Podcast appearances and mentions of Josh Lowe

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays homestand where they went 7-2 and are now 1-game above .500 as Josh Lowe returns and the offense is heating up. Plus some coaching and front office changes for the Lightning and the Buccaneers start voluntary OTAs as Hassan Reddick did not attend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays outfielder Josh Lowe, Major League Process and Development Coach Kris Goodman, Director of Pro Personnel & Pro Scouting, Chief Business Officer Bill Walsh, & Ceo of CFBHN Alan Davidson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat's World Series Dream Mark Thanks the USAWNT players who were on the show to discuss bullying young girls in baseballRays lose Marlins seriesRays feeling like Super Dave on a Roller Coaster Marlins, Cal Quantrill pitches the first Immaculate Inning of the year. 9 pitches – 9 strikesPedro Martinez style Immaculate Inning would include 1 Hit By PitchRays Offense recently has been lacking with some of the younger playersVeterans Brandon Lowe & Yandy Diaz have put up more offensivelyTaylor Walls and men left on base LOBCurtis Mead offense is firing up – broke out of .98 yesterday with 3 AB's 2 Hits & 1 HR against the AstrosRays had 7 of 9 players with hits against the Astros in Wednesday's gameBen Rortvedt – flatline at bat – who could be Rays 2nd catcherKevin Cash is handcuffed with the lineup he has todayElements of a great game – 2 Home Runs back to back with Josh Lowe & Brandon Lowe, Manager ejection with Kevin CashCash's ejection as he questions Astros & Umpires long it took for Astros to make an appealDo manager ejections motivate the team playersTaj Bradley had a solid outing & had good communication with the catcherRyan Pepiot is also showing more promiseLooking forward to Shane McClanahan & Ha-Seong Kim return to the team. Who will be sent down when they returnWill there be room for Johnny DeLuca to return to RaysFCL Rays rehabbing expect a Roster Crunch with the RaysIsaac Paredes returns as an Astro to hit Home Runs against the RaysMat breaks down YOY increase in growing attendance – Mets increase of 289,000 more fans. Detroit Tigers, Dodgers and Athletics follow behind the MetsTotal of 372,000 more fans this year in attendance across MLBCity Connect – Wallet Connect - A lot of love and sales for the game including merchandiseMat recommends Grit & Glow lighting at the new stadium for RaysRivalry weekend numbersJuan Soto and the Yankees show their backs to Soto in the outfieldSubway Series Streaming - registering as the third (May 17th) and fourth (May 16th) most-watched games ever on MLB.TV.merchandise sales increased +45% during Rivalry WeekendTampa Bay Rays Hall of Fame – Evan Longoria will be joining Wade Boggs, Fred McGriff, Don Zimmer, Dave WillsMark would add Erik Neander & Joe Maddon to the Rays Hall of Fame.How fans may see players and coaches who move to another teamRays are 3 games out of a Wild Card spot How many wins will the addition of Shane McClanahan & Ha-Seong KimOrioles traded away so much talent it has hurt their ability to winThe value of Brandon Hyde beyond the O'sA look back at the Liberatore– Arozarena tradeJust a reminder, if you enjoyed this show, go ahead like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. Also you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social. That's Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B, Sky social or Mark at  Baseball Biz on Deck dot B Sky Social. You may also find Baseball Biz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot comSpecial Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward, 

On Friday, Nick Wize & Rock Riley filled in for TKras. Nick Wize talks about the return of Josh Lowe, plus shares a very interesting take on the Rays!

Reflecting on show with Dodgers Announcer Tim Neverett  https://bit.ly/3YNsZLJFirings of Pirates, Derek Shelton & Rockies, Bud Black  Evan Longoria trade away from the Rays left several fans upset, others saw an opportunity for Evan Fans had to realize that with the Rays we should not expect anything permanentEvan returns with a 1-day contract with the TB Rays and then retiresLongoria is a selfless player who has no peer and could bring positive energy & leadership to the teamRafael Devers controversy on moving him around and poor communication in the Red Sox organizationTanner Hauck 40+ pitch inning – now on the ILMat's assessment of Pitchers in DodgersRafael Devers was a deal compared with Vladimer Guererro Jr, 314 million to 500 millionRob Manfred visits the Oval Office and pardons Pete Rose #14Rose could now potentially be on the path to a Hall of Fame plaqueCooperstown should consider plaques for achievement. Telling the story of great players personal shortcomings as well as their great achievementShoeless Joe Jackson fantastic player & the journey with the Black SoxPete Rose one of the Top 20 players to ever play in MLBMyriad of great players experiences . . . if you don't tell their stories, they're just gonna die and your sport is worse off for it”Pete Rose has a better chance of getting into the Hall of Fame than Barry Bonds HOF voting needs to be revamped – Mat's 5 point solution 1Rob Manfred made more folks eligible the dead are no longer a threat to the game - https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-ineligibility-status-after-death-decisionChandler Simpson – igniting the energy with a passion and performance that galvanized the Rays – shades of Randy ArozarenaTSN – Turning point is now as Rays are fighting through seriesShane McClanahan, Josh Lowe, Joe Boyle ,Casron Williams, Tre Morgan, Jake Mangum looks like they will be returning Who will stay who will be traded or sent downChristopher Morel – what will bring out the best of him – Ranks 8th on barrell percentage.  Morel is in the top 25 in bat speed. Morel should be a 200 ISO and above easy. He's sitting at 1 41 right now. Electrified version of Taylor Walls – more intense and less zenRays players have to fight for their positions everyday with all of the talent in the organization.What will happen with the Rays at MLB Trade DeadlinePete Fairbanks is having some difficultiesReturn of Shane McClanahan – bring him back slowly with 2 inning stints – reliever?Where is the Rays new home, The Trop,  Orlando Dreamers – Morgan & Morgan                                                       Hopeful to see a hanging  #3 Evan Longoria banner in the outfield when he retires- The Rays will then take ownership of George Steinbrenner FieldCan the appeal of St. Pete Beach be a new Spring Training home for the YankeesBaseball synchronicity May 14 – Pete Rose Day in Cincinnati - #14 Jersey giveaway while  playing the team of Shoeless Joe JacksonGreat American Ballpark - Cincinnati steamboat smoke stacks on field with 14 bats design reflect Pete Rose in the park.Find Mat @matgermain.bsky.social & Mark @baseballbizondeck.bsky.social. You may also find Baseball Biz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot comSpecial Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward,

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Evan Longoria coming back to Tampa Bay to sign a 1-day contract and retire as a member of the Rays. Plus the NFL schedule comes out on Wednesday and some leaks have started, Saint's QB Derek Carr retires plus who will the Rays send down when Josh Lowe returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Mike Mager (@BronxYankees23) break down all the major happenings in fantasy baseball - hitters returning from the injury list, the Geraldo Perdomo breakout, Tigers & Mariners surging, lucky and unlucky hitters, weekend matchups, disaster starting pitchers to avoid and a look ahead to Week 8 FAAB.Injury News & Offensive Team PerformancesIvan Herrera, CardinalsTyler O'Neill and the low-T OriolesJackson Merrill returns and soon, CronenworthPick up Matt Shaw now?Josh Lowe next week?Will the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners cool off?Geraldo Perdomo and his insane BB/KWho is this new Pete Alonso?Cade Horton getting the callDiscussion about BABIPWeekend Matchups, Starts & SitsLook Ahead at Week 8 FAAB adds & DropsHyeseong KimDrop Noelvi Marte?Return of Teasin' Rece HindsHold CES?Week 8 Disaster Starting PitchersLuis Robert Jr. - Dodger or Phillie?The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues. Featuring three NFBC overall champions!Our in-season content is loaded and includes our Industry Most-Accurate Daily and Weekly Projections & Rankings.Our weekly content schedule includes:Mondays - The Week Ahead (Lucas Biery)Mondays - NFBC Waiver Watch (Todd Whitestone)Wednesdays - The Bullpen Report (Dan Thompson)Thursdays - Gut Feelings (Vlad Sedler)Mondays/Fridays - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire (Joe Orrico/Adam Young)Saturdays/Sundays - Trust the Gut FAAB (Vlad Sedler) and Drops & Disasters (Mike Mager)Plus two of our roto-famous tracking tools:FILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball

On Wednesday, Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot joined TKras to talk all things Rays, his next start, updates on Josh Lowe, and more!

