RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast

AthleticsOsvaldo Bido will be in the rotation, right? Roster Resource has him at AAA for some reason…ArizonaNowhere for Jordan Lawlar to play? AtlantaWill they really go into the year with one of Ian Anderson, AJ Smith-Shawver or Bryce Elder in the rotation?BaltimoreProbably nowhere for Heston Kjerstad or Coby Mayo to play as things stand, but they’re both seemingly a trade or an injury away. Any current interest?BostonMore PA, Kristian Campbell or David Hamilton?Chicago CubsDraft Ben Brown now and hope he wins the fifth starter’s spot? Chicago White SoxLikelihood Edgar Quero, Colson Montgomery, Bryan Ramos make Opening Day roster?CincinnatiNoelvi Marte, Rhett Lowder ticketed for Triple-A?ClevelandHow much will Jhonkensy Noel play?ColoradoWhat will Jordan Beck’s role be?DetroitShould we expect Jackson Jobe to make the Opening Day rotation?HoustonWho intrigues us most as an OF flyer? Chas McCormick, Jake Meyers, Zach Dezenzo, Jacob Melton, Taylor Trammell…Kansas CityIntrigued by any of Kris Bubic, Alec Marsh, Kyle Wright, Michael Loreznen?Los Angeles AngelsSeems pretty straightforward. Are we tracking what Reid Detmers and/or Caden Dana do in spring training?Los Angeles DodgersWho plays more, Hyesong Kim or Andy Pages?MiamiDerek Hill is going to play more than people think – one of the rare Roster Resource mess-ups currentlyMilwaukeeWhat will Caleb Durbin’s role be to start the year?MinnesotaWho will be the fourth and fifth starters? Simeon Woods Richardson, Chris Paddack, David Festa, Zebby Matthews New York MetsMore playing time in 2025, Ronny Mauricio or Luisangel Acuna?New York YankeesHow confident are we in Jasson Dominguez playing every day?PhiladelphiaWorried about Bryson Stott’s lineup placement and platoon when the team is at full strength?PittsburghWhat will Nick Yorke’s role be?San DiegoTeam Top-Heavy, everybody who can play will be playingSan FranciscoWill Hayden Birdsong make the Opening Day rotation?SeattleTop-heavy depth chart, presumably not done adding. Any interest in their cheap guys, Ryan Bliss, Dominic Canzone, Tyler Locklear, Austin Shenton?St. LouisWill Michael McGreevy open the year at Triple-A?Tampa BayWill Richie Palacios or Jose Caballero play enough for us to use them?TexasWill Kumar Rocker be in the Opening Day rotation?TorontoAddison Barger, Ernie Clement, Orelvis Martinez or a player not currently on the roster as starting 3B?WashingtonIs Jacob Young really going to play every day in CF again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer take a closer look at a handful of pitchers who divide opinion in 2025 draft rooms based on their unusual 2024 seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Halterman and guest Michael Govier share their fantasy baseball-related New Year's resolutions.---00:00 Intro3:00 Gleyber Torres to Tigers8:10 Corbin Burnes to D-Backs13:15 Charlie Morton to Orioles14:05 Hye-Seong Kim to Dodgers19:00 Less league variety22:40 Don’t wait too long on closers25:40 Don’t sign this year’s Snell 29:50 Don’t chase the dragon31:35: Drop players faster34:15 More best ball37:50 Enjoy more, worry less39:30 Focus on WHIP43:10 Let go of ties to players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Anderson answers dozens of questions about prospects, dynasty and redraft on a special Christmas Eve mailbag episode!00:00 Intro02:00 Matt Shaw08:00 Coby Mayo09:35 Shohei Ohtani11:10 Buy-Low Targets13:10 Gavin Williams14:35 Valuing Oft-Injured Pitchers16:15 Evan Carter17:30 Sebastian Walcott18:25 Emmanuel Rodriguez19:40 Overhyped Prospects23:35 Prospects Who Could Hit 40 HR25:40 Sean Burke28:20 Andrew Painter30:35 Noah Schultz31:45 Kevin McGonigle Trade Grade35:20 FYPD Talk49:20 Undervalued Pitching Prospects52:40 Undervalued Pirates Prospects54:40 Cole Carrigg57:05 Jackson Holliday58:25 Colson Montgomery59:20 Second Base Trade Targets01:00:30 Guardians Hitting Prospects01:03:40 Carson Williams/Samuel Basallo/Jack Leiter01:06:00 Red Sox Prospects01:07:15 Johnathan Rodriguez01:08:30 AJ Smith-Shawver01:10:10 Rays Hitters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave McDonald, a fantasy baseball expert known for his innovative approach to risk management, joins James Anderson to navigate the treacherous waters of draft day. They delve into the injury and durability concerns of top picks, discussing potential land mines in early rounds. Key players debated include Felix Bautista and Grayson Rodriguez, alongside insights on drafting recovering hitters like Ronald Acuna. McDonald emphasizes the balance between reliability and risk, providing listeners with essential strategies to build a resilient fantasy team.

00:00 Intro01:15 Dispersal Draft strategy37:35 Highlander Draft strategy41:00 Highlander Draft results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 Intro01:15 Blake Snell to Dodgers05:45 Cardinals logjam13:35 Relievers getting stretched out?21:30 Yusei Kikuchi to Angels25:40 Frankie Montas to Mets28:30 The Brady Singer/Jonathan India trade32:50 Tommy Edman extends with Dodgers36:30 Roki Sasaki landing spots41:15 Rays playing in Steinbrenner Field45:15 Zach Neto48:30 Rapid-fire wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 Intro01:10 Chandler Simpson05:15 Catcher28:50 First Base37:00 Second Base54:55 Third Base58:30 Shortstop01:02:40 UT-Only Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 Intro02:15 Jasson Dominguez vs. Dylan Crews08:50 Roman Anthony12:05 Heston Kjerstad15:45 Chase DeLauter24:40 Colby Thomas27:00 Chandler Simpson32:15 Zach DeLoach34:35 Gustavo Campero36:45 Jackson Jobe/Bubba Chandler/Kumar Rocker42:15 Andrew Painter44:15 Rhett Lowder/Zebby Matthews47:40 Sean Burke/Jacob Misiorowski/Joey Cantillo52:50 Michael McGreevy54:30 AJ Smith-Shawver56:25 Quinn Mathews59:00 Brant Hurter01:00:50 Cade Horton/Ricky Tiedemann01:01:20 Richard Fitts01:02:40 Brandon Sproat01:05:50 Endgame rookie arms01:10:30 Porter Hodge vs. Ben Joyce01:13:30 Rockies relief prospects01:15:35 Endgame rookie relievers01:19:30 Brady House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 Intro02:43 Planning vs. Opportunity04:10 Stars and Scrubs vs. Spread the Risk07:10 Mike's dynamite closer duo13:40 2025 Player Pool vs. 202422:25 Catchers29:40 Shohei Ohtani31:25 William Contreras33:15 Xavier Edwards39:35 Jazz Chisholm/Royce Lewis/Mark Vientos/Junior Caminero46:35 Luis Robert/Randy Arozarena/Bo Bichette52:00 Yankees Starting Pitchers59:00 Garrett Crochet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.