Fantasy Baseball Today

It's our first Kokomo Friday of 2021! To commemorate the occasion, we have Vlad Sedler join us on the podcast. We start off with a little rapid-fire for Vlad (3:07). ... We don't have much news but Trevor Bauer is apparently down to two teams while Dexter Fowler was traded to the Angels (8:38). ... What is your general strategy in Roto leagues (12:20)? Do you have any rules to follow while drafting? Do you ever punt categories? Why does Vlad like Juan Soto over Ronald Acuña? ... Now we move on to starting pitcher strategy for 2021 (20:45). Attack pitching early in drafts? ... Seeing as how Vlad is a Dodger fan, he sees them up close. Is he worried about Buehler or Kershaw (20:45)? Who is his favorite Dodger SP to draft? ... How should one attack closers in Roto drafts (34:31)? Should you draft them early and often or go with quantity over quality? ... What's the best way to manage your FAAB in-season (40:20)? Are two-start pitchers dead? How should you bid on prospects and stream hitters? ... Vlad explains his love for Vlad Jr. (51:07). ... We play a little game for Guess Who to find the next Christian Yelich (54:52)? ... We wrap up with some Super Bowl predictions. ... 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

H2H Categories Mock Draft Results- https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/2021-fantasy-baseball-draft-prep-head-to-head-categories-mock-for-those-who-play-yahoo-h2h/We have a bunch to get to but first, who would win in an arm wrestling match? Scott or Frank? ... We have movement! Nelson Cruz has re-signed with the Twins (2:44). Should he be the first UTIL-only bat off the board? ... Alex Colome has also signed with the Twins (8:39). How will they distribute their saves between Colome and Taylor Rogers? ... In other bullpen news, we have Joakim Soria to the Diamondbacks and Sean Doolittle to the Reds (13:40). WHO CLOSES FOR EACH TEAM? ... Kolten Wong signed with the Brewers, which means Keston Hiura is moving to first base (17:00)! ... Chris Archer re-signed with the Rays while the Phillies added Matt Moore and Chase Anderson (19:50). ... On to our H2H Categories mock draft (26:59)! What's the general approach in this format? ... Scott and Frank both chose to punt steals on offense, but who did it better (34:10)? ... On the pitching side, Frank went with a pseudo Marmol Strategy known as the "2x4" while Scott went more balanced (42:10). ... Jameson Taillon was on the podcast with Danny and Will yesterday and his this to say about his mechanics and velocity (52:33). We end the podcast answering your questions! ... 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 are back and will be joined by Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon later in the podcast! First up, Dustin Pedroia is retiring from baseball (1:45). Will has some funny stories about Pedroia! ... Which players who missed 2020 will make an impact in 2021 (8:27)? The guys start with Luis Severino. ... When should we expect Noah Syndergaard (11:45)? ... What can Yordan Alvarez do when healthy (15:46)? .... How good can Shohei Ohtani be (18:00)? ... Jameson Taillon joins the show (25:40)! ... Taillon talks about his new mechanics, adding spin to his breaking ball, and where his velocity is at (27:54). ... How does it feel going from the Pirates to the Yankees (30:39)? ... How has his rehab been coming off his second Tommy John surgery (34:40)? ... What has he heard about a potential delay to the MLB season (36:25)? How does Taillon feel about expanded playoffs? ... Given everything he's been through, did Taillon ever consider retirement (40:45)? ... 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

We've got snow in New York but we also have Ariel Cohen! What are Ariel's thoughts on Nolan Arenado in St. Louis (3:00)? Arenado or Devers? ... Not much news today but Alex Cobb was traded to the Angels and JT Realmuto is 100% healthy (4:35). ... What goes into the process for ATC projections (11:30)? What about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.s projections? ... What are volatility metrics in projections (18:08)? ... Scott's rankings vs. ATC (22:52)! Let's debate Alex Bregman. ... If you've ever wondered, ATC's projections are 50th percentile outcomes (29:57). ... Scott vs. ATC, this time Zac Gallen (31:25). Is he worth his current ADP? ... How do projections weigh skills vs. playing time (35:56)? For example, how does it view a pitcher like Tony Gonsolin who might not have a rotation spot? ... Frank vs. ATC, this time with Austin Meadows (39:35). ... We wrap up with some salary cap draft strategy conversation (47:41)! ... 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

Now that we had the weekend to process the reported Nolan Arenado trade, would Scott still take Rafael Devers over Arenado? ... Which rookie will make the biggest impact in 2021 (3:25)? How does Ian Anderson compare to veteran starting pitchers being drafted in the same range? ... On to news and notes, Didi Gregorius re-signed with the Phillies (7:55)? The MLB has proposed a deal to the player's association that would delay the season a month. What's the latest on that? ... We're starting the 2021 all-rookie team with our pitchers who include Triston McKenzie and Michael Kopech (22:45). ... What should we expect from Dylan Carlson (28:21)? Alex Kirilloff needs more love. ... Will Alejandro Kirk play enough and will Bobby Dalbec overcome his strikeouts (34:15)? ... Nick Madrigal should provide speed but will he be healthy (39:47)? ... Are we concerned with Ke'Bryan Hayes' team context plus when will Wander Franco debut (42:20)? ... We wrap up with our first-year player draft rankings (47:41). Spencer Torkelson is number one and then what? Where do international signings fit in? ... 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

Nolan Arenado has reportedly been dealt to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher Austin Gomber, two prospects, and potentially more. How will Arenado perform outside of Coors Field? Do you drop Arenado behind Rafael Devers now? ... Should we downgrade Trevor Story (9:15)? Which Rockies will earn more playing time without Arenado? ... Should we upgrade Paul Goldschmidt, Paul DeJong and Dylan Carlson (12:30)? Eddie Rosario also signed a one-year deal with the Cleveland Indians (14:12). What does this do for his Fantasy value and does it make us feel better about Jose Ramirez? 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

Let's have some fun with some "who is this year's (blank)" but first JT Realmuto has re-upped with the Phillies (2:35)! ... Marcus Semien signed a huge one-year deal with the Blue Jays (6:31). What does this mean for everybody's playing time? ... We hit the rest of the news and notes including Andrelton Simmons signing with the Twins, Tommy La Stella joining the Giants, and Wilson Ramos heading to Detroit (13:22). ... It's everybody's favorite topic: the MLB Hall of Fame (22:54)! ... If you've left an apple podcast question recently, we answered them (26:53)! ... Who is this year's Marcell Ozuna, a player we expect to bounce-back solely because of Statcast data (32:38)? ... Who is this year's Jose Abreu or Trevor Bauer, a player drafted in the middle rounds who can return first round value (40:55)? ... Who is this year's Patrick Corbin, a pitcher we expect to take a step back (47:25)? ... Who is this year's 2019 version of Kirby Yates, an under the radar closer who can lead baseball in saves (53:38)? ... Who is this year's Trent Grisham or Corbin Burnes, a player drafted outside the top-300 who can return top-50 value? ... We end with A.J. Preller's update on Dinelson Lamet (59:30). ... 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 are back and will be joined by Padres General Manager A.J. Preller later in the podcast! First up, they start with the latest news regarding a potential delay and the DH in the National League (1:50). ... Mailbag time (8:49)! Who's been their favorite guest on the podcast? ... Where will Trevor Bauer sign (11:35)? ... Will offers his thoughts on the Red Sox offseason (15:20). ... Should pitchers be allowed to use substances on their hands while pitching (17:55)? ... Who are Danny and Will's favorites to breakout in 2021 (23:10)? ... Padres General Manager A.J. Preller joins the podcast (28:34)! How is this 2021 offseason different than 2015 when Preller was also aggressive? ... How good did the Padres front office think Fernando Tatis could be when they acquired him (32:08)? ... How did the Blake Snell trade come together (33:33)? ... Preller provides an update on Dinelson Lamet (40:35). ... How does the DH in the National League or lack thereof change the team (45:08)? ... 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

Before we get into it, we thought it made sense the great Hank Aaron as well as Kobe Bryant on the one-year anniversary of his passing. With that, who are our favorite baseball players of all time (1:30)? ... We have news and notes (7:21)! Is there a delay looming? No DH in the National League? Can Adam Ottavino earn saves with the Red Sox? ... What is the difference between a sleeper and a breakout in Fantasy Baseball (18:34)? ... Sleepers 1.0 (20:36)! Chris really goes off the radar with his pick while Frank and Scott are eyeing late-round pitchers. ... Breakouts 1.0 (33:06)! John Means Business! How good can Sixto Sanchez and Austin Riley be? ... Busts 1.0 (44:46)! All three fellas have a Top-12 SP as a bust plus Scott is not feeling Teoscar Hernandez. We wrap up with your questions, including one about the Marmol Strategy in H2H category leagues. 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

H2H POINTS MOCK DRAFT RESULTS- https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/2021-fantasy-baseball-draft-prep-head-to-head-h2h-points-mock-sees-juan-soto-go-first-overall/It was an eventful weekend for the guys as Frank joined the famous Scott White Dynasty League! Wander Franco here we come. Let's start with the news as Jameson Taillon was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates (4:56). What does this do for his Fantasy value? Brad Hand also signed a one-year deal with the Nationals. How good can he be? ... What is the scoring format for H2H points leagues on CBS (16:53)? What's your strategy for these leagues? ... Juan Soto went first overall (23:21)! Is third overall too early for Gerrit Cole? ... If you have a late first-round pick, should you start your team with two hitters (28:10)? ... Alex Bregman is a great value in the third round of H2H points leagues (33:42). ... Is it possible to draft too much pitching early (35:32)? ... How should you target pitchers late in this format (40:09)? ... Zac Gallen vs. Tyler Glasnow (41:50)! ... The middle rounds are loaded with great hitters but what about the pitchers (44:15)? ... Why should Framber Valdez go in the seventh round and why does Chris still have faith in Josh Bell (50:12)? ... What should your relief pitcher strategy be and who are this year's SPARPs (55:04)? What were our overall thoughts on our teams? ... 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, @AdamAizer, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin 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