Breakfast with the Beats

Chris Torres, Mike Carter, Dave Funnell
  • 4.8 (20)
  • Baseball
  • Updated Semiweekly

Discussion with local beat reporters with a fantasy baseball twist

  1. BWB 011 - Teams to Target

    5d ago

    BWB 011 - Teams to Target

    Breakfast with the Beats Teams to Target Welcome to the latest episode of Breakfast with the Beats. In today's episode, Mike and Dave discuss: Players they are targeting via free agency Paul Goldschmidt Hurston Waldrep Kyle Teel Cooper Pratt The healthy Houston Astros Hunter Brown Jeremy Peña Josh Hader The end of the Rangers bullpen Jacob Latz The suddenly competitive St. Louis Cardinals Jordan Walker Michael McGreevy Dustin May JoJo Romero Ryne Stanek JJ Wetherholt Rotations to target Chicago Cubs: Matthew Boyd, Justin Steele, Jameson Taillon, Edward Cabrera Kansas City Royals: Michael Wacha, Luinder Avila, Noah Cameron, Stephen Kolek, Kris Bubic, Seth Lugo, Cole Ragans Los Angeles Angels: José Soriano, Walbert Ureña, Reid Detmers, Sam Aldegheri, Yusei Kikuchi, Grayson Rodriguez Lineups to target Cleveland Guardians: Chase DeLauter, Angel Martínez, José Ramírez, Kyle Manzardo New York Yankees: Trent Grisham, Aaron Judge, Jasson Domínguez, Spencer Jones, José Caballero Colorado Rockies: Mickey Moniak, Brenton Doyle, Jordan Beck, Cole Carrigg Mental Health Moment How do we deal with the mental health symptoms of stress and anxiety? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 10m
  2. BWB 010 - A Familiar Face

    Jun 14

    BWB 010 - A Familiar Face

    Breakfast with the Beats A Familiar Face Welcome to the tenth episode of Breakfast with the Beats. Mike and Dave return with a very special episode, as Christopher Torres joins the show. The gang reminisces as they reunite for this week while discussing their biggest team surprises in 2026. Afterward, the guys talk about the remarkable season of Brandon Marsh, what is happening in Las Vegas this past week, and the ups and downs of Reid Detmers. Then, the guys go through the analytical metrics that they typically use when analyzing and predicting pitching and pitcher performance. Next, the guys give some players that they're targeting. Players discussed: Shane Drohan Casey Mize Hurston Waldrep Bryce Miller Noah Cameron Matt Liberatore Finally, the guys talk about balancing life, family, and more in this week's Mental Health Moment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    53 min
  3. BWB 009 - Aging Players

    Jun 7

    BWB 009 - Aging Players

    Breakfast with the Beats Aging Players   Welcome back to another episode of Breakfast with the Beats. In this edition, Mike and Dave are back discussing: Bullpen options that could get saves down the road. Players discussed: Bradgley Rodriguez Dylan Lee Alex Lange Wilber Dotel Sam Moll Then they examine three beat writer articles: Will we ever believe in Royce Lewis again? Are the Mets doomed to fail? Is Kyle Harrison an ace? After that, the guys look at players who are struggling and examine if it's due to the aging process. Players discussed: Eugenio Suárez Christian Yelich Corey Seager Manny Machado Salvador Perez Then, the guys go over how much longer we will see this level of play from some aging players and figure out who may stay productive longer. Players discussed: Aaron Judge Mike Trout Chris Sale Jacob deGrom Finally, the Mental Health Moment, where Mike and Dave discuss their own approach to the aging process. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 5m
  4. BWB 008 - Categorical Leaders

    May 31

    BWB 008 - Categorical Leaders

    Breakfast with the Beats Categorical Leaders   Welcome back for another edition of Breakfast with the Beats In this episode, Mike and Dave talk about:   Their problems with FAAB and some of the ways to get better Beat Writer Roundup: Can the Nationals sustain this level of play? Is Cristopher Sánchez baseball's best pitcher? Why are Bryce Miller and Luis Castillo sleepless in Seattle? The top three players in each of the ten fantasy baseball categories and how likely they are to finish there. Players discussed: HR: Kyle Schwarber, Yordan Alvarez, Munetaka Murakami RBI: Andy Pages, CJ Abrams, Matt Olson (and Liam Hicks) R: James Wood, Brice Turang, Munetaka Murakami SB: Nasim Nuñez, José Ramírez, Oneil Cruz BA: Otto Lopez, Luis Arraez, Brandon Marsh W: Gavin Williams, Chris Sale, Davis Martin (and Aaron Ashby) SV Cade Smith, Mason Miller, Bryan Baker ERA: Cristopher Sánchez, Cam Schlittler, Nick Martinez WHIP: Jacob Misiorowski, Cam Schlittler, Paul Skenes K: Jacob Misiorowski, Cristopher Sánchez, Dylan Cease In our Mental Health Moment, the guys talk about managing work, life, and their own happiness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 14m
  5. BWB 007 - Players We're Buying

    May 24

    BWB 007 - Players We're Buying

    Breakfast with the Beats Players We're Buying Welcome to another episode of Breakfast with the Beats. Mike and Dave are here to discuss the following topics. Beat Writer Round-up Nick Kurtz, after 162 games: How elite is he? Steven Kwan: Can he bounce back? The Kansas City Royals: Why are they struggling?   Buy Low Players: Who Are We Buying and Why? Players mentioned: Jordan Walker Mike Trout Colson Montgomery Drake Baldwin Brice Turang Otto Lopez Logan Gilbert Framber Valdez Garrett Crochet Eury Pérez Roki Sasaki Cole Ragans Caleb Durbin Lawrence Butler Vinnie Pasquantino Jackson Merrill Evan Carter Geraldo Perdomo Mental Health Moment: Do you beat yourself up over the mistakes you make? Players mentioned: Zach Neto Ken Griffey Jr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 7m
  6. BWB 006 - Big Names, Bigger Worries?

    May 17

    BWB 006 - Big Names, Bigger Worries?

    Breakfast with the Beats Big Names, Bigger Worries?   Welcome to Breakfast with the Beats! Mike and Dave are back with another episode. In this edition: Mike and Dave discuss the one player whose end-of-the-year stats they want to see most: Dave - Mason Miller Mike - Miguel Vargas Then the guys discuss three different articles from around the league, discussing the following topics: Rico Garcia and his ascension into one of baseball's best relievers The Rockies and their hitting developments in the minor leagues How Nolan Arenado found his groove Afterward, Mike and Dave dig deep on some underperforming hitters that they're rostering and explain whether or not they're concerned or not about what lies ahead for each of the following: Cal Raleigh Salvador Perez José Ramírez Pete Alonso Dansby Swanson Nico Hoerner Finally, in our Mental Health Moment, the guys discuss their level of happiness and fulfillment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    57 min
  7. BWB 005 - First Round Concerns

    May 10

    BWB 005 - First Round Concerns

    BWB 005 - First Round Concerns Breakfast with the Beats   Welcome back to Breakfast with the Beats! Mike and Dave are here talking about: The team that has been hit the hardest by injuries so far If the Rays can sustain this form of excellence Mike's reasons for optimism in Chicago How the Angels are the American League's version of the Rockies The concerns they have with Shohei Ohtani The injury to Tarik Skubal Pitching injuries around the league Their draft strategies and whether they need to change Finally, in this week's Mental Health Moment, the guys discuss their relationship with professional sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 8m
  8. BWB 004 - Acuna Matatis: Problem-Free Philosophy?

    May 3

    BWB 004 - Acuna Matatis: Problem-Free Philosophy?

    Episode 004 - Acuna Matatis: Problem-Free Philosophy? Welcome to Breakfast With the Beats Mike and Dave are back with another episode, this time discussing the following topics: Who is the biggest-named player they have dropped in their leagues this season? Players discussed: Ezequiel Tovar, Matt Chapman, Caleb Durbin, Alex Bregman Beat Writer Round Up: Is Joel Kuhnel the real deal for saves in Sacramento, or can Jack Perkins hold him off? What's the secret to the early-season success of Josh Jung? Should you love Carter Jensen as much as the Royals do? This or That - Mike and Dave take different sides of the following topics: Who will finish with the better record in 2026: The Boston Red Sox or the Philadelphia Phillies Which player's cold start worries you more: Ronald Acuña Jr. or Fernando Tatis Jr.? Mental Health Moment The guys answer a listener's question about gains and fallbacks they've made over the past ten years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    56 min
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Discussion with local beat reporters with a fantasy baseball twist

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  • Creator
    Chris Torres, Mike Carter, Dave Funnell
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Pitcher List
  • Show Website
    Breakfast with the Beats

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