Beat the Shift
Episodes
Beat the Shift Podcast – 2022 Home Stretch Episode
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last 2 weeks of the 2022 season strategy, plus waiver wire & injuries. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Trading Ethics Episode
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ethics of fantasy trading late in the season. Plus waiver wire & injuries. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Reflection Episode w/ Patrick Davitt
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A look back at what went right and what went wrong with 2022 fantasy strategies. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Draft Strategy Look Back Episode w/ Justin Mason
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A look back at 2022 draft strategies with our own Justin Mason. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Mets & LABR Update Episode w/ Adam Ronis
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mets, LABR league update, trivia & more with Adam Ronis. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Trade Deadline Roundup Episode w/ Steve Gardner
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A full analysis of all of the recent deadline deals with Steve Gardner of USA Today. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Injury Returnee Episode
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Injury returnee strategy, movie trivia, waiver wire, pitcher preview & more! Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – NL West Episode w/ Derek Van Riper
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A look around the NL West with Derek Van Riper of The Athletic. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – AL Central Episode w/ Jeff Zimmerman
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All around the AL Central, plus an extended strategy mailbag with Jeff Zimmerman. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – FAAB Episode w/ Scott Jenstad
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All about the strategy of FAAB & the waiver wire with NFBC veteran Scott Jenstad of RotoWire. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – AL West Episode w/ Jennifer Piacenti
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A walk around the AL East with SI.com's Jennifer Piacenti. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Call-Ups Episode w/ Pierre Camus
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Call-Ups player and strategy discussion, with Pierrr Camus of RotoBaller. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – NL East Episode w/ Ellen Adair
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Around the NL East with MLB Network's Ellen Adair. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – AL East Episode w/ Jason Collette
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A look around the AL East with Jason Collette of the Sleeper & the Bust. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Prospects Episode w/ Eric Cross
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our prospect episode with FSWA Baseball Writer of the Year, Eric Cross. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Pitcher Preview Strategy Episode
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An expanded in-depth pitcher preview of the Beat the Shift podcast. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – NL Central Episode w/ Sara Sanchez
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NL Central buys and sells with Sara Sanchez. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Frustration Episode w/ Howard Bender
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Talking trough frustrating fantasy baseball situations with Howard Bender of SiriusXM. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Waiver Wire Episode w/ Vlad Sedler
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All about the waiver wire with NFBC veteran, Vlad Sedler. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Early Season Episode w/ Ian Kahn
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Early season strategy with guest Ian Kahn. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Predictions Episode w/ Scott Pianowski
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bonafide or Bonafacio, Over-reaction theater and bold predictions with Scott Pianowski of Yahoo sports. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Pre-Season Injury Episode
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The complete Beat the Shift pre-season injury update episode. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Mock Draft Episode w/ Chris Welsh
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Beat the Shift crew do a 2022 mock draft. Chris Welsh guests. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Spring Training Episode w/ Matt Williams – Part II
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part II of our episode with Matt Williams - What can we learn from Spring training? Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Expert League Recap Episode w/ Matt Williams – Part I
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part I of our episode with Matt Williams - Expert league recaps. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Relief Pitcher Episode w/ Greg Jewett & Eric Samulski
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Relief pitcher episode w/ guests Greg Jewett & Eric Samulski of Reliever Recon. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Starting Pitcher (Part II) Episode w/ Nick Pollack
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starting Pitcher preview - Part II - with Nick Pollack Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Starting Pitcher (Part I) Episode w/ Alex Chamberlain
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starting Pitchers Part I with Alex Chamberlain. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Episode w/ Brian Bannister (Director of Pitching, SF Giants)
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former major leaguer & current SF Giants Director of Pitching Brian Bannister. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Outfield Episode w/ Jeff Erickson
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ATC undervalued outfielders with guest Jeff Erickson of RotoWire. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Closer Rebuttal for 2022 Drafts
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reuven provides the counterpoint to drafting early closers in 2022. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Auction Strategy Episode w/ Glenn Colton
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our 2022 auction strategy podcast. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Potential Profit Sources & Middle Infield Episode w/ Nando Di Fino
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Middle infielders with guest Nando Di Fino of The Athletic. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Closer Thoughts for 2022 Drafts
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel gives his closer thoughts for 2022 drafts. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Projections & Corner Infield Episode w/ Dan Szymborski
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ZiPS projection system and corner infielder deep dives. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Player Pool & Catcher Episode w/ Todd Zola
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Catchers and overall discussion of the player pool w/ guest Todd Zola Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – NFBC Episode w/ Jenny Butler
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NFBC Strategy with guest Jenny Butler. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Format Episode w/ Frank Stampfl
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An in-depth discussion of drafting strategy based on differences in fantasy formats. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Streaming Episode w/ Michael Simione
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The strategy behing streaming pitchers in fantasy baseball. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Healing Episode w/ Ron Shandler
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Legend Ron Shandler joins us on the Beat the Shift podcast. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Understanding Statistics Episode w/ Mike Podhorzer
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Beat the Shift podcast: Understand statistics episode Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Episode w/ Jeremy Hefner (New York Mets)
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New York Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner joins us on Beat the Shift. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Episode w/ Trevor May (New York Mets)
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New York Mets relief pitcher Trevor May talks about analytics, game planning and more - on the Beat the Shift Podcast. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – End of Season Recap Episode
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Beat the Shift end of season recap episode. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Live Episode from First Pitch Arizona 2021
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The 50th episode of the Beat the Shift Podcast - Live from First Pitch Arizona 2021 !!! Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Season Wrap-Up Episode w/ Ian Kahn
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Strategy lessons learned from this season, fantasy MVPs of 2021, plus settling of board bets. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Final Week Decisions Episode
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The final regular season episode of the Beat the Shift podcast. Last week strategies & more! Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Mid-September Episode
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Waiver wire, pitcher preview & injuries for the penultimate week of the season. Plus, a live show announcement! Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Early September Episode
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
September 10th waiver wire pickups, and remembering 9/11. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Closer Episode w/ Greg Jewett
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The strategy of closers in fantasy baseball, with Greg Jewett of The Athletic. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – September Prospects Episode w/ James Anderson
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rotowire's Lead prospect writer James Anderson guests on the Beat the Shift podcast. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Late August Episode
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Late August waiver wire picks, pitcher preview, and injury updates. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Self-Evaluation Episode w/ Nicklaus Gaut
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Self-evaluations, pitchers who could be limited, and players to fade. Plus, a Jacob deGrom update. Nicklaus Gaut guests. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Engagement Episode w/ Patrick Davitt
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Waiver wire, FAAB and league engagement discussions with Patrick Davitt of Baseball HQ Radio. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Sabermetrics Episode w/ Bill James
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The legendary founder of sabermetrics, Bill James joins the Beat the Shift podcast. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Trading Episode w/ Fred Zinkie
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A comprehensive discussion on trading in fantasy baseball with Fred Zinkie of Yahoo Sports. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Episode w/ Jerry Blevins (Former MLB Pitcher)
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former major leaguer Jerry Blevins guest stars on the Beat the Shift Podcast. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Episode w/ Howard Johnson (HoJo)
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2x World Series Champion - Howard Johnson (HoJo) - joins us on the Beat the Shift Podcast. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Blue Jays Episode w/ Rob Silver
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2016 NFBC Main Event overall winner Rob Silver stops by the Beat the Shift podcast. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Episode w/ Devin Mesoraco (Former MLB Catcher)
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former major league catcher Devin Mesoraco joins us on Beat the Shift. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Fantasy All-Stars Roundtable Episode w/ Paul Sporer & Justin Mason (The Sleeper & The Bust)
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A roundtable discussion of the first half Fantasy All-Stars with the cast of The Sleeper & The Bust podcast - Paul Sporer & Justin Mason. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Lone Star State Episode w/ Kevin Goldstein
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
FanGraphs' own Kevin Goldstein joins the show to discuss the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – DC Area Episode w/ Britt Ghiroli
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic joins the show to talk stick substances, and deep dive the Nationals & Orioles. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Angels Episode w/ Jeff Fletcher
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Angels episode with beat writer Jeff Fletcher. Plus, an interactive announcement. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Yankees Episode w/ Sweeny Murti (WFAN)
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WFAN's Sweeny Murti joins the Beat the Shift podacast to talk some New York Yankees. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Rays Episode w/ Steve Carney
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A deep dive into the Tampa Bay Rays with Steve Carney of St. Pete Nine. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Bay Area Episode w/ Jessica Kleinschmidt
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Kleinschmidt joins the Beat the Shift podcast to talk A's & Giants. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Marlins Episode w/ Craig Mish
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In in depth review of some key Miami Marlins players with Craig Mish. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – NL Central Episode w/ Sara Sanchez
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A deep dive into the Cubs & Brewers, plus a discussion about Injured List roster slots with Sara Sanchez. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Returnee Episode w/ Jeff Erickson
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins the Beat the Shift podcast to talk about lineup returnees, Reds and answer mailbag questions. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Lineups Episode w/ Steve Gardner
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Gardner of USA Today joins the show to discuss lineup decisions, baseball in 2021, Hall of Fame and more. Plus, our waiver wire picks for this c...
Beat the Shift Podcast – Is It Too Early Episode w/ Ian Kahn
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Kahn of The Athletic joins the show to discuss hot/cold players, and if it is too early to worry in fantasy baseball. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – FAAB Episode w/ Vlad Sedler
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our mega FAAB strategy episode. Vlad Sedler joins the Beat the Shift Podcast. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – First Week Episode w/ Glenn Colton
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn Colton joins the Beat the Shift Podcast to talk strategy for the first week of the season, plus how to deal with Fernando Tatis. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Bold Predictions Episode w/ Scott Pianowski
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our 2021 Bold Predictions episode with guest Scott Pianowski of Yahoo Sports. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Pre-Season Recap Episode
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Beat the Shift Pre-season recap episode. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Spring Training Injury Update Episode
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Beat the Shift Podcast - Spring Training Injury Update Episode Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Mock Draft Episode w/ Ray Murphy
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Snake draft strategy tips and tricks, plus the RotoBaller live 12-team industry mock draft with guest Ray Murphy. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Episode w/ Anthony Bass (Miami Marlins)
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Inverview with Anthony Bass of the Miami Marlins Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Relief Pitcher Episode w/ Alex Fast
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Fast joins the Beat the Shift Podcast to break down the LABR Mixed Auction League draft, and to discuss closers in 2021. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Injury Episode w/ Stephania Bell
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ESPN's Stephania Bell joins us for our injury episode of the Beat the Shift podcast. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Catcher & Utility-Only Episode w/ Ryan Bloomfield
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Bloomfield of BaseballHQ joins the podcast to discuss 2021 catcher strategy and utility-only players. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – NFBC & Outfielder Episode w/ Matt Modica
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NFBC Strategy & Outfielder Episode. Matt Modica joins the Beat the Shift Podcast. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Auction Strategy Episode w/ Derek VanRiper
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our mega Auction Strategy Episode. FSWA award winner Derek VanRiper of The Athletic joins us on Beat the Shift. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Starting Pitcher Episode (Part II) w/ Nick Pollack
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Pollack of PitcherList.com joins us on the Beat the Shift podcast to talk about Starting Pitching in 2021. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Middle Infield Episode w/ Rick Wolf
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Wolf joins us to talk about fantasy baseball partners. The Middle Infield episode of the Beat the Shift Podcast. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Starting Pitcher Episode (Part I) w/ Paul Sporer
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Sporer stops by the Beat the Shift Podcast to talk about Starting Pitching in 2021. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Corner Infield Episode w/ Derek Carty
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Carty joins the Beat the Shift podcast to discuss his THE BAT projections, and to analyze undervalued Corner Infielders according to ATC. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – FAAB Episode w/ Todd Zola
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Zola joins the Beat the Shift podcast to discuss park factors, auction valuation and FAAB. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Mets Episode w/ Wayne Randazzo (Voice of the NY Mets)
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The voice of the New York Mets, Wayne Randazzo joins us on the Beat the Shift podcast. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Episode w/ Randy Dobnak (Minnesota Twins)
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Inverview with Randy Dobnak of the Minnesota Twins. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Market Premium Episode w/ Tristan Cockcroft
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A new way of looking at the drafting landscape via market premium. The Beat the Shift Podcast with guest Tristan Cockcroft of ESPN. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Dynasty Episode w/ Ian Kahn
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The dynasty episode of the Beat the Shift Podcast, with guest Ian Kahn of RotoWire. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Premier Episode w/ Eno Sarris
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The premiere episode of the Beat the Shift Podcast, with guest Eno Sarris of The Athletic. Source
Beat the Shift Podcast – Teaser
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Presenting the "Beat the Shift" Podcast - Teaser Episode Source