Fantasy Baseball Today

We saw the ABS challenge system in the first spring game and it worked well (3:34)! ... Justin Turner signed with the Cubs this week, Ty France to the Twins and more (7:18). ... News (16:57): Vlad Jr. will be test free agency after the season. ... Clay Holmes, Jackson Jobe and others are working on new pitches this spring (29:31). ... Mailbag (37:28): will Shohei Ohtani run less? ... You should target pitchers with strikeouts (40:07). ... Are two-starting pitchers fading in Fantasy (43:01)? ... What is our draft strategy in H2H categories leagues (48:41)? ... What are our trade principles in Fantasy (55:03)? ... We wrap up with some rapid-fire mailbag questions (1:00:48).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

Happy First Spring Training Game Day to all (2:30)! ... What's the strategy with Util-only hitters (4:35)? ... Let's get into ADP, starting with Shohei Ohtani (13:50)! ... Rank Brent Rooker, Marcell Ozuna and Kyle Schwarber (19:50). ... Giancarlo Stanton is hurt already, Joc Pederson signed with the Rangers and Kyle Manzardo has an opportunity with the Guardians (31:50). ... Let's get into our positional recaps, starting with catcher (40:54). ... What is our strategy at first base (46:05)? ... Who are our favorite second basemen to draft (49:15)? ... What is our strategy at third base (53:57)? ... Who are our favorite shortstops to draft (58:50)? ... How does our strategy change in 3 OF vs. 5 OF leagues (1:02:19)? ... Starting pitcher is as deep as it's ever been (1:05:27)! ... Which closers and SPARPs are we targeting (1:11:56)?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

What is the state of saves in Fantasy Baseball (2:20)? ... What about saves plus holds leagues (9:23)? ... What is our relief pitcher strategy in Roto leagues (16:07)? ... How to tackle H2H categories leagues (19:18)? ... Avoid closers and draft SPARPs in H2H points leagues (21:52)? ... Let's try and predict the saves leader for each American League team (28:58). ... Who will lead each National League team in saves (36:24)? ... Let's get into ADP, starting with Emmanuel Clase (49:40). ... Devin Williams or Josh Hader (51:16)? ... How to rank Edwin Diaz, Mason Miller, Ryan Helsley and Raisel Iglesias (55:45)? ... What about The Mountain Felix Bautista (1:01:50)? ... Will Muñoz and Duran get enough saves (1:03:50)? ... Ryan Walker was awesome with the Giants last season (1:05:38). ... Tanner Scott should get the majority of the Dodgers saves (1:07:50). ... Fade Pete Fairbanks (1:13:25)? ... What about the rest of ADP (1:20:02)? ... We wrap up with sleepers, breakouts and busts (1:25:30).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

Let's kick things off with Scott's sleepers (2:44)! ... Why do we all like Spencer Arrighetti (8:34)? ... Frank explains why he's in on Bowden Francis, Jesus Luzardo and Reese Olson (14:04). ... Who are our favorite breakouts at starting pitcher (18:50)? ... Who are we avoiding (26:00)? ... Let's get back into starting pitcher ADP, beginning with Kodai Senga (34:06). ... Can Jared Jones take that next step (39:30)? ... Is Robbie Ray undervalued (46:53)? ... Can Brandon Pfaadt take the next step (53:58)? ... Are people sleeping on Ronel Blanco (1:01:55)? ... Clarke Schmidt is a popular late-round target (1:08:50). ... Walker Buehler signed with the Red Sox this offseason (1:15:24). ... Jeffrey Springs was traded to the A's this offseason (1:20:51). ... Nestor Cortes was traded to the Brewers this offseason (1:23:41). ... We wrap up with interesting names outside the Top 300 ADP (1:26:52).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

Is Jacob deGrom overvalued in Fantasy drafts (2:39)? ... Framber Valdez seems to be a popular target (15:08). ... Aaron Nola and Luis Castillo seem to be starting a graceful decline (24:06). ... Is Max Fried undervalued (29:08)? ... Hunter Greene and Tyler Glasnow are both loaded with talent but carry a lot of injury risk (36:58). ... Is Roki Sasaki a fade in redraft leagues (46:11)? ... Grayson Rodriguez has yet to figure things out (55:15). ... Sonny Gray and Joe Ryan could both be targets (1:04:02). ... What to do with Spencer Strider (1:10:21)? ... Shane McClanahan is coming back from his second Tommy John surgery (1:24:47).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.Nick Pivetta signed a four-year deal with the Padres! Could it finally happen? Kenley Jansen signed a one-year deal with the Angels. Poor Ben Joyce. Are we concerned about Felix Bautista?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, @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 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

Happy Valentine's Day! Let's start things off with the hitters we love (3:02). ... Who are Scott's flames this season (7:21)? ... Bo Bichette vs. ADP (11:53). ... Isaac Paredes or blank (19:00)? ... Willson Contreras is a cheat code this season (23:45)! ... Nick Pivetta signed a four-year deal with the Padres (30:05)! ... Kenley Jansen signed a one-year deal with the Angels (37:21)! ... There was a bunch of other news from the week (40:19). ... Let's wrap up with the pitchers we love (49:01). ... Which pitchers does Scott love this season (52:32)? ... Draft Spencer Schwellenbach (1:01:55)!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

Pitcher injuries continue to rise in baseball (3:13)! ... Injuries are pretty unpredictable (13:16). ... How do you approach pitchers returning from injury (19:50)? ... Innings are down across baseball (26:52). ... How are league-wide stats trending (31:32)? ... What is our starting pitcher strategy this season (34:07)? ... Let's get into starting pitcher ADP, beginning with Paul Skenes (46:35)! ... Tarik Skubal is coming off a Cy Young season (51:05). ... Is Zack Wheeler undervalued (53:49)? ... Logan Gilbert is a deserving Top-5 SP (56:40). ... Corbin Burnes signed with the Dbacks this offseason (1:00:45). ... Chris Sale is coming off a Cy Young season (1:05:40). ... Garrett Crochet is a high risk, high reward play this season (1:10:27). ... Cole Ragans had a successful first season with the Royals (1:16:37). ... Is Dylan Cease a SP1 (1:19:22)? ... George Kirby is more of a SP2 (1:25:02). ... Are you OK with the Blake Snell experience (1:28:45)? ... Gerrit Cole has a wide range of outcomes this season (1:33:32).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

Frank Stampfl and Chris Towers break down Alex Bregman signing a three-year deal with the Boston Red Sox! What does it mean for Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell?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

Anthony Santander signed with the Blue Jays this offseason (2:48). ... Luis Robert is a wild card this season (8:59). ... What can we expect from Mike Trout and Christian Yelich (16:51)? ... Any interest in Steven Kwan (29:38)? ... Nick Castellanos is boring but pretty reliable (34:25). ... Fade Lane Thomas and Colton Cowser (38:55)? ... Jurickson Profar signed with the Braves and Tyler O'Neill signed with the Orioles this offseason (46:12). ... Kerry Carpenter and Heliot Ramos look like legit power bats (55:46). ... Who are some deeper sleepers and breakouts we like in the outfield (1:00:25)? ... We wrap up with the rest of outfield ADP (1:17:22).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