https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nasty-cast-fantasy-baseball--3075747enBaseballCopyright Bootu Inchttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f82b8322ca581c033da7de9a67dfb4ee.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nasty-cast-fantasy-baseball--3075747Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:40:10 +0000Bootu IncBootu Incbootuinc@gmail.comThe longest running fantasy baseball podcast in history* is back for the 2023 season! Van Lee, Ron Rigney, and Brian Vaughan casually talk about trends, changes to the game, strategies, and much morefalseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-285-opening-day-and-predictions--49362183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49362183Fri, 08 Apr 2022 07:07:08 +0000Bootu IncOpening day is finally here! In honor of this grand occasion Van, Brian, and Ron give out their award picks for the season and tell you who they think will win the Cy Young Award, MVP Award, and more! They also continue their usual tradition of giving...3635advice,analysis,baseball,bold,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,podcast,predictions,rigney,ron,rookies,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-284-starting-pitcher-preview--49276945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49276945Fri, 01 Apr 2022 03:26:59 +0000Bootu IncThis week is a double dose of fantasy baseball advice on the Nasty Cast as Van and Brian return to discuss pitchers who throw more than an inning at a time! The guys run down the ADP for starting pitcher and tell you whether they like that cost or...4431advice,analysis,baseball,brian,burnes,cast,cole,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,pitcher,rigney,ron,starting,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-283-relief-pitcher-preview--49247250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49247250Wed, 30 Mar 2022 02:13:16 +0000Bootu IncVan and Brian decide to give you a little bonus episode here where the guys discuss relief pitchers and how you should be drafting them. They discuss different draft strategies including going Hader/Hendricks, as well as whether you should wait for...3795advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,hader,hendricks,iglesias,lee,nasty,pitcher,relief,rigney,ron,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-282-free-agent-signings-trades-and-more--49195607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49195607Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:18:20 +0000Bootu IncWith the CBA signed teams have gone absolutely bonkers with the final big free agents finding homes and some crazy trades going down. Van, Brian, and Ron decide to go over all the big transactions and tell you exactly what that means for your fantasy...3839advice,agent,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,cruz,fantasy,free,lee,nasty,podcast,rigney,rizzo,ron,trade,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-281-outfielders-outside-the-top-20--49030570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49030570Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:35:26 +0000Bootu IncIn a flurry of activity the MLBPA and MLB finally agreed to a new CBA and folks, we officially will have baseball for the 2022 season. This relieves some of the bitterness that Van, Brian, and Ron were feeling so they decided to wrap up their episodes...464620,advie,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,outfielders,outside,podcast,rigney,ron,the,top,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-280-top-20-outfielders--48866949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48866949Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:45:19 +0000Bootu IncWe've left the infield and find ourselves sitting in the grass tossing our glove in the air and singing about nothing as the guys of the Nasty Cast talk the top 20 outfielders! The position is so big (since there are, you know, three of them) we...458120,advice,analysis,baseball,betts,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,outfielders,podcast,rigney,ron,tatis,top,trout,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-279-shortstop-positional-review--48577071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48577071Fri, 04 Feb 2022 04:30:02 +0000Bootu IncRon may have come down with a case of Ronitis, but Van and Brian soldier through what is probably the most star-studded position in fantasy baseball this year by tackling shortstops! The duo talk everyone from Fernando Tatis Jr and Trea Turner up top...3933advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,jr,lee,mlb,nasty,rigney,ron,short,shortstop,stop,tatis,trea,turner,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-278-third-base-positional-review--48478758
Speaking of which, if you're here solely for the third base preview you can skip ahead to 28:50. There's Hall of Fame complaining and other baseball stuff early but we get it if you just want the hard information]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48478758Fri, 28 Jan 2022 07:14:46 +0000Bootu IncWe're almost home! Well, Ron, Van, and Brian ARE home, but this is an analogy and 'home' is home plate. But you likely knew that if you're listening to this show since we doubt people who know nothing of baseball listen to baseball podcasts, but who...
Speaking of which, if you're here solely for the third base preview you can skip ahead to 28:50. There's Hall of Fame complaining and other baseball stuff early but we get it if you just want the hard information]]>50993rd,advice,analysis,base,baseball,brian,cast,corner,devers,fantasy,hot,lee,mlb,nasty,ramirez,rigney,ron,third,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-277-second-base-positional-review--48371596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48371596Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:13:19 +0000Bootu IncThe Keystone! Second base has baffled many an analyst but Van, Ron, and Brian are here to break it all down into simple terms that anyone can understand: don't draft Gleyber Torres. Well that and plenty more as the boys run down the list of second...46762nd,advice,albies,analysis,base,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,rigney,ron,second,semien,trea,turner,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-276-first-base-positional-review--48290123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48290123Fri, 14 Jan 2022 06:30:39 +0000Bootu IncVan, Ron, and Brian leave the disgusting muddled swamp that is fantasy baseball catchers in the dust and shift their focus to the slightly less disgusting muddled swamp that is fantasy baseball first baseman! Long gone are the days of every first...49521b,2022,advice,analysis,base,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,first,lee,mlb,nasty,podcast,positional,preview,rigney,ron,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-275-catcher-positional-review--48199206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48199206Fri, 07 Jan 2022 06:37:24 +0000Bootu IncThe Nasty Cast makes its triumphant return for the 2022 season as Van, Brian, and Ron gather to discuss everyone's favorite crap position - catcher! The fellas talk through the catcher draft rankings determining whether it's a good or bad idea to...47662022,advice,analysis,baseball,bold,brian,cast,catcher,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,predictions,rankings,realmuto,redraft,rigney,ron,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-274-free-agent-freakout--47777203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47777203Fri, 03 Dec 2021 23:07:08 +0000Bootu IncWith plenty of free agents scrambling to grab a contract before the MLB lockout there were a lot of big names finding new homes and Van, Brian, and Ron are here to recap all the big ones! They'll look into the new look Mets with Max Scherzer at the...3810advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,rigney,ron,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-273-free-agent-predictions--47532039
Since it's our first show of the 'year' there's a lot of housekeeping to go over! If you find yourself antsy to get to the analysis though, skip ahead to 4:34 for the good stuff!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47532039Thu, 18 Nov 2021 05:58:44 +0000Bootu Inc2022 is here! Well, not really, but for Van, Ron and Brian the 2022 season's draft prep has begun! The boys talk the recent deluge of pitcher signings with contracts being inked by Noah Syndergaard, Jose Berrios, Eduardo Rodriguez and more. They also...
Since it's our first show of the 'year' there's a lot of housekeeping to go over! If you find yourself antsy to get to the analysis though, skip ahead to 4:34 for the good stuff!]]>3901advice,analysis,baseball,berrios,brian,bryant,cast,eduardo,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,podcast,rigney,rodriguez,ron,semien,syndergaard,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-272-fantasy-and-postseason-awards--46967703https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46967703Thu, 14 Oct 2021 03:25:02 +0000Bootu IncWe're solidly into the postseason now and that means it's time not only crown our fantasy champions for 2021 but also to take a look back into the preseason and review our predictions. Van, Brian, and Ron do just that and look at their picks for MVP...3705advice,analysis,awards,baseball,brian,cast,end,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,of,podcast,review,rigney,ron,season,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-271-talking-the-final-week--46752035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46752035Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:16:31 +0000Bootu IncWith the final lineups set for the 2021 season Van, Brian, and Ron look back on the year and look forward to next year. They talk how their seasons went, how they approach this final week, and discuss some players worth talking about. They wrap it up...4363advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,podcast,rigney,ron,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-270-al-mvp-discussion-and-2020-player-reviews--46542575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46542575Thu, 16 Sep 2021 03:36:09 +0000Bootu IncWith less than a month left in the year it's a tight race for who could be the AL MVP... or is it? Van, Brian, and Ron discuss whether they think Shohei Ohtani has the award in the bag or if Vlad Jr can snatch it from his hands. The boys also talk...4144advice,al,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,guerrero,jr,lee,mlb,mvp,nasty,ohtani,rigney,ron,shohei,van,vaughan,vladimirfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-269-players-exceeding-expectations--46322298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46322298Wed, 01 Sep 2021 03:06:31 +0000Bootu IncAs the calendar slowly switches to September the fantasy baseball season is beginning to wind down but that doesn't mean Van, Brian, and Ron don't have plenty to say. They take a look at some players who are putting up numbers far greater than...3657advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,jr,lee,mlb,nasty,rigney,ron,van,vaughan,vlad,wainwrightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-268-mlb-s-cba-antics-and-triple-slash--46227529
Ready for football season? No? Well then head over to drroto.com and fix that issue, stat! (also go if you are ready. Just go there no matter what) Use the promo code 'doc' and get the discount you deserve. Dr. Roto isn't just football though, check out their golf, baseball, basketball, hockey, and more!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46227529Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:00:46 +0000Bootu IncMajor League Baseball has reportedly submitted a proposal for the next collective bargaining agreement putting in place a salary floor as well as a lowered luxury tax threshold. Brian, Ron, and Van touch on whether they initially think this is a good...
Ready for football season? No? Well then head over to drroto.com and fix that issue, stat! (also go if you are ready. Just go there no matter what) Use the promo code 'doc' and get the discount you deserve. Dr. Roto isn't just football though, check out their golf, baseball, basketball, hockey, and more!]]>3835advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,cba,fantasy,floor,lee,luxury,mlb,nasty,rigney,ron,salary,slash,tax,triple,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-267-chris-sale-luke-voit-and-wacky-faab--46061525https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46061525Thu, 12 Aug 2021 03:51:45 +0000Bootu IncWith the trade deadline finished there were a ton of playing time shifts and Van, Ron, and Brian take a look at the first weekend FAAB period since then. They'll go over a lot of the big name adds and drops and talk maybe some sneaky picks over the...3002advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,podcast,rigney,ron,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-266-trade-deadline-review--45962368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45962368Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:10:06 +0000Bootu IncThe gang is back together again as Van, Brian, and Ron run down the wild week that was the trade deadline. They analyze all the major trades looking at not only the value of the guys being moved but also playing time changes, prospect call ups, and more!3635advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,deadline,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,podcast,rigney,ron,trade,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-265-second-half-trade-targets--45782656https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45782656Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:26:58 +0000Bootu IncWith baseball back from the All-Star break and in full swing Van and Brian take a look at some pitchers hitting the IL in Jacob deGrom and Clayton Kershaw, as well as a trio of prospects who got the call to the Majors: Brandon Marsh, Josiah Gray, and...2628advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,rigney,ron,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-264-acuna-s-injury-and-player-debates--45690189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45690189Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:12:34 +0000Bootu IncWith Ron destined for Indiana Van and Brian are here to hold down the fort and they do so during the All-Star break by debating players for the second half! They also discuss Ronald Acuña's injury and what his draft price might be next year, as well...2654advice,analysis,baseball,bootu,brian,cast,fantasy,inc,lee,mlb,nasty,podcast,rigney,ron,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-263-ohtani-which-is-more-and-player-reviews--45607318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45607318Wed, 07 Jul 2021 02:33:26 +0000Bootu IncRon is preparing for the storm of the century so Brian and Van bring you this week's show where they cover Shohei Ohtani's insane season, Kyle Schwarber's insane half a month, play Which is More in honor of a listener's expected baby, and finally...2888advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,is,lee,mlb,more,nasty,ohtani,podcast,rigney,ron,shohei,van,vaughan,whichfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-262-injured-sp-stashes-buxton-and-wander-franco--45407425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45407425Wed, 23 Jun 2021 05:37:52 +0000Bootu IncA billion more people are going on the IL this week and Van, Brian, and Ron are here to talk a handful of them. They'll talk starting pitchers worth stashing for the coming weeks as well as Buxton's injury and potential cost next season, Wander Franco...3938advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,franco,hendricks,lee,mlb,nasty,podcast,spencer,van,vaughan,wanderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-261-foreign-substances-and-notable-performance-changes--45225373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45225373Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:09:19 +0000Bootu IncPlenty of news to cover on today's show as Van, Ron, and Brian talk struggling rookies Jackson Kowar and Jared Kelenic, discuss the value of some Brewers, and dive deep into the 'sticky substances' problem plaguing the sport. They also discuss...3384advice,analysis,baseball,bauer,brian,cast,fantasy,foreign,kelenic,lee,mlb,nasy,pitching,podcast,rigney,ron,sticky,substance,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-260-severino-syndergaard-and-a-not-quite-midseason-mock-draft--45132654https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45132654Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:05:51 +0000Bootu IncAfter weeks of painful face problems and simply losing the audio to a recorded episode, Van, Brian, and Ron are back! The trio discusses some news from around the league including whether you should hold Luis Severino, Noah Syndergaard, Marcell Ozuna,...3415advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,podcast,rigney,ron,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-259-albert-pujols-retirement-jacob-degrom-on-the-il-and-ranking-injured-pitchers--44764330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44764330Wed, 12 May 2021 04:16:57 +0000Bootu IncThe Nasty Cast is Ronless this week after our very own muscle boy had another fight with a taco bowl, but Brian and Van are here to go over all the week's news including Pujols' somewhat surprising but also not surprising forced retirement, Jarred...3474advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,degrom,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,podcast,pujols,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-258-hurt-players-gm-talk-and-the-triple-slash-championship--44638271
Will it be pure luck propelling Van to victory or knowledge and intelligence by Brian who steals the win? Tune in to find out and play along at home!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44638271Wed, 05 May 2021 04:58:21 +0000Bootu IncA couple of big names have gotten hurt recently including Jacob deGrom, Luis Robert, and Dustin May, so Van (@ManlyVanLee), Brian (@loudguitarbrian), and Ron (@therealmaday) talk finding a way to limit the damage from losing these guys. They also talk...
Will it be pure luck propelling Van to victory or knowledge and intelligence by Brian who steals the win? Tune in to find out and play along at home!]]>3656baseball,brian,cast,dustin,fantasy,hiura,keston,lee,luis,may,mlb,nasty,podcast,rigney,robert,ron,slash,triple,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-257-prospects-to-watch-stupid-new-rules-and-bigfoot--44531329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44531329Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:33:56 +0000Bootu IncWhat a week! We say that simply because 35% of our rosters are hurt and we're dumpster diving in the free agent pool and while there's not a lot of talent there, there is a tiny bit of value to be found. Van, Brian, and Ron talk last week's add/drops...3757advice,analysis,baseball,bigfoot,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,rigney,ron,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-256-puig-donzo-and-early-season-overreactions--44450256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44450256Fri, 23 Apr 2021 06:52:23 +0000Bootu IncDinelson Lamet has come and gone and with little to no information Van, Brian, and Ron decide whether or not they think there's light at the end of the tunnel. There certainly doesn't seem to be much hope for Yasiel Puig who just signed on with a...3378advice,analysis,bootu,brian,cast,inc,lee,mlb,nasty,rigney,ron,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-255-listener-league-draft-weekend-faab-hot-starters--44327936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44327936Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:07:26 +0000Bootu IncThe season is well underway and it's time to analyze the hell out of everything we've done so far. Van, Brian, and Ron do this by talking about the late drafted Listener League! They also introduce Looking Back, Looking Forward where they check out...37783,advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,rigney,ron,van,vaughan,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-254-season-preview-and-absurd-predictions--44126747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44126747Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:26:25 +0000Bootu IncJust a few days away from the start of the 2021 season Van, Brian, and Ron take a moment to discuss their predictions for the year. They'll talk award winners, playoff brackets, and finish up with their version of bold predictions. Except they aren't...39602021,advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,preview,rigney,ron,season,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-253-relief-pitchers--44058637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44058637Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:23:37 +0000Bootu IncHaving saved the 'best' for last Van, Ron, and Brian wrap up their 2021 positional analysis with a look at relief pitchers. It's a weak field for strictly saves, but there are a few reasonable options this year across the board. Of course there are...4316advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,pitcher,relief,rigney,ron,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-252-starting-pitchers--44037673https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44037673Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:35:57 +0000Bootu IncRon had to adjust his schedule this week so the boys decided they would give you two episodes this week since we're running out of time before drafts! Today's episode includes Van and Brian discussing Starting Pitchers and they have a lot to say about...5741advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,pitchers,rigney,ron,starting,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-251-outfielders-outside-the-top-20--43943701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43943701Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:25:00 +0000Bootu IncFinishing off our offense preview of the year Van, Ron, and Brian take a deeper look into the outfield by looking past the studs in the top 20 and finding solace in the not-as-much-studs in the mid and end of the draft. Find out how the guys feel...3901advice,analysis,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,outfielders,redraft,rigney,ron,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-250-nathan-dokken-s-dudes-and-don-ts--43831485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43831485Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:52:18 +0000Bootu IncIt's the return of the King! Nathan Dokken needed an outlet to discuss his annual Dude's and Don'ts, and who are we to say no? The man who started it all takes center stage and discusses his favorite buys