Shows
Keep or KutK ꓘ 165 - The Guys Sinking Our TeamsTimestampsEp 1653:09 - Head to Head Heroes: Noelvi Marte and Zach Neto13:37 - Chad's team in Ottoneu league one has been a disaster and while Juan Soto isn't doing what he hoped, the real concern is the pitching - and Chad wants to know what to make of Jared Jones, Spencer Arrighetti, and Sandy Alcantara30:30 - Pete's struggling in the Keep or Kut listener Ottoneu league, and needs to figure out his path on HR/9, especially with some early bullpen disasters, but Marcus Semien is where he's losing sleep.43:58...2025-04-281h 04
Keep or KutK ꓘ 164 - News and wOBA vs xwOBA Over-performersKeep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) haven't been able to link up for an episode in a few weeks, so they have some news to get through. After the news, they take a look at some players who are overperforming their xwOBAs.Timestamps6:25 - Head-to-Head Heroes is back! Chad goes with Bryce Harper for Week 1. Pete chose Pete Crow-Armstrong.19:05 - News begins! We start by discussing the Spencer Strider debut.24:30 - Triston Casas is starting to hit the ball a lot harder, but the results still aren't following. Wh...2025-04-211h 04Keep or KutK ꓘ 162 - Hot Exit Velocity StartsKeep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) break down some of the hot starts in the opening days of baseball, particularly players who have been hitting the ball hard.Timestamps3:04 - Are homers up around baseball?10:22 - Going over some of the hardest-hit balls of the (very) young season so far. We start off with Jordan Walker.18:08 - Corbin Carroll has a new max EV. Not much to do here, but worth noting.20:15 - Eugenio Suárez had a monster season last year. Was it a mirage or...2025-03-311h 04Keep or KutK ꓘ 160 - Auciton Prep & Listener QuestionsKeep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) discuss auction strategy and respond to listener questions.Timestamps2:20 - Jersey #60! Dallas Keuchel it is.3:53 - Chad breaks down his preparation for his upcoming auction. This comprehensive overview includes how Chad approaches things such as position scarcity, where he thinks his opponents will spend their money, why he felt like he had to commit an almost unlimited amount of money to Juan Soto, and all of the potential category combinations he could shoot for to be strong in based on what is available....2025-03-171h 12
Keep or KutK ꓘ 157 - Potential 2026 Keepers Based on ADPKeep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) take a look at ADP and find players whose draft cost makes them already look like potential keepers for next year. We're not talking the rookies or injured players you expect, but players who we think the market is simply undervaluing and whose ADP will be much earlier in 2026. Timestamps5:35 - Pitchers whose new homes have impacted our thinking, including Garrett Crochet to Fenway and Corbin Burnes to the desert16:17 - Same, but for hitters, this time talking Josh Naylor, Teoscar Hernandez, and a ta...2025-01-061h 12Keep or KutK ꓘ 155 - Keeper League SettingsKeep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) break down some of their keeper league settings decisions, such as IL slots and the costs associated with keeping players added via FAAB. Chad also explains the different strategies he uses to make difficult keeper decisions.7:05 - What are the pros and cons of having your keeper league’s prospect draft before the draft/auction?18:00 - What is the appropriate number of IL spots for a keeper league?27:08 - Should a keeper league limit the amount of FAAB-pickups that can be kept?31:26...2024-11-251h 04
Keep or KutK ꓘ 153 - Parity in Keeper Leagues and Ottoneu ArbitrationTimestamps10:44 - H2H Heroes for the Postseason, starting with Pete’s pick, Tommy Edman15:26 - Chad talks through the post-season performance of a few Guardians before getting to his pick.22:25 - It's not just the post-season; Fernando Tatis Jr. has looked great since returning from the leg injury.27:27 - Why parity matters in fantasy sports and how to make sure you have it in keeper leagues41:57 - Looking at arbitration in the Keep or Kut listener league52:27 - Chad does arbitration on Pete’s team57...2024-10-281h 08
Keep or KutK ꓘ 149 - Can I Cut this Star?Keep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) looks at some high priced players on his roster and asks Pete (@PeteBBaseball): Can I cut this star? Who is an obvious cut in the off-season, but maybe needs to be held for now? Who can you give up, even if it means someone else gets him half price?5:33 - Pete goes a little less obvious with his H2H hero: Pablo Lopez. And Chad just made a series of trades involving Lopez.14:09 - Chad picks Lawrence Butler as his H2H hero, leading us to wonder, for 2025...2024-09-021h 08Keep or KutK ꓘ 148 - Tough Keeper DecisionsKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) breakdown some of their difficult upcoming keeper decisions.5:00 -Head-to-Head Heroes! Chad is excited that Spencer Torkelson is back and hitting. Pete went with a catcher, Yainer Diaz.23:19 - Pete is in an odd spot. He is going to keep an 18th round Gunnar Henderson, but what combo should he pair with Henderson? An 8th round Jose Altuve with a 9th round Jarren Duran, or should he just pay 1st and 2nd round picks to keep Fernando Tatis Jr. and Yordan Alvarez? 38:25 - Is a $49 T...2024-08-261h 03
Keep or KutK ꓘ 145 - Trades We'd Like to SeeKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) review the early deadline trades and spin up some ideas of trades they would like to see, with an eye towards positive impact for keeper leagues.2:30 - H2H Heroes: Colton Cowser and Ezequiel Tovar10:23 - AJ Puk heads west and Deyvison De Los Santos gets a clearer path22:24 - Randy Arozarena has a new home for the next couple of years29:46 - Austin Hays may have gained value36:10 - Chad almost forgets about James Paxton to Boston39:43...2024-07-291h 06Keep or KutK ꓘ 144 - Listener Questions Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) take questions from the listeners5:05 - Question from Jeff, is it time to give up on Matt Olson?17:00 - Is Pete Alonso a cut at this point for a non-contending team?25:04 - Should Freddie Freeman be viewed as a rental at this point if his price is around $50?31:17 - When do you decide to sell as a middle of the road squad?37:45 - How do you balance projections versus what you see with your own eyes?49:15...2024-07-221h 04
Keep or KutK ꓘ 143 - All-Star Break Check-InKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) debate some keeper league trades and glance back to debate some players who had surprising first halves. Should Chad trade away Juan Soto? What do yu do with Pablo Lopez? What's up with Fernando Tatis Jr.?Timestamps:7:14 - H2H Heroes: Alec Burleson and Blake Snell14:17 - What kind of return should Chad be looking for a $60 Juan Soto? Covering Coby Mayo, Jace Jung, Christian Encarnacion-Stand, Jackson Jobe, Marcelo Mayer, and more.27:07 - what’s up with Fernando Tatis Jr. and his lo...2024-07-151h 13Keep or KutK ꓘ 142 - New to the Top 10 - OF, SP, RP EditionKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) follow up their previous episode by finishing the activity of examining what players at each position have maybe entered top 10 consideration for 2025 drafts. This time around they look at OF, SP, and RP.4:30 - Pete’s Head-to-Head Hero: hopefully…(?) Nolan Jones! Chad’s? Reynaldo López. We recorded BEFORE this week, so hopefully we were right!10:25 - Pete thinks Jarren Duran may now be a top-10 outfielder - he is doing everything well!18:17 - Chad loves Riley Greene. He has consistently improved and is having...2024-07-081h 14
Keep or KutK ꓘ 141 - New to the Top 10 - C, CI, MI EditionKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) kick off a two-parter, looking at players who have jumped into the top ten at their position for keeper leagues. This week they cover catcher, corner infield and middle infield. Plus a discussion of Elly De La Cruz leads to a deep dive on the 1.1 for 2025.6:43 - Our H2H Heroes - Mark Vientos and Elly De La Cruz, with a long tangent on candidates to go first overall in 202529:18 - Looking at players who have moved into the top ten at their position starting with...2024-07-011h 15Keep or KutK ꓘ 140 - What Players Are We Giving Up On?Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) discuss nine players who, whether for injuries, a lack of performance, or both, are potentially worth dropping and replacing. 9:35 - Pete and Chad pick their Player of the Week! Chad went with Hunter Brown, and at 17:12 Pete went with Francisco Alvarez.22:57 - Mike Trout, George Springer, and Cedric Mullins are not giving us a lot of hope. Are they droppable? How do they stack up to Chas McCormick rest of season? Long term? 45:24 - Injuries and a lack of good performance from Justin Verlander an...2024-06-241h 14Keep or KutK ꓘ 138 - Plate Discipline ShiftsKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) examine hitters who have seen significant shifts in the K% from 2023 to 2024. They also take an early look at who their keepers might be in the Keep or Kut Fantrax Listener Leagues. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps6:02 - Ronald Acuna Jr’s strikeout rate is way up compared to his 2023 mark, but really in line with the rest of his career. What should we expect going forward?2024-05-271h 06
Keep or KutK ꓘ 137 - A First Look at Bat TrackingKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) are really intrigued by the new Statcast bat tracking data. They aren't sure there are a ton of takeaways yet, but that won't stop them from diving in. Plus, debating a couple of intriguing trade offers.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps3:50 - The new bat tracking data is another reminder that Giancarlo Stanton is utterly unique, but does it really tell us much right now?14:38...2024-05-201h 08Keep or KutK ꓘ 136 - The Struggler vs The SurpriseKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) compare players who had early ADPs but are disappointing to players of the same position who had late ADPs and are crushing it. Pete apologizes for his mic in this episode!Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps4:05 - Xander Bogaerts or Ezequiel Tovar?12:05 - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Alec Bohm?23:36 - Shota Imanaga or Kevin Gausman?35:05 - Yainer Diaz or Jonah Heim?2024-05-131h 11
Keep or KutK ꓘ 134 - Keep or Kut These Slow Starts?Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) is back! He and Chad (@chadyoung) are looking at some slow starts to the season and debating who they are going to keep and who they are going to kut. They're looking at pitcher whose FIP is well-above their projected FIP and hitters whose wOBA is well-below their projected wOBA.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps4:25 - Pitchers whose FIP is worse than their projected FIP so far7:37...2024-04-291h 11
Keep or KutK ꓘ 132 - Good News OnlyKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) are tired of talking about broken pitchers. It's time for some good news and good vibes on Keep or Kut. We're looking at seven players off to great starts and discussing what's working, what might continue to work, and who we are getting excited about.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps5:12 - Is CJ Abrams taking another step?14:58 - Is Jesse Winker back?26:20...2024-04-171h 05Keep or KutK ꓘ 129 - $1 and End GameKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) discuss $1 bargains, as well as who they are targeting late in their deeper drafts. This episode covers a ton of names on both the hitting and pitching side of late-draft/late-auction situations.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps8:59 - Chad describes his article, check it out! 14:43 - Wait on catcher? Jonah Heim for $1 is nuts!24:25 - $1 DJ LeMahieu batting in front of Aaron Judge a...2024-03-191h 09
Keep or KutK ꓘ 126 - Some Questions About Some GuysKeep or Kut With draft season underway, Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) are looking at some of their early draft results and wondering why certain players are where they are. Is Chad too low on Yoshinobu Yamamoto? Why is everyone sleeping on Jordan Lawlar? Plus four more questions about four more players.Timestamps:6:04 - Is the hype too high on Yoshinobu Yamamoto?19:14 - Are we waiting too long on Marcell Ozuna (and other Util-only bats for that matter)?29:44 - Is Nolan Jones just the latest guy we are overdrafting b...2024-02-191h 05Keep or KutK ꓘ 123 - First Year AuctionsKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) talk all things Ottoneu First Year Auctions. From what players Pete and Chad might want to be targeting, to their favorite formats on Ottoneu, this episode serves as a nice starter kit for first year auctions. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps3:16 - The Michael Brantley Episode!8:55 - Starting up an Ottoneu league: format options, settings, and scheduling an auction20:08 - First year auction s...2024-01-081h 07Keep or KutK ꓘ 122 - ADP Values for Keeper LeaguesKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) look through NFBC ADPs to find players who you should be picking for your keeper leagues. These six players may or may not be good values at their ADP for redraft, but they are primed to breakout and be more valuable next year than they are this year, making them ideal keeper league targets. Plus, they ask some questions based on recent MLB transactions.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps2023-12-301h 13Keep or KutK ꓘ 121 - Ottoneu Mock AuctionKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) discuss the recent mock auction they were a part of on Couch Managers. The conversation kind of turns into a bit of a discussion about position depth this upcoming draft season, particularly at OF, SP, C, and 3B.Check out the results of the mock here: https://www.couchmanagers.com/auctions/?auction_id=656Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps6:39 - Discussion about the mock auction begins...2023-12-2357 min
Keep or KutK ꓘ 119 - Surprising Ottoneu Arbitration RecipientsKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) dive into Ottoneu arbitration. They go through the three leagues they compete against each other and look at who has received arbitration allocations that they wouldn't have expected. From prospects being hit too early in their careers to pitchers and the additional risk they carry, there are some good lessons about how to allocate your arbitration, as well.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps6:25 - Starting with the...2023-11-131h 10
Keep or KutK ꓘ 118 - PL Mock UpdateKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) break down the PitcherList mock that they are in the middle of, viewing it from a keeper league perspective despite it being drafted as a re-draft league. Interested in playing in this league? Let one of the hosts know! We have a few spots open for next season.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps11:55 - After discussing how their respective fantasy seasons ended up, Chad and Pete start...2023-10-301h 19
Keep or KutK ꓘ 117 - Picking Keepers in OttoneuKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) tentatively pick their keepers in the Keep or Kut Ottoneu listener league. The league is FanGraphs 4x4.Interested in playing in this league? Let one of the hosts know! We have a few spots open for next season.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps7:24 - Pete declares some of his intentions as it comes to his keepers. It was a tough year building a rotation around...2023-09-271h 22
Keep or KutK ꓘ 115 - Six Interesting PlayersKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) are back together... again! For Episode 115 they break down six interesting players who are interesting not only for September but certainly heading into the 2024 draft season as well.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps11:31 - Chad and Pete ponder over whether or not Nolan Schanuel will have enough power to be worth holding onto for 2024. 24:17 - is Davis Schneider legit? He is lighting the baseball world...2023-09-131h 09
Keep or KutK ꓘ 113 - News and MailKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) are back together and catching up on all the news Chad missed while he was out of the country. Plus, a series of listener questions as the Ottoneu trade deadline approaches.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps5:18 - What do you do with Shohei Ohtani 26:00 - Do you keep $57 Mookie Betts, $11 Isaac Paredes, or $6 Justin Turner?36:16 - Wander Franco can be cut, right?2023-08-301h 15
Keep or KutK ꓘ 110 - Trade Deadline Pre-ReviewKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) got together on Monday and tried to review the trade deadline before the trade deadline. They offer thoughts for keeper leagues related to the deals that had already happened.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps5:27 - The Angels go for it and hold Shohei Ohtani, and we like it for them, but the keeper league impact is limited13:42 - The Rangers get Max Scherzer, but the...2023-08-021h 21
Keep or KutK ꓘ 109 - Rookie Hitter DraftKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) held a draft for the third straight week. This time, it was rookie hitters. Each host picked a rookie to fill C, CI, MI, 2 OF and U, looking for players who are valuable now and into the future.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps4:25 - Draft set up: We're talking rookie hitters, considering both this year and future value.5:37 - Pete makes the easy pick of...2023-07-261h 17
Keep or KutK ꓘ 108 - Rookie Starting Pitcher DraftKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) conducted a mock draft of the current pool of rookie starting pitchers. The rules were simple: they had to be a starting pitcher and they had to be a rookie, having already made their MLB debut.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps8:05 - Chad starts his draft by making Taj Bradley the 1.0114:06 - Pete took Eury Pérez with his first pick, favoring him among all r...2023-07-191h 14
Keep or KutK ꓘ 106 - Moving Injured Keepers for Immediate ProductionKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) both have injured players on their rosters (don't we all...) including some future studs we hate to give up. But understanding their trade value can help you compete this year instead.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps5:17 - Last week we talked about trading Aaron Judge; then Chad went out and traded Judge twice - first for Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., and then for Corey Seager, in deals that...2023-07-051h 05
Keep or KutK ꓘ 104 - Dropped Ottoneu Players to TargetKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) break down some recent trades in their keeper and Ottoneu leagues, as well as discuss players who have been dropped at a high rate over the last month in Ottoneu leagues that they think you should target.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps6:57 - Pete traded away a $4 Edward Cabrera for a $27 Justin Verlander in a league he is trying to compete in13:04 - Pete also...2023-06-211h 18
Keep or KutK ꓘ 97 - Players with Changed ProjectionsKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) Pull up pre-season projections and current rest-of-season projections to do a little compare and contrast and find who has moved the most. Plus a quick review of news and notes around the game.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps2:54 - Logan Allen and Tanner Bibee debut for the Guardians and we look at how they fit in with the rest of the rotation the rest of the way2023-05-011h 27
Keep or KutK ꓘ 93 - Early (Over)ReactionsKeep or Kut - With teams finishing up 3-4 games before we recorded, Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) look at some very small samples to determine who they are worried about and who they aren't. For each player, Chad makes a bold statement and Pete agrees or (more often) pushes back.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.7:43 - Jesse Winker is back in a big way.18:14 - In 2023, we are getting the Bad Blake Snell.25:05...2023-04-051h 10
