Fantasy Baseball Today

Frank Stampfl and Chris Towers are joined by former Phillie Ryan Howard! How do players keep their cool in clutch moments like the World Series (2:52)? ... Is Shohei Ohtani the most talented player Ryan has seen (4:15)? ... Why have top prospects struggled so much (5:40)? ... Why did Ryan dominate certain pitchers (7:35)? ... What went wrong with the Phillies (9:05)? ... Where will Juan Soto wind up this offseason (11:17)? ... What does Ryan think of the rule changes in baseball (15:50)? ... We wrap up talking about Ryan's partnership with Sage (19:20)!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 begin with preseason ADP at third base (3:00). ... Jose Ramirez nearly went 40-40 (6:16)! ... Jazz Chisholm finally stayed healthy and put up big power and speed (10:22). ... Manny Machado got off to a slow start and then he was awesome (17:14). ... Matt Chapman had a big first season with the Giants (19:09). ... Eugenio Suarez had a huge second half (24:35). ... Rafael Devers had an injury-riddled season (27:17). ... Alex Bregman had a solid season but is now a free agent (34:39). ... Alec Bohm started hot but faded (38:47). ... Jake Burger got off to a really slow start (40:56). ... The World Series is just about over (43:30). ... Who are the top six third baseman entering 2025 (51:06)? ... How high does Junior CAMINEROOOOO rank (56:57)?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 in 5! You can find FBT in 5 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Audacy App and wherever else podcasts are found.Brice Turang might just be a one-trick pony. Matt Chapman's 2024 seems flukey. Do not buy Willy Adames off his career year. Luis Gil faded in the second half. Ronel Blanco seems pretty likely to regress.Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 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 in 5 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

Let's start with preseason second base ADP plus the state of the position (2:15)! ... Ketel Marte had a re-breakout (10:14)! ... Is Father Time catching up to Jose Altuve (14:15)? ... Brice Turang might just be a one-trick pony (21:02). ... Will Luis Garcia Jr. play against lefties (24:08)? ... Nico Hoerner took a slight step back (27:48). ... Will Marcus Semien bounce back (32:25)? ... How do we project Maikel Garcia (35:06)? ... Bryson Stott took a step back (35:23). ... Andres Gimenez's power took a step back (41:14). ... News (45:12): Sonny Gray should have a normal offseason. ... Ozzie Albies and Jordan Westburg were riddled by broken bones in 2024 (51:54). ... Who else is in the Top 12 second basemen for next season (57:43)?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

Before we get to first base, the World Series is set (2:14)! Who ya got, Yankees or Dodgers? ... How accurate was first base ADP (13:15)? ... Vlad Jr. bounced back in a big way (17:22)! ... Bryce Harper has been consistently great (21:31). ... Josh Naylor finally stayed healthy and broke out (23:04). ... Is Father Time catching up to Freddie Freeman (26:47)? ... Pete Alonso has regressed (31:43). ... Spencer Steer continues to squeeze every ounce of Fantasy value (37:07). ... Matt Olson has been inconsistent throughout the years (41:42). ... Alec Burleson had a breakout season (44:05). ... Christian Walker remains consistent (48:00). ... Cody Bellinger is fine (49:35)? ... The top six first basemen seem pretty set in stone for 2025 (52:42). ... Who are the rest of the Top 12 first basemen for next year (55:13)?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 in 5! You can find FBT in 5 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Audacy App and wherever else podcasts are found.Junior Caminero should take off in a big way in 2025. Wyatt Langford had a huge September that hopefully carries over to next year. Chris likes two pitchers named Spencer to breakout in 2025.Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 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 in 5 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

Who were the top-10 catchers in ADP entering this past season (2:33)? ... William Contreras has finished as the top catcher two years in a row (4:17). ... Cal Raleigh just posted career-highs in home runs and RBI (7:55). ... Salvador Perez continues to get it done (10:19). ... Yainer Diaz could take another step forward (18:44). ... Will Smith has been consistent (20:34). ... Shea Langeliers continues to improve (24:24). ... Adley Rutschman's season seems like it was derailed by a hand injury (27:50). ... Tyler Stephenson has been rock solid (31:39). ... Connor Wong just had his best season (33:02). ... Logan O'Hoppe tailed off in the second half (35:09). ... What's the latest in the playoffs and other news (39:23)? ... Let's take an early look at the top six catchers heading into 2025 (46:42). ... Who are the top-12 catchers for next season (52:40)?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

The first three picks seem like a slam dunk in 2025 drafts (2:20)! ... Honestly, the top six picks seem pretty chalk for next season (11:00). ... How early should Ronald Acuña go (19:13)? ... Who were the final three picks of the first round (28:37)? ... The second round begins with Francisco Lindor (35:00). ... How far does Julio Rodriguez fall (40:47)? Zack Wheeler or Paul Skenes (49:00)? ... Should Jarren Duran and Jackson Chourio go in the second round (54:50)?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 in 5! You can find FBT in 5 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Audacy App and wherever else podcasts are found.It's never too early for Fantasy Baseball sleepers. Parker Meadows could go 20-20 next season. Could Evan Carter and Nick Lodolo bounce back if healthy? What's the upside for the returning Andrew Painter?Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 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 in 5 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

The MLB Playoffs have been fun, but Scott is not a fan of the format (3:20). ... Which sleepers were we most right about this season (14:14)? ... Why were we wrong about Nick Pivetta and Colt Keith (27:04)? ... What's next for Henry Davis (37:58)? ... Jarren Duran was our biggest breakout hit (41:03)! ... We were wrong about Jake Burger and Ke'Bryan Hayes (53:03). ... Which busts did we get right and wrong this year (1:00:54)?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