FTN Fantasy Baseball Podcast

It's episode 22 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62). They're joined this week by Brandon Waddell (@thehumnraindelay) aka CORKED WOOD, one of the top NFBC 12-team Online Championship (OC) players. Brandon has won a whopping 16 of 27 OC leagues since he started playing the contest in 2019, a 59% league win rate! They discuss a variety of draft and FAAB topics specifically related to the OC and 12-team formats. Towards the end, the trio plays a Rapid Fire ROS game involving James Wood, Noelvi Marte and Julio Rodriguez.Topics Discussed:Brandon Waddell's baseball and stats backgroundFading early SPs in the OCThe Upside Drafting Theory in overall contestsLeague-shopping and when to draftDiminishing returns with volume draftingManaging FAAB budgets; how much to save 2HThe Low-Percentage Plays (aka The Toglia)Avoiding the Splash BidsWhen to shift to tracking overall standingsJames Wood vs. Noelvi MarteJulio Rodriguez vs. Jarren DuranMatt Olson vs. Josh NaylorSkubal/Kirby/Castillo vs. Burnes/Fried/P.LopezSign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's episode 21 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62)! Vlad and Jason delve into a variety of topics from the return or Robbie Ray, Jeffrey Springs and Kodai Senga to in-depth AL team lineup trends, the Cubs' atrocious bullpen and some tips for avoiding SP landmines in the summer.Players and Topics (time stamps listed)(4:00) - Saving FAAB for Robbie Ray, Jeffrey Springs, Kodai Senga?(9:00) - Jacob deGrom update(12:47) - Mets pitchers: Edwin Diaz, Christian Scott, Jose Butto(15:38) - Cubs hot mess bullpen(21:54) - Chad Green, stashing Yimi Garcia(23:44) - Josh Jung delayed(25:40) - Willson Contreras, Yainer Diaz or Francisco Alvarez ROS?(28:35) - Garrett Mitchell promotion?(31:15) - Avoiding landmine Starting Pitchers in the summer(41:32) - AL Central Lineup Trends(50:20) - AL West Lineup Trends(1:01:57) - AL East Lineup TrendsSign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Surprise! It's episode 20 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) as they invite old friend Scott Jenstad (@ScottJenstad) on the pod. Scott is one of the most accomplished high-stakes managers in history and is the host of Sunday's RotoWire Fantasy Baseball show. The trio dive into a bevy of topics including Ben Rice's arrival, Gerrit Cole's return, Corbin Carroll's struggles, Marcell Ozuna's dominance and Steven Kwan's quest for .400. Find out where Garrett Crochet will be traded and which MLB team is now Scott's favorite since the A's have abandoned him. Oh, and there's more Miguel Vargas slander than Vlad can handle.Players and Topics (time stamps listed)(1:44) Jenstad intro - Oakland A's - Mason Miller(5:50) How did I not bid on John Brebbia?(7:20) Guardians, Brewers, Cubs - MLB surprises(12:22) Return of Cole, Scherzer and Bobby Miller(20:47) How much FAAB to leave for September(30:00) The History of Fantasy Sports book(25:10) Ben Rice and Orelvis Martinez(35:00) Return of Tork, Meadows and Jordan Walker?(43:00) 1st Half Profit Infielders - Westburg, Bohm, Maikel(49:00) 1st Half Profit Outfielders - Ozuna, Profar, Greene(54:40) Manny Machado 2H expectations(41:50) Norby and Loperfido (Told Ya)(60:00) 2H Predictions (Crochet, Kwan, Gil, Witt + more)Sign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's episode 19 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast! Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) touch on current fantasy baseball news, injury updates and dig into this weekend's starts & sits.Players and Topics (time stamps listed)(4:35) Horwitz is Happening!(10:10) Parker Meadows and Torkelson(11:40) No Al Bundy Allowed(13:05) JT Realmuto, Francisco Alvarez(14:55) Encarnacion-Strand Stash FOMO(17:40) Gavin Williams / Ben Lively(21:35) Kyle Bradish the Exception(22:33) Ben Brown, Sneaky Yariel Rodriguez(24:55) Bryan Woo / Emerson Hancock(26:22) Povich, Thorpe, Waldrep: The Philosphers(36:00) Parker Meadows Can't Lose + Tork Bombs(41:50) Norby and Loperfido (Told Ya)(44:17) Drew Waters, not a Floyd(45:50) Don't blame TON, blame yourself(47:40) Mastaka Yoshida to help your BA(49:40) Adael Amador(50:50) Jason's Weekly Jasson Dominguez Shout OutWeek 12 Weekend Start/Sits and Matchups(52:41) Marlins + Nats lefty-heavy rotations(54:10) Gut's indigestion and the Jazz is Overrated Shade(56:00) Trout: overrated?(57:50) Bench the Nats lefties; Weekend at Senzel's(59:27) LHHs to bench this weekend(1:00:00) Paul DeDong vs lefties(1:04:55) Have you seen Arenado's #'s against lefties?Sign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's episode 18 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast! Co-host Jason Anthony (@booms62) and Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) touch on current events, injury news and discuss the types of players they feel most comfortable stashing in 12- and 15-team roto leagues. Vlad and Jason dig into this weekend's starts & sits and take an early look at Week 12 FAAB options.Players and Topics (time stamps listed)(2:30) Henry Davis, Intro to Art of the Stash (7:00) Royce Lewis & Luis Robert return with a bang(8:35) Tommy Pham and Wilyer Abreu's ankles(10:37) Kyle Tucker's shin(11:40) Bo Naylor getting demoted? + Guardians rule(15:35)Javier/Arrighetti, Mahle/Scherzer, Gasser/Ashby(23:00) Garrett Crochet to the Padres? Luis Gil's dominance(28:33) Weekend Matchups - Dodgers/Yankees, Tough spot for Nats + more(49:18) Week 12 FAAB Preview + Archetypes we're stashingSign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's episode 17 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast! Co-host Jason Anthony (@booms62) and Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) review the best starting pitchers in May, hitters to start and sit this weekend and provide an early look at the Week 11 free agent bidding pool. The duo discuss the importance of staying ahead of roster activations and the playing time fallout of roster bubble hitters.Players and Topics Discussed:Clarke Schmidt's injury and temporary replacementThe return of Luis Robert Jr., Steven Kwan and Royce LewisChris Sale and Luis Gil dominanceCal Quantrill is underrated but Austin Gomber's been luckyGavin Stone is Budget Max FriedLefty-heavy weekend matchups for CLE, NYM, TEXFAAB whispering Matt Waldron, David Peterson, Sean Bouchard and Nick MartiniSign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's episode 16 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast! Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) spends the first part of the show with calm, cool and collected FTN writer Todd Whitestone (@telestar7) and the rest of it with one of his favorite, unpredictable guests, Dan Prepas (@surlyattorney). Vlad and Todd discuss Main Event FAAB spending trends and dig into some money-saving discipline-fueled strategies. They don't go off the rails as they usually do when Prepas the Surly joins the show, but Vlad and Dan discuss a variety of topics ranging from Brent Rooker's rest-of-season value to overrated fantasy hitters and the state of the Angels franchise.Players and Topics Discussed:The Luis Matos and Luke Raley heatersIs Willie Calhoun the next Kevin Pillar?Todd's column and alligator arms of high stakes players in 2024Carlos Estevez's replacementLuis Ren-hee-fo, All-Star to-beJulio Rodriguez already a bust?Morel is overratedA shrine to Alec BohmMiguel Vargas SZN is hereSign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) is joined this week by FTN colleague, Rob Orr (@NotTheBobbyOrr). Rob is the defending NFBC Gladiator overall winner, SABR award winner and creator of metrics such as SEAGER and Damage%. Players and Topics Discussed:Rob's baseball journey and Philly fandomThe joy of creating your own metrics and hearing Karl Ravech talk about themNFBC Gladiator dominanceUsing Damage% and other unique metrics for fantasy baseball decisionsNelson Velazquez and Luke Raley Jr.LaMonte Wade Jr.Michael Harris II is fineSign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Episode 14 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) and Jason Anthony (@Booms62) as the duo discusses the week of news, examines why we overspend on recently promoted prospects and digs into the best and worst schedules for the rest of May.Players and Topics Discussed:Willson Contreras' bad luckImpact of Luis Arraez in San DiegoExpectations for Kyle ManzardoTracking Jordan Walker's minor league performanceCall-up dates for Junior Caminero, Cade Horton, James WoodHitters to bench in NFBC this weekendBest and Worst schedules in the 2nd half of MayRobert Gasser SZN!Sign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Episode 13 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) and Jason Anthony (@Booms62) as the duo discuss a variety of topics including Mike Trout's injury, prospect promotions and free agent bidding regret. The main focus this week is on Vlad's starting pitcher rankings for the month of May that include a strength of schedule analysis.Players and Topics Discussed:Mike Trout, Jo Adell and the AngelsTyler Black and Joey LoperfidoRanger Suarez, SP1Juice upcoming matchups for Cole Ragans and Framber ValdezThe Marquez Conundrum: the issue with Cincinnati Reds SPStarting Pitcher Rankings preview for the month of May!Sign up for the best fantasy baseball roster construction, market and player analysis in the industry at www.FTNfantasy.com. Incredible content from our group of top-notch analysts along with industry-best projections (powered by FTN Data), Trust the Gut FAAB, Drops & Disasters, weekly rankings and a whole slew of useful tools. The FTN team will help you crush your leagues!Popular Links on https://ftnfantasy.comNFL Rankings Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/projectionsADP tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/adp-explorationUnderdog ADP Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/underdog-adpNFL Dynasty Fantasy Football: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/nfl/nfl-dynastyMLB Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlbNFL Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nflPGA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/pgaNBA Homepage: https://ftnfantasy.com/nbaPrizepicks Tool: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nba/prizepicks-predictions-toolDFS Optimizer: https://ftnfantasy.com/dfs/nfl/optimizerTools Page: https://ftnfantasy.com/tools/Prop Shop: https://ftnfantasy.com/bets/prop-shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.