RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast

The NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today.0:00 Intro/Junior Caminero is “probably very day-to-day” with back tightnessLatest news from around MLB:Junior Caminero is dealing with back tightness, but just Day-to-Day – he’s been a steady riser throughout the spring.4:26 Grayson Rodriguez undergoing tests for sore triceps.Christian Walker undergoes ultrasound on oblique.10:15 Sandy Alcantara will be facing an innings limit, especially early on, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.15:04 AL LABR Review:https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/article/collette-calls-my-2025-al-labr-squad-9075332:13 More bold predictionsNL CentralClay: Matt McLain is a top-three 2BNL WestClay: Tirso Ornelas NL ROYAL WestClay: Cam Smith makes Opening Day roster Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product. 

Erik Halterman (@erik_halterman) and guest Dave McDonald (@RunDMcD) discuss the importance of taking shots on high-upside players in the back half of your draft and share their favorite sleepers to take a chance on.---00:00 Headlines11:20 General sleeper strategy19:15 Mid-round sleeper hitters32:30 Mid-round sleeper pitchers43:45 Late-round sleeper hitters1:00:55 Late-round sleeper pitchers---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live!  Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season.  Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000!  Sign up today!FantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product. 

00:00 Intro01:20 Expectations for Vlad & Bo08:50 Riskiest Hitter In The First 2 Rounds20:30 Strider vs. deGrom30:30 Alcantara/Sasaki Vegas Inflation37:00 Fade Tanner Scott?44:00 Fade Michael Toglia?49:20 Chandler Simpson59:15 Sleeper Prospects01:08:50 The Worst Hitters We’ll Draft NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!(hyperlink: https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/1465)FantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product. 

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the first full week of Spring Training and then take a complete look at the 2025 Closer Pool, breaking down every tier, every team and everything you need to solve the saves riddle in your league. Follow us on Twitter / X: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWire.NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today! FantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product. 

Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer provide some potential sleepers in the Steals and Saves categories.---00:00 Headlines13:20 Steals Sleepers17:35 Tommy Edman19:50 Victor Robles23:20 Jake McCarthy25:30 Maikel Garcia28:45 Thairo Estrada30:50 Zack Gelof33:50 Jonny DeLuca35:25 Garrett Mitchell37:20 Victor Scott40:45 Jacob Young45:35 Saves Sleepers48:20 Jordan Romano50:45 Justin Martinez52:45 A.J. Puk54:45 Lucas Erceg57:45 Edwin Uceta1:00:05 Orion Kerkering1:02:45 Garrett Whitlock1:04:55 Calvin Faucher1:06:35 Robert Garcia1:08:50 Jason AdamEDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account?Earn up to 0.5% on every depositFree to use, no minimum balancesFDIC-insured accountsUnlimited withdraws back to cardLightning fast deposits and withdrawsSign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! FantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product. 

With another Roundtable update looming, Clay Link and Todd Zola review their outfielder rankings for the 2025 fantasy baseball season.Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today.EDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Deposit $25, get $25 Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today!0:00 Intro/Brandon Sproat is touching 99 mph todayLatest news from around MLB: Rafael Devers (shoulders) could start season at DH Zach Neto (shoulder) ruled out for Opening Day, but the expectation is that he will make his debut in April 5:43 Jordan Westburg is dealing with some lower-back soreness, did some light throwing Friday Gunnar Henderson was removed from Thursday’s spring game with right lower-side soreness, will rest through the weekend, though the Orioles are saying there is minimal long-term concern with the injury 11:26 Outfield ranks for the 2025 season:Clay’s Top 25 Todd's Top 251. Aaron Judge 1. Aaron Judge2. Juan Soto 2. Kyle Tucker3. Kyle Tucker 3. Juan Soto4. Mookie Betts 4. Julio Rodriguez (Betts 5th, he’s on my SS list)5. Corbin Carroll 5. Jackson Chourio6. Fernando Tatis 6. Fernando Tatis Jr.7. Julio Rodriguez 7. Corbin Carroll8. Jackson Chourio 8. Yordan Alvarez9. Yordan Alvarez 9. Jarren Duran10. Jarren Duran 10. Jackson Merrill11. Michael Harris 11. Ronald Acuna Jr.12. Jackson Merrill 12. Teoscar Hernandez13. 19:36 Ronald Acuna 13. Brenton Doyle14. Teoscar Hernandez 14. Michael Harris II15. Oneil Cruz 15. Christian Yelich Chisholm next16. James Wood 16. Wyatt Langford17. Wyatt Langford 17. Bryan Reynolds18. Anthony Santander 18. Ian Happ19. 32:02 Jazz Chisholm 19. Seiya Suzuki20. Seiya Suzuki 20. Adolis Garcia21. Luis Robert 21. Anthony Santander22. Bryan Reynolds 22. Steven Kwan23. Brenton Doyle 23. James Wood24. 49:02 Lawrence Butler 24. Nick Castellanos25. Riley Greene 25. Randy ArozarenaJust missed for Clay: Randy Arozarena, Ian Happ, Cody Bellinger, Christian Yelich, Dylan Crews, Josh Lowe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product. 

Erik Halterman is joined by Lucas Biery to review the GLARF draft, a 15-team expert roto league.---00:00 Headlines08:30 Big-picture strategy11:25 Rounds 1-219:50 Rounds 3-629:30 Rounds 7-1040:25 Rounds 11-1651:20 Rounds 17-2359:10 Reserve Rounds---FantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account?Earn up to 0.5% on every depositDeposit $25, get $25Free to use, no minimum balancesFDIC-insured accountsUnlimited withdraws back to cardLightning fast deposits and withdrawsSign up with promo code ROTOPOD today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product. 

James Anderson is joined by NFBC Hall Of Famer John Pausma to discuss the recent high-stakes auction they each participated in, focusing on what went right, what went wrong, and what adjustments they could have made mid-auction!00:00 Intro03:25 Catcher/Closer Inflation 19:50 Adjusting Mid-Auction24:25 James’ Strategy28:20 John’s Hitters34:00 Regrets From The Auction37:50 Building A Staff42:00 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product. 

Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie are drafting in the Mixed LABR Experts League, and share their thoughts while they draft.---00:00 LABR Mixed League Draft00:30 Mets news - Manaea/Senga04:00 Kyle Finnegan re-signs with Nats07:00 Draft starts14:30 Second Round17:30 Third Round21:30 Garrett Crochet25:30 Fourth Round32:00 Fifth Round - DH Tax40:00 Sixth Round41:45 Fantrax43:00 Bo Bichette and Cal Raleigh47:00 Seventh Round53:00 Eighth Round56:00 EDGE Boost58:00 Ninth Round1:03:00 10th Round1:16:00 11th Round1:25:00 BlueWire1:25:10 12th Round---EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Deposit $25, get $25 Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! FantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product. 

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad talk obliques for Wyatt Langford and Heliot Ramos, discuss Spencer Strider and Sandy Alcantara and then dive into a number of interesting starting pitchers going post pick 200 in drafts. Follow us on Twitter / X: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWireFantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. https://www.fantrax.com/rotowireEDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Deposit $25, get $25 Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.