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Gerrit Cole made his return on Wednesday, throwing a scoreless inning against the Red Sox. What's the latest on Seiya Suzuki and Jeremy Peña? Harry Ford and Abimelic Ortiz was optioned to Triple-A by the Nationals. 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
Seth and Sean discuss being petty at the World Baseball Classic in part because Jeremy Peña might miss the start of Astros season due to a finger injury he sustained playing in it, feeling icky rooting for Aaron Judge even though he's on team USA, and what Joe Espada had to say about Yordan playing more LF.
¿Es este el mejor equipo dominicano de la historia? Mientras el Trabuco de RD debuta en Miami con figuras como Juan Soto y Julio Rodríguez, surge una pregunta dolorosa: ¿Por qué no jugamos en casa? En ESTO NO TIENE NOMBRE, analizamos la crisis del Estadio Quisqueya, los detalles del nuevo proyecto en terrenos del Bandex y la baja de Jeremy Peña. Además, la presencia de Luis Abinader en el Clásico y el análisis del Grupo D contra Venezuela. ¡El orgullo está en juego en este 2026!
Friday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler break down the latest contract extensions from the Houston Texans, say goodbye to Joe Mixon, and react to the Houston Rockets' disappointing loss to the Golden State Warriors. Plus, Jeremy Peña shares an update on his finger injury.
Let's get right into Busts 2.0, starting with Spencer Strider (4:05). ... Why is Scott fading Andy Pages (11:17)? ... Sonny Gray feels overvalued right now (15:10). ... Should Nick Kurtz be a top-20 pick (25:30)? ... Chris added Zack Wheeler, Alejandro Kirk and Luis Robert to his Busts 2.0. Scott added James Wood, Murakami and others (39:18). ... Frank added Aroldis Chapman and Nick Pivetta to Busts 2.0 (53:10). ... News (56:56): Jeremy Peña has a fractured finger (51:56). ... We wrap up by recapping our Busts 1.0 from back in January (1:05:26). 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
ESPN released its 2026 Top-100 ranking of MLB players, and somehow Shohei Ohtani wasn't the unanimous No. 1 pick? Buster, Jesse Rogers and ESPN.com MLB editor Liz Finny share their reactions to the top-100 list, including Mike Trout's absence. Then, the gang drafts their top players in the league, and things go sideways at pick No. 2. Next, Buster and Jesse discuss injuries to Jeremy Peña and Hunter Greene, Jesse's reporting on Team USA and the World Baseball Classic, and how MLB should handle contracts of players testing positive for PEDs. Then, MLB VP of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez stops by to talk about how the ABS Challenge System is working so far to start Spring Training. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Rank 2026: ESPN's Top-100 MLB Players 8:06 Drafting the best players in MLB 14:30 Jesse Rogers on Team USA 21:11 MLB VP of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez on ABS Challenges 31:48 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN released its 2026 Top-100 ranking of MLB players, and somehow Shohei Ohtani wasn't the unanimous No. 1 pick? Buster, Jesse Rogers and ESPN.com MLB editor Liz Finny share their reactions to the top-100 list, including Mike Trout's absence. Then, the gang drafts their top players in the league, and things go sideways at pick No. 2. Next, Buster and Jesse discuss injuries to Jeremy Peña and Hunter Greene, Jesse's reporting on Team USA and the World Baseball Classic, and how MLB should handle contracts of players testing positive for PEDs. Then, MLB VP of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez stops by to talk about how the ABS Challenge System is working so far to start Spring Training. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Rank 2026: ESPN's Top-100 MLB Players 8:06 Drafting the best players in MLB 14:30 Jesse Rogers on Team USA 21:11 MLB VP of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez on ABS Challenges 31:48 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic is off and running, with a few games of pool play already in the books, including Team Japan mercy-ruling Team Chinese Taipei following a historic second inning. With Shohei Ohtani hitting a grand slam and Japan scoring 10 runs, the defending WBC champs are putting all challengers officially on notice. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the opening games, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto picking up where he left off last October and Team Australia getting off to a hot 2–0 start in Pool C. They then preview all the other games set to take place this weekend, including Team USA kicking off their quest for gold tonight and make their picks for who will win the whole tournament. Later, Jake and Jordan talk about the Texas Rangers signing veteran Andrew McCutchen to a MiLB deal after some weirdness with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña being out for a few weeks with a fractured finger. They then make their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla, which includes the lame WBC uniforms and the incredible scenes from Team Dominican Republic's exhibition game in the DR. 1:35 – The Opener: Ohtani, Yamamoto lead Japan in win 9:59 – Recapping other opening WBC games 31:07 – Previewing weekend WBC slate 40:04 – WBC predictions 50:49 – Around the League: McCutchen to Rangers 56:12 – Jeremy Peña is injured 57:50 – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
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'Stros fans! ..Tyler's worst nightmare happened to Jeremy Pena, Astros SS & leadoff hitter, Jeremy Peña-AN UPDATE: Will see a hand specialist today/Thurs in WPB who will look at his X-rays. Pena took a grounder off his right ring finger &...
Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to Jeremy Peña fracturing his finger and examine what it could mean for the Houston Astros. With Peña possibly not ready for the start of the season, it raises another question: would the club still consider trading Isaac Paredes? Listen to the full audio to hear how the Astros could handle this setback before the season begins.
Seth and Sean talk about Jeremy Peña fracturing his finger in the World Baseball Classic, who the Texans should target along the O-line, what Amon-Ra St. Brown had to say on his podcast about new Texans RB David Montgomery, and go through the day's Headlines.
Seth and Sean talk about Jeremy Peña fracturing his finger in the World Baseball Classic, who the Texans should target along the O-line, what Amon-Ra St. Brown had to say on his podcast about new Texans RB David Montgomery, go through the day's Headlines, see what Dane Brugler of the Athletic has the Texans doing with the 28th pick in the Mock Draft Injection, talk with Texans Executive VP and GM Nick Caserio about the trades they made on Monday and more, dive into what jumped out from their conversation with Texans GM Nick Caserio, discuss the Cardinals cutting Kyler Murray perhaps 4 years late, the Patriots moving on from WR Stefon Diggs despite their need for WR depth, circle back to some of the intriguing things Texans GM Nick Caserio had to say earlier in the show, discuss Jeremy Peña's fractured finger thanks to the World Baseball Classic, talk about the 49ers and Trent Williams not being able to settle their differences, if the Texans should try to trade for him, talk about the question of the day, then react to breaking news of the Texans extending OL Trent Brown for another year.
Seth and Sean discuss Jeremy Peña injuring his finger in a World Baseball Classic exhibition game and react to a funny Jeff Driskel story that Browns DT Maurice Hurst told.
Seth and Sean circle back to some of the intriguing things Texans GM Nick Caserio had to say earlier in the show, discuss Jeremy Peña's fractured finger thanks to the World Baseball Classic, talk about the 49ers and Trent Williams not being able to settle their differences, if the Texans should try to trade for him, talk about the question of the day, then react to breaking news of the Texans extending OL Trent Brown for another year.
Seth and Sean talk about Jeremy Peña fracturing his finger in the stupid World Baseball Classic, and some specific guys the Texans should target to bring in on the offensive line.
ITL reacts to the Texans re-signing offensive tackle Trent Brown to a one-year, $7 million deal, breaking down what the move means for the offensive line and the team's offseason strategy, while also reacting to Texans GM Nick Caserio's comments earlier in the morning with Payne & Pendergast and what his messaging may reveal about Houston's plans moving forward. Around The NFL, the crew discusses the Texans bringing back Trent Brown, the news that Stefon Diggs has been released, and other league storylines, while also reacting to Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña fracturing his finger and debating whether that situation makes fans feel better about Astros players skipping the World Baseball Classic and if it should impact any decision involving Isaac Paredes. ITL continues digging into more of Caserio's comments from his P&P appearance, analyzing key takeaways and what stood out most about the Texans' offseason outlook, before Lunch-Time Confessions brings some humor as the crew wonders whether Caserio actually likes Sean & Seth or if he's simply playing the media game. OG's Buy or Sell follows with the crew deciding whether they're buying the latest narratives circulating around the sports world. The show wraps with a look at several key nuggets regarding Texans free agents and what those decisions could mean for the roster moving forward, before Figgy's Mixtape closes things out with Magic City discussing its collaboration with the Atlanta Hawks, a debate over what should count as a signature Texan breakfast item, and more wild stories from around sports and culture.
