FTN Fantasy Baseball Podcast

Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) discuss their Vegas Main Event drafts, small sample size madness, hot starts to the season, Konnor Griffin expectations, and provide early-season waivers and FAAB advice. Review of Vegas Main Event draft results and a well-deserved Wilyer Abreu lap No victory laps, we're growns up and we're growns up Early Season panic, FOMO and reactions to small sample sizes When to start caring about underlying metrics and the power of confirmation bias The NFBC website redesign Konnor Griffin is here! Cody Ponce, Carlos Estevez, Nick Lodolo, Zack Wheeler and...Tyler Freeman? Hot starts - Jose Fernandez, Joey Wiemer, Liam Hicks Hot starts that aren't all that surprising: Shea Langeliers, Sal Stewart, Yordan Alvarez Weekend Matchup Previews and Hitters to Bench Week 3 FAAB Preview LINK to the livestream version of this episode on X/Twitter LINK to the livestream version of this episode on YouTube --------------------- Promo Code MLB26 is the one to use for 10% off FTN Fantasy for the best and most helpful fantasy baseball lineups, waivers, drops advice and our world-class Custom Projections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan highlights the biggest bids on relievers from Sunday's FAAB and looks at the early save opportunities from teams that had uncertain hierarchies or questionable closers. The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan kicks off the season with the first free agency preview of the year. Who's out there on waiver wires to help us bank early saves? The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) are joined by FTN's resident bullpen expert, Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) to break down the top 50 relievers for the 2026 fantasy baseball season. Why Closers are important in the NFBC Strategies and Game Theory Tier 1 - Mason Miller vs. Edwin Diaz vs....Cade Smith? Tier 2 - Thoughts on Devin Williams, Aroldis Chapman and David Bednar Tier 3 - Breaking down Iglesias vs. Suarez, liking Jeff Hoffman, not trusting Carlos Estevez Tier 4 - Tampa's committee, Megill vs. Uribe, Dan likes a mid-range guy here a lot Tier 5 - Fading Riley O'Brien? Kirby Yates becomes interesting, Chris Martin but not from Coldplay Join FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS. Draft Content Hub: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-draft-content-hub Rankings: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/mlb/rankings Projections: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/custom-rankings-and-projections Cheat Sheets: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-cheat-sheets Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Skenes or Garrett Crochet? Greene or Brown among the Hunters? How high can Chase Burns and Nolan McLean climb? These and many more questions are answered as Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony tier up and analyze the top 50 starting pitchers through ADP 200. Enjoy! Episode Guide News and Notes Brandon Woodruff, Royce Lewis, Merrill Kelly, Chase DeLauter and more Starting Pitcher Tiers for 2026 (pt 1) An overview of 2025 results Tier 1a - Skubal, Skenes and Crochet Tier 1b - Who do we trust most among Woo, Gilbert, Yamamoto, Sanchez and Sale? Tier 2 - Cole Ragans, Hunter Brown, Hunter Greene, Freddy Peralta, Jacob deGrom. Does Logan Webb belong? Tier 3 - Some love for The Lizard, McLean Helium Rising, Solid Old Nick, Knuckleheads and Innings Limits Tier 4 - King vs. Pepiot vs. Gavin Williams; Any love for Strider? Sheehan vs. Yesavage, and more Tier 5 - A sneaky value; what about Bubba, Rogers, The Miz? Tier 6 - Three Cubs SPs behind good defense; expectations for Rodon, Baz, Castillo and Mackenzie Gore Join FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS. Draft Content Hub: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-draft-content-hub Rankings: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/mlb/rankings Projections: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/custom-rankings-and-projections Cheat Sheets: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-cheat-sheets Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So many strong fantasy targets in the outfield, but there are also landmines galore. Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Mike Mager (@BronxYankees23) walk you through all the outfielders, by tiers, in the top 400 ADP. News and NotesKonnor Griffin, Pablo Lopez, Twins starters, Mets slow-playsOutfielders by TierTier 1Difference between Julio and TatisWhere to draft Corbin CarrollThoughts on Kyle Tucker and Jackson ChourioTier 2PCA and James Wood: target or fade?Roman Anthony hypeMike's GuyTier 3Buxton and Robert Jr.Jarren Duran, sneaky?Mike's every-year targetThoughts on BellingerTier 4Some batting average killersKyle Stowers and Jakob MarseeBrandon Nimmo in TexasTeo underrated?Tier 5Dylan Crews and Brenton DoyleBoring but solid guysThoughts on Andy Pages, Alec Burleson and Daulton VarshoTier 6Jose Caballero with a full season in pinstripesWilyer Abreu hypeColton Cowser and BAL OF playing timeHeliot Ramos worth it?Tier 7-9The Yankees outfieldersMatt WallnerChase DeLauterTJ Friedl undervalued?Jordan Walker DrivelineThe speed guysCastellanos in San DiegoJoin FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Draft Content Hub: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-draft-content-hubRankings: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/mlb/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/custom-rankings-and-projectionsCheat Sheets: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-cheat-sheetsUse promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The shortstop position is loaded! Second base, not so much. Join Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) as they walk through the fantasy targets and fades by tier for 2B and SS.Discussion points:News and NotesTarik Skubal's arb decisionFramber Valdez in DetroitEugenio Suárez ADP with the RedsSecond Base and Shortstop TiersHow the positions fared in 2025Tier 1Bobby Witt Jr. a lock at 1.03?Gunnar and LindorTrea Turner vs. Zach Neto argumentTier 2Early 2B with Ketel Marte or Brice Turang?Tier 3Trevor Story: undervalued?Nico Hoerner's winter power surgeCorey Seager staying healthyBo Bichette might be a monsterTier 4A long discussion on Konnor GriffinJacob Wilson is a studOzzie Albies and Tovar, the accumulatorsIs it low or Lowe?Tiers 5-8Marcus Semien sucks and is a value at the same timeExpectations for JJ Wetherholt, Masyn Winn and the Cardinals' offenseOvervaluing the multi-position eligible guysKody Clemens?Jeff McNeil throwing the birdand much more!Join FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) as they walk through the fantasy targets and fades by tier for first base and third base. Discussion points:Recent NewsBlake Snell's fallen valueHarrison Bader and Luis Arraez on the GiantsThe White Sox trade for Luisangel Acuña and sign Austin HaysHow the 1B and 3B position did in 2025The big profit guys, from Nick Kurtz to Eugenio SuárezEarly Tiers and the big drop-offsVlad Guerrero Jr. vs. Junior CamineroShould we start Jazz at 2B or 3B?Fading Nick Kurtz, targeting Polar Pete?The vets tier: Harper, Freeman, Olson, Machado, Devers, RileyThe Middle TiersThe Upside Tier for 1BJordan Westburg's prorated statsNoelvi Marte a trap?The boys love Willson in BostonRoyce Lewis - time to quit or buy back in?Expectations for Sal Stewart and Munetaka MurakamiThe Late TiersBrett Baty and Mark Vientos getting screwedBad mojo in Texas?Andrew VaughnNolan Schanuel's bat speedWee Willi Castro and the Dbacks hate LawlarJoin FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vlad Sedler is joined by 6x FSWA winner and co-author of the The Process, Jeff Zimmerman. The duo breaks down the catcher position by tiers, discuss the recent signings of Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette, and break down some of Jeff's successful high-stakes strategies for 2026. Enjoy!Discussion points:Incredible short studies in The ProcessBeing an analyst before a playerFAAB strategies for 2026Impact of moving from AL to NL (Tucker, Bichette, Robert Jr.)How Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette and Luis Robert Jr. will do this yearProjecting Runs and RBIsJeff's old strategy of amassing PAs (the roto Albies)One roto category Jeff is ignoring in 2026Offenses Vlad and Jeff are down onCatcher Tiers!How many HRs will Cal Raleigh hitBen Rice helium origin storyHow to draft catchers differently in 12-team leaguesAvoid fully punting?Those Baltimore catchersBatting average lateTrying to make Fetch (Ford) happenJoin FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The