POPULARITY
The Toronto Blue Jays are back at 3 games over the .500 mark after a 4-game sweep of the Athletics.With big contributions coming from Ernie Clement and Addison Barger, Justin and Patrick discuss how to keep them in the every day lineup when Andres Gimenez returns from the IL.The guys also discuss the crowded outfield and preview what could be a difficult group of starting pitchers to face when the Phillies come to town.
The Blue Jays leave home having swept the powerful Padres in three games to complete a 5-4 homestand and now play six, in Tampa (3) and Texas (3). This week's Exit Philosophy has Griff and Mal weighing in on the big sports story of the moment in Toronto, the Maple Leafs and their parting of ways with president Brendan Shanahan. Are there comparisons with the Jays organization and should Shanahan have been given a media platform on the way out the door. Griff describes a similar situation in the ‘90s with fired manager Buck Rodgers. Is this the moment for the Jays with six primary outfielders, to give a banged-up Anthony Santander 10 IL days to get healthy and regroup? The Jays bullpen has stepped up and is as deep as anyone can remember…except for some blips on the Jeff Hoffman radar. Do they keep him in the closer role? A look at how good MLB teams with slow starts have bounced back and how that reflects on the Jays. The Top 5 List of position players born in the ‘80s is amazingly thin and how is that a caveat for Vlad in the final five seasons of his mega contract. Plus, a Niagara Ironbacks inaugural season (St. Catharines) is looming in the PGCBL. INDEX: 0:00 Intro 0:22 Maple Leafs decision to let president Shanahan go 2:47 The Jays and the future of their president Shapiro 5:15 Vlad and Bo and the factor of no salary cap 10:13 Shanahan's no presser exit compared to Buck Rodgers 16:37 Homestand ends with sweep of Padres 22:29 Jays struggles in Tampa through the years 27:33 Santander, Springer and the crowded OF mix 31:40 What happens when Andres Gimenez returns 36:35 State of the Jays Bullpen 43:51 Jays Rotation and the looming crisis of 4-5 starters 50:18 Good teams rebounding from slow starts 55:36 Phillies emerge as Jordan Romano heats up 1:02:05 Top 5 List … MLB position players born in the ‘80s 1:08:13 Niagara Ironbacks Update ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/
Ben & Brent kick off by discussing the Blue Jays' impressive sweep, highlighting their third straight win in extra innings thanks to Nathan Lukes. They delve into the team's recent momentum and rising excitement, noting the emergence of players like Lukes, Varsho, and Bargar, and advocating for Addison to continue playing even after Andres Gimenez returns. The conversation also addresses recent blown saves by Jeff Hoffman and Bowden Francis's struggles. To wrap up, they analyze the NHL East Final, NBA West Final, and Canada's upset at the World Championships (32:34).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Guests: Blue Jays centerfielder Daulton Varsho, third baseman Addison Barger, Buffalo Bisons manager Casey Candaele This week, we talk to two of the players most consequential to the Jays' recent turnaround that has seen them win eight out of 12 games going into their May 22 series finale against the San Diego Padres. Daulton Varsho leads the team with seven home runs despite only having been active since the end of April. He joins us to talk about his power prowess, his ongoing recovery from shoulder surgery and his advice to his teammates who had been struggling offensively when he arrived. Addison Barger got a chance to play every day when Andres Gimenez got hurt and been one of the Jays' best hitters since then. He talks about his time on the shuttle back and forth from Buffalo, his power potential and his record-setting day in right field back in April. Also, we get the word on the Jays' to minor-league affiliate and the players down there who are on the verge of helping the big club from Bisons skipper Casey Candaele.
In this final segment of the Fantasy Six Pack Hour, Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper run through the biggest fantasy baseball news of the week. We cover Ronald Acuña Jr.'s rehab assignment, key injuries across MLB, and the latest prospect call-ups that could impact your roster down the stretch. We cover: Ronald Acuña Jr. rehab update Jake Burger and Tobias Myers return Jace Jung sent to Triple-A IL news: Bryce Miller, Andres Gimenez, Jake Fraley, Roki Sasaki & more Notable prospect call-ups: Evan Carter, Jordan Lawlar, Moises Ballesteros, Dalton Rushing Stay informed with the latest injury updates, roster moves, and fantasy-relevant promotions.
Who's turning heads early in the 2025 fantasy baseball season — and can they keep it going? Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper are joined by Dave McDonald to break down some of the most notable early-season risers. They evaluate what's fueling the strong starts for players like Jordan Walker, Fernando Tatis Jr., Wilyer Abreu, Kyle Tucker, Victor Scott II, Oneil Cruz, and more — and discuss whether the production is sustainable or due for regression. Subscribe for weekly fantasy baseball insights, waiver pickups, rankings, trade strategy, and more throughout the 2025 season. Players Discussed:Jordan Walker, Lars Nootbaar, Fernando Tatis Jr., Eugenio Suarez, Wilyer Abreu, Kyle Tucker, Tommy Edman, Andres Gimenez, Victor Scott II, Oneil Cruz, Cedric Mullins, Heliot Ramos Join Fantasy Six Pack:Award-winning fantasy baseball rankings, daily hitting/pitcher analysis, DFS projections and more – fantasysixpack.net/plans (Use code F6PMLB25 for 15% off!) Follow us on social media:Joe: @F6P_JoeAJ: @AppleGarthAlgarCorey: @copiepsMike: @FFLaPlant
Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ben and Brent discussing the media narrative in New York surrounding Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s impending free agency before diving into some of the most positive developments from the Blue Jays' 5-2 start, including George Springer's resurgence and Andres Gimenez's refined approach at the plate. Later, the guys are joined by Carter Hutton (27:27), former NHL goaltender and current analyst for DailyFaceoff.com, to chat about Linus Ullmark's steady play for the Senators this season, the viability of an NHL team rotating goaltenders during the post-season, Joseph Woll's encouraging playoff resume, the Leafs' potential first-round playoff opponents, Andrei Vasilevskiy's resurgent campaign, and Connor Hellebuyck's checkered playoff history.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around MLB, the Blue Jays' hot start to the season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr,'s contract value, Max Scherzer's nagging injury, George Springer's bounce back season, Andres Gimenez's power with the bat, the matchup against the Mets, Shohei Ohtani's clutch mentality and more.
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Frank Corrado for Hour 3 on OverDrive! TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins to discuss the Blue Jays' convincing start, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract value and Andres Gimenez's first impressions. TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins to discuss Anthony Duclair's dilemma with Patrick Roy, Connor McMichael and Jalen Chatfield's tilt and Brady Tkachuk's injury status with the Senators and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.
Guests: Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez, outfielder Alan Roden, pitcher Jacob Barnes, Orioles/Baseball Canada outfielder Tyler O'Neill This week in Deep Left Field, we talk to the clean-up man, record-setting slugger Andres Gimenez, who has 60% of the Jays' home runs so far. Rookie sensation Alan Roden catches us up on his first week in the big leagues and we'll also meet one of the new, but also not so new, guys in the Jays' bullpen, Jacob Barnes. As well, we talk to Burnaby, B.C.'s Tyler O'Neill, who extended an incredible major-league record by hitting a home run on opening day for the sixth straight season.
