2026 First Base Preview! Rankings, Strategy, Draft Prep Guide (2/9 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
Fantasy Baseball Today
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. frustrations and profile
Hosts debate Vlad Jr.'s upside, durability, second-half spikes, and format fit between points and roto.
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 (48:00). ... How many steals for Josh Naylor in 2026 (52:35)? ... Vinnie Pasquantino has turned into a legit power hitter (58:54). ... What to make of Tyler Soderstrom (1:02:54)? ... The guys seem split on Michael Busch (1:06:20). ... Who are our sleepers, breakouts and busts at first base (1:11:02)? ... We wrap up with the rest of first base ADP (1:25:21).
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