Fantasy Baseball Today

We're taking a look at some deeper-league players plus deep diving Gary Sanchez and Chris Paddack but first, IT'S GONNA BE MAY! What are the pros and cons of Gary Sanchez in 2020 (3:23). Would you rather have J.T. Realmuto or Sanchez two rounds later? ... Taking a look at backup players who are interesting for one reason or another, Mike Ford really jumps off the page (14:10). What's his path to playing time? ... We were all so happy when Jose Martinez was traded to the Rays and then reality set in (21:10). Can he have a Yuli Gurriel-type breakout? ... Who are some players who stand out in the National League (26:15)? Tyler O'Neill has a ton of power potential plus people might be sleeping on Garrett Cooper. ... Does Nick Solak have a chance to contribute (36:43)? ... We're also taking a closer look at Chris Paddack (40:40). The guy just knows how to pitch! ... 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: @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

Welcome to our live podcast stream, which featured the debut of "Who's That Baseball Player" (4:34). This player might be 40 years old but is still a contributor! ... Our second player was great in five starts last year before he tore his ACL (10:40). He's known for his beard and his splitter. ... Our third player hit 31 of his 40 career home runs in 2019 (15:26). He also had two minor-league seasons with 29 or more home runs! ... Our fourth player posted career-highs in home runs (30) and steals (9) in 2019 (20:11). Most of his damage was done before May! ... Our fifth player is an oldie but a goodie (24:55). He was the first overall pick in the 2005 draft! ... We're answering your questions during the stream and revealing our favorite sleepers past 200 ADP and late-round targets in OBP formats (32:00). ... Scott and Chris reveal their MLB comps for five impact prospects in 2020 (39:40). ... 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: @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

Today we're talking in-season management but first we have ANOTHER MLB proposal (1:12). This latest proposal has teams playing in just three divisions and from their own ballparks. Rejoice Rockies owners! ... We're also taking a deeper look at a breakout candidate in Jesus Luzardo (8:30). What's all the hype about? Where does he rank among other popular breakouts? ... In-season management is potentially more important than draft day, starting with the waiver wire (17:17). Should you play with FAAB? How aggressive should you be early in the season? ... Another topic for in-season management includes how to handle prospects (30:00). Should you be stashing them? Also, how do you know when to drop a player early in the season? ... Another important aspect of Fantasy Baseball is streaming hitters and pitchers (40:30). Are two-start pitchers dead? How do you find hitters to stream? ... 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: @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

Everybody loves a good one-hit wonder, unless of course they ruined your Fantasy Baseball season! Who are some players from 2019 who might turn out to be one-hit wonders (2:00)? ... As we start to dive into our analysis of the biggest one-hit wonders since 2000, who made the cut at catcher and first base (8:23)? They're a little more recent than you think! ... Next up we have the middle infield with second base and shortstop (15:55). Find out who Scott tried to make nicknames for back in college. ... The hot corner is ruled by a familiar face (29.25). Can anybody overtake the great Chase Headley? ... Given so many outfielders, this position was a bit tougher to narrow down (32:00). Does Darin Erstad make the cut? ... As we finally make our way to pitching, this is where chaos ensues (39:43). Scott makes great points, Chris tries to create loopholes, and Adam feels bad for Scott! ... 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: @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

We're taking a look at the biggest winners and losers if the baseball season were played in just Arizona and Florida but first, should your leagues be redrafted (2:30)? So many things have changed since you drafted back in March. Should your league consider redoing the draft if the baseball season is played in just Arizona and Florida? ... How do we feel about Tommy Edman for 2020 (10:23)? The utility-man for the Cardinals offers some batting average and speed but that's only if he's in the lineup regularly. ... If there is baseball played in the Grapefruit League in Florida, who are the biggest winners (24:27)? Upon review of the park dimensions, Cavan Biggio seems to be one of the main beneficiaries. ... Who are some of the losers in the Grapefruit League (31:19)? Right-handed Phillies and right-handed Astros seem to lose some value as a result. ... Moving over to the Cactus League, who are the biggest winners here (35:00)? Is German Marquez finally trustworthy!? ... How much do we need to devalue the Rockies hitters moving away from Coors Field (44:38)? Most pitchers would suffer pitching in Arizona and Lucas Giolito might be the biggest name. ... 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: @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

Prospects, prospects, and more prospects but first we're taking a deeper look at Alec Mills (4:00). Who is Alec Mills and what is his appeal? ... Before we get into the prospects-only mock draft, we're revealing how we evaluate prospects (8:42). How should you weigh production vs. tools and pedigree? ... We're diving into round one and taking a closer look at Jarred Kelenic and Royce Lewis (25:00). Who would you rather have between Kelenic and Dylan Carlson? Why is Chris so high on Lewis despite his rough 2019? ... Evaluating prospects is hard, evaluating 17-year old prospects is even tougher (34:12). How should you handle somebody like Jasson Dominguez in the Yankees organization? ... Chris actively stayed away from pitching in this draft. Why was that (38:15)?. How does Scott handle pitchers in a prospect context? ... We're revealing our final rosters and talking MLB comps for a select few prospects (43:30). ... 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: @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

Frank and Scott are talking to Dodgers All-Star pitcher Ross Stripling and he starts off with his thoughts on the latest proposal from MLB (4:13). ... Ross then tells us about the park factors that come with pitching in Arizona (6:16). He reveals how pitching in Arizona is actually similar to pitching at altitude in Coors Field. ... Was there a juiced ball in 2019 (9:05)? You didn't hear it from Ross Stripling. ... What went into his breakout 2018 campaign (12:28)? It was a combination of factors but he likes to start! ... We end the interview with some rapid-fire FBT related questions (21:20). ... Adam and Chris join the show and we're answering your questions (32:45). How do park factors change specifically in Arizona and Florida? ... Who do we trust more between Mitch Keller and Dylan Cease in a H2H points league (41:10)? ... Scott often mentions 50-homer power but who are those players (49:00)? Of course this is an opportunity for Chris to defend Giancarlo Stanton. ... 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: @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

We're answering everything you need to know about Fantasy Baseball auctions but first a deep dive on Nick Senzel (3:10). How much different is Senzel from Scott Kingery? Is he a player you should just have blind faith in because of his prospect status? ... Frank thinks auctions are the best way to play Fantasy but why (17:45)? ... How do we usually split our $260 budget between hitting and pitching? ... How much do you plan for the auction before it happens (25:15)? How much of your plan should be rigid vs. allowing a certain level of flexibility? ... How do we create auction values (31:05)? Many people have asked how to create auction values. Scott, Chris, and Frank all differ a bit in their process. ... Once you're in the auction, how do you handle nominations and the bidding process (45:09)? Do you just nominate players you don't want? Should you try people or price-enforce while bidding? ... 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: @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

Ever wonder how your Fantasy team would look if you drafted just veterans? How about if you drafted just young players? Well that's exactly what we're doing today but first we have another proposal for the 2020 season, which now includes Texas as a third location for games (6:47). How would this change things for Fantasy? ... Scott and Adam are teaming up to run the veteran team while Chris and Frank are in control of the youth team (13:50). Adam reminds us that the veterans are very strong at starting pitcher and then the two sides reveal their catchers and first basemen. ... Next, we have middle infield which is dominated by youth (27:53)! Scott and Adam chose who at second base and shortstop? Which early-round hitter has as much downside as Fernando Tatis? ... Who lands at the hot corner for the two sides (39:00)? Somehow, we get into Kris Bryant and how low he is in Frank's rankings. ... Which outfielders are selected for the veterans and who makes it for the youth (45:05)? Youth takes it home again but we wind up getting into it over Giancarlo Stanton! ... 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: @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

We're taking a closer look at the starting pitchers drafted in rounds three and four but first we're deep-diving Salvador Perez (4:50). How should you value Perez coming off Tommy John surgery. Will Mike Matheny impact his value? ... Early-round starting pitchers can be very hit or miss. How do the guys feel about Patrick Corbin (15:50)? Should we be worried about the increased walk rate? ... Next up we have two of last season's breakouts in Lucas Giolito and Luis Castillo. Can they do it again (22:00)? Specifically for Castillo, he was quite unlucky in the second half. ... Two veteran pitchers drafted in this range are Clayton Kershaw and Charlie Morton. Which one would we rather have in 2020 (30:10)? ... Lastly, what went wrong for Aaron Nola plus how much should we trust Blake Snell and Chris Paddack (40:30). ... 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: @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