St. Louis Cardinals Surprising Season with Brendan Schaefer | Dads Bet Baseball

St. Louis Cardinals Surprising Season with Brendan Schaefer | Dads Bet Baseball

The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the biggest surprises in baseball, and this week on Dads Bet Baseball, hosts Adam Rosenberg (@HeyRosenberg) and CJ Buskey (@DadsThatBet) welcome Brendan Schaefer  ⁨@bschaeffer12⁩  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCCS7FSJTHB_Qxep6KItyJbQ] of MLB.com to break down what's fueling St. Louis' remarkable season.   Brendan dives into the development of Jordan Walker, JJ Wetherholt, Alec Burleson, Iván Herrera, and the young core that has transformed the Cardinals from an afterthought into one of the most intriguing teams in the National League. The crew discusses whether the Cardinals are ahead of schedule, how their pitching staff continues to outperform expectations, and what could happen at the MLB Trade Deadline. Could St. Louis sell pieces like Dustin May, Lars Nootbaar, or JoJo Romero while still making a playoff run? Brendan explains why the Cardinals may be one of baseball's most fascinating teams to watch over the second half. Plus, Adam and CJ discuss trade deadline scenarios, playoff ceilings, Jordan Walker's breakout season, JJ Wetherholt's emergence, and why baseball might just be better when the Cardinals are relevant. 🎙️ Guest: Brendan Schaefer 🎙️ Hosts: Adam Rosenberg & CJ Buskey 0:00 - Intro 3:00 - STL surprised everyone 6:30 - JJ Wetherholt is that dude 9:00 - Less pressure this season, playing free 13:00 - STL pitching 17:45 - Expectations for the Cardinals 20:00 - Rental assets 24:00 - Potential trades 29:15 - Who is at the plate for a clutch AB? 35:00 - Handigraphs #DadsBetBaseball #STLCards #Cardinals #MLB #BaseballPodcast #JordanWalker #JJWetherholt #BrendanSchaefer #MLBPlayoffs #BaseballBetting #SportsBetting #CardinalsBaseball #FantasyBaseball #MLBNews #BaseballAnalysis Join Handigraphs.com for in-depth baseball handicapping analytics Use code HG Dads for 50% off your first month.

Debunking Weather Myths with Kevin Roth | Dads Bet Baseball

Adam Rosenberg and CJ Buskey are joined by Kevin Roth of mysportsweather.com. The guys   dive into how temperature, humidity, wind, and ballpark conditions impact MLB betting markets, home run props, totals, and player performance.  The episode also includes a deep dive into HandiGraphs, highlighting new filters, betting tools, singles betting strategies, DFS features, and how the team identifies value on player props. Adam and CJ share practical examples of how they use advanced data, expected batting average, matchup analysis, and pricing discrepancies to find profitable betting opportunities. 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Weather myths - wind 6:30 - Weather impacted sports 8:45 Perfect weather for dongs 13:15 - Kevin talks us through handicapping weather 17:10 - Importance of humidity 25:00 - Handigraphs - Filters Check out Kevin's website mysportsweather.com his new sports weather platform and explains  forecasting for baseball, football, golf, NASCAR, and other sports. #MLB #BaseballBetting #SportsBetting #KevinRoth #WeatherBetting #MLBPicks #PlayerProps #DFS #FantasyBaseball #BaseballPodcast #SportsAnalytics #HandiGraphs #HomeRunProps #BettingStrategy #MLBAnalysis Join Handigraphs.com for in-depth baseball handicapping analytics Use code HG Dads for 50% off your first month.

