The Fake Baseball Podcast

Blake Meyer & Dylan Lydell

The best baseball and fantasy baseball analysis, brought to you weekly. Blake Meyer (FantasyPros) and Dylan Lydell break down players, matchups, lineups and just baseball in general to help you win your fantasy league and grow your fandom.
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Gerrit Cole Update, Waiver Wire Pitchers, & Start em Sit em Quit em w/ Nick Pollack of Pitcher List
Yesterday
Gerrit Cole Update, Waiver Wire Pitchers, & Start em Sit em Quit em w/ Nick Pollack of Pitcher List
Send us a Text Message.Friend of the program Nick Pollack of Pitcher List joins us to once again break down some pitching. We spend a lot of time on hitters so it's only right pitchers get some love as well. We talk Gerrit Cole, waiver wire options including Alek Manoah, and then enjoy a pitcher version of our Start em, Sit em, Quit em segment. As always, don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast. Leave a five-star rating and review if you like what you heard, and follow us on all of our socials!Use code "Fake Baseball" on Underdog FantasySubscribe to our Patreon for tons of bonus ad free episodes!

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Gerrit Cole Update, Waiver Wire Pitchers, & Start em Sit em Quit em w/ Nick Pollack of Pitcher List
Yesterday
Gerrit Cole Update, Waiver Wire Pitchers, & Start em Sit em Quit em w/ Nick Pollack of Pitcher List
Send us a Text Message.Friend of the program Nick Pollack of Pitcher List joins us to once again break down some pitching. We spend a lot of time on hitters so it's only right pitchers get some love as well. We talk Gerrit Cole, waiver wire options including Alek Manoah, and then enjoy a pitcher version of our Start em, Sit em, Quit em segment. As always, don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast. Leave a five-star rating and review if you like what you heard, and follow us on all of our socials!Use code "Fake Baseball" on Underdog FantasySubscribe to our Patreon for tons of bonus ad free episodes!
The Biggest Risers And Fallers In Fantasy Baseball Value For Week 8
6d ago
The Biggest Risers And Fallers In Fantasy Baseball Value For Week 8
Send us a Text Message.Our 50th episode is here and we celebrated it by talking waiver wire and value risers and fallers. Some of the guys we covered are fairly well known, but the majority make great deep league waiver wire options. Can Bryan Woo continue his success? Is Diaron Blanco's playing time hurting his value? Is Anthony Volpe officially back?Don't forget to like and follow on all platforms so you never miss a new episode!Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive content and bonus episodes!Use code Fake Baseball on Underdog Fantasy for a 50% deposit bonus on your first deposit up to $500
The Current Hottest Takes In Fantasy Baseball
1w ago
The Current Hottest Takes In Fantasy Baseball
Send us a Text Message.We've had a lot of fun having guests on the podcast as of late, so with it just being Blake and Dylan we decided we'd continue with another fun episode. The guys break down their favorite hot takes right now in the baseball and fantasy baseball world, including one outfielder who is destined for decline, one starting pitcher on the rise, and what to do with the new bat swing data?Make sure you check out our Patreon and don't forget to check out Underdog Fantasy! Use our code "Fake Baseball" for a 50% deposit match on your first deposit up to $500
Fantasy Baseball Playing Time Projections & Listener League Update w/ Mike Kurland of MLB Playing Time
May 10 2024
Fantasy Baseball Playing Time Projections & Listener League Update w/ Mike Kurland of MLB Playing Time
Send us a Text Message.It's Blake's birthday so we sat down with his friend Mike Kurland to talk lineups and playing time projections. We discussed what an innings cap for Paul Skenes may look like. We also discussed the Yankees outfield outlook once Jasson Dominguez returns, how much upside does Chas McCormick still have, Is it worth it to roster David Fry, and more!Sign up for the Patreon to get bonus episodes!Sign up for Underdog Fantasy and use code Fake Baseball for a 50% deposit match on your first deposit up to $500!
Fantasy Baseball Rookie Studs & Duds w/ Frank Stampfl of Fantasy Baseball Today
May 7 2024
Fantasy Baseball Rookie Studs & Duds w/ Frank Stampfl of Fantasy Baseball Today
Send us a Text Message.On episode 47 we are joined by Frank Stampfl of CBS Fantasy and the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast to talk rookies. A few big-time rookies have been seeing some playing time lately and we discuss whether to be worried about their slow starts or hopeful for the future. As always don't forget to hit the five-star rating and follow so you never miss a new episode.
