Fantasy Baseball Today

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/FantasyBas...

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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)? ... L...

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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 (48:0...

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/...

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.co...

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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 expec...

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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 underappreciat...

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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/Fant...

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 be...

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...

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 change...

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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)? ... Wh...

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/FantasyBase...

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/FantasyBaseball...

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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 To...

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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...