FTN Fantasy Baseball Podcast

On this week's episode, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) is joined by FTN colleagues and NFBC overall champions Mike Mager (@bronxyankees23) and Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto). The trio discuss a variety of topics including torpedo bats, Sutter Health Park & Steinbrenner Field, early-season studs, FOMO players, bullpens, the weekend schedule and Week 3 FAAB.First Week of ActionTorpedo bats and sample sizesDan's deep dive on the state of stolen basesElly de la FOMOKyle Tucker and Seiya Suzuki in SactownAll the Ivan HerreraCan't tell you enough not to overreact and rage/anger dropBullpens and ClosersDavid Bednar will be back eventually, maybeWhat's going on in CincyCan Luke Jackson hold?Detroit is a committee How to pronounce FaucherFAAB you some saves this SundayWeekend MatchupsFRI-SUN FTN MLB ProjectionsAstros-Twins only play twoThe A's go to CoorsDodgers vs. Phillies Pitcherfest x3Braves off the schneid soon?Sit a red-hot Ben Rice?Week 3 FAAB PreviewMager's early look at drop candidatesMager's surprise victory lapWhat's the deal with Jake Mangum (not Magnum)Value of category specialists in 12s like Jacob Wilson and Ryan BlissPlease help by rating and reviewing our podcast!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy 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!Our in-season content is loaded and includes our Industry Most-Accurate Daily and Weekly Projections & Rankings.Our weekly content schedule includes:Mondays - The Week Ahead (Lucas Biery)Mondays - NFBC Waiver Watch (Todd Whitestone)Wednesdays - The Bullpen Report (Dan Thompson)Thursdays - Gut Feelings (Vlad Sedler)Mondays/Fridays - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire (Joe Orrico/Adam Young)Saturdays/Sundays - Trust the Gut FAAB (Vlad Sedler) and Drops & Disasters (Mike Mager)Plus two of our roto-famous tracking tools:FILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour 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) kick off the 2025 fantasy baseball season with a look back at their live NFBC Vegas drafts, top targets and player exposure and the hitters and pitchers they missed out on, aka the FOMO List. Vlad and Jason review the highs and lows of Opening Day stat lines, review starts and sits for weekend lineups and preview some starting pitcher options for Week 2 FAAB. It's an Opening Day Bonanza! Review of the weekend in Las Vegas for NFBC draftsPlayers Vlad and Jason targeted and drafted most in 2025Vlad: Jung Hoo Lee, Jonathan India, Lars Nootbaaar among othersJason: Nick Pivetta, elite catchers, Jose Miranda and moreThe FOMO List - players who Vlad and Jason didn't scoop up enough ofOpening Day ActionMackenzie Gore's magnificent day on the moundWhy draft the next Zack Wheeler when you can draft Zack WheelerBoston DFS Stacks bomb against a stout Nathan EovaldiCGSO Master (but not today), Framber ValdezThe impressive debut of Sean BurkeCarlos Rodon surprise and Freddy Peralta settles inJose Berrios gets bombedShaky Elite Closers - Williams, Hader, ClaseBullpens in Pittsburgh, Texas and other shaky spotsKyle Manzardo's near cycleTommy Edman: Dinger MachineJackson Chourio, more than a sombreroWilyer Abreu with a day for the record booksLooking Ahead to 2025 FTN Content + our Weekly and Daily ProjectionsWeekend Starting Pitchers to WawtchWeekend Hitters to Start or SitA preview of Week 2 FAABA FAAB game in honor of Mike MagerPlease help by rating and reviewing our podcast!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy 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!Our in-season content is loaded and includes our Industry Most-Accurate Daily and Weekly Projections & Rankings.Our weekly content schedule includes:Mondays - The Week Ahead (Lucas Biery)Tuesdays - NFBC Waiver Watch (Todd Whitestone)Wednesdays - The Bullpen Report (Dan Thompson)Thursdays - Gut Feelings (Vlad Sedler)Mondays/Fridays - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire (Joe Orrico/Adam Young)Saturdays/Sundays - Trust the Gut FAAB (Vlad Sedler) and Drops & Disasters (Mike Mager)Plus two of our roto-famous tracking tools:FILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour 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 and Jason Anthony get you ready for your drafts with the latest spring training injury and position battle news as well as a deep dive into the first few NFBC Main Event high stakes drafts and new ADP. Welcome to the second round, Wyatt Langford!Spring Training News and NFBC High Stakes ADP HeliumSan Diego Padres - Who is Stephen Kolek? Gavin Sheets, Jackson Merrill, our boy Tirso OrnelasLos Angeles Dodgers - New SP5 Dustin May a target or fade?San Francisco Giants - Heliot Ramos helium, Jung Hoo Lee # 3, Roupp and the rotationColorado Rockies - Battle of the Mid (the outfielders)Mets rotation - Tylor Megill, Sean Manaea update and...that Griffin Canning?Brett Baty or Luisangel Acuna for Jeff McNeilPete Alonso is like Pete AlonsoRonald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider updatesBoston Red Sox rotation and the 6-man pipe dream (that sounds awkward)HELIUM! 2nd round Langford, 3rd round Lawrence Butler - you guys are crazy!recent risers - Clay Holmes, Jackson Jobe, Mike Sorokarecent fallers - Shane Baz, Jesus Luzardo, Justin SteelePlease help by rating and reviewing our podcast!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your drafts and leagues.NEW!! The FTN Custom Rankings & Projections toolA few of our preseason tools:FTN VDP ProjectionsTop 500 Roto RankingsUnderdog VDP RankingsBiery's Offseason TrackerFILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour 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 is joined by FTN colleague and writer Lucas Biery as they break down outfielders in the ADP 150-450, discuss outfield-related draft strategies and tackle fantasy-relevant news nuggets on over a dozen players including Freddie Freeman, Luis Gil, Sean Murphy and Adolis Garcia. If you're on Bluesky, follow Lucas there @lucasbiery33@bsky.social.Spring Training NewsSean Murphy, Drake Baldwin (Braves)Adolis Garcia oblique (Rangers)Brandon Knee-mo (pronounced nih-moe)Junior Caminero helium - how to adjustPete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle TuckerAvoiding Parker MeadowsFreddie Freeman maintenanceJacob deGrom - wise limitationsLuis Gil - avoid altogether?Jackson Jobe and Walker Buehler - to the moon?Kumar Rocker to the minors?Quinn Mathews, coming soonAlexis Diaz, Reds job leashOutfield TiersTier 5: Arozarena, J. Lowe, Profar, Lane Thomas, Casty, Soler, WardTier 6: Revisiting Kerry Carpenter, TON!, Buxton wow expensive, Noooot, Nolan JonesTier 7: Steady Brendan Donovan, Roman Anthony, Wallner, injuries beget injuriesPost-300 ADP: Vlad and Lucas' favorite targetsStrategy talk - how to attack the position in roto draftsPlease help by rating and reviewing our podcast!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your drafts and leagues.NEW!! The FTN Custom Rankings & Projections toolA few of our preseason tools:FTN VDP ProjectionsTop 500 Roto RankingsUnderdog VDP RankingsBiery's Offseason TrackerFILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour 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) break down the latest spring training news, discuss position battles, explain the value of FTN's new Custom Rankings & Projections tool and dive into outfielders in the ADP top 150 overall.Spring Training NewsOrioles: Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg setbacks. Too many hitters, need Cease ASAP.Blue Jays: Daulton Varsho back soon, George Springer's value if not a leadoff man, Andres Gimenez rising.Yankees: Battle for the leadoff spot: Dominguez, Jazz, Volpe and...LeMahieu?Angels: Zach Neto news, Mike Trout helium, Tim Anderson making the team?Cubs: Nico Hoerner not big in Japan, Matt Shaw on the mend.Reds: Bad org, CES, McLain power.Dodgers: Freddie Freeman's new valueStarting Pitchers: Max Meyer, Brandon Woodruff, Dodgers SP5 battle, Tomoyuki SuganoClosers/Relievers: Felix Bautista, the Royals, Kyle Finnegan never ever or maybeOutfield TiersAaron Judge on an islandCarroll, Soto, Tucker or Tatis?Chourio and YordanThe Duran, Jazz, Merrill tierRonnie doing Ronnie (running?)Oneil Cruz statmashBrenton Doyle, VMILuis Robert Jr., we're outSantander and Greene on SP IslandTrout and YelichHapp, Kwan, Crews, PCA, Lowe, Randy and AdolisPlease help by rating and reviewing our podcast!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your drafts and leagues.NEW!! The FTN Custom Rankings & Projections toolA few of our preseason tools:FTN VDP ProjectionsTop 500 Roto RankingsUnderdog VDP RankingsBiery's Offseason TrackerFILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour 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) dive into the two middle infield positions - second base and shortstop - by value tiers, through ADP 400. They discuss some news from around MLB with the beginning of the exhibition season. News from around MLB spring training campsDodgers and Cubs game on ThursdayOhtani leading off again - Giants fans still despise the DodgersEffect of Justin Turner on Michael Busch - CubsMatt Shaw playing time expectationsAngels news - Mike Trout, Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada, Kenley Jansen, Yusei KikuchiYankees' leadoff possibilitiesBig Mouth Casas, Alex Bregman's leadership and the Boston Red SoxThis Kristian Campbell hype is no jokeAstros and the 40 stolen bases Brendan Rodgers brings (sarcasm)Phillies: Trea and SchwarbsMiddle Infield TiersThe 2024 position leaders and the post-100 ADP breakoutsBobby Witt > Shohei Ohtani at 1.01?Elly vs. GunnarMookie Betts is getting older (we stay the same age)Ketel Marte data re-diveOneil Cruz's Statcast metrics are insaneCorey Seager and Wyatt LangfordAltuves in the OutfieldWhat's with the Jordan Westburg hype?Marcus Semien was badMasyn Winn + Xavier Edwards promise 100 SBIs Anthony Volpe overrated?Ceddanne Rafaela OverdriveGleyber in DetroitNico Hoerner's healthTyler Fitzgerald is not Nolan JonesBrandon Lowe or Lowe?Thairo Estrada in CoorsFalafels of IsiahDurbin's got WheelsPlease help by rating and reviewing our podcast!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your drafts and leagues.A few of our preseason tools:FTN VDP ProjectionsTop 500 Roto RankingsUnderdog VDP RankingsBiery's Offseason TrackerFILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour 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 Mike Mager (@bronxyankees23) discuss a variety of topics, starting with the volatility of the closer position, Alex Bregman in Boston and Kenley Jansen back in LA, though now with the Angels. The bulk of the episode dives into each of the first seven tiers of corner infielders (1B and 3B) then the show is wrapped up with a breakdown of the Utility-Only hitters like Brent Rooker, Marcell Ozuna and Kyle Schwarber. Sit back and relax but make sure to have a pen and paper (or laptop) handy to take some notes! You've got fantasy baseball rankings to adjust.Closer IssuesBye bye Ben Joyce, hello KenleyMore clarity with Tanner ScottBlake Treinen is a valueRecent NewsAlex Bregman and the fantasy impact on the rest of the Red Sox infieldNick Pivetta and Kyle Hart to the PadresOrioles: Sugano visa issues and concerns about Felix BautistaCorner InfieldersTier 1 - Jose Ramirez, Guerrero, Freeman and HarperHow we really feel about Jazz this seasonTier 2 - Machado, Olson and concerns with Rafael DeversTier 3 - Mets corners, Caminero, Walker, Vinnie P - so much valueTier 4 - Casas, Royce, Burger; do Goldschmidt and Toglia belong here?Tier 5 - Spencer Steer, power hitters and some batting average boonsTier 6 - Some sneaky speed here and some profitable 1B'sTier 7 - 4-P Willi C, thoughts on Christian Encarnacion-Strand's upside, Tyler Soderstrom and poor Andrew VaughnTier 8 - A few solid veterans in this group including Carlos SantanaUtility-OnlyIs Mike taking Ohtani first overall?Schwarber, Ozuna and Rooker - who's our favorite?Giancarlo Stanton and Joc PedersonKyle Manzardo and Masataka YoshidaPlease help us out by rating and reviewing the podcast!