Locked On Fantasy Baseball - Daily MLB Fantasy Podcast

Philadelphia Phillies’ Zack Wheeler defies age and injury, emerging as a fantasy baseball ace in 2026. Can the 36-year-old’s dominance continue to anchor your rotation down the stretch and into 2027? Host Dominick Martino spotlights Wheeler’s remarkable year, dissecting his 2.03 ERA, 74 strikeouts in 75 innings, and elite 0.86 WHIP. Is Wheeler a top-12 fantasy starting pitcher going forward?

Martino breaks down where Wheeler ranks among standouts like Shohei Ohtani, Jacob Misiorowski, and Cam Schlittler. The conversation explores Wheeler’s bounce-back from thoracic outlet surgery, improved fastball velocity, ground ball rates, and whiff-inducing chase rate. Insights include rest-of-season projections, Wheeler’s potential future as an ace, and valuation compared to veterans Chris Sale, Jacob deGrom, and Justin Verlander. Will Wheeler keep beating the odds for fantasy managers?

00:00 Discussing Zach Wheeler's Career

03:59 Discussing top baseball pitchers

06:24 Promoting FanDuel and community perks

09:57 Wrapping up and thank yous

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Atlanta Braves eye a late-season boost as Spencer Schwellenbach targets an August or September return. Could his dominant WHIP and strikeout rate make him the ultimate league-winner for fantasy managers? Dominick Martino explores Schwellenbach’s impactful upside, Giancarlo Stanton’s timely power surge for the New York Yankees, and Luis Robert’s return to a loaded New York Mets lineup. Injury updates on Mick Abel and Bailey Ober offer strategic stash options for those planning a deep postseason run.

Prospect watch heats up with Max Clark pushing for a Detroit Tigers call-up, Walker Jenkins flashing power-speed potential in the Minnesota Twins’ system, and Zac Veen knocking on the Colorado Rockies’ door. Dominick Martino spotlights Kalen Culpepper’s breakout for Minnesota and examines where these rising stars fit into their respective MLB clubs’ futures. Which prospects could swing your fantasy season as the playoff race intensifies?

00:00 Spencer Schwellenbach's return timetable

03:49 Player's impact on championship week

08:52 Luis Robert cleared for rehab assignment

12:34 Discussing the Mets lineup potential

14:39 Bailey Ober's season highlights

17:40 Max Clark's MLB call-up potential

20:38 Discussing Kalen Culpepper's Rise

24:53 Potential of Walker Jenkins

26:42 Zac Veen's Prospect Status

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Houston Astros’ Tatsuya Imai electrifies fantasy baseball with back-to-back double-digit strikeout games. Is this breakout the start of a dominant trend, or just a temporary surge? Imai's recent performances against the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians showcase his strikeout prowess, but questions remain about his ERA and the sustainability of his success.

The conversation focused on Imai's advanced stats, including a 28.7% strikeout rate, hard contact concerns, and pitch arsenal headlined by a filthy slider. The discussion explored Imai’s stellar track record in Japan and the potential for positive regression as he adjusts to MLB hitters. Fantasy managers are urged to add Imai before his ownership skyrockets, as he offers rare strikeout upside and the chance for quality starts on a contending Astros squad. Will Tatsuya Imai become a league-winning pickup or falter as hitters adjust? Find out why optimism is building in Houston.

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Junior Caminero electrifies Tampa Bay Rays fans with a monster week—seven home runs, 15 RBIs, and a .423 batting average fuel speculation: is he vaulting into first-round fantasy status next season? Matthew Ahne examines Caminero’s breakout, breaks down Brandon Marsh’s hot streak for the Philadelphia Phillies, and sounds the alarm on looming batting average regression despite surging power numbers.

Key fantasy baseball takeaways include hold-or-sell dilemmas with Dansby Swanson and rising star Miguel Vargas, strategies for maximizing Foster Griffin’s unexpected value in the Nationals rotation, and why patience paid off for Josh Hader and Brandon Woodruff. Insights on underlying metrics, power trends, and trade timing shape winning team strategies as the All-Star break approaches. Will you cash in or double down on this week’s top performers?

00:00 Reviewing Week 14 Top Performers

06:05 Analyzing Player's Batting Stats

09:41 Excitement of Soccer Tournaments

12:03 Struggles with performance stats

16:58 Player's impressive minor league stats

17:35 Evaluating the potential of Valdez

22:11 Debating whether to trade Griffin

24:52 Pitching performance concerns

28:08 Returning from injury with saves

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Carter Jensen sparks excitement for Kansas City Royals fans with a recent power surge, smashing two home runs in just 27 at-bats. Is this breakout performance here to stay, or will regression hit as the fantasy baseball playoffs approach? Jensen’s emerging role at catcher and his intriguing stat trends have fantasy managers buzzing about his true upside.

Matthew Ahne breaks down Jensen’s prospect pedigree, his fluctuating hard-hit rates, and what his increasing fly ball percentage means for sustained power. The analysis covers Jensen’s season-long pace, comparisons to other fantasy catchers like Kyle Teel and Will Smith, and whether holding or stashing Jensen could pay off in crunch time. With the Royals entering a crucial stretch, is Jensen set to launch fantasy teams toward championship contention?

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