JD and Blake Murphy, co-host of Jays Talk Plus & The Raptors Show, start the show discussing the start to the Blue Jays' season following their win over the Nationals, the pitching staff amidst Max Scherzer's injury, and Andres Gimenez' solid first impression (00:00). Then, they dive into the NBA, starting with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP campaign, before projecting prospects that may be available to the Raptors in the draft, and react to the news that Darko Rajaković's contract option was picked up for 2026-27 (29:44). Later, The Ringer's Tate Frazier joins the show to break down the NCAA Tournament, the feelings around Duke without Coach K, Cooper Flagg's dominance on the run to the Final Four, the depth amongst the top prospects in this year's draft class, and the future of NIL in college basketball (49:40). Finally, JD and the producers take a look at “What We Missed” (01:29:07). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ben and Brent discussing the emergence of Andres Gimenez and his long-term viability as the Blue Jays' cleanup hitter. Then, the guys dive into an early-season edition of Blue Jays Fact or Fiction, covering a multitude of topics including Anthony Santander's slow start and Alan Roden's breakout potential. Later, Jon Morosi (25:29) stops by to chat about MLB's new “torpedo” bat phenomenon, Gimenez's power surge to begin the season, Bowden Francis' ceiling in the Blue Jays' rotation, and Max Scherzer's ongoing injury issues. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Welcome to April! Ben and Brent open the show by discussing the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Washington Nationals, Andres Gimenez's newfound power at the plate, Bowden Francis' dominant 2025 debut, the Blue Jays' current platoon situation at third base, and George Springer's encouraging start to the season. Later, the guys weigh in on Niko Mikkola being fined $5,000 for his antics against the Montreal Canadiens, the Flyers' 3-game winning streak on the heels of John Tortorella's dismissal, and the Washington Capitals' signing of top prospect Ryan Leonard (32:03).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
After a season opening series split with Baltimore, Justin and Patrick voice their concerns about Max Scherzer and the puzzling move to keep (and then DFA) Richard Lovelady over Ryan Yarbrough.The guys highlight Andres Gimenez, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, and Jeff Hoffman as standouts over the weekend. Congrats to Alan Roden on his first MLB hit.Before wrapping up the episode the guys discuss the Washington Nationals and the keys to winning the series. Stay tuned for a very cool episode later this week!
Happy Monday! Ben and Brent kick off the week by discussing the outcome of the Maple Leafs' California road trip, recent encounters with high-sticking incidents, Mitch Marner's pursuit of his first career 100-point campaign, and John Tavares' historic goal-scoring production in March. Later, the guys weigh in on the Blue Jays' weekend split against the Orioles, the residual implications of Max Scherzer's injury situation, Andres Gimenez's strong weekend at the plate, and Kevin Gausman showing signs of recapturing his ace-level form (30:55).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Happy Friday! Ben and Brent open the show by discussing the Blue Jays' 12-2 loss to the Orioles on Opening Day, Jose Berrios' shaky outing to start the season, John Schneider's decision to have Andres Gimenez bat cleanup, Tyler O'Neill's absurd Opening Day home run streak, and potential concerns about the Jays' offensive depth. Afterwards, the guys weigh in on John Tortorella's dismissal in Philadelphia, Sidney Crosby overtaking Wayne Gretzky for the most point-per-game seasons in NHL history, and the crowded Eastern Conference playoff picture (27:57).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Guests: Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jordan Romano, Blue Jays pitcher Nick Sandlin Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro held his annual spring training session with the media and we take you through what he had to say in painstaking detail. His confidence that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. would re-sign with the Jays, despite their failure to make a deal all winter, the state of the farm system, whether players like Daulton Varsho, Andres Gimenez and Alejandro Kirk need to hit better for the Jays to succeed and much more. Also, we head over to Phillies camp to check in with “the one who they let get away.” Jordan Romano is thriving in his new digs. And meet the new guy – Nick Sandlin!
Guest: Jeff Ellis, Locked On Guardians Podcast Rundown [Intro] Andrew Benintendi is out 4-6 weeks after getting hit in the hand by a pitch. White Sox GM Chris Getz shares what his plans are for the roster after injury news and audio from Benintendi about his desire to still make Opening Day. Also, injury updates from Getz regarding Colson Montgomery and Bryan Ramos. [9:01] AL Central Preview: Cleveland Guardians. Guest Jeff Ellis from Locked On Guardians joins the show to share his insight about the reigning AL Central champions. Why the team won't be impacted as much after trading Andres Gimenez and Josh Naylor away, why the starting pitching is still an issue, and will Jose Ramirez ever be traded away. Plus a little MLB Draft talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) break down the latest spring training news, discuss position battles, explain the value of FTN's new Custom Rankings & Projections tool and dive into outfielders in the ADP top 150 overall.Spring Training NewsOrioles: Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg setbacks. Too many hitters, need Cease ASAP.Blue Jays: Daulton Varsho back soon, George Springer's value if not a leadoff man, Andres Gimenez rising.Yankees: Battle for the leadoff spot: Dominguez, Jazz, Volpe and...LeMahieu?Angels: Zach Neto news, Mike Trout helium, Tim Anderson making the team?Cubs: Nico Hoerner not big in Japan, Matt Shaw on the mend.Reds: Bad org, CES, McLain power.Dodgers: Freddie Freeman's new valueStarting Pitchers: Max Meyer, Brandon Woodruff, Dodgers SP5 battle, Tomoyuki SuganoClosers/Relievers: Felix Bautista, the Royals, Kyle Finnegan never ever or maybeOutfield TiersAaron Judge on an islandCarroll, Soto, Tucker or Tatis?Chourio and YordanThe Duran, Jazz, Merrill tierRonnie doing Ronnie (running?)Oneil Cruz statmashBrenton Doyle, VMILuis Robert Jr., we're outSantander and Greene on SP IslandTrout and YelichHapp, Kwan, Crews, PCA, Lowe, Randy and AdolisPlease help by rating and reviewing our podcast!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your drafts and leagues.NEW!! The FTN Custom Rankings & Projections toolA few of our preseason tools:FTN VDP ProjectionsTop 500 Roto RankingsUnderdog VDP RankingsBiery's Offseason TrackerFILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball
Dan and Jeff break down who they think will take over Andres Gimenez's spot at second base for the Guardians in 2025
How does second base look this season (2:30)? ... What's our second base strategy (8:20)? ... Is Ketel Marte worth a top-30 pick (15:55)? ... Jose Altuve was one of 19 players to go 20-20 last season (20:11). ... Which version of Ozzie Albies will we get (23:03)? ... We almost forgot Jazz Chisholm is going to play second base (28:15)! ... Can Marcus Semien bounce back (31:12)? ... Jordan Westburg is a breakout for each of us (36:23)! ... Brice Turang looks like a one-trick pony (39:10). ... Will Luis Garcia Jr. play everyday (42:11)? ... When will Nico Hoerner return from surgery (48:21)? ... Xander Bogaerts could be a solid fallback (54:50). ... Bryson Stott and Andres Gimenez should provide a similar skillset (54:50). ... What should we expect from Jackson Holliday (1:00:57)? ... Let's talk sleepers, breakouts and busts at second base (1:05:00). ... We wrap up with the rest of second base ADP (1:17:30). 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/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign 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
Jeff Erickson and guest host Vlad Sedler discuss the big changes from the offseason, including Juan Soto to the Mets, the Kyle Tucker trade, Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers and more! --- 00:00 Grading the Biggest Moves of the Fantasy Offseason 00:30 Welcome to Vlad Sedler 01:30 Moves 01:42 Juan Soto signs with the Mets 05:50 Kyle Tucker traded to the Cubs 09:15 Garrett Crochet traded to the Red Sox 13:40 Fantrax 14:40 Corbin Burnes signs with the Diamondbacks 19:00 Devin Williams traded to the Yankees 21:45 Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki, Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates sign with the Dodgers; (also Teoscar re-signs with the Dodgers) 30:30 Willy Adames and Justin Verlander sign with the Giants 32:45 Anthony Santander and Max Scherzer sign with the Blue Jays (also Andres Gimenez) 36:25 Christian Walker signs with the Astros 37:30 Josh Naylor traded to the Diamondbacks 41:00 EDGE Boost 41:50 Cody Bellinger traded to the Yankees (plus Max Fried and Goldy signing with the Yanks) 45:20 Jake Burger traded to the Rangers (Lowe, Pederson, Langford) 48:45 Carlos Estevez to the Royals, Ryan Pressly to the Cubs, Jeff Hoffman to the Jays 51:00 Yusei Kikuchi to the Angels 52:00 Jonathan India / Brady Singer swap 55:45 Jurickson Profar to the Braves 58:20 Moves (Mostly) Yet To Happen 58:25 BlueWire 58:30 Jack Flaherty signs with the Tigers 1:01:35 Pete Alonso 1:03:30 Dylan Cease trade? 1:06:00 Nolan Arenado trade? 1:07:00 Alex Bregman 1:07:40 Other Noteworthy Changes 1:07:50 A's to the Sacramento 1:09:35 Rays playing in Steinbrenner Field 1:12:10 O's moving fences back in for LF --- EDGE Boost 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 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! Fantrax 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. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In our 75th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer are joined by Matt Frank aka Marmosdad, Razzball's Top 100 Pitchers writer, to discuss Roki Sasaki joining the Dodgers and preview the AL East teams. For each team in the division, we each pick a player that for fantasy purposes we would buy, sell, and pick to click.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Links to things discussed in the pod:Dodgers continue reign of terror:Roki Sasaki joins DodgersTanner Scott inks four-year deal with LAKirby Yates lands with DodgersBlue Jays to sign Anthony SantanderShotaro Morii bypasses NPB, signs with A's in international free agencyUpcoming baseball card release schedule:1/22: 2024 Topps Transcendent1/25: 2024 Topps Diamond Icons2/12: 2024 Panini Three and Two2/15: 2025 Topps Series 1TBD: 2024 Topps Black & WhiteTBD: 2024 Topps DefinitiveTBD: 2024 Topps Heritage High NumberCategories Discussion - AL East Preview (27:40)NFBC ADP link: https://nfc.shgn.com/adp/baseballBaltimore OriolesBuy: Tyler O'Neill, Heston Kjerstad, Cedric MullinsSell: Felix Bautista, Adley Rutschman“Prospect” Pick to Click: Jordan Westburg, Dylan BeaversBoston Red SoxBuy: Wilyer Abreu, Trevor Story, Connor WongSell: Garrett Crochet, Nick Pivetta, Ceddanne Rafaela“Prospect” Pick to Click: Kristian Campbell, Nelly TaylorNew York YankeesBuy: Austin Wells, Clarke SchmidtSell: Jazz Chisholm Jr., Devin Williams“Prospect” Pick to Click: Spencer Jones, Ben Rice, Jorbit Vivas Tampa Bay RaysBuy: Yandy Diaz, Taj Bradley, Christopher MorelSell: Taj Bradley, Ryan Pepiot, Shane McClanahan“Prospect” Pick to Click: Junior Caminero, Aidan Smith, Colton LedbetterToronto Blue JaysBuy: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Will Wagner, Ernie ClementSell: George Springer, Andres Gimenez, Jeff Hoffman“Prospect” Pick to Click: Bowden Francis, Ricky Tiedemann, Arjun Nimmala
Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code ROSEHead to https://ZBiotics.com/ROTATION to get your Pre-Alcohol today! Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber and Chris Rose talk about Shane's free agency process, Cleveland coming in with a deal at the last minute, how his rehab is progressing, Guardians trading Andres Gimenez and a surprise visit from his catcher Austin Hedges!
Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On BwB EP 708, Bubba (@bdentrek) will be joined by Ben Tidd (@BreakingBen_T) to talk about recent news and some NFBC DC ADP Second Base Debates. Some Players Discussed- Jose Altuve Ozzie Albies Marcus Semien Matt McLain Jordan Westburg Andres Gimenez Xander Bogaerts Many More
About Last Night: DTR to start Sunday in Cincy; Chris Antonetti speaks on Andres Gimenez trade full 505 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:45:41 +0000 0L3ZZUbwfHdWV4ioulVFhhSc8fDEavXP sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports About Last Night: DTR to start Sunday in Cincy; Chris Antonetti speaks on Andres Gimenez trade The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False
Nick and Jonathan are joined by Guardians President of Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti to discuss the Andres Gimenez deal, if there is a plan where to spend money, if they are getting calls on Naylor, and more!
Segment 1 – News and Notes – Trades and Signings1.The Mets sign Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million deal. This made National News all over the country. It was Shohei Ohtani all over again. It was great for baseball, I think. Although, a lot of people were appalled at just the sheer money involved.a.Your thoughtsb.Stat line for 2025: HR, RBI, and BAc.Soto wasn't too effusive in his comments about the Yankees. I wonder if there is anything to read into that.2.The Yankees signed Max Fried to an 8-year, $218 million deal.a.The Yankees have a strong rotation with Cole, Rodon, Fried, Stroman, Gil, and Clarke Schmidt. Your thoughts.b.Stat line for 2025: Wins, IP, ERA, strikeouts3.The Blue Jays acquire Andres Gimenez and RHP Nick Sandlin from the Guardians for 1B/2B Spencer Horwitz and OF Nick Mitchella.It feels like a salary dump for the Guardians, which I found amusing as it came on the heels of the Soto deal. The gulf between the haves and have-nots is getting wider.b.Does this make enough of a difference for the Blue Jays over the next couple of seasons?c.It appears that the Guardians are clearing the path for Travis Bazanna. Date we will see him in Cleveland?4.The Guardians then spin Spencer Horwitz to the Pirates for RHP Luis Ortiz, LHP Josh Hartle, and RHP Michael Kennedy.a.I'm not the biggest fan of the Horwitz, but he makes great contact. But, at first base, I'm not sure. The Pirates need players that get on base. Thoughts?b.Ortiz has a lot of promise. What do you think he can become?5.The Rangers acquire Jake Burger from the Marlins for IF Max Acosta, IF Echedry Vargas, and LHP Brayan Mendoza.a.The Rangers had a down offensive season and needed some pop. I'm not a fan of players like Burger, but he'll hit 30 home runs with ease. How much fantasy improvement is there?b.Who gets the playing time with Burger leaving?6.The Red Sox acquire Garrett Crochet from the White Sox for C Kyle Teel, OF Braden Montgomery, RHP Wikelman Gonzalez, and IF Chase Meidrotha.Now, this was a trade. Thoughts on the deal?b.Crochet is the #10 pitcher off the board. Is this the right spot or does his lack of health give you pause?c.Does Kyle Teel go up on your draft rankings? His current ADP is 621 (41st catcher off the board).d.Chase Meidroth is likely a utility player but had a full-season in Triple-A. Is he worth a late-round grab in Draft and Hold Leagues? He's only been drafted in 11 leagues.7.The Yankees acquire Devin Williams from the Brewers for LHP Nestor Cortes and 2B Caleb Durbin.a.The Yankees shore up the back of the bullpen. When healthy, Williams is great. You were worried about the Yankees closing situation last Sunday. Feel better or does Luke Weaver still save opportunities?b.Cortes is great against LHB but can get hit hard against RHB. I still believe and even more so now that he's moved to the Brewers. Your thoughts?c.Durbin had the great AFL and he's the type of player the Brewers love. Will he get a chance in 2025?8.The Cubs acquire Kyle Tucker from the Astros for 3B Isaac Paredes, RHP Hayden Wesneski, and 3B Cam Smith.a.This was another massive trade. What were your impressions when you heard about it? Which side do you like better? Tucker is in his walk year.b.As with the Guardians, this seems to clear a path for another young player: Matt Shaw. Do you like Shaw's setup?c.Who grabs Tucker's playing time in Houston?i.I might take a late flyer on Jacob Melton. He's currently going 705.96 in Draft and Hold Leagues.
The best conversations about the Guardians offseason from the past week, by the Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and the Afternoon Drive. Discussing the surprising trade of Andres Gimenez to the Toronto Blue Jays and what it means for Cleveland moving forward, with guest appearances from Chris Rose and Matt Dery. Also covered is the re-signing of Shane Beiber and the defection of Alex Cobb to the division-rival Tigers. That and much more in 'The Best of Guardians Hot Stove.'
The best conversations about the Guardians offseason from the past week, by the Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and the Afternoon Drive. Discussing the surprising trade of Andres Gimenez to the Toronto Blue Jays and what it means for Cleveland moving forward, with guest appearances from Chris Rose and Matt Dery. Also covered is the re-signing of Shane Beiber and the defection of Alex Cobb to the division-rival Tigers. That and much more in 'The Best of Guardians Hot Stove.'
(2:35) – Top Headlines: Yankees trade for Devin Williams and sign Max Fried, Juan Soto introduced by Mets, Red Sox trade Garrett Crochet, Willy Adames joins Giants, Tyler O'Neill joins Orioles, Alex Cobb lands with Tigers(32:40) – More MLB Signings and Trades: Jordan Romano joins Phillies, Dodgers add Michael Conforto, Texans trade for Jake Burger, Blue Jays add Andres Gimenez in 3-team trade(54:30) – More Moves We're Monitoring: Suitors for Corbin Burnes, potential deal for Luis Castillo, Kyle Tucker rumors, Alex Bregman's future in Houston, market intrigue for Jack Flaherty, Walker Buehler, and Nick Pivetta
Max Fried agreed to an eight-year deal with the Yankees (1:03)! ... We do have concerns with Fried (4:30). ... What does the Braves' rotation look like (6:39)? ... Where is Fried going in early ADP (9:40)? ... Andres Gimenez was traded to the Blue Jays (11:24)! ... What will theYankees do with the rest of their rotation (16:42)? To display your continued support of the show, please vote Fantasy Baseball Today in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best Baseball Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-baseball-podcast/ 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/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign 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
Hembo and Buster discuss why Hembo thinks Juan Soto is not overpaid, why he doesn't love the Yankees signing Max Fried, the Blue Jays trading for Andres Gimenez, the Cubs bizarrely fielding offers for Saya Suzuki and Cody Bellinger, and likely destinations for Nolan Arenado. Then, Jorge Castillo talks about the Yankees' starting rotation, who could be traded from that rotation, a need at first base, the Mets looking for a starting pitcher, and why the Red Sox may have to go all-in on Corbin Burnes. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 3:12 Hembo 19:14 Jorge Castillo 30:55 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hembo and Buster discuss why Hembo thinks Juan Soto is not overpaid, why he doesn't love the Yankees signing Max Fried, the Blue Jays trading for Andres Gimenez, the Cubs bizarrely fielding offers for Saya Suzuki and Cody Bellinger, and likely destinations for Nolan Arenado. Then, Jorge Castillo talks about the Yankees' starting rotation, who could be traded from that rotation, a need at first base, the Mets looking for a starting pitcher, and why the Red Sox may have to go all-in on Corbin Burnes. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 3:12 Hembo 19:14 Jorge Castillo 30:55 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake and Andrew join you for an eclectic episode. They open with a discussion of the Guardians trade of Andres Gimenez and where baseball salaries are headed. Would you rather play football or baseball for the money each now stand to earn? Then they cover some Tuesday transactions from the team including bidding adieu to Kadarius Toney. Finally, they go over the Browns defensive performance against the Steelers and use that as a springboard to talk about how the defense returns to a top 10 unit next season. Join and Support us by subscribing at BrownsFilmBreakdown.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Zack and TJ react to the eventual three-way deal by the Guardians that started with Andres Gimenez being traded to the Blue Jays. Additional episodes at commercial-free shows are available for supporters at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest stories in baseball Monday through Friday in the regular season and 2x per week during the offseason! Grab Your Mountain Dew today: https://lets.shop/2141/dothedew/ Head to https://www.youtube.com/@WarehouseGames and watch Blitzball Battle 5 today! 00:00 INTRO01:05 Yankees sign Max Fried to 8-year/$218M deal10:13 Are the Red Sox about to miss on another offseason?17:26 Guardians trade Andres Gimenez to Toronto27:37 Rangers sign Nathan Eovaldi for 3-years/$75M and acquire Jake Burger from Miami32:37 Roki Sasaki might want a small market?37:42 OUTRO Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe
Matt Dery: Guardians needed to add starting pitching, and they did for Andres Gimenez's 'declining' bat full 751 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:23:10 +0000 MuKwyHDEK1BTEehkXcpo8r4cWg21MJ8n sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports Matt Dery: Guardians needed to add starting pitching, and they did for Andres Gimenez's 'declining' bat The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False
Guardians are banking Andres Gimenez's hitting struggles not turning around full 617 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:41:47 +0000 Soe3IiRY917tUB5BgHcKENMDOzAjcD1g sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports Guardians are banking Andres Gimenez's hitting struggles not turning around The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.am
Guardians trade Andres Gimenez to Toronto full 940 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:24:45 +0000 EUcBveimLdbTThP0ZtafUxPc6kgu67M2 sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports Guardians trade Andres Gimenez to Toronto The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=ht
Hour 1: Andres Gimenez traded to Blue Jays + Banking on Gimenez's hitting woes + No faith in David Blitzer chanignf financial fate full 2036 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:57:22 +0000 5bs5OD4SHcgpSbzHE911Ox1t9uoEyW9X sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports Hour 1: Andres Gimenez traded to Blue Jays + Banking on Gimenez's hitting woes + No faith in David Blitzer chanignf financial fate The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports
ESPN MLB Analyst Tim Kurkjian joined OverDrive to discuss the latest around MLB, the Blue Jays' roster foundation and the addition of Andres Gimenez to the lineup, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s role with the Blue Jays and his contract next steps, Bo Bichette's stance in Toronto, the star pitching in the league and more.
TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the MLB Winter Meetings, the Blue Jays acquiring Andres Gimenez and his role with the team, Juan Soto signing with the Mets, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract status, Bo Bichette's next steps and more.
Join Mark Roe, Frank Corrado and Dave Feschuk for Hour 3 on OverDrive! TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins to discuss the Blue Jays landing Andres Gimenez, Juan Soto's signing with the Mets and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract status in Toronto. Former NHLer, SiriusXM NHL Network and Daily Faceoff Analyst Carter Hutton joins to discuss the biggest headlines around the NHL and Mark hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.
The New York Yankees have joined the spending party signing Max Fried to the largest contract for a left handed pitcher ever. Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani break down all the latest from Winter Meetings Day 2 including Fried, Andres Gimenez, Nathan Eovaldi and the domino effects of today's moves!
Nick and JP start today's show discussing the Guardians trading Andres Gimenez to the Blue Jays and if they got better.
On today's show Nick and JP discuss the Andres Gimenez trade that the Guardians made, if the Browns are in a kicker gate once again, Browns Vs Chiefs, and more! They are joined by Audacy NFL Insider Ross Tucker, NFL on CBS Analyst Charles Davis, and NFL Analyst Herm Edwards. All of them dive into the Browns Vs Chiefs upcoming game on Sunday.
Grab Bag - Craig Breslow cancels MLB Network appearance for Crochet trade, Joe Burrow's house broken into, Blue Jays trade for Andres Gimenez, Clip du Jour
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/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign 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