Al and DVR discuss another round of late-season injury updates, a potential late-inning development in Anaheim, Thursday's standouts -- including Matt Chapman, Jared Walsh and Jeimer Candelario -- a few streamers for Friday, and early weekend waiver-wire considerations. 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 informatio...
Aug 20, 2021•16 min
Ryan Yarbrough and Mitch White turned in great performances as bulk relievers, while Aroldis Chapman and Alex Reyes failed to close out wins for their respective teams. Beller and Al also look at recent surges by C.J. Cron and Bailey Ober and slumps for Jose Altuve and Sonny Gray. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Aug 19, 2021•15 min
Starting pitchers who found themselves among Tuesday's standout performers included Huascar Ynoa, Luis Gil, Daniel Lynch, Eli Morgan, Taylor Widener and Tyler Anderson. Beller and Al discuss who among them deserves to be taken more seriously than "just a streamer" on today's episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. S...
Aug 18, 2021•14 min
Beller and Al dive into all of Monday's MLB action, from the Reds' 14-run performance, to Connor Joe's continued hot streak, to Steven Brault's handling of the Dodgers. The guys also discuss Frank Schwindel's rest-of-season value, streaming Andre Jackson over the weekend, Tuesday's best streamers, and more. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See...
Aug 17, 2021•15 min
Al and DVR discuss potential setbacks for Luis Severino and Adalberto Mondesi, the recent turnaround of Triston McKenzie, streaming options from Monday's slate, and a few difficult sit-start decisions for the upcoming week. 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....
Aug 16, 2021•16 min
Beller and Al wrap up the week with a look back at all the two-homer games that dotted the MLB landscape on Thursday, including one in the cornfields made famous by Kevin Costner. The guys consider the fantasy actionability of standout performances by Manny Piña, D.J. Stewart, Marco Gonzales, Vladimir Gutierrez, and others, plus dive into Friday's streamers and preview the FAB weekend ahead. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ...
Aug 13, 2021•16 min
Joey Votto, Adam Wainwright and Miguel Cabrera are among the hottest players in baseball, and no, you didn't travel in a time machine back to 2010. In addition to reveling in Old Guys Day, Beller and Al discuss Wednesday's news and notes, the Seattle closer situation, Cody Bellinger getting on track, Lewis Brinson finding his swing, Thursday's streamers, and more. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantas...
Aug 12, 2021•16 min
Fantasy managers thought they'd be able to lean on Anthony Santander and Triston McKenzie all season. Better late than never, right? On this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15, Beller and Al discuss those two guys finding their footing in the second half. They also get into Steven Brault, Yonny Hernandez, Wednesday's streamers, and a report from down on the farm. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy ...
Aug 11, 2021•15 min
It was a short slate on Monday, with five games getting reduced to four because of the Brewers-Cubs postponement. Still, Beller and Al had plenty to run through on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys discuss Aaron Ashby getting the call, Lucas Giolito's standout start, Amed Rosario and Eric Hosmer staying hot, and the deepest group of viable starting pitcher streamers on a single day this season. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our...
Aug 10, 2021•16 min
Al and DVR discuss several key players returning from various ailments, another impressive outing for Luis Gil, a strong showing from Blake Snell, the lack of streaming options for Monday, and a few difficult sit-start decisions thanks to nagging injuries. 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....
Aug 09, 2021•15 min
Beller and Al kick off your baseball weekend with a look back at a pitching-dominant day that included standout performances from Merrill Kelly, Joe Ross, Ross Stripling, Daniel Lynch and Tarik Skubal. The guys also discuss Friday's potential streamers and take an early look at the FAB scene that will commence over the weekend. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com...
Aug 06, 2021•15 min
Beller and Al look back at Wednesday's action and ahead to Thursday's on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys discuss the Giants' roster crunch with the return of Tommy La Stella, Kyle Schwarber's impending Boston debut, players taking advantage of new opportunities after the trade deadline, veteran starters getting back in our fantasy lives, Thursday's streamers, and more. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http:/...
Aug 05, 2021•16 min
Beller and Al take a look back at everything you need to know from Tuesday's MLB action. The guys discuss Jo Adell, Dylan Cease, Austin Nola, Adrian Houser, Isan Díaz and more. They also get into the best pitchers to stream on Wednesday, and take a trip down to the farm for a prospect report. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Aug 04, 2021•16 min
Monday may have given us a relatively light slate on the diamond, but it still produced plenty of news for the fantasy baseball world. Jo Adell is back with the Angels! Spencer Patton and Dylan Floro picked up the first post-deadline saves for their teams! Eric Lauer and Chris Flexen shined brightly on the stream radar once again! Al and Beller break it all down, and look ahead to Tuesday's action, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter...
Aug 03, 2021•15 min
So begins another week in the fantasy baseball world, this one after what was arguably the craziest trade deadline of all time. Beller and Al help you figure things out now that the dust has settled, with looks at players in new situations you should think about adding, the week ahead for injured players like Eloy Jiménez and Rhys Hoskins, and pitchers to stream on Monday. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/Athle...
Aug 02, 2021•16 min
Al and DVR discuss the reported blockbuster between the Nats and Dodgers that will send Max Scherzer and Trea Turner to Los Angeles, Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees, and several other deals before taking a quick look at Friday streamers. 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 30, 2021•16 min
Beller and Al discuss the busiest day of trades yet in this season's trade deadline frenzy, highlighted by Joey Gallo and Starling Marte getting dealt into the AL playoff chase. They also get into Wednesday's standouts, during which Al proclaims a certain veteran pitcher is "back." All of that, plus Thursday's streamers and a look at the Stock Watch. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: ta...
Jul 29, 2021•16 min
Al and DVR discuss another round of trades, including a swap between the Astros and Mariners, a new pitcher in the Seattle rotation, the end of Stephen Strasburg's 2021 season, and Joey Votto’s resurgence, before shining the light on a prospect dealt to Pittsburgh, and a 2021 riser in Tampa Bay. 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/p...
Jul 28, 2021•15 min
Al and DVR discuss Francisco Lindor's timetable for a return, speculating for saves in Minnesota, the late-career power renaissance of Andrew McCutchen, streamers to consider for Tuesday, and an intriguing AL Rookie of the Year race. 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 27, 2021•15 min
This should be a fun, busy week in MLB with the trade deadline fast approaching on Friday. Beller and Al kick it off on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15 by discussing the deal that sent Adam Frazier to the Padres, the possibility of Whit Merrifield finally getting shipped out of Kansas City, Eloy Jiménez's return, and so much more. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports...
Jul 26, 2021•16 min
Al and DVR discuss the trade that sent Nelson Cruz from the Twins to the Rays, the recent struggles fo Kenley Jansen and Cody Bellinger, a gem from Sean Manaea, streamers to consider for Friday, and a few potential 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 23, 2021•15 min
Beller and Al cover Wednesday's action and look ahead to Thursday on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys discuss performances by Marcus Stroman, Chris Paddack, Gleyber Torres, Eric Lauer and Brad Keller on Wednesday, then run through the best streamers on Thursday's slate. They also consider four players making moves in the Stock Watch. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: taf...
Jul 22, 2021•15 min
Beller and Al look back at Tuesday night and ahead to Wednesday's action on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys consider replacements for Danny Duffy and Zach Eflin, who hit the IL, discuss John Means' return to the mound, dive into Tuesday's best performances, and run through Wednesday's top streaming pitchers. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Ho...
Jul 21, 2021•16 min
Hitters dominated the MLB action on Monday, highlighted by Juan Soto, Michael Conforto and Kiké Hernández all enjoying two-homer nights. Beller and Al talk about all three of those guys on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. They also run down all of Monday's relevant injury news, touch on Spenser Watkins and Cole Irvin being among the pitchers who didn't get lit up on Monday, and roll through the usual streaming and gambling segments for Tuesday. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al...
Jul 20, 2021•15 min
Beller and Al set the table for the week to come on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys discuss the debuts of Jarren Duran and Brandon Marsh, the potential playing time bump for Derek Hill, and the suddenly fantasy-relevant Wily Peralta. They also get into Monday's streamers, and consider whether certain players with short-term injury issues should be in the fantasy lineups this week. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube cha...
Jul 19, 2021•16 min
Al and DVR discuss the promotion of Jarren Duran, the return of Jarred Kelenic, the flurry of post-break news around the league -- including the trade of Joc Pederson to Atlanta -- a very limited number of streaming options for Friday, and a few more options to consider this weekend as additions from the waiver wire. 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 ...
Jul 16, 2021•16 min
Beller and Al put a bow on the first half of the season at Fantasy Baseball in 15 by looking at a group of unlikely All-Stars—hello, Cedric Mullins and Adam Frazier—and considering their prospects for the second half. They also revel in the greatness of Pete Alonso and the 2021 Home Run Derby. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Jul 13, 2021•16 min
Al and DVR discuss the season-ending injury for Ronald Acuña Jr., the concerns about the health of Ian Anderson, Sunday’s standout performances, the slide of Kumar Rocker in Round 1 of the MLB Draft, and their picks for Monday’s Home Run Derby. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Subscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/baseballin15 Hosted o...
Jul 12, 2021•16 min
There's nothing like good news to start the weekend, and both fantasy managers and the White Sox got just that on Eloy Jiménez. Beller and Al kick off this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15 on the White Sox slugger, then discuss the rest of Thursday's news, standouts from the action on the diamond, Friday's streamers, and the weekend ahead on the waiver wire. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email ...
Jul 09, 2021•15 min
It was a day for pitchers to make news across the MLB landscape, with Clayton Kershaw, Hyun-jin Ryu and Chad Green all finding their ways to prominent places on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Beller and Al discuss those three pitchers, Wednesday's standouts, Thursday's streamers, a few players trending up and down, 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....
Jul 08, 2021•16 min
