Fantasy Baseball Today

Gerrit Cole's Tommy John surgery shakes up the pitching landscape. Emerging talents like Gavin Williams and Cristopher Sanchez are making waves this spring. Robbie Ray's new changeup could catapult him to NL Cy Young discussions. Jacob deGrom is throwing with less velocity, while Ryan Weathers and Max Meyer show promising signs. Take note of Jackson Jobe and Walker Buehler as they rise up the ranks. It's a must-listen for fantasy players looking to secure winning strategies and uncover hidden gems!

Well, Gerrit Cole is getting tests done on his elbow (3:53). ... George Kirby is shut down with a shoulder injury (8:33). ... Francisco Alvarez fractured the hamate bone in his hand (16:28). ... Grayson Rodriguez has now been diagnosed with right elbow inflammation (18:12). ... We have a bunch of other updates from the weekend (21:30). ... What do we think of these spring training standouts (26:53)? ... What did we learn from Statcast data over the weekend (32:15)? ... Who's on the 2025 All H2H points team (46:34)? ... What about the 2025 All Roto team (56:32)?Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodayDownload and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKvGet awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqiFollow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodaySign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/For 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/You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." 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

Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today Express! You can find FBT Express on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Audacy App and wherever else podcasts are found.It turns out Grayson Rodriguez has a triceps injury! Luis Gil has a high-grade lat strain and will miss three months. Brandon Nimmo has knee inflammation. The A's signed Lawrence Butler to an extension.Fantasy Baseball Today Express is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqiFollow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodaySign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/For 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/You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today Express on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast." 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

** HEADS UP THAT WE RECORDED THIS BEFORE THE GERRIT COLE NEWS **Let's kick off this mailbag with Apple podcast review questions (2:32). ... Does strategy change in deeper H2H points leagues (8:25)? ... Is Tobias Myers worth a look (14:41)? ... Who are some RPaSPs in H2H leagues (17:08)? ... Are we fading pitching too much (20:13)? ... Is Alec Bohm undervalued in H2H points leagues (23:40)? ... Who are some targets in quality starts leagues (26:27)? ... What was Fantasy Baseball like before Statcast (29:20)? ... How balance floor and upside players (42:41)? ... Use SPaRPs over closers (50:16)? ... How to use high-end relievers in deeper Roto leagues (54:40)? ... We wrap up with NFBC bench construction (58:05).Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodayDownload and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKvGet awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqiFollow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodaySign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/For 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/You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." 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

This podcast dives deep into the most overrated players for the upcoming fantasy baseball season. They discuss the risks of drafting Pete Crow-Armstrong and the potential bust status of Shohei Ohtani. Ronald Acuña's health concerns raise eyebrows, while Johan Duran's performance issues also come under scrutiny. Listeners learn why Oneil Cruz and Robert Suarez might not be worth the investment. Plus, the hosts share spring training observations and caution against getting tangled up in inflated player values.

The discussion dives into key breakout candidates for the fantasy baseball season. Robbie Ray's strikeout potential and MacKenzie Gore's rollercoaster performance are analyzed. Triston Casas is poised for significant playtime in the Red Sox lineup. Injury updates on Gunnar Henderson and Rafael Devers raise concerns for drafting. Late-round gems like Nick Lodolo and relievers Justin Martinez and Jordan Romano are highlighted as strategic targets. The potential of rising stars like Jared Jones and Wyatt Langford rounds out this insightful and entertaining exploration.

Discover the latest fantasy baseball sleepers, including promising pitching prospect Jackson Jobe and the intriguing Jeff Hoffman as Blue Jays closer. Robbie Ray's comeback and Gavin Williams' potential dominate the discussion, while undervalued stars like Josh Lowe and Jorge Soler are spotlighted for their power. The conversation also provides insights into recent injuries, like Adolis Garcia's oblique issue, and wraps up with Scott's experience from the Tout Wars draft, delivering essential strategies for selecting undervalued talent.

Michael Waterloo, a special guest contributor and fantasy baseball expert, joins Frank Stampfl and Scott White for a lively discussion on mock drafting. They break down the final 11 rounds of their draft, diving into critical strategies for selecting relief pitchers and assessing player performances. The trio evaluates key picks, discusses the implications of team compositions, and highlights potential breakout candidates. Expect insights on balancing versatile players and navigating the competitive dynamics of fantasy leagues!

Frank Stampfl and Scott White are joined by Michael Waterloo of The Athletic to do a live 12-team H2H categories mock draft. In Part 1, we run through the first 12 rounds of this draft, with analysis on some of the interesting picks.Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodayDownload and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKvGet awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqiFollow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_FrankJoin our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtodaySign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/For 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/You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." 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

In this thrilling discussion, the hosts dive into the latest injury updates, including Corbin Carroll's status and Rafael Devers possibly starting the season at DH. They highlight impressive Statcast data from recent games and shine a spotlight on rising star Junior Caminero, who wowed with two home runs. The conversation also covers significant ADP shifts, pointing out Carlos Estevez as a riser and Trevor Megill as a faller. Strategies from a recent LABR draft provide insight on budgeting and player value for fantasy leagues.