The Fantasy Baseball Beat

The guys welcome Michael Cecchini to the show

Michael Cecchini joins the guys to discuss all things baseball.

Guest Introduction

Michael discusses the following topics:

His background in fantasy baseball playing and writing
Stabilization points for different player metrics, such as strikeout rate, walk rate, ground ball rate, fly ball rate, and more
How much does Stuff play into figuring out which pitchers to roster

Beat Writer Roundup

The guys discuss two articles:

1. "Ben Rice 'a real hitter' out of the leadoff spot for the Yankees - by Bryan Hoch. Topics discussed:

The start of his 2025 season
What happens if and when Giancarlo Stanton returns
The scouting process for Ben Rice
His offseason regimen
Is chicken the ultimate food?

2. "Aranda homers again, claims best OPS in baseball - by Adam Berry. Topics discussed:

Aranda's offseason work
The start of his 2025 season
His underlying metrics
Is this sustainable?
The ballpark in Tampa Bay

Waiver Wire Adds

The guys look at one player they like for the next week, and then some for 12-team and 15-team leagues. Players discussed:

Mental Health Moment

The question of the week: What are some habits, no matter how small, that you’ve incorporated into your daily routine in an effort to maintain your wellness?

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