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Lauer and Danny return from their offseason hibernation with a full slate of fantasy baseball questions and hot takes. From Nolan Arenado’s desert relocation to the fate of Semien in New York, they unpack the chaos and curiosity of the offseason. The Nine Innings segment hits everything from Trout’s future to rookie radar, bounce-back bets, and the fantasy impact of the Cubs’ moves. In Extra Innings, they debate a radical redraft idea with a 3-year keeper window—and reflect on which player they’d miss most. It’s a fresh start, a little chaos, and a whole lot of nonsense.

With just five weeks left in the season, Lauer and Danny break down the final stretch and the streaming frenzy sweeping the league. They reflect on surprising breakouts, frustrating busts, and whether Danny’s squad can hold onto second place. The duo spotlights top streaming teams like Realmuto and Yamononos, and offer strategic advice for contenders and those already looking ahead. Whether you're clinging to a lead or clawing from the bottom, this episode delivers the insights you need to finish strong. ⚾

Danny, Lauer, and special guest Gio dive into the streaming frenzy as fantasy managers scramble for that one game-changing pickup. The crew shares which players are the most valuable on their rosters, breaks down Gio’s team trajectory, and unpacks the emotional rollercoaster of early drops and lingering hopes. From Dylan Crews to Jordan Lawler, no prospect is safe from scrutiny. As the league heats up, they urge other managers to stay with it and catch Darth Ohtani.

 Danny and Lauer break down the fantasy baseball madness as teams make their moves and take big swings. Lauer kicks things off with a trade gripe before diving into curious pickups, early surprises, and breakout performances that have shaken up the league. Bryan joins the conversation to dissect his team and react to some bold roster decisions. Plus, what’s the verdict on the Cole Ragans drop? ⚾

Danny and Lauer dive into the season’s first quarter, breaking down fantasy frustrations, surprise performances, and tough roster decisions. Lauer pitches his case for buying Rasiel Iglesias; they debate the most infamous “angry-drops,” and play a lively round of "I Say, You Say,"  featuring some intriguing league names. Plus, they tackle the biggest roster dilemmas—what will Ben do with Roki Sasaki, and is Gio ready to make a move on Dylan Crews? As bullpen volatility looms, the duo debates whether fantasy owners are too quick to cut bait or if patience is the real winning strategy. Don’t miss the insights, laughs, and heated debates in this episode!

As the first month of the season wraps up, Danny and Lauer dive into their early thoughts on their teams and the league’s biggest surprises. They debate whether Triston Casas will ever turn it around, break down early-season struggles, and highlight the league’s breakout performers. The duo also unpacks the first trade of the season and discusses the pressure of holding the top spot in the standings. Plus, they examine what’s going wrong with 2 and 2 to Harvey Kuenn—tune in for sharp analysis and plenty of fantasy baseball chatter!

In this action-packed episode of "Let’s Play Two," Lauer and Danny reflect on their draft strategies and the thrill of being two games into the season with the Dodgers vs. Cubs series in Tokyo out of the way. They discuss draft surprises, debate standout picks, and highlight the choices that made them go, “Wow!” The duo also shares their thoughts on early-season strategies and predictions for breakout performances. With trades already buzzing and injuries looming, this is an episode no fantasy baseball fan should miss! ⚾

On this week’s episode of "Let’s Play Two," Danny and Lauer discuss the rebranding of Samurai Sluggers to YamaNonos and dive into the big question: What to do with Sale? They break down league trades, debate the catchers worth trusting, and spotlight the last set of keepers before the March 7 keeper deadline looking at Dan Cummings, Corey, Baca, and Lauer's teams.  The show wraps up with predictions about Gio’s next move. Tune in for sharp insights and lively banter as the fantasy baseball season heats up!

 In this episode of "Let’s Play Two," hosts Danny and Lauer tackle their toughest keeper decisions and share stories as they prepare for the draft. They delve into the keeper gamble strategy and analyze key league transactions, featuring players from Samurai Sluggers, Realmuto of Beverly Hills, Darth Ohtani, and Danny’s team, Kershawshank Redemption. Finally, they offer insights on the current state of the league and reveal a player on the wire that Gio might consider.

Join hosts Danny and Lauer on the latest episode of "Let’s Play Two" as they dive into the league keeper status. In this episode, they discuss Rule 5.1.2 and explore opening thoughts about the league, players, and trends. They also debate keeper strategies, and evaluate the keeper selections of 4 teams in the league: Sharknado, Arraez for the Judge, The Good, the Bad, and the Adley, and Diamond Kids. Finally, Danny reveals how AI determined Gio’s draft position.

In this episode of the "Let's Play Two Podcast," hosts Danny and Lauer tackle key off-season topics, from draft and keeper strategies to predicting player and team bounce-backs. They’ll address nine burning questions, including performance forecasts for players like Jarren Duran and the impact of Yankee Stadium on Cody Bellinger. They’ll delve into potential breakout stars and evaluate whether recent rule changes have panned out. Stick around for final thoughts on the state of the league and a sneak peek at Spring Training.

Join Danny Hollweg and Dan Lauer on the Let’s Play Two Podcast, titled ‘Yeah, It’s Challenging’. In this episode, they discuss the current state of their fantasy baseball league with only 6 weeks left, including Danny’s thoughts on being in first place and Lauer’s contemplation of the white flag. They also share insights on the most interesting races, potential player shutdowns, and the impact of trades. The episode wraps up with a discussion on streaming strategies, the final trade deadline, and a radical proposal for next year’s league format.

Join Danny and Lauer for this episode, titled “Gotta Be Able To Trade ‘Em”. In this episode, they discuss the current state of their fantasy baseball league, including Lauer’s plan for his 9th place team and whether Danny can maintain his lead. They also delve into recent transactions involving players like Jose Berrios, Paul Goldschmidt, Yelich, Senga, and Fedde. The episode wraps up with a discussion on MLB trades, the impact of moving relievers on SVHD, and an exploration of the league’s standings in the Mail Bag segment.

Join Danny, Lauer, and their guest Marcus Hibbard of the Samurai Sluggers in this episode of the Let’s Play Two Podcast as they discuss the state of their fantasy baseball league with just over 10 weeks to go. They share their thoughts on the most surprising and disappointing players so far, and make predictions about who will have the biggest drop off or turnaround. In the Closing segment, they reflect on the players they dumped and whether they have any regrets. The episode wraps up with a Mail Bag segment, where they address an anonymous question about waiver claims for recently dropped players.

Join Danny and Lauer in this episode of the Let’s Play Two Podcast as they navigate the tricky waters of fantasy baseball and discuss how pitching has been a mess. It’s time for Lauer to decide whether to Swing, Bunt, or Bench. Should he make radical moves, play the small game, or start planning for next year? The episode also features a ‘Hard to Own’ segment, where they discuss five players from different teams that are currently difficult to own. Don’t miss the Mail Bag segment where they address Ben’s question about why Starting Pitchers still get Losses and -5 points.