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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
Undervalued Players
New York Mets
Eduardo Rodriguez
Griffin Canning
Nestor Cortez
Yamamoto
Jordan Hicks
Michael King
Draft Strategy

A fantasy baseball podcast focused on strategy.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes199Founded5 years ago
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Latest Episodes

League format strategy differences and undervalued middle infileders with Chris Towers of CBS Sports.

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Undervalued corner infielders with Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus.

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Lance Brozdowski of the Marquee Sports Network joins us to talk player analysis.

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The legend Ron Shandler joins the show to talk risk, imprecision and this year's catcher bargains.

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Recent Guests

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
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Episode: Beat the Shift Podcast – Last Two Weeks Episode w/ Lauren Auerbach
Mike Mager
Winner of the NFBC Auction Championship
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Episode: Beat the Shift Podcast – Auction Championship Episode w/ Mike Mager
Eric Cross
Fantasy baseball expert and writer
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Episode: Beat the Shift Podcast – Trade Deadline Episode w/ Eric Cross
Tim McLeod
Expert baseball analyst at Prospect361
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Episode: Beat the Shift Podcast – Mid-Season Prospect Episode w/ Tim McLeod
Pierre Camus
Contributor at Fantasy Endgame
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Episode: Beat the Shift Podcast – Vacation Episode w/ Pierre Camus
Marc Winokur
An amazing NFBC player and frequent podcast guest
Episode: Beat the Shift Podcast – Overall Episode w/ Marc Winokur

Hosts

Ariel Cohen
Host of the podcast, providing critical insights and strategies related to fantasy baseball.
Ruvain Guy
Co-host, contributing expertise on fantasy baseball strategy and analysis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 220 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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Listeners appreciate the relevant and actionable advice provided in each episode.
Many reviews highlight the strong focus on strategy rather than gossip or superficial commentary, making for an informative experience.
The chemistry between the hosts is noted as exceptional, creating a welcoming atmosphere for discussion.
Excellent content and insightful analysis make this a must-listen for serious players.

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Talking Points

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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.
Beat the Shift Podcast – Player Analysis Episode w/ Lance Brozdowski
Q: What is your take on how we're going to see free agents in the top tier going forward?
Teams are willing to jack up AAV in order to mitigate risk long term, with an appetite for those short-term high AAV contracts.
Beat the Shift Podcast – Mid-Season Prospect Episode w/ Tim McLeod
Q: If you have a prospect on your roster that's not performing, what do you do?
Tim suggests exercising patience, as prospects can often take time to adjust, while Ruvein expresses the need to cut them faster if they are taking up a valuable roster spot due to injuries.
Beat the Shift Podcast – Overall Episode w/ Marc Winokur
Q: What should fantasy players consider when dealing with injury reports?
Ruvain advises that one should look at the whole team context and view injury updates with a critical eye, knowing some managements might not be truthful about a player's status.
Beat the Shift Podcast – Overall Episode w/ Marc Winokur
Q: What has been the winning strategy so far in 2025?
Marc notes that solid pitching, particularly securing one of the top-tier pitchers during the auction, has been crucial this year, along with strategic trade decisions and strong lineup management.

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This podcast is dedicated to exploring the dynamic world of fantasy baseball, offering listeners strategic insights and in-depth analysis to enhance their gameplay. The hosts engage with expert guests, discussing topics such as player performance evaluations, injury management, and tactics for optimizing rosters through effective draft and trade strategies. The engaging conversations range from seasonal trends to specific player analyses, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced fantasy baseball enthusiasts.

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Beat the Shift launched 5 years ago and published 199 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Beat the Shift include:

1. Mike Gianella
2. Lance Brozdowski
3. Ron Shandler
4. Lauren Auerbach
5. Mike Mager
6. Eric Cross
7. Tim McLeod
8. Pierre Camus

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