Circling the Bases
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Looking for top-notch analysis on your fantasy baseball team, the latest trade, or prospect call-ups? Circling the Bases delivers that and much, much more. Formerly known as the Rotoworld Baseball Podcast, the show features a revolving cast of NBC Sports EDGE contributors as they dish out opinions and insight on MLB.
Circling the Bases
2d ago
April 22: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down this weekend’s news and top waiver adds. Can you hold onto Francisco Alvarez in all leagues? How worried should you be about Merrill Kelly and Cristian Javier? Why you should believe in Luis Garcia Jr. and Bryan De La Cruz and why it may be time to be concerned about Aaron Nola, Nick Castellanos and more.
(4:00) – Top Headlines: Tristan Casas adds to list of Red Sox injuries, Francisco Alvarez placed on IL, Max Kepler, Nathaniel Lowe, and Michael Massey activated off IL
(21:45) – More News & Notes ..read more
Circling the Bases
1w ago
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down the most recent news and transactions, including Bobby Miller, Carlos Correa, and Jake Burger headed to the IL with Justin Verlander and Jameson Taillon returning. They also break down some of Yahoo formats' most added/dropped players. Is it time to add Michael Busch and Brandon Marsh in more formats? Why didn't MacKenzie Gore rostered more widely? Is it time to move on from Jose Leclerc and Tanner Scott? They discuss all that and more.
(1:30) – Why you don’t want to overreact to slow starts from Cody Bellinger ..read more
Circling the Bases
2w ago
(0:45) – Top Headlines: Orioles bring up Jackson Holliday, Nick Pivetta and Chase Silseth land on IL, Yoan Moncada suffers leg injury
(21:10) – More News & Notes: Jose Miranda called up, Spencer Arighetti joins Astros as Framber Valdez lands on IL, Mets bring up Jose Butto + more intriguing young arms
(33:20) – Improved Plate Discipline: Evan Carter, Christopher Morel, Corbin Carroll, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Tyler O’Neill
(54:00) – Dip in Plate Discipline: Max Muncy, Christian Walker, Luis Arraez, Adolis Garcia, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Nolan Arenado ..read more
Circling the Bases
2w ago
Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski) discuss the recent string of pitching injuries and whether baseball can fix the issue. They then discuss some of the added and dropped players over the weekend. Can Jose Siri and Jose Caballero help fantasy managers in need of speed? Does Michael Busch warrant an add? Are we finally getting the Reid Detmers breakout? What should fantasy managers expect from Ronel Blanco and Cody Bradford and much more.
(1:00) – Top Headlines: Spencer Strider, Shane Bieber, Eury Perez out with elbow injuries + growing concerns over pit ..read more
Circling the Bases
3w ago
(2:00) Breaking down some of the early injuries to notable players such as Royce Lewis, Justin Steele, Eloy Jimenez, Sean Murphy and DJ LeMahieu
(29:00) Standout Performers - Esteury Ruiz, Anthony Volpe, Bryce Turang, CJ Abrams, Lourdes Gurriel, Michael Conforto, Mitch Haniger
(46:00) Pitchers who caught our eye – Bobby Miller, Red Sox starting rotation, Tanner Hauck, Zach Gallen, Jack Flaherty, Garret Crochet and more.
(46:00) Pitchers who caught our eye – Bobby Miller, Red Sox starting rotation, Tanner Hauck, Zach Gallen, Jack Flaherty, Garret Crochet Jared Jones and more.  ..read more
Circling the Bases
1M ago
2:11 - Player news: McLain surgery, Sewald starting on the IL, Montgomery to the D-backs
15:45 – Pitcher Big Bold Predictions
17:05 - Yankees have a losing record
19:35 - DL Hall finishes as a Top-40 starting pitcher
22:11 - Two Mariners Cy Young candidates
23:47 - The Tigers have 5 SP in the Top-70 starting pitchers, Win AL Central
29:20 - Logan Webb wins 20 games
31:57 - Shota Imanaga has a better fantasy season than Yamamoto
36:20 – Hitter Big Bold Predictions
36:40 - Gleyber Torres finishes as the 3rd best 2B
38:55 - Anthony Volpe top 10 MVP
40:00 - Ke’Bryan Hayes goes 20/20
43:00 - Zach N ..read more
Circling the Bases
1M ago
(4:30) – AL East: Red Sox, Orioles, Rays and Yankees win total + Orioles to win the AL
(17:30) – AL Central: Guardians and Tigers to win the Division, White Sox win total + fewest regular season wins
(31:00) – AL West: Athletics win total, A’s vs Angels to finish last in the Division
(37:15) – NL East: Marlins win total
(39:10) – NL Central: Cubs, Brewers, and Pirates win total
(47:05) – NL West: Rockies win total + fewest regular season wins
(51:45) – More Player Props + Awards bets: Corbin Burnes Cy Young, Kyle Tucker and Bryce Harper MVP, Freddie Freeman RBI total, Jesus Luzardo and Hunter ..read more
Circling the Bases
1M ago
(1:00) – Why Spring Training can provide signal for player trends during the regular season
(4:00) – Top Headlines: Reynaldo Lopez wins rotation spot with Braves, Aaron Judge’s oblique ailment, troubling Gerrit Cole news + Eury Perez, Josh Lowe, and TJ Friedl injury fallout
(30:45) – Spring Training Risers: A.J. Puk, Shota Imanaga, Seiya Suzuki, Wyatt Langford, Reese Olson, Matt Manning, Victor Scott II, and Kutter Crawford
(55:30) – Spring Training Fallers: Carlos Rodon, Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery, Mike Trout, Wilyer Abreu, and Jordan Westburg ..read more
Circling the Bases
1M ago
(1:25) - Setting up the Mock Draft order and roster settings
(3:00) - Rounds 1-4 (with @ConnorJRogers and @scott_pianowski): Draft positions for Spencer Strider, Corbin Carroll, Aaron Judge, Corbin Burnes, Michael Harris, Bo Bichette, and SP options in the 4th Round
(27:30) - Rounds 5-8 (with @RotoPat and @BCB_Sara): Analyzing Nico Hoerner, Josh Hader, Aaron Nola, Oneil Cruz, Cole Ragans, and Xander Bogaerts
(47:45) - Rounds 9-12 (with @rotobuzzguy and @DaveShovein): Spotlighting Jarren Duran, Esteury Ruiz, Anthony Volpe, Merrill Kelly, and balancing ADP vs picking near the turn of drafts
(1:0 ..read more
Circling the Bases
1M ago
(1:00) – Draft strategy with Relief Pitchers, overview of Closers entering the season, injuries to Devin Williams, Eric Bednar, and Kenley Jensen, intrigue with the Angels and White Sox bullpen
(24:40) – Closer Rankings #20-11: Tanner Scott, Adbert Alzolay, Craig Kimbrell, and Alexis Diaz
(37:00) – Closer Rankings #10-1: Andres Munoz, Paul Sewald, Josh Hader, and Raisel Iglasias
(56:00) – Other non-closer names of intrigue: Bryan Abreu, Mason Miller, and Jason Foley ..read more