
FTN Fantasy Baseball Podcast
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Ep 41Corner Infielder Tiers with Mike Mager
Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Mike Mager (@bronxyankees23) discuss a variety of topics, starting with the volatility of the closer position, Alex Bregman in Boston and Kenley Jansen back in LA, though now with the Angels. The bulk of the episode dives into each of the first seven tiers of corner infielders (1B and 3B) then the show is wrapped up with a breakdown of the Utility-Only hitters like Brent Rooker, Marcell Ozuna and Kyle Schwarber. Sit back and relax but make sure to have a pen and paper (or laptop) handy to take some notes! You've got fantasy baseball rankings to adjust.Closer IssuesBye bye Ben Joyce, hello KenleyMore clarity with Tanner ScottBlake Treinen is a valueRecent NewsAlex Bregman and the fantasy impact on the rest of the Red Sox infieldNick Pivetta and Kyle Hart to the PadresOrioles: Sugano visa issues and concerns about Felix BautistaCorner InfieldersTier 1 - Jose Ramirez, Guerrero, Freeman and HarperHow we really feel about Jazz this seasonTier 2 - Machado, Olson and concerns with Rafael DeversTier 3 - Mets corners, Caminero, Walker, Vinnie P - so much valueTier 4 - Casas, Royce, Burger; do Goldschmidt and Toglia belong here?Tier 5 - Spencer Steer, power hitters and some batting average boonsTier 6 - Some sneaky speed here and some profitable 1B'sTier 7 - 4-P Willi C, thoughts on Christian Encarnacion-Strand's upside, Tyler Soderstrom and poor Andrew VaughnTier 8 - A few solid veterans in this group including Carlos SantanaUtility-OnlyIs Mike taking Ohtani first overall?Schwarber, Ozuna and Rooker - who's our favorite?Giancarlo Stanton and Joc PedersonKyle Manzardo and Masataka YoshidaPlease help us out by rating and reviewing the podcast!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your drafts and leagues.A few of our preseason tools:FTN VDP ProjectionsTop 500 Roto RankingsUnderdog VDP RankingsBiery's Offseason TrackerFILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportThe best fantasy baseball subscription money can buy: 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.
Ep 40Catcher Tiers & Closer Chicken
Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) begin their position tiers podcast series with a deep dive into the catcher position. Is William Contreras worth a second-round pick? Who is the Cal Raleigh-clone you can draft several rounds later? How can you help the batting average category with a late-round catcher? Vlad and Jason have all the answers in this week's episode. They also cover the recent signing of Pete Alonso by the Mets and other recent free agent additions, discuss the ADP shift in the closer and relief pitcher market, open a sneaky pocket of late-round reliever fantasy value, and review some player news ahead of pitchers and catchers reporting to camp.The Closer Rabbit HoleCarlos Estevez and Lucas Erceg on the RoyalsHow to value Kirby Yates and Tanner ScottRobert Suarez trade rumors keep on swirlingBooms loves him some Kenley Jansen. To the Tigers?Is Ryan Pressly going to win and hold that Cubs job?Wasting time on Calvin Faucher and Jesus TinocoPlaying Closer Chicken in the middle roundsRecent Signing and NewsPete Alonso rejoins the Mets - how does this impact Mark Vientos?Ha-Seong Kim to Florida because you can smoke indoors (oh, wait, he can't?)Jack Flaherty, Jackson Jobe and the Detroit Tigers pitching staffPlatoon outfielders - Tommy Pham (PIT), Ramon Laureano (BAL), Randal Grichuk (ARZ), Harrison Bader (MIN)Playing Time effects based on these recent signingsA sidetrack on creative ways the Dodgers will use their pitchersCatchers in 2025Tier 1 - Can William Contreras do it again?Tier 2 - Expectations for Willson Contreras, Cal Raleigh and Will SmithTier 3 - Differing opinions on Logan O'Hoppe. Love for Shea BangeliersTier 4 - What to do with Realmuto, Sean Murphy and Keibert Ruiz's 3% barrel rateTier 5 - Sneaky values12-team streaming strategies early in the seasonPlease help us out by rating and reviewing the podcast!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your drafts and leagues.A few of our preseason tools:FTN VDP ProjectionsTop 500 Roto RankingsUnderdog VDP RankingsBiery's Offseason TrackerFILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportThe best fantasy baseball subscription money can buy: 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.
Ep 39PT Presumptions & Educated Edges
Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) are back in the swing of things for 2025 in this week's episode of the FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast. Vlad and Jason discuss recent news, free agent signings, the value of projections and playing time assessments and dig into undervalued players in relation to the recent ADP market. The overall theme in this episode is looking for angles and edges in this competitive fantasy landscape.Please help us by rating and reviewing the podcast. We would greatly appreciate it!Episode OverviewRecent NewsRoki Sasaki down to the Dodgers, Padres and Jays - does "Godfather" Yu Darvish get this over the line for the Friars?Jeff Hoffman with a chip on (hopefully, not in) his shoulderJustin Verlander and his impact on the J.P. Martinez's stable of young armsPaul Goldschmidt rebound and the high-flying YankeesPlaying Time, Projections, Finding EdgesThe VDP Projections symmetrical environmentFTN Custom Rankings Tool on the wayPlaying Time inputs and where to challenge themLeft-handed power hitters and their fantasy valueKerry Carpenter, TigersJosh Lowe, RaysMatt Wallner, TwinsMax Kepler, PhilliesKyle Manzardo, GuardiansJoc Pederson, RangersEvan Carter's 2024 wRC+ vs. LHPsLuis Garcia Jr. and the platoon assumption rabbit holeAlec Burleson and the value of Cardinals hittersThose crazy Red Sox and their reclamation projectsA couple of edges to explore amidst a sea of transparent dataThe 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your drafts and leagues.A few of our preseason tools:FTN VDP ProjectionsTop 500 Roto RankingsUnderdog VDP RankingsBiery's Offseason TrackerFILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportPromo code 'VDP' gets 10% off a fantasy baseball subscription (expiring soon) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 38Top 30 Starting Pitchers with Mike Mager
Vlad Sedler is joined by FTN Fantasy Baseball analyst and reigning NFBC Auction Champ, Mike Mager. Vlad and Mike discuss the recent signings of Christian Walker and Max Kepler and dive into the starting pitcher player pool, reviewing the top 30 via NFBC ADP. Episode OverviewMike's Auction Primer previewRecent TransactionsChristian Walker, AstrosMax Kepler, PhilliesGio Urshela, AthleticsHoby Milner, Rangers and the likelihood of signing Kirby YatesSandoval (BOS), Soroka (WAS), Canning (NYM) - no, thank youEarly Player Pool Thoughts - Top 30 Starting PitchersComparing Paul Skenes and Tarik SkubalZack Wheeler vs. Logan GilbertThe X-Factor, Jacob deGromGarrett Crochet heliumOverall FILTH arsenal gradesExpectations for Snell, Yamamoto, GlasnowOld Reliable, Corbin BurnesDylan Cease vs. Cole RagansThe 3 Twins - Lopez, Ryan, OberSasaki, Schwelly and the rest of the top 30 Please help us by rating and reviewing the podcast. We would greatly appreciate it!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is out! Join www.ftnfantasy.com for the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Use code HOLIDAYEDGE for 15% off Fantasy Baseball+ or a High Stakes Baseball subscription.A sample of our preseason fantasy tools:FTN VDP Projections (Jan): Fueled by Vlad, Frank Brank (CDO) and Russ PrenticeUploadable Roto Rankings: Vlad Sedler’s VDP: Top 500, sort, up/download; updated weeklyUnderdog Rankings: Best Ball points-based rankings fueled by VDP ProjectionsBiery’s Offseason Tracker: Transactions and fantasy implications, managed by Lucas BieryFILTH Leaderboard: Leaderboard for FTN’s FILTH metric which quantifies SPs’ pitch quality12-Team Grid Rankings (Jan): Vlad’s famous 12-team grid rankings by positionNFBC Cutline Rankings (Jan): Points contest ranking fueled by VDP ProjectionsNEW: Relievers on the Rise Tracker (Jan): Tracking all draft-worthy RPs > 250 ADPNEW: Custom Rankings Tool (Feb): For your league format, built-in with our projections Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 37ADP Market Movement with Mike Mager
Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) is joined by FTN Fantasy Baseball analyst and reigning NFBC Auction Champ Mike Mager (@bronxyankees23). Vlad and Mike discuss the projected fantasy impact of the recent free agent moves and trades for the Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles, Dodgers, Mets and more. There are some strong feelings about Kyle Tucker in Chicago, and a discussion about the fantasy value of Athletics and Rays players based on their new 2025 home ballparks.Fantasy Implications of Recent Free Agent Signings and TradesExpectations for Max Fried in the BronxDevin Williams' ADP bumpWhich big corner infielder the Yankees are signingGarrett Crochet, the new SP4?Hendriks or Aroldis or other?Tomoyuki Sugano: not just a guyMichael Conforto career season incoming? Expectations for Tommy EdmanWilly Adames, # 2 hitters for the GiantsThe Truth about Kyle TuckerSoto and all those arms in QueensNew Home ParksLeft field in Walltimore and the fantasy impactValue of Lawrence Butler and Brent RookerThe Rays' lefty batsProjections for Pete Fairbanks and the Rays' bullpenIs Jeffrey Springs still a thing?An homage to Kyle SchwarberPlease help us by rating and reviewing the podcast. We would greatly appreciate it!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is out! Join www.ftnfantasy.com for the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Use code HOLIDAYEDGE for 15% off Fantasy Baseball+ or a High Stakes Baseball subscription.A sample of our preseason fantasy tools:FTN VDP Projections (Jan): Fueled by Vlad, Frank Brank (CDO) and Russ PrenticeUploadable Roto Rankings: Vlad Sedler’s VDP: Top 500, sort, up/download; updated weeklyUnderdog Rankings: Best Ball points-based rankings fueled by VDP ProjectionsBiery’s Offseason Tracker: Transactions and fantasy implications, managed by Lucas BieryFILTH Leaderboard: Leaderboard for FTN’s FILTH metric which quantifies SPs’ pitch quality12-Team Grid Rankings (Jan): Vlad’s famous 12-team grid rankings by positionNFBC Cutline Rankings (Jan): Points contest ranking fueled by VDP ProjectionsNEW: Relievers on the Rise Tracker (Jan): Tracking all draft-worthy RPs > 250 ADPNEW: Custom Rankings Tool (Feb): For your league format, built-in with our projections Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 36Early Bird Discounts with Phil Dussault
Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony are joined by the best fantasy baseball player in the world, Phil Dussault. The trio break down the first NFBC 12-team OC of the fantasy season that both Phil and Vlad were in. This episode went off outline, covering a variety of interesting topics related to early draft strategy, player analysis, roster construction, and assessing market value. If you love talking about fantasy baseball year-round, this episode is for you. It's also guaranteed to immediately bolster your fantasy baseball IQ.Topics Discussed: Drafting before setting our own projections and rankingsThe early OC with Vlad and Phil (a Waxman sandwich)Avoiding biases from setting in (aka, Pfaadtology)The early catcher strategyPlaying time for the young CardinalsSurf or Turf for TON in TorontoCorrea vs. the MI fieldGladiator closers vs. DC closers (not a Marvel movie)Pivetta or Flaherty on the NationalsJordan Romano is big mad, but is he healthy?The Rays have 27 starting pitchers going 3-4 innings each"Why draft Reliever X in Round 10 when you can draft Reliever Y in Round 45" - The Robot Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 35MLB Free Agent Rapid Fire with Bob Nightengale
FTN Fantasy's Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) is joined by renowned MLB insider, Hall of Fame voter and USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale to discuss a variety of offseason baseball and 2025 fantasy related topics.Background on BobThe Guiding Light of reporting for the 2022 lockout scareMaintaining relationships in MLBThe state of pitchers in the max velocity eraThe deal with Roki SasakiFantasy expectations for Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker in SacramentoYandy Diaz and Brandon Lowe - what do the Rays know?Where Juan Soto should ultimately signYankees' backup plans if Soto doesn't signAlex Bregman's presumed landing spotA Paul Goldschmidt bounceback?Tyler O'Neill (of course)Expectations for Jurickson Profar and Walker BuehlerWho among Verlander, Scherzer, Lynn, Morton, Cobb, Boyd, Clevinger are worth drafting?Kenley Jansen's last hurrah (and potential landing spot)Closers in 2025? Clay Holmes, Kirby Yates, Carlos Estevez, Blake Treinen2025 Hall of Fame ballots Bob Nightengale's 2025 Yelich! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 34Sasaki is a Dodger and Free Agent Pitchers
Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony are back for a brand new season of the FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast! Will the Mets sign Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes? Where do Pete Alonso and Christian Walker land? Why does Vlad think Roki Sasaki will 100% join the Dodgers? Who among Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw does Jason believe is still worth drafting? Which late-round starting pitcher is an absolute steal in early drafts? All of these questions are answered in this week's episode.Time Stamped Discussions:6:00 -Trade-off with early drafting; Bo Bichette and Christian Walker10:00 - Market values of Matt McLain, Josh Jung, Christian Encarnacion-Strand14:00 - VDP Preseason Projections results!16:00 - Juan Soto and Willy Adames25:20 - Pete Alonso to the Mariners?28:00 - FA Pitcher DiscussionCorbin Burnes, Blake Snell, Max FriedSean Manaea, Yusei Kikuchi and...Matthew Boyd?Nick Pivetta's fabulously shrinking walk rate38:50 - Market Values of Andrew Painter and Shane McClanahan43:10 - Brandon Woodruff44:40 - Why Roki Sasaki will be a Dodger47:50 - How to value Dodgers pitchers in a 6-man51:30 - Shohei Ohtani 2025 Hot Takes57:18 - A late-round pitcher you should be drafting before his price soarsSubscribe to FTN Fantasy (www.ftnfantasy.com) for the best preseason and in-season content, tools and projections in fantasy baseball! The FTN Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide will be released on Tuesday, December 17th. Sign up: https://ftnfantasy.com/pricing?sport=mlbVlad's VDP Fantasy Baseball Top 300 Rankings: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/mlb/vdp-rankings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 33FTN Live from First Pitch Arizona
Vlad Sedler (@rotogut, FTN) and Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99, Fantasy Pros) record live from the Baseball HQ First Pitch Arizona 2024 conference. Vlad and Joe provide tips on navigating early fantasy drafts, discuss players of similar early ADP, and host a trivia contest with special guests Nick Pollack (Pitcher List), Paul Sporer (Fangraphs), Sam Wirsching (Pallazzo Podcast), and FTN's Lucas Biery.Topics Discussed:Joe being a trooperFTN Draft Guide release dateLate-Round Profitable Hitter trends (Rooker, Doyle, Profar, etc.)Navigating early Average Draft Position (ADP)Devers vs. Olson vs. RileyChisholm vs. Merrill vs. Oneil CruzMcClanahan vs. Alcantara vs. WoodruffTrivia Game!YouTube video: https://t.co/djE8QNX3q3Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.com: Fantasy Baseball: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbFTN StatsHub Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/statsFTN Defensive DVOA: https://ftnfantasy.com/dvoa/nfl/defense-team-dvoa Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 32Live Finale - Celebrating the 2024 High Stakes Champs
Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) hosts his annual live final show on the last day of the MLB season to celebrate the 2024 NFBC national fantasy baseball champions. Vlad is joined by Fangraphs' Paul Sporer (@sporer), FTN baseball analyst and 2024 NFBC Auction Championship overall winner Mike Mager (@BronxYankees23). During this episode, they are joined by NFBC 2024 OC champ John Pausma (@jpausma), NFBC 2024 Main Event champ Clark Olson (@ClarkOlson) and Main Event runner-up, Jason Santeiu (@JasonSantieu). Watch the show live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/YrVlPWu1a4YSign up for the best fantasy baseball site in the industry at www.ftnfantasy.com. Helpful and league-winning content from our group of top-notch analysts, along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings, and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.com: NFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsNFL Projections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 31Jazz or Doyle
Just one week left in the fantasy baseball season! Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony dive into details on unique waiver/FAAB and lineup construction strategies for the final week of the season. The duo discuss a variety of other topics and players including Kodai Senga, Bobby Miller, Francisco Lindor and the MLB wild card race. The show concludes with a 2025 comparison between several players of similar 2024 fantasy value including Brent Rooker vs. Manny Machado, Jose Altuve vs. Jackson Merrill, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. vs. Brenton Doyle.Sign up for the best fantasy baseball site in the industry at www.ftnfantasy.com. Helpful and league-winning content from our group of top-notch analysts, along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings, and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.com: NFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsNFL Projections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projections Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 30The Stretch Run with Mike Mager
In this week's episode, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) is joined by FTN Baseball colleague and High-Stakes crusher, Mike Mager (@bronxyankees23). The duo discuss a variety of topics including the return of deGrom and Scherzer, Yankees front office mismanagement, best schedules these last two weeks of the season, MLB award winners and their World Series picks. Mike discusses his experiences as a first-year fantasy analyst and how it's coincided with what's his been his best fantasy baseball ever so far. Sign up for the best fantasy baseball site in the industry at www.ftnfantasy.com. Helpful and league-winning content from our group of top-notch analysts, along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings, and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.com: NFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsNFL Projections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 29Next Year's ADP with Joe Orrico
Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony are joined by Joe Orrico, FantasyPros analyst/producer and host of the '90 Feet from Home' podcast. Joe discusses his success this year as a fantasy baseball analyst and Twitter fave. The trio dive into topics ranging from the Yankees bullpen and Royce Lewis' value to Jacob deGrom projections and This Year's Nolan Jones. In the last 30 minutes, Vlad, Jason and Joe break down their expectations within the 2025 first round ADP.Be sure to follow Joe: @joeorrico99Sign up for the best fantasy baseball site in the industry at www.ftnfantasy.com. Helpful and league-winning content from our group of top-notch analysts, along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings, and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.com: NFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsNFL Projections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 28A Visit With The Robot, Phil Dussault
Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony are joined by the world's best fantasy baseball manager, Phil Dussault, aka The Robot. Phil had the most successful fantasy baseball season in history back in 2021 when he won the Main Event and Auction Championship overall titles and netted nearly $300k. Vlad, Jason and Phil discuss a variety of topics ranging from Bo Bichette's 2025 value and Calvin Faucher jerseys to the early-round landscape of next draft season's pitchers and Phil's lessons learned in 2024. It pays to listen to The Robot and in this episode, we have the opportunity to peak inside his brain.Topics Discussed:Phil's battle in the NFBC PlatinumReynaldo Lopez 2024 Blue Jays pitchers and Bo Bichette's 2024 ADPWho's jersey would Phil buy this yearExperiences in the 12-team OC as part of the CLQAustin Riley and how Phil was Low on the BravesTJ Pitchers - Dangerous or SaferThe Jorge Lopez ProclamationJacob deGrom - SP1 in 2025?Lessons learned from 2024 YTDThe 1st Round FailuresJumping on Breakout HittersFAAB Process - Streaming AffordablyOver-compensating Categorical DeficienciesThe Art of Cutting Stud PlayersSign up for the best fantasy baseball site in the industry at www.ftnfantasy.com. Helpful and league-winning content from our group of top-notch analysts, along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings, and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.com: NFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsNFL Projections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 27Crossing your T's with John Pausma
For the Week 21 episode of FTN Fantasy Baseball, Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony are joined by NFBC Hall of Famer and Main Event champ John Pausma. John breaks down his meticulous process of in-season management and shares takeaways and lessons learned from the 2024 fantasy season. The trio go into detail about just how much FAAB has wasted on rookie hitters, and dive into a variety of topics ranging from Junior Caminero's arrival, the collapse of the Texas Rangers and Michael Harris II's projected ADP in 2025.Topic Timestamps18:05 - Junior Caminero, Jordan Walker, Victor Scott II24:15 - Michael Harris II returns27:05 - Nolan Jones - will he return?32:45 - Save for deGrom35:15 - Boyd Boyz!37:00 - Pausma's Famous Spreadsheets52:35 - Wasting FAAB on Rookie Hitters, 2024 editionSign up for the best fantasy baseball site in the industry at www.ftnfantasy.com. Helpful and league-winning content from our group of top-notch analysts, along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings, and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.com: NFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsNFL Projections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL1:00:00 - Lessons learned for 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 26Chasing Categories
It's Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season! In this episode of the FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) get into the nitty gritty of strategically managing roto categories via actionable FAAB and lineup setting. Vlad and Jason dig into the breakout of Tyler Fitzgerald, the sudden speed of Luis Robert Jr. and the return of several key hitters including Mookie Betts, Michael Harris II, Julio Rodriguez and Fernando Tatis. Topics Discussed4:10 - Triston Casas6:25 - Kerry Carpenter, Betts, Harris II9:20 - Joe Musgrove, Casey Mize, Alex Cobb13:20 - Tyler O'Neill's Scurvitis 17:00 - Progress of Ranger Suarez and Clarke Schmidt19:30 - Victor Scott II & Tyler Fitzgerald (oh, and Nolan Jones)23:37 - Zach Dezenzo (Astros rookie)27:15 - E-Rod, Mahle and Not Lo-T28:50 - Brusdar, Biggio and the Lux Explosion32:00 - Miguel Vargas is free but in jail40:00 - Best Matchups the next 2 weeks44:00 - Chasing Categories down the stretchSign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 25MLB Trade Deadline
Eric Cross and Lucas Biery catch you up on the latest surrounding the MLB Trade Deadline and what it means for the rest of the Fantasy Baseball season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 24Winokur Wisdom & Trade Deadline Whispering
It's the FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62). This week, they are joined by legendary fantasy baseball auction champ and the man with the best spirit, positive energy and wisdom in the baseball community, Marc Winokur (@marc_winokur). Vlad, Jason and Marc discuss auction strategy, veteran stud pitchers coming back from Tommy John and dive into the MLB landscape to break down trade deadline scenarios from a real-life baseball and fantasy perspective. Most importantly, some tips and best practices for fantasy baseball co-managers. As Marc would say, Auction, Auction, Auction!Topics Discussed:Growing up as a Mets fan in the 80sEric Davis and RA DickeyBalancing co-manager dutiesBest Practices for co-managersThe importance and value of fantasy baseball auctionsRobbie RayClayton KershawJacob deGromChayce McDermottBig OF trades - Jazz, Randy, LuisTarik Skubal rumorsWhere is Crochet going (if anywhere)Sad for Jays fansBullpen shakeups and best relief pitcher FAAB targetsSign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.com NFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page:https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 23Padres and Pad Thai w/ Sammy Reid
It's episode 22 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) as Jason Anthony golfs in Ireland. Vlad is joined by old friend, fantasy baseball, poker pro and podcaster Sammy Reid (@SammyReidFI). Vlad and Sammy discuss recent baseball news, trade rumors, and FAAB strategy around the All-Star break. They touch on what to do if you're the short stack (less than $150 FAAB remaining) and assess some midseason lessons to apply to 2025 fantasy baseball draft season. A little Saved by the Bell and a ranking of Asian food is on the menu here.Topics by timestamp:12:45 - Pablo Lopez16:30 - Jazz Chisholm landing spot22:30 - Angels/Nationals as sellers, Twins FAAB magic32:00 - More Miguel Vargas + Dodgers pitchers35:00 - Padres Talk37:25 - The Ben Rice Story41:45 - Managing short stack FAAB 53:10 - Midseason lessons for 20251:02:20: Pick'Em Game (Asian Food Power List, 90's TV, Greinke for President?)Sign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 22Secrets to 12-team Success with Brandon Waddell
It's episode 22 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62). They're joined this week by Brandon Waddell (@thehumnraindelay) aka CORKED WOOD, one of the top NFBC 12-team Online Championship (OC) players. Brandon has won a whopping 16 of 27 OC leagues since he started playing the contest in 2019, a 59% league win rate! They discuss a variety of draft and FAAB topics specifically related to the OC and 12-team formats. Towards the end, the trio plays a Rapid Fire ROS game involving James Wood, Noelvi Marte and Julio Rodriguez.Topics Discussed:Brandon Waddell's baseball and stats backgroundFading early SPs in the OCThe Upside Drafting Theory in overall contestsLeague-shopping and when to draftDiminishing returns with volume draftingManaging FAAB budgets; how much to save 2HThe Low-Percentage Plays (aka The Toglia)Avoiding the Splash BidsWhen to shift to tracking overall standingsJames Wood vs. Noelvi MarteJulio Rodriguez vs. Jarren DuranMatt Olson vs. Josh NaylorSkubal/Kirby/Castillo vs. Burnes/Fried/P.LopezSign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 21Guerrero Bryce Rice, Raley
It's episode 21 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62)! Vlad and Jason delve into a variety of topics from the return or Robbie Ray, Jeffrey Springs and Kodai Senga to in-depth AL team lineup trends, the Cubs' atrocious bullpen and some tips for avoiding SP landmines in the summer.Players and Topics (time stamps listed)(4:00) - Saving FAAB for Robbie Ray, Jeffrey Springs, Kodai Senga?(9:00) - Jacob deGrom update(12:47) - Mets pitchers: Edwin Diaz, Christian Scott, Jose Butto(15:38) - Cubs hot mess bullpen(21:54) - Chad Green, stashing Yimi Garcia(23:44) - Josh Jung delayed(25:40) - Willson Contreras, Yainer Diaz or Francisco Alvarez ROS?(28:35) - Garrett Mitchell promotion?(31:15) - Avoiding landmine Starting Pitchers in the summer(41:32) - AL Central Lineup Trends(50:20) - AL West Lineup Trends(1:01:57) - AL East Lineup TrendsSign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 20Bay Area Blues with Scott Jenstad
Surprise! It's episode 20 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) as they invite old friend Scott Jenstad (@ScottJenstad) on the pod. Scott is one of the most accomplished high-stakes managers in history and is the host of Sunday's RotoWire Fantasy Baseball show. The trio dive into a bevy of topics including Ben Rice's arrival, Gerrit Cole's return, Corbin Carroll's struggles, Marcell Ozuna's dominance and Steven Kwan's quest for .400. Find out where Garrett Crochet will be traded and which MLB team is now Scott's favorite since the A's have abandoned him. Oh, and there's more Miguel Vargas slander than Vlad can handle.Players and Topics (time stamps listed)(1:44) Jenstad intro - Oakland A's - Mason Miller(5:50) How did I not bid on John Brebbia?(7:20) Guardians, Brewers, Cubs - MLB surprises(12:22) Return of Cole, Scherzer and Bobby Miller(20:47) How much FAAB to leave for September(30:00) The History of Fantasy Sports book(25:10) Ben Rice and Orelvis Martinez(35:00) Return of Tork, Meadows and Jordan Walker?(43:00) 1st Half Profit Infielders - Westburg, Bohm, Maikel(49:00) 1st Half Profit Outfielders - Ozuna, Profar, Greene(54:40) Manny Machado 2H expectations(41:50) Norby and Loperfido (Told Ya)(60:00) 2H Predictions (Crochet, Kwan, Gil, Witt + more)Sign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 19Tork and Parker Can't Lose
It's episode 19 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast! Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) touch on current fantasy baseball news, injury updates and dig into this weekend's starts & sits.Players and Topics (time stamps listed)(4:35) Horwitz is Happening!(10:10) Parker Meadows and Torkelson(11:40) No Al Bundy Allowed(13:05) JT Realmuto, Francisco Alvarez(14:55) Encarnacion-Strand Stash FOMO(17:40) Gavin Williams / Ben Lively(21:35) Kyle Bradish the Exception(22:33) Ben Brown, Sneaky Yariel Rodriguez(24:55) Bryan Woo / Emerson Hancock(26:22) Povich, Thorpe, Waldrep: The Philosphers(36:00) Parker Meadows Can't Lose + Tork Bombs(41:50) Norby and Loperfido (Told Ya)(44:17) Drew Waters, not a Floyd(45:50) Don't blame TON, blame yourself(47:40) Mastaka Yoshida to help your BA(49:40) Adael Amador(50:50) Jason's Weekly Jasson Dominguez Shout OutWeek 12 Weekend Start/Sits and Matchups(52:41) Marlins + Nats lefty-heavy rotations(54:10) Gut's indigestion and the Jazz is Overrated Shade(56:00) Trout: overrated?(57:50) Bench the Nats lefties; Weekend at Senzel's(59:27) LHHs to bench this weekend(1:00:00) Paul DeDong vs lefties(1:04:55) Have you seen Arenado's #'s against lefties?Sign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 18The Art of the Stash
It's episode 18 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast! Co-host Jason Anthony (@booms62) and Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) touch on current events, injury news and discuss the types of players they feel most comfortable stashing in 12- and 15-team roto leagues. Vlad and Jason dig into this weekend's starts & sits and take an early look at Week 12 FAAB options.Players and Topics (time stamps listed)(2:30) Henry Davis, Intro to Art of the Stash (7:00) Royce Lewis & Luis Robert return with a bang(8:35) Tommy Pham and Wilyer Abreu's ankles(10:37) Kyle Tucker's shin(11:40) Bo Naylor getting demoted? + Guardians rule(15:35)Javier/Arrighetti, Mahle/Scherzer, Gasser/Ashby(23:00) Garrett Crochet to the Padres? Luis Gil's dominance(28:33) Weekend Matchups - Dodgers/Yankees, Tough spot for Nats + more(49:18) Week 12 FAAB Preview + Archetypes we're stashingSign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 17A State of Quantrillity
It's episode 17 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast! Co-host Jason Anthony (@booms62) and Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) review the best starting pitchers in May, hitters to start and sit this weekend and provide an early look at the Week 11 free agent bidding pool. The duo discuss the importance of staying ahead of roster activations and the playing time fallout of roster bubble hitters.Players and Topics Discussed:Clarke Schmidt's injury and temporary replacementThe return of Luis Robert Jr., Steven Kwan and Royce LewisChris Sale and Luis Gil dominanceCal Quantrill is underrated but Austin Gomber's been luckyGavin Stone is Budget Max FriedLefty-heavy weekend matchups for CLE, NYM, TEXFAAB whispering Matt Waldron, David Peterson, Sean Bouchard and Nick MartiniSign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 16Steady Yin and Surly Yang
It's episode 16 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast! Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) spends the first part of the show with calm, cool and collected FTN writer Todd Whitestone (@telestar7) and the rest of it with one of his favorite, unpredictable guests, Dan Prepas (@surlyattorney). Vlad and Todd discuss Main Event FAAB spending trends and dig into some money-saving discipline-fueled strategies. They don't go off the rails as they usually do when Prepas the Surly joins the show, but Vlad and Dan discuss a variety of topics ranging from Brent Rooker's rest-of-season value to overrated fantasy hitters and the state of the Angels franchise.Players and Topics Discussed:The Luis Matos and Luke Raley heatersIs Willie Calhoun the next Kevin Pillar?Todd's column and alligator arms of high stakes players in 2024Carlos Estevez's replacementLuis Ren-hee-fo, All-Star to-beJulio Rodriguez already a bust?Morel is overratedA shrine to Alec BohmMiguel Vargas SZN is hereSign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 15SEAGER, Damage and More with Rob Orr
Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) is joined this week by FTN colleague, Rob Orr (@NotTheBobbyOrr). Rob is the defending NFBC Gladiator overall winner, SABR award winner and creator of metrics such as SEAGER and Damage%. Players and Topics Discussed:Rob's baseball journey and Philly fandomThe joy of creating your own metrics and hearing Karl Ravech talk about themNFBC Gladiator dominanceUsing Damage% and other unique metrics for fantasy baseball decisionsNelson Velazquez and Luke Raley Jr.LaMonte Wade Jr.Michael Harris II is fineSign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 14Penny-Pinch the Prospects
It's Episode 14 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) and Jason Anthony (@Booms62) as the duo discusses the week of news, examines why we overspend on recently promoted prospects and digs into the best and worst schedules for the rest of May.Players and Topics Discussed:Willson Contreras' bad luckImpact of Luis Arraez in San DiegoExpectations for Kyle ManzardoTracking Jordan Walker's minor league performanceCall-up dates for Junior Caminero, Cade Horton, James WoodHitters to bench in NFBC this weekendBest and Worst schedules in the 2nd half of MayRobert Gasser SZN!Sign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 13May Starting Pitcher Rankings
It's Episode 13 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) and Jason Anthony (@Booms62) as the duo discuss a variety of topics including Mike Trout's injury, prospect promotions and free agent bidding regret. The main focus this week is on Vlad's starting pitcher rankings for the month of May that include a strength of schedule analysis.Players and Topics Discussed:Mike Trout, Jo Adell and the AngelsTyler Black and Joey LoperfidoRanger Suarez, SP1Juice upcoming matchups for Cole Ragans and Framber ValdezThe Marquez Conundrum: the issue with Cincinnati Reds SPStarting Pitcher Rankings preview for the month of May!Sign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 142Closer Draft
It's Episode 12 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) and Jason Anthony (@Booms62) as the duo discuss a variety of topics from the recent string of oblique injuries, small sample sizes, FAAB woes and players they regret not having more shares of.Players and Topics Discussed:Paternity Leave on a Monday (Harper, Machado)Wasted FAAB on Yariel Rodriguez and Spencer Turnbull?Goldy and the CardinalsOrelvis Martinez HypeHeston Kjerstad promotionVlad & Jason run a 24-round ROS Closer Draft!Sign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 141Don't Tweak the Obliques
It's Episode 11 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) as the duo discuss a variety of topics from the recent string of oblique injuries, small sample sizes, FAAB woes and players they regret not having more shares of. Players and Topics Discussed:- New Daily Projections model at FTN!- Suzuki and Burger obliques- Jose Butto and Ben Brown FAAB Weekend- Outside influences in FAAB decisions- The Clevinger/Plesac Covid scandal- Yates! and how good it feels to get the closers- Rocco, Oli, Kotsay and the Clown CrewSign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 140Overreaction SZN
It's Episode 10 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) as the duo discuss a variety of topics from the recent string of starting pitcher injuries, roto karma, rest-of-season analysis and the recent over and underperfomers in fantasy baseball. There's also a special announcement about a new member of the FTN Baseball team!Players and Topics Discussed:How we navigate starting pitchers with all the attritionShowboating, victory-lapping and roto karmaWeekly Projections and two exciting announcementsTyler O'Neill Spencer SteerBrice TurangRonel BlancoEdward OlivaresGeorge Kirby and Max FriedThe Minnesota Twins offensePlease subscribe, rate and review!Sign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 139Managing Drops and Avoiding Disasters
In this week's episode of the FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) is joined by high stakes player and FTN writer Mike Mager (@BronxYankees23). Mike and Vlad talk about how to identify drops, tips to avoid disaster SP starts, highlights from the first week of MLB action and the wild volatility among closers.Players discussed:Mike Trout draft FOMORoyce Lewis & Josh Jung injuriesEsteury Ruiz Conspiracy TheoryTanner Scott, Kenley Jansen, Jason FoleyRelievers on bad teams like the A's, White Sox and RockiesPlease subscribe, rate, and review!Sign up for the best fantasy baseball content in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysis including Weekly Hitter and Pitcher Rankings, Closers/Bullpen Report, Crossed Up, Drops & Disasters, and Vlad's Trust the Gut FAAB article. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 138Draft FOMO and Bold Predictions
On the latest FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) discuss players they have the fear of missing out (FOMO) on and drop 10 bold fantasy baseball predictions.Discussion topics:Victor Scott II SZN upon usThe massive CJ Abrams ceilingThe YandyMan so disrespectedSneaky fantasy value squadsRed Sox, Rise UpClosers are a WastelandThis Year's EflinPlease subscribe, rate and review!Sign up for the best fantasy baseball content in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Use code SEAGER5 for 5% the Fantasy Baseball + or High Stakes package. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysis including Weekly Hitter and Pitcher Rankings, Closers/Bullpen Report, Crossed Up, Drops & Disasters, and Vlad's Trust the Gut FAAB article. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 137ADP Helium Check
In the eighth episode of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) dive into hitters and pitchers gaining major steam in spring training exhibition games as draft season heads into its final week.Discussion topics:- Closer position falling apart- Ominous signs from Buxton and Yordan- Oneil Cruz: Super Riser- What to do with steaming arms like Gavin Stone and Louie Varland- The 3 Jacksons- Blake Snell's new price- Kelenic back to Kelenicking Please subscribe, rate and review!Sign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Use code SEAGER5 for 5% the Fantasy Baseball + or High Stakes package. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysis along with industry-best projections (VDP, powered by FTN Data), VDP 12 and 15-team rankings, Underdog best ball rankings, the Prospect Vault and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 136Closer Tiers
The seventh episode of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) as the duo explore the tiers and pockets of market value among closers and relief pitchers. Discussion topics:- Edwin Diaz: a tier of his own?- Devin Williams backup plan- Next level for Duran?- Doval getting too much love- Phillips is boring but boring is good- Hopping off the Tanner Scott Train- Texas and Philly committee for really- 4 setup arms better than their closers- Mason Miller, the great wild cardPlease subscribe, rate and review!Sign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Use code SEAGER5 for 5% the Fantasy Baseball + or High Stakes package. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysis along with industry-best projections (VDP, powered by FTN Data), VDP 12 and 15-team rankings, Underdog best ball rankings, the Prospect Vault and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Thank you!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 135Starting Pitcher Tiers
The fifth episode of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) as the duo explore the tiers and pockets of market value among starting pitchers in the top-400 ADP. Discussion topics:- Early-round strikeouts overrated?- Gerrit Cole and Corbin Burnes: boring aces- Helium City: Tarik Skubal and Cole Ragans- Why Grayson is no Scherzer- How to value the Seattle arms- Walk Rate studs: Bailey Ober, Zach Eflin, and Braxton Garrett?- A Michael King bold prediction- Where do we take Sonny Gray and Verlander?- Bounceback Boys? Sale, Rodon, Bieber, Severino- Where in the World is Triston McKenzie?- An intriguing Reds pitcherPlease subscribe, rate and review!Sign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Use code SEAGER5 for 5% the Fantasy Baseball + or High Stakes package. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysis along with industry-best projections (VDP, powered by FTN Data), VDP 12 and 15-team rankings, Underdog best ball rankings, the Prospect Vault and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 134Outfielder Tiers
The fourth episode of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) as the duo explore the tiers and pockets of market value among the vast outfielder position. Discussion topics:- The 1st round is so much riskier than we thought- Don't need upside in the 1st- Polarization of Michael Harris II- Texas Rangers jinx and the Orioles schedule- Jazz and Jones vs. Yelich and Reynolds- No Schwarber, please- What to do with Chourio and Langford- Duran Helium and the Sneaky Accountant- Don't Look at Me, Kwan!- Vlad likes Giants and Jason's into PiratesPlease subscribe, rate and review!Sign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Use code SEAGER5 for 5% the Fantasy Baseball + or High Stakes package. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysis along with industry-best projections (VDP, powered by FTN Data), VDP 12 and 15-team rankings, Underdog best ball rankings, the Prospect Vault and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 133Utility-Only and Catcher Tiers
It's the third episode of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) as the duo explore the tiers and pockets of market value among utility-only hitters and catchers. Discussion topics:- Shohei Ohtani's upside as a Dodger- What if Eloy Jimenez and Byron Buxton stay healthy?- Catcher scarcity and the position's history- Is J.T. Realmuto worth the price?- Differentiating among Cal Raleigh, Sal Perez, Francisco Alvarez- The Gabriel Moreno playoff tax- Our two favorite breakout backstops in Tier 4Please subscribe, rate and review!Sign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Use code SEAGER5 for 5% the Fantasy Baseball + or High Stakes package. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysis along with industry-best projections (VDP, powered by FTN Data), VDP 12 and 15-team rankings, Underdog best ball rankings, the Prospect Vault and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 132Middle Infielder Tiers
It's the second episode of the FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) as the duo explore the tiers and pockets of market value among second basemen and shortstops from Bobby Witt Jr. down to Jose Caballero. Players discussed in depth include:- Francisco Lindor and Ozzie Albies- Elly De La Cruz and Oneil Cruz- Bo Bichette and Gunnar Henderson- Is CJ Abrams worth the price?- What to expect from Jackson Holliday- Jason's Willy Adames love- Jeremy Pena's 2nd half goose egg- Brendan Donovan aka Donnie DingersPlease subscribe, rate and review!Sign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Use code SEAGER5 for 5% the Fantasy Baseball + or High Stakes package. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysis along with industry-best projections (VDP, powered by FTN Data), VDP 12 and 15-team rankings, Underdog best ball rankings, the Prospect Vault and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 131Corner Infielder Tiers + Jason Anthony's Debut
The FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast returns with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and new co-host Jason Anthony (@booms62) for the 2024 debut episode. Learn a little bit about Jason's life story, including his days as a pro golfer in Canada and his love for Bay Area sports. Vlad and Jason dig into the first and third basemen throughout the top 400 ADP and break them down with actionable fantasy context and an in-depth analytical spin. A few of the players discussed:- Bryce Harper- Gunnar Henderson- Manny Machado- Triston Casas- Spencer Torkelson- Max Muncy- Ryan Mountcastle- Jose AbreuPlease subscribe, rate and review!Sign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Use code SEAGER5 for 5% the Fantasy Baseball + or High Stakes package. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysis along with industry-best projections (VDP, powered by FTN Data), VDP 12 and 15-team rankings, Underdog best ball rankings, the Prospect Vault and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 130Special Edition: 2024 H2H Points Primer
Welcome to a special H2H Points & Categories edition. This show is a custom complement to the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide. Your host is FTN's Michael Govier (@mjgovier) along with guests the H2H whiz kids Michael Waterloo (@MichaelWaterloo) & Dan (Dad) Strafford (@DanStrafford)! The fellas dissect the basics of H2H draft day strategies, the best H2H playoffs options and the vital importance of the scoring system in H2H points league. Whether you ride or die for H2H or you're curious about giving it a go this year, this episode is right up your alley!link to FTN's 2024 Fantasy Baseball Guide: https://www.ftnfantasy.com/articles/FTN/112106/fantasy-baseball-guide Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 129Live from Arizona with BatFlip Crazy & the Gut
Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Toby G (@batflipcrazy) record live from the Baseball HQ First Pitch Arizona 2023 conference. They dive into an overview of the 2023 fantasy baseball season, lessons learned for 2024 draft season and review some super early ADP. They are joined for a special Battle of the Quants trivia game by four roto celebs, Derek Carty, Eno Sarris, Rudy Gamble, and Jeff Zimmerman. Watch on YouTube: https://t.co/gtxz8ZULGe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 128Catching Up with Phil Dussault aka "Champ Champ"
Matthew Davis (@mattywood) is joined by Phil Dussault (@PhilDussault27) the overall winner of the 2021 NFBC Main Event and Auction Championship. Matthew and Phil discuss a bunch of negative news and the potentail fantasy impacts. They also get into Shohei Ohtani's 2024 outlook, a couple of bullpens to monitor and then they dissect Jesús Luzardo while predicting his 2024 ADP. Players Mentioned- Shohei Ohtani- Cubs Bullpen- Orioles Bullpen- Jose Siri- Jeimer Candelario- Oswald Peraza- Kris Bryant- Jarred Kelenic- Jesús LuzardoPLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 127Govier & Cross Edition
Vlad & Matty are off this week. You're in good hands though as FTN's own Michael Govier (@mjgovier) & Eric Cross (@EricCross04) sit down for a stellar fantasy baseball conversation. The fellas chat about the benefits of co-managing a team, why Eric is more than just a prospects guru & why we may need to review how we approach two-start pitching streamers. PLAYERS MENTIONEDCorbin CarrollBobby Witt Jr.Corbin BurnesMichael Harris IIBryan ReynoldsCole RagansEric LauerEdward CabreraSandy AlcantaraTriston Casas Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 126Game Theory & SP Standouts w/Adam Young
Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) is joined by FTN colleague and columnist Adam Young (@Adam15Young) as they discuss a variety of fantasy baseball topics. Adam discusses his thoughts on analyzing fantasy baseball like a scout, covering high school baseball and his success in the NFBC auction formats. Vlad and Adam then dive into some of the top starting pitchers, surprising starting pitchers and project market prices for 2024. It's a fun episode with one of the industry's rising young stars in Adam Young.Players discussed:- Dylan Cease- Kyle Bradish- Justin Steele- Nathan Eovaldi- Luis Castillo- Logan Gilbert- Mitch Keller Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 125FTN Fantasy Baseball Podcast with Michael Govier and Paul Sporer!
This week Vlad & Matty are off, but FTN's Michael Govier (@mjgovier) steps in to host without a hitch! Plus he was able to secure long time fantasy baseball player Paul Sporer (@sporer). This week the fellas take a look at the lessons they have learned from another season of NFBC play. This show mainly focuses on the Main Event & 15-teamers. The fellas recall the legendary Freebie of August 7th. They also look at and discuss big money bids on younger pitchers and the opportunity cost of spending FAAB bucks. Sporer & Govier also get introspective about the 6-month grind of the fantasy baseball season and the long-view perspective that's required. Also, Govier gets brutally honest about having too many teams and how that led to an overloaded obsession about roster diversification. The fellas close with the Main Event overall standings. Thanks for listening!Players Mentioned:Joey WentzTaj BradleyJake FraleyEury PerezElly De La CruzGavin WilliamsKerry CarpenterTyler StephensonMatt McLainAdley RutschmanJonah Heim Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 124Queen of High Stakes, Jenny Butler
Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) is joined by one of the best high stakes fantasy baseball players, Jenny Butler (@JennyButler830). Jenny talks about growing up a Cincinnati Reds fan in a family that loves baseball and some high security clearance in her other life as a chemist. They touch on draft strategy, roster construction, their battle in the $2500 NFFC Super Auction and the state of starting pitchers, looking ahead into 2024 fantasy drafts.Players Mentioned:- Matt McLain- Spencer Steer- Ryan Helsley- Jake Burger- Dane Dunning- Shohei Ohtani- Justin Steele- Zach Eflin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 123Let's Get Surly! with Dan Prepas and Sammy Reid
Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) is joined by two of his favorite recurring guests, Sammy Reid (@SammyReidFI) and the Surly Attorney, Daniel Prepas, aka Prep (@StudSterkelFan). Prep goes on a surly tirade about the Angels, what a horrible person Rendon is and humanity in general. Sammy talks about his low expectations for his Padres the rest of this season. They then dive into the landscape of fantasy baseball at the 70% mark of the season and ponder whether NFBC players will have SP Amnesia for 2024 draft season. This is a wild ride, enjoy it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 122Trade Deadline Reaction
Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) is reunited with Matthew Davis (@mattywood) and it FEELS SO GOOD! The duo cover all of the MLB trades that occured for this year's trade deadline. With that comes fantasy impacts, players avaialable, players to drop and predicting some division winners. link to Vlad Sedler's Trade Deadline article:https://www.ftnfantasy.com/articles/FTN/101536/mlb-trade-deadline-2023-full-reactionlink to Todd Whitestone's NFBC Main Event Waiver Watch:https://www.ftnfantasy.com/articles/FTN/101422/whitestones-waiver-watch-nfbc-main-event-731link to Matthew Davis' Weekly Hitting Planner:https://www.ftnfantasy.com/articles/FTN/91357/fantasy-baseball-weekly-hitting-planner-july-30link to Matthew Davis' Bullpen Report:https://www.ftnfantasy.com/articles/FTN/93552/fantasy-baseball-bullpen-reportlink to Eric Cross' Weekly Pitching Primer:https://www.ftnfantasy.com/articles/FTN/91404/weekly-pitching-primer-july-30please subscribe, rate & review Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.