Episodes

  • TAA 1 - Advanced Metrics that Matter - Premiere at PitchCon!

    TAA 1 - Advanced Metrics that Matter - Premiere at PitchCon!
    Feb 4 2026

    The Approach Angle

    Nate Schwartz and Kyle Bland discuss 2026’s newest metrics that matter and where analytics stand heading into the season.

    They talk about how players are adapting to all the information they have and what information they want next. Then, they break down bat-tracking metrics, highlight the importance of similarity scores, and share what non-competitive rate means for pitchers.

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    57 mins
  • H&J 136 - Live from PitchCon 2026

    H&J 136 - Live from PitchCon 2026
    Feb 3 2026

    Brett and Scott dive in discussing the depth of this year's talent pool, debunking the myth of positional scarcity and examining the in-draft decision-making process of when to draft safe against when to take a shot on upside. Later on in the episode, Scott drops some names that have moved up his ranks over the course of the offseason and some bats that he's avoiding at cost early in draft season.

    Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu

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    51 mins
  • OTW 241 - We Have The Power Preview; Drafting HR and RBI

    OTW 241 - We Have The Power Preview; Drafting HR and RBI
    Jan 31 2026
    On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting kick off their 2026 fantasy baseball category previews by breaking down power (HR & RBI) and why it has quietly become harder to replace later in drafts. They discuss draft targets, late-round power bats, platoon plays, and roster construction strategies to hit modern home run benchmarks.0:00–8:30 — Episode Intro & Why Power Matters More in 2026Category-preview format explanationImpact of PitchCon and offseason prepWhy managers are falling behind in HR/RBIEstablishing modern power targets (24–25 HR per hitter)8:30–20:00 — Power vs Speed Tradeoffs in Early DraftsPlayers discussed:Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, Cal Raleigh, Bobby Witt Jr., Jackson Chourio, Trea TurnerHow few true 35+ HR bats existWhy early speed-first picks create downstream power pressureCorner infield power vs middle-infield scarcity20:00–30:30 — Power Benchmarks & Draft MathTargeting ~350 HR and ~1,100 RBI in 15-team leaguesWhy “15 HR + speed” profiles create long-term problemsEmphasizing lineup quality over RBI projections30:30–44:00 — Corner Infield Power TargetsPlayers discussed:Nolan Arenado, Nolan Gorman, Paul Goldschmidt, Bryce Eldridge, Chase DeLauter, Josh Bell, Tristan CasasArenado vs Gorman risk profilesPlaying-time certainty vs batting average damageEldridge stash upside vs prospect riskJosh Bell as a boring but reliable power source44:00–57:00 — Middle Infield Power OptionsPlayers discussed:Jake Cronenworth, Anthony Volpe, José Caballero, Brooks LeeCronenworth as a “glue guy” with sneaky volume powerVolpe’s rebound potential and ADP windowMulti-position flexibility as power insuranceMinnesota infield playing-time outlook57:00–1:11:00 — Outfield Power TargetsPlayers discussed:Jesus Sanchez, Andrew Benintendi, Austin Hays, Cody ClemensSanchez as a platoon-friendly power bat in HoustonBenintendi’s power resurgence vs lineup qualityHays as a free-agent ADP value playClemens as a flexible, low-cost power streamer1:11:00–1:18:00 — Power Streamers & Rate-Based TargetsPlayers discussed:Jemai Jones, Dominic Canzone, Tyler O’Neill, Matt Wallner, Zach Dezenzo, Colby Thomas, Christopher Morel, Joey Wiemer, David SchneiderHR per 600 PA as a late-draft toolShort-side platoon exploitationStreaming power via matchups and schedules1:18:00–1:21:00 — Catchers & Utility-Only PowerPlayers discussed:Carson Kelly, Marcell Ozuna, Jonathan IndiaKelly as a streaming catcher with popOzuna’s ADP volatility if he signsIndia benefiting from KC fence changes and lineup role1:21:00–1:23:00 — Final Thoughts & Power Draft TakeawaysDon’t underestimate power scarcityLate-round power always carries risk — embrace flexibilityTrust your draft instincts and plan for in-season maintenance Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud 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.
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • ITP 147 - Every Bullpen, Ranked

