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Ben and Carlos continue their divisional prospect breakdown with the AL East. The two analyze each team's farm system, talk about the strengths and weaknesses, get into some of the top players and more.—Time Stamps:(0:00) Intro(5:30) AL East overview(8:00) Red Sox(33:30) Orioles(58:00) Blue Jays(1:16:00) Rays(1:36:00) YankeesDo you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Ben's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/future-projection-a-baseball-america-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Baseball's rumor season now includes a new wrinkle for the Padres: ownership buzz! Joe Lacob? A report from the Bay Area suggests the NBA Championship owner might have interest. How good of a fit would he be? In more conventional December chatter, is Jake Cronenworth on the trade block? Dylan Cease has a new home. The Blue Jays also scooped up another attractive starter. How is A.J. Preller going to address this rotation? The guys discuss.
The Padres are open for business and need pitching. Who will AJ Preller acquire to replace Dylan Cease and Michael King? Meanwhile the Dodgers are shopping at Neiman Marcus, and the Angels are at the Bargain Basement. MLB notes from Blue Jays, Mets, Reds, Orioles, Phillies and the Angels Tyler Skaggs trial. News and notes in the NFL from Chargers, Eagles, Cowboys, Lions, Bears, Packers, Texans, Chiefs, Colts, Jaguars, Steelers, Raiders and Browns. Aztec Head Coach Sean Lewis and his thoughts on the 9-3 season. Plus, college football Ohio State vs Indiana, Alabama vs Georgia, Boise St vs UNLV, Lane Kiffin, James Franklin, Bob Chesney, Kelani Sitake and Pat Fitzgerald. Off the High-Speed Sports Wire, we have Clippers, Oilers, NASCAR, F1, PGA and LIV Golf. Holy Cow! Got a question or comment in the world of sports? Drop your take in the live chat on YouTube, X or Facebook. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, December 4, 2025. 1)...WINTER MEETINGS BEGIN FRIDAY...PADRES-HOW SOLVE PROBLEMS "PADRES...OPEN FOR BUSINESS" 2)...DODGERS BEGIN CHRISTMAS SHOPPING "NEIMAN MARCUS SHOPPING" 3)...ANGELS MAKING MOVES "BARGAIN BASEMENT" 4)...MLB NOTEBOOK...TEAMS MAKING MOVES "CHECKBOOK BASEBALL" BLUE JAYS...METS REDS...ORIOLES PHILLIES 5)...ANGELS - TYLER SKAGGS DRUG TRIAL CONTINUES "BLAME GAME TESTIMONY" MIKE MORIN...RESPONSIBLE OWN DEATH CJ CRON...BOUGHT 15 OXY PILLS CLUBHOUSE CARLI SKAGGS...NEVER KNEW-NEVER ASKED LAWYERS...BOUGHT PILLS MATT SCHUMAKER TEXTED-ACCESS TO CODEINE TEXTED-I AM DRUG ADDICT PAID $1,650-ERIC KAY ---------------- HALFTIME...DIXIELINE LUMBER ---------------- 6)...NFL SCOREBOARD...BUSY WEEK GAMES "MUST SEE TV" CHARGERS-EAGLES DALLAS-DETROIT BEARS-PACKERS HOUSTON-CHIEFS COLTS-JAGUARS 7)...NFL NOTEBOOK "NFL STORYLINES" STEELERS RAIDERS CHIEFS CLEVELAND 8)...AZTECS FOOTBALL...SEAN LEWIS PICKING UP THE PIECES "3-9 TO 9-3" 9)...COLLEGE FOOTBALL BIG WEEKEND "CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY" OHIO STATE-INDIANA ALABAMA-GEORGIA BOISE-UNLV 10)...COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK "NAMES IN THE NEWS" LANE KIFFIN JAMES FRANKLIN BOB CHESNEY KELANI SITAKE PAT FITZGERALD ------------ 11)...LATE BREAKING STORIES "OFF THE SPORTSWIRE" LA CLIPPERS EDMONTON OILERS NASCAR FORMULA 1 PGA-LIV =============== #nfl #BROWNS #STEELERS #TEXANS #JAGUARS #COLTS #CHIEFS #CHARGERS #RAIDERS #EAGLES #COWBOYS #LIONS #BEARS #PACKERS #MLB #yankees #redsox #orioles #bluejays #phillies #mets #nationals #reds #rockies #PADRES #dylancease #ajpreller #TATSUYAIMAI #DODGERS #teoscarhernandez #ANGELS #anthonyrendon #tylerskaggs #mikemorin #cjcron #alekmanoah #CODYBELLINGER #jarrenduran #stevenkwan #petealonso #kyleschwarber #JTREALMUTO #KYLETUCKER #sandiegostate #aztecs #seanlewis #sdsu #unlv #newmexico #ucla #usc #ohiostate #juliansayin #indiana #CURTCIGNETTI #FERNANDOMENDOZA #bobchesney #northwestern #patfitzgerald #BYU #kalanisitake #georgia #alabama #LSU #lanekiffin #VATECH #JAMESFRANKLIN #carsonbeck #raiders #PETECARROLL #markdavis #chargers #justinherbert #omarionhampton #deshaunwatson #miketomlin #shedeursanders #patrickmahomes #JOSHSIMMONS #dakprescott #georgepickens #jalenhurts #jalencarter #BENJOHNSON #calebwilliams #nhl #OILERS #lakers #lebronjames #AUSTINREAVES #drewtimme #clippers #kawhileonard #CHRISPAUL #TYRONNELUE #f1 #landonorris #maxverstappen #NASCAR #pga #livgolf #rorymcilroy Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw's Insider's Group. It's free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com/
This is a preview of our latest Patreon-exclusive bonus episode, in which we continue our intermittent series of indeterminate length looking back on some of the key players from the 2025 Blue Jays. In this one we look at the face of the franchise, and his tale of two seasons—the regular one and the post-season: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.FULL EPISODE, WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES, AND AD-FREE VERSIONS OF OUR MAIN SHOWS ALL AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/BJHH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Blue Jays sign Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce- Devin Williams ends beard policy, becomes a Met- Orioles add Ryan Helsley to the pen- Sonny Gray: “Never wanted to go” to the Yanks- Angels buying out Anthony Rendon?- Alek Manoah signs a 1-year deal- One MLB game to make someone a fan for life- What's the greatest major sports trophy?- Our ideas to avoid a lockout in 2027- Deserted island movies & tv show picks- Trivia to close it outListen/watch: https://bio.link/threeohtakeFollow us!FB: https://www.facebook.com/threeohtakeIG: https://www.instagram.com/threeohtakeTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@threeohtakeX: https://twitter.com/kylecorwintakes“THREEOHTAKE” for 10% off your Chinook Seedery order: https://www.chinookseedery.com/discount/THREEOHTAKE"THREEOHTAKE" for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.com/
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed star outfielder Kyle Tucker visiting the Blue Jays as MLB free agency continues.
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened their show by previewing the Bears-Packers game Sunday. After that, they reacted to a report from Lou Canellis of Fox-32 that Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's representation inquired about a potential trade to Chicago, but the Bulls weren't interested. Later, Rahimi and Harris discussed star outfielder Kyle Tucker visiting the Blue Jays as MLB free agency continues.
On this week's episode of the Baseball America Fantasy podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White once again open the show with yet another Blue Jays free agent signing. We then discuss a few more hot stove topics before diving into the third baseman rankings for dynasty.(2:00) Cody Ponce signs with the Blue Jays(6:00) Devin Williams signs with the Mets.(9:00) Ryan Hesley signs with Orioles(13:00) Junior Caminero No. 1 and there's little conversation.(15:00) Is now the time to sell Jose Ramirez?(17:00) Can Austin Riley bounce back?(24:00) Third Base is very risky after the top 12.Your Holiday wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code foul at chubbiesshorts.com/foul #chubbiespodOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Dave Feschuk for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss LeBron James and the Lakers playing in Toronto and his next steps in the NBA, the Maple Leafs looking to keep their winning streak going against Carolina, Kyle Tucker visiting the Blue Jays' Dunedin facility and Bo Bichette's future with the Blue Jays. TSN Hockey Insiders Darren Dreger and Chris Johnston on the headlines around the NHL and the Scottie Scheffler's dominance at the Hero World Challenge.
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by talking a little MLB offseason, and the reports of the Blue Jays possibly being interested in trading pitcher Jose Berrios, and whether or not the Padres would be interested in him? Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by dear friend of the program Katie Woo, who unfortunately announced yesterday that she is leaving St. Louis to cover the Los Angeles dodgers for The Athletic... Listen here!
The Winter Meetings are here, and the Cardinals might actually be ready to move Willson Contreras — with reports he's now open to waiving his no-trade for the right fit. We dig into what that means, what happens with Donnie, Lars, and Nado, plus the Cardinals landing the No. 4 Comp Balance A pick and early extension talks with Oli Marmol. Then we break down Ryan Helsley's big deal with Baltimore, Jordan Walker's “earn it” spring ahead, and the wild news that the Cardinals will be revenue-sharing recipients for the first time in decades. And around the league: Devin Williams gets paid, Alek Manoah finds a new home, and the Blue Jays hand out another big contract.Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737)Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds.
With the Winter Meetings approaching, The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney sit down to compare notes on the Cubs' approach to the free-agent market. Kyle Tucker visiting the Blue Jays' complex in Florida is yet another sign that he's planning to play somewhere else next year. The Cubs, however, have not ruled out adding another hitter and spending for impact free agents. Their pursuit of Dylan Cease — before he signed with Toronto — is telling. Find out why on North Side Territory, the show for offseason news and analysis of the Cubs. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
El tema principal de hoy: ¡Devin Williams no esperó ni un minuto para encender la rivalidad en Nueva York! El nuevo cerrador de los Mets lanzó un mensaje directo a los fanáticos de los Yankees tras firmar su contrato de $51 millones: “Sure are mad”, según reporta el New York Post. ¿Fue una broma? ¿Un ataque real? ¿O simplemente marketing inteligente? Lo analizamos a fondo. Además, repasamos las principales noticias del día en MLB y en las ligas invernales: Kyle Tucker y Blue Jays se reúnen en Dunedin Cedric Mullins firma con Rays Anthony Kay regresa de Japón a Medias Blancas Miguel Rojas y Emilio Pagán firman extensiones Matthew Boyd jugará el Clásico Mundial por USA Miguel Sanó da 2 HR con Estrellas Orientales Alberth Martínez impulsa 3 en triunfo de Tigres Phillip Ervin deja en el terreno a Jaguares en la LMP ⚾ Análisis, noticias y debate con Alfre Álvarez en Baseball News.Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/con-las-bases-llenas-podcast-de-beisbol--2742086/support.
