Steve Gardner

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Steve Gardner of USA Today to discuss early season breakouts in fantasy baseball. - Detroit's Walk-off Nightmare - Rizzo Power Surge - Kyle Wright's Value - Buy High Candidates - Is Cody Bellinger Back?

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Steve Gardner of USA Today to discuss early season breakouts in fantasy baseball. - Detroit's Walk-off Nightmare - Rizzo Power Surge - Kyle Wright's Value - Buy High Candidates - Is Cody Bellinger Back?

Starting Pitcher Breakouts w/ Steve Gardner

Grey Albright

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Grey Albright of Razzball to discuss:   - Buy Low on Gerrit Cole? - Robbie Ray's Slider - Low HR Totals  - Early Season Slow Starters - Pitch Clocks and Goofy Rules

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Grey Albright of Razzball to discuss:   - Buy Low on Gerrit Cole? - Robbie Ray's Slider - Low HR Totals  - Early Season Slow Starters - Pitch Clocks and Goofy Rules

Slow Starts & Low HR Totals w/ Grey Albright

Joe Pisapia

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Joe Pisapia of FantasyPros and John Laghezza of The Athletic to discuss early season trends.   - Players off to hot/cold starts  - Metrics to minor early in the season  - Early buy low/sell high

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Joe Pisapia of FantasyPros and John Laghezza of The Athletic to discuss early season trends.   - Players off to hot/cold starts  - Metrics to minor early in the season  - Early buy low/sell high

Early Season Trends w/ guests Joe Pisapia & John Laghezza

Sara Sanchez

Frank Stampfl

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Frank Stampfl of CBS and Sara Sanchez of Bleed Cubbie Blue to discuss early season strategy in fantasy baseball.   - Things to watch for  - How to manage a roster during the first month  - Players with a short leash  - Award Predictions  - Outlandishly Bold Predictions

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Frank Stampfl of CBS and Sara Sanchez of Bleed Cubbie Blue to discuss early season strategy in fantasy baseball.   - Things to watch for  - How to manage a roster during the first month  - Players with a short leash  - Award Predictions  - Outlandishly Bold Predictions

Players To Watch Early w/ guests Frank Stampfl and Sara Sanchez

Derek Carty

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Derek Carty, creator of The Bat and The Bat X, to discuss outliers in 2022 MLB projections. - How The Bat/Bat X differentiates from other projections - How to evaluate &amp; project rookies  - Outliers who should outperform ADP - Environmental impact of projections - 2022 Bold Predictions - "Draft Justin Turner or you are a bad fantasy player"

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Derek Carty, creator of The Bat and The Bat X, to discuss outliers in 2022 MLB projections. - How The Bat/Bat X differentiates from other projections - How to evaluate &amp; project rookies  - Outliers who should outperform ADP - Environmental impact of projections - 2022 Bold Predictions - "Draft Justin Turner or you are a bad fantasy player"

Projection Outliers & Bold Predictions w/ guest Derek Carty

Nick Pollack

Matt (MattWi77iams) is joined by Nick Pollack (@PitcherList) to discuss methods of locating a discount ace in fantasy drafts. - What analytics/metrics to watch for - The Andrew Heaney conundrum - Context is key for understanding - Using Stat Parameters to Locate Value - Opportunity, Stuff, and Consistency

Matt (MattWi77iams) is joined by Nick Pollack (@PitcherList) to discuss methods of locating a discount ace in fantasy drafts. - What analytics/metrics to watch for - The Andrew Heaney conundrum - Context is key for understanding - Using Stat Parameters to Locate Value - Opportunity, Stuff, and Consistency

How To Find A Discount Ace w/ guest Nick Pollack

Ron Shandler

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Ron Shandler from Baseball HQ to discuss the evolution of analytics and modern-day fantasy baseball analysis. - How fantasy baseball has changed in recent years - Is there too much data? - Favorite analytics for hitters/pitchers - Tips for new fantasy managers - What is missing is data analysis? - How proposed rule changes can change baseball - Latest news in MLB

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Ron Shandler from Baseball HQ to discuss the evolution of analytics and modern-day fantasy baseball analysis. - How fantasy baseball has changed in recent years - Is there too much data? - Favorite analytics for hitters/pitchers - Tips for new fantasy managers - What is missing is data analysis? - How proposed rule changes can change baseball - Latest news in MLB

Evolution of Analytics & Modern Fantasy Baseball w/ Ron Shandler

Greg Jewett

Doug Dennis

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Greg Jewett of The Athletic and Doug Dennis of Baseball HQ to discuss how to value relief pitchers in fantasy this season.  - Are elite closers worth the investment? - FAAB/Waivers vs Draft &amp; Hold - Closer Handcuffs - Talent vs Opportunity - Late Round RP Options - Elite Middle Relievers

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Greg Jewett of The Athletic and Doug Dennis of Baseball HQ to discuss how to value relief pitchers in fantasy this season. - Are elite closers worth the investment? - FAAB/Waivers vs Draft &amp; Hold - Closer Handcuffs - Talent vs Opportunity - Late Round RP Options - Elite Middle Relievers

Bullpen Strategy & Saves w/ guests Greg Jewett & Doug Dennis

Matt (@MattWi77iams) was joined by Matty Kiwoom of SPStreamer and Christopher Torres to discuss how the delayed season may impact fantasy baseball and talk about some of their disagreements with popular lineup projections like Roster Resource. - How the delayed season may impact player value - Be careful with platoons when projecting playing time - Value could change drastically with activity following the lockout - Disagreements with Roster Resource - We've been Nootbaar'd

Matt (@MattWi77iams) was joined by Matty Kiwoom of SPStreamer and Christopher Torres to discuss how the delayed season may impact fantasy baseball and talk about some of their disagreements with popular lineup projections like Roster Resource. - How the delayed season may impact player value - Be careful with platoons when projecting playing time - Value could change drastically with activity following the lockout - Disagreements with Roster Resource - We've been Nootbaar'd

Projected Lineup Discussion & How To Deal With A Delayed Season

Ariel Cohen

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Ariel Cohen, the creator of ATC projections, to discuss opportunity cost and how to apply it to draft strategy in fantasy baseball.  - What is opportunity cost? - Using ADP &amp; projections to your advantage - Positon/Category scarcity - Position by position examples

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Ariel Cohen, the creator of ATC projections, to discuss opportunity cost and how to apply it to draft strategy in fantasy baseball. - What is opportunity cost? - Using ADP &amp; projections to your advantage - Positon/Category scarcity - Position by position examples

Opportunity Cost & Draft Strategy w/ guest Ariel Cohen

Fantasy baseball explained through sabermetrics and sarcasm by host Matt Williams of The Athletic.

Please bring Michael back for future shows. Loved his energy, humor and insight!!!

Enjoyed the guest host-Michael Govier

That intro 🔥🔥 Matt is one of the best in the business!

Great Pod

Turn Two Fantasy Baseball Podcast

@MattWi77iams and @FFStompy take a close look at the shortstop position as their positional breakdowns continue. - Lindor injury concern?- Correa/Seager bounceback?- Sam's blind hated of Jose Peraza.

@MattWi77iams and @FFStompy take a close look at the shortstop position as their positional breakdowns continue.   - Lindor injury concern? - Correa/Seager bounceback? - Sam's blind hated of Jose Peraza.

Turn Two Podcast - Episode 5: Shortstop Breakdown

KC Bubba (@bdendrek) joins Matt (@MattWi77iams) &amp; Sam (@FFStompy) to discuss our favorite AND least favorite values by position. This was a fun show.Come for the intense Jonathan Villar debate, stay for Miguel Sano love.1B - At show open2B - 19:25SS - 34:103B - 48:25OF - 59:45SP - 1:17:25RP - 1:37:57

KC Bubba (@bdendrek) joins Matt (@MattWi77iams) &amp; Sam (@FFStompy) to discuss our favorite AND least favorite values by position. This was a fun show. Come for the intense Jonathan Villar debate, stay for Miguel Sano love. 1B - At show open 2B - 19:25 SS - 34:10 3B - 48:25 OF - 59:45 SP - 1:17:25 RP - 1:37:57

Turn Two Podcast - Our Favorite Values/Busts w/ KC Bubba

@MattWi77iams &amp; @FFStompy discuss Starting Pitchers as their preseason positional breakdowns come near an end.- Will JV slow down?- Elite SP Value- Sophomore Slumps- Late Round Steals

@MattWi77iams &amp; @FFStompy discuss Starting Pitchers as their preseason positional breakdowns come near an end. - Will JV slow down? - Elite SP Value - Sophomore Slumps - Late Round Steals

Turn Two Podcast - Episode 9: Starting Pitcher Breakdown

@MattWilliams and @FFStompy take a look at the remaining outfielders in Part Two of their OF break down.- Everyone is Justin Upton- Don't be that guy. Don't draft Dee Gordon.- Late round value.

@MattWilliams and @FFStompy take a look at the remaining outfielders in Part Two of their OF break down. - Everyone is Justin Upton - Don't be that guy. Don't draft Dee Gordon. - Late round value.

Turn Two Podcast - Episode 7: Outfielders Part TWO

It's draft day for the Turn Two Podcast Listener's League!@MattWi77iams &amp; @FFStompy share their picks &amp; strategy as the 12-team roto draft goes from beginning to end.

It's draft day for the Turn Two Podcast Listener's League! @MattWi77iams &amp; @FFStompy share their picks &amp; strategy as the 12-team roto draft goes from beginning to end.

Turn Two Podcast - Episode 11: Listener's League Draft LIVE

Matt (@MattWi77iams) and Sam (@FFStompy) break down the second base position in fantasy baseball.- What's up with the NFBC ADP for Javier Baez?- Middle Tier Value- Impact prospects

Matt (@MattWi77iams) and Sam (@FFStompy) break down the second base position in fantasy baseball. - What's up with the NFBC ADP for Javier Baez? - Middle Tier Value - Impact prospects

Turn Two Podcast - Episode 3: Second Base Breakdown

Alex Fast

Alex Fast (@AlexFast8) joins Matt (@MattWi77iams) &amp; John (@MLBMovingAvg) to talk about the top-30 SP in #fantasybaseball.- Aces w/ injury risk (Max/Sale/Snell)- Track record concerns (Beiber/Buehler/Giolito)- Bounceback Candidates (Thor/Nola)- Crazy 2nd Half (Flaherty/Darvish)

Alex Fast (@AlexFast8) joins Matt (@MattWi77iams) &amp; John (@MLBMovingAvg) to talk about the top-30 SP in #fantasybaseball. - Aces w/ injury risk (Max/Sale/Snell) - Track record concerns (Beiber/Buehler/Giolito) - Bounceback Candidates (Thor/Nola) - Crazy 2nd Half (Flaherty/Darvish)

Turn Two Podcast - Starting Pitcher Breakdown (Part One) w/ Alex Fast

Derek Carty (@DerekCarty) joins Matt (@MattWi77iams) &amp; John (@MLBMovingAvg) to talk about THE BAT &amp; other projections in #fantasybaseball- How to properly utilize projections- THE BAT +/- outliers (A's, Franmil, McCullers)- Leverage projections for value

Derek Carty (@DerekCarty) joins Matt (@MattWi77iams) &amp; John (@MLBMovingAvg) to talk about THE BAT &amp; other projections in #fantasybaseball - How to properly utilize projections - THE BAT +/- outliers (A's, Franmil, McCullers) - Leverage projections for value

Turn Two Podcast - Talking Projections w/ Derek Carty

Matt Williams (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Mike Kurkland (@Mike_Kurkland) to break down the Turn Two 12-team Roto mock draft. Going round by round discussing player values and team-building strategy.

Mock Draft 1.0 Recap & Values

Matt (@MattWi77iams) &amp; Sam (@FFStompy) take a close look at the 3B position in #fantasybaseball. Topics include:- Which elite options are worth a first round pick?- Middle round traps- Late round steals and bargains

Matt (@MattWi77iams) &amp; Sam (@FFStompy) take a close look at the 3B position in #fantasybaseball.   Topics include: - Which elite options are worth a first round pick? - Middle round traps - Late round steals and bargains

Turn Two Podcast - Episode 4: Third Base Breakdown

Matt Williams (@MattWi77iams) is joined by John L (@MLBMovingAVG) &amp; Andy Singleton (@PeoplezPen) to talk all about the second base in #fantasybaseball. - Matt's 2B Tiers- Rankings/ADP Comparison- Late Round Values

Matt Williams (@MattWi77iams) is joined by John L (@MLBMovingAVG) &amp; Andy Singleton (@PeoplezPen) to talk all about the second base in #fantasybaseball.  - Matt's 2B Tiers - Rankings/ADP Comparison - Late Round Values

Turn Two Podcast - 2nd Base Breakdown/Values

Justin Mason

Justin Mason (@JustinMasonFWFB) joins Matt (@MattWi77iams) &amp; Sam (@FFStompy) to talk about the top-25 OF in #fantasybaseball.- Roster Construction theory - Judge vs Stanton vs Soler vs Franmil- Where to value mid-round Power/Speed- ADP Debate Eloy vs Laureano

Justin Mason (@JustinMasonFWFB) joins Matt (@MattWi77iams) &amp; Sam (@FFStompy) to talk about the top-25 OF in #fantasybaseball. - Roster Construction theory  - Judge vs Stanton vs Soler vs Franmil - Where to value mid-round Power/Speed - ADP Debate Eloy vs Laureano

Turn Two Podcast - OF Breakdown (Part 1) w/ Justin Mason

Matt Williams (@MattWi77iams) is joined by John (@MLBMovingAvg) &amp; Andy Singleton (@PeoplePenz) to discuss the 1B position in #fantasybaseball.- Matt's tiers vs NFBC ADP- Player values/sleepers

Matt Williams (@MattWi77iams) is joined by John (@MLBMovingAvg) &amp; Andy Singleton (@PeoplePenz) to discuss the 1B position in #fantasybaseball. - Matt's tiers vs NFBC ADP - Player values/sleepers

Turn Two Podcast - First Base Breakdown

Pete (@Draftcheat) joins Matt (@MattWi77iams) &amp; John (@MLBMovingAvg) to break down the outfield in @fantasybaseball (OF 26-120)- Roster construction- What to make of Danny Santana- Smart Dart Throws- Where to find "useable" SB

Pete (@Draftcheat) joins Matt (@MattWi77iams) &amp; John (@MLBMovingAvg) to break down the outfield in @fantasybaseball (OF 26-120) - Roster construction - What to make of Danny Santana - Smart Dart Throws - Where to find "useable" SB

Turn Two Podcast - OF Breakdown (Part 2) w/ @DraftCheat

Toby (@BatFlipCrazy) joins Matt (@MattWi77iams), John (@MLBMovingAvg), &amp; Sam (@FFStompy) to discuss the "Pocket Aces" strategy in #fantasybaseball.- Pocket Aces vs No SP- "Pocket Catchers" in a 2C format- Our obsession w/ Jason Castro (John), J.T. Realmuto (Toby), Christian Vasquez (Sam), &amp; Mitch Garver (Matt)

Toby (@BatFlipCrazy) joins Matt (@MattWi77iams), John (@MLBMovingAvg), &amp; Sam (@FFStompy) to discuss the "Pocket Aces" strategy in #fantasybaseball. - Pocket Aces vs No SP - "Pocket Catchers" in a 2C format - Our obsession w/ Jason Castro (John), J.T. Realmuto (Toby), Christian Vasquez (Sam), &amp; Mitch Garver (Matt)

Turn Two Podcast - Pocket Aces vs No SP w/ @BatFlipCrazy

Max Freeze (@FreezeStats) joins Matt (@MattWi77iams), Sam (@FFStompy), &amp; Andy (@PeoplezPen) to talk about the shortstop position in #fantasybaseball.- Discuss/Argue Matt's Tiers- Debate: Trea, Mondesi, Tatis- Our favorite late values(Link to Matt's Corey Seager article in the pod: https://www.fantasypros.com/2020/01/corey-seager-undervalued-asset-2020-fantasy-baseball/)(Link to Matt's Player Threads: https://expandtheboxscore.com/articles/2020-fantasy-baseball-threads/)(Link to Andy's SS Rankings: https://expandtheboxscore.com/articles/fantasy-baseball-ss/)

Max Freeze (@FreezeStats) joins Matt (@MattWi77iams), Sam (@FFStompy), &amp; Andy (@PeoplezPen) to talk about the shortstop position in #fantasybaseball. - Discuss/Argue Matt's Tiers - Debate: Trea, Mondesi, Tatis - Our favorite late values (Link to Matt's Corey Seager article in the pod: <a href="https://www.fantasypros.com/2020/01/corey-seager-undervalued-asset-2020-fantasy-baseball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.fantasypros.com/2020/01/corey-seager-undervalued-asset-2020-fantasy-baseball/</a>) (Link to Matt's Player Threads: <a href="https://expandtheboxscore.com/articles/2020-fantasy-baseball-threads/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://expandtheboxscore.com/articles/2020-fantasy-baseball-threads/</a>) (Link to Andy's SS Rankings: <a href="https://expandtheboxscore.com/articles/fantasy-baseball-ss/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://expandtheboxscore.com/articles/fantasy-baseball-ss/</a>)

Turn Two Podcast - Shortstop Breakdown/Values

Derek VanRiper

Derek VanRiper (@DerekVanRiper) joins Matt (@MattWi77iams) &amp; John (@MLBMovingAvg) to break down the 3B positon in #fantasybaseball.- Matt's Tiers- 3B Values - Roster Construction Strategy

Derek VanRiper (@DerekVanRiper) joins Matt (@MattWi77iams) &amp; John (@MLBMovingAvg) to break down the 3B positon in #fantasybaseball. - Matt's Tiers - 3B Values  - Roster Construction Strategy

Turn Two Podcast - 3rd Base Breakdown w/ Derek VanRiper

Matt Williams (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Andy Singleton (@PeoplezPen) and John L (@MLBMovingAvg) to discuss position value. Where should you invest early, or wait until later? The guys also discuss sleepers and players due for a breakout, as they run through the positions. Here are the time stamps by position, for easier navigation:First Base - 3:57 Shortstop - 15:00 Third Base - 23:52 Catcher - 32:50 Outfield - 41:06 Starting Pitching - 56:24 Relief Pitching - 71:38

Matt Williams (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Andy Singleton (@PeoplezPen) and John L (@MLBMovingAvg) to discuss position value. Where should you invest early, or wait until later? The guys also discuss sleepers and players due for a breakout, as they run through the positions. Here are the time stamps by position, for easier navigation: First Base - 3:57 Shortstop - 15:00 Third Base - 23:52 Catcher - 32:50 Outfield - 41:06 Starting Pitching - 56:24 Relief Pitching - 71:38

1/7/20 - Positional Depth and Strategy

Ralph (@ProspectJesus) joins Matt (@MattWi77iams) to talk about dynasty #fantasybaseball- Why Play Dynasty?- Scouting vs Advanced Metrics- How to Balance a Roster- Prospect Targets

Ralph (@ProspectJesus) joins Matt (@MattWi77iams) to talk about dynasty #fantasybaseball - Why Play Dynasty? - Scouting vs Advanced Metrics - How to Balance a Roster - Prospect Targets

Turn Two Podcast - Dynasty Strategy & Player Evaluation w/ @ProspectJesus

Matt Williams (@MattWi77iams) is joined by John L. (@MLBMovingAvg) to break down the Catcher position in #fantasybaseball. Values, rankings, and current ADP are discussed.

Turn Two Podcast - Catcher Breakdown & Values

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