Fantasy Baseball Today

Before we start, Chris Towers struck out looking in softball!? ... What is a Boom or Bust player (3:57)? How should you approach them in drafts? ... Is Trevor Bauer more likely to Boom or Bust this season (7:33)? ... What is Adalbero Mondesi's upside (14:40)? ... Which UTIL-only bat has the best boom potential (19:26)? Which is most likely to bust? ... Has this weekend changed how we feel about Stephen Strasburg and Zach Plesac (26:05)? ... Whom do we prefer between Luis Robert and Randy Arozarena (31:33)? ... Let's hit all the news and notes from the weekend (42:15). Is Sonny Gray headed to the IL? What about Austin Nola? We have some interesting velocity readings as well. ... We wrap up with some more rapid-fire Boom or Bust candidates (53:38). ... Email us at [email protected]. Join our FBT Bracket Challenge for a chance to enter the 'For the People' league: http://cbssports.com/FBTbrackets Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Vietti and Will Middlebrooks preview the AL Central division for the 2021 season ... White Sox the most talented team in the American League? ... White Sox that much better than the Twins? ... Royals as a surprise contender? ... Baseball content creator Rob Friedman "Pitching Ninja" joins the podcast ... Most exciting pitchers to watch this year? ... Casey Mize and Byron Buxton as breakout performers? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank and Scott are answering all of your questions but first, where's Chris? Byron Buxton really got hurt eating steak!? ... We start off with your Apple Podcast review questions (1:50). Why are two-catcher leagues a thing? Outside of Dylan Moore, who are some late-round multi-position eligible players to pay attention to? ... Let's move over to your email questions (38:44). What is the most likely Kris Bryant scenario this season plus keeper questions! Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who's ready to mock! We have a long podcast here for ya on a Kokomo Friday. To no surprise, the draft starts with the big three starting pitchers: Shane Bieber, Jacob deGrom, and Gerrit Cole. Throughout the draft, you'll notice that each of Scott, Chris, and Frank went with a different approach. Scott drafted a starting pitcher for his bench when he only had two hitters! Would you rather have Bryce Harper and Frankie Montas or Luis Castillo and Mike Yastrzemski in a H2H Points league? We talk through each pick and each round to give you a feel for what we're thinking in this specific format! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So did Scott realize that saves were a category in his Tout Wars draft on Tuesday night (2:25)? How to account for OBP in your categories drafts. ... Our email of the day asks about the new baseball (14:36). How should we be accounting that for that this season? ... Let's hit some news and notes, starting with Carlos Carrasco who is now dealing with elbow discomfort (18:57). Forrest Whitley is headed for Tommy John surgery while Sixto Sanchez is delayed. ... IF YOU WANT TO HEAR CHRIS TOWERS SINGING LIKE LADY GAGA, HERE IS WHERE YOU DO SO (30:21). ... We have rankings debates (35:27). The players we focus on include Brandon Woodruff, Pablo Lopez, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Charlie Morton, and Gary Sanchez. We wrap up with a Trent Grisham conversation (55:15). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott is out drafting his Tout Wars team but Frank and Chris are here to hold it down. Let's start with Stephen Strasburg who made his spring debut on Tuesday (1:52). ... Which players have been rising the most in average draft position over the last month (7:13)? Has Trevor Rosenthal moved up too much. What's our excitement level for CJ Cron and Kolten Wong? ... Let's have a Shohei Ohtani conversation (21:20). How high should he be drafted in daily lineup leagues where you can reap all of his benefits? ... Which players are falling the most in ADP (26:18)? Is there a buying opportunity on Taylor Rogers? Are the Dodgers fringy pitchers going too late now? Why are mid-round starting pitchers dropping? ... Let's hit some news and notes, including David Price, Carlos Carrasco, and Zach Britton's injury (39:48). ... We have some interesting velocity readings on Carlos Martinez and Deivi Garcia (45:50). ... How excited should we be about these spring training performances on the SPRING-O-METER (49:30)? We wrap up with some prospects who are hot in the spring. ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we get to the strategy, we just realized that we are the official Myles Straw podcast. Who knew!? ... Let's start off with Rotisserie strategy, also known as Roto or the standard 5x5 format (3:22). What do you need to compete in each category? What is our draft strategy? How should you handle starting pitchers and relievers? ... Let's move on to H2H Points Leagues (20:32). Why is there such an emphasis on starting pitching in this format? What types of hitters should you target? ... I'm sorry we've neglected quality starts but here is everything you need to know about them (32:30)! ... On to H2H Categories leagues (36:54). What is the Marmol strategy? Should you punt categories? If so, which? ... Let's hit on some Salary Cap Draft strategies (47:50). Which players do you nominate? What's your favorite way to bid on players? ... We wrap up with some dynasty and FAB tips and tricks (57:50). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The gang's back together! Who are each of our #1 busts this season (1:49)? Is Eloy Jimenez overvalued? Should you be worried about Max Scherzer? ... We hit the latest news from the weekend as Jake Odorizzi signed with the Houston Astros plus we have an update on Cody Bellinger (21:12)! ... Which pitchers' velocity do you need to know from the weekend (29:12)? How are we feeling about Patrick Corbin? ... We have more busts (33:10)! Why are we all fading Walker Buehler? ... Is Bo Bichette overvalued (37:15)? ... Is Cody Bellinger too risky at his ADP (40:41)? ... We have a bunch more busts here (42:00)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Vietti and Will Middlebrooks previews the AL East for the 2021 season ... Who’s going to win the division? ... Are the Blue Jays better than the Rays? ... Do the Red Sox have a chance? ... Rays pitcher Michael Wacha joins the podcast. What makes the Rays different? ... Did Will Middlebrooks trip Allen Craig in the 2013 World Series? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we get to your questions, we're explaining the different league formats, starting with H2H points (1:19). What do you need to know about Rotisserie leagues, also known as Roto and the standard 5x5 (8:20)? ... How about H2H categories leagues (11:54)? Which rankings should you use if you play in H2H categories? ... If you left us an Apple Podcast review question, we answer all of those starting here (17:55). We finished up the show answering some of your emails (48:10)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's get things started with our favorite breakouts this season (2:00)! Of course Scott loves Ke'Bryan Hayes while Frank has been targeting Tyler Mahle. ... As we move over to news and notes, Jackie Bradley signed a two-year deal with the Brewers (14:31). Adalberto Mondesi is also dealing with a foot injury while Nate Pearson has a groin strain. ... Is Madison Bumgarner back (23:20)!? Does Scott need to calm Frank down when it comes to Aaron Civale? ... We have Spring Training storylines (29:24)! Frankie Montas wants to throw his splitter more, Tyler Glasnow has a new pitch, and Aaron Hicks is batting third for the Yankee. ... Breakouts! We have all of them (38:46). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, we lasted this long without a serious injury. Framber Valdez has a fractured left ring finger. How low should we drop him in the rankings? Is there anybody else to pay attention to on the Houston Astros? ... We hit the rest of the news and notes, starting with Victor Robles leading off for the Nationals (8:35). Pablo Lopez is working on a new breaking pitch while Corey Kluber looked great in his debut. ... We have more prospect updates (17:07)! Wander Franco and Jarred Kelenic both had big days. How soon should we expect Matt Manning of the Detroit Tigers? ... So, how would you describe a sleeper (25:54)? Who is Scott's favorite sleeper this season? ... We have a few middle infielders we really like in Nick Solak and Tommy Edman (32:36)! ... We both love Austin Riley for this season (37:30). ... We give you ALL the sleepers (41:30). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got a lot to talk about but first, how did Chris do in his bizarro Tout Wars draft (3:30)? ... So what actually matters in Spring Training (9:58)? What are we paying attention to when it comes to Fantasy Baseball? ... We're only three days in but let's talk about some early standouts (15:22). Andrew Vaughn is gaining some real hype. Marcus Stroman has a new pitch. Chris Paddack looked great in his debut. Who is Jarren Duran? ... As we hit on some news and notes, the official start to the Triple-A minor league season has been delayed (27:00). Kole Calhoun has a torn meniscus. What's his timetable and who gains playing time? ... Let's recap our position previews (33:45), starting with the offensive positions. ... What strategies should you follow when it comes to starting pitching and relievers (55:00)? ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, relief pitcher is a bigger crapshoot than it normally is. Nonetheless, what's our strategy for the position in Roto leagues entering this season (4:10)? Should you try and come away with three potential closers in your draft? ... What do you do in H2H points leagues (12:22)? This is by far the worst year for SPARPs EVER! ... Let's have some fun and guess each team's closer (20:18). How many definite closers are there? ... Who are our favorite candidates for sleeper, breakout, and bust at the position (37:55)? It seems like we have a lot of faith in Amir Garrett! ... Where are these relievers being drafted according to FantasyPros ADP (49:51)? Which range is our favorite to draft from? ... We wrap up with the Marmol Strategy, high-end setup relievers and saves + holds strategy (1:01:45). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Surprise! We have a third part to our starting pitcher preview for this season. Let's start with some breakout candidates in Sixto Sanchez, Joe Musgrove, and Pablo Lopez (2:53)! ... Is Kevin Gausman legit (8:40)? Sandy Alcantara and Marco Gonzales profile better as points league pitchers... When should we expect Mike Soroka back (14:32)? Who is the real Frankie Montas and will German Marquez be traded? ... Is Corey Kluber overvalued (20:34)? Is David Price undervalued? ... Chris Bassitt is not exciting but Triston McKenzie is (25:10). ... We're excited about Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Civale and Tyler Mahle (30:00)! ... What should you expect from Jose Urquidy, Zach Eflin and Jameson Taillon (38:38)? ... What's up with Cristian Javier and Tony Gonsolin (43:50)? ... John Means Business (49:35)! ... Buying Elieser Hernandez and Ryan Yarbrough (51:52). ... We finish up with our favorite late-round fliers (58:40). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we get to your mailbag questions, we're taking a look at the latest news and notes (1:25). Michael Kopech is expected to start the season in the bullpen, the Twins are using Alex Kirilloff at multiple spots, and Nick Senzel has been named the Reds' starting center fielder. ... If you left an Apple Podcast rating and review, thank you! This is where we answer your APR questions (14:05). ... If you sent us an email, this is where we answer those questions (36:43)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're picking up where we left off yesterday in starting pitcher ADP with the fifth round (1:25). Is Tyler Glasnow overvalued? What about Kenta Maeda? ... In the sixth round, we see Corbin Burnes, Hyun-Jin Ryu and Max Fried drafted (12:05). Which one are we avoiding? ... Also going in the sixth round are Sonny Gray, Carlos Carrasco, and Stephen Strasburg (21:20). What do we think of each? ... Why does Scott like Zach Plesac so much (31:00)? Kyle Hendricks or Jose Berrios? ... Is Dinelson Lamet a ticking time bomb (40:13)? Zack Wheeler or Zack Greinke? ... Can Jesus Luzardo get to the next level (46:20)? Why does Frank love Chris Paddack? ... Why is Scott in on Framber Valdez (52:50)? Should you be worried about Dylan Bundy and Charlie Morton? ... We wrap with Luis Urias, Lance McCullers and Patrick Corbin (1:00:00)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're expanding the FBT universe! Fantasy Baseball Today in 5, the fastest way to keep up with fantasy baseball, debuts on Monday, March 1. Download and subscribe now to get the first episode in your feed as soon as it is released! Want Fantasy advice, news and analysis fast? Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 will get you caught up on what you need to know to win your league in just 5 minutes every weekday morning. Join host Frank Stampfl and company as they help guide you to a Fantasy championship. The FBT crew will filter through the news cycle and deliver what matters most from a Fantasy perspective so you can make your add, drop, start & sit moves all before breakfast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No doubt the biggest question entering Fantasy Baseball in 2021 is how to handle starting pitching (3:35). Should you draft pitching early? How many pitchers should you draft in the early rounds? What has the success rate been recently for this position? ... There's a clear top three at the position with Jacob deGrom, Gerrit Cole, and Shane Bieber (19:28). Why are these three our top three overall players in H2H points leagues? ... In the second round we see Trevor Bauer, Yu Darvish, and Walker Buehler get drafted (28:10). What are the expectations for Bauer in Los Angeles and why are we so worried about Buehler? ... Who is our favorite to draft from Lucas Giolito, Aaron Nola, and Max Scherzer (36:21)? ... What can you expect from Jack Flaherty following a COVID-riddled season (42:29)? How about Kershaw and Luis Castillo? ... Who's our favorite from Brandon Woodruff, Zac Gallen and Blake Snell (49:27)? ... We wrap up with our sleepers, breakouts and busts for the position (56:25)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Vietti and Will Middlebrooks are back and this time they're previewing the NL East for the upcoming season. But first, the guys react to comments made by former Mariners President Kevin Mather (2:01). What does Will think about service time manipulation? ... So who's going to win the NL East (8:10)? ... The Mets made a lot of moves this offseason (13:58). What are their expectations? ... What's the mindset for a player while he's in the minor league (15:47)? ... What are the expectations for the Nationals (23:33)? ... Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins joins the podcast (31:21). What are his expectations for the Phillies? ... What are the differences between Joe Girardi and Gabe Kapler (36:50)? ... Does Hoskins use analytics (40:15)? ... How does it feel to play with Bryce Harper (46:05)? ... The guys wrap up with some rapid-fire questions for Hoskins (51:33). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hope you like outfielders because we've got a lot of em! Let's start with where we left off yesterday in the fifth round of ADP (1:45). Would you draft Randy Arozarena this early? Starling Marte seems like an easy buy in Roto. ... Why does Chris hate Trent Grisham (8:30)? Why does Scott hate Michael Conforto? ... What are we expecting from Charlie Blackmon in the seventh round (15:53)? ... Frank loves Austin Meadows in round eight while Lourdes Gurriel seems like a safe bet (21:11). ... Eddie Rosario is annually undervalued (26:83). What do we make of Mike Yastrzesmki and Byron Buxton? ... Who are our favorites from Alex Verdugo, Kyle Lewis, Tommy Pham, Wil Myers, and Michael Brantley (34:29)? ... What should you spend on all these outfielders in a salary cap draft (45:05)? Can Joey Gallo bounce back? ... What are the expectations for Max Kepler and Victor Robles (49:45)? ... Is Kyle Schwarber a good power bet (54:35)? We end the podcast looking at names outside the top-200 that can contribute this season (58:10)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank is back and today we're taking a closer look at early-round outfielders. But first, how does strategy change when drafting outfielders in Roto vs. H2H points (2:00)? ... There seems to be a consensus top four outfielders going in the top half of the first round (5:42). Juan Soto or Mike Trout? ... Christian Yelich seems to be on an island as a late first-round pick (15:17). How confident are we that he will bounce back? ... Cody Bellinger or Bryce Harper in the second round (19:22)? ... In the third and fourth round we see some interesting outfielders go (24:44). Is Eloy Jimenez overvalued? Luis Robert or Kyle Tucker? ... Who are our favorite sleepers, breakouts, and busts in the outfield (39:24)? ... Which outfield prospects do you need to know for your drafts (58:10)? ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Scott are handling duties today and start off with Trevor Rosenthal to the A's! ... Well, Fernando Tatis Jr. is rich (4:15). Shane Bieber and Frankie Montas have tested positive for COVID while J.T. Realmuto fractured his thumb! ... We also have some early spring training updates and apparently Juan Soto wants to run more (11:14). Should he be the first overall pick in Roto leagues? Clint Frazier has been named the starting left fielder for the Yankees and Andrew Vaughn could make the White Sox Opening Day roster. ... The guys are answering your Apple Podcast Review questions, including some late-round infielders and Shohei Ohtani's value (20:35). ... Chris and Scott spend the rest of the podcast answering your emails (31:08). If you've sent an email over the past week or so, they probably answer it here! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitchers and catchers have reported and we have a third base preview. It's a beautiful day! Since Scott loves Ke'Bryan Hayes, does that mean he loves the position? ... Should you make it a priority to get an elite third baseman on draft day (2:55)? ... Let's jump into ADP and one man stands alone at the top, Jose Ramirez (6:22). Do we have any concern with his lineup? ... Manny Machado finds himself alone in the second round after a career year (11:44). ... Rounds three and four are filled with elite options (14:53)! Which player do we prefer out of Rendon, Bregman, Devers, and Arenado? ... The mid-tier seems like it features just two names in Eugenio Suarez and Yoan Moncada (22:55). ... We finally make it to this massive fallback tier at the position (27:55). Is Alec Bohm overvalued? What does Kris Bryant have left? ... We have sleepers, breakouts, and busts at third base (43:44)! ... We wrap up with some prospects to know and late-round ADP for the position (53:34). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Abraham from the Boston Globe is joining Danny Vietti and Will Middlebrooks later in the podcast but first, offseason grades! Who had the best offseason (2:28)? ... Which team disappointed in the offseason (11:31)? ... Why are superstars being traded for low-level prospects (14:42)? ... Which team had an underrated offseason (20:49)? ... Pete Abraham from the Boston Globe joins the podcast (24:45). He shares his thoughts on the Red Sox entering 2021 ... What did Pete think of the Andrew Benintendi trade (29:17)? ... We know there's a luxury tax in baseball but should there be a salary floor (35:50)? ... Pete provides an update on Chris Sale and shares some fun stories while on the job (41:06). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finally a position worth talking about! Shortstop is awesome but what is our strategy for the position heading into 2021? ... Let's jump into ADP! How early should Fernando Tatis go in Roto vs. H2H points (5:50)? ... How close is Trea Turner to Tatis (9:43)? Is Turner's power legit? ... What are the risks to draft Trevor Story at the end of the first round (15:40)? ... Is Francisco Lindor overvalued in the second round (18:10)? What about Bo Bichette? ... The third and fourth rounds are loaded, starting with the polarizing Adalberto Mondesi (25:37). Who are our favorites from Bogaerts, Seager, and Tim Anderson? ... Why draft Javier Baez or Gleybert Torres at their cost when you can get Carlos Correa 50 picks later (37:35)? Are people sleeping on Dansby Swanson? ... Who are our favorite sleepers, breakouts, and busts for shortstop (48:00)? ... We wrap up with some prospects to know and hit late-round ADP (56:10)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Valentine's/Presidents Day! Scott kicks us off with a hitter he loves in Ke'Bryan Hayes (2:05). ... Chris loves Ian Anderson despite the small sample size (7:55). Is he worth the price? ... We hit a few more pitchers we love in John Means and Carlos Carrasco (15:17). ... Who are some players we've ALWAYS loved (20:16)? Can Byron Buxton put it together? Don't forget about Andrew McCutchen! ... We have reunions (26:55). Justin Turner returned to the Dodgers, James Paxton is headed back to the Mariners and Jake Arrieta signed with the Cubs. ... Can Andrew Benintendi revitalize his career following the trade to Kansas City (33:50)? ... Mark Melancon also signed with the Padres while Rich Hill is headed to Tampa Bay (38:18). Apparently Michael Kopech will get the opportunity to compete for the White Sox rotation during spring training. ... We wrap up with your mailbag questions regarding Tanner Houck, punting steals, and more (46:59)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank hates second base while Scott and Chris don't really mind it! What are their thoughts on the position (2:23)? Should you prioritize getting one of the elite players? ... Will DJ LeMahieu lose power production (6:50)? Who should you take between Ozzie Albies and Whit Merrifield? ... Why are we worried about Cavan Biggio, Keston Hiura and Brandon Lowe (14:48)? ... What do we do with Ketel Marte (19:37)? ... Why take Marte when you can get Jose Altuve 1-2 rounds later (22:18)? What should you expect from Jeff McNeil? ... Sleepers at second base (34:11)! ... Breakouts at second base (40:15)! ... Busts at second base (45:55)! ... Which second baseman are we most likely to draft plus which prospects should you know about (47:17)? ... We wrap with some late-round ADP (52:30). Who is Dylan Moore? Does Marcus Semien suck? ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Freddie Freeman winning the National League MVP and Jose Abreu winning the American League MVP, is first base back to its glory days? ... How many viable starting first basemen are there in Fantasy (2:45)? ... Who would you rather have between Freeman and Cody Bellinger (6:45)? ... After a ridiculous 2020, is Jose Abreu overvalued (12:35)? At what point would we feel okay drafting him? ... Should you skip over Pete Alonso, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Luke Voit in the fifth round (19:15)? ... Is the Matt Olson, Anthony Rizzo, Paul Goldschmidt, Max Muncy tier the one to target (27:38)? ... Which sleepers should you target at first base (37:47)? ... Can Ryan Mountcastle and Dominic Smith break out even further (43:25)? ... BUSTS (47:25)! ... We wrap up looking at some later ADP (52:40). How concerned are we about Smith's playing time? Rhys Hoskins hype? Who are our favorite late-round options? ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Vietti and Will Middlebrooks are back, just a week out of pitchers and catchers reporting. According to sources, there will be a minor league baseball season (2:30). ... Who is the face of baseball according to Will Middlebrooks (6:00)? ... What's the difference between playing in Los Angeles and playing in New York (12:40)? ... If Mike Trout isn't the face of baseball, who is (16:35)? ... How should the MLB market Trout better (25:38)? ... Jon Lester joins the show (31:08)! How does it feel to sign with the Washington Nationals? ... Did he receive any interest from the Red Sox or Braves (34:45)? ... What are Lester's thoughts on technology and analytics in the game (39:00)? ... Is this Lester's final season (44:25)!? ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2021 position previews are here! And just in time for Yadier Molina to re-sign with the Cardinals. ... What's your catcher strategy in two-catcher leagues (2:55)? Why do we still play with two catchers!? ... Should you draft a catcher tandem if you play in a daily H2H categories league (9:52)? ... Let's jump into some ADP with the case for and against J.T. Realmuto (13:10). Is he really that much better than every other catcher? ... Salvador Perez vs. Willson Contreras, who ya got (18:26)? ... After a huge 2020, what is Will Smith's upside (25:22)? ... Why isn't everybody just waiting for Gary Sanchez in drafts (30:20)? ... Are we seeing more catcher tandems being used in baseball (34:20)? ... Who are our favorite sleepers at the position (36:53)? ... What about breakouts (42:30)? ... Which catchers are we fading (47:18)? ... Are there any catcher prospects to pay attention to (50:22)? ... We hit on some more ADP review, focusing on Yasmani Grandal, Travis d'Arnaud, Austin Nola, Christian Vazquez and the later-round options (51:55). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FantasyPros ADP- https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/adp/overall.php Today on the podcast, we're focusing on average draft position! Which player is undervalued for Scott (1:53)? How about overvalued? ... Marcell Ozuna is returning to the Braves (6:30)! Ozuna or Springer in H2H points? Ozuna or Tucker in Roto? ... We had a trade (11:00)! Elvis Andrus and company were sent to Oakland in exchange for a Khris Davis package. ... How should one weigh ADP vs. rankings (18:50)? ... Is Christian Yelich undervalued in the first round (24:05)? ... Is Bo Bichette overvalued as a second-rounder (25:52)? ... Are Alex Bregman and Anthony Rendon the best values in drafts (30:05)? ... Should you fade JT Realmuto and Tyler Glasnow in the fourth round (33:32)? ... A pair of New Yorkers are overvalued in the fifth round (37:57). Why has Starling Marte dropped? ... Scott is fading Teoscar Hernandez and Max Fried in the sixth round (42:19). Who is the real Sonny Gray? ... Carlos Carrasco is one of the best values of the draft in the seventh round (46:42). ... Scott reveals his other overvalued and undervalued players (51:20). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The wait is over! Trevor Bauer is headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers. What does this mean for his Fantasy value? Is he the unquestioned SP4 after deGrom, Cole, and Bieber? ... What does this mean for the rest of the Dodgers rotation (4:00)? Should you fade Julio Urias, Dustin May, and Tony Gonsolin? ... Is there a chance we see a six-man rotation (9:50)? We can officially rule out Bauer pitching every fourth day. Should you handcuff your Dodgers pitchers? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's our first Kokomo Friday of 2021! To commemorate the occasion, we have Vlad Sedler join us on the podcast. We start off with a little rapid-fire for Vlad (3:07). ... We don't have much news but Trevor Bauer is apparently down to two teams while Dexter Fowler was traded to the Angels (8:38). ... What is your general strategy in Roto leagues (12:20)? Do you have any rules to follow while drafting? Do you ever punt categories? Why does Vlad like Juan Soto over Ronald Acuña? ... Now we move on to starting pitcher strategy for 2021 (20:45). Attack pitching early in drafts? ... Seeing as how Vlad is a Dodger fan, he sees them up close. Is he worried about Buehler or Kershaw (20:45)? Who is his favorite Dodger SP to draft? ... How should one attack closers in Roto drafts (34:31)? Should you draft them early and often or go with quantity over quality? ... What's the best way to manage your FAAB in-season (40:20)? Are two-start pitchers dead? How should you bid on prospects and stream hitters? ... Vlad explains his love for Vlad Jr. (51:07). ... We play a little game for Guess Who to find the next Christian Yelich (54:52)? ... We wrap up with some Super Bowl predictions. ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

H2H Categories Mock Draft Results- https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/2021-fantasy-baseball-draft-prep-head-to-head-categories-mock-for-those-who-play-yahoo-h2h/ We have a bunch to get to but first, who would win in an arm wrestling match? Scott or Frank? ... We have movement! Nelson Cruz has re-signed with the Twins (2:44). Should he be the first UTIL-only bat off the board? ... Alex Colome has also signed with the Twins (8:39). How will they distribute their saves between Colome and Taylor Rogers? ... In other bullpen news, we have Joakim Soria to the Diamondbacks and Sean Doolittle to the Reds (13:40). WHO CLOSES FOR EACH TEAM? ... Kolten Wong signed with the Brewers, which means Keston Hiura is moving to first base (17:00)! ... Chris Archer re-signed with the Rays while the Phillies added Matt Moore and Chase Anderson (19:50). ... On to our H2H Categories mock draft (26:59)! What's the general approach in this format? ... Scott and Frank both chose to punt steals on offense, but who did it better (34:10)? ... On the pitching side, Frank went with a pseudo Marmol Strategy known as the "2x4" while Scott went more balanced (42:10). ... Jameson Taillon was on the podcast with Danny and Will yesterday and his this to say about his mechanics and velocity (52:33). We end the podcast answering your questions! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Vietti and Will Middlebrooks are back and will be joined by Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon later in the podcast! First up, Dustin Pedroia is retiring from baseball (1:45). Will has some funny stories about Pedroia! ... Which players who missed 2020 will make an impact in 2021 (8:27)? The guys start with Luis Severino. ... When should we expect Noah Syndergaard (11:45)? ... What can Yordan Alvarez do when healthy (15:46)? .... How good can Shohei Ohtani be (18:00)? ... Jameson Taillon joins the show (25:40)! ... Taillon talks about his new mechanics, adding spin to his breaking ball, and where his velocity is at (27:54). ... How does it feel going from the Pirates to the Yankees (30:39)? ... How has his rehab been coming off his second Tommy John surgery (34:40)? ... What has he heard about a potential delay to the MLB season (36:25)? How does Taillon feel about expanded playoffs? ... Given everything he's been through, did Taillon ever consider retirement (40:45)? ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got snow in New York but we also have Ariel Cohen! What are Ariel's thoughts on Nolan Arenado in St. Louis (3:00)? Arenado or Devers? ... Not much news today but Alex Cobb was traded to the Angels and JT Realmuto is 100% healthy (4:35). ... What goes into the process for ATC projections (11:30)? What about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.s projections? ... What are volatility metrics in projections (18:08)? ... Scott's rankings vs. ATC (22:52)! Let's debate Alex Bregman. ... If you've ever wondered, ATC's projections are 50th percentile outcomes (29:57). ... Scott vs. ATC, this time Zac Gallen (31:25). Is he worth his current ADP? ... How do projections weigh skills vs. playing time (35:56)? For example, how does it view a pitcher like Tony Gonsolin who might not have a rotation spot? ... Frank vs. ATC, this time with Austin Meadows (39:35). ... We wrap up with some salary cap draft strategy conversation (47:41)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that we had the weekend to process the reported Nolan Arenado trade, would Scott still take Rafael Devers over Arenado? ... Which rookie will make the biggest impact in 2021 (3:25)? How does Ian Anderson compare to veteran starting pitchers being drafted in the same range? ... On to news and notes, Didi Gregorius re-signed with the Phillies (7:55)? The MLB has proposed a deal to the player's association that would delay the season a month. What's the latest on that? ... We're starting the 2021 all-rookie team with our pitchers who include Triston McKenzie and Michael Kopech (22:45). ... What should we expect from Dylan Carlson (28:21)? Alex Kirilloff needs more love. ... Will Alejandro Kirk play enough and will Bobby Dalbec overcome his strikeouts (34:15)? ... Nick Madrigal should provide speed but will he be healthy (39:47)? ... Are we concerned with Ke'Bryan Hayes' team context plus when will Wander Franco debut (42:20)? ... We wrap up with our first-year player draft rankings (47:41). Spencer Torkelson is number one and then what? Where do international signings fit in? ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nolan Arenado has reportedly been dealt to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher Austin Gomber, two prospects, and potentially more. How will Arenado perform outside of Coors Field? Do you drop Arenado behind Rafael Devers now? ... Should we downgrade Trevor Story (9:15)? Which Rockies will earn more playing time without Arenado? ... Should we upgrade Paul Goldschmidt, Paul DeJong and Dylan Carlson (12:30)? Eddie Rosario also signed a one-year deal with the Cleveland Indians (14:12). What does this do for his Fantasy value and does it make us feel better about Jose Ramirez? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's have some fun with some "who is this year's (blank)" but first JT Realmuto has re-upped with the Phillies (2:35)! ... Marcus Semien signed a huge one-year deal with the Blue Jays (6:31). What does this mean for everybody's playing time? ... We hit the rest of the news and notes including Andrelton Simmons signing with the Twins, Tommy La Stella joining the Giants, and Wilson Ramos heading to Detroit (13:22). ... It's everybody's favorite topic: the MLB Hall of Fame (22:54)! ... If you've left an apple podcast question recently, we answered them (26:53)! ... Who is this year's Marcell Ozuna, a player we expect to bounce-back solely because of Statcast data (32:38)? ... Who is this year's Jose Abreu or Trevor Bauer, a player drafted in the middle rounds who can return first round value (40:55)? ... Who is this year's Patrick Corbin, a pitcher we expect to take a step back (47:25)? ... Who is this year's 2019 version of Kirby Yates, an under the radar closer who can lead baseball in saves (53:38)? ... Who is this year's Trent Grisham or Corbin Burnes, a player drafted outside the top-300 who can return top-50 value? ... We end with A.J. Preller's update on Dinelson Lamet (59:30). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Vietti and Will Middlebrooks are back and will be joined by Padres General Manager A.J. Preller later in the podcast! First up, they start with the latest news regarding a potential delay and the DH in the National League (1:50). ... Mailbag time (8:49)! Who's been their favorite guest on the podcast? ... Where will Trevor Bauer sign (11:35)? ... Will offers his thoughts on the Red Sox offseason (15:20). ... Should pitchers be allowed to use substances on their hands while pitching (17:55)? ... Who are Danny and Will's favorites to breakout in 2021 (23:10)? ... Padres General Manager A.J. Preller joins the podcast (28:34)! How is this 2021 offseason different than 2015 when Preller was also aggressive? ... How good did the Padres front office think Fernando Tatis could be when they acquired him (32:08)? ... How did the Blake Snell trade come together (33:33)? ... Preller provides an update on Dinelson Lamet (40:35). ... How does the DH in the National League or lack thereof change the team (45:08)? ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we get into it, we thought it made sense the great Hank Aaron as well as Kobe Bryant on the one-year anniversary of his passing. With that, who are our favorite baseball players of all time (1:30)? ... We have news and notes (7:21)! Is there a delay looming? No DH in the National League? Can Adam Ottavino earn saves with the Red Sox? ... What is the difference between a sleeper and a breakout in Fantasy Baseball (18:34)? ... Sleepers 1.0 (20:36)! Chris really goes off the radar with his pick while Frank and Scott are eyeing late-round pitchers. ... Breakouts 1.0 (33:06)! John Means Business! How good can Sixto Sanchez and Austin Riley be? ... Busts 1.0 (44:46)! All three fellas have a Top-12 SP as a bust plus Scott is not feeling Teoscar Hernandez. We wrap up with your questions, including one about the Marmol Strategy in H2H category leagues. Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

H2H POINTS MOCK DRAFT RESULTS- https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/2021-fantasy-baseball-draft-prep-head-to-head-h2h-points-mock-sees-juan-soto-go-first-overall/ It was an eventful weekend for the guys as Frank joined the famous Scott White Dynasty League! Wander Franco here we come. Let's start with the news as Jameson Taillon was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates (4:56). What does this do for his Fantasy value? Brad Hand also signed a one-year deal with the Nationals. How good can he be? ... What is the scoring format for H2H points leagues on CBS (16:53)? What's your strategy for these leagues? ... Juan Soto went first overall (23:21)! Is third overall too early for Gerrit Cole? ... If you have a late first-round pick, should you start your team with two hitters (28:10)? ... Alex Bregman is a great value in the third round of H2H points leagues (33:42). ... Is it possible to draft too much pitching early (35:32)? ... How should you target pitchers late in this format (40:09)? ... Zac Gallen vs. Tyler Glasnow (41:50)! ... The middle rounds are loaded with great hitters but what about the pitchers (44:15)? ... Why should Framber Valdez go in the seventh round and why does Chris still have faith in Josh Bell (50:12)? ... What should your relief pitcher strategy be and who are this year's SPARPs (55:04)? What were our overall thoughts on our teams? ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Brantley is headed back to the Astros but not without controversy! Before we get to Brantley, Chris gives his thoughts on Springer to the Blue Jays (3:36). .... On to the rest of our news and notes, what do we think about Brantley back in Houston (5:56)? JA Happ signed with the Twins while Jose Quintana landed with the Angels. ... Outfield tiers! Any concerns for the names in the super elite tier (15:08)? ... Bryce Harper vs. Cody Bellinger (18:22). ... In the near elite tier, what happened to Luis Robert in September (22:10)? Is Kyle Tucker overvalued? ... How are we evaluating Randy Arozarena (27:05)?... In the fallback tier, Frank still has hope for Tommy Pham (33:50). ... Why is Alex Kirilloff a sleeper (35:55)? ... Are we irrationally valuing starting pitchers too much in 2021 (38:13)? ... In the super elite tier, why can't Jacob deGrom win games (41:53)? ... How volatile is the elite tier (44:52)? ... What is the case for and against Zach Plesac (50:05)? ... The next best things tier is the point in the draft where you should have at least four starting pitchers (52:52). ... What are Chris' expectations for Sixto Sanchez and Sandy Alcantara (55:08)? ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Vietti and former major leaguer Will Middlebrooks are back and start off with the Joe Musgrove trade. They also react to Jared Porter being let go by the Mets (3:20). ... The guys are focusing on the most underrated hitters in baseball, starting with Matt Chapman (6:25)! ... Brian Anderson also deserves more loving down in Miami (10:30). ... Will recalls his playing days with Xander Bogaerts who is a stud (13:33)! ... Wilmer Flores had a quietly awesome season with the Giants in 2020 (17:21). ... What can the Tigers expect with their new outfielder Robbie Grossman (20:20)? ... Brandon Crawford and his wife Jalynne Crawford join the show (29:01). What was it like playing with Mike Trout and Bryce Harper in the AFL way back in the day? ... What's it like facing his brother-in-law Gerrit Cole (32:07)? ... What are the main differences for Brandon playing with Bochy vs. Gabe Kapler (36:46)? ... The crew wraps up with some rapid-fire questions (43:10)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank Stampfl and Scott White are reacting to the Blue Jays signing both George Springer and Kirby Yates. What's Springer's outlook with the Blue Jays (1:17)? Any chance Springer runs more with the change of scenery? ... What does this do to the rest of the Blue Jays' lineup (6:30)? If Bo Bichette is batting third, does he run less? ... Lastly, the Blue Jays also signed Kirby Yates (10:05). Is he definitely their closer? Jordan Romano is still a name to watch. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perhaps the biggest trade just went down in MLB history as Joe Musgrove was traded to the San Diego Padres! What's Musgrove's Fantasy outlook (1:09)? How high will his ADP rise? ... We take a look at the rest of our news and notes as Joey Lucchesi was sent to the Mets in the Musgrove deal (9:25). Jon Lester signed with the Nats, Tyler Chatwood signed with the Blue Jays and the Red Sox are going to be cautious with Chris Sale. ... Third base tiers (13:01)! The super elite includes Jose Ramirez and that's it. ... The elite tier is a stacked one (17:54). Is Machado overvalued? Rendon, Bregman, or Arenado? ... We're combining the near elite and next best things tiers (24:18). Why is Gio Urshela disrespected? ... The fallback options include a pair of awesome prospects with Bohm and Hayes (30:10). ... On to shortstops (37:12)! The super elite tier includes Fernando Tatis, Trea Turner and Trevor Story (37:12). Any concerns with Tatis? ... The elite tier includes Francisco Lindor and Corey Seager (42:43). What happened with Lindor in 2020? ... The near elite tier includes Tim Anderson, Adalberto Mondesi, Bo Bichette, and Xander Bogaerts (47:30). Who is Scott's favorite to draft? We wrap up with the next best things tier at shortstop (50:30) and your questions! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's tiers week here on the pod! Today we're starting with catcher, first base, and second base. But first, how do you define tiers in Fantasy Baseball (1:09)? How do you use them in a traditional draft or a salary draft? ... We don't have much news to report but what are Scott's thoughts on Corey Kluber to the Yankees (6:31)? Martin Perez returned to the Red Sox while the Angels signed catcher Kurt Suzuki. ... Catcher tiers (10:18)! The elite tier is filled with one player and you guessed it, JT Realmuto. ... In the near elite tier, do you prefer Salvador Perez or Willson Contreras at their current costs (12:40)? Is Will Smith's transformation legit? What's up with Gary Sanchez's price? ... For the fallback options, does Sean Murphy deserve to be higher (19:40)? ... For the elite tier at first base, we have Freddie Freeman, Cody Bellinger and... DJ LeMahieu (30:05)? Bellinger vs. Freeman at the top. ... The near elite tier features the bad BABIP bros Anthony Rizzo and Matt Olson among others (36:40). ... For the next best things, we have Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the best shape of his life (39:15)! ... Second base is still not a great position (47:06). For the elite tier, LeMahieu or Ozzie Albies? ... The next best things tier is a wacky one (50:54). Are Brandon Lowe and Cavan Biggio worth top-70 picks? We wrap up with thoughts on Dylan Moore (57:22). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OH MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS! The New York Yankees are making moves. First they re-signed DJ LeMahieu on a six year, $90 million deal in the morning and then signed two-time Cy Young award winner Corey Kluber to a one-year, $11 million deal. What's Kluber's Fantasy value with the Yankees (1:04)? Is he worth a late-round flier? ... With LeMahieu back in New York, do you prefer him or Ozzie Albies in Roto leagues (6:33)? Where does LeMahieu rank among other top-tier hitters? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE DRAFT- https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/2021-fantasy-baseball-draft-prep-12-team-rotisserie-mock-draft-shows-personal-preference-coming-into-play/ When it comes to pitching in 2021, you need to STRIKE FIRST, STRIKE HARD, NO MERCY. But should you take Jacob deGrom second overall (1:13)?... Before we get into the rest of the draft, we have news and notes, starting with a Corey Kluber update (3:56). How did he look at his bullpen? Also we have an update on Yoan Moncada and two teams that plan to use a six-man rotation this season. ... On to the rotisserie mock (13:39)! Should Mike Trout fall to fifth overall in this format? ... What do you do if you have the 10th pick (19:23)? Christian Yelich vs. Trevor Story vs. Jose Ramirez. ... In the second round we noticed Cody Bellinger is starting to slip a bit (24:45). Should he? ... The third round started with Bryce Harper and Yu Darvish, which were both great picks (29:20). How many starting pitchers should you have by round three? ... How does your team turn out when you go pocket aces (34:37)? ... In the fourth round we start three shortstops go back-to-back-to-back (38:56). Whom do you prefer between Mondesi, Bichette, and Bogaerts? ... Why did Tim Anderson fall to the fifth round (43:48)? Are we higher than consensus on Carlos Carrasco? ... Will Smith first catcher off the board (47:25)? ... Which hitters are slipping due to recency bias (49:48)? ... We finish up recapping each of our pitching staffs (57:48). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices