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Up next we have outfield tiers. How do we navigate this group of Mike Trout, Ronald Acuna, Mookie Betts, and Kyle Tucker? Are we buying Teoscar Hernandez? Are George Springer and Byron Buxton good values? Who should you draft between Cody Bellinger and Christian Yelich? 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vote to help FFT win best social media award- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8JGJJY8 Before we get into the tiers, how does our outfield strategy change in H2H vs. Roto (2:45)? ... Outfield elite tier (6:10): How to navigate Trout, Acuna, Betts, Tucker? All aboard the Luis Robert hype train. ... Outfield near elite tier (15:34): is Cedric Mullins overvalued? Are we buying Teoscar Hernandez? ... Next best things tier (25:05): no love for Eloy Jimenez? What do we do with Bellinger and Yelich? ... Fallback options (41:00): do we trust the breakouts from Renfroe and Grossman? ... Last resorts (48:02): are Alex Kirilloff and Jo Adell post hype sleepers? ... We wrap up with the deep league names and your emails (52:40)! 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vote to help FFT win best social media award- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8JGJJY8 Tiers week rolls on! How would we describe second base this season (4:00)? ... Second base elite tier (5:23): is Trea Turner a first round pick in a points league? ... Second base near elite (9:21): is Brandon Lowe undervalued? ... Second base next best things (17:08): how do we feel about Jorge Polanco and Jonathan India? ... Second base fallback options (23:16): what is Jazz Chisholm's upside? ... Second base middle infield options (34:06): don't sleep on Kolten Wong! ... Let's move over to the elite shortstop tier (41:52). ... Shortstop near elite tier (47:47): why is Corey Seager going so much later than Marcus Semien? ... Shortstop next best things (55:55): the disrespect towards Francisco Lindor and Tim Anderson! ... We wrap up with shortstop middle infield options (1:02:38). 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiers week rolls on! Is Trea Turner a first round pick in a points league? Is it safe to say Scott will not wind up with Ozzie Albies or Marcus Semien this season? How do we handle Jorge Polanco and Jonathan India? Why is Corey Seager going so late? 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's tiers week! Would you rather have Vladimir Guerrero or Freddie Freeman at their respective costs? Why is Matt Olson going so far ahead of Pete Alonso? Jose Ramirez or Vladimir Guerrero with a top-five pick? Rafael Devers or Manny Machado? What do we do with Joey Votto and Anthony Rendon? 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vote to help FFT win best social media award- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8JGJJY8 It's tiers week! How are first and third base looking (2:05)? ... How to use tiered rankings for snake drafts vs. salary cap drafts (4:25). ... First base elite (8:50)! Vladimir Guerrero as a top-five pick or Freddie Freeman in round two? ... First Base near elite (12:55): why is there such a big gap between Matt Olson and Pete Alonso? ... First base next best things (20:07): why are people sleeping on Joey Votto? ... First base fallback options (24:28): we need to show Josh Bell more love! ... These are your corner infield options at first base (29:35). ... Third base elite tier (39:26): Jose Ramirez or Vlad? ... Third base near elite tier (42:30): Devers or Machado? Riley or Arenado at their respective costs? ... Third base next best things (48:25): what do we do with Adalberto Mondesi and Anthony Rendon? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's play some Fact or Fiction! Just how bad was Joey Gallo's batting average last season? Is he undervalued? Did Aaron Civale average more FPPG than Lucas Giolito? Was Adolis Garcia better than Randy Arozarena last season? Why did Giancarlo Stanton score so few runs? 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back, Nando Di Fino and Adam Aizer for our FBT reunion show (1:00)! ... Let's play some Fact or Fiction, starting with Joey Gallo and that batting average (4:40). ... We've got some wacky Fact or Fiction items (9:36). ... Did Aaron Civale average more FPPG than Lucas Giolito last season (14:34)? ... Why did Giancarlo Stanton score so few runs (24:30)? ... Is Adolis Garcia being underappreciated right now (32:07)? ... Does Gary Sanchez have anything left in the tank (38:20)? ... We had a fun listener email (45:12). ... We wrap up with some Fantasy Feud (50:46)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who are the biggest risers in ADP since December 1? Let's start with Corey Knebel who looks like the Phillies closer. Will Marcell Ozuna rejoin the Braves? Is Alex Cobb a sleeper candidate? Don't forget about Connor Joe with the Rockies! What's up with this Oneil Cruz projection? 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we get into the ADP movers, the MLB and the MLBPA are scheduled to meet this week (4:55)! ... Random but Camden Yards announced they're changing dimensions to help pitchers out (5:45). ... Let's start with the biggest ADP riser of all: Corey Knebel (12:05). ... Will Marcell Ozuna rejoin the Braves (14:55)? ... Target Alex Cobb late (18:48)! ... Don't forget about Connor Joe (21:20). .. This Oneil Cruz projection is throwing things off (24:03). ... Could Blake Treinen be the Dodgers closer (26:18)? ... Steven Matz and Jon Gray are both on the rise (30:50). Who are the rest of the biggest risers inside the top 150 (37:54)? ... The biggest faller has been Max Muncy (46:26). ... Why is Vidal Brujan dropping (48:45)? ... We wrap up with the biggest fallers inside the top 175 picks (55:00). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFBC Main Event overall champion Phil Dussault joins the podcast (1:10)! ... We actually competed against each other back in 2019 and we didn't even know it (5:23). ... How did Phil get into playing Fantasy Baseball (7:25)? ... Phil is known as 'The Robot' because of this system he's created (10:07). What goes into the system? ... What stats does Phil focus on most (20:18)? ... Phil makes a draft pick live on the pod (25:40)! ... What did this Main Event championship team look like (30:28)? ... What does Phil pay attention to most in-season (43:12)? How does he spend his FAB? ... We wrap up with some 2022 strategy and player questions (54:20)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Link to Scott's article- https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/fantasy-baseball-what-you-missed-in-september-includes-notable-newcomers-concerning-developments-more/ Chris Towers is back! We're reunited (1:45). ... Let's take a closer look at second-half standouts, starting with Zac Gallen (6:15). ... What does Chris think of Byron Buxton's price this season (11:30)? ... Can Francisco Lindor build off his big September (21:43)? ... Is Frank Schwindel a worthy corner infielder (34:24)? ... Who do we trust more between Giovanny Gallegos and Camilo Doval (41:50)? ... Who do we like more between Frankie Montas and Max Fried (48:41)? ... What was up with Gerrit Cole down the stretch (55:55)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which players upped their game most down the stretch? Zac Gallen's surface numbers were good but what about the underlying stats? Can Francisco Lindor build off his strong September? Which pitcher impressed more between Frankie Montas and Max Fried? 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When might we see Julio Rodriguez? Who's a player comp for Bobby Witt? Just how good might Adley Rutschman be in Fantasy? Why does Scott have Spencer Torkelson ranked ahead of Riley Greene?  'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prospects! How does Scott rank prospects (4:00)? How soon might we see Julio Rodriguez (7:05)? ... Who's a good player comp for Bobby Witt (13:13)? ... What is Adley Rutschman's ceiling (21:15)? ... What should we project for Spencer Torkelson this season (27:27)? ... What about his teammate Riley Greene (30:14)? ... How many innings can we expect from Shane Baz (37:54)? ... Will the power come for Josh Jung (45:12)? ... How do we project Oneil Cruz (50:17)? ... Is Alek Thomas undervalued (54:49)? ... Just how good can Nick Pratto be (58:28)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Link to Scott's Top-50 Keeper Rankings- https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/fantasy-baseball-top-50-keepers-for-2022-based-on-2021-adp/ Keepers! What's the difference between a keeper league and dynasty league (3:00)? Let's start with the Top-10 keeper rankings for 2022 (9:00). Ohtani ahead of Acuña? Where does Wander Franco rank? Top-20 keepers (19:09): what's not to like about Sandy Alcantara? ... Top-30 keepers (25:50): Should Luis Robert be higher? ... Top-40 keepers (32:45): why is Chris Sale a good keeper at his age? ... Top-50 keepers (39:13): why is Daulton Varsho so interesting? ... Which players should you target late in your keeper leagues this year (50:10)? ... We wrap up with your keeper questions (55:40). Have a question? Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who are the best keepers that were drafted late last season? Of course we have to start with Wander Franco. What are the concerns with Freddy Peralta? What kind of impact can we expect from Bobby Witt in 2022? Why is Chris Sale such a great keeper at his age? 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! Scott White is back (1:00)! ... We're evaluating the biggest breakouts from 2021 and what we're expecting from them in 2022. First up, Matt Olson (5:00). ... What's a realistic power projection for Jorge Polanco (9:50)? ... Is Julio Urias overvalued in early ADP (17:30)? ... How much is Austin Riley's batting average going to regress (25:13)? ... How did Brandon Crawford break out in 2021 (32:21)? ... Are we willing to pay the price for Robbie Ray (37:30)? ... What kind of power should we expect from Cedric Mullins in 2022 (43:21)? ... Should you be worried about Freddy Peralta's workload (50:35)?  'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott White is back! Let's talk about the biggest breakouts from 2021. Should you trust Julio Urias as a top-10 starting pitcher? How much will Austin Riley regress? Can you trust Robbie Ray's control gains? What kind of power should you expect from Cedric Mullins? 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does Jenny Butler go about roster construction in the NFBC? How can you find similarly projected players later in the draft?  'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the show... Jenny Butler (1:10)! ... What are the first things to look at when it comes to roster construction (8:55)? ... How do you find positional targets and then backup plans (13:36)? How does Jenny create her roadmap when it comes to draft strategy (20:20)? ... Let's try and create a balanced roster with an early pick in the first round (31:30). ... What is our draft strategy with a mid-first round pick (40:43)? ... How do we build a team from the back of the first round (51:32)? ... We wrap up by using Steamer600 projections to find undervalued and overvalued players (58:12). 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you play in a Salary Cap Draft? Because you should! What is Ariel Cohen's general approach in this format? What should your hitter/pitcher split look like in terms of your budget? How should you nominate players? 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ariel Cohen and Ian Kahn join the show (1:00)! ... How do they start their Salary Cap Draft prep (5:35)? ... What are some of the ways they find value in this format (13:38)? ... What's the ideal pitcher vs. hitter split in terms of your budget (16:30)? ... Should you draft with balance in this format (25:47)? ... What are Ian and Ariel's nomination processes (33:06)? ... How should you value Jacob deGrom right now knowing what we know (42:18)? ... We wrap up with a few ADP battles (53:33)! 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can you expect from Bobby Witt? Is he undervalued at his current cost? Don't forget about Pablo Lopez in the Marlins rotation! What is Alex Kirilloff's upside if he can stay healthy? Is Willy Adames a good fallback option at shortstop? 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there! David Mendelson joins the podcast (1:15). ... Let's jump into our ADP gifts, starting with an intriguing Astros pitcher (5:33). ... Can the Giants get the best out of Alex Cobb (8:56)? ... Do the Brewers have another Freddy Peralta on the way (12:52)? ... Don't give up on Jo Adell just yet (18:18). ... Do the Red Sox have another Chris Sale (23:53)? ... Can Logan Gilbert put it all together in 2022 (32:14)? ... News and notes (37:59): Buck Showalter is headed to the Mets while Mark Kotsay will manage the A's. ... What is Alex Kirilloff's upside (46:00)? ... Wait at shortstop for this player (50:42)? ... Are we paying the price tag for the Royals top prospect (54:01)? ... Don't sleep on this Marlins starting pitcher (59:21)! 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Govier (@mjgovier) joins the podcast (1:05)! ... What is Adalberto Mondesi's upside if he stays healthy for 120+ games (4:00)? ... What is Tyler O'Neill's floor (8:35)? ... The Power of Prospects (14:45)! ... What is the percentage change Byron Buxton can stay healthy for 120 games (22:30)? ... What is Shane McClanahan's upside if he throws 160 innings (26:13)? ... MY MY MY SOROKA (30:12)! ... What could Justin Verlander's cost be in March (37:15)? ... How many saves should you expect from Camilo Doval (44:00)? ... Edwin Rios has the strongest hands (47:28)! ... What's a realistic expectation for Alex Bregman's power (54:48)? ... Should you target Luis Castillo at his cost (59:10)?  'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's do some fill in the blanks with Michael Govier! What is Tyler O'Neill's floor? What is the percentage chance Byron Buxton plays 120 games? What is Shane McClanahan's upside? How much might Justin Verlander's ADP rise by March? 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We just did our first H2H points mock draft of the offseason! Are starting pitchers going as early as they usually are in the format? Where should you draft Shohei Ohtani knowing he's utility-only? Is outfield a weak position? Just how bad is third base? 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alright! We have our first H2H points mock draft of the offseason. First and foremost, is pitching still going early in this format (3:40)? ... Scott took Vladimir Guerrero in the first round while Frank took Gerrit Cole (7:25). ... When should you take Shohei Ohtani in a points league (12:38)? ... Frank and Scott both took a starting pitcher in round three (15:38). ... They did the same thing in round four (19:00)! ... Is Scott on Salvador Perez in 2022 (21:06)? ... Is Starling Marte undervalued in this format (29:29)? ... Back to pitching in the seventh round (35:53). ... We saw two great middle infielders go in round eight (37:00). ... On to round nine where Scott took Bryan Reynolds and Frank took Jonathan India (39:15). ... Anthony Rendon lasted until round 10 (40:30)!? ... What do the rest of our teams look like (48:00)? ... What is our favorite holiday song and movie (57:42)!? 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're talkin' prospects! That means Chris Welsh aka The Welsh is joining us (2:20). ... Before we get into the Arizona Fall League standouts, remember to take these stats with a grain of salt (8:22). ... Nelson Velazquez, outfield prospect with the Cubs, was named AFL MVP (12:30). ... Owen White, starting pitcher with the Texas Rangers, was named the Pitcher of the Year (16:48). ... Can Juan Yepez be the Cardinals' DH in 2022 (20:15)? ... The Welsh is very high on Bryson Stott (26:40)! Stott or the 2021 MLB Draft shortstops? ... Robert Hassell vs. Alek Thomas vs. Josh Lowe (42:00). ... Dustin Harris vs. Vinnie Pasquantino (45:30). ... Let's wrap up with Dynasty Buy or Sell (54:10)!  'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dynasty Buy or Sell! Has Jarren Duran fallen too far in prospect lists? Is Nate Pearson bound for the bullpen? Can Jeter Downs cut the strikeouts? MacKenzie Gore just had a nightmare season. Can he get back on track? What should you expect from Drew Waters? Is now the time to buy on Sixto Sanchez? 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We now have average draft position data for 37 drafts! Which players is Scott White lower on than consensus? Is Tim Anderson overvalued? How risky is Randy Arozarena's profile? Who is the real Trevor Rogers? 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got rankings debates! Joining us to do just that is Justin Mason (1:00)! ... How much playing time should we expect from Adley Rutschman in 2022 (3:30)? ... Can Ryan Mountcastle take that next step (10:40)? ... What do Frank Schwindel projections look like (15:12)? ... What should we expect from Brendan Rodgers (20:00)? ... Is Tim Anderson overvalued in Fantasy (24:45)? ... Can Ke'Bryan Hayes bounce back (35:22)? ... Is Mike Trout still worth that early pick (39:53)? ... Is Randy Arozarena's profile risky (44:20)? ... Who is 2022's Cedric Mullins (49:06)!? ... Who is the real Trevor Rogers (53:30)?  'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we get to actual Fantasy Baseball talk, it turns out Scott is awesome at wrapping Christmas gifts (1:30)! ... Unfortunately, MLB is now in a lockout (4:35). What does this mean? ... Frank just started his first real offseason draft (8:16). How is it coming along? ... News and notes (19:40): it turns out Justin Verlander wasn't signed by the Astros before the lockout. ... Fantasy Baseball 101 (29:43)! What is Rotisserie aka Roto? ... How would we describe the H2H points format (33:46)? ... Is H2H categories the best of both worlds (39:55). ... Analytics (43:30)! ... What are ERA estimators (47:11) and how do we use them? ... Which hitting analytics do we use (56:30)?  'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Analytics play a huge role in Fantasy Baseball. What are ERA indicators and how do we use them? What is the difference between FIP, xFIP, and xERA? Statcast has grown in popularity and rightfully so. Which Statcast numbers do we use and why do they matter? 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Javier Baez is headed to the Tigers on a six-year deal. How much does this hurt his Fantasy value? Marcus Stroman is signing with... the Cubs? Does this change anything for him? Mark Melancon is headed to the Diamondbacks while Corey Knebel could get a shot to close for the Phillies. 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on today's podcast is Micah Henry from NBC Sports Edge (2:30)! ... Javier Baez signed a six-year deal with the Detroit Tigers (3:20)! ... Marcus Stroman signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Cubs (7:36)! ... We had a bunch more free agency moves, including lots of relievers (11:27). ... Which players were non-tendered (20:59)? ... Are these players done (27:57)? Let's start with Cody Bellinger. ... Is Christian Yelich's back injury too much to overcome (32:18)? ... Everything finally caught up to Kyle Hendricks (36:00). ... Francisco Lindor had a rough first season with the Mets (41:27). ... Has Gleyber Torres just lost it (46:36)? ... What happened to Hyun-Jin Ryu (50:02). ... Was DJ LeMahieu just hampered by injury (52:50)? ... What's next for Yu Darvish (54:40)? ... What went wrong for Trent Grisham (57:30)? 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB free agency is on fire! Max Scherzer and Starling Marte are headed to the Mets. Corey Seager and Marcus Semien are headed to the Rangers. How much Fantasy value to they lose? Kevin Gausman is headed to the Blue Jays while Robbie Ray signed with the Mariners.  'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joey Votto just had the best power season of his career at 37 years old (1:44)! ... Wow! Robbie Grossman hit 23 home runs with 20 steals in 2021 (6:30). ... Is there any hope for Eugenio Suarez (9:52)? ... Ian Happ had a huge second half (14:04). Are we buying it? ... Is Jorge Soler's bounce-back legit (18:26)? ... News and notes (23:10): Alex Cobb is close to signing with the Giants and it sounds like Marcell Ozuna will be back with the Braves. ... What is Dylan Cease's upside (37:05)? ... Walker Buehler led baseball in quality starts (41:00). ... Tyler Mahle was 12th in baseball in strikeouts (44:00). ... Luis Castillo was money from June 1 on (47:45). ... How do we assess Alek Manoah's rookie season (52:00)? ... What TV shows are we watching and video games are we playing (56:25)? 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corey Seager just signed a 10-year deal with the Texas Rangers (1:05)! What does this mean for his Fantasy value? What kind of power should you expect? ... What does this mean for the Dodgers (9:35)? Will we finally see Gavin Lux earn a real opportunity? ... Robbie Ray also signed with the Mariners (12:00)? This is great for his value, right?  'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Gausman is headed to the Toronto Blue Jays (1:00)! Should we downgrade him in Fantasy? ... Max Scherzer is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with the New York Mets (9:05)! Does it matter where he pitches at this point? ... Jon Gray also signed a four-year deal with the Texas Rangers (11:46). How excited should Fantasy managers be about Gray leaving Colorado? 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank and Scott react to a few moves and what they mean for Fantasy Baseball! First up, Marcus Semien is headed to the Rangers on a seven-year deal (1:00). ... Byron Buxton also signed an extension with the Twins (8:22). ... Corey Kluber signed a one-year deal with the Rays while Avisail Garcia is headed to the Marlins (13:00)! 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starling Marte, Mark Canha and Eduardo Escobar all signed with the New York Mets! How does this affect Marte's Fantasy value (1:08)? Is he worth a third-round pick? ... The Mets also signed Mark Canha and Eduardo Escobar (5:02). ... Who might lose playing time on the Mets (8:08)? In a much smaller deal, the Mariners also acquired Adam Frazier in a trade with the Padres (10:45). 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have early average draft position data over at the NFBC, which means it's time for ADP battles! Who should you target in the early second round between Mike Trout and Freddie Freeman? Want a third baseman early? Manny Machado or Rafael Devers? Wander Franco was awesome as a rookie but are you willing to pay the price? Franco or Francisco Lindor? 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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 in 5 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No Scott White this week but we've got Paul Sporer joining us to talk early ADP (1:00)! ... News and notes (2:35): Anthony DeSclafani is headed back to the Giants while Charlie Morton got the cast off his leg. ... Is starting pitching deeper this season (17:06)? ... Why are closers getting pushed up so high (21:35)? ... How do we feel about the early hitter pool (25:25)? ... On to ADP battles part one starting with Mike Trout vs. Freddie Freeman (31:05)! Turkey or ham on Thanksgiving!? ... ADP battles part two featuring Wander Franco vs. Francisco Lindor (43:00)! Best Thanksgiving side dish? ... Is third base as bad as everybody is saying (52:40)? ... The Battle of the Shanes plus Verlander vs. Kershaw (1:06:28)! ... We wrap up with MLB The Show tips for our video game players (1:12:43). 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're talking closers, which means Greg Jewett is joining us on the podcast (1:00)! ... Before we get to relief pitchers, Justin Verlander re-signed with the Astros and Noah Syndergaard signed with the Angels (3:45). ... What is the current state of closers in Fantasy Baseball (12:55)? ... Let's take a look at the top-5 relief pitchers in 2021, starting with Liam Hendriks (17:30). ... On to the top-10 relief pitchers (27:34). Will the Blue Jays go back to Jordan Romano? ... How do we handle teams who go closer by committee (30:20)? ... Where might Craig Kimbrel wind up (38:16)? ... Should we start to worry about Mark Melancon (41:38)? ... What do we do with Aroldis Chapman (46:26)? ... Let's wrap up with Scott's early 2022 relief pitcher rankings (50:02)! 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We just had our first 2022 mock draft of the offseason. Any obvious themes or takeaways (2:15)? ... News and notes: Eduardo Rodriguez is headed to the Tigers (5:30)! ... First round: is there a consensus top seven picks (13:30)? ... Second round: did Luis Robert go too early (20:02)? ... Third round: Francisco Lindor (23:48)??? ... Fourth round: too early for Alex Bregman (33:47)? ... Fifth round: Charlie Morton is a value (36:00). ... Sixth round featured the steal of the draft (40:55). ... Seventh round: is this a good range for Cody Bellinger (44:23)? ... Eighth round: too early for Jazz Chisholm (50:05)? ... We wrap up recapping our teams (52:37)! 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey, Nick Pollack is back (1:20)! ... What are his overall thoughts on starting pitching for 2022 (2:47)? ... News and notes (8:46): Alex Reyes will be stretched out as a starting pitcher plus Bobby Witt could be on the Royals' Opening Day roster. ... Top-5 SP rankings (11:55): trouble in NY? ... Top-10 SP rankings (14:11): are we concerned about Shane Bieber? ... Top-15 SP rankings (23:05): do we trust the process with Aaron Nola? ... Top-20 SP rankings (36:10): what should we expect from Sale and Flaherty? ... Top-25 SP rankings (40:38): is Logan Webb legit? ... Top-30 SP rankings (48:15): the most polarizing pitchers! ... Top-35 SP rankings (56:07): Nick has Ranger Suarez ranked where? ... Top-40 SP rankings (1:00:27): Shane McClanahan love. 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's safe to say we have very different thoughts about starting pitching heading into 2022 (2:45)! ... News and notes (8:15): 14 players were extended the qualifying offer but Clayton Kershaw and Carlos Rodon were not. What does that mean? ... Let's start with the top-five starting pitchers from 2021 (17:51). Max Scherzer was awesome again. Should Corbin Burnes be the SP1? ... Top-10 starting pitchers (30:36): Are we buying Robbie Ray? What should we expect from Gerrit Cole? ... Top-15 starting pitchers (42:10): Carlos Rodon and Jacob deGrom are probably the two biggest injury risks. ... Top-20 starting pitchers (52:45): can we trust Frankie Montas?  'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're joined by Chris Clegg (@RotoClegg) to celebrate the Atlanta Braves World Series and talk outfield rankings! WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS (1:00). ... News and notes (6:00): Buster Posey is retiring and Tucker Barhart was traded. ... Top-5 outfield rankings (16:10)! When can we expect Acuña back? Are we concerned about Mike Trout? ... Top-10 outfield rankings (28:09): all aboard the Luis Robert hype train. ... Top-15 outfield rankings (36:38): can Springer stay healthy? ... Top-20 outfield rankings (39:42): is Byron Buxton too risky? ... Top-25 outfield rankings (46:20): what do we do with Jesse Winker? ... Top-30 outfield rankings (50:22): Bellinger or Yelich? ... We wrap up with outfield prospects to know for redraft in 2022 (53:30)! 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices