Fantasy Baseball Today

Before we get to relief pitchers, we have an updated Kokomo Friday! Make sure you stick around to the end of the pod to hear it. ... What is the state of the closer in Fantasy Baseball (3:43)? ... What is your relief pitcher strategy in 5x5 Roto leagues (8:45)? ... What are SPARPs (14:00)? What is our relief pitcher strategy in H2H points leagues? ... How do we handle H2H categories and what is the Marmol strategy (21:20)? ... Let's take a look at each American League bullpen (26:35). ... Who are the definitive closers in the National League (41:05)? ... Let's take a closer look at relief pitcher ADP (55:33). ... Who are our favorite sleeper, breakout and bust candidates (1:07:45)? ... We wrap up with the brand new Kokomo Friday (1:24:22)!'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: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodaySign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodayYou can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today in 5! You can find FBT in 5 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else podcasts are found.Who are some of Scott's most overvalued players in ADP? Let's start with Francisco Lindor who had a rough first season with the Mets. What's the problem with Randy Arozarena? Scott was out on Ryan Mountcastle even before they moved the walls back in Camden Yards. Trent Grisham is being drafted too early based on his lack of power.'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodaySign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we get into your mailbag questions, what's the latest on the MLB lockout (1:00)? ... What is Luis Severino's Fantasy value (3:30)? ... How much does Joey Gallo's value change in an OBP league (6:55)? ... How can you consolidate talent in a keeper league (9:05)? ... What's the best way to set up a dynasty league (13:30)? ... What's Huascar Ynoa's value (18:20)? ... We've got some keeper questions (23:53). ... What does a league look like under Ron Shandler's BABS (27:40)? ... We wrap up with a Fantasy Justice question (31:18). '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: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodaySign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodayYou can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So we finally made it to third base (1:00). What's our strategy at the position? ... Let's jump into ADP review with Jose Ramirez (5:30). ... Devers or Machado in the second round (10:46)? ... How much will Austin Riley regress (17:00)? Do you need to reach on a third baseman because of position scarcity? ... Nolan Arenado's underlying numbers are a little worrisome (35:22). ... How should we handle Adalberto Mondesi and Alex Bregman (40:00)? ... Is this the year to target Kris Bryant (51:45)? ... Can Anthony Rendon bounce back (55:47)? ... Sleepers, breakouts, and busts at third base (1:01:17). ... We wrap up with more ADP review, this time late-round options (1:11:35).'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: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodaySign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodayYou can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shortstop is loaded (1:20)! How do we handle it? ... Let's jump into ADP review, starting with Fernando Tatis (6:22). Tatis or Trea Turner? ... Is Bo Bichette worth a mid-first round pick (12:36)? ... Trevor Story vs. Xander Bogaerts vs. Tim Anderson in the fourth round (18:15). ... Can Francisco Lindor bounce back (28:45)? Lindor or Wander Franco? ... What is Corey Seager's value in Texas (40:02)? ... Why is Carlos Correa undervalued (43:51)? ... Is Bobby Witt Jr. worth a pick around 100 (49:06)? ... Who are our favorite sleepers, breakouts, and busts at shortstop (55:33)? ... We wrap up with more ADP review, focusing on late-round options (1:10:00).'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: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodaySign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodayYou can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Valentine's Day! It's time for the players we love (4:35). ... Scotty starts with his man crush Salvador Perez (6:00). ... BUT he also has the wandering eye for Kyle Schwarber (8:15)! ... If you know Chris, you know he loves Ketel Marte (17:20)! ... Frank says he loves Cody Bellinger but does he, really (24:00)? ... On to the pitchers we love and Chris can't quit Luis Castillo (33:20). ... Honestly, we all love Charlie Morton (41:45). ... Scott has his wandering eye on Ranger Suarez (48:05). ... We wrap up with one of the hype guys this upcoming season in Shane McClanahan (53:40). Is the stuff worth the hard contact he allows? '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: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodaySign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodayYou can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Kokomo Friday! What did we learn from Rob Manfred's press conference (2:00)? ... The Universal DH has been confirmed (3:10)! What does it mean for pitchers in the National League? ... Who are the projected designated hitters for the Dbacks, Braves, Cubs, Reds and Rockies (12:45)? ... Who are the projected designated hitters for the Dodgers, Marlins, Brewers, Mets, and Phillies (21:25)? ... Who are the projected designated hitters for the Pirates, Padres, Giants, Cardinals and Nationals (30:56)? ... What do you need to finish in first place in each Roto category (37:33)? ... What did you need in batting average and home runs (39:36)? ... Why are runs scored so hard to come by later in drafts (44:28)? ... What do we do with steals (49:32)? ... Why are wins and saves so tough (53:17)? ... We wrap up with strikeouts, ERA and WHIP (1:03:05).'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: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodaySign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodayYou can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to our latest mailbag podcast! We start it off with a keeper question from Anthony (2:41). ... How early should Shohei Ohtani be drafted in a daily lineup league (6:35)? ... What is Tyler Glsanow's value in keeper leagues (9:30)? ... Which MLB teams have the best active roster and prospects combined (12:10)? ... Which NL catchers see the biggest boost with the designated hitter (16:13)? ... What is our strategy in H2H categories leagues (19:15)? ... How can you create more trade interest in your Fantasy Baseball league (24:50)? '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: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodaySign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodayYou can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got another position, this time it's second base (1:43). What is our strategy? Which second baseman do we target most? ... Let's jump into ADP review, starting with Trea Turner (7:02). ... Is Ozzie Albies worth a second-round pick (11:21)? ... Why is Marcus Semien being drafted so early (16:32)? ... Can Whit Merrifield keep it up (22:45)? ... What are the red flags regarding Jose Altuve (27:51)? ... ADP Battles! Javier Baez or Brandon Lowe (36:28)? ... Ketel Marte or Jorge Polanco (42:00)? ... Jazz Chisholm vs. Tommy Edman vs. Jonathan India (48:40). ... Who are our favorite sleepers, breakouts and busts at second base (53:50)? ... We wrap up with more ADP review, this time with late-round options (1:06:24). '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: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodaySign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodayYou can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Base! What are our thoughts and strategy at the position (3:10)? ... Let's jump into ADP with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. who is currently a top-five pick (7:07). ... Where might Freddie Freeman wind up (11:45)? Is he showing signs of age? ... Why draft Matt Olson in the third round when you can get Pete Alonso in the fifth (16:32)? ... How much do we trust Paul Goldschmidt's Renaissance season (22:35)? ... Is Jose Abreu finally overvalued (28:35)? ... Who are our top sleepers, breakouts and busts at the first base position (34:53)? ... We have finally made it to "The Glob," which is the mid-tier at the position (53:02)! ... We wrap up with more ADP review, focusing on the late-round options (1:05:52). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.'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: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodaySign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodayYou can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices