FantasyPros - Fantasy Baseball Podcast

For the 2024 Leading Off Finale, Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) returns and is joined by Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) to go through some of the big stories of the season, give their playoff and World Series predictions, talk about their own league results, and predict the first round of 2025 drafts Intro - 0:00:00 HR Contest - 0:04:55 Corbin Carroll - 0:06:05 Gerrit Cole - 0:06:47 Wild Card Races - 0:07:05 The Oakland Athletics - 0:11:43 Joe and Welsh’s League Results - 0:14:41 2024 Offensive Standouts - 0:17:27 2024 Pitching Standouts - 0:22:10 Best and Worst Calls of the Year - 0:24:53 2025 First Round Predictions - 0:27:20 Best Bets of the Year - 0:32:18 World Series Predictions - 0:35:52 Outro - 0:37:52 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) break down the wild card races in both leagues, the final SP streamers of the season, have some early 2025 draft discussions, and bring you the best bets and HR calls of the day! Intro - 0:00:00 The Padres - 0:01:56 Wild Card Debate - 0:04:07 Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:09:18 Tanner Bibee - 0:09:33 Bowden Francis - 0:11:18 Heliot Ramos - 0:14:35 Tyler Fitzgerald - 0:17:13 Michael Harris II - 0:19:29 Injury Updates - 0:22:23 The Final SP Streamers - 0:26:09 Eloy Jimenez - 0:30:07 Rowdy Tellez - 0:30:48 3 Up: Tarik Skubal, Jorge Polanco, and Vaughn Grissom - 0:32:50 3 Down: Giancarlo Stanton, Brandon Pfaadt, and Logan Gilbert - 0:33:44 MLB Best Bets - 0:34:15 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:36:49 Outro - 0:37:58 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) are here to kick off the final week of the 2024 regular season. They talk about CJ Abrams’ demotion, the White Sox inching closer to history, David Bell getting his walking papers in Cincinnati, and Triston Casas breaking out with a 3 HR game. Join us for the latest news, injury reports, best bets, and much more! Intro - 0:00:00 CJ Abrams - 0:04:12 Chicago White Sox - 0:10:12 David Bell - 0:12:09 Triston Casas - 0:14:14 Shohei Ohtani - 0:15:20 Aaron Judge - 0:17:12 Luis Gil - 0:17:31 Shota Imanaga - 0:18:06 Yu Darvish - 0:18:19 Injury Updates - 0:19:19 Playoff Prep - 0:22:51 3 Up: Kerry Carpenter/Zach Neto, Trea Turner/Jake McCarthy/Bryson Stott, Blake Snell - 0:27:58 3 Down: Frankie Montas, Pablo Lopez, Hunter Renfroe/Mike Toglia - 0:29:14 MLB Best Bets - 0:29:48 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:26 Outro - 0:33:51 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) are back for Friday’s Leading Off. They discuss Shohei Ohtani’s ridiculous night in Miami, a pair of Braves hitters that are starting to catch fire, Craig Kimbrel getting DFA in Baltimore, and Brandon Pfaadt’s domination of the Brewers. Join us for the latest news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much more! Intro - 0:00:00 Shohei Ontani - 0:00:15 Michael Harris II - 0:05:04 Matt Olson - 0:07:12 Brandon Pfaadt - 0:08:31 Zack Littell - 0:10:16 Anthony Santander - 0:11:42 Craig Kimbrel - 0:14:19 Chat Q and A - 0:16:43 3 Up: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Blake Dunn, and CJ Abrams - 0:20:39 3 Down: Logan O’Hoppe, Taijuan Walker, and Edward Cabrera - 0:22:12 Injury Updates - 0:23:04 MLB Best Bets - 0:30:31 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:22 Outro - 0:34:24 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) are back for another edition of Leading Off! They break down Blake Snell’s incredible run, Shane Baz settling into a groove, Bobby Miller continuing to look broken, Ian Happ’s under the radar success, and much more. Join us for the latest news updates, injury reports, best bets of the day, and our HR calls for the evening! Intro - 0:00:00 Blake Snell - 0:01:19 Shane Baz - 0:04:07 Bobby Miller - 0:05:51 Bo Bichette - 0:08:22 Pete Alonso - 0:10:23 Jesus Sanchez - 0:11:57 Bobby Witt Jr - 0:14:04 Ian Happ - 0:15:25 Wyatt Langford - 0:16:55 3 Up: Shea Langeliers, Grant McCray, and Zack Wheeler - 0:18:34 3 Down: Bryan Woo, Nathan Eovaldi, and JT Realmuto - 0:19:57 Injury Updates - 0:21:43 MLB Best Bets - 0:26:07 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:28:57 Outro - 0:29:43 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

