Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball

Episode Breakdown

0:00 – Intro, NFBC weekend, and episode setup

Discussion of draft season activity, NFBC Main Event context, and defining “wild card” players in fantasy baseball drafts.

Players discussed: none

8:00 – FAAB rules, roster strategy, and stashing players

Breakdown of NFBC rules around undrafted players, debut timelines, and why early FAAB periods are critical for securing upside.

Players discussed: Jared Jones, Zack Wheeler, Carlos Rodon, Konnor Griffin

20:00 – Early-season strategy: avoiding zeros and bullpen value

Exploration of why avoiding zeroes in lineups is critical early in the season and how speculative relievers can provide value in saves and ratios.

Players discussed: Brad Keller, Jeremiah Estrada, Garrett Clevenger, Taylor Rogers, JoJo Romero

32:00 – ASK Game (Rookie Catchers)

Evaluation of rookie catchers based on playing time, opportunity, and stash viability.

Players discussed: Harry Ford, Carter Jensen, Samuel Basallo, Freddy Fermin, Keibert Ruiz

45:00 – ASK Game (Rookie Outfielders)

Breakdown of rookie outfielders with uncertain roles but significant upside.

Players discussed: Justin Crawford, Carson Benge, Dylan Beavers, Johan Rojas, Luis Robert Jr., Juan Soto, Mark Vientos, Brett Baty, Jorge Polanco, Mike Tauchman, Tyrone Taylor, Colton Cowser, Tyler O’Neill, Taylor Ward

1:02:00 – ASK Game (Rookie Starting Pitchers)

Discussion of stash-worthy rookie pitchers, weighing early-season opportunity versus long-term upside.

Players discussed: A.J. Blubaugh, Robbie Snelling, J.R. Ritchie, Konnor Griffin, Sal Stewart

1:15:00 – Wild card stashes and speculative adds

Identification of players worth stashing or adding before they become high-demand FAAB targets.

Players discussed: Anthony Volpe, Kirby Yates, Reid Detmers, Robert Stephenson

1:24:00 – Final strategy thoughts and roster construction

Summary of key takeaways on managing stash spots, balancing risk, and optimizing roster flexibility heading into Opening Day.

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This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"!

 

John and Patrick round out the offseason by looking at a few spring training battles that have yet to be resolved and their impacts on drafts in the upcoming weeks.

 

Timestamps:

5:35 - Twins Rotation (Bailey Ober, Zebby Matthews, Taj Bradley, Mick Abel, Simeon Woods Richardson)

12:20 - Dodgers #5 Spot (Roki Sasaki, Justin Wrobleski)

15:47 - Tampa Bay's Closer (Griffin Jax, Garrett Cleavinger, Bryan Baker, Edwin Uceta)

18:53 - Red Sox #5 Spot (Payton Tolle, Connelly Early, Johan Oviedo)

23:39 - Guardians #4 and #5 Spot (Parker Messick, Joey Cantillo, Logan Allen)

26:21 - Tigers Shortstop (Kevin McGonigle, Zach McKinstry, Javier Baez)

29:36 - Pirates Shortstop (Konnor Griffin, Nick Gonzales)

34:13 - Brewers #4 and #5 Spot (Kyle Harrison, Robert Gasser, Logan Henderson, Brandon Sproat)

38:52 - Diamondbacks #5 Spot (Merrill Kelly, Michael Soroka)

45:10 - Padres #4 and #5 Spot (Walker Buehler, JP Sears, Randy Vasquez, German Marquez)

 

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The Shallows EP 006 - Pitcher Previews w/ Kyle Bland

Erik Hinrichsen and Carson Picard are joined by Kyle Bland, Director of Analytics & Research at Pitcher List, as they set sail aboard The Shallows, giving you current news, previews of the starting and relief pitcher positions, highlighting players to target, avoid, and swing for the fences, and answer your questions with the return of From The Crew. First we have the Captain's Report, featuring a WBC results chat and Spring Training news for the Cincinnati pitching staff and Gerrit Cole's return to the mound. Erik, Carson, and Kyle also preview starting pitchers and relief pitchers...with a twist! And finally it's the return of From the Crew, where the guys answer listener-submitted questions. Welcome to The Shallows!

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In The Pen

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) answer pressing questions about every National League bullpen ahead of the start of the 2026 season.

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The Craft

Nick Pollack and special guest Eno Sarris discuss their largest gaps in their rankings heading into the 2026 season. 

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