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with John Bartlett (1:38) ahead of the Montreal Canadians hosting the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell Centre. They discuss how the Jets have been performing without their star goaltender in the lineup, the Habs' injuries and struggles against the Senators last night, how Winnipeg have tried to fill in the void of Ehlers, which Habs could crack an Olympic roster, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the latest reports surrounding the Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo potentially looking to part ways. Later, Arden Zwelling joins the show (26:57) to discuss what the Jays are getting in Cody Ponce, what to expect from the Winter Meetings, what is next for the Jays' offseason, the outlook for the Jays' rotation next season, and more.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.
Blue Jays: Dylan Cease, which looked like their rotation anchor, Cody Ponce from KBO, Trey Yesavage unlikely to be sent down given his playoff performance.International & Return SigningsCody Ponce: MVP-caliber KBO season; Jays invest $30M/3 yrs.Anthony Kay returns from Japan after dominating Signs with White Sox; may translate to mid-rotation MLB value.Injury Comebacks & Pitching Depth (Cole, Manoah).Alek Manoah signs $1.95M deal with Angels.Angels, Manoah & Grayson Rodriguez may be multi-inning relievers Free Agency Unsigned: Bregman, Alonso, Realmuto, Bassett, Tucker, Pham, Verdugo, Renfroe, Margot and more.Cedric Mullins joins Rays on 1-year, $7M contract; possible trade chip later.CBA & Market Slowdown ConcernsTeams may hesitate due to uncertainty around upcoming CBA.Mark wonders whether clubs fear a lost season.Winter Meetings in Orlando next week — Mark may attend.Offseason Transaction “Pauses”What will the Rays outfield look like with Cedric Mullins joining the Tampa Bay Rays - Chandler Simpson, Ryan Vilade, Jonny DeLuca, Josh Lowe, Jake Fraley, Richie Palacios, Jake MangumMLB Outfield economics projections Rays will spend - $12.4 million Blue Jays spend - $55.8 million Yankees spend - $93 million"Sometimes you get what you pay for"Chandler Simpson's very young can, he can steal a hundred bases & Vilade has room to growCedric Mullins will bring a performing experience that & he can be an on-field coach for the other outfieldersValue of Homer Bush Jr Rays have needed to get more Left-HandedRay Delgado's potential may have been overlooked – “ he's an excellent defender. He has power potential so he could hit, , 10 home runs and above, high work ethic, high leadership. Plus won MVP in AAADelgado compared to Jake Mangum & Mike BrosseauRays Fan Fest – will there be one this year, where will we be held, Steinbrenner Field or Trop Parking LotNew Stadium Will Elsa from Frozen be building the new Tampa Bay Rays fallWill Rays will be a Trop team through 2029?Hall of Fame Mat's choices - Carlos Delgado & Jeff Kent Voters include: Kim Ng, Fergie Jenkins, “Ozzy Smith. Probably one of the cleanest players you could ever imagine & highly skilled. And I know he takes his job seriously as a voter, right? Alan Trammell, same deal. Robin Yount, same deal. I have no doubt in my mind that they hold people to account when it comes to steroidsThe voting is complicated - ugh!How about a Hall of Fame museum in Vegas that would tell the story of baseballDon Mattingly (Donnie Baseball) – leaves the Toronto Blue Jays. What's next – could Mattingly replace Aaron Boone with the YankeesWould Don Mattingly work with a new league like the new professional softball league10 managers changes - looking for stabilityWho should be held accountable for a team's success, the owner/front office or the manager. Look at John Gruden as an example.Crossing our fingers & toes for Stadium News & Healthy Pitching ArmsRemember the Season of Giving Neil Solondz with the Purple Stride - To join go to http://support.pancan.org/goto/neilsolondzFind Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark @ baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, @ iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, & at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com Special Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward
Kevin Kiermaier, former Toronto Blue Jay and 12-year MLB centrefielder, joins JD to discuss his goal to revolutionize outfield defense, if the Blue Jays influenced his post-playing career, his relationship with Daulton Varsho, what's attractive to free agents about Toronto and the Blue Jays, and his relationship with Kevin Pillar. 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.
The Blue Jays have flipped the narrative, jumping the market to land one of free agency's biggest names well in advance of the Winter Meetings. Ben and Arden start by discussing the upside potential and downside risk of Toronto's deal with Dylan Cease (00:20). Then, they cast forward to how the Blue Jays can approach Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker, and the rest of the position player market (36:16).Finally, after the Blue Jays agreed to terms with Cody Ponce moments following this episode's original recording and rendered its final segment unusable, Arden jumps back in for a solo conclusion, offering his thoughts on what we can glean from the deferral structure of Dylan Cease's contract and why the club is betting on the KBO MVP's breakout (51:38).This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.caThe 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.
Guests: Gord Ash, VP Baseball Projects, Milwaukee Brewers; Jee-ho Yoo, Yonhap News Agency This week in Deep Left Field, we get you set for Major League Baseball's annual swap meet and free-agent signing session, the winter meetings, by giving you a look from the inside. Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer Gord Ash joins us to talk about what the meetings are like from a general manager's perspective. Ash was the Blue Jays' GM from 1995-2001 after working under Pat Gillick for six seasons. We also take you across the world to South Korea, where the Jays dove into the international market and pulled out right-hander Cody Ponce, who had a record-setting season with the Hanwha Eagles of the KBO, winning the pitching triple crown while establishing new league marks in ERA and strikeouts. Jee-ho Yoo, who spent his university days in Toronto, joins us from the far east to tell us what he saw from Ponce this season and what Jays fans can expect. And, as always, we open up the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca
It's time for the Rumor Roundup! The KC Royals are open to trading Cole Ragans, the Phillies could lose Schwarber to the Reds, and the Tigers want Michael King. Plus, Cody Ponch and the Blue Jays agree on a multimillion dollar deal. Your Holiday wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code foul at chubbiesshorts.com/foul #chubbiespod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The league is not easing into the Winter Meetings. Everything is already moving. Episode 122 opens with a full preview of the Winter Meetings in Orlando, where front offices, agents, and scouts spend four days accelerating conversations that normally take weeks. We lay out what the schedule looks like, why teams such as Seattle, the Mets, the Dodgers, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Boston are positioned to act, and note that the Rule 5 Draft is on deck as part of the week's business. It's the annual checkpoint that pushes stalled talks forward, and this year the trade market is already hinting at a few possible flashpoints. From there, we break down the Mets' big bullpen addition. New York lands Devin Williams on a 3-year, $51 million deal, giving them a late-inning anchor regardless of what happens with Edwin Díaz. We look at why the Mets felt comfortable betting on the underlying metrics, what Williams still does at an elite level, and how his arrival gives the front office multiple paths through the rest of the winter. It's a stabilizing move before the Meetings even begin. We also get into Baltimore's signing of Ryan Helsley, who might be one of the most interesting rebound bets of the offseason. The Orioles see fixable issues — pitch tipping, sequencing predictability, fastball shape — and believe their pitching infrastructure can get him back to All-Star form. With Félix Bautista recovering, Baltimore needed a legitimate ninth-inning option, and Helsley arrives with both the stuff and the track record to fill that role immediately. Two international signings hit the board as well: Anthony Kay to the White Sox and Cody Ponce to the Blue Jays. Both reinvented themselves overseas, both return with new arsenals, and both deals reflect MLB's growing willingness to invest in pitchers who rebuild their value in the KBO and NPB. Kay gives Chicago a stabilizing piece in a flexible rotation, while Ponce becomes another power arm in what might be the deepest starting group in baseball. We also look at Sonny Gray, who hasn't thrown a pitch for Boston yet but already leaned into the rivalry by taking a swipe at the Yankees. His comments added instant juice to a tense dynamic between the two clubs, and Boston paid real prospect capital to get him. We walk through the rotation fit, the motivation behind the deal, and the early messaging coming out of Fenway. To close things out, we propose one trade that feels realistic heading into the Meetings — a move that fits the market, the needs on both sides, and the competitive timelines without getting speculative. Think of it as the early favorite to become this year's headline move once executives settle into Orlando. Steve and Devin walk through each signing, the market context, the roster ripple effects, and the trade to watch as the Meetings begin. Two major reliever signings. Two international additions. One rivalry story. One trade prediction going into baseball's busiest week. Follow @TablesettersPod on Instagram and X for full Winter Meetings coverage with updates, reactions, and everything happening out of Orlando.
Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi open Thursday's show by looking ahead to the Maple Leafs' road-trip finale against the Hurricanes. The boys frame tonight's clash as a clear benchmark for where the team stands, and discuss which parts of the organization (front office, coaching staff, or players) have had the most pressure lifted during this stretch. They then shift to concerns about the Olympic rink in Italy and the possibility that NHL players might not participate in the upcoming Games. After the break, Brent and Daniele react to news that Kyle Tucker visited the Blue Jays' facilities, considering what it might mean for Toronto's chances of signing him. They question whether both Bo Bichette and Tucker could realistically both be added long-term, and how missing out on Tucker would shape perceptions of the Jays' offseason.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.
Ranking the top-50 starting pitchers has been a tough exercise (3:00). ... Let's take a look at the Top-10 starting pitchers (6:36). ... Our first disagreement comes in the form of Blake Snell (10:40). ... What's not to like about Joe Ryan (19:33)? ... Which Dylan Cease are we going to get in 2026 (25:02)? ... Framber Valdez might be undervalued based on early ADP (30:28). ... News (37:53): the Blue Jays signed pitcher Cody Ponce from the KBO. ... Pablo Lopez dealt with a lot of injuries last season (45:42). ... When will Gerrit Cole be back (48:26)? ... Ranger Suarez is an interesting free agent this offseason (52:30). ... Sandy Alcantara was so back in the second half (56:30). ... We wrap up with Trey Yesavage and Bubba Chandler (1:01:25). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv 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/ 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
Head to the Binny's at 790 Royal St. George Dr in Naperville to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss former Cubs farmhand Dylan Cease's big 210 million dollar deal with the Blue Jays. After that, they discuss how college athletics have evolved since Ian and Dakota were in college. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. 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
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Maple Leafs' statement victory against the Panthers, how Toronto can carry from the win, Jesper Wallstedt's incredible stretch in the crease and the construction of the arena in Milan for the Olympics. They also discuss the Blue Jays signing Cody Ponce and his placement in the lineup, the future of Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer in Toronto, the Clippers parting ways with Chris Paul, Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Bucks and Role Play Level of Concern going around the sports world.
From ‘The Compound' (Subscribe Here): On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss former Cubs farmhand Dylan Cease's big 210 million dollar deal with the Blue Jays. After that, they discuss how college athletics have evolved since Ian and Dakota were in college. 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
Hoy en Baseball News analizamos las explosivas declaraciones de Sonny Gray, quien aseguró que ahora, como miembro de los Boston Red Sox, “es fácil odiar a los Yankees”. ¿Qué quiso decir realmente y qué impacto puede tener esto en la rivalidad más histórica del béisbol? Además, repasamos las noticias más importantes del día en MLB: Alek Manoah firma con Los Angeles Angels y Carlos Ponce llega desde Japón para unirse a los Blue Jays. Los Mets mantendrían interés en Edwin Díaz, aun después de asegurar a Devin Williams. Este domingo el comité de la era votará si Barry Bonds y Roger Clemens entran finalmente al Salón de la Fama. En la Lidom, las Águilas Cibaeñas caen por segunda vez consecutiva ante Leones del Escogido. Leones del Caracas blanquean a Tiburones de La Guaira con salida dominante de Wilmer Font. Manny Barreda brilla con Tomateros de Culiacán y Dereck Rodríguez destaca con los Criollos de Caguas. Toda la actualidad del béisbol, análisis y opinión… ¡aquí en tu noticiero favorito en español!Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/con-las-bases-llenas-podcast-de-beisbol--2742086/support.
In our 118th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss a collection of pitcher signings surely to impact the fantasy landscape before diving into the latest baseball card release from Topps, 2025 Allen & Ginter, hitting shelves on Dec. 3.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:Jays bolster rotation with Dylan CeaseKBO MVP Cody Ponce stays in foreign land, signs with TorontoO's bring in Ryan Helsley as a closerMets ink Devin Williams to three-year pact, does not preclude a reunion with Edwin DiazUpcoming baseball card release schedule:12/3: 2025 Topps Allen & Ginter12/10: 2025 Topps Chrome Update12/14: 2025 Topps Archives12/17: 2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome12/17: 2025 Topps Heritage High Number12/18: 2025 Topps Black & White Baseball2/11: 2025 Topps MLB MVP CollectionDec: 2025 Panini SelectTBD: 2025 Panini Flawless2025 Allen & Ginter Overview (25:40) (link to related Razzball post)Beckett checklistChasing Majors checklistDJ Khaled autos included
B.B. Abbott, an executive vice president at Wasserman, joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the process of free agency from the perspective of the agent, including who makes the first call, how much bluffing goes on when talking to front offices, why he doesn't like to leak stories to the media, what industry members think of MLBTR's free-agent predictions and other media speculation, how involved players are during negotiations, the different ways that contract extensions can come together, Zack Wheeler's recovery, how data has changed the draft, and the current state of baseball as a whole. Then Anthony Franco joins to go over the week's news, including Dylan Cease's big contract with the Blue Jays, the Mets seemingly buying low on Devin Williams, the Orioles hoping for a bounce back from Ryan Helsley, and the Red Sox acquiring Sonny Gray.
BT and Sal are bracing for a chaotic MLB Winter Meetings, with Sal expecting a "blockbuster blitz" of trades and signings. The hosts recall the frenzy of Juan Soto's massive signing from a previous year that broke right at the start of the meetings. The conversation quickly pivots to the Yankees, where Sal argues against the conventional wisdom of needing an entire starting rotation overhaul. He strongly asserts the Yankees are "deficient" in position players, not pitching, and should instead strengthen their existing strength to create a "superpower" rotation with the returns of Gerrit Cole and Cam Schlittler. Tierney agrees, saying the Yankees must strengthen what they're already good at, since they can't match rivals like the Dodgers or Blue Jays in other areas. The segment sets the stage for a dramatic week of hot stove action.
The Blue Jays have reportedly reached a three-year, $30 million deal with right-hander Cody Ponce, who was named KBO MVP last season - what does this mean for the starting rotation? MLB Network's Jon Morosi (1:49) stops by the FAN Morning Show with Brent Gunning and Sho Alli to break down why fans should be excited and what this means for people like José Berríos or Trey Yesavage when the regular season arrives, and gets into the evolving closer market around baseball as well. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (21:31) discusses Ponce's stuff and whether or not it will play when he returns to MLB, and what this means for other pieces of business as the Jays off-season rolls on. 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.
Brent Gunning and Sho Alli open the second hour by alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! They break down Toronto's win over Florida last night, assess whether the Leafs are truly back, and evaluate the team's play when healthy. The trio also discuss Joseph Woll's workload, Auston Matthews' resurgence, the defence corps returning to form, and Toronto's playoff outlook. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (25:25) stops by to discuss what Blue Jays fans can expect from Cody Ponce. Jon shares how his KBO performance could translate to the Majors and Ponce's fit in Toronto's rotation, before forecasting some other offseason moves, potential trades, and the shape of the remaining free agent market. This hour wraps up with thoughts on the Olympic ice situation in Italy for 2026 Winter Games.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.
Brent Gunning and Sho Alli kick off Wednesday morning by recapping the Maple Leafs' 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers. They highlight how this win renewed some hope for the season, Joseph Woll's strong performance, Troy Stecher's impressive play, and the team's ongoing power-play struggles. The boys listen back to Craig Berube's post-game comments and assess Auston Matthews' recent stretch as a potential return to form. They also break down the Raptors' win over the Portland Trail Blazers, noting the team's inconsistencies, shifting expectations, and the impact of Scottie Barnes' offensive surge on the team's ceiling. Ben and Sho close the hour by discussing the Blue Jays signing KBO MVP Cody Ponce, what his addition means for the coming season, how it affects the bullpen makeup, and the increased likelihood of a trade.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.
Are we sure Mason Miller will be a closer in 2026? How concerned are we about Josh Hader's shoulder? Will Aroldis Chapman maintain his control gains? Will Jeff Hoffman be the Blue Jays closer next season? The Mets just signed Devin Williams but remain interested in Edwin Diaz. 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/ 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
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley respond to the responses to their response to a recent listener email, discuss (14:38) the Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease deal (including a Stat Blast about pitchers with big ERA-FIP gaps at 34:11), Anthony Rendon’s potential retirement (47:23), and the Orioles’ Ryan Helsley signing (1:05:37 ), before scrutinizing ESPN’s annual offseason survey of MLB executives (1:15:53). Audio intro: Andy Ellison, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Luke Lillard, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to EW Episode 2407 Link to T20 cricket Link to Baumann on Cease Link to team SP projections Link to contracts draft results Link to Canadian currency wiki Link to ERA-FIP gap findings Link to ERA estimators study Link to Rendon report Link to Rendon EW episode Link to The Force Awakens scene Link to Helsley starting post Link to Helsley signing post Link to Helsley BP player card Link to BP pitching leaderboards Link to Ben on Alcantara in 2022 Link to Trueblood on predictability Link to Sam on the Crasnicks Link to new ESPN survey Link to Patreon gift subs Link to Secret Santa sign-up Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
The Toronto Blue Jays made a major impact on the baseball world when they won the AL pennant and came within a game of winning the World Series this past season. However, just because they got so close to a title doesn't mean they didn't see room for improvement, and with one fell swoop, they found themselves a new potential ace for their rotation.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the mega deal that Dylan Cease received from the Blue Jays, as he finalized a 7-year, $210 million contract to hopefully lead them right back to the World Series next year. Did Toronto jump the gun a little too quickly to bring in the seven-year veteran or were they right to strike before any other team could bid for Cease's services?Later, Jake and Jordan discuss the other moves that saw pitchers finding new homes, including the Boston Red Sox trading for St. Louis Cardinals starter Sonny Gray, the New York Mets signing Devin Williams to a three-year deal and the Baltimore Orioles bringing in Ryan Helsley to help with their bullpen. Then the guys take a look back at their bold predictions for the 2025 season and whether any actually came true.2:31 — The Opener: Cease to Toronto25:03 — Scott Boras Scoreboard update29:27 — We Need To Talk About: Sonny to Boston42:33 — Around The League: Devin & Helsley's new homes55:04 — Turbo Mode: '25 predictions recap Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
Our resident Creighton expert discuses what has to change for the Blue Jays to get right.
Jack and Peter play a little bit of catch-up on what went down over the Thanksgiving Weekend, including Dylan Cease inking a 7-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays and the Orioles finding their closer in Ryan Helsley.Dylan Cease (10): 0:00Next Steps for Toronto (8): 10:00Ryan Helsley (6): 18:00Next Steps for Baltimore (10): 24:00Winter Meetings Thoughts (8): 34:00Lane Kiffin's MLB Comp (6): 42:00Just Baseball's Free Agent PredictionsJoin our Free Agent Contest!Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSJoin Our New DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/justbaseballSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Tuesday's show with thoughts on Brad Marchand's comments about the Toronto Maple Leafs season thus far. The boys dive into tonight's matchup with the Panthers and outline the stakes of Toronto's growing rivalry with the Panthers, including what to make of Florida's shaky start. They then shift to David Montgomery's remarks about Jordan Binnington and what they might mean for Team Canada. After the break, they discuss Pete DeBoer's statement about the Olympic ice dimensions in Milan and potential implications for Team Canada. Ben and Brent close the hour with a look at the Pete Fairbanks rumours circulating in Toronto and discuss whether he could help fix the Blue Jays' bullpen.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.
The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to the largest free agent contract in franchise history with Dylan Cease. He was the biggest name out there. $210 million total for a 30-year old pitcher. The Blue Jays were one win away from a World Series title. (14:30) Anthony Rendon and the Angels are in buyout discussions. One of the worst contract in MLB history. It's in the final year. (24:00) Luka Doncic had a problem with the NBA Cup courts so the court went away. For the NBA Cup the league gives out special courts for teams to play on. Well, Luka said the courts were dangerous. (35:00) The Boston Red Sox have a payroll update. How much is the team going to spend? Is the team willing to lose money? (44:00) The St. Louis Cardinals are now a revenue sharing recipient. Unheard of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code JMBASEBALLWhether you're just wanting to test an idea out, or you're getting serious about launching your own brand, it's never been easier to get started on https://shopify.com/talkinStart your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/talkin for your personalized ED treatment optionsUse our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TALK... Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Coach Trev and Talkin' Jake are BACK discussing the Blue Jays signing Dylan Cease to a 7-year deal, Orioles signing closer Ryan Helsley, the Angels potentially buying out Anthony Rendon's contract and more! 0:00 Intro3:00 Dylan Cease signs with Toronto Blue Jays13:55 What does this mean for Tucker or Bo Bichette?22:45 Which SP will get the most money?31:25 Orioles sign Ryan Helsley37:38 Taylor Ward / Grayson Rodriguez trade42:00 Anthony Rendon buyout44:12 Rendon's contract is the worst in MLB history? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to the largest free agent contract in franchise history with Dylan Cease. He was the biggest name out there. $210 million total for a 30-year old pitcher. The Blue Jays were one win away from a World Series title. (14:30) Anthony Rendon and the Angels are in buyout discussions. One of the worst contract in MLB history. It's in the final year. (24:00) Luka Doncic had a problem with the NBA Cup courts so the court went away. For the NBA Cup the league gives out special courts for teams to play on. Well, Luka said the courts were dangerous. (35:00) The Boston Red Sox have a payroll update. How much is the team going to spend? Is the team willing to lose money? (44:00) The St. Louis Cardinals are now a revenue sharing recipient. Unheard of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest offseason stories in baseball! Whether you're just wanting to test an idea out, or you're getting serious about launching your own brand, it's never been easier to get started on https://shopify.com/today. Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ 00:00 INTRO03:39 Is $210M for Dylan Cease an overpay by the Blue Jays?15:26 Orioles sign Ryan Helsley to two-year/$28M deal22:08 Mets reportedly had clubhouse issues in 202533:15 A sleeper trade candidate that may surprise you41:25 An awesome gift for a White Sox fan (The Pope)47:00 OUTRO Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Blue Jays make a statement by adding a front-end starter shortly after dropping Game 7 of the World Series. -Dylan Cease Signs For 7 Years, $210M -Orioles Sign Ryan Helsley -Angels Discussing Rendon Buyout -Mets Clubhouse Drama -Kristian Campbell Trade? -Schwarber's Market Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu 0:00 - Christmas Szn 7:40 - Thanksgiving Recap 11:30 - Jays Sign Cease 33:00 - O's Sign Helsley 45:01 - Gunnar Henderson 50:26 - Rendon Buyout? 1:06:54 - Mets Clubhouse Drama 1:16:02 - Kristian Campbell 1:20:45 - Schwarber's Market 1:22:50 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The mood from Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have soured after hearing the Red Sox don't plan to spend above the second CBT threshold. Why is this a disappointing, but not surprising report about John Henry's intentions? Then, Jorge Polanco has been floated as a name the Sox could sign even though the fit might be tricky to work in. And, the Blue Jays made a big move to sign Dylan Cease which is a reminder of how Boston should be operating in their window. 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
JD looks over the up-and-down weekend for the Maple Leafs and Raptors (00:00). Former NFL quarterback, Brady Quinn, joins JD (10:00) to analyze the suddenly surging Dallas Cowboys, Ben Johnson maximizing the first-placed Chicago Bears, the Philadelphia Eagles' dysfunction, what team is this safest bet to fall off, why the Buffalo Bills have no excuse, and Shedeur Sanders' performance. JD then touches on the Blue Jays pursuit for a leverage reliever. 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.
This week on the podcast I talk about Sonny Gray being traded to the RedSox and Dylan Cease signing with the Blue Jays.
Send us a textWe began by talking about the best HOFers that did not make the HOF. Not hitting as many home runs hurt the chances of Derek Jeter, Wade Boggs, and Tony Gwynn all of whom did not win an MVP. Manny Ramirez did hit a lot of HRs never won an MVP, but he's also not a HOFer. Mike Piazza never won an MVP finishing second twice. Dylan Cease got the big bucks for seven years while Sonny Gray got $41M for one year. Pitchers get paid in different ways but long term deals have been harder to get for pitchers. Now Framber Valdez is smiling. Nine managers were selected to replace ones not coming back. Warren Schaeffer the latest as he signed on with the #Rockies. Good luck. We talked about the others who'd already taken the job. And then there's the #Mets. We go unit by unit although we did not talk about catcher Francisco Alvarez. Is there a way for the team to compete for a pennant in 2026? They have work to do. Will Francisco Lindor be named team captain? Juan Soto does not seem to want the job. Fortunately there is still time pre-season to continue to change the team after trading Brandon Nimmo for Gold Glove 2B Marcus Semien. Then there's time until the trading deadline too!Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music! Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com. You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel. And please tell your friends!www.almostcooperstown.com
Canada's largest city attracts a surprising diversity of bird species - and peeping at them from along the shores of Lake Ontario: countless birders. Among these birders, you'll find Jean Iron, Mark Peck and Nancy Barrett - three of Toronto's well known faces in the birding community. They share their favourite birding stories, explain the science behind why Toronto is a hotspot for birds, and relish in the community and friendships they've made through birding. Plus we hear about their new book, and give away a few copies!Donate to Birds Canada for your chance to win a copy of Toronto's Birds: 100+ species photographed in the GTA . Go to birdscanada.org/donate and mention the podcast in the comment field. When you order from birdsandbeans.ca/warblers, Birds and Beans donates to this podcast - thank you for supporting us, and our migratory birds! We mentioned lots of volunteer opportunities in this episode:Project FeederWatch (runs all winter, from Nov 1-April 30)Great Backyard Bird Count (Feb 13-16, 2026)Christmas Bird Count (Dec 14-Jan 5) Hawk Watch (look for groups near you, they're all over Canada)Toronto Whimbrel WatchToronto Ornithological Club and Ontario Field Ornithologists Mark Peck was the Collections Specialist in Ornithology at the Royal Ontario Museum for 41 years until his retirement in 2024. He is the author of Bird Eggs: A Young Naturalist's Guide, is Vice-President of the Ontario Field Ornithologists, who awarded him the Distinguished Ornithologist Award in 2024, and is a longtime member of the Toronto Ornithological Club. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.Nancy Barrett worked as a medical transcriptionist for 31 years at a community hospital. She belongs to several bird and nature organizations, including as a member of the board at THE TOC (Toronto Ornithological Club), OFO (Ontario Field Ornithologists), and is the VP at the Friends of Sam Smith Park.Jean Iron was President of the Ontario Field Ornithologists for nine years and editor of its newsletter for fourteen; she received its Distinguished Ornithologist Award in 2016. She is an Honorary Member of the Toronto Ornithological Club, and has authored many articles about birds, illustrated with her own photos, and leads tours for birding clubs and at birding festivals. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.Andrea Gress (she/her) secretly thinks Piping Plovers are better than all the other birds...studied Renewable Resource Management at the University of Saskatchewan. She pivoted towards birds, after an internship in South Africa. Upon returning, she worked with Piping Plovers in Saskatchewan, and then as the Ontario Piping Plover Coordinator. Years of sharing her love of plovers with beach goers has turned into a full time communications role with Birds Canada. Support the show
Fantasy Baseball Live – November 30, 2025 – 2:00 pmMicrosoft Teams:Segment 1 – Prospects – NL East – Atlanta Braves and Miami MarlinsQuick BreakSegment 2 – News and Notes1.Light week due to the holiday but we did have another big trade. The Rangers trade Marcus Seimen to the Mets for Brandon Nimmo. a.I wrote 1000 words about the deal to our Patreon members. What did you think of the deal?b.We just talked about the Mets last Sunday and I don't know if this clarifies things or makes it more muddled. We will look at both the infield and outfieldc.We discussed Josh Smith getting time in the outfield last week, but assuming they don't sign anyone, he should open as the starting second baseman. Thoughts on Josh Smith at second?2.The Blue Jays made noise by signing Dylan Cease for 7-years and $210 million. WOW. That's a lot of scratch. Did you like the signing?3.The Orioles finally spend a little bit of money, signing Ryan Helsley to a 2-year, $28 million contract. It takes a big closer arm off the board. Your thoughts?Segment 3 – Fantasy Questions of the NL East – NationalsWashington Nationals1.James Wood hit 31 home runs last season, but only 7 in the second half. He's the ninth outfielder off the board. Is that something that appeals to you?a.We will look at other outfielders going around him2.Dylan Crews – sigh.a.2026 stat line – AB, HR, SB, and BA3.I liked Brady House in the minor leagues and have him in one Dynasty League. I'm worried that his poor approach is catching up to him. In 74 MLB games, he walked eight times. a.Is this a growth stock or someone who will start the season in the minor leagues?b.The NFBC drafters are not bullish as he's the 46th third baseman off the board (ADP of 598). Is that worth a pick in the low 30s in D&H Leagues?4.Daylen Lile showed flashes last season, posting a .299 batting average with nine home runs and eight stolen bases in 351 plate appearances.a.The NFBC drafters seem to think he's a growth stock as he's the 50th outfielder off the board. Is a strong #4 starter feel right or is that a bit too rich?5.Out of the Nationals starters, which pitcher intrigues you the most?6.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)Segment 4 – Fantasy Questions of the AL East – Orioles and Red SoxBaltimore Orioles1.After winning 91 games in 2024, the Orioles lost 87 games in 2025. Do they bounce back in 2026? How many games do they win?2.Samuel Bassalo – 2026 stat line - AB, HR, BA3.Gunnar Henderson hit 37 home runs in 2024 but only 17 in 2025. Exit velo is still 92.1 MPH (down slightly from 2024 – 92.8) but still in the top 10 percentile of the league. Over/Under 30 home runs in 2026?4.Nobody seems to be buying Coby Mayo's late home run surge as his ADP is 480 and he's the 31st first baseman off the board. Are you buying it?5.Trevor Rogers was a revelation last season, posting a 1.81 ERA in 18 starts. However, his xERA was 3.41 and he only struck out 8.8 per nine. He's going as the 66th pitcher off the board, or the 50th starting pitcher. Are you comfortable taking him as a strong number four starter?6.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)Boston Red Sox1.Roman Anthony – 2026 stat line - AB, HR, SB, and BA2.I've longed been a fan of Marcelo Mayer, but his injury history is giving me pause. Plus, he wasn't very good after getting the callup. Does he get 500 PA in 2026?a.He's going as an after thought in drafts – 502 AB (34th round) or #33 third base. Any interest?3.Is Kristian Campbell a Red Sox on April 1?a.He's going before Marcelo Mayer at 480. Any interest?4.Connelly Early (#81) or Payton Tolle (#137)5.Any reason to not think of Aroldis Chapman as a Top 10 Closer?6.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)Close
Buster sits down to give thanks and discuss the Blue Jays signing Dylan Cease to a seven year deal, Toronto pursuing an aggressive posture, the Mets trading Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien, the Red Sox trading for Sonny Gray, St. Louis adding to its talent as the team rebuilds, and the confusion around the Grayson Rodriguez-Taylor Ward trade. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! WE'RE GRATEFUL FOR ALL OF YOU! WE HOPE YOU CAN FIND TIME TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAY IN THE COMING DAYS! BE WELL AND WE'LL TALK NEXT WEEK! CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices