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Wins Above Fantasy

Van Burnett, Steve Gesuele
Fantasy Baseball
Second Half Pitching Candidates
Catcher Position
First Base Position
Outfield Position
Grayson Rodriguez
Jeffrey Springs
Taj Bradley
Second Base Position
Draft Strategy
Player Analysis
Fantasy Sports Community
Pitcher List Podcast Network
Roto Category Strategy
Draft Days
Head-To-Head Playoffs
Offseason Preparation
Family Relationships
Fantasy Baseball Industry
Undervalued Players

Van Burnett (@Van_verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) provide the insights and breakdowns you need to win your fantasy baseball leagues. Part of the Pitcher List Podcast Network. Follow us on Twitter @WinsAbovePod Email: winsabovefantasy@gmail.com

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Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) revisit their biggest preseason calls—bold predictions, Chalkboard bets, and SP sleepers—to see what’s aging well, what’s gone off the rails, and what’s still hanging in the b... more

Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) break down the top priority hitting and pitching prospect stashes for the rest of the fantasy baseball season, highlighting fast-rising bats, potential impact call-ups, and lo... more

Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) dig through the waiver wire pitching landscape, discussing several under-rostered starters showing intriguing skill changes, pitch mix adjustments, and recent signs of life. T... more

Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) discuss fantasy baseball buy-low hitters by focusing on expected stats, fastball performance, damage metrics, and other underlying indicators that suggest better production co... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Weber
Recurring guest, pitcher-focused analyst
Unnamed affiliations mentioned (baseball analyst)
Episode: WAF 211 - K-BB% Standouts with Dan Weber
John Doering
PitchCon prize-winning guest, prepared analyst
PitchCon / unnamed team
Episode: WAF 195 -Chalkboard Review
Ryan Bloomfield
Fantasy baseball analyst and co-host of Bubba in the Bloom
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Episode: WAF 167- Undervalued Players Bloomboard w/Ryan Bloomfield
Chris Towers
Fantasy baseball expert from CBS Sports, known for his insight and humor
CBS Sports
Episode: WAF 163- State of the Positions w/ Chris Towers

Hosts

Van Burnett
Host of Wins Above Fantasy; part of the Pitcher List Podcast Network; frequent collaborator with co-host on deep-dive fantasy baseball analysis and strategy.
Steve Gesuele
Co-host of Wins Above Fantasy; regular collaborator on analytics-driven breakdowns, player profiles, and strategy discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Top Tier Fantasy Baseball Pod

    A must listen Baseball Pod! Great work guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnmike929315
    Canadaa year ago
  • Amazing fantasy baseball pod!

    If you’re not listening to this show I’m probably beating you in fantasy baseball lol

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnmike929315
    Canada2 years ago
  • Amazing actionable info

    I love the insight. I listen at 5 am workout and end up picking up players you both recommend before everyone wakes up. Great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lefties are Deceptive
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing actionable info

    I love the insight. I listen at 5 am workout and end up picking up players you both recommend before everyone wakes up. Great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lefties are Deceptive
    United States4 years ago
  • Great analysis

    I like the analysis, and the player reviews. Buy lows and trade talk are good. Second half bounce back episode was good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kjb espn app
    United States4 years ago

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Great banter and solid metrics breakdowns.
Helpful, actionable insights for rostering and trades.
Audience-friendly and approachable yet data-driven.

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WAF 179 - Prospects to Stash
Q: In your view, which pitcher offers the best ROI for a single roster slot right now, Painter, Mizorowski, or Quinn Matthews?
Painter shows the clearest route to a durable, long-term role given the Phillies' rotation workload management, Mizorowski has electric stuff but more risk due to Milwaukee's depth, and Matthews could be the closest to a call-up with upside but might require more time in the minors before a stable spot is secured.

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Two hosts break down fantasy baseball with a practical, analytics-driven lens, blending player scouting, rostering tactics, and roster-management strategies. Episodes frequently cover waiver targets, buy-lows, barrel-rate interpretations, projection comparisons, and ADP battles, all anchored by a process-focused approach and real-world league context. The show stands out for its actionable, data-informed insights, banter between hosts, and a steady stream of targeted strategies for both shallow and deep leagues, making it helpful for managers looking to optimize rosters and for sponsors seeking a metrics-minded, fantasy-savvy audience.

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