Fantasy Source Baseball Podcasts

Trades A’Plenty: Brad Pinkerton, Matt Lutovsky, and David A. Arnott talk about MLB’s major trades so far, one week ahead of the trade deadline, and the fantasy implications for players on the move. Download MP3 (8:51)

Three Major Injuries: Brad Pinkerton, Matt Lutovsky, and David A. Arnott talk about injuries to Joey Votto, Jose Bautista, and David Ortiz, and what fantasy owners can do about them. Download MP3 (6:43)

Second-Half Pitchers: George Winkler, Matt Lutovsky, and David A. Arnott go over several pitchers they think will improve in the second half, and several they think will fade. Download MP3 (11:55)

Second-Half Splits Madness: George Winkler, Bill Bender, and David A. Arnott go over hitters with pronounced second-half splits. Download MP3 (10:15)

Closer Upheaval: Brad Pinkerton, Matt Lutovsky, and David A. Arnott run through the closer situations in Washington, Boston, Toronto, Tampa, Minnesota, Detroit, and New York. Download MP3 (7:58)

Prospects in the Second Half: Brad Pinkerton, Bill Bender, and David A. Arnott talk about the minor league prospects most fantasy owners have on their minds as possible second-half additions. Download MP3 (9:11)

Fantasy Baseball All-Stars: George Winkler, Matt Lutovsky, and David A. Arnott list their Fantasy Baseball All-Stars so far this season, and talk about where they agree and disagree on who’s been best at each position. Here are George and Matt’s teams: George: Molina (C), Votto (1B), Kipnis (2B), Cabrera (3B), Castro (SS), Hamilton (OF), C. Gonzalez (OF), Trout (OF), Cain (SP), and Rodney (RP). Matt: Molina (C), Konerko (1B), Kipnis (2B), Cabrera (3B), Castro (SS), Hamilton (OF), C. Gonzalez (OF), Beltran (OF), G. Gonzalez (SP), and Chapman (RP). Download MP3 (13:02)

Disappointments and Surprises at the One-Third Mark: Matt Lutovsky, George Winkler, and David A. Arnott talk about the players whose fantasy production have been the biggest disappointments and the most pleasant surprises so far this season. Download MP3 (9:56)

Buy Low, Sell Low: Brad Pinkerton, Bill Bender, and David A. Arnott talk about Tim Lincecum’s struggles, whether it’s worth it to trade him at this point in the season, and what owners can expect from hurting pitchers. Download MP3 (8:40)

Old Dudes Worth a Fantasy Pickup: Brad Pinkerton, Bill Bender, and David A. Arnott talk about whether or not it’s worth picking up Manny Ramirez, Vlad Guerrero, or Roy Oswalt this season. Download MP3 (12:11)

Roto Math: George Winkler, Matt Lutovsky, and David A. Arnott discuss how they play the fantasy baseball roto math game. We all want the best all-around, five-category, players, but how much weight should owners give to those players over one-category contributors? Download MP3 (6:42)

Pitchers We Trust and Pitchers We Don’t: Matt Lutovsky, Brad Pinkerton, and David A. Arnott talk about several starting pitchers who have been giving fantasy owners surprisingly good production, explaining which ones are trustworthy and which ones aren’t. Download MP3 (9:58)

Crushin’ it in the Beltway: George Winkler, Bill Bender, and David A. Arnott talk about whether Bryce Harper and Jason Hammel will have continuing fantasy value this year. Plus, they provide insight into Matt Kemp’s torrid start and the uncertainty in the White Sox bullpen. Download MP3 (9:28)

Red Sox’ Struggles: George Winkler, Brad Pinkerton, and David A. Arnott talk about several Boston Red Sox players who are affecting fantasy teams in the early going. Download MP3 (9:37)

What’s Wrong With Tim Lincecum?: Bill Bender, Matt Lutovsky, and David A. Arnott talk about Lincecum’s early season struggles, and how much patience fantasy owners should have with him. Later in the conversation, they also discuss Josh Johnson and Justin Smoak. Download MP3 (9:39)