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2d ago
Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett ( @Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele ( @stav8818 ) celebrate Episode 200 with a Christmas wishlist of fantasy targets, highlighting mispriced upside across the draft board — from high-octane arms like Jacob Misiorowski, Trevor Rogers, and Jack Leiter to bats such as Yandy Díaz, Ben Rice, and Yordan Alvarez, plus bullpen upside in Abner Uribe and international intrigue with Tatsuya Imai as 2026 ADP continues to take shape. Intro -- 0:00 Jacob Misiorowski — 8:50 Tatsuya Imai — 17:15 Yandy Díaz — 22:15 Ben Rice — 29:45 Trevor Rogers — 36:12 Yordan Alvarez — 43:59 Abner Uribe — 49:15 Jack Leiter — 56:32 Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
5d ago
Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde discuss the 2001 film "61*." They introduce the film (1:10), with an overview of the story, the cast, and filmmakers, and review the 20-80 baseball scouting grades for rating the film, with a new metaphor (5:51). In Amount of Baseball (14:41), they discuss the use of actual Mark McGwire footage, the strength of this tool throughout, and the impact of the authenticity. There is a player comp. Baseball Accuracy (20:39) starts off with discussion of Billy Crystal as Mantle's friend and "Rain Man" on set, and then delves into the history, talking about Ford Frick, Fay Vincent, and the asterisk itself, Roger Maris and Babe Ruth plate appearances, Maris and Mantle's relationship with the press, Pascual or Ramos, the imbalanced AL/NL in 1961, Babe Ruth breaking Ned Williamson's record, Maris trade rumors, Mantle running to first in three seconds, Joe DiMaggio Jerk-o-meter, Moose Skowron, Elston Howard, Billy Martin escapades, Maris signing an X on a ball, Rogers Hornsby, Casey Stengel and Mantle, the slick nickname, Mantle's arm injury, Hoyt Wilhelm and Tom Candiotti. Storytelling (54:16) considers everything added by the inclusion of the McGwire framing device, the function of Claire Ruth and Pat Maris in the story, the opening day scene, and the handling of exposition. There are a few small instances of Shakespearing. The scouts discuss the nuanced depiction of male friendship, the character of the media, the character of Bob Cerv, and the cinematography and lighting. The Score Tool (1:24:53) discusses the main theme, the volume of the score, and songs by The Ventures, Bobby Darin, and the Shirelles. Why TF is there a Lyle Lovett song? Acting (1:31:20) pretty much worships Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Bruce McGill, Michael Nouri, Richard Masur, Peter Jacobson, Seymour Cassel, Chris Bauer, Anthony Michael Hall, Christopher McDonald and Joe Grifasi, plus the rest of the ensemble. Delightfulness of Catcher (1:51:17) considers 17% of Yogi Berra and not enough Elston Howard. Delightfulness of Announcer (1:52:44) revels in both the accuracy and the high delight of the depictions of Phil Rizzuto, with all of his Rizzuto catchphrases and digressions, and Mel Allen trying to reign him in. Ellen has a (Rizzuto-esque?) digression into a comparison with "Eight Men Out." In Lack of Misogyny (1:59:51), they discuss Mantle's womanizing, and how it's tempered with Maris's point of view, consideration of Pat's perspective, and the existence of female fans. No spoilers on the following segments: Yes or No (2:04:31), Six Degrees of Baseball (2:07:28), Favorite Moment (2:08:09) Least Favorite Moment (2:11:04), Scene We Would Have Liked to See (2:12:52), Dreamiest Player (2:15:49), Favorite Performance (2:16:30), and Next Time (2:19:05). Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
6d ago
On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down a busy week of Winter Meetings news before diving deep into early pitching projections. The guys cover major free-agent signings, closer movement, trades, waiver claims, and roster fallout across the league, then turn their attention to Steamer and PLV pitching projections. From innings and role uncertainty to injury risk, saves volatility, and early draft market inefficiencies, this episode is a must-listen for fantasy managers preparing for early drafts and draft-and-hold leagues. Intro & Winter Meetings Fallout Kyle Schwarber Re-Signs with Phillies Pete Alonso to Baltimore: Lineup Impact Mike Yastrzemski Signs with Atlanta Edwin Díaz to Dodgers & Saves Outlook Tigers Bullpen: Finnegan vs. Will Vest Pirates Add Gregory Soto Pitcher Signings: Steven Matz & Mike Soroka Padres Bullpen Clarity: Mason Miller Waivers: Marco Luciano to Pirates Yariel Rodríguez DFA & Landing Spots Red Sox Trades: Oviedo & Vaughn Grissom Nationals–Mariners Trade: Ferrer & Henry Ford Transition to Pitching Projections ADP vs Projections: Early Market Biases Hunter Brown & Projection Skepticism José Berríos Role & Innings Discrepancy Injured Starters: Bradish & Wheeler Saves Projections Are a Mess (Again) Evaluating Closers Beyond Saves Final Thoughts & Draft Strategy Takeaways Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 12
In The Pen Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) break down the Rule 5 Draft as well as all the transactions and news from the 2025 Winter Meetings. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 11
On The Corner Nick Pollack and Eric Samulski discuss their favorite starting pitchers currently being draft after pick 300. Nerd out about pitching and fantasy baseball weekly with Pitcher List's Nick Pollack (@PitcherList) and NBC Sports' Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC). Support us: https://pitcherlist.com/premium/ Our Award Winning Baseball Site: https://pitcherlist.com Pitching is dope. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 9
On The Corner Nick Pollack and Director of Analytics Kyle Bland break down PL Bot's Mock Draft in the PL Pods Mock Draft. Nerd out about pitching and fantasy baseball weekly with Pitcher List's Nick Pollack (@PitcherList) and NBC Sports' Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC). Support us: https://pitcherlist.com/premium/ Our Award Winning Baseball Site: https://pitcherlist.com Pitching is dope. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 8
On The Corner Nate Schwartz joins Nick Pollack to talk about Nate's team in the PL Podcast Offseason Mock Draft. Nerd out about pitching and fantasy baseball weekly with Pitcher List's Nick Pollack (@PitcherList) and NBC Sports' Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC). Support us: https://pitcherlist.com/premium/ Our Award Winning Baseball Site: https://pitcherlist.com Pitching is dope. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 8
Keep or Kut - Pete ( @PeteBBaseball ) and Chad Young ( @chadyoung ) break down some of the trades they have finalized in the Keep or Kut listener leagues. 7:30 - After going over the Sonny Gray trade to Boston and the Ryan Helsley acquisition by Baltimore, the hosts discuss Pete's trade of Samuel Basallo and a 4th-round pick for Julio Rodríguez . 13:20 - Chad has a 4th-round Zach Neto . Should he keep him? A good conversation about Jackson Holliday follows, as Chad gave up both Trevor Rogers and Shane Bieber to acquire him. 33:46 - Chad acquired Jackson Merrill for Josh Naylor and a pick, buying low on the young Padres outfielder 44:40 - Pete traded a 15th-round pick and an 11th-round pick for a 9th-round pick. He explains why. 55:57 - Chad traded away a 16th-round Robbie Ray in exchange for a 15th-round pick. Subscribe : Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSS Connect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+ Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.