FF 11 - Starting pitchers w/ Nick Pollack
04/10/24 • 85 min
Starting pitchers have been in the news dazzling us with their performances but also decimating us with an onslaught of injuries. Sara and Shelly are joined by the founder of Pitcher List, Nick Pollack, to debate all things starting pitchers.
Discussions:
There are more injuries, we can all see it, but what is causing the spike?
Max Fried has struggled to start the season, is it small sample noise or cause for concern?
We were all excited about Michael King's move to San Diego, but it's been a bit of a bumpy ride.
Were we a year (or two) early on Reid Detmers?
Javier Assad has a 2.96 MLB ERA in 158 IP -- is he legit or not?
Zack Littell has been outstanding in his first two starts, did the Rays do it again?
Love it or Leave it:
The Rogers Centre renovations have made it harder to track home plate lady and that's a loss for all of us.
There is a simple fix to MLB's ongoing quest for the perfect playoff structure.
The Red Sox brought back the 2004 crew to kick off their home opener and you will not want to miss any of it (yes, even if you're a Yankees fan).
Guest: Nick Pollack
Hosts: Sara Sanchez | Shelly Verougstraete
Join: PL+ | PL Pro
Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network
Starting pitchers have been in the news dazzling us with their performances but also decimating us with an onslaught of injuries. Sara and Shelly are joined by the founder of Pitcher List, Nick Pollack, to debate all things starting pitchers.
Discussions:
There are more injuries, we can all see it, but what is causing the spike?
Max Fried has struggled to start the season, is it small sample noise or cause for concern?
We were all excited about Michael King's move to San Diego, but it's been a bit of a bumpy ride.
Were we a year (or two) early on Reid Detmers?
Javier Assad has a 2.96 MLB ERA in 158 IP -- is he legit or not?
Zack Littell has been outstanding in his first two starts, did the Rays do it again?
Love it or Leave it:
The Rogers Centre renovations have made it harder to track home plate lady and that's a loss for all of us.
There is a simple fix to MLB's ongoing quest for the perfect playoff structure.
The Red Sox brought back the 2004 crew to kick off their home opener and you will not want to miss any of it (yes, even if you're a Yankees fan).
Guest: Nick Pollack
Hosts: Sara Sanchez | Shelly Verougstraete
Join: PL+ | PL Pro
Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network
Previous Episode
FF 10 - Baseball is Back w/ Michael Govier
Baseball is back and with it come a bunch of decisions, we'll debate them today with Michael Govier from the Pallazzo Podcast.
Discussions
Ronel Blanco has the first no-hitter of 2024, are we in on Blanco long term?
Shōta Imanaga made his shutout MLB debut and shoved, but there was a lot of hard contact in this two hit shutout outing - are we worried about what happens when the wind is blowing out at Wrigley?
It wasn't all great starts, Bailey Ober threw 1.1 innings with eight earned runs. Are we already over Ober?
Two early round picks with similar early lines: who has the better overall roto season: Luis Robert Jr. or Elly De La Cruz?
Milwaukee closer watch: Abner Uribe gets his third save as we're recording, does he have a lock on the job long term?
Oswaldo Cabrera has gotten an opportunity to start and is not missing his shot, you could do worse at your CI position.
Love it or Leave it
Govier is overjoyed with all of the baseball news and this is why he's fantasy baseball's number one hype man.
Is the Red Sox rotation good, actually?
This is probably a love it for some and a leave it for others, but man Juan Soto looks like he was born to be a Yankee (sorry, Shelly)
Guest: Michael Govier
Hosts: Sara Sanchez | Shelly Verougstraete
Join: PL+ | PL Pro
Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network
Next Episode
FF 12 - Roster decisions w/ Lauren Auerbach
Some guys are thriving others are scuffling, Sara and Shelly are joined by Fantrax Senior Writer Lauren Auerbach to discuss how we're making roster decisions early this fantasy baseball season.
Discussions:
To hold or not to hold, which players are droppable and which are you waiting for more information on?
Michael Busch tied a Cubs franchise record with home runs in five straight games, is he a Dude or just a guy riding a hot streak?
Speaking of guys names Mike, Mike Trout is off to a hot start and stealing bases for the first time in years.
Taylor Ward and Tyler O'Neill are both off to hot starts, who do we like more for the rest of the season?
Reid Detmers and José Berríos are both at the top of the FanGraphs player rater for pitchers, who do we believe in more?
Closers on bad teams can still rack up saves, we debate Mason Miller v. Kyle Finnegan.
Love it or Leave it?
Oakland on a bit of a series win streak and we love it that the As are sticking it to John Fisher.
The Red Sox defense has left a lot to be desired.
The Ippei Mizuhara case just keeps getting more intense and if you haven't read the charging documents you should.
Guest: Lauren Auerbach
Hosts: Sara Sanchez | Shelly Verougstraete
Join: PL+ | PL Pro
Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network
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