Fantasy Baseball Today

Spencer Schwellenbach looks the part of an ace right now. Chris Towers and Scott White talk about his value for the rest of the season and 2025, plus Spencer Arrighetti looks like a must-roster pitcher, at least. We break that down and more, including Week 23 pitcher and hitter targets and put the spotlight on Nationals outfield prospect Dylan Crews, who could be close to making his MLB debut.  Fa...

Matt Waldron got bombed and should be dropped (2:46). Same with Jordan Montgomery (6:09). ... The Reds had four pairs of socks and shoes on Wednesday (10:57)! ... Aaron Judge and Juan Soto did it again (15:48). ... News (19:43): Luis Gil was placed on the IL. ... Joey Votto is officially retiring (26:30)! ... How do we rank Yoshida, McCarthy and Carpenter (29:25)? ... Any interesting waiver wire p...

Spencer Torkelson had a perfect day at the plate (2:30). Reynaldo Lopez had a great return against the Phillies (6:26)! ... News (11:00): Kyle Tucker hasn't run the bases yet plus a bunch of Yankees updates. ... Shane Baz has been pitching well recently but the whiffs haven't been there (25:09). ... It's time to drop Nick Pivetta and Walker Buehler (32:20). ... J.D. Martinez has homered in back-to...

Gavin Stone struck out a career-high 10 on Monday (2:40)! ... Adrian Del Castillo might be great (7:40)? ... News (15:23): Austin Riley has a fractured hand, which means you need replacements. ... How do we rank TJ Friedl, Masataka Yoshida, Jake McCarthy and JJ Bleday (28:55)? ... Kyle Harrison and David Peterson had strong starts (33:00). ... Tanner Houck bounced back in a big way while Taj Bradl...

Is it time to drop Nick Lodolo (2:30)? What about benching Zac Gallen (5:49)? Bowden Francis had a huge two-start week for the Blue Jays (9:37). ... News (16:42): Freddie Freeman has a finger injury while Tyler Glasnow landed on the IL. ... Michael Wacha continues to pitch well and Jeffrey Springs is coming along (36:57). ... Junior Caminero had a nice first week (49:17). Who are some Ketel Marte...

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Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today in 5! You can find FBT in 5 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Audacy App and wherever else podcasts are found. Jasson Dominguez and Dylan Crews are the top prospects to stash but Deyvison De Los Santos keeps on hitting! Roman Anthony could be the top prospect in all of baseball entering 2025. Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 is available for free on the Audacy a...

Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today in 5! You can find FBT in 5 on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , the Audacy App and wherever else podcasts are found. Jasson Dominguez and Dylan Crews are the top prospects to stash but Deyvison De Los Santos keeps on hitting! Roman Anthony could be the top prospect in all of baseball entering 2025. Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 is available for free on the Audacy...

Bryce Miller is heating up (2:34)! ... Is Zach Eflin back to form (11:10)? ... JJ Bleday is doing some things lately (16:05). ... Weston Wilson hit for the cycle (18:35)! ... The Tigers are promoting Jace Jung (20:08)! ... News (27:13): Christian Yelich is set for back surgery. ... Logan Webb and Bailey Ober are on quite the run (33:35). ... These three pitchers had mediocre starts (36:23). ... Wh...

Mitch Keller got crushed by the Padres (2:35)! ... Tanner Houck's innings are starting to add up (5:40). ... Bryan Woo is turning into Bryan WOOOOO (11:51)! ... The Braves beat up on Robbie Ray (18:55). ... News (20:25): Jazz Chisholm was officially placed on the IL. ... Let's run through some hitter questions on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Corbin Carroll and others (26:10). ... We got rough outings fr...

George Kirby got rocked by the Tigers (2:30)! ... James Wood is really heating up (7:39). ... Juan Soto hit three homers in a game for the first time in his career (12:18). ... News (15:48): Jazz Chisholm has a UCL injury and will likely need to go on the IL. ... Are Hunter Greene and Michael King aces (20:37)? ... Lets' first up the WORRY-O-METER for six slumping hitters (27:36). ... Jake Irvin a...

The Rays are finally bringing Junior Caminero back (2:33)! ... Blake Snell is on one of those runs again (9:25). ... Chris Sale was actually better than Snell on Monday (12:21). ... News (16:55): Jazz Chisholm left with an elbow injury. The Cardinals recalled Jordan Walker and the Twins plan to promote Zebby Matthews. ... What do we do with these five struggling players (30:29)? ... Tyler Mahle ra...

Spencer Arrighetti has struck out 12+ in back-to-back starts (4:26)! ... Gerrit Cole finally looked like Gerrit Cole (8:49). ... Jake Burger is on fire (11:18)! ... News (16:24): Camilo Doval was optioned and Ryan Walker was named Giants closer. ... Is it time to drop Garrett Crochet (32:20)? ... How do we rank Michael Wacha, Gavin Williams, Jeffrey Springs and Tobias Myers (40:45)? ... Is Jorge S...

Tyler Fitzgerald just keeps getting it done, while CJ Abrams is showing signs of slowing down. Chris Towers and Scott White discuss ranking those two, Jackson Chourio and Corbin Carroll, plus Week 21 sleeper hitters and pitchers to add.  Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Subscribe to our YouT...

A couple of rookies named Jackson had big games on Wednesday. Chris Towers and Scott White rank Jackson Merrill and Jackson Holliday, and they might not side with who you expect. Plus, the latest on Joe Ryan and Grayson Rodriguez's injuries, Zach Neto's breakout, waiver-wire targets, and more from Wednesday's 17-game schedule. Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well...

Framber Valdez came one out shy of a no-hitter Tuesday, while Grayson Rodriguez suffered a potentially serious injury. Chris Towers and Scott White break down what that means, plus talk through the top IL stashes for the stretch run and run some disappointing pitchers through the Drop-O-Meter. Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and whe...

Elly De La Cruz put on a show few players can compete with Monday night. Chris Towers and Scott White talk about where he ranks among all Fantasy players these days. Plus, are we buying Sean Manaea's recent strikeout binge? What about Bobby Witt and Luis Robert's diverging paths since the All-Star break? Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spot...

How did Blake Snell go from being arguably the worst pitcher in baseball to potentially a top-12 SP in about a month's time? Chris Towers and Scott White break down how Snell has reinvented himself yet again, plus we talk about how good Yusei Kikuchi and Spencer Schwellenbach can be, break down Spencer Arrighetti's upside, and talk about all of the latest injuries, news, and notes from the weekend...

Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today in 5! You can find FBT in 5 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Audacy App and wherever else podcasts are found. Connor Norby has a more clear path to playing time with the Marlins. Agustin Ramirez and Deyvison De Los Santos also offer the Marlins some upside. Robby Snelling and Aidan Smith are further away but are very interesting prospects for dynasty. Fant...

Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today in 5! You can find FBT in 5 on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , the Audacy App and wherever else podcasts are found. Connor Norby has a more clear path to playing time with the Marlins. Agustin Ramirez and Deyvison De Los Santos also offer the Marlins some upside. Robby Snelling and Aidan Smith are further away but are very interesting prospects for dynasty. Fa...

Coby Mayo has finally been promoted by the Orioles (2:50)! ... Michael Toglia continues to slug (12:12). ... Max Meyer has been unimpressive since returning (15:37). ... VINNIE P BABY (18:10)! ... Mike Trout is done for the season (23:28). ... News (32:20): Max Fried could return this weekend. ... Ben Lively continues to pitch well (35:02). ... Masyn Winn is heating back up (39:18). ... Offense wa...

Nick Lodolo got crushed by the Cubs (2:30). ... Framber Valdez is racking up the whiffs (8:47). ... Logan Webb threw a five-hit shutout (14:35)! ... Jackson Holliday returned with a grand slam (17:45)! ... Jordan Westburg has a fractured hand (23:50). Who are the top replacements? ... News (31:23): Gerrit Cole could return this weekend. ... Paul Sewald is on shaky ground right now (35:00). ... Let...

Sean Manaea struck out a season-high 11 (3:30)! ... Eugenio Suarez blasted three home runs and is one of the hottest hitters in baseball (6:26). ... Jazz Chisholm is off to quite the start with the Yankees (11:23). ... News (16:30): Gerrit Cole was scratched from his start due to general body fatigue. ... Jackson Holliday is rejoining the Orioles (18:06)! ... Gavin Williams has turned in two stron...

The Trade Deadline is over! Let's start with Jack Flaherty to the Dodgers (2:07). ... Tanner Scott is headed to the Padres for a massive haul of prospects (7:45). ... The Orioles gave up Connor Norby and Kyle Stowers for Trevor Rogers (18:35)? ... The Orioles also acquired Eloy Jimenez (26:40). ... Bryan De La Cruz is headed to the Pirates (30:12). ... The Dbacks acquired Josh Bell to help fill th...