The Cycle: Buy Low/Sell High Targets, Two-Start Pitchers + Early Ls and Victory Laps (Ep. 974)
Digest
This fantasy baseball podcast covers various aspects of the early season, starting with a discussion of numerous injuries impacting fantasy rosters, particularly the scarcity of hitters. The hosts, Ryan Wormley and Mayor, analyze the surprising success of Kyron Paris and the performances of several pitchers. They then share their successful ("victory laps") and unsuccessful ("Ls") draft picks, including Hayes Wusselzardo, Hunter Greene, Match Shaw, and Cam Smith. The discussion moves to buy-low (Dylan Cease, Brent Rooker) and sell-high (Hunter Greene, Jackson Chourio) strategies, considering player performance and potential. The hosts also provide waiver wire recommendations (Ben Rice, Nick Kurtz) and daily streaming pitcher suggestions, emphasizing matchup analysis and player availability. The podcast further explores the risks associated with pitchers having forearm injuries and analyzes several pitchers' matchups for the upcoming weekend. Finally, they discuss mid-tier pitchers like Chris Sale, considering his age, injury history, and upcoming matchup, and the impact of specific ballparks on offensive performance. Throughout, the podcast emphasizes lineup optimization and strategic decision-making in fantasy baseball.
Outlines
The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere & Fantasy Baseball Season Start
The episode begins with a brief advertisement for "The Last of Us" Season 2, followed by a discussion of the fantasy baseball season's start, focusing on early injuries and the surprising success of Kyron Paris.
Fantasy Baseball: Early Season Analysis & Injury Impact
Hosts discuss numerous fantasy baseball injuries, the scarcity of hitters, and the unexpected success of Kyron Paris. They analyze early pitcher performances.
Fantasy Baseball: Draft Analysis & Early Season Wins/Losses
The hosts review their early-season draft successes and failures, discussing specific players like Hayes Wusselzardo, Hunter Greene, Match Shaw, and Cam Smith.
Fantasy Baseball: Buy-Low and Sell-High Strategies
Ryan and Mayor identify buy-low (Dylan Cease, Brent Rooker) and sell-high (Hunter Greene, Jackson Chourio) candidates based on performance and potential.
Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire and Streaming Pitchers
The hosts discuss waiver wire pickups (Ben Rice, Nick Kurtz) and provide daily streaming pitcher recommendations, considering matchups and availability.
Pitcher Injury Concerns & Lineup Analysis
The hosts discuss the risks of pitchers with forearm injuries and analyze several pitchers' matchups for the upcoming weekend.
Weekend Baseball & Streaming Pitcher Options
The hosts assess the weekend's baseball games and discuss additional streaming pitcher options, including two-star pitchers.
Mid-Tier Pitchers & Chris Sale's Performance
The discussion shifts to mid-tier pitchers with promising performances, analyzing Chris Sale's performance and the impact of ballparks on offense.
Keywords
Kyron Paris
A young MLB player exceeding expectations with a remarkably strong start to the season.
Fantasy Baseball Injuries
The significant number of early-season MLB injuries impacting fantasy baseball strategies.
Buy-Low/Sell-High Strategy
A fantasy baseball strategy involving acquiring undervalued players or trading highly valued players at their peak.
MLB Waiver Wire
The list of available MLB players for fantasy baseball team improvements.
Streaming Pitchers
A fantasy baseball strategy of selecting pitchers based on favorable weekly matchups.
Forearm Injury (Baseball)
Injury to the forearm impacting pitching performance, affecting velocity and control.
Two-Star Pitcher (Fantasy Baseball)
A mid-tier pitcher in fantasy baseball offering a balance of risk and reward.
Fantasy Baseball Lineup Optimization
Selecting the best player combination for a fantasy baseball team to maximize points.
Q&A
What is the most surprising player performance so far this season?
Kyron Paris's unexpectedly strong start is the most surprising.
How are early-season injuries impacting fantasy baseball strategies?
High injury numbers, especially among hitters, create a scarcity of replacements, forcing managers to adapt strategies.
What are some key buy-low and sell-high targets this week?
Buy-low: Dylan Cease, Brent Rooker. Sell-high: Hunter Greene, Jackson Chourio.
What are some key waiver wire pickups for this week?
Ben Rice, Nick Kurtz are strong options, along with Casey Mize and Max Meyer (pitching).
What is the best strategy for streaming pitchers?
Use a streaming pitcher tool considering daily matchups and player availability; prioritize pitchers facing weak offenses.
What are the key factors to consider when selecting a streaming pitcher?
Matchup, recent performance, and league availability.
How concerning is a pitcher's recent forearm injury history?
A recent forearm injury is a significant concern, impacting velocity, control, and effectiveness.
What are some mid-tier pitchers to watch this weekend?
Chris Boobitch, Brady Singer, Mitchell Parker, and Chris Sale are highlighted.
Show Notes
Join Ryan Wormeli (@RyanWarmly) and Mike Maher (@mikemaher) as they break down the barrage of injuries around the league, the breakout potential from Kyren Paris, and early pitching standouts to keep an eye on.
They also take some early Ls and victory laps, their favorite buy low and sell high targets, waiver wire pick-ups, two-start pitchers for next week, and much more!
You don’t want to miss this jam packed episode!
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Rounding The Bases - 0:02:46
1st Base: SO MANY INJURIES! - 0:02:50
Signed Nico Hoerner Cubs Jersey Giveaway - 0:08:38
2nd Base: Kyren Paris - 0:09:06
3rd Base: Early Pitching Standouts - 0:16:03
Home Plate: Early Victory Laps and Ls - 0:29:53
Buy Low, Sell High - 0:37:33
Kyzatrex - 0:56:19
Waiver Wire Central - 0:57:48
FantasyPros Lineup Assistant - 1:05:37
Pitching Streamers - 1:05:58
Two-Start Pitcher Competition - 1:13:23
Weekend Excitement - 1:17:12
Outro - 1:21:08
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