. Matt defends his Rendon and Berrios picks and Mike defends his Willi Castro and Moncada picks Matt and Mike don't hold back on the rest of the drafters, this one is all killer no filler.
Zack is joined by John of Corked Stats and Matt Williams of the Turn Two Podcast We discuss -the latest bombshell signings by the no so baby anymore Blue Jays - strategy for the battle of the pods - Matt defends his Tapia pick - John defends his Dalbec pick - Matt and John torch Zack's team Follow @draftchampagne @mattwi77iams @mlbmovingavg @turntwopodcast https://rotofanatic.com/
Many familiar faces shooting the sh*t talking the recent Battle of the Podcasts League which is a 50 round draft and hold league hosted on the NFBC. We discuss: - starting pitching getting pushed up - Maeda a 4.00 ERA guy? - Dinelson Lamet - Matt William's new hat - Matty Davis being a high stakes stud waiting zagging when others are zigging - SP Streamers early shopping spree on Framber Valdez - Dave McDonald's take on the Cleveland bullpen Draft Order @MLBMovingAvg @Roto_Nino @commonsensefbb @...
Zack discusses marginal utility in fantasy baseball with Derek and Lucas hits us up with a live mailbag and we discuss his top 100 pitchers. We talk Arenado Bias and Arenado vs. Seager. We also discuss Bauer's full count luck follow us at @draftchampagne
Also dicusses "ownership" and "value" relative to risk, Also dicusses "ownership" and "value" relative to risk, many types of biases related to fantasy baseball and a behavioral economics article by Jeff Zimmerman. Some heated debates - Moncada recency bias - Sano Anchor bias - Nelson Cruz Gamblers falacy - Lamet loss aversion bias - Vaughn vs. Donaldson's regret aversion bias - Vaughn vs. Sanchez cognitive bias
Zack talks with Micah Henry of the Fantasy Insiders about 1 starting pitcher on each team in the AL they are high and and low on.
Zack and John talk 1 up and 1 down in the NL for each team's bullpen and offense. Also discuss possible free agent signings.
Zack and John talk 1 up and 1 down in the AL West with respect to the bullpen and offense.
Zack and John discuss 1 up and 1 down for each bullpen and offensive position in the AL Central.