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Join Matt Heckman (@Heckman_Matt115) of Pitcher List and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as they discuss the initial CBA proposals (and what it might mean as we move forward), news and notes around MLB and MiLB and have a strategy discussion about what to do with star players who have struggled to start the season. The guys highlight several players who were expected to carry dynasty rosters and what they think the best path forward might be.Players discussed: Cal Raleigh, Michael Busch, Vinnie Pasquantino, Matt McLain, Luke Keaschall, Matt Chapman, Manny Machado, Bo Bichette, Trea Turner, Steven Kwan, Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr., Tyler Soderstrom, Eury Perez, Shane Baz, Robbie Ray, Zac Gallen, Mackenzie Gore, Devin Williams, David Bednar, Andres Munoz.
Watch the show on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ZywA2gAR1moJohn and Raphie are back and joined by a very special guest, Dylan from Letters 2 AJ! They deep dive into Jackson Merrill and the bat speed revolution that has taken hold of the Padres to various results. Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub
Episode 423: Monday means one thing: rapid series recaps from the Baseball is Dead Crew! Jared, Jay Hay, Tyler, and Dallas take you around each weekend series, catching you up on everything you missed from the weekend. Rumor season has officially begun around superstar pitchers in the league. The Padres and AJ Preller find themselves in the middle of the rumors, which leads the guys to breaking down their viability in the NL West. The Cubs' 8-game losing streak has forced their fans to clamor for the BID phone lines to be opened. Fernando Tatis Jr's lawsuit loss has ramifications for players across the league. Chris Taylor receives his baseball career obituary, and Jay Hay gives us his award-winning nugs to end a Memorial Day BID. 00:00:00 - Calling a Home Run Derby With Boomer 00:03:25 - Dallas' Baseball Bucket List 00:15:14 - Rapid Series Weekend Recap | White Sox vs Giants 00:19:23 - Pirates vs Blue Jays 00:23:35 - Red Sox vs Twins 00:27:51 - Guardians vs Phillies 00:30:40 - Mariners vs Royals 00:33:16 - Tigers vs Orioles 00:35:25 - Nationals vs Braves 00:38:57 - Rays vs Yankees 00:43:47 - Rockies vs Diamondbacks 00:47:15 - A's vs Padres 00:53:00 - NL West Division Update 00:58:34 - Potential Skubal Trade Teams 01:00:27 - Have we seen the best of Jackson Merrill? 01:10:27 - Cardinals vs Reds 01:12:39 - Rangers vs Angels 01:16:47 - The Cubs 8-Game Losing Streak 01:30:56 - Mets vs Marlins 01:31:17 - Fernando Tatis Jr. Loses Lawsuit 01:46:25 - The Obituary | Chris Taylor 01:50:32 - Hot Fresh Award-Winning Nugs 01:55:00 - Final Thoughts NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 Get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/SECTION10 For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit Hims.com/BID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is it time to panic on Jackson Merrill after a brutal slide in the rankings, or is this the ultimate window to buy low on a superstar like Freddie Freeman? We are breaking down the critical fantasy baseball waiver wire moves and rankings shifts you need to make right now. From the data behind Travis Bazzana's rise to the metrics causing concern for Fernando Tatis Jr., we have the analytical edge to keep you ahead of your league. On this episode of The F6P Hour, AJ, Joe, and Corey discuss the absolute must-add talents and the toxic trends forcing managers into difficult roster choices. The crew evaluates the actual panic meter for sliding superstars and uncovers under-the-radar waiver wire targets to salvage your offensive depth. They also explore the optimal windows to buy low on struggling high-end studs before their market price rockets back up. The Gunnar Henderson Slide: Why the elite shortstop is tumbling down Joe's rankings and whether the underlying Statcast metrics hint at a quick turnaround. Prospects on the Move: Deep dives into Travis Bazzana, Carson Benge, and high-upside arms like Jacob Misiorowski and Trey Yesavage. Premium Buy-Low Windows: Why underperforming elite assets like Freddie Freeman and Manny Machado are screaming trade targets right now according to Corey. Waiver Wire Realities: Navigating a messy injury week and identifying if J.T. Ginn or Gabriel Moreno can save your roster depth. As the fantasy baseball calendar hits Week 9, savvy managers must separate noise from actual signal. A primary example is the red-hot surge of Cincinnati Reds outfielder JJ Bleday. While he might not have the volume to fully qualify for standard Statcast leaderboards yet, adjusting the parameters to a 50 at-bat minimum reveals an elite expected slugging percentage of .579, ranking him comfortably inside the top 10 league-wide. Combined with a robust 14% barrel rate and an expected batting average north of .300, Bleday is a priority addition across all formats, especially given the hitter-friendly environment of Great American Ball Park. Conversely, the evaluation of veterans like Alec Bohm requires a balanced perspective. Bohm has been a stabilizer over an 11-game hitting streak, flashing an empty average that boosts standard categories but masks his historical profile as a secondary power source. While he remains a highly usable asset across corner infield positions, his fantasy value leans heavily on counting stats in a potent Philadelphia offense rather than underlying Statcast metrics suggesting an imminent home run explosion. Meanwhile, the catcher landscape has drastically thinned due to structural injuries to primary tier options, vaulting Gabriel Moreno back into relevant consideration as a high-floor, volume-based streaming plug-in despite capped ceiling metrics. On the flip side of value preservation, the pitching market presents high-risk choices. Oakland's J.T. Ginn commands attention after carrying a no-hitter into the ninth inning, flashing an upgraded pitch-mix and an attractive 2.85 SIERA over his recent stretch. However, his volatility mirrors the broader market where names like Foster Griffin demonstrate how quickly an ERA can balloon when sequencing and park factors regress. For managers executing long-term trade strategies, targeting foundational players like Freddie Freeman and Manny Machado during temporary statistical slumps represents the gold standard of roster optimization, buying into proven career baselines before their BABIP stabilizes. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 2:05 Alec Bohm (3B, PHI) 7:35 JJ Bleday (OF, CIN) 12:39 Carson Benge (OF, NYM) 14:55 Gabriel Moreno (C, ARI) 21:43 J.T. Ginn (SP, ATH) 25:38 Rage Drops: Foster Griffin (SP, WAS) 31:55 Ian Happ (OF, CHC) 34:30 Christian Walker (1B, HOU) 36:35 Jackson Merrill (OF, SD) 39:12 Rankings Riser: Travis Bazzana (2B, CLE) 40:45 FanDuel +2200 AL ROY 42:04 Rankings Riser: JJ Bleday (OF, CIN) 42:42 Rankings Riser: J.P. Crawford (SS, SEA) 43:50 Rankings Riser: Carson Benge (OF, NYM) 44:20 Rankings Riser: Salvador Perez (C/1B, KC) 45:37 Rankings Riser: Trey Yesavage (SP, TOR) 47:15 Rankings Riser: Jacob Misiorowski (SP, MIL) 48:00 Rankings Riser: Merrill Kelly (SP, ARI) 49:50 Rankings Faller: Fernando Tatis Jr. (OF, SD) 52:40 Rankings Faller: Gunnar Henderson (SS, BAL) 54:48 Rankings Faller: Jackson Merrill (OF, SD) 56:12 Rankings Faller: Robbie Ray (SP, SF) 57:30 Rankings Faller: Bubba Chandler (SP, PIT) 58:50 Rankings Faller: Foster Griffin (RP, KC) 59:05 Rankings Faller: Shane Baz (SP, BAL) 1:00:01 Buy Low: Freddie Freeman (1B, LAD) 1:02:57 Buy Low: Ozzie Albies (2B, ATL) 1:06:01 Buy Low: Manny Machado (3B, SD) 1:11:22 Sell High: Xavier Edwards (SS, MIA) 1:14:07 Sell High: Taj Bradley (SP, MIN) 1:17:16 Sell High: Otto Lopez (2B, MIA) Sponsors & Promo Info This episode is proudly presented by @FanDuel. Check out the latest lines and place your season-long props over at FanDuel! 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Tony and Skraby kicked off the show talking about his experiences in the minor leagues, had a discussion about Jackson Merrill's status, and The Countdown!
The Fan crew got together to discuss their takeaways from the Padres-Dodgers series, how they should handle Fernando Tatis Jr.'s continued struggles, how to replace Jackson Merrill if he misses extended time and their expectations for Lucas Giolito.
Got it, Boss. The bad info from the first run is cleared out, and we are locked onto the clean slate. Based on the current data, Jackson Merrill's back injury while leaping at the wall to rob Shohei Ohtani's first-pitch home run on Wednesday night is driving massive search intent across the fantasy community right now. Here is your optimized, high-CTR metadata pack for today's episode. OUTPUT 1 — EPISODE TITLE First Cup Fantasy Baseball: May 21 – Panic on Jackson Merrill? + Rankings Movers OUTPUT 2 — EPISODE DESCRIPTION Jackson Merrill left Wednesday's game early with an apparent back injury after hitting the wall hard, leaving fantasy managers holding their breath. On this episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball, Joe Bond reacts to the latest high-profile injury scares, breaks down the biggest rest-of-season ranking shifts, and delivers a lock for today's FanDuel Bet of the Day. News & Injuries Jackson Merrill gets testing done on his back following a collision at the wall, while Brandon Nimmo exits early after aggravating a lingering hamstring issue. Meanwhile, Edward Cabrera leaves his start due to a blister, J.P. Crawford takes reps at third base, and Chase Dollander faces a multi-week shutdown. Studs & Duds Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, and Randy Arozarena light up the box score while prospect arms Trey Yesavage and Shane Baz show why the hype is real. On the flip side, Aaron Judge, Elly De La Cruz, and Aaron Nola post empty lines for fantasy managers. Rankings Risers/Fallers Travis Bazzana and Carson Benge surge up the rest-of-season boards after tearing through opposing pitching. Conversely, slumping superstars Gunnar Henderson and Fernando Tatis Jr. experience a drop in the latest analytical rankings update. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Fan crew got together to discuss their takeaways from the Padres-Dodgers series, how they should handle Fernando Tatis Jr.'s continued struggles, how to replace Jackson Merrill if he misses extended time and their expectations for Lucas Giolito.
Episode 167 of Tablesetters is LIVE! We open with the surprising division leaders in the West as the San Diego Padres and Athletics continue leading their divisions despite major flaws on paper. The Padres rank near the bottom of baseball offensively but keep winning close games through late heroics, while the Athletics remain atop the AL West despite a 4.45 ERA and inconsistent pitching. We discuss Jackson Merrill leading off, Nick Castellanos delivering a huge homer after borrowing a bat from Fernando Tatis Jr., and the strange state of both West divisions. From there, we dive into the shocking struggles of Cal Raleigh after his 60-homer season in 2025. Raleigh entered Tuesday with a 43-plate appearance hitless streak and one of the biggest OPS drops in baseball. We break down the hard-hit decline, timing concerns, mechanical changes, and whether fatigue from last season's massive workload could be contributing to the collapse. We also discuss the growing noise around the New York Yankees despite their solid start. Is the 1-8 record against teams above .500 actually meaningful this early? Plus, Max Fried exits with elbow soreness, José Caballero lands on the IL, and Anthony Volpe returns to the majors after shoulder surgery. We get into MLB and the MLBPA officially beginning CBA negotiations, the growing conversation around a salary cap and floor system, and the financial imbalance highlighted by the Dodgers' projected $550 million combined payroll and luxury tax spending. The Braves continue looking dominant, and Michael Harris II is putting together the best offensive start of his career after major swing and approach adjustments against fastballs. In “What's the Word?” we focus on timing with Shohei Ohtani struggling through one of the worst offensive stretches of his career while the Dodgers continue searching for answers offensively. We also discuss Kyle Schwarber homering in five straight games as the Phillies continue surging under Don Mattingly, and close with the Tampa Bay Rays looking like the best team in the American League behind the resurgence of Shane McClanahan.
After dropping consecutive series Craig Stammen and the Padres seemed to right the ship in San Francisco. Are we confident that their offensive lull is over, for now at least? Jackson Merrill has come alove. And Bogey keeps going boom. Jake Cronenworth is out, Sung Mun-Song made a strong first impression. Luis Campusano is out, hello Rodolfo Duran. Griffin Canning arrived and twirled a gem in his debut. Matt Waldron answered with his best performance of the year. Fernando Tatis is still searching for a homer, and finds himself in a an unusual spot in the order.
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by taking a look at Friday's loss as well as Saturday's win in Anaheim where Jackson Merrill made ANOTHER home-run-robbing catch! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by Craig Elsten who checks in each and every Monday morning to talk about the Padres weekend and the latest going on with San Diego FC! Listen here!
The season has been INSANE so far. Jackson Merrill robs Julio Rodriguez of a two-run home run and then hits a walk-off double, giving the Padres their seventh straight win. While Shohei Ohtani may not be hitting, he is on fire with his pitching. In a game against the Mets, he throws 10 strikeouts helping the Dodgers secure an 8-2 win. Ben Rice has the best stats in the MLB right now, so why hasn’t he been in the Yankees’ starting lineup for the past few games? Plus, The Mets trade Richard Lovelady and Shea Langeliers hits the longest home run of the season. One thing to pack, five ways to power! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code FOUL at Ridge.com/FOUL #RidgepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you and fired up on a Thursday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay that quickly turns into baseball talk as the Padres rallied for 5 runs in the 9th inning to walk off the Seattle Mariners and win their 7th straight game! Then we set the menu for today's show leading into our Epic Padres Roundtable, we get to our Padres Wrap-Up with all of the highlights, and we hear how ALL the calls sounded for Jackson Merrill's walk-off double! Listen here!