He’s back! Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) makes his return to Leading Off and joins Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) to bring you the latest news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much more! Intro - 0:00:00 James Wood - 0:02:37 Jackson Chourio - 0:06:28 George Kirby - 0:07:57 David Peterson - 0:10:25 Rhett Lowder - 0:10:49 Pete Crow-Armstrong - 0:13:29 Raisel Iglesias - 0:15:15 Heliot Ramos - 0:18:11 3 Up: James Wood/Michael Busch/Riley Greene, Cade Povich, and Cristopher Sanchez - 0:20:53 3 Down: Caden Dana, Cal Quantrill, and Mark Vientos - 0:21:50 Injury Updates - 0:22:33 MLB Best Bets - 0:26:32 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:00 Outro - 0:34:20 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

In this episode of The Cycle, Mike Maher and Kelly Kirby dive deep into the tough decisions fantasy managers have to make as the season winds down and playoffs and championship matches are here. Is it time to drop Justin Verlander from your roster? With four straight losses and a concerning dip in fastball velocity, we assess whether this is the end of the road for the future Hall of Famer. We also discuss exciting MLB news, including Jackson Chourio's record-breaking 20-20 season, Kumar Rocker’s debut, and the return of Trevor Story. Plus, we highlight this week’s top targets, including Eugenio Suárez and Tommy Edman, and share our favorite pitcher streamers to help boost your lineup. Tune in for all the fantasy baseball insights and advice you need to stay ahead this week! Don’t forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle. ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

It’s Jacob deGrom day! Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) break down all of the biggest news, including Kumar Rocker’s impressive debut, Marcus Semien starting to heat up, Aaron Judge’s long HR drought, and Jackson Chourio becoming the youngest member of the 20-20 club. Come join us for playoff prep, injury updates, the best bets of the day, and much more! Intro - 0:00:00 Kumar Rocker - 0:01:04 Jackson Chourio - 0:03:36 Nestor Cortes - 0:05:49 Sonny Gray - 0:07:56 Masyn Winn - 0:10:04 Marcus Semien - 0:11:49 Aaron Judge - 0:13:31 Chat Q and A - 0:14:38 Playoff Prep - 0:18:41 Derek Bender - 0:24:36 3 Up: Brent Rooker, Frankie Montas, and Mitchell Parker - 0:26:13 3 Down: Carson Spiers, JP Crawford, and Ryan Pepiot - 0:26:34 Injury Updates - 0:27:39 MLB Best Bets - 0:32:50 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:35:39 Outro - 0:37:01 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) are back with another edition of Leading Off! They break down Seth Lugo’s fantastic season and their interest level heading into 2025, the resurgence of Cedric Mullins and Lane Thomas, Kumar Rocker getting set to make his MLB debut, and much more. Join us for the lastest news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and the best fantasy advice around as you gear up for the stretch run of the season! Intro - 0:00:00 Keider Montero - 0:01:18 Seth Lugo - 0:02:57 Yoshinobu Yamamoto - 0:04:56 Parker Meadows - 0:07:01 Tommy Edman - 0:08:46 Lane Thomas - 0:10:15 Sean Murphy - 0:11:51 Riley Greene - 0:14:11 Manny Machado - 0:15:37 Kyle Schwarber - 0:16:58 Kumar Rocker - 0:17:12 3 Up: Cedric Mullins, Trea Turner, and Michael Harris II - 0:18:50 3 Down: Michael Conforto, Griffin Canning, and George Kirby - 0:20:26 Chat Q and A - 0:21:58 Injury Updates - 0:24:17 MLB Best Bets - 0:30:18 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:44 Outro - 0:35:22 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) are here for Monday’s Leading Off. They discuss Justin Verlander’s tough season and if this is the end of the line, Julio Rodriguez picking up steam down the stretch, their interest level in Jack Flaherty heading into 2025, and much more. Listen in for the latest news updates, injury reports, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Justin Verlander - 0:01:24 Julio Rodriguez - 0:04:22 Jack Flaherty - 0:06:31 Michael Wacha - 0:09:02 Edward Cabrera - 0:11:36 Spencer Horwitz - 0:13:26 Cedric Mullins - 0:15:20 Trey Sweeney - 0:16:48 Connor Norby - 0:17:45 3 Up: Pavin Smith, Eugenio Suarez, and Jared Jones - 0:19:47 3 Down: Caden Dana, Miles Mikolas, and Noelvi Marte - 0:21:25 Injury Updates - 0:23:15 Best Bets of the Day - 0:30:13 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:18 Outro - 0:34:48 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

In this week’s episode of The Cycle, Mike Maher and Kelly Kirby dive into the latest headlines, including the return of Fernando Tatis Jr. and injury concerns for stars like Alec Bohm, Kyle Tucker, and Corey Seager. They also discuss the impressive play of Jasson Dominguez and take guesses as to why Alex Verdugo remains in the lineup. Mike and Kelly evaluate the rest-of-season value of players who rank high in both recent performance and VBR projections, like Lawrence Butler and Pete Crow-Armstrong. Need help with your pitching staff? They also share their top pitcher streamers to target, including Cade Povich and Mackenzie Gore. Don’t miss this jam-packed episode filled with tips to help you dominate your fantasy baseball league down the stretch! Don’t forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle. ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) are here for a Friday Leading Off! They break down Matt Chapman’s extension in San Francisco, the unexpected pitching duel in the Braves/Rockies matchup, and Taj Bradley’s troubling second half. They also go through some hot bats to add for the stretch run, some fringe projected two-start pitchers for next week, the best bets of the day, HR calls for the weekend, and much more! Intro - 0:00:00 Matt Chapman - 0:01:01 Parker Meadows - 0:02:58 Braves/Rockies Pitching Duel - 0:04:47 Brent Rooker - 0:09:04 Taj Bradley - 0:10:56 Cody Bradford - 0:12:35 Two-Start Pitchers - 0:13:50 Hot Bats to Add - 0:17:09 Elvis Andrus - 0:20:07 3 Up: Xander Bogaerts, Cal Raleigh, and Hunter Brown - 0:20:43 3 Down: Jake Irvin, Brendan Rodgers, and Robert Suarez - 0:21:01 Injury Updates - 0:21:23 MLB Best Bets - 0:28:12 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:30:11 Outro - 0:31:01 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

Kyle Schwarber made a statement with a 3 HR game, David Peterson continued his great run, Wyatt Langford walked off the Yankees with a Grand Slam, and Reid Detmers made a triumphant return to the big leagues. Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Cade Povich - 0:01:55 Kyle Schwarber - 0:03:40 Wyatt Langford - 0:05:49 David Peterson - 0:07:59 Randal Grichuk - 0:11:15 Reid Detmers - 0:13:24 Ben Joyce - 0:15:02 NL ROY Race - 0:16:45 Chat Q and A - 0:19:03 3 Up: Chris Sale, Paul Goldschmidt, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr - 0:22:49 3 Down: Tyler Phillips, Clay Holmes, and Pete Crow-Armstrong - 0:23:50 Injury Updates - 0:24:45 MLB Best Bets - 0:31:09 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:33:39 Outro - 0:34:28 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

In this week’s episode of The Cycle, Mike Maher and Kelly Kirby dive into the breakout performance of Bowden Francis and discuss whether he could be the best pitcher in baseball right now. Not really. But kind of? We also cover the latest injury updates, including key players like Willson Contreras, Tyler Glasnow, and Kyle Tucker. As always, we round the bases with top waiver wire and streaming options to give your fantasy baseball team the edge. Tune in for must-have insights as we navigate the home stretch of the season! Don’t forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle. ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

Bowden Francis continues to look incredible, Lawrence Butler has started up another red hot streak, some former big names were placed on waivers, and the ROY races seem to be narrowing down in each league as September approaches. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Lawrence Butler - 0:02:05 Bowden Francis - 0:07:09 Vinnie Pasquantino - 0:11:35 Thairo Estrada and Tommy Pham - 0:14:02 Rhett Lowder - 0:14:53 Colton Cowser and Jackson Merrill - 0:16:10 Jacob deGrom - 0:16:33 Playoff Prep - 0:20:42 3 Up: Matt Olson, Brendan Rodgers, Derek Hill, JJ Bleday, and Nathan Eovaldi - 0:32:46 3 Down: Valente Bellozo, Cade Povich, and Spencer Torkelson - 0:33:13 Injury Updates - 0:33:35 MLB Best Bets - 0:35:59 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:39:42 Outro - 0:42:05 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

There is a lot of excitement in the NL West as we get closer to September, Jarren Duran is making his case to go in the 1st round in 2025, Spencer Schwellenbach continues to establish himself as an ace, and Jared Jones just doesn’t look like his old self just yet. Join Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) for the latest news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Jack Flaherty - 0:00:56 Brandon Pfaadt - 0:01:06 Jarren Duran - 0:07:05 Jackson Chourio - 0:09:29 Jeffrey Springs - 0:10:18 Schwellenbach vs Woods Richardson - 0:11:47 Oneil Cruz - 0:15:22 Justin Steele - 0:17:41 Chat Q and A - 0:19:01 3 Up: Ezequiel Tovar, Victor Robles, and Logan Gilbert - 0:26:32 3 Down: Roddery Munoz, Jared Jones, and Taylor Walls - 0:28:31 Injury Updates - 0:29:20 MLB Best Bets - 0:34:37 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:39:18 Outro - 0:40:25 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

Bowden Francis was very close to making history on Saturday, but do we trust him heading into the playoffs? Jackson Merrill has passed Paul Skenes in ROY odds, Aaron Judge is doing things we’ve never seen before, and Dylan Crews will be making his highly anticipated debut today. Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Bowden Francis - 0:01:08 Aaron Judge - 0:07:18 Dylan Crews - 0:11:27 Griffin Conine - 0:17:25 Tyler Gentry - 0:17:37 Jackson Merrill - 0:18:24 Danny Jansen - 0:21:39 Babe Ruth Jersey - 0:24:43 3 Up: Eugenio Suarez, Kevin Gausman, and DJ Herz - 0:28:03 3 Down: Tanner Houck, Dillon Dingler, and Merrill Kelly - 0:28:47 Injury Updates - 0:30:05 MLB Best Best - 0:31:38 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:35:23 Outro - 0:36:56 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

In this week’s episode of The Cycle, Mike Maher and Kelly Kirby break down the latest injury updates, with key players like Austin Riley and Bo Bichette impacting fantasy rosters everywhere. Can replacements like Mark Vientos, Ernie Clement, or Ramon Urias fill the void? Are we trusting Corbin Burnes in September? And what does Paul Skenes’ workload mean for your fantasy championship run? We also dive into the evolving landscape of baseball, including the intriguing developments in Japan’s free agency and the implications for MLB players and fantasy managers. Stay tuned as we tackle all this and more, ensuring you’re ready for the fantasy baseball home stretch and beyond. Tune in for all this and more as we help you navigate your fantasy baseball season. Don’t forget to leave a positive review at fantasypros.com/mlbreview to show your support and encourage more content like this! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy baseball insights from The Cycle. ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

Jacob deGrom will be making his return soon, Spencer Schwellenbach continues to impress, Scott Servais is out in Seattle, and is Corbin Burnes no longer an ace? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and KC Bubba (@bdentrek) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and more! Intro - 0:00:00 Corbin Burnes - 0:01:56 Paul Skenes - 0:07:13 Jacob deGrom - 0:12:38 Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:16:10 Scott Servais - 0:18:04 Playoff Prep - 0:19:20 3 Up: Justin Steele, Miguel Amaya, and Spencer Schwellenbach - 0:23:54 3 Down: Kenta Maeda, Nick Lodolo, and Francisco Alvarez - 0:24:19 Injury Updates - 0:25:20 MLB Best Bets - 0:27:10 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:32:37 Outro - 0:34:55 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder

Has Zach Neto surpassed Luis Robert in Dynasty Rankings? Jarren Duran is making his case to be a 1st Round Pick in 2025, Johnny Cueto is making his return to MLB, Corbin Carroll just keeps on chugging, and what exactly has happened to Marcus Semien this season? Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) bring you the news, injury updates, best bets of the day, and much more! Intro - 0:00:00 Zach Neto and Luis Robert - 0:04:30 Jarren Duran - 0:11:17 Reynaldo Lopez - 0:12:08 DJ Herz - 0:14:31 Cody Bradford - 0:14:40 Johnny Cueto - 0:14:57 Justin Verlander - 0:17:10 Corbin Carroll - 0:17:47 Justin Martinez - 0:18:00 Chat Q and A - 0:18:36 3 Up: George Springer, Spencer Torkelson, and Mitch Keller - 0:25:29 3 Down: Carson Spiers, Jose Quintana, and Marcus Semien - 0:27:06 Injury Updates - 0:29:41 MLB Best Bets - 0:32:04 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:37:08 Outro - 0:39:48 Sponsors: 💰 bet365 - Sign up now using our code LEADINGOFF and get the choice of two incredible New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5 & Get $150 in Bonus Bets. Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets, OR $150 in Bonus Bets will be added to your Bonus Bets balance once your original bet of at least $5 is settled. Sign up today at www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?…iate=365_03101631 ⚾ FantasyPros MyPlaybook™ - Win your Fantasy Baseball Leagues, and take home bragging rights this year. Over 1 million teams have been synced for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Get an edge on your opponents today, www.fantasypros.com/mlb/myplaybook ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder