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Mookie Betts is the incredible shrinking man, Shane McClanahan got hurt in his last spring training start, Cam Smith made the Astros Opening Day roster, Braves pitchers keep rising on the draft boards and the closer market got tighter with Alexis Diaz hitting the IL. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson hit how these stories are changing late fantasy drafts and early free agent periods and more!---00:00 Fred Pod 3-2400:30 Welcome01:00 First FAAB Run03:30 LABR FAAB Results - Cam Smith09:30 Mookie Betts16:30 Quick ME recap16:45 Zac Gallen24:20 Roupp over Birdsong27:45 Does anyone ever punt saves in the ME, and take advantage of the inflation?31:20 Xavier Edwards in a big contest, because he could steal 75.34:00 Fantrax35:00 Did the hype go too far on some SPs during draft season?35:30 Robbie Ray and Christopher Sanchez inside the top 100?39:00 Gavin Williams and Clay Holmes inside the top 150? Did we wind up disrespecting guys like Luis Castillo and Freddy Peralta, who are consistently good?45:40 NFBC RotoWire Online Championship46:45 Job Battle Resolution47:00 Alan Roden.54:30 BlueWire54:35 How much is a win worth (Landon Knack)?57:50 Streaming early in April. For example, Chris Paddack and Simeon Woods-Richardson can be streamed vs. CWS next week.1:00:55 Landen Roupp and Hayden Birdsong.1:03:15 Kristian Campbell or Jackson Holliday?1:06:00 Nolan Jones - Will Brennan may not make the team. It seems like this trade is a loss for everyone except Jordan Beck. I don’t like it for Nolan Jones, Noel, all the other Rockies.1:08:45 What are we expecting from Victor Scott? Does his addition ruin a Nolan Gorman bounceback season?1:11:30 Is it concerning that Corbin Burnes is starting the fifth game of the season?---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!(hyperlink: https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/1465)FantraxSign 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 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 preview Week 1, discuss all the injuries across the league and discuss their NFBC Main Event drafts from Las Vegas this weekend. They break down how to deal with the half-week of games during Opening Weekend and get into the news from the past few days on Shane McClanahan, Zack Gelof, Gunnar Henderson and more. Then, they take an in-depth look through their big Main Events drafts this weekend, talking about the strategy they employed and the thinking behind most of their picks. NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today! FantraxSign 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 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 Ryan Boyer review the winners and losers from the most important job battles around the league, highlighting players who have emerged as sleepers or early-season waiver pickups.---00:00 Headlines18:48 Red Sox Closer22:31 Atlanta Fifth Starter25:26 Red Sox Second Base/Third Base/DH29:01 Mets Second Base31:26 Royals Fifth Starter32:52 Nationals Fifth Starter35:52 Tigers Right Field/DH36:59 Cubs Third Base39:27 Tigers Fourth Starter/Fifth Starter42:03 Cubs Fifth Starter45:19 Astros Right Field48:40 Giants Fifth Starter52:00 Mariners Second Base53:47 Cardinals Center Field57:10 Rangers Center Field58:54 Reds Closer1:03:15 Rangers Fourth Starter/Fifth Starter1:06:08 Diamondbacks Closer1:09:47 Yankees Fourth Starter/Fifth Starter1:11:37 Dodgers Fifth Starter---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!FantraxSign 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. 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.

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.The NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Todd Zola and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!0:00 Intro/Big weekend of draftsClosers on shaky ground:1:39 Alexis DiazTaylor RogersDavid BednarInteresting alternatives?ARI closersLiam Hendriks11:51 Felix Bautista uncertain for Opening DayIs anyone touching DET closers?16:50 Jhoan Duranhttps://x.com/NickNelsonMN/status/1902379970757882157Robert SuarezPete FairbanksNews and notes30:19 Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) “running out of time” to be ready for Opening DayRyan Weathers sidelined with forearm strainJared Jones seeking a second opinion… sounds ominous.Hunter Goodman is mashing this spring (catcher eligible)Cade Povich projected to make the BAL rotation.Thairo Estrada broken wrist 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 is joined by Tristan Cockcroft of ESPN to review their NL-only Tout Wars draft, discussing their strategies and favorite value picks. Draft board: https://tinyurl.com/2025ToutWars.---00:00 Headlines14:30 Hitter/pitcher balance17:45 Building a deep-league bullpen21:00 $1 players26:20 Building a deep-league rotation32:30 Building a deep-league lineup36:45 Infield vs. Outfield40:35 Bidding tricks44:40 Tristan vs. Erik playing time battles49:30 Other interesting buys and builds57:10 Best bullpen buys---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!FantraxSign 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. 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.

00:00 Intro01:45 Aroon Escobar05:30 Arjun Nimmala09:45 Didier Fuentes16:45 Juan Valera/David Sandlin21:50 Bubba Chandler/Thomas Harrington25:45 Konnor Griffin28:20 Bryce Rainer30:55 Jake Bloss34:45 Roman Anthony36:30 Cam Smith41:05 Jac Caglianone44:00 Tony Blanco Jr.46:25 George Lombard Jr.49:20 Will Warren/AJ Smith-ShawverNFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!(hyperlink: https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/1465)FantraxSign 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 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 and Jeff Erickson share the players they've drafted the most so far this season, and the ones that got away. ---00:00 Fred Pod 3-17-2500:30 Fred’s Guys – the players who Fred has drafted the most often this year.02:15 Hitters:02:30 Trea Turner05:45 Bo Bichette11:10 Jeff Hoffman interlude15:00 Back to Hitters15:30 Alec Bohm19:45 Brandon Nimmo22:15 Jake McCarthy27:00 Nolan Schanuel34:00 FanTrax35:00 Pitchers:35:30 Clarke Schmidt, Nestor Cortes,41:20 Cole Ragans46:25 Spencer Strider Helium49:00 Quinn Mathews52:20 NFBC53:30 Jeff’s Main Event Preview1:02:20 BlueWire1:02:30 Jeff’s Tout Wars Recap1:12:00 Kristian Campbell1:17:15 Max Scherzer1:18:45 Demoted: Zebby Matthews, David Festa1:20:00 Rangers SPs - Rocker & Leiter---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!(hyperlink: https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/1465)FantraxSign 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 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.

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.The NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!0:00 Intro/Back from New York City0:47 Top 10 Players on the Rise in Drafts Cristopher SanchezRobbie Ray7:15 Spencer Strider13:00 Garrett CrochetCam SmithShane McClanahan28:00 Gavin WilliamsRyan WeathersChristian Encarnacion-StrandTrevor StoryOthers: Bo Bichette, Jordan Romano, Will Warren, Jason Adam, Justin Slaten, Spencer Torkelson, Kristian Campbell, Hayden BirdsongTout Wars recap55:50 Dodgers on discount in H2HBuilding around Wyatt LangfordRoyce Lewis injured during Sunday’s draftsAwardsSteve Gardner - Zen and Now 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 special guest Toby G (aka BatFlip Crazy), livestream and break down the first super high stakes draft of the season, the $5,000 entry MTM Ultimate Draft from New York. They streamed the first twenty rounds of the draft, talking players, draft strategy, team building and everything else imaginable to help you get ready for all your upcoming big drafts. Follow us on Twitter / X: @ScottJenstad I @batflipcrazy I @RotoWire NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today! FantraxSign 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 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) finish out their categories sleepers series with their favorite ERA and WHIP targets.---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!FantraxSign 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.Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod 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 is joined by Paul Sporer of FanGraphs to discuss Paul's favorite pitchers at each point in the draft.---00:00 Headlines11:00 Top Fantasy Aces15:45 High-Floor Aces19:30 High-Ceiling SP2s25:30 High-Ceiling SP3s and SP4s33:45 Fantrax and NFBC35:10 High-Floor SP3s and SP4s39:20 SP3s and SP4s to fade45:45 Staff Filler SP5s and SP6s49:50 High-Ceiling SP5s and SP6s54:20 Very late SP targets---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!FantraxSign 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. 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.

00:00 Intro01:40 Auctioning For Beginners08:50 Early Main Event prices31:40 Pitchers Shooting Up01:01:00 Players We’re Drafting NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!(hyperlink: https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/1465)FantraxSign 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 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 (@FredZinkieMLB) and Jeff Erickson (@Jeff_Erickson) host their annual auction special, including Fred Zinkie's ways to improve auction formats. We'll also talk about Gerrit Cole's season-ending injury and what that means for the Yankees, and how our mid-to-late round pitching targets are getting more expensive.---00:00 3-11 Zinkie Pod00:45 It’s official. Gerrit Cole needs TJS.08:00 Evaluating early spring training returns with Jared Jones & Clay Holmes12:00 Dustin May will be the LAD SP5.18:30 Gunnar Henderson is still unsure about Opening Day.21:45 Rafael Devers delayed28:15 Fantrax29:15 Auctions31:00 Auction Improvements32:40 Use Ronald Acuna Jr. to illustrate34:00 Jeff’s Home League as example39:00 Nominations43:00 Budgeting for the endgame44:00 Avoiding Bidding Wars46:00 Keeper Inflation in Auction Leagues50:10 NFBC50:50 BlueWire51:00 Reserve Round SPs52:45 Names to Consider: Max Meyer, Lucas Giolito, Dustin May, Luis Ortiz, Eduardo Rodriguez, Michael Soroka, Tony Gonsolin, Will Warren, Hayden Wesneski, Kyle Harrison, Ben Brown, Sean Burke, Tylor Megill, Andrew Painter, Osvaldo Bido, Tyler Mahle, Quinn Mathews, Trevor Williams.1:09:00 Labor Gloom & Doom1:13:20 Matt Shaw is going to Japan.1:16:00 Cam Smith in RF---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!(hyperlink: https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/1465)FantraxSign 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 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 catch up with the abundance of injury news over the weekend from spring training and then go position by positions discussing which players they are fading in 2025 drafts. Talking targets is always fun, but knowing who to avoid is just as important so Jeff and Scott reveal a a player (or two or three) at every position that they are avoiding that is currently being drafted in the top 150. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWire. NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/1465FantraxSign 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 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 Ryan Boyer share their favorite late-round targets for strikeouts and wins.---00:00 Headlines20:00 Brandon Pfaadt22:12 Nick Pivetta24:33 Taj Bradley26:27 Nick Lodolo28:38 Spencer Arrighetti30:27 Edward Cabrera32:58 MacKenzie Gore35:06 DJ Herz37:37 Gavin Williams39:17 Joe Boyle43:35 Kris Bubic47:24 Zach Eflin48:49 Cristopher Sanchez50:53 Walker Buehler53:10 Grant Holmes54:55 Michael Wacha56:34 Matthew Boyd58:27 Merrill Kelly59:51 Tobias Myers1:01:53 Cody Bradford1:03:36 David Peterson---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!FantraxSign 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.Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod 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.

The NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!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/Junior Caminero is “probably very day-to-day” with back tightnessLatest news from around MLB:Junior Caminero is dealing with back tightness, but just Day-to-Day – he’s been a steady riser throughout the spring.4:26 Grayson Rodriguez undergoing tests for sore triceps.Christian Walker undergoes ultrasound on oblique.10:15 Sandy Alcantara will be facing an innings limit, especially early on, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.15:04 AL LABR Review:https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/article/collette-calls-my-2025-al-labr-squad-9075332:13 More bold predictionsNL CentralClay: Matt McLain is a top-three 2BNL WestClay: Tirso Ornelas NL ROYAL WestClay: Cam Smith makes Opening Day roster 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 guest Dave McDonald (@RunDMcD) discuss the importance of taking shots on high-upside players in the back half of your draft and share their favorite sleepers to take a chance on.---00:00 Headlines11:20 General sleeper strategy19:15 Mid-round sleeper hitters32:30 Mid-round sleeper pitchers43:45 Late-round sleeper hitters1:00:55 Late-round sleeper pitchers---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!FantraxSign 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. 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.

00:00 Intro01:20 Expectations for Vlad & Bo08:50 Riskiest Hitter In The First 2 Rounds20:30 Strider vs. deGrom30:30 Alcantara/Sasaki Vegas Inflation37:00 Fade Tanner Scott?44:00 Fade Michael Toglia?49:20 Chandler Simpson59:15 Sleeper Prospects01:08:50 The Worst Hitters We’ll Draft NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!(hyperlink: https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/1465)FantraxSign 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 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 first full week of Spring Training and then take a complete look at the 2025 Closer Pool, breaking down every tier, every team and everything you need to solve the saves riddle in your league. Follow us on Twitter / X: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWire.NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today! FantraxSign 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.

Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer provide some potential sleepers in the Steals and Saves categories.---00:00 Headlines13:20 Steals Sleepers17:35 Tommy Edman19:50 Victor Robles23:20 Jake McCarthy25:30 Maikel Garcia28:45 Thairo Estrada30:50 Zack Gelof33:50 Jonny DeLuca35:25 Garrett Mitchell37:20 Victor Scott40:45 Jacob Young45:35 Saves Sleepers48:20 Jordan Romano50:45 Justin Martinez52:45 A.J. Puk54:45 Lucas Erceg57:45 Edwin Uceta1:00:05 Orion Kerkering1:02:45 Garrett Whitlock1:04:55 Calvin Faucher1:06:35 Robert Garcia1:08:50 Jason AdamEDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account?Earn up to 0.5% on every depositFree to use, no minimum balancesFDIC-insured accountsUnlimited withdraws back to cardLightning fast deposits and withdrawsSign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! FantraxSign 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.

With another Roundtable update looming, Clay Link and Todd Zola review their outfielder rankings for the 2025 fantasy baseball season.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.EDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Deposit $25, get $25 Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today!0:00 Intro/Brandon Sproat is touching 99 mph todayLatest news from around MLB: Rafael Devers (shoulders) could start season at DH Zach Neto (shoulder) ruled out for Opening Day, but the expectation is that he will make his debut in April 5:43 Jordan Westburg is dealing with some lower-back soreness, did some light throwing Friday Gunnar Henderson was removed from Thursday’s spring game with right lower-side soreness, will rest through the weekend, though the Orioles are saying there is minimal long-term concern with the injury 11:26 Outfield ranks for the 2025 season:Clay’s Top 25 Todd's Top 251. Aaron Judge 1. Aaron Judge2. Juan Soto 2. Kyle Tucker3. Kyle Tucker 3. Juan Soto4. Mookie Betts 4. Julio Rodriguez (Betts 5th, he’s on my SS list)5. Corbin Carroll 5. Jackson Chourio6. Fernando Tatis 6. Fernando Tatis Jr.7. Julio Rodriguez 7. Corbin Carroll8. Jackson Chourio 8. Yordan Alvarez9. Yordan Alvarez 9. Jarren Duran10. Jarren Duran 10. Jackson Merrill11. Michael Harris 11. Ronald Acuna Jr.12. Jackson Merrill 12. Teoscar Hernandez13. 19:36 Ronald Acuna 13. Brenton Doyle14. Teoscar Hernandez 14. Michael Harris II15. Oneil Cruz 15. Christian Yelich Chisholm next16. James Wood 16. Wyatt Langford17. Wyatt Langford 17. Bryan Reynolds18. Anthony Santander 18. Ian Happ19. 32:02 Jazz Chisholm 19. Seiya Suzuki20. Seiya Suzuki 20. Adolis Garcia21. Luis Robert 21. Anthony Santander22. Bryan Reynolds 22. Steven Kwan23. Brenton Doyle 23. James Wood24. 49:02 Lawrence Butler 24. Nick Castellanos25. Riley Greene 25. Randy ArozarenaJust missed for Clay: Randy Arozarena, Ian Happ, Cody Bellinger, Christian Yelich, Dylan Crews, Josh Lowe 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 is joined by Lucas Biery to review the GLARF draft, a 15-team expert roto league.---00:00 Headlines08:30 Big-picture strategy11:25 Rounds 1-219:50 Rounds 3-629:30 Rounds 7-1040:25 Rounds 11-1651:20 Rounds 17-2359:10 Reserve Rounds---FantraxSign 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. EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account?Earn up to 0.5% on every depositDeposit $25, get $25Free to use, no minimum balancesFDIC-insured accountsUnlimited withdraws back to cardLightning fast deposits and withdrawsSign up with promo code ROTOPOD 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.

James Anderson is joined by NFBC Hall Of Famer John Pausma to discuss the recent high-stakes auction they each participated in, focusing on what went right, what went wrong, and what adjustments they could have made mid-auction!00:00 Intro03:25 Catcher/Closer Inflation 19:50 Adjusting Mid-Auction24:25 James’ Strategy28:20 John’s Hitters34:00 Regrets From The Auction37:50 Building A Staff42:00 Closing Thoughts 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 are drafting in the Mixed LABR Experts League, and share their thoughts while they draft.---00:00 LABR Mixed League Draft00:30 Mets news - Manaea/Senga04:00 Kyle Finnegan re-signs with Nats07:00 Draft starts14:30 Second Round17:30 Third Round21:30 Garrett Crochet25:30 Fourth Round32:00 Fifth Round - DH Tax40:00 Sixth Round41:45 Fantrax43:00 Bo Bichette and Cal Raleigh47:00 Seventh Round53:00 Eighth Round56:00 EDGE Boost58:00 Ninth Round1:03:00 10th Round1:16:00 11th Round1:25:00 BlueWire1:25:10 12th Round---EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Deposit $25, get $25 Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! FantraxSign 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 talk obliques for Wyatt Langford and Heliot Ramos, discuss Spencer Strider and Sandy Alcantara and then dive into a number of interesting starting pitchers going post pick 200 in drafts. Follow us on Twitter / X: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWireFantraxSign 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/rotowireEDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Deposit $25, get $25 Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD 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 Ryan Boyer share their favorite mid- and late-round targets who can offer a big boost in home runs or batting average.---00:00 Intro01:55 Wyatt Langford/Jarren Duran injuries05:45 Sandy Alcantara returns09:15 White Sox closer12:45 Nolan Arenado trade rumors15:10 Heliot Ramos19:00 Michael Toglia20:55 Josh Jung22:45 Jorge Soler24:40 Brandon Lowe26:55 Christopher Morel29:40 Ryan Mountcastle31:45 Matt Wallner34:35 Jesus Sanchez36:50 Rhys Hoskins40:00 Fantrax and EDGE Boost41:50 Luis Arraez44:25 Jackson Holliday46:25 Yandy Diaz48:40 Ivan Herrera50:40 Jung Hoo Lee53:50 Brendan Donovan56:10 Otto Lopez59:15 Evan Carter1:01:55 Hyeseong Kim1:04:35 Jacob Wilson1:07:05 Masataka Yoshida---EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account?Earn up to 0.5% on every depositFree to use, no minimum balancesFDIC-insured accountsUnlimited withdraws back to cardLightning fast deposits and withdrawsSign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! FantraxSign 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.

Clay Link and Todd Zola are back discussing all the news out of spring training as well as their starting pitcher ranks for the 2025 season.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.EDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Deposit $25, get $25 Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today!0:00 Intro/Spring has sprungLatest news from around MLB: 1:25 Wyatt Langford diagnosed with a mild oblique strain, will be withheld from baseball activities for 5-to-7 days. Noelvi Marte taking reps with prospects in camp. Frankie Montas out 6-to-8 weeks. Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) expects to be ready for Opening Day. Victor Vodnik in the mix for saves in Colorado, along with Seth Halvorsen and Tyler Kinley. Andrew Heaney to the Pirates on a one-year deal. 19:42 Starting pitcher ranks Clay’s Top 25 1. Paul Skenes 2. Tarik Skubal 3. Zack Wheeler 4. Garrett Crochet 5. Chris Sale 6. 25:32 Logan Gilbert - Seattle more extreme than Coors? 7. Corbin Burnes 8. George Kirby 9. Cole Ragans 10. Dylan Cease 11. Framber Valdez 12. Jacob deGrom 13. 42:21 Blake Snell 14. Gerrit Cole 15. Michael King 16. Yoshinobu Yamamoto 17. Bryce Miller 18. Pablo Lopez 19. Aaron Nola 20. Luis Castillo 21. Freddy Peralta 22. 53:39 Hunter Greene 23. Shota Imanaga 24. Logan Webb 25. Max Fried Just missed: Roki Sasaki, Tanner Bibee, Hunter Brown, Zac Gallen, Tyler Glasnow 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 is joined by Chris Torres to make the case for some high-ceiling, low-floor players going in the early rounds of drafts.---00:00 Headlines11:30 When to Take Risks15:20 Fernando Tatis Jr.20:10 Jazz Chisholm Jr.28:00 Ronald Acuna Jr.32:00 Oneil Cruz and James Wood41:00 Cody Bellinger44:40 Garrett Crochet47:15 Chris Sale50:45 Jacob deGrom55:50 Gerrit Cole58:35 Felix Bautista1:02:20 Michael King1:04:20 Roki Sasaki---EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account?Earn up to 0.5% on every depositFree to use, no minimum balancesFDIC-insured accountsUnlimited withdraws back to cardLightning fast deposits and withdrawsSign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! FantraxSign 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.

Jeff Zimmerman joins James Anderson to discuss some recent fantasy baseball research featured in Jeff's book, The Process, plus they look at which pitchers could win rotation spots this spring and much more!00:00 Intro01:50 Pitcher Injury Grades21:40 Are Rookies A Good Buy?26:00 Rookies Trending Up32:45 Wait On Pitching38:45 The $750 OC42:05 Pitchers Competing For Rotation Spots01:05:30 Unsettled Bullpens01:12:20 Dalton Rushing 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 and Jeff Erickson preview some of the key job battles in the NL during spring training.---00:00 NL Spring Training Job Battles00:45 Vlad Guerrero News08:50 Rafael Devers News11:55 NL Job Battles12:00 Fantrax13:20 NYM SP: David Peterson vs. Paul Blackburn17:50 NYM OF: Is Starling Marte stuck on the bench?19:50 ATL SP4/5: Grant Holmes, Ian Anderson, AJ Smith-Shawver, Bryce Elder, Spencer Strider26:30 MIA 1B: Jonah Bride vs. Deyvison De Los Santos28:40 WSH SP4/5: Trevor Williams vs. DJ Herz vs. Michael Soroka33:00 BlueWire33:05 MIL 2B/3B/SS: Joey Ortiz and Brice Turang are in. Caleb Durbin vs. Oliver Dunn vs. Tyler Black36:30 STL CF: Victor Scott II vs. Michael Siani39:45 STL SP5: Steven Matz vs. Quinn Mathews41:45 CHC SP5: Javier Assad vs. Colin Rea vs. Ben Brown48:00 CIN SP5: Andrew Abbott vs. Rhett Lowder50:30 PIT SP 4/5: Johan Oviedo vs. Bailey Falter vs. Bubba Chandler54:30 EDGE Boost55:20 LAD SP5/6: Tony Gonsolin vs. Dustin May vs. Landon Knack vs. Bobby Miller59:05 ARI SS: Geraldo Perdomo vs. Jordan Lawlar1:01:15 ARI SP: Can Jordan Montgomery get a spot?---EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! FantraxSign 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 catch up on the weekend in baseball news and then dive into a number of intriguing hitter names post pick 200, including Zack Gelof, Jo Adell, George Springer and many more. Follow us on Twitter / X: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWire.FantraxSign 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/rotowireEDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD 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 Ryan Boyer provide some sleepers/compilers in the Runs and RBI categories.00:00 Headlines16:22 Masyn Winn20:31 Luis Arraez22:10 Parker Meadows23:30 Taylor Ward25:05 Victor Robles27:21 Jurickson Profar29:25 Jung Hoo Lee31:24 Gleyber Torres32:44 Jonathan India34:45 Yandy Diaz37:51 Eugenio Suarez39:32 Alec Bohm41:06 Nick Castellanos43:05 Andrew Vaughn44:27 Michael Toglia45:47 Rhys Hoskins47:19 Nolan Arenado48:43 Isaac Paredes50:33 Nathaniel Lowe52:18 Ryan McMahon---EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! FantraxSign 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.

Clay Link and Todd Zola discuss the latest news out of spring training before diving into their closer rankings for the 2025 season!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.EDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today!0:00 Intro/Alex Bregman is a Red SockLatest news from around MLB: Brayan Bello managing a sore shoulder. 6:35 Ronald Acuna said Friday that he’s planning to “take it easy” on the basepaths. No limitations for Shane McClanahan this spring. Mets going with six-man rotation, Tylor Megill stretching out this spring. Spencer Steer is battling lingering shoulder soreness, could be limited to DH early in the Cactus League schedule. 19:13 Closer Rankings Top 10 Clay: Emmanuel Clase Josh Hader Devin Williams 24:34 Raisel Iglesias Mason Miller Ryan Helsley Edwin Diaz 36:01 Felix Bautista Alexis Diaz Robert Suarez 48:52 Just missed the cut: Andres Munoz, Tanner Scott, Jhoan Duran Ryan Walker named the 2025 closer already by manager Bob Melvin. Ben Joyce plummets in light of Kenley Jansen signing with LAA. Who closes in TEX, BOS? First Pitch Arizona Speakers League Draft:Latest picks 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 guest Sara Sanchez discuss the storylines they'll be paying close attention to this spring, including job battles, young players ready to break out, and more.---00:00 Intro02:00 Alex Bregman to Boston05:45 Nick Pivetta to San Diego07:55 Closer updates15:45 Chicago Cubs26:00 Tampa Bay Rays36:00 St. Louis Cardinals45:10 Boston Red Sox52:00 Atlanta Braves57:00 Washington Nationals---EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! FantraxSign 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.

James Anderson and Nate Handy discuss a dynasty startup auction they each participated in! Nate went big with Aaron Judge and four aces, while James spread the wealth and built around a handful of top-50 hitters.00:00 Intro01:15 Prepping for the startup08:45 Nate’s auction27:15 James’ auction36:10 Buying prospects39:10 Nate vs. Geoff40:50 Dynasty targets and sleepers 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.

Jackson Holliday or Coby Mayo? Kristian Campbell or Vaughn Grissom? Who wins the Yankees fifth starter job? Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discuss 10 critical AL Job Battles they'll be watching this spring.---00:00 10 Interesting Spring Training Battles00:30 Welcome to Fred Zinkie00:50 Kenley Jansen signs09:00 Impact to Red Sox11:30 BOS 2B: David Hamilton vs. Vaughn Grissom vs. Kristian Campbell16:45 BAL 2B/3B: Jackson Holliday vs. Coby Mayo23:30 NYY SP5: Clarke Schmidt vs. Marcus Stroman31:00 TB SP4/5: Zack Littell, Shane Baz, Drew Rasmussen34:45 TB DH: Jonathan Aranda vs. Eloy Jimenez40:10 Fantrax41:10 HOU SP4/5: Hayden Wesneski vs. Luis Garcia vs. Spencer Arrighetti47:30 TEX SP 5: Cody Bradford vs. Kumar Rocker51:50 EDGE Boost52:45 DET SP4/5: Alex Cobb vs. Casey Mize vs. Jackson Jobe54:25 DET 1B/DH/OF Spencer Torkelson vs. Colt Keith vs. Wendell Perez59:55 BlueWire1:00:00 KC SP4/5: Michael Lorenzen vs. Kris Bubic vs. Alec Marsh1:03:00 MIN SP4/5: Simeon Woods Richardson vs. Chris Paddack vs. David Festa vs. Zebby Matthews1:05:45 Stuff+---EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! FantraxSign 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.

Ariel Cohen joins Jeff Erickson to share how he prepares for draft season, how he creates the ATC Projections and what you need to know about them, and we also break down the Mets.---00:00 Draft Prep Tactics, ATC, Mets00:30 Welcome to Ariel Cohen01:15 How Do You Get Started?04:20 The ATC Projections Process06:45 Big Changes Altering our Data12:45 Undervalued Players This Year16:00 Drafting Bottom Up17:45 Fantrax18:45 Converting Projections into Rankings20:10 Z-Score Method24:00 Devising the “Gaming” Strategy27:00 Chasing Scarcer Categories27:15 Are Stolen Bases Truly Scarce?28:15 Saves Are Indeed Scarcer29:30 Tanner Scott32:40 EDGE Boost33:25 BlueWire33:35 Mets Talk34:45 Clay Holmes36:40 Frankie Montas37:45 Edwin Diaz38:50 Juan Soto40:15 Pete Alonso42:30 Young Hitters - Vientos/Alvarez/Acuña46:00 Old Hitters - Nimmo/Marte/McNeil/Winker48:30 Potential Prospect Contributions---EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! FantraxSign 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.

Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer discuss 20 players who keep winding up on their teams.---00:00 Headlines11:00 Jordan Westburg14:50 Luis Garcia Jr.20:20 Josh Lowe23:05 Riley Greene25:40 Brandon Nimmo28:45 Garrett Mitchell30:50 Jurickson Profar34:00 Carlos Correa37:40 Brandon Lowe40:10 Jo Adell47:45 Hunter Greene51:20 Jack Flaherty54:30 Cristopher Sanchez57:30 Tanner Houck59:40 Clarke Schmidt1:01:35 Yusei Kikuchi1:03:45 Nick Lodolo1:06:15 Ranger Suarez1:08:25 Merrill Kelly1:10:15 Ryan Helsley---EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! FantraxSign 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.

Clay Link and Todd Zola are back talking news, fantasy baseball rankings, recent drafts 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.EDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today!0:00 Intro/Great to be backLatest news from around MLB: Pete Alonso ends up back with NYM Mark Vientos sticking at third base 3:41 Christian Yelich likely limited at start of camp Calvin Faucher may be favorite for saves in MIA Tommy Pham to PIT on a one-year deal RotoWire Roundtable Rankings: Latest iteration went up Feb. 1 12:33 A Big Three seems to have emerged in drafts… who are you taking at No. 4? Francisco Lindor - Todd (9), Clay (17) Jarren Duran - Todd (21), Clay (33) Brent Rooker - Todd (29), Clay (62) 34:48 Roki Sasaki - Todd (156), Clay (88) Jared Jones - Todd (188), Clay (128) Royce Lewis First Pitch Arizona Speakers League Draft: 56:55 Little surprised with how much Alexis Diaz is falling (TZ - have him on 3 of 6 teams so far) TZ Acuna and deGrom too rich for my non-risk taking blood 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 guest Jason Collette go over Jason's bold predictions for the upcoming season.---00:00 Intro02:45 Headlines10:00 AL East19:20 AL Central32:10 AL West41:25 NL East51:45 NL Central1:00:00 NL West---EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! FantraxSign 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.

James Anderson and seasoned NFBC Auction player Marc Winokur go through some recent high-stakes auctions and which players are more in-demand by auction players than by snake draft players!00:00 Intro01:20 Early Auctioning13:10 Closers in Auctions20:30 Buying Skubal28:00 Old, boring SP2s32:50 What A Cheap Offense Looks Like38:00 Zero-Dollar Players40:55 Stacking46:00 Top Hitters Overpriced50:00 AAV vs. ADP54:20 Outfielders01:02:30 Catchers01:05:10 First Base01:06:00 Second Base01:13:30 Shortstop01:17:35 Pitcher 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.

Everyone has a take on Juan Soto and Kyle Tucker, but Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson make sure that you don't ignore Austin Hays to the Reds, Max Kepler to the Phillies and more, as they break down the top 10 underrated transactions of the offseason.---00:00 10 Underrated Transactions00:30 Welcome Back Fred Zinkie01:15 Blue Jays Offseason05:20 Austin Hays to the Reds09:45 Jonathan India to Royals13:45 Jorge Soler to Angels18:20 Colin Rea to Cubs (because all these veterans may block Ben Brown)24:15 Max Kepler to Phillies28:15 Josh Bell to Nationals30:30 Hayden Wesneski to Astros33:30 Andrew Kittredge to Orioles35:45 Thairo Estrada to Rockies39:30 Luis Ortiz to Guardians44:15 FANTRAX45:15 EDGE Boost46:15 BlueWire46:20 Fernando Tatis Jr.55:00 Julio Rodriguez---EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! FantraxSign 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 guest host Vlad Sedler discuss the big changes from the offseason, including Juan Soto to the Mets, the Kyle Tucker trade, Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers and more!---00:00 Grading the Biggest Moves of the Fantasy Offseason00:30 Welcome to Vlad Sedler01:30 Moves01:42 Juan Soto signs with the Mets05:50 Kyle Tucker traded to the Cubs09:15 Garrett Crochet traded to the Red Sox13:40 Fantrax14:40 Corbin Burnes signs with the Diamondbacks19:00 Devin Williams traded to the Yankees21:45 Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki, Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates sign with the Dodgers; (also Teoscar re-signs with the Dodgers)30:30 Willy Adames and Justin Verlander sign with the Giants32:45 Anthony Santander and Max Scherzer sign with the Blue Jays (also Andres Gimenez)36:25 Christian Walker signs with the Astros37:30 Josh Naylor traded to the Diamondbacks41:00 EDGE Boost41:50 Cody Bellinger traded to the Yankees (plus Max Fried and Goldy signing with the Yanks)45:20 Jake Burger traded to the Rangers (Lowe, Pederson, Langford)48:45 Carlos Estevez to the Royals, Ryan Pressly to the Cubs, Jeff Hoffman to the Jays51:00 Yusei Kikuchi to the Angels52:00 Jonathan India / Brady Singer swap55:45 Jurickson Profar to the Braves58:20 Moves (Mostly) Yet To Happen58:25 BlueWire58:30 Jack Flaherty signs with the Tigers1:01:35 Pete Alonso1:03:30 Dylan Cease trade?1:06:00 Nolan Arenado trade?1:07:00 Alex Bregman1:07:40 Other Noteworthy Changes1:07:50 A’s to the Sacramento1:09:35 Rays playing in Steinbrenner Field1:12:10 O’s moving fences back in for LF---EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! FantraxSign 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.

