It's Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Scott Bogman (@BogmanSports) coming to you on a Tuesday afternoon to give you the deets on the latest injuries, headlines, prospect news, and surprise performances. They tackle YOUR questions, share their bets bets, home run calls, and shed light Joe Adell's evolving game and whether Jordan Beck will stay up once he's called up. Also, why is it time to buy Nick Castellanos and are the expanded playoffs stupid? Join us for humor, stats, and expert advice! Time...
Apr 30, 2024•34 min
It's Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Scott Bogman (@BogmanSports) fresh off the weekend to give you the deets on the latest injuries, headlines, prospect news, and surprise performances. They tackle YOUR questions, share their bets bets, home run calls, and determine whether we see Jonatan Clase in the majors again this year. Also, what was the best Robin Hood movie? Join us for humor, stats, and expert advice! Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Joey Loperfido - 0:01:39 Framber Valdez - 0:04:08 ...
Apr 29, 2024•36 min
It's Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) for a fun Friday, following Joe's five hours of hosting for the NFL Draft. Welsh's brain shuts down and Joe doesn't help, a closer report, prospect check in, Jesus Luzardo's injury, best bets of the day and more. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Yoshinobu Yamamoto - 0:01:22 Headlines - 0:06:12 Joey Loperfido - 0:08:11 Pete Crow-Armstrong - 0:10:52 Welsh's brain shutdown - 0:12:14 Leo De Vries - 0:13:38 3 Up and 3 Down -0 0:18:24 ...
Apr 26, 2024•39 min
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) dive into Elly De La Cruz talk and the floor he is creating in fantasy. It's Thursday, so it's Prospecting with the Welsh. Five prospects to keep on your stash watchlist. We've got all the news, injuries, best bets of the day and more. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Elly De La Cruz - 0:02:38 Gunnar or Elly ROS - 0:05:53 Joe Ryan AL Cy Young? - 0:07:49 Tyler Anderson - 0:10:01 Closers - 0:12:22 Prospecting with The Welsh - 0:13:45 Pa...
Apr 25, 2024•36 min
This week on The Cycle, Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher are joined by special guest Blake Meyer to discuss potential drops in your roster, such as Kenta Maeda and Oneil Cruz, alongside waiver wire pickups that could make a difference in your lineup, highlighting hitters like Heston Kjerstad and pitchers like Zack Littell. The guys also break down if Dylan Cease is an ace again. Has Max Fried turned a corner? Are struggling hitters like Rafael Devers, Aaron Judge, Corbin Carroll and Paul Goldschmidt ...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 39 min
The show, after the show. It's Joey P and Welsh hitting the FantasyPros Discord to talk more MLB with YOU. Listeners jump on with Welsh and Joe to talk about points league moves, dynasty trades, roster construction and even how to play ESPN points leagues moving forward. ⚾ Join Cleaning Up on Wednesdays at 1:10p/1:15 est following leading off to listen live and ask your fantasy questions. Join the FantasyPros discord by going to FantasyPros.com/chat. Find Cleaning Up at the direct link FantasyPr...
Apr 24, 2024•29 min
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) discuss if Jordan Walker is done after being sent down to the minors. Blake Snell was sent to the IL as the show starts, plus we've got news, injuries, best bets of the day and more. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Jordan Walker send to minors - 0:01:40 Erick Fedde - 0:08:35 Bats coming around - 0:10:04 Drop Wyatt Langford? - 0:14:06 Francisco Alvarez out 2 months - 0:14:55 Corbin Carroll moved to 7th - 0:19:52 Rookie Lookie - 0:20:2...
Apr 24, 2024•37 min
Is Jared Jones the most exciting pitcher in baseball, Yes or Yes? The answer...well Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) have the answer. Heston Kjerstad to the majors, Michael King in Colorado, Tarik Skubal, best bets of the day and tons more! Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Tarik Skubal - 0:01:59 Jared Jones - 0:04:14 Gorman and Julien - 0:07:08 Jared Jones trades - 0:08:00 Mason Miller - 0:09:36 Heston Kjerstad to the majors - 0:12:13 3 Up and 3 Down - 0:20:33 Injuri...
Apr 23, 2024•34 min
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) are looking at some big weekend starting pitcher performances from Tyler Glasnow, George Kirby and Sonny Gray. What happened to Cole Ragans? Loperfido vs Orelvis, Tons of injuries, best bets of the day and more. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Glasnow/Kirby/Gray - 0:02:31 Xander Bogaerts - 0:04:47 Shota Imanaga - 0:05:28 Closer Report - 0:06:47 Rookie Lookie - 0:14:32 3 up and 3 Down - 0:15:39 Cole Ragans - 0:16:44 Loperfido vs Orelv...
Apr 22, 2024•34 min
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) are looking to end the week strong on Leading Off. Buy or sell not only Mike Trout's stolen bases but production as a whole for the year. Jack Leiter's debut stunk, and we dream on what's to come with Paul Skenes. We've got news, injuries, the best bets of the day and more! Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Adolis Garcia for CJ Abrams? - 0:01:48 Logan Webb - 0:03:40 Jack Leiter - 0:05:24 Rival Fantasy - 0:07:56 Tristian McKenzie - 0:09...
Apr 19, 2024•41 min
This week on The Cycle, FantasyPros’ new fantasy baseball podcast, we delve into pitching mysteries, discuss power potentials, and feature special guest Brendan Tuma for waiver wire gems and early prediction reflections. As always, your reviews fuel our content; leave one at fantasypros.com/mlbreview/ with your questions, and we’ll tackle them in our next episode. ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have bee...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 37 min
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) discuss the awesome pitching performances of Tanner Houck and Michael King. Prospecting with the Welsh is back for 5 prospects to stash, plus best bets of the day and more. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Tanner Houck - 0:01:39 Cristopher Sanchez - 0:03:18 Kevin Gausman - 0:06:12 Michael King - 0:07:55 Esteury Ruiz - 0:11:22 Stolen Bases numbers - 0:12:30 Prospecting with The Welsh - 0:17:20 Joey Loperfido - 0:17:32 Junior Caminero -...
Apr 18, 2024•37 min
The show, after the show. It's Joey P and Welsh hitting the FantasyPros Discord to talk more MLB with YOU. We;re talking dynasty trades, being quicker to drop and pick up players and more. ⚾ Join Cleaning Up on Wednesdays at 1:10p/1:15 est following leading off to listen live and ask your fantasy questions. Join the FantasyPros discord by going to FantasyPros.com/chat. Find Cleaning Up at the direct link FantasyPros.com/CleaningUp. ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, a...
Apr 18, 2024•27 min
What's a Cannoli? A surprise guest fixes the problem for Welsh. Joe and Welsh are talking Jared Jones 59 pitches, Ketel Marte, Ranger Suarez, the latest news, best bets of the day and more Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 CannoliGate - 0:00:50 Jared Jones - 0:04:15 Max Fried - 0:07:42 Ranger Suarez - 0:09:10 Hunter Brown - 0:11:06 Kevin Gausman - 0:12:47 Logan Gilbert - 0:14:06 Rookie Lookie - 0:17:59 3 Up and 3 Down - 0:21:46 Injuries - 0:26:00 Best Bets of the Day - 0:31:08 HR Call - 0:35:13...
Apr 17, 2024•39 min
The HR Wheel's magic was true! Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) marvel at the Trout HR, breakdown Jack Leiter and Andy Pages debuts, hate on the Marlins sending Max Meyer down, go through the Best bets of the day and revisit the HR Wheel of Welsh for Tuesday. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 The HR Wheel of Welsh - 0:00:23 Michael Busch - 0:01:48 Listener Question trading for Kirby - 0:03:04 Bounce Back Starts - 0:04:29 Max Meyer send down - 0:05:30 Leiter and Pages ...
Apr 16, 2024•34 min
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) kick the new week off discussing Bobby Miller's IL sting, Luis Castillo's buying opportunity, Jackson Holliday's first hit, streamers, best bets of the day and more. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Bobby Miller - 0:03:49 Justin Verlander - 0:05:28 Jurickson Profar - 0:06:05 Michael Busch - 0:07:58 Buy Low Bats - 0:12:46 Luis Castillo - 0:15:44 Rookie Lookie - 0:17:33 3 Up and 3 Down - 0:23:13 Injuries - 0:26:13 Best Bets of the Day -...
Apr 15, 2024•35 min
Joe Pisapia (@JoePIsapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) end out the work week avoiding Hunter Brown, celebrating Jared Jones, answering listener questions, talking best bets of the day and more. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Hunter Brown - 0:00:35 Jared Jones - 0:03:13 Bobby Witt Jr - 0:09:12 Headlines - 0:10:31 Colton Cowser - 0:14:21 James Wood - 0:18:54 Christian Scott - 0:21:46 3 Up and 3 Down - 0:23:19 Injuries - 0:27:55 Best Bets of the Day - 0:32:00 HR Call - 0:36:48 Sponsors: 💰...
Apr 12, 2024•41 min
“Dive into the heart of baseball season with ‘The Cycle,’ a must-listen fantasy baseball podcast where expert analysis meets the thrill of the game. Join hosts Mike Maher and Ryan Wormeli as they tackle the latest on pitcher injuries like Spencer Strider and Shane Bieber, unravel the high-stakes financial drama around Shohei Ohtani, and dissect struggling stars and their impact on your fantasy lineup. Get tips on who to buy low and sell high each week, and discover waiver wire gems that could be...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 30 min
Joe Pisapia (@JoePIsapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) discuss Jackson Holliday's debut, players you should have been overreacting about, Injuries, Best Bets of the day and more! Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Jackson Holliday - 0:02:42 Lil Jackson Holliday AI - 0:04:19 Don't overreact - 0:05:13 Nolan Jones - 0:09:46 Jordan Hicks - 0:13:24 Joe's Jeff Goldblum impression - 0:16:07 National Naylor HR day - 0:17:35 Rookie Lookie - 0:19:44 3 Up and 3 Down - 0:21:04 Injuries - 0:27:36 Best B...
Apr 11, 2024•36 min
The show, after the show. It's Joey P and Welsh hitting the FantasyPros Discord to talk more MLB with YOU. We're talking Jackson Holliday trade ideas, Trout for Julio and live watch Bobby Miller destroy our K bet. ⚾ Join Cleaning Up on Wednesdays at 1:10p est following leading off to listen live and ask your fantasy questions. Join the FantasyPros discord by going to FantasyPros.com/chat. Find Cleaning Up at the direct link FantasyPros.com/CleaningUp. ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy...
Apr 10, 2024•27 min
Happy Jackson Holli-DAY! Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) discuss expectations for the young rookie. What's wrong with George Kirby? Plus Best Bets and more! Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Jackson Holliday - 0:01:43 Rival Fantasy - 0:09:23 George Kirby - 0:10:32 Headlines - 0:16:35 Spencer Arrighetti - 0:19:16 Oscar Colas - 0:21:53 3 Up and 3 Down - 0:23:57 Best Bets of the Day - 0:30:08 HR Call - 0:33:10 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF ...
Apr 10, 2024•38 min
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) is BACK with The Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh). Elly's huge day and value rest of season, Zac Gallen and Luis Castillo worry? We're also breaking down Blake Snell's first start, talking best bets of the day and more. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Elly De La Cruz - 0:02:04 Blake Snell's Debut - 0:06:06 Gunnar vs Elly - 0:07:45 Zac Gallen and Luis Castillo worry? - 0:10:15 3 Up and 3 Down - 0:15:51 Injuries - 0:19:51 Pitcher Injury Problem - 0:22:25 Best Bets of the Day - ...
