Rotowire Fantasy Baseball Podcast

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up all the action from the weekend of baseball, including a busy FAAB week, another slew of injuries and hot starts by Randal Grichuk, Matt Barnes and Alex Reyes; and much, much more! Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Projected two-start options for the week of May 10, 2021 (0-5 scale):Luke Weaver 1 (Todd 0)Madison Bumgarner 4 Max Fried 3 (Todd 2)John Means 4Jorge Lopez 0Martin Perez 1Nathan Eovaldi 3 (Todd 4)Adbert Alozlay 2 (Todd 3)Jeff Hoffman 1 (Todd 0)Sonny Gray 4Shane Bieber 5Antonio Senzatela 0Jon Gray 0Dylan Cease 3Casey Mize 2Lance McCullers 4Luis Garcia 2 (Todd 3)Brady Singer 4Trevor Bauer 5Daniel Castano 0Pablo Lopez 4Freddy Peralta 4J.A. Happ 4Jordan Montgomery 3Chase Anderson 0Mitch Keller 1JT Brubaker 3 (Todd 4)Ryan Weathers 1 (Todd 0)Aaron Sanchez 3Kwang Hyun Kim 3Ryan Yarbrough 3Kyle Gibson 4Robbie Ray 3Erick Fedde 1 (Todd 2) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Means How often do you pay up for aces in DFS? How often do you go with two aces? Albert Pujols Injury Notes - George Springer, Anthony Rendon, the injury climate generally Dodger Therapy What games is Broc playing in DFS and why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Noteworthy Minor-League AssignmentsVotes Of ConfidenceBobby Witt - Double-ACJ Abrams - Double-AAlek Manoah - Triple-AMax Meyer - Double-AMatt Allan - High-AQuinn Priester - High-ATravis Swaggerty - Triple-ALuisangel Acuna - Low-ABrayan Rocchio - High-AMasyn Winn - Low-AFrancisco Morales - Double-AKeoni Cavaco - Low-ABenyamin Bailey - Low-AAaron Bracho - High-AMatthew Liberatore - Triple-AAngel Martinez - Low-AJake Vogel - Low-ATucupita Marcano - Triple-ABo Naylor - Double-AHunter Greene - Double-AAlexander Mojica - Low-AJordan Walker - Low-AJi-wan Bae - Double-ASergio Campana - Low-AGabriel Arias - Triple-AColin Barber - High-ABrayan Buelvas - Low-AEvan Carter - Low-AYohendrick Pinango - Low-ASoft LandingsJulio Rodriguez - High-ASpencer Torkelson - High-AAdley Rutschman - Double-AJJ Bleday - Double-AHeliot Ramos - Double-AGeorge Kirby - High-ASimeon Woods Richardson - Double-AGrayson Rodriguez - High-ADL Hall - Double-AJackson Rutledge - High-AJordyn Adams - High-AHeriberto Hernandez - Low-AFrancisco Alvarez

LABR trade between Fred & Jeff When do you start trading? Blue Jays talk, with an emphasis on George Springer & Cavan Biggio What's wrong with Francisco Lindor? What's a good "buy-low" price for Lindor? Mets fire their hitting coaches Jacob de From scratched from Tuesday's start Tyler Anderson's excellent start Streamers for this week - Shane McClanahan, Daniel Lynch, Nick Pivetta, Martin Perez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad recap the weekend in baseball including another busy week of FAAB, a rash of injuries to big name players and players who are surging or struggling. Follow us on Twitter:  @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two-start pitcher grades for the week of May 3, 2021:Luke Weaver 3Huascar Ynoa 3Dean Kremer 0Nick Pivetta 3Kyle Hendricks 4Aaron Civale 4Cal Quantrill 2.5German Marquez 3 (Todd 2)Casey Mize 1Zack Greinke 5Jakob Junis 2 (Todd 1)Mike Minor 3Shohei Ohtani 3 (Todd 4)Walker Buehler 5Nick Neidert 0Eric Lauer 1 (Zola 2)Kenta Maeda 4J.A. Happ 4Jacob deGrom 5Joey Lucchesi 0 (Todd 1)Domingo German 2 (Todd 3)Frankie Montas 2Cole Irvin 2Matt Moore 0Aaron Nola 5Tyler Anderson 0Chris Paddack 3Justin Dunn 3Aaron Sanchez 2Adam Wainwright 3 (Todd 4)Kwang Hyun Kim 3Michael Wacha 3Dane Dunning 2 (Todd 3)Kyle Gibson 3 (Todd 4)Steven Matz 3Joe Ross 0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We spend a lot of time discussing streaming on this episode, but we start off with news and notes: Bryce Harper Illness Issues Abound - Robert, Alvarez, Burnes Hyun-Jin Ryu Matt Olson SP Streamer Discussion What does Michael look for first when diving into a slate I've asserted that it's easier to stream this year, but Michael's experience draft has been the opposite and tells us why How to avoid getting Gombered What's wrong with Kenta Maeda? What's right with Jakob Junis? What's the likelihood of Patrick Corbin turning it around? Impressions from Shane McClanahan and Yusei Kikuchi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Should we have bid more on Pavin Smith in MAIN? Does it matter, since we got Kyle Higashioka?Smith has been leading off for over a week, looks pretty goodAlex Kirilloff batting fifth against righties, ninth against his first lefty Wednesday — has started six straight.Clay’s boy, Shane McClanahan starting Thursday against the A’s.The buzz surrounding Pedro Leon is mounting...How much longer can Cleveland wait on Bobby Bradley, and to a lesser extent, Daniel Johnson?Arizona somehow has by far the best wRC+ (155) in the majors against LHP, so this is another big test for Ryan Weathers.Jazz Chisholm to the IL, probably would have graduated with two more games.Cale Loken wants to know what our prediction is for Jazz in startup dynasty drafts next offseasonJoel Steen wants a breakdown of Marco Luciano, whom he just acquired in a tradeDan Corrado: Any catcher targets/strategies in dynasty? What are we doing with Plesac — when’s the next dynasty update?Michael Patrick: Is it time for a rebuilder to give up on Willy A