    ITP 147 - Every Bullpen, Ranked
    Jan 30 2026

    In The Pen

    Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) rank every MLB bullpen, 1-30.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • WAF 202 - Finding Profit in Projections

    WAF 202 - Finding Profit in Projections
    Jan 30 2026

    Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) examine where projection systems diverge and how those gaps can create draft value, highlighting key hitting and pitching targets and fades.

    • Intro
    • Projection gaps = draft value
    • ATC strong for power, RBIs, Ks
    • ZiPS leads stolen bases
    • OOPSY highlights ERA/WHIP edges
    • Playing time assumptions matter

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • OTC 593 - Mid-Round SP Targets

    OTC 593 - Mid-Round SP Targets
    Jan 28 2026

    On The Corner

    Nick Pollack and Eric Samulski look at starting pitcher ADP starting with round 6 and pick their favorite options based on ADP data.

    Nerd out about pitching and fantasy baseball weekly with Pitcher List's Nick Pollack (@PitcherList) and NBC Sports' Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC).

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    54 mins
  • K ꓘ 183 - Listener League Draft Recap - Part I

    K ꓘ 183 - Listener League Draft Recap - Part I
    Jan 26 2026

    Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) just finished up a keeper league draft with 10 listeners and take some time to go through interesting picks and keeps.

    4:13 - Chad and Pete pick 1-2 and the first tough calls of the draft came because Pete was "stuck" with a util-only bat at 1.1.

    10:44 - Right off the start, you get guys being taken over ADP - even in the first round. But because of keepers, team structure and more, it's less a reach and more a pick that makes sense.

    20:01 - Did Matt Heckman jump too early on Wyatt Langford? And how do we feel about a second round keeper price on Cal Raleigh?

    23:11 - Third and fourth round keepers are high priced but generally make sense once you have context.

    27:34 - George Springer is a great example of old guy value and he comes with real upside even at a high cost.

    30:04 - We move into the fifth and sixth rounds, and Chad jumps into a mini-closer run, because he was committed to chasing saves because he kept a first closer.

    37:40 - Eugenio Suárez is a solid pick with real upside and a deflated ADP because we don't know where he will land.

    39:28 - Moving into the seventh round, we start to see teams reach for big upside and long-term keepers for the first time - and it might be happening earlier this year than last.

    52:12 - Onto the ninth and tenth rounds where the draft swung back to old boring guys, but there are still a few names - even among the old guys! - with keeper upside.

    59:05 - We move into the 11th and 12th rounds, and we're all reaching now, plus maybe we over-drafted closers early?

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • TBG 72 - The Sluggers Wife

    TBG 72 - The Sluggers Wife
    Jan 25 2026

    Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde discuss the 1985 film, “The Slugger’s Wife,” written by Neil Simon and directed by Hal Ashby. It’s a doozy of an episode that once again sends our hosts to their mental and emotional limits. The magical timestamps are as follows: 1:24 – Intro; 6:41 – Review of 20/80 Scouting Scale; 14:00 – Amount of Baseball; 20:10 – Baseball Accuracy; 47:31 – Storytelling; 1:26:58 – Score; 1:33:22 – Acting; 1:38:19 – Delightfulness of Catcher Character; 1:39:11 – Delightfulness of Announcer; 1:40:18 – Lack of Misogyny; 1:50:06 – Yes/No; 1:52:36 – Six Degrees of Baseball; 1:53:10 – Favorite Moment; 1:54:18 – Least Favorite Moment; 1:55:32 – Scene You’d Like to See; 1:57:53 – Dreamiest; 1:58:21 – Favorite Performance; 2:01:06 – Next Time.

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    2 hrs and 3 mins