The Toolshed: A Fantasy Baseball Podcast

The Toolshed: A Fantasy Baseball Podcast

The Toolshed is a dynasty fantasy baseball and prospect-focused podcast. Each week, host Eric Cross discusses the notable players and storylines from around the baseball world, from the MLB draft all the way to the Majors, with a dynasty slant.

Episodes

July 15, 2025 57 mins

In episode 402 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross is joined by Chris Welsh of FantasyPros, In This League, and Prospect One to discuss:

  • Initial 2025 FYPD Rankings
  • Thoughts/strategy for this year's class
  • Good/bad landing spots
  • Players we're higher or lower on than most


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In episode 401 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross breaks down his July Top 500 dynasty rankings update, with discussion on many notable names, including:

  • Jackson Merrill
  • Nick Kurtz
  • Jacob Misiorowski
  • Ozzie Albies
  • Matt Shaw
  • Listener questions!


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July 7, 2025 74 mins

In episode 400 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross is joined by Tim Kanak of Fantasy Pros and the Fantasy Aceball podcast to discuss:

  • Outlooks for Colson Montgomery, Yanquiel Fernandez, Colby Thomas, and Cam Schlittler
  • Buy or sell Jo Adell?
  • Buying the Cam Smith breakout?
  • Is Michael Busch legit?
  • Evan Carter, polarizing outfield prospects, and more!


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In episode 399 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross breaks down his July Top 500 prospect rankings update, with discussion on many notable names, including:

  • Konnor Griffin
  • Josue Briceño and Kevin McGonigle
  • Mike Sirota
  • Jared Thomas
  • Kash Mayfield
  • Rising low-level names


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In episode 398 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross is joined by Lucas Biery of FTN Fantasy to discuss 10 players to buy or sell in dynasty leagues, including:

  • Hunter Brown, Houston Astros
  • Jacob Wilson, Athletics
  • Colton Cowser, Baltimore Orioles
  • Matt McLain, Cincinnati Reds


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June 23, 2025 64 mins

In episode 397 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross is joined by Zac Beck of The Dynasty Dugout to discuss:

  • Ranking and valuing Junior Caminero and Nick Kurtz
  • Outlooks for Chase Burns and Didier Fuentes
  • Eric's live looks at Trey Yesavage and Juaron Watts-Brown
  • Luis Peña vs Jesús Made
  • Plenty of other Milwaukee prospects, Joe Boyle, and more!


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June 16, 2025 48 mins

In episode 396 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross discusses:

  • Rafael Devers trade implications for fantasy
  • The promotions of Jacob Misiorowski, Brady House, and Christian Moore
  • Buying into Jo Adell or Evan Carter?
  • Zac Gallen, Ben Casparius, and more!


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June 10, 2025 65 mins

In episode 395 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross is joined by Mike Carter of RotoBaller and Fantrax to discuss:

  • Roman Anthony and other prospect promotions
  • What to do with Royce Lewis and Luis Robert
  • Noah Cameron, Matt Shaw, and more!


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In episode 394 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross discusses some risers and fallers from his June Dynasty Top 500 update, including:

  • Ozzie Albies
  • Jacob Wilson
  • Matt McLain
  • Jeremy Pena


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In episode 393 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross is joined by James Anderson of Rotowire to discuss:

  • Jac Caglianone expectations
  • Recent promotions of Cole Young, Shay Whitcomb, and Jacob Melton
  • Buy or fade Jordan Lawlar and Coby Mayo
  • Plus, discussion on plenty of prospect risers including Arjun Nimmala, Theo Gillen, Mike Sirota, and more!


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May 26, 2025 53 mins

In episode 392 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross discusses:

  • Outlooks for Marcelo Mayer, Denzel Clarke, and Alejandro Osuna
  • Jac Caglianone's dominance
  • The top of his pitching prospect rankings
  • Trending catchers in dynasty
  • Plus much more!


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In episode 391 of The Toolshed, Eric is joined by Paul Sporer of FanGraphs and the Sleeper and the Bust podcast to discuss early-season pitching notables, including:

  • Is Hunter Brown a Top-10 SP?
  • Buying into Matthew Liberatore or Kris Bubic?
  • Can MacKenzie Gore stick as an elite SP?
  • Analyzing Jackson Jobe and Chase Dollander
  • Plus much more!


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In episode 390 of The Toolshed, Eric is joined by Chris Welsh of Fantasy Pros and Prospect One to discuss:


  • Cade Horton and Tim Elko promotions
  • Still in on Evan Carter?
  • Early Arizona Complex Standouts
  • Plus discussion on plenty of intriguing Arizona Diamondback players and prospects, including Josh Naylor, Corbin Burnes, Jordan Lawlar, Slade Caldwell, and much more!


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May 5, 2025 56 mins

In Episode 389 of the Toolshed Podcast, Eric Cross discusses:

  • Coby Mayo and Hyeseong Kim promotions
  • Triston Casas replacements
  • Overall state of the first base position
  • Hunter Brown dominance
  • Prospect risers and fallers from May Top 500 Update


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April 28, 2025 70 mins

Chris and Eric chop it up one final time as co-hosts as Chris records his final episode as a host of the Toolshed. The duo discuss:

Oneil Cruz

Pete Crow-Armstrong

Is Noelvi Marte back?

Austin Hays

Eugenio Suarez 4-HR day

Milwaukee Brewers Prospects

Struggling Prospects

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  • Emmanuel Rodriguez
  • Ethan Salas
  • Co...
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April 21, 2025 63 mins

Chris and Eric break down all the notable promotions in the MLB, buying or selling hot starts, and then play 3-up/3-down for prospects. The duo discusses:

Nick Kurtz

Agustin Ramirez

Edgar Quero

Luke Keaschall

Caleb Durbin

Chandler Simpson

Logan Henderson

Max Meyer

Shane Baz

Spencer Torkelson

Brice Turang

Hyeseong Kim

Alex Freeland

Slade Caldwell

Carson Williams

Colson Montgomery

Thayron Liranzo



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Chris and Eric break down the early storylines across the minors and parse through what is valuable and what might be a mirage, including:

Kyren Paris

Hunter Greene

Kris Bubic

David Festa

Chase Meidroth

Deyvison De Los Santos

Colson Montgomery

Quinn Matthews

Zyhir Hope

Sal Stewart

Eduardo Tait

Luis Pena

Alex Freeland



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Chris and Eric break down there thoughts on some early standouts, prospect promotions, plus Chris' live looks including:

Spencer Schwellenbach

Wilyer Abreu

Kristian Campbell

Jacob Wilson

Lars Nootbaar

Chase Dollander

Zac Veen

Caden Dana

Thomas Harrington



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March 31, 2025 59 mins

Eric and Chris breakdown the opening weekend of baseball, including:

-Yankees Torpedo Bats

-Mackenzie Gore

-Jesus Luzardo

-Tyler Soderstrom

-Kyle Teel

and much more!



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Eric and Chris break down some young players with strong performances this spring and Chris recaps his trip to Florida.

  • Ben Rice
  • Zac Veen
  • Luis Matos
  • Robert Hassell
  • Curtis Mead
  • Jacob Wilson
  • Jack Leiter
  • Cade Povich
  • Richard Fitts


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