Fantasy Baseball Today

Let's take a macro look at the outfield for 2026 (2:30). ... What is our strategy in 3 OF leagues vs. 5 OF leagues (10:25)? ... Let's get into ADP starting with Aaron Judge (16:53). ... How do we project Juan Soto in 2026 (21:09)? ... How much will Ronald Acuña run (26:20)? ... Where do we rank Corbin Carroll now (30:03)? ... Julio Rodriguez did his usual slow start and then picked things up (36:0...

Before we get to your mailbag questions, let's discuss the news from the week, starting with Chris Bassitt to the Orioles (2:46)! ... Nick Martinez signed to be a starter with the Rays (6:00). ... Marcell Ozuna signed a one-year deal with the Pirates (10:06). ... Rangers prospect Sebastian Walcott is out for 2026 (18:30). ... Daniel Palencia has been named the Cubs' closer (22:02). ... Jarren Dura...

The hitter Chris loves is UTIL-only but still has a bunch of upside (2:52)! ... Frank is seeing red with the hitter he loves (10:08). ... Scott has a hitter he loves but the price is too high so instead he pivots to somebody cheaper (18:30). ... The pitcher Chris loves only made eight starts last season (29:00). ...  The pitcher Frank loves is on the same team (38:20)! ... The pitcher Scott loves...

Shortstop is the gold standard (2:30)! ... What is our strategy at shortstop (9:15)? ... Let's get into ADP, starting with Bobby Witt Jr. (21:09). ... Elly De La Cruz had a rough second half but was playing through a quad injury (22:56). ... Francisco Lindor is so consistent but now has this hamate bone injury (27:58). ... Gunnar Henderson had a down season but dealt with injuries in 2025 (31:14)....

Corbin Carroll is also dealing with a hamate bone injury and needs surgery! We learned that Francisco Lindor will also have surgery. On top of that, Jackson Holliday is having it, too! Josh Hader is dealing with biceps inflammation. We wrap up with updates on Jordan Westburg, Anthony Santander, Shane Bieber, Reese Olson and Spencer Schwellenbach. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Let's start with an overview of third base (2:33). ... What is our strategy at this position (8:31)? ... Jose Ramirez remains the face of this position (16:52). ... Junior Caminero is coming off a historic season but will Tropicana Field mess with his production (19:33). ... Manny Machado remains old reliable (29:10). ... Will Austin Riley bounce back (32:08). ... Can Maikel Garcia build off his c...

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...