Fantasy Baseball Today

Here we go! Tackling perhaps the most impactful and complicated position in Fantasy Baseball, let's get into SP! Actually, let's talk about Giancarlo Stanton and the LAD rotation first. Then let's get into SP (8:00)! How many aces are there and what is an "ace" (11:30)? How many Top 40 SPs do we want to draft (15:00)? ... More talk about overall strategy (24:40), some SPs we take often (34:10) and some we usually pass up (42:06). We debate Clayton Kershaw, Blake Snell, Shane Bieber, Patrick Corbin, Lucas Giolito, Sonny Gray and so many more ... Sleepers (54:15), breakouts (58:30) and busts (1:02:45). Are we worried about Justin Verlander's innings? How much does Madison Bumgarner have left in the tank? What is Zac Gallen's potential? ... Email us at [email protected] Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite 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/ 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

Big show today with a lot of your emails! First we discuss Luis Severino's dynasty value. Who should you give up to acquire him? And what other Spring Training injuries are we concerned about right now (6:15)? ... Some theories about how the Astros will perform this season and what it means for Fantasy (10:00). Then we discuss outfielders you can draft after Round 15 (16:25). Who do we like in this range? Mark Canha, Nomar Mazara, Ryan Braun and more to put on your radar ... Emails (36:05)! We answer questions about what to do in Round 3, what to do in auctions, when to draft Nelson Cruz and much more. Then the Fantasy Regulators are back to solve your league disputes (55:40)! ... Email us at [email protected] Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite 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/ 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 talk about 50 OFs today, shall we? Starting with Juan Soto, J.D. Martinez, Bryce Harper and Aaron Judge (1:25). Is Soto really that much better than the rest of the group? How many of them can be elite? Next up: Starling Marte, Charlie Blackmon, George Springer and Yordan Alvarez (12:00). We cover when to take Alvarez if he is OF eligible and when to take him if he is only DH eligible. And is Springer as good as what we saw in 2019? ... Moving on to Austin Meadows, Kris Bryant and Giancarlo Stanton (20:00). Is Meadows legit? When is the right time to take Stanton? Then we've got our next group (27:30) which starts with Eloy Jimenez, ends with Jorge Soler and has some steals sources and some HR sources in between ... As we near pick 100 in ADP (33:45), we cover Marcell Ozuna, Ramon Laureano, Luis Robert and more. Then we wonder if Andrew Benintendi and Rhys Hoskins can bounce back (38:50) and we spend the rest of the show on OFs you can find from picks 120-180 (44:00) ... Email us at [email protected] Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite 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/ 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 top 5 picks in many drafts will be outfielders. How do we rank Ronald Acuna, Mike Trout, Christian Yelich, Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger? How does that change in an OBP league? How does that change in a Points league? ... Overall OF strategy (15:15)! Is it a bad idea to fill the position too early? How much are we spending on certain outfielders in auctions (22:40)? What range of outfielder do we like to look at in drafts (23:30)? ... Sleepers (31:10), breakouts (38:10) and busts (42:42) at the position. Nick Castellanos could be in a for a boost this season. How do we feel about Luis Robert's ADP? Tommy Pham is always interesting and Oscar Mercado can give you some late steals. And we finish the show with a lengthy steals discussion centered around Starling Marte (50:00) ... Email us at [email protected] Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite 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/ 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 have to start with the news on Luis Severino and Carlos Carrasco, plus the appeal of Ian Happ in mixed leagues. Then we get into our Third Base Preview (5:00) discussing the depth of the position. Is the depth actually a little deceiving? Yes and no, but mostly no! How does the depth of the position affect how we draft? And do we have an overall strategy when it comes to this position (10:50)? ... Players we draft often (17:05) and players we avoid (21:45) at 3B. Which category do Rafael Devers and Kris Bryant fit into? We talk about Jose Ramirez (27:05), the elite 3B that is most likely to be a bust (29:15), the 2019 surprises who could repeat their performances in 2020 (31:40) and more ... Sleepers (37:05), breakouts (40:00) and busts (42:42). What happened to Matt Chapman in the second half last season? What do we think about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Are we buying the Miguel Sano hype? Is Josh Donaldson too risky? And we have a complete ADP review (48:00) ... Email us at [email protected] Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite 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/ 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

Man, Shortstop is awesome this season! Should you take one in the first round or wait and grab Carlos Correa, Bo Bichette or Marcus Semien later? Or both!? We spend a lot of time on the first round guys (4:55). Is Alex Bregman better than Ronald Acuna in points leagues? Is Francisco Lindor worth the price if he only steals 25 bases? Is Trea Turner a good enough hitter to warrant a Top 6 pick? ... Shortstops we often draft (17:40) and those we avoid (22:55). We get into Fernando Tatis Jr. and Javier Baez here. Then we take a look at some players who could be breakouts in the middle of your draft (30:23). We love Corey Seager. How are feeling about Tim Anderson? Amed Rosario? We also discuss Adalberto Mondesi (37:15) and Bichette (38:30) as they are tough calls on Draft Day ... Sleepers (40:00), breakouts (41:50) and busts (43:50) and ADP review (49:00) ... Emails us at [email protected] Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite 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/ 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

Gleyber Torres or Jose Altuve (0:40)? The Fantasy community may disagree on this one! We start the preview with that debate and discuss if this position is actually shallow. What is our 2B strategy (6:55)? Which players do we draft often (11:15) and which players do we avoid (17:50)? How do we balance out SP vs. 2B? And who could become elite this season (26:33)? Gleyber Torres? Keseton Hiura? Mike Moustakas? How about someone like Cavan Biggio? ... This position may have some late-round sources for batting average and steals (31:26). We need to expand on Ketel Marte (36:05) and Keston Hiura (38:30). And we'll give sleepers (41:25), breakouts (44:22) and busts (47:25) ... We finish with a thorough ADP review (52:00) ... Email us at [email protected] 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite 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/ 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 some good hitters to talk about! Moving on from Catcher to First Base, we've got a lot of sluggers to discuss. Which 1B do we draft often (1:40)? Which ones do we avoid (8:55)? Freddie Freeman is actually underrated, Josh Bell is going too late and Anthony Rizzo is kind of boring but is he a good value in drafts? ... Overall strategy (16:16) and more 1B questions (22:04) including how strategy changes in different formats, which players are OBP standouts, how much to spend in auctions and how to sort out the Josh Bell/Jose Abreu/Paul Goldschmidt/Matt Olson tier ... Sleepers (30:05) including Yandy Diaz, breakouts (33:35) including Luke Voit and busts (38:40) including Rhys Hoskins. Also, could Cody Bellinger be a bust at #4 overall (43:35)? Then we go through ADP (49:05) and get into the deep league guys you need to know (55:00) ... Email us at [email protected] 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite 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/ 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 start this Valentine's Day episode with players we love! A couple of young SPs and an OF who kinda came out of nowhere in 2019 and will be even better in 2020. Then we cover the big news (10:30) with Mike Clevinger's injury and Mike Trout potentially hitting leadoff. What would that mean for his steals? Plus Alex Verdugo is hurt and Mitch Haniger's timeline has been pushed back ... Interesting Fantasy Things (19:35)! Edwin Encarnacion was better than you may have realized. And Lance Lynn and Mike Minor are very interesting ... We address MLB rules changes (30:50) and then read your questions about managerial tendencies (33:00), SPs we may have ranked too low (36:50), saves+holds (39:00), closers who could get traded (41:00) and strategy in Two-Catcher leagues (42:40) ... Your emails at [email protected] Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite 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/ 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

Fantasy managers are not reaching for catchers, so you can get a great one at a relative discount. We start with an overview of the position and talk about the values of Gary Sanchez and J.T. Realmuto (3:00). Is Catcher deeper than it used to be (5:30)? Who is our #1 player at the position (10:40) and how much of a dropoff is there with the next tier (14:00)? ... Getting into some draft strategy (16:00) and debating the value of getting an elite catcher (19:30). You can have a huge edge at the position, but waiting isn't a bad idea either. Which strategy do we prefer? Also, are there are any prospects worth stashing (22:40)? ... Sleepers (25:18) including a couple of guys named Murphy and even Buster Posey, breakouts (30:50) including Francisco Mejia and Carson Kelly and busts (37:24) including potentially the guy being drafted sixth overall at the position. We also go through ADP (46:35) and talk about a bunch of players like Willson Contreras, Salvador Perez, Christian Vazquez, Omar Narvaez, Yadier Molina and more ... Email us at [email protected] Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite 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/ 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

If you're short on time, feel free to skip ahead to our ADP discussion (50:30) which somewhat summarizes the first 50 minutes of the show. But if you want the full breakdown of RP, you've got it! We start with some strategy talk (2:00), a debate about Edwin Diaz and Craig Kimbrel (3:45) and a look at the Closer situations for all 30 MLB teams (9:15) ... More draft strategy is discussed (16:35). How many of his Top 10 RPs does Scott want to draft? Who are the SPs with RP eligibility (we call them SPARPS) and when should they be drafted (27:25)? And how does your strategy change in different formats (33:00) including Points, Roto, H2H Categories and Saves+Holds leagues? ... Sleepers (40:40), breakouts (43:25) and busts (46:26) and an ADP review (50:30). We talk Josh Hader, Kirby Yates, Sean Doolittle, Aroldis Chapman, Hector Neris, Kenley Jansen, Nick Anderson and so many more ... Email us at [email protected] Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite 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/ 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 welcome back former cast member Al Melchior! Our first topic is how to draft steals in a H2H Categories league (3:50). Can you punt steals in that format? ... Let's give Al some tough questions to answer. Is he downgrading the Astros (12:00)? Is he downgrading Mookie Betts (15:00)? Also find out what he thinks about Cody Bellinger this year. And who is he taking #1 overall (17:05)? ... News and notes (21:40) as COL makes a surprise bullpen announcement, we have a Shohei Ohtani timeline and we talk about the new TEX ballpark. Then Al gives us five players he likes in 2020. A bounceback OF (30:50), Mark Canha (34:05), Starlin Castro (37:50), a young stud SP (40:00) and an old stud SP (43:30) ... Your emails at [email protected] Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite 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/ 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

Busy show! We begin with the revised Mookie Betts trade and tell you why Ross Stripling is currently a loser and Gavin Lux might be as well. Then we talk about the Emilio Pagan trade (6:35) and who is TB's closer, plus a new proposal to change the MLB playoff format (9:30). How are we feeling about it? ... Wondering how many HRs and RBIs you need to win a Roto category? We'll tell you what to target in each category (14:55). Then we've got some random Fantasy questions (28:50) about Carlos Santana, Jack Flaherty, Yoan Moncada and Juan Soto ... Our favorite late-round picks (45:42) including a couple of suspended SPs, a couple of overlooked closers, a late steals source and a bounceback candidate ... Email us at [email protected] Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite 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/ 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 some players who are being drafted too late like Josh Bell (4:40), Corey Seager (8:40), Nelson Cruz (13:35) and a young SP coming off a disappointing MLB debut (15:15) ... Which players are being drafted too early? We've got a stolen base machine (18:30) and a HR machine (25:05) who are being overdrafted. Then we've got the latest news on James Paxton (29:15), Julio Urias (32:00), Ross Stripling (35:50) and more. And Adam suggests a late round sleeper (41:30) ... Plenty of your emails (44:22) as we answer questions about Tommy Edman, Shohei Ohtani and more. Also, find out about the most disgusting insect on earth and we debate J.T. Realmuto vs. Gary Sanchez (57:30) ... Your emails at [email protected] 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

Last season, Heath drafted a SP with each of his first four picks. How did that work out? Can you win with that strategy? We also answer a quick question about Jo Adell (8:00) before getting into the mock draft ... So, how much should we be valuing SPs in this format (12:00)? Lucas Giolito went ahead of Jose Altuve for crying out loud! Should Gerrit Cole be drafted second overall (23:05)? Was George Springer a reach at 17th overall (25:43)? Was Fernando Tatis a steal in Round 5 (28:00)? Can you win if you draft mostly hitters early (31:00)? And how should you value Shohei Ohtani (32:55)? ... We go through the first five rounds with our commentary (35:00) ... Your emails at [email protected] 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

All angles of the Mookie Betts trade. Biggest Fantasy winner (2:40), if Betts should move down at all in the rankings (6:08), biggest Fantasy loser (12:00), the impact on Kenta Maeda (17:25) and Brusdar Graterol (22:22) ... Let's talk steals (26:00)! A listener proposes a different way to draft steals and we tell you how we feel about it. Then Scott gets philosophical about stolen bases and gets into how his strategy is evolving (34:30) ... Scott explains his Eloy Jimenez ranking (37:50) and we wonder if Manny Machado can return to greatness (42:42) ... Your emails at [email protected] 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

Which once great players can get back to the Fantasy elite? We'll discuss some names, but first let's get into the news (3:00) as a Mookie Betts trade could be close and Trevor Story got a new contract. Will he run less now that he got paid? ... Who can return to greatness? We make cases for and against a number of players, beginning with Andrew Benintendi (11:30), Wil Myers (15:35) and Paul Goldschmidt (17:40). Then we've got a couple of closers (21:25) and a couple of guys named Carlos (32:00) ... Can Corey Kluber be an ace again (39:00)? Will Travis Shaw rebound (46:40)? What about a former ace looking to put a lousy 2019 behind him (49:03) and a former MVP looking to stay on the field (53:15)? ... Your emails at [email protected] 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 White and Chris Towers break down Scott's first edition of Sleepers, Breakouts, and Busts for the 2020 season. But first, they discuss prospects-only drafts (1:15) and then the history of players coming back from PED suspensions (5:05). ... Then we run through Scott's sleepers (17:10), breakouts (29:40), and busts (39:40). ... your emails at [email protected] 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 White and Chris Towers do their first mock draft review of the year, focusing on the first 12 rounds of a recent industry experts Roto mock draft. How should you handle the 12th pick in a 12 -team draft — should you go hitter/hitter, hitter/pitcher, or pitcher/pitcher? (2:15) ... Then Scott and Chris break down their teams’ strengths and weaknesses (17:50) ... And give their thoughts on the first dozen rounds of the draft, focusing on their favorite and least favorite picks. (30:30) Your emails at [email protected] 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

BIG episode! Scott White and Chris Towers give their initial thoughts on Outfield and Starting Pitcher as we close up our run through the tiers for each position and catch up on the latest news. Eugenio Suarez underwent shoulder surgery and the Reds signed Nick Castellanos, so we break down what it all means for the Reds (3:50) ... Then we break down the outfield tiers, beginning with the Big Five at the top of everybody's draft board (15:20) ... After that, we move on to the starting pitcher tiers, where Scott and Chris disagree on how many pitchers you need from the top of the list (43:00) ... Your emails at [email protected] 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

Several star players are apparently on the trade market, but Mookie Betts is the biggest name. How much would his value change if he were traded (1:43)? Also, is Mitch Haniger worth drafting now (5:56)? And how do we feel about Starling Marte (10:30) who is also on the trading block? ... Emails (13:28)! Questions about Eduardo Rodriguez as a possible ace (17:31), Yordan Alvarez's position eligibility, players who could really struggle if their HR rate decreases (26:25), saves+holds (31:40) and what to do with the Catcher position when you need to start two of them (37:50) ... Which of 2019's breakout SPs could disappoint this season (39:15)? Shane Bieber? Lucas Giolito? Charlie Morton? And who are our favorite breakouts hitters and SPs (44:00)? We also answer your keeper questions (49:30) ... Your emails at [email protected] 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 gives his overall thoughts on Shortstop and Third Base, and then we discuss what hitting 30 HRs means in today's game. How many players hit 30 HRs? How should that affect your draft strategy? ... Shortstop tiers (16:43)! Alex Bregman, Francisco Lindor, Trevor Story and Trea Turner give this position some serious star power. But how good is the depth at this position? Can Adalberto Mondesi actually hit? (29:30) Can Jorge Polanco be your starter? ... Third Base tiers (35:33)! This position is ridiculously deep, so does it make sense to wait on draft day? Scott also gives you his favorite prospects for 2020 (50:00) and tells you which ones should be drafted ... Your emails at [email protected] 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

Even though we'd like to yell at the voter who did not put Derek Jeter on a Hall of Fame ballot, let's talk Fantasy Baseball instead! What should you expect if Nolan Arenado gets traded (2:48)? How much do we like Marcell Ozuna with ATL (10:00)? ... We look at Scott's First Base Tiers (13:04). How eager should you be to grab Cody Bellinger or Freddie Freeman early? Who could you take late? ... Analyzing the Second Base Tiers (33:15) with good breakout options later in the draft but some uncertainty in the early rounds ... Your emails at [email protected] 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

Heath Cummings makes his return to the podcast for 2020 and we welcome him back with a rundown of his favorite players to target, including Blake Snell and Jesus Luzardo. Plus, we talk about whether the Astros scandal has created value for Fantasy players and run through your emails, including how to handle picks in the middle of the first round, Shohei Ohtani’s value, and more. 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

CBSSports.com Baseball Writer Matt Snyder hops on to talk about the big news around baseball. Matt gives his take on the sign stealing, the suspensions, the firings, the fines and more. We also discuss if we should downgrade the key HOU hitters in Fantasy ... Back to the Fantasy Baseball news (21:05), let's talk about Josh Donaldson, Miguel Sano and Alex Wood! ... Last year's surprise studs don't seem to be getting much love in the early 2020 ADP. We look at 10 players (27:45) including Ketel Marte, Marcus Semien, D.J. LeMahieu, Nelson Cruz and Trey Mancini and discuss when they should be drafted ... Your emails at [email protected] 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

Did you stop paying attention to Fantasy Baseball once football season started? It's ok, you can admit it! Well after we run through some quick news items (2:42), we'll tell you about some AUG/SEP stars. Garrett Hampson (7:05), Tommy Edman (10:00), Jorge Soler (12:50) and more ... Let's take a look at early Average Draft Position. Nolan Arenado #9 overall! Is that justified (26:55)? Do we believe in Rafeal Devers as a second round pick (34:23)? ... We discuss Gleyber Torres in Round 3 (37:32), why nobody seems to like Charlie Blackmon (40:40) and if Josh Bell is a good value at his current ADP (44:26). Plus keeper questions about Brandon Woodruff, Jack Flaherty and many, many more ... Your emails at [email protected] 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 MLB transactions never stop, and we're back to react to the latest news! First, are we nervous about drafting HOU players now that their cheating operation has been exposed? And which signing or trade from the last two weeks has been the most impactful for Fantasy (6:15)? Which has been the least impactful (11:51)? ... Going through more news and notes (15:00) including Edwin Encarnacion and Dallas Keuchel to CHW plus Rich Hill and Homer Bailey to MIN. We also give our thoughts on Hyun-Jin Ryu, Luis Robert, Cesar Hernandez and more ... Answering your keeper questions (30:50)! ... Your emails at [email protected] 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 are joined by an awesome guest today! Actor Ellen Adair of Homeland, Billions and much more is here to talk Fantasy Baseball. Ellen is an avid Fantasy Baseball player and a huge baseball fan, so we bring her on to talk about Anthony Rendon, Madison Bumgarner and Corey Kluber plus more from around MLB like Corey Knebel, Nomar Mazara and Zack Wheeler. And of course we talk about acting, Ellen's inspirations in the industry, how she would have ended Game of Thrones, waffles vs. pancakes vs. french toast and more fun stuff. 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

Need some reaction to the latest news? We tell you the most significant Fantasy news since we last Podcasted (2:15). A couple of SP afterthoughts have changed teams and it may make a big difference in Fantasy ... With Stephen Strasburg signing a new contract, we look at the ADP of the three WAS aces and decide who has the best draft value (8:48). Then we get into Zack Wheeler's intriguing value (13:00) and what you need to know about Cole Hamels (18:00) ... We go through more notes quickly (22:30) including items on Didi Gregorius, Tommy Pham, Omar Narvaez and Andrew Benintendi ... Your emails at [email protected] 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

What was the biggest move of the offseason so far? Scott White and Chris Towers break down the Yasmani Grandal signing with the White Sox and what it means for the catcher position, and whether Jonathan Villar is worth an early-round pick after being traded to the Marlins. Plus, we break down all of the Padres moves, the latest on Chris Sale's elbow, and your questions at [email protected] 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

Welsh and Scott break down the second half of the roto mock draft. Favorite picks, least favorite picks, Vladimir Guerrero Jr's 2020 value, undrafted surprises and some team breakdowns! 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

Welsh, Scott and Adam break down part one of the early CBS roto mock draft. Surprising picks, like Betts over Yelich/Acuna, Soto in the top 10 and the shortage of starting pitchers in the first 3 rounds. Plus some head scratching third round picks that Scott takes to task. Did Mike start the Fier or do Snitches get stitches? Astros cheat and the guys discuss! 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

Welsh, Scott and Towers back on the episode discuss the improved Fantasy values from the World Series participants. Has Juan Soto moved into a no doubt first round pick? Can Stephen Strasburg be a lock down ACE in 2020? Plus Scott drops a few other playoff players that may have improved their 2020 stock. Welsh also talks some Arizona Fall League and the prospects that may impact Fantasy leagues early 2020. 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

ADAM IS BACK, oh yeah, we're also talking about RP's for 2020. Scott, Adam and Chris are talking strategy, if you can justify taking an early closer and the options that are actually worth choosing from and more. 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

Verlander, Cole or Scherzer for the top spot? There is an ADP drop off once the top guys go, so Scott and Chris discuss pitcher drafting strategy, the incredibly large mid-round tier and who you want to build your rotation around. 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 and Chris are going up to 30 players for this early preview of Fantasy Baseball outfielders. Is taking Ronald Acuna one overall "making a statement"? Scott thinks so! There is a collection of outfielders whose rankings don't match up with their name value, but it does with their 2019 performance. One potential top 20 outfielder didn't make Scott's list, but we even cheat to give you the 31st guy who was oh so close. A lot to discuss for 2020 with the outfielders! 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

Lindor, Bregman and Story lead the pack, but how far back is Trea Turner? Scott and Chris debate that spot for Turner, look at one shortstop who will go in the top eight at the position that fell deep in Scott's rankings, the best values, the young and up-and-coming bats and more. 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 and Chris dive into a DEEP position for the coming year. There will be names you expect at the top, but two very popular names don't make Scott's top 12 third baseman. From Arenado to Bryant to Sano, it's third base time! 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

Has Altuve been dethroned as the number one second baseman? Yes! Scott and Chris break down the early 2020 second base ranks with Scott's top 20 at the position. Which players to grab, the values to look for, where the position drops off and much more! 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

Two first baseman sit inside the first round. One is going to swing between second and fourth round value. There are fantastic values in the 5-9 range, but Scott drops a long loved first baseman down to 10. Who to draft, who to avoid and who's ready to breakout! 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

2020 Catcher rank previews. Scott and Chris go over Scott's top 20 catchers for the upcoming season. Who's worth a top 100 pick? None if you ask Welsh. The tier drops hard after the 9th guy, so find out who are the must owns and more. 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

Fantasy Baseball Today Fantasy Award Time! Scott White and Chris Welsh are back to hand out season awards across a multitude of categories. "Most VALUEable player", the "Bobby Big Bat" Award, Scott's worst and best call award and even the "most perplexing pronunciation award." These and many more as Scott and Chris have some fun ending out the 2019 season. 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

Final Regular Season Episode! Garrett Hampson is the hottest hitter in baseball over the last week and its under 25% owned in CBS going into the final week of the season! Jose Ramirez is coming back, Javier Baez may be, and pitcher matchups are volatile. Two-Starts, streamers and more. 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

Kokomo Friday! Rizzo and Kimbrel return to different results! Pitching matchups for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Two-Start pitchers for the final week of the season, and a cautionary tale of final week two-starts from Scott. Hitters to add, bullpen questions and some 2020 questions from listeners. 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

Worryometer Wednesday! John Didn't Means Business, but how worried are we about his next start? Does Will Smith ring the Worryometer and justify a cut? Scott and Chris review Severino, Snell and Correa's return. We're looking to Wednesday and Thursday pitchers, hitters to add and answering some 2020 questions. 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

Trout out for the season. Rizzo got hurt Sunday. Mookie is missing games. Who can we count on? Nick Pollack aka @PitcherList joins the show to talk about hitter adds, which young bats like Kyle Lewis and Nico Hoerner to trust and some in-depth breakdowns on the two-start and one-start pitcher adds for a championship week run. 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 final weeks are here, and we've got two-start pitchers to pick up and even some to potentially avoid. Kyle Lewis has hit three straight homers in his first three career games and Scott and Chris discuss if you should pick him up over Gavin Lux and Nico Hoerner. Most added players, Hey Real Quick emails and a prediction that Yu Darvish may be a highly owned player on fantasy championship rosters! 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

Christian Yelich is OUT for the season. A brutal blow, but where do you go from here? Scott and Chris discuss guys like Gardner, Tucker, Santander and more as options to fill the void. Johnny Cueto returned to action and pitched a gem. Lux hit his first home run, and a few new prospects hit the scene in Nico Hoerner and Kyle Lewis. Who to add, who to stream and tons more! 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

Jesus Luzardo is coming to the majors, but should you rush to pick him up? Cueto is coming back for what looks to be a two-start week, but is he the best available two-start pitcher of the week, and can you even trust him? Scott's got the hitters and pitchers to add for your playoff run! Should you own Glasnow and McKay? Which Rangers INF is the play, Solak or Odor? Also, with injuries without full answers, can you trust Harper, Kepler, Cruz and Bryant for the coming week? This and tons more! 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

Kokomo Fridays are back! Kyle Tucker finally got on the board, but are we on board with him as a pickup still? The spotlight turns to Two-Start pitching matchups for the coming week like Logan Webb and Jake Junis. Middle tier options, deep speculation and a look at highly owned two-starts who are on shaky ground like Wade Miley. We're tackling the top pickups for the week and answering some listener emails to bring you home! 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