Al and Beller take a look back at a Tuesday filled with news on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The league's rash of injuries continued, with Bryce Harper and Zach Plesac hitting the IL. It wasn't all bad, though, as Adalberto Mondesi made his 2021 debut, Joc Pederson and Josh Bell continued their mashing ways, and Rich Hill had another standout start. The guys discuss all of that, plus take a look at pitchers to stream on Wednesday and shine the prospect spotlight on the low levels. Fol...
May 26, 2021•16 min
Everything was coming up Blue Jays on Monday. Vlad Jr. left the yard twice, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. continued his hot streak, and news broke that the team would be promoting Alek Manoah to make his MLB debut on Wednesday. Al and Beller dig into all those Blue Jays news items on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. They also look at Seattle's closer situation, the state of the Mets offense and Tuesday's best streamers. Then, Beller offers up his favorite bets for Tuesday. Follow Al on Twitter: @al...
May 25, 2021•15 min
It was a busy weekend in MLB, featuring a trade between the Brewers and Rays, a handful of surprising standout performances, and more than a few closer meltdowns. Al and Beller break it all down, while also taking a look ahead at the week to come, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 24, 2021•16 min
Al and DVR discuss Shohei Ohtani's velocity drop, the return of Stephen Strasburg, Thursday standouts, Friday streamers, and a few waiver-wire targets to consider before the weekend. Rundown 0:58 Shohei Ohtani's Velo Drop 2:46 News & Notes 7:14 Thursday Standouts 11:15 Friday Streamers 12:40 Waiver Targets Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo to start: theathletic.com/baseballin15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
May 21, 2021•16 min
Al and Beller dive into all the happenings on the diamond from Wednesday, including no-hitters becoming increasingly embarrassing for MLB, Trevor Rogers' and Tarik Skubal's standout performances, multi-homer games for Trey Mancini and Randy Arozarena, Yuli Gurriel keeping it rolling, and more. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 20, 2021•16 min
Al and Beller cover everything you need to know from Tuesday's MLB slate, including what happens in the Angels outfield without Mike Trout, good news for Danny Duffy and Taijuan Walker, Spencer Turnbull's no-hitter, Luis Castillo's 11-K game, and more. Plus, the guys highlight some streamers for Wednesday and take a look at a few prospects off to hot starts. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 19, 2021•16 min
Al and Beller discuss a Monday filled with injuries and hope for good news on Mike Trout. The guys also highlight Tuesday's best streaming options, and Beller offers up his favorite gambling play of the day. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2021•16 min
Al and DVR discuss the fallout from a few injuries -- including Corey Seager's broken hand -- and consider a few streaming options for Monday. Rundown 0:57 Corey Seager's Injury 2:43 Other Weekend News & Notes 4:35 Targeting the Mets' Lineup with Multiple Absences? 9:30 Sunday Standouts 12:40 Monday Streaming Options Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 17, 2021•15 min
Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s expansion into the U.K., how the team got through the shutdown of sports and challenges that lay ahead. Writers, Marcus Thompson, Anthony Slater, Zach Harper and David Aldridge give their thoughts on that process as well. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.co...
May 15, 2021•21 min
Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s first steps into the marketplace. The challenges they met selling this idea to investors, and journalists they were trying to recruit, specifically with the expansion into the Bay Area. Writers, Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater give their thoughts on that process as well. For the complete line...
May 15, 2021•16 min
Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann about how they met, how an idea for better sports coverage materialized into a significant media player in the sports landscape and the spirit at the heart of The Athletic’s culture. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
May 15, 2021•16 min
Al and DVR discuss progress for Christian Yelich, standouts from Thursday -- including a nice outing from Patrick Corbin -- streamers to consider for Friday, and a few pickup options ahead of the weekend. 0:44 News & Notes 5:02 Thursday Standouts 9:51 Friday Streamers 12:37 Weekend FAAB Preview Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 14, 2021•16 min
Al and DVR discuss Zac Gallen's injury, potential replacements in Arizona, and for fantasy managers (including Logan Gilbert), standouts from Wednesday's slate, streamers for Thursday, and a few recent risers and fallers. 0:43 Zac Gallen’s Injury; Possible Replacements 3:39 Other News & Notes 7:03 Wednesday Standouts 11:31 Thursday Streamers 13:04 Stock Watch Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 13, 2021•16 min
Al and DVR discuss several impressive pitching performances from Tuesday before shining the prospect spotlight on a pair of Rays prospects and a potential contributor to the rotations in Toronto and Kansas City. Rundown 0:57 News & Notes 3:43 Tuesday Standouts 6:11 Back in On Logan Webb? 8:21 Bryan Reynolds' Quietly Productive 2021 9:54 Wednesday Streamers 11:56 Prospect Spotlight Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
May 12, 2021•16 min
Al and DVR discuss another round of injury news and notes before looking at a few Statcast leaderboards standouts, and learning of the upcoming promotion of Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic. Rundown 0:59 News & Notes; Jacob deGrom Follow-Up 3:28 Statcast Leaderboard Check-In 9:07 Buying In for a Josh Bell Bounce Back? 11:12 Monday Standouts 12:46 Jarred Kelenic Is Getting the Call 14:07 Gambling Spotlight: NL Cy Young Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipe...