BOOM is back! FTN Baseball co-host Jason Anthony (@booms62) returns, joining Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Mike Mager (@BronxYankees27) to discuss the latest in fantasy baseball news, 2026 fantasy draft strategies and a breakdown of the first two rounds of NFBC ADP. Who's our big 1st round bust? The most undervalued 2nd round guy? Tune in and find out!Discussion TopicsIN THE NEWSKyle Tucker and this 'Anthony Rendon Syndrome' BSAlex Bregman's new price in ChicagoIs Marcell Ozuna worth a late-late-round flier?ACTIONABLE 2025 LESSONS for 2026Could we see this Cal Raleigh season coming?Why Steve Weimer loved Geraldo PerdomoThe one thing several 2025 "league-winners" had in commonREVIEW OF THE EARLY ROUNDSBobby Witt Jr. or Juan Soto at pick 3Skubal vs. Skenes vs. CrochetElly De La Cruz and the lineup around himOur 1st Round BustDoes Jackson Chourio have another level?KDS strategies - early vs. middle vs. back endJoin FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Mike Mager (@bronxyankees23) as they take you through a deep dive of the NL West rosters and identify all the hitters and pitchers to target and avoid at their current ADPs. Is Ohtani the clear 1.01? Will Nick Pivetta negatively regress? Is Hunter Goodman a top five catcher? Tune in and enjoy!Time stamps2:00 - Free Agency Rumors - Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, Alex Bregman13:00 - Los Angeles DodgersShohei Ohtani 1.01 no matter what...or?Falling ADP for Mookie Betts and Freddie FreemanMarket price evaluation of Teoscar Hernandez & Andy PagesThere's a guy in the farm system you should know aboutYamamoto concerns? Snell and Glasnow. Sheehan is a beast. Sasaki polarizing.Edwin Diaz, save opps and the bullpen40:00 - San Diego PadresFernando Tatis Jr. worth a first-round pick?Jackson Merrill at his price - not so sureThe vibes aren't the vibiest hereNick Pivetta, Michael King, Joe Musgrove expectationsMaybe they should trade Mason Miller54:00 - San Francisco GiantsRafael Devers worth the depressed price?In what scenario do you draft Willy Adames?There's a Jung Hoo Lee marketBryce Eldridge: clogger of the UTLogan Webb, first in IP leaguesRobbie Ray the DOM/DIS KingRyan Walker and a sneaky reliever1:08 - Arizona DiamondbacksWill Ketel Marte get traded?The offense is quite dicey - Gabby Moreno the cleanup hitterPlayers of interest on the pitching staff1:15 - Colorado RockiesMy goodness, that run differential!Hitters we're targetingPitchers we're avoiding (teaser: ALL OF THEM)Join us at www.FTNfantasy.com/mlb for the best rankings, projections and content brought to you by an All-Star crew - Vlad Sedler, Mike Mager, Lucas Biery, Dan Thompson, Adam Young, and of course, Joe Orrico! Use code FTN26 for 10% the Pro or High Stakes packages. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vlad Sedler and Mike Mager break down the offseason transactions and their 2026 fantasy impact for all the NL East and Central teams. Over 60 players are discussed in detail, so take out a note pad and jot it all down!4:00 - Atlanta BravesIs Ozzie Albies toast?Will Michael Harris II step up?Is Austin Riley underpriced?What to do with Spencer Strider?17:00 - Philadelphia PhilliesFantasy values of Adolis Garcia, Cristopher Sanchez and more26:00 New York MetsExpectations for Juan Soto without Pete AlonsoNolan McLean and the NYC fantasy tax35:00 Washington NationalsA trainwreck with a couple of gems39:00 Miami MarlinsIf Agustin Ramirez was back in NYIs Jacob Marsee overvalued?44:00 Milwaukee BrewersConverging markets of Trevor Megill and Abner UribeExpectations for The Miz Brandon Woodruff is elite (but can he stay healthy?)50:00 Cincinnati RedsNoelvi Marte and Matt McLain's deficienciesHunter Greene for the Cy?59:00 Chicago CubsBuilding a super penWe don't love the staffLots of points league gold1:07 Pittsburgh PiratesImpact of Connor GriffinFancy offseason moves that may work out1:12 St. Louis CardinalsIn full rebuild modeLove for Ivan and a few othersThe rotation is in shamblesJoin us for at ftnfantasy.com/mlb this season for the best fantasy rankings, projections and content, brought to you by the top high-stakes winners! Use promo code "FTN2026" for 15% (until January 2nd). After that date, you can still access our award-winning content for 10% off using the code "Gut26". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan and special guest Vlad Sedler review the primary bullpen weapons of all 30 major league teams, and give away three each of their favorite speculative saves picks as a bonus holiday gift!The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions!Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fantasy baseball is back! Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and back-to-back high-stakes national auction champ Mike Mager (@bronxyankees23) kick off the 2026 season with a breakdown of offseason moves and fantasy impact of every American League team. Will the Yankees make some free agent splashes? How bad are the pitching staffs of the Astros and Orioles? Do we buy in on George Springer and Byron Buxton at their new prices? Everything AL is covered in this episode. Enjoy!Episode outline:Hello and introDraft-and-Hold strategiesReal-life free agents as fantasy discountsFTN content preview and discount codeSome quick thoughts on closersBlue Jays - Santander a steal? Buy back on Springer? Will Cody Ponce be good?Orioles - Basallo or Rutschman, and more!Yankees and Red Sox need to make movesRays moving back to the Trop - how that affects their pitchers and hittersThe sad state of the AL CentralBreaking down the AL West - will the Angels be awful again? (answer: yes) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan closes out the 2025 season with a look back at the Top 30 relievers selected in March drafts and the waiver wire studs we met along the way.The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions!Our in-season content is loaded and includes our Industry Most-Accurate Daily and Weekly Projections & Rankings. Rest of Season projections and the FTN model's 2025 FILTH Pitcher Metric Leaderboard is now live!Our weekly content schedule: Mondays - The Week Ahead (Lucas Biery)Mondays - NFBC Waiver Watch (Todd Whitestone)Wednesdays - The Bullpen Report (Dan Thompson)Thursdays - Gut Feelings (Vlad Sedler)Mondays/Fridays - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire (Joe Orrico/Adam Young)Saturdays/Sundays - Trust the Gut FAAB (Vlad Sedler) and Drops & Disasters (Mike Mager)Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan delivers the last FAAB preview of the season, discussing messy situations for the Cubs, Brewers, Tigers, and A's, and the under-rostered closers in Texas, St. Louis, Baltimore, and Colorado.The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions!Our in-season content is loaded and includes our Industry Most-Accurate Daily and Weekly Projections & Rankings. Rest of Season projections and the FTN model's 2025 FILTH Pitcher Metric Leaderboard is now live!Our weekly content schedule: Mondays - The Week Ahead (Lucas Biery)Mondays - NFBC Waiver Watch (Todd Whitestone)Wednesdays - The Bullpen Report (Dan Thompson)Thursdays - Gut Feelings (Vlad Sedler)Mondays/Fridays - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire (Joe Orrico/Adam Young)Saturdays/Sundays - Trust the Gut FAAB (Vlad Sedler) and Drops & Disasters (Mike Mager)Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the penultimate episode of the 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast, Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony prepare fantasy managers for the final week and present their own version of a Top 10 fantasy surprises list.Players discussed:Junior CamineroCal RaleighJuan SotoNick KurtzJames WoodColson MontgomeryAroldis ChapmanTrey YesavageBryce EldridgeIsaac ParedesCarter JansenBlaine The Crim ReaperEnjoy the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan talks through all 30 teams to uncover which relievers could record saves in the last week and a half of the 2025 season.The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions!Our in-season content is loaded and includes our Industry Most-Accurate Daily and Weekly Projections & Rankings. Rest of Season projections and the FTN model's 2025 FILTH Pitcher Metric Leaderboard is now live!Our weekly content schedule: Mondays - The Week Ahead (Lucas Biery)Mondays - NFBC Waiver Watch (Todd Whitestone)Wednesdays - The Bullpen Report (Dan Thompson)Thursdays - Gut Feelings (Vlad Sedler)Mondays/Fridays - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire (Joe Orrico/Adam Young)Saturdays/Sundays - Trust the Gut FAAB (Vlad Sedler) and Drops & Disasters (Mike Mager)Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.