Fantasy Baseball Today

John Means threw a no-hitter with 12 strikeouts on Wednesday (2:00)! How far should he move up the rankings? ... Is Robbie Ray good again (5:48)? Trey Mancini sure looks like he's back. ... We have a bunch of news and notes including Diego Castillo, George Springer, Anthony Rendon, Alex Kirilloff, and Joey Votto landing on the IL (12:30). We also have some updates on the top prospects in the game! ... Let's talk about players who have elevated their game recently including Jon Gray, Yusei Kikuchi and Adbert Alzolay (23:16). Bryan Reynolds or Andrew Benintendi? ... Should you consider selling low on Christian Yelich (36:29)? How about selling high on Walker Buehler? ... Is it time to drop Josh Bell, Victor Robles, and Gary Sanchez (47:20)? ... We wrap up with the rest of Wednesday's action, deep-league names, bullpen updates, and streamers (51:55)! ... 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_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin 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

Apologies in advance as we had some connection issues on today's podcast but if you love Scott White, you're going to love this one! How has Dylan Cease made this leap (1:12)? How far should he move up the rankings? The buy-low window on Kyle Hendricks is now closed. ... Is it time to drop German Marquez after another brutal outing (10:06)? ... Let's fire up the Worryometer for Jacob deGrom and Christian Yelich who are both dealing with injuries (14:08). Carlos Carrasco and Luke Voit are close to returning plus we have some prospect updates. ... Let's rank stuff (23:43)! Is Willie Calhoun a must add? Shane McClanahan or Cole Irvin? ... Let's rank some corner infielders who might be available, the UTIL-only bats, and more starting pitchers (29:55). ... Should you go out and get Josh Rojas (35:24)? ... Scott recaps the rest of Tuesday's action, provides bullpen updates, and streamers for the next few days (38:28). ... We wrap up with your emails plus let's rank some food items in honor of Cinco De Mayo! ... 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_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin 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

May the fourth be with you! How encouraged should you be with Kenta Maeda's start (2:07)? Shohei Ohtani is amazing! Is there any hope for Francisco Lindor? ... News and notes included Dustin May who needs Tommy John surgery, Luis Robert is out 3-4 months, Keston Hiura was optioned and more (15:57). ... Let's take a look at the top five at each position in Fantasy Baseball, starting with the infield (29:21). Notice there's a lot of Ryan McMahon! Are Carson Kelly and Jared Walsh legit? What's the deal with Chris Taylor? ... Let's take a look at the top five outfielders and starting pitchers (46:24). How is Mark Canha off to this great start? ... We recap the rest of Monday's action including Tyler Anderson, give you streamers, plus Team Name Tuesday (51:15)!'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_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin 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

Let's start with Alex Kirilloff who looks awesome (1:42)! Is Corey Kluber back!? ... We have news and notes (11:14), including Dustin May to the IL, Daniel Lynch being called up by the Royals, Luis Robert to the IL, and more. ... What should you do with these starting pitchers (25:45), including Danny Duffy, Luis Castillo, Patrick Corbin and others. ... It's time to play Add, Hold, Drop (37:50)! Is Austin Riley a must-add? Nico Hoerner vs. Isiah Kiner-Falefa vs. Cavan Biggio. ... Let's take a look at some deeper waiver adds, including Garrett Richards and Mike Tauchman (47:11). ... We wrap things up with bullpen updates, other weekend notables, plus streamers for Monday and Tuesday (51:39)! ... 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_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin 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

There were SO many interesting starting pitcher performances on Thursday! Let's start with Shane McClanahan (2:22). How good can Adbert Alzolay be? ... What about Dylan Cease, Yusei Kikuchi and Kyle Gibson after their great starts (11:07)? ... Is now the time to sell-high on Carlos Rodon (17:45)? ... We have news and notes (22:35), starting with Corbin Burnes to the IL, Matthew Boyd leaving his start, and more. ... It's time for our Week 6 sleeper pitchers and hitters (25:08)! Which two-start pitchers can you trust next week? ... We have updates on some of the top prospects in the game plus some risers in dynasty (35:35). ... A few former and current prospects showed up with the bat on Thursday plus a few more deep waiver wire names (41:30). ... IT'S GONNA BE MAY (46:24)! Who were the biggest standouts from April? ... We recap the rest of Thursday, update you on some bullpens, provide streamers for the weekend and answer your emails (50:06). ... 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_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin 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 is it Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Byron Buxton's world we're living in (1:37)?... What is going on with Kyle Hendricks (7:39)? ... We have news and notes (17:05), including Bryce Harper who got hit in the face, Jazz Chisholm to the IL, Shane McClanahan getting called up by the Rays and more. ... Raising the bar, presented by Sonos Arc (25:18)? Let's talk about five players who have elevated their play recently including Alex Wood, Jesus Aguilar, Kolten Wong and more. ... Fantasy Justice must be served (39:30)! ... Buy or Sell (42:52)! Is Sandy Alcantara a top-20 starting pitcher rest of season? Should you sell-high on Bo Bichette? ... We wrap up with the waiver wire. bullpen updates and streamers for the next two days (51:45). ... 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_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin 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

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went deep three times on Tuesday (1:00)! How should you value him rest of season? ... Oh my goodness gracious, Corey Kluber might be getting back on track (5:13). What do we do with Kenta Maeda? ... We have news and notes (14:25)! Jazz Chisholm left with a hamstring strain, Framber Valdez is getting closer to returning and more. ... Let's talk about some struggling hitters and how to handle them on your team (22:53). How likely is it that Kyle Tucker, Francisco Lindor, Gleyber Torres and others bounce back? ... Where is the Worryometer on Scherzer and Giolito (39:49)? ... Cristian Javier and Ian Anderson were awesome on Tuesday (42:13)! Should you sell-high on this starting pitcher (44:58)? ... We have some waiver wire starting pitchers plus an update on Chris Paddack (51:52). ... We wrap up with waiver wire hitters, bullpen updates, and Team Name Tuesday (59:00)! ... 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_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin 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

Cedric Mullins and Rhys Hoskins are hot (1:35)! Would we rather have Mullins or hold onto Akil Baddoo? Hoskins now leads baseball with eight home runs! Is there anything to see with Rich Hill? ... News and notes (14:31)! Byron Buxton was out of the lineup Tuesday with knee tendinitis, we have a Christian Yelich update, and more. ... Let's play 'would you rather' (17:05)! Kris Bryant or Michael Conforto? Zach Plesac or Dustin May? Trevor Rogers or Kyle Hendricks? ... Did Adam Wainwright really throw a complete game (31:29)? Should you buy Sean Manaea? ... Holy Anthony DeSclafani complete game shutout (39:30)! We recap the rest of Monday's action, talk bullpens, streamers and answer your emails (43:33)! ... 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_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin 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

Oh my goodness gracious! Is it Michael Kopech time (2:35)? Are buying in on Madison Bumgarner? Just how good can Dustin May be? ... News and notes (19:08)! Mike Trout missed this weekend's games with an elbow contusion, Christian Yelich got an MRI on his back, Deivi Garcia will start for the Yankees Monday and more! ... Have we been disregarding Jon Gray and German Marquez (25:53)? ... Let's talk about these players (30:52), starting with Andrew Heaney, Sonny Gray, and Kevin Gausman. ... Which waiver wire hitters should you be targeting (40:57)? ... Let's fire up the dropometer and find out which SP to add (48:39). ... We wrap up with bullpen updates and 'To Stream or Not To Stream' (55:15). ... 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_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin 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

How excited should you be over Cristian Javier's fantastic start (3:28)? Should you add David Peralta if you need an outfielder? Is Ryan Weathers a must add? ... Woah! Alex Kirilloff was promoted by the Twins (14:48)! ... News and notes (17:53)! Mike Trout left Thursday's game, Ke'Bryan Hayes re-aggravated his wrist injury, Dinelson Lamet was placed on the IL and more. ... How can these outfielders be (24:12)? We're talking about Mitch Haniger, Alex Verdugo, and Jesse Winker. ... Is Carson Kelly finally breaking out (32:55)? ... Week 5 Preview (41:36)! Scott gives you his favorite two-start pitchers and other sleepers for next week. ... Is there anything to see with these SP (51:34)? Plus we wrap up with bullpen updates, weekend streamers, and your questions! ... 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_Frank, @AdamAizerJoin 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