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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.
Join Kyle (@sonny_108) and Greg as they catch up on news and injuries around the league, share the imminent launch of the Prospects Live Merch Shop and discuss the starting pitcher position for dynasty including strategy and player analysis.Starting Pitchers Discussed: Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes, Garrett Crochet, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Hunter Greene, Hunter Brown, Cristopher Sanchez, Logan Gilbert, Cole Ragans, Bryan Woo, Emmet Sheehan, Mike Burrows, Michael King, Kodai Senga, Dylan Cease, Nick Pivetta, Mick Abel, David Festa
Jones and Keefe talked about the Boston Red Sox, the state of the "ace" pitcher, and how far pitcher Garrett Crochet can take the Sox.
Jones and Keefe opened up the show discussing the New England Patriots and the upcoming NFL Combine. The guys also talked about the Boston Red Sox and how far Garrett Crochet can take the team.
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo is doing another extensive sit-down with one of the best pitchers in baseball, Garrett Crochet. This time the guys are reflecting on the realities that came with his first season in Boston, with a behind-the-scenes look at the real what's what. There is fantastic insight into Crochet's current lot in life, along with the story behind the story regarding his shaved head. Much like the pitcher's performance on the mound, these podcasts never disappoint. 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
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo is doing another extensive sit-down with one of the best pitchers in baseball, Garrett Crochet. This time the guys are reflecting on the realities that came with his first season in Boston, with a behind-the-scenes look at the real what's what. There is fantastic insight into Crochet's current lot in life, along with the story behind the story regarding his shaved head. Much like the pitcher's performance on the mound, these podcasts never disappoint. 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
Before we get to ADP, we're going to focus on process and macro-level trends. How do we approach the unpredictable nature of pitcher injuries (2:44). ... How can we mitigate injury risk (14:40)? ... Pitcher velocity is tricky (24:43). ... What are the latest innings trends (33:56)? ... The current pitching environment has stabilized (37:30). ... How do we evaluate pitching (41:21)? ... What is our starting pitcher strategy this year (56:52)? ... Let's get into ADP, starting with Tarik Skubal (1:07:20). ... Paul Skenes or Garrett Crochet (1:09:52)? ... Any concern with Crochet's innings jump (1:13:08)? ... Should Yamamoto be the SP4 (1:16:25)? ... Cristopher Sanchez took a big step last year (1:19:57). ... Hunter Brown regressed in the second half (1:25:04). ... Bryan Woo was one of the most consistent pitchers (1:28:02). ... Logan Gilbert had a weird season (1:32:33). ... Chris Sale is old but the skills are still there (1:35:19). ... Max Fried proved he can be a workhorse (1:39:10). ... Hunter Greene is one of the best pitchers in baseball on a per inning basis (1:42:50). ... Logan Webb is the top workhorse but is WHIP problem (1:47:02). ... Are we back in on Jacob deGrom (1:50:45)? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ 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
Should you draft Roman Anthony with your ace already locked in? Is Eury Perez too early in Round 4? Why did zero prospects go in the first 30 picks? David Whitcomb, Rich Sayre, and Scott Shields draft live through the first five rounds of a 2026 dynasty startup—and they don't always agree.The guys debate dynasty strategy in real time: Chase Burns vs Jake Miserowski, whether Kyle Tucker gets a real bump in LA, and why Scott picked Garrett Crochet years ago when everyone told him to cut bait. Plus: the "defense keeps you on the field" philosophy that drove picks like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Julio Rodriguez, why rotisserie leagues are "dumb" (David's words), and the surprisingly old player who topped the draft at age 34 (Mookie Betts).Hot takes:David: "Dynasty is a three-year window—anything beyond that is a fool's errand."The group: Almost no prospects in 60 picks, and here's whyScott on Contreras: "Two catchers went off the board and neither was Willson Contreras?!"Rankings and cheat sheets at fantasysixpack.net/plans (Code: F6PPODS saves 15%)
Boston Red Sox shake up the rotation behind ace Garrett Crochet who was named Opening Day starter. Can the new pitching additions propel the Sox back to contender status? Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian analyzes the Red Sox's offseason moves—highlighting Ranger Suarez's playoff pedigree, Sonny Gray's potential, and tough choices for the fifth starter among Johan Oviedo and Kutter Crawford. The episode covers Alex Bregman's surprising departure for the Cubs, the acquisition of Caleb Durbin and Willson Contreras, and the team's reliance on young talents like Marcelo Mayer, Wilyer Abreu, and Jarren Duran. Defensive upgrades and run manufacturing strategies come into focus, but will the lineup's lack of power undermine a playoff push in a loaded AL East? Don't miss this spirited breakdown of Boston's strengths, lingering concerns, and high-stakes battles as Red Sox spring training sparks renewed hope.
Welcome to Episode 140 of Tablesetters. Devin is joined by Chris Welsh, Host and Analyst for FantasyPros and BettingPros, co-owner of In This League, and the creator of The Prospect One Podcast. With fantasy baseball draft season fully underway, this conversation is about stripping things back to what actually matters. Chris joins the show to discuss how he's approaching drafts in 2026, how preparation has changed in an era of constant information, and where fantasy players can still gain real advantages despite ADP, rankings, and projections being more accessible than ever. The episode opens with Chris reflecting on a recent trip to New Orleans before pivoting into where he's at right now in draft season—whether he's already drafting in serious leagues or still focused on mocks, and what those high-stakes leagues actually look like in terms of format, depth, and risk tolerance. From there, the discussion moves into player evaluation and draft dynamics. We start with regression candidates, using Cal Raleigh as a focal point at catcher—how much regression to expect, how positional value factors into his lofty NFBC ADP, and whether taking a catcher that early is a bet worth making. Chris also shares additional players he believes may be overdrafted relative to expectation. We then dig into Ben Rice, his eye-popping underlying metrics, and how roster construction—specifically the Yankees' decision to re-sign Paul Goldschmidt—could impact Rice's fantasy value and playing time outlook in 2026. The conversation expands to players who have changed teams and whether those moves meaningfully raise their fantasy ceilings. From there, Devin and Chris tackle the downside of ADP itself—how it can make drafts feel rigid and formulaic—and identify the players Chris is willing to reach for anyway, trusting conviction over consensus. On the flip side, Chris revisits the idea of “disappointment” in fantasy terms—players whose production may not justify where they're being drafted. We also touch on Nick Kurtz's aggressive ADP and whether the price tag makes sense. Pitching strategy becomes the next focus, including how the Dodgers handle their arms, whether that caps fantasy value, and why Chris is hesitant to invest early picks in elite pitchers like Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes, and Garrett Crochet despite their upside. Later, Chris explains why the term “sleeper” has become harder to define in modern fantasy baseball, offers his favorite sleeper for the season, and highlights his favorite “if he stays healthy” player to target. We close with a deeper look at Geraldo Perdomo's puzzling ADP despite elite underlying production, a broader discussion of shortstop as one of the deepest positions in fantasy, keeper-league strategy surrounding Konnor Griffin, and a rapid-fire round of Would You Rather draft decisions featuring players with nearly identical NFBC ADPs. Follow us for more:
They Said It includes Mike Vrabel confirming Will Campbell will be staying at tackle next season, Drake Maye saying he won't be needing surgery for his shoulder, Garrett Crochet hearing he will be starting opening day, and Jayson Tatum on if he has a percentage on him coming back
Greg Hill finishes the Leads with college kids using their phones when they shouldn't be and Tristan Casas was spotted at practice with a unique look. They Said It features Garrett Crochet being named the starter for Opening Day and Mike Vrabel confirming that Will Campbell will stay at tackle. The News consists of a man detained relating to the Nancy Guthrie case being released and Worcester being fed up with the snow.
For everyone that protested the Bad Bunny show, Alex Cora liked it. Red Sox this week acquired the most rag tag group of infielders. Tsung-Che Cheng, Mickey Gasper, Brendan Rogers, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Caleb Durbin, and both of the other two guys that came over in the Caleb Durbin trade. Breslow really said "Oops, all infielders!" On the other side of the world, Detroit, Skubal sets an arbitration record. Showing up with props to his hearing, his back to back Cy Young awards. Plopping them big, fat awards right on the table. What does that mean for the Red Sox? Nothing, they've already extended Garrett Crochet. Shame there was zero Patriots news this week. The end. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Red Sox Spring Training is almost here as pitchers & catchers are scheduled to hold their first workout on February 10th. Boston enters Fort Myers with a number of options for their starting rotation from surefire locks like Garrett Crochet, Sonny Gray, Ranger Suárez to players coming off of injuries like Johan Oviedo & Kutter Crawford. Adam Pellerin & Lenny DiNardo break down all options for the Sox to build the best Starting Rotation for opening day. Plus, the guys discuss how the Jordan Hicks trade impacts Kyle Harrison's expectations & if Payton Tolle & Connelly Early are ready for a full MLB season. All that & more on 310 To Left presented by your New England Ford Dealers, hosted by Adam Pellerin & Lenny DiNardo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After the free-agency frenzy that saw Kyle Tucker shockingly go to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Bo Bichette signing with the New York Mets and Cody Bellinger opting to run it back with the New York Yankees, teams are starting to look more and more set for the 2026 season. However, there is still plenty of time for teams to do some last-minute shopping to bulk up before Opening Day.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman make their choices for the one thing that every team needs from now until Game One of the season. Could the Dodgers push all of their chips in to go for a three-peat and trade for Tarik Skubal? Will the Yankees have a resolution on what to do with Jasson Domínguez amid their crowded outfield? Who could the Mets trade away from their rotation after acquiring Freddy Peralta?Later, Jordan and Jake react to the breaking Minnesota Twins news after they parted ways with President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey at this point in the offseason. They then make their picks for this week's The Good, The Bad and the Uggla, which includes Alex Honnold maybe taking a shot at Garrett Crochet and the history that landed Aaron Judge in the Bronx.2:36 – AL East16:50 – AL Central30:54 – AL West37:13 – NL East50:23 – NL Central1:01:05 – NL West1:08:28 – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
Garrett Crochet's ranking among starting pitchers from The Shredder, Jason Williams' rookie jersey sells, and the best sports video games discussed in the Arcand Fire.
The Fantasy community finally agrees on something. Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet and Paul Skenes are the big three (4:53). ... There's a clear second tier of starting pitchers from SP4-14 (15:05). ... Why is there such an ADP difference between Logan Webb and Framber Valdez (26:55). ... News (37:23): Jose Ramirez signed an extension and Seranthony Dominguez signed with the White Sox. ... The Next-Best Things tier is all over the place but features those exciting second-year pitchers (47:20). ... Why is Kris Bubic going so late (55:32)? ... Should Ryan Pepiot be in a higher tier (1:02:18)? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 135 of Tablesetters focuses on a fantasy baseball mock draft on CBS Sports, recorded Wednesday night at 8 p.m. ET in a 12-team head-to-head categories format. This was a full-length, 23-round mock that ran close to 90 minutes and featured a room of experienced fantasy managers from across the fantasy baseball landscape. The draft included Scott White of CBS Sports alongside Sean Martin and Mike Nelson from Fantasy Baseball Now, George Kurtz of SportsGrid, Nick Fox of NBC Sports, B_Don of Razzball, Jeremy Heist of Fantistics Fantasy, Chris Mitchell of FantasyData, Anthony Kates of SportsEthos, and TGFBI participant Marty Tallman. The room approached the draft deliberately, reacting to positional runs, managing time, and adjusting strategy as the board developed. Rather than recapping the draft pick by pick, Steve and Devin center the discussion on decision-making and draft structure. They examine how early pitching selections involving arms such as Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes, and Garrett Crochet influenced roster construction, and how elite hitters like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani shaped category planning and lineup balance. The episode breaks down how head-to-head categories formats create specific constraints, particularly with pitching minimums and weekly matchups. The conversation focuses on how managers weighed stability versus upside, managed category needs as the draft progressed, and used roster flexibility to respond to changes in the room. This episode is intended as a look at process rather than results, highlighting how experienced fantasy players interpret draft flow, adjust priorities, and make decisions in real time. For listeners preparing for competitive fantasy baseball drafts or looking to refine how they approach roster construction, this episode provides practical context without relying on full draft recaps. ⚾️ A blueprint for how drafts actually unfold.
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have had a few more days to digest the Red Sox signing of Ranger Suarez. Would the starting rotation look better with a co-ace to Garrett Crochet over a combination of Suarez and Sonny Gray? Then, Pat brings Brett Baty to the table as the bat the Sox trade for, but the fit might not be clean considering it would add another lefty to the lineup. And, Isaac Paredes has been another name floated that could salvage the lineup and even the infield defense. 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
Kyle Tucker's $240 million deal with the Dodgers sparks a loaded fan debate. Calls flood in on whether Yoshinobu Yamamoto or Garrett Crochet is the better arm, and why the Mets came up short on both. Evan and Tiki break down what it really takes to beat the Dodgers in negotiations, why “being close” never works, and how absurd offers are now the baseline. The conversation turns emotional as Mets fans wrestle with a brutal question: did they dodge a bullet with Tucker, or was this another missed opportunity that only hurts because it feels familiar? There's a deep dive into New York pressure, why stars thrive in L.A., and whether elite free agents truly want the Mets or just cannot say no to the Dodgers. By the end, one thing is clear: there are only a few teams at the top of the market, and right now, everyone else is playing catch up.
Episode 131 of Tablesetters is a reaction pod focused on a pivotal stretch of the offseason, as a major pitching commitment in Boston, a franchise-defining signing in Chicago, a stalled superstar market, and a rare ballpark adjustment collectively show how teams are adapting to risk, scarcity, and roster timing heading into 2026. We open in Boston, where the Red Sox are set to sign left-handed pitcher Ranger Suárez to a five-year, $130 million contract with no deferrals, no opt-outs, and no no-trade protection. The deal represents the largest free-agent commitment of Craig Breslow's tenure and a clear pivot back toward rotation strength after Boston stalled in its pursuit of an infield upgrade. Suárez joins a rotation led by Garrett Crochet and recently bolstered by Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo, signaling a belief in run prevention, depth, and managed workloads over chasing innings volume. From there, we shift to Chicago, where the Cubs make the biggest offensive splash of their offseason by signing Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million deal with significant deferrals. We break down why this move reshapes the Cubs' lineup, how it reflects a philosophical shift from the Ricketts family, and what Bregman's arrival means for the infield picture alongside Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner, and Matt Shaw as Chicago pushes firmly into a win-now posture. Next, we zoom out to the top of the free-agent market, where Kyle Tucker remains unsigned. We discuss reports that the Mets have offered a short-term deal with a $50 million average annual value, while the Blue Jays have made a long-term offer, highlighting the growing divide between extreme AAV flexibility and traditional long-term guarantees — and why Tucker's decision could reshape the rest of the offseason. We close in Kansas City, where the Royals announce changes to the outfield dimensions at Kauffman Stadium, moving in the fences in both corners and the alleys while lowering wall height. We explore why this calculated adjustment is aimed at boosting offense without compromising pitching, how it aligns with the Royals' left-handed core, and what it says about teams looking for marginal gains beyond the roster itself. Steve and Devin connect the dots between market behavior, roster construction, financial flexibility, and environment, focusing on how these moves reflect a league increasingly split between certainty, creativity, and controlled risk. ⚾️ One week, four signals, and a clearer picture of how contenders are being built.
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Drop everything! The Red Sox finally signed a free agent! Not only that, but they boost their rotation by signing Ranger Suarez away from the Phillies. Gordo and Sammy react to the Sox bringing in another big lefty to pitch behind Garrett Crochet. Also, was this the right pivot days after losing Alex Bregman to the Cubs? And, the pitching depth is once again brought up and could be used in a deal to get the bat the Sox have been looking for. 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
Which starting pitchers should you target in your 2026 fantasy baseball draft? Joe Bond and Corey Pieper break down the top 10 arms you need to know, from elite aces to undervalued studs with league-winning upside.In this episode, we analyze Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes, Garrett Crochet, and seven other pitchers who can anchor your fantasy rotation. Whether you play redraft, dynasty, or keeper leagues, you'll get actionable draft strategy backed by data and expert analysis.Featured Pitchers:Tarik Skubal (Tigers), Paul Skenes (Pirates), Garrett Crochet (Red Sox), Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Dodgers), Chris Sale (Braves), Cristopher Sanchez (Phillies), Logan Gilbert (Mariners), Blake Snell (Dodgers), Bryan Woo (Mariners), Hunter Greene (Reds)Get the Edge:Visit FantasySixPack.net for complete rankings, custom cheat sheets, and Discord access. Use code F6PPODS to save 15% on All-Access membership.Hosted by Joe Bond (@F6P_Joe) and Corey Pieper (@copieps)
Mego and Lyons continue by talking about Jaylen Brown's rise to MVP consideration despite last night's loss in Milwaukee. Could a potential return of Jayson Tatum derail this run? Then, Rob Bradford joins in studio days after returning from the Winter Meetings and calls out the Red Sox like everyone else for letting a guy like Pete Alonso slip from their laps. And, when the Sox missed on Max Fried they quickly went to Garrett Crochet. However, they can't do this with the power bat in losing Pete Alonso.
Join Drew (@drewisokay), Kyle (@sonny_108) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as they debate the contemporary era Hall of Fame ballot, the Dylan Cease deal, news at PLive and spend the majority of the podcast on the Dynasty Outlooks for the Red Sox and Astros.Red Sox players discussed: Roman Anthony, Wilyer Abreu, Marcelo Mayer, Kristian Campbell, Triston Casas, Trevor Story, Jarren Duran, Carlos Narvaez, Ceddanne Rafaela, Garrett Crochet, Brayan Bello, Payton Tolle, Connelly Early, Kyson Witherspoon, Luis Perales, Marcus Phillips, Jhoiker Fajardo, Anthony EyansonAstros players discussed: Yordan Alvarez, Isaac Paredes, Yainer Diaz, Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, Cam Smith, Brice Matthews, Joseph Sullivan, Xavier Neyens, Kevin Alvarez, Ethan Frey, Hunter Brown, Ronel Blanco, Colton Gordon, AJ Blubaugh, Josh Hader, Alimber Santa
There aren't many debates hotter than who should and shouldn't be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. While members of the BBWAA are tasked with voting on the standard ballot, the veterans committee votes on a smaller ballot to determine whether those who fell through the cracks will ultimately achieve baseball immortality.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the committee of 16 former players, executives, and members of the media who will ultimately decide whether some of the biggest and most controversial names in baseball will be elected into the Hall of Fame. While players like Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy hope that their time in the league will help their nomination, for players like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, this could be their last chance to be voted in.Later, Jake and Jordan welcome nine-year veteran and current free-agent pitcher Lucas Giolito as he discusses what going through free agency is like, his thoughts on his time with the 2025 Boston Red Sox, how Garrett Crochet changed following his contract extension and what plans Lucas has for his post-MLB days. Then the guys talk about three players making their way back to MLB following their time in Japan, discuss the Colorado Rockies hiring a general manager and make their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.3:14 — The Opener: Hall of Fame veterans committee20:20 — Lucas Giolito joins the show!32:40 — Thoughts on the 2025 Red Sox55:37 — The future for Giolito1:00:48 — Around the League1:10:47 — The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
In Episode 511, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about gingerbread houses and children's birthday parties and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Gray Boston Gardens: The Red Sox add a number two starter behind Garrett Crochet. Sonny Gray adds a lot of dollars to his 2025 salary 2. Finding Nimmo: The rare challenge trade of two thirtysomethings.3. I can't do that, Yankees Fans: Hal Steinbrenner has some money concerns. 4. Around the Horn: The Braves add the same closer and a new infielder. The Rockies add the same manager, and Phil Maton gets paid a little more. 5. Life, the Universe, and the Average of EverythingFive and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com. Our theme tune is by Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Craig Breslow received high marks for his offseason moves, from the early signing of Justin Wilson to the trade of Garrett Crochet to the February deal with Alex Bregman. So, what has the Red Sox's chief baseball officer Craig Breslow learned about the rhythms of the free agent and trade markets? Bradfo caught up with the Boston chief decision-maker to get his perspective. 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
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Craig Breslow received high marks for his offseason moves, from the early signing of Justin Wilson to the trade of Garrett Crochet to the February deal with Alex Bregman. So, what has the Red Sox's chief baseball officer Craig Breslow learned about the rhythms of the free agent and trade markets? Bradfo caught up with the Boston chief decision-maker to get his perspective. 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
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): It's Pat's turn to present his Who Says No proposal to Gordo and Sammy, which lands the Red Sox the second starting pitcher they want behind Garrett Crochet. Would the Cincinnati Reds agree to send Hunter Greene AND Jose Trevino to Boston for Wilyer Abreu, Franklin Arias, and Jhostynxon Garcia? Also, would the guys settle for Greene instead of Joe Ryan for pitching targets? 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
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): It's Pat's turn to present his Who Says No proposal to Gordo and Sammy, which lands the Red Sox the second starting pitcher they want behind Garrett Crochet. Would the Cincinnati Reds agree to send Hunter Greene AND Jose Trevino to Boston for Wilyer Abreu, Franklin Arias, and Jhostynxon Garcia? Also, would the guys settle for Greene instead of Joe Ryan for pitching targets? 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
Christian dives into tonight's Headlines featuring Garrett Crochet finishing runner-up to Tarik Skubal in the AL Cy Young and the NBA creating yet another new All Star format. Then, backstory on why Canada gives Boston a Christmas tree each year and the ongoing delays at Logan Airport in the New England Nightly News. And, after retiring as a Patriot, Arcand makes his case for why Rob Gronkowski is second-best tight end ever behind Tony Gonzalez.
Hart, Fitzy, and Ted look back on the biggest sports stories from today. Will Alex Bregman leave Boston? What would the team look like without him? Drake Maye vs. Garrett Crochet 2025 debut for Face of the Franchise. Mike Vrabel addresses the media on returning to Tennessee, the upcoming trade deadline, and more.
Who has been the better "pig", Garrett Crochet or Drake Maye? Hart and Fitzy react to Jon Heyman reporting Alex Bregman is likely to opt out of his deal. Will he be with the Red Sox next season?
On the latest episode of "The Danny Picard Show," Danny reacts to the Boston Red Sox losing to the New York Yankees in the Wild Card round of the MLB Postseason by revisiting the Rafael Devers trade and predicting Alex Bregman's future. Plus, Danny and producer Paul Price share their thoughts on: the start of the New England Patriots' season, Bad Bunny getting heat for being named the Super Bowl halftime performer, Bill Belichick failing at UNC, and the new plan for John Cena's final match.0:00 - Intro/Danny has coffee problems15:28 - How about Mac Jones?17:00 - Red Sox could've used Rafael Devers in Wild Card Round25:12 - Cam Schlittler vs Southie26:55 - Garrett Crochet is the Red Sox' captain28:53 - Will Alex Bregman return to Boston?36:56 - Drake Maye to Stefon Diggs looks promising40:06 - What's going on with Bill Belichick at UNC?45:07 - Bill Belichick should coach the New York Jets50:10 - Danny likes Bad Bunny getting the Super Bowl halftime show58:11 - A positive Vince McMahon news story59:24 - Discussing John Cena's final stretch1:02:47 - WrestleMania 43 is in Saudi Arabia1:07:17 - WWE will swerve us on John Cena's final matchPlease smash that SUBSCRIBE button, LIKE, and leave a COMMENT!Follow Danny on instagram: https://instagram.com/dannypicardFollow Danny on X: https://x.com/dannypicardFollow Danny on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thedannypicardshowhttps://dannypicard.comhttps://notorioustake.com
Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox Director of Player Personnel Gene Watson for a deep dive on the Sox organization. We discuss how scouting and player development are aligned, the impact of the rookie core, and what's next. Gene revisits the Garrett Crochet trade one year later, the Rule 5 success stories of Shane Smith & Mike Vasil, and how the Sox identify “winning players". We also hit the Arizona Fall League, draft-lottery prep, and building a sustainable pipeline to the South Side.
The Wild Card playoff round has been incredible! We also got huge starts from Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, Max Fried and Gavin Williams (4:40). ... What's Chris' latest World Series prediction (12:23)? ... News (15:30): we have more manager updates from the Braves and Angels. ... How did we do in our Fantasy Baseball leagues (24:58)? ... Who were the league leaders on the hitting side (38:51)? ... Who were the league leaders on the pitching side (47:42)? ... We wrap up with a look at league-wide trends (58:27). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster record the Clown Car and recap Yankees-Red Sox from the subway. They discuss Aroldis Chapman figuring it out, how Garrett Crochet made things easy for Alex Cora, Aaron Boone's misstep, the unsung hero for the Red Sox, and impressive wins for the Tigers and Cubs. Plus, the guys chat with Red Sox and Yankee fans on the subway. Then, Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about the playoff atmosphere at Wrigley Field, Kyle Tucker's performance, all of the managerial changes across baseball, if Hunter Greene was tipping his pitches and no team needing a win more than Detroit. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 16:22 Clown Car 29:10 Jesse Rogers 46:35 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster record the Clown Car and recap Yankees-Red Sox from the subway. They discuss Aroldis Chapman figuring it out, how Garrett Crochet made things easy for Alex Cora, Aaron Boone's misstep, the unsung hero for the Red Sox, and impressive wins for the Tigers and Cubs. Plus, the guys chat with Red Sox and Yankee fans on the subway. Then, Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about the playoff atmosphere at Wrigley Field, Kyle Tucker's performance, all of the managerial changes across baseball, if Hunter Greene was tipping his pitches and no team needing a win more than Detroit. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 16:22 Clown Car 29:10 Jesse Rogers 46:35 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(0:00) The fourth hour starts with a reset on the Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card Matchup in New York.(12:49) Callers weigh in on the Red Sox and Garrett Crochet's impact in Game 1 win.(22:18) Final Thoughts, Calls and Emails!(35:36) The Final Word! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show with their thoughts on the Red Sox game 1 win over the Yankees in the American League Wild Card round. (17:55) Thoughts on Garrett Crochet's huge performance in the Red Sox win last night. Plus, caller reaction (23:52) The guys discuss the decisions made by Alex Cora and Aaron Boone with their starting pitchers last night.(34:41) More calls on the Red Sox win over the Yankees. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): It was a roller coaster of emotions, but the Red Sox came out on top in Game One of their Wild Card Series against the Yankees. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat recap how wild it was to watch this wild game and how awesome Garrett Crochet was in his first postseason start. Also, even though Jarren Duran struggled again against a lefty, Masataka Yoshida and Nick Sogard bailed the Sox out with some clutch hits. And, Carlos Narvaez helped knock Max Fried out of the game, but should Connor Wong be Brayan Bello's catcher for Game 2? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill, and Jamie McLennan for hour one of OverDrive. The guys get into the fireworks from the Sens-Habs preseason game in Quebec City and Garrett Crochet's brilliance at Yankee Stadium. The guys are then joined by Yankees radio play-by-play announcer Dave Sims to tee up game two of the Red Sox-Yankees series. They then get into Shedeur Sanders' bizarre media scrum on Wednesday before getting into Craig Berube's comments on Max Domi.
HR1 - Arcand reacts live to the Red Sox 3-1 victory over the Yankees in Game 1 of the Wild Card series in the Bronx. Hear from Red Sox Manager Alex Cora after the game, and a litany of callers weigh in on the performance of Garrett Crochet and more
Jerry's final update hit baseball first, with Max Fried and Garrett Crochet set for October starts and David Stearns owning up to a trade deadline flop. The Jets' Miami meltdown took center stage next—turnovers, flags, Glenn's frustration, and Cam Ward's blunt “we ass” summation, with Brandon Tierney saying he now “abhors football.” Michael Irvin blasted the Cowboys-Packers clock fiasco, and Gio's bizarre workout routine closed out the Moment of the Day.
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): On the eve of Garrett Crochet's Game 1 start against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, we give you Bradfo's exclusive interview with the ace. The guys have an in-depth and honest conversation about how Crochet's season played out, why it worked so well, advice he would give to a pitcher going through what he did, and the potential tattoo commitment that would come with a World Series win. We top off the podcast with Producer Evan's chance to rant about his Mets' collapse, and all the feels that went with it, thanks to Game 162. 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 best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Garrett Crochet dominates in his final start of the regular season and may have wrapped up the Cy Young in the process. How are we feeling about the Sox with the playoffs coming up? Should they take a victory lap on the Rafael Devers trade? Who would be the ideal wild card matchup?
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the second hour of the show with their thoughts on the Red Sox being on the verge of clinching a playoff spot. (7:41) Thoughts on Garrett Crochet reaching 250 strikeouts on the season. Plus, the callers weigh in on the Red Sox and the Patriots. (17:39) Are we going to find out this week what type of team the Patriots really are? (27:19) The latest Mazz's Tiers! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tyler Glasnow tossed seven no-hit innings against the Rockies (3:09)! ... Dylan Crews had a big game on Monday night (7:31). ... Royce Lewis is heating up (13:37). ... News (20:24): Trea Turner and Alec Bohm both went on the IL. ... Garrett Crochet is having a Cy Young caliber season (31:15). ... Luis Garcia Jr. and Kyle Manzardo stayed hot (32:44). ... How did the first start go for these two-start pitchers (38:19)? ... We got surprisingly good starts from these pitchers (49:51). ... Which pitcher will be drafted higher in 2026 (52:45)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:03:19). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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