Podcasts about first year player draft

The following players are discussed:1. Roki Sasaki (RHP, LAD)2. Travis Bazzana (2B, Cle)3. JJ Wetherholt (2B, STL)4. Nick Kurtz (1B, Oak)5. Charlie Condon (OF, Col)6. Braden Montgomery (OF, CHW)7. Jac Caglianone (1B, KC)8. Chase Burns (RHP, Cin)9. Hagen Smith (LHP, CHW)10. Bryce Rainer (SS, Det)11. Konnor Griffin (OF, Pit)12. Cam Smith (3B, CHC)13. Christian Moore (2B, LAA)14. James Tibbs (OF, SF)15. Josuar De Jesus Gonzalez (SS, SF)16. Trey Yesavage (RHP, Tor)17. Jurrangelo Cijntje (BHP, Sea)18. Elian Pena (SS, NYM)19. Slade Caldwell (OF, Ari)20. Hye-seong Kim (2B, LAD)

This week on the Baseball America fantasy podcast, Dylan and Geoff dive into the update and expanded First Year Player Draft rankings. We dive into the changes and additions to the top 50 before calling out some names to target in deeper FYPD settings. (2:00) Angels moves(8:00) Updated top 50 in FYPD(17:00) Kale Fountain(20:00) Tystus Cissell(23:00) Daniel Eagen(25:00) Cole Hertzler(28:00) Potential future closersOur Sponsors:* Check out LegalZoom and use my code Baseball for a great deal: https://www.legalzoom.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week In Fantasy Baseball - Lee Keller (@Regicidal) and John Ke (@thejohnke) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"!In this offseason episode, John is joined by Pitcher List writer Trevor Powers (@_TrevorPowers) to discuss his recent article "A Guide for Your First-Year Player Draft in Rebuild Mode"! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

This Week In Fantasy Baseball - Lee Keller (@Regicidal) and John Ke (@thejohnke) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"!In this offseason episode, John is joined by Pitcher List writer Trevor Powers (@_TrevorPowers) to discuss his recent article "A Guide for Your First-Year Player Draft in Rebuild Mode"! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

This Week In Fantasy Baseball - Lee Keller (@Regicidal) and John Ke (@thejohnke) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"!In this offseason episode, John is joined by Pitcher List writer Trevor Powers (@_TrevorPowers) to discuss his recent article "A Guide for Your First-Year Player Draft in Rebuild Mode"! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com | Join PL+!Get a PL subscription and join our community!: https://pitcherlist.com/premium/

This Week In Fantasy Baseball - Lee Keller (@Regicidal) and John Ke (@thejohnke) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"!In this offseason episode, John is joined by Pitcher List writer Matt Heckman (@Heckman_Matt115) to discuss his recent article "A Guide for Your First-Year Player Draft in Win-Now Mode"! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

This Week In Fantasy Baseball - Lee Keller (@Regicidal) and John Ke (@thejohnke) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"!In this offseason episode, John is joined by Pitcher List writer Matt Heckman (@Heckman_Matt115) to discuss his recent article "A Guide for Your First-Year Player Draft in Win-Now Mode"! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

This Week In Fantasy Baseball - Lee Keller (@Regicidal) and John Ke (@thejohnke) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"!In this offseason episode, John is joined by Pitcher List writer Matt Heckman (@Heckman_Matt115) to discuss his recent article "A Guide for Your First-Year Player Draft in Win-Now Mode"! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com | Join PL+!Get a PL subscription and join our community!: https://pitcherlist.com/premium/

The season is officially over, and Justin (@JustinHughes365) and Andrew (@AMCQ82) are ready to talk some baseball. First, they touched on how their leagues finished up. Then, they briefly reacted to the Wild Card round. Next up, they redrafted the top 15 of the 2024 First Year Player Draft, knowing what they know today. And finally, they made their picks for the winners of the MLB LDS, LCS and World Series. Follow the podcast on Twitter/X @Baseball365pod.Join our Baseball 365 Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2151001815222424/If you'd like to support the show, you can do so by leaving us a 5 star rating, and writing a quick, positive review about us on iTunes. It would be much appreciated

With the fantasy season winding down it's time to look forward to next season and begin your offseason planning. With this in mind, we focused this week's show on recently released First Year Player Draft Rankings. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White discuss the logic behind their Top 10 rankings.(0:00) Intro(6:00) College Hitters Struggling(12:00) Travis Bazzana vs Charlie Condon(18:00) Ranking Wetherholt two(23:00) Christian MooreBreak(29:00) Nick Kurtz(33:00) Hagen Smith vs Chase Burns(36:00) Trio of college batsOur Sponsors:* Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsfood.com/BASEBALL* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a few weeks away, Geoff Pontes and Dylan White are back with our first show of the second half. We start the show off with a breakdown of two former Cy Young winners returning in Clayton Kershaw and Robbie Ray. Before we discuss the Ozzie Albies injury fallout and Nacho Alvarez callup. The second half of the show we talk FYPD as we preview the potential first ten picks in this years FYPD rankings. Over a full hour of dynasty talk this week. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

James Anderson, Eric Cross, Jesse Roche and Chris Welsh do a mock first-year player draft of just 2024 MLB draftees! Chris Welsh: Travis Bazzana, 2B, CLE Eric Cross: Charlie Condon, OF, COL James Anderson: JJ Wetherholt, 2B/SS, STL Jesse Roche: Chase Burns, RHP, CIN Jesse Roche: Konnor Griffin, SS/OF, PIT James Anderson: Jac Caglianone, 1B, KC Eric Cross: Braden Montgomery, OF, BOS Chris Welsh: Bryce Rainer, SS, DET Chris Welsh: Nick Kurtz, 1B, OAK Eric Cross: Theo Gillen, OF, TB James Anderson: Ryan Waldschmidt, OF, ARI Jesse Roche: Cam Smith, 3B, CHC Jesse Roche: Hagen Smith, LHP, CHW James Anderson: Christian Moore, 2B, LAA Eric Cross: Seaver King, SS/2B/OF, WAS Chris Welsh: Slade Caldwell, OF, ARI Chris Welsh: James Tibbs, OF/1B, SF Eric Cross: Cam Caminiti, LHP, ATL James Anderson: Jurrangelo Cijntje, BHP, SEA Jesse Roche: Trey Yesavage, RHP, TOR Jesse Roche: Carson Benge, OF, NYM James Anderson: Kellon Lindsey, 2B/SS/OF, LAD Eric Cross: Vance Honeycutt, OF, BAL Chris Welsh: PJ Morlando, OF, MIA Home Run Forecast Home Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%.  Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign up Pick6 Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Anderson, Eric Cross, Jesse Roche and Chris Welsh do a mock first-year player draft of just 2024 MLB draftees! Chris Welsh: Travis Bazzana, 2B, CLE Eric Cross: Charlie Condon, OF, COL James Anderson: JJ Wetherholt, 2B/SS, STL Jesse Roche: Chase Burns, RHP, CIN Jesse Roche: Konnor Griffin, SS/OF, PIT James Anderson: Jac Caglianone, 1B, KC Eric Cross: Braden Montgomery, OF, BOS Chris Welsh: Bryce Rainer, SS, DET Chris Welsh: Nick Kurtz, 1B, OAK Eric Cross: Theo Gillen, OF, TB James Anderson: Ryan Waldschmidt, OF, ARI Jesse Roche: Cam Smith, 3B, CHC Jesse Roche: Hagen Smith, LHP, CHW James Anderson: Christian Moore, 2B, LAA Eric Cross: Seaver King, SS/2B/OF, WAS Chris Welsh: Slade Caldwell, OF, ARI Chris Welsh: James Tibbs, OF/1B, SF Eric Cross: Cam Caminiti, LHP, ATL James Anderson: Jurrangelo Cijntje, BHP, SEA Jesse Roche: Trey Yesavage, RHP, TOR Jesse Roche: Carson Benge, OF, NYM James Anderson: Kellon Lindsey, 2B/SS/OF, LAD Eric Cross: Vance Honeycutt, OF, BAL Chris Welsh: PJ Morlando, OF, MIA Home Run Forecast Home Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%.  Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign up Pick6 Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No surprise, Wyatt Langford and Yoshinobu Yamamoto are at top of the FYPD rankings (5:22)! ... Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes are up next (11:35). ... Who does The Welsh like most of Walker Jenkins, Max Clark, Matt Shaw and Tommy Troy (15:15)? ... Hurston Waldrep has a lot of upside but needs to improve his command (20:08). ... Colt Emerson looks to have a great hit tool but how much power will he develop (26:23)? ... Noble Meyer and Brock Wilken have huge upside (28:51)! ... Where do Shōta Imanaga and Jung Hoo Lee rank (36:15)? ... The international group is topped by Leo De Vries (41:00). ... Who are The Welsh's top-five international signings (48:05)? ... We wrap up with some FYPD sleepers (55:25)? To display your continued support of the show, please vote Fantasy Baseball Today in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best Baseball Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-baseball-podcast/ Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The following players are discussed:1. Wyatt Langford (OF, Tex) - He has 20-30 upside with high OBP skills, and it won't take him long to make his Major League debut.2. Dylan Crews (OF, Was) - He has an advanced approach at the plate with high-end exit velocities.3. Paul Skenes (RHP, Pit) - He has the size and arsenal to be a #1 starter. Given how hard he throws, there is risk of early arm troubles, as seen with Hunter Greene.4. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP, LAD) - The stat line says he's a CY Young pitcher. His physicality gives me pause.5. Walker Jenkins (OF, Min) - Athletic with a lefty swing built for 30+ home run future pop.6. Max Clark (OF, Det) - Extremely athletic with plus speed and plenty of bat speed to project future power.7. Matt Shaw (SS, CHC) - Plus power with a feel to hit and speed early in his career.8. Colt Emerson (2B, Sea) - High-floor player who should hit with 15+ home run pop.9. Kyle Teel (C, Bos) - He has a plus hit tool with average power. 10. Noble Meyer (RHP, Mia) - He has all the building blocks to pitch at the top of the rotation.11. Rhett Lowder (RHP, Cin) - 70-grade change-up with a chance for at least a 60 slider. Plus, he throws strikes. If the Reds can get him to throw harder, he has the ceiling of a number two starter.12. Hurston Waldrep (RHP, Atl) - He has a solid fastball-splitter combination, and with some tweaks to his delivery, he could develop into a top-of-the-rotation starter. His control is currently well below average.13. Brayden Taylor (3B, TB) - High OBP skills with 20+ home run pop with solid speed.14. Tommy Troy (3B, AZ) - A potential plus hit tool with above-average speed and power.15. Enrique Bradfield (OF, Bal) - An 80-grade runner that, with some swing tweaks, could unlock power. The Orioles are a perfect landing spot for him.16. Colin Houck (SS, NYM) - He has a feel to hit with speed and power. 17. Bryce Eldridge (1B, SF) - His carrying tool is his 70-grade raw power. However, at 6-foot-7, there are concerns about how much contact he will make.

This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast, Dylan returns to the show and we talk some Wyatt Langford, FYPD rankings and answer some listener questions.Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/* Check out Indeed and use my code BASEBALLAMERICA for a great deal: https://www.indeed.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With the upcoming release of our First-Year Player Draft list later this week, Dylan and Geoff walk you through their process for building the list. We talk about a handful of players, where our rankings deviate from the consensus as well as players Dylan and Geoff had split opinions on. Tune in this week and be on the lookout for the updated FYPD list later this week.Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/* Check out Indeed and use my code BASEBALLAMERICA for a great deal: https://www.indeed.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The following players are discussed:1.Dylan Crews (OF, Was, #2)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2025-26 Fantasy Ceiling: First-Round Fantasy PickTools Summary: 20-20 upside with a feel to hit.Dylan Crews had the best combination of safety and upside in the 2023 Draft. A handful of high school players have a higher upside, but when you combine his proven ability to hit in the SEC with a 20-20 profile, he should be the top player selected in supplemental Dynasty League Drafts. If you're looking for a comp, I liken him to Jackson Holliday. Yep, he has a chance to be that good. 2.Wyatt Langford (OF, Tex, #4)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2025-26 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 30 OFTools Summary: 20-30 upside with high OBP skills.Right behind Dylan Crews in the Draft was Wyatt Langford. He has plus power and is a 70-runner with a feel to hit. From a fantasy standpoint, if you're picking #2 in supplemental drafts, do not fret, as there is a chance that Langford will be as good as Crews. Crews might be the slightly better hitter, but Langford has more power and speed potential.3.Paul Skens (RHP, Pit, #1)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2024-25 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 15 SPTools Summary: He has the size and arsenal to be a #1 starter. Given how hard he throws, there is risk of early arm troubles, as seen with Hunter Greene.Paul Skens attended the Air Force Academy for two years but then transferred to LSU for his Junior year. Apparently, cadets are allowed to leave the academy before their junior year. While I'm not sure about the rules, I'm surmising that the relaxed rules that have allowed college players to transfer through the NCAA Portal, has opened up this capability for players who decide to pursue a professional career. That rule was not available to those who remember Noah Song.When you're 6-foot-6 and sitting in the upper 90s and routinely hit the triple-digits with your fastball, you get drafted early. Should he have gone one overall? There is an argument. I would have gone with Crews, but he's deserving. It's a Hunter Greene starter kit. He throws hard, but his fastball is relatively straight with secondary pitches that should get plenty of strikeouts. If you decide to take him in your supplemental drafts, the correlation of high velo pitchers to arm trouble is increased. Just know the risk.4.Max Clark (OF, Det, #3)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2026-27 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 30 OFTools Summary: Extremely athletic with plus speed and plenty of bat speed to project future power. Max Clark is one of the most athletic players in the 2023 Draft, with 70-grade speed and plenty of bat speed to project future power. While high school stats should be taken with a grain of salt, he did steal 35 bases while hitting .551. In reviewing film, the swing should work, and over time, I believe he'll add bulk to his frame with over-the-fence power. The Tigers will be careful with him, so I expect him to spend all of 2024 in Low-A. Once fully developed, the upside is a 15-30+ player with more power as he fills out.5.Walker Jenkins (OF, Min, #5)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2026-27 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 40 OFTools Summary: Athletic with a lefty swing built for 30+ home run future pop. I saw Walker Jenkins multiple times in high school, and he's a plus athlete with a beautiful lefty swing that should be built for power. He's a plus runner, but as he fills out his 6-foot-3 body, I think he will emerge into a power-hitting corner outfielder with a handful of stolen bases. It will come down to how much he hits, and the early returns look encouraging. 6.Matt Shaw (SS, CHC, #13)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2024-25 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 10 2B/3BTools Summary: Plus power with a feel to hit and speed early in his career. I was surprised when Matt Shaw dropped to pick 13 in the 2023 Draft. He's a natural hitter with considerable power despite his 5-foot-11 frame. Across his sophomore and junior season at Maryland, he hit 48 home runs and stole 30 bases in 122 games. He also walked nearly as much as he struck out (14% K-Rate). The profile reminds me a lot of Alex Bregman, and while I don't think he'll pop 40 home runs, I think he'll have serious power.7.Rhett Lowder (RHP, Cin, #7)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2025 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 30 SPTools Summary: 70-grade change-up with a chance for at least a 60 slider. Plus, he throws strikes. If the Reds can get him to throw harder, he has the ceiling of a number two starter.Kyle Boddy has made the Reds pitchers better. So when the Reds went early on Rhett Lowder, I immediately set up in my chair. It's not a big fastball, but he's got a double-plus change-up with a slider/sweeper that, over time, could grade out as plus. Plus, he throws strikes. In his draft year, he walked less than two per nine; and this is the most critical aspect of his profile. You see, Major League teams are drafting pitchers like Lowder, with plus secondary pitches and the ability to throw strikes, and getting them to throw harder. It would not surprise me to see him touching 97 shortly after the Reds get him into their system. The upside is a number two starter. Finally, don't you need a Rhett on your Dynasty League team? I know I do!8.Enrique Bradfield (OF, Bal, #17)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2025-26 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 45 OFTools Summary: An 80-grade runner that, with some swing tweaks, could unlock power. The Orioles are a perfect landing spot for him. Enrique Bradfield's carrying tool is his 80-grade speed, with the MLB Network comping him to Willie McGee. It was hard to deny the similarities when they threw up his swing and put it side-by-side with Bradfield. He does produce high exit velocities, but his swing is more geared for contact. This is where you have to trust the Orioles. I think they can tweak the swing to get him more upright and add loft, and that below-average current power will turn into average power quickly. From a fantasy standpoint, he could steal 40 bases, and his elite defense will make him a big leaguer. I'm investing.9.Tommy Troy (3B, Ari, #12)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2025-26 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 15 3BTools Summary: A potential plus hit tool with above-average speed and power.I'm not a fan of Stanford hitters as they coach their hitters to all hit the “Stanford way” - a very structured approach and swing. This has proven to be sub-optimal for many players over the years. However, it seems to have worked for Tommy Troy, as he can flat-out hit. He hit .394 in his draft year with 17 home runs and 17 stolen bases. The swing is built for contact and lacks loft, so projecting plus future plus power might be a reach. But I can safely project a 15-15 player with a .270 average and 60 to 70 points on top of that for OBP.10.Colin Houck (SS, NYM, #32)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2026-27 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 15 SSTools Summary: He has a feel to hit with speed and power. Colin Houck is a great athlete with size for future power. At least early in his career, he will have plus speed. He hit .487 with eight home runs in his Senior Year. I'm not sure how he lasted to the 32nd pick, but if he signs, I think the Mets got a huge bargain here.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3306394/advertisement

The MLB draft is different from other sports (3:05). ... Paul Skenes was the first overall pick to the Pirates (9:00). ... Who's the better target between Dylan Crews and Wyatt Langford in dynasty leagues (14:53)? ... Max Clark and Walker Jenkins were the top two high school bats in the draft (19:13). ... It was another crazy weekend of baseball (25:45)! ... Jacob Wilson is the son of former shortstop Jack Wilson (29:47). ... Who were the other top pitchers in this draft after Skenes (33:00)? ... The Welsh is higher on these four college bats (36:25). ... Who are we taking in the Home Run Derby (45:15)? ... We wrap up with The Welsh's early FYPD rankings for dynasty leagues (49:20). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2023 First Year Player Draft is just a few days away and host Ethan Smith is hammering away at draft coverage for you. On today's show, Ethan brings on Craig Toth of Inside the Bucs Basement to discuss the number one overall pick, it's history for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the options available to them(realistically) at the top spot and what each player would bring to an already stacked farm system. Swing for the Fences on Sleeper Picks and you could win up to a 100X your money. Download the Sleeper app and use promo code LOCKEDON and you'll get up to a $100 match on your first deposit.  Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Currently operational in over 30 states. Check out Sleeper today!  Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2023 First Year Player Draft is just a few days away and host Ethan Smith is hammering away at draft coverage for you.On today's show, Ethan brings on Craig Toth of Inside the Bucs Basement to discuss the number one overall pick, it's history for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the options available to them(realistically) at the top spot and what each player would bring to an already stacked farm system.Swing for the Fences on Sleeper Picks and you could win up to a 100X your money. Download the Sleeper app and use promo code LOCKEDON and you'll get up to a $100 match on your first deposit.  Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Currently operational in over 30 states. Check out Sleeper today! Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colby and Clay are joined by Rhys White, prospect writer at Just Baseball, and dive into the first year player draft for 2023 dynasty leagues. The link to Rhys' article breaking down his top 75 first year players can be found below: https://www.justbaseball.com/fantasy/fantasy-baseball-fypd-first-year-player-draft-rankings/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Anderson joins Welsh to talk about FYPD ranks.

First Year Player Draft ranks can be tricky. How do you value the newest coming prospect class, and how do they relate to overall prospect lists? Chris Welsh and James Anderson talk about to tiers of FYPD ranks, what happened to the pitchers and some deep names to watch.Rundown2:48 - Druw Jones and Jackson Holliday3:49 - Welsh and Druw Jones Snippet8:07 - James Wood14:49 - Kodai Senga and Masataka Yoshida17:12 - James breaks down Senga's start22:10 - Tier 2 of FYPD23:53 - Zach Neto32:26 - Kevin Parada38:26 - Jett Williams40:59 - Ethan Salas44:26 - Dalton Rushing46:25 - Where are the pitching prospects?50:58 - Deeper FYPD prospects to targetFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelshe-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First Year Player Draft ranks can be tricky. How do you value the newest coming prospect class, and how do they relate to overall prospect lists? Chris Welsh and James Anderson talk about to tiers of FYPD ranks, what happened to the pitchers and some deep names to watch. Rundown 2:48 - Druw Jones and Jackson Holliday 3:49 - Welsh and Druw Jones Snippet 8:07 - James Wood 14:49 - Kodai Senga and Masataka Yoshida 17:12 - James breaks down Senga's start 22:10 - Tier 2 of FYPD 23:53 - Zach Neto 32:26 - Kevin Parada 38:26 - Jett Williams 40:59 - Ethan Salas 44:26 - Dalton Rushing 46:25 - Where are the pitching prospects? 50:58 - Deeper FYPD prospects to target Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an exactly three month hiatus, Eric and Bailey are back by popular demand with Season 2 of the Florida Prospect Report! In this episode, Eric discusses what he has seen prospect-wise in Sarasota and Bradenton, plus a fun discussion about some First Year Player Draft topics.

Rich reveals the P361 the rankings for players who have first year player dratfs

Former MLB scout Jeremy Booth and KHOU 11's Jason Bristol discuss the the Houston Astros' hiring of Dana Brown, former Atlanta Braves Vice President of Scouting, as general manager. What should Dana be focused on during his first 30 days on the job? The upcoming First-Year Player Draft for one, claims Jeremy. Plus, Jeremy Booth reveals he consulted some of the general manager candidates during the interview process. Plus, the absurdity of some of MLB Now's 'Top 10' rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former MLB scout Jeremy Booth and KHOU 11's Jason Bristol discuss the the Houston Astros' hiring of Dana Brown, former Atlanta Braves Vice President of Scouting, as general manager.What should Dana be focused on during his first 30 days on the job? The upcoming First-Year Player Draft for one, claims Jeremy. Plus, Jeremy Booth reveals he consulted some of the general manager candidates during the interview process. Plus, the absurdity of some of MLB Now's 'Top 10' rankings.

On the Farm -  It's the beginning of the second best season on the dynasty calendar: First Year Player Draft szn. LaMar (@InsideFastball) and Jake (@jakemaish) kick off things in style by discussing J15 - the official start of international prospect signings. Together they cover some previous int'l prospect classes, how they feel about the 2023 group, and give some insight on how they're drafting this year. 00:30 - Intro 04:15 - J2/J15 Retrospective 2022 - Oscar Colas 2021 - Jackson Chourio 2019 - Jasson Dominguez/Emmanuel Rodriguez 48:00 - Draft Prep Basics How Do You Prepare? Early Results Higher/Lower 1:38:00 - Signoff Inside Fastball Newsletter: insidefastball.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Farm - It's the beginning of the second best season on the dynasty calendar: First Year Player Draft szn. LaMar (@InsideFastball) and Jake (@jakemaish) kick off things in style by discussing J15 - the official start of international prospect signings. Together they cover some previous int'l prospect classes, how they feel about the 2023 group, and give some insight on how they're drafting this year.00:30 - Intro04:15 - J2/J15 Retrospective 2022 - Oscar Colas 2021 - Jackson Chourio 2019 - Jasson Dominguez/Emmanuel Rodriguez 48:00 - Draft Prep Basics How Do You Prepare? Early Results Higher/Lower 1:38:00 - SignoffInside Fastball Newsletter: insidefastball.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Get to know the top prospects in this year's first-year player drafts. Chris Towers and Chris Welsh talk prospect-focused strategy (4:30) and then break down the two Japanese import players (20:40) who may make an impact in 2023. Then they talk about the top players from the 2022 MLB draft (39:40), with some high-upside young guys at the top and a few guys who may make their presence known in 2023. Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-baseball-today?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-baseball-collection Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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." 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

Chris Towers and Chris Welsh break down the top targets for first-year player drafts, with some thoughts on a few names who might matter in 2023. Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-baseball-today?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-baseball-collection Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today 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." 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

David, Mike, and Vinny (@downonthefarm8) talk about some of their favorite pitching prospects in the first-year player draft! Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/XHwHBByd We are Triple Play Fantasy! We have everything from the world of baseball, basketball, football, and much more. If you enjoy the content, please consider subscribing and leaving a rating and review for the podcast! Our Triple Play Fantasy YouTube Channel has great content dropping every day including: Fantasy Baseball Fantasy Basketball Fantasy Football The Call Up Coaches Corner Super Fantasy Bros. Fantasy Foodies Movie Minute reviews Interviews AND MORE! Follow Us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TripPlayFantasy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TripPlayFantasy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripplayfantasy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David, Mike, and Vinny (@downonthefarm8) talk about some of their favorite hitting prospects in the first-year player draft! Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/XHwHBByd We are Triple Play Fantasy! We have everything from the world of baseball, basketball, football, and much more. If you enjoy the content, please consider subscribing and leaving a rating and review for the podcast! Our Triple Play Fantasy YouTube Channel has great content dropping every day including: Fantasy Baseball Fantasy Basketball Fantasy Football The Call Up Coaches Corner Super Fantasy Bros. Fantasy Foodies Movie Minute reviews Interviews AND MORE! Follow Us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TripPlayFantasy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TripPlayFantasy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripplayfantasy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a juicy episode, Ryan and Michael talk about the All-Star Game and the Home Run derby. The MLB first year player draft started Sunday so there is stuff to talk about! And the biggest discussion being where Juan Soto will be traded and what will it take to acquire the future Hall of Famer?

Well, the Pirates selection at four, Termarr Johnson, sure is confident in his ability to bring "the best player in the draft" to Pittsburgh and the selection made sense at four, but how did the Pirates do overall on night one of the First Year Player Draft? Ethan Smith and Gary Morgan dive into the selections as well as recapping the first half of the season for the Pirates and giving their predictions for the second half of the season and the trade deadline, which is closer than you think. All of that and more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, the Pirates selection at four, Termarr Johnson, sure is confident in his ability to bring "the best player in the draft" to Pittsburgh and the selection made sense at four, but how did the Pirates do overall on night one of the First Year Player Draft? Ethan Smith and Gary Morgan dive into the selections as well as recapping the first half of the season for the Pirates and giving their predictions for the second half of the season and the trade deadline, which is closer than you think. All of that and more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prospect1500's MLB Draft guru Shaun Kernahan (@ShaunKernahan) joins Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) to discuss everything you need know about the 2022 First Year Player Draft eligibles. The trio goes over their top choices in a mini mock draft to shed some light on who to target in your FYPD drafts this year. Thanks to Fantrax for sponsoring this episode of Futures Focus. Sign up FREE at fantrax.com/prospects1500 and be eligible to win a Wander Franco signed jersey. Also, let us know if you'd like to participate in one of our two "Beat the Staff" listener/follower leagues. We'll have one 15-team NFBC-style 50-round redraft league, and a 16-team Prospect Challenge. Email us at prospects1500@gmail.com or tweet us @Prospects1500 and let us know which league you'd like to be a part of. We'll be selecting people to play in each league against some Prospects1500 staff.. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

Rich reveals the Prospect361 first-year player rankings

Van and Brian are as excited as a couple of excited fellas could possibly be because it's First Year Player Draft time! That's right Major League Baseball held it's annual rule 4 draft and there plenty of surprises including Henry Davis going first overall! The boys talk the first 15 or so picks and tell you what to expect out of those players all the while waxing philosophically on what it means to be a prospect analyst during the draft. Also Van complains about the Angels taking 8,000 pitchers in the draft and no offensive players!

Baseball Prospectus draft guru Keanan Lamb returns to the show to recap what the D-backs got in the 2021 First-Year Player Draft. We also answer some listener questions, including why the team passed on renowned pitcher Kumar Rocker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin Spearow talks about the festivities of the All-Star break. Listen to his take on the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game as well as his reaction to the results of the All-Star Futures Game and the First-Year Player Draft. Austin also sheds light on the US Olympic baseball and softball teams and talks a little more about fantasy baseball and a new league that is in the works in another installment of the Roundtrippers podcast.

Jesse and Jeff discuss the D-backs' abysmal performance in May, the rise of Pavin Smith, and the franchise's long-term plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates!On today's episode, host Ethan Smith talks about the buzz that former 1st round pick Will Craig could be making his way to the Major League roster with the slew of injuries occurring at first base, but will he sustain that spot once those injuries hit the way side?Also, the Pirates have the top overall selection in the First Year Player Draft this season, so what the history the Buccos have with that top pick and how did each pan out?Finally, the Pirates stay at PNC Park for the home stand following their series loss to the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants head to town, a team who has surprised many around baseball.Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Sign up TODAY at SportsTrade.com and discover the fun, exciting and profitable new world of Sports Trading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates! On today's episode, host Ethan Smith talks about the buzz that former 1st round pick Will Craig could be making his way to the Major League roster with the slew of injuries occurring at first base, but will he sustain that spot once those injuries hit the way side? Also, the Pirates have the top overall selection in the First Year Player Draft this season, so what the history the Buccos have with that top pick and how did each pan out? Finally, the Pirates stay at PNC Park for the home stand following their series loss to the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants head to town, a team who has surprised many around baseball. Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Sign up TODAY at SportsTrade.com and discover the fun, exciting and profitable new world of Sports Trading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) continue their analysis of the Prospects1500 First Year Player Mock Draft (#2021FYPDMock), discussing their favorite late round players to target. Also in the episode, the two discuss the first ever Propsects1500 MLB organizational rankings to decide which farm systems deserve better and which teams are overrated. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy our show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates, apart of the Locked On Sports Network. Your Team. Everyday!Host Ethan Smith takes a dive into the performances of Vanderbilt's strong pitching duo of Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter to kick off their respective 2021 collegiate baseball campaigns as well as stating that either pitcher would be an awesome addition to the Pirates system in the 2021 First Year Player Draft.Also, Ethan agrees Leiter and Rocker are obviously on the list to be prime candidates for the number one pick, but who are some other collegiate players or high school prospects that the Pirates could target with the top selection in the draft?Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get 20% off your next order.There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates, apart of the Locked On Sports Network. Your Team. Everyday! Host Ethan Smith takes a dive into the performances of Vanderbilt's strong pitching duo of Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter to kick off their respective 2021 collegiate baseball campaigns as well as stating that either pitcher would be an awesome addition to the Pirates system in the 2021 First Year Player Draft. Also, Ethan agrees Leiter and Rocker are obviously on the list to be prime candidates for the number one pick, but who are some other collegiate players or high school prospects that the Pirates could target with the top selection in the draft? Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the crew welcomes Ben Wilson (@TBDubbs11) to review the first-year player draft mock that was conducted on prospects1500.com. Alex Sanchez (@alex_w_sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) look at their picks and find the steals and reaches of the draft and also give advice on what you should do when it comes to your FYPD in dynasty leagues. We hope you enjoy your listen and thank you for all your support!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Justin Hughes (@JustinHughes365) brings on a guest for this episode. Rich Wilson (@RichWilsonP361) joins the show, and Justin asks him questions from his Top 100 prospects, as well as the Top 25 First Year Player Draft rankings that were posted two weeks ago. Follow the podcast on Twitter @Baseball365pod. Join our Baseball 365 Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2151001815222424/ If you'd like to support the show, you can do so by leaving us a 5 star rating, and writing a quick, positive review about us on iTunes. It would be much appreciated. Thanks for all of your support!

Now that we had the weekend to process the reported Nolan Arenado trade, would Scott still take Rafael Devers over Arenado? ... Which rookie will make the biggest impact in 2021 (3:25)? How does Ian Anderson compare to veteran starting pitchers being drafted in the same range? ... On to news and notes, Didi Gregorius re-signed with the Phillies (7:55)? The MLB has proposed a deal to the player's association that would delay the season a month. What's the latest on that? ... We're starting the 2021 all-rookie team with our pitchers who include Triston McKenzie and Michael Kopech (22:45). ... What should we expect from Dylan Carlson (28:21)? Alex Kirilloff needs more love. ... Will Alejandro Kirk play enough and will Bobby Dalbec overcome his strikeouts (34:15)? ... Nick Madrigal should provide speed but will he be healthy (39:47)? ... Are we concerned with Ke'Bryan Hayes' team context plus when will Wander Franco debut (42:20)? ... We wrap up with our first-year player draft rankings (47:41). Spencer Torkelson is number one and then what? Where do international signings fit in? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday '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, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich review the P361 First Year Player Rankings

This week we are reviewing our top 25 players to focus on for your fantasy team in your First-Year Player Draft (FYPD). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dingers/message

Eddy, Ralph and Matt are back in your airwaves with the dynasty show. Today it's all things First-Year Player Draft as the crew goes over their just released 100+ FYPD list. Note: Time stamps will be slightly off because of ads.5:50 - High level thoughts and patterns on the class12:09 - Why we ranked Ha-seong Kim #2 and how he fits with Martin & Gonzales20:35 - Brief overview of J2 class23:00 - The argument for trading down30:00 - Call outs in #10-#20 range (including breaking down Garrett Mitchell)38:00 - Call outs in #20-#35 range 41:00 - Call outs in #30-#45 range 44:00 - A lesson in IVB, VAA, spin axis and more52:00 - Who to watch for outside top 501:04:00 - Parting words on players and strategy

What happened before and after the Texans' 27-25 win over Jacksonville was more interesting than the game itself.  Former Texan Seth Payne and the team digests everything about the newsmakers: J.J. Watt, Deshaun Watson and Will Fuller. Jason Bristol goes inside the mind of one of the top hitting prospects available in the 2021 First-Year Player Draft, Colton Cowser of Sam Houston State. Plus, its our midseason favorites in the NFL. Sports Extra (November 8), featuring Jason Bristol, Daniel Gotera, Matt Musil and Seth Payne.

There were a lot of exciting young names taken in the 2020 MLB first year player draft (like legitimately... Torkelson is a phenomenal name!) and now that the dust has settled the FDB boys have decided to hold a draft of just these players! Nate, Van, Ron, and Eric welcome Jake Devereaux of the Five-Tool Fantasy Baseball Podcast to the show as they draft names like Asa Lacey, Isaiah Greene, Nick Bitsko, and plenty more!

There were a lot of exciting young names taken in the 2020 MLB first year player draft (like legitimately... Torkelson is a phenomenal name!) and now that the dust has settled the FDB boys have decided to hold a draft of just these players! Nate, Van, Ron, and Eric welcome Jake Devereaux of the Five-Tool Fantasy Baseball Podcast to the show as they draft names like Asa Lacey, Isaiah Greene, Nick Bitsko, and plenty more!

Since the owners and the players can't agree, here's an idea that might help the players without crushing the revenue potential of the owners. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support

Baseball news!  Actual real baseball news!  The First-Year Player Draft was held this week and that means Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) went to the expert to find out all about the draft and the players the Cardinals took.  Kyle Reis (Birds on the Black, @kyler416) breaks it all down for us--how good was the draft, his thoughts on the players taken, and what might happen next with the undrafted players.  Sure, before the guys get into that, they have to get into the latest "proposal" by the owners, but that's old hat by now really.  The draft part is the good stuff!

Tyler and Sam recap what was surprising and what wasn't from the first round of this year's First-Year Player Draft. Speaking of the Draft, Nationwide ambassador and last year's first overall pick Adley Rutschman swings by to discuss the process that took him to the Orioles system and his first experiences in the Minor Leagues. Also, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre broadcaster Adam Giardino discusses The Black Play-by-Play Broadcaster Grant initiative, and Benjamin Hill shares some fun facts from the California League.

Tyler and Sam recap what was surprising and what wasn't from the first round of this year's First-Year Player Draft. Speaking of the Draft, Nationwide ambassador and last year's first overall pick Adley Rutschman swings by to discuss the process that took him to the Orioles system and his first experiences in the Minor Leagues. Also, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre broadcaster Adam Giardino discusses The Black Play-by-Play Broadcaster Grant initiative, and Benjamin Hill shares some fun facts from the California League.

Brandon Mann is a former left handed pitcher for the Texas Rangers. He was drafted in he 27th round of the 2002 First Year Player Draft by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He spent 15 years in the minor leagues, Nippon Professional Baseball League (Japan), and Independent Professional Baseball leagues before finally making his Major League debut on May 13, 2018. Brandon was the first professional athlete that I trained and I owe a lot of my growth as a coach and trainer to the years that I spent working with Brandon. On this episode we go into details of his journey through the minor leagues to his eventual major league debut. We go over some of the things that helped him continue to develop as a pitcher even into his 30's. Lastly, Brandon talks about some of the common traits that are shared between the guys that he has trained alongside and played with though his career. Brandon's media:Twitter: @brandonmmannInstagram: @brandonmmann52My media:Twitter: @KyleRogers18Instagram: @klrogers28

Tyler and Sam preview the 2020 First-Year Player Draft coming this week on Wednesday and Thursday by touching on the new five-round format and the likelihood that Spencer Torkelson goes first overall. Also, Marlins No. 2 prospect JJ Bleday joins the show to discuss his Draft experience from last year and his early tastes of pro ball.

Tyler and Sam preview the 2020 First-Year Player Draft coming this week on Wednesday and Thursday by touching on the new five-round format and the likelihood that Spencer Torkelson goes first overall. Also, Marlins No. 2 prospect JJ Bleday joins the show to discuss his Draft experience from last year and his early tastes of pro ball.

When games return, which Houston sports team are you most looking forward to seeing again? Will KHOU 11 News viewers agree with our Sports Extra panel? Even in these trying times, one Houston man continues to guide some of the best football players in the country in becoming quicker and faster. Its the three golden rules when training with the 'Footwork King.' KHOU 11 analyst Jeremy Booth breaks down what's in store for amateur baseball players should the First-Year Player Draft be shortened to five or ten rounds. Sports Extra (March 29), featuring Jason Bristol, Jeremy Booth, Daniel Gotera, Matt Musil.

It's part 2 of the First Year Player Draft discussion. Justin and Andrew cover the players outside of the top ten in the FYPD ADP's that Andrew put together on a spreadsheet. They discuss two players outside of the top 10 that both Andrew and Justin had inside their own personal top ten, they discuss which pitcher they would take first in a FYPD. They discuss the two players who came overseas in Akiyama and Tsutsugo. Other players discussed involve Baty, Misner, Rutledge, Hedbert Perez, Alexander Ramirez, and more. Finally, they do get into some listener questions, which led to a discussion about investing early on the international players. Follow us on twitter @Baseball365pod and join our facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2151001815222424

Justin and Andrew are excited to finally get into discussions about the First Year Player Drafts. Andrew has made a fantastic spreadsheet with a lot of results from different dynasty league first year player drafts, and he has averaged them out to provide a rankings for how the players eligible for the FYPD shaked out ADP wise. And in this episode, which is part 1 of a 2 part series, they go in depth on the top ten in ADP. Who would they take first? The developed college bats of Andrew Vaughn or Adley Rutschman, or one of the younger upside plays in Witt, Jasson Dominguez or CJ Abrams. Justin and Andrew go in depth on those five, as well as the players from 6-10. If you play in dynasty leagues, this is a podcast to not miss!

Rich is back talking what knows best - prospects. He reviews his personal "pref list" for his upcoming Dynasty League First Year Player Drafts. It's a must listen for all Dynasty League owners, prospect hounds, and well, anybody....Note: Rich goes off scrip out of the second break and rails on the stupidity of the Iowa Cuacus. Appologies to all of our Iowa listeners.

Eric Cross makes his triumphant return to the show as Eric, Ron, and Nate partake in their 2019 edition of a First Year Player Draft! In a year that most consider pretty light on talent, the boys discuss who they will take and where as names like Adley Rutschmann, Bobby Witt Jr, Nick Lodolo, and more come off the board.

With the First Year Player Draft for 2019 now in the books, the boys of @FantraxDynasty are here to discuss it! They go over the top 10 picks in the draft and give their takes on the overall class, and they also discuss their favorite team's moves! Jo Adell, Jarren Duran, Dylan Carlson, and Will Benson are also under the microscope.

With the big league club off on Monday, we turned our eyes to the draft room, as Tampa Bay four selections in the first two rounds of the 2019 First Year Player Draft. Hear from both Rays director of scouting Rob Metzler and infielder Greg Jones from UNC-Wilmington, who the team took with the 22nd overall pick. Also, the club brings back a familiar face from 2018. And the fans have asked about discounted tickets, and the team has answered. Find out more about the flash sale going on involving $5 tickets!

The MLB Draft Extravaganza! After some brief news -- where we talked about Zach Plesac and Devin Smeltzer a ton -- we dove into the names that you want to circle for your First-Year Player Draft. If you want power, who do you take? Speed? Average? Who's the best pitcher? Best upside play outside top 15 names? Come learn about the next wave of MLB prospects.

Jeff provides a full preview of the D-backs' 2019 First-Year Player Draft, and explains why it is so important. We also discuss the advantages/disadvantages of carrying three catchers, and whether or not Torey Lovullo' managing has hurt the D-backs in one-run games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 4 of the Baseball 365 podcast. Justin Hughes and Andrew Mcquiston start off with discussion on Manny Machado signing with SD (3:00), Craig Kimbrell still being a FA (5:30), Clayton Kershaw's injury (7:35) and Carlos Martinez (11:20). Then they break down the ADP of 4 different First Year Player Drafts that have happened in the last month. Hear about India (25:40), Kikuchi (27:30), Nolan Gorman (34:34), Mize (37:38), Andrew's boys Xavier Edwards (41:50) and Luciano (44:55) and Justin's boy Victor Victor Mesa (49:55) plus many more. Visit our facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2151001815222424/ and follow us on twitter @baseball365pod

Schedule changes! We originally planned to release this episode next week, but we all managed to get down with the sickness and will instead finish our First Year Player Draft a week early! So ignore the correction to the episode number. It turns out Nate was right, and it is episode 80. Ron, Nate, and Van welcome Eric Cross back to the show and the four guys select their options for picks 21-48. They talk Ethan Hankens, Kyle Isbel, Shane McClanahan, and plenty more!

How do you celebrate your mock First Year Player Draft? By bringing on FantraxHQ.com's very own Eric Cross! Eric joins Nate, Van, and Ron as they draft the first 20 picks of their draft and discuss who they like and where. They'll talk Gorman, India, Kelenic, Bohm, and plenty more!

 Justin Mason (@JustinMasonFWFB) talks with Matt Thompson (@MdThompFWFB) of Friends with Fantasy Benefits and Prospects Live about his new prospect site and guys to target in your First Year Player Draft in dynasty leagues!You can get into the TGFBI satellite leagues by sending a donation for #FantasyCares via paypal to thegreatfantasyinvitational@gmail.com and leaving this pod a 5 star review. Screenshot and email them to Justin at the above email. Get the The Fantasy Benefit: 2019 Friends with Fantasy Benefits Draft Guide! Available on Amazon in eBook ($7.50) or Paperback ($13.99) or paypal $7.50 to JustinMasonFantasy@gmail.com for a PDF. Don't forget to check out http://TGFBI.com to see all the happenings in The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational. Also check out our sponsor http://Rotowear.com! TGFBI is in search of new sponsorship as well. Feel free to reach out to me at thegreatfantasyinvitational@gmail.com for sponsorship or and other questions or comments.  

Ralph Lifshitz and Matt Thompson’s masterpiece first-year player draft rankings deserved a podcast so we figured we’d oblige. Join the whole crew as we discuss the top 25 from the 110-player ranking.

And so the offseason truly begins this week on the Razzball Prospect Podcast, as Lance Brozdowski and yours truly, revisit the July edition of my First Year Player draft rankings. We talk Gorman, Bohm, India, and others at the top. Get a hot take on Xavier Edwards value, and talk some of the other risers in this year's draft class, as we begin to prepare for our offseason drafts. We open the show with some brief discussion of the Padres vs Rangers On Deck Game, discussing some of the top performers from both squads. As always make sure you stop by Rotowear.com, and support our sponsor by picking up some of the freshest T-shirts out there.

The Atlanta Braves selected right-handed pitcher Carter Stewart of Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne, Florida with the eighth overall pick in the 2018 First-Year Player Draft.Stewart, 18, went 6-4 with 128 strikeouts, 26 hits allowed and a 0.91 ERA (8 ER/61.2 IP) in 11 games on the mound for Eau Gallie this season, while being named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Florida.Braves selected OF Greyson Jenista from Wichita State University with the 49th overall pick in the 2018 First-Year Player Draft.Jenista, 21, hit .309 (63-for-204) with 54 runs, nine home runs and 38 RBI in 56 games. Over his three-year career with the Shockers, he batted .318 (192-for-604) with 23 home runs and 111 RBI in 171 games.We will hear from scouting director Brian Bridges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atlanta Braves selected right-handed pitcher Carter Stewart of Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne, Florida with the eighth overall pick in the 2018 First-Year Player Draft.Stewart, 18, went 6-4 with 128 strikeouts, 26 hits allowed and a 0.91 ERA (8 ER/61.2 IP) in 11 games on the mound for Eau Gallie this season, while being named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Florida. Braves selected OF Greyson Jenista from Wichita State University with the 49th overall pick in the 2018 First-Year Player Draft.Jenista, 21, hit .309 (63-for-204) with 54 runs, nine home runs and 38 RBI in 56 games. Over his three-year career with the Shockers, he batted .318 (192-for-604) with 23 home runs and 111 RBI in 171 games. We will hear from scouting director Brian Bridges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode of the podcast, Josh Boyd (co-host of the Fantasy Football Injury Report) and I interview one of our high school baseball opponents, Rob Kral.  Rob was a standout baseball and hockey player at Randolph High School before heading to The College of Charleston to continue his baseball career.  Rob was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 10th round of the 2011 First-Year Player Draft.  After turning pro, Rob was named first team All-Southern Conference in 2010 and 2011. He led the Southern Conference in on-base percentage (.482) and walks (58) in 2010.  After reaching AAA ball with the Padres, Rob came home to play for the independent Somerset Patriots before retiring from baseball after the 2016 season.  The focus of our conversation surrounds adjusting to life after playing baseball for 20 years, the ups and downs that come with being a pro baseball player and of course overcoming the injuries along the way. Below you will find other topics of discussion from our conversation. "Baseball doesn't define you as a person." The experience gained from helping out with his family's business (Allen Paper Supply) in the off-season. Redefining his identity outside of baseball. Filling the void of baseball after retirement. Why Rob is not interested in coaching at this point in time. Translatable skills learned in baseball that help him today in sales. Why Rob misses the competition but not the monotony of a long baseball season. Favorite restaurants Primanti Brothers (Josh), Hansel 'n Griddle (Kevin) , buffet (Rob). How Rob dealt with the disappointment of getting so close to the major leagues. How Rob lost his confidence after an all-star season with the Padres organization. Why confidence is irrelevant. Rob takes us through his labrum surgery in college and how it affected his game afterward. The offense-defense dynamic in baseball and how the ability to hit pushes players to play injured. Discussion on concussion and catchers article. Comparing old school vs new school catcher masks. Why baseball players can be critical people. The lack of career development opportunities while striving to be a major league baseball player. How Rob took care of his body during the season.  The difference between Rob's appetite during his playing days and now. Ways to have success on the field even with a glaring hole in your game. Why its important to be great at your strengths and to focus on what you are good at. Similar idea to Dr. Jarrod Spencer in episode 50. How Aaron Judge was a great example of toughness last year.

In this weeks episode of the podcast, Josh Boyd (co-host of the Fantasy Football Injury Report) and I interview one of our high school baseball opponents, Rob Kral.  Rob was a standout baseball and hockey player at Randolph High School before heading to The College of Charleston to continue his baseball career.  Rob was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 10th round of the 2011 First-Year Player Draft.  After turning pro, Rob was named first team All-Southern Conference in 2010 and 2011. He led the Southern Conference in on-base percentage (.482) and walks (58) in 2010.  After reaching AAA ball with the Padres, Rob came home to play for the independent Somerset Patriots before retiring from baseball after the 2016 season.  The focus of our conversation surrounds adjusting to life after playing baseball for 20 years, the ups and downs that come with being a pro baseball player and of course overcoming the injuries along the way. Below you will find other topics of discussion from our conversation. "Baseball doesn't define you as a person." The experience gained from helping out with his family's business (Allen Paper Supply) in the off-season. Redefining his identity outside of baseball. Filling the void of baseball after retirement. Why Rob is not interested in coaching at this point in time. Translatable skills learned in baseball that help him today in sales. Why Rob misses the competition but not the monotony of a long baseball season. Favorite restaurants Primanti Brothers (Josh), Hansel 'n Griddle (Kevin) , buffet (Rob). How Rob dealt with the disappointment of getting so close to the major leagues. How Rob lost his confidence after an all-star season with the Padres organization. Why confidence is irrelevant. Rob takes us through his labrum surgery in college and how it affected his game afterward. The offense-defense dynamic in baseball and how the ability to hit pushes players to play injured. Discussion on concussion and catchers article. Comparing old school vs new school catcher masks. Why baseball players can be critical people. The lack of career development opportunities while striving to be a major league baseball player. How Rob took care of his body during the season.  The difference between Rob's appetite during his playing days and now. Ways to have success on the field even with a glaring hole in your game. Why its important to be great at your strengths and to focus on what you are good at.

In the 13th episode of the Phillies Nation Podcast, Tim Malcolm talks with Dan Walsh about prospect callups and trade value, plus he dives into Giancarlo Stanton rumors. Also, we bring back Jeff Israel of PhilliesMinorThoughts.com to recap the First Year Player Draft.

First up, Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore welcome former Amazin' Avenue contributor Alex Nelson and current site/podcast contributor Steve Sypa to help make some sense of the 2017 First Year Player Draft. Brian and Chris then stick around to answer an email. Next, Aaron Yorke looks at the Met's main division rival at this point, the Washington Nationals. Steve Sypa then looks at the Mets minor league players of the week for weeks 9 and 10. Brian Wright returns to talk about the top five draft mistakes in Mets history. And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in on the Panic City Meter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 11th episode of the Phillies Nation Podcast, Tim Malcolm talks with Kirsten Swanson about who the Phils should trade, and about the best and worst draft picks in recent history. Plus Tim chats with Jeff Israel of PhilliesMinorThoughts.com about what the Phils might do in next week's First Year Player Draft.

John Bonnes and Jeremy Nygaard discuss all things 2016 First-Year Player Draft and welcome this year's No. 15 overall pick Alex Kirilloff to the program.

In episode 7 of the Minor League Podcast, Adam chats with John Manuel of Baseball America and our own Dean Jones about the upcoming First Year Player Draft.

Rich goes solo with this year's draft special.  He'll discuss the top players and what Dynasty League owners should consider