The White Sox Are Actually Good + AL Central Big Picture | Dads Bet Baseball

In this episode of Dads Bet Baseball, Adam Rosenberg and CJ Buskey break down how the White Sox have gone from the cellar to the top of the AL Central, highlighting the impact of young stars like Miguel Vargas and Davis Martin. The discussion also explores whether Chicago has what it takes to sustain its success and make a legitimate playoff push. Adam and CJ examine the Orioles' playoff outlook, trade deadline options, pitching concerns, and if acquiring Tarik Skubal is on the table. Plus, the guys discuss how the AL Central could play out. The guys highlight handigraphs.com and  look at some of the platform's newest tools, including DFS features, and the data-driven insights helping bettors identify value in home run, total base, and player prop markets. Join Handigraphs.com for in-depth baseball handicapping analytics Use code HG Dads for 50% off your first month.  0:00 - Intro 5:35 - Half-baked takes 7:30- The 1st place White Sox  16:00 - Miguel Vargas’ big year 25:00 - Handigraphs - DFS 32:00 - The Orioles bet is in trouble 37:00 - Tarik Skubal to the O’s? 39:00 - AL Central big picture #MLB #WhiteSox #Orioles #BaseballBetting #MLBFutures #DadsBetBaseball #HandiGraphs #SportsBetting #MLBPodcast #BaseballAnalysis

State of the MLB MVP Races + Aaron Judge Injury | Dads Bet Baseball

The National League MVP race may already be decided, but the American League MVP battle is just getting started. In this episode of Dad’s Bet Baseball, CJ Buskey and Scott Reichel break down the latest MVP odds, discuss Shohei Ohtani’s dominance, and debate whether there’s any realistic path for another NL player to challenge him for the award. The focus then shifts to the American League, where Aaron Judge’s injury has completely changed the MVP landscape. The guys analyze the cases for Yordan Alvarez, Bobby Witt Jr., Ben Rice, and several other contenders while discussing which players offer the best betting value heading into the second half of the season. The guys discuss whether Ben Rice can capitalize on Judge’s absence, why Yordan Alvarez’s injury history could be a concern for bettors, and which longshot candidates may be worth a look at their current prices. From team success and player narratives to advanced metrics and betting market inefficiencies, the episode covers every angle of the MVP race. Plus, CJ showcases Handigraphs’ upcoming DFS tools, including new features designed to help all DFS players identify value, build lineups, and gain an edge throughout the MLB season. Join Handigraphs.com for in-depth baseball handicapping analytics Use code HG Dads for 50% off your first month.  0:00 - Intro 1:30 - NL MVP, Shohei  Ohtani running away with it 5:00 - Case against Ohtani as MVP  7:00 - Shohei’s Cy Young chances 10:30 Handigraphs - DFS 14:00 - State of the AL MVP race 16:15 - Jordan’s MVP case 20:15 - Rice’s case 26:30 - Best of the rest #MLB #BaseballBetting #ALMVP #MLBMVP #AaronJudge #BenRice #YordanAlvarez #BobbyWittJr #NickKurtz #ShoheiOhtani #Yankees #MLBOdds #SportsBetting #DadsBetBaseball #MLBPredictions

These MLB Teams Are a Complete Disaster in 2026 | Dads Bet Baseball

In this episode of Dad's Bet Baseball, Adam Rosenberg and CJ Buskey take a deep dive into four of baseball's most disappointing clubs: the Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels, Minnesota Twins, and Washington Nationals. Which team is truly the worst, and which organization still has a path forward? Plus, also share betting insights on win total futures, discuss potential trade destinations for several notable players, and reveal new DFS features coming to Handigraphs.com 0:00 - Intro 3:30 - Confirmed teams that sucked 5:00 - WSH at the trade deadline 10:15 - MIN - the worst non-Rockies team 14:30 - LAA - Talented but are a terrible franchise 17:30 - Best of the four 25:00 - Handigraphs - DFS teaser 28:20 - What’s next? 30:00 - Potential trades at the deadline 40:00 - Fewest wins market #MLB #BaseballBetting #SportsBetting #MLBFutures #MLBPredictions #MLBTradeDeadline #BaseballPodcast #LosAngelesAngels #ColoradoRockies #MinnesotaTwins #WashingtonNationals #dfs Join Handigraphs.com for in-depth baseball handicapping analytics Use code HG Dads for 50% off your first month.