We are getting some star power back into our lineups with the returns of Mookie Betts and Julio Rodriguez, Corbin Carroll has really turned his season around, Jeffrey Springs had a great start against the Orioles, and is it time to think about cutting Garrett Crochet? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Julio Rodriguez - 0:02:05 Mookie Betts - 0:06:23 Corbin Carroll - 0:07:19 Merrill Kelly -...
Aug 12, 2024•40 min
Jackson Chourio has been out of this world, Vlad Jr is proving to be one of the best hitters in baseball again, Kyle Tucker is still MIA, and Tyler Anderson continues to defy logic. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) bring you Friday’s Leading Off with the biggest news updates, injury reports, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Jackson Chourio - 0:01:09 Vladimir Guerrero Jr - 0:05:31 Kevin Gausman - 0:07:35 Walker Buehler - 0:09:47 Kyle Tucker - 0:10:21 Chat Q and ...
Aug 09, 2024•37 min
The White Sox finally won again! Framber Valdez was one out away from making history, Jeffrey Springs continues to struggle, and Jackson Holliday has fully arrived as a big leaguer. Come join Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) for the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00: The White Sox Won! - 0:00:31 Framber Valdez - 0:03:56 Clayton Kershaw - 0:08:52 Shota Imanaga - 0:12:14 Isaac Paredes - 0:15:15 Jeffrey Springs - 0:18:51 Jackson Holliday - 0...
Aug 07, 2024•42 min
Paul Skenes finally looked human, Gerrit Cole still isn’t quite back to his usual standard, Jackson Holliday has officially arrived, and Tyler Fitzgerald still looks like the hottest hitter in baseball. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Gerrit Cole - 0:02:23 Paul Skenes - 0:05:53 AJ Puk - 0:10:20 Ben Joyce - 0:12:30 Jackson Holliday - 0:14:42 Tyler Fitzgerald - 0:16:24 Xavier Edwards - 0:17:28 ...
Aug 05, 2024•35 min
In this week’s episode of The Cycle, FantasyPros’ weekly fantasy baseball show — Worm’s final episode of the season — Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher break down the latest and most impactful news from around the league. Leading off, they discuss the devastating news of Mike Trout being out for the season and what this means for fantasy managers and his legacy going forward. Next, they celebrate Jackson Holliday’s triumphant return and his grand slam, while also covering Jordan Westburg’s unfortunate...
Aug 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min
It’s Joey P’s (@JoePisapia17) final Leading Off for the year, and Coby Mayo finally got the call to the bigs. Meanwhile, Junior Caminero is still in the minors, Mike Trout got some very bad news, Trevor Rogers’ struggles continued, and was Seth Lugo the best value of draft season? Come join Joe and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) for the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much more! Intro - 0:00:00 Coby Mayo - 0:01:08 Junior Caminero - 0:02:43 Max Meyer - 0:06:25 Jose Ramirez - 0:10:03 ...
Aug 02, 2024•35 min
Jackson Holliday came back with a bang, Clayton Kershaw stumbled in his 2nd start off the IL, Brenton Doyle just keeps on chugging, and some exciting team debuts are on the horizon. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Jackson Holliday - 0:01:22 Jordan Westburg - 0:01:59 Logan Webb - 0:05:49 Framber Valdez - 0:05:58 Clayton Kershaw - 0:06:47 Matt Olson - 0:08:35 Jack Flaherty - 0:11:18 Yusei ...
Aug 01, 2024•37 min
It’s Trade Deadline Day! Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) break down the names that have been on the move so far, including Yusei Kikuchi, Lane Thomas, Jorge Soler, and Amed Rosario, while also speculating on what else we might see today. Then, we get to the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Corbin Carroll - 0:00:52 Yusei Kikuchi Trade - 0:03:37 Jorge Soler - 0:09:31 Lane Thomas - 0:10:10 Frankie Montas - 0:12:36 Amed Rosario - 0:12:44 Yank...
Jul 30, 2024•38 min
Joey P (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) break down a very busy weekend, including Jazz Chisholm heading to the Bronx, a controversial Cubs/Rays swap, Elly De La Cruz doing his best Rickey Henderson impression, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Jazz Chisholm - 0:00:32 Isaac Paredes/Christopher Morel - 0:04:46 Jesse Winker - 0:09:17 Elly De La Cruz - 0:09:34 Devin Williams - 0:09:48 Jeffrey Springs - 0:09:56 Kodai Senga - 0:11:20 Jordan Hicks - 0:12:14 ...
Jul 29, 2024•32 min
In this episode of The Cycle, FantasyPros’ weekly fantasy baseball show, Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher break down the latest injury updates and what fantasy managers should do with key players like Ozzie Albies, Yamamoto, and Mike Trout. As we approach the final months of the season, they dive into the AL MVP race, evaluating the odds for frontrunners like Aaron Judge, Gunnar Henderson, and Bobby Witt Jr., and discuss who might be worth a speculative bet. The hosts also highlight recent hot streak...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Trades, trades, and more trades! Randy Arozarena is a Mariner, AJ Puk was dealt to Arizona for Deyvison De Los Santos, and the Phillies and Orioles finalized a deal while we were live! Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) break it all down and also bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Arozarena traded to Seattle - 0:00:32 Dylan Cease - 0:03:46 Deyvison De Los Santos/AJ Puk - 0:05:28 Phillies/Orioles Trade - 0:09:53 Blake Snell...
Jul 26, 2024•33 min
Christian Yelich and Mike Trout are in some trouble, Robbie Ray and Clayton Kershaw are back, Gerrit Cole continues to struggle against the Mets, and maybe Garrett Crochet won’t be as restricted as we thought? Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) sits in for Joey P and joins Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) to bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Garrett Crochet - 0:03:27 Christian Yelich - 0:07:13 Gerrit Cole - 0:12:22 Brenton Doyle - 0:15:11 Robbie Ray - 0:15:38 ...
Jul 25, 2024•35 min
Mike Trout suffered a setback in his rehab assignment, Julio went on the IL, Paul Skenes did Paul Skenes things, and what exactly does the trade market look like for Tarik Skubal? Come join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) for the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Mike Trout 0:00:30 Julio Rodriguez - 0:08:11 Jordan Montgomery - 0:08:29 Paul Skenes - 0:08:33 Jameson Taillon - 0:10:15 Garrett Crochet - 0:10:24 Luis Gil - 0:12:58 Tarik ...
Jul 24, 2024•33 min
It’s Paul Skenes day! Mike Trout and Mookie Betts are on the mend, Francisco Lindor had a big night, and who could be the first big mover of trade deadline season? KC Bubba (@bdentrek) sits in for Joey P and joins Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) to bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Paul Skenes - 0:01:55 Luis Gil - 0:04:27 Mike Trout - 0:06:46 Elly De La Cruz - 0:08:10 Francisco Lindor - 0:09:53 Tyler Anderson - 0:12:56 Juan Soto - 0:14:59 Tarik Skuba...
Jul 23, 2024•36 min
The Braves suffered a pair of devastating injuries, Seth Lugo tossed his first career complete game, Yordan hit for the cycle, and should we trust Jackson Chourio or James Wood more ROS?Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) bring you the news, injuries, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 HOF Weekend - 0:01:43 Seth Lugo - 0:03:16 Jarren Duran - 0:06:32 Julio Rodriguez - 0:06:44 Alec Burleson - 0:08:05 Shota Imanaga - 0:10:59 Ozzie Albies - 0:11:05 Nacho Alvarez ...
Jul 22, 2024•30 min
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) get you all set for the second half of the baseball season by bringing you the latest news, injury updates, prospect reports, and the best bets of the day. The boys also give away the signed Orlando Cabrera jersey and talk about some potential packages if you are looking to move Gerrit Cole Intro - 0:00:00 Orlando Cabrera Jersey Giveaway - 0:00:44 Clayton Kershaw - 0:03:20 Gerrit Cole - 0:06:56 Luis Gil - 0:07:03 Kyle Tucker - 0:09:06 J...
Jul 19, 2024•39 min
In this episode of The Cycle, Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher dive into the excitement of the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game with their reactions and analysis. Who emerged victorious in their HR Derby picks, and what were the standout moments from the All-Star festivities? Tune in to find out! As we hit the halfway mark of the season, Ryan and Mike reveal their biggest surprises and disappointments from the first half. Who exceeded expectations, and who fell short? The answers might surprise you. ...
Jul 18, 2024•47 min
Leading Off Live is back! Joey P (@JoePisapia170) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) break down the ASG and HR Derby, talk about some underperforming players such as Kevin Gausman, Dansby Swanson, and Andres Gimenez, before getting you all set for the second half with some bold predictions and playoff takes! Intro - 0:00:00 Jarren Duran - 0:03:14 Teoscar Hernandez - 0:04:58 Trade Zac Gallen for Garrett Crochet? - 0:08:10 Dansby Swanson - 0:09:41 Andres Gimenez - 0:11:04 Gleyber Torres - 0:13:28 Kev...
Jul 18, 2024•31 min
Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) give a comprehensive breakdown of the MLB Draft's top picks and share which young players they're watching after the MLB Futures Game. Learn about the impact of future stars like Travis Bazzana and the other prospects that could change the game. Leading Off Presented by Bet365 - 0:00:00 The MLB Draft - Travis Bazzana & the top 10 - 0:00:30 Jac Caglianone - 0:03:40 Picks 11-20 - Jurrangelo Cijntje, Bryce Rainer, Theo Gillen - 0:05:22...
Jul 17, 2024•26 min
The All Star break is upon us, so Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) declare their own selections for each league from a fantasy perspective! Intro - 0:00:00 Welsh’s NL All Star Team - 0:01:16 William Contreras - 0:01:49 Christian Walker - 0:03:43 Bruce Turang - 0:05:13 Alec Bohm - 0:07:30 Heliot Ramos and Jackson Merrill - 0:07:56 Chris Sale and Zack Wheeler - 0:10:51 Joe’s AL All Star Team - 0:13:41 No Bobby Witt? - 0:14:33 Kyle Tucker vs Jarren Duran - 0:17:47 Vladimi...
Jul 16, 2024•22 min
In this episode of The Cycle, Worm and Maher kick things off with a look at Drew Thorpe and Tobias Myers. We answer a burning listener question: Are you Team Thorpe or Team Christian Scott? We then move on to provide an update on Zack Wheeler’s injury and discuss whether we made a mistake by not including Justin Steele in last week’s ace conversation. As the MLB All-Star Game approaches, we share our thoughts and expectations. In our “Buy Low, Sell High” segment, we highlight our favorite picks ...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Paul Skenes will start the All Star Game for the NL, Julio Rodriguez continued his up and down season, Wilyer Abreu came out of his slump, and whatever happened to rivalries in baseball? Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injuries, best bets of the day and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Paul Skenes - 0:00:35 Julio Rodriguez - 0:04:58 Jack Flaherty - 0:05:14 Kevin Gausman - 0:06:38 Justin Steele - 0:06:50 Aaron Civale - 0:07:52 Brandon Pfaadt - 0:09:09 Wilyer Abr...
Jul 12, 2024•28 min
The Dodgers' rotation has become a proper mess, Max Mayer continues to look sharp in AAA, Brooks Lee just keeps raking, and Yordan Alvarez got hurt...stealing a base? Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) fills in for Welsh and joins Joey P (@JoePisapia17) to bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 The Dodgers Rotation - 0:01:18 Marcell Ozuna - 0:04:36 Framber Valdez - 0:07:17 Tobias Myers - 0:07:32 Julio Rodriguez - 0:09:03 Paul Sewald - 0:09:17 Ezequiel Tovar - ...
Jul 11, 2024•30 min
With Sale, Glasnow, and Wheeler all out of the picture, could Paul Skenes be in line to start the All Star Game? Bobby Miller got roughed up (again) and Julio is starting to heat up! Come join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh)as they give you the news, injuries, best bets of the day and more Intro - 0:00:00 Rece Hinds - 0:00:35 Zack Wheeler - 0:05:35 Paul Skenes ASG Starter? - 0:06:05 Bobby Miller and Tyler Glasnow - 0:09:43 Chris Sale - 0:13:13 Blake Snell - 0:13:16 Tr...
Jul 10, 2024•39 min
Wyatt Langford is on fire, Lars Nootbaar is back, and Shelby Miller got a save? Get caught up on the news, injuries, best bets of the day and more from Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh). Introduction - 0:00:00 Wyatt Langford - 0:03:04 Elly De La Cruz - 0:07:37 Oneil Cruz - 0:07:53 Chris Sale - 0:08:05 Shelby Miller - 0:13:35 Eddie Rosario - 0:14:05 Lars Nootbaar - 0:14:11 Junior Caminero - 0:14:21 3 Up: Eloy Jimenez, Andrew Abbott, and Brandon Nimmo - 0:19:43 3 Down: Pa...
Jul 09, 2024•33 min
Jose Miranda just did something that we haven't seen in 72 years, Luis Gil bounced back very well, and the Cubs are looking like deadline sellers? Come join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) for news, injuries, best bets of the day and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Luis Gil - 0:01:05 Jose Miranda - 0:04:42 Tarik Skubal - 0:08:01 Grayson Rodriguez - 0:08:13 The Cubs Are Sellers? - 0:08:22 All Star Rosters - 0:10:46 Trade Talk - 0:15:03 Paul Skenes - 0:15:41 Shota Imanaga - 0:21:...
Jul 08, 2024•35 min
Welcome to the latest episode of The Cycle, FantasyPros’ weekly fantasy baseball podcast! In this episode, Worm and Maher start by rounding the bases with Luis Gil, discussing whether James Wood is finally a prospect who hits the ground running this year, exploring the mystery of ace pitchers, and making the case for rules changes we want to see. Next, we dive into our Buy Low, Sell High segment, highlighting our favorite picks from this week’s featured pros article and touch on players such as ...
Jul 05, 2024•51 min
Could Zac Gallen be on the move, how much trouble are the Yankees in, and when will Mike Trout return? These are the questions that keep Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) up at night. Come join them as they break down the news, injuries, best bets of the day and more Intro - 0:00:00 Zac Gallen - 0:01:04 Gunnar Henderson - 0:06:12 Nick Pivetta - 0:06:33 Marcus Stroman - 0:06:42 Steven Kwan - 0:10:26 Kyle Tucker and Justin Verlander - 0:11:58 Bobby Miller - 0:12:09 Mike T...
Jul 05, 2024•31 min
Aaron Civale is headed to Milwaukee, Luis Gil had another stinker, and Royce Lewis is hurt again. Come join Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) for news, injuries, best bets of the day and more! Introduction - 0:00:00 Aaron Civale traded to the Brewers - 0:01:12 Royce Lewis…again - 0:03:47 Luis Gil - 0:08:53 Yordan Alvarez - 0:12:21 Julio Rodriguez hitting 7th - 0:12:35 Bobby Miller - 0:16:52 Brenton Doyle - 0:16:58 Tim Anderson - 0:17:03 Prospecting with The Welsh - 0:17...
Jul 03, 2024•37 min
James Wood made his MLB debut, and that got Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) thinking about the 2022 Juan Soto trade. Hunter Brown might be the Buy Low of the year, and a pair of Mets youngsters highlight the best adds on the waiver wire as Joe and Welsh bring you the news, injuries, best bets of the day and more! Intro 0:00:00 James Wood Debut - 0:02:17 Mackenzie Gore 0:02:56 Revisiting the Juan Soto trade 0:03:03 Hunter Brown - 0:07:41 Carlos Rodon - 0:08:46 Pete Alo...
Jul 02, 2024•33 min
