Fantasy Baseball Beat

Talking Kansas City Royals and assessing injury risk

Jaylon Thompson from The Kansas City Star visits the guys to talk about the Royals:

• What does the back end of the rotation look like with Kris Bubic, Alec Marsh, Kyle Wright, Daniel Lynch IV, and Noah Cameron all fighting for their own spot?
• What can we expect from the outfield with Hunter Renfroe, MJ Melendez, Kyle Isbel, Dairon Blanco, and Nelson Velázquez trying to stake their claim to play?
• Is Maikel Garcia ready to bounce back in 2025?
• How big of an impact will the trade for Jonathan India make on the construction of this lineup?
• Who does Jaylon Thompson like in the minor leagues?
• Is Jac Caglianone the real-deal?
• How good is Bobby Witt Jr.?
• Jaylon offers a VERY bold prediction that is well-received by the crew.

Dave McDonald joins the show and gives some very helpful tips and tricks for how to construct a roster and explains so by assessing all of the different risks involved when playing fantasy baseball.

Both Dave McDonald and Dave Funnell give their risk ratings on:

• Garrett Crochet
• Grayson Rodriguez
• Luis Robert Jr.
• Jazz Chisholm Jr.
• Tommy Edman

Mike digs deep to discuss Jeff Hoffman, Robert Suarez, and Ryan Walker, before the rest of the guys discuss the latest injury news on Hoffman.

Sean Burke is addressed, leading Chris to do something that he never thought he would do.

Finally, the Mental Health Minute brings about familiar names from our past, but just how old is Dave Funnell's player?

Hosts:

• Christopher Torres
• Mike Carter
• Dave Funnell

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The Plus Pitch Podcast with Nick Pollack, breaking down every MLB team's rotation for 2025.

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Hosts Trevor Hooth and Nate Kosher bring insight and analysis of the prospects/rookies you need to know about this year to make an impact in your fantasy baseball leagues.

On this week's episode, Trevor and Nate discuss the latest hot stove action as Justin Verlander signs with the Giants, Gavin Lux and Diego Cartaya move teams, and Roki Sasaki narrows his choices to three teams. Then they welcome Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) from the In the Pen Podcast on the show to breakdown ADP outliers.

Players discussed include Brent Rooker, Ceddane Rafaela, Parker Meadows, Masyn Winn, Porter Hodge, Luis Gil, Kodai Senga, Spencer Strider, Chris Sale, Michael Kopech, and Jazz Chisholm.

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The Plus Pitch Podcast with Nick Pollack, continuing his series of breaking down every MLB team's rotation for 2025.

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Hosts:

• Christopher Torres
• Mike Carter
• Dave Funnell

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The Plus Pitch Podcast with Nick Pollack, as we continue our yearly tradition of breaking down every MLB team's rotation for 2025.

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Hosts:

• Christopher Torres
• Mike Carter
• Dave Funnell

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On The Wire

Adam and Kevin preview the speed categories (R, SB) going into 2025 drafts

News and Notes

Charlie Morton signs 1-year deal with Baltimore
Giants add Justin Verlander
Martín Pérez joins White Sox
Orioles add Andrew Kittredge
Jeff Hoffman signs three-year deal with TOR
Michael Lorenzen back to KC on a 1-year, $7M deal
Chris Martin added to Rangers' bullpen
GM Zoll: Griffin Jax will remain in Twins' bullpen

Filling Speed Late
Hunter Goodman, Miguel Amaya, Nolan Schanuel, Joey Ortiz, Patrick Bailey, Luke Raley, Dylan Moore, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Ha-Seong Kim, Thairo Estrada, Luisangel Acuña, Starling Marte, Daulton Varsho, Esteury Ruiz, Jacob Young, Sal Frelick

Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting

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On The Wire

Adam and Kevin preview the power categories (HR, RBI) going into 2025 drafts

News and Notes

Hye-Seong Kim signs with Dodgers

Dodgers move Diego Cartaya to MIN for Jose Vasquez

Amed Rosario 1-year deal with Nats

Gavin Lux traded to Cincinnati

Cavan Biggio's minor-league deal with the Royals

Filling Power Late
Luis Campusano, Spencer Torkelson, Jeimer Candelario, Danny Jansen, Josh Bell, Andrew Vaughn, Ryan McMahon, Jake Cronenworth, Orlando Arcia, Michael Massey, Ha-Seong Kim, Daulton Varsho, Matt Wallner, Heston Kjerstad, Hunter Goodman, Luke Raley

Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting

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