Danny, Lauer, and special guest Gio dive into the streaming frenzy as fantasy managers scramble for that one game-changing pickup. The crew shares which players are the most valuable on their rosters, breaks down Gio’s team trajectory, and unpacks the emotional rollercoaster of early drops and lingering hopes. From Dylan Crews to Jordan Lawler, no prospect is safe from scrutiny. As the league heats up, they urge other managers to stay with it and catch Darth Ohtani.
Jun 25, 2025•59 min•Ep. 48
Danny and Lauer break down the fantasy baseball madness as teams make their moves and take big swings. Lauer kicks things off with a trade gripe before diving into curious pickups, early surprises, and breakout performances that have shaken up the league. Bryan joins the conversation to dissect his team and react to some bold roster decisions. Plus, what’s the verdict on the Cole Ragans drop? ⚾
May 22, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 47
Danny and Lauer dive into the season’s first quarter, breaking down fantasy frustrations, surprise performances, and tough roster decisions. Lauer pitches his case for buying Rasiel Iglesias; they debate the most infamous “angry-drops,” and play a lively round of "I Say, You Say," featuring some intriguing league names. Plus, they tackle the biggest roster dilemmas—what will Ben do with Roki Sasaki, and is Gio ready to make a move on Dylan Crews? As bullpen volatility looms, the duo debates whet...
May 15, 2025•53 min
As the first month of the season wraps up, Danny and Lauer dive into their early thoughts on their teams and the league’s biggest surprises. They debate whether Triston Casas will ever turn it around, break down early-season struggles, and highlight the league’s breakout performers. The duo also unpacks the first trade of the season and discusses the pressure of holding the top spot in the standings. Plus, they examine what’s going wrong with 2 and 2 to Harvey Kuenn—tune in for sharp analysis an...
Apr 22, 2025•59 min•Ep. 45
In this action-packed episode of "Let’s Play Two," Lauer and Danny reflect on their draft strategies and the thrill of being two games into the season with the Dodgers vs. Cubs series in Tokyo out of the way. They discuss draft surprises, debate standout picks, and highlight the choices that made them go, “Wow!” The duo also shares their thoughts on early-season strategies and predictions for breakout performances. With trades already buzzing and injuries looming, this is an episode no fantasy b...
Mar 22, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 12
On this week’s episode of "Let’s Play Two," Danny and Lauer discuss the rebranding of Samurai Sluggers to YamaNonos and dive into the big question: What to do with Sale? They break down league trades, debate the catchers worth trusting, and spotlight the last set of keepers before the March 7 keeper deadline looking at Dan Cummings, Corey, Baca, and Lauer's teams. The show wraps up with predictions about Gio’s next move. Tune in for sharp insights and lively banter as the fantasy baseball season...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 43
In this episode of "Let’s Play Two," hosts Danny and Lauer tackle their toughest keeper decisions and share stories as they prepare for the draft. They delve into the keeper gamble strategy and analyze key league transactions, featuring players from Samurai Sluggers, Realmuto of Beverly Hills, Darth Ohtani, and Danny’s team, Kershawshank Redemption. Finally, they offer insights on the current state of the league and reveal a player on the wire that Gio might consider.
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 42
Join hosts Danny and Lauer on the latest episode of "Let’s Play Two" as they dive into the league keeper status. In this episode, they discuss Rule 5.1.2 and explore opening thoughts about the league, players, and trends. They also debate keeper strategies, and evaluate the keeper selections of 4 teams in the league: Sharknado, Arraez for the Judge, The Good, the Bad, and the Adley, and Diamond Kids. Finally, Danny reveals how AI determined Gio’s draft position.
Feb 21, 2025•55 min•Ep. 41
In this episode of the "Let's Play Two Podcast," hosts Danny and Lauer tackle key off-season topics, from draft and keeper strategies to predicting player and team bounce-backs. They’ll address nine burning questions, including performance forecasts for players like Jarren Duran and the impact of Yankee Stadium on Cody Bellinger. They’ll delve into potential breakout stars and evaluate whether recent rule changes have panned out. Stick around for final thoughts on the state of the league and a s...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 40
Join Danny Hollweg and Dan Lauer on the Let’s Play Two Podcast, titled ‘Yeah, It’s Challenging’. In this episode, they discuss the current state of their fantasy baseball league with only 6 weeks left, including Danny’s thoughts on being in first place and Lauer’s contemplation of the white flag. They also share insights on the most interesting races, potential player shutdowns, and the impact of trades. The episode wraps up with a discussion on streaming strategies, the final trade deadline, an...
