logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2022
48m 25s

Late Loopholes, Navigating the Endgame &...

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

Nando, Ian and DVR discuss a variety of topics including a potential late-season loophole in keeper leagues, a pair of rapidly-rising pitchers in the minors, trying to navigate the final days of the season while chasing a championship, Josh Jung, and staying patient with CJ Abrams. 


Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifino

Follow Ian on Twitter: @IanKahn4

Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper


Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasy

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Jan 2023
A Programming Update for 2023
Derek VanRiper shares the changes coming to The Athletic's fantasy baseball podcasts for the 2023 season.Join us in the expanding Rates & Barrels feeds using the links below, or wherever you enjoy podcasts!Apple: bit.ly/AppleRandBSpotify: bit.ly/SpotifyRandBYouTube: bit.ly/YTRand ... Show More
1m 20s
Dec 2022
Under the Radarrrrrr Series Finale
Nando, Ian and DVR discuss Aaron Judge's return to the Bronx with a nine-year deal that paves the way for him to remain a career Yankee, the frenzy of activity around this year's Winter Meetings, how varying front-office strategies, like varying fantasy baseball strategies, make ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 2022
Putting a Bow on the 2022 Fantasy Baseball Season
Nando, Ian and DVR discuss the end of a very successful 2022 fantasy baseball season, and a few takeaways from things that ultimately went right, before going on hiatus during the playoffs. Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Ian on Twitter: @IanKahn4Follow DVR on Twitter ... Show More
53m 22s
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2021
Have a Holly, Jolly Fantasy Football Playoffs
It's the best time of the year. For those of us in the playoffs, of course. Nando, Chris and Brandon get into all the Week 15 craziness on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. They discuss the covid situations affecting the Browns and Rams, Lamar Jackson's injur ... Show More
1h 1m
Jan 2023
Cubs Convention is back + Grading the offseason so far
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev are back after a month away to recap the return of Cubs Convention! They go on to breakdown the clubs offseason so far. How much has the team upgraded with the additions of Dansby Swanson, Cody Bellinger, Trey Mancini, Eric Hosmer, Jameson Taillon and m ... Show More
43m 54s
Apr 2022
Early Season Baseball w/Ian Miller & Riley Breckenridge
Keith is joined by Ian Miller (also of Kowloon Walled City) and Riley Breckenridge (also of Thrice) of Puig Destroyer & the Productive Outs Podcast to discuss the teams and players they’ve watched most closely through the first week of the season, prospects getting immediate oppo ... Show More
49m 18s
Jan 2022
Playing Along with the Pitching Model, Pricey Prospects in Redraft Leagues + Draft & Hold Basics
Eno and DVR discuss a few questions surrounding the Stuff+, Location+ and Pitching+ model, ways to 'play along', fear of the unknown with 2022 Clayton Kershaw, how to utilize draft capital effectively with prospects in redraft leagues, and a few basic strategy guidelines for draf ... Show More
1h 18m
Feb 2023
The Rangers Rockstar - Second Tier Midweek Show
Ryan Dilks and Justin Peach go through all the midweek games in the Championship and discuss the latest news.Gareth Ainsworth to QPR!Birmingham charged!A big win for Watford!A worldie by Marcelino Nunez!It's the Second Tier.Website: www.secondtierpod.co.ukTwitter: twitter.com/sec ... Show More
55m 2s
Jun 2022
Travis d'Arnaud crushes homers vs. Rockies & Michael Harris II continues to impress
The Braves staved off a series sweep at the hands of Arizona and parlayed that series finale victory into a home run showcase versus the Rockies. David and Eric react to Travis d'Arnaud's humongous evening in Denver, William Contreras' bat, and Michael Harris II's continued excel ... Show More
1h 3m
May 2022
The (Secondary) Pieces are coming into Place
Three prospects made their MLB debuts for the Cubs on Monday, right on the heels of two doing so earlier in the month. There's a good chance not one is a superstar, but many of them could be key players on the next Cubs playoff contender. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick discuss that a ... Show More
29m 31s
Oct 2022
I Have Kids - Second Tier Weekend Show
Ryan Dilks and Justin Peach go through all the games and news from the Championship.Burnley are top!Watford back to winning ways!A war at Bramall Lane!Goals that are too big!It's the Second Tier.Website: www.secondtierpod.co.ukTwitter: twitter.com/secondtierpodYouTube: https://ww ... Show More
1h 8m
Dec 2021
History Throwback: MLB Owners vs Players, The Oldest Rivalry in Sports
Throwback! For 150-years the baseball owners and players have not gotten along. On this history show, Andrew discusses their never-ending feud — the reserve clause, establishment of the players’ union, free agency, collusion, strikes and lockouts.  If you enjoy the podcast, pleas ... Show More
40m 3s
Nov 2021
Where Have All the Fantasy Points Gone?
Is there a dearth of fantasy scoring this season, or is it just us? Seems like it's not just us. Nando, Chris and Brandon dive into the reasons why this has been one of the lowest-scoring fantasy seasons in recent memory. Their discussion leads them to actionable Week 11 topics, ... Show More
52m 7s
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami