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Scott and Brett talk through the first half of the season from a fantasy perspective, including first-half fantasy MVP bats. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cal Raleigh and Byron Buxton have each led their fantasy squads to success through the first half. The guys talk about some of the fantasy surprises so far this season, including the landscapes of different positions and how they are shaping up compared to how we drafted them.Scott's Top 150 Hitters ListThe Boston Red Sox are red hot, and Cedanne Rafaela is leading the charge. Isaac Paredes and pod-favorite Spencer Torkelson are also rising up the ranks this week. On the flip side, big name outfielders (or at least, outfield-eligible players) Julio Rodriguez, Jackson Merrill and Mookie Betts are all falling down the ranks this week. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network

Padres manager Mike Shildt joined Ben & Woods on Friday morning for The Manager's Report! Listen here as Shildt talks about the tough pitching the Padres have faced recently, their approach at the plate, Jackson Merrill's struggles this season, and MUCH more!

How would you grade the Padres after the first half? And how are we feeling about the outlook for the coming months? Who better to ask than former Friar Greg Garcia? What would he tell Jackson Merrill during his slump? He discusses Manny Machado's pursuit of history and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s missing power. And how important is it to start the second half on a strong note? Derek and Darnay also talk about Dylan Cease's struggles, the catcher conundrum and a couple rumors that have gained traction.  

The Fan crew discusses Dylan Cease's continued struggles, Jackson Merrill's slump and if they still believe the Padres are a playoff team.

The Fan crew discusses Dylan Cease's continued struggles, Jackson Merrill's slump and if they still believe the Padres are a playoff team.

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with some continued thoughts on last night's win over Arizona, the tremendous pitching performances, and Mike Shildt getting ejected from the game. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys discuss the pregame decision from Shildty to move Jackson Merrill down to the 5th spot in the lineup. Listen here!

The Padres beat the Diamondbacks 1-0 thanks to two home run-saving catches by Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis Jr. Robert Suarez was named to the All-Star team. Was Adrian Morejon snubbed? The Dodgers lose their 5th in a row. Can Cal Raleigh beat Barry Bonds' home run record? The Lakers officially introduce DeAndre Ayton.Support the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time for the July update of the JTR30, a list of the most overlooked prospects in each organization. Chris and Drew split up the leagues and find players who are rostered on less than 20% of Fantrax Leagues but should be rostered more than that.Listen and find out who's in, who's out, who's off the hot seat, who's on the hot seat and who did Drew just compare to Jackson Merrill???NOTE: We recorded this early on Tuesday before the Yankees called up JTR30 2025 Player of the Year frontrunner Cam Schlittler and also before the news came out that Jaden Hamm (Tigers) is on the injured list. I'll throw in a bonus Tiger or two, take a look at Max Anderson (2B) or Andrew Sears (P).Feel free to comment or make your own suggestions here or find us on BlueSky.Timestamps:2:20    Diego Tornes4:50    Luis Cova6:10    Eli Serrano III8:40    Carson DeMartini10:30    Angel Feliz14:40    Nestor German16:50    Freili Encarnacion19:30    Roc Riggio21:20    Ty Johnson23:40    Khal Stephen26:10    Jaxon Wiggins28:30    Adam Serwinowski30:00    Jose Anderson31:10    Javier Rivas34:20    Deniel Ortiz37:30    Tanner McDougal39:45    Alfonsin Rosario40:50    Jaden Hamm41:40    David Shields42:45    Kaelen Culpepper46:45    JD Dix50:00    Kyle Karros51:20    Brendan Tunink53:00    Humberto Cruz55:20    Bo Davidson56:20    Henry Bolte57:45    Joseph Sullivan59:20    Hayden Alvarez1:01:00    Charlie Beilenson1:02:20    David DavalilloFind us on BlueSky:Drew: @drewgotigers.bsky.socialChris: @notnotcknock.bsky.socialJoinTheRanks: @jointheranks.bsky.socialIntro and Outro Voiceover provided by Coleson Probst coprovoice@gmail.comIntro Music: One Fine Day by Keep Calm and Podcast On (Podcast.co)Thanks for tuning in!

The Padres Win Their 5th 1-0 Game Of The Year. Jackson Merrill on his catch last night.

JACKSON MERRILL IS STRUGGLING. Shildt on Manny Getting 2000 Hits. KC radio host says Mahomes is fat and embarrassing himself

The Padres beat the Diamondbacks 1-0 thanks to two home run-saving catches by Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis Jr. Robert Suarez was named to the All-Star team. Was Adrian Morejon snubbed? The Dodgers lose their 5th in a row. Can Cal Raleigh beat Barry Bonds' home run record? The Lakers officially introduce DeAndre Ayton.Support the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skraby played some audio from Mike Shildt and Xander Bogaerts talking about Jackson Merrill's rut.

The Padres beat the Diamondbacks 1-0 thanks to two home run-saving catches by Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis Jr. Robert Suarez was named to the All-Star team. Was Adrian Morejon snubbed? The Dodgers lose their 5th in a row. Can Cal Raleigh beat Barry Bonds' home run record? The Lakers officially introduce DeAndre Ayton.Support the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skraby talked about the news of the possible sports betting by a Guardians pitcher, plus he talked about why Jackson Merrill just gets it.

The Padres got dominated by potential Cy Young winner Zack Wheeler. Jackson Merrill just finished his career-worst month in June, coming off of Fernando Tatis Jr.'s career-worst month in May. The Lakers lost Dorian Finney-Smith because they're saving for 2027. Are they broke? Or does new ownership want a clean slate when they take over? Massive shakeup in the NBA with the Bucks waiving Damian Lillard to sign Myles Turner. Browner Breaking 100 episode 2. Update on Grande's train ride.Support the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's deja vu all over again… the Padres offense is non-existent. Jackson Merrill and Tatis in the month of June….yikes

The Padres got dominated by potential Cy Young winner Zack Wheeler. Jackson Merrill just finished his career-worst month in June, coming off of Fernando Tatis Jr.'s career-worst month in May. The Lakers lost Dorian Finney-Smith because they're saving for 2027. Are they broke? Or does new ownership want a clean slate when they take over? Massive shakeup in the NBA with the Bucks waiving Damian Lillard to sign Myles Turner. Browner Breaking 100 episode 2. Update on Grande's train ride.Support the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Padres got dominated by potential Cy Young winner Zack Wheeler. Jackson Merrill just finished his career-worst month in June, coming off of Fernando Tatis Jr.'s career-worst month in May. The Lakers lost Dorian Finney-Smith because they're saving for 2027. Are they broke? Or does new ownership want a clean slate when they take over? Massive shakeup in the NBA with the Bucks waiving Damian Lillard to sign Myles Turner. Browner Breaking 100 episode 2. Update on Grande's train ride.Support the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We heard from Luis Arraez on his move to the cleanup spot, plus we heard from CJ Abrams and Jackson Merrill before the game.

The Padres won 2 of 3 vs the Royals, including a walk-off win on Sunday. Jackson Merrill returns as the Padres make a handful of roster moves. The Thunder win the NBA Finals after Tyrese Haliburton suffers a ruptured Achilles in Game 7. Kevin Durant was Traded to the Houston Rockets. The Pac-12 announced its media deal with CBS.Support the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Padres bounce back with a series win as Jackson Merrill returns. The New Lineup. Dave Jageler, Previews Nats And Padres Tonight Down At Petco Park

The Padres won 2 of 3 vs the Royals, including a walk-off win on Sunday. Jackson Merrill returns as the Padres make a handful of roster moves. The Thunder win the NBA Finals after Tyrese Haliburton suffers a ruptured Achilles in Game 7. Kevin Durant was Traded to the Houston Rockets. The Pac-12 announced its media deal with CBS.Support the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Baggarly joins Eno and DVR to discuss the blockbuster trade that sent Rafael Devers to the Giants in a stunning five-player swap Sunday, the Giants' increasing commitment at a group of four position players, and the rising importance of Bryce Eldridge's development as a defender.Plus, Eno shares a few comps for Kyle Harrison, and they wonder how the Red Sox might attempt to reallocate the money they no longer have to pay Devers, before discussing Shohei Ohtani's return to pitching and where the money went in fantasy baseball leagues this weekend.Rundown0:28 The Giants Acquire Rafael Devers in Five-Player Deal with Red Sox0:55 How Much Better Are the Giants w/Devers?3:04 Have We Overestimated the Difference Between Buster Posey & Farhan Zaidi?7:02 Becoming Less Risk-Averse9:56 Other Moves on the Horizon?14:44 More Importance on Bryce Eldrige's Defensive Development22:24 Devers' Fit at Oracle Park29:18 A Step Backward to Hopefully Take a Step Forward?34:11 Kyle Harrison's Long-Term Outlook38:10 Shohei Ohtani is Ready to Pitch in Games Again44:27 Jackson Merrill to the Concussion IL & More Injury Notes58:54 Where the Money Went: Father's Day Weekend 2025 EditionFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Andrew BaggarlyProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Padres lost 2 of 3 vs. the D'Backs, placed Jackson Merril on the IL, but the offense looks to have woken up. The Dodgers will start Shohei Ohtani vs. the Padres in Game 1. The Giants trade for Rafael Devers. Aztec alum J.J. Spaun wins the US Open. NBA Finals Game 5 tonight with the series tied 2-2. SDFC wins 4-2 vs. Minnesota and is now 2nd in the Western Conference.Support the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Padres lost 2 of 3 vs. the D'Backs, placed Jackson Merril on the IL, but the offense looks to have woken up. The Dodgers will start Shohei Ohtani vs. the Padres in Game 1. The Giants trade for Rafael Devers. Aztec alum J.J. Spaun wins the US Open. NBA Finals Game 5 tonight with the series tied 2-2. SDFC wins 4-2 vs. Minnesota and is now 2nd in the Western Conference.Support the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs talk about how Jackson Merrill and Mookie Betts allow Giants fans to get under their skin, chat with TrevsChirps, a professional chirper, and more.

Willard and Dibs' full show from Thursday, June 12th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs discuss how fandom is developed nowadays, discuss if money and gambling plays more of a role with today's fans, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs break down why Christian McCaffrey's health is key for the 49ers, react to the Giants blowing a 7-2 lead vs. the Rockies at Coors Field, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs react to Eric Gagne comparing Shohei Ohtani to Barry Bonds, wonder what happened to that Ohtani scandal from last spring, talk Giants-Dodgers, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs talk about how Jackson Merrill and Mookie Betts allow Giants fans to get under their skin, chat with TrevsChirps, a professional chirper, and more.

San Diego Padres star Jackson Merrill sits down with 3x World Series champion Mookie Betts to discuss Denzel Clarke's insane HR robbery for the Athletics, why he wanted to stay in San Diego, and what makes the Dodgers-Padres rivalry unique. They also discuss their favorite Dustin Pedroia stories, growing up quickly in the minor leagues, the wild reason that Mookie got fined, how one San Francisco Giants fan ruined Jackson's golf game, and they take a Gen Z quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tammy and Producer Jessica went to the Padres game yesterday to see Carly Pearce throw out the first pitch. While there we got a full view of Tammy's obsession with Jackson Merrill and wanting to be his "mommy"! It's a little creepy...

Jesse Agler, Padres broadcaster, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss San Diego's ballclub after their weekend to forget against the Seattle Mariners. Jesse checks in on Manny Machado's ability to produce with runners in scoring position, Jackson Merrill's high ceiling, how to attack Dylan Cease, the ultra-competitive National League West, and Mike Shildt's presence in the dugout. Mike Bordick (25:20), 14-year MLB infield and host of the BMORE Baseball Podcast, takes a look at Brandon Hyde's firing, what behind Adley Rutschman's slow start, Cedric Mullins' impressive offensive game, and former Oriole Anthony Santander's struggles at the plate.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Tony Gwynn Jr. to discuss the San Diego Padres, who just got swept by the Mariners, and they touch on Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill, and Padres starter for Tuesday night, Dylan Cease. Afterwards, Blake chats with the lead singer of Silverstein, Shane Told (19:07). They discuss Toronto sports teams, Shane's podcast “Lead Singer Syndrome,” and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

After a surprising stumble on Monday the Padres showed resilience with a couple big swings leading to a series win over the Halos. Fernando Tatis Jr. continues to have a special season. Xander Bogaerts has had big moments, even if the numbers leave something to be desired. Manny Machado is in a groove. Jackson Merrill is doing everything. And Yu Darvish is getting closer! Heidi Watney joins Derek for her thoughts on the club.

Are you fan of the Vedder Cup or is it forced? The Padres tried trading Jackson Merrill… in 2022. Bryan Kalbrosky, NBA staff writer at USA TODAY's For The Win Joins Us To Talk NBA Playoffs And Miles Byrds Draft Prospects.

⚾ Padres closer Robert Suarez blows his first save of the season, what went wrong, and should fans be worried about the bullpen?

Yup, an actual text sent by Patti to the Pottymouth because the new Pope is a legit sports fan. And oh how Chicago is enjoying that! We've got some nods to Mothers Day – badass Veronica Alvarez is gifted maternity baseball pants, Jace and Josh's mom gets to wear a split jersey to watch them face off on a major league field, and Pottymouth gets a hat. That Patti gets to wear. Jasson Dominguez overtakes a record previously held by Joe DiMaggio. Jackson Merrill says “daddy ball” and something mysterious that we can only guess at, and Andy Pages takes the real job. Some Houston fans overstep into dangerous and hateful territory over Lance McCullers. PIT can't catch a break anywhere, from fans, stadium staff, or managers. Rafael Devers is in need of some Crash Davis to get himself together. And Ayami Sato pitches for the Maple Leafs (the baseball ones, not the hockey ones). Pottymouth invites local friends of the show to Patti's birthday party. It's a two homonym day on the show, see if you can spot them both!We say, “You're not really wearing pants,” “Tennis and Wordle. One of these things is not a sport,” and, “All he had to learn was to *not* do something.” Fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith, get boosted, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available!  They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth. 

Send us a textHost Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar), to breakdown the Padres recent road trip and bullpen struggles. Coming off of the worst loss of the year, can we expect a bounce back from the 'pen? And how good is Jackson Merrill? We have officially ran out of words. Support the show#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

⚾ Padres closer Robert Suarez blows his first save of the season, what went wrong, and should fans be worried about the bullpen?

News & NotesIt was a tough week for a couple of fantasy managers as Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández and Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez led the list of names sent to the injured list. Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras broke his finger, but is just going to play through it.San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill highlights the list of players returning from the IL this week.A handful of prospects earned their MLB debuts this week, while Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter returned to the big leagues after starting the season in AAA.The Texas Rangers have made a change at their hitting coach while the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates are moving on from their managers. Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott ChuScott's Top 150 Hitters ListPlate discipline and decision-making take center stage as both Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz and Chicago White Sox Luis Robert Jr. have showed marked improvement at the plate, maintaining their incredibly high ceilings while bringing up their floors – and their rankings. Get Torked, nerds! Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelsonalong with position rivals Tyler Soderstrom and Ben Rice rise in the ranks as they display that even their cold streaks are palatable. How good can Maikel Garcia be? And if Scott says Michael Busch is falling, that should probably be a red flag.  Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Ben & Paul start the 8am hour talking about Jackson Merrill being scratched from yesterday's game with a stomach bug, and we recap Mother's Day weekend. Then with Woodsy out this morning and not feeling well, we play a game of Take On John with our pal John Flint from KSON before we are joined by Dennis Lin who appears on the show each and every Monday to wrap up the Padres' weekend! Listen here!

News & NotesIt was a tough week for a couple of fantasy managers as Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández and Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez led the list of names sent to the injured list. Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras broke his finger, but is just going to play through it.San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill highlights the list of players returning from the IL this week.A handful of prospects earned their MLB debuts this week, while Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter returned to the big leagues after starting the season in AAA.The Texas Rangers have made a change at their hitting coach while the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates are moving on from their managers. Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott ChuScott's Top 150 Hitters ListPlate discipline and decision-making take center stage as both Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz and Chicago White Sox Luis Robert Jr. have showed marked improvement at the plate, maintaining their incredibly high ceilings while bringing up their floors – and their rankings. Get Torked, nerds! Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelsonalong with position rivals Tyler Soderstrom and Ben Rice rise in the ranks as they display that even their cold streaks are palatable. How good can Maikel Garcia be? And if Scott says Michael Busch is falling, that should probably be a red flag.  Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

News & NotesIt was a tough week for a couple of fantasy managers as Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández and Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez led the list of names sent to the injured list. Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras broke his finger, but is just going to play through it.San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill highlights the list of players returning from the IL this week.A handful of prospects earned their MLB debuts this week, while Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter returned to the big leagues after starting the season in AAA.The Texas Rangers have made a change at their hitting coach while the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates are moving on from their managers.Scott's Top 150 Hitters ListPlate discipline and decision-making take center stage as both Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz and Chicago White Sox Luis Robert Jr. have showed marked improvement at the plate, maintaining their incredibly high ceilings while bringing up their floors – and their rankings. Get Torked, nerds! Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelsonalong with position rivals Tyler Soderstrom and Ben Rice rise in the ranks as they display that even their cold streaks are palatable. How good can Maikel Garcia be? And if Scott says Michael Busch is falling, that should probably be a red flag. Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott ChuSubscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSSJoin: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

A series of plot twists resulted in a lost series in New York. Jackson Merrill hit the ground running in his return. Unfortunately the bullpen faltered the last two nights in New York. Derek and Darnay discuss the highs and lows against the Yankees. Fernando Tatis Jr.is slumping for the first time in 2025, and he's searching for answers. Dylan Cease went from no-hit bid to an injury exit. And Jake Cronenworth is on his way back.

The Fan crew discusses the best way to approach extra innings with the runner beginning on 2nd base, if they're concerned about Dylan Cease's injury and how high they believe Jackson Merrill's ceiling is.

Ben & Woods start the 7am hour with Major Garrett in-studio and the guys talk about Jackson Merrill going 2-4 in his return from the Injured List yesterday, and the team's decision to send Luis Campusano back down to AAA El Paso. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before we discuss some of the other results around Major League Baseball last night, and Major Garrett gives a little Don & Mud appreciation. Listen here!

Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on another Victory Monday! We start the show with a little foreplay as Woodsy comes clean and admits he was actually NOT sick on Friday morning, but was in fact on a plane to Texas so that he could surprise his father on his 70th birthday over the weekend. Then we talk about Jackson Merrill's expected return tonight in New York before we get to our Padres Wrap-Up and discuss yesterday's 4-0 win over the Pirates as the Padres rolled into Pittsburgh and secured themselves a SWEEP! Listen here!

Ben & Woods head out to New York to chat with Dennis Lin from The Athletic who joins the show each and every Monday thanks to our friends at Jamul Casino Resort! Listen here as Dennis talks about the team's 3 game sweep this weekend over the Pirates, this week's matchup in the Bronx with the Yankees, the latest with Jackson Merrill, and MUCH more!

The Padres stay hot with a sweep of the Pirates and now sit just 0.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. ⚾ Jackson Merrill is expected to return tonight as the Padres open a big series vs. the Yankees.

The Padres open a 3-game set in Pittsburgh — could Jackson Merrill return to the lineup? JJ Redick gives his end-of-season press conference but avoids accountability for the Lakers' early exit, shifting blame toward Luka Doncic. Plus:

Nick Lodolo is delivering quality starts but without strikeouts (2:45). ... Shane Smith looks really good so far (5:41). ... How do we rank Smith, Landen Roupp and Easton Lucas (9:00)? ... Dylan Cease got lit up by the A's (12:23). ... We got a bunch of injury updates to Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis, Matt McLain and more (17:46). ... Who are the top injury replacements (27:34)? ... Jameson Taillon has turned in back-to-back quality starts (40:42). ... These aces did not perform on Tuesday (42:37). ... What's up with these first basemen (46:55)? ... Nationals, Brewers and Cubs bats had big nights (49:37). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (55:30). 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/ 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

Today's word of the day is ‘certainty' as in tariffs as in money as in salary as in players as in Jackson Merrill as in Kristian Campbell as in many others. (7:30) The Padres gave Jackson Merrill a massive deal. They didn't need to! They've been trying to shed payroll and now they are adding and now they have a core locked through 2033! Can they sustain that payroll? (17:20) The Red Sox gave Kristian Campbell a longterm deal. 5 games into his big league career. They did the same thing last year! (24:00) The Arizona Diamondbacks did something that I'm not sure why they did it. Ketel Marte got another extension. He was under contract for 2 more years and the team extended him! (34:15) Review: The Princess Bride. (38:40) Shohei Ohtani bobblehead night ended with a bang! Walk off homer! Let's talk bobbles! (43:15) Timberwolves sale is now complete. Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore are now the owners. Just waiting on a vote. $1.5 billion and lawyers later, we have a deal. (50:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices