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The Toolshed: A Fantasy Baseball Podcast

Eric Crossredcircle.com

The Toolshed is a dynasty fantasy baseball and prospect-focused podcast. Each week, host Eric Cross discusses the notable players and storylines from around the baseball world, from the MLB draft all the way to the Majors, with a dynasty slant.

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Episodes

EP 131 | Vinnie Time!

In this episode, Chris and Eric gush about Vinnie Pasquantino, discuss the dynasty values of Woodruff and Gore, and the rising values of Gunnar Henderson, Michael Harris, and others before diving into exciting prospects excelling in the lower levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr...

Jul 01, 20221 hr 12 min

EP 130 | June Dynasty Rankings Discussion

In this episode, Chris and Eric dive into their new dynasty rankings. They discuss the changes at the top along with notable risers and fallers with plenty of player discussion and debate along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva...

Jun 27, 20221 hr 18 min

EP 129 | Cruzin on Up

In this episode, Chris and Eric dive into the recent promotions of Oneil Cruz, CJ Abrams, Josh Lowe, and Jonathan Aranda before talking about the surging Dansby Swanson and Andrew Vaughn. Then the duo discusses eight overvalued hitters that are sliding down their dynasty rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: ...

Jun 24, 20221 hr 10 min

EP 128 | Show Me The Greene

In Chris' return, he and Eric discuss the recent callups of Riley Greene, Michael Harris, Ezequiel Duran, and others before getting into Alex Kirilloff, Esteury Ruiz, Tanner Houck, and what's wrong with Lucas Giolito. Then, after the break, they get into some recent prospect standouts including Kyle Muller, Reese Olson, Vaughn Grissom, Ceddanne Rafaela, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TO...

Jun 20, 20221 hr 22 min

EP 127 | Pitching Prospect Mock Draft with Chris Welsh and James Anderson

Eric welcomes on Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) into the Toolshed for a pitching prospect mock draft. The trio goes 36 picks deep, giving reasoning behind their selections along with some great discussion throughout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr...

Jun 16, 20221 hr 8 min

EP 126 | June Top-400 Prospects Discussion

Eric rides solo this episode breaking down the top-200 of his new top-400 prospect rankings with plenty of player discussion throughout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &am...

Jun 13, 202257 min

EP 125 | Buehler, Buehler?

Chris and Eric dive into a lot of fun topics and players in this episode including the return of elite Sevy & Wheeler, what's wrong with Buehler, and some surging Dodgers arms before talking about the legitimately of Christopher Morel and if Alejandro Kirk is a top-5 catcher. Then, after the break, the duo discusses plenty of notable prospects including a six-pack of elite prospects that have been struggling this season including Noelvi Marte, Kahlil Watson, and Jack Leiter. Learn more about...

Jun 10, 20221 hr 14 min

EP 124 | June Dynasty & Prospect Mailbag

In this episode, Chris and Eric answer a bunch of listener-submitted dynasty and prospect-focused questions with some great discussions about specific players and strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Advertising Inquiries: ht...

Jun 06, 20221 hr 9 min

EP 123 | Dynasty Hold Em or Fold Em

In this episode, Chris and Eric discuss plenty of players that are hard to value right now including Taylor Ward, Nestor Cortes, Javier Baez, Trevor Rogers, and Byron Buxton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Advertising Inquiries: ht...

Jun 02, 20221 hr 11 min

EP 122 | Can't Ignore Gore

In this episode, Chris and Eric discuss MacKenzie Gore's dynasty value, Michael Harris and Edward Cabrera's promotions, and Eury Perez's Double-A dominance before discussing plenty of standout prospects from the last few weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

May 31, 20221 hr 16 min

EP 121 | Storytime

In this episode, Chris and Eric start by discussing the resurgence of Trevor Story, Randy Arozarena, and Dansby Swanson along with the struggles of Vladimir Guerrero Jr and Wander Franco. They also discuss Skubal's improvements, Cobb's metrics, Exit Velocity standouts, and prospects to stash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising...

May 27, 20221 hr 4 min

EP 120 | Adley's Arrival & Hitting Prospect Risers

Chris and Eric discuss a ton of hitting prospect risers in this episode plus the promotions of Adley Rutschman, Nolan Gorman, Roansy Contreras, and Matthew Liberatore. Some hitting prospects discussed are Royce Lewis, Gunnar Henderson, Michael Harris, Pete Crow-Armstrong and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquir...

May 23, 20221 hr 12 min

EP 119 | Who's Yordaddy

Eric rolls solo this episode but there's a lot to talk about. He starts by discussing Yordan and how close Alvarez is to Vladimir Guerrero Jr, discusses the legitimacy and long-term values of Taylor Ward and Nestor Cortes along with some struggling outfielders. Then Eric talks about some pitchers trending in different directions and finishes the show with his updated top 10 Dynasty prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars In...

May 19, 20221 hr 16 min

EP 118 | May Pitching Prospect Risers & Fallers

Following their recent top-400 ranking updates, Chris and Eric discuss all of the notable pitching prospects rising or falling in their rankings including Andrew Painter, Ricky Tiedemann, Gavin Williams, Cade Cavalli, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

May 16, 20221 hr 9 min

EP 117 | WoodRough & Dynasty Buy Lows

In this Toolshed episode, Chris and Eric discuss Brandon Woodruff's struggles, some young pitchers impressing, Jazz Chisholm's improvements, dynasty buy low targets, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Advertising Inquiri...

May 12, 20221 hr 1 min

EP 116 | No More Bieber Fever

In this episode, Chris and Eric discuss Joe Musgrove's quiet greatness, Shabe Bieber's red flags, and some top arms with struggling K rates. The duo then proceeds to talk about Corbin Carroll's immense upside, plenty of prospect promotions, and hot prospects over the last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: htt...

May 09, 20221 hr 11 min

EP 115 | Bohms Away

Eric and Chris are back with more struggling player discussions including Charlie Morton, Max Muncy, Trevor Story, and Tyler O'Neill, plus discussion on recent prospect callups, the return of Alec Bohm, and intriguing young arms on the rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &am...

May 05, 20221 hr 7 min

EP 114 | Time For the J-Rod Show

In this episode, Chris and Eric discuss some notable MLB injuries, some arms returning from injuries, if Eric Lauer is legit, MJ Melendez and Adley Rutschman, and recent MiLB Standouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Advertising In...

May 02, 20221 hr 7 min

EP 113 | Acuña Matata

Chris and Eric discuss the triumphant return of Ronald Acuña, Wander Franco's power surge, and rising arms, Patrick Sandoval and Logan Gilbert before discussing some plate discipline improvers and struggling top hitters like Ketel Marte, Dylan Carlson, Trent Grisham, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: http...

Apr 29, 20221 hr 20 min

EP 112 | Shane is McMoving on Up

In this week's episode, Chris and Eric start by discussing the dominance of Shane McClanahan, Cristian Javier moving to the rotation, and if Eloy Jimenez can be considered injury-prone. Then they get into some hot infield starts from Lindor, Chisholm, and others before discussing standout prospects from the last week and some live scouting looks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a grea...

Apr 27, 20221 hr 21 min

EP 111 | Early-Season Prospect Standouts

Chris and Eric discuss what's wrong with Gerrit Cole, prospects to stash in redraft leagues, struggling top prospects, and early-season prospect standouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...

Apr 21, 20221 hr 8 min

EP 110 | The Wright Stuff

In this episode, Chris and Eric discuss some early-season notable performances from Seiya Suzuki, CJ Cron, Clayton Kershaw, Jesus Luzardo and others before getting into some cold starts from big names and how worried they are about them moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands ...

Apr 18, 20221 hr 23 min

EP 109 | Early-Season Reactions

In their first in-season episode of 2022, Chris and Eric discuss some hot starts for Bregman and Robert, Tylor Megill's impressive debut, and some prospect promotions, headlined by CJ Abrams. Then after the break, the duo discusses early-season prospect standouts, give a deep league prospect target each, and close out the show with live scouting recaps from over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and us...

Apr 11, 20221 hr 16 min

EP 108 | Opening Day Opportunities

It's finally opening day and Chris and Eric kick off the season in style. They start by discussing all the big MLB news stories including Buxton's dominance, recent trades, and how to value deGrom and Sale before discussing all the prominent prospects that will debut on opening day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries...

Apr 07, 20221 hr 5 min

EP 107 | Dynasty & Prospect Bold Predictions

In their last episode before the regular season begins, Chris and Eric are joined by Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Michael Richards (@MPRichards1981) for a fun bold predictions show centered around dynasty and prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...

Apr 04, 20221 hr

EP 106 | Spring Training Storylines and Listener Questions

In this episode, Chris and Eric go over some spring training storylines and answer listener questions. They discuss Jo Adell, Cody Bellinger, Keston Hiura, Mitch Keller, Francisco Lindor, notable prospect performances and many more before answering plenty of listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: htt...

Mar 31, 20221 hr 9 min

EP 105 | Dynasty Crystal Ball: Top Players in Five Years

In this episode, Chris and Eric dust off the crystal ball to project the top dynasty players at each position five years from now. They give heir top-5 at each infield position, top-10 outfielders, and top-25 starting pitchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

Mar 28, 20221 hr 15 min

EP 104 | Highlander Dynasty Draft Recap

Chris and Eric are joined by Drew Wheeler (@Drewisokay) to discuss the first 150 picks of the ongoing Highlander Dynasty Invitational startup draft. The trio discusses their personal teams and break down the draft round by round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ...

Mar 25, 20221 hr 12 min

EP 103 | Dynasty and Prospect Hot Stove

With the recent flurry of moves, Chris and Eric discuss all the prospects and young players affected by each move and what it means for their short and long-term outlooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Advertising Inquiries: https...

Mar 22, 20221 hr 2 min

EP 102 | Our Top Targets for 2022

In this episode, Chris and Eric go position by position and discuss players that they're targeting the most in their 2022 drafts. Some names discussed are Will Smith, Jonathan India, Mitch Haniger, Luis Severino, Willy Adames, and Jarred Kelenic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code TOOLSHED for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privac...

Mar 18, 20221 hr 12 min
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