Fantasy Baseball Today

Danny Vietti and Will Middlebrooks preview the AL West division for their final FBT bonus episode ... Oakland Athletics have the highest chance to make the World Series ... Astros really an underdog? ... Angels are the biggest question mark ... Shohei Ohtani for AL MVP? ... Oakland outfielder Ramón Laureano joins the show ... Astros and A's a rivalry? ... Best defensive outfielders right now?Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday'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/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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 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 you draft those Fantasy Baseball teams, you should listen to our bonus mailbag! Let's start off with your Apple Podcast Review questions, which asks about draft strategy in H2H Categories leagues (1:31). It's time for 'Fantasy Justice For All' (23:02). ... It's time for your emails (28:21). How should you draft in a 10-team keeper/dynasty league plus when is the right time to draft prospects in redraft leagues?Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday'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/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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 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

Adam is back! Let's start with his favorite player to draft this season (2:22). ... Let's hit the news and notes and just circle back to Eloy Jimenez who is out 5-6 months with a torn pec (5:42). What happens with Andrew Vaughn. Also, Nick Anderson has a torn ligament in his elbow and Freddy Peralta is in the Brewers' rotation. ... How did TAPHAMAMC perform last season (13:56)? What are Adam's thoughts on pitching this season? ... Who are the rest of Adam's top-five favorite players to draft this season (19:37)?... Let's talk about some miscellaneous items including a new Chris Towers hit and bad food takes (33:45). ... We have bold predictions (39:26)! Cron hits 35 homers, Tyler Mahle is the Reds' best SP, Castellanos returns second round value and more! ... Let's wrap with players that we haven't talked enough about (56:46). ... 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/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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

White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez is out 5-6 months with a torn pec. What happens now? Is he even worth drafting anymore? Are the White Sox really going to try Andrew Vaughn in the outfield? How much do we move Vaughn up in the rankings? This is pure speculation but what happens with the White Sox sign Yasiel Puig!?Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday'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/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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 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 to those players, let's hit the news at the top (2:52). The MLB is planning to be stricter on substances pitchers are using plus an update on Andrew Vaughn and an Eloy Jimenez injury. ... FIND OUT WHO'S IN OUR PODCAST LISTENER LEAGUES HERE (19:05)! ... Which catchers do we keep drafting (22:14)? The catcher Frank keeps drafting is also the one he's most scared of. ... Who knew Eric Hosmer was this popular (26:29)? ... Could Ketel Marte be the number one second baseman (33:20)? ... Is Corey Seager now the best hitting shortstop in baseball (38:17)? ... KE'BRYAN HAYES TIME (44:00)! ... What should you expect from Byron Buxton (47:02)? ... We wrap with the pitchers we've drafted most and those we're scared of (53:41). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday'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/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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 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

Which player is most likely to bust from our Busts 3.0 (1:53)? What's the latest on Patrick Corbin's velocity and who is the closer in Cleveland!? ... Another heavy news day as Fernando Tatis hurt his shoulder and we received an update on Zac Gallen (12:38). Also George Springer strained his oblique and Twins prospect Alex Kirilloff was optioned to their alternate site. ... Busts 3.0 (26:31)! Let's start off with two debates: DJ LeMahieu and Matt Olson. ... Nolan Arenado is overvalued but what about Lance Lynn (33:50)? ... Are we concerned about Zach Plesac's subpar spring (38:51)? ... Are Dominic Smith and Marcus Semien overvalued (43:50)? ... When should you expect the utility-only bats to gain position eligibility (51:51)? ... We wrap up with some deeper sleepers for AL-only and NL-only leagues (55:33). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday'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/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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 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

Monday was not kind with pitching injuries. Let's start with Zac Gallen who is dealing with forearm tightness (1:08). How far should we drop him? ... We saw two closers go down in Kirby Yates and Jose Leclerc (7:31). Who do we like for saves on the Blue Jays and Rangers? ... Our email of the day asks about the possibility of platoon between Josh Bell and Ryan Zimmerman (20:00). ... Sleepers 3.0 (23:53)! Chris is buying in to Josh Rojas and the entire Seattle Mariners team while Scott is in on Corey Kluber. ... Can Jorge Polanco come anywhere close to his 2019 season (34:55)? What is the expectation for Freddy Peralta? ... Breakouts 3.0 (42:43)! Just how good can Brandon Woodruff, Tarik Skubal and Victor Robles be? ... Why is Scott buying in on Amir Garrett plus how early should you draft Shohei Ohtani in a daily lineup league (51:20)? ... We wrap up with some Team Name Tuesday (59:48)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday'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/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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 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

Results from H2H Categories Mock Draft: https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/2021-fantasy-baseball-draft-prep-12-team-head-to-head-categories-mock-reflects-carlos-carrascos-slide/How was your weekend!? How did our drafts go? ... Find out why Frank is a fraud (3:02)! ... Let's recap our most recent H2H categories mock draft (7:35). How did Chris' team turn out with the Marmol strategy? ... Scott actually started with two hitters from the 12th pick (13:34). How did the rest of his team look? ... Let's hit the news and notes (20:03). Is Will Smith really going to play 90 games? Bobby Witt Jr. was sent back to the minors and we have an update on Stephen Strasburg. ... Let's talk about these four interesting starting pitchers (35:00)! ... Where did Carlos Carrasco, Dinelson Lamet and Shohei Ohtani go in our drafts this weekend (44:55)? ... How does average draft position differ from ESPN to Yahoo to CBS (49:40)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday'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/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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 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

Danny Vietti and Will Middlebrooks preview the NL Central division for the 2021 season ... Cubs a ticking time bomb? ... Brewers have the highest ceiling? ... Reds could surprise some people? ... Cardinals are the favorite, but have major holes of their own ... Can Will Middlebrooks name 5 Pittsburgh Pirates?Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday'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/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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 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 you draft those Fantasy Baseball teams, you should listen to our bonus mailbag! Let's start off with your Apple Podcast Review questions, which asks about Trevor Bauer's dynasty trade value (2:23). It's time for the debut of 'Fantasy Justice For All' (30:29). Should last season count for championship trophy winners!? ... It's time for your emails (39:14). What goes in to our rankings and much more.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday'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/fantasybaseballtodayFor 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 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