Todd Zola chats with Nick Pollack about PitchCon and the ALS charity component along with Justin Mason and the donations made to Fantasy Cares Org. 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 Anderson is joined by RotoWire's reliever expert Ryan Rufe to go through Ryan's brand new reliever rankings and discuss which closers to target and avoid in 2025 fantasy baseball leagues!00:00 Intro01:00 Josh Hader02:25 Devin Williams03:15 Emmanuel Clase05:40 Raisel Iglesias07:40 Edwin Diaz09:50 Mason Miller11:40 Ryan Helsley13:15 Felix Bautista14:50 Kirby Yates/Tanner Scott19:40 Ryan Walker21:30 David Bednar23:20 Lucas Erceg24:20 Jeff Hoffman26:45 Robert Suarez29:20 Andres Munoz32:05 Jhoan Duran/Griffin Jax33:35 Ryan Pressly/Porter Hodge35:20 Pete Fairbanks36:40 Ben Joyce37:55 Jordan Romano/Orion Kerkering39:45 Alexis Diaz41:40 Trevor Megill44:40 Justin Martinez/A.J. Puk47:05 Liam Hendriks/Aroldis Chapman49:15 Jason Foley/Tyler Holton51:30 Chris Martin52:30 Marlins Bullpen54:35 Tyler Kinley/Seth Halvorsen56:00 White Sox/Nationals Bullpens58:10 Free Agent Closers 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.

The early rounds are for building out a reliable core, and the late rounds are for taking shots on high-upside sleepers. But what happens in between? Erik Halterman and Todd Zola attempt to answer that question in both general and specific terms, looking at overall strategies and particular players to target in rounds 8-12.---00:00 Intro3:45 Headlines16:35 General Middle-Round Strategy31:45 Mid-Round Catchers37:00 Mid-Round First Basemen41:25 Mid-Round Second Basemen47:00 Mid-Round Third Basemen50:25 Mid-Round Shortstops56:40 Mid-Round Outfielders1:05:15 Mid-Round Starting Pitchers1:11:10 Mid-Round Closers 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 Anderson and legendary fantasy player Phil Dussault discuss players and strategy that will help you dominate your 2025 fantasy baseball leagues!00:00 Intro01:00 Riskiest 1st Round Pick06:35 Jackson Merrill11:25 James Wood14:45 THE Dodgers SP To Target18:25 6-man Rotations31:30 Reliever Strategy41:25 Shane McClanahan47:00 Rays ballpark effects52:35 Phil vs. Dusty01:00:05 Chase Dollander01:06:00 Phil’s favorite prospect01:11:35 Live Auction Advice 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 Anderson answers dozens of listener questions about the updated RotoWire top 400 prospect rankings!00:00 Intro02:00 Sebastian Walcott03:45 Leodalis De Vries06:15 Zyhir Hope07:30 Walker Jenkins08:55 Jesus Made11:10 Jordan Lawlar11:55 Cam Collier14:10 Alejandro Rosario15:45 Travis Sykora16:16 Down Arrows18:35 Lazaro Montes20:15 Jett Williams22:05 Jackson Holliday24:30 Konnor Griffin25:20 Caleb Durbin28:00 Bubba Chandler29:15 Shotaro Morii30:55 Hayden Birdsong32:45 Felnin Celesten34:05 Injured Pitchers to Stashes36:00 Roman Anthony/Kristian Campbell37:40 Emmanuel Rodriguez38:30 Marcelo Mayer40:00 Brady House/Seaver King41:50 Josue Briceno43:50 Luis Pena/Eduardo Beltre 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 Jenny Butler discuss the best ways to get your fantasy baseball team off to a good start through the first three rounds.---00:00 Headlines13:40 Big-picture strategy29:15 Specific starting trios49:30 Setting your KDS 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.

00:00 Intro00:35 Roki Sasaki01:30 Travis Bazzana02:45 Nick Kurtz04:10 JJ Wetherholt05:15 Charlie Condon08:50 Jac Caglianone09:50 Christian Moore10:55 Chase Burns13:30 Braden Montgomery15:25 Konnor Griffin18:20 Cam Smith19:50 Hagen Smith21:15 Bryce Rainer22:25 Carson Benge23:25 Griffin Burkholder25:00 Slade Caldwell26:45 Braylon Payne29:45 Josuar Gonzalez33:30 Ryan Waldschmidt34:45 Seaver King35:50 Theo Gillen36:40 Kellon Lindsey37:50 Ryan Sloan40:10 PJ Morlando41:10 Cam Caminiti43:00 Trey Yesavage45:20 Jurrangelo Cijnte46:30 Vance Honeycutt48:45 James Gibbs49:55 Levi Sterling50:40 Tyson Lewis51:55 Elian Pena53:45 Final Thoughts 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.