Fantasy Baseball Today

Corey Seager just signed a 10-year deal with the Texas Rangers (1:05)! What does this mean for his Fantasy value? What kind of power should you expect? ... What does this mean for the Dodgers (9:35)? Will we finally see Gavin Lux earn a real opportunity? ... Robbie Ray also signed with the Mariners (12:00)? This is great for his value, right? '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

Kevin Gausman is headed to the Toronto Blue Jays (1:00)! Should we downgrade him in Fantasy? ... Max Scherzer is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with the New York Mets (9:05)! Does it matter where he pitches at this point? ... Jon Gray also signed a four-year deal with the Texas Rangers (11:46). How excited should Fantasy managers be about Gray leaving Colorado?'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

Frank and Scott react to a few moves and what they mean for Fantasy Baseball! First up, Marcus Semien is headed to the Rangers on a seven-year deal (1:00). ... Byron Buxton also signed an extension with the Twins (8:22). ... Corey Kluber signed a one-year deal with the Rays while Avisail Garcia is headed to the Marlins (13:00)!'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

Starling Marte, Mark Canha and Eduardo Escobar all signed with the New York Mets! How does this affect Marte's Fantasy value (1:08)? Is he worth a third-round pick? ... The Mets also signed Mark Canha and Eduardo Escobar (5:02). ... Who might lose playing time on the Mets (8:08)? In a much smaller deal, the Mariners also acquired Adam Frazier in a trade with the Padres (10:45).'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

No Scott White this week but we've got Paul Sporer joining us to talk early ADP (1:00)! ... News and notes (2:35): Anthony DeSclafani is headed back to the Giants while Charlie Morton got the cast off his leg. ... Is starting pitching deeper this season (17:06)? ... Why are closers getting pushed up so high (21:35)? ... How do we feel about the early hitter pool (25:25)? ... On to ADP battles part one starting with Mike Trout vs. Freddie Freeman (31:05)! Turkey or ham on Thanksgiving!? ... ADP battles part two featuring Wander Franco vs. Francisco Lindor (43:00)! Best Thanksgiving side dish? ... Is third base as bad as everybody is saying (52:40)? ... The Battle of the Shanes plus Verlander vs. Kershaw (1:06:28)! ... We wrap up with MLB The Show tips for our video game players (1:12:43).'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're talking closers, which means Greg Jewett is joining us on the podcast (1:00)! ... Before we get to relief pitchers, Justin Verlander re-signed with the Astros and Noah Syndergaard signed with the Angels (3:45). ... What is the current state of closers in Fantasy Baseball (12:55)? ... Let's take a look at the top-5 relief pitchers in 2021, starting with Liam Hendriks (17:30). ... On to the top-10 relief pitchers (27:34). Will the Blue Jays go back to Jordan Romano? ... How do we handle teams who go closer by committee (30:20)? ... Where might Craig Kimbrel wind up (38:16)? ... Should we start to worry about Mark Melancon (41:38)? ... What do we do with Aroldis Chapman (46:26)? ... Let's wrap up with Scott's early 2022 relief pitcher rankings (50:02)!'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 just had our first 2022 mock draft of the offseason. Any obvious themes or takeaways (2:15)? ... News and notes: Eduardo Rodriguez is headed to the Tigers (5:30)! ... First round: is there a consensus top seven picks (13:30)? ... Second round: did Luis Robert go too early (20:02)? ... Third round: Francisco Lindor (23:48)??? ... Fourth round: too early for Alex Bregman (33:47)? ... Fifth round: Charlie Morton is a value (36:00). ... Sixth round featured the steal of the draft (40:55). ... Seventh round: is this a good range for Cody Bellinger (44:23)? ... Eighth round: too early for Jazz Chisholm (50:05)? ... We wrap up recapping our teams (52:37)!'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

Hey, Nick Pollack is back (1:20)! ... What are his overall thoughts on starting pitching for 2022 (2:47)? ... News and notes (8:46): Alex Reyes will be stretched out as a starting pitcher plus Bobby Witt could be on the Royals' Opening Day roster. ... Top-5 SP rankings (11:55): trouble in NY? ... Top-10 SP rankings (14:11): are we concerned about Shane Bieber? ... Top-15 SP rankings (23:05): do we trust the process with Aaron Nola? ... Top-20 SP rankings (36:10): what should we expect from Sale and Flaherty? ... Top-25 SP rankings (40:38): is Logan Webb legit? ... Top-30 SP rankings (48:15): the most polarizing pitchers! ... Top-35 SP rankings (56:07): Nick has Ranger Suarez ranked where? ... Top-40 SP rankings (1:00:27): Shane McClanahan love.'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

It's safe to say we have very different thoughts about starting pitching heading into 2022 (2:45)! ... News and notes (8:15): 14 players were extended the qualifying offer but Clayton Kershaw and Carlos Rodon were not. What does that mean? ... Let's start with the top-five starting pitchers from 2021 (17:51). Max Scherzer was awesome again. Should Corbin Burnes be the SP1? ... Top-10 starting pitchers (30:36): Are we buying Robbie Ray? What should we expect from Gerrit Cole? ... Top-15 starting pitchers (42:10): Carlos Rodon and Jacob deGrom are probably the two biggest injury risks. ... Top-20 starting pitchers (52:45): can we trust Frankie Montas? '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're joined by Chris Clegg (@RotoClegg) to celebrate the Atlanta Braves World Series and talk outfield rankings! WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS (1:00). ... News and notes (6:00): Buster Posey is retiring and Tucker Barhart was traded. ... Top-5 outfield rankings (16:10)! When can we expect Acuña back? Are we concerned about Mike Trout? ... Top-10 outfield rankings (28:09): all aboard the Luis Robert hype train. ... Top-15 outfield rankings (36:38): can Springer stay healthy? ... Top-20 outfield rankings (39:42): is Byron Buxton too risky? ... Top-25 outfield rankings (46:20): what do we do with Jesse Winker? ... Top-30 outfield rankings (50:22): Bellinger or Yelich? ... We wrap up with outfield prospects to know for redraft in 2022 (53:30)!'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