Paul Skenes, Robert Gasser Debut + Popular Waiver Wire Names

(2:20) – Eric’s late-night run-in Tuesday + Eric and Scott’s preferred music(5:15) – Top Headlines: Kris Bryant, Tim Anderson, and Chas McCormick return from injury, and Eloy Jimenez back on IL(16:00) – More News & Notes: Johnathan Rodriguez promoted, Ryan Pepiot, Blake Snell, and Dane Dunning back on the hill + Tylor Megill impresses in first start after IL(25:10) – Buy Low Hitters: Corey Seager, Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, Vinny Pasquantino, Lars Nootbaar, Kerry Carpenter, and Max Kepler(51:15) – Buy Low Pitchers: Pablo Lopez, Nick Pivetta, Joe Musgrove, and Christian Scott

(1:55) – Top Headlines: Paul Skenes’ electric start vs Cubs, Edwin Diaz moves out of closer role, Adolis Garcia avoids serious injury(15:45) – More News & Notes: Jorge Soler, Byron Buxton, Dansby Swanson, and Brandon Lowe return + Dodgers call up Miguel Vargas(35:15) – Top Hitting Pick-Ups: Luis Matos, Kevin Pillar, Joey Ortiz, Alec Burleson, Jake Meyers, Luke Raley, and Josh Bell(54:00) – Intriguing Pitchers Widely Available: Alek Manoah, Taj Bradley, Reese Olson, Ryan Weathers, and Ben Lively

(1:00) – Top Headlines: Rhys Hoskins to IL, Zack Gelof returns, Nolan Jones’ rehab assignment, TJ Friedl and Patrick Bailey sidelined again(17:10) – More News & Notes: Jonathan Aranda, Austin Hays, and Gio Urshela off of IL, Mark Vientos called up(20:00) – Big Name Hitters to Cut or Hold: Paul Goldschmidt, Bo Bichette, George Springer, Corbin Carroll, Gleyber Torres, Spencer Torkelson, and Jackson Chourio(1:08:00) – Utilizing Statcast Bat Speed Data: How it’s different than exit velocity, explaining “squared up” metric + hitters who shine in the “blast” category 

(1:30) – Tips for contending in leagues after a slow start to the MLB season(7:20) – Top Headlines: Paul Skenes and Robert Gasser debut, Christian Scott and Matt Manning impress(31:30) – More News & Notes: Bryan Woo and Taj Bradley headline multiple SPs back in the rotation, Blake Snell’s timeline, Austin Riley ailing, Dansby Swanson, Ke’Bryan Hayes, and Jung Ho Lee placed on IL(48:30) – Popular Waiver Wire Adds: Strategy for bidding on trendy hitting prospects, Jo Adell, Leody Taveras, JJ Bleday, Josh Rojas, Davis Schneider, Ezekiel Duran, and Jon Singleton(1:11:30) – Additional Waiver Wire Names: Gavin Stone, Reese Olson, Trevor Williams, and Dean Kremer

(2:30) – Top Headlines: Willson Contreras suffers bizarre injury, TJ Friedl and Cody Bellinger return, Seiya Suzuki begins rehab assignment(21:45) – More News & Notes: Steven Kwan timeline, latest on Dodgers bullpen, and reaction to Walker Buehler’s first start(39:00) – Revisiting Preseason Predictions: C.J. Abrams, Zach Neto, Tigers starting pitching, Shota Imanaga, Kutter Crawford, Gleyber Torres + highly-rostered players of Eric and Scott’s(1:03:20) – Possible Offenses to Attack and Fade: Mariners, Pirates, Cardinals, Reds, Red Sox, Padres, and Guardians

(1:45) – Top Headlines: Impact of Luis Arraez traded to Padres, Christian Scott impresses in MLB debut + Trae Turner lands on IL and Steven Kwan sidelined (25:55) – More News & Notes: Joe Musgrove, Nathan Eovaldi, and Evan Phillips land on IL, Walker Buehler, Jake Burger, John Means and more notable players returning from injury(46:00) – Weekend Winners + Losers: Brent Rooker, Abraham Toro, Luis Garcia Jr., Michael Massey, Willi Castro, Cole Tucker, Dean Kremer, and Garrett Crochet(1:05:30) – Notable Waiver Wire Names: Alek Manoah, Wyatt Langford,Joey Loperfido, Reid Detmers, Luis Severino, and Mackenzie Gore

