Fantasy Baseball Today

We mentioned we were getting the best guests in the industry during the offseason so we brought back Nando Di Fino! How is Nando treating this season (6:52)? How much does it matter for 2021 prep? How might teams handle starting pitchers next season? ... Who were the biggest overachievers or surprises in 2020 (14:04)? Is Nando buying Trevor Bauer? Are Ryan Mountcastle and Alex Verdugo due for regression? Should you sell Dustin May in dynasty? ... What are we doing with Gary Sanchez moving forward (30:13)? ... Welcome to the debut of Fact or Fiction where Frank couldn't keep track of the score (36:14)! Did Lucas Giolito have a higher swinging strike rate than Shane Bieber? Was Rafael Devers' exit velocity higher in 2020 than 2019? Did Brandon Kintzler lead the National League in saves? ... We wrap up with some of Nando's favorite deep sleepers for 2021! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our new 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: @CBSFantasyBB, @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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit! 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

Our 2020 season award show is here... now what should we call it? Also, Scott won Tout Wars! ... Let's get this party started with the most important awards: most impactful player, most valuable hitter, and most valuable pitcher (5:08). ... Who are we looking at for most improved hitter and pitcher from 2020 (12:49)? Just how badly did Luis Robert fall off (19:01) and what does it mean for 2021? ... What are the Bobby Big Bat and Freddie Fleet Foot awards and who won them (23:30)? ... Who were our best and worst calls this season (31:44)? Will there ever be a worse call than Trevor Bauer? ... Next up we have the 'Thanks for making everybody look good' award plus the biggest hitter/pitcher fakeouts (38:38). ... And your best comeback pitcher and hitter are blank (43:29)! ... We wrap up with some rapid-fire awards (45:55). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our new 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: @CBSFantasyBB, @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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit! 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 everybody who won their Fantasy Baseball league! It's time to turn our attention to the postseason with CBS statistical analyst John Bollman (2:50). ... So what's the deal with MLB playoff formatting in 2020 (4:56)? Which teams gain/lose the most once teams are playing on a neutral site in the divisional round? ... First up we have the Astros at the Twins (10:28). Do the Astros have enough pitching to hang with the Twins? ... The White Sox are traveling to face the Athletics (14:55). Are the White Sox live dogs even though they've been scuffling? ... The Rays are hosting the Blue Jays (19:01). Do the Blue Jays have any chance in this series? ... The Yankees are taking on the Indians, not the Twins (22:41)! Can Cleveland's pitching staff shut down the Bronx Bombers? ... The Reds are at the Braves (27:49) in a classic case of pitching vs. hitting. ... The Marlins are back in the postseason and taking on the Cubs (31:06). Will the Cubs' lineup wake up? ... The Cardinals travel to take on the beat-up Padres (34:15) and they might actually have a chance. ... The Brewers snuck into the playoffs but their reward is facing the best team in baseball: the Dodgers (38:09). ... Which teams do we have in the World Series and are there any other future bets we like (41:34)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our new 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: @CBSFantasyBB, @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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit! 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 the final weekend! October baseball is nearly upon us and we're not very optimistic for the Braves or the Yankees. ... For our final OMGG of the season, what happened to Lance Lynn (4:47)!? Is Patrick Corbin done? ... On to news and notes, Corbin Burnes left with a hand injury, you might want to stash Kyle Higashioka in deeper dynasty formats, and Jesus Luzardo pitched in relief Thursday (11:58). ... Everything is one the line. Who are we streaming over the final Championship weekend (23:08)? Who are the must starts? Who are our favorite streams for each day of the weekend? What do we do with the tough calls? ... Which of these hot hitters should you add for the weekend (39:45)? ... We end with some Thursday leftovers (43:03). Why was Kevin Gausman so great this season? Are we buying Adalberto Mondesi because of his strong September? Who is the real Salvador Perez!?... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our new 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: @CBSFantasyBB, @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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit! 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

Ask and ye shall receive! We're here to help those of you still playing in daily lineup leagues. But first, who were our OMGG standouts from Wednesday (1:53)? Would you rather have Lucas Giolito or Trevor Bauer in 2021? What's happened to Luis Robert and Sixto Sanchez?... On to news and notes, Mike Clevinger and Max Fried both left their respective starts on Wednesday plus Julio Urias was used as a bulk reliever (14:53). ... Is it time to drop your aces because they won't pitch anymore this season (17:56)? Who might still make a start this weekend that you need to keep? ... Let's take a closer look at Thursday's streamers (26:38). Which pitchers are worth starting? Which hitters can you add for just Thursday and who has a favorable schedule over the weekend? ... We're hitting Wednesday's standouts (42:17). Bryce Harper had a double dong plus is Joey Gallo on the do not draft list? Where might Salvador Perez rank among catchers for 2021? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our new 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: @CBSFantasyBB, @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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit! 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 Fantasy talk, Scott deserves a congrats on the Atlanta Braves clinching the NL East! Who do we have in the World Series?... For our OMGG Tuesday standouts, what happened to Brady Singer and is Nick Pivetta back (5:10)? ... On to news and notes, Justin Turner was out with a hamstring, J.T. Realmuto finally returned and Mike Clevinger is due back Wednesday (10:30)... Our email of the day asks whether or not six-inning performances in seven-inning doubleheaders should be considered complete games (15:14). Should they? ... What are some of the lessons we've learned in 2020 (24:09)? How do the league leaders compare to 2019 at this point in the season? Were there more early-round busts for pitchers or hitters?... For 2021, how high should Trea Turner be drafted (42:20)? Would you rather draft Cody Bellinger or Freddie Freeman? What has fueled Gerrit Cole's turnaround? ... Who were Tuesday's surprises and who should you stream on Wednesday (52:23)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our new 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: @CBSFantasyBB, @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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit! 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, just another eight shutout innings for Marco Gonzales. No big deal. He leads our OMGG Monday standouts (1:35). How is Gonzales getting this done? Jared Walsh continues his home run barrage, this time with a grand slam. Walsh or Nate Lowe in 2021? ... On to news and notes, Shane Bieber was pushed back so he lost his second start this week, Kris Bryant hurt his oblique, and Nolan Arenado has been shut down for the season (9:49). ... Why are Dylan Bundy, Aaron Civale and Dane Dunning slowing down (18:48)? Should it affect how we view them for the 2021 season? ... Jose Ramirez is on fire (25:46)! Should he be drafted ahead of Christian Yelich and/or Cody Bellinger in 2021? ... Is this the best version of Bryce Harper we've ever seen (30:56)? ... Jacob deGrom just struck out 14 but will he win the National League Cy Young (36:54)? Who's his biggest hurdle? ... We have some bullpen notes from Monday as well as some potential future closers to stash in keeper/dynasty leagues (39:29). ... Who is Alejandro Kirk and why should you remember his name (46:55)? ... We wrap things up with To Stream Or Not To Stream for Tuesday's games (53:20). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our new 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: @CBSFantasyBB, @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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit! 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 all comes down to this week! How many leagues are we still competing in? ... For our OMGG weekend standouts, Mitch Keller pitched six no-hit innings and Patrick Corbin did the exact opposite (3:13). Should you be adding and starting Keller anywhere? Can you still trust Corbin? ... Scott has some scheduling updates (9:48), led mostly by a Giants/Padres doubleheader. Also, pay attention to see if anything happens with the Cardinals and Tigers. ... On to the news and notes, Jacob deGrom seems ready to go for Monday and Justin Verlander needs Tommy John surgery (11:43). Garrett Crochet debuted for the White Sox over the weekend plus we have a bunch of injury updates. ... Should you be starting these fringy pitchers in the final week of the season (22:30)? How does Scott feel about Sandy Alcantara and Pablo Lopez who have tough matchups? What about Joe Musgrove and Kevin Gasuman who were both really impressive over the weekend? ... Should players like John Means and Kyle Wright matter in deeper leagues (43:26)? ... We finish with your start/sit questions and To Stream or Not To Stream for Monday's games (50:54). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our new 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: @CBSFantasyBB, @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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit! 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

Championship Week is upon us! We get things started with our favorite two-start pitchers (3:04). Scott reveals some new information on Brady Singer and can you still trust Seth Lugo after his terrible start on Thursday? ... For our OMGG Thursday standouts, what happened to Aaron Nola (15:39)? Byron Buxton is on fire but should you start him in your championship? ... On to news and notes, Max Fried is back, we have a Jacob deGrom update and Gleyber Torres returned to the Yankees lineup on Thursday (20:46). ... It's time for the championship week preview (24:03)! Do you start or sit Jack Flaherty in Miller Park? What's the latest on scheduling? Is Brad Keller actually a good stream? And who are Scott's favorite sleeper hitters to add? ... Alright, this is just getting ridiculous now with the Yankees (44:07). Giancarlo Stanton and Masahiro Tanaka had big games on Thursday. ... Who were the rest of the studs in action (46:35)? Jose Ramirez and Kenta Maeda have been ridiculous this season. What's the deal with Blake Snell for 2021? ... We end the show with To Stream or Not To Stream on Friday (58:32). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our new 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: @CBSFantasyBB, @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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit! 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, did you hear? The Yankees are back and DJ LeMahieu is awesome. As for Wednesday's action, our OMGG standouts include Brady Singer and Tarik Skubal (3:25). Can you trust either in your championship week? Where do Cole Hamels and Keegan Akin rank among that group? ... On to news and notes, Jacob deGrom left with a hamstring injury while Teoscar Hernandez and Aaron Judge are back (13:02). ... There was a pitcher's duel in Houston (21:04)? Can Lance McCullers really be a league winner? Who is this Kyle Gibson and what did he do with Kyle Gibson? ... The Yankees did it again on Wednesday (24:46). Luke Voit, Clint Frazier Gerrit Cole and... Kyle Higashioka all went off. ... These studs are slowing down (29:15). Should you be worried? ... If you're desperate for some waiver wire hitters, can we interest you in Kole Calhoun, Chris Taylor, or Ryan Braun (34:35)? ... Who's hot and who's not (41:06)? Adam Wainwright is set up very nicely in the championship week while Dylan Bundy hit a bump in the road. ... Who will be some of the tougher hitters to rank in 2021 and why do people hate Jose Abreu (52:39)!? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.Subscribe to our new 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: @CBSFantasyBB, @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/Download our printable Draft Kit from CBSSports.com/draftkit! 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