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Let's get back into ADP, starting with Cole Ragans (2:45). ... Is Freddy Peralta overvalued (11:03)? ... Joe Ryan is a great WHIP pitcher but what else (16:05)? ... George Kirby dealt with that shoulder injury last year but is going later than usual (20:00). ... Dylan Cease was a nightmare last year (26:30). ... Can Jesus Luzardo do it again (32:10)? ... How will Framber Valdez fare in Detroit (40:13)? ... Kyle Bradish is everybody's favorite breakout (44:17). ... Is Nick Pivetta overvalued (49:40)? ... Blake Snell will start the season on the IL (53:10). ... What do we expect from Ohtani the pitcher (1:02:11)? ... Is Eury Perez overvalued (1:06:16)? ... Why is Nolan McLean going so high (1:13:22)? ... Sonny Gray is baffling (1:19:28). ... Kevin Gausman is boring but solid (1:22:44). ... Is Spencer Strider broken (1:24:41)? ... Tyler Glasnow had bad control last season (1:30:38). ... Brandon Woodruff was an incredible story (1:33:38). ... Is Jacob Misiorowski awesome (1:36:35)? ... Will Chase Burns be in the rotation (1:41:39)? ... We wrap up with sleepers, breakouts and busts (1:44:54). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stampfl and Scott White take a look at the five biggest questions heading into spring training! Which Pete Crow-Armstrong and James Wood will show up? Is Spencer Strider salvageable? Will Ben Rice live up to the hype? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Before we get to ADP, we're going to focus on process and macro-level trends. How do we approach the unpredictable nature of pitcher injuries (2:44). ... How can we mitigate injury risk (14:40)? ... Pitcher velocity is tricky (24:43). ... What are the latest innings trends (33:56)? ... The current pitching environment has stabilized (37:30). ... How do we evaluate pitching (41:21)? ... What is our starting pitcher strategy this year (56:52)? ... Let's get into ADP, starting with Tarik Skubal (1:07:20). ... Paul Skenes or Garrett Crochet (1:09:52)? ... Any concern with Crochet's innings jump (1:13:08)? ... Should Yamamoto be the SP4 (1:16:25)? ... Cristopher Sanchez took a big step last year (1:19:57). ... Hunter Brown regressed in the second half (1:25:04). ... Bryan Woo was one of the most consistent pitchers (1:28:02). ... Logan Gilbert had a weird season (1:32:33). ... Chris Sale is old but the skills are still there (1:35:19). ... Max Fried proved he can be a workhorse (1:39:10). ... Hunter Greene is one of the best pitchers in baseball on a per inning basis (1:42:50). ... Logan Webb is the top workhorse but is WHIP problem (1:47:02). ... Are we back in on Jacob deGrom (1:50:45)? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let's get right back into ADP with an eye on Randy Arozarena, Seiya Suzuki and Oneil Cruz (3:07). ... Michael Harris is frustrating and was Kyle Stowers' breakout for real (8:01)? ... Is Taylor Ward overvalued (19:55)? ... What are we expecting from Jakob Marsee and Lawrence Butler (29:21)? ... Is there another step for Andy Pages (38:55)? ... Jurickson Profar, Mike Trout and Chandler Simpson are an interesting group (45:28). ... Bryan Reynolds and Brenton Doyle could bounce back (54:56). ... Who are some of our favorite late-round sleepers and breakouts (1:01:25)? ... Back into ADP with Sal Frelick, Daulton Varsho and Heliot Ramos (1:22:40). ... Giancarlo Stanton performed well last year and Wilyer Abreu has some intrigue (1:25:05). ... Can Trent Grisham do it again (1:30:30)? ... We wrap up with the rest of outfield ADP (1:33:47). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pablo Lopez is going for imaging on his elbow, which is pretty scary! Who's next up for the Twins? Edwin Uceta is dealing with a cranky shoulder, which could open things up for Griffin Jax. Hurston Waldrep has elbow soreness, which hurts an already thin Braves pitching staff. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let's take a macro look at the outfield for 2026 (2:30). ... What is our strategy in 3 OF leagues vs. 5 OF leagues (10:25)? ... Let's get into ADP starting with Aaron Judge (16:53). ... How do we project Juan Soto in 2026 (21:09)? ... How much will Ronald Acuña run (26:20)? ... Where do we rank Corbin Carroll now (30:03)? ... Julio Rodriguez did his usual slow start and then picked things up (36:04). ... Fernando Tatis Jr. and Kyle Tucker are going in the early second round of ADP (40:30). ... Jackson Chourio looks a lot like J-Rod (47:18). ... Pete Crow-Armstrong and James Wood both had rough second halves (50:00). ... Is Brent Rooker worth a fourth-round pick (1:01:47)? ... What to expect from Wyatt Langford and Roman Anthony (1:04:17)? ... Are Riley Greene and Jarren Duran overvalued (1:18:25)? ... What do we do with Byron Buxton and George Springer (1:33:20)? ... We wrap up with sleepers, breakouts and busts inside the Top-200 ADP (1:41:40). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Before we get to your mailbag questions, let's discuss the news from the week, starting with Chris Bassitt to the Orioles (2:46)! ... Nick Martinez signed to be a starter with the Rays (6:00). ... Marcell Ozuna signed a one-year deal with the Pirates (10:06). ... Rangers prospect Sebastian Walcott is out for 2026 (18:30). ... Daniel Palencia has been named the Cubs' closer (22:02). ... Jarren Duran might not play against lefties (25:23). ... Ben Rice is expected to be an everyday player (30:47). ... Here's the rest of the news from the week (32:57). ... Now your mailbag questions, starting with Apple podcast questions (41:20). ... What strategy do we use in snake drafts (45:40)? ... Who gains value in a league with quality starts (51:20)? ... Where would we rank Ivan Herrera at catcher (53:42)? ... How to check your fandom in Fantasy Baseball (55:26). ... The pitcher most likely to breakout is blank (1:07:50). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The hitter Chris loves is UTIL-only but still has a bunch of upside (2:52)! ... Frank is seeing red with the hitter he loves (10:08). ... Scott has a hitter he loves but the price is too high so instead he pivots to somebody cheaper (18:30). ... The pitcher Chris loves only made eight starts last season (29:00). ... The pitcher Frank loves is on the same team (38:20)! ... The pitcher Scott loves is complicated (43:05). ... Who are some players we really like but don't necessarily love (58:40)? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Shortstop is the gold standard (2:30)! ... What is our strategy at shortstop (9:15)? ... Let's get into ADP, starting with Bobby Witt Jr. (21:09). ... Elly De La Cruz had a rough second half but was playing through a quad injury (22:56). ... Francisco Lindor is so consistent but now has this hamate bone injury (27:58). ... Gunnar Henderson had a down season but dealt with injuries in 2025 (31:14). ... Trea Turner got back to running (34:42)! ... Should Zach Neto be a third-round pick (41:05)? ... What do we expect from Mookie Betts (46:07)? ... Let's make the case for and against Geraldo Perdomo (50:05). ... CJ Abrams is what he is (57:37). ... How will Bo Bichette do with the Mets (1:01:33)? ... Corey Seager is great when he plays but always gets hurt (1:08:52). ... Do we buy Jeremy Peña's breakout (1:13:00)? ... Sleepers, breakouts and busts at shortstop (1:16:17)! ... We wrap up with the rest of shortstop ADP (1:32:33). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Corbin Carroll is also dealing with a hamate bone injury and needs surgery! We learned that Francisco Lindor will also have surgery. On top of that, Jackson Holliday is having it, too! Josh Hader is dealing with biceps inflammation. We wrap up with updates on Jordan Westburg, Anthony Santander, Shane Bieber, Reese Olson and Spencer Schwellenbach. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let's start with an overview of third base (2:33). ... What is our strategy at this position (8:31)? ... Jose Ramirez remains the face of this position (16:52). ... Junior Caminero is coming off a historic season but will Tropicana Field mess with his production (19:33). ... Manny Machado remains old reliable (29:10). ... Will Austin Riley bounce back (32:08). ... Can Maikel Garcia build off his career year (38:00)? ... How will Alex Bregman do in Chicago (43:20)? ... Eugenio Suarez should enjoy this season in Cincinnati (51:05). ... Jordan Westburg needs to stay healthy (57:25). ... Matt Chapman is the ultimate fallback option (1:00:18). ... Let's talk sleepers, breakouts and busts at third base (1:04:20). ... We wrap up with the rest of third base ADP (1:22:30). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spencer Schwellenbach will start the season the 60-day IL due to right elbow inflammation. Francisco Lindor is dealing with a hamate bone injury! What does it all mean?? Also, Justin Verlander is back with the Tigers! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Towers is joined by Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR on X), who covers the Angels for the SoCal News Group. What's the latest on Grayson Rodriguez? Who might lead this team in saves? Can Jose Soriano and Nolan Schanuel take a step forward? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let's begin with a macro look at second base (2:30)! ... Do we have an intentional second base strategy (10:33). ... We get into second base ADP, starting with Jazz Chisholm Jr. (17:30). ... Ketel Marte is the other elite name at the position (20:35). ... Who is the real Brice Turang (24:15)? ... You know what you're getting from Nico Hoerner (28:51). ... Can Jose Altuve do it again (35:19)? ... Luke Keaschall impressed in a small sample last season (43:40). ... Is Jackson Holliday being drafted too high (49:28)? ... Ozzie Albies is a wild card at the position (55:19). ... Ceddanne Rafaela was really streaky last season (59:25). ... What should we expect from Brandon Lowe in Pittsburgh (1:03:57)? ... Who are our sleepers, breakouts and busts at second base (1:08:31)? ... We wrap up with the rest of second base ADP (1:21:18). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stampfl is joined by Justin Lada (@JL_Baseball on X), co-host for Locked on Guardians. Do we buy what we saw from Gavin Williams down the stretch? Will Chase DeLauter play everyday? Why does Justin believe Joey Cantillo will breakout? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let's start with a macro look at first base (2:46)! ... What is our first base strategy this season (9:10)? ... Let's get into first base ADP, starting with Nick Kurtz (18:11). ... Vlad Jr. is so frustrating (24:22)! ... How will Pete Alonso do in Baltimore (29:48)? ... Matt Olson, Bryce Harper and Rafael Devers all seem like good values (33:03). ... Freddie Freeman's age is starting to show (48:00). ... How many steals for Josh Naylor in 2026 (52:35)? ... Vinnie Pasquantino has turned into a legit power hitter (58:54). ... What to make of Tyler Soderstrom (1:02:54)? ... The guys seem split on Michael Busch (1:06:20). ... Who are our sleepers, breakouts and busts at first base (1:11:02)? ... We wrap up with the rest of first base ADP (1:25:21). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stampfl is joined by JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS on X), radio host for 106.7 The Fan. Should we be worried about James Wood's second half? Who is expected to close for the Nationals? Why are people sleeping on Daylen Lile? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stampfl is joined by Shawn Coleman (@StatsSAC on X), writer/podcaster for Battery Power and Hammer Territory. How many steals should we expect from Ronald Acuña? Is Spencer Strider broken? Will Michael Harris bounce back? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stampfl is joined by Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara on X), who covers the Astros for the Houston Chronicle. What should we expect from Tatsuya Imai? How do all of the pieces fit on the Astros. Is there a trade coming? Don't sleep on Zach Cole and Mike Burrows. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Before we get into mailbag questions, let's discuss the news from the week (3:40)! Miguel Andujar signed with the Padres and Isiah Kiner-Falefa to the Red Sox! ... We kick off the mailbag discussing draft-and-hold strategy (19:16). ... How early should Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes be drafted (27:11)? ... Which teams are expected to have strong offenses in 2026 (33:20)? ... Which defenses are expected to be good or bad this year (40:48)? ... How to decide your keepers (45:10)? ... How to evaluate your build during a draft (48:35)? ... Why isn't this talked about more in pitcher evaluation (54:13)? ... How will the Cubs and Yankees rotations work out (58:00)? ... Which hitter is most likely to breakout (1:03:11)? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
HEADS UP THAT WE RECORDED THIS BEFORE THEY TRADED FOR BRENDAN DONOVAN! Frank Stampfl is joined by Ryan Blake (@swingsandtakes.com on Blue Sky), Mariners writer for lookoutlanding.com. How many steals should we expect from Josh Naylor? Is George Kirby healthy? Can Dom Canzone and Cole Young take a step forward? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Catcher is the best it's ever been (2:30)! ... What is our catcher strategy in one-catcher leagues vs. two-catcher leagues (9:13)? ... Let's get into catcher ADP, starting with Cal Raleigh (19:30). ... William Contereas should bounce back if healthy (28:03). ... Shea Langeliers could regress a little bit (31:28). ... EVERYBODY LOVES BEN RICE (36:35). ... Why does Hunter Goodman feel underappreciated (40:49)? ... There's a lot to like with Agustin Ramirez (46:30). ... Salvador Perez is getting older but there are no signs of slowing down (49:52). ... Can Will Smith maintain his gains (55:15)? ... Drake Baldwin should play quite a bit with Sean Murphy out (58:53). ... Let's talk sleepers, breakouts and busts at catcher (1:01:40). ... We wrap up with the rest of catcher ADP (1:21:07). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Framber Valdez is headed to the Detroit Tigers on a three-year, $115 million deal that includes an opt out after the second year! How does Valdez fit in Detroit? How much will he move up in ADP? The Tigers updated rotation looks great but will Tarik Skubal stick around? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stampfl is joined by Jake Garegnani (@JakeGaregnani on X), sports anchor and reporter at CBS 8 San Diego. Will Jackson Merrill bounce back? Why is Ramon Laureano being slept on? Can Randy Vasquez take a step forward? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're joined by back-to-back NFBC Auction Championship overall winner Mike Mager to talk auction strategy! Why play in auctions (4:03)? ... How to prep for an auction (9:54)? ... What is Mike's typical hitter/pitcher split (20:40)? ... How to balance being rigid vs. being nimble throughout the auction (24:43)? ... Do you need to track your stats throughout the draft (29:56)? ... Which is better between spreading the wealth vs. stars and scrubs (33:53)? ... Why does Mike like to invest heavily in starting pitchers (38:30)? ... Let's talk nomination strategy (44:13)! ... What about bidding within the auction (51:38)? ... How to navigate the endgame of an auction (56:05)? ... How should we react to inflation on elite players early on (1:04:35)? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stampfl is joined by John Shea (@JohnSheaHey on X), baseball writer for The San Francisco Standard. What should we expect from Bryce Eldridge? Is Ryan Walker the team's closer? Will Hayden Birdsong get another opportunity? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Before we get to the strategy talk, Brendan Donovan was sent to the Mariners in a three-team trade (3:50). ... Will JJ Wetherholt be up on Opening Day (10:10)? ... Let's get into H2H categories strategy talk (17:08). ... How should you construct your lineup in H2H categories (26:43)? ... Which hitters gain value in H2H categories (31:30)? ... Should you punt in this format (38:41)? ... What changes in daily lineup leagues (45:00)? ... Let's talk Roto strategy (50:48). ... How does draft strategy change in Roto (57:10)? ... What are your category targets in 12-team Roto leagues (1:04:48)? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stampfl is joined by Jose Negron (@JNegronPGH on X), who covers the Pirates for DK Pittsburgh Sports. The Pirates are trying... kind of. Will Konnor Griffin be up on Opening Day? Jake Mangum should play a bunch in Pittsburgh. Braxton Ashcraft is a sneaky breakout in that rotation. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's strategy week! Before we get to that, Eugenio Suarez is back with the Reds (3:58)! ... Luis Arraez signed a one-year deal with the Giants (12:55). ... Other news (17:12): Austin Hays signed a one-year deal with the White Sox. ... Let's talk H2H points strategy, starting with the CBS scoring system (28:30). ... Which hitters gain value and which lose value in H2H points leagues (32:30)? ... Which pitchers gain value and lose value in this format (36:56)? ... Beware of chasing two-start pitchers (45:18). ... Are SPARPs still worth it in H2H points leagues (51:42)? ... Can we actually chase consistency in players (56:00)? ... How much should we be stashing injured players with an eye on the H2H playoffs (59:55). ... How to set up your H2H playoffs (1:04:22)? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Towers is joined by Jake Shapiro (@Shapalicious on X), analyst for Denver Sports 104.3. Will Brenton Doyle bounce back? Can Jake McCarthy make some noise in Colorado? Can Ezequiel Tovar have his best season yet? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stampfl is joined by Shawn McFarland (@McFarland_Shawn on X), who covers the Texas Rangers for the Dallas Morning News. Can the Rangers unlock MacKenzie Gore? Can Joc Pederson bounce back? Who is Jacob Latz? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
HEADS UP THAT THIS WAS RECORDED BEFORE AUSTIN HAYS SIGNED! Frank Stampfl is joined by Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien on X), White Sox anchor, reporter and podcaster at the Chicago Sports Network. Was Colson Montgomery's breakout for real? Will Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero play together? What should we expect from Munetaka Murakami? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to the show, Ariel Cohen! What are ATC projections (3:33)? ... What are some things that projections struggle with (9:30)? ... Let's talk undervalued players in ATC vs. ADP and first up, Hunter Goodman (18:21). ... Yandy Diaz and Alec Burleson should both provide solid batting averages (20:05). ... Gleyber Torres is the biggest value right now (23:50). ... Are we targeting Ezequiel Tovar and Teoscar Hernandez (26:46)? ... Do we believe in these pitchers (30:19)? ... These are the ATC All Stars (34:43)! ... News (40:42): Blake Snell is behind already. ... Next up, overvalued players with Jackson Holliday (47:30). ... Geraldo Perdomo is fascinating (49:40). ... Roman Anthony could go nuclear (52:33). ... Will the change of scenery help Luis Robert (55:40)? ... What about Oneil Cruz and Noelvi Marte (58:27)? ... We wrap up with Yamamoto, Hunter Brown, Kyle Bradish and Nolan McLean (1:01:45). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Towers is joined by Jen McCaffrey (@jcmccaffrey on X), who covers the Red Sox for The Athletic. Is there enough space to get Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer in the lineup? Who has the leg up for SP5 right now? Roman Anthony is ready to take that next step! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stampfl is joined by Max Goodman (@MaxTGoodman on X), who covers the Mets for NJ Advanced Media. Is this Mets team better than last year? Who's in the rotation? Will Carson Benge be up on Opening Day? What about a sleeper and a breakout? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let's start off with our Sleepers 1.0 and first up, Carter Jensen (3:42)! ... Why is Chris back in on Francisco Alvarez (8:50). ... Anthony Santander and Kazuma Okamoto should fit in nice with the Blue Jays (13:20). ... Chris explains why he likes Manzardo, Justin Crawford, DeLauter, Bubic and Messick (22:15). ... Scott has Sal Stewart and Marcus Semien as sleepers (29:00). ... Frank is also in on Stewart, but as a breakout (33:52). ... Can Jackson Merrill re-breakout (36:35)? ... Kyle Bradish and Ben Rice are the breakout breadsticks this season (42:20). ... Scott also likes Chase Burns, Ivan Herrera and Daulton Varsho has breakouts (45:59). ... Chris likes Cade Smith, Ryan Pepiot and Luke Keaschall (52:38). ... Let's get into busts, starting with Alex Bregman (57:30). ... Is Oneil Cruz mispriced (1:02:13)? ... Spencer Strider might be broken (1:06:43). ... We wrap up by explaining the rest of our busts (1:08:42). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stampfl is joined by Jason Beck (@jasonbeck.bsky.social on Blue Sky), who covers the Detroit Tigers for MLB.com. What's the latest on Tarik Skubal? Will Kevin McGonigle be up on Opening Day? Is Kenley Jansen definitely the closer? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Fantasy community finally agrees on something. Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet and Paul Skenes are the big three (4:53). ... There's a clear second tier of starting pitchers from SP4-14 (15:05). ... Why is there such an ADP difference between Logan Webb and Framber Valdez (26:55). ... News (37:23): Jose Ramirez signed an extension and Seranthony Dominguez signed with the White Sox. ... The Next-Best Things tier is all over the place but features those exciting second-year pitchers (47:20). ... Why is Kris Bubic going so late (55:32)? ... Should Ryan Pepiot be in a higher tier (1:02:18)? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stampfl is joined by Jeff Jones (@jmjones on X), who covers the St. Louis Cardinals for the Belleville News Democrat. How much will Ivan Herrera play at catcher? Will JJ Wetherholt be up on Opening Day? Is Riley O'Brien the team's closer? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stampfl is joined by Matt Watson (@MattWatsonMedia on X), who covers the Phillies for Metro Philadelphia. What's the latest on Zack Wheeler? Have the Phillies lost faith on Andrew Painter? Can Aaron Nola bounce back? Is Justin Crawford up on Opening Day? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Towers is joined by David Kaplan (@thekapman on X), radio host for ESPN Chicago and The REKAP. Hunter Harvey is a name to watch in the Cubs' bullpen. How much will Matt Shaw and Moises Ballesteros play? Watch out for Jaxon Wiggins in the second half. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stampfl is joined by Sonja Chen (@SonjaMChen on X), who covers the Dodgers for MLB.com. Is Emmet Sheehan assured a rotation spot? What should we expect from Roki Sasaki? Don't sleep on Andy Pages! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let's get into outfield tiers, starting with the First Rounders (3:35)! Will Ronald Acuña get back to running? ... Why is Fernando Tatis Jr. in the elite tier but not first round (17:43)? ... The near-elite tier is a weird one (24:45)! They don't feel like OF1s but they might have to be. ... Why does Scott hate Jackson Merrill (30:58)? ... News (43:20): Taylor Rogers signed a one-year deal with the Twins. ... Kyle Stowers and Brandon Nimmo kick off the fallback options tier (48:44). ... The last resorts tier has a lot of interesting names (1:00:14)! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MacKenzie Gore was just traded to the Texas Rangers for five prospects! Can the change of scenery finally unlock Gore? How much will his ADP move up? How did the Nationals do with this return? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stampfl is joined by Chris Caray (@ChrisCaray on X), play-by-play broadcaster for the Athletics. What's the latest on Lawrence Butler's knee? Who might get saves in this bullpen? Keep an eye on Jacob Lopez and Luis Morales! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Before we get to the tiers, the Mets are back at it! This time they acquired Freddy Peralta from the Brewers (2:30). ... The Brewers got Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat in return (10:14). ... First up we have the elite and near-elite tiers at second base (21:20). ... Luke Keaschall is a polarizing player in the next best things tier (30:09). ... Should Jackson Holliday be higher than the last resorts tier (42:18). ... Hey, shortstop has a first-rounders tier (54:17). ... Should Zach Neto be higher than the near-elite tier (1:00:00)? ... Willy Adames and Dansby Swanson would be totally fine fallback options in a deeper league (1:13:34). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
HEADS UP THAT THIS WAS RECORDED BEFORE FREDDY PERALTA WAS TRADED TO THE METS! Chris Towers is joined by Matt Trueblood (@matrueblood.bsky.social), writer for Baseball Prospectus and Brewers Fanatic! Do we buy what Brice Turang did in 2025? People are sleeping on Chad Patrick! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cody Bellinger is headed back to the Yankees on a five-year, $162.5 million deal with opt outs after year two and year three! This was always the best landing spot for his Fantasy value. Where does Bellinger rank among outfielders for this season? What's next for Jasson Dominguez and Spencer Jones? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Before we get to Scott's tiers, Luis Robert was finally traded to the Mets (2:46)! ... Any interest in Luisangel Acuña to the White Sox (10:53)? ... News (14:25): Ha-seong Kim is out 4-5 months. ... Let's get into the first base tiers, starting with the elite and near-elite tiers (23:59). ... We're expecting similar production from Pasquantino Soderstrom and Busch in the Next-Best Things tier (33:30). ... The first base last resorts tier includes a lot of interesting names (41:18). ... Jose Ramirez is the lone first-rounder among third basemen (50:43). ... Manny Machado kicks off the near-elite tier (57:53). ... Matt Chapman is a totally fine fallback option at third base (1:08:50). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stampfl is joined by Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro on X), who covers the Dbacks for the Arizona Republic! Does prospect Ryan Waldschmidt have a real chance in spring training? Who's set to close for this team? Will Jordan Lawlar finally get a real chance? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
HEADS UP THAT THIS WAS RECORDED BEFORE EUGENIO SUAREZ SIGNED! Frank Stampfl is joined by Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubMLB on X), who covers the Reds for the Cincinnati Enquirer! Will Elly De La Cruz get back to running wild in 2026? Can Noelvi Marte take that next step? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stampfl is joined by Bobby Nightengale (@nightengalejr on X), who covers the Twins for the Minnesota Star Tribune. How much will Luke Keaschall run in 2026? Can Zebby Matthews put it together? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Towers is joined by Jake Rill (@JakeDRill on X), who covers the Orioles for MLB.com! Can the Orioles fix Adley Rutschman? How big of a leap with Jackson Holliday make? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
HEADS UP THAT WE RECORDED THIS BEFORE WE LEARNED ABOUT THE NEW KAUFFMAN STADIUM CHANGES! Frank Stampfl is joined by Anne Rogers (@anne__rogers on X), who covers the Royals for MLB.com! How much will Carter Jensen play? Will Jac Caglianone take the next step in 2026? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bo Bichette is headed to the Mets on a three-year deal that includes opt outs after the first and second seasons! How does he fit with the Mets? Draft Bichette over Corey Seager, Trevor Story, Eugenio Suarez and Alex Bregman? What happens next with the Mets and Blue Jays? Also, we just learned that JT Realmuto is headed back to the Phillies! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kyle Tucker signed a four-year deal with the Dodgers and there goes baseball (2:30). ... How high should we draft Tucker in Fantasy leagues (12:38)? ... We had a three-team deal between the Rays, Reds and Angels (19:40). ... Other news (23:50): Willi Castro signed a two-year deal with the Rockies. ... Let's get into Scott's Top-100 prospects with an eye on names who could help in redraft leagues (27:47). ... Here are Scott's Top-12 FYPD rankings for those in dynasty leagues (44:54). ... Let's count down Scott's Top-10 prospects from 10 to 6 (48:49). ... And who are the TOP FIVE prospects entering the 2026 season (58:30)? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stampfl is joined by Gary Phillips (@GaryHPhillips on X), who covers the Yankees for the New York Daily News! Will Ben Rice truly play everyday? Could Jose Caballero just take Anthony Volpe's job? What to expect from Ryan Weathers? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ranger Suarez is headed to the Red Sox on a five-year, $130 million deal. What's his early ADP and how will he fit in Boston? Red Sox pitching prospects are on the outside looking in. Andrew Painter looks like he has an opportunity with the Phillies early on. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Towers is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith on X), who covers the Blue Jays for Sportsnet! How safe is Jeff Hoffman's closer role? What to expect from Kazuma Okamoto in his rookie season? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We have trades! Nolan Arenado is headed to the Arizona Diamondbacks (2:33). What happens with Jordan Lawlar? ... The Yankees acquired Ryan Weathers for four prospects (12:41). ... The Royals are making changes to Kauffman Stadium (21:05). ... Let's get into rankings debates, starting with Vlad Jr. over Nick Kurtz (29:36). ... How many steals should we expect from Luke Keaschall (33:30)? ... Should you pay up for Byron Buxton (38:41)? ... Is Roman Anthony a breakout or a bust (46:12)? ... Jakob Marsee can run but what else (54:34)? ... Does Dylan Crews get a mulligan (57:43)? ... Do we buy Trent Grisham's 2025 (1:01:07)? ... How much will Trevor Rogers regress (1:05:55)? ... Joe Musgrove is returning from Tommy John surgery (1:09:21). Link to our 2026 rankings- https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/rankings/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stampfl is joined by Marlins insider Craig Mish (@CraigMish on X) to preview the Marlins in 2026! Who might replace Edward Cabrera in the rotation? Is Pete Fairbanks definitely the closer? Plus, Craig provides a sleeper and breakout pick! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let's do some 'This Year's Blank' for 2026! Here are the categories: (3:51)- This year’s George Springer (15:50)- This year’s Bryan Woo/Cristopher Sanchez(24:32)- This year’s Byron Buxton/Trevor Story(32:58)- This year’s Emilio Pagan(42:28)- News: Gunnar Henderson played hurt(49:26)- This year’s Jarren Duran(57:11)- This year’s Lawrence Butler(1:02:52)- This year’s Aaron Nola(1:00:05)- This year’s Geraldo Perdomo(1:08:50)- This year’s Trevor Rogers Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Towers is joined by Ryan Bass (@Ry_Bass on X), TV reporter for the Tampa Bay Rays, to preview the Rays in 2026! Who will get the most saves? What's up with Shane McClanahan? Plus, Ryan provides a sleeper and breakout pick! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alex Bregman is headed to the Cubs on a five-year, $175 million deal (2:22)! What's his early ADP (6:55)? ... As of now it looks like Matt Shaw is on the outside looking in (13:50). ... What's next for the Red Sox after losing Bregman (17:22)? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt McLain was a stud in 2023! He was not in 2025. Brandon Woodruff reinvented himself but comes with major injury questions. Trent Grisham is coming off a career year but nobody believes it. Noelvi Marte has all the talent but might have playing time risk. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Before we get into the toughest rankings, Edward Cabrera was traded over to the Cubs (2:40)! ... Moises Ballesteros and Owen Caissie should both get a real opportunity (12:07). ... Robby Snelling or Thomas White could step into the Marlins rotation (16:48). ... Let's get into players who are tough to rank, starting with George Springer (24:00). ... Zack Wheeler's status is up in the air right now (29:52). ... Cole Ragans is a big risk-reward player (35:05). ... Dylan Cease has always been a rollercoaster (40:39). ... What do we do after James Wood's second half (49:34)? ... Spencer Schwellenbach is coming back from a fractured elbow (52:52). ... Spencer Strider remains confusing (56:55). ... We wrap up with Jarren Duran and Jackson Merrill (59:54). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The drafting public seems to be fed up with Corey Seager's injuries! Three big names in Mookie Betts, Rafael Devers and Austin Riley are falling. What about Ozzie Albies and Jonathan Aranda? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scott is back! Let's get into ADP risers, starting with Devin Williams (4:20). ... Williams or Raisel Iglesias (7:22)? ... We might be getting priced out of Ben Rice (10:30). ... Kyle Bradish and Nolan McLean are getting all the hype (19:05). ... Let's get into ADP Fallers and Oneil Cruz is first up (24:33). ... The people are fed up with Corey Seager's injuries (30:55). ... What do we do with Spencer Strider (35:25)? ... Mookie Betts, Rafael Devers and Austin Riley are all dropping (40:02). ... News (48:55): The Rays acquired Justyn-Henry Malloy. ... Who's rising in the 100-200 range (48:40)? ... Who's falling in the 100-200 range (58:30)? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back, Nick Pollack (2:30)! ... What were the pitcher themes from 2025 (4:40)? ... Are there any specific pitches that could be more popular in 2026 (9:30)? ... How should we account for injury risk among pitchers (13:13)? ... To draft or not to draft Yoshinobu Yamamoto (20:14)? ... Who should be drafted as the SP4 (25:22)? ... Buy the Kyle Bradish hype (27:14). ... Fade Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow (34:15)? ... Are Spencer Strider and Nolan McLean overvalued (39:03)? ... News (49:32): Tyler Mahle signed a one-year deal with the Giants. ... Buy Ryan Pepiot and Drew Rasmussen (54:47)! ... What's Shane Baz's outlook (57:55)? ... Let's rank the young pitchers (1:00:15). ... Connelly Early is dope (1:05:15)! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tatsuya Imai is signing with the Houston Astros (2:33)! Can Imai maintain his control improvements (8:43)? ... Where are we ranking Imai for Fantasy (14:30)? ... Kazuma Okamoto is headed to the Blue Jays (22:48). ... How are we ranking Okamoto (28:35)? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Dodgers need to trust in Emmet Sheehan! Can Vlad Jr. carry over his postseason success? The Red Sox and Astros both need to make a trade. MacKenzie Gore needs a change of scenery. Xavier Edwards should run more and the Pirates need to give Konnor Griffin a real chance this spring! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Before we get to this year's resolutions, let's recap last year's (4:45). ... How did we do with in-season FAAB and drafting rookies (10:56)? ... Do not overreact during spring training (21:08). ... Make sure to diversify if you play in multiple leagues (25:45). ... Do not be as rigid in auction drafts (28:10). ... Buy the hitter bounce backs (33:05). ... News (38:36): Kirby Yates signed a one-year deal with the Angels. ... Chris is trying to be more open-minded about certain pitchers (43:12). ... Be careful with early-season trades and don't overreact to the postseason (46:32)! ... Protect your ratios in category leagues (50:30). ... We wrap up with a bunch of team and player New Year resolutions (55:00). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
First up, James Wood fell apart in the second half. Fade both Carlos Estevez and Aroldis Chapman? Freddy Peralta is overvalued based on his 17 wins and run prevention. Oneil Cruz just hit .200 and is still a top-100 pick! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Junior Caminero is a fade (5:52)?? ... Yoshinobu Yamamoto is being overvalued early on (11:15). ... Don't buy Pete Alonso his first season in Baltimore (18:20). ... James Wood struggled mightily in the second half (21:55). ... Logan Webb is a WHIP killer (24:25). ... Do not buy Aroldis Chapman's magical season (28:00). ... Why are Freddy Peralta and Josh Naylor overvalued (30:06)? ... News (38:15): Pete Fairbanks is joining the Marlins. ... Fade Byron Buxton and Carlos Estevez based on early ADP (47:56). ... Oneil Cruz just hit .200 (51:35)!! ... We might be expecting too much from Eury Perez (56:20). ... Drake Baldwin likely won't get DH opportunities (59:48). ... We wrap up with the rest of our overvalued fades (1:02:27). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kyle Bradish could finally have that huge breakout in 2026! Maikel Garcia seems primed for another step forward. Could Geraldo Perdomo back up his breakout season? Why isn't there more enthusiasm for Trey Yesavage and Kris Bubic? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let's hand out some ADP gifts, starting with Ben Rice (3:07). ... Michael Busch and Alec Burleson offer some first base options (7:40). ... Jackson Merrill's price is much lower than last year (12:12). ... Geraldo Perdomo will be a polarizing player (17:52). ... Jorge Polanco, Gleyber Torres and Marcus Semien are all undervalued middle infielders (21:40). ... Kyle Bradish is ready for lift off (25:52). ... Konnor Griffin and JJ Wetherholt could make an immediate impact (29:54). ... News (36:05): Ryan O'Hearn is headed to the Pirates. ... Kyle Stowers offers big power and Luke Keaschall big speed (44:23). ... Maikel Garcia could take another step forward (49:16). ... Bubba Chandler and Trey Yesavage are surprisingly undervalued (53:40). ... We wrap up with the rest of our ADP gifts (1:00:43). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How early did the 2026 risers go in our first H2H points mock draft? Big Dumper at 15 overall? What about Pete Crow-Armstrong and Roman Antony in the fourth round? How high did Geraldo Perdomo get drafted? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Link to the draft results- https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/fantasy-baseball-first-h2h-points-mock-draft-for-2026/ Before we get to the mock draft, let's talk Shane Baz to the Orioles (5:37). ... The Rays made a different three-team trade where Brandon Lowe was moved to the Pirates (11:42). ... Munetaka Murakami is headed to the White Sox (19:50). ... The Red Sox traded for Willson Contreras (25:51). ... The Padres are bringing back Michael King (30:35). ... Let's get into our first H2H points mock draft for 2026 (39:55). ... No surprise but Aaron Judge went first overall (41:28). ... Kyle Schwarber went at the 1-2 turn (45:00). ... Jacob deGrom was drafted as the SP4 in the third round (51:06). ... Cristopher Sanchez over Yoshinobu Yamamoto (55:05)? ... Chris was able to land Logan Gilbert in the fifth round (1:04:16). ... We wrap up by recapping our teams (1:10:38). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bubba Chandler is up at the top! Trey Yesavage had a meteoric rise this season. Nolan McLean projects as a high-floor pitcher. Connelly Early throws the kitchen sink at opposing batters. Logan Henderson has a nasty fastball-changeup combination. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There's no such thing as a pitching prospect (4:15)! ... Bubba Chandler is up at the top (8:45). ... Trey Yesavage just had a meteoric rise (17:09). ... Nolan McLean projects as a high-floor pitcher (20:54). ... News (26:00): Brad Keller signed with the Phillies and Luke Weaver with the Mets. ... Thomas White has huge strikeout upside but rough control (39:20). ... Will Andrew Painter get back on track (41:23)? ... Next up we have Kade Anderson and Jonah Tong (44:57). ... Robby Snelling looks like he's ready (50:35). ... Seth Hernandez and Ryan Sloan have huge upside but are far away (54:30). ... Payton Tolle has an unbelievable fastball (57:06). ... Liam Doyle and Jamie Arnold were both just drafted (1:00:54). ... Noah Schultz and Jarlin Susana both have big strikeout upside but big control questions (1:03:11). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Carson Benge could turn into a Christian Yelich lite type player! Owen Caissie has a bunch of power he's ready to display in 2026. Justin Crawford has a similar skillset to his father, Carl Crawford. What should we expect from Dylan Beavers with the Orioles and Chase DeLauter with the Guardians? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank is on the mend but the show must go on! Before we get to outfield prospects, let's get through all of the latest transactions. First up, Robert Suarez is headed to the Braves (4:20). ... Will Kenley Jansen close with the Tigers (7:25)? ... The Mets have their Pete Alonso replacement in Jorge Polanco (10:50). ... Merrill Kelly is headed back to the desert (16:05). ... We have a bunch of other moves with Tyler Roges to the Blue Jays, Ha-seong Kim to the Braves and the Royals did a bunch of stuff (20:55). ... Adolis Garcia is headed to the Phillies and Josh Bell to the Twins (28:20). ... Let's get into outfield prospects, starting with Walker Jenkins and Carson Benge (35:45). ... Joshua Baez has big tools for Fantasy (41:05). ... The Dodgers have a bunch of outfield prospects (43:55). ... Max Clark looks like a prototypical leadoff man (48:53). ... Edward Florentino was a big breakout prospect (46:43). ... Owen Caissie should make an impact in 2026 (58:17). ... We wrap up with some more top outfield prospects (1:02:06). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Samuel Basallo has huge upside long term but what about the playing time in 2026? Carter Jensen offers big power upside right away. Sal Stewart is a bat-first prospect in Great American Ballpark. Moises Ballesteros is an intriguing bat but might already be a DH. Bryce Eldridge should see regular playing time with the Giants. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let's talk infield prospects minus shortstops (3:00)! ... Samuel Basallo has huge power potential but has downside in 2026 (5:25). ... Carter Jensen should be a regular for the Royals next season (10:47). ... Josue Briceño had a solid season after his AFL MVP in 2024 (16:18). ... Alfredo Duno has massive power (19:13). ... Moises Ballesteros might be a DH already (21:37). ... Rainiel Rodriguez also has huge power (26:35). ... Harry Ford should see some playing time with the Nationals (28:26). ... News (32:32): Mike Yastrzemski is headed to the Braves. ... Bryce Eldridge has huge power but lots of strikeouts (45:05). ... Sal Stewart looks like the real deal (47:39). ... Ralphy Velazquez and Charlie Condon offer big power at first base (50:07). ... Travis Bazzana has lost some luster (53:58). ... Michael Arroyo and Tommy Troy both pack a punch (56:41). ... Who is Jacob Reimer in the Mets org (59:52)? ... We wrap up with a special guest, Matt Snyder, author of the book 'The Leadoff Man' (1:01:53). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pete Alonso is signing with the Baltimore Orioles on a five-year, $155 million deal! Alonso sits on an island of first base ADP right now. What's the updated Orioles lineup? Is Samuel Basallo's playing time in trouble? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Konnor Griffin was a monster in the minors this past season! Will he be up on Opening Day? Kevin McGonigle and JJ Wetherholt both look like very polished hitters. When might we see Colt Emerson with the Mariners and Aidan Miller with the Phillies? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Edwin Diaz is leaving the Mets for the Dodgers! Diaz or Mason Miller? Is Devin Williams now the closer for the Mets? Kyle Scwharber is headed back to the Phillies! Will you pay the price to draft Schwarber? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Before we get to shortstop prospects, let's recap the latest moves! First up, Emilio Pagan is back with the Reds (4:58). ... Anthony Kay is returning from Japan and has signed with the White Sox (8:28). ... JOSE FERRERRRR was traded to the Mariners for Harry Ford (11:01). ... Cedric Mullins is headed to the Rays and Michael Soroka to the Dbacks (15:10). ... We had some smaller moves with Johan Oviedo traded The Password (20:12). ... Let's get into the top shortstop prospects, starting with Konnor Griffin of the Pirates (30:27). ... Kevin McGonigle took home AFL MVP (36:26). ... Jesus Made has loud tools but is far away (41:02). ... JJ Wetherholt should be up on Opening Day (43:15). ... Leo De Vries got even better with the A's (49:32). ... Colt Emerson will get a real shot during spring training (52:41). ... Sebastian Walcott is an interesting one (56:03). ... Aidan Miller stole a ton of bags in 2025 (1:01:30). ... We wrap up with Eli Willits of the Nationals and Bryce Rainer of the Tigers (1:03:10). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joe Ryan provides an excellent WHIP base in category leagues. Dylan Cease should bounce back in Toronto. When might we see Gerrit Cole in 2026? Ranger Suarez has been rock-solid the past two seasons. Sandy Alcantara was so back in the second half! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ranking the top-50 starting pitchers has been a tough exercise (3:00). ... Let's take a look at the Top-10 starting pitchers (6:36). ... Our first disagreement comes in the form of Blake Snell (10:40). ... What's not to like about Joe Ryan (19:33)? ... Which Dylan Cease are we going to get in 2026 (25:02)? ... Framber Valdez might be undervalued based on early ADP (30:28). ... News (37:53): the Blue Jays signed pitcher Cody Ponce from the KBO. ... Pablo Lopez dealt with a lot of injuries last season (45:42). ... When will Gerrit Cole be back (48:26)? ... Ranger Suarez is an interesting free agent this offseason (52:30). ... Sandy Alcantara was so back in the second half (56:30). ... We wrap up with Trey Yesavage and Bubba Chandler (1:01:25). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are we sure Mason Miller will be a closer in 2026? How concerned are we about Josh Hader's shoulder? Will Aroldis Chapman maintain his control gains? Will Jeff Hoffman be the Blue Jays closer next season? The Mets just signed Devin Williams but remain interested in Edwin Diaz. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What is the state of relief pitching and saves in Fantasy Baseball (2:50)? ... Will Mason Miller be a closer next season (6:04)? ... Let's look back at preseason relief pitcher ADP (13:50). ... Devin Williams just signed with the Mets and Ryan Helsley signed with the Orioles over the weekend (20:55). ... Let's get into the Top-12 from this past season, starting with Aroldis Chapman (30:15). ... Edwin Diaz bounced back after a rough 2024 (34:48). ... Jhoan Duran was finally used as a traditional closer in Philly (37:04). ... Dan Wilson got the most out of Andres Muñoz (41:20). ... Robert Suarez made a lot of people look silly (42:50). ... Josh Hader was shut down with a shoulder injury (45:20). ... Carlos Estevez is walking a fine line (48:59). ... David Bednar rebounded in a big way (54:30). ... Cade Smith is one of the best in baseball (56:43). ... Kenley Jansen keeps getting it done (58:42). ... Emilio Pagan was a league-winner in 2025 (1:00:30). ... We wrap up with early 2026 relief pitcher rankings (1:03:10). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dylan Cease is headed to the Toronto Blue Jays on a seven-year, $210 million deal! What is with the yearly inconsistencies? What is his early ADP and will it move up? Any concern moving from the NL West to the AL East? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to the show, Welshy (2:15)! ... What is the Arizona Fall League and how can we use it (6:10)? ... Kevin McGonigle was the AFL MVP (9:00). ... Esmerlyn Valdez really improved his stock (17:25). ... James Hicks threw 14 shutout innings in the AFL (22:30). ... Max Anderson was a monster (24:32)? ... Where are we on Charlie Condon (30:25)? ... Did we learn anything new about Hagen Smith or Braden Montgomery (37:35)? ... Buy or sell Seaver King (43:26)? ... What do we make of Luis Perales and Daniel Espino (45:48)? ... We wrap up with rapid-fire prospect questions (53:25). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sonny Gray has been traded to the Red Sox for Richard Fitts and pitching prospect Brandon Clarke! ... What's the early ADP for Gray? ... Can Gray perform in a big market? ... What does the return look like for the Cardinals? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're breaking down a loaded crop of Japanese players with special guest Yakyu Cosmopolitan (2:10)! ... Munetaka Murakami has transcendent power but struggles with strikeouts (3:56). ... What is Tatsuya Imai's upside as a pitcher (16:52)? ... Kazuma Okamoto is more well-rounded hitter than Murakami (28:15). ... Kona Takahashi profiles as more of a low-end streamer type (38:08). ... What are the ideal landing spots for these names (42:55)? ... Can any of these former MLB pitchers make an impact (45:07)? ... Who are some other Japanese stars we need to know for the future (47:41)? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brandon Nimmo traded for Marcus Semien! How does Nimmo fit with the Rangers (2:20)? ... What does this move do for Semien's value (6:10)? ... What is the rest of the fallout for the Mets and Rangers (11:05)? ... We also had Phil Maton sign with the Cubs (13:53) and Adolis Garcia was non-tendered by the Rangers (16:20). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let's continue on with Scott White's 2026 starting pitcher rankings, focusing on 13-24! What do we expect from Spencer Schwellenbach coming back from injury? Jesus Luzardo posted elite skills in Philly. Don't overvalue Freddy Peralta. Kyle Bradish has tremendous upside for next season. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Before we get to our starting pitcher recap, the Orioles acquired Taylor Ward for Grayson Rodriguez (2:36)! ... What's Ward's value in Baltimore (10:04)? ... News (14:01): Raisel Iglesias has re-upped with the Braves. ... Time to recap starting pitchers, starting off with Kevin Gausman, Andrew Abbott and Cade Horton (26:41). ... Jesus Luzardo had a bounce-back season in Philly (32:05). ... Gavin Williams was great down the stretch (36:13). ... Noah Cameron surprised us (43:38). ... Shota Imanaga still posted a 0.99 WHIP this year (49:49). ... Luis Castillo is clearly in decline but still solid (54:09). ... Robbie Ray faded down the stretch (1:00:52). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why is Chris Sale ranked as the SP4 for next season? Will we pay the price to draft Cristopher Sanchez and Bryan Woo? Hunter Brown over Hunter Greene in 2026? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Before we get to our starting pitcher recap, Josh Naylor is re-signing with the Mariners (2:30). ... News (9:25): Aaron Judge narrowly edged out Cal Raleigh for AL MVP. ... Let's take a look at the state of starting pitching (17:20). ... Who were the Top-12 starting pitchers in preseason ADP (21:23)? ... We're recapping the Top-20 starting pitchers from this past season, starting with Skubal, Crochet and Skenes (25:45)! ... Bryan Woo, Hunter Brown and Cristopher Sanchez were all big breakouts (31:30). ... Nathan Eovaldi had a random mid-career breakout (38:20). ... Carlos Rodon was great but has already had offseason surgery (43:37). ... Zack Wheeler was performing a Cy Young caliber season before he got hurt (47:41). ... Joe Ryan was great but faded in the second half (54:40). ... Logan Webb pitched well but he's a WHIP killer (1:00:45). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Juan Soto over Bobby Witt Jr. in 2026? Cal Raleigh and Nick Kurtz are now in the second round. How early should Junior Caminero go? Pete Crow-Armstrong and James Wood still wind up in the third round despite their rough second halves. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our first 2026 mock draft was wacky (4:42). ... It feels like there's a consensus top five picks (7:30). ... Why is Kyle Tucker's ADP so low (10:18)? ... Chris went pocket aces with his first two picks (17:37). ... Get used to Junior Caminero in the second round (23:50). ... Are PCA and Wood still worth third-round picks (26:57)? ... Round three ended with three first basemen in a row (33:21). ... Should Blake Snell go in the fourth round (38:23)? ... Is this enough of a discount on Jackson Merrill and Jarren Duran (41:47)? ... News (47:06): the Cy Young award winners were announced. ... We wrap up with interesting picks made throughout the draft (55:30). Link to our first mock draft: https://tinyurl.com/mthmrz3k Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Emmanuel Clase and Luiz Ortiz were indicted on multiple federal charges related to bets on pitches thrown in MLB games. The Rays declined Pete Fairbanks' option, making him a free agent. The Braves Spencer Schwellenbach is pain-free. Mets prospect Carson Benge could be up on Opening Day. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
First Pitch Arizona was awesome once again (3:44)! ... Pirates prospects Esmerlyn Valdez and Tony Blanco Jr. both impressed in the AFL Home Run Derby (8:30). ... Prospect hounds seem split on Konnor Griffin (12:30). ... Emmanuel Clase has been indicted on federal charges (18:10). ... News (23:33): The Rays declined Pete Fairbanks' option. ... The Blue Jays are not committing to Jeff Hoffman as their closer (34:56). ... Let's get back to what we learned at FPAZ, starting with velocity concerns (42:45). ... What takeaways did we have during the NFBC panel (53:21)? ... Will Jordan Lawlar get traded this offseason (1:07:03)? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's a LIVE Kokomo Friday from First Pitch Arizona! Kevin McGonigle has flashed in the Arizona Fall League (2:55). ... Let's get into tough questions for 2026: Who should be drafted as the SP4 (4:14)? ... Is Nick Kurtz a first-round pick (13:35)? ... What should the roles be for Roki Sasaki and Mason Miller (21:06)? ... Where to draft James Wood and Pete Crow-Armstrong (25:56)? ... How many steals should we expect for Juan Soto and Josh Naylor (31:52)? ... Which prospect debuts first (39:34)? ... Who should be the first rookie drafted (46:58)? ... Where in the world is Scott White (51:10)? ... We wrap up by playing some Scotty Doesn't Know (55:05)! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How much do we trust Riley Greene's breakout? Jarren Duran ranked over Roman Anthony? Will Jackson Merrill bounce back after an injury-riddled season? Kyle Stowers and Jo Adell look like legit power bats. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Before we get into the outfield, early NFBC ADP has been released (3:10)! ... Let's jump into the top-40 outfielders from 2025, starting with Jarren Duran, Seiya Suzuki and Taylor Ward (5:22). ... News (16:16): we got some surprising option decisions ahead of free agency. ... Ramon Laureano and Sal Frelick came through in a big way (27:52). ... Jo Adell, Trent Grisham and Kyle Stowers provided big power (34:00). ... Steven Kwan and Ian Happ are high-floor options (44:03). ... Michael Harris and Wyatt Langford have been a little frustrating (47:00). ... Ronald Acuña will be an early-round pick (56:48). ... Chandler Simpson is a fascinating player (1:07:32). We're doing a live podcast at First Pitch Arizona next week! We'll be discussing the biggest questions for 2026. You can help by filling out this survey: https://tinyurl.com/422w5jvv Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let's take a look at the top 15 outfielders. Ronald Acuña over Corbin Carroll and Julio Rodriguez? Pete Crow-Armstrong really struggled down the stretch. How high should we rank Byron Buxton and George Springer? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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