The Top 5 Trade Targets In Fantasy Baseball Right Now
May 3 2024
The Top 5 Trade Targets In Fantasy Baseball Right Now
Send us a Text Message.We spent so much time talking about the waiver wire that we figured it was time to talk about trading. It's the most fun part of fantasy sports and seems to be the most underappreciated. With that in mind, we broke down our five favorite trade targets right now including a pair of injured stars working their way back from injury. Don't forget to follow and turn on auto-download so you never miss a new episode!Underdog Fantasy: Use code "Fake Baseball" for a 100% deposit match on your first deposit up to $100
The Best Under The Radar Fantasy Baseball Options For Week 6 w/ Kev Mahserejian (RotoSurgeon)
May 1 2024
The Best Under The Radar Fantasy Baseball Options For Week 6 w/ Kev Mahserejian (RotoSurgeon)
Send us a Text Message.Continuing on with our guest episodes we had on Kev Mahserejian from The Operating Room podcast as well as Rotoballer. We sat down and talked about the impact of some under-the-radar bats this week in fantasy baseball. We also dove into our first ever segment playing a game of Start em, Sit em, Quit em. As always, don't forget to hit the follow button so you never miss an episode, be sure to subscribe to our Patreon for lots of bonus episodes and content, and follow Kev's podcast as well!Patreon: Patreon.com/TheFakeBaseballPodcastKev's Podcast: The Operating Room on Apple Podcasts
Fantasy Baseball Heat Check For May 2024 w/ Gary Sheffield Jr
Apr 26 2024
Fantasy Baseball Heat Check For May 2024 w/ Gary Sheffield Jr
Send us a Text Message.Friend of the program Gary Sheffield Jr stopped by to talk to us about some of the hottest hitters in baseball. We broke down the hot starts of Juan Soto and Anthony Volpe. Can they keep it up? We also talked about Gleybar Torres's struggles and if you should be worried. Then we broke down the historic start to the season we've seen from Elly De La Cruz.
Five Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters For The Month Of May
Apr 23 2024
Five Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters For The Month Of May
Send us a Text Message.We've spent plenty of time covering the players you should be worried about and dropping. This time around we wanted to help you focus on some guys to be targeting moving forward. Some of the guys are bigger names that shouldn't surprise you, but we also mix in some lesser-known names that can be crucial to helping your fantasy baseball lineup succeed in May.As always, don't forget to sign up for our Patreon for tons of extra bonus content including ad-free episodes!patreon.com/thefakebaseballpodcast
The Early Season Fantasy Baseball Drop List
Apr 19 2024
The Early Season Fantasy Baseball Drop List
Send us a Text Message.After spending last season talking about the player we were worried about, we decided this episode would be a good one to discuss the guys we'd drop. A few bigger named get thrown around and then some fringe roster guys who aren't worth waiting around for. Make sure you follow the podcast so you never miss an episode!
The Fantasy Baseball Early Season Worry Meter
Apr 17 2024
The Fantasy Baseball Early Season Worry Meter
Send us a Text Message.We've reached the fourth week of the fantasy baseball season and many people are starting to worry about struggling players. Rightfully so. There are a few prominent early picks like Julio Rodriguez, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, and Bryce Harper who've had less than stellar starts to the season. We break them down and more and tell you just how worried we are and you should be moving forward this fantasy baseball season.
The Biggest Current Risers In Fantasy Baseball Value For Week 4
Apr 13 2024
The Biggest Current Risers In Fantasy Baseball Value For Week 4
Send us a Text Message.Week 4 is just about here so with that in mind we wanted to highlight the guys who are standing out above the rest in terms of rising value. Plenty of rookies could be on the list, but we also add in a surprise Pirates outfielder as well as a prospect who hasn't gotten the call yet. Don't forget to leave a five-star rating and review as well as sign up for our exclusive Patreon content at www.Patreon.com/thefakebaseballpodcast
The Best Fantasy Baseball Points League Buy/Sell/Hold Options Of The Week
Apr 10 2024
The Best Fantasy Baseball Points League Buy/Sell/Hold Options Of The Week
Send us a Text Message.The latest edition of Blake's Points League article came out today for Pitcher List so we dove into some of the best buy/sell/hold options from the article including Henry Davis and Ronel Blanco. We also talked about guys like Corbin Carroll and whether or not he should be traded due to his lack of home run hitting ability.Don't forget to sign up for Patreon to get exclusive episodes + written content to help you win your fantasy baseball leagues!www.patreon.com/thefakebaseballpodcast
Fantasy Baseball Week 1 Recap, Players To Watch, Injury Updates & More!