As Jackie Robinson was celebrated around MLB, Shohei Ohtani continued to pitch like a Cy Young candidate, the Yankees took advantage of an Angels miscue to rally in the 9th and Jackson Merrill had a game for the ages to keep the Padres' winning streak going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) look at early-season meaningful hitter changes, focusing on metrics that stabilize quickly like chase and swinging strike rate. They highlight hitters improving contact without sacrificing power, plus a second group showing bat speed gains with stable or improved swing decisions, identifying potential breakouts, buy-lows, and profile changes heading into the heart of the season. Intro - 0:00 Kyle Schwarber -- 8:00 Brice Turang -- 13:45 Riley Greene -- 17:45 Luis Robert Jr. -- 23:10 Taylor Ward -- 27:20 Willy Adames, Matt McLain, Miguel Vargas -- 32:00 Freddie Freeman -- 36:00 Mike Trout -- 41:25 Bryan Reynolds -- 44:50 Francisco Lindor -- 47:16 Junior Caminero -- 50:30 Jackson Merrill -- 53:40 Colt Keith -- 54:30 Mark Vientos, Brenton Doyle, Cam Smith, Hunter Goodman -- 59:45 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Headlines and JOSH EDWARDS (CBS Sports) We are one week away from the NFL Draft- what does Josh say about the narrative that this is a bad draft class? We take a look at Josh's mock draft- who does he have the Seahawks picking at 32? Where does Josh see some shakeups happening? Does Josh have any juicy rumors that he could see coming to fruition next Thursday? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - J is for Jackson: as in Jackson Merrill who had the game winning hit AND robbed a home run from Julio and that's happening to frequently. - K is for Killer: we need to see that Killer mentality from Luis Castillo tonight. - L is for Luke: the headline of this game should have been “Luke Raley's on fire,” between Raley and Arozarena, those two are getting it done and they aren't getting a lot of support from the rest of the lineup. :45- Only 7 sleeps away from the NFL Draft! What do we make of the narrative that this Draft isn't exciting? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines and JOSH EDWARDS (CBS Sports) We are one week away from the NFL Draft- what does Josh say about the narrative that this is a bad draft class? We take a look at Josh's mock draft- who does he have the Seahawks picking at 32? Where does Josh see some shakeups happening? Does Josh have any juicy rumors that he could see coming to fruition next Thursday? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - J is for Jackson: as in Jackson Merrill who had the game winning hit AND robbed a home run from Julio and that's happening to frequently. - K is for Killer: we need to see that Killer mentality from Luis Castillo tonight. - L is for Luke: the headline of this game should have been “Luke Raley's on fire,” between Raley and Arozarena, those two are getting it done and they aren't getting a lot of support from the rest of the lineup. :45- Only 7 sleeps away from the NFL Draft! What do we make of the narrative that this Draft isn't exciting?
Pat Boyle and PJ Glasser bring back Let's Go Streaking, breaking down their favorite hitter props for games starting after 7PM ET. With names like Yordan Alvarez, Cal Raleigh, and Jackson Merrill in the mix, the crew looks to stay hot and build on their current streaks while targeting the best matchups on the board.
This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"! John and Patrick check in on some hot starts for a few young outfielders, as well as a few surprising pitching performances from the past week. Plus, injury updates and streamers for next week! Timestamps: 3:34 - Injury Update 13:04 - Max Muncy and Reid Detmers 19:46 - Jordan Walker and Bryce Elder 28:32 - Jackson Merrill and Ranger Suarez 37:03 - Cam Smith and Brandon Williamson 45:02 - Jakob Marsee and Taj Bradley 52:55 - Austin Riley and MacKenzie Gore 1:00:31 - Streamers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Connect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"! John and Patrick check in on some hot starts for a few young outfielders, as well as a few surprising pitching performances from the past week. Plus, injury updates and streamers for next week! Timestamps: 3:34 - Injury Update 13:04 - Max Muncy and Reid Detmers 19:46 - Jordan Walker and Bryce Elder 28:32 - Jackson Merrill and Ranger Suarez 37:03 - Cam Smith and Brandon Williamson 45:02 - Jakob Marsee and Taj Bradley 52:55 - Austin Riley and MacKenzie Gore 1:00:31 - Streamers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YoutubeConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Padres took two of three from the Red Sox to win their first series of the season. Ty France called Jackson Merrill the leader of the team. Michigan faces UConn in the national championship tonight. The Lakers lost both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for weeks because of injury. SDFC got throttled 3-0 in San Jose.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Padres took two of three from the Red Sox to win their first series of the season. Ty France called Jackson Merrill the leader of the team. Michigan faces UConn in the national championship tonight. The Lakers lost both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for weeks because of injury. SDFC got throttled 3-0 in San Jose.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Padres took two of three from the Red Sox to win their first series of the season. Ty France called Jackson Merrill the leader of the team. Michigan faces UConn in the national championship tonight. The Lakers lost both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for weeks because of injury. SDFC got throttled 3-0 in San Jose.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) break down the first week of the MLB season, focusing on what actually matters in small samples. They highlight actionable early-season signals like bat speed gains, velocity jumps, and pitch mix changes. Intro - 0:00 ABS discussion — 5:00 Pete Crow-Armstrong, Liam Hicks, Matt McLain — 13:00 Isaac Collins, Cam Smith, Michael Harris II, Jackson Merrill — 20:00 J.T. Realmuto, Spencer Steer, Adley Rutschman — 32:25 Kodai Senga — 37:33 Dustin May — 41:27 Dylan Cease — 42:00 Janson Junk — 44:00 Randy Vazquez — 49:35 Shota Imanaga, Sandy Alcantara — 52:30 Mike Burrows, Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga, Eury Perez — 54:00 Dylan Cease, Shota Imanaga, Sandy Alcantara, Dustin May — 56:33 Jack Leiter, Roki Sasaki, Mike Soroka — 57:57 Joe Boyle, Sandy Alcantara, Jake Irvin — 1:04:40 Dylan Cease, Kyle Harrison — 1:12:30 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818)roll out their 6th annual “Chalkboard Picks,” identifying three targets and three fades each for the 2026 fantasy season based on players finishing at least 20% above or below their ADP on the end-of-year Player Rater. Intro - 0:00 George Springer - 5:45 Jackson Merrill - 13:18 Brice Turang - 20:00 Cal Raleigh - 26:50 Isaac Paredes - 31:40 Zack Wheeler - 38:45 Chandler Simpson - 50:25 Cody Ponce - 57:15 Ceddanne Rafaela - 55:00 Kevin McGonigle - 1:02:00 Trevor Rogers - 1:15:30 Andy Pages - 1:09:30 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Skraby recaps his first spring training game experience plus Ty France, Jackson Merill and Gavin Sheets join the show!
Jackson Merrill and Gavin Sheets joined the show to discuss the upcoming season and their playful relationship.
Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (chadyoung.bsky.social) go three three ADP tiers and identify players they simply have to have in keeper leagues. These are players whose ADP represents a value this year and have potential to be great keepers, even if you have to pay an increasing cost for them, next year. We used FanTrax ADP and here are the rules we followed: One player each from inside the top 100 ADP, one from ADP 101-200, and one outside the top 200. Players should have keeper value, but they also have to be valuable this year. You are competing, so you aren't going to punt a pick and a roster spot to stash Jesús Made for a year or more. 4:35 - Pete goes pitching in the top 100, targeting Logan Gilbert for the possibility to combine his history as a 200-inning workhorse with his newfound 2025 K-rate. 10:04 - Chad wants to buy the dip on Jackson Merrill, whose ADP would make him a multi-year keeper if he rebounds like we expect. 18:06 - Chad sticks in the outfield, this time going for Heliot Ramos, whose ADP is just straight too low. 26:55 - Another outfielder, this time from Pete who loves the power from Daulton Varsho, even if you get nothing else from him. 36:39 - Once we get outside the top 200, a lot of prospects are interesting, but we tried to stay away from them, and Pete finds himself targeting Francisco Alvarez. 43:21 - Chad wraps things up with a look at why Jackson Holliday is on multiple of his rosters. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSS Connect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+ Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Welcome to Episode 149 of Tablesetters, where we continue our division preview series by turning to the National League West heading into the 2026 season. For most of the past decade, the division has revolved around one simple reality: everyone is chasing the Los Angeles Dodgers. That hasn't changed. Los Angeles has won 12 of the last 13 division titles and enters 2026 as the two-time defending World Series champion. And somehow, the roster might be even stronger. With Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and one of the deepest pitching staffs in baseball — including Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Roki Sasaki — the biggest question in Los Angeles may simply be health. If that rotation stays intact, the Dodgers could once again dominate both the regular season and October. Behind them, however, the division becomes far more unpredictable. The Arizona Diamondbacks may have one of the most exciting offenses in the National League behind Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte, but their pitching staff has been battered by injuries. That puts added pressure on young talent like Jordan Lawlar, whose development could quietly reshape Arizona's lineup. The San Diego Padres still feature elite star power with Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., and their bullpen remains one of the best in baseball. But with major rotation questions, the team may need a bounce-back year from Jackson Merrill to keep the offense dangerous behind its superstars. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants enter a fascinating new chapter after hiring former Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello as manager — one of the most unconventional moves of the offseason. Whether that energy translates to the major league clubhouse could define San Francisco's season. And then there are the Colorado Rockies, who are still firmly in rebuild mode after a brutal 2025 season. One bright spot did emerge: catcher Hunter Goodman, whose power breakout may give the organization a foundational player to build around. The favorite in the division is clear. But the race behind the Dodgers — particularly for Wild Card positioning — could become one of the most chaotic battles in the National League.
Tony and Skraby talks about the pressure on Jackson Merrill, discussed the start of the World Baseball Classic, and had a Big 5!
Tony and Skraby talked about Jackson Merrill's outlook. Sam Levitt went over everything he could think of about the Padres roster. Chris and Skraby counted down there Padres bench power rankings!
Jackson Merrill joined Ben & Woods to discuss how he's preparing to bounce back from his disappointing 2025 season and where he likes to hit in the lineup.
Kicking off Day 2 at Padres spring training, Ben & Woods are joined by Jake Cronenworth, Ramon Laureano and Jackson Merrill.
The guys play Chris vs the Fans, hear some dirt on Ben Roethlisberger, and The Big 5 asked about Jackson Merrill in the 2 spot.
Fantasy Baseball Live – January 25, 2026 – 3:00pmMicrosoft TeamsSegment 1 – News and Notes1.The Braves get bad news this week as Ha-Seong Kim suffered a hand injury and will miss at least the first half of the season. Are the Braves really going to battle with Mauricio Dubon at shortstop?a.If so, how much does his value increase?2.The White Sox finally trade Luis Roberts – moving him to the Mets IF/OF Luisangel Acuna and RHP Truman Pauleya.The deal felt a little light for me, but maybe Roberts is more famous than good, posting a sub .300 OBP the last two seasons. He did steal 33 bases in 2025. i.Does this give him a new lease with a chance to produce the 38-20 season he did in 2023, or was that just an outlier?ii.Acuna is slated to start in center field and if true, I'm assuming his draft value goes up?1.Stat line for 2026: AB, HR, SB, and BAiii.Let's compare the Mets lineup to the Dodgers.3.The Mets also acquired Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from the Brewers for SS Jett Williams and RHP Brandon Sproat.a.WOW – huge trade as the Brewers once again move an ace pitcher with one more year of team control. However, unlike their 2024 deal to the Orioles for Corbin Burnes, they get two high-end prospects. Thoughts on the deal?b.Does Sproat start the season in the Brewers rotation? If not, when do you see him up?c.How long until Williams is in Milwaukee to either play shortstop or center field?4.The Rangers acquired MacKenzie Gore for five prospects – SS Gavin Fein, RHP Alejandro Rosario, 1B Abimelec Ortiz, SS Devin Fitz-Gerald, and OF Yeremy Cabreraa.This one is a quantity deal for the Nationals as only Ortiz is near-ready for the big leagues. What do you think of the deal?Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the NL WestLos Angeles Dodgers1.Andy Pages is a divisive player coming into 2026. He looked pretty good during the season, but in the playoffs, he was awful. He's the 29th outfielder off the board. Too high, too low, or just right?2.Does Dalton Rushing get enough at-bats to be rostered in 2026? His ADP is 403 (27th round).3.Hyesong Kim didn't play much last season, but is penciled into the starting second base position entering the 2026 season. Over/Under 30 home runs/stolen bases in 2026?a.His ADP is 443 – 39th second baseman off the board.4.One fallout of the Edwin Diaz signing is that Roki Sasaki will not start the season as the closer. He's listed as the Dodgers' 6th starter. He's the 79th pitcher off the board; let's call it a Top 60 pitcher. Does that feel good to you? Too high, too low?a.We will look at other pitchers going around where his is going.5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)San Diego Padres1.Jackson Merrill – 2026 stat line – AB, HR, SB, and BA2.Ramon Laureano finally broke the stigma of not being able to hit right-handed pitching. He posted the same batting average against both arms and hit 15 of his 24 home runs against right-handed pitching. After the trade to San Diego, he kept on hitting – 9 home runs in the last two months.a.Are you buying this breakout?b.The NBFC really isn't as he's the 55th outfielder off the board.3.I think I recall you willing to take a flyer on Sung Mun Song. Is that still your take?4.Joe Musgrove will cost you an 18th-round pick. Are you interested?5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)San Francisco Giants1.Bryce Eldridge is listed as the starting DH in San Francisco. Will this play out?a.Over/Under 400 ABs in 20262.Will Drew Gilbert get enough playing time to make a difference in 2026?3.Luis Matos hit eight home runs in 57 games last season. He makes great contact with solid exit velocity and launch angle data. There's even average speed?a.Is he a little undervalued with an ADP of 600?4.Landen Roupp (417) or Kai-Wei Teng (627). Who would you rather draft in a Draft and Hold League?5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)Close
Let's get into outfield tiers, starting with the First Rounders (3:35)! Will Ronald Acuña get back to running? ... Why is Fernando Tatis Jr. in the elite tier but not first round (17:43)? ... The near-elite tier is a weird one (24:45)! They don't feel like OF1s but they might have to be. ... Why does Scott hate Jackson Merrill (30:58)? ... News (43:20): Taylor Rogers signed a one-year deal with the Twins. ... Kyle Stowers and Brandon Nimmo kick off the fallback options tier (48:44). ... The last resorts tier has a lot of interesting names (1:00:14)! 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
Before we get into the toughest rankings, Edward Cabrera was traded over to the Cubs (2:40)! ... Moises Ballesteros and Owen Caissie should both get a real opportunity (12:07). ... Robby Snelling or Thomas White could step into the Marlins rotation (16:48). ... Let's get into players who are tough to rank, starting with George Springer (24:00). ... Zack Wheeler's status is up in the air right now (29:52). ... Cole Ragans is a big risk-reward player (35:05). ... Dylan Cease has always been a rollercoaster (40:39). ... What do we do after James Wood's second half (49:34)? ... Spencer Schwellenbach is coming back from a fractured elbow (52:52). ... Spencer Strider remains confusing (56:55). ... We wrap up with Jarren Duran and Jackson Merrill (59:54). 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
Join Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Mike Mager (@bronxyankees23) as they take you through a deep dive of the NL West rosters and identify all the hitters and pitchers to target and avoid at their current ADPs. Is Ohtani the clear 1.01? Will Nick Pivetta negatively regress? Is Hunter Goodman a top five catcher? Tune in and enjoy!Time stamps2:00 - Free Agency Rumors - Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, Alex Bregman13:00 - Los Angeles DodgersShohei Ohtani 1.01 no matter what...or?Falling ADP for Mookie Betts and Freddie FreemanMarket price evaluation of Teoscar Hernandez & Andy PagesThere's a guy in the farm system you should know aboutYamamoto concerns? Snell and Glasnow. Sheehan is a beast. Sasaki polarizing.Edwin Diaz, save opps and the bullpen40:00 - San Diego PadresFernando Tatis Jr. worth a first-round pick?Jackson Merrill at his price - not so sureThe vibes aren't the vibiest hereNick Pivetta, Michael King, Joe Musgrove expectationsMaybe they should trade Mason Miller54:00 - San Francisco GiantsRafael Devers worth the depressed price?In what scenario do you draft Willy Adames?There's a Jung Hoo Lee marketBryce Eldridge: clogger of the UTLogan Webb, first in IP leaguesRobbie Ray the DOM/DIS KingRyan Walker and a sneaky reliever1:08 - Arizona DiamondbacksWill Ketel Marte get traded?The offense is quite dicey - Gabby Moreno the cleanup hitterPlayers of interest on the pitching staff1:15 - Colorado RockiesMy goodness, that run differential!Hitters we're targetingPitchers we're avoiding (teaser: ALL OF THEM)Join us at www.FTNfantasy.com/mlb for the best rankings, projections and content brought to you by an All-Star crew - Vlad Sedler, Mike Mager, Lucas Biery, Dan Thompson, Adam Young, and of course, Joe Orrico! Use code FTN26 for 10% the Pro or High Stakes packages. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Let's hand out some ADP gifts, starting with Ben Rice (3:07). ... Michael Busch and Alec Burleson offer some first base options (7:40). ... Jackson Merrill's price is much lower than last year (12:12). ... Geraldo Perdomo will be a polarizing player (17:52). ... Jorge Polanco, Gleyber Torres and Marcus Semien are all undervalued middle infielders (21:40). ... Kyle Bradish is ready for lift off (25:52). ... Konnor Griffin and JJ Wetherholt could make an immediate impact (29:54). ... News (36:05): Ryan O'Hearn is headed to the Pirates. ... Kyle Stowers offers big power and Luke Keaschall big speed (44:23). ... Maikel Garcia could take another step forward (49:16). ... Bubba Chandler and Trey Yesavage are surprisingly undervalued (53:40). ... We wrap up with the rest of our ADP gifts (1:00:43). 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
With the hot stove seemingly too cool at the moment, hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White bring some holiday heat with our latest installment in the dynasty positional ranking series. This week we breakdown a loaded outfield group with some of the top talents in the game. We talk you through the top 25 and some names to targets as sleepers.(2:30) Why Juan Soto over Corbin Carroll?(5:00) Why Julio Rodriguez over Aaron Judge?(7:30) Do you discount Jackson Chourio in OBP leagues?(10:30) Laying out Tatis, Acuna and Kyle Tucker(13:30) Who makes the biggest jump in 2026 between Wyatt Langford, James Wood and Roman Anthony?(17:00) Weighing risks with Yordan Alvarez, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Jackson Merrill(22:00) Ranking the power hitters(26:00) Aggressive ranking of Edward FlorentinoCashAppDownload Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join Lucas (@theprospectprof), Tom (tagates99) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as they discuss the MLB Draft Lottery and if it's been effective in curbing tanking. They also banter about the latest signings including Schwarber and Alonso and where teams like the Orioles and Mets go from here. The guys spend the majority of the podcast highlighting the dynasty outlooks for the Padres and Yankees with buys, sells and prospects to target.Padres players mentioned: Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, Jackson Merrill, Luis Campusano, Nick Pivetta, Mason Miller, Jeremiah Estrada, Bradgley Rodriguez, Kash Mayfield, Miguel Mendez, Ty HarveyYankees players mentioned: Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Volpe, Ben Rice, Jasson Dominguez, Cam Schlittler, Luis Gil, George Lombard Jr., Spencer Jones, Dax Kilby, Brendan Jones, Elmer Rodriguez, Pico Kohn
Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) break down some of the trades they have finalized in the Keep or Kut listener leagues.7:30 - After going over the Sonny Gray trade to Boston and the Ryan Helsley acquisition by Baltimore, the hosts discuss Pete's trade of Samuel Basallo and a 4th-round pick for Julio Rodríguez.13:20 - Chad has a 4th-round Zach Neto. Should he keep him? A good conversation about Jackson Holliday follows, as Chad gave up both Trevor Rogers and Shane Bieber to acquire him.33:46 - Chad acquired Jackson Merrill for Josh Naylor and a pick, buying low on the young Padres outfielder44:40 - Pete traded a 15th-round pick and an 11th-round pick for a 9th-round pick. He explains why.55:57 - Chad traded away a 16th-round Robbie Ray in exchange for a 15th-round pick.Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) dig into early NFBC ADP for 2026, breaking down which players the market is mispricing — from rebound stars like Kyle Tucker and Jackson Merrill to skill-backed arms such as Dylan Cease and Sandy Alcantara, plus deeper upside swings who could surge as draft season sharpens.0:00 IntroKyle Tucker — 4:20Jackson Merrill — 12:00Dylan Cease — 20:50Cam Schlittler — 26:37Trey Yesavage — 32:55Sandy Alcantara — 37:15Jac Caglianone — 43:15Mickey Moniak — 48:00Ryne Nelson — 52:40JJ Weatherholt — 58:00 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Our first 2026 mock draft was wacky (4:42). ... It feels like there's a consensus top five picks (7:30). ... Why is Kyle Tucker's ADP so low (10:18)? ... Chris went pocket aces with his first two picks (17:37). ... Get used to Junior Caminero in the second round (23:50). ... Are PCA and Wood still worth third-round picks (26:57)? ... Round three ended with three first basemen in a row (33:21). ... Should Blake Snell go in the fourth round (38:23)? ... Is this enough of a discount on Jackson Merrill and Jarren Duran (41:47)? ... News (47:06): the Cy Young award winners were announced. ... We wrap up with interesting picks made throughout the draft (55:30). Link to our first mock draft: https://tinyurl.com/mthmrz3k 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
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am with a lot more to say on yesterday's season-ending loss, and how Jackson Merrill is the heart and soul of the San Diego Padres. Plus, was that the worst strike call we've ever seen, when Xander Bogaerts had the bat taken out of his hands in the 9th inning? And our pal Darren Smith joins the show at the bottom of the hour to give us his thoughts on the abrupt end to the Padres season. Listen here!
We've seen losses like that before. Nick Pivetta was sharp early, but two homers were too much for the Padres to overcome. After striking first they failed to add on, before going quiet in the back half of Game 1. Jackson Merrill bunted. His fault or a product of the environment? Stars didn't show up. How confident are we that they will on Wednesday? Did wind and shadows at Wrigley impact the Padres? Can they reverse MLB postseason history? Pressure is on Dylan Cease.
Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today Express! You can find FBT Express on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Audacy App and wherever else podcasts are found. Jackson Merrill has had a big September! Luis Castillo is coming off his best start of the season but how much does it matter? Francisco Alvarez has raked since returning from the minors. Tanner Bibee has made changes and it's paying off. Fantasy Baseball Today Express is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 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 Express on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jackson Merrill has had a big September! Luis Castillo is coming off his best start of the season but how much does it matter? Francisco Alvarez has raked since returning from the minors. Tanner Bibee has made changes and it's paying off. Fantasy Baseball Today Express is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 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 Express on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with some more thoughts on last night's game, Jackson Merrill dropping a bunt down in the 4th inning, and why we all have some major concerns with the "small-ball" strategy the Padres offense is utilizing. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by Padres pre and postgame show host Sam Levitt for our weekly conversation! Listen here!
The Padres are spinning their wheels. After a promising couple games in Colorado they returned home and dropped their series against the Reds. The lineup isn't producing, the rotation and bullpen are spotty, Manny Machado looks worn down and they're losing ground in the playoff race. Fortunately Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill have perked up over the last week. How concerned are we? The guys discuss.