RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) take another public 'L' on Hunter Greene before moving on to the deepest and weakest farm systems and ultimately to James' Joe Gray All-Stars. 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.

Major League Baseball officially announced their crackdown on pitchers using illegal substances on the ball on Tuesday morning. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discuss that ruling and the fantasy ramifications of it. Also, starting pitching injuries are on the climb, with big news on Tyler Glasnow, Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer. 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.

Scott Jenstad and guest, Toby G. from BatFlip Crazy, talk some NFBC mid-season strategy and break down a busy weekend in baseball, including all the FAAB bidding and a number of intriguing players heading into the summer. Follow us on Twitter: @ScottJenstad I @batflipcrazy I @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 Peacock 0Tucker Davidson 3 (Todd 2)Zac Lowther 0Matt Harvey 0Nate Eovaldi 4Trevor Williams 2Jake Arrieta 1Luis Castillo 3Vladimir Gutierrez 2Jean Carlos Mejia 0Sam Hentges 0Austin Gomber 1 (Todd 2)Dallas Keuchel 3Matthew Boyd 3 (Todd 4)Casey Mize 4Brad Keller 2Dylan Bundy 4Tony Gonsonlin 3Trevor Rogers 5Brett Anderson 0Freddy Peralta 4David Peterson 0Taijuan Walker 4Jordan Montgomery 3 (Todd 4)Sean Manaea 4 (Todd 5)Spencer Howard 0 (Todd 1)Tyler Anderson 2Ryan Weathers 2Marco Gonzales 3Sammy Long 3 (Todd 2)Adam Wainwright 2Tyler Glasnow 5Shane McClanahan 3 (Todd 1)Alek Monoah 3 (Todd 4)Hyun-Jin Ryu 5Patrick Corbin 2 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.

Scott Jenstad is joined by guest, Michael Govier of RotoFanatic and the Pallazzo Podcast, and they discuss some confusing bullpens and also break down a number of intriguing players two months into the season including Sean Manaea, Brandon Crawford and Robbie Ray; plus much, much more. Follow us on Twitter: @RotoWire I @ScottJenstad I @MJGovier 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.

Bobby Witt hitting .311/.377/.803 with nine HR, two steals and a 29 K% over his last 15 games at Double-AAdley Rutschman hitting .378/.478/.757 with four HR and more walks (8) than strikeouts (7) over his last 10 games at Double-AWill be interesting to see which of them gets promoted to Triple-A first, as Rutschman is three years older and more ready, but the O’s might really manipulate his service time.Nick Pratto has a 42% Hard Hit rate at Double-A. How high should he be ranked?Cade Cavalli is a closing in on being a top-five pitching prospectGeorge Valera comes off the IL with a bangOswald Peraza joins CJ Abrams and Riley Greene as age-20 hitters at Double-APedro Leon heating up, hitting .288/.382/.545 with 4 HR and 2 SB over his last 18 gamesJhonkensy Noel, Alec Burlesson, Anthony Volpe the top adds in shallow dynasty leaguesBailey Falter is a priority add in deeper dynasty leaguesKaden Polcovich is a Sports Info Solutions darling 53.3% Hard Hit rate at High-APost-hype sleeper: Joe Gray 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.

Is there anything to be gleaned from the slow debuts of Jarred Kelenic, Jackson Kowar, Daniel Lynch and Alek Monoah? Deciding how much to bid on surprise batters including Patrick Wisdom, Adolis Garcia and Akil Baddoo. What to expect from Manny Machado, Anthony Rendon, Adalberto Mondesi and Luis Castillo the rest of the season. The Red Sox starting rotation: Real or Memorex? Any interest in Sam Long? Follow us on Twitter: @toddzola I @FredZinkieMLB I @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.

Scott Jenstad welcomes special guest, Vlad Sedler of FantasyGuru.com, and they break down the week in FAAB, preview Week 11 and talk about many notable players, including Cedric Mullins, Ian Happ, DJ Lemahieu and many more. Follow us on Twitter: @ScottJenstad I @RotoGut I @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.

Drew Smyly 2Nick Pivetta 3 (Todd 4)Martin Perez 2Adbert Alzolay 4Sonny Gray 4 (Todd 5)Shane Bieber 5Antonio Senzatela 0 (Todd 1)Dylan Cease 4 (Todd 3)Matt Boyd 3Framber Valdez 4Ervin Santana 0Kris Bubic 3Tony Gonsolin 4 (Todd 3)Pablo Lopez 5Elieser Hernandez 3 (Todd 4) *Very Tentative*Randy Dobnak 1 (Todd 0)Chris Bassitt 5JT Brubaker 2 (Todd 3)Alex Wood 4Carlos Martinez 1 (Todd 3)Robbie Ray 3Jon Lester 0 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.

I. News & Notes Alek Manoah struggles in Wednesday's start Sean Manaea dominates Jarred Kelenic struggles Injury to Kyle Lewis Fernando Tatis could return Thursday II. Cardinals Talk Jack Flaherty's injury and how devastating it is to the Cards Skeptical about Alex Reyes keeping the closer job Not a Tyler O'Neill guy III. About The Seige Legal background How he got it into the industry What he's doing for Elite His "guys" Formula One talk 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.

OutliersIan Higher Jacob deGrom (20 spots higher) Tim Anderson (15 spots higher) Kyle Lewis (61 spots higher) James Higher Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (9 spots higher) Ozzie Albies (13 spots higher) CJ Abrams (14 spots higher) Gleyber Torres (20 spots higher) Brennen Davis (59 spots higher) Alek Manoah (62 spots higher) Plus, the guys discuss what to do if you’re rostering struggling players such as Luis Castillo and Keston Hiura, how to maximize the trade value of a top starting pitcher and which injured hitters rebuilding teams should be targeting. 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.

Javy Baez & Kris Bryant's hot starts, and what they are fetching in trade talks Adalberto Mondesi hurt again Giancarlo Stanton & Gleyber Torres out of Tuesday's lineup Johnny Cueto good again Logan Gilbert slowly improving David Price getting another bullpen start Marlins updates - Sixto Sanchez, Jazz Chisholm 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 all the wild Alek Manoah bids in FAAB this week (and talk all the other players added too!), wrap up the weekend of baseball and take a look ahead at Week 10. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @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.

Merrill Kelly 2Matt Peacock 0Drew Smyly 2Tucker Davidson 0Jorge Lopez 0Garrett Richards 3Nick Pivetta 3 (Todd 2)Kyle Hendricks 4Trevor Williams 2 (Todd 1)Sonny Gray 4 (Todd 5)Tyler Mahle 4 (Todd 3)German Marquez 2Carlos Rodon 5Dylan Cease 4 (Todd 5)Jose Urena 0Jose Urquidy 4Luis Garcia 4 (Todd 3)Mike Minor 4Brady Singer 3 (Todd 2)Trevor Bauer 5Pablo Lopez 5Corbin Burnes 5Jose Berrios 4Michael Pineda 4 (Todd 3)Marcus Stroman 4Jordan Montgomery 3 (Todd 2)James Kaprielian 2Vince Velasquez 3 (Todd 2)Wil Crowe 0Tyler Anderson 3Joe Musgrove 5Logan Gilbert 1Johnny Cueto 3 (Todd 2)Jack Flaherty 5Rich Hill 4Tyler Glasnow 5Dane Dunning 1Stephen Strasburg 5 (Todd 4)Joe Ross 0 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.

I. Injuries How to deal with the everyday deluge. Luke Voit Marcell Ozuna Ryan Pressly Lance McCullers Noah Syndergaard II. Second Chance DraftIII. San Francisco Giants Is Kevin Gausman an ace now? Is Rogers the closer over McGee? How legit is Brandon Crawford? Can Buster Posey make it through a full season? Are there any reinforcements on the way? What's the play this year - are they ahead of schedule and does that change their plan? 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.

Alek Manoah expectations.Preview of James' Dynasty Rankings (major-leaguers only, subject to change):Ronald AcunaFernando TatisJuan SotoVladimir GuerreroMike TroutTrea TurnerMookie BettsCody BellingerBo BichetteJose RamirezBryce HarperShohei OhtaniOzzie AlbiesXander BogaertsCorey SeagerChristian YelichRafael DeversAlex BregmanAaron JudgeManny MachadoEloy JimenezGerrit ColeLuis RobertShane BieberTrevor BauerFreddie FreemanCorbin BurnesTrent GrishamJacob deGromBrandon WoodruffLucas GiolitoKyle TuckerWalker BuehlerTyler GlasnowRandy ArozarenaGleyber TorresTim AndersonAaron NolaJack FlahertyTrevor StoryNolan ArenadoPete AlonsoAustin MeadowsYordan AlvarezNick CastellanosSandy AlcantaraFrancisco LindorByron BuxtonGavin LuxAustin RileyRamon LaureanoJazz ChisholmKris BryantAndrew VaughnYoan MoncadaMichael ConfortoMatt OlsonDylan CarlsonClayton KershawWill SmithAnthony RendonJulio UriasIan AndersonPablo LopezJ.T. RealmutoMax MuncyJoey GalloCarlos CorreaMarcell OzunaGeorge SpringerYu DarvishTeoscar HernandezTrevor RogersJesse WinkerJoe MusgroveKevin GausmanAlex VerdugoLuis CastilloAdalberto MondesiKe'Bryan HayesAlex KirilloffKetel MarteJose AltuveJared WalshRyan McMahonTrey ManciniLance LynnMax ScherzerWhit MerrifieldDansby SwansonBrandon LoweFranmil ReyesRhys HoskinsZac GallenMax FriedLance McCullersTyler MahleHyun-Jin RyuJose BerriosZack WheelerJosh HaderZach PlesacLuis SeverinoNoah SyndergaardMatt ChapmanEugenio SuarezMike SorokaJesus LuzardoAnthony RizzoJ.D. MartinezMarcus SemienMark CanhaJavier BaezJo AdellLuke VoitAdolis GarciaMichael KopechDominic SmithDustin MayTommy EdmanWillson ContrerasKyle HendricksIan HappChris TaylorJake CronenworthMitch HanigerJohn MeansCarlos RodonFreddy PeraltaSal PerezKyle SchwarberDJ LeMahieuKeston HiuraLourdes GurrielJose AbreuStarling MarteStephen StrasburgGiancarlo StantonJordan MontgomerySonny GrayTony GonsolinFramber ValdezPaul GoldschmidtAroldis ChapmanCarson KellyDylan BundyMike ClevingerLiam HendriksNate LoweGio UrshelaEdwin DiazJames KarinchakVictor RoblesWil MyersChris SaleAaron CivaleEduardo RodriguezJoey WendleAnthony SantanderGerman MarquezBlake SnellKenta MaedaJeff McNeilChris PaddackAndrew BenintendiClint FrazierAlec BohmDinelson LametCarlos CarrascoJose UrquidyRyan WeathersJeimer CandelarioKyle LewisAlejandro KirkBrady SingerLuis PatinoYermin MercedesMiguel SanoJ.D. DavisWilly AdamesJustin TurnerBryan ReynoldsYusei KikuchiCavan BiggioJosh DonaldsonMike MoustakasNick SolakYasmani GrandalMatt BarnesCasey MizeSean MurphyZack GreinkeRaisel IglesiasAlex ReyesBuster PoseyEric HosmerBrandon NimmoMike YastrzemskiCarlos SantanaBrandon Belt 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.

Bryce Harper to the IL Adalberto Mondesi returns Jacob deGrom returns Kyle Gibson to the IL Zach Plesac to IL hurting his thumb while ripping his shirt off Alex Manoah's upcoming debut Projecting mid-season draft values Finding a trade for Blake Snell 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 wrap up another great weekend of baseball, talking all the FAAB bidding, injuries and some great and poor performances. They detail all the major names in free agency this week and also talk about a number of players, including Austin Riley, Matt Chapman, Zack Wheeler and many, many more. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @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.

Two-start pitchers for the week of May 24, 2021 (0-5 scale):Riley Smith 0Charlie Morton 4John Means 5Dean Kremer 0Jake Arrieta 3 (Todd 2)Wade Miley 2 (Todd 1)Sam Hentges 0Aaron Civale 5Austin Gomber 0 (Todd 2)Kyle Freeland 0 Lance Lynn 5Lucas Giolito 5Spencer Turnbull 4Tarik Skubal 2 (Todd 1)Brad Keller 2 (Todd 1)Clayton Kershaw 5Trevor Rogers 5 (Todd 4)Sandy Alcantara 5 (Todd 4)Brandon Woodruff 5Corbin Burnes 5David Peterson 1 (Todd 2)Jacob deGrom 5Corey Kluber 4 (Todd 5)Frankie Montas 3Cole Irvin 2 (Todd 3)Zach Eflin 4 (Todd 5)Trevor Cahill 0Blake Snell 5 (Todd 3)Joe Musgrove 5Justin Dunn 2 (Todd 3)Kevin Gausman 5Kwang Hyun Kim 3 (Todd 2)Ryan Yarbrough 2 (Todd 3)Ross Stripling 0Steven Matz 0 (Todd 1)Max Scherzer 5 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.

I. News Corey Kluber's no-hitter Lucas Giolito bounces back against the Twins Fernando Tatis Jr. bounces back from the COVID IL II. Angels Mike Trout's calf injury Shohei Ohtani's velocity When do we see Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh? Rotation Talk III. About Jock How did he get started? What type of leagues/formats does he prefer? What was his plan in the Tout Wars Draft & Hold League? 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.

Luis Barrera gets the callProspects Ready For A Promotion:Triple-A:All the Rays hitters (Wander Franco, Vidal Brujan, Josh Lowe, Taylor Walls)Jarren DuranAlek ManoahJesus SanchezJackson KowarChris GittensDouble-ASimeon Woods RichardsonTriston CasasMichael BuschDL HallAlek ThomasHunter GreeneRoansy ContrerasHigh-AJulio RodriguezGeorge KirbyNick GonzalesGrayson RodriguezLiover PegueroRonny MauricioOswald PerazaLow-ALuis MatosPete Crow-ArmstrongRobert HassellGunnar HendersonFrancisco AlvarezHeriberto HernandezGilberto JimenezJordan Walker 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.

After Monday's slew of injury news before games last night, do we need to restructure our rosters to better prepare for bad news? Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson explore that issue and more this week. 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 all the baseball action over the weekend, focusing on some struggling starting pitchers, and also break down another week in the FAAB market. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @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 Peacock 0Max Fried 4Charlie Morton 3Matt Harvey 1 (0)Eduardo Rodriguez 3 (Todd 4)Adbert Alzolay 3.5 (Todd 3)Zach Davies 2 (Todd 1)Sonny Gray 5Luis Castillo 2 (Todd 3)Sam Hentges 0Dallas Keuchel 3 (Todd 2)Casey Mize 4Jose Urquidy 4 if he does (probably doesn’t)Shohei Ohtani 5 -- I’m starting him as a hitterAlex Cobb 2 (Todd 3)Julio Urias 5Cody Poteet 1J.A. Happ 2 (Todd 3)Michael Pineda 3Taijuan Walker 4Gerrit Cole 5Jameson Taillon 2 (Todd 3)James Kaprielian 1Zack Wheeler 5JT Brubaker 3Yu Darvish 5Justin Dunn 2Logan Webb 3 (Todd 1)Anthony DeSclafani 4Ryan Yarbrough 3Jordan Lyles 1 (Todd 0)Mike Foltynewicz 1Hyun-Jin Ryu 5Jon Lester 2Patrick Corbin 3 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.

Kelenic/Gilbert call-ups Zac Gallen Jose Urquidy Adalberto Mondesi Rising/Falling Stocks Diving Into the Phillies KBO Coverage 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.

Jarred KelenicLogan Gilbert being “seriously considered” for Friday’s start, per the Seattle Times.Confirmation bias:Corbin Carroll - Headed for the top 10Nick Gonzales - Bat looks explosiveAngel Martinez - Grab him in all dynasty formatsChris Gittens - The Most Terrifying Hitter at Triple-AIt looks like I was too low:Vidal Brujan - 100% HR/FB rateJesus Sanchez - Stash candidateEstevan Florial - Is it *finally* clicking? 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.

Jarred Kelenic appears to be getting the call on Thursday, so Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discussed that move and his potential trade cost/value, depending on which side of that coin you are on. We also discuss Jacob deGrom's trip to the IL, some closer talk, the A's stadium power play 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.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up all the action from the weekend of baseball, including a busy FAAB week, another slew of injuries and hot starts by Randal Grichuk, Matt Barnes and Alex Reyes; and much, much more! Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @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.

Projected two-start options for the week of May 10, 2021 (0-5 scale):Luke Weaver 1 (Todd 0)Madison Bumgarner 4 Max Fried 3 (Todd 2)John Means 4Jorge Lopez 0Martin Perez 1Nathan Eovaldi 3 (Todd 4)Adbert Alozlay 2 (Todd 3)Jeff Hoffman 1 (Todd 0)Sonny Gray 4Shane Bieber 5Antonio Senzatela 0Jon Gray 0Dylan Cease 3Casey Mize 2Lance McCullers 4Luis Garcia 2 (Todd 3)Brady Singer 4Trevor Bauer 5Daniel Castano 0Pablo Lopez 4Freddy Peralta 4J.A. Happ 4Jordan Montgomery 3Chase Anderson 0Mitch Keller 1JT Brubaker 3 (Todd 4)Ryan Weathers 1 (Todd 0)Aaron Sanchez 3Kwang Hyun Kim 3Ryan Yarbrough 3Kyle Gibson 4Robbie Ray 3Erick Fedde 1 (Todd 2) 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.

John Means How often do you pay up for aces in DFS? How often do you go with two aces? Albert Pujols Injury Notes - George Springer, Anthony Rendon, the injury climate generally Dodger Therapy What games is Broc playing in DFS and why? 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.

Noteworthy Minor-League AssignmentsVotes Of ConfidenceBobby Witt - Double-ACJ Abrams - Double-AAlek Manoah - Triple-AMax Meyer - Double-AMatt Allan - High-AQuinn Priester - High-ATravis Swaggerty - Triple-ALuisangel Acuna - Low-ABrayan Rocchio - High-AMasyn Winn - Low-AFrancisco Morales - Double-AKeoni Cavaco - Low-ABenyamin Bailey - Low-AAaron Bracho - High-AMatthew Liberatore - Triple-AAngel Martinez - Low-AJake Vogel - Low-ATucupita Marcano - Triple-ABo Naylor - Double-AHunter Greene - Double-AAlexander Mojica - Low-AJordan Walker - Low-AJi-wan Bae - Double-ASergio Campana - Low-AGabriel Arias - Triple-AColin Barber - High-ABrayan Buelvas - Low-AEvan Carter - Low-AYohendrick Pinango - Low-ASoft LandingsJulio Rodriguez - High-ASpencer Torkelson - High-AAdley Rutschman - Double-AJJ Bleday - Double-AHeliot Ramos - Double-AGeorge Kirby - High-ASimeon Woods Richardson - Double-AGrayson Rodriguez - High-ADL Hall - Double-AJackson Rutledge - High-AJordyn Adams - High-AHeriberto Hernandez - Low-AFrancisco Alvarez - Low-ALuis Medina - High-AHeston Kjerstad - Low-AWill Wilson - High-AMisael Urbina - Extended spring trainingKameron Misner - High-ASeth Johnson - Low-AJordan Nwogu - Low-AAlexander Canario - Low-ABryson Stott - High-AAaron Sabato - Low-A Diego Cartaya - Extended spring trainingOsleivis Basabe - Extended spring trainingMiguel Vargas - High-ANick Swiney - Low-AAdam Hall - High-ACole Wilcox - Low-AJulio Carreras - Extended spring trainingIan Seymour - Extended spring trainingMissing In ActionBrennen Davis - Head injuryJasson Dominguez - Extended Spring TrainingKristian Robinson - BahamasHedbert Perez - Extended Spring TrainingJosh Jung - Foot injuryRoyce Lewis - ACLBrandon Marsh - Shoulder injuryEthan Hankins - Elbow injuryAlexander Vizcaino - Sore armConnor Seabold - Elbow inflammationJeremy De La Rosa - Extended Spring TrainingJeremy Pena - Wrist injuryKohl Franklin - Extended Spring TrainingGreg Jones - Quad injuryJairo Solis - Elbow surgery 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.

LABR trade between Fred & Jeff When do you start trading? Blue Jays talk, with an emphasis on George Springer & Cavan Biggio What's wrong with Francisco Lindor? What's a good "buy-low" price for Lindor? Mets fire their hitting coaches Jacob de From scratched from Tuesday's start Tyler Anderson's excellent start Streamers for this week - Shane McClanahan, Daniel Lynch, Nick Pivetta, Martin Perez. 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 recap the weekend in baseball including another busy week of FAAB, a rash of injuries to big name players and players who are surging or struggling. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @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.

Two-start pitcher grades for the week of May 3, 2021:Luke Weaver 3Huascar Ynoa 3Dean Kremer 0Nick Pivetta 3Kyle Hendricks 4Aaron Civale 4Cal Quantrill 2.5German Marquez 3 (Todd 2)Casey Mize 1Zack Greinke 5Jakob Junis 2 (Todd 1)Mike Minor 3Shohei Ohtani 3 (Todd 4)Walker Buehler 5Nick Neidert 0Eric Lauer 1 (Zola 2)Kenta Maeda 4J.A. Happ 4Jacob deGrom 5Joey Lucchesi 0 (Todd 1)Domingo German 2 (Todd 3)Frankie Montas 2Cole Irvin 2Matt Moore 0Aaron Nola 5Tyler Anderson 0Chris Paddack 3Justin Dunn 3Aaron Sanchez 2Adam Wainwright 3 (Todd 4)Kwang Hyun Kim 3Michael Wacha 3Dane Dunning 2 (Todd 3)Kyle Gibson 3 (Todd 4)Steven Matz 3Joe Ross 0 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.

We spend a lot of time discussing streaming on this episode, but we start off with news and notes: Bryce Harper Illness Issues Abound - Robert, Alvarez, Burnes Hyun-Jin Ryu Matt Olson SP Streamer Discussion What does Michael look for first when diving into a slate I've asserted that it's easier to stream this year, but Michael's experience draft has been the opposite and tells us why How to avoid getting Gombered What's wrong with Kenta Maeda? What's right with Jakob Junis? What's the likelihood of Patrick Corbin turning it around? Impressions from Shane McClanahan and Yusei Kikuchi 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.

Should we have bid more on Pavin Smith in MAIN? Does it matter, since we got Kyle Higashioka?Smith has been leading off for over a week, looks pretty goodAlex Kirilloff batting fifth against righties, ninth against his first lefty Wednesday — has started six straight.Clay’s boy, Shane McClanahan starting Thursday against the A’s.The buzz surrounding Pedro Leon is mounting...How much longer can Cleveland wait on Bobby Bradley, and to a lesser extent, Daniel Johnson?Arizona somehow has by far the best wRC+ (155) in the majors against LHP, so this is another big test for Ryan Weathers.Jazz Chisholm to the IL, probably would have graduated with two more games.Cale Loken wants to know what our prediction is for Jazz in startup dynasty drafts next offseasonJoel Steen wants a breakdown of Marco Luciano, whom he just acquired in a tradeDan Corrado: Any catcher targets/strategies in dynasty? What are we doing with Plesac — when’s the next dynasty update?Michael Patrick: Is it time for a rebuilder to give up on Willy Adames, Clint Frazier, or Nick Senzel and give the roster spots to players with more upside? J.Mac also wanted to know what to do with Senzel…The Ulysses Sect: Lux/Jazz/Solak ROS and long term?Patrick: Could we see Tristan Casas in Boston this year?Toolsy: Baddoo or Jarren Duran ROS?Jason Jablonski - Sell on Rogers/Antone? 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.

Did you stream Austin Gomber? Joe Ross last week? How tough is it to stream right now? Cubs & Brewers injuries decimating their respective lineups. Yadi Molina to the IL. What to do with the following strugglers?- Ian Happ- Clint Frazier- Andrew Vaughn- Amir Garrett- Alex Colome Fun outing from Shohei Ohtani Jazz Chisholm 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.

Week 5 Schedule NotesFAAB Pickups - Weathers, Staumont, Kirilloff, Gomber, Tyler O'Neill, Deivi Garcia, Alex WoodInjury News & NotesBumgarner's No-HitterStruggling Braves 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.

Merrill Kelly 1 (Todd 2)Charlie Morton 4Ian Anderson 4Bruce Zimmerman 1Dean Kremer 0Garrett Richards 2 (Todd 3)Zach Davies 3 (Todd 1)Trevor Williams 1 (Todd 0)Tyler Mahle 4Zach Plesac 3Austin Gomber 3.5 (Todd 3)Chi Chi Gonzalez 0 (-.5)Carlos Rodon 5Spencer Turnbull 2Jose Urena 0Jose Urquidy 3Cristian Javier 3 (Todd 4)Brad Keller 2 (Todd 3)Julio Urias 5Walker Buehler 5Trevor Rogers 5Daniel Castano 0Corbin Burnes 5Adrian Houser 2Corey Kluber 2 (Todd 3)Domingo German 2Sean Manaea 3 (Todd 4)Frankie Montas 2 (Todd 3)Zack Wheeler 4Zach Eflin 4Justus Sheffield 2Anthony DeSclafani 3 (Todd 4)Adam Wainwright 2Rich Hill 1 (Todd 3)Michael Wacha 3Jordan Lyles 1 (Todd 0)Mike Foltynewicz 1 (Todd 2)Ross Stripling 0 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.

News: A's winning streak, Dinelson Lamet, Adolis Garcia, Ronald Acuña, Ke'Bryan Hayes Cleveland talk: Who's the next Aaron Civale? Which hitter prospects are going to get a look this year? Closer Situations: Reds, Blue Jays, Twins, Diamondbacks, Tigers, Mariners NFBC Talk: Winning a spot in next year's Main Event 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.

Jazz Chisholm update — 193 wRC+, 16.1 BB%, 26.8 K%Alex Kirilloff was not an option to replace Kepler with Twins in Oakland — could get the call Friday. Luis Garcia does as well as could have been expected in Coors — 6 K’s and 2 ER in 5.2 IP.Ryan Weathers sticking in rotation for now.TONY LA RUSSA says there will be some tough decisions to make when Billy Hamilton finishes his rehab — could Vaughn get sent down? Vaughn has a .393 OBP and three doubles in his last eight games.James dropped Clarke Schmidt in TDGX.Pavin Smith, Josh Fleming and Adolis Garcia were nice low-key adds in 15-teamers.George Kirby hype train ramping up.Kyle Harrison is looking like the next great Giants pitching prospect. 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.

1. Injuries Mookie Betts Ronald Acuña Starling Marte Christian Yelich Austin Hays Byron Buxton 2. What do you do with Fernando Tatis Jr.?3. Streamers Michael Fulmer Joe Ross Josh Fleming Jeff Hoffman 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.

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Zac Gallen 5Nate Eovaldi 4Eduardo Rodriguez 3 (Todd 4)Kyle Hendriks 5Luis Castillo 5Zach Plesac 3Jon Gray 0Carlos Rodon 5Lance McCullers 4 (Todd 3)Brad Keller 3 Dylan Bundy 5Dustin May 5Nick Neidert 2Brandon Woodruff 5Jose Berrios 5Taijuan Walker 3Jameson Taillon 2Jesus Luzardo 3 (Todd 4)Chase Anderson 0 (Todd 1)Tyler Anderson 0 (Todd 1)Joe Musgrove 5Chris Paddack 3Kevin Gausman 5Logan Webb 1Jack Flaherty 5Josh Fleming 3 (Todd 2)Kohei Arihara 1Joe Ross 1 (Todd 2) 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 Gianella from Baseball Prospectus joins Jeff Erickson to discuss Carlos Rodon's no-hitter, the Astros' COVID issues and their recent series with the Tigers, and the Atlantic League's two rules experiments. They also track their respective progress in four industry leagues - RazzSlam, TGFBI, LABR and 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.