Fantasy Baseball Today

Before we get into the outfield, we have some quick news and notes (2:14)! Bob Melvin will be the manager of the Padres and Charlie Morton had surgery on his fractured fibula. ... Outfield, year in review (7:05)! Let's start with the likely AL MVP Shohei Ohtani. ... Teoscar Hernandez was ridiculous (10:56). Are we buying the improvements? Is this the best version of Bryce Harper (13:27)? ... Nick Castellanos finally broke out (19:47). How much will Cedric Mullins regress? ... Aaron Judge finally stayed healthy (25:!4). ... Starling Marte is a free agent Tyler O'Neill finally put it together (31:23). ... Kyle Tucker is a five-category stud while Mitch Haniger managed to stay healthy (36:56). ... Yordan Alvarez's knees are healthy and Bryan Reynolds looks legit (41:13). ... Who are the real J.D. Martinez and Randy Arozarena (45:24)? What went wrong with Betts, Yelich and Bellinger (53:55)? '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

The Welsh is back to talk prospects (1:00)! ... Why did prospects struggle so much in 2021 (5:50)? ... How good can Bobby Witt Jr. be in 2022 (15:15)? ... Is Adley Rutschman worth stashing next season (21:31)? ... How did Spencer Torkelson look in the AFL (26:56)? ... What's Jose Miranda's value for 2022 (31:40)? ... Shane Baz or Shane McClanahan next season (36:06)? ... Which players have stood out most in the Arizona Fall League (39:42)? ... Let's hit some rapid-fire prospects like Drew Waters, Julio Rodriguez, Cristian Hernandez and more (51:10). ... Yankees prospects were on fire in 2021 (58:50)! ... We wrap up with Halloween/Horror movie rankings (1:05:45)!'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

HOORAY! Our Atlanta Braves made the World Series (1:00)! ... News and notes (5:20): Rafael Devers won't need surgery on his elbow and the Cardinals plan to try Jordan Hicks out as a starter. ... Who were the top five shortstops in 2021 (11:20)? How early should you draft Bo Bichette and Trea Turner? ... What about top-10 shortstops (26:33)? Where do we draft Trevor Story if he leaves the Rockies? ... Let's move on to Scott's 2022 shortstop rankings (42:55)! How early will Wander Franco be drafted? Should you buy-low on Francisco Lindor? ... Who's an early target and avoid for each of us at the position (58:55)? '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 happy to welcome our first guest of the offseason, Matt Williams of NBC Sports Edge (1:12). ... Why is third base so bad (3:00)? ... Should Cody Bellinger's playoff performance give you confidence for next year (5:50)? ... News and notes (10:35): Nick Castellanos plans to opt out, Carlos Carrasco had elbow surgery, and DJ LeMahieu had sports hernia surgery. ... Who were the top-five third basemen in 2021 (13:35)? Are we buying Austin Riley's breakout? ... What about top-10 at third base (29:17)? ... What went wrong for Rendon, Suarez, and Moncada (35:00)? ... Who are the top-20 ranked third baseman for 2022 (42:32)? What do we do with Alex Bregman and Adalberto Mondesi? ... Who's an early target and avoid at the position for each of us (59:44)? '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 Joctober (1:00)! The Braves are up 2-0 in the NLCS. ... News and notes (4:03): Fernando Tatis will not have shoulder surgery. How might this affect his 2022 value? ... Who finished top-five at second base last season (13:52)? Is Jorge Polanco legit? ... Who was top-10 at the position (31:53)? Is it time to fade Whit Merrifield? ... Let's take a closer look at Scott's top-10 second basemen for 2022 (44:52). What do we do with Ketel Marte? ... How about top-20 rankings at the position (49:49)? Who is the real Jazz Chisholm? ... Which second basemen might we target/avoid next year (57:45)?'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

The Braves advance to the NLCS thanks to a clutch Freddie Freeman home run (1:00)! ... News and notes (4:40): Carlos Rodon's velo was back up and Lance McCullers left with a forearm injury. ... Vladimir Guerrero finally came through on his upside in 2021 (8:10). Is Paul Goldschmidt back? ... What happened with Jose Abreu this season (19:05)? Is Joey Votto back? ... What went wrong with these guys (35:32)? ... Let's dive into Scott's 2022 first base rankings (42:44)? Will Pete Alonso come at a discount? Can Rhys Hoskins be discount Max Muncy? ... We wrap up with first base prospects you need to know (1:01:27). '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

Before we get into the catcher position, what's going on in the playoffs (1:35)? How high will Wander Franco be drafted? Logan Webb or Shane McClanahan? ... News and notes (12:13): Clayton Kershaw got a PRP injection and more. ... 2021 catcher review (14:20): who finished top-10 in Roto? What happened to J.T. Realmuto? ... What went wrong with Christian Vazquez, James McCann, Sean Murphy and others? ... Who was the biggest surprise at the position (37:35)? ... Who are Scott's Top-10 catchers for 2021 (42:26)? What about the 11-20 rankings at the position (50:14)? ... Who are we planning to target and avoid at catcher (55:22)? ... Which prospects should you know at the position?'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

Gerrit Cole face planted in the Wild Card game against the Red Sox (2:40). Is there any reason to be concerned? ... News and notes (13:53): C.J. Cron re-signed with the Rockies, A.J. Hinch named Gregory Soto the Tigers 2022 closer and more. ... We have some quick prospect updates including who is playing in the Arizona Fall League and what's next for Nate Pearson (20:43). ... What did you miss in September (21:46)? Just how good was Tyler O'Neill? ... We have a bunch of awards to give out for the 2021 season (33:51)! Who were the most improved hitters? What about 'The Gonzo'!?'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

The 2021 MLB regular season is over! How'd we do (2:27)? ... Luis Rojas is out as the Mets manager (10:16). ... Top-five catchers (13:47): did Salvador Perez have the best Fantasy season for a catcher? ... Top-five first basemen (17:39): Vlad Jr. is a first-round pick for years to come. ... Top-five second basemen (19:41): where might Semien wind up? ... Top-five third basemen (25:53): Rafael Devers is a rock-solid second rounder next year. ... Top-five shortstop (30:26): elite names up top. ... Top-five outfielders (34:21): where will Juan Soto go in Roto? ... Top-five starting pitchers (40:51): don't doubt the Dodgers. ... Top-five relievers (45:45): Raisel Iglesias was awesome. ... Who led the league in each of the 5x5 stats (46:10)? ... How did 2021 compare to 2019 (49:40)? ... We wrap up with postseason predictions (58:07)! '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

Congrats to Scotty and the Braves for winning the NL East (1:30)! ... What happened to Joe Ryan and Alex Cobb (3:30)? ... How concerned should we be about Carlos Rodon and Shane Bieber (12:00)? ... News and notes (18:05): DJ LeMahieu left early, Yu Darvish went on the IL and more. ... Prospect awards (24:45)! When might we see Adley Rutschman and Spencer Torkelson? ... We have sleeper hitters and pitchers to stream for the final weekend (35:00)! Trevor Story, Pete Alonso and Byron Buxton are finishing strong (43:40). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens, and Fantasy Justice (52:15)! '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