In an eventful 5Tool where Jake lost power halfway through the episode, the trio starts by talking about the Trevor Bauer situation, how to handle pitchers most affected by the sticky substance crack down, and discuss some prospect promotions.

EP 64 | Wander, Witt, and Waivers, Oh My!

Jun 25th, 2021 1h 5m

In this episode, the 5Tool crew discusses Wander Franco, Bobby Witt's ETA, and how concerned they are about Jesus Luzardo and Nate Pearson before talking prospect redraft stashes, big prospect risers, and finish out with waiver wire targets.

Jun 17th, 2021 1h 5m

This week, Jake and Eric answer listener questions, give FAAB recommendations, discuss some trending pitchers, and prospect promotions. Also included is a discussion about Glasnow's injury which leads to a rant about the state of baseball as a

EP 62 | The Doctor Is In (Part 2) with Nic Civale

Jun 14th, 2021 1h 7m

Jesse and Eric are once again joined by Nic Civale (@NicoCiva1), this time to discuss injuries to some intriguing hitters. Some players discussed are Byron Buxton, Adalberto Mondesi, Corbin Carroll, Mike Trout, and many more.

EP 61 | The Doctor Is In (Part 1) with Nic Civale

Jun 10th, 2021 1h 3m

In part one of our injury extravaganza, Jake and Eric welcome Nic Civale (@NicoCiva1) onto the pod to discuss injuries to some top pitchers including prognosis and longterm outlook. Some players discussed are Luis Severino, Lance McCullers, Six

EP 60 | Mid-Season Dynasty Mock Draft Review

Jun 3rd, 2021 1h 27m

As we enter the 3rd month of the season, many player values have changed drastically. Jake, Jesse, and Eric recap an ongoing dynasty mock draft that started over the weekend and discuss interesting picks, trends, and value changes.Check out the

EP 59 | Promotions, FAAB, and Start/Bench/Cut Struggling Top-100 ADP Hitters

May 27th, 2021 57m 2s

This week, the boys dive into plenty of fantasy-relevant news including some prospect promotions and players returning from injury. Then they play a game of start, sit, or cut with struggling top-100 ADP hitters and give some FAAB/Waiver wire r

EP 58 | Prospect Risers & Fallers

May 20th, 2021 1h 20m

This week, Jesse & Eric dive into a ton if prospect names that are rising or falling down their prospect rankings right now including Vidal Brujan, Oswald Peraza, Alek Manoah, and many more.

EP 57 | Prospect Hunting in your Redraft and Dynasty Leagues

May 13th, 2021 1h 10m

This week, the boys discuss the Jarred Kelenic promotion, Kris Bryant's resurgence, Christian Yelich's back woes, players they're worried about, and finally some prospects to add in both redraft and dynasty leagues.

EP 56 | Injuries (Again), Prospect Assignments, and Dynasty Movers

May 3rd, 2021 1h 10m

This week, the 5Tool trio discusses Dustin May's success/injury, McClanahan's debut, and if we should be worried about Gavin Lux and Jesus Luzardo, They then discuss some notable prospect minor league assignments/ETAs and players moving up and

EP 55 | Cold Starts - Should You Panic or Just Chill?

Apr 26th, 2021 1h 10m

This week, Jesse, Jake, and Eric discuss some recent prospect promotions and whether or not they're worried about players with cold starts this season. Notable names discussed include Gleyber Torres, Kyle Tucker, Ozzie Albies, Max Fried, and Za

EP 54 | Hot Starts: To Believe or Not Believe, That is the Question

Apr 22nd, 2021 1h 8m

This week, Jake, Jesse, and Eric discuss the starts of Corbin Burnes and Jazz Chisholm, some injuries in San Diego, and hot starts that they do or don't believe in.

EP 53 | Tatis Injury, Prospect Stashes & Early Season Takeaways

Apr 12th, 2021 1h 5m

The first week and a half of the season has been hectic and the 5Tool squad is here to give their early-season takeaways, prospect stashes, and discuss notable injuries.

EP 52 | Our Outfield and Pitching Guys for 2021

Apr 1st, 2021 1h 16m

This week, Jake, Jesse, and Eric discuss three outfielders and three pitchers each that they've been targeting in all their leagues that they think will have big 2021 seasons.

EP 51 | Our Infield Guys For 2021

Mar 25th, 2021 1h 3m

This week, the boys discuss one player each at each infield position that they're drafting a ton of this season including Dansby Swanson, Ke'Bryan Hayes, and Marcus Semien. Plenty of great targets for your drafts!

Ep 50 | Spring Training Movers and Notables

Mar 19th, 2021 1h 10m

Jesse and Eric discuss a bunch of players making news this spring. They explore Bobby Witt Jr's ETA and dynasty value, Shohei Ohtani's value, Gorman/India, and much more.

Ep 49 | 2021 Relief Pitcher Preview

Mar 12th, 2021 57m 25s

The boys finish up their 2021 positional previews by discussing the always interesting relief pitcher position. They dive into the top options, names to avoid, holds targets, and some names later they've been targeting.

Ep 48 | 2021 Redraft Rookie Mock Draft

Feb 25th, 2021 1h 14m

The band is back together this episode for a 30-pick rookie mock draft, picking rookies that can provide the most fantasy value in the 2021 season.

Ep 47 | Late-Round Pitching Values & The Art of Streaming with Michael Simione

Feb 18th, 2021 1h 2m

Jake and Eric welcome on Michael Simione (@SPStreamer) this week to discuss late-round pitching values they like, some pitching strategy in 2021, and tips on how to be successful at streaming pitchers in season.

Ep 46 | 2021 Starting Pitcher Preview with Paul Sporer

Feb 11th, 2021 1h 21m

Eric and Jesse welcome on Paul Sporer (@Sporer) of Fangraphs and Sleeper and the Bust for their 2021 Starting Pitcher Preview! The trio discusses tiers to target and avoid, pitchers they're personally targeting or avoiding in drafts, intriguing

Ep 45 | 2021 Outfield Preview Part 2 (100+ ADP)

Feb 2nd, 2021 1h 3m

This week, Jake and Eric look at outfielders outside the top 100 ADP and discuss values they like, don't like, some intriguing rookies, and late-round sleepers.

Ep 44 | 2021 Outfield Preview Part 1 (Top-100 ADP)

Jan 28th, 2021 1h 14m

This week, Chris Clegg joins Jesse and Eric to discuss outfielders being taken within the ADP top-100 on NFBC. They debate the studs at the top, if Yelich can rebound, which youngster could make the leap, and some ADPs they like and don't like.

Ep 43 | 2021 Shortstop Preview with Justin Mason

Jan 21st, 2021 1h 23m

The 5Tool crew is without Jake this week, but welcome on the one and only Justin Mason from FWFB, Fangraphs, TGFBI, and Sleeper and the Bust to the show for a 2021 shortstop preview. Jesse, Eric, and Justin discuss ADPs they like or don't like,

Ep 42 | 2021 3rd Base Preview

Jan 14th, 2021 1h 4m

Continuing their 2021 positional previews, the 5Tool trio heads over to the always interesting hot corner. They debate the crowded and talented 2nd tier behind Jose Ramirez, whether they're buying bouncebacks from Arenado and Bregman, and if De

Ep 41 | 2021 2nd Base Preview

Jan 7th, 2021 1h 11m

In their first podcast of the new year, the boys plug along with their 2021 positional previews and talk 2nd base. Included is an Albies vs LeMahieu debate, Hiura vs Lowe debate, ADPs they love/hate, Gavin Lux talk, late-round sleepers, and so