Fantasy Baseball in 15

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Every weekday morning, Al Melchior, Derek VanRiper and Michael Beller discuss everything you need to know in fantasy baseball, in about 15 minutes. New episodes are available by 9 a.m ET.

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Friday Streamers & BABIP Risers and Fallers

Thanks for listening to Fantasy Baseball in 15 this season! Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Friday's slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in K-BB% among pitchers with an eye toward 2022. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m
Oct 01, 2021
Thursday Streamers & K-BB% Risers and Fallers

Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Thursday's slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in K-BB% among pitchers with an eye toward 2022. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m
Sep 30, 2021
Wednesday Streamers & Barrel Rate Risers and Fallers

Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Wednesday slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in barrel rate among hitters with an eye toward 2022.  Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16m
Sep 29, 2021
Tuesday Streamers & Swinging-Strike Rate Risers and Fallers

Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Tuesday’s slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in swinging-strike percentage among pitchers with an eye toward 2022. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m
Sep 28, 2021
Final Week Sit-Start Dilemmas & 2021 O-Swing Risers & Fallers

Al and DVR discuss a few day-to-day players heading into the final week of the fantasy baseball season before looking at some of the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in O-Swing% among hitters with an eye toward 2022.  Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16m
Sep 27, 2021
Heading into the homestretch of the fantasy baseball season

For many fantasy baseball managers, this is the final weekend of the season. For all fantasy baseball managers, the season will be over in 10 days. Beller and Al help you get ready for that homestretch on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m
Sep 24, 2021
Joe Ryan, Juan Soto, and the rest of Wednesday's standouts

Joe Ryan dominated the Cubs on Wednesday, further announcing himself as a potential fantasy force in 2022. Juan Soto has long been a fantasy force, but will be worthy of consideration with the first overall pick in fantasy drafts next season? Al and Beller discuss that, and a whole lot more, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m
Sep 23, 2021
A big day for catchers, Cal Quantrill and Jake Woodford

Beller and Al break down all the fantasy-relevant news from the diamond on Tuesday, including a big day for catchers, strong outings from Cal Quantrill and Jake Woodford, and a handful of under-the-radar players who could provide some sneaky value over the final week and half of the fantasy regular season. The guys also dive into Wednesday's SP streamer pool. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m
Sep 22, 2021
The Means and Enns from Monday's fantasy baseball slate

John Means dominated the Phillies on Monday, while Dietrich Enns picked up a save for the Rays, so we hope you'll forgive us the title of this podcast. Beller and Al discuss those two developments, as well as the rest of the fantasy-relevant news from Monday's action on the diamond. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16m
Sep 21, 2021
Shane Baz gets the call, Sunday standouts, and Monday streamers

Al and DVR discuss the promotion of Shane Baz, expectations for his debut against Toronto on Monday, several Sunday standouts including Jarred Kelenic, Eddie Rosario and Frankie Montas, plus streamers for Monday and a few sit-start dilemmas for weekly leagues. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m
Sep 20, 2021
Angel(ic Performance) from Montgomery, and a returning Angel, too!

Jordan Montgomery fanned 12 Orioles on Thursday, while Alex Cobb made a successful return from the IL in a tough spot against the White Sox. They're just two of Thursday's standouts Beller and Al discuss on today's Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys also dig into Friday's streamable pitchers and preview the FAB weekend to come. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m
Sep 17, 2021
Antonio Senzatela, Ranger Suárez, and another big day for unheralded pitchers

Antonio Senzatela, Ranger Suárez and Nestor Cortes were among the non-star pitchers who had great days on Wednesday. Sure, Cy Young candidate Robbie Ray outshined them all, but they've proved that there is still plenty of production to be found on the waiver wire over the final weeks of the season. Beller and Al break it all down and look ahead to Thursday on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m
Sep 16, 2021
More surprising pitching performances highlight Tuesday's slate

The Blue Jays? No problem for Drew Rasmussen. The Astros? No problem for Jordan Lyles. The Reds? No problem for Dillon Peters. How seriously should we be taking these pitchers the rest of the season for fantasy purposes? Beller and Al discuss on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16m
Sep 15, 2021
Sandy Alcántara, Alek Manoah, and a great day for pitchers

Sandy Alcántara and Alek Manoah turned in dominant performances on Monday that should have their managers feeling awfully good about what they'll bring to the mound the rest of the season. Beller and Al discuss those performances, as well as Logan Gilbert's rest-of-season value, Clayton Kershaw's return, Yu Darvish's struggles, José Siri's place in the fantasy world, and more on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16m
Sep 14, 2021
A Big Milestone for Max Scherzer, other weekend standouts, and Monday streamers

Al and DVR discuss Max Scherzer reaching the 3,000-strikeout milestone, other weekend standouts -- including Eric Lauer and Garrett Hampson -- a few streamers to consider for Monday, and sit/start conundrums. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m
Sep 13, 2021
Looking at Cal Quantrill, Jesús Luzardo and Nestor Cortes to start the weekend

Pitching was the name of the game on Thursday, with the biggest news in the fantasy baseball world coming from the mound. Beller and Al discuss Cal Quantrill, Jesús Luzardo, Nestor Cortes, John Means, Ranger Suárez, Carlos Hernández and closer situations in Oakland, Philadelphia and Atlanta on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys also get into Friday's streamers and preview the weekend ahead for FAB. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16m
Sep 10, 2021
It's all happening for Joe Ryan; and other fantasy baseball stuff from Wednesday

Joe Ryan looked dominant in his second start of the season, and could be the late-season callup who makes a huge difference in fantasy leagues. Beller and Al discuss his rest-of-season outlook on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys also get into the rest of Wednesday's standouts, Thursday's best streamers, and players trending in either direction in the Stock Watch. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16m
Sep 09, 2021
Pitchers' duels and two-homer games rule the roost on Tuesday

A couple of pitchers' duels and six two-homer games highlighted the action on the diamond on Tuesday. Beller and Al are here to break it all down on Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys discuss Aaron Civale's return, John Gant's change in pitch mix, Packy Naughton's amazing name, Steven Matz's mastery of the Yankees, Wednesday's best streamers, and more. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19m
Sep 08, 2021
Max Scherzer dominates, Darin Ruf keeps rolling, and A.J. Alexy does it again

Beller and Al break down the fantasy baseball news you need to know from Monday, including A.J. Alexy's great start, big games from Thairo Estrada, Darin Ruf and Brad Miller, Frank Schwindel's continued hot streak, and more. The guys also get into Tuesday's best pitchers to stream. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18m
Sep 07, 2021
The September chase, Monday streamers, and weekly sit-start problems

Al and DVR discuss a round of weekend news notes including a few Sunday standouts -- DJ Peters, Lane Thomas and Taylor Hearn -- plus, streaming options for Monday, and difficult sit-start decisions for the upcoming week. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m
Sep 06, 2021
From Thursday's Standouts to Friday's Streamers, a 24-Hour Period Dominated by Pitching

Logan Webb, Eric Lauer, Triston McKenzie, Mitch Keller and Eduardo Rodriguez all turned in great performances on Thursday. On Friday, fantasy baseball managers get one of the deepest slates of streamers they've seen all season. Beller and Al indulge in this pitching-heavy environment on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18m
Sep 03, 2021
Everyone's Getting Fat on Combo Meals

Wednesday was a night filled with a fantasy baseball player's delight: the combo meal. Marcus Semien, Adalberto Mondesí and Lorenzo Cain were among the players who both hit a homer and stole a base on Wednesday. We've come to expect that of Semien, but it's great to see the other two getting back to their healthy, productive ways. Beller and Al discuss that, and a whole lot more, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18m
Sep 02, 2021
Blake Snell, Yusei Kikuchi and Zach Plesac, Oh My!

The pitchers named in the title of today's Fantasy Baseball in 15 all stood out on Tuesday. For Snell, it continued a pattern that he has set recently. For Kikuchi, it's par for the course this season. For Plesac, however, it was another step in the right direction that has him back on the fantasy radar. Beller and Al discuss all three pitching performances, Tuesday's standout hitters, Wednesday's best streamers and more on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m
Sep 01, 2021
The Streamers Stand Out on Monday

Beller and Al take a look back at Monday's MLB action, a day on which streaming pitchers stood out as a class. Bailey Ober, Luis Patiño and Jon Lester all had great days, while Chris Paddack returned from the IL and showed he just might have something in the tank for September. The guys also discuss the best streamers to use on Tuesday, and wonder why Brad Miller can't get more love in Philly. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m
Aug 31, 2021
Keibert Ruiz gets the call, a nice outing from Jesus Luzardo, and Monday streamers

Al and DVR discuss a round of weekend news notes including a few Sunday standouts -- Jesus Luzardo, Antonio Senzatela and Taylor Hearn -- plus, streaming options for Monday, and difficult sit-start decisions for the upcoming week. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m
Aug 30, 2021
Replacements for Rhys Hoskins, Rebound for Carlos Carrasco, and Love for Unheralded Hitters

Beller and Al kick off the weekend on Fantasy Baseball in 15 by looking back at a Thursday filled with big performances from players who are lightly rostered in fantasy leagues. Colin Moran, Michael Chavis, Bobby Dalbec and Bryan De La Cruz, among others, could provide some sneaky value down the stretch. The guys also discuss replacements for Rhys Hoskins, streamers for Friday, and the players they'll likely be targeting on the waiver wire this weekend. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16m
Aug 27, 2021
Kyle Freeland's resurgence, Edward Cabrera's debut, and Robbie Ray's dominance

Beller and Al dig into all the fantasy-relevant events from the diamond that 15 minutes will allow on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys look at Kyle Freeland's unexpectedly great 2021 season, the prospect showdown between Josiah Gray and Edward Cabrera, Robbie Ray's best start in an excellent season, more strong performances from Tarik Skubal and Bailey Ober, and more. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m
Aug 26, 2021
Red Sox headed in opposite directions, Rangers who need more attention, and Wednesday's loaded group of streamers

On a jam-packed episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15, Beller and Al discuss Matt Barnes, Drew Steckenrider Hunter Renfroe, Nate Lowe, Ranger Suárez, Brandon Belt, Wednesday's stacked SP streamer list, and a whole lot more. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15m
Aug 25, 2021
Struggling Closers and a Big Prospect Promotion

Edward Cabrera will make his MLB debut against the Nationals on Wednesday, setting off some late-season prospect excitement. Meanwhile, the Red Sox and A's are dealing with sudden closer issues in the midst of a heated Wild Card race that also includes the Yankees. Beller and Al break it all down on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m
Aug 24, 2021
Two Tys for the win, Monday streamers, and difficult weekly decisions

Al and DVR discuss a round of weekend news notes including a few Sunday standouts -- Tyler Naquin, Ty France and Daulton Varsho -- plus, streaming options for Monday, and difficult sit-start decisions for the upcoming week.  Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m
Aug 23, 2021