RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad preview Week 1, discuss all the injuries across the league and discuss their NFBC Main Event drafts from Las Vegas this weekend. They break down how to deal with the half-week of games during Opening Weekend and get into the news from the past few days on Shane McClanahan, Zack Gelof, Gunnar Henderson and more. Then, they take an in-depth look through their big Main Events drafts this weekend, talking about the strategy they employed and the thinking behind most of their picks. 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 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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer review the winners and losers from the most important job battles around the league, highlighting players who have emerged as sleepers or early-season waiver pickups.---00:00 Headlines18:48 Red Sox Closer22:31 Atlanta Fifth Starter25:26 Red Sox Second Base/Third Base/DH29:01 Mets Second Base31:26 Royals Fifth Starter32:52 Nationals Fifth Starter35:52 Tigers Right Field/DH36:59 Cubs Third Base39:27 Tigers Fourth Starter/Fifth Starter42:03 Cubs Fifth Starter45:19 Astros Right Field48:40 Giants Fifth Starter52:00 Mariners Second Base53:47 Cardinals Center Field57:10 Rangers Center Field58:54 Reds Closer1:03:15 Rangers Fourth Starter/Fifth Starter1:06:08 Diamondbacks Closer1:09:47 Yankees Fourth Starter/Fifth Starter1:11:37 Dodgers Fifth Starter---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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.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, Todd Zola and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!0:00 Intro/Big weekend of draftsClosers on shaky ground:1:39 Alexis DiazTaylor RogersDavid BednarInteresting alternatives?ARI closersLiam Hendriks11:51 Felix Bautista uncertain for Opening DayIs anyone touching DET closers?16:50 Jhoan Duranhttps://x.com/NickNelsonMN/status/1902379970757882157Robert SuarezPete FairbanksNews and notes30:19 Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) “running out of time” to be ready for Opening DayRyan Weathers sidelined with forearm strainJared Jones seeking a second opinion… sounds ominous.Hunter Goodman is mashing this spring (catcher eligible)Cade Povich projected to make the BAL rotation.Thairo Estrada broken wrist 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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Halterman is joined by Tristan Cockcroft of ESPN to review their NL-only Tout Wars draft, discussing their strategies and favorite value picks. Draft board: https://tinyurl.com/2025ToutWars.---00:00 Headlines14:30 Hitter/pitcher balance17:45 Building a deep-league bullpen21:00 $1 players26:20 Building a deep-league rotation32:30 Building a deep-league lineup36:45 Infield vs. Outfield40:35 Bidding tricks44:40 Tristan vs. Erik playing time battles49:30 Other interesting buys and builds57:10 Best bullpen buys---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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 Intro01:45 Aroon Escobar05:30 Arjun Nimmala09:45 Didier Fuentes16:45 Juan Valera/David Sandlin21:50 Bubba Chandler/Thomas Harrington25:45 Konnor Griffin28:20 Bryce Rainer30:55 Jake Bloss34:45 Roman Anthony36:30 Cam Smith41:05 Jac Caglianone44:00 Tony Blanco Jr.46:25 George Lombard Jr.49:20 Will Warren/AJ Smith-ShawverNFBC 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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson share the players they've drafted the most so far this season, and the ones that got away. ---00:00 Fred Pod 3-17-2500:30 Fred’s Guys – the players who Fred has drafted the most often this year.02:15 Hitters:02:30 Trea Turner05:45 Bo Bichette11:10 Jeff Hoffman interlude15:00 Back to Hitters15:30 Alec Bohm19:45 Brandon Nimmo22:15 Jake McCarthy27:00 Nolan Schanuel34:00 FanTrax35:00 Pitchers:35:30 Clarke Schmidt, Nestor Cortes,41:20 Cole Ragans46:25 Spencer Strider Helium49:00 Quinn Mathews52:20 NFBC53:30 Jeff’s Main Event Preview1:02:20 BlueWire1:02:30 Jeff’s Tout Wars Recap1:12:00 Kristian Campbell1:17:15 Max Scherzer1:18:45 Demoted: Zebby Matthews, David Festa1:20:00 Rangers SPs - Rocker & Leiter---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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.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!0:00 Intro/Back from New York City0:47 Top 10 Players on the Rise in Drafts Cristopher SanchezRobbie Ray7:15 Spencer Strider13:00 Garrett CrochetCam SmithShane McClanahan28:00 Gavin WilliamsRyan WeathersChristian Encarnacion-StrandTrevor StoryOthers: Bo Bichette, Jordan Romano, Will Warren, Jason Adam, Justin Slaten, Spencer Torkelson, Kristian Campbell, Hayden BirdsongTout Wars recap55:50 Dodgers on discount in H2HBuilding around Wyatt LangfordRoyce Lewis injured during Sunday’s draftsAwardsSteve Gardner - Zen and Now 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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott Jenstad and special guest Toby G (aka BatFlip Crazy), livestream and break down the first super high stakes draft of the season, the $5,000 entry MTM Ultimate Draft from New York. They streamed the first twenty rounds of the draft, talking players, draft strategy, team building and everything else imaginable to help you get ready for all your upcoming big drafts. Follow us on Twitter / X: @ScottJenstad I @batflipcrazy 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  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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Halterman (@erik_halterman) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) finish out their categories sleepers series with their favorite ERA and WHIP targets.---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—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod 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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Halterman is joined by Paul Sporer of FanGraphs to discuss Paul's favorite pitchers at each point in the draft.---00:00 Headlines11:00 Top Fantasy Aces15:45 High-Floor Aces19:30 High-Ceiling SP2s25:30 High-Ceiling SP3s and SP4s33:45 Fantrax and NFBC35:10 High-Floor SP3s and SP4s39:20 SP3s and SP4s to fade45:45 Staff Filler SP5s and SP6s49:50 High-Ceiling SP5s and SP6s54:20 Very late SP targets---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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.