Apr 5 2024
Fantasy Baseball Week 1 Recap, Players To Watch, Injury Updates & More!
Send us a Text Message.With week 1 of the baseball and fantasy baseball season making its way to an end, we decided to sit down and talk about it. We broke down our favorite player performances thus far, injuries to key players like Willson Contreras, streaming options at pitcher for this weekend and more.Want more? Don't forget to sign up for our Patreon where you'll get plenty of exclusive written content and bonus episodes to help you win your fantasy baseball leaguePatreon.com/TheFakeBaseballPodcast
Week 1 Fantasy Baseball Reactions, Waiver Wire, And Listener League Draft Analysis
Apr 2 2024
Week 1 Fantasy Baseball Reactions, Waiver Wire, And Listener League Draft Analysis
Send us a Text Message.The baseball regular season is finally here and with it comes the long-awaited first fantasy baseball matchup of the season. This is what we spent our entire offseason researching for. Blake breaks down his upcoming written content for FantasyPros and Pitcher List including a new weekly points league series. The guys also talk about their upcoming rebranding and Patreon! Don't miss that plus the long-awaited breakdown of our 16-team roto listener league draft!
The Most Impactful Rookies Of The 2024 MLB Season
Mar 23 2024
The Most Impactful Rookies Of The 2024 MLB Season
Send us a Text Message.During the 2023 MLB season, we saw a lot of great rookies. Corbin Carroll, Adley Rutschman, Elly De La Cruz...they all made an impact in one way or another. This season, expect more of the same. The Baltimore Orioles once again have a ton of impact rookies in Jackson Holliday, Coby Mayo, and Colten Cowser. The Guardians, Brewers, and Padres all have impact rookies as well. With so many set up for success this season, who do you think has the biggest impact in not only real-life baseball but fantasy baseball as well?
The Biggest Fantasy Baseball X-Factors Of 2024
Mar 22 2024
The Biggest Fantasy Baseball X-Factors Of 2024
Send us a Text Message.The fake opening day is now beyond us and the real opening day is now less than a week away. If you're a true baseball fan you've been waiting months for this moment. With that in mind, Blake had a new article drop for FantasyPros today breaking down the biggest fantasy baseball x-factor of every team. We dug into that list, chose our favorites, and broke them down for you here. Happy fantasy baseball season!
Dylan Cease Traded To Padres + Fantasy Baseball Deep League Draft Strategy & Analysis
Mar 14 2024
Dylan Cease Traded To Padres + Fantasy Baseball Deep League Draft Strategy & Analysis
Send us a Text Message.Right as we went to record the episode, the San Diego Padres dropped a bomb and announced they'd traded for Chicago White Sox ace Dylan Cease. We discussed the fallout for both teams and where Cease now sits in our rankings. We also broke down Dylan's 15-team, 30-round draft. Who'd he take late? What was his closer strategy? Who does he think is going for a steal? and more!
Which MLB Rookies Will Make The Biggest Impact In 2024 Fantasy Baseball Leagues?
Mar 12 2024
Which MLB Rookies Will Make The Biggest Impact In 2024 Fantasy Baseball Leagues?
Send us a Text Message.Spring Training has reached what feels like the halfway point and a few rookies have done everything they can to prove they're worthy of an opening day roster spot. The Baltimore Orioles have some thinking to do when it comes to prospects Coby Mayo and Colten Cowser. With there only being room for one, who will get the spot? They are also preparing to let Jackson Holliday take the second base spot which he's proved is his to lose.There's also talk of the Texas Rangers young outfielders, James Wood for the Washington Nationals, and more!
The Best "Must Have" Points League Players In Fantasy Baseball
Mar 7 2024
The Best "Must Have" Points League Players In Fantasy Baseball
Send us a Text Message.Sticking with our theme of points league content, we figured why not sit down and fill you guys in on our must have players for the format. A few later picks are mentioned but this is all about our favorite guys, regardless of round, to help you win your league and nail your fantasy baseball draft.