The Rays dipped into their loaded farm system again, calling up Vidal Bruján for what looks like the long haul. Is he an immediate add in all fantasy leagues? Plus, who can Yasmani Grandal managers turn to with their catcher out for 4-6 weeks. Beller and Al answer on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys also have their usual look at the previous day's standouts and the current day's streamers, plus they take a trip down to the farm for a prospect update. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelc...
Jul 07, 2021•15 min
Al and Beller set the fantasy baseball scene in advance of Tuesday, with a look at Monday's injury news and standout players, and Tuesday's streamers. Then, Beller shines his gambling spotlight on a couple of games that stand out to him. Hint: He thinks a certain losing streak has yet to hit rock bottom. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Jul 06, 2021•15 min
Al and Beller kick off the mathematical second half of the season by looking back at a busy holiday weekend across MLB, including Gerrit Cole's struggles, Collin McHugh's new life as a reliever, and Akil Baddoo's stubborn insistence on remaining fantasy-relevant. Plus, the guys help you get ready for the week ahead, and consider some streamers for Monday. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Jul 05, 2021•16 min
Al and DVR discuss injury news and notes including the latest updates on Trea Turner and Ronald Acuña Jr., Thursday standouts — including Brendan Rodgers— streamers to consider for Friday, and a few of their weekend waiver-wire targets. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 02, 2021•15 min
It was a day for offense across MLB on Wednesday, with too many multi-homer games to fit into an episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Al and Beller focus on the biggest ones, including those posted by Ozzie Albies, Luis Urías and Bobby Bradley. They also discuss Shohei Ohtani, Chris Sale, the Pirates closer situation, Jon Gray and more. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gm...
Jul 01, 2021•16 min
Tuesday was one of those days that reminds us why we love fantasy baseball so much. From combo meals by Tommy Pham and Marcus Semien, to surprising pitching performances from Germán Márquez and Vince Velasquez, to the continued resurgences of Joey Gallo and Gary Sánchez, it was a jam-packed day. Al and Beller discuss as much as they can pack into 15 minutes on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Subscribe to our YouTube c...
Jun 30, 2021•16 min
It seems more likely for Kyle Schwarber to have a two-homer game than a zero-homer game with the run he's on right now. Al and Beller marvel at the Nationals slugger on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. They also discuss Nick Castellanos, Hunter Renfroe, Kyle Freeland, Paolo Espino, Tuesday's best pitching streamers, and the day's gambling slate. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: ...
Jun 29, 2021•16 min
Al and Beller take a look back at the weekend that was, focusing on a handful of standout performances that could change the way we look at a players who produced them for the rest of the season. Plus, there's more closer intrigue in Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Detroit, and a busy week to plan for. Al and Beller cover all those bases on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/A...
Jun 28, 2021•16 min
DVR discusses injury news and notes, Thursday standouts — including Gary Sánchez and Nick Pivetta — streamers to consider for the weekend, and few early waiver-wire targets. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Subscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/baseballin15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 25, 2021•15 min
What's the better development related to Ronald Acuña's back tightness: that it likely isn't serious, or that Brian Snitker delivered one of the quotes of the year discussing it? Al and Beller consider that on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. They also get into messy closer situations, Wednesday's standouts, Thursday's streamers and more. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafanta...
Jun 24, 2021•16 min
Wander Franco celebrated his day with a flourish belting a three-run homer and getting on base three times. That may have been the highlight of the day, along with the sticky substance saga reaching the level of farce, but Al and Beller have plenty to talk about on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys get into standout performances—hello, Ross Stripling and Chris Flexen—the reemergence of Tyler Naquin and Akil Baddoo, and more. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twi...
Jun 23, 2021•15 min
Wander Day is here, and so are Al and Beller to celebrate on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys discuss the fantasy-relevant news from Monday, including standout performances by Merrill Kelly, Jake Odorizzi and Eugenio Suárez, and look ahead to Tuesday with streamers, the gambling spotlight, and, yes, Wanderment. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com ...
Jun 22, 2021•15 min
The first official week of the summer kicked off with a bang, thanks to the Rays and Kyle Schwarber. First, it was Schwarber who belted three homers in a win on Sunday, raising his value in the fantasy world. Then it was the Rays promoting baseball's top prospect, Wander Franco. Al and Beller look at those two huge pieces of news, and a whole lot more, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Subscribe to our YouTube Channe...
Jun 21, 2021•16 min
Al and DVR discuss injury news and notes including the latest update on Jacob deGrom, an absence for Alex Bregman, Thursday standouts — including Randy Arozarena and Matt Manning — streamers to consider for Friday, and a few of their weekend waiver-wire targets. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 18, 2021•16 min
Al and Beller wonder if we can live in a world this season where we don't have to worry about a star player getting hurt every night. Just please let Jacob deGrom be healthy. Oh, right, also, there was a full slate of games on Wednesday, and about half a slate ahead of us on Thursday. Al and Beller cover it on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: taf...
Jun 17, 2021•16 min
Al and Beller dive into a news-heavy episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15 that includes a look at a handful of injured pitchers and prospect promotions. They also consider the long-term impact of Tuesday's standout performances, break down the best streamers for Wednesday, and take a trip down to the farm to discuss a few top prospects. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gma...
Jun 16, 2021•16 min
From Shane Bieber to Tyler Glasnow to Anthony Rendon, Monday was another busy day for injury news, and most of it was bad. But hey, at least some key players are starting rehab assignments! Al and Beller dive into all of that on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys also take a look at Jake Fraley, Aristedes Aquino, Austin Gomber, Alex Wood, Tuesday streamers, and the Tuesday gambling slate. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Subscribe to our YouTub...
Jun 15, 2021•15 min
A busy week of baseball kicks off on Monday, and Al and Beller have it covered for you on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys get into Sunday's standout performances, the best starters to stream on Monday, a weekly planner filled with injury questions (start Aaron Judge and Javier Báez?), and more. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. Se...
Jun 14, 2021•16 min
Al and DVR discuss injury news and notes including a lengthy absence for Nick Madrigal, Daz Cameron’s return to the Tigers and his improvement at Triple-A, Thursday standouts — including Mitch Haniger and Frankie Montas — streamers to consider for Friday, and a few of their weekend waiver-wire targets. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Jun 11, 2021•16 min
Al and Beller take a look at a day filled with standout performances from unlikely sources on the mound. Is now the time to go after Vladimir Gutierrez, Tucker Davidson, Sam Long or Ranger Suárez? Plus, why Beller remains bullish on Tony Gonsolin, a look at Thursday's streamers, and a dive into the Stock Watch. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. Se...
Jun 10, 2021•16 min
Al and Beller cover a busy day on the diamond on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15, including a look at a couple of Giants who can't stop hitting, some potential help at the catcher position, the impending returns of a couple of big-name players, and Wednesday's best pitchers to stream. Plus, they dig into the minors with a look at a few prospects who could factor into the MLB mix at some point this season. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Subscribe to ...
Jun 09, 2021•15 min
Jarred Kelenic and Keston Hiura both got sent to the minors on Monday. For the former, there's still reason for optimism in 2021. The latter? That might be a different story. Meanwhile, Jackson Kowar didn't make it out of the first inning in his MLB debut, Hunter Dozier might be worth another look, and what's going on with Anthony Rendon and Manny Machado? Al and Beller take a look at all of that on today's episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Plus, Tuesday streamers and Beller's gambling spotligh...
Jun 08, 2021•15 min
Jackson Kowar will make his MLB debut on Monday against the Angels, and he's instantly the hottest topic in fantasy baseball. Al and Beller kick off this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15 with Kowar, before moving on to other news and notes from the weekend. The guys also discuss Patrick Wisdom staying hot, a potential logjam for the Orioles, a handful of pitchers who may justify long-term looks, and a weekly planner full of tough start-or-sit decisions. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follo...
Jun 07, 2021•16 min
Al and Beller commiserate over Elieser Hernández's strained calf, which he suffered while running the bases, yet another unnecessary pitcher injury. They also get excited about Tony Gonsolin's impending return, strong performances from Ryan Yarbrough and Austin Gomber, an attractive slate of Friday streamers, and the FAB weekend to come. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 04, 2021•16 min
Al and Beller discuss Wednesday's action on the diamond, from Juan Soto's second straight game with a homer, to Nick Pivetta's great performance against the Astros, to Sean Manaea dominating the Mariners, and more. The guys also discuss pitchers to stream on Thursday, and players on the move in the Stock Watch. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 03, 2021•16 min
Al and Beller get into Tuesday's jam-packed day of action on the diamond on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. They discuss Fernando Tatís Jr.'s oblique injury, Cole Sulser looking like the man in the ninth in Baltimore, more playing time for Tony Kemp, belief in Cedric Mullins, a flurry of two-homer games, streamers for Wednesday and more. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 02, 2021•16 min
Al and Beller run down a busy Monday that included four two-homer games, a handful of surprising standout pitching performances, and another unfortunate slate of injuries. Then, they take a look at Tuesday's best pitchers to stream, and Beller shines a spotlight on his favorite bets of the day. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 01, 2021•16 min
Al and Beller discuss weekend standouts, pitchers to stream on Monday, and the week ahead 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 31, 2021•16 min
Al and DVR discuss the debut of Alek Manoah, other Thursday standouts, Friday streamers, and a few waiver-wire targets to consider before the weekend. 1:02 News & Notes 6:35 Alek Manoah’s Debut 8:22 Thursday Standouts 12:20 Friday Streamers 13:29 Waiver Targets Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/baseballin15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 28, 2021•16 min
Injuries were once again the overriding theme of the MLB day on Wednesday, with the likes of Lance McCullers, Corey Kluber, Luke Voit, Marcell Ozuna, Nico Hoerner and Brandon Belt going to the IL. Al and Beller try to sidestep all the carnage on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15 by focusing on the changes in Houston's rotation, a thin set of Thursday streamers, and players rising and falling in the fantasy baseball Stock Watch. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Beller on Twitter: @...
May 27, 2021•16 min