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your drafts and leagues.A few of our preseason tools:FTN VDP ProjectionsTop 500 Roto RankingsUnderdog VDP RankingsBiery's Offseason TrackerFILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportThe best fantasy baseball subscription money can buy: 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) begin their position tiers podcast series with a deep dive into the catcher position. Is William Contreras worth a second-round pick? Who is the Cal Raleigh-clone you can draft several rounds later? How can you help the batting average category with a late-round catcher? Vlad and Jason have all the answers in this week's episode. They also cover the recent signing of Pete Alonso by the Mets and other recent free agent additions, discuss the ADP shift in the closer and relief pitcher market, open a sneaky pocket of late-round reliever fantasy value, and review some player news ahead of pitchers and catchers reporting to camp.The Closer Rabbit HoleCarlos Estevez and Lucas Erceg on the RoyalsHow to value Kirby Yates and Tanner ScottRobert Suarez trade rumors keep on swirlingBooms loves him some Kenley Jansen. To the Tigers?Is Ryan Pressly going to win and hold that Cubs job?Wasting time on Calvin Faucher and Jesus TinocoPlaying Closer Chicken in the middle roundsRecent Signing and NewsPete Alonso rejoins the Mets - how does this impact Mark Vientos?Ha-Seong Kim to Florida because you can smoke indoors (oh, wait, he can't?)Jack Flaherty, Jackson Jobe and the Detroit Tigers pitching staffPlatoon outfielders - Tommy Pham (PIT), Ramon Laureano (BAL), Randal Grichuk (ARZ), Harrison Bader (MIN)Playing Time effects based on these recent signingsA sidetrack on creative ways the Dodgers will use their pitchersCatchers in 2025Tier 1 - Can William Contreras do it again?Tier 2 - Expectations for Willson Contreras, Cal Raleigh and Will SmithTier 3 - Differing opinions on Logan O'Hoppe. Love for Shea BangeliersTier 4 - What to do with Realmuto, Sean Murphy and Keibert Ruiz's 3% barrel rateTier 5 - Sneaky values12-team streaming strategies early in the seasonPlease help us out by rating and reviewing the podcast!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your drafts and leagues.A few of our preseason tools:FTN VDP ProjectionsTop 500 Roto RankingsUnderdog VDP RankingsBiery's Offseason TrackerFILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportThe best fantasy baseball subscription money can buy: 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) are back in the swing of things for 2025 in this week's episode of the FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast. Vlad and Jason discuss recent news, free agent signings, the value of projections and playing time assessments and dig into undervalued players in relation to the recent ADP market. The overall theme in this episode is looking for angles and edges in this competitive fantasy landscape.Please help us by rating and reviewing the podcast. We would greatly appreciate it!Episode OverviewRecent NewsRoki Sasaki down to the Dodgers, Padres and Jays - does "Godfather" Yu Darvish get this over the line for the Friars?Jeff Hoffman with a chip on (hopefully, not in) his shoulderJustin Verlander and his impact on the J.P. Martinez's stable of young armsPaul Goldschmidt rebound and the high-flying YankeesPlaying Time, Projections, Finding EdgesThe VDP Projections symmetrical environmentFTN Custom Rankings Tool on the wayPlaying Time inputs and where to challenge themLeft-handed power hitters and their fantasy valueKerry Carpenter, TigersJosh Lowe, RaysMatt Wallner, TwinsMax Kepler, PhilliesKyle Manzardo, GuardiansJoc Pederson, RangersEvan Carter's 2024 wRC+ vs. LHPsLuis Garcia Jr. and the platoon assumption rabbit holeAlec Burleson and the value of Cardinals hittersThose crazy Red Sox and their reclamation projectsA couple of edges to explore amidst a sea of transparent dataThe 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your drafts and leagues.A few of our preseason tools:FTN VDP ProjectionsTop 500 Roto RankingsUnderdog VDP RankingsBiery's Offseason TrackerFILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportPromo code 'VDP' gets 10% off a fantasy baseball subscription (expiring soon) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Mager, FTN Fantasy Baseball analyst and reigning NFBC Auction Champ, shares expert insights on starting pitchers. They discuss recent signings like Christian Walker and Max Kepler, diving into the top 30 pitchers by ADP. Mager highlights the potential of Paul Skenes versus Tarik Skubal and debates Zack Wheeler against Logan Gilbert. Additionally, they analyze Jacob deGrom's injury concerns and the undervalued talents poised for breakout seasons. This conversation is packed with strategies to maximize fantasy baseball performance.