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Prospects, prospects, and more prospects but first we're taking a deeper look at Alec Mills (4:00). Who is Alec Mills and what is his appeal? ... Before we get into the prospects-only mock draft, we're revealing how we evaluate prospects (8:42). How should you weigh production vs. tools and pedigree? ... We're diving into round one and taking a closer look at Jarred Kelenic and Royce Lewis (25:00). Who would you rather have between Kelenic and Dylan Carlson? Why is Chris so high on Lewis despite his rough 2019? ... Evaluating prospects is hard, evaluating 17-year old prospects is even tougher (34:12). How should you handle somebody like Jasson Dominguez in the Yankees organization? ... Chris actively stayed away from pitching in this draft. Why was that (38:15)?. How does Scott handle pitchers in a prospect context? ... We're revealing our final rosters and talking MLB comps for a select few prospects (43:30). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
Frank and Scott are talking to Dodgers All-Star pitcher Ross Stripling and he starts off with his thoughts on the latest proposal from MLB (4:13). ... Ross then tells us about the park factors that come with pitching in Arizona (6:16). He reveals how pitching in Arizona is actually similar to pitching at altitude in Coors Field. ... Was there a juiced ball in 2019 (9:05)? You didn't hear it from Ross Stripling. ... What went into his breakout 2018 campaign (12:28)? It was a combination of factors but he likes to start! ... We end the interview with some rapid-fire FBT related questions (21:20). ... Adam and Chris join the show and we're answering your questions (32:45). How do park factors change specifically in Arizona and Florida? ... Who do we trust more between Mitch Keller and Dylan Cease in a H2H points league (41:10)? ... Scott often mentions 50-homer power but who are those players (49:00)? Of course this is an opportunity for Chris to defend Giancarlo Stanton. ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
We're answering everything you need to know about Fantasy Baseball auctions but first a deep dive on Nick Senzel (3:10). How much different is Senzel from Scott Kingery? Is he a player you should just have blind faith in because of his prospect status? ... Frank thinks auctions are the best way to play Fantasy but why (17:45)? ... How do we usually split our $260 budget between hitting and pitching? ... How much do you plan for the auction before it happens (25:15)? How much of your plan should be rigid vs. allowing a certain level of flexibility? ... How do we create auction values (31:05)? Many people have asked how to create auction values. Scott, Chris, and Frank all differ a bit in their process. ... Once you're in the auction, how do you handle nominations and the bidding process (45:09)? Do you just nominate players you don't want? Should you try people or price-enforce while bidding? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
Ever wonder how your Fantasy team would look if you drafted just veterans? How about if you drafted just young players? Well that's exactly what we're doing today but first we have another proposal for the 2020 season, which now includes Texas as a third location for games (6:47). How would this change things for Fantasy? ... Scott and Adam are teaming up to run the veteran team while Chris and Frank are in control of the youth team (13:50). Adam reminds us that the veterans are very strong at starting pitcher and then the two sides reveal their catchers and first basemen. ... Next, we have middle infield which is dominated by youth (27:53)! Scott and Adam chose who at second base and shortstop? Which early-round hitter has as much downside as Fernando Tatis? ... Who lands at the hot corner for the two sides (39:00)? Somehow, we get into Kris Bryant and how low he is in Frank's rankings. ... Which outfielders are selected for the veterans and who makes it for the youth (45:05)? Youth takes it home again but we wind up getting into it over Giancarlo Stanton! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
We're taking a closer look at the starting pitchers drafted in rounds three and four but first we're deep-diving Salvador Perez (4:50). How should you value Perez coming off Tommy John surgery. Will Mike Matheny impact his value? ... Early-round starting pitchers can be very hit or miss. How do the guys feel about Patrick Corbin (15:50)? Should we be worried about the increased walk rate? ... Next up we have two of last season's breakouts in Lucas Giolito and Luis Castillo. Can they do it again (22:00)? Specifically for Castillo, he was quite unlucky in the second half. ... Two veteran pitchers drafted in this range are Clayton Kershaw and Charlie Morton. Which one would we rather have in 2020 (30:10)? ... Lastly, what went wrong for Aaron Nola plus how much should we trust Blake Snell and Chris Paddack (40:30). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
We're recapping our latest 12-team H2H categories draft but first we reveal the winners of our OOTP contest giveaway (7:45). The winners provided busts for the 2020 season, which include Alex Bregman, Kris Bryant and ... Adam Aizer? Find out what Frank and Scott think about Bregman and Bryant here in 2020. ... H2H categories seems like the perfect marriage of H2H points and roto but is it actually (26:58)? How do we typically attack this format? Should you punt categories? What is a Carlos Marmol strategy? ... Were there any surprises in the first round (33:07)? If you are punting steals, how do you handle Mike Trout, Christian Yelich, and Ronald Acuña? ... Scott did draft four of his Top-35 starting pitchers but still doesn' t like his pitching (37:03). ... Do utility-only players gain value in this format where you have to start two of them (40:50)? If they do, Yordan Alvarez and Nelson Cruz should be drafted higher than they normally are. ... Frank is excited about Eloy Jimenez in 2020 but Scott isn't as enthusiastic (43:47). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
We're answering all your questions but first we get things started with a deep dive on Kevin Newman (6:23). What's the base case scenario for Newman? Where does he rank among other late-round middle infielders? ... We've got the latest news regarding Alex Verdugo plus it sounds like Mike Trout is not on board with the current season proposal (16:58). Is Verdugo's back injury chronic? ... We're diving into your latest questions and the first one is regarding Yonny Chirinos and Ryan Yarbrough (25:00). Which Rays pitcher would you rather own in 2020? ... Who were some players you thought would be "locks" and weren't (31:55)? Has that changed how you evaluate prospects? ... How do closer roles change if there is a shortened season (37:40)? Do you draft more setup pitchers as a result? ... How do you value Shohei Ohtani in daily lineup league (45:25)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
We're giving you all the tools you need to make trades in your fantasy leagues, but first we honor the great Jackie Robinson on Jackie Robinson Day (2:35). How would Jackie Robinson's 1949 MVP season rank in today's game? ... Another day, another deep dive and today we're taking a look at Adam Eaton (6:25). Is Eaton just a guy? Is he undervalued for 2020? ... We begin our trade discussion with trading etiquette (16:15). What are the dos and don'ts when trading? What is a "classic Frank two-for-one"? ... What are the biggest differences when trading in a points league vs. roto league (26:35)? ... Are there ethics involved when trading in Fantasy (34:20)? Is it okay to take advantage of the worst owner in your league? ... How should you approach trades in dynasty/keeper leagues (41:42)? Find out how Scott stays ahead of his competition in those formats. ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
Among active players in Major League Baseball, who has the best chance of making it to the Hall of Fame? We'll answer just that but first we deep dive Michael Conforto (6:00). What does Conforto's upside look like? Can he get back to his 2017 form? ... We begin our HoF discussion with the age-old questions, "Should Pete Rose be a Hall of Famer?" and "Should the steroid era be allowed in?" (16:43). ... There's at least a consensus top five among the group. Who are they (21:50)? Mike Trout, Albert Pujols, and Clayton Kershaw all seem like pretty safe bets. ... Next, we get into Chris' Top-10, which includes a few younger players (27:45). Are Juan Soto and Ronald Acuña too far out to project? ... Scott reveals his unanimous Top-11, which includes two catchers (37:32). ... There's a lot of overlap to this point but Frank gives out his final three players on his ballot (43:50). Should closers be in the conversation? Last but not least, we get into an impromptu debate over Nolan Arenado's chances at the Hall of Fame (53:00). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
We're recapping our latest 12-team H2H points mock draft but first we have some music takes brought to you by Adam Aizer! We take a look at the latest MLB proposal, which would have teams play the season out of their spring training facilities in Arizona and Florida (8:00). How would this affect Rockies players? Which players gain the biggest advantage with a universal DH? ... As part of our mock draft recap, we review everybody's general philosophy in H2H points leagues (25:00). Why is there such an emphasis on starting pitching early in this format? ... Next, we're taking a look at the second round (35:17). Would you rather have Shane Bieber or Jose Ramirez? Why did Anthony Rizzo get drafted this early? ... With pitching flying off the board, this created strong hitter value in the third round (40:10). How did J.D. Martinez last so long? Would you rather draft Trea Turner or Mike Clevinger? ... Lastly, we take a look at Adam's final roster with the ninth overall pick (47:00). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
We're taking another look at our biggest misses from 2019 and explaining the lessons we learned as a result but first we have a fun giveaway (7:20)! Have you ever wanted to try a baseball simulator? Now's your chance. ... Let's get things started with another deep dive, this time it's Masahiro Tanaka (12:12). How much did the juiced ball affect Tanaka in 2019? Also, how many wins makes a pitcher useful in that category? Frank reveals Zack Wheeler was one of his biggest misses in 2019 and cautions you on Jack Flaherty (25:00). Is Flaherty overvalued at his current cost? ... Scott was in on Jurickson Profar in 2019 but after taking a look at some advanced metrics, he started to back off (35:42). ... Adam was burnt by Yu Darvish last year but apparently he's going back to the well (42:20). ... Can we learn anything from Jesus Aguilar's disappointing 2019 (51:51)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
We're taking a look back at players we drafted or strategies we used in 2019 that weren't successful and learning from that. Chris starts us off explaining why he was so interested in Trevor Bauer heading into 2019 (3:35). What went wrong? Who might this year's Bauer be? ... Scott then explains why he values pitching so much this season based off the way he drafted his Tout Wars team in 2019 (15:30). How do we avoid that early-round clunker? What was the difference between Gerrit Cole and Blake Snell last season? ... Adam then explains what happened with A.J. Pollock in 2019 (32:30). Who might this year's Pollock be? ... Finally, we get to know Frank! (36:25). Why does he have so many consonants in his last name!? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
Instead of just ranking closers like we always do, today we're ranking them based on job security. But first, we take a deeper look at Kyle Schwarber (5:35). Is Schwarber undervalued and how much different is he than Franmil Reyes? ... We're ranking the top closers in Fantasy Baseball by job security, starting off with the top tier, "The Strongest" (21:35). Only two names made it into this tier but which two? ... Next, we have tier two in terms of job security, "Very Strong But" (24:00). How many closers should make it into this tier? Does Ken Giles make the cut? ... Tiers three and four include players who have been named closer but have a few more warts (33:20). Adam makes the case for Archie Bradley plus how far down is Edwin Diaz? ... Fantasy owners are very excited about Nick Anderson and Giovanny Gallegos but neither has been named the closer for their respective team (42.25). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
Last week we revealed our All-Decade Team for the 2010s but today we're projecting the All-Decade Team for the 2020s! Catchers are a unique position but who reigns supreme for the next decade (12:00)? Is it somebody like J.T. Realmuto who's playing now or a prospect like Adley Rutschman or Joey Bart? ... Next up is first base but should Cody Bellinger be eligible for the position (18:00)? If not, is Pete Alonso the easy answer? ... Second base seems easy except Chris comes up with a loophole (24:00). Do we prefer the safety of Ozzie Albies, the upside of Keston Hiura, or somebody entirely different? ... Shortstop features Fernando Tatis but it's also the home of baseball's best prospect in Wander Franco (32:00) ... Third base is a deep position but is that case when projecting for an entire decade (39:00)? ... Who joins Mike Trout in the outfield (44:00)? ... Projecting starting pitchers is extremely tough but wait for Scott's curveball here (51:45). Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
Ever wonder why Fantasy owners tend to look at the second half of the previous season but forget about the first? We'll try to answer that question but first an update on the MLB timeline (6:00). According to a report from Ken Rosenthal, the MLB might try and play games in Arizona spring training ballparks ... Before we look at first-half outliers, we take a deeper look at Jeff McNeil (12:22). Are we buying what McNeil did in 2019? Should he be drafted ahead of Michael Brantley? ... Why do people typically ignore first-half performances (21:00)? Is Rhys Hoskins being undervalued based on the numbers he posted early in 2019? ... Domingo Santana and Hunter Renfroe are a pair of outfielders that are also being overlooked (35:25). Who is more likely to bounce-back between the two? ... Finally, we address two starting pitchers in Cole Hamels and Caleb Smith (50:21) ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
We'll reveal our favorite picks at each position in Fantasy Baseball this season, but first let's have a little fun with Flashback Friday (4:17). Remember Carlos Quentin and Mike Morse? How about Ricky Nolasco and Brad Miller? ... We start off in the infield of our All-Star teams (14:00). Will the real Josh Bell please stand up? Then it's Frank vs. Chris and Scott in Manny Machado no holds barred match ... Who does everybody have in their All-Star outfield (35:00)? Scott reminds us why Jorge Soler's breakout could be a sign of things to come ... Finally, which pitchers are the guys targeting most consistently in their drafts (43:35)? Why aren't more people in on Sonny Gray? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
We're doing a 12-team Roto mock draft, where Frank surprises everybody by taking Jacob deGrom with the fourth overall pick. Find out why starting pitchers actually went later than anticipated. How did we approach steals? How will Scott get saves? Does the season being delayed drastically change player values?'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
We'll take you through our 12-team H2H Points Dynasty mock draft, but first let's discuss Jose Urquidy (5:00). Is he better than his prospect status would indicate? ... We talk Dynasty and how to balance draft picks that help your team right now and picks that help in the future (14:00). And as we look at Round 1 of our draft (22:08), what stood out? Should Nolan Arenado be taken before or after Rafael Devers? Then, Round 2 gives us our first prospect (28:50). Did Wander Franco get drafted too early? ... As we move to Round 3 (36:05) we see Vladimir Guerrero Jr. go off to the board. Plus we get into a Bryce Harper vs. Trea Turner debate (38:30). And how about those old guys (45:05)!? When did Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander and Charlie Morton get drafted? Finally, we review Scott's team and how he put together his roster ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
Get ready to debate! It wasn't easy putting together an All-Decade team, but all four of us came up with our own teams which of course leads to plenty of arguing and plenty of fun along the way ... We start with the infield (7:30) with Catcher being the easiest call. Then we take some time to explain our methodology for selecting this squad, but the debates really begin at 1B (16:00), 2B (20:26), 3B (24:55) and Shortstop (31:40). Did Paul Goldschmidt make the cut? Was Nolan Arenado a slam dunk? How much did steals matter? ... Getting to the OF (39:05) and DH (47:15). Mike Trout was an easy call, but Ryan Braun sparked controversy. In fact we had a lot of disagreements at these positions ... At SP (52:50), Adam gets shamed into putting Chris Sale on the team. Does Madison Bumgarner deserve a spot? And RP (58:10) was fairly easy ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com
We've got a listener bold prediction to start the show (3:45). Can the 28th third baseman according to ADP become a Top 10 option at his position? We make the case for and against. Then we've got a few news items for you (9:15) including notes on Dylan Carlson and Luis Castillo ... Asking big questions about the top players in Fantasy. How many bases will Ronald Acuna steal (22:40)? What about Mike Trout (28:00)? Will Christian Yelich be hampered by his knee injury (31:55)? ... We discuss the chances of Cody Bellinger repeating his 2019 success (36:15) and the chances that Mookie Betts will miss Fenway Park more than we imagined (38:40). And how much of a dropoff is there after the Top 3 picks? ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
We break down the latest reports about what a shortened season might look like, then reveal our favorite picks from Rounds 19-21. Then, we run through a bunch of listener questions about BABIP luck, Nick Senzel’s chances, a long-term look at Fernando Tatis and Keston Hiura and more.'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
It's Opening Day! Or at least it's supposed to be Opening Day. We don't have baseball, but we do have a new host, some noteworthy Opening Day performances from the past (2:30), a bold prediction about the CHW rotation (6:15), an uplifting Twitter moment and a Jose Abreu rankings debate (14:00) to start the show ... Scott wrote a whole column about amazing stats, let's give you five to ponder today. We talk about Nelson Cruz (22:00), Marcell Ozuna (26:00), Edwin Encarnacion (30:23), Dansby Swanson (34:30) and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (38:30) ... The best and worst picks of Rounds 16-18 (47:05). Is Joe Jimenez good? Is Garrett Hampson good? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
Are you ready for your new host? Frank Stampfl is ready to guide you to Fantasy Baseball glory. He'll be our new host and he'll have rankings on CBSSports.com as well ... Reacting to Noah Syndergaard's injury (6:45) and more information on when the season may start and what it might look like (11:15) ... Frank's sleepers (14:00), breakouts (22:55) and busts (35:00). We debate Franmil Reyes, Matthew Boyd, Trevor Bauer, Jose Altuve and more. And the listeners tell us who we missed in our Fictional Characters draft (42:55) ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
We welcome Ellen Adair back to the show! Ellen is ready to talk about some of her favorite players to draft and some players to avoid. But first, who are the fictional baseball players she would have drafted in yesterday's draft (8:00)? ... Ellen gives us three players she is high on (13:31). For some reason, she really likes the Oakland A's. And then three players she's not drafting (26:00) including Giancarlo Stanton and Corey Kluber ... We review Rounds 13-15 of ADP with the best and worst picks (42:00). Some bad RP picks, good value for Kenta Maeda and plenty more to discuss ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
Imagine a Fantasy lineup with characters from cartoons, movies and video games! We draft the best fictional baseball players of all-time! Did Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn make the cut? Who was the #1 pick in the draft? Before we get to that, we've got a bold prediction about Tommy La Stella (3:00) and much more ... News and notes (8:31) as we get yet another injury note on Aaron Judge, and then we have a player debate (12:00): Yuli Gurriel vs. Luke Voit ... It's time for the Fictional Players draft (18:30). Enjoy! ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
We discuss the long-term ramifications of Chris Sale's Tommy John surgery, and then break down Scott White's All-Rookie team. Which rookies should you make sure are on your roster for 2020? We go through each position for Scott's top rookie. (23:00) Then, we go through Rounds 10 through 12 and pick our favorite — hello, Frankie Montas, Miguel Sano, and Cavan Biggio — and picks we don't like — Madison Bumgarner and Dinelson Lamet don't fare too well. (38:30) ... plus your emails at FantasyBaseball@CBSi.com'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
How do you feel about Chef Boyardee? One of us has never had it! After that discussion we get into a bold prediction about Bo Bichette (3:45). What do we like about Bichette and what could be an issue for him? And we talk a little more about the value of closers in a shortened season (7:30) ... News and notes (12:30)! Chris Sale and Shohei Ohtani could both be available for Opening Day, so who do we like better? Is Ohtani once again a Top 40 pick in a daily lineups league? And follow along as Chris makes a draft pick on the air (18:00)! ... Player Debate: Zac Gallen (22:04). Can we bully Scott into moving him up in the rankings? Then we give you the best and worst picks of Round 7 (32:30), Round 8 (39:40) and Round 9 (47:15) in FantasyPros ADP ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
Updates on Justin Verlander, Willie Calhoun, Giancarlo Stanton's injuries, plus Ariel Cohen joins the show to talk about how he is taking into account the potential of a shorter season. How much do guys like Rich Hill, Justin Verlander, James Paxton benefit from a delayed season opener? (17:00) Then, Ariel introduces us to his ATC projections system, available on SportsLine.com, and how he's using them to account for the delayed opener, as well as the potential of a shortened season. Who benefits in such a case? (26:00) Then, we go through our favorite and least-favorite picks from Rounds 4-6, including a disagreement about Ketel Martel! (39:00) Plus, your emails at FantasyBaseball@CBSi.com
We start with some Fantasy combos (2:30) as we explore the best ways to build your roster in the early rounds. deGrom and Blackmon vs. Bregman and Morton. Bogaerts and Darvish vs. Kershaw and Bichette ... What shows are you watching on your TV or streaming device right now (12:00)? We tell you what we're getting into. And then we debate D.J. LeMahieu vs. Yoan Moncada (17:35)! Chris makes a spirited case for Moncada ... The best and worst picks of Rounds 1-3 according to ADP (31:00). A lot of Fernando Tatis Jr. talk. Who else stands out in a good or bad way? ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
Do we have any clues about when the season will start? We'll update you to start the show before looking at some recent ADP trends (5:30) ... Which advanced stats do we use when evaluating players (10:40)? From expected stats to swinging strikes to barrels and more, find out what we rely on in our analysis ... We review our 15-team Roto mock draft (16:00). How do you decide between SPs and steals? How did Scott end up with such a good pitching staff? And we also read your Apple Podcast questions (39:00) ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
First, "To Draft or Not to Draft (5:30)?" We discuss what we're doing with our Fantasy drafts and what you could do right now. Also, which players are gaining value due to the postponement of the season (9:30)? And do suspended players lose value? ... We talk briefly about drafting in 14-team leagues (14:00). Does Scott's rule about SPs still apply? Then we discuss how a shortened season could change the Fantasy outlooks for SPs with innings limits (22:00) ... Players that scare us (28:31)! Whether it's injury, uncertain performance or just a spooky name (Spooky Betts?), which players are we a little nervous about drafting? Is Aaron Judge destined to be on the IL? Is Trevor Bauer set up for failure in CIN? Then we go over some ADP trends we're seeing on ESPN and Yahoo to figure out where you can find value (42:55) ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
First, we give our thoughts on how the coronavirus could affect MLB, which of course is all speculative at this point. Then, let's get into the show with an email about reaching for SPs (5:25). If you have a Top 4 pick and you know there will be an early pitching run, should you take a SP like Gerrit Cole in Round 1? Within this discussion, we talk extensively about Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger (8:40) ... Injury updates (13:55) on Max Scherzer, Carlos Carrasco and Michael Conforto. Then we revisit the H2H Categories mock draft that was discussed on yesterday's show (22:00). Adam has some tips for that format which might be his favorite of all the formats! ... Players we keep drafting (28:24)! Plus some Spring Training standouts (40:00) and sleepers at C, 1B, 2B and 3B that could become elite by the end of the season (43:30). Keep an eye on Danny Jansen, Garrett Hampson, Miguel Sano and Luke Voit ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.comFantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our March Madness Bracket Challenge at http://2020podcast.mayhem.cbssports.com/e/d7feed30238637cc2387331ab3061dc1fb5219555f0e9a8b?ttag=BPM20_cpy_invite_newJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
Swing changes, velocity jumps, new pitches, and more ... We go through what matters during spring training after breaking down a H2H categories mock. Scott and Chris break down their teams and strategies for the draft (3:30) and some of the more surprising picks, including Trevor Story, Justin Verlander, Vladimir Guerrero, and Aaron Judge (24:15) ... Then they break down their strategy for every league type (30:20) before moving on to what you need to know for spring: The latest injuries (41:40), new pitches and velocity readings (49:15), and swing changes (53:50). Plus your emails at FantasyBaseball@CBSi.com ...Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our March Madness Bracket Challenge at http://2020podcast.mayhem.cbssports.com/e/d7feed30238637cc2387331ab3061dc1fb5219555f0e9a8b?ttag=BPM20_cpy_invite_newJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit!
