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FTN Fantasy’s Aaron Schatz joins the show to talk about the biggest story of the day in the NFL, Myles Garrett being traded to the LA Rams in exchange for Jared verse and draft compensation, and what the response of the NFC West will be. // Headline Rewrites: The Spurs stunned OKC with a game 7 road win to advance to the NBA Finals. Russell Wilson is finalizing a deal to become a studio analyst for CBS Sports. After 1 PM pacific today the Eagles can finally trade AJ Brown to the Patriots. // NFL Headlines: The Seahawks has lost a member of their front office as Assistant GM Nolan Teasley goes to Minnesota, the 49ers want to offload Brandon Aiyuk but as of now there are no parties interested, there is some disagreement as to who is a better QB in Minnesota, Kyler Murray or Sam Darnold. // It appears that Russell Wilson’s NFL career is over and his transition to an analyst begins. Bump & Curtis explain what Wilson’s legacy will be in Seattle. 

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan digs into the best waiver wire additions, including less than 100% ownership of Paul Sewald and Louis Varland. It's another week to stash Emilio Pagan. Trevor Megill may be close to saves again. Is Grant Taylor about to become the new White Sox closer? Plus, some weekly streamers, backup options, and more... The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) as they discuss a variety of fantasy baseball-related topics -- injuries, recent activations, FAAB targets, draft archetypes, and a breakdown of this year's top rookies. Pitcher Injuries and Pitchers Activated The Skubal Scope Knucklehead Snell Robby Snelling Clay Holmes, Max Fried, Chase Dollander Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon Grayson Rodriguez Discussion about recent hitter injuries Drake Baldwin, Cal Raleigh, Francisco Alvarez Is Kyle Teel a drop everywhere? What to do with Addison Barger Activated: Jackson Holliday, Logan O'Hoppe and more Discussion about Steady Eddies vs. Helium/Upside guys Discussion about Rookies of the Year candidates and this exceptional rookie class Promo Code MLB26 is the one to use for 10% off FTN Fantasy for the best and most helpful fantasy baseball lineups, waivers, drops advice and our world-class Custom Projections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony run through all the waiver wire and free agent bidding targets for this weekend. They break down the latest promoted prospects (Spencer Jones, Robby Snelling, Bryce Eldridge), hitter streamers like Luke Raley, 2-start pitchers to target and avoid, and of course, the Wild, Wild West of Closers and Saves. Enjoy! Player Discussed Robby Snelling Joe Mack Spencer Jones Bryce Eldridge Ryan Waldschmidt Jesus Rodriguez Zack Gelof Esteury Ruiz Ben Brown Griffin Jax Jack Flaherty Merrill Kelly Brady Singer Stephen Kolek Brandon Sproat Griffin Canning Ty Madden J.T. Ginn Caleb Killian Ryan Zeferjahn Graham Ashcraft & Pierce Johnson Jeff Hoffman & Louis Varland Travis Bazzana & Sam Antonacci Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Mike Mager (@BronxYankees27) as they delve into recent happenings in the fantasy baseball world. Will Payton Tolle and JR Ritchie stick with their respective rotations? When will the Mets reverse course? Should we be saving free agent dollars for Jared Jones? How can we find the next breakout power hitters? So much covered in so little time. Enjoy! Topics of Discussion How are the Nationals this good? Latest on the Mets Boston Red Sox and Braves rotation shifts Austin Riley's slump The Jared Jones Train, all aboard? Brandon Woodruff and babying Logan Henderson Closer Talk: Jacob Latz danger, Perky Jack Perkins James Wood is out of this world Spending early draft capital on the Wood and Nick Kurtz archetype Promo Code MLB26 is the one to use for 10% off FTN Fantasy for the best and most helpful fantasy baseball lineups, waivers, drops advice and our world-class Custom Projections.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony as they preview this weekend's free agent bidding options and play Start-Bench-Drop with 15 borderline droppable hitters and pitchers.  Topics of Discussion FAAB Targets Payton Tolle Louis Varland, Tanner Scott, Ryan Walker Ritchie, Prielipp, Urena - young arms in 15-teamers Ronny Mauricio Dalton Rushing Start-Bench-Drop Discussion Corners: Caleb Durbin, Alec Bohm, Kyle Manzardo, Brett Baty, Marcelo Mayer Middles: Matt McLain, Jorge Polanco, Bryson Stott, Jackson Holliday, Marcus Semien Outfield: Brenton Doyle, Jac Caglianone, Sal Frelick, TJ Friedl, Justin Crawford, Colton Cowser SPs: Mike Burrows, Kodai Senga, Bubba Chandler, Merrill Kelly, and more RPs: Edwin Diaz, Jordan Romano, Trevor Megill, Lucas Erceg Promo Code MLB26 is the one to use for 10% off FTN Fantasy for the best and most helpful fantasy baseball lineups, waivers, drops advice and our world-class Custom Projections.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drew and Roth are joined, for the first time ever, by Aaron Schatz, Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Fantasy, ESPN NFL writer, and founder of Football Outsiders! Football data companies are being screwed over by venture capital and aligning with gambling interests. How does Aaron feel about this shift? Then, this year's NFL draft class is awful. How will teams deal? How does Aaron feel about AJ Brown coming to his Patriots? Finally, they open up the funbag to answer real questions from Distraction listeners.Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0!Stuff We Talked AboutDrew “Two Cavities” Magary & David “Sleep Injury” RothFantasy (not the Swords & Sandals stuff)Proud WorcesteritesFaintly remembering some guysPraxis on the O-LineMaking noises at Jim NantzSponsors- Storyworth, where you can save up to $20Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth- Producer: Brandon Grugle- Editor: Mischa Stanton- Production Services & Ads: Multitude Podcasts- Subscribe to Defector!About The ShowThe Distraction is Defector's flagship podcast about sports (and movies, and art, and sandwiches, and certain coastal states) from longtime writers Drew Magary and David Roth. Every week, Drew and Roth tackle subjects, both serious and impossibly stupid, with a parade of guests from around the world of sports and media joining in the fun! Roth and Drew also field Funbag questions from Defector readers, answer listener voicemails, and get upset about the number of people who use speakerphone while in a public bathroom stall. This is a show where everything matters, because everyone could use a Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode, Vlad Sedler is joined by high-stakes juggernaut "The Robot" Phil Dussault to discuss a variety of topics including bullpen chaos, FAAB strategy, automation, in-season lineup management and trigger-finger drops. Topics: Drafting and managing double-digit FAAB teams Madness with closers - Junis, Walker, Sewald, Dominguez, Romano and more Phil's modeling and process for FAAB and in-season management Next week's matchups/Series in Mexico City Jesus Luzardo, Jose Soriano and ROS projections Promo Code MLB26 is the one to use for 10% off FTN Fantasy for the best and most helpful fantasy baseball lineups, waivers, drops advice and our world-class Custom Projections.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Stars of Tomorrow series continues with our early scouting of the top prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft. This week on No Punt Intended, we focus on the tight end class and its long-term fantasy football impact.Joined by Jeremy Popielarz from FTN Fantasy, we evaluate the top TE prospects headlined by Kenyon Sadiq & Eli Stowers, while also identifying other tight ends who could rise up draft boards and become future difference-makers in dynasty fantasy football and redraft leagues.Which TEs project to earn early NFL Draft capital? Who has the tools to become a fantasy starter at the next level? And which under-the-radar names should managers be tracking right now?If you want an early edge on rookie drafts or dynasty rebuilds, this episode delivers actionable insights long before the mainstream draft cycle begins.Topics include:Early outlook on the 2026 NFL Draft tight end classDynasty fantasy football implicationsRedraft league targets and sleepersProjected draft stock and NFL upsideFuture rookie draft impactSubscribe for weekly fantasy football strategy, dynasty analysis, NFL Draft scouting, and prospect breakdowns from Club Fantasy FFL.If you feel like talking ball with us, come and join the Club Fantasy FFL/Women of Fantasy Football Discord!

Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) discuss their Vegas Main Event drafts, small sample size madness, hot starts to the season, Konnor Griffin expectations, and provide early-season waivers and FAAB advice. Review of Vegas Main Event draft results and a well-deserved Wilyer Abreu lap No victory laps, we're growns up and we're growns up Early Season panic, FOMO and reactions to small sample sizes When to start caring about underlying metrics and the power of confirmation bias The NFBC website redesign Konnor Griffin is here! Cody Ponce, Carlos Estevez, Nick Lodolo, Zack Wheeler and...Tyler Freeman? Hot starts - Jose Fernandez, Joey Wiemer, Liam Hicks Hot starts that aren't all that surprising: Shea Langeliers, Sal Stewart, Yordan Alvarez Weekend Matchup Previews and Hitters to Bench Week 3 FAAB Preview LINK to the livestream version of this episode on X/Twitter LINK to the livestream version of this episode on YouTube --------------------- Promo Code MLB26 is the one to use for 10% off FTN Fantasy for the best and most helpful fantasy baseball lineups, waivers, drops advice and our world-class Custom Projections.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) are joined by FTN's resident bullpen expert, Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) to break down the top 50 relievers for the 2026 fantasy baseball season. Why Closers are important in the NFBC Strategies and Game Theory Tier 1 - Mason Miller vs. Edwin Diaz vs....Cade Smith? Tier 2 - Thoughts on Devin Williams, Aroldis Chapman and David Bednar Tier 3 - Breaking down Iglesias vs. Suarez, liking Jeff Hoffman, not trusting Carlos Estevez Tier 4 - Tampa's committee, Megill vs. Uribe, Dan likes a mid-range guy here a lot Tier 5 - Fading Riley O'Brien? Kirby Yates becomes interesting, Chris Martin but not from Coldplay Join FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS. Draft Content Hub: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-draft-content-hub Rankings: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/mlb/rankings Projections: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/custom-rankings-and-projections Cheat Sheets: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-cheat-sheets Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Skenes or Garrett Crochet? Greene or Brown among the Hunters? How high can Chase Burns and Nolan McLean climb? These and many more questions are answered as Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony tier up and analyze the top 50 starting pitchers through ADP 200. Enjoy! Episode Guide News and Notes Brandon Woodruff, Royce Lewis, Merrill Kelly, Chase DeLauter and more Starting Pitcher Tiers for 2026 (pt 1) An overview of 2025 results Tier 1a - Skubal, Skenes and Crochet Tier 1b - Who do we trust most among Woo, Gilbert, Yamamoto, Sanchez and Sale? Tier 2 - Cole Ragans, Hunter Brown, Hunter Greene, Freddy Peralta, Jacob deGrom. Does Logan Webb belong? Tier 3 - Some love for The Lizard, McLean Helium Rising, Solid Old Nick, Knuckleheads and Innings Limits Tier 4 - King vs. Pepiot vs. Gavin Williams; Any love for Strider? Sheehan vs. Yesavage, and more Tier 5 - A sneaky value; what about Bubba, Rogers, The Miz? Tier 6 - Three Cubs SPs behind good defense; expectations for Rodon, Baz, Castillo and Mackenzie Gore Join FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS. Draft Content Hub: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-draft-content-hub Rankings: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/mlb/rankings Projections: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/custom-rankings-and-projections Cheat Sheets: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-cheat-sheets Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So many strong fantasy targets in the outfield, but there are also landmines galore. Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Mike Mager (@BronxYankees23) walk you through all the outfielders, by tiers, in the top 400 ADP. News and NotesKonnor Griffin, Pablo Lopez, Twins starters, Mets slow-playsOutfielders by TierTier 1Difference between Julio and TatisWhere to draft Corbin CarrollThoughts on Kyle Tucker and Jackson ChourioTier 2PCA and James Wood: target or fade?Roman Anthony hypeMike's GuyTier 3Buxton and Robert Jr.Jarren Duran, sneaky?Mike's every-year targetThoughts on BellingerTier 4Some batting average killersKyle Stowers and Jakob MarseeBrandon Nimmo in TexasTeo underrated?Tier 5Dylan Crews and Brenton DoyleBoring but solid guysThoughts on Andy Pages, Alec Burleson and Daulton VarshoTier 6Jose Caballero with a full season in pinstripesWilyer Abreu hypeColton Cowser and BAL OF playing timeHeliot Ramos worth it?Tier 7-9The Yankees outfieldersMatt WallnerChase DeLauterTJ Friedl undervalued?Jordan Walker DrivelineThe speed guysCastellanos in San DiegoJoin FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Draft Content Hub: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-draft-content-hubRankings: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/mlb/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/custom-rankings-and-projectionsCheat Sheets: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-cheat-sheetsUse promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of The VSiN Weekend Morning Line, hosts Andy Gresh and Will Hill are joined by Noops Christenson, Writer for Lineups US, Analyst for BET U.S. NBA, & Contributor for FTN Fantasy, as they preview tonight's NBA All-Star game and dive into the NBA futures market. Also on the show is Johnny Venezia, Betting Analyst for Rotowire and “Breaking Bet” - College Baseball Betting Show, as they dive into the college baseball futures market. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The shortstop position is loaded! Second base, not so much. Join Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) as they walk through the fantasy targets and fades by tier for 2B and SS.Discussion points:News and NotesTarik Skubal's arb decisionFramber Valdez in DetroitEugenio Suárez ADP with the RedsSecond Base and Shortstop TiersHow the positions fared in 2025Tier 1Bobby Witt Jr. a lock at 1.03?Gunnar and LindorTrea Turner vs. Zach Neto argumentTier 2Early 2B with Ketel Marte or Brice Turang?Tier 3Trevor Story: undervalued?Nico Hoerner's winter power surgeCorey Seager staying healthyBo Bichette might be a monsterTier 4A long discussion on Konnor GriffinJacob Wilson is a studOzzie Albies and Tovar, the accumulatorsIs it low or Lowe?Tiers 5-8Marcus Semien sucks and is a value at the same timeExpectations for JJ Wetherholt, Masyn Winn and the Cardinals' offenseOvervaluing the multi-position eligible guysKody Clemens?Jeff McNeil throwing the birdand much more!Join FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Schopp and Bulldog are joined by NFL Award Voter, AP Voter, Chief Analytics officer for FTN Fantasy to talk about how he voted for the NFL Awards, his thoughts on why QBs dominate the MVP award and what fix could be made to see more positions get a chance at winning the award, his thoughts on Coach of the Year voting and why he had Vrabel 5th, and his thoughts on the Super Bowl Matchup.

In the second hour of the show, Nate Gatter debates why occasional weather NFL games are great to watch, and why not all NFL stadiums should have domes. He is joined by Aaron Schatz, who covers the NFL for FTN Fantasy and ESPN+, to preview the Super Bowl!

In this first hour of Sports Open Line, Nate Gatter talks Billikens basketball, and their comeback win over Davidson last night. Then, he is joined by KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz, and they talk about the Cardinals TV situation and the money the organization will be losing out on with the switch. Marc Schreiber, President of the St. Louis Sports Commission, joins the show as well, to tell us more about Olympic soccer coming to St. Louis, and other major sports events coming to town! In the second hour of the show, Nate debates why occasional weather NFL games are great to watch, and why not all NFL stadiums should have domes. He is joined by Aaron Schatz, who covers the NFL for FTN Fantasy and ESPN+, to preview the Super Bowl!

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he's not a big fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers' decision to trade Darius Garland for James Harden, whether we can expect Giannis Antetokounmpo to get dealt before Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline, and why the Utah Jazz' acquisition of Jaren Jackson Jr was such a breath of fresh air - even if it doesn't actually lead to a big leap up the standings. Plus, FTN Fantasy Chiefs Analytics Officer Aaron Schatz swings by to discuss the historically great Seattle Seahawks, whether the New England Patriots offense is closer to the one we saw in the regular season or the one we've seen in the postseason, which of the NFL head coaching hires could provide the biggest dividends, and much more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron joins The Grum to talk with us about The Super Bowl!

It's a Tuesday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, lots to cover on the program this morning, the Ravens coaching staff continues to take shape, after Declan Doyle was hired as offensive coordinator over the weekend, Jesse Minter named his defensive coordinator yesterday afternoon, a familiar face in Anthony Weaver. We'll chat all about the Ravens coaching staff selections at 11:20am as we check in with Baltimore Sun Ravens beat reporter Brian Wacker, get his takeaways on Jesse Minter after last week's introductory presser, what he thinks of the hire of Declan Doyle, Anthony Weaver as DC and much more. Then at 11:40am, we'll continue talking football with our friend Aaron Schatz of FTN Fantasy as we preview the Super Bowl, get Aaron's analytical perspective on the Seahawks-Patriots and also dive into the Ravens offseason. All that and much more on a Tuesday edition of GCR.

Aaron Schatz of FTN Fantasy joins the show to talk about the Patriots path to the Super Bowl and having one of the easiest schedules in the NFL. He also talk about how JSN will match up against the Patriots defense, and how the Seahawks defense will dictate the Patriots offense. // Headline Rewrites: The Arizona Cardinals have hired Rams OC Mike LaFleur as their new head coach. Former Mariner Geno Suarez signed with the Reds over the weekend on a one-year, $15 million contract. The New Orleans Saints will play in the NFL's first regular-season game in Paris during the 2026 season. // NFL Headlines: Justin Jefferson was asked about seeing his former QB in the Super Bowl and he wishes Darnold would have stayed in Minnesota. The Rams have signed Sean McVay and Les Snead to contract extensions. // There has been some distracting news over the weekend, the Seahawks will be up for sale after the Super Bowl and Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak reportedly in line to be the next Raiders head coach. Does this distract the team from the game at hand? 

Join Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) as they walk through the fantasy targets and fades by tier for first base and third base. Discussion points:Recent NewsBlake Snell's fallen valueHarrison Bader and Luis Arraez on the GiantsThe White Sox trade for Luisangel Acuña and sign Austin HaysHow the 1B and 3B position did in 2025The big profit guys, from Nick Kurtz to Eugenio SuárezEarly Tiers and the big drop-offsVlad Guerrero Jr. vs. Junior CamineroShould we start Jazz at 2B or 3B?Fading Nick Kurtz, targeting Polar Pete?The vets tier: Harper, Freeman, Olson, Machado, Devers, RileyThe Middle TiersThe Upside Tier for 1BJordan Westburg's prorated statsNoelvi Marte a trap?The boys love Willson in BostonRoyce Lewis - time to quit or buy back in?Expectations for Sal Stewart and Munetaka MurakamiThe Late TiersBrett Baty and Mark Vientos getting screwedBad mojo in Texas?Andrew VaughnNolan Schanuel's bat speedWee Willi Castro and the Dbacks hate LawlarJoin FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bump and Stacy are joined by FTN Fantasy’s Aaron Schatz to get his thoughts on how the Seahawks can overcome Zach Charbonnet’s injury, how the Seahawks defense can pressure the Rams offense, and who he’s picking in the NFC Championship game, they answer your questions about Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s game and how the Seahawks defense can pressure Matthew Stafford in Four Down Territory, they hear what 49ers GM John Lynch and HC Kyle Shanahan said about the electrical substation conspiracy and the Brandon Aiyuk drama in the Timeline, and they tell you what you need to know! 

Vlad Sedler is joined by 6x FSWA winner and co-author of the The Process, Jeff Zimmerman. The duo breaks down the catcher position by tiers, discuss the recent signings of Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette, and break down some of Jeff's successful high-stakes strategies for 2026. Enjoy!Discussion points:Incredible short studies in The ProcessBeing an analyst before a playerFAAB strategies for 2026Impact of moving from AL to NL (Tucker, Bichette, Robert Jr.)How Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette and Luis Robert Jr. will do this yearProjecting Runs and RBIsJeff's old strategy of amassing PAs (the roto Albies)One roto category Jeff is ignoring in 2026Offenses Vlad and Jeff are down onCatcher Tiers!How many HRs will Cal Raleigh hitBen Rice helium origin storyHow to draft catchers differently in 12-team leaguesAvoid fully punting?Those Baltimore catchersBatting average lateTrying to make Fetch (Ford) happenJoin FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The BOOM is back! FTN Baseball co-host Jason Anthony (@booms62) returns, joining Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Mike Mager (@BronxYankees27) to discuss the latest in fantasy baseball news, 2026 fantasy draft strategies and a breakdown of the first two rounds of NFBC ADP. Who's our big 1st round bust? The most undervalued 2nd round guy? Tune in and find out!Discussion TopicsIN THE NEWSKyle Tucker and this 'Anthony Rendon Syndrome' BSAlex Bregman's new price in ChicagoIs Marcell Ozuna worth a late-late-round flier?ACTIONABLE 2025 LESSONS for 2026Could we see this Cal Raleigh season coming?Why Steve Weimer loved Geraldo PerdomoThe one thing several 2025 "league-winners" had in commonREVIEW OF THE EARLY ROUNDSBobby Witt Jr. or Juan Soto at pick 3Skubal vs. Skenes vs. CrochetElly De La Cruz and the lineup around himOur 1st Round BustDoes Jackson Chourio have another level?KDS strategies - early vs. middle vs. back endJoin FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aaron Schatz joins the Grum to preview the loaded NFL Wild Card weekend.

Aaron Schatz, Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Fantasy and founder of Football Outsiders, joins Eric Bradlow to explore how DVOA and play-by-play analytics challenge conventional narratives about the 2025 NFL season, conference strength, playoff probabilities, and the growing influence of data in awards voting. Plus, Eric walks through real-world examples of using generative AI to forecast NBA win totals, college football playoff probabilities, and NFL Super Bowl odds, highlighting how modern models apply Bayesian reasoning, betting markets, and simulation-based analytics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this hour of A Numbers Game, Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Milwaukee Bucks before starting to preview tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Cowboys and Lions. Also on the show, Aaron Schatz from FTN Fantasy talks the best and worst DVOA teams and awards in the NFL. And, VSiN's Tim Murray visits with his bets for college football's championship weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this hour of A Numbers Game, Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Milwaukee Bucks before starting to preview tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Cowboys and Lions. Also on the show, Aaron Schatz from FTN Fantasy talks the best and worst DVOA teams and awards in the NFL. And, VSiN's Tim Murray visits with his bets for college football's championship weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11.21.25 Hour 2, Aaron Schatz from FTN Fantasy joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the creation of the DVOA football stat and what does the stat say about teams this season in contention and the Commanders. Kevin Sheehan and Producer Max go around the NFL to predict the week 12 slate of games.

11.21.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show reacting to the Thursday Night Football game between the Bills and Texans and discusses whether he believes Jayden Daniels should play out the rest of the season when he's healthy. Washington Capitals play-by-play Joe Beninati joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the Capitals outlook after a quarter of the season and Alex Ovechkin's hat trick vs Montreal. Kevin Sheehan talks about the upcoming Maryland vs Michigan College Football matchup. 11.21.25 Hour 2, Aaron Schatz from FTN Fantasy joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the creation of the DVOA football stat and what does the stat say about teams this season in contention and the Commanders. Kevin Sheehan and Producer Max go around the NFL to predict the week 12 slate of games. 11.21.25 Hour 3, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the Jayden Daniels injury timeline for his possible return to play this season, upcoming free agents for the Commanders and how the team will close out the season. Kevin Sheehan gives you his smell test picks for this weekend's NFL and College Football games. Kevin Sheehan discusses the Commanders getting another international game in the 2026 NFL season.

11.21.25, Aaron Schatz from FTN Fantasy joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the creation of the DVOA football stat and what does the stat say about teams this season in contention and the Commanders.

Stacy and Curtis are joined by FTN Fantasy’s Aaron Schatz to get his thoughts on how Sam Darnold has exceeded expectations in the first half of the season and Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s impact on the offense, they give you their thoughts on the Mavericks fired Nico Harrison and Seahawks center Jalen Sundell’s injury in Headlines Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including Joe Burrow’s return to practice, and they break down how important this weekend’s game against the Rams is. 

Alex "Noops" Christenson of The Lineups US, Bet US NBA Show and FTN Fantasy stops by, to preview and discuss his top bets for the upcoming NBA Season and some any time touchdown bets that he has his eyes on for tonight's Monday Night Football double header.

Alex "Noops" Christenson of the Bet US NBA Show and FTN Fantasy stops by, to preview and discuss his top bets for the upcoming NBA Season and some any time touchdown bets that he has his eyes on for tonight's Monday Night Football double header. Then, it's Monday morning which means we are already monitoring the early line movement for next weekend's College Football slate, headlined by Missouri-Vanderbilt, Ole Miss-Oklahoma and Tennessee-Kentucky. Plus, a wide open Heisman Trophy race and a look at the updated National Title odds. The hour wraps with more market moves this time in the NFL, asking if the Bengals should be a five and a half point favorite over the winless Jets, how will the Giants respond to their historic collapse, and the Ravens opening as a near touchdown favorites over the red hot Bears.

FTN Fantasy's Jeff Ratcliffe comes back for another Perspectives visit to talk about his biggest Week 1 surprises, offenses who disappointed last week, buy and sell candidates, and so much more. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 2 is here and the start sit dilemmas are piling up. In this episode Jeff runs through the names dominating fantasy group chats right now, from Jordan Mason's breakout buzz to the endless flex debates around Isiah Pacheco and rookie RJ Harvey. Veterans like Stefon Diggs, and Davante Adams are sparking questions. Jeff also dives into the backfield splits with Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet, Travis Etienne's usage, and whether Hollywood Brown can be trusted in lineups. Quarterback decisions with Kyler Murray plus tight end choices like Evan Engram and Juwan Johnson round out the week's biggest calls. Get the full breakdown so you can set your lineup with confidence heading into Week 2. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza breaks down the key adjustments fantasy managers need to make heading into Week 2. She's then joined by FTN Fantasy and SiriusXM analyst Jeff Ratcliffe for a deeper dive into the decisions that matter most: emerging storylines, start/sit calls, and the pickups that could swing your lineup. 0:00 - ⏰ Welcome 2:17 - ❌ Mistakes to Learn From 6:51 -

It's time to fire up the panic meter. In this episode, Jeff runs through the biggest fantasy names who stumbled in Week 1 and puts a number on how worried we should actually be. From star players who just had a rough outing to situations that might signal a bigger problem, he breaks it all down on a scale of 1 to 10 so you know who to trust and who not to heading into Week 2. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Week 2 rankings are live and it's time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 1 to names trending in the wrong direction, he'll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 2. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Every fantasy manager hits that point where the waiver wire looks tempting and the cut button starts calling. In this episode Jeff breaks down how to handle drop and add decisions the right way. He'll walk you through the common traps managers fall into, like chasing one-week wonders, overreacting to slow starts, or cutting handcuffs too early. You'll get a clear framework for when to move fast on waivers, when to stay patient with proven talent, and how to balance short-term needs with long-term upside. By the end you'll know exactly what to avoid and how to make smarter roster moves all season long. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Week 1 is in the books, and Jeff breaks it all down one number at a time. In this episode, Jeff gives you one stat from every single game that not only tells the story of what happened on the field but also points us toward what matters heading into Week 2. If you want the fastest way to cut through the noise and get real insight, this is it. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

The season is here and it's time to set the table for Week 1. I break down the opener and why we shouldn't overreact to what we saw, dive into why wide receiver versus cornerback matchups can lead fantasy players astray, and lay out the right way to handle start/sit calls. Plus, I'll walk you through how to actually use practice reports without driving yourself crazy. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Week 1 is here and the start sit debates are heating up. In this episode Jeff takes on the biggest names everyone is asking about, from Dak Prescott, Trevor Lawrence, and rookie Drake Maye at quarterback, to RJ Harvey, Jaylen Warren, Tony Pollard, and Breece Hall in the backfield. Wideouts like Calvin Ridley, Jaylen Waddle, Xavier Worthy, and Emeka Egbuka are under the microscope too, along with tight ends Dalton Kincaid, Hunter Henry, and Dallas Goedert. Jeff gives you his outlook on each so you can lock in your lineup with confidence and kick off the season the right way. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Week 1 is finally here, and that means it's time to talk running backs who could leave fantasy managers frustrated right out of the gate. In this episode, Jeff breaks down seven backs who might disappoint in their openers: Kaleb Johnson, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Trey Benson, Braelon Allen, Zach Charbonnet, Cam Skattebo, and Jordan Mason. More importantly, he explains why Week 1 letdowns don't mean full-season doom and how to manage expectations without overreacting to one Sunday. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Draft season is done. Now it's about actually playing the game. In this episode, Jeff breaks down five things you can do to be a better fantasy football manager during the season. He talks about why overreacting to one week kills rosters, how to be smart (not reckless) on waivers, the right way to approach trades, how to make start/sit calls without second-guessing yourself into oblivion, and even what not to do on game day when you're watching football. If you want to stop beating yourself and start beating your league, this one's for you.  Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

In this episode, Jeff wraps up fantasy draft season with some final words on what we actually learned. The game has evolved. The masses are sharper, value is tougher to find, and chasing it can keep you from executing real strategy. He breaks down why cheat sheets and endless mocks don't make you a better drafter, why you should never abandon your draft-day plan when it comes to handcuffing and roster ratios, and why trading rarely bails you out if you botch your draft. Mistakes will happen, and that's fine. The key is learning from them and applying those lessons moving forward. And finally, don't panic: Weeks 1 and 2 don't define your season. This is your final draft season reset before we kick things off for real. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

In this episode, Jeff breaks down one of the most overlooked strategies in fantasy football: maintaining the right roster ratios. It's not just about draft day. It's about protecting the balance of running backs and wide receivers on your team all season long. He hits on the biggest mistakes managers make, why ratios give you a real edge, and how to keep your roster construction strong from Week 1 through the playoffs. If you want to stop blowing up your roster chasing the waiver-wire flavor of the week, this is the strategy session you need. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Aaron Schatz of FTN Fantasy to talk about team projections for the NFL season. First, Gregg reacts to the surprising news of Christian Wilkins being released by the Raiders (00:05). After the news, Gregg and Aaron explain the team projections around the 49ers (05:15), Jaguars (11:10), Commanders (15:10), Raiders (19:57), Chargers (23:17), Steelers (25:20), Cowboys (27:40), Buccaneers (26:37) and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.