Open Bar Fantasy Baseball Podcast

Had a blast recording this episode @JustinMasonFWFB @StevePaulo and @RyanBHQ. We discussed all things fantasy baseball including fantasy baseball twitter investigating spin rates and substances used by pitchers and how or if that effects the fantasy baseball landscape. After bounce back outing by Luis Castillo and Blake Snell, the panel weighed in on whether or not they trust these two going forward. And then we did a ROS rest of season compare and contrast of similar players.

Bryan Reynolds vs Avisail Garcia

Nate Lowe vs CJ Cron

Brandon Lowe vs Nick Solak

Christain Yelich vs Austin Meadows

Nathan Eovaldi vs Zach Eflin

Adolis Garcia vs Jazz Chisolm

Nick Pivetta vs Anthony Desclafani

Then we wrapped up with 3 of 5! The segment that's left each fantasy questioning their fantasy baseball prowess!

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We're back for our second edition of Triple Play, and we had a great time with Micah Henry @fantasycentral1 Dave Swan @davithius and Aaron Pags @fantasytriage. These three fantasy baseball analysts battled hard discussing early season topics including FAAB, stashing prospects, and what to do with EV and fly ball discrepancies. As well as...

Who is...

Jesus Luzardo

Cavan Biggio

Danny Duffy

A buy or sell segment discussing...

Kenta Maeda

Javy Baez

Jazz Chisolm

Kyle Gibson

Follow all these great minds to improve your fantasy baseball game and us as well @OpenBarDudes on twitter.

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We're one month into the season, and we're already seeing desperation out there! Hang tight, fellas! What you see thus far may be an illusion and Ben and I sat down to talk about all the action of the first month. The highs and lows. The buys and sells. We discussed some draft mistakes that I made concerning ADP and player skills, closers, and tons of player profiles that you need to hear about!

Josh Bell

CJ Cron

Freddy Peralta

Danny Duffy

Michael Fulmer

and many more!

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We're firing up our Triple Play series where 3 contestants join us and I drill them with current fantasy baseball questions and news for points and an episode champion. Each month's episode winner will then battle it out in a tournament style for Triple Play supremacy. 

First up, we had the @TriplePlayFantasy crew Doc, Lil Cheesecake, and D Mendy go toe to toe to see who will represent the Triple Play Podcast during the rest of the tournament. This one went down to the wire!

Give them a follow on twitter @TriplePlayFantasy @DMendy02 @E_Men_dee @Art_T_Z

News and notes as always. 

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We had @NateMarcum of @perfect1yframed podcast come on and straighten out the most volatile position of our beloved game, Relief Pitcher. Nate and I briefly touched on news and notes, TGFBI, and then dug in to find the closers and saves you need to win your fantasy baseball leagues. Is Josh Hader actually a closer in Milwaukee? Who in St Louis will be locking it down for the Cardinals? You'll find out in this relief pitcher preview. Give Nate a follow on twitter @NateMarcum and our friend Aaron Pags @FantasyTriage and as always, give us a follow @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben

Thanks for listening! 

With the fantasy baseball bracket tournament playing out, our first round match @ZackRoto of @DraftChampagne podcast has us on to discuss the tournament, my first DC draft, and things I'm looking for in drafts headed into to TGFBI next week. 

Ben and I got together to discuss current free agent signings and trades in MLB as well as a deep dive on the 2nd base position as we prep for fantasy baseball drafts. 

In an attempt to save this sinking ship, I went solo to discuss recent MLB trades and acquisitions from across the league. 

It's been a while since we sat down and talked fantasy baseball, but our very own @OpenBarBen is killin it in 2020 and it's for all the reasons we described in the offseason. In this podcast, we highlight players that we're heavily invested in to illustrate why we're doing so well. VICTORY LAPS, BABY! Who told ya about Ian Happ? WE DID! Who told ya about Luke Voit? WE DID! Who's heavily invested in Mike Yastrzemski? WE ARE! There's some method to the Open Bar Dudes madness and it's paying off in 2020. 

We brought on the dudes from Exit Velocity podcast, Brent Herzog and Hey, It's Enrico Pallazzo pod, Michael Govier to square off against our own @Openbarben in a series of fantasy baseball questions of current events. 

Topics include:

Combustible closers

Fire and Ice, Who's hot and cold

Cy Bieber

The Joe Kelly suspension

More Rona news

Kyle Tucker vs Garrett Hampson

You can follow both of our new friends on twitter @ExitVelo_BH and @ExitVelocityPC as well @mjgovier and Pallazzopodcast

Thanks for listening!

Tired and weary from a long weekend of boozing and drafting, @openbarben and I got on the mics to discuss our first TGFBI FAAB period and our recent drafts. There were some very shocking bids as managers spend over half their allotted FAAB in the first week of play for ONE player in some instances!

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Quite simply, this is as much fun as I've had doing a podcast. With a gameshow theme for points and a win, we navigated through the agreement of MLB and the players union of 60 games and followed up with the fantasy baseball relevance of a shortened season. Follow Rotoballer Mets writer Nick Ritrivi @nickytapas71 on twitter, Rotoballer and On The Bump host Doug Ishikawa @coachingish for all your fantasy baseball needs. As always, please follow us @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben on twitter. We're also now live streaming on Youtube and Twitch @OpenBarDudes. Subscribe and enjoy! Thanks for listening!

In this episode, one of the best in the business, Toby @batflipcrazy, sat down with us to discuss his famous Pocket Aces drafting strategy in regards to roster construction and risk aversion. We used his TGFBI squad to reference this strategy and how you adjust to the room during a draft. Later, we dove into the super sophomores Victor Robles, Vlad Jr, Cavan Biggio, and Garrett Hampson vs their ADP's. The fantasy baseball community believes, but I'm not so sure I do. Listen to us break down each player with arguments on both sides. 

With baseball and fantasy baseball in disarray, we had a little fun thinking back to our most memorable player or team performances as fantasy baseball manager. 

Follow Toby @batflipcrazy on twitter AND youtube and check out his podcast as well as his collaborative work at Batflip and Bubba. 

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It was a rise and grind episode with guest Dave Swan where we discussed current negotiations between MLB and the players union and then dove into fantasy baseball. Dave has a contrarian take on drafting starting pitchers now as compared to March that you need to hear! Later we discuss some arguably "disrespected" veteran hitters going late in drafts including Joey Votto, Matt Carpenter, AND JAKE LAMB!??? 

As always thanks for listening! Please follow Dave @Davithius on Twitter and us @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben. 

This episode was highlighted by our first attempt at a live stream fantasy baseball podcast and it went off without a hitch. We appreciate the comments from our viewers and if you'd like to watch the replay it's available on YouTube @OpenBarFantasyBaseball

News and Notes included reports from Ken Rosenthal regarding proposals from MLB to the players union and a recent tidbit on COVID testing within MLB organizations players and personnel. 

CLOSERS!

In an ever changing world of closers, we discussed the RP's that we prefer heading into 2020. 

Thanks for listening! Please follow us on YouTube @OpenBarFantasyBaseball and Twitter @OpenBarDudes

Ben and I took part in #Podopolooza and helped donate over $6000 to Meals on Wheels, BUT our first live performance was a complete bust with our nerves getting the best of us! We're both thankful to have been a small part of it nonetheless. 

Listen League announcement 

xwoBACON explained

Universal DH

The industry has discussed the Colorado Rockies profiles outside of Coor's, We took a stab at the hits and misses of the Giants playing outside of Oracle.

New division proposal from MLB

Random player profiles

BOLD predictions

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Linked up with @openbarben to see how he's handling life's crazy twists and turns.

Topics include The Tiger King, a March Madness fantasy baseball podcast bracket, 2011 WS MVP David Freese, and then some actual fantasy baseball content.

Questions from followers/listeners

Player comps

What to expect in a shortened fantasy season

Listeners league? Might just do it!

As always, thanks for listening! 

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Caught up with @openbarben to discuss position previews and hid in his basement from a world wide pandemic while sipping on some Funky Brew! 

We reviewed players from each position to prepare you for your upcoming drafts.

Time stamp:

Catchers: 10:55

First Base: 15:30

Second Base: 24:55

Third Base: 36:00

Shortstop: 50:00

Outfield: 55:00

Starting Pitcher: 1:12:39

Relief Pitcher: 1:28:16

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On this episode, we have great news for us as a podcast and terrible news for fantasy baseball managers world wide. 

We've joined forces with @Mike_Kurland of the @BasesLoadFBN and couldn't be more excited! Mike has turned his podcast into a full blown network and asked us to be a part of it and we accepted. We are now available on 8 major platforms that include Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts and now you can find us on BasesLoadedNetwork.com as well. 

This news and notes section was repeated blows to your and mine fantasy baseball teams as the Spring training injuries continue to pile up. Justin Verlander - Lat strain

Willie Calhoun - Fractured jaw

Blake Snell - Tennis elbow? Yep!

Thank you for listening and give us a follow on twitter @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben as well as @BasesLoadedFBN

Go to BasesLoadedNetwork.com for all your fantasy baseball needs. 

After 6 days of a rollercoaster of emotions, Ben and I talked about the current state of our TGFBI teams, the differences in our league drafts and how we've faired thus far. Spring training updates with more injuries to star players. Follow us on twitter @OpenBarDudes and @openbarben. Thanks for listening! 

Finally linked up with @openbarben last night and just had a good time talking fantasy baseball! 

Happy TGFBI day, everyone! Ben and I discussed general expectations about our TGFBI leagues, draft slots, and the sharks in our leagues. 

SP injuries and which guys to run from or take the discount.

Mock draft trends we've noticed. 

More SP's in the middle tiers that we like/dislike. 

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And as always, thanks for listening!

I caught up with John L (the L stands for Legend!) of @MLBMovingAVG to get in that brain and discuss fantasy baseball. 

QS tiers 

SP sleepers

ADP deep players (emphasis on players)

Follow him @MLBMovingAVG on twitter and check out the @TurnTwoPodcast for more of his hot takes!

Rob Manfred just earned a little bit of respect back for me by dropping the hammer on the Astros, but we'll discuss the fantasy spin if any.

Josh Donaldson gets the years he wanted and has signed with the Minnesota Twins.

Arenado trade rumors a plenty. In the Lou soon???

Luis Robert: fantasy stud or dud?

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Tonight we talked all things baseball with Michael Simione, the @SpStreamer and learned his process for distinguishing daily starting pitcher streamers, the metrics he uses to evaluate starting pitching, and an ongoing pessimistic outlook for his beloved Mets. 

Stay til the end for a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT from Mike about what he's working on next! 

Follow him on twitter @SpStreamer and check out his website SPStreamer.com 

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With the hot stove giving us all the baseball love we need, we'll continue to give you the fantasy baseball twists as we near mock draft season in 2020. 

Perennial SP aces Corey Kluber, Madison Bumgarner, and Dallas Kuechel all in new uniforms!

As well as, low key statcast studs Avisail Garcia, Justin Smoak, and CJ Cron all signing for new teams!

Here's to hoping Santa brings you all fantasy baseball titles in 2020!

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Much to see about fantasy nothing in a week's worth of action resulting in not a lot of fantasy value change.

Ozuna to the White Sox (not quite yet)

Pham and Renfroe swap OF's

Villar to Miami

Moose to Cincy

Wheeler to Phila

We organized an industry mock draft with other #FantasyBaseball podcast hosts and had a great time navigating through extremely early (December 1) Fantrax ADP. Then briefly summarized our teams at the conclusion of the draft.

