Toast Sports Baseball

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Toast Sports Baseball is your new favorite baseball hangout — part fantasy advice, part MLB talk, part “should we really have bet on that?” therapy session. Hosted by AJ and Joe, two lifelong baseball fans who take the game seriously (but not too seriously), we’re breaking down the biggest stories, giving you fantasy tips that might actually help, and sprinkling in some questionable betting picks along the way. If you love baseball, laugh at your losses, and live for the group chat debates — you’ll fit right in. New episodes all season long.

  1. Mar 19

    S2 Ep.3 – Venezuela Wins the WBC, DeRosa Controversy, Red Sox Infield Shakeup + Fantasy Sleepers

    AJ and Joe break down the dramatic finish to the 2026 World Baseball Classic, where Venezuela defeated Team USA 3–2 in the championship game at loanDepot Park to capture the country’s first WBC title. The guys discuss how the U.S. lineup managed just three hits in the final, Bryce Harper’s late game-tying homer, and the controversial decision by manager Mark DeRosa not to use star reliever Mason Miller in a tie game before Venezuela scored the winning run in the ninth. They also react to DeRosa saying he would like to manage Team USA again in the next WBC cycle and debate what the future of Team USA leadership should look like. Plus, the show shifts to MLB news with the Boston Red Sox giving Caleb Durbin the third-base job, what that means for top prospect Marcelo Mayer, and how Boston’s infield could shape up heading into Opening Day. To wrap things up, AJ and Joe dive into fantasy baseball strategy, highlighting five starting pitcher sleepers and discussing several buy-low or value draft targets around the league for hitters heading into the 2026 season. A packed episode covering WBC fallout, MLB roster moves, and fantasy baseball prep. Stay toasty. 🔥⚾️ Chapters 00:00 – Intro 00:45 – World Baseball Classic Final Recap: Venezuela Defeats USA 09:24 – Mark DeRosa’s Future as Team USA Manager 17:26 – Red Sox Infield Update: Caleb Durbin & Marcelo Mayer 27:18 – Real or Noise: 2026 MLB Predictions 36:00 – World Series Favorite, Sleeper, and Fraud Picks 59:39 – Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Starting Pitchers 1:05:12 – Buy Low / Value Draft Targets 1:16:15 – Outro

    1h 15m
  2. Mar 13

    S2 Ep. 2 – DeRosa’s WBC Disaster, USA vs Italy Fallout, Cubs Name Boyd Opening Day Starter

    AJ and KC are back for Episode 2 of Toast Sports Baseball, and this one starts with one of the strangest moments in recent international baseball history. Team USA manager Mark DeRosa may have completely misunderstood the standings during the World Baseball Classic, raising serious questions about how the situation unfolded and what it means for Team USA moving forward. The guys break down the controversial loss to Italy, the pitching decisions that may have set the game up to go sideways, and whether Team USA ultimately got lucky with how the rest of the pool played out. They also debate whether DeRosa was the right choice to manage Team USA in the first place and what this moment could mean for his credibility as a baseball voice. Plus, AJ and KC discuss the Chicago Cubs naming Matthew Boyd their Opening Day starter and touch on the WBC drama involving Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh. A packed episode with WBC controversy, MLB headlines, and rapid-fire takes to close it out. Chapters 00:00 — Introduction & WBC Drama00:43 — Mark DeRosa’s WBC Standings Confusion08:13 — Team USA’s Pitching Strategy14:43 — Should DeRosa Keep Managing Team USA?19:38 — The Case for Experienced Managers22:42 — Team Construction & Player Roles25:13 — Challenges Ahead for Team USA25:45 — Cubs Name Opening Day Starter31:10 — Cubs Rotation & Pitching Depth36:02 — WBC Tension: Raleigh vs Arozarena Handshake Drama Stay Toasty!

    41 min
  3. Mar 3

    S2 Ep. 1 - Spring Statements: ABS Arrives, Griffin Forces the Issue & Ohtani’s Ridiculous Ceiling

    Season 2 of Toast Sports Baseball kicks off with real storylines already shaping the 2026 season. AJ, Joe, and KC dive into the early impact of MLB’s new ABS challenge system and what the early Spring Training data reveals about which teams are adapting quickly — and which ones aren’t. The crew breaks down the most exciting prospect performances of the spring, including Konnor Griffin’s Opening Day case, Spencer Jones’ power surge, Charlie Condon’s adjustments against velocity, and Jac Caglianone’s approach at the plate. Are these legitimate signals or just March noise? The conversation shifts to the World Baseball Classic, where Team USA’s pitching depth headlines the tournament. The hosts debate Tarik Skubal’s limited WBC pitch plan and whether it’s smart workload management or a soft compromise. They also tackle whether this is the strongest Team USA roster we’ve seen — and if anything less than a title would be a disappointment. In “Real or Noise,” bold predictions are put on the table — including whether Griffin breaks camp, whether Team USA wins it all, and if Spencer Jones is truly the next great power hitter. The episode closes with a deeper look at Shohei Ohtani’s ceiling entering 2026. If healthy, are we witnessing another historic season? And is the NL MVP race already tilted in his favor? Finally, in the Fantasy Snapshot, the guys highlight Jackson Chourio as a breakout candidate and raise concerns about Matt Shaw’s role uncertainty. Plus: why Jarren Duran could be a strong buy — and why there’s reason for pause with Framber Valdez. Season 2 starts with energy, strong takes, and a lot of baseball about to prove someone wrong. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Season 2 of Toast Sports Baseball01:35 ABS Challenge System: Early Trends and Strategy09:18 Spring Training Standouts: Griffin, Condon, Jones & Caglianone19:20 Tarik Skubal’s WBC Pitch Limit: Smart or Soft?27:05 Real or Noise: Bold Predictions for 202633:45 Spencer Jones and the Future of Power Hitting36:40 Offseason Winners: Dodgers vs. Braves40:55 Baltimore Orioles: Aggressive Spending and a New Direction45:05 Shohei Ohtani’s Ceiling: Another Historic Season?52:40 Fantasy Snapshot: Chourio Up, Shaw in Question Stay Toasty!

    1h 7m

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Toast Sports Baseball is your new favorite baseball hangout — part fantasy advice, part MLB talk, part “should we really have bet on that?” therapy session. Hosted by AJ and Joe, two lifelong baseball fans who take the game seriously (but not too seriously), we’re breaking down the biggest stories, giving you fantasy tips that might actually help, and sprinkling in some questionable betting picks along the way. If you love baseball, laugh at your losses, and live for the group chat debates — you’ll fit right in. New episodes all season long.