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Payoff Pitch

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Batter up, gamblers! The Action Network's flagship baseball betting podcast steps to the plate with a murderer's row of MLB experts. Every Monday, Tuesday and Friday during the baseball season host Collin Whitchurch is joined by a rotating lineup of Action baseball betting experts like Sean Zerillo, Grant Neifer, Derek Carty and more. Together they swing across the American and National League bet... more

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Payoff Pitch is back as Action Network betting experts Collin Whitchurch, TAnner McGrath and Derek Carty break down the Friday MLB slate, diving into sides, totals and player props. Using the MLB 20–80 scouting scale, they grade their most confident ... more

Payoff Pitch is back as Action Network betting experts Collin Whitchurch ,Tanner McGrath and Grant Neiffer team up to break down the Tuesday's MLB slate. The crew dives into sides, totals and dingers targeting two washed pitchers. The guys give out t... more

Payoff Pitch is back as Action Network betting experts Sean Zerillo and Collin Whitchurch are here to break down the Monday's MLB slate. They dive into some of their sides and totals on today's slate. Tune in to hear his top picks, insights, and how ... more

Payoff Pitch is back as Action Network betting experts Collin Whitchurch and Derek Carty break down the Friday MLB slate, diving into sides, totals and player props. Using the MLB 20–80 scouting scale, they grade their most confident plays and highli... more

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Recent Guests

Grant Neifer
Pro bettor projected on the show today, known for pro prop edges
Episode: Hitting Bets Out West | Mon MLB Best Bets
Derek Carty
Creator of the Bat X projection system
Bat X
Episode: Three True Outcomes (All of Them Profitable) | Fri Apr 17
Tanner McGrath
Action Network's MLB editor
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Episode: Fading Dustin May's Flow | Fri MLB Best Bets
Jim Turvey
Futures specialist and betting expert
RotoGrinders
Episode: MLB Longshot Best Bets | 2026
Craig Goldstein
Editor in chief of Baseball Prospectus
Baseball Prospectus
Episode: NL West Betting Preview | 2026
Anthony Dabbundo
Analyst at The Ringer
The Ringer
Episode: MLB Playoffs Preview | 2025
Kyle Murray
Expert from RotoGrinders
RotoGrinders
Episode: Pitching Prop Parade | Tue MLB Best Bets
Sean Zerillo
MLB betting guru at Action Network
Action Network
Episode: Skenes & Shohei - Back or Fade | Mon MLB Best Bets
Billy Ward
Predictive analyst at Action Network
Action Network
Episode: Freeland Or Bust | Fri MLB Best Bets

Hosts

Sean Zerillo
Senior MLB Analyst, Action Network; regular host on Payoff Pitch with deep MLB analytics.
Collin Whitchurch
Host of Payoff Pitch; focuses on framing bets, market context, and practical betting angles.
Derek Carty
Creator of the BAT-X Projection System; frequent guest offering projections and bet recommendations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 206 ratings
  • Meh

    I love Action network and the Buckets podcast, and that led me here. The guys sound like they are reading a script and falling asleep while doing it. I get almost no incremental value compared to just using the site. They don’t explain the reason why they’ll bet “down to a number” or even do a case study once per show. It’s very high level and directional.

    My comment isn’t directed at every guy, because I don’t know who is who.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sir Derek
    United States3 months ago
  • Review

    The Host said to post something. So… cookies!

    In all seriousness I appreciate Action Network putting these podcasts on as they help with my research for DFS and Sports Betting. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adamwx21
    United States3 months ago
  • Best Baseballl Podcast

    Excellent must listen-to podcast. Always late interesting information and discussion. Sometimes a bit too much “expected” analytics. I can walk into a bar expecting to meet a beautiful 36C blonde. But when I stumble home alone 2 a.m., my expectation is meaningless!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pielawn Cam
    United States3 months ago
  • Best part of my day!

    Love the pod and the articles. Every episode I leave feeling just a little smarter and more confident in my plays for the day. Definitely my go to for baseball plays and the guys are awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alantorr3s
    United States4 months ago
  • Juuust a bit outside.

    Great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TWC_23
    United States4 months ago

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Many appreciate the mix of analytics and relatable banter, making complex bets accessible.
Some reviews highlight room for more consistency in episode length and depth of discussion.
Fans value quick, actionable bets and tools promoted by the show.
Listeners praise data-driven betting insights and strong guest lineups, but some note too-analytic takes without case studies.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#179
United States/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#185
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#181
Australia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#105
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Closing the Roof, Opening the Wallet | Mon MLB Best Bets
Q: How do weather and park factors influence your decisions?
Weather and park factors are critical; some parks suppress power or metrics like barrels and hard contact, which can tilt totals toward the under, while roof status can further modify expected scoring environments.
Closing the Roof, Opening the Wallet | Mon MLB Best Bets
Q: What's the most valuable bet on tonight's slate?
The Dodgers remain a strong value on the moneyline, while the under plays in several games (notably Dodgers-Diamondbacks total and Mets-Mariners under) offer solid upside given park factors and bullpen risk late in games.
Hitting Dingers with Derek | Fri MLB Best Bets
Q: Could you give a primer on the Bad X and how you keep updating the model?
The Bad X updates with daily data, accounts for weather and park effects, and continually refines batter and pitcher profiles to reflect current conditions and expectations.
Hitting Dingers with Derek | Fri MLB Best Bets
Q: Do you spread bets across multiple batters or focus on the single price that really stands out?
Focus on the exact player, the exact price, and the exact matchup; multiple variables matter, but the value often comes from a single, well-justified bet at the right price.
Hitting Dingers with Derek | Fri MLB Best Bets
Q: What drew you specifically to this play?
Pricing pressure and recency bias were both compelling; Framber's recent uptick was priced against him by public bettors, while the projection model suggested value based on his underlying stuff and a regression to the mean.

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A data-driven baseball betting show that analyzes MLB slates with projections, market moves, and a mix of core bets, player props, and futures. Regular hosts steer conversations through matchup breakdowns, weather and park effects, and line-shopping strategies, often featuring guest analysts who bring projection systems and betting insight to the table. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on model-backed edges, actionable picks, and cross-publisher analytics, making it a go-to for listeners seeking disciplined, numbers-forward betting perspectives. The format tends to be concise episodes that balance projections with practical bets, while occasionally spotlighting advanced metrics and new tools for bettors.

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Recent guests on Payoff Pitch include:

1. Grant Neifer
2. Derek Carty
3. Tanner McGrath
4. Jim Turvey
5. Craig Goldstein
6. Anthony Dabbundo
7. Kyle Murray
8. Sean Zerillo

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