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Breakfast with the Beats

Chris Torres, Mike Carter, Dave Funnell

Discussion with local beat reporters with a fantasy baseball twist

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00:39:12

FBB 020 - Bullpen Bonanza

Breakfast with the Beats ·

2025/05/31

The Fantasy Baseball BeatBullpen Bonanza The Fantasy Baseball Beat is back with a bullpen-heavy episode. Every team's bullpen is discussed with analysis, insight, and tips on how to manage the most difficult position to project. Topics discussed:How each team attacks the closer positionThe difference between listening to the manager's words as opposed to watching what the manager doesHigh-leverage situations versus full-fledged closersClosers-by-committeesIndividual stats that stand outHow contracts

01:04:14

FBB 019- Brewers to Buy w/ Curt Hogg

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2025/05/24

Brewers to Buy w/ Curt HoggThe guys are back, and this week's guest is all things Brewers. Curt Hogg joins us to discuss the following topics:Jackson Chourio and his slow startJoey Ortiz and the disappointing beginning to the seasonLogan Henderson and his early career numbersBrice Turang and his 2025 improvementsInjury updates on Brandon Woodruff and Garrett MitchellThe vibe around this teamProspects to monitorJacob Misiorowski and his potentialWe then play a guessing game, as Mike tries to list the

00:47:46

FBB 018 - Look Who's Trending!

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2025/05/17

The Fantasy Baseball BeatLook Who's Trending!The guys are back with a banger, discussing all things baseball-related.Who do they prefer rest-of-season: Jacob deGrom or Hunter BrownBeat Writer Breakdown:What's wrong with Aaron Nola?What should the Mets do with their pitching? Players discussedFrankie Montas Jr.Paul BlackburnSean ManaeaPlaying Time Trends that you need to know about. Players discussedDrake BaldwinSean MurphyJosh SmithTrent GrishamBen RicePaul GoldschmidtGiancarlo StantonTrey

00:46:23

FBB 017 - Two and a Half Men Talking Baseball

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2025/05/10

Mike and Dave (and possibly Chris) are back with another episode of The Fantasy Baseball Beat. In this edition, the guys discuss:Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox situation at first baseTheir best free agent pickups this season in fantasyIs this Javier Báez resurgance for real?Can Gavin Lux carve out and maintain a role on the Reds?Then, they look through Eno Sarris and his ten early-season trends that warrant attention. From his list, the guys discuss:The Dodgers' pitching woesWhat to expect

01:10:41

FBB 016 - Interesting Rest-of-Season Projections

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2025/05/03

Fantasy Baseball BeatInteresting Rest-of-Season ProjectionsThe guys are back to discuss all things baseball.They start with Breaking News, as Jake Burger got demoted.Then the guys discuss their own fantasy teams, discussing progress and mistakes that they've made.After that, the following rest-of-season projections are examined. Players discussed:Pete Crow-ArmstrongTommy EdmanCedric MullinsTyler SoderstromPete AlonsoHunter BrownMacKenzie GoreYusei KikuchiDylan CeaseKris BubicLooking at injuries,

01:05:20

FBB 015 - Diamond Mines: Fantasy Gold in the Desert...

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2025/04/26

Fantasy Baseball BeatDiamond Mines: Fantasy Gold in the Desert with Jack SommersThe guys welcome back Jack Sommers to talk all things Diamondbacks. Players discussed:A.J. PukJustin MartinezShelby MillerDrey JamesonKetel MarteGeraldo PerdomoPavin SmithBrandon PfaadtZac GallenCorbin CarrollThe guys then talk about the players in Arizona they're buying right now.After that, Dave talks about injuries. Players discussed:Spencer StriderGrayson RodriguezEmmanuel ClaseThen Mike talks about the crazy world

01:08:34

FBB 014 - Don't Chicken Out on Ben Rice, with Michael...

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2025/04/19

The Fantasy Baseball BeatThe guys welcome Michael Cecchini to the show Michael Cecchini joins the guys to discuss all things baseball.Michael discusses the following topics:his background in fantasy baseball playing and writingstabilization points for different player metrics, such as strikeout rate, walk rate, ground ball rate, fly ball rate, and morehow much does Stuff play into figuring out which pitchers to rosterBeat Writer RoundupThe guys discuss two articles:1. "Ben Rice 'a real hitter' out

01:04:57

FBB 013 - The Veen Machine Arrives: Rockies Talk with...

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2025/04/12

The Fantasy Baseball BeatThe Veen Machine Arrives: Talking Rockies with Thomas Harding The guys began the show by previewing their upcoming discussion with Thomas Harding by discussing Zac Veen. How aggressive will Chris, Mike, and Dave be this weekend when they can add him to their lineups, and what concerns Dave more than anything?After that, Kyren Paris enters the discussion, as the guys examine his recent success and what they speculate will happen. Is he someone that the majority of your FAAB

00:52:50

FBB 012 - Let's Overreact with Ryan Bloomfield

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2025/04/05

Fantasy Baseball BeatThe guys welcome Ryan Bloomfield to the show.Firstly, they all discuss The Baseball Forecaster and how it's an important piece of fantasy baseball goodness.Then, they go over FOMO picks. Players discussed:Anthony VolpeCedric MullinsFernando Tatis Jr.Oneil CruzIsiah Kiner-FalefaTommy PhamAfter that, the guys go over players who have increased their velocity thus far. Players discussed:Brice TurangCorbin CarrollNick MatonThe guys then review some beat writer articles and go over

01:12:49

FBB 011 - Halos and High Stakes Drafts with Jeff...

