Fantasy Baseball Today

Yes, Trea Turner went fourth overall! Was that sly or crazy? We'll get to the draft, but first there is a lot of news to cover including Carlos Santana's new deal (2:02), RPs on the move (5:16) and LAA's new infield ... Opportunities emerge for Ronald Acuna (9:05) and J.P. Crawford (16:45). Find out when they should be drafted ... OK, let's talk draft! Thoughts on the Turner pick (19:20), an owner...

Let's start with the Marlins trading away Giancarlo Stanton (10:30), Dee Gordon (18:30) and Marcell Ozuna (21:05) before we talk about Shohei Otani and his elbow issue (27:25). Are the Marlins doing the right thing for their franchise, and do their fans actually care? ... Relievers are changing teams (35:48), but how many of them could close? ... Wait until you hear about the worst commissioner ev...

We take you through Rounds 4-10 of our most recent mock draft, but first let's talk about Shohei Otani (2:15) and why his value as a hitter might not be what you expect ... Mike Minor to the Rangers (8:40) and Miles Mikolas to the Cardinals (11:20). Finally, some news! ... Best and worst picks of each round as we reveal Rounds 4-10 of the H2H draft (16:00). Carlos Santana went too late and Greg Bi...

How do you approach mock drafts (1:00)? Do you try to draft the best team or do you experiment with different strategies and see what happens? Our guys don't see eye to eye on this issue ... Taking you through the first three rounds of our 12-team, H2H Points draft (8:00) with some player debates and much more. Should Bryce Harper be a Top 5 pick? Is Giancarlo Stanton clearly better than Aaron Jud...

Was Aaron Judge's shoulder injury the cause for his extended slump (3:20)? Are the Yankees destined to get Shohei Otani (5:36)? And should steroids users be allowed in the Hall of Fame (9:25)? We've got some HOT TAKES for ya on today's show! ... One player who will be better and one who will be worse on KC (17:50), CHW (22:24) and DET (24:20) ... We're having some fun today as we unveil a listener...

Scott White is back and ready to talk pitching! He tells us why innings are so important (3:38) and how they will affect his draft strategy. We wonder if MLB managers will continue to rely more and more on their bullpens ... Talking about this year's top rookies (17:45). Aaron Judge or Cody Bellinger next season? What is Andrew Benintendi's upside (21:40)? What about Josh Bell (24:20)? ... Who wil...

We welcome Heath back to the show as we get another voice on the Fantasy Baseball Today Podcast. Beginning with some MLB news we discuss which players could be hurt or helped by a change of scenery (5:10) and give our thoughts on Shohei Otani and his Fantasy status (9:50) ... Heath discusses his effective RP strategy in 2017 (17:00) and then we each give a player who will be better and a player wh...

How old is too old in Fantasy Baseball? We discuss some sluggers who are entering the twilight of their careers (5:45). Have Joey Votto, Edwin Encarnacion or Nelson Cruz shown any sign of slowing down? Which other older players might concern us in 2018 (14:50)? ... World Series storylines (25:10) including the emergence of Joc Pederson (26:44) and the streakiness of Cody Bellinger (28:39) ... Dee...

How many players really give you a great power/speed combo (2:30) and can you prioritize that in your drafts? Chris also offers another draft strategy that centers around RPs (4:30) ... We discuss the importance of managers (12:10), Clayton Kershaw's playoff track record (18:16) and 2018 outlooks for a few Yankees (20:15) and Cubs (26:33) ... Some of the top performers of the final month of the ML...

Chris Towers wanted to wait on pitching in 2017, will he change his strategy next season? We begin the show with that topic before discussing how good (or bad) In-N-Out Burger is (15:26) ... Early auction values for some key players such as Clayton Kershaw (25:25), and Kenley Jansen (29:05) ... WAS and CLE have been eliminated, so we tell you one player on each team that will be better next season...

As we bid adieu to Boston (10:45) and Arizona (15:55), we give you one player on each team who will improve next year and one who will get worse. Which Red Sox SP could struggle next season? Which Diamondbacks hitter could have great value late in drafts? ... Adam destroys Chris for his ludicrous tweet (8:20), and we review the Top 5 at Shortstop (23:45), Outfield (27:25), Starting Pitcher (31:10)...

The Fantasy Baseball season may be over, but we'll be here once a week to keep you informed and entertained until next season begins. Today we discuss the Top 5 finishers at Catcher, First Base and Second Base. Gary Sanchez is the new Buster Posey. Anthony Rizzo is oddly consistent and Jonathan Schoop had his breakout campaign ... How we're evaluating Luke Weaver, Jake Junis, Blake Snell and some...

One more week to go! Adam and Scott tell you what you need to know as you set your lineup one final time. Can you start Bryce Harper this week (2:15)? Which two-start pitcher changes do you need to know about (4:30) and how safe are Jake Junis and Daniel Mengden? Start or Sit Jon Lester (7:08)? Clayton Kershaw (9:50)? ... You need to pick up Garrett Richards! And if you need a hitter, who can help...

Looking at the big stories from the last two days, we wonder if it's time to trust Kyle Schwarber (3:20) and Hunter Renfroe (4:21) and which RPs have recently emerged as closers (6:10)? ... A look at the Most Added list (7:32), plus relevant hitters (13:20) like Carlos Gonzalez, Justin Bour and Dexter Fowler and how much we like them next week. Then it's on to all of the relevant SPs who pitched W...

Matt Olson has homered in five straight games! Where will he be ranked next year (2:30)? And which other hitters can you rely on to finish this Fantasy season (13:04)? ... Start or Sit Danny Salazar and Jake Arrieta on Thursday (9:25)? We also discuss all of the relevant SPs from the last two days and decide if we're starting them in their next scheduled starts (21:30-38:15) ... Looking at a coupl...

It's time to win a championship! We review the weekend standouts including Tim Anderson (5:50) and Matt Olson (8:13) and give you plenty of start/sit advice ... A look at the Most Added list plus changes to two-start SPs for Week 25 (12:20). Then we talk hitters as we look at the best from Week 24 (26:55) including Eddie Rosario and Jeimer Candelario, some steals sources (31:00) and tough calls fo...

We begin the show with yesterday's standouts (3:36) including a couple of CHW sluggers who you could start next week. Are we ready to trust Aaron Judge again? Is Jake Junis worth starting @TOR? We also do our best to update some bullpens! ... Two-start pitchers for Week 25 (11:03), German Marquez may be your best option. Scott also tells you the best and worst hitting matchups for next week (16:45...

Scott begins today's show with a peak at the waiver wire (2:15) and some players who can help you win next week. Does Luiz Gohara matter? Do you realize how good Mike Zunino has been over the last 3 months? ... Some listener suggestions about how to deal with Shohei Otani (15:26), more hitters to add including Odubel Herrera (23:55) and Eddie Rosario (24:22) despite next week's schedule and player...

Ozzie Albies is one of two surging hitters we recommend adding right now (1:50). We also discuss the potential impact that Shohei Otani could have on Fantasy leagues (12:30) and we compare Blake Snell, Robert Stephenson, Garrett Richards and other SPs who may be free agents in your leagues (17:40) ... How much do we trust Aaron Judge, Miguel Cabrera, Jake Lamb, Tommy Pham and a few others (24:00)?...

Adam and Scott are back to catch you up on what you may have missed. Who are some players you must add right now (1:40)? Carlos Gonzalez? Jake Junis? Who are some new closers you should pick up (12:54)? ... A look at the Most Added list (24:35) which includes Brandon Woodruff, Kyle Gibson, Matt Olson and many more. Plus our thoughts on Michael Fulmer, Jimmy Nelson and Aaron Sanchez in 2018 (33:02)...

Al Melchior is back on the program to help us figure out if Doug Fister is legit (2:14) and which rookie SPs are the top priorities right now (12:14). Jake Junis? Lucas Giolito? Dillon Peters? ... A look at the Most Added list (20:00), a streaking Carlos Gonzalez (26:15), yesterday's SPs (30:10) and tough hitter matchups in Week 24 (38:01) ... Two-start pitchers for Week 24 (42:55). Who can you tr...

Garrett Richards is back (4:40)! Should he be prioritized over Jake Junis or Lucas Giolito? We also give you some players in deep leagues to take a look at including one hitter Scott is highlighting at the top of the show. And is time to drop Travis Shaw (8:40)? ... Is Aroldis Chapman the NYY closer again (9:53)? Is Jose Ramirez the #2 2B in Fantasy next year (17:58)? Are Odubel Herrera and Camero...

Hey real quick, J.D. Martinez or Robbie Ray in 2018 (2:00)? ... Scott White gives you a bunch of SPs to add! Lucas Giolito (10:20), Reynaldo Lopez (11:26), Mike Clevinger and Blake Snell (19:28) are among those discussed. For hitters, should you add Delino DeShields or Kevin Kiermaier (21:24)? And should you drop Matt Carpenter (31:20)? ... Which SPs from yesterday's games do we trust (41:30) and...

Scott White is not cranky today despite a late night writing about trades! Get his thoughts on Justin Verlander (2:20), Justin Upton (6:20) and everyone else who is on the move ... Kendrys Morales homered three times, does it matter (14:20)? We also talk STL bullpen (15:26) and players we are ready to add like Greg Bird (17:35). Plus a look at the Most Added list (23:16) and whether you should sta...

Find out why Adam hates himself today (1:40), whether Bryce Harper and Aroldis Chapman are droppable (4:22) and who you should be adding for the stretch run! ... We marvel at Ender Inciarte's stellar season (6:10), discuss the LAA bullpen (9:50), Jose Berrios' awesome start plus more from yesterday's SPs ... Deep league targets to consider adding (14:55). Rafael Montero? Matt Olson? Wilmer Difo? A...