Keep or KutK ꓘ 92 - Who We Roster Most and Who We Want More OfKeep or Kut - As draft season wraps up, Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) talk about the players you are most likely to find on their rosters, as well as players they wish you could find on their rosters. Each host covers two hitters and two pitchers they are excited about.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.1:22 - What we are doing and how it relates to this article Chad wrote last week.3:53 - Chad kicks things off...2023-03-2957 min
Keep or KutK ꓘ 90 - Low Roster % TargetsKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) discuss a slew of players that are available in less than 30% of Ottoneu leagues or under 70% of Fantrax leagues that they are targeting early in FAAB season.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps3:30 - Projections after round 15... should we bother with them?10:18 - Josh Lowe could be a nice post-hype pickup according to Pete17:35 - Chad makes a compelling case to target Curtis Mead...2023-03-151h 17
Keep or KutK ꓘ 85 - Middle Infield RankingsKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) talk through their top tens at 2B and SS. Chad spends the episodes live editing his lists as they debate Jazz Chisholm, Jr., Bobby Witt, Jr., Wander Franco, and others. They also talk best and worst ADP values, plus some prospects they like.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps0:45 - Quick notes on the Ottoneu mock4:04 - Moving on to our MI preview and Pete’s to...2023-01-161h 09
Keep or KutK ꓘ 84 - Listener League 1 Mini-DraftKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) engage in a very unique draft! They co-managed a keeper league team in 2022. Pete is taking over a different team in that league for 2023, so he and Chad draft the players from those two teams to select their keepers from. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps0:00 - Chad and Pete discuss Listener League #1 (Roto, 5x5, 9 keepers) and how they are splitting up their current shared team5:40...2023-01-021h 01
Keep or KutK ꓘ 83 - Corner Infield RankingsKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) look at their top tens at 1B and 3B and come away excited about the top but not loving the rest of either list. They also talk best and worst ADP values, plus some prospects they like.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps1:13 - Maybe 1B isn’t what we are used to5:45 - Our top tens at 1B6:54 - Are we too low on...2022-12-191h 11
Keep or Kut79 - Ottoneu ArbitrationKeep or Kut - With Ottoneu Arbitration underway, Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) talk about what arbitration is, why it exists, and how you should manage it. They even go through each other's teams in the Keep or Kut Listener League, with Pete assigning arbitration to Chad's team and Chad assigning it to Pete's.Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast.Timestamps:2:23 - A little playoff baseball chatter8:27 - What is arbitration and how does it work?2022-10-241h 00
Keep or KutK ꓘ 77 - Tough Players to Value Pt. 2Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) continue down a list of players who they think will be hard to value going into 2023 drafts. This time around there are no pitchers, but quite a lot of outfielders. From the seemingly zapped power of Ronald Acuña Jr. to the extremely up-and-down season of Seiya Suzuki, Chad and Pete touch 'em all.
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Timestamps:
1:27 - Seiya Suzuki has had a roller coaster o...2022-10-031h 10
Keep or KutK ꓘ 75 - Late Season TargetsKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) take a look at players who might be available in your leagues - whether in free agency or through an off-season trade - that may be worth targeting as you prep for the 2023 season in your long-term leagues.
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Timestamps:
6:50 - Pete is enamored with Nathaniel Lowe's elite second-half.
16:40 - David Villar is only 12.6% rostered on Ottoneu, but that isn't stopping Chad...2022-09-191h 11
Keep or KutK ꓘ 71 - Ottoneu Trade Deadline PreviewKeep or Kut - With trade deadlines fast approaching, Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) talk about some recent trades they have made, the types of players they are targeting, and when it's okay to sell, even if you look like a contender.
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Timestamps
1:25 - Letting the market dictate if Chad buys or sells, then swapping a $5 Aaron Ashby for $2 Alec Burleson and $1 Juan Yepez, plus a stashed Jordan Lawlar for $1 Kyle Muller...2022-08-151h 07
Keep or KutK ꓘ 70 - Trade Deadline ReactionsKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) go through the many, many moves from the trade deadline, including some teams that opened up playing time for certain players by moving others away
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Timestamps
3:09 - The Eric Hosmer acquisition should not impact Triston Casas’ timeline
11:38 - Andrew Benintendi and Harrison Bader probably won’t see much, if any, of a boost to their offense. However, Yankees pitching could see a bo...2022-08-081h 19
Keep or KutK ꓘ 69 - Trades We Want to SeeKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) speculate on trades that could happen - but probably won't - that would boost fantasy value for key players. A new defense for Luis Castillo, limiting the park downgrade for Frankie Montas, finding a home for Xander Bogaerts, getting Sean Murphy out of Oakland, and more. Plus, we are required by baseball media law to offer our thoughts on Juan Soto.
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Keep or KutK ꓘ 68 - Buy LowsKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) run through four hitters and two pitchers that they think are strong buy-low candidates as we enter the final stretch of the fantasy season and leagues crawl towards their trade deadlines.
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Timestamps
1:05 - Post-All Star Game talk
8:55 - Pete thinks Byron Buxton is a good second-half buy-low. Chad isn’t convinced he is a “buy-low.”
19:14 - Chad thinks you should...2022-07-2559 min
Keep or KutK ꓘ 67 - Draft Value All StarsKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) discuss their draft value all-stars: players who, based on their draft position, have returned maximum value to their fantasy managers. These players are not only helping you win now, they are likely among your best keeper values for 2023. Chad and Pete each pick a C, CI, MI, OF, and SP.
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Timestamps
4:38 - Pete stars on the mound with Kyle Wright
10:25...2022-07-181h 14
Keep or KutK ꓘ 66 - Can't Quit 'EmKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) pick two hitters and one pitcher each that, for whatever reason, they just cannot quit. They also break down a particular keeper situation that is probably similar to what many fantasy players probably find themselves in regarding a particular infielder on the Royals.
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Timestamps
2:30 - Brayan Bello’s debut, Garrett Whitlock’s return looming, and the Red Sox pitching in general
10:30 - Pe...2022-07-111h 18
Keep or KutK ꓘ 64 - Right and WrongKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@ChadYoung) both take two “victory laps” on players they were right on so far, but also eat a pair of crows regarding two players they whiffed on.
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Timestamps
2:42 - Spencer Torkelson has disappointed Pete so far and his underlying numbers are essentially all league-average.
13:19 - The sample size...2022-06-201h 06
Keep or KutK ꓘ 61 - Sell or Build Around?Keep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) get the band back together after a couple weeks going solo. They take a look at some young players breaking out and debate whether they're players you should build around or players you can move for upgrades today.
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Timestamps
1:22 - The difficulty in figuring out who you build around and who you don't
5:46 - Julio Rodriguez: 2023 First Rounder?
11:23...2022-05-301h 09
Keep or KutK ꓘ 59 - Hot Streaks End, Hot Streaks BeginKeep or Kut - Some players got off to hot starts and have cooled off, some players started cold and have gotten hot. Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@ChadYoung) break down this small sample of hot and cold streaks.
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Timestamps
2:35 - Giancarlo Stanton is elite!
4:00 - What do we do with Joey Gallo? It depends on format, but even in standard 5x5, Pete and Chad are not completely done with him...2022-05-1658 min
Keep or KutK ꓘ 56 - Keeps, Kuts, & Sell HighsKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@ChadYoung) discuss some tough keep or kut decisions with players who are underperforming, and also identify some interesting sell-high candidates this early in the season.
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Timestamps
2:25 - Is it time to move on from Trent Grisham?
15:49 - Brendan Rodgers… Keep or Out?
28:52 - Tanner Houck’s over reliance on two pitches, and Red Sox reinforcements on the way, could lead to a...2022-04-251h 16
Keep or KutK ꓘ 55 - Mailbag!Keep or Kut - Chad (@ChadYoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) respond to listener questions on everything from players available in most Ottoneu leagues to how to handle a rebuild.
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Timestamps
0:47 - When taking over a team that needs to rebuild, how do you start?
8:13 - Are there any expected call-ups Chad and Pete...2022-04-1856 min
Keep or KutK ꓘ 52 - MLB Free Agency, Injury Updates, & Listener League RecapKeep or Kut - Chad (@ChadYoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) breakdown the recent MLB transactions, discuss the fantasy implications of some of the recent injuries across the league, and dissect the Keep or Kut Listener Roto League results.
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0:52 - Trevor Story is a Boston Red Sox! Pete’s reaction and a long discussion of how this potentially impacts the short-term and long-term value of other Red Sox players. Eventually, we dive into the potential fantasy im...2022-03-281h 10
Keep or KutK ꓘ 51 - Trades, Injuries and SigningsKeep or Kut - Chad (@ChadYoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) are fired up to have baseball back. It might just be roster moves and Spring Training, but it's better than a lockout. And there is plenty to discuss, from Philly adding the big bats of Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos; Chris Bassitt heading to the Mets; Kris Bryant heading to Coors; and Chris Sale and Jack Flaherty (and maybe Zac Gallen?) head to the IL.
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Keep or KutK ꓘ 50 - Listener Ottoneu League Auction RecapKeep or Kut - Chad (@ChadYoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) break down their own rosters, as well as the rosters of the top 3 teams in the Keep or Kut Ottoneu Listener League according to the Surplus Calculator.
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3:24 - Carlos Rodón is a San Francisco Giant
9:30 - Ottoneu 4x4 & Surplus Calculator explained
15:43 - Breaking down Pete's team. Why does the Surplus Calculator hate it?
21:34 - A dissection of Chad's r...2022-03-141h 24
Keep or KutK ꓘ 49 - SP PreviewKeep or Kut - Chad (@ChadYoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) finish up their positional previews with starting pitching. In addition to going through their top 20 SP for keeper leagues, they dive into their strategies for drafting pitching. Plus looks at Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, Shohei Ohtani, and more.
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Timestamps:
0:42 - Bemoaning the lockout and potential 14-team playoffs
10:14 - How different are top-20 SP lists for keeper vs. redraft leagues?
13:37...2022-03-071h 13
Keep or KutK ꓘ 48 - OF PreviewKeep or Kut - Chad (@ChadYoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) discuss their top 20 outfielders for keeper leagues. Although the tops of their lists are quite similar, a lot of different names appear on their back-10s. One of them even has a prospect in their top 20 and, spoiler alert, it isn't Chad!
Timestamps
2:06 – quick update on how the Keep or Kut listener league auction is going
5:30 – Chad provides both he and Pete’s top 20 at outfield
8:47 – The importance of tiers when doing rankings
17:45 – Where will Nick Castellanos end up?
23:25 –...2022-02-281h 22
Keep or KutK ꓘ 46 - Mailbag & RP PreviewKeep or Kut - Chad (@ChadYoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) go through many keeper and Ottoneu listener questions before providing a brief, but informative dissection of their thoughts on relief pitchers in keeper leagues.
Timestamps
4:20 - Keep or Kut?: Gavin Lux, Nate Pearson, Tyler Mahle
10:05 - Pete brought about change to ESPN's keeper settings
14:00 - A listener is trying to figure out who to keep among names such as Trea Turner, Corbin Burnes, and Lance Lynn
18:50 - Keep an expensive Nolan Arenado or a risky Max Muncy
22:10...2022-02-141h 16
Keep or KutK ꓘ 44 - Keeper Mailbag and C PreviewKeep or Kut - With keeper deadlines approaching, Chad (@ChadYoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) take a quick break from the rankings to answer some listener questions. But then they get right back to it with their top 10 C for keeper leagues.
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Timestamps
1:03 - Keeper mailbag! Who would you rather lock in for three years? Pete Alonso or Aaron Nola?
5:14 - In an Ottoneu points league, are you keeping $60 Bryce Harper or $20...2022-01-241h 10
Keep or KutK ꓘ 43 - CI PreviewKeep or Kut - It's time to make keeper decisions and get ready for drafts, so Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@ChadYoung) are going position-by-position discussing their top ten lists for 5x5 keeper leagues. Today, they cover both CI spots.
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Timestamps
1:20 - How we think about these lists, knowing that every keeper league is unique.
8:11 - A quick look at our matching top four's - Vlad Guerrero Jr. at...2022-01-101h 06
Keep or KutK ꓘ 41 - Part 2 of the #OttoMock BreakdownKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@ChadYoung) continue their analysis of the mock Ottoneu auction that wrapped up on December 10. They covered five teams in the last episode and wrap up with the other seven today. Going team by team, they break down their favorite values, thoughts on overpaid players, and much more. Let your prep for your Ottoneu auctions start here.
Finished mock results: https://www.couchmanagers.com/auctions/?auction_id=5
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Keep or KutK ꓘ 40 - Part 1 of the #OttoMock BreakdownKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@ChadYoung) begin to dissect the mock Ottoneu auction that wrapped up on December 10. Going team by team, they break down their favorite values, thoughts on overpaid players, and much more. Let your prep for your Ottoneu auctions start here.
Finished mock results: https://www.couchmanagers.com/auctions/?auction_id=5
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Timestamps:
6:55 - The breakdown begins with Chad's team. Potential outfield woes, a deep...2021-12-131h 16
Keep or KutK ꓘ 39 - Some Early Mock Auction Results & Free Agent SigningsKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@ChadYoung) dig deep on the Ottoneu mock auction that is currently taking place. Third base once again becomes a point of discussion, as does the seemingly top-heavy nature of the mock itself. Eventually, Pete and Chad get into a discussion about some of the early signings this offseason and their potential fantasy impacts.
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Keep or KutK ꓘ 36 - Keeper Values Based on the Pitcher List MockKeep or Kut - Last week, Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@ChadYoung) jumped into a way-too-early Pitcher List mock draft for the 2022 season. In this episode, they are joined by two of the other draft participants - Scott Chu (@ifthechufits) and Christopher Weber (@shwebsi) - to talk about potential high-value keepers. By comparing 2021 ADP to where players were taken in the mock draft, Chad, Pete, Scott, and Shwebsi countdown the top 10 keeper values, and tease some late selections who could be exciting keepers next year.
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Keep or KutK ꓘ 35 - Chad's 2021 TakeawaysKeep or Kut - After Pete (@PeteBBaseball) went solo last week to talk about his 2021 takeaways, this weekend you get a special bonus episode of Keep or Kut, as Chad (@ChadYoung) rolls solo to give you his takeaways.
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Timestamps:
3:42 - Chad looks back at Pete's takeaways and shares his thoughts
12:17 - Chad starts his takeaways by talking about the importance of knowing your style and sticking to it.
21:14...2021-10-0942 min
Keep or KutK ꓘ 34 - Pete's 2021 TakeawaysKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) is without Chad (@ChadYoung) for this short episode as he discusses his fantasy baseball takeaways from the 2021 season.
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Timestamps:
1:59 - Maybe time to stop putting such little attention on the catcher position
6:11 - The idea of getting a draft discount on a player because he is injured is tantalizing but recent setbacks have Pete thinking twice about drafting injured players
10:15 - Reaching...2021-10-0421 min
Keep or KutK ꓘ 31: End of Season Strategy in Keeper LeaguesPete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@ChadYoung) cover how to approach the final days of your keeper leagues, regardless of where you are in the standings. Some interesting names appear later in the show as the guys chat about who lines up well for some favorable pitcher streams down the stretch.
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Timestamps:
2:13 - Should fantasy managers be able to add/drop players during a league's playoffs if they are no longer competing for a...2021-09-131h 05
Keep or KutK ꓘ 30: Pete's New Approach for Ranking PitchersPete (@PeteBBaseball) has established himself as the pitcher guy for Keep or Kut, and this week he gives us a sneak peek of a new stat he is developing to rank pitchers. Chad (@ChadYoung) talks to him about his process, the results and some interesting names that are popping up as a result of this work.
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Timestamps:
0:51 - Introducing Pete's new system
7:50 - Weighing K%, BB% and GB%
12:34...2021-09-0858 min
Keep or KutK ꓘ 28: Listener QuestionsChad (@chadyoung) & Pete (@PeteBBaseball) took to Twitter, Slack, and the PL Discord to get questions from the listeners! We now have over 2,500 downloads!
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Timestamps
3:25 - Chad gets the part started by asking Pete a question about his $15 Mookie Betts
12:17 - Jorge Soler. Jeff McNeil. Ian Happ. What do they have in common? What about Michael Conforto and Christian Yelich?
24:20 - Pete thinks you should buy Anthony Santander and...2021-08-171h 06
Keep or KutK ꓘ 27: Prospects and Youth with Chris CleggPete (@PeteBBaseball) is back and this week he and Chad (@ChadYoung) are joined by Chris Clegg (@RotoClegg) of FanTrax and the FanTrax Toolshed podcast. We dig into his prospect knowledge looking for insights on some struggling young players, possible stashes for 2022 and more.
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Timestamps
2:28 - For some young players, the trade deadline means moving to a new organization with new opportunities. Jesus Luzardo and Keibert Ruiz are two guys who could take...2021-08-091h 08
Keep or KutK ꓘ 26: Deadline Deal Reactions Part IIIPete's away, but we didn't want to leave you hanging, so here you are - Chad Young (@chadyoung) barrels through 28 trades in 25 minutes, covering keeper angles on Kris Bryant, Trea Turner, Anthony Rizzo and every other former Cub and National you can think of.
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Timestamps
0:52 - The Padres, Rays and Phillies acquire pitchers without much keeper implication
1:34 - The Jays, on the other hand, get a pitcher with a lot...2021-07-3125 min
Keep or KutK ꓘ 25: Deadline Deal Reactions Part IITwo days in a row! More reactions from Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) as Joey Gallo, Eduardo Escobar, Cesar Hernandez and others change homes.
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Timestamps
1:21 - Joey Gallo takes aim at the short porch in Yankee Stadium
9:16 - What does this mean for the guys in Texas?
15:52 - The White Sox get a new 2B, but is there any keeper implication for Cesar Hernandez in Chicago?2021-07-2942 min
Keep or KutK ꓘ 24: Deadline Deal ReactionsWe're back with a mid-week episode reacting to the first few trades leading up to the trade deadline! Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) are breaking down the keeper league and Ottoneu impact of the Adam Frazier heading west, Kendall Graveman moving within the division, Starling Marte netting the Marlins a big fish, and more.
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Timestamps
1:22 - The Padres add Adam Frazier and three prospects head back to Pittsburgh. What does...2021-07-2839 min
Keep or KutK ꓘ 23: MLB Trade Deadline Fantasy ImplicationsThe MLB Trade Deadline is Friday! Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) come up with theoretical trades that contain players rumored to be on the move and what those moves could mean for the fantasy value of those involved.
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Timestamps
1:10 - A long chat about José Ramírez, why he probably won't get moved, and what a package would look like for him if he did get moved. The potential fantasy va...2021-07-261h 13
Keep or KutK ꓘ 22: Trade ReviewFantasy trade deadlines are coming up fast and, like so much else, this time of year is even more fun in keeper leagues, where every team is still invested and ready to deal. Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) look at six trades made in four leagues and talk about what works, what doesn't, and what you should be doing as trade season heats up in your league. Plus, Pete's Ottoneu Question of the Day sends Chad on a painful walk down memory lane.
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Keep or KutK ꓘ 21: Improv Q & APete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) identify some players you can acquire to help you out in HR, SB, and saves, then turn their attention to some of the most exciting players this season. Chad and Pete each pick three guys and tell you who they have leapfrogged in dynasty/keeper rankings thanks to their hot 2021 seasons. Plus an Ottoneu question of the day that is sure to inspire debate.
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Timestamps
1:39...2021-07-141h 06
Keep or KutK ꓘ 20: Stat Targets and LeapfrogPete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) identify some players you can acquire to help you out in HR, SB, and saves, then turn their attention to some of the most exciting players this season. Chad and Pete each pick three guys and tell you who they have leapfrogged in dynasty/keeper rankings thanks to their hot 2021 seasons. Plus an Ottoneu question of the day that is sure to inspire debate.
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Timestamps
1:50...2021-07-061h 00
Keep or KutK ꓘ 19: Disappointing KeepersThere are few things worse in the game that we all play than having a keeper not pan out. Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) look at specific players who have 5x5 stats that, for lack of a better term, have disappointed.
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Timestamps
3:00 - The disappearance of Alex Bregman’s power and what to do with him in keeper leagues
11:55 - Dominic Smith was one of Chad’s favorite play...2021-06-2156 min
Keep or KutK ꓘ 18: Free Agency, Trades and Changing Player ValuesFree agency is closer than you think, and the trade deadline is right around the corner. Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) look at who might be changing teams and how that should - or should not - impact how we think about them in keeper and Ottoneu leagues.
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Timestamps
1:21 - Josh Bell has been in a rough stretch - is he a cut?
5:23 - Injuries are piling up...2021-06-1452 min
Keep or KutK ꓘ 17: Young Starting PitchingPete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) talk pitching, specifically young starting pitching, and how to approach it in your Ottoneu and keeper formats.
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Timestamps
1:07 - Age - is it overvalued in redraft? What about keepers?
5:00 - the league is cracking down on pitchers using foreign substances. Chad & Pete discuss potential fantasy impacts of this crackdown
14:53 - is the hot start for pitching to the 2021 season a mirage?2021-06-071h 07
Keep or KutK ꓘ 16: Players Whose Keeper Value has Already ChangedWe're only a couple months into the season, but for some players, that is enough that we are thinking about their long-term value differently. Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) drop a list of names who have already done enough to enter the keeper discussion - or who have fallen enough that they might need to exit.
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Timestamps
1:00 - Trade season is underway, and we are both making deals - including...2021-05-311h 05
Keep or KutK ꓘ 15: Making Trades in Keeper & Ottoneu LeaguesItching to make a deal? Have the crazy amount of recent injuries thrust you into trading season already? Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) have you covered. Pete and Chad look at keeper and Ottoneu league trades from many different perspectives to bring a comprehensive analysis to your ears just before trade season really takes off.
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Timestamps
0:43 - There have been 7,064 no-hitters this season
6:49 - Chad explains the Ottoneu...2021-05-241h 04
Keep or KutK ꓘ 14: RebuildingIt's not too early to be thinking about next year. Taking time, even in May, to evaluate your realistic chances to win this year - and pivoting to the future if that is the best bet - is one of the things that sets keeper leagues apart. Chad Young (@ChadYoung) and Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) talk about how to determine if a rebuild makes sense and how to get started on your rebuild, if that's what you need to do.
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Keep or KutK ꓘ 13: InjuriesFor lucky number 13, we talk about how to handle it when your team is snake-bitten by injuries. Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@ChadYoung) talk about some of the injuries going on, and dive into when you should buy low, when you should rebuild, and who you can use to fill in for your injured stars. Plus, we talk about Ottoneu's unique "auto-bench" feature in the Ottoneu Question of the Day.
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Timestamps
3:17...2021-05-0358 min
Keep or KutK ꓘ 12: Mailbag!Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@ChadYoung) took to Twitter and Slack for questions about specific players in the early going. Most of the players are off to horrific starts which led to some interesting conversation from Pete and Chad.
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Timestamps
1:00 - Akil Baddoo is striking out a ton. Can he keep up his hot start despite the Ks?
7:58 - Drop Baddoo for Jesse Winker? Bryan Reynolds? Even... Andrew Benintendi?2021-04-2657 min
Keep or KutK ꓘ 11: Revisiting Early Season PerformancesPete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@ChadYoung) look back at some of the guys they have talked about now that we are a couple of weeks into the season. It's too early for victory laps, but it is not too early to start looking at what is going right, what is going wrong, and how you might improve your team. Chad and Pete kick around some possible adds and drops and cover a whole bunch of $3 or less Ottoneu players who are producing.
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Keep or KutK ꓘ 10: Early Season ReactionsPete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@ChadYoung) discuss the first week of the season and take a particular look at a handful of players who have gotten off to hot starts and may provide some long-term fantasy value. They also discuss what statistics to lean on this early in the year and how, if at all, the early data we have matters.
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Timestamps:
Episode 10 Early Season Reactions
0:00 - ... baseball is...2021-04-121h 05
Keep or KutK ꓘ 9: Pitchers with Alex FastPete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@ChadYoung) are joined by Alex Fast (@AlexFast8) to talk starting pitching. Alex, Chad and Pete talk about how to use CSW to find pitching and discuss Randy Dobnak, Aaron Civale, Patrick Corbin, Nate Pearson, Justin Dunn, Trevor Rogers, Daulton Jefferies, Freddy Peralta, Logan Webb, and more.
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Timestamps:
Episode 9 Pitchers with Alex Fast
1:30 - The details on Alex Fast's keeper league
4:36 - Pete...2021-04-051h 08
Keep or KutK ꓘ 8: Ottoneu Auction RecapPete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@ChadYoung) recently participated in their Fangraphs Staff Ottoneu league auction. They go over how they approached the auction, what they planned to do going into it, and how it actually went down.
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Timestamps:
Episode 8 Ottoneu Auction Recap
2:10 - Pitching being pushed up drafts and more expensive in auctions this season
Chad goes the pro-wait-on-pitching path, Pete thinks you should hop on pitching early.
2021-03-291h 16
Keep or KutK ꓘ 6: Keeper Decision MailbagPete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@ChadYoung) are joined by Adam Howe (@eightygrade) of the On the Wire Podcast, to answer some listener questions. With Opening Day around the corner, keeper decisions are looming. We answer questions from five listeners - and one from Adam! Along the way, we cover everything from balancing pitching vs. hitting and when it is or isn't okay to punt a category to unique keeper rules and sunk costs. Plus, in the Ottoneu Question of the Day, Chad offers one piece of advice for those prepping for Ottoneu auctions.
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Keep or KutK ꓘ 5: Potential Late KeepersPete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@ChadYoung) go deep, looking at players outside the top 300 or going for 2021-03-1448 min
Keep or KutK ꓘ 4: ADP Tier JumpersPete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@ChadYoung) go tier by tier in NFBC ADPs to try and figure out which players are most likely to make a significant jump from 2021 into 2022. Is Kyle Tucker the most likely player with an ADP over 25 to enter next year's Top 10? Or, is it Luis Robert? Listen to find out the answer to those questions, and more!
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Timestamps:
3:02 - Luis Robert - Chad's pick to have...2021-03-081h 03
Keep or KutK ꓘ 3: Debating the Top TensPete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@ChadYoung) tweeted out their 5x5 keeper league top ten lists for each position and in this episode, they dig into each other's rankings. Why is Chad higher on Nolan Arenado? Why is Pete all in on Christian Yelich? Why did Chad wait until the 42nd round to draft a C in a recent dynasty draft? And, of course, Pete asks the Ottoneu Question of the Day.
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Timestamps:
1:12...2021-03-011h 04
Keep or KutK ꓘ 2: Keeper Draft Strategies and Who Would You Rather?Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@ChadYoung) examine draft strategies for keeper leagues and all the different components you must keep in mind when preparing for your keeper league’s draft. They then dive into some player comparisons where Chad poses different sets of players, paired by position, and asks Pete which of the two players he prefers in a keeper setting. Players such as Paul Goldschmidt, Patrick Corbin, Gavin Lux, Marcus Semien, and more are all discussed. Finally, it wouldn’t be the Keep or Kut podcast without the Ottoneu Question of the Day!
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Keep or KutK ꓘ 1: Keeper and Trade Targets Based on ADP and Ottoneu ValuesPete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@ChadYoung) kick off the Keep or Kut podcast by discussing categories of players who have extra value when you can keep them at a low cost. What underhyped breakouts are worth tracking? Whose Ottoneu salaries haven't caught up to their value yet? What players have made changes to stance or approach that suggest their breakouts are real? We talk Anthony Santander, Dominic Smith, Wil Myers, Tanner Houck, and more.
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Keep or KutKeep or Kut TrailerThe fantasy season doesn't end just because the MLB season is over. Join Chad Young (@chadyoung) and Pete Ball (@PeteBBaseball) for Keep or Kut, a podcast dedicated to keeper leagues, Ottoneu, and all the fantasy players playing for the long-haul.Get PL+ and join our community: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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