Early in season at bottom of AL EastBaltimore Orioles & Cincinnati Reds – O's lose 24 to 2Not Charlie Morton's Day Wrexham A.F.C. comparisonMax Fried is bringing the fire – almost No-HitterCatchers & Pitcher BatteryCatcher value measurementsArm StrengthPop Time – Caught StealingBlockingFramingPitcher not shaking off calls from catcher, Yanier Molina Fangraphs – effective defensive ratingDanny Jansen, 1st year with Rays, great blocker & building rapport with pitchersRays not catching opponents from stealing basesImportance of Framing metric decreases with electronic strike zoneSalvador Perez – Kansas City Royals catcherTres Barrera & Logan DriscollBaseball Savant measure catcher framing & strike zoneRays catchers rank 50th & 51stWhy is Jonathan Aranda not showing up higher in the lineupTaylor Walls, switch hitting talent questionedRays Roster Crunch – Palacios, Montes, Caballero, Josh Lowe, Tre MoranTrade Brandon Lowe to Mariners for Harry FordTre MorganMoving on from Randy Arozarena, they moved on from Zach EffinrrrrrrMoving a franchise player like Brandon Lowe, Kevin Kiermaier & LongoriaEvan Longoria could bring a strong aggressive approach as a coach for the teamThe question to Eric Neander and his group “Who is our core”Sign Junior Caminero to a long-term extensionFast Bat Speed – 78.7 mph – bat speed – Junior Caminero exceeds Judge & OhtaniMove Yandy Diaz to Reds who need a first baseman since Joey Votto leftRays have an outstanding outfield core throughout all of the Rays organizationWhat's happening with Curtis MeadNHL playoffsStanley Cup – at which point do that stop adding winning team tiersTampa ChampionshipsTampa Baseball Museum event with Larry Rothschild, Joe Maddon & Rick VaughnRays this year looks like Astros of last year, who started slow and grew strongerWill the away games strengthen the teamSmelling the frustration of Kevin CashRays have the talent and potential to, to fight backCharleston River Dogs are one of the hottest minor league teamJust a reminder, if you enjoyed this show, go ahead like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. Also you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social. That's Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B, Sky social or Mark at  Baseball Biz on Deck dot B Sky Social. You may also find Baseball Biz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot comSpecial Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward, 

Rays Monday night melee with the Red Sox 16 – 1 winJonathan Aranda & Camerron Misner – setting the tone for the gameMisner -  2 Home Runs in that gameJake Mangum on the bases Shane Baz on the mound with 11 K's did stayed strong even through long time between inningsTrevor Story's gloveRays most productive outfield in MLB even without Arozarena & SiriDeLuca's injury has resulted in a heavy left-handed lineupMore than Brandon Lowe - Entire team contributed to the winAranda's outstanding numbers 1.242 OPS, 4.13 Average, 4.81 On Base Percentage7:10 – edit sheesh out of 4 effective left-handed hitters in lineup including Brandon LoweKevin Cash must be listening to Mat's take on the Rays lineup – lolWhat's the hype on the Rays in the city of TampaDoes the local media experience fatigue due to the stadium talk and changesHow are Rays ticket sales being managed Making Steinbrenner Field permanent Rays' site with renovations -  Look to Janet Marie Smith's off season work with Dodger's StadiumAL East – Blue Jays commitment has risen now that they have invested in Vladdy Guerrero JrVladdy's extension shows a glimmer of hopeJays could have paid Freddie Freeman twice what Guerrero will makeMLBPA will reap the rewards of Guerrero' extension agreementWhat will it look like when Junior Caminero is looking for an extension with the RaysWander Franco contract was an anomaly Blue Jays savings from not building a new stadiumTeams keeping their soul with keeping their original stadiums – Wrigley & FenwayWatching the Rays get more vitamin DConsider new Rays' uniform policy – wear white uniforms during hot home gamesRick Vaughn – marketing guy with the Orioles & Rays Rick & Joe Maddon book signing event at the Tampa Baseball MuseumInequities between MLB team coaches & MLBPA playersThe CBA  – will the larger markets want a floor for the smaller marketsMost MLBPA careers are short. If there is a salary cap then perhaps more players could make more.Comparison with NHL & StamkosCould we see a 50/50 share with the owners & players on the revenue of the gameLast CBA had MLBPA committee made up of many Scott Boras players   - not the rank & filePitchers careers are ending before they can get paid what they are worthAre teams blowing out pitcher's arms for instant success over longevityPitchers should be able to have a shorter path to arbitration and free agencyBlake Snell example of poor offering from Tampa Bay RaysBlowing off some steam with some time in the batting cageRays - brought to you by the letter M – Montes, Mangum, Morel & Misner3 Rays outfielders now hitting above 300 – Mangum, Misner & MorelWhat will happen to outfield when DeLuca & Josh Lowe come backThis productive lineup may slow high quickly Chandler Simpson and others come upKeep your eye on up and coming Eric OrzeJoe Maddon & Rick Vaughn charitable event at Tampa Baseball MuseumJust a reminder, if you enjoyed this show, go ahead like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. Also you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social. That's Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B, Sky social or Mark at  Baseball Biz on Deck dot B Sky Social. You may also find Baseball Biz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot comSpecial Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward,

Pat and Aaron dive back into Rays talk and discuss who will stay in the lineup when Josh Lowe returns. Has Jake Mangum cemented himself as a mainstay?

Erik Neander, Rays President of Baseball Operations, joined TKras. When might Josh Lowe and Shane McClanahan return to the Tampa Bay Rays?

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 30, 2025Segment 1 – Review of this weekend's games – Some notes1.The Yankees beat the Brewers 20-9 on Saturday and hit nine home runs. Judge had three.2.Eugenio Suarez is leading the league with four home runs. Jordan Westburg has three.3.Jesus Luzardo with a strong outing for the Phillies. 5.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 ER, 11K/2BB4.Rafael Devers has looked terrible in his first three games. He's 0 for 13 with 10 strikeouts. He was shut down last season with shoulder issues and was late getting into games this spring. Now, he has been moved to DH, possibly permanently. Doesn't feel good. 5.The Braves have not looked good in the first three games. Concerned?6.Dylan Crews went 0 for 5 on Saturday, striking out five times. Yikes.7.The Dodgers are 5-0. Will they ever lose a game?Segment 2 – News and Notes8.It's now been four days. If you're struggling, do you start to get aggressive on the waiver wire?9.In those same four days, many players were injured. He's just a few.a.Max Scherzer is placed on the IL with a LAT strain, which he claims is related to his thumb issue. Okay…i.Who gets his starts in Toronto? Yariel Rodriguez?? Any interest?b.Gleybar Torres hit a home run and ran around the bases, limping with a hip injury. If he is placed on the injured list, who will be the pickup in Detroit?i.Colt Keith back to second and Tork at first?c.Trea Turner missed Saturday and Sunday's game with lower back spasms. Who would be the pickup if he's placed on the IL?d.Josh Lowe hits the IL with a right oblique injury. I'm not sure who the pickup is, but I hope it's Jose Caballero. He did play a little outfield this spring.e.Jose Ramirez left Saturday's game with a wrist sprain. Who you got with this one?f.Remember my PSA on Mookie Betts. Well, he hit two home runs on Friday night. I guess he's fine.Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportFantasy Baseball Live – March 30, 2025Segment 1 – Review of this weekend's games – Some notes1.The Yankees beat the Brewers 20-9 on Saturday and hit nine home runs. Judge had three.2.Eugenio Suarez is leading the league with four home runs. Jordan Westburg has three.3.Jesus Luzardo with a strong outing for the Phillies. 5.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 ER, 11K/2BB4.Rafael Devers has looked terrible in his first three games. He's 0 for 13 with 10 strikeouts. He was shut down last season with shoulder issues and was late getting into games this spring. Now, he has been moved to DH, possibly permanently. Doesn't feel good. 5.The Braves have not looked good in the first three games. Concerned?6.Dylan Crews went 0 for 5 on Saturday, striking out five times. Yikes.7.The Dodgers are 5-0. Will they ever lose a game?Segment 2 – News and Notes8.It's now been four days. If you're struggling, do you start to get aggressive on the waiver wire?9.In those same four days, many players were injured. He's just a few.a.Max Scherzer is placed on the IL with a LAT strain, which he claims is related to his thumb issue. Okay…i.Who gets his starts in Toronto? Yariel Rodriguez?? Any interest?b.Gleybar Torres hit a home run and ran around the bases, limping with a hip injury. If he is placed on the injured list, who will be the pickup in Detroit?i.Colt Keith back to second and Tork at first?c.Trea Turner missed Saturday and Sunday's game with lower back spasms. Who would be the pickup if he's placed on the IL?d.Josh Lowe hits the IL with a right oblique injury. I'm not sure who the pickup is, but I hope it's Jose Caballero. He did play a little outfield this spring.e.Jose Ramirez left Saturday's game with a wrist sprain. Who you got with this one?f.Remember my PSA on Mookie Betts. Well, he hit two home runs on Friday night. I guess he's fine.Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer Report

Jose Ramirez has a wrist injury. Start or sit this week? Josh Lowe went on the IL with an oblique strain. Who are some injury replacements? How to rank Jeffrey Springs, Jack Leiter, Jose Soriano and Max Meyer? 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

Welcome to Tablesetters! Episode 75 kicks off with a full breakdown of Opening Weekend across Major League Baseball—and we've got a ton to cover. Devin and Steve dive into the biggest stories making headlines just three games into the 2025 season. The Yankees stormed out of the gate with a 3-0 sweep of the Brewers, launching 15 home runs and tying an MLB record in the process. Behind their record-setting start? The debut of the much-hyped “Torpedo Bat,” designed by an MIT-trained physicist to increase barrel contact and reduce weak hits. Anthony Volpe, Cody Bellinger, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. are all in on the new tech—but Giancarlo Stanton is already on the IL, and speculation is swirling about whether his elbow issues could be linked to this unique bat design. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani threw a bullpen session for the first time in over a month, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says there's still no clear timeline for his return to pitching. With L.A.'s stacked rotation, the club has the luxury of taking it slow—but how long will that last? Roki Sasaki, one of the most hyped international signings in years, is also drawing attention—but for the wrong reasons. Through his first two MLB starts, he's walked nine batters in under five innings, with fewer than 50% of his pitches going for strikes. We break down what's going wrong and why it may just be part of the growing pains. The Mets' offense was one of the biggest disappointments of Opening Weekend—just five total runs and 12 hits in a sweep by the Astros. Francisco Lindor is still hitless, and the lineup looks completely out of rhythm despite the addition of Juan Soto. And in Boston, Rafael Devers made unwanted history by becoming the first player in MLB history to strike out 10 times in his team's first three games. He's now 0-for-16 with 12 Ks through four games as the full-time DH—and Red Sox fans are already holding their breath. We also look at the biggest surprises across the league: the Cardinals and Padres sweeping the Twins and Braves, respectively, and which winless team—Atlanta, Minnesota, Detroit, or Milwaukee—should be most concerned. Plus, injury updates on Max Scherzer, Josh Lowe, and Gleyber Torres, and what we'll be keeping an eye on heading into Week 2. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and X @TablesettersPod.

Pat welcomes back Aaron Jacobson from his Vegas Vacation and we recap the Rays Opening Series against the Rockies where they took two of three. Josh Lowe is once again on the IL, and we'll tell you why this is very unsettling.

Pat and Aaron dive into their observations from the Rays first three games, including Josh Lowe's injury, Junior Caminero in the field and the pitching staff. Get the best Rays coverage in The Bay here!

Can Mike Trout finally stay healthy? Robbie Ray outperforms Chris Sale? Will the White Sox and Marlins have any useful players? Josh Lowe will be this year's Jarren Duran. 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

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 23, 2025 – 12 Noon ETSegment 1 – News and Notes1.Jackson Jobe has made the Tigers rotation out of camp. I've written about this numerous times to our Patreon members. One of my logic threads is Tarik Skubal only has two more years until free agency.a.Stat line for 2025 – GS, ERA, Ks2.Thario Estrada will miss 4 to 8 weeks with a fractured wrist after being hit by a Kumar Rocker fastball.a.Do you think the Rockies will give Adael Amador a shot?3.Shane McClanahan was removed from Saturday's game due to a triceps injury. That's a tough one, as he was drafted as a top-30 starter (7 to 8th round).4.Who will be the starting second baseman for the Red Sox to begin the season?5.Justin Martinez agreed to a 5-year, $18 million contract with the Diamondbacks. He's been up to 102+ this spring.a.Is he the closer in Arizona?6.Julio Urias will be allowed to sign with any MLB team after the All-Star. He's been suspended twice for domestic violence. Will anyone take a flyer? Would you run out and grab him in a Dynasty League if he's available?7.Ryan Weathers had looked promising for the Marlins this spring, but he'll start the season on the injured list with a forearm strain. a.If he comes back healthy, what type of season do you think he can have?Segment 2 – Overreacting to Spring Training stats1.Rhys Hoskins leads the league in home runs with six. He's even batting .306.a.Stat line for 2025: AB, HR, RBI, BA2.Jackson Chourio posted an odd stat line: 21 for 44 (.477), 6 SB, and 0 HRs. a.Is there anything to make of the lack of power?3.Curtis Mead appears to have made the Rays out of camp, while Eloy Jimenez was told he won't. He led the league with 21 hits, hitting .538 with a home run and a stolen base.a.Does he get enough at-bats to contribute to a fantasy team?4.Bo Bichette: 19 for 49 (.388), 4 home run, and 1 SB. He's in a walk year, but you've been a long-time hater.a.Are you sticking to your position, or do you think he'll have a solid season?5.Cody Bellinger has looked good—20 for 47 (.426) with three home runs. Yankee stadium should work for him.a.Are you buying?6.Josh Lowe – 18 for 43 (.419), 2 home runs, 7K/6BBa.Time to get excited?7.Cam Smith was 13 for 35 (.371) with a home run. He did strikeout 10 times. There's a lot of love coming out of the Astros camp about Smith. a.Everyone seems impressed. What about you? 2025 statline: AB, HR, RBI, and BA8.Spencer Schwellenbach – 18.2 IP, 2.41 ERA, 26K/2BBa.Is he ready to climb into the elite pitchers? He's already going as the 31st pitcher off the board?9.Clay Holmes – 19.1 IP, 0.93 ERA, 23K/9BBa.Impressive spring. A few too many walks. What are you thinking for 2025?10.Jack Leiter – 16.2 IP, 15 hits, 19K/9BB, 3.24 ERAa.Jack Leiter or Kumar Rocker – Who do you want for 2025?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 5 – Closer ReportClose

Sleepers 2.0! Chris kicks things off with Jackson Jobe (2:50). ... Robbie Ray is throwing a new changeup (8:05). ... Gavin Williams looks healthy and has upside (12:07). ... Jeff Hoffman could be a steal as the Blue Jays closer (18:54). ... Josh Lowe is getting no respect (22:37)! ... Jorge Soler offers power and Jesus Luzardo's velocity is back up (25:50). ... Scott is