RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast

Clay Link is joined by special guest co-host Erik Halterman to talk about all things fantasy baseball, including news, sleepers, risers, fallers and more!Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today.It’s officially fantasy baseball season, and it’s time for MLB Best Ball on Rival Fantasy. Sign up at joinrival.com/rotowire for a $200 deposit match and $25 in free entries.0:00 Intro/Devin Williams down for the Brewers Is Joel Payamps the new closer for Milwaukee? Other candidates News 4:15 Dylan Cease traded to the Padres On the topic of the Padres, Jackson Merrill will be with the team in South Korea. All indications are that he will be the starting center fielder Gerrit Cole sidelined at least 1-2 months Tommy Edman (wrist) will open the season on the IL, Victor Scott rising 12:50 Wyatt Langford appears headed for the Opening Day roster Adam Duvall back to Atlanta 16:22 Taj Bradley (pectoral) shut down for at least two weeks Kodai Senga (shoulder) shutdown continues Danny Jansen wrist fracture, Opening Day seems unlikely Kevin Gausman (shoulder) unlikely to make Opening Day 27:45 Eury Perez also appears unlikely for Opening Day Ronald Acuna (knee) returns to game action Corey Seager (groin) optimism building for Opening Day 34:33 Staff Keeper League results42:05 FSGA Drafts this week How did it go? Late picks Tout Wars Our league specifics Strategy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Alexander (@Roto_Wan) from RazzBall.com joins Jeff Erickson to share their annual Best Ball Special. We break down the top winning concepts in Best Ball and how Underdog, Fantrax, RT and the NFBC differ from each other. We also discuss the latest on Devin Williams, Gerrit Cole and Eury Perez.---00:00 - Breaking News00:30 - Devin Williams02:30 - Gerrit Cole05:45 - Adam Duvall07:00 - Eury Perez08:30 - Ronald Acuña11:15 - Intro to Best Ball Leagues13:30 - Underdog22:00 - Draft Kings23:00 - The Importance of Stacking31:00 - Fantrax37:30 - RT Sports41:15 - RazzSlam / NFBC46:20 - When do you start?---Fantrax Promotional CopySign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowireRival Fantasy Promotional CopyIt’s officially fantasy baseball season, and it’s time for MLB Best Ball on Rival Fantasy. Sign up at joinrival.com/rotowire for a $200 deposit match and $25 in free entries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Marc's history with NFBC auctions February valuations vs. late-March valuations Building with a strong infield Figuring out the closer market Nomination strategy Using the NFBC's max bid tool Scouting the competition Playing the endgame Reserve round strategy Where James went wrong in his recent high-stakes auction Wyatt Langford's price heading into the Main Event Fantrax Promotional CopySign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Rival Fantasy Promotional CopyIt’s officially fantasy baseball season, and it’s time for MLB Best Ball on Rival Fantasy. Sign up at joinrival.com/rotowire for a $200 deposit match and $25 in free entries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jose Altuve keeps showing up on a lot of Fred Zinkie's (@FredZinkieMLB) rosters, as does Chas McCormick and Craig Kimbrel. Hear who else he and Jeff Erickson keep rostering, and who they sometimes would prefer to have instead.---0:00 - News & Notes1:00 - Gerrit Cole underwent and MRI and won’t be ready for Opening Day. Uh oh. Where should he be drafted now?10:30 - Adjusting draft strategy as a result?13:20 - Aaron Judge18:00 - Taj Bradley to undergo MRI for pectoral tightness. One of my sleepers!25:30 - Jackson Merrill makes the team31:05 - Players Fred Can’t Stop Drafting31:15 - Players you often find yourself drafting the most often. There were players such as Bailey Ober, who I thought would be my most rostered. But the reality doesn’t always match the expectation. 33:20 - C: None35:30 - 1B: Pete Alonso, Andrew Vaughn43:15 - 2B: Jose Altuve, Ketel Marte46:00 - 3B: None48:30 - SS: Zach Neto51:45 - OF: Chas McCormick, Alex Verdugo, Brendan Donovan, Johan Rojas 1:01:00 - SP: Grayson Rodriguez, Zack Littell, John Means, Charlie Morton1:15:00 - RP: Craig Kimbrel, Alexis Diaz---Fantrax Promotional CopySign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowireRival Fantasy Promotional CopyIt’s officially fantasy baseball season, and it’s time for MLB Best Ball on Rival Fantasy. Sign up at joinrival.com/rotowire for a $200 deposit match and $25 in free entries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad dig deep into the 2024 player pool and detail their targets and fades at every position. Players discussed include Cody Bellinger, Anthony Volpe, Logan Webb, Zac Gallen and many, many more. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWireSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. It’s officially fantasy baseball season, and it’s time for MLB Best Ball on Rival Fantasy. Sign up at joinrival.com/rotowire for a $200 deposit match and $25 in free entries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Crawford is joined by Derek VanRiper of The Athletic, and they begin the show by discussing the proper etiquette of slow drafts. They then talk about some hitters and pitchers that have surprising ADPs, including Elly De La Cruz, George Kirby, Nolan Jones and Evan Phillips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) dig into some over/unders from the Central divisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clay Link and Todd Zola discuss all the latest news from around spring training and updates to their Top 300 fantasy baseball rankings.Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today.0:00 Intro/Joey Votto finds a homeVladdy Jr. has been battling a jammed thumb.News Nathaniel Lowe has an oblique strain, not expected for Opening Day. Jared Walsh appears likely to step in at first base for TEX. 4:00 Does this affect Wyatt Langford’s chances of making the roster? Lars Nootbaar injured, diagnosed with two non-displaced fractures in his left ribcage. Tommy Edman (wrist) is doubtful for Opening Day. 8:15 Dylan Carlson? Eddie Rosario to the Nats. Hurts Jesse Winker’s chances, but James Wood is making an interesting case. 14:00 Kevin Gausman (shoulder fatigue) says he’ll be ready for Opening Day. Brayan Bello gets his contract extension (six years, $55 million). TGFBI teams23:00 Changes to the Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Blake Snell Sonny Gray 28:00 Will Benson 35:00 Taj Bradley 39:45 A.J. Puk 50:00 Jung Hoo Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A popular draft strategy in snake draft leagues is to go with "Pocket Aces," i.e. drafting elite starting pitchers with your first two picks. Derek VanRiper did so in the LABR Mixed Draft League, beginning his draft with Spencer Strider and Corbin Burnes. He and Jeff Erickson talk about the nuances, strengths and weaknesses of the strategy.---00:00 - News & Notes01:00 - Bello extension, Red Sox rotation08:00 - Rodon velocity down, gets hit hard12:00 - Michael King, Johnny Brito, Will Warren17:00 - TB/CLE/LAD pitching development20:00 - DL Hall25:00 - Pocket Aces - Defined, Reason for Going that route26:00 - Who qualifies as an "ace" for such purposes?34:45 - How to follow it up43:00 - When do you next go into the SP pool?45:00 - Applied - DVR’s LABR draft, Jeff’s TGFBI draft1:01:00 - Draft position matter?---Fantrax Promotional CopySign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Collette on defending his AL LABR crown Identifying pockets of players Adapting on the fly to another team's punt-pitching strategy When to price enforce and when not to Nomination strategy The Rays depth chart Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's fantasy baseball auction season, and Fred Zinkie has the keys for you to dominate your league. Fred and Jeff Erickson will discuss auction strategy tips and the biggest news of the day, including the latest Ronald Acuña update.---00:00 - Lucas Giolito’s season appears to be over before it started.05:00 - Ronald Acuna seems to be fine.07:30 - Sonny Gray could open the season on the IL. Maybe Kevin Gausman too. And Braxton Garrett. 12:30 - Paul Skenes will open the season in the Minors. Draftable?15:40 - Jordan Montgomery and Blake Snell20:00 - Ken Rosenthal wrote that Jackson Holliday has a 50% chance of making the OD roster. Is that enough to draft him in the middle rounds?23:30 - A.J. Puk is becoming a spring training story. He was drafted in my tout league tonight.29:00 - Auctions29:15 - Are auctions better than drafts? Why or why not?31:45 - What do you do to prepare for your auction?35:45 - Pen & Paper vs. Software40:00 - Do you have any strategy for nominations?46:40 - Are you flexible on changing prices during the auction? Do the bids on other players matter?53:00 - Are you more of a stars-and-scrubs or spread-the-risk guy?58:30 - Are there ever players who you “have to” win in the auction?1:03:00 - What is your plan for dollar days?1:11:00 - Size of league dictating strategy?1:15:00 - Would you stash prospects?---Fantrax Promotional CopySign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad run through the baseball news from over the weekend and then discuss a bunch of interesting names going after pick 200 in 2024 drafts, including Byron Buxton, Taj Bradley and Kyle Harrison, plus many, many more. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWireSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) hit on some over/under props from the AL East and NL East divisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greg Jewett of The Athletic joins RotoWire Senior MLB Editor Clay Link to discuss Tout Wars H2H and ALL THINGS CLOSERS!Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today.0:00 Intro/Welcome Greg Jewett of The AthleticTout Wars H2H Congratulations on your championship victory in 2023! Beat out a pretty star-studded field. 3:55 How did you get it done? Did you pay for closers? Draft coming up Sunday, March 17 at the Iroquois Hotel in NYC. 18:00 Closers 23:57 Anybody in the top 10 among closers that you’re avoiding? Greg: Josh Hader Clay: Emmanuel Clase 31:24 Comfort level: LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH for the mid-range closers Adbert Alzolay Craig Kimbrel Andres Munoz Raisel Iglesias Tanner Scott Evan Phillips 44:26 Favorite closers in waiting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FSWA Award-Winning Writer John Laghezza from The Athletic joins Jeff Erickson to discuss moving averages, his award-winning Best Baseball Ongoing Series, how he sets up his draft tiers, and his Tout Wars draft where he started off with Aaron Judge.---00:00 - FSWA Award01:45 - Player Sheets and Tiers05:00 - Moving Averages13:00 - Do you Mock Draft?17:00 - Kodai Senga21:00 - Grayson Rodriguez29:00 - Compact Categories32:00 - Tout Wars SOLDS League38:00 - Brandon Pfaadt40:00 - Pirates Pitchers42:45 - Early Projections vs. Spring Training Results48:00 - Teams Running52:30 - Teoscar Hernandez56:00 - Lane Thomas vs. Teoscar vs. George Springer vs. Evan Carter---Fantrax Promotional CopySign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Brown Cade Horton Will Warren Victor Scott Colson Montgomery Dustin Harris Jakob Marsee Graham Pauley Samuel Zavala Dillon Head Jackson Merrill Brooks Lee Kyle Hurt Gavin Stone Emmet Sheehan River Ryan James Wood Elly De La Cruz Oswald Peraza Paulino Santana Tai Peete Yophery Rodriguez Wyatt Langford Yoshinobu Yamamoto Walker Jenkins Paul Skenes Jackson Holliday Thayron Liranzo Gavin Williams Will Benson Troy Johnston Tyler Black Jose Corniell Aidan Curry Brayan Rocchio Jett Williams Adael Amador James Triantos Sal Stewart Darell Hernaiz Max Clark Brock Wilken Roman Anthony Austin Wells Yoniel Curet Reggie Crawford Logan Henderson Colt Emerson Chase DeLauter Lazaro Montes Bubba Chandler Noble Meyer Michael Harris Junior Caminero Zac Veen Marcelo Mayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fred Zinkie just navigated the secondary closer run in the Tout Wars Draft & Hold league. Who do you like among Andres Muñoz, Jordan Romano, Craig Kimbrel, Paul Sewald, Ryan Helsley, Tanner Scott, Evan Phillips, Clay Holmes and Adbert Alzolay? He and Jeff Erickson discuss that tier of closers, and how to anticipate and/or react to cliffs in your snake draft.---3:30 - Cody Bellinger to the Cubs8:00 - Is it time to downgrade Snell, Montgomery, Chapman?20:30 - Differing Closer Plans36:00 - Worth paying attention to the Rockies closer?42:00 - Category Targets - Will the SB 80% threshold will be 200 this year?51:00 - Joe Musgrove has already made two spring starts. And he stunk in both. Worried?54:30 - Walker Buehler will face hitters tomorrow. How many innings will he throw this year?59:00 - Chris Sale1:02:20 - Alek Manoah---Fantrax Promotional CopySign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today.Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad give their thoughts on the 2024 closer market, break down a number of specific relievers and then move over to starting pitchers to discuss a number of intriguing SP in the Top 150. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWireSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Crawford and Ryan Boyer look at the latest headlines from baseball, including Kodai Senga's shoulder injury that likely will see him miss significant time. They also take a look at Tim Anderson's potential fantasy impact with the Marlins, and offer some players they believe are overrated or underrated in the National League East to begin the 2024 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clay Link and Todd Zola discuss the latest news from around the league, Tarik Skubal already touching 100 mph in spring training and their top targets in drafts.Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today.News & notes: Kodai Senga has been shut down indefinitely with a moderate posterior capsule strain. Tim Anderson lands with Miami on a one-year deal. (8:00) Vaughn Grissom is nursing a hamstring injury. Wilyer Abreu is the favorite to start in right field… is he a target? (10:50) Tarik Skubal is already touching 100 mph in live BP. Ricky Tiedemann scratched from tomorrow’s Grapefruit League start with a hamstring issue. Where are you picking in TGFBI?(21:10) TARGETSClay: Shohei Ohtani Slated for Cactus League debut next week. Luis Castillo (31:00) Bryce Miller Great control, introducing splitter to the mix in 2024 Will Smith (LAD) (53:15) Brayan Bello TZ - (28:45) Logan Webb/Aaron Nola/Bailey Ober- (34:30) Clay Holmes/Evan Phillips/Adbert Alzolay- (45:10) Evan Carter/Vlad/JD Martinez- Josh Bell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenny Butler joins Jeff Erickson to recap the LABR 15-team Mixed League draft. Jeff drafted from the third slot, Jenny from the 14th slot. Plus we'll discuss the latest Reds updates, including Elly De La Cruz's average draft position.---Full LABR draft grid here: https://www.rtsports.com/labr-mixed-draft---Fantrax Promotional CopySign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ricky TiedemannJackson HollidayJackson ChourioWyatt LangfordNoelvi MartePaul SkenesJared JonesEmmet SheehanGavin StoneJackson JobeAJ Smith-ShawverHurston WaldrepCade HortonDylan CrewsJordan LawlarJackson MerrillWill WarrenRobby SnellingJarred KelenicAlek ManoahSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie share their thoughts over the first two hours of the 15-team LABR Mixed League draft, with Jeff drafting third (Bobby Witt) and Fred drafting fourth (Corbin Carroll).---Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the news from the weekend and then break down a number of interesting middle infielders currently being drafted in The Top 200. Among others, they discuss Elly De la Cruz, Oneil Cruz, Anthony Volpe and whether to take Bobby Witt, Jr at the top of the draft. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWireSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Halterman (@erik_halterman) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) go over the latest headlines and discuss their overrated and underrated picks from the NL Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) discuss Kyle Bradish's injury, whether Gerrit Cole is overrated for 2024 and much more!Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today.Intro/Tough news for Kyle BradishJohn Means is also expected to begin the season on the IL after his left elbow flared up, leaving the Orioles thin in the rotation right away.(7:30) Justin Verlander is “a couple weeks behind” due to a right shoulder issue, but he reportedly bounced back well from yesterday’s throwing session.(14:00) Is Gerrit Cole overvalued for 2024? THE BAT only has him as the fifth-best SP While he won the AL Cy Young, he fell far closer to the pack in terms of strikeout rate at 27% Slight dip in fastball velocity Now 33 years old NFBC ADP: 13.91 While on the topic of the Yankees: Nestor Cortes (shoulder) said Friday that he expects to be ready for Opening Day, according to the New York Daily News. Also Carlos Rodon is already touching 97 mph in live BP.(20:30) Eury Perez will be on an innings restriction, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Where do we think he’ll land innings wise?(24:00) Kenley Jansen is battling lat soreness to begin the spring. Garrett Whitlock is said to be battling for a rotation spot.On the hitting side, Justin Foscue is tentatively projected as the Rangers’ DH, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com.Xander Bogaerts is moving to second base.Evan Phillips will see the “the brunt” of the saves in Los Angeles.(37:30) Jarred Kelenic could be an everyday player.(41:00) What will Jonathan India’s playing time look like?Josh JungAlek Manoah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Todd pinch hits for Jeff and welcomes special guest Ron Shandler. Todd and Ron talk about Ron's new book, "Fantasy Expert", BABS and the role of Tout Wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maikel Garcia Bo Naylor Chas McCormick Noelvi Marte Nelson Velazquez Christian Encarnacion-Strand Willi Castro Louie Varland Matt Vierling Aaron Hicks POST-300 ADP SLEEPER SERIES: Starting Pitcher Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Halterman and Fred Zinkie identify the seven key job battles heading into the 2024 fantasy baseball season.---Fantrax Promotional CopySign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad detail just how they prep for drafts and then discuss a number of intriguing corner infielders in 2024 drafts, including Spencer Steer, Josh Jung and Triston Casas, among many others. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWireSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) dishes on the latest headlines and goes over his overrated and underrated fantasy options from the NL West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) return with a discussion on the latest RotoWire Roundtable and talk about subsequent steps in the draft evaluation process.Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today.Intro/Klubot has ridden off into the sunset3:40 - Will Kenley Jansen be traded?Roundtable Discussion11:20 - J.T. Realmuto19:30 - Edouard Julien22:30 - James Outman24:40 - Vaughn Grissom33:00 - Evan CarterWhat are the next steps after player evaluation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our latest set of RotoWire Roundtable Rankings are up, and Baseball Editor Erik Halterman joined Jeff Erickson to discuss some of the key differences and movers in the ranks, plus the top free agents still out on the market.---01:00 - So many FA's02:00 - Blake Snell06:30 - Cody Bellinger11:30 - Jordan Montgomery14:30 - Matt Chapman17:30 - JD Martinez, Jorge Soler, Tim Anderson22:00 - CJ Abrams31:00 - Evan Carter36:00 - Nolan Jones40:00 - Cristian Javier43:30 - Tarik Skubal48:15 - George Kirby53:00 - Dylan Cease---Fantrax Promotional CopySign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Olson Elly De La Cruz Francisco Lindor Pete Alonso Marcus Semien Vladimir Guerrero Bo Bichette Teoscar Hernandez Alejandro Kirk Jarren Duran Bailey Ober Tyler Glasnow Chris Sale Justin Verlander Joe Musgrove Jazz Chisholm vs. Oneil Cruz Alek Manoah POST-300 ADP SLEEPER SERIES: Third Base Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elly De La Cruz is going in the second round on average in the NFBC in early drafts - will you pay that price? How much do we discount Mike Trout beyond his normal injury risk, due to the team context on the Angels? Fred secretly betting on the Marlins? He and Jeff Erickson discuss those issues and plenty more!---00:00 - Intro01:30 - Get More Power06:30 - Get More Starting Pitching19:30 - Selecting Draft Order30:00 - Closers Approach37:15 - Elly De La Cruz46:00 - Other Reds Infielders53:30 - Mike Trout57:45 - Marlins Optimism1:03:30 - Royals Pessimism---Fantrax Promotional CopySign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad are back talking baseball and they discuss the fantasy implications of all the off-season moves in MLB, including all the major trades and free agent signings. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWireSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Crawford is joined by MLB writer R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports. They look at the Corbin Burnes trade and whether the Brewers got enough for the right-hander, and then go over 10 fantasy prospects -- five pitchers and five hitters -- who could make fantasy impacts in 2024 like Jackson Chourio, Paul Skenes, Junior Caminero and more.Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Crawford and Ryan Boyer look at the Corbin Burnes trade from a fantasy perspective; did his stock go up with him now a member of the Baltimore Orioles. They also look at Gregory Santos moving on from the White Sox and the closing situation in Chicago, and then offer their overrated and underrated in the American League West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Champions League Ronald Acuna/The value of the 1st overall pick Luis Rengifo Multi-position eligibility Punting a category in-season/punting a category at the draft table Auction strategy Minor-league projections Hitter with the worst AVG Pitcher with the worst WHIP The ideal hitter/pitcher split The worst matchups for pitchers Coors-only hitters? Any rosterable Oakland A's? POST-300 ADP SLEEPER SERIES: Shortstop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Wood Brandon Nimmo MJ Melendez Samuel Basallo Lourdes Gurriel Charlie Morton Gabriel Moreno Kerry Carpenter Brandon Drury John Means Kenley Jansen Logan O'Hoppe Paul Sewald Jett Williams Jose Alvarado Hurston Waldrep Eugenio Suarez Jacob Misiorowski J.P. Crawford Will Benson Colton Cowser Brady House Josh Bell J.D. Martinez Brendan Donovan Connor Norby Leody Taveras Brooks Lee Christopher Sanchez Johan Rojas Jon Gray Spencer Jones Brandon Woodruff Alex Verdugo Max Meyer Orlando Arcia Mitch Garver Marcus Stroman Robert Suarez Dustin May Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) goes over the latest headlines and offers his overrated and underrated fantasy options from the AL Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drew Thorpe Jackson Holliday Wyatt Langford Jordan Lawlar Colson Montgomery Kyle Harrison Paul Skenes Cade Horton Jackson Jobe AJ Smith-Shawver Xavier Isaac Samuel Basallo Jett Williams Tink Hence State of James's dynasty leagues Bubba Chandler Dylan Lesko Leo De Vries Sebastian Walcott Druw Jones Matt Shaw Walker Jenkins Roman Anthony Lazaro Montes Josue De Paula Jasson Dominguez Edwin Arroyo Masyn Winn Dodgers pitching prospects Christian Scott Parker Meadows Luis Matos Vaughn Grissom Ethan Salas Hurston Waldrep Jose Pirela Michael Arias Zyhir Hope Ruben Santana Carlos Lagrange Luis De Leon Pedro Catuy Ryan Bergert Trevor McDonald Nelson Rada Cam Collier Colt Emerson Max Clark Roderick Arias Ryan Clifford Cole Young Yu-Min Lin Carlos Rodriguez Ivan Melendez Nathan Martorella Jackson Merrill Cole Carrigg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoye) offer up their overrated and underrated fantasy options from the AL East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Crawford and Ryan Boyer look at the latest transactions, including Marcus Stroman landing with the Yankees and Shota Imanaga signing on with the Cubs. They also look at some potential fantasy disappointments for the 2024 season including CJ Abrams, Randy Arozarena and Joe Musgrove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leo De Vries, SS, SDPaulino Santana, OF, TEXJose Perdomo, SS, ATLFernando Cruz, SS, CHCJoswa Lugo, 3B, LAAAdolfo Sanchez, OF, CINDawel Joseph, SS, SEAEmil Morales, 3B, LADDaiber De Los Santos, SS, MINJorge Quintana, SS, MILLuis Cova, OF, MIAYandel Ricardo, 3B, KCFrancisco Vilorio, OF, NYYRoberto Arias, OF, CLEAdriel Radney, OF, ARIBralyn Brazoban, OF, PITVictor Hurtado, OF, WASAngel Feliz, SS, WASEduardo Herrera, 3B, CHWJalvin Arias, OF, PHIEdward Lantigua, OF, NYMLeonardo Pineda, OF, TBBelfi Rivera, SS, ARIEmilio Sanchez, SS, BALNaibel Mariano, SS, CINKennew Blanco, SS, TORRintaro Sasaki, 1B, ??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(@Crawford_MiLB) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) discuss the fallout from the Robbie Ray trade and other recent transactions and give their picks for the best landing spots for the remaining free agents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Devin Williams Edwin Diaz Josh Hader Emmanuel Clase Camilo Doval Jhoan Duran Raisel Iglesias David Bednar Alexis Diaz Jordan Romano Ryan Pressly Paul Sewald Andres Munoz Ryan Helsley Pete Fairbanks Tanner Scott Evan Phillips Craig Kimbrel Clay Holmes Kenley Jansen Adbert Alzolay Alex Lange Jose Alvarado Robert Suarez Jose Leclerc Mason Miller Carlos Estevez Kyle Finnegan Hunter Harvey Matt Brash Bryan Abreu Yuki Matsui Orion Kerkering Jeff Hoffman David Robertson Kirby Yates Scott Effross Erik Swanson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Crawford (@Crawford_MiLB) and Ryan Boyer (@ryanpboyer) look at the Yuki Matsui signing from a fantasy perspective, as well as the Blue Jays re-upping Kevin Kiermaier. They then offer some potential breakout pitchers for the 2024 campaign including Bryce Miller, Cole Ragans, Brandon Pfaadt and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adley Rutschman J.T. Realmuto William Contreras Will Smith Yainer Diaz Cal Raleigh Francisco Alvarez Salvador Perez Sean Murphy Gabriel Moreno Willson Contreras Bo Naylor Logan O'Hoppe Jonah Heim Keibert Ruiz Luis Campusano Mitch Garver Tyler Stephenson Henry Davis Elias Diaz Ryan Jeffers Shea Langeliers Danny Jansen Alejandro Kirk Austin Wells Jake Rogers Connor Wong Patrick Bailey Yan Gomes Freddy Fermin Travis d'Arnaud Rene Pinto Miguel Amaya Ivan Herrera Jose Trevino Ben Rice Jeferson Quero Kyle Teel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Highlander Draft recap Kyle Bradish Who is the fifth best prospect behind Wyatt Langford, Jackson Holliday, Jackson Chourio and Junior Caminero? Dylan Crews Yoshinobu Yamamoto Jasson Dominguez Evan Carter Walker Jenkins Jordan Lawlar Tanner Bibee Max Kepler Byron Buxton POST-300 ADP SLEEPER SERIES: Second Base Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.