Participating in this draft and in draft order were the following:

1) @LelandTaglieri Fantasy sports free lance writer

2)@Jmontanez90 Cohost of the @basesloadedpod

3) @braffz Cohost of the @basesloadedpod

4) @openbarben Cohost of @OpenBarDudes Fantasy Baseball Podcast

5) @Mike_Kurland Creator and host of the @basesloadedpod

6) @CommCtrSports 

7) @JayDubTheGamer avid listener to each podcast involved

8) @OpenBarDudes Creator and host of the @OpenBarDudes podcast

9) @SpStreamer Cohost of the @basesloadedpod

10) @DanJPreciado Cohost of the Fantasy Front Office podcast

11) @thebaseballjedi Cohost of the Fantasy Front Office podcast

12) @myach1_91 Creator and host of the @fantasy_gospel podcast

Each participant in this mock draft worthy of a follow on Twitter. 

Follow us as well @openbarben and @OpenBarDudes for all your Fantasy Baseball needs. 

Having endured 48 hours of bubble guts and stuck in my house,  I was able to deep dive and begin player profiles with Fantrax ADP.

350- Pablo Lopez- Can he take the next step? The first half season of 2019 says he could.

348- Jordan Yamamoto- His curveball...friend or foe?

336- Josh Rojas- 15/20 potential and completely FREE at current ADP. 

***Stat corrections to make things right for you, the listener. 

#2EarlyMocks Review

We got a lil ornery on a Saturday night after a couple of beers and I think you'll thoroughly enjoy it!

Eduardo Escobar is a bust at that ADP

Cavan Biggio > Gleyber Torres per @openbarben

Touched on the top 20 SP's and a couple of obvious values 

A new segment called SELL IT where we sound off with deep dives into the metrics of a player that needs some noise. 

We went long on this one to give you the listener the insight you need to NOT make the same mistakes as the "experts" did in this October mock draft. 

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A new series for us, where we sit down with members of the Fantasy Baseball community. First up, Michael Yachera of the Fantasy Gospel.

Michael and I discuss how they got their start as the Fantasy Gospel podcast and website, 2019 trends, a peek into the #2EarlyMocks, is Fernando Tatis Jr a 1st rounder, and a LIGHTNING ROUND!

Follow Michael Yachera @myach1_91 and @fantasy_gospel on twitter. 

In this episode, Ben and I discuss 2019 trends, the juiced ball, HR rates, and how it affected pitching.

We took a peek at the Razzball top 100 and talked about players that stood out.

We briefly discussed how we fared in all of your leagues as well as the most unique way to play fantasy baseball, THE VAMPIRE LEAGUE!

Why is Ben so angry? Maybe this..."I do some of my best transactions when I poop!"

Announcements for future content that includes The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational and interviews with the SP Streamer and Micahel Yachera of the Fantasy Gospel. 

One month to go, fellas! Don't give up now!

I've got a couple simple September strategies to help you stay focused and win your leagues!

Jose Ramirez is down and out but I've got your back with replacements.

NEW closers alert! Stay ahead of your league mates.

Why do you guys hate Willie Calhoun? RED HOT! 

Offseason podcast ideas! 

Josh Bell and Kris Bryant are struggling! What to do? What to do?

Big bats Nelly Cruz and Pete Alonso are not! Enjoy!

Closer updates. ZERO save opportunities for Joe Jimenez

Rated Rookie? Bo Bichette is doin' it!

So many injuries. How have the Yankees, not only survived, but thrived!

MLB lured us into a fall sense of...meh, and then BOOM! Came through big time! 

Trade reactions and corresponding fantasy baseball moves.

BRAWL! Amir Garrett might have anger problems, but I'm here for it all!

3 HOT bats to target and 1 pitcher I'm very interested it going forward. 

I surprised @openbarben with a new segment that'll break down some interesting pitchers and a brief segment on Urias vs Stripling. A deep dive into closer injuries, replacements and potential trade candidates and their replacements. News and notes and a couple of catchers ya need to consider. #FantasyBaseball