Did you stream Austin Gomber? Joe Ross last week? How tough is it to stream right now? Cubs & Brewers injuries decimating their respective lineups. Yadi Molina to the IL. What to do with the following strugglers?- Ian Happ- Clint Frazier- Andrew Vaughn- Amir Garrett- Alex Colome Fun outing from Shohei Ohtani Jazz Chisholm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 5 Schedule NotesFAAB Pickups - Weathers, Staumont, Kirilloff, Gomber, Tyler O'Neill, Deivi Garcia, Alex WoodInjury News & NotesBumgarner's No-HitterStruggling Braves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Merrill Kelly 1 (Todd 2)Charlie Morton 4Ian Anderson 4Bruce Zimmerman 1Dean Kremer 0Garrett Richards 2 (Todd 3)Zach Davies 3 (Todd 1)Trevor Williams 1 (Todd 0)Tyler Mahle 4Zach Plesac 3Austin Gomber 3.5 (Todd 3)Chi Chi Gonzalez 0 (-.5)Carlos Rodon 5Spencer Turnbull 2Jose Urena 0Jose Urquidy 3Cristian Javier 3 (Todd 4)Brad Keller 2 (Todd 3)Julio Urias 5Walker Buehler 5Trevor Rogers 5Daniel Castano 0Corbin Burnes 5Adrian Houser 2Corey Kluber 2 (Todd 3)Domingo German 2Sean Manaea 3 (Todd 4)Frankie Montas 2 (Todd 3)Zack Wheeler 4Zach Eflin 4Justus Sheffield 2Anthony DeSclafani 3 (Todd 4)Adam Wainwright 2Rich Hill 1 (Todd 3)Michael Wacha 3Jordan Lyles 1 (Todd 0)Mike Foltynewicz 1 (Todd 2)Ross Stripling 0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab

News: A's winning streak, Dinelson Lamet, Adolis Garcia, Ronald Acuña, Ke'Bryan Hayes Cleveland talk: Who's the next Aaron Civale? Which hitter prospects are going to get a look this year? Closer Situations: Reds, Blue Jays, Twins, Diamondbacks, Tigers, Mariners NFBC Talk: Winning a spot in next year's Main Event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jazz Chisholm update — 193 wRC+, 16.1 BB%, 26.8 K%Alex Kirilloff was not an option to replace Kepler with Twins in Oakland — could get the call Friday. Luis Garcia does as well as could have been expected in Coors — 6 K’s and 2 ER in 5.2 IP.Ryan Weathers sticking in rotation for now.TONY LA RUSSA says there will be some tough decisions to make when Billy Hamilton finishes his rehab — could Vaughn get sent down? Vaughn has a .393 OBP and three doubles in his last eight games.James dropped Clarke Schmidt in TDGX.Pavin Smith, Josh Fleming and Adolis Garcia were nice low-key adds in 15-teamers.George Kirby hype train ramping up.Kyle Harrison is looking like the next great Giants pitching prospect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou

1. Injuries Mookie Betts Ronald Acuña Starling Marte Christian Yelich Austin Hays Byron Buxton 2. What do you do with Fernando Tatis Jr.?3. Streamers Michael Fulmer Joe Ross Josh Fleming Jeff Hoffman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Gallen 5Nate Eovaldi 4Eduardo Rodriguez 3 (Todd 4)Kyle Hendriks 5Luis Castillo 5Zach Plesac 3Jon Gray 0Carlos Rodon 5Lance McCullers 4 (Todd 3)Brad Keller 3 Dylan Bundy 5Dustin May 5Nick Neidert 2Brandon Woodruff 5Jose Berrios 5Taijuan Walker 3Jameson Taillon 2Jesus Luzardo 3 (Todd 4)Chase Anderson 0 (Todd 1)Tyler Anderson 0 (Todd 1)Joe Musgrove 5Chris Paddack 3Kevin Gausman 5Logan Webb 1Jack Flaherty 5Josh Fleming 3 (Todd 2)Kohei Arihara 1Joe Ross 1 (Todd 2) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Gianella from Baseball Prospectus joins Jeff Erickson to discuss Carlos Rodon's no-hitter, the Astros' COVID issues and their recent series with the Tigers, and the Atlantic League's two rules experiments. They also track their respective progress in four industry leagues - RazzSlam, TGFBI, LABR and Tout Wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.