Apr 09, 2024•40 min
Scott Bogman (@BogmanSports) is here filling in with Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) with Joe out. Why is everyone injured? Is Ronel Blanco the real deal? Should you buy Jung Hoo Lee? Plus we've Best Bets and tons more. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Major Injuries - 0:04:50 Ronel Blanco - 0:10:37 Shota Imanaga - 0:13:05 Headlines - 0:15:40 Listener Questions - 0:18:20 PrizePicks - 0:21:11 Jung Hoo Lee - 0:22:09 3 Up and 3 Down - 0:26:19 Injuries - 0:27:23 Best Bets of the Day - 0:28:29 HR Call ...
Apr 08, 2024•36 min
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) cap off the week of MLB with the lastest news. Three straight days of HR calls for Joe, can he make it four? Wrestlemania, earthquakes, best bets and tons more. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Headlines - 0:03:43 Eury Perez TJ - 0:05:14 Oakland to Sacramento? - 0:11:39 3 Up and 3 Down - 0:14:41 Injuries - 0:18:53 Best Bets of the Day - 0:25:32 HR Call - 0:31:37 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the c...
Apr 05, 2024•37 min
Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher kick things off by discussing the latest news, including the recent diagnosis for Eury Perez, the surprising pitching prowess of the Red Sox, Ronel Blanco's no-hitter, and the Pittsburgh Pirates' lineup. The duo then transitions into their popular "Buy Low, Sell High" segment but instead takes a “Fluke or No Fluke” approach to discussing breakout players like Garrett Crochet, Brice Turang, and others. And they wrap things up with their favorite waiver wire pickups of ...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) AKA The Slump Buster does it again with two Yordan HR's. Joe and Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) are talking Kirby's struggles, a new "Prospecting with Welsh" segment, best bets of the day and more! Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Yordan Alvarez two HR's - 0:03:09 The Headlines - 0:04:39 Buy or Sell Jordan Walker - 0:06:20 Rival Fantasy - 0:08:05 George Kirby struggles - 0:09:14 Wyatt Langford - 0:11:49 Jason Foley trust? - 0:15:12 Prospecting with Welsh - 0:17:27 Prospects ...
Apr 04, 2024•38 min
The show, after the show. It's Joey P and Welsh hitting the FantasyPros Discord to talk more MLB with YOU. The guys are answering fantasy questions from the chat, bringing listeners on to speak and asking Mike Maher why he sat Bryce Harper yesterday??? Join Cleaning Up on Wednesdays at 1:10p est following leading off to listen live and ask your fantasy questions. Join the FantasyPros discord by going to FantasyPros.com/chat. Find Cleaning Up at the direct link FantasyPros.com/CleaningUp. See omn...
Apr 03, 2024•29 min
Oh no, Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) called Bryce Harper as his HR call yesterday, we are going to hear about it! Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) defends Logan Webb and Zac Gallen, plus Garrett Crochet, Best Bets and more! Plus, look out for the newest edition, "Cleaning Up." It's a live discord show with Joe and Welsh on Wednesday's after leading off. FantasyPros.com/CleaningUp. You'll also find the show on this podcast feed if you missed it live. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Bryce Harper 3 HR ...
Apr 03, 2024•36 min
April 1st no-hitter? It's the earliest ever. Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) discuss Ronel Blanco, Jung's fractured wrist, trading Trout, best bets of the day and more brought to you by Bet 365. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Ronel Blanco No-Hitter - 0:00:51 Headlines - 0:05:13 Josh Jung Injury - 0:11:03 Esteury Ruiz sent down - 0:16:25 Best ballpark snack - 0:17:42 Rookie Lookie - 0:21:57 3 up and 3 Down - 0:24:20 Injuries - 0:27:55 Best Bets of the Day - 0:29:32...
Apr 02, 2024•40 min
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (IsItTheWelsh) react to all of the weekends news, performances and injuries. We've also got best bets, HR calls and more. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Headlines - 0:02:23 Hoskins vs McNeil - 0:10:19 Rookie Lookie - 0:14:03 3 Up and 3 Down - 0:21:52 Injuries - 0:24:36 Best Bets - 0:27:14 HR Call - 0:32:07 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net o...
Apr 01, 2024•37 min
