A Conversation with Stephen Vogt

Eric Samulski gives an update on the Rotoworld Baseball Show.

(1:50) – Top Moves: Diamondbacks sign Corbin Burnes, Walker Buehler to Red Sox, Phillies trade for Jesus Luzardo, Mets bring back Sean Manaea and add Griffin Canning, Nationals bring in Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Bell, Marlins trade for Matt Mervis(26:00) – More Headlines: Astros add Christian Walker, Guardians trade Josh Naylor for Slade Cecconi, Yankees deal for Cody Bellinger and sign Paul Goldschmidt, Rangers bring in Joc Pederson, Gleyber Torres signs with Tigers(45:30) – Other Players Expected to be on the Move: Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, Roki Sasaki, Jack Flaherty, Anthony Santander

(2:35) – Top Headlines: Yankees trade for Devin Williams and sign Max Fried, Juan Soto introduced by Mets, Red Sox trade Garrett Crochet, Willy Adames joins Giants, Tyler O’Neill joins Orioles, Alex Cobb lands with Tigers(32:40) – More MLB Signings and Trades: Jordan Romano joins Phillies, Dodgers add Michael Conforto, Texans trade for Jake Burger, Blue Jays add Andres Gimenez in 3-team trade(54:30) – More Moves We’re Monitoring: Suitors for Corbin Burnes, potential deal for Luis Castillo, Kyle Tucker rumors, Alex Bregman’s future in Houston, market intrigue for Jack Flaherty, Walker Buehler, and Nick Pivetta

(0:54) – Reviewing the 2024 season for the Cleveland Guardians, where Vogt took home the AL Manager of the Year award in his first season(11:50) – Understanding how analytics affect the managerial side of baseball and applying analytics in the 2024 MLB playoffs(25:27) – Discussing what went into Cleveland’s offensive growth in 2024 and what it takes for young players to transition into the majors(40:35) – How pitching data affected tendencies and pitch selections for the Guardians’ starting pitchers 

(4:00) – Offseason Headlines: Roki Sasaki expected MLB arrival, David Frye out for majority of 2025, Brewers decline Devin Williams’ option, ranking Jacob deGrom + Updates on Qualifying Offers for Max Fried and Nick Pivetta(32:30) – Top 10 Free Agents: Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Willy Adames, Alex Bregman, Blake Snell, Pete Alonso, Anthony Santander(47:15) – More Notable Free Agents: Jurickson Profar, Jack Flaherty, Teoscar Hernandez, Christian Walker, Yusei Kikuchi, Shane Bieber(52:40) – Monitoring Potential Closers Changing Teams

(1:40) – Playoff Headlines: Gauging D.J. and James’ feeling on the Mets as Game 3 looms against the Dodgers + Examining the Yankees 2-0 lead on the Guardians(15:30) – 1st Round Mock Draft Debates: Shohei Ohtani’s base running next season, Bobby Witt Jr. 1.01 appeal + draft ceilings for Aaron Judge, Elly De La Cruz, Paul Skenes, and Corbin Carroll(44:00) – 2nd Round Mock Draft Storylines: Jackson Chourio’s upside, Ronald Acuna Jr. expectations, Tarik Skubal’s encore and Freddie Freeman’s floor(1:03:50) – Analyzing the landscape of 2nd Base, Closer, and Catcher entering next season

(1:50) – Top Headlines: Analyzing the MLB Playoff format, Mets topple Brewers in dramatic fashion, reflecting on the White Sox season(12:25) – Overview of how to bet on the MLB Playoffs(20:25) – AL Playoff Breakdown: Betting Royals vs Yankees and Guardians vs Tigers, AL Champion odds(38:45) – NL Playoff Analysis: Mets vs Phillies, Padres vs Dodgers, NL Champion picks(47:00) – World Series predictions

September 25: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down the latest news and notes from the MLB season and reflect on their most important takeaways from this year of fantasy baseball. They also discuss who they would take as the top starting pitcher in 2025 fantasy drafts, rank the streaming starters for this weekend, and then give their thoughts on the AL and NL playoff races. (2:45) – Top Headlines: Sever weather impacting Mets at Braves series, Tigers call up Jackson Jobe, Nestor Cortes to have MRI on elbow, Josh Jung lands on IL, Rowdy Tellez DFA’d, Eloy Jimenez optioned to minors(32:20) – Early Playoff Preview: Projecting the NL and AL Wild Card races, World Series predictions(47:40) – Reflecting on 2024: Paul Skenes vs Tarik Skubal as the SP1, expectations for Jacob deGrom and Gerrit Cole, Scott and Eric’s biggest hits and misses this season(1:07:15) – Weekend Streamers: SP options for Friday, Saturday and Sunday

(1:30) – Where Scott and Eric stand in some of their more notable leagues(8:20) – Key Injuries: Francisco Lindor, Ozzie Albies, Bo Bichette, Carlos Correa, Steven Kwan(16:30) – More News & Notes: Pirates call up Nick Yorke, Yoan Moncada and Justin Steele activated off(26:20) – MVP Candidates: Shohei Ohtani vs Francisco Lindor + Aaron Judge vs Bobby Witt Jr.(37:00) – Cy Young Favorites: Are Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal locks?(44:55) – Rookie of the Year: Luis Gil vs Austin Wells vs Colton Cowser in the AL +  Paul Skenes vs Jackson Merrill in the NL(54:45) – Managing the Final Week of Season: Key additions and weekend streamers

1:00) – Eric and Scott rue leagues where they dominated the regular season but were eliminated in the playoffs(5:20) – Top Headlines: Kumar Rocker’s MLB debut, Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer to return, Yankees call up Jasson Dominguez(18:30) – More News & Notes: Trevor Story back in Boston, Reynaldo Lopez lands on IL, Cardinals bring up Thomas Saggese, Anthony Rendon sidelined again + targets for late-season saves(37:10) – Managing September, Pt 1: Big-picture tactics for managers out of the running(43:15) - Managing September, Pt 2: Matt Wallner, Pete Crow Armstrong, Parker Meadows, Oneil Cruz, and Jazz Chisholm among key pickups now who could also shine in 2025(57:00) – Advantageous Hitting Schedules + Weekend Pitching Streamers