ITL goes Around The NFL to react to the Texans re-signing offensive tackle Trent Brown and what the move signals for Houston's plans along the offensive line. The crew also discusses the news that Stefon Diggs has been released and what that could mean for teams around the league looking to add a big-time receiver. Shifting to baseball, the guys react to Jeremy Peña fracturing his finger and debate whether that situation makes fans feel better about Astros players not participating in the World Baseball Classic — and whether the injury should make Houston think twice about trading Isaac Paredes. The hour wraps with What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.
Jeremy Peña's injury sparks a bigger Astros discussion — does it validate the decision for players to skip the World Baseball Classic, and could it impact how the team views trading Isaac Paredes?
Jeremy Peña Visits With Matt Thomas from Astros Spring Training
Jeremy Peña Visits With Matt Thomas from Astros Spring Training
Shortstop is the gold standard (2:30)! ... What is our strategy at shortstop (9:15)? ... Let's get into ADP, starting with Bobby Witt Jr. (21:09). ... Elly De La Cruz had a rough second half but was playing through a quad injury (22:56). ... Francisco Lindor is so consistent but now has this hamate bone injury (27:58). ... Gunnar Henderson had a down season but dealt with injuries in 2025 (31:14). ... Trea Turner got back to running (34:42)! ... Should Zach Neto be a third-round pick (41:05)? ... What do we expect from Mookie Betts (46:07)? ... Let's make the case for and against Geraldo Perdomo (50:05). ... CJ Abrams is what he is (57:37). ... How will Bo Bichette do with the Mets (1:01:33)? ... Corey Seager is great when he plays but always gets hurt (1:08:52). ... Do we buy Jeremy Peña's breakout (1:13:00)? ... Sleepers, breakouts and busts at shortstop (1:16:17)! ... We wrap up with the rest of shortstop ADP (1:32:33). 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
El salario anual promedio en MLB alcanzó un récord histórico en 2025, superando los 4.7 millones de dólares, según datos oficiales de la MLBPA. Analizamos qué significa este aumento, qué equipos impulsan el mercado y cómo impacta el futuro de las Grandes Ligas. Además, hoy se presentan los rosters definitivos del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol, con figuras como Juan Soto, Manny Machado y Jeremy Peña con República Dominicana, Edwin Díaz con Puerto Rico, y las decisiones finales de cada selección. También hablamos de: ⚾ Cambios importantes en MLB ⚾ El retiro de Avisail García ⚾ La Serie del Caribe y el dominio de Leones del Escogido ⚾ El título 14 de Magallanes en la LVBP
Happy Halloween Eve! Shortstop is amazing entering 2026 (5:20)! ... Let's take a look back at preseason shortstop ADP (8:14). ... News (15:20): Trey Yesavage just dominated in the World Series. ... Let's get into the Top-12 shortstops from this past season, starting with Bobby Witt Jr. (24:30). ... Francisco Lindor is one of the most consistent players in Fantasy (27:38). ... Geraldo Perdomo was the biggest breakout in Fantasy (29:28). ... Elly De La Cruz took a step back (39:10). ... Trea Turner got back to running (42:30). ... Trevor Story stayed healthy and had a huge season (45:17). ... Bo Bichette did the same (47:41)! ... Will Gunnar Henderson bounce back (49:40)? ... CJ Abrams has produced nearly the same season two years in a row (52:51). ... Zach Neto is legit (55:42). ... Jeremy Peña took a big step forward (59:18). ... We wrap up with a quick look at 2026 rankings (1:01:14). We're doing a live podcast at First Pitch Arizona next week! We'll be discussing the biggest questions for 2026. You can help by filling out this survey: https://tinyurl.com/422w5jvv 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
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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph to chat about Daulton Varsho's mechanical changes at the plate, pitching against Yordan Alvarez, if Braydon Fisher is the front-runner to takeover Louis Varland's spot in high leverage, and his expectations for Jose Berrios in his next start. Then, we hear from manager John Schneider ahead of their series against the Astros. Afterwards, Houston Astros TV analyst Geoff Blum stops by to discuss how Jeremy Peña has been able to elevate his offence, Jake Meyers importance in the outfield, the protection around Alvarez in the order, and Luis Garcia's pitching since coming off of Tommy John. 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.
Todd Kalas talks about Jason Alexander, what players will be coming back, and his insight on Jeremy Peña not performing. The Mystery is over , Jeremy Peña is just sick! Which managers in MLB history do you dislike the most? What are your Mount Rushmore enemies of the Astros?
Nico Collins is ranked #32 on the NFL's top 100 players of 2025. Are you just as surprised as the Bs? The Astro lineup drops, and Jeremy Peña is missing. Is he taking a day off, or is something more serious going on? Why is the Houston Texans' Joe Mixon missing in action ?
Golpazo para los Yankees: la lesión de Paul Goldschmidt los deja tocados en plena carrera por el comodín. Analizamos qué significa su baja para el lineup, la defensa y el plan de agosto. Además, repasamos lo mejor de la jornada: Joe Ryan domina a New York en el triunfo de los Mellizos; los Padres toman la punta con jonrón de Ramón Laureano y 3 remolcadas de Fernando Tatís Jr.; los Angels remontan y barren a los Dodgers con hit clave de Logan O'Hoppe; Astros superan a Medias Rojas con bambinazos de Jeremy Peña y Yainer Díaz y gran salida de Hunter Brown; los Tigres blanquean a Medias Blancas con sacrificio de Wenceel Pérez y solidez de Troy Melton; los Cerveceros llegan a 12 al hilo con 4 impulsadas de William Contreras; Jakob Marsee se luce con 2 HR y 7 CI en victoria de Marlins sobre Guardians; y los Rojos castigan a Phillies para blanquearlos. ¡Dale like, comenta y suscríbete para no perderte nada de la MLB!Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/con-las-bases-llenas-podcast-de-beisbol--2742086/support.
John Granato and Lance Zierlein are back! - Is the Texans having 7 new offensive line starters a good thing? - Astros win! Mauricio Dubón on FIRE with base running! Jeremy Peña HIT! - Dylan Cease in play for Astros?? Plus more trade deadline talk! - Is Framber Valdez out of his element talking about this to Joe Espada? - Is Laken Tomlinson a good example of " Consistency is key"?
Ross Bolen discusses Jose Altuve passing Jeff Bagwell on the all-time hits list, bad news for Yordan Álvarez and Jeremy Peña, frustration with the team's medical staff, and Hunter Brown's dominance. Support our sponsor: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code BTC to get up to $1,000 in bonus cash and a free pick: UnderdogFantasy.com or download the app Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com
Seth and Shaun discuss the lawsuit against Joe Mixon being settled, engage in some Rockets hype on the heels of hearing Zach Lowe gushing about their offseason moves, and assess ow the Astros will navigate without Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Peña.
Shaun Bijani is in for Sean Pendergast. Seth and Shaun discuss the Astros' 6-5 win over the Rockies, Yordan Alvarez suffering a setback to his hand, if injuries are the one thing that could prevent the Astros from competing for a World Series, go through the day's Headlines, dive into the Rockets' incredible offseason moves, assess how the Astros are going to navigate without Jeremy Peña and Yordan Alvarez, talk about how much control Aaron Rodgers might have in Pittsburgh and the Browns getting the OK to build a new covered stadium, if WR Jaylin Noel could be one of the biggest draft steals in Texans history, react to Assistant GM Chris Blanco explaining building the team with guys who have a love for the game, assess if the Astros clubhouse culture is overblown or underrated, discuss which move or non-move may be the Texans' most regrettable this offseason, why Texans Assistant General Manager Chris Blanco seems to be the right kind of nerdy for the job, how heavy the Texans are into the analytics, and get the question of the day from Reggie and Luke.
Seth and Shaun discuss the Rockets' incredible offseason moves, assess how the Astros are going to navigate without Jeremy Peña and Yordan Alvarez, and talk about how much control Aaron Rodgers might have in Pittsburgh and the Browns getting the OK to build a new covered stadium.
Chase Burns got destroyed by the Red Sox (2:30). ... Jacob Lopez also had a rough outing (8:25). ... Wilyer Abreu had himself a historic night (12:40). ... News (21:55): Jeremy Peña went on the IL with a fractured rib. ... George Kirby might be back (33:45). ... Adolis Garcia is picking things back up (35:29). ... Ryne Nelson keeps getting away with it (45:26). ... BUY OR SELL, June struggles edition (50:28). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:03:15). 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
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. Jeremy Peña is going on the IL with a fractured rib. Who are the top shortstop replacements? Austin Hays picked up right where he left off. Ryne Nelson keeps getting away with it. Do we buy Trevor Rogers at all? 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
Jeremy Peña is going on the IL with a fractured rib. Who are the top shortstop replacements? Austin Hays picked up right where he left off. Ryne Nelson keeps getting away with it. Do we buy Trevor Rogers at all? 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
Seth and Shaun dive into others being petty and get petty themselves in the Petty Cast, discuss it being next man up yet again for the Astros, and have some fun discussing how many football players the Astros have after Dana Brown said football players play with the kind of injury Jeremy Peña has.
Seth and Shaun discuss Jeremy Peña heading to the 10-day injured list, when he can come back, and hope it's not worse than the Astros are saying.
Shaun Bijani is in for Sean Pendergast. Seth and Shaun react to the Rockets signing Clint Capela and Dorian Finney-Smith, compare this Rockets' offseason to the Texans' offseason last year, go through the day's Headlines, discuss what inspired CJ Stroud abroad in Milan, how Dameon Pierce is liking the Nick Caley offense, some some numbers showing just how much better the Rockets should be off the ball with Kevin Durant on the roster, dive into others being petty and get petty themselves in the Petty Cast, discuss it being next man up yet again for the Astros, have some fun discussing how many football players the Astros have after Dana Brown said football players play with the kind of injury Jeremy Peña has, circle back to comparing how the Rockets have rebuilt to the Texans, take a look around the NFL with the Steelers perhaps about to get a bunch of calls about TJ Watt, dive into an unwritten baseball rule even the Astros weren't aware of, and see what Reggie and Criss have for the question of the day.
Eno and DVR discuss an IL stint for Jeremy Peña, a health issue that has forced Ron Washington to step away from managing the Angels for the duration of the 2025 season, and the passing of Hall of Famer Dave Parker at the age 74. Plus, they take a look at the rolling one-year leaderboard for hitters in hopes of finding long-term trade targets on the struggling side, and a few pleasant surprises, before discussing where the money went with free-agent pickups this week.Rundown2:49 Jeremy Peña to the IL w/Rib Fracture4:59 Checking in on the Angels as Ron Washington Steps Down for the Rest of 202513:16 Dave Parker Passes Away at Age 7418:15 One-Year Leaderboard: Struggling Hitters27:56 Adley Rutschman: A Year Packed w/Injuries33:55 Top-10 wOBA Surprises: Eugenio Suárez, Cal Raleigh & Brent Rooker36:05 Riley Greene v. Corbin Carroll; Is Average Undervalued In Many Leagues?43:57 Mookie Betts: 2024 Injury & 2025 Illness Dragging Production Down50:04 Where the Money Went: Roster Spackle GaloreFollow 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 SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Seth and Shaun discuss if Jeremy Peña and/or Cam Smith are worth the Astros breaking their protocol to lock down long term.
Seth and Shaun discuss the Rockets masterful move in adding Kevin Durant this offseason, assess if the Astros should break their rule to sign Jeremy Peña long term, and dive into the good and bad from the Astros over the weekend.
Shaun Bijani is in for Sean Pendergast. Seth and Shaun discuss the Astros winning 2 of 3 games vs the Cubs, Framber Valdez's performance yesterday, the Rockets locking down Jabari Smith, go through the day's Headlines, discuss the biggest questions at this point about the Astros, give credit where it's due in Acknowledge Me, assess if they should be worrying more about the Texans only having signed two 2nd round draft picks, dive into the Rockets masterful move in adding Kevin Durant this offseason, assess if the Astros should break their rule to sign Jeremy Peña long term, lay out the good and bad from the Astros over the weekend, discuss the idea that the Texans should bring in Rasul Douglas at CB, lay out why adding Kevin Durant now was perfect for the Rockets, assess if Dana Brown can reach mythical Luhnow status, and see what Reggie and Criss have for the question of the day.
- All talk on Kevin Durant trade - Will Cam Whitmore step up and show out? - Shooters on the Rockets roster - Astros bounced back after a rough game, great weekend for Mauricio Dubón and Jeremy Peña.
Eno and DVR discuss another round of news including Trevor May's induction in the Reading Baseball Hall of Fame, Tommy John surgery for Jackson Jobe, and a rotator cuff injury for Cole Ragans. Plus, they discuss the 'Urgency Index' of Trade Deadline needs, before looking at several hitters they've rarely discussed this season including Jeremy Peña, Hunter Goodman, and Ozzie Albies. Rundown1:19 Congrats, Trevor!2:26 Jackson Jobe: Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery10:44 Cole Ragans: Returns to IL w/Rotator Cuff Strain13:54 Aaron Civale: Requests a Trade Out of Milwaukee16:26 The 'Urgency Index 1.0' Teams In Need of Impact Starting Pitchers21:31 Thinking Outside the Box For Another SP on the Trade Market27:15 Kodai Senga: IL-Bound w/Hamstring Injury29:46 Listener Submissions: Hitters We've Largely Ignored47:33 Isaac Paredes: Back to Tapping Into Pull Power51:28 Ozzie Albies: Where Did the Power Go?Follow 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 SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros season through 65 games, new faces on the team, Jeremy Peña catching fire, Lance McCullers Jr. returning to form, Jose Altuve in left field, and more. Support our sponsor: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code BTC to get up to $1,000 in bonus cash and a free pick: UnderdogFantasy.com or download the app Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com
Seth and Sean talk about the Astros 8-2 win last night, just how good Jeremy Peña has been batting leadoff, Aaron Rodgers finally signing with the Steelers, and go through the day's Headlines.
Eno and DVR discuss Rob Manfred's decision to reinstate Pete Rose, along with 16 others from Major League Baseball's "Permanently Ineligible List" (more on the 16 others in a future episode). Plus, they discuss IL stints for Corey Seager, Roki Sasaki and Ian Happ, before taking a deep dive into the Astros with The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Rundown0:41 Rob Manfred Reinstates Pete Rose, 16 Others From MLB's Permanently Ineligible List9:53 Corey Seager: Back to the IL w/Hamstring Strain14:14 Roki Sasaki to the IL w/Shoulder Impingement17:09 Ian to the IL, Moises Ballesteros Promoted by Cubs24:14 Chandler Rome Joins the Show, Early Impressions of Cam Smith31:36 Zach Dezenzo Gets an Increased Opportunity37:50 Slow Starts for Jose Altuve, Christian Walker, and Yainer Diaz43:17 Changes for Jeremy Peña Behind 25-25 Pace?48:09 Other Depth Options for Starting Rotation53:14 Time to Acquire Left-Handed Bat(s)?!Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Chandler on Bluesky: @chandlerrome@bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Chandler RomeProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 are back with recaps, IL news, and streamers for next week, highlighting a few players, including Aaron Nola, JP Sears, and Jeremy Peña! Plus, Pitcher List writer Adam Salario (@MLBDailyStats_) joins the show to talk about Max Meyer's change to his arsenal!Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YoutubeConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network