May 11, 2021•16 min
Al and DVR discuss an early exit for Jacob deGrom, other weekend injury updates, Sunday's standouts performers, and streamers to consider on a small Monday slate. Rundown 0:54 Jacob deGrom's Early Exit 2:17 Other Weekend Injury Updates 7:03 Sunday's Standout Performances 11:59 Monday Streamers to Consider 12:56 Weekly Planner Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 10, 2021•15 min
Al & DVR discuss the fallout in Anaheim following the Angels' decision to designate Albert Pujols for assignment, a potential ETA for Jarred Kelenic, Thursday standouts, streamers for Friday, and an early look at weekend waiver target Tyrone Taylor. Rundown 0:47 Fallout in Anaheim Following Albert Pujols' DFA 5:10 News & Notes: Jarred Kelenic Coming Up in Late May? 8:30 Byron Buxton is Day-to-Day 10:46 Thursday Standouts 12:15 Friday Streamers 13:23 Early FAAB Look: Tyrone Taylor Follow ...
May 07, 2021•15 min
Al & DVR discuss John Means' brush with perfection, news and notes from around the league, other Wednesday standouts, one streamer to consider for Thursday, and a few recent risers and fallers. Rundown 0:44 Where Should We Rank John Means? 5:04 News & Notes 8:21 Jon Gray Continues to Pitch Well at Coors 10:38 Thursday Streamers 11:48 Stock Watch: Recent Risers & Fallers Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
May 06, 2021•15 min
Al & DVR discuss another bad day for injuries, several Tuesday standouts, a limited number of streaming options for Wednesday, and a surprising leader atop the FB/LD average exit velocity leaderboard. Rundown 0:43 News & Notes 4:52 Tuesday Standouts 12:05 Wednesday Streamers 13:25 The FB/LD Average Exit Velocity Leaderboard Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 05, 2021•15 min
Al and DVR discuss a lengthy absence for Luis Robert, Tommy John surgery for Dustin May, Keston Hiura's demotion to Triple-A, Daniel Lynch's MLB debut, and streamers to consider for Tuesday. Rundown 0:54 Luis Robert’s Extended Absence 3:32 Dustin May to Undergo Tommy John Surgery 5:29 Other Injury News & Notes 6:44 Christian Yelich & Lorenzo Cain Return; Keston Hiura Demoted 9:25 Daniel Lynch’s Debut & Monday Standouts 13:49 Tuesday Streamers to Consider Follow Al on Twitter: @almelc...
May 04, 2021•16 min
Al and DVR discuss news and notes from a busy weekend-- including another round of injuries, the promotion of Daniel Lynch, a possible closer change in Colorado, and streamers to consider for Monday. Rundown 0:44 Weekend News & Notes 4:56 Thursday's Standout Performances 8:14 A Possible Closer Change in Colorado 11:52 Monday Streamers to Consider 13:19 Weekly Planner Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
May 03, 2021•16 min
Al and DVR discuss news and notes -- including Luke Voit's progress toward a return, standout performances from Thursday, the debut of Shane McClanahan, streamers to consider for Friday, and a few waiver-wire targets as the weekend approaches. Rundown 0:45 News & Notes: Voit Nearing a Return; Several IL Updates 6:56 Thursday's Standout Performances 11:44 Friday Streamers to Consider 12:43 Weekend FAAB Preview Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on...