When should you draft Justin Verlander now? It's hard to know how long he'll be out, but we'll tell you what to do with Verlander if you're drafting soon. Do the other aces have even more value now (8:00)? And we run through more MLB news including items on Nick Solak and Mauricio Dubon ... Last week on the show, we completed a 12-team, H2H Points mock draft. Let's look back on that draft and find our favorite teams (16:30). What did those Fantasy managers do right? What's the best way to construct a roster in a Points league? Then, Adam reveals his Roto pitching strategy which for now we're calling "TAPHAPAMC" (34:05). So catchy! ... A bunch of your emails (39:50) about openers, middle relievers, SP strategy, prospects, Taijuan Walker, the MIA rotation and more. And we finish with Fill in the Blank (51:35). Who will be this year's Cody Bellinger? Who will be this year's Kirby Yates? Who will lead MLB in steals? ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.comFantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our March Madness Bracket Challenge at http://2020podcast.mayhem.cbssports.com/e/d7feed30238637cc2387331ab3061dc1fb5219555f0e9a8b?ttag=BPM20_cpy_invite_newJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/
We'll talk about (5:00) Aaron Judge, Justin Verlander, Trey Mancini and Carlos Carrasco and tell you when to draft these guys as we await more information. Then we'll tell you about a sleeper who may be being overlooked (19:05) and Spring Training storylines to keep an eye on (22:00) ... Let's look at some recent ADP trends (26:00). The Round 2 hitters are interesting as Alex Bregman appears to be underrated, or are steals just overrated? Keston Hiura is being drafted earlier than we expected (39:12). What about Blake Snell (44:40)? And we talk about the ADP for the elite Catchers and more ... We review our auction (47:30) and talk about a team that took the Studs and Duds approach to a new level. We tell you the lessons we learned and the team that looks like the best in the league right now ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbis.comFantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our March Madness Bracket Challenge at http://2020podcast.mayhem.cbssports.com/e/d7feed30238637cc2387331ab3061dc1fb5219555f0e9a8b?ttag=BPM20_cpy_invite_newJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/
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Recorded before the Aaron Judge news, we answer your questions via Apple Podcast and email at fantasybaseball@cbsi.comFantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our March Madness Bracket Challenge at http://2020podcast.mayhem.cbssports.com/e/d7feed30238637cc2387331ab3061dc1fb5219555f0e9a8b?ttag=BPM20_cpy_invite_newJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/
Much of the show will be dedicated to the busts. What is a bust? Someone who underperforms his ADP or someone who completely stinks and shouldn't be rostered? Well, we'll give you a few of both categories. Fernando Tatis Jr., Madison Bumgarner, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Stephen Strasburg, Danny Santana, Josh Hader, Gleyber Torres and many more are mentioned and debated. We don't agree on all of them! ... Some quick news items (42:04) including a name to know in the BAL bullpen. And we discuss the young DET SPs who could make an impact this season ... Let's talk auctions (44:00)! How to nominate, how to budget, how to prepare, why it's important to be patient, when to take a "Studs and Duds" approach and more advice we can give from years of doing auctions ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.comFantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our March Madness Bracket Challenge at http://2020podcast.mayhem.cbssports.com/e/d7feed30238637cc2387331ab3061dc1fb5219555f0e9a8b?ttag=BPM20_cpy_invite_newJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/
We bring on a surprise guest to debate Shohei Ohtani's value in a daily lineups league. Could Ohtani be one of the most valuable players in that format? And then we'll get into the breakouts with our personal favorites for 2020 (11:15). Make sure you are drafting J.D. Davis and Keston Hiura ... News and notes (21:00). When should you draft Chris Sale now? Sale or James Paxton? ... Breakouts for basically the rest of the show. Scott and Chris name some more of their favorites (29:15) including Avisail Garcia and Yoan Moncada. Then we use the Breakoutometer (44:00) for several more hitters and finally focus on some SPs (48:00). Can Jack Flaherty get even better? Can Eduardo Rodriguez become a stud? ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.comFantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our March Madness Bracket Challenge at http://2020podcast.mayhem.cbssports.com/e/d7feed30238637cc2387331ab3061dc1fb5219555f0e9a8b?ttag=BPM20_cpy_invite_newJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/
Who are our favorite sleepers for 2020? We give you a few names at the top of the show including Mark Canha and Mitch Keller and we save the rest for the last 25 minutes of the episode ... Scott recaps his team in Tout Wars (13:55) which is a 15-team Roto league with industry analysts (here's a link! https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/2020-fantasy-baseball-draft-prep-scott-whites-tout-wars-team-a-breakdown/). Within this discussion we talk about the decision to chase steals or to avoid that trap, and Scott details his approach at SP and RP. Then we reveal some Spring Training standouts (28:40). Is Ryan Mountcastle worth drafting? How about Ian Happ? ... Sleepers (40:00)! We've got a lot of them, especially at the very end of the show when Scott rattles off a long list of players to consider with a late pick. The Yankees themselves have about 5 sleepers. Corbin Burnes and Alex Wood are hoping for big seasons. And Corey Kluber might actually be a sleeper ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.comFantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/
We've got a 12-team, H2H Points League mock draft for you on today's show! First, we'll react to the Chris Sale news. And we're joined by a special guest for the entirety of the show as Razzball's B_Don (@RazzBDon) hops on to draft and chat ... Our SP strategy comes into focus. What happens when you can't get as many stud SPs as you'd like? ... How much does position scarcity matter and when does it come into play? And how much do SPARPS (RP-eligible SPs) matter in this format? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.comFantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/
Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Blake Snell and more players dealing with injuries right now. We start the show with your news and notes before we finish up our SP preview .... First of all, can you win a Roto league if you completely ignore starting pitchers in your draft (12:30)? One listener says "yes!" Then we tell you our favorite SPs outside the Top 50 (18:30) ... Recapping our Position Previews (42:00)! How to draft each position with some sleepers thrown into the discussion ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.comFantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/
Need some clarity on the Top 50 SPs? We've got you covered on today's show as we review Average Draft Position for the Top 50. First we'll go over how to prioritize the Top 4 SPs compared to the elite first round hitters (3:45) ... Patrick Corbin vs. Clayton Kershaw vs. Luis Castillo vs. Aaron Nola (11:30). How do we rank them and who has the most upside? Then the next group we review (17:15) features Zack Greinke, Charlie Morton and more. Then we get to a pretty fun group with huge upside (26:00) including Noah Syndergaard, Tyler Glasnow and Yu Darvish ... SP gets a little riskier with our next group (33:25) that features Brandon Woodruff and Corey Kluber. Then we've got Carlos Carrasco, Zack Wheeler, Hyun Jin-Ryu, Madison Bumgarner and Shohei Ohtani (38:50). A couple of these guys are being drafted too early. Finally we cover the rest of the Top 50 SPs who are being taken after Round 10 (45:30) ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.comFantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/
Here we go! Tackling perhaps the most impactful and complicated position in Fantasy Baseball, let's get into SP! Actually, let's talk about Giancarlo Stanton and the LAD rotation first. Then let's get into SP (8:00)! How many aces are there and what is an "ace" (11:30)? How many Top 40 SPs do we want to draft (15:00)? ... More talk about overall strategy (24:40), some SPs we take often (34:10) and some we usually pass up (42:06). We debate Clayton Kershaw, Blake Snell, Shane Bieber, Patrick Corbin, Lucas Giolito, Sonny Gray and so many more ... Sleepers (54:15), breakouts (58:30) and busts (1:02:45). Are we worried about Justin Verlander's innings? How much does Madison Bumgarner have left in the tank? What is Zac Gallen's potential? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.comFantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/
Big show today with a lot of your emails! First we discuss Luis Severino's dynasty value. Who should you give up to acquire him? And what other Spring Training injuries are we concerned about right now (6:15)? ... Some theories about how the Astros will perform this season and what it means for Fantasy (10:00). Then we discuss outfielders you can draft after Round 15 (16:25). Who do we like in this range? Mark Canha, Nomar Mazara, Ryan Braun and more to put on your radar ... Emails (36:05)! We answer questions about what to do in Round 3, what to do in auctions, when to draft Nelson Cruz and much more. Then the Fantasy Regulators are back to solve your league disputes (55:40)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.comFantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/
Let's talk about 50 OFs today, shall we? Starting with Juan Soto, J.D. Martinez, Bryce Harper and Aaron Judge (1:25). Is Soto really that much better than the rest of the group? How many of them can be elite? Next up: Starling Marte, Charlie Blackmon, George Springer and Yordan Alvarez (12:00). We cover when to take Alvarez if he is OF eligible and when to take him if he is only DH eligible. And is Springer as good as what we saw in 2019? ... Moving on to Austin Meadows, Kris Bryant and Giancarlo Stanton (20:00). Is Meadows legit? When is the right time to take Stanton? Then we've got our next group (27:30) which starts with Eloy Jimenez, ends with Jorge Soler and has some steals sources and some HR sources in between ... As we near pick 100 in ADP (33:45), we cover Marcell Ozuna, Ramon Laureano, Luis Robert and more. Then we wonder if Andrew Benintendi and Rhys Hoskins can bounce back (38:50) and we spend the rest of the show on OFs you can find from picks 120-180 (44:00) ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.comFantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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/
The top 5 picks in many drafts will be outfielders. How do we rank Ronald Acuna, Mike Trout, Christian Yelich, Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger? How does that change in an OBP league? How does that change in a Points league? ... Overall OF strategy (15:15)! Is it a bad idea to fill the position too early? How much are we spending on certain outfielders in auctions (22:40)? What range of outfielder do we like to look at in drafts (23:30)? ... Sleepers (31:10), breakouts (38:10) and busts (42:42) at the position. Nick Castellanos could be in a for a boost this season. How do we feel about Luis Robert's ADP? Tommy Pham is always interesting and Oscar Mercado can give you some late steals. And we finish the show with a lengthy steals discussion centered around Starling Marte (50:00) ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.comFantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteFor 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/
We have to start with the news on Luis Severino and Carlos Carrasco, plus the appeal of Ian Happ in mixed leagues. Then we get into our Third Base Preview (5:00) discussing the depth of the position. Is the depth actually a little deceiving? Yes and no, but mostly no! How does the depth of the position affect how we draft? And do we have an overall strategy when it comes to this position (10:50)? ... Players we draft often (17:05) and players we avoid (21:45) at 3B. Which category do Rafael Devers and Kris Bryant fit into? We talk about Jose Ramirez (27:05), the elite 3B that is most likely to be a bust (29:15), the 2019 surprises who could repeat their performances in 2020 (31:40) and more ... Sleepers (37:05), breakouts (40:00) and busts (42:42). What happened to Matt Chapman in the second half last season? What do we think about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Are we buying the Miguel Sano hype? Is Josh Donaldson too risky? And we have a complete ADP review (48:00) ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.comFantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteFor 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/
Man, Shortstop is awesome this season! Should you take one in the first round or wait and grab Carlos Correa, Bo Bichette or Marcus Semien later? Or both!? We spend a lot of time on the first round guys (4:55). Is Alex Bregman better than Ronald Acuna in points leagues? Is Francisco Lindor worth the price if he only steals 25 bases? Is Trea Turner a good enough hitter to warrant a Top 6 pick? ... Shortstops we often draft (17:40) and those we avoid (22:55). We get into Fernando Tatis Jr. and Javier Baez here. Then we take a look at some players who could be breakouts in the middle of your draft (30:23). We love Corey Seager. How are feeling about Tim Anderson? Amed Rosario? We also discuss Adalberto Mondesi (37:15) and Bichette (38:30) as they are tough calls on Draft Day ... Sleepers (40:00), breakouts (41:50) and busts (43:50) and ADP review (49:00) ... Emails us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.comFantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhiteFor 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/
