Fantasy Baseball Today

Framber Valdez came tantalizingly close to a no-hitter, sending ripples through the fantasy baseball world. Meanwhile, Grayson Rodriguez’s injury may have serious implications for teams. The hosts examine promising players to stash for the stretch run. They dig into the ups and downs of pitchers like Seth Lugo and Chris Bassett, and how injuries are reshaping fantasy rosters. Finally, they offer strategies for navigating player rankings and the impact of weather on performances, ensuring listeners are well-equipped for their fantasy decisions.

Elly De La Cruz put on a show few players can compete with Monday night. Chris Towers and Scott White talk about where he ranks among all Fantasy players these days. Plus, are we buying Sean Manaea's recent strikeout binge? What about Bobby Witt and Luis Robert's diverging paths since the All-Star break?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

How did Blake Snell go from being arguably the worst pitcher in baseball to potentially a top-12 SP in about a month's time? Chris Towers and Scott White break down how Snell has reinvented himself yet again, plus we talk about how good Yusei Kikuchi and Spencer Schwellenbach can be, break down Spencer Arrighetti's upside, and talk about all of the latest injuries, news, and notes from the weekend of MLB action.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.Connor Norby has a more clear path to playing time with the Marlins. Agustin Ramirez and Deyvison De Los Santos also offer the Marlins some upside. Robby Snelling and Aidan Smith are further away but are very interesting prospects for dynasty.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

Coby Mayo has finally been promoted by the Orioles (2:50)! ... Michael Toglia continues to slug (12:12). ... Max Meyer has been unimpressive since returning (15:37). ... VINNIE P BABY (18:10)! ... Mike Trout is done for the season (23:28). ... News (32:20): Max Fried could return this weekend. ... Ben Lively continues to pitch well (35:02). ... Masyn Winn is heating back up (39:18). ... Offense was up in a huge way in July (40:15). ... Who were the latest movers in our rankings (46:42)? ... Let's preview Week 20, starting with the schedule and two-start pitchers (52:56). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and weekend streamers (1:00:30).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

Nick Lodolo got crushed by the Cubs (2:30). ... Framber Valdez is racking up the whiffs (8:47). ... Logan Webb threw a five-hit shutout (14:35)! ... Jackson Holliday returned with a grand slam (17:45)! ... Jordan Westburg has a fractured hand (23:50). Who are the top replacements? ... News (31:23): Gerrit Cole could return this weekend. ... Paul Sewald is on shaky ground right now (35:00). ... Let's get into our burning questions, starting with Pablo Lopez (41:15). ... We got rough outings from Cristopher Sanchez and Clayton Kershaw (50:31). ... Is Colton Cowser must-add again (54:21)? ... Do any of these waiver wire pitchers matter (1:00:30)? .... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:02:36).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

Sean Manaea struck out a season-high 11 (3:30)! ... Eugenio Suarez blasted three home runs and is one of the hottest hitters in baseball (6:26). ... Jazz Chisholm is off to quite the start with the Yankees (11:23). ... News (16:30): Gerrit Cole was scratched from his start due to general body fatigue. ... Jackson Holliday is rejoining the Orioles (18:06)! ... Gavin Williams has turned in two strong starts in a row (28:21). ... Jeffrey Springs wasn't very good in his return (34:01). ... Jorge Polanco has been hitting lately with the Mariners (38:08). ... These hitters are hot (43:57)! ... These pitchers are not (49:42)! ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (56:08).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 Trade Deadline is over! Let's start with Jack Flaherty to the Dodgers (2:07). ... Tanner Scott is headed to the Padres for a massive haul of prospects (7:45). ... The Orioles gave up Connor Norby and Kyle Stowers for Trevor Rogers (18:35)? ... The Orioles also acquired Eloy Jimenez (26:40). ... Bryan De La Cruz is headed to the Pirates (30:12). ... The Dbacks acquired Josh Bell to help fill the Christian Walker void (31:16). ... Could Lucas Erceg earn saves with the Royals (35:50)? ... The Guardians acquired Alex Cobb, which means Hayden Birdsong will rejoin the Giants rotation (37:30). ... We hit on some other trades like Isiah Kiner-Falefa to the Pirates and Paul DeJong to the Royals (40:11). ... We wrap up with some winners and losers, including Garrett Crochet who was not moved at the deadline (45:30).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 start with the three-team trade between the Dodgers, White Sox and Cardinals (2:40)! ... Lane Thomas is headed to the Cleveland Guardians (14:14). ... The Astros acquired Yusei Kikuchi but the cost was pretty hefty (18:00). ... Jorge Soler is reunited with the Braves (22:45)! ... Let's quickly run through the rest of the trades (25:03). ... Jazz Chisholm had a huge game in just his second game with the Yankees (32:28). ... MJ Melendez has quietly had a strong July (33:45). ... News (38:58): Christian Walker left with an oblique strain. ... How do we rank Colton Cowser, TJ Friedl, Masataka Yoshida and Jeff McNeil (45:26). ... Any interest in Grant Holmes (48:55)? ... Zack Wheeler and Logan Gilbert got rocked (52:25). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (54:27).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

Blake Snell struck out a career-high 15 on Saturday (3:11)! ... Xavier Edwards hit for the cycle on Sunday (8:35)! ... Add Edwards or Tyler Fitzgerald (13:00)? ... Bailey Ober is on fire right now (19:03). ... News (21:45): Kodai Senga has a calf injury and will miss the rest of the season. ... Spencer Schwellenbach leaned on his slider and the best start of his young career (33:05). ... Shane Baz had a bounce-back start (43:13). ... Add Colt Keith or Mark Vientos (50:41)? ... Start or sit these questionable pitchers (56:21)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:07:50).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