FTN Fantasy Baseball Podcast

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan highlights the free agency implications from early action in the bullpens in St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, San Francisco, and Texas. Then, he spotlights the best free agents that may be available for saves off the waiver wire. The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) discuss their Vegas Main Event drafts, small sample size madness, hot starts to the season, Konnor Griffin expectations, and provide early-season waivers and FAAB advice. Review of Vegas Main Event draft results and a well-deserved Wilyer Abreu lap No victory laps, we're growns up and we're growns up Early Season panic, FOMO and reactions to small sample sizes When to start caring about underlying metrics and the power of confirmation bias The NFBC website redesign Konnor Griffin is here! Cody Ponce, Carlos Estevez, Nick Lodolo, Zack Wheeler and...Tyler Freeman? Hot starts - Jose Fernandez, Joey Wiemer, Liam Hicks Hot starts that aren't all that surprising: Shea Langeliers, Sal Stewart, Yordan Alvarez Weekend Matchup Previews and Hitters to Bench Week 3 FAAB Preview LINK to the livestream version of this episode on X/Twitter LINK to the livestream version of this episode on YouTube --------------------- Promo Code MLB26 is the one to use for 10% off FTN Fantasy for the best and most helpful fantasy baseball lineups, waivers, drops advice and our world-class Custom Projections.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan highlights the biggest bids on relievers from Sunday's FAAB and looks at the early save opportunities from teams that had uncertain hierarchies or questionable closers. The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan kicks off the season with the first free agency preview of the year. Who's out there on waiver wires to help us bank early saves? The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) are joined by FTN's resident bullpen expert, Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) to break down the top 50 relievers for the 2026 fantasy baseball season. Why Closers are important in the NFBC Strategies and Game Theory Tier 1 - Mason Miller vs. Edwin Diaz vs....Cade Smith? Tier 2 - Thoughts on Devin Williams, Aroldis Chapman and David Bednar Tier 3 - Breaking down Iglesias vs. Suarez, liking Jeff Hoffman, not trusting Carlos Estevez Tier 4 - Tampa's committee, Megill vs. Uribe, Dan likes a mid-range guy here a lot Tier 5 - Fading Riley O'Brien? Kirby Yates becomes interesting, Chris Martin but not from Coldplay Join FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS. Draft Content Hub: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-draft-content-hub Rankings: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/mlb/rankings Projections: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/custom-rankings-and-projections Cheat Sheets: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-cheat-sheets Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Skenes or Garrett Crochet? Greene or Brown among the Hunters? How high can Chase Burns and Nolan McLean climb? These and many more questions are answered as Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony tier up and analyze the top 50 starting pitchers through ADP 200. Enjoy! Episode Guide News and Notes Brandon Woodruff, Royce Lewis, Merrill Kelly, Chase DeLauter and more Starting Pitcher Tiers for 2026 (pt 1) An overview of 2025 results Tier 1a - Skubal, Skenes and Crochet Tier 1b - Who do we trust most among Woo, Gilbert, Yamamoto, Sanchez and Sale? Tier 2 - Cole Ragans, Hunter Brown, Hunter Greene, Freddy Peralta, Jacob deGrom. Does Logan Webb belong? Tier 3 - Some love for The Lizard, McLean Helium Rising, Solid Old Nick, Knuckleheads and Innings Limits Tier 4 - King vs. Pepiot vs. Gavin Williams; Any love for Strider? Sheehan vs. Yesavage, and more Tier 5 - A sneaky value; what about Bubba, Rogers, The Miz? Tier 6 - Three Cubs SPs behind good defense; expectations for Rodon, Baz, Castillo and Mackenzie Gore Join FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS. Draft Content Hub: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-draft-content-hub Rankings: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/mlb/rankings Projections: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/custom-rankings-and-projections Cheat Sheets: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-cheat-sheets Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So many strong fantasy targets in the outfield, but there are also landmines galore. Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Mike Mager (@BronxYankees23) walk you through all the outfielders, by tiers, in the top 400 ADP. News and NotesKonnor Griffin, Pablo Lopez, Twins starters, Mets slow-playsOutfielders by TierTier 1Difference between Julio and TatisWhere to draft Corbin CarrollThoughts on Kyle Tucker and Jackson ChourioTier 2PCA and James Wood: target or fade?Roman Anthony hypeMike's GuyTier 3Buxton and Robert Jr.Jarren Duran, sneaky?Mike's every-year targetThoughts on BellingerTier 4Some batting average killersKyle Stowers and Jakob MarseeBrandon Nimmo in TexasTeo underrated?Tier 5Dylan Crews and Brenton DoyleBoring but solid guysThoughts on Andy Pages, Alec Burleson and Daulton VarshoTier 6Jose Caballero with a full season in pinstripesWilyer Abreu hypeColton Cowser and BAL OF playing timeHeliot Ramos worth it?Tier 7-9The Yankees outfieldersMatt WallnerChase DeLauterTJ Friedl undervalued?Jordan Walker DrivelineThe speed guysCastellanos in San DiegoJoin FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Draft Content Hub: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-draft-content-hubRankings: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/mlb/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/custom-rankings-and-projectionsCheat Sheets: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-cheat-sheetsUse promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The shortstop position is loaded! Second base, not so much. Join Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) as they walk through the fantasy targets and fades by tier for 2B and SS.Discussion points:News and NotesTarik Skubal's arb decisionFramber Valdez in DetroitEugenio Suárez ADP with the RedsSecond Base and Shortstop TiersHow the positions fared in 2025Tier 1Bobby Witt Jr. a lock at 1.03?Gunnar and LindorTrea Turner vs. Zach Neto argumentTier 2Early 2B with Ketel Marte or Brice Turang?Tier 3Trevor Story: undervalued?Nico Hoerner's winter power surgeCorey Seager staying healthyBo Bichette might be a monsterTier 4A long discussion on Konnor GriffinJacob Wilson is a studOzzie Albies and Tovar, the accumulatorsIs it low or Lowe?Tiers 5-8Marcus Semien sucks and is a value at the same timeExpectations for JJ Wetherholt, Masyn Winn and the Cardinals' offenseOvervaluing the multi-position eligible guysKody Clemens?Jeff McNeil throwing the birdand much more!Join FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) as they walk through the fantasy targets and fades by tier for first base and third base. Discussion points:Recent NewsBlake Snell's fallen valueHarrison Bader and Luis Arraez on the GiantsThe White Sox trade for Luisangel Acuña and sign Austin HaysHow the 1B and 3B position did in 2025The big profit guys, from Nick Kurtz to Eugenio SuárezEarly Tiers and the big drop-offsVlad Guerrero Jr. vs. Junior CamineroShould we start Jazz at 2B or 3B?Fading Nick Kurtz, targeting Polar Pete?The vets tier: Harper, Freeman, Olson, Machado, Devers, RileyThe Middle TiersThe Upside Tier for 1BJordan Westburg's prorated statsNoelvi Marte a trap?The boys love Willson in BostonRoyce Lewis - time to quit or buy back in?Expectations for Sal Stewart and Munetaka MurakamiThe Late TiersBrett Baty and Mark Vientos getting screwedBad mojo in Texas?Andrew VaughnNolan Schanuel's bat speedWee Willi Castro and the Dbacks hate LawlarJoin FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vlad Sedler is joined by 6x FSWA winner and co-author of the The Process, Jeff Zimmerman. The duo breaks down the catcher position by tiers, discuss the recent signings of Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette, and break down some of Jeff's successful high-stakes strategies for 2026. Enjoy!Discussion points:Incredible short studies in The ProcessBeing an analyst before a playerFAAB strategies for 2026Impact of moving from AL to NL (Tucker, Bichette, Robert Jr.)How Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette and Luis Robert Jr. will do this yearProjecting Runs and RBIsJeff's old strategy of amassing PAs (the roto Albies)One roto category Jeff is ignoring in 2026Offenses Vlad and Jeff are down onCatcher Tiers!How many HRs will Cal Raleigh hitBen Rice helium origin storyHow to draft catchers differently in 12-team leaguesAvoid fully punting?Those Baltimore catchersBatting average lateTrying to make Fetch (Ford) happenJoin FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.