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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the most exciting prospects who haven't yet made the majors but should soon (including Jac Caglianone, Roman Anthony, Bubba Chandler, and Andrew Painter), the struggles of once-ballyhooed trade targets Sandy Alcantara and Luis Robert Jr., the recent rebounds of Emmanuel Clase and Devin Williams, the returns of Mike […]
Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today Express! You can find FBT Express on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Audacy App and wherever else podcasts are found. Jac Caglianone is now the top prospect to stash in redraft leagues. Roman Anthony might have a new path to the majors. Andrew Painter could be up June-ish with the Phillies. Kyle Teel is doing everything he needs to in the White Sox rotation. Fantasy Baseball Today Express 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/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @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 Express 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
Jac Caglianone is now the top prospect to stash in redraft leagues. Roman Anthony might have a new path to the majors. Andrew Painter could be up June-ish with the Phillies. Kyle Teel is doing everything he needs to in the White Sox rotation. Fantasy Baseball Today Express 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/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @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 Express 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
Francisco Rojas is back with a new episode of Phillies Today! He starts the show by recapping a 9-5 win over the Rockies last night and giving his takeaways from the game. Also, he provides an update on Andrew Painter's latest start for Lehigh Valley. Lastly, Francisco discusses Jean Segura retiring and talks about what he'll remember him for as a Phillie.
It's debate days this week on WIP. For the Midday Show's first debate of the week Paul Jolovitz a.k.a Jolly is live in studio to debate with the midday show's own Joe Giglio. The topic, should the Phillies put Andrew Painter in the bullpen? Check out this HEATED debate and see who came away with a win!
In hour 3, it's the beginning of 94WIP Debate Days on the Midday Show! Paul Jolovitz a.k.a Jolly joins the show to debate Joe Giglio on whether or not the Phillies should put Andrew Painter into the bullpen this season? And, on Phillies pitching the midday show also talks about some new and potential acquisitions the Phillies can/are making to bolster their bullpen!
On today's show, the WIP Midday Show are preparing for a world without the tush push play for the Eagles. The NFL will vote on the fate of this play within the next 24 hours as the owners meet in Minneapolis! Find out where the midday show stands on if the tush push will stay or go! Plus, it's Debate Days at 94WIP and the midday show is kicking off this week of debates with Jolly vs Giglio! Paul Jolovitz a.k.a Jolly of the WIP Overnight Show joins the midday show to take on Joe Giglio debating if the Phillies should send Andrew Painter to the bullpen this season? Listen to this heated debated and decide who won this debate! As well as, debating the best hitter on the Phillies, alternatives if the tush push gets banned, the Mets and Juan Soto drama, Phillies adding more pitchers, and more!
It's time for the midday show to check in again on Andrew Painter watch as the Phillies pitching prospect made another minor league start yesterday! How much closer could Painter be to making his Phillies debut?
On today's show, the WIP Midday Show is live from the Stotesbury Cup Regatta! But after taking a day to really look at the 2025 Eagles schedule there are some worries that the midday show wants to share! Plus, Hugh Douglas' Eagles legacy has been called into question do you consider the Eagles player an all time great or a really good former Eagle? With Scott Franzke joining the show to preview the Phillies vs Pirates weekend series! As well as, Cowboys already talking smack about the Eagles, checking in on Andrew Painter and more!
In hour 4, Joe, Hugh and Kyle, talk about some of the differences in NFL schedules now compared to in the past. Particularly from when Hugh had played! Plus, with Andrew Painter starting yesterday it time to check back in on Painter Watch!
This week Mike and Dom discuss the Sixers getting the third pick in the NBA draft, Andrew Painter's pitch count, and an update on the Flyers coaching search.
From 'High Hopes' (subscribe here):Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies' eventful weekend in Cleveland and discusses what Kyle Schwarber's current value ahead of his impending free agency. Later, Jack takes questions on the state of the bullpen, Andrew Painter's progress and the Phils' backup catcher situation. 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
Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies' eventful weekend in Cleveland and discusses what Kyle Schwarber's current value ahead of his impending free agency. Later, Jack takes questions on the state of the bullpen, Andrew Painter's progress and the Phils' backup catcher situation. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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
Coming off a 5-1 road trip, the Phillies Talk crew is back to break it all down from the six games in Tampa and Cleveland, especially after a great 3-0 win on Sunday night over the Guardians. 1:07 - In awe of Zack Wheeler's brilliance and Kyle Schwarber's power on Sunday6:11 - Bryce heating up after a big day on Saturday11:14 - Trea Turner's production at the plate has been impressive, despite not hitting for power14:11 - Aaron Nola struggles again in shutout loss on Friday16:50 - Andrew Painter's Triple A debut
Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber blasts two home runs as the Phillies win another series, this time against the Guardians in Cleveland. Pair Schwarbombs wtih a gem of a Zach Wheeler performance and the Phillies seems to be firing on all cylinders. Kyle Schwarber is now tied with Aaron Judge for the MLB lead with 14 HRs. Time to extend Kyle Schwarber. Join hosts Jamie Lynch & Rich Hoffman & guest Bob Cooney as they talk about Andrew Painter's debut in Lehigh Valley last week, the Phillies week ahead & of course, resigning Kyle Schwarber long term.
The 94 WIP Crew, Joe DeCamara, Jon Ritchie, Joe Giglio, Hugh Douglas, Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz react to the surge from the Phillies this week as they take care of business in Tampa Bay. Plus, all the latest reports from Lehigh Valley on Andrew Painter, will he be in the majors sooner rather than later? Don't miss out on the best moments of the week!
The 94 WIP Crew, Joe DeCamara, Jon Ritchie, Joe Giglio, Hugh Douglas, Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz react to the surge from the Phillies this week as they take care of business in Tampa Bay. Plus, all the latest reports from Lehigh Valley on Andrew Painter, will he be in the majors sooner rather than later? Don't miss out on the best moments of the week!
The 94 WIP Crew, Joe DeCamara, Jon Ritchie, Joe Giglio, Hugh Douglas, Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz react to the surge from the Phillies this week as they take care of business in Tampa Bay. Plus, all the latest reports from Lehigh Valley on Andrew Painter, will he be in the majors sooner rather than later? Don't miss out on the best moments of the week!
Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski on their Saturday morning time-slot talk a lot of Phillies after they drop the first game in the Cleveland series last night. Daryl Morey recently spoke about the Sixers and their future and was certainly uninspiring. Hear from Jeff McLane about the Birds and Jeff Kerr about the Phillies, including a report on what he saw from Andrew Painter.
Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talked about the Phillies' adrenaline-pumping sweep of the Rays and look ahead to Cleveland, while Mitch Rupert gives an update on Andrew Painter's debut with the IronPigs. Then, author Luke Epplin talks about his book on Cleveland's 1948 World Series-champion team.
Andrew Painter made his AAA debut on Thursday night and Joe Giglio breaks down what he saw from the Phillies' top prospect and what we could expect from him in 2025 when he makes his MLB debut. 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
Andrew Painter made his AAA debut last night with the LV Iron Pigs and had a great game: 3 innings, 1 hit, no earned runs and 5 strike outs. The kid looks good on his journey to the majors!
The Morning team grows more optimistic about the Phillies after their sweep of the Rays. Kyle Schwarber gets a lot of praise. Andrew Painter looks good in AAA Lehigh Valley after his AAA debut last night. Daryl Morey's comments on Embiid and the Sixers from Spike Eskin's podcast yesterday sparks lots of discussion- Joe DeCamara, Jon Ritchie and the Morning team are bewildered by how tone-deaf he is about how bad the organization is. They wonder if Morey will be fired and what the team's future holds. Callers also strongly criticize Morey. Enjoy Pop Culture Beat the Hammer and Time's Yours!
In hour 3, the WIP Midday Show is joined by Phillies radio broadcaster Scott Franzke. Franzke talks about the Phillies hot streak, what's contributed, if it's sustainable or not, and more! And, the midday show is on Andrew Painter watch as the young Phillies pitching prospect continues to impress in the minors!
The WIP midday show is keeping an eye on Andrew Painter as he continues to impress in the minors. Will we get to see the young, talented pitcher with the Phillies sooner rather than later?
On today's show, the WIP midday show is issuing an apology to Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski. For over criticizing his offseason moves that have know begun to pay off as the Phillies are red hot and one of the best teams in the MLB! Scott Franzke also joins the show to talk about this Phillies hot streak and if the factors working in this run can be sustainable throughout the rest of the season. Plus, Daryl Morey continues to make delusional head scratching comments that the midday show has some opinions on. As well as, the midday show being on Andrew Painter watch, Eagles offense taking next steps, and more!
(0:00-15:09) The voice of the Iron Pigs, Steve Degler, joins the show on Andrew Painter’s start last night! (15:09-23:41) The cure is finding another bullpen arm (32:41-33:56) People are starting to see the change with the Phillies play (33:56-43:30) Do roles in the bullpen matter?
Jack shares his High Hopes Jackie Baseball Report which discusses the red hot Phils and Andrew Painter making his AAA debut for Lehigh Valley tonight.
Francisco Rojas is back with a new episode of Phillies Today! On this episode, Francisco gives his observations & takeaways after a big night from the offense that led to an 8-4 win over the Rays. Also, he discusses Mick Abel and Otto Kemp, who have lately been names to watch in the Minor Leagues that might have potential to be called up to the Phillies at some point this year. Lastly, Francisco gives a preview for tonight's matchup against the Rays, including some bets to take for the game.
While Kenny Powers may not have been a guest, this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast was definitely Eastbound (but not down) as Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff began a division-by-division look at intriguing prospects at the start of the 2025 season. This week, the focus was on the AL East, with prospects like Blue Jays 2024 first-rounder Trey Yesavage and 18-year-old Red Sox slugger Justin Gonzales discussed. Jonathan caught up with one of the best prospects in the division, Yankees No. 1 George Lombard Jr., before he was promoted to Double-A, and then the guys turned their attention to the Draft and the early buzz in the first round as Jim prepared the first mock Draft of the season. The pod wrapped up with a Mailbag question about Andrew Painter. 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
(0:00-7:52) The Phillies secured a victory against the Nationals last night, clinching another season series in a game that was notably less stressful than the previous evening's matchup. (7:52-16:03) To gauge public sentiment, we conducted a Twitter poll asking when fans typically form their opinions about the team's performance, with most respondents indicating that they do so around the All-Star Break. (16:03-28:01) Emotions run high among fans, as noted by Connor, who observed that many express their feelings about the team more vocally after negative events rather than positive ones. (28:01-36:05) Looking ahead, Ranger Suarez is expected to return this weekend from his back injury, prompting questions about how the Phillies will adjust their bullpen and rotation. Additionally, the anticipated arrival of Andrew Painter will likely necessitate further changes within the team structure. Follow The Station x.com/975TheFanatic instagram.com/975thefanatic/ https://www.facebook.com/975thefanatic/ Follow The Show x.com/975BestShowEver https://x.com/ConnorThomas975 https://x.com/rickybottalico https://x.com/sylvanakell
With the Phillies bullpen needing help, should they bring up Andrew Painter sooner rather than later? All this plus some NBA playoff discussion, and more Phillies debate.
DeCamara, Ritchie, and the team continue on as they discuss the Phillies pitching prospect, Painter, how should they manage bringing him up? All followed by more debate around the Phillies as they face more talent in the NL East, ahead of the daily 'Times Yours' segment!
(00:00-15:30) – Brendan Gunn gives out today’s headlines. (15:30-21:44) – Suarez, Sanchez, and Marsh updates. (21:44-32:29) – Reports about Andrew Painter? (32:29-42:16) – Ratings from the NFL Draft.
(00:00-10:35) – Today’s show opens with Andrew and John going through last night’s close Phillies win over the Nationals. (10:35-16:56) – Andrew reacts to the Phillies bullpen and expresses more of a relationship question towards them. (16:56-28:31) – Andrew says that we could see a whole new Eagles team next season with more tough decisions looming and the text line is checked. (28:31-37:22) – Andrew revisits the question as if the Phillies are championship contenders this year. (37:22-50:09) – Does Bryce Harper look disinterested? John thinks so. (50:09-57:56) – The Eagles have yet to pick up the 5th year option for Jordan Davis and the clock is ticking. (57:56-1:09:45) – Text messages are checked and the guys talk about what has happened with the Phillies as to where they are right now. (1:09:45-1:18:42) – Adam Schefter joins the show to talk about the Eagles following the draft. (1:18:42-1:34:24) – Brendan Gunn gives out today’s headlines. (1:34:24-1:40:28) – Suarez, Sanchez, and Marsh updates. (1:40:28-1:52:24) – Reports about Andrew Painter? (1:52:24-2:01:14) – Ratings from the NFL Draft. (2:01:14-2:13:39) – The 5 best minutes from Adam Schefter. (2:13:39-2:22:35) – Breaking news: Eagles are exercising the fifth-year option for Jordan Davis. (2:22:35-2:33:03) – What modern things from sports viewing do you hate? (2:33:03-2:47:55) – The Key 3 wraps up the show.
Jack Fritz shares his High Hopes Jackie Baseball report discussing Cristopher Sanchez, Bryce Harper, Andrew Painter and more.
On today's High Hopes Jackie Baseball Report the guys discuss who of Andrew Painter, Ranger Suarez, and Taijuan Walker should move to the bullpen and who should remain a starter. Plus, Jack expresses concerns about the job Dave Dombrowski to put this Phillies team together.
Ruben Amaro Jr joins the morning show and combats Joe DeCamara's belief that Andrew Painter should start in the Phillies Bullpen.
Joe DeCamara says if he were the Phillies GM, he would call up Andrew Painter and place him in the bullpen.
The Word of the Day is Concern (0:00-9:10) Cam Jurgens has secured a contract extension with the Eagles, positioning him as the second highest-paid center in the NFL. Tyrone expresses his apprehensions regarding both the Eagles and the Phillies. Specifically, he worries that Howie Roseman's favorable draft outcomes may not continue in the upcoming draft season. (9:10-16:21) A Twitter poll is currently gauging fan expectations for the Phillies' performance in their series against the Mets, with the majority predicting two victories for the team. (16:21-27:52) Meanwhile, some fans are advocating for the promotion of Andrew Painter, believing he could enhance the bullpen's performance; however, concerns arise as Painter is a rookie who requires additional development time before he can contribute effectively (27:52-36:16) With the NFL Draft approaching, Tyrone emphasizes the necessity for Howie Roseman to make a successful selection, particularly given the uncertainty surrounding unproven talents like Kelee Ringo, which adds to his worries. Follow The Station x.com/975TheFanatic instagram.com/975thefanatic/ https://www.facebook.com/975thefanatic/ Follow The Show x.com/975BestShowEver https://x.com/TyJohnsonNews https://x.com/rickybottalico https://x.com/sylvanakell Support the Show 975thefanatic.com/shows/the-best-show-
The Phillies had a solid outing on the weekend taking 2 out of 3 from the Marlins. But despite the favorable weekend the bullpen still continues to struggle and Joe Giglio believes he has the solution, bring up Andrew Painter to the bullpen amid some solid rehab starts for the young Phillies pitcher!
Rhea Hughes of the WIP morning show joins the show to discuss Phillies series vs the Marlins/bullpen struggles, Eagles draft talk, and AJ Brown's stolen car! Responding to the Andrew Painter argument from earlier, Rhea does believe Andrew Painter is most likely in house option from Phillies to go the bullpen!
In hour 1, the WIP midday show continue floating ideas to fix the bullpen pitching for the Phillies. One of the top ideas is moving Andrew Painter to the bullpen as he continues to impress in his rehab starts in Clearwater. Is this a good or bad idea? Meanwhile, Rob Thomson seems to think the bullpen may not even be a problem!
The Phillies lost their first series to the Cardinals in eight years, and Corey Seidman and Spencer McKercher are here to breakdown a disappointing road trip where the Phillies went 2-4.1:15 - Energy lacking as offense gets shutout twice over the weekend5:22 - Brandon Marsh's struggles to start 20258:32 - Wheeler's command goes away for second straight start13:38 - Could we see Justin Crawford sooner rather than later?19:43 - Andrew Painter looks good in his first rehab start22:14 - Phillies looking forward to a big home stand, starting with the Giants
After a late loss to the Braves, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher break down what lies in store for the Phillies in St. Louis. Mitch Rupert talks about Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter making his first minor league start since 2022 and author Marshall Garvey discusses his book, "Interstate '85: The Royals, the Cardinals, and the Show-Me World Series."
The Word of the Day is Notable (0:00-8:39) After securing a victory against the LA Dodgers in the weekend series, Tyrone urges fans to be forthright about the Phillies' performance. While criticism would be expected had they lost, the focus now shifts to their success in winning the series, which was indeed a challenging contest. (8:39-17:12) The Phillies have been consistently winning multiple series at the start of the season, making it unnecessary to scrutinize any potential shortcomings at this juncture. Acknowledgment of mistakes will be warranted only when they impact the team's success. (17:12 -27:58) Ricky expressed his discontent with the behavior of Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow, who appeared to struggle with pitching in the rain, displaying a rather immature demeanor on the mound during the weekend. (27:58-36:47) Fans are eagerly anticipating the debut of Andrew Painter, a promising prospect for the Phillies. Tyrone and Ricky discuss Painter's projected workload of 130 innings, highlighting the excitement surrounding his potential contributions to the team Follow The Station x.com/975TheFanatic instagram.com/975thefanatic/ https://www.facebook.com/975thefanatic/ Follow The Show x.com/975BestShowEver https://x.com/TyJohnsonNews https://x.com/rickybottalico https://x.com/sylvanakell Support the Show 975thefanatic.com/shows/the-best-show-
The Word of the Day is Scenario (0:00-13:26) The Phillies' pitching staff possesses the capability to rank among the top in Major League Baseball. Should Christopher Sanchez perform well in away games this season, he may enter discussions for the Cy Young Award. Ricky anticipates that Aaron Nola will deliver his usual strong performance, while Jesus Luzardo could emerge as a key asset for the team. (13:26-20:08) As the Fanatic knockout contest takes place tonight, we discuss potential bottom finishers and the minor gameplay adjustments that enhance the experience for fans. (20:08-33:07) Jayson Stark appears on the show to talk about the Phillies, as their roster is finalized, and Opening Day is scheduled for tomorrow. (33:07-39:55) We react to the Twitter Poll. Which of these two scenarios is more likely to happen? Phillies win World Series 50.7% Phillies miss Postseason 49.3% We also react to the interview with Jayson Stark who mentions an interesting comparison when talking about Andrew Painter. Follow The Station x.com/975TheFanatic instagram.com/975thefanatic/ https://www.facebook.com/975thefanatic/ Follow The Show x.com/975BestShowEver https://x.com/TyJohnsonNews https://x.com/rickybottalico https://x.com/sylvanakell Support the Show 975thefanatic.com/shows/the-best-show-
First up is Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki (4:23). ... Dylan Crews should steal a bunch of bags this season (9:49). ... How safe is Jasson Dominguez's playing time (12:48)? ... The Red Sox have a Big Three including Kristian Campbell, Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer (19:55). ... Jackson Jobe has all the stuff but what about the strikeouts (27:05). ... Matt Shaw and Cam Smith are very affordable prospects in Fantasy (31:05). ... News (38:10): we got an update from Shane McClanahan. ... These prospects will be up on Opening Day (47:15). ... Stash Bubba Chandler and Quinn Mathews (52:37)! ... When might we see Andrew Painter with the Phillies (56:31)? ... When might we see the rest of these prospects (58:22)? 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, @CPTowers @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
The excitement of not one but two Opening Days this week -- MLB on Thursday, Triple-A on Friday -- drives the discussion on the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff begin by talking about what they're most interested in about this season, from Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki coming to the Majors to top 2024 draftees playing their first full pro seasons to Phillies right-hander Andrew Painter returning to complete health. The guys also take a look at Top 100 Prospects who are beginning the year in the big leagues (such as Red Sox second baseman Kristian Campbell) and those who are waiting for the call from Triple-A (such as Pirates righty Bubba Chandler). They wrap up by talking about the prognosis for prospects who struggled in their first taste of the big leagues, including outfielders Dylan Crews (Nationals) and Jasson Dominguez (Yankees), before answering a listener mailbag question about the complex leagues. 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
Fred Zinkie (@FredZinkieMLB) and Jeff Erickson (@Jeff_Erickson) host their annual auction special, including Fred Zinkie's ways to improve auction formats. We'll also talk about Gerrit Cole's season-ending injury and what that means for the Yankees, and how our mid-to-late round pitching targets are getting more expensive.---00:00 3-11 Zinkie Pod00:45 It's official. Gerrit Cole needs TJS.08:00 Evaluating early spring training returns with Jared Jones & Clay Holmes12:00 Dustin May will be the LAD SP5.18:30 Gunnar Henderson is still unsure about Opening Day.21:45 Rafael Devers delayed28:15 Fantrax29:15 Auctions31:00 Auction Improvements32:40 Use Ronald Acuna Jr. to illustrate34:00 Jeff's Home League as example39:00 Nominations43:00 Budgeting for the endgame44:00 Avoiding Bidding Wars46:00 Keeper Inflation in Auction Leagues50:10 NFBC50:50 BlueWire51:00 Reserve Round SPs52:45 Names to Consider: Max Meyer, Lucas Giolito, Dustin May, Luis Ortiz, Eduardo Rodriguez, Michael Soroka, Tony Gonsolin, Will Warren, Hayden Wesneski, Kyle Harrison, Ben Brown, Sean Burke, Tylor Megill, Andrew Painter, Osvaldo Bido, Tyler Mahle, Quinn Mathews, Trevor Williams.1:09:00 Labor Gloom & Doom1:13:20 Matt Shaw is going to Japan.1:16:00 Cam Smith in RF---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—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod