Fantasy Baseball Today

Michael Brantley is headed back to the Astros but not without controversy! Before we get to Brantley, Chris gives his thoughts on Springer to the Blue Jays (3:36). .... On to the rest of our news and notes, what do we think about Brantley back in Houston (5:56)? JA Happ signed with the Twins while Jose Quintana landed with the Angels. ... Outfield tiers! Any concerns for the names in the super elite tier (15:08)? ... Bryce Harper vs. Cody Bellinger (18:22). ... In the near elite tier, what happened to Luis Robert in September (22:10)? Is Kyle Tucker overvalued? ... How are we evaluating Randy Arozarena (27:05)?... In the fallback tier, Frank still has hope for Tommy Pham (33:50). ... Why is Alex Kirilloff a sleeper (35:55)? ... Are we irrationally valuing starting pitchers too much in 2021 (38:13)? ... In the super elite tier, why can't Jacob deGrom win games (41:53)? ... How volatile is the elite tier (44:52)? ... What is the case for and against Zach Plesac (50:05)? ... The next best things tier is the point in the draft where you should have at least four starting pitchers (52:52). ... What are Chris' expectations for Sixto Sanchez and Sandy Alcantara (55:08)? ... 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, @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

Danny Vietti and former major leaguer Will Middlebrooks are back and start off with the Joe Musgrove trade. They also react to Jared Porter being let go by the Mets (3:20). ... The guys are focusing on the most underrated hitters in baseball, starting with Matt Chapman (6:25)! ... Brian Anderson also deserves more loving down in Miami (10:30). ... Will recalls his playing days with Xander Bogaerts who is a stud (13:33)! ... Wilmer Flores had a quietly awesome season with the Giants in 2020 (17:21). ... What can the Tigers expect with their new outfielder Robbie Grossman (20:20)? ... Brandon Crawford and his wife Jalynne Crawford join the show (29:01). What was it like playing with Mike Trout and Bryce Harper in the AFL way back in the day? ... What's it like facing his brother-in-law Gerrit Cole (32:07)? ... What are the main differences for Brandon playing with Bochy vs. Gabe Kapler (36:46)? ... The crew wraps up with some rapid-fire questions (43:10)! ... 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

Frank Stampfl and Scott White are reacting to the Blue Jays signing both George Springer and Kirby Yates. What's Springer's outlook with the Blue Jays (1:17)? Any chance Springer runs more with the change of scenery? ... What does this do to the rest of the Blue Jays' lineup (6:30)? If Bo Bichette is batting third, does he run less? ... Lastly, the Blue Jays also signed Kirby Yates (10:05). Is he definitely their closer? Jordan Romano is still a name to watch. 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

Perhaps the biggest trade just went down in MLB history as Joe Musgrove was traded to the San Diego Padres! What's Musgrove's Fantasy outlook (1:09)? How high will his ADP rise? ... We take a look at the rest of our news and notes as Joey Lucchesi was sent to the Mets in the Musgrove deal (9:25). Jon Lester signed with the Nats, Tyler Chatwood signed with the Blue Jays and the Red Sox are going to be cautious with Chris Sale. ... Third base tiers (13:01)! The super elite includes Jose Ramirez and that's it. ... The elite tier is a stacked one (17:54). Is Machado overvalued? Rendon, Bregman, or Arenado? ... We're combining the near elite and next best things tiers (24:18). Why is Gio Urshela disrespected? ... The fallback options include a pair of awesome prospects with Bohm and Hayes (30:10). ... On to shortstops (37:12)! The super elite tier includes Fernando Tatis, Trea Turner and Trevor Story (37:12). Any concerns with Tatis? ... The elite tier includes Francisco Lindor and Corey Seager (42:43). What happened with Lindor in 2020? ... The near elite tier includes Tim Anderson, Adalberto Mondesi, Bo Bichette, and Xander Bogaerts (47:30). Who is Scott's favorite to draft? We wrap up with the next best things tier at shortstop (50:30) and 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, @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

It's tiers week here on the pod! Today we're starting with catcher, first base, and second base. But first, how do you define tiers in Fantasy Baseball (1:09)? How do you use them in a traditional draft or a salary draft? ... We don't have much news to report but what are Scott's thoughts on Corey Kluber to the Yankees (6:31)? Martin Perez returned to the Red Sox while the Angels signed catcher Kurt Suzuki. ... Catcher tiers (10:18)! The elite tier is filled with one player and you guessed it, JT Realmuto. ... In the near elite tier, do you prefer Salvador Perez or Willson Contreras at their current costs (12:40)? Is Will Smith's transformation legit? What's up with Gary Sanchez's price? ... For the fallback options, does Sean Murphy deserve to be higher (19:40)? ... For the elite tier at first base, we have Freddie Freeman, Cody Bellinger and... DJ LeMahieu (30:05)? Bellinger vs. Freeman at the top. ... The near elite tier features the bad BABIP bros Anthony Rizzo and Matt Olson among others (36:40). ... For the next best things, we have Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the best shape of his life (39:15)! ... Second base is still not a great position (47:06). For the elite tier, LeMahieu or Ozzie Albies? ... The next best things tier is a wacky one (50:54). Are Brandon Lowe and Cavan Biggio worth top-70 picks? We wrap up with thoughts on Dylan Moore (57:22). ... 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

OH MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS! The New York Yankees are making moves. First they re-signed DJ LeMahieu on a six year, $90 million deal in the morning and then signed two-time Cy Young award winner Corey Kluber to a one-year, $11 million deal. What's Kluber's Fantasy value with the Yankees (1:04)? Is he worth a late-round flier? ... With LeMahieu back in New York, do you prefer him or Ozzie Albies in Roto leagues (6:33)? Where does LeMahieu rank among other top-tier hitters?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

FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE DRAFT- https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/2021-fantasy-baseball-draft-prep-12-team-rotisserie-mock-draft-shows-personal-preference-coming-into-play/When it comes to pitching in 2021, you need to STRIKE FIRST, STRIKE HARD, NO MERCY. But should you take Jacob deGrom second overall (1:13)?... Before we get into the rest of the draft, we have news and notes, starting with a Corey Kluber update (3:56). How did he look at his bullpen? Also we have an update on Yoan Moncada and two teams that plan to use a six-man rotation this season. ... On to the rotisserie mock (13:39)! Should Mike Trout fall to fifth overall in this format? ... What do you do if you have the 10th pick (19:23)? Christian Yelich vs. Trevor Story vs. Jose Ramirez. ... In the second round we noticed Cody Bellinger is starting to slip a bit (24:45). Should he? ... The third round started with Bryce Harper and Yu Darvish, which were both great picks (29:20). How many starting pitchers should you have by round three? ... How does your team turn out when you go pocket aces (34:37)? ... In the fourth round we start three shortstops go back-to-back-to-back (38:56). Whom do you prefer between Mondesi, Bichette, and Bogaerts? ... Why did Tim Anderson fall to the fifth round (43:48)? Are we higher than consensus on Carlos Carrasco? ... Will Smith first catcher off the board (47:25)? ... Which hitters are slipping due to recency bias (49:48)? ... We finish up recapping each of our pitching staffs (57:48). ... 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, @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

Danny Vietti and Will Middlebrooks are back to talk Hall of Fame ballots and the latest MLB rumors. What are Will's thoughts on the Hall of Fame (3:08). Should Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens be allowed in? ... What do the guys think about the steroid era in general (7:00)? ... Should defensive wizards Scott Rolen and Omar Vizquel get in (10:30)? ... Should Curt Schilling's character concerns change people's opinions of the players he was on the field (14:58)? ... Is Andruw Jones a Hall of Famer (20:08)? ... Ken Rosenthal joins the show (30:22)! What's the latest going on around the league? ... What are the differences betweens big market teams and small markets (34:00)? ... Is the DH coming back to the National League (39:00)? ... Do Bonds and Clemens belong in the Hall of Fame (40:48)? ... How does a baseball writer weigh career longevity vs. peak when it comes to the Hall of Fame (47:00)? ... Lastly, Ken provides us with an update on DJ LeMahieu (51:10). ... 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

Chris Towers is back, which means we're reunited! Today on the pod we're focusing on ADP risers and fallers, starting with Giancarlo Stanton (2:48). Why is he being drafted at pick 130!?... For news and notes, the Nats are interested in Eugenio Suarez while the Braves expect Austin Riley to be their starting third baseman (8:12). Riley is an ADP riser recently. ... BREAKING NEWS: Liam Hendriks has signed with the White Sox (17:17). What's next for Alex Colome? Will Jake Diekman close for Oakland? ... On to more ADP risers, starting with Craig Kimbrel (21:27). He was awesome over his final 14 appearances. ... Who is this new Drew Smyly (25:11)? ... Is Joe Musgrove's price too high (30:32)? ... Why is nobody talking about Lourdes Gurriel (34:00)? ... Is this the year it falls apart for Nelson Cruz (39:53)? ... Why is Sixto Sanchez falling (44:37)? ... What should we expect from Triston McKenzie (49:38)? ... 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

Frank is back after a luxurious staycation, which involved binging TV shows and playing old video games. But enough of that, Kyle Schwarber signed a one-year deal with the Nationals (3:42)! What does this mean for his value? ... We hit on the rest of the news and notes, including Mize and Skubal competing for rotation spots, Tomoyuki Sugano heading back to Japan, and more (9:52). ... What were some of the things you may have missed in September (19:41)? Who is the real Luis Robert? ... What happened with Aaron Nola's control over his final three starts (25:14)? ... It was a tale of two seasons for Aaron Civale (28:34). Why are people still excited about him? ... How did Adalberto Mondesi turn around in September (34:25)? ... Was Frankie Montas' final start enough to buy back in (40:05)? ... Are we buying these late-season surprises (44:42)? Jared Walsh, John Means, Brady Singer, and Adbert Alzolay all showed out during September. ... 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