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Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Tuesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as Woodsy tells us how things went last night coaching little league, and Benny is in the final stages of getting ready for his colonoscopy on Thursday. Then we set the menu for today's show before we talk some Padres baseball as the guys discuss comments from Craig Stammen yesterday when he said it is likely that Joe Musgrove will start the season on the IL. How concerned should fans be? Listen here!
We talked about the starting rotation without Joe Musgrove to start the year and caught up with Marvell Wynne on SDFC!
Lots to talk about in today's show including Joe Musgrove going to the IL, the Aztecs didn't make it to the NCAA Tourney, and the Padres are still trucking along in spring training. Plus, Team USA and the Dominican Republic played a classic WBC game. Also, SDFC talk with Marvell Wynne.
USA has advanced to the finals of the WBC (4:25)! ... We have injury updates on Jose Ramirez, Francisco Lindor, Zach Neto and Zack Wheeler (6:36). ... There are also updates on Seiya Suzuki, Lawrence Butler, Shane Bieber and Joe Musgrove (18:12). ... The Braves expect to run more this season (25:14). ... Should we be talking about these pitchers more (29:52)? ... These deep-league pitchers have impressed in spring training (43:49). ... Nick Pivetta and Shane McClanahan made starts this weekend (53:26). ... Let's recap the H2H points Tout Wars auction that Chris was in this weekend (57:33). ... And then look at Frank's team from his 15-team Roto Tout Wars auction (1:09:23). 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
SDSU was in the first four out of the NCAA tournament. Mountain West only got one selection. The US beat the Dominican 2-1 to make the WBC Final. SDFC draws vs. Austin FC. NBA owners are set to vote on expansion in Seattle and Vegas. Breaking 100 recap from Friday.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys talked about Team USA making it to the WBC final after beating the Dominican Republic, Joe Musgrove has landed on the IL to start the year, and Sam Levitt joined us from Peoria to talk about Joe Musgrove and Walker Buehler.
Should We Concerned With Joe Musgrove In 2026? John Sadak, CBS Sports Previews Tonights Aztecs New Mexico MWCT Game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Padres Insider From The UT Kevin Acee Joins Us With The Latest On Joe Musgrove The WBC And More. Rocco Miller, Bracketeer.org Talks Aztecs March Madness Chances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben & Woods open the 7am hour talking some Padres baseball and whether or not we should now be concerned about the pitching depth with Joe Musgrove dealing with soreness, German Marquez struggling last night, etc. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by Darren Smith for our weekly conversation to talk some SDFC and get his thoughts on the Padres! Listen here!
We looked at the current bracketology, talked about Joe Musgrove and got an update, and more!
The guys talked about the latest on Joe Musgrove, talked about the Padres game, previewed Aztecs basketball, had a Big 5, and a Fantabulous Sports Game Show.
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour talking some Padres baseball, and what our level concern is about Joe Musgrove who's dealing with some soreness, and we also get to our 1st Annual BEN-I-T! Then we bring you "Don't (And DO) Do This" before getting back to some Padres baseball and talk about Nick Pivetta who's dealing with a little dead arm this week, but will look to have a strong 2026 as he enters free agency. Listen here!
We talked about Joe Musgrove's arm soreness, Maxx Crosby is going back to the Raiders, and Luka facing something tough off the court.
Joe Musgrove is feeling some soreness in his elbow and will be evaluated. How much would we read into that? Plus, Mark Zeigler and Matt Snyder join the show.
Chris and Skraby started the show talking about Joe Musgrove's arm soreness, Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena beefing, and Matt Snyder of CBS Sports joined us to talk baseball.
Suddenly there are a lot more games on to keep Padre fans entertained. Sammy Levitt joins Darnay from Peoria to discuss developments with the big league club and the arrival of WBC action. How did Walker Buehler look in his Padres spring debut? Joe Musgrove finally returned to the mound - the guys examine his first performance post Tommy John. The bats erupted Thursday. Who has impressed while the stars are representing their countries in the WBC? And who should hit leadoff? Meanwhile, the games have begun - and they started with an explosive performance from Tatis, Manny and the Dominican Republic.
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Friday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as the guys give at least a few details about our big meeting that we had after the show yesterday. Then we set the menu for today's show, and the guys talk about Joe Musgrove returning to a live game situation yesterday for the first time since surgery and we hear from Joe himself who spoke with the media following his outing against Great Britain in Peoria. Listen here!
Joe Musgrove made his first start after his Tommy John surgery. Team USA is favored in the World Baseball Classic. The Bears trade DJ Moore to the Bills. Lou Holtz dies at age 89. Lakers take on the Nuggets in Denver.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Musgrove made his first start after his Tommy John surgery. Team USA is favored in the World Baseball Classic. The Bears trade DJ Moore to the Bills. Lou Holtz dies at age 89. Lakers take on the Nuggets in Denver.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris and Skraby started the show talking about the Padres playing Great Britain, the Aztecs men's basketball team, and Joe Musgrove breaks down his start.
The guys talked about Joe Musgrove making his return, the Padres against Great Britain, and the top 100 players in baseball according to ESPN.
We discuss the fallout of Jurickson Profar, Joe Musgrove returned to the mound, Chris is back, and Bailey Barnhard of the Aztecs women's basketball team.
Joe Musgrove made his first start after his Tommy John surgery. Team USA is favored in the World Baseball Classic. The Bears trade DJ Moore to the Bills. Lou Holtz dies at age 89. Lakers take on the Nuggets in Denver.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben & Woods open the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top stories of the day, including a viral podcast clip that has blown everyone's mind! Then the guys discuss big Joe Musgrove getting back on the mound in a game situation later today when he faces Great Britain's team out in Arizona before we spin the topic wheel to close out the show! Listen here!
Let's get into our Sleepers 2.0, starting with Daylen Lile (3:55). ... Jac Caglianone is hitting the cover off the ball so far (9:10). ... Trevor Rogers is reassuring us of his 2025 (13:46). ... Chris explains why he's in on Grayson Rodriguez, Bryan Abreu and JJ Wetherholt (25:35). ... Scott likes Sean Manaea, Mick Abel, Isaac Paredes and Alec Bohm (34:15). ... And Frank talks about Shota Imanaga, Joe Musgrove, Caleb Durbin and Andrew Vaughn (41:00). ... What did Frank learn while out in the Arizona (50:45)? ... We wrap up by circling back to our Sleepers 1.0 from back in January (1:01:27). 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
The Padres signed Alex Verdugo to a minor league deal, adding another left-handed bat. Joe Musgrove is set to make his spring debut Tuesday as he returns from Tommy John surgery. SDSU lost at The Pit after blowing a double-digit lead. SDFC is now 2-0 after beating St. Louis. David Montgomery was traded from the Lions to the Texans.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Padres signed Alex Verdugo to a minor league deal, adding another left-handed bat. Joe Musgrove is set to make his spring debut Tuesday as he returns from Tommy John surgery. SDSU lost at The Pit after blowing a double-digit lead. SDFC is now 2-0 after beating St. Louis. David Montgomery was traded from the Lions to the Texans.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) highlight a group of late-round starting pitcher sleepers. Intro - 0:00 Kris Bubic - 5:45 Logan Henderson - 11:15 Kodai Senga - 16:45 Parker Messick - 21:50 Cody Ponce - 25:25 Mike Burrows - 29:50 Max Meyer 37:00 Ryan Weiss 43:00 Carlos Lagrange 46:30 Ryan Weathers, Joe Musgrove - 50:10 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.
Joe Musgrove joined Ben & Woods to discuss his health and excitement for the upcoming season.
Ben & Woods recap their lunch at Red Lobster and chat with Joe Musgrove and Manny Machado.
Gwynn vs the Fans, Joe Musgrove's Camp 44, and The Big 5!
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
We have trades! Nolan Arenado is headed to the Arizona Diamondbacks (2:33). What happens with Jordan Lawlar? ... The Yankees acquired Ryan Weathers for four prospects (12:41). ... The Royals are making changes to Kauffman Stadium (21:05). ... Let's get into rankings debates, starting with Vlad Jr. over Nick Kurtz (29:36). ... How many steals should we expect from Luke Keaschall (33:30)? ... Should you pay up for Byron Buxton (38:41)? ... Is Roman Anthony a breakout or a bust (46:12)? ... Jakob Marsee can run but what else (54:34)? ... Does Dylan Crews get a mulligan (57:43)? ... Do we buy Trent Grisham's 2025 (1:01:07)? ... How much will Trevor Rogers regress (1:05:55)? ... Joe Musgrove is returning from Tommy John surgery (1:09:21). Link to our 2026 rankings- https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/rankings/ 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
We heard from Craig Stammen on Foul Territory talking about Joe Musgrove's innings this year and his thoughts on Luis Arraez! Plus, we talked about a potential 80,000 seat stadium!
Right before the break, John had the chance to spend some time with San Diego Padre Joe Musgrove's mother. It was lovely until John seemingly insulted her. Would you forgive him this faux pas?
Tony, Chris, and Skraby had a Winter Meetings Preview with AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. We had a Sports Court and heard from Joe Musgrove!
The guys shared some thoughts about why Lane Kiffin and Mike Shildt are polar opposites, talked about Joe Musgrove and his thoughts on the potential team sale, and Michael Flix came in to talk high school basketball with us!
Ben & Woods catch up with Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove for a fun offseason conversation! Listen here as Joe tells us how he's feeling physically, how close he was to pitching in the postseason this year, his thoughts on Craig Stammen as the new manager, and MUCH more! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with one of our favorite times of the year as the guys go through their Spotify Wrapped which came out this morning! Then we play a game of Take On Woods before the guys are joined by Padres starter Joe Musgrove who checks in for a fun off-season conversation and gives us his thoughts on his new manager, the pitching staff, ownership concerns, and MUCH more! Listen here!
The guys talked about the sad news of Alex Vesia's daughter, talked to Kirk Kenney about SDSU football, and Joe Musgrove from yesterday!
Tony, Chris, and Skraby had the Daily Gambit, The Big 5, but the biggest part of the hour was Joe Musgrove calling in to talk about Craig Stammen being hired.
The Padres made a big move today by hiring former Padre Craig Stammen as their next manager. Joe Musgrove was nice enough to call into Gwynn & Chris to give his thoughts and get an update on how he is feeling for the 2026 season.
We Get A Joe Musgrove Update. Xander back?
Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather after the Padres were swept out of Los Angeles and now sit 2 games back in the NL West. Then, they are joined by Michelin-starred chef and Padres fan Drew Deckman to talk about his illustrious career, his love affair with baseball, and the road to getting Joe Musgrove and the Padres onboard with his vision.You can buy the new PHT Mug at padreshottub.com/merchWant to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub
Poni mentions that the Pirates never have a hard time finding a good closer. However, that was usually the case when Huntington was the GM. The Pirates traded Joe Musgrove to the Padres for a guy that recently retired from baseball, among two others that were not good. They also got Endy Rodriguez from the Mets in that deal. A caller says he likes Rafael Flores more because he plays first base as well as catcher. Another caller says that the Bednar trade made him buy Phillies hats for him and his wife and become a Phillies fan. Philip Rivers became a grandfather today.
Pirates saved roughly $20 million with the Bednar and Hayes trades. Jeff Passan loves the Bednar trade for the Pirates. Donny Football said on Twitter that it's incredible how bad Ben Cherington is at his job. Mullsy thinks the deal was below average for Ben Cherington. Poni says that one of the pros of the trade is that Flores has been productive in the minors. The Bednar trade does not measure up when compared to other deals. A caller calls for Ben Cherington to be fired now. An insider on Twitter said that the Bednar return was light in terms of the reliever market. We still don't have a Tommy Pham or IKF trade with 100 minutes until the trade deadline. A caller says that the Pirates won't reinvest the money they freed up. Poni and Mullsy both tweeted out polls asking if fans liked the Bednar trade, and both polls resulted in about 85% no. A caller is happy that Bednar got traded because he wants him to go win a World Series. Poni mentions that the Pirates never have a hard time finding a good closer. However, that was usually the case when Huntington was the GM. The Pirates traded Joe Musgrove to the Padres for a guy that recently retired from baseball, among two others that were not good. They also got Endy Rodriguez from the Mets in that deal. A caller says he likes Rafael Flores more because he plays first base as well as catcher. Another caller says that the Bednar trade made him buy Phillies hats for him and his wife and become a Phillies fan. Philip Rivers became a grandfather today.
Joe Musgrove to save the day? Our Padres Insider From The UT Kevin Acee Joins Us To Talk About The Padres Losing Their Series In Miami And What Could Happen At The Deadline.
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by SORT OF paying off The Incorporator with Jesse Agler from yesterday, and we play an early game of Take On Woods! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys wrap up today's short show by discussing an update on Joe Musgrove and his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and we look ahead to this morning's series finale against the Marlins! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paulie are LIVE from the Peoria Sports Complex for our first show from Padres Spring Training! Listen here as the guys talk about their interesting trip out to AZ, plus Jake Cronenworth kicks off our list of player guests, and Joe Musgrove joins the show and talks about his rehabbing from Tommy John surgery!
We're revealing our lessons learned, starting with rookies (2:30)! ... Know your league and format (12:58). ... Get your guys (16:50)! ... What's going on in the playoffs (25:55)? ... News (35:25): Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery. ... Don't pay for saves (43:07). ... Don't draft your busts (47:05)! ... Value skills over innings (51:13). ... What does it mean to draft a timeless team (54:25)? ... How can you be a more aggressive Fantasy player (59:00)? ... We wrap up with the rest of our lessons learned (1:04:46). 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, @CTowersCBS, @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