this season as well as his fades, and later...34162021,advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,dokken,donts,dudes,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,nathan,rigney,ron,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-249-top-20-outfielders--43713766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43713766Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:16:12 +0000Bootu IncVan, Ron, and Brian celebrate Brian's return to the city of hobgoblins and despair (Ozark, Missouri) by talking the top 20 outfielders per NFBC ADP and there are some very fun names to discuss here. The top group of Acuña, Soto, Betts, and Trout are...484620,advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,outfielders,rigney,ron,top,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-248-third-base-preview-w-michael-richards--43611098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43611098Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:12:25 +0000Bootu IncMichael Richards of Rotofanatic and Prospects Worldwide joins the boys as they take a hard look at third base! Van, Brian, and Ron chat with Michael about the position and their favorite buys, busts, and later picks as well!45553,3rd,base,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,michael,mlb,nasty,richards,third,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-247-shortstop-preview--43502791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43502791Wed, 17 Feb 2021 04:54:09 +0000Bootu IncShortstop is an exciting position and Van, Ron, and Brian can't wait to dig in, mouths full of young shortstops who can impact the game in so many ways. Tune in to find out who isn't as excited about Lindor at 16 overall or maybe just to hear the...4598advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,rigney,ron,shortstop,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-246-second-base-preview-and-bauer-time-in-la--43378595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43378595Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:36:25 +0000Bootu IncIt's Keystone Korner time on the show as Van, Brian, and Ron take a deep and disgusting look right into the bowels of second base. They'll analyze the players via ADP and give you their booms, busts, and other b-word rankings as well! And if you...45982nd,advice,analysis,base,baseball,bauer,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,ozuna,rankings,rigney,ron,second,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-245-first-base-preview-w-michael-govier--43260180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43260180Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:28:59 +0000Bootu IncWhen Michael Govier of Rotofanatic and @PallazzoPodcast shows up you know you're in for a great time and that's exactly what happened on our First Base Preview episode! Van, Ron, Brian, and guest Michael talk recent trades/signings, play a round of...5093base,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,first,govier,lee,michael,mlb,nasty,preview,rigney,ron,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-244-free-agent-signings-trades-and-catcher-review--43138885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43138885Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:03:34 +0000Bootu IncCatcher just might be the worst position in baseball (it is) but there's still plenty to talk about at the position! Van and Ron welcome Brian into the fold to review catcher ADP from Fantrax and analyze the picks good and bad. They also talk the...5370baseball,brian,dynasty,fantasy,lee,mlb,rigney,ron,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-243-padres-rays-and-the-universal-dh--42808607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42808607Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:33:06 +0000Bootu IncThe Nasty Cast debuts in 2021! It may not be perfect, because Ron got sick at the last minute, but it's still quite the ride as guest Brian Vaughan (@loudguitarbrian) joins Van to talk recent news including the Padres basically completely rearranging...32142021,baseball,brian,cast,fantasy,lee,mlb,nasty,new,podcast,rigney,ron,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-242-2021-plans-and-free-agent-predictions--42271271
We're excited for the 2021 season and we'll see everyone in January!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42271271Wed, 02 Dec 2020 03:53:40 +0000Bootu IncThe kings have returned! Or... kinda. Van and Ron return for a bit of an interlude episode as they detail their plans for the 2021 season! They'll discuss what they've been doing the last few months as well as some news analysis including the sale of...
We're excited for the 2021 season and we'll see everyone in January!]]>29412021,advice,agency,analysis,baseball,cast,fantasy,free,mlb,nasty,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-241-postseason-predictions-and-award-winners--41218223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41218223Wed, 30 Sep 2020 03:32:02 +0000Bootu IncThe 2020 regular season has wrapped and fantasy champions crowned but that doesn't mean our job is through here at the Nasty Cast. With Ron gone Van is joined by Brian Vaughan and Michael Govier of Rotofanatic as they boys discuss their playoff...5317baseball,cast,fantasy,mlb,nastyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-240-2021-mock-draft--41075393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41075393Wed, 23 Sep 2020 03:16:35 +0000Bootu IncThe Nasty Cast looks ahead to the distant future (several months from now) as Van welcomes Eric Cross, Chris Clegg, and Brian Vaughan to the show to participate in the first mock draft of the 2021 season! The boys all discuss who they like and why as...51032021,advice,analysis,baseball,brian,cast,chris,clegg,cross,draft,eric,fantasy,lee,mlb,mock,nasty,rigney,ron,van,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-239-rookie-of-the-year--40924575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40924575Wed, 16 Sep 2020 03:13:51 +0000Bootu IncWe had a plan! But it didn't work out. So instead listen in as Ron and Van discuss the Rookie of the Year candidates! The boys talk everyone from elite prospect Jesus Luzardo to out of nowhere phenom Jake Cronenworth, discussing their potential...2630baseball,bootu,cast,cronenworth,fantasy,inc,lee,luzardo,nasty,of,rigney,ron,rookie,the,van,yearfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-238-trade-deadline-extravaganza--40666341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40666341Thu, 03 Sep 2020 02:43:29 +0000Bootu IncWe survived a very intense trade deadline and it's time to sift through the wreckage! Van and Ron are here to do just that as they discuss playing time fallout for a lot of teams that made huge deals including the Padres, Blue Jays, Mariners and...2933advice,analysis,baseball,cast,deadline,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,lee,mlb,nasty,nastycast,redraft,rigney,trade,vanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-237-the-future-trade-deadline-and-believe-it-or-not--40495061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40495061Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:49:41 +0000Bootu IncThe next era of the Nasty Cast is here, as the first episode without Nate has debuted. On the show Van and Ron talk the future of the show, the MLB trade deadline and how to treat it in your leagues, and even play a round of Believe it or Not!3294advice,analysis,baseball,believe,cast,deadline,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,it,lee,mlb,nasty,nastycast,not,or,redraft,rigney,trade,vanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-236-ouchies-opt-outs-and-hot-hitters--40148091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40148091Wed, 05 Aug 2020 04:30:14 +0000Bootu IncAt the end of an era, Nate for the last time welcomes Ron and Van to the show to discuss all the goings on in the Major Leagues as the boys touch on Lorenzo Cain, Mike Soroka, a quad of hot Mariners, and even Donovan Salano! Nate may have fled for...3856advice,analysis,baseball,cast,dokken,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,lee,mlb,nasty,nastycast,redraft,rigney,vanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-235-the-first-week-verlander-kluber-ohtani-and-more--40028365https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40028365Wed, 29 Jul 2020 03:21:30 +0000Bootu IncWe've had some actual game action finally so Nate, Ron, and Van are here to talk news performances, and much more on today's show! They talk the Marlins' fiasco, Verlander and Kluber's injuries, some SP struggles, and even some bullpen shufflings3340advice,analysis,baseball,cast,dokken,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,lee,mlb,nasty,nastycast,redraft,rigney,vanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-234-podcast-listener-league-live-draft--39892959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39892959Wed, 22 Jul 2020 04:03:59 +0000Bootu IncEric Cross joins Nate, Van, and Ron as they live draft the 2020 NastyTrax Pods listener league! They'll discuss the rhythm of the draft, why they took players when, and plenty of strategy and banter.5824advice,analysis,baseball,cast,dokken,draft,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,league,lee,listener,live,mlb,nasty,nastycast,redraft,rigney,vanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-233-puig-in-atlanta-covid-opt-outs-and-fypd--39771560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39771560Wed, 15 Jul 2020 03:54:41 +0000Bootu IncNate, Ron, and Van are joined by a couple of fine fellows on today's show as they touch on a few big ticket news items before partaking in a first year fantasy draft. Eric Cross and Jake Devereaux of the Five-Tool Fantasy Baseball Podcast join to talk...4508advice,analysis,baseball,cast,dokken,draft,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,first,lee,mlb,nasty,nastycast,player,puig,redraft,rigney,van,yearfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-232-short-season-strategery--37504108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/37504108Wed, 08 Jul 2020 03:01:33 +0000Bootu IncThe Nasty Boys decide to take a bit of a look at this shortened season and what that means for all of us fantasy players. Nate, Ron, and Van discussed their thoughts on pitchers, the released schedule and 'strength of schedule' strategy, and then they...3539advice,analysis,baseball,cast,dokken,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,lee,mlb,nasty,nastycast,redraft,rigney,season,short,strategies,vanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-231-impact-rookies--35075256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35075256Wed, 01 Jul 2020 04:06:59 +0000Bootu IncThis year is going to be wet, hot, and wild for fantasy baseball players (as if it isn't always that way - at least for Ron anyway) and with the return of the Nasty Cast Nate, Ron, Van, and special guest Eric Cross decide to analyze one aspect of this...33642020,advice,analysis,baseball,cast,dokken,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,impact,lee,mlb,nasty,nastycast,redraft,rigney,rookies,season,vanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-230-mlb-draft-recap--31359251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31359251Wed, 17 Jun 2020 03:41:24 +0000Bootu IncThings are happening! Well, not really. More like "Thing Happened!" By "thing" of course we mean the 2020 MLB Draft! Sure that's somewhat dynasty oriented, but we're grasping at straws here. Nate, Ron, Van, and Eric Cross join forces to talk all the...49592020,advice,analysis,baseball,cast,dokken,draft,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,lee,mlb,nasty,nastycast,redraft,rigney,vanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-229-mlb-season-proposals-and-fibbage-xl--28974674
If you don't know what the Jackbox Party Packs are, educate yourself! Check out the following link and buy the games on whatever your device of choice might be!

https://www.jackboxgames.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28974674Wed, 03 Jun 2020 03:23:26 +0000Bootu IncMajor League Baseball and the Player's Union have had a bit of a back-and-forth about what a new season might look like, and although nothing has been finalized there's progress being made. Nate, Ron, and Van discuss the proposals and talk about what...
If you don't know what the Jackbox Party Packs are, educate yourself! Check out the following link and buy the games on whatever your device of choice might be!

https://www.jackboxgames.com/]]>2584advice,analysis,baseball,box,cast,dokken,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,jack,jackbox,lee,mlb,nasty,nastycast,pack,party,redraft,rigney,vanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-228-industry-dynasty-mock-draft-part-3--28494432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28494432Thu, 28 May 2020 03:24:03 +0000Bootu IncWe're finally done! On today's show Van, Nate, and Ron finish off the 3 part series on reviewing their recent Industry Dynasty Mock Draft where they talk about their own picks as well as go through the remaining rounds highlighting good picks, bad...4467advice,analysis,baseball,cast,dokken,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,lee,mlb,nasty,nastycast,redraft,rigney,vanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-227-industry-dynasty-mock-draft-part-2--27834431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27834431Wed, 20 May 2020 03:32:39 +0000Bootu IncThere's more mockin' being done on today's show as Nate, Ron, and Van talk with Eric Cross about the currently proceeding fantasy industry dynasty mock draft! They pick up where they left off last week in the early rounds and talk about the next 10 or...42402,advice,analysis,baseball,cast,dokken,draft,dynasty,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,industry,lee,mlb,mock,nasty,nastycast,redraft,rigney,vanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-226-industry-dynasty-mock-draft--27208097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27208097Wed, 13 May 2020 04:30:10 +0000Bootu IncRedraft leagues are mostly on hold with no season plan firmly in place, but that doesn't mean dynasty leagues should do the same! Your fearless Nasty Cast hosts Van, Nate, Ron, and special guest Eric Cross joined forces with industry stalwarts like...4542advice,analysis,baseball,cast,cross,dokken,draft,dynasty,eric,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,lee,mlb,mock,nasty,nastycast,redraft,rigney,vanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-225-brett-tyler-and-anthony-from-the-upper-decker-podcast--25873212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25873212Wed, 22 Apr 2020 04:00:19 +0000Bootu IncAside from doling out particularly helpful advice Ron, Nate, and Van welcome Brett, Anthony, and Tyler from the Upper Decker Podcast onto the show! In a special interview our heroes ask the guys about starting their own show, where to find them,...3060advice,analysis,baseball,cast,decker,dokken,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,interview,lee,mlb,nasty,nastycast,podcast,redraft,rigney,upper,vanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-224-triple-slash-and-favorite-video-games--25510488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25510488Wed, 15 Apr 2020 03:59:13 +0000Bootu IncThere isn't much in the way of baseball news or content, so the boys create their own! They play a round of the hit game Triple Slash to determine the king of pointless games. Is it Nate? Is it Ron?! Is it Van?!! (It's not Van, he's hosting). They...4410advice,analysis,baseball,cast,dokken,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,games,lee,mlb,nasty,nastycast,redraft,rigney,slash,triple,van,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-223-mailsack-questions-and-recipe-exchange--24954111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24954111Wed, 08 Apr 2020 03:33:02 +0000Bootu IncIn our time of need we turned to you, the listeners for questions and you guys delivered! On the show Nate, Ron, and Van respond to questions about Miami running wild, MLB's potential empty stadium in May plan, top 5 asses in baseball (not a joke, we...3341falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-222-short-season-strategies-and-pitcher-injuries--24728398
11:50 Baseball Talk!
42:12 BS Segment]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24728398Thu, 02 Apr 2020 01:14:51 +0000Bootu IncThe boys return with a vengeance on today's show as they discuss the unfortunate delay of the season and what they expect as far as this season's baseball schedule. Along the way they discuss draft strategies, player value changes, individual pitcher...
11:50 Baseball Talk!
42:12 BS Segment]]>475719,advice,analysis,baseball,cast,corona,covid,creepy,dokken,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,lee,mlb,nasty,nastycast,redraft,rigney,van,virusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pandemic-interlude-and-nasty-cast-update-show--24361085
If you want to skip ahead to hear certain clips, shame on you! But here are those times anyway:
Intro: Show Update, Podcast League, Fireplace
4:42 Atlanta Braves Prospects from the Fantrax Dynasty Baseball Podcast
24:05 Old Timey Show Clip
32:11 Creepy Pasta Clip: The Bart Jackson Experience]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24361085Thu, 26 Mar 2020 04:30:20 +0000Bootu IncThere may be no baseball, but that doesn't mean there isn't a plan for the Nasty Cast going forward! On this bonus show Van takes a moment to discuss plans for the show going forward as well as an update on the podcast listener leagues all while...
If you want to skip ahead to hear certain clips, shame on you! But here are those times anyway:
Intro: Show Update, Podcast League, Fireplace
4:42 Atlanta Braves Prospects from the Fantrax Dynasty Baseball Podcast
24:05 Old Timey Show Clip
32:11 Creepy Pasta Clip: The Bart Jackson Experience]]>3278advice,analysis,baseball,cast,dokken,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,league,lee,mlb,nasty,nastycast,pandemic,podcast,redraft,rigney,vanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-221-relief-pitcher-bonanza--23775626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23775626Thu, 12 Mar 2020 04:07:18 +0000Bootu IncOn an extra large edition of the Nasty Cast Ron has scuttled off to his homeland to find the cure for the COVID-19 virus but Nate and Van are here to spend an eternity discussing relief pitchers! You'll hear Van be as optimistic as ever with Nate...5971advice,analysis,baseball,bauer,cast,dokken,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,lee,mlb,nasty,nastycast,pitchers,redraft,relief,rigney,trevor,vanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-220-starting-pitchers-beyond-the-top-50--23453081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23453081Wed, 04 Mar 2020 04:54:44 +0000Bootu IncIf you thought you were through hearing about starting pitchers then boy were you wrong! Nate and Van are Ronless on the show but fear not, they are prepared to wade through the next crop of starting pitchers to give you their analysis, buys, sells,...4359100,50,advice,analysis,baseball,dokken,dynasty,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,lee,mlb,outside,pitchers,prospect,rigney,starting,top,vanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-219-top-50-starting-pitchers--23196882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23196882Wed, 26 Feb 2020 04:54:38 +0000Bootu IncNate is out gallivanting and spreading joy to the North Dakota masses but Ron and Van are here to bring you a very important starting pitcher episode! You'll hear all about their overall pitching strategies, who they love and who they hate, and...401550,advice,analysis,baseball,cast,dokken,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,lee,mlb,nasty,nastycast,pitcher,redraft,rigney,starting,top,vanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-218-outfielders-outside-of-the-top-30--22941752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22941752Wed, 19 Feb 2020 05:44:08 +0000Bootu IncThe year is 2020, the day February 19th. Ron Rigney has fled the podcast because he knew what awaited the boys as they talk the outfielders being drafted outside of the top 30. But Nate, Van, and special guest Eric Cross were not as wise, as they...645430,advice,analysis,baseball,cast,dokken,eric,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,lee,mlb,nasty,nastycast,outfielders,outside,redraft,rigney,top,vanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-217-top-30-outfielders--22692389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22692389Wed, 12 Feb 2020 13:36:19 +0000Bootu IncVan Lee is busy washing his comforter but Nathan Dokken and Ron Rigney are joined this week by Fantrax HQ's own Eric Cross! They lend their opinions on the Top 30 Outfielders for 2020 per Fantrax ADP. Can you draft Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton at...456230,advice,analysis,baseball,cast,dokken,fantasy,fantrax,fantraxhq,lee,mlb,nasty,nastycast,outfielders,rankings,redraft,rigney,top,vanfalsefull