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It's the most comprehensive Fantasy Baseball Podcast you'll find. We're dedicated to helping you win your league while keeping you entertained at the same time. Find out who to add, drop, start and sit while getting the best advice every day.
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Aug 7, 2020 • 1h 5min
Dylan Bundy Ranking; Week 4 Planner! (08/07 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
Before we get to Dylan Bundy, let's talk about Tyler Chatwood who ruined Frank's night! What do we do with this guy? It's no surprise but Bundy is the OMGG player of night (3:59) after pitching a complete game with 10 strikeouts. How high should he be ranked now? On the other hand, Scott really likes what he saw from Touki Toussaint on Thursday. He's somebody you should be looking at adding. ... Onto news notes, George Springer exited with a wrist sprain, Yordan Alvarez and Jose Urquidy are way off, and Jose Quintana is close (12:26). ... Recapping Thursday night's action, who were the pitching standouts (15:59)? Is Carlos Carrasco fully back? Where is Luis Castillo on the Worryometer? Zac Gallen has had back-to-back strong performances but can you start him in Colorado? ... If you don't want to start Gallen in Coors, here are some two-start pitchers to think about (23:58)! Can you trust Lance McCullers? Who should you add between Randy Dobnak and Tyler Mahle? ... We also have single-start streamers, headlined by Cristian Javier (33:24). Framber Valdez, Brandon Bielak, and Anthony DeSclafani are some other names to look at. ... So apparently Ryan Pressly stinks (37:21). Who is next up for the Astros? ... We've got hitter notes from Thursday (42:11)! Jose Ramirez is back. What should you do with Marcus Semien? Put some respect on Cesar Hernandez and Isiah Kiner Falefa! ... We wrap up the show with hitter sleepers for Week 4 (58:00)! ... 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

Aug 6, 2020 • 1h 4min
Wednesday Standouts; Christian Yelich Concerns? (08/06 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
Frank is back but maybe Scott should remain the host after his great performance! Who were the biggest standouts from Wednesday's action (1:41)? Aaron Nola was incredible why Kyle Tucker has earned consistent playing time! Should we be more excited about Dallas Keuchel and Adrian Houser? ... Max Scherzer left his start Wednesday with a hamstring injury (9:08) but it sounds like he should be fine. .. In other news, Nick Madrigal was placed on the IL with a separated shoulder, Josh James is being moved to the bullpen, and Ozzie Albies also landed on the IL (11:08). Who are some second basemen you can add to replace him? We have more bullpen news and this time Rafael Montero is set to return for the Rangers while the Cardinals closer role seems wide open (15:21). ... Christian Yelich was out of the lineup Wednesday against a lefty (21:37). Is there any reason to be concerned? His approach has been weird thus far. ... We had a lot of randomly strong pitching performances on Wednesday (27:43). Who is more enticing between Kris Bubic, Randy Dobnak, and Kyle Gibson? Chris and Frank also remind Scott why they're fans of Tyler Mahle (36:04). ... After more clunkers, can you drop J.A. Happ, Sean Manaea, Lance McCullers, or Robbie Ray (40:30)? ... What is our concern level for Mike Clevinger after back-to-back five-walk games (47:02)? We wrap up with the latest closer performances from Wednesday (56:10)! ... 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

Aug 5, 2020 • 1h 5min
More Prospects! What to do with Craig Kimbrel? (08/05 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
Frank Stampfl is day-to-day so Scott White is back in the host chair with special guest... Chris Welsh! We start off with the debut crew: highlighting Jo Adell's first game (2:11). Jesus Luzardo looked like a stud in his first start. What should we do with Luis Patiño plus should we be stashing MacKenzie Gore? ... Roberto Osuna needs Tommy John surgery (17:46)!? Where does Ryan Pressly rank among other closers? Mike Trout was back in the lineup Tuesday while Juan Soto was not. ... Three big names on the Cardinals have tested positive for COVID but apparently the team is set to return this Friday (30:28)... And the question of the night: what do we do with Craig Kimbrel (34:32)? Nick Anderson picked up a save for the Rays while Keone Kela was named the Pirates closer once he returns. ... We're updating you on some injuries including Mookie Betts, Robinson Cano, Josh Donaldson and Ozzie Albies (43:33). ... What did we learn from Tuesday night's action (47:48)? Cristian Javier, Dustin May, and Tyler Mahle were all pretty good while Jesus Aguilar homered again in the Marlins return to play. What should we do with Brady Singer? ... 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

Aug 4, 2020 • 1h 3min
Replacing Soroka, Adell Called Up; Transformation Tuesday (08/04 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
We start off the show by bowing our heads for Mike Soroka's torn achilles. Should you try and buy him on the cheap in a dynasty/keeper league (3:28)? ... How are we replacing Soroka in redraft leagues (8:23)? Should we have interest in Alec Mills after another fine start? Who are some realistic trade options? ... The other big news was Jo Adell, one of baseball's top prospects, is reportedly getting called up by the Angels (14:35). What are our expectations? How much FAAB should you spend on him? ... Shohei Ohtani is shut down for the next four weeks with a flexor pronator mass in his throwing arm (2!:00). Should he be dropped? ... Other news and notes includes the Cardinals who are currently dealing with a COVID outbreak of their own (22:13). Also, Rich Hill is injured and Jose Quintana is working his way back. ... Onto Monday's standouts, why is Corbin Burnes coming out of the bullpen (25:30)!? How good can Gio Urshela and Mike Yastrzemski be? ... Should there be any concern over Gerrit Cole's lack of swinging strikes early on (32:50)? ... It's Transformation Tuesday (39:13)! Is it time to "buy-high" on Dylan Bundy? Joey Gallo looks like a different player early on as well. ... When it comes to bullpens on Monday, Rowan Wick picked up the save for the Cubs while Jairo Diaz was not so great (46:38). ... 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

Aug 3, 2020 • 1h 6min
Weekend Recap; Time To Talk About These Players (08/03 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
What an eventful weekend it was, capped off by James Paxton being terrible! For our OMGG players of the night, should we consider dropping Paxton (1:58)? How excited should we be about adding Tyler Chatwood and just how good can Clayton Kershaw be? ... Onto news and notes, the Cardinals reportedly have positive COVID tests so pay attention to that (9:27). With Lorenzo Cain and Yoenis Cespedes opting out, should we be adding Dominic Smith or Ben Gamel? ... In Astros news, Forrest Whitley is shut down, Yordan Alvarez is apparently 10-14 days away, and Roberto Osuna is headed to the IL (14:53). How much FAAB should we spend on Ryan Pressly? Also, Monte Harrison is being called up, Jairo Diaz is the next closer up for the Rockies and Nick Madrigal is a must-own player. ... It's time to talk about these hitters (25:37)! Who is most interesting from Colin Moran, Teoscar Hernandez, Trent Grisham, Jacoby Jones, Robinson Cano, and Matt Kemp? ... Onto pitchers, Chris isn't a fan of Kyle Freeland but does fancy Spencer Turnbull (38:46). Who does Scott prefer between Yusei Kikuchi and Taijuan Walker? ... For the Drop-O-Meter, is it time to let go of names like Andrew Benintendi and Luke Weaver (43:43)? ... Who were the rest of the studs and duds from the weekend (51:42)? and what bullpen notes stood out most (58:21)? ... 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

Jul 31, 2020 • 1h 5min
Closer Carousel; Early Season Trade Targets (07/31 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
It's Shane Bieber's world, we're just living in it. Bieber is off to a ridiculous start to the season. For our OMGG players of the night, we have Starlin Castro, Trevor Rosenthal, and Max Fried (2:46). Why is Castro rostered in so many leagues? Is Rosenthal the guy for the Royals? ... Jose Leclerc is on the IL with a shoulder strain (11:57). Who is next up for the Rangers? What is going on with the Cleveland and Washington bullpens? The rest of the news and notes includes seven-inning doubleheaders (21:26), and more prospects! What's the excitement level for Joey Bart, Daulton Varsho, and Kris Bubic? ... In our email of the day, what do we do with Garrett Richards and his tough upcoming schedule (27:11)? ... Which one of these buy-low pitchers are you most likely to pursue (30:18)? Is there any love for Matthew Boyd? ... Which buy-low hitters are we most confident will bounce-back (35:20)? Who are we genuinely concerned about early on? ... Are any of Christian Vazquez, Joey Votto, Dansby Swanson, Giancarlo Stanton, Sonny Gray and Lance Lynn worth selling high (44:09)? Chris won't like Adam's answer! ... Who are Scott's favorite sleeper pitchers and hitters heading into next week (50:15)? ... 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

Jul 30, 2020 • 1h 3min
Pitching Prospects Galore; Early Hitter Trends (07/30 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
What a wild Wednesday of action it was! Let's get things started with the pitching prospects who were on the mound (2:29). Who was most impressive out of Nate Pearson, Cristian Javier, and Zach Plesac? Are Javier and Plesac must-own players? ... Jacob deGrom, Frankie Montas, and Brandon Woodruff highlight our OMGG players of the night (16:40). Is Woodruff's increased changeup usage a thing? ... How did Lucas Giolito and Charlie Morton look in their second starts (23:49)? Should we be encouraged? ... News and notes (30:54)! The Reds are healthy and dangerous, Juan Soto could be back by next week, and what should we do with Willie Calhoun? ... Who stands out most when looking at early trends for hitters (42:11)? How good can Corey Seager be? Can Luis Robert be this year's Fernando Tatis Jr.? We also have some bullpen updates (50:30). Taylor Rogers picked up the save for the Twins while Brandon Workman and Brad Hand weren't as great. What's going on with the Rays and Royals' bullpens? ... 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

Jul 29, 2020 • 1h 6min
Worryometer Wednesday; Is Aaron Civale a stud? (07/29 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
It may be a Worryometer Wednesday but it's also a Scott White Wednesday after JD Davis and Nick Castellanos had big games last night! ... What are the latest scheduling updates regarding the Marlins, Yankees, Phillies, and Nationals (1:50)? How does this affect Fantasy Baseball? Are any Marlins players still must own? ... In our newest segment, Scott and Frank reveal their OMGG (oh my goodness gracious) players of night (8:00). How excited should we be over Merrill Kelly? ... Onto news and notes, Alex Wood has been placed on the IL and Juan Soto might be back soon (17:08). Also Miles Mikolas is done for the season and Cristian Javier is starting for the Astros on Wednesday. ... Did you know Amed Rosario has led off for the Mets three days in a row (25:02) or that Andrew Benintendi was batting ninth on Tuesday? Should Garrett Hampson be dropped? ... Worryometer Wednesday (28:58)! Where is Taylor Rogers? Any concern at all for Freeman or Yelich? How about Mondesi and Khris Davis? ... Is it too early to trade in Fantasy Baseball (42:21)? Are there any buy-low pitchers to target?... BUY OR SELL (44:14)! Can you start any pitcher against the Twins? Is Aaron Civale a stud? Who should you target out of Bradley Zimmer, Tyler O'Neill, and Nico Hoerner? ... 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

Jul 28, 2020 • 1h 2min
Monday Standouts; Marlins COVID Outbreak (07/28 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
It's Mark Canha Day! On a serious note, the Marlins are dealing with a COVID outbreak and it's a tough situation all the way around (1:50). How does it affect real baseball? How does it affect Fantasy? ... Onto Monday's standouts, Mike Foltynewicz was the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons (9:25). Also Tyler Glasnow is nasty and where has Josh Hader been? ... We've got news and notes and Corey Kluber is going to miss the next four weeks with a tear in his shoulder (15:35). The good news is Nate Pearson is set to debut Wednesday and Anthony Bass is officially the Blue Jays closer. ... In our email of the day, how worried should be about hitters struggling early on (21:42)? Many Fantasy owners are going to have a short leash this season. ... We had four players with double dongs on Monday, including Teoscar Hernandez, Hunter Renfroe, Maikel Franco, and Colin Moran (24:46). Do we have interest in any of them? ... In the newest segment, "He Gone?" should we be dropping Josh James and Luke Weaver (26:51)? Should we be interested in Jon Lester and/or Michael Wacha after his performance? ... We've got some live bullpen updates (37:20) where Josh Hader makes his debut, the Pirates fall apart, and Craig Kimbrel stinks! ... Some other hitter notes from Monday include Victor Robles continuing his hot start, Kyle Tucker stealing a base, and Dansby Swanson catching fire (43:37). ... 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

Jul 27, 2020 • 1h 5min
Opening Weekend Recap; Replacing Justin Verlander (07/27 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
Well, he did it again. Frank tried to tell you about Trevor Bauer! How wild was Adam's weekend plus who's his biggest winner? ... Justin Verlander has been shut down with a forearm strain (2:26). Who are some waiver-wire replacements? Is it time to stash Forrest Whitley? ... Should we be buying-high on Ross Stripling (12:57)? ... In the latest news and notes, Mike Moustakas has been placed on the IL while Nick Senzel isn't feeling well (14:19). Four Miami Marlins have tested positive for COVID as well. ... What a surprise, Stephen Strasburg and Rich Hill were scratched from their starts this weekend (16:14). Corey Kluber, Eloy Jimenez and Ken Giles all left their respective games with injuries as well. ... Speaking of which, what's the closer situation look like now for the Blue Jays (19:05), as well as the Royals, Rays, Mariners, Orioles, and Giants? ... Who were the biggest winners from the weekend (26:34)? Are Joey Votto and Eric Hosmer legit? ... Adam then reflects on two of his favorite pitchers that let him down over the weekend (33:16). ... Who were the biggest losers in Fantasy Baseball this weekend (38:03)? How worried should we be about the velocity for Charlie Morton, Mitch Keller, and others? ... We go rapid-fire on the most noteworthy performances from the weekend (43:13). ... 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