Apr 30, 2021•16 min
Al is back! Al and DVR discuss several injuries news items -- including a scary scene after Bryce Harper was hit in the face by a pitch Wednesday night -- along with the surging Jesús Aguilar, streaming options for Thursday, and a few recent risers and fallers. Rundown 0:55 News & Notes 5:22 Wednesday's Standout Performance 11:15 Thursday Streamers to Consider 12:47 Stock Watch: Austin Riley, Willie Calhoun, Jordan Luplow, Jose Ureña, Kyle Hendricks & Josh Bell Follow Al on Twitter: @alm...
Apr 29, 2021•15 min
DVR is joined by Nando Di Fino to discuss Mike Tauchman as a member of the Giants, changes in the Minnesota bullpen, streamers to consider for Wednesday, and Astros prospect Pedro León. Rundown 0:43 Mike Tauchman is a Giant Now 2:37 Injury News & Notes 5:08 Stash Framber Valdez Now, Where Available? 7:44 Changes in the Minnesota Bullpen 9:08 Tuesday's Standout Performances 11:51 Wednesday Streamers 13:33 Prospect Spotlight: Pedro León Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Nando on Twi...
Apr 28, 2021•16 min
DVR is joined by Nando Di Fino to discuss another round of injury news and notes, a potential opportunity for Luis Garcia in the Astros' rotation, Monday's standout performances, and streaming options to consider for Tuesday. Rundown 1:28 Opportunity for Luis Garcia in Houston? 6:31 Come Back Soon, Luke Voit 8:13 Monday's Standout Performances 12:08 Tuesday Streamers Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifino Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Apr 27, 2021•15 min
DVR is joined by Ian Kahn to discuss Madison Bumgarner's big day against Atlanta, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s monster series against the Dodgers, and streamers for Monday -- including Deivi Garcia, who might have a long-term opportunity to hold a spot in the Yankees' rotation. Rundown 1:15 Weekend News & Notes 2:54 Madison Bumgarner's Seven-Inning No-Hitter in Atlanta 5:19 Dustin May's Excellent Start 6:22 Tatis' New Swing Appears to be Working 8:10 Michael Kopech's 10-Strikeout Start 10:37 Streame...
Apr 26, 2021•16 min
DVR and Eno discuss the promotion of Alex Kirilloff, encouraging news for Dinelson Lamet, Eno's patience with Alex Cobb, standout performances from Thursday, and early waiver-wire targets for the weekend. Rundown 1:12 Alex Kirilloff Gets the Call 3:56 Dropping Miguel Sanó in Shallow Mixers? 5:07 Encouraging News for Dinelson Lamet? 8:14 Thursday's Standout Performances 10:44 Early Waiver-Wire Considerations Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to The ...
Apr 23, 2021•15 min
DVR and Nando discuss Dinelson Lamet's abbreviated debut, another excellent start from Trevor Rogers, streaming options to consider for Thursday, and the early struggles of Amir Garrett in his bid to take control of the closer role in Cincinnati. Rundown 0:43 Dinelson Lamet's Early Exit 2:06 Other Injury News & Notes 5:02 Wednesday Standout Performers 11:07 Thursday Streaming Considerations 13:34 Stock Watch: The Reds Bullpen Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifino Follow DVR on Twitter: @Dere...
Apr 22, 2021•15 min
DVR and Nando discuss Juan Soto's surprising move to the IL -- his potential replacements, standout performances from Tuesday, a pair of Wednesday streaming options, and two young players who appear to be going opposite directions in this week's Prospect Spotlight. Rundown 1:03 Juan Soto to the IL; Stevenson vs. Hernández as Replacements 3:06 Anthony Santander's Early Exit & Other Injury News 7:45 Tuesday's Standout Performers 9:47 Wednesday Streaming Considerations 12:29 Prospect Spotlight:...
Apr 21, 2021•15 min
DVR and Nando discuss the prognosis for Starling Marte, the Marlins' options to replace him, good news for Ronald Acuña Jr., several injured players on the mend, Monday's standout performers -- including Adolis García, and a pair of streaming options to consider for Tuesday. Rundown 1:06 Starling Marte Injury Update 3:18 Good News for Acuña, Other Injury News of Note 4:49 Ryan Weathers Getting Another Start 8:58 Monday's Standout Performers 12:47 Tuesday's Streaming Considerations 13:15 Gambling...
Apr 20, 2021•15 min
