ITP 67 - Free Agent Frenzy
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) break down the fantasy impact of the plethora of bullpen-related offseason transactions from the past couple of weeks.
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 8 min
In The 'Pen
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) break down the latest in the bullpens throughout the league and help you get an edge over your league mates in finding those needed relief pitchers
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ITP 66 - 2023 Underperformers & Overperformers
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) use ERA estimators to determine relievers that were lucky or unlucky in 2023.
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 10 min
ITP 65 - PLV & Relievers (w/Kyle Bland)
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) are joined by Kyle Bland (@Blandalytics) to discuss how relievers are evaluated by PLV and how to use the PL Projections to find relief pitcher sleepers.
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 17 min
ITP 64 - Early NFBC ADP + Transactions
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) break down all of the relief pitcher transactions from the past couple of weeks and then analyze early NFBC ADP RP ADP.
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 14 min
ITP 63 - Free Agent Reliever Draft
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) draft bullpens consisting of the best free agent relievers available ahead of the Winter Meetings.
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 63
ITP 62 - Free Agency Preview
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) break down the free agent market for relief pitchers. Head to factormeals.com/pen50 and use code pen50 to get 50% off
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 62
ITP 61 - Live from FPAZ
Comparing Rick's top 30 closers to the top 30 taken in the PL Mock Drafts
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 61
ITP 60 - Bullpen Breakdown: Division Series
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) analyze the relief work from the Division Series and preview the ongoing Championship Series matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 60
ITP 59 - Bullpen Breakdown: Wild Card Series
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) analyze the relief work from the Wild Card Series and preview the upcoming Division Series matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 59
ITP 58 - Relief Pitcher Awards
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) hand out the awards for reliever of the year, rookie reliever of the year, breakout reliever of the year, and comeback reliever of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 58
ITP 57 - Postseason Bullpen Rankings
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) rank playoff teams by the strength of their bullpens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 57
ITP 56 - Relievers We Were Wrong About
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss the relievers we had strong opinions about that turned out to be counterintuitive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 56
ITP 55 - Relievers We Were Right About
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss the relievers we had strong opinions about that turned out to be intuitive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 55
ITP 54 - Waiver Wired
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss impact injuries and transactions from the past week and identify relievers on the wire climbing and falling the ranks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 02, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 54
ITP 53 - NL Closing Storylines
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss key storylines for each National League team over the season's final months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 53
ITP 52 - AL Closing Storylines
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss key storylines for each American League team over the season's final months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 52
ITP 51 - Late Season Sleepers
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss some relief pitcher sleepers during the final two months of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 51
ITP 50 - Trade Deadline Recap
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss all of the deadline trades that involved relievers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 50
ITP 49 - The Trade Deadline Begins
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss the relievers that have been dealt at the deadline and answer questions inspired by the deadline chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 49
ITP 48 - Trade Deadline Primer
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss the relievers that may be dealt at the trade deadline and who will replace them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 48
ITP 47 - 1st Half Review/2nd Half Preview
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) review the first half of the 2023 season before previewing the second half from a bullpen perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 15, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 47
ITP 46 - The Real All-Star Relievers
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) select the relievers they believe should've been selected to the 2023 All-Star Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 46
ITP 45 - The Next Era of Closers
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) predict which relievers are likely to become the next set of Hall of Famers, the next best closer in baseball, and the next up-and-coming closers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 45
ITP 44 - 2nd Half Sleepers
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss relief pitchers that are good options for stashing or are 2nd half sleepers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 44
ITP 43 - Undecided Closer Committees
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss bullpens that still maintain undecided closer committees nearing the midpoint of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 43
ITP 42 - Bullpen Power Rankings
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) power rank the top 10 bullpens in baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 42
ITP 41 - June Advanced Stats Leaders
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss relievers leading the league in various advanced statistics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 41
ITP 40 - Rest of Season Saves Leaders
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss the closers that will lead their respective teams in saves throughout the rest of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 27, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 40
ITP 39 - The Best Closer in Each Division
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) debate the best closers in each division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 19, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 39
ITP 38 - Rising Holds Candidates
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss relievers that are rising the holds ranks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 38
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