Aug 21, 2024•58 min•Ep. 39
Join Danny and Lauer for this episode, titled “Gotta Be Able To Trade ‘Em”. In this episode, they discuss the current state of their fantasy baseball league, including Lauer’s plan for his 9th place team and whether Danny can maintain his lead. They also delve into recent transactions involving players like Jose Berrios, Paul Goldschmidt, Yelich, Senga, and Fedde. The episode wraps up with a discussion on MLB trades, the impact of moving relievers on SVHD, and an exploration of the league’s stan...
Jul 29, 2024•50 min•Ep. 38
Join Danny, Lauer, and their guest Marcus Hibbard of the Samurai Sluggers in this episode of the Let’s Play Two Podcast as they discuss the state of their fantasy baseball league with just over 10 weeks to go. They share their thoughts on the most surprising and disappointing players so far, and make predictions about who will have the biggest drop off or turnaround. In the Closing segment, they reflect on the players they dumped and whether they have any regrets. The episode wraps up with a Mai...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 37
Join Danny and Lauer in this episode of the Let’s Play Two Podcast as they navigate the tricky waters of fantasy baseball and discuss how pitching has been a mess. It’s time for Lauer to decide whether to Swing, Bunt, or Bench. Should he make radical moves, play the small game, or start planning for next year? The episode also features a ‘Hard to Own’ segment, where they discuss five players from different teams that are currently difficult to own. Don’t miss the Mail Bag segment where they addr...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 36
In this episode of the Let’s Play Two Podcast, Danny and Lauer dive into the latest trends, strategies, and frustrations in their fantasy baseball league. In the ‘Swing, Bunt, or Bench’ segment, they discuss the imminent decisions teams need to make as June arrives - should they make radical moves, play the small game, or start planning for next year? The episode also features a deep dive into the state of the league, the importance of starts and limits in June, and a discussion on the season’s ...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 35
In this Episode, Lauer and Danny finish the 2-month preview of the teams to spotlight, musing about Air Yordan, The Kershawshank Redemption, and 2 and 2 to Harvey Kuenn. The offer insight to a few of the trades from earlier in the week and bemoan the state of the offensive waiver wire and free agent market. There is even a mailbag in this one highlighting Ronel Blanco and what to do with him, along with whether Skenes is the real thing. Stream them on all the platforms.
May 24, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 34
In another episode early in this fantasy baseball season, Lauer and Danny bemoan some key injuries with Trout and Kwan going on the shelf. They also take a close look at three more teams in the league: Acuna Matata and the Corbin Carroll dilemma; Arraez for the Judge that seems to be an enigma of pitching and hitting; and Samurai Sluggers, wondering if there is enough pitching to go the distance. They finish with musings on the Catching position and the Yu Darvish pickup. Be sure to catch the po...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, Lauer and Danny sit down after the first full month of the season to chat trends, add/drops, and streamers that have dominated so far. They also jump in to explore three more teams, their state of play, and what's next for them: The Mighty Wombats, Darth Ohtani, and Lauer's very own Cole as Ice. Stream us on all of those platforms where you get your audio.
May 06, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, Lauer and Danny chat for the first time since the season has started. They discuss the rash of injuries affecting baseball and various league mates, as well as evaluate the bottom quarter of the league up to this point: The Sharknados, The Realmuto of Beverly Hills, and the Diamond Kids. Stream us wherever you get your audio.
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 31
In this episode, Lauer and Danny podcast during the 2024 draft, attempting to make picks and comment along the way. Cease goes early, Realmuto keeps taking pitching, and Lauer and Danny hold off the longest before even thinking about a relief pitcher.
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 30
In this final Keeper episode for 2024, Lauer and Danny muse about Spring Training players who are up and coming as well as lament a few injuries. They break the Dylan Cease trade details and review the keeper selections by Marcus, Yamamoto's Team, and Andy, Diamond Kids, along with keepers of their own teams heading into the draft. You can stream the podcast on most channels where you get your audio.
Mar 14, 2024•51 min•Ep. 29
In this 2nd episode of the Keeper series for 2024, Danny and Lauer invite the League Champion, Darth Ohtani (Ben Holloway) to get Ben's take on the changes in the league. The trio also discusses the next set of teams and their keeper decisions, covering Syndergaardians of the Galaxy (Corey), Sharknado (Sgt. Maj.), Realumuto of Beverly Hills (Ryan), and The Mighty Wombats (Baca). Some of the keepers get confirmations while others inspire more questions than answers. Stream us on Apple Podcast, Go...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 28
Welcome to the first part of the keepers series for 2024. In this episode, Lauer and Danny are joined by Bryan (Acuna Moncada) to discuss the Edwin Diaz rule adopted in the Constitution. They have a quick debate about keeping players earlier, as Lauer makes his pitch to the league. And the trio discuss the keeper decisions of Acuna Moncada, Darth Ohtani (Ben), Bend Tovar (Tim), and 2 and 2 to Harvey Keune (Dan Cummings). It's time to get ready for the draft. For Part 2, we will get to Sharknado,...
Feb 28, 2024•56 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, Lauer and Danny are joined by the Acuna Moncada manager, Bryan Cummings. Bryan chimes in with his thoughts on the rule changes for this coming season, and the fellas explore a few curious positions and players they couldn't keep going into the draft. They offer a few trade proposals they would be open to, and Lauer tries to pronounce a few new Padres players.
Feb 10, 2024•55 min•Ep. 26
In this final installment of the Winter Meetings episodes, Lauer and Danny cover questions from the mailbag for the Let's Play Two fantasy baseball league. They discuss Chris Sale's value, and several players from Korea, and take a closer look at the roster changes and points system for the upcoming season for the league. They dive into the older and injured pitchers and if they see them making a difference; and Lauer throws Matt Moore under the Angels' bus. Remember you can stream the podcast o...
Jan 27, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 11
In this episode, Lauer and Danny jump into another "Winter Meeting" of their own to discuss the major Dodgers signings and how this might impact the Let's Play Two fantasy league. They cover Ohtani, Yamamoto, and Glasnow and dive into players who haven't signed yet, like Snell, Bellinger, and Montgomery. The episode concludes with a few items they are interested in seeing as we move toward Spring and spring training.
Dec 28, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In this episode, Lauer and Danny chat in the first offseason episode during the week of MLB winter meetings. They discuss Ohtani, Soto, and the new rule change of Saves plus Holds. Don't forget to like and subscribe. You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, Spotify, or anywhere else you stream your podcasts.
Dec 08, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this episode, Lauer and Danny welcome Marcus Hibbard, our league-mate who manages "The Athletics." We discuss all things regarding Marcus's team, including the starts limit that he will certainly reach sooner than later, along with how he is gearing his team up for 2024. Keep following, subscribing, and downloading on your favorite streaming platforms like Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify.
Jul 27, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode, Lauer and Danny take time over the all-star break to chat about the volitility of the league and the jostling of positions. Who's gonna catch Ohtani in the final months? Remember to subscribe and download on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher and all the other places you stream your audio.
Jul 24, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode, Lauer and Danny are joined by Andy (Diamond K's) to explore his origin and how he got started in the league. Theybreak down this year's draft for Diamond K's, players he loves and players he missed. And they have some predictions and suggestions about how the season will play out. Don't forget to subscribe and download on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or anywhere else you stream those podcasts.
Apr 03, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this episode, Lauer and Danny are joined by Bryan (Acuna Moncada) to break down this year's draft in the Let's Play Two fantasy baseball league. They discuss some of the solid or questionable choices as they cover every team, along with how to beat the champion. Don't forget to subscribe and download on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or anywhere else you stream those podcasts.
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 5