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2025/03/22

Fantasy Baseball BeatThe guys talk about the Angels with Jeff Fletcher and Dan Prepas and then review Chris' big weekend of drafts. Players discussed:Jo AdellMike TroutTim AndersonYoán MoncadaLogan O'HoppeNolan SchanuelKenley JansenBen JoyceZach NetoRobert StephensonAnthony Rendon From there, Dan Prepas joins the gang and discusses life as a fan of the Angels, while answering the questions:Can the Angels compete?Is Mike Trout worth a draft pick?How good can Yusei Kikuchi be?Which of the following

01:05:50

FBB 010 - Spring Training Standouts with Thomas Nestico

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2025/03/15

Fantasy Baseball BeatThomas Nestico joins the show to discuss Spring Training Standouts.First, Thomas answers the questions of:Does Spring Training matter?What do you look for during Spring Training?Which players have caught your eye thus far?Tyler SoderstromJerar EncarnaciónThen, we break down four pitchers who are rising up draft boards because of their early-spring performances:Christopher SanchezHunter GreeneJack LeiterCasey MizeWhich player performances are worrisome?Shota ImanagaTanner

01:04:59

FBB 009 - The Power of the Schwartz!

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2025/03/08

Fantasy Baseball BeatThe guys talk with Nate Schwartz about a variety of topics The guys welcome FSWA Award-winning writer Nate Schwartz, who joins the group to discuss his Process+ piece. Things discussed:What is PLV?How does wRC+ coincide with Process+?What conclusions can be made as a result?Which players stood out to Nate as under-valued by the fantasy community?Lawrence ButlerTaylor WardXander BogaertsDave then goes through injury updates on the following players:Gunnar HendersonGrayson

01:07:11

FBB 008 - Why Did You Make That Pick?

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2025/03/01

Fantasy Baseball BeatThe guys review their current draft picks with Nathan GrimmMike, Dave, and Chris go over the most actionable news out of Spring Training:Spencer Strider looks healthyRonald Acuña Jr. looks to be taking things slowlyBen Rice looks to be in line for additional playing time.Nathan Grimm joins the show, and Colt Keith is the topic of discussion on how we assess rookies and second-year players in their earliest seasons. Nathan takes a moment to roast the guys in a way that

01:06:06

FBB 007 - Talking Orioles with Jake Rill

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2025/02/22

Fantasy Baseball BeatThe guys talk with Jake Rill from mlb.com about the OriolesJake Rill joins the gang from Spring Training to talk about the Baltimore Orioles in 2025. Topics include:Jake's start in the businessWhat can we expect out of Adley Rutschman this year after a disappointing second half last year?What does the recovery process of Félix Bautista look like?Are Seranthony Domínguez and Andrew Kittredge viable options behind him?How healthy is Grayson Rodriguez, and can he take a step

00:49:52

FBB 006 - Hitters We Love

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2025/02/16

Fantasy Baseball BeatThe guys discuss the hitters that they love. The boys are back and go position by position to discuss the hitters that they love the most.CatcherGabriel MorenoIvan HerreraShea LangeliersFirst BaseNathaniel LoweCody BellingerPaul GoldschmidtSecond BaseJonathan IndiaBrandon LoweJordan WestburgShortstopJeremy PenaBo BichetteFrancisco LindorThird BaseLuis RengifoIsaac ParedesMatt ChapmanOutfieldJung Hoo LeeIan HappDylan Crews

01:15:54

FBB 005 - Talking Ballparks

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2025/02/08

Fantasy Baseball BeatThe guys discuss ballpark changes and tendencies, players changing teams, and bullpen decisions. After some behind the curtain details are discussed, four ballparks are discussed:Sutter Health Park - The AthleticsWhat can we expect offensively in the new ballpark?What were the minor-league tendencies there?Should we expect a big change?Are we in on Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker?Camden Yards - Baltimore OriolesWhat is the most important thing fantasy owners should know about

01:13:41

FBB 004 - Laura Albanese and the Amazin' Mets!

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2025/02/01

Fantasy Baseball BeatFirst, the guys talk with Laura Albanese about the Mets:What's the latest on Pete Alonso and how important is he to the Mets?What happens if they don't bring back Alonso?What does the lineup currently look like?Thoughts on the rotation, specifically with Paul Blackburn and Tylor MegillIs Sean Manaea an ace?How good is Edwin Diaz, and who is next in line?Who within their Minor League organization can surprise us in 2024?Then Laura plays Over/Under with the following players in

01:44:56

FBB 03 - Talking Royals with Jaylon Thompson, Injury...

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2025/01/18

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

01:11:30

FBB 02 - Talking Diamondbacks w/ Jack Sommers

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2025/01/04

Fantasy Baseball BeatJack Sommers from Sports Illustrated visits the show to talk all things Diamondbacks:Corbin Burnes signingZac Gallen as a trade candidateWho could be the odd man out of the rotation?Arizona gets a new pitching coachIs Corbin Carroll a first-rounder?A.J. Puk, Justin Martinez or the field: making sense of the Diamondbacks bullpenPlaying Over/Under on playing timeWhat's the outlook for Adrian Del Castillo?Who is Jack's favorite player to cover? Mike gives his two cents on the

01:29:00

FBB 1 - Brewers Talk with Curt Hogg

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2024/12/13

Fantasy Baseball BeatCurt covers the Milwaukee Brewers at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and his work can be found at: https://www.jsonline.com/staff/2648119001/curt-hogg/Players discussed: Devin Williams (before the trade), Trevor Megill, Christian Yelich, Brandon Woodruff, Aaron Ashby, DL Hall, Logan Henderson, Garrett Mitchell.....and more.Then the guys go over three picks within the top 100 that they dislike, which go into the first round.Finally, how do you pronounce repertoire?

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