(1:30) - Top Headlines: Grayson Rodriguez to IL, Mike Trout suffers knee injury, Tyler Black and Jordan Beck called up(17:00) - Initial Yahoo Friends & Family Draft Thoughts: Changes in strategy, Mookie Betts selected 1.01, Elly De La Cruz’s rise, early selection of Corbin Burnes, and Aaron Judge(46:00) - More Draft Impressions: C.J. Abrams and Tyler Glasnow in the 2nd Round, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s upside, Wyatt Langford and other surprising picks later in the draft(1:06:00) - D.J., Scott, and Eric’s favorite and less-than-ideal selections 

April 29: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski) review the weekend's biggest news and top waiver adds including what to do about injuries to Nolan Jones, Jesus Luzardo, and Craig Kimbrel. They address how the return of Carlos Correa might impact popular waiver adds in Minnesota, and why it's time for people to take a chance on Jo Adell, Garrett Cooper, and Brenton Doyle. They also discuss general waiver wire organization strategy, give their opinions on this week's trendy waiver adds like Mike Tauchman, Bailey Falter, Simeon Woods-Richardson, and discuss why Eric feels now is the time to stash Taj Bradley. (1:40) – Previewing Eric and Scott’s “Friends and Family” Draft Monday night and debating optimal Draft slots(4:50) – Top Headlines: Nolan Jones expected to land on IL, Jesus Luzardo and Craig Kimbrel injury updates(22:20) – More News & Notes: John Means to make season debut this week, Bryan Woo and Taj Bradley nearing return, Carlos Correa activated off IL, Garrett Cooper traded to Red Sox, Joey Loperfido called up(40:40) – Weekend Stars + Top Waiver Wire Adds: Jo Adell, Jacob Young, Mike Tauchman, Pete Crow Armstrong, Andy Pages, Jordan Adam, Garrett Clevinger, and 2-start pitchers(1:03:50) – Buying/Selling Strong Starts: Brenton Doyle, Wilyer Abreu, Erick Fedde, and Keaton Winn

(2:19) – Top Headlines: Jordan Walker demoted, Blake Snell to IL, update on Tristan Casas and Merrill Kelly injuries(21:21) – More News & Notes: Cody Bellinger dealing with rib issue, Lance Thomas likely landing on IL, Garret Cole’s timeline, rehab stints for Max Scherzer and Bryan Woo (31:48) – Positive Early Exit Velocity: Jordan Westburg, Matt Chapman, Ryan Mountcastle, Oneil Cruz, Starling Marte, Riley Greene, and Josh Naylor(55:08) – Low Rates of Early Exit Velocity: Luis Arraez, Steven Kwan, Andres Gimenez, and Evan Carter 

April 22: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down this weekend’s news and top waiver adds. Can you hold onto Francisco Alvarez in all leagues? How worried should you be about Merrill Kelly and Cristian Javier? Why you should believe in Luis Garcia Jr. and Bryan De La Cruz and why it may be time to be concerned about Aaron Nola, Nick Castellanos and more. (4:00) – Top Headlines: Tristan Casas adds to list of Red Sox injuries, Francisco Alvarez placed on IL, Max Kepler, Nathaniel Lowe, and Michael Massey activated off IL(21:45) – More News & Notes: DL Hall and Christian Javier land on IL, Merrill Kelly scratched from latest start, Louie Varland and Victor Scott optioned to minors(33:50) – Weekend Winners + Most Added Players: Luis Garcia Jr., Wilyer Abreu, Dalton Varsho, Bryan De La Cruz, Kirby Yates, and Hector Neris (59:45) – Popular Starting Pitcher Adds: Mitchell Parker, Albert Suarez, and Jose Soriano(1:06:00) – Players Who Have Us Worried: Jackson Holliday, Aaron Nola, Will Benson, Nick Castellanos, Nolan Gorman, and Jonathan India