Fantasy Baseball Today

Happy Valentine's Day! Let's start with the hitters we love (5:55). First up, Oneil Cruz. ... How far will Miguel Vargas move up draft boards (11:10)? ... Get yourself a Lars Nootbaar this year (19:50). ... Don't leave your drafts without Corey Seager (28:10). ... News (34:30): AJ Puk was traded to the Marlins for JJ Bleday. ... We start the pitchers we love with Chris Sale (48:15). ... If you're...

Third base is not great (1:05)! What's the strategy here? ... Jose Ramirez is as consistent as they come (7:45). ... Is Manny Machado a little overvalued (10:22)? ... Rafael Devers is elite but his lineup is not (14:03). ... Austin Riley has proven himself two years in a row (17:50). What's the case for and against Bobby Witt Jr. (21:00)? ... What should we expect from Nolan Arenado (29:55)? ... C...

Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today in 5! You can find FBT in 5 on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and wherever else podcasts are found. Freddy Peralta has been great over the past two seasons... when he pitches. How concerned should you be about his shoulder? Is he worth his draft cost? Marco Luciano has lost some of his luster as a prospect. Should you look to buy low? Fantasy Baseball Today i...

Before we get to your questions let's start with the latest news and notes (4:08). Aaron Ashby is hurt and AJ Puk will compete for a rotation spot. ... We start with your Apple Podcast Review questions (13:10). ... What pitchers will be affected by the shift restrictions (16:28)? ... How to pick your keepers (26:10). ... What goes into ranking prospects (31:03)? ... Let's grade the trade (37:12)....

Shortstop is deep again in 2023 (2:00)! Trea Turner might get back to running more with the Phillies (8:35). ... Bo Bichette was helped by a monster September last season (12:30). ... Is Fernando Tatis Jr. worth the risk (18:05)? ... Avoid Francisco Lindor at his cost (24:00)? ... Corey Seager looks set for a big bounce back (26:45). ... Oneil Cruz is a freak (33:45)! ... Dansby Swanson joined the...

Second base is the weakest position we've talked about yet (1:00). What should your strategy be (4:30)? ... Marcus Semien got off to a terrible start last year then bounced back in a big way (9:55). ... Jose Altuve is disrespected again (13:40). ... Jazz Chisholm has the most power-speed upside at the position (17:00). ... What do we do with Ozzie Albies (20:16)? ... Tommy Edman and Andres Gimenez...

What is the first base outlook this year (1:05)? ... What should your strategy be (4:50)? ... Freddie Freeman is as consistent as they come (10:15). ... Vladimir Guerrero Jr. took a step back last season (15:23). ... Pete Alonso is the safest bet for power (18:12). ... How much will Goldschmidt regress (20:30)? ... What's Matt Olson's outlook (22:25)? ... How do we rank Jose Abreu, Vinnie Pasquant...

Is catcher better than ever (2:05)? ... How does strategy change in a one-catcher league vs. two (6:00)? ... JT Realmuto is the king of the catcher position (11:10). ... Is Daulton Varsho worth the cost (14:25)? ... Draft Will Smith, Adley Rutschman or Salvador Perez (18:30)? ... Will Alejandro Kirk play enough (26:15)? ... MJ Melendez might be the most polarizing player at the position (29:45). ....

Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today in 5! You can find FBT in 5 on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and wherever else podcasts are found. We just wrapped up a 12-team H2H points mock draft. Scott was drafting fourth overall and started his team with three straight hitters. Frank was drafted 12th and also started with three straight hitters. Which team worked out better? Fantasy Baseball Today in...

We continue on with our live 12-team H2H points mock draft, breaking down picks, players and strategy. In this episode we break down rounds 11-21 and then recap our teams. Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: https://store.cbsspor...

We're doing a live 12-team H2H points mock draft, breaking down picks, players and strategy. In this episode we break down rounds 1-10 of the draft! Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fant...

Before we get into the tiers, what does the pitching landscape look like in 2023 (3:20)? ... Let's start with the elite tier (7:40). Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer are screaming values. ... Floor-ceiling combo of Woodruff and Wheeler (17:40). OK with Rodon, Strider, and Cease as your SP1? ... No Joe Musgrove love (26:10)? Buying these breakouts? ... News (37:14): Paul Sewald should be good to g...

Let's start with the unmatched outfield tier (3:45). Will Juan Soto get back on track? ... Next up is the elite tier (14:20). Is Kyle Schwarber worth a fourth-round pick? ... You want two outfielders by the end of the near-elite tier (19:18). What's the concern with Starling Marte? ... You can find power in the next-best things tier (29:35). Can Taylor Ward break out? ... News (40:26): Grayson Rod...

Let's get things started with Scott's favorite sleeper based on early ADP (1:55). ... Edward Cabrera has the stuff, he just needs better control (4:47). ... Rowdy Tellez is undervalued coming off a 35-homer season (10:05). ... What should we know about Bryan De La Cruz (12:55)? ... Brandon Lowe and Jesse Winker should bounce back (19:00). ... Reid Detmers took off with a new slider last season (24...

Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today in 5! You can find FBT in 5 on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and wherever else podcasts are found. You're going to want to target an elite second baseman early on in your drafts. Shortstop is a much deeper position. You can get standouts like Willy Adames, Carlos Correa, Wander Franco and Tim Anderson later on in drafts. Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 is availa...

It's time to pay up at second base (3:15). ... Jazz Chisholm or Ozzie Albies (8:30)? ... Can Andres Gimenez run more this year (14:40)? ... Who is most likely to bounce-back between Ketel Marte, Jorge Polanco and Brandon Lowe (16:55)? ... Who is Thairo Estrada (27:25)? ... News (34:02): Jeffrey Springs signed a four-year extension. ... Might Trea Turner run more with the Phillies (36:45)? ... Shou...

What are tiers and how do we use them in Fantasy Baseball (3:50)? ... Why is Goldschmidt being drafted a little lower (7:05)? ... Matt Olson is in a tier of his own (12:55). ... Jose Abreu vs. Vinnie Pasquantino (16:55). ... Trust Rowdy Tellez (28:06)? ... Which first basemen should you target in deeper leagues (33:48)? ... News (39:20): Adalberto Mondesi was traded to the Red Sox. ... Jose Ramire...

So, the Marlins and Twins made a pretty big trade (3:15)! Are we moving Pablo Lopez or Luis Arraez in our rankings? ... What's the roster fallout with the Marlins and Twins following this deal (11:40)? ... Adam Duvall signed with the Red Sox (15:45). ... Aroldis Chapman signed with the Royals (19:15)! Who is going to close in KC? ... Brian Anderson signed with the Brewers (23:15). ... News (26:54)...

Get to know the top prospects in this year’s first-year player drafts. Chris Towers and Chris Welsh talk prospect-focused strategy (4:30) and then break down the two Japanese import players (20:40) who may make an impact in 2023. Then they talk about the top players from the 2022 MLB draft (39:40), with some high-upside young guys at the top and a few guys who may make their presence known in 2023...

The Fantasy Baseball Today crew’s rankings are live on CBSSports.com, and Chris Towers and Chris Welsh are here to break them down. We start off looking at the top-five hitters at the top of the Roto rankings (7:20), where Chris, Scott, and Frank disagree on No. 1. They debate Kyle Tucker vs Mookie Betts (14:20), recap the latest injury news from around the league (39:40), talk draft strategy for...

How might the balanced MLB schedule affect Fantasy Baseball (2:10)? Let's jump in to your mailbag questions, starting with Spencer Strider vs. Justin Verlander (10:37). ... Spencer Strider or Michael Harris as a keeper (18:00)? ... What's the right way to value players in a salary cap/auction league (20:32)? ... Ezequiel Tover or Ricky Tiedemann (26:00)? ... Let's explain some advanced metrics (30...

Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today in 5! You can find FBT in 5 on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and wherever else podcasts are found. Corbin Carroll and Gunnar Henderson will be up on Opening Day. Are they worth a top-100 pick? Triston Casas and Josh Jung could be viable corner infielders while Ezequiel Tover and Oswald Peraza could help up the middle. Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 is available...

Top 100 prospects article- https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/fantasy-baseball-top-100-prospect-rankings-for-2023-featuring-gunnar-henderson-jordan-walker-anthony-volpe/ Will Fantasy managers chase prospects this season (2:50)? ... Gunnar Henderson and Corbin Carroll are both being drafted inside the top-100 picks (8:10). ... Triston Casas and Josh Jung could both provide power this s...

Link to Scott's article- https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/what-the-rule-changes-mean-for-fantasy-baseball-in-2023-from-banning-the-shift-to-limiting-pickoff-throws/ Trevor Story is out 4-6 months after having UCL surgery (4:11). Who's going to fill in? ... Should you lower expectations on Rafael Devers (11:00)? ... Brandon Belt signed with the Blue Jays (12:45). ... Johnny Cueto sig...

Carlos Correa is headed back to the Twins after all (1:10). What's his Fantasy value? ... Correa or Jeremy Peńa (5:50)? Correa or Amed Rosario? ... We wrap up with our other thoughts regarding the Twins and New York Mets (8:30). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Ge...