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Beat the Shift

Ariel Cohen
Fantasy Baseball
Starting Pitchers
Pitching Strategies
Jacob Steinmetz
Injury Updates
Spring Training
Closer Roles
Relief Pitchers
Injuries
Cole Regans
MLB Bullpens
Draft Strategy
Undervalued Players
New York Mets
Griffin Canning
Michael King
Jordan Hicks
Eduardo Rodriguez
Nestor Cortez
Yamamoto

A fantasy baseball podcast focused on strategy.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes204Founded5 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Recap of the 2026 Tout Wars Head to Head Auction

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Undervalued starting pitchers & strategy with Nick Pollack of Pitcher List.

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Our blockbuster auction strategy podcast with Frank Stampfl of CBS & FBT.

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Undervalued outfielders and KDS strategy with Justin Mason.

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Recent Guests

Joe Gallina
Fantasy baseball analyst and writer
Fantasy Alarm; Althon Sports
Episode: Beat the Shift Podcast – Tout Wars Recap Episode w/ Joe Gallina
Nick Pollack
Founder/Editor, Pitcher List
Pitcher List
Episode: Beat the Shift Podcast – Starting Pitcher Episode w/ Nick Pollack
Frank Stampfl
Fantasy analyst and host of Fantasy Baseball Today
CBS Sports
Episode: Beat the Shift Podcast – Auction Strategy Episode w/ Frank Stampfl
Chris Towers
Host of CBS Fantasy Baseball Today Podcast
CBS
Episode: Beat the Shift Podcast – Middle Infield Episode w/ Chris Towers
Mike Gianella
Fantasy baseball expert and regular guest on the podcast
Baseball Prospectus
Episode: Beat the Shift Podcast – Corner Infield Episode w/ Mike Gianella
Lance Brozdowski
Player development analyst at Marquee Sports Network
Marquee Sports Network
Episode: Beat the Shift Podcast – Player Analysis Episode w/ Lance Brozdowski
Ron Shandler
FSWA Hall of Famer and renowned fantasy baseball analyst
Episode: Beat the Shift Podcast – Catcher Episode w/ Ron Shandler
Lauren Auerbach
Taut Wars regular season champion and long-time fan of the show
FanTracks
Episode: Beat the Shift Podcast – Last Two Weeks Episode w/ Lauren Auerbach
Sara Sanchez
Avid Cubs fan and fantasy baseball analyst, contributing to Bleed Cubby Blue and Baseball HQ
Bleed Cubby Blue, Baseball HQ
Episode: Beat the Shift Podcast – Dog Days of Summer Episode w/ Sara Sanchez

Hosts

Ariel Cohen
Host with a focus on fantasy baseball strategy and data-driven insights; frequent guest interactions and expert discussions.
Reuven Guy
Co-host providing strategic framing and host-led discussions on fantasy baseball analytics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 224 ratings
  • Fantastic Weekly Show

    Great weekly show, gives fantastic indepth information. Sidenote, @bizooka, the person who mentioned holding Ariel and Rueven twitter usage against them. Grow up, you’re a child, it’s immature losers like you that are the reason this country is so divided.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TelemarketerByDayDishesbyNight
    United Statesa year ago
  • My favorite of all fantasy baseball pods

    Have really enjoyed the breadth of knowledge that Ariel and Reuven have brought to the table for a few years now. The smartest Podcast I listen to.

    Very disappointing to see them still on the hellscape formally known as twitter — do think a little less of them for it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bizooka
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great listen

    Fantastic chemistry between the hosts. Love when a new episode drops. An absolute must listen for fantasy baseball.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nevertrading
    Canada2 years ago
  • Beat the shift my favorite fantasy podcast

    Just wish they were multiple shows per week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MetsAddict
    United States2 years ago
  • More episodes please Ariel!

    Fantastic show! Listen immediately when a new episode hits my feed. We need more episodes Ariel!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kramer_J33
    United States3 years ago

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The show is seen as a top-tier resource for strategy-focused fantasy baseball information, with strong production and engaging guest selections.
Listeners praise data-driven, actionable strategies and deep dives into auction and drafting philosophy.
Guests and hosts are described as insightful and analytically rigorous, delivering practical advice for fantasy leagues.

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Beat the Shift Podcast – Tout Wars Recap Episode w/ Joe Gallina
Q: What was your best buy and why?
He highlights Will Smith at $9 as a strong value and discusses other tactical buys like Cade Smith and Zach Netto, emphasizing value relative to the format and the underappreciation of certain hitters in this scoring.
Beat the Shift Podcast – Tout Wars Recap Episode w/ Joe Gallina
Q: What did you think about the top end of the draft and the hotness of certain players?
He notes how hot starts and price overruns occurred, with examples like Ohtani going for 41 and Judge overpaying in some leagues, and he describes a strategy to avoid overpaying more than about $5 relative to top values.
Beat the Shift Podcast – Tout Wars Recap Episode w/ Joe Gallina
Q: How did you prepare and what tools did you rely on for auction prep?
He used ATC projections, last year's results, and the Labor Mix auction as benchmarks, and built market values by adjusting ADPs for the head-to-head format to decide where to spend.
Beat the Shift Podcast – Tout Wars Recap Episode w/ Joe Gallina
Q: What was your plan going into this head-to-head points strategy?
Gallina explains his shift from a stars-and-scrubs approach to a more balanced plan, focusing on upside players with solid underlying skills and cost-efficient targets, while keeping an eye on auction price versus projected value.
Beat the Shift Podcast – Player Analysis Episode w/ Lance Brozdowski
Q: How do you use projections in general, and how do you use the ATC projection?
I use projections as a baseline to trust and build from there, and ATC helps in providing a well-rounded projection.

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- This show centers on fantasy baseball strategy, with a strong emphasis on drafting approaches, auction dynamics, injury risk management, and value-based player analysis. Episodes frequently feature data-driven breakdowns, guest expert insights, and practical tactics for different formats and league settings, making it a go-to resource for serious fantasy players.

- Notable strengths include deep analytical discussions (projections, risk assessment, and context like park factors and defense), a practical focus on in-season roster optimization (waivers, IL stashes, lineup decisions), and a willingness to share diverse drafting philosophies (aces vs. anchor strategies, auction dynamics, and multi-position value). A recurring element is bring... more

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1. Joe Gallina
2. Nick Pollack
3. Frank Stampfl
4. Chris Towers
5. Mike Gianella
6. Lance Brozdowski
7. Ron Shandler
8. Lauren Auerbach

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