Fantasy Baseball Today Podcast

It's time to finally dive into some prospects for the 2021 season and who better to join us than Chris Welsh aka The Welsh (2:00)! ... A question that is on many minds is how to evaluate prospects without any minor league data from 2020 (7:24). Should 2021 lists really change much from last year? ... Let's start at the very top with Wander Franco who is the consensus #1 prospect in the industry (16:10). What is his upside and should we expect him in 2021? ... Speaking of the Rays, how does The Welsh feel about the great Randy Arozarena (20:15)? Arozarena or Teoscar Hernandez? ... What do we do with Jo Adell (28:49)? ... When can we expect Mackenzie Gore (30:23)? ... Jarred Kelenic vs. Julio Rodriguez (32:54). ... Can Matt Manning be the best of the Tigers pitching prospects (35:56)? ... Will the year off affect Andrew Vaughn's ETA (38:04)? ... How about Spencer Torkelson (40:30)... We hit a prospect edition of GUESS WHO (43:13). ... Who are some of Welsh's sleepers (51:43)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbs

Who's ready to predict the MLB offseason? I know Scott White is! Before we take a look at free agents, let's hit the latest news and notes (6:13). Devin Williams and Kyle Lewis won the Rookie of the Year awards while Trey Mancini has been taking batting practice. ... Let's begin the inaugural Free Agency Invitational with Trevor Bauer (13:19). Where does he land and is it on a one-year deal? ... Is J.T. Realmuto really going to leave the Phillies (18:12)? Would that change his Fantasy value? ... What about George Springer (20:32)? ... How much would it hurt DJ LeMahieu's Fantasy value if he left the New York Yankees (24:19)? ... Is Marcell Ozuna headed back to the Braves (27:02)? Who are this offseason's biggest trade targets (32:31)? Where might Lindor and/or Arenado land? ... We wrap up with some of the remaining mid-level free agents (43:18). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts

We continue our Fantasy Baseball guest tour with professional high-stakes player Matt Modica! What exactly is high-stakes Fantasy Baseball (3:00)? ... On to the latest news notes and rumors (4:32). Trevor Bauer rejected the qualifying offer, the Mets could be in for a busy offseason and we have an early "Best Shape of His Life" alert. ... How is Matt handling the 2020 season (10:57), in particular when it comes to Central pitchers? Is pocket aces a viable strategy? ... Is Bo Bichette really a second-round pick (20:45)? How about the first round!? How are we projecting Walker Buehler in 2021 (25:20)? ... Are we scared off Max Scherzer (28:45)? Is Trent Grisham legit (33:01)? ... Yordan Alvarez is the ultimate boom or bust wild card in Fantasy Baseball 2021 (37:15). ... Is Dominic Smith a star (39:50)? ... How can Chris Paddack bounce back (43:18)? Last but not least, who are some Matt's early favorites to breakout in 2021 (50:35)? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Ba

Scott White is getting a much deserved rest this week but Frank Stampfl is joined by Sleepy K Mike Kurland to try and figure out the 60-game season! First off, we hit on the latest news and notes with many relevant players having their options declined (6:36). With Brad Hand out, who will close in Cleveland? Does Corey Kluber have anything left in the tank? ... Which players were given the qualifying offer for 2021 (16:28)? Good job, Kevin Gausman! ... So what was real and what wasn't in 2020 (19:40)? Are we giving a pass to Christian Yelich, Gleyber Torres, Javier Baez, and Austin Meadows? ... Mike explains why he's buying back in on Ketel Marte (35:50) for 2021. Marte or Jose Altuve? ... Which players are we actually worried about given their 2020 production (40:15)? Should you skip out on Keston Hiura next season? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google P

The Dodgers have won the 2020 World Series... about time. As always we're joined by a special guest on our Thursday podcast and this time we have Nick Pollack of Pitcher List (2:30)! Before we get to the SP preview, what was Kevin Cash thinking!? And how early will Randy Arozarena be drafted in 2021? ... Let's kick things off with some spooky starting pitchers, guys you might be scared to draft next season (8:30). How good is Dinelson Lamet? ... What can we expect from Corbin Burnes and Benny Snell moving forward (16:44)? ... How did Zach Plesac make this massive jump in 2020 (27:27)? ... Why are the guys growing skeptical of Dylan Bundy (34:34) and why is Frank so torn on Max Fried? ... We wrap things up with a Framber Valdez cage match and a game of Guess Who (41:20)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to

There's a lot going on in the world right now. Halloween is this week, the World Series has been ridiculous, and Frank started watching movies! Like the outfield position, there seems to be a clear Top-3 at starting pitcher this season (7:34). Is Gerrit Cole clearly behind the other two names? ... The real debate starts with SP4 overall (16:43). Whom do we prefer from Trevor Bauer, Yu Darvish, Aaron Nola, and Lucas Giolito?... Old pitchers (26:47)! How are we feeling about Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw heading into 2021? ... Next up is the wild card crew (34:40)! What do we make of Luis Castillo, Kenta Maeda, Jack Flaherty, and Walker Buehler? ... We wrap up part 1 of our early SP preview with the boring but reliable tier (43:57). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our FBT team on T

So if you have the first overall pick in a Roto, who are you taking between Mike Trout, Ronald Acuña, and Mookie Betts? Fantasy Baseball Today legend Al Melchior joins the show (2:10)! How is Al handling 2020 data when it comes to ranking and projecting players for 2021?... Onto the outfield, should we be considering Juan Soto with those other three elite outfielders (10:34)? ... What do we make of the down seasons for Christian Yelich and Cody Bellinger (19:25)? Can you make the case that Bryce Harper should go ahead of either? ... Marcell Ozuna was fantastic in 2020 but is a free agent this offseason (27:12). Is Kyle Tucker worth being drafted in the top four rounds (27:12)? ... If it's power you're looking for, shouldn't you just wait for Giancarlo Stanton rather than draft Aaron Judge (35:28)? How are we valuing Luis Robert given his inconsistent 2020? ... Is Charlie Blackmon on the decline and Trent Grisham is ranked where (40:07)? ... We wrap up with a little game of Guess Who (45:32)? ... Email us at f

Poor Scott White has endured some tough moments as a fan of Atlanta athletics. The Braves are the latest example after blowing a 3-1 lead to the Dodgers in the NLCS. ... Let's get into another deep position, starting with Fernando Tatis at the top (8:27). Any concern over his late-season struggles? ... Who deserves to go higher between Trevor Story and Trea Turner (12:20)? ... What went wrong with Francisco Lindor in 2020, if anything (20:00)? ... Will Corey Seager follow up his breakout season with an encore (25:50)? ... It's time to put some respect on Tim Anderson, especially in Roto formats (29:15). ... Alright, so what are we doing with Adalberto Mondesi (34:52)? ... Are people really excited over Xander Bogaerts' steals potential (38:40)? ... Is Bo Bichette the next Fernando Tatis (40:20)?? ... We round out Scott's Top-12 and play a new game to end the show (44:02). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is

Just like John predicted a month ago, the Rays and Dodgers are meeting in the 2020 World Series. Now what? ... We're comparing each facet of both teams and starting with offense (4:00). Which lineup is better? Can the Dodgers slow down Randy Arozarena? ... What happens when we look at pitching (8:40)? Both starting pitching staffs are tremendous but who has the advantage? What about the bullpens? ... The Dodgers seemingly robbed home runs every night while the Padres are flipping over walls in foul territory (19:48). Is there an advantage either way here? ... Alright, so who wins and in how many games (23:35)!? Who do we like in terms of MVP pick? Are there any other props we're looking at?... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @CBSFantasyBB, @AdamAizer, @CTowe

Frank starts the show off with a bad analogy before he welcomes in special guest Jeff Zimmerman! As we do with all our guests, how much weight is Jeff putting on 2020 production (6:20)? How does he plan to project innings for starting pitchers in 2021? ... Who stands atop the third base ranks for next season (10:50)? ... Should Manny Machado really be a second round pick in 2021 drafts (14:58)?... It's very early but it looks like we might get serious value on Astros hitters based on their 2020 struggles (21:25). ... Are we concerned over Nolan Arenado's shoulder (27:17)? ... Is Anthony Rendon the safest third baseman in Fantasy Baseball (30:53)? ... How do we feel about Rafael Devers going right around DJ LeMahieu and other safer options (35:26)? ... Who do we prefer between Eugenio Suarez and Matt Chapman (40:51)? ... It's time to give Gio Urshela some respect (45:30)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is a

Another podcast, another congratulations for Scott White and his Atlanta Braves advancing to the NLCS! The Yankees, on the other hand, suffered a heartbreaking defeat. Before we preview the second base position for 2021, what do we do with all this Randy Arozarena hype (3:07)? This guy is just crushing baseballs in the playoffs. ... Many have asked, what is CBS doing with position eligibility in 2021 fantasy baseball leagues (8:58)? ... Let's start at the top with DJ LeMahieu vs. Ozzie Albies (11:35). Is it even really a debate? ... Will Whit Merrifield be undervalued in 2021 (17:45)? ... What went wrong with Ketel Marte and Jose Altuve this past season (21:57)? Which of the two looks like one of the biggest steals in early drafts? ... Do we prefer the safety of Cavan Biggio or the upside of Keston Hiura (34:03)? ... Who's rounding out the Top-10 at second base (40:15)? ... Let's have the Brandon Lowe conversation (45:33). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.co

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We continue the offseason with our special guests and this time Ariel Cohen (@ATCNY) joins the show! How does Ariel do his ATC projections for baseball (2:54)? How much should 2020 production matter?... On to first base, Freddie Freeman or Cody Bellinger for the top spot (9:00)? Does Bellinger even have first base eligibility!? ... Let's have the Jose Abreu conversation (16:05). Is there anybody else that should be ranked ahead of Abreu? ... What about those mashers in New York (20:50)? Can Luke Voit repeat his 2021? ... Is Matt Olson due for positive regression next season (30:00)? ... Let's talk about some boring old guys in Paul Goldschmidt and Anthony Rizzo (32:47). Are they points-league only targets? ... Now let's talk about those youngsters with upside (34:50)! ... How excited should we be for Dominic Smith and Vlad Guerrero Jr.? ... Who rounds out the Top-12 (44:00)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today'

Before we preview the catcher position for 2021, let's take a look back at some 2020 ADP (3:07). Who was the biggest bust at the position? ... Who finished as the Top 12 catchers in Roto this past season (10:32)? Who was the biggest surprise? ... Alright, now for the big reveal. Who is Scott's Top ranked catcher in 2021 (15:18)??? ... This is the official Willson Contreras vs. Salvador Perez debate (18:47). Should we trust Contreras' track record or Perez's improvements in the abbreviated season? ... Who rounds out the Top 6 at the position (31:55)? ... Who is the breakout candidate and why is it Will Smith (36:19)? Will he earn enough playing time? ... Why is James McCann ranked inside the Top-10 (41:24)? ... Christian Vazquez, Mitch Garver, and Sean Murphy round out the Top-12 (43:28). Who is the real Garver? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast

We mentioned we were getting the best guests in the industry during the offseason so we brought back Nando Di Fino! How is Nando treating this season (6:52)? How much does it matter for 2021 prep? How might teams handle starting pitchers next season? ... Who were the biggest overachievers or surprises in 2020 (14:04)? Is Nando buying Trevor Bauer? Are Ryan Mountcastle and Alex Verdugo due for regression? Should you sell Dustin May in dynasty? ... What are we doing with Gary Sanchez moving forward (30:13)? ... Welcome to the debut of Fact or Fiction where Frank couldn't keep track of the score (36:14)! Did Lucas Giolito have a higher swinging strike rate than Shane Bieber? Was Rafael Devers' exit velocity higher in 2020 than 2019? Did Brandon Kintzler lead the National League in saves? ... We wrap up with some of Nando's favorite deep sleepers for 2021! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on App

Our 2020 season award show is here... now what should we call it? Also, Scott won Tout Wars! ... Let's get this party started with the most important awards: most impactful player, most valuable hitter, and most valuable pitcher (5:08). ... Who are we looking at for most improved hitter and pitcher from 2020 (12:49)? Just how badly did Luis Robert fall off (19:01) and what does it mean for 2021? ... What are the Bobby Big Bat and Freddie Fleet Foot awards and who won them (23:30)? ... Who were our best and worst calls this season (31:44)? Will there ever be a worse call than Trevor Bauer? ... Next up we have the 'Thanks for making everybody look good' award plus the biggest hitter/pitcher fakeouts (38:38). ... And your best comeback pitcher and hitter are blank (43:29)! ... We wrap up with some rapid-fire awards (45:55). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher,

Congrats to everybody who won their Fantasy Baseball league! It's time to turn our attention to the postseason with CBS statistical analyst John Bollman (2:50). ... So what's the deal with MLB playoff formatting in 2020 (4:56)? Which teams gain/lose the most once teams are playing on a neutral site in the divisional round? ... First up we have the Astros at the Twins (10:28). Do the Astros have enough pitching to hang with the Twins? ... The White Sox are traveling to face the Athletics (14:55). Are the White Sox live dogs even though they've been scuffling? ... The Rays are hosting the Blue Jays (19:01). Do the Blue Jays have any chance in this series? ... The Yankees are taking on the Indians, not the Twins (22:41)! Can Cleveland's pitching staff shut down the Bronx Bombers? ... The Reds are at the Braves (27:49) in a classic case of pitching vs. hitting. ... The Marlins are back in the postseason and taking on the Cubs (31:06). Will the Cubs' lineup wake up? ... The Cardinals travel to take on the beat-up

It's the final weekend! October baseball is nearly upon us and we're not very optimistic for the Braves or the Yankees. ... For our final OMGG of the season, what happened to Lance Lynn (4:47)!? Is Patrick Corbin done? ... On to news and notes, Corbin Burnes left with a hand injury, you might want to stash Kyle Higashioka in deeper dynasty formats, and Jesus Luzardo pitched in relief Thursday (11:58). ... Everything is one the line. Who are we streaming over the final Championship weekend (23:08)? Who are the must starts? Who are our favorite streams for each day of the weekend? What do we do with the tough calls? ... Which of these hot hitters should you add for the weekend (39:45)? ... We end with some Thursday leftovers (43:03). Why was Kevin Gausman so great this season? Are we buying Adalberto Mondesi because of his strong September? Who is the real Salvador Perez!?... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' i

Ask and ye shall receive! We're here to help those of you still playing in daily lineup leagues. But first, who were our OMGG standouts from Wednesday (1:53)? Would you rather have Lucas Giolito or Trevor Bauer in 2021? What's happened to Luis Robert and Sixto Sanchez?... On to news and notes, Mike Clevinger and Max Fried both left their respective starts on Wednesday plus Julio Urias was used as a bulk reliever (14:53). ... Is it time to drop your aces because they won't pitch anymore this season (17:56)? Who might still make a start this weekend that you need to keep? ... Let's take a closer look at Thursday's streamers (26:38). Which pitchers are worth starting? Which hitters can you add for just Thursday and who has a favorable schedule over the weekend? ... We're hitting Wednesday's standouts (42:17). Bryce Harper had a double dong plus is Joey Gallo on the do not draft list? Where might Salvador Perez rank among catchers for 2021? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. Subscribe to our new YouTube c

Before we get into the Fantasy talk, Scott deserves a congrats on the Atlanta Braves clinching the NL East! Who do we have in the World Series?... For our OMGG Tuesday standouts, what happened to Brady Singer and is Nick Pivetta back (5:10)? ... On to news and notes, Justin Turner was out with a hamstring, J.T. Realmuto finally returned and Mike Clevinger is due back Wednesday (10:30)... Our email of the day asks whether or not six-inning performances in seven-inning doubleheaders should be considered complete games (15:14). Should they? ... What are some of the lessons we've learned in 2020 (24:09)? How do the league leaders compare to 2019 at this point in the season? Were there more early-round busts for pitchers or hitters?... For 2021, how high should Trea Turner be drafted (42:20)? Would you rather draft Cody Bellinger or Freddie Freeman? What has fueled Gerrit Cole's turnaround? ... Who were Tuesday's surprises and who should you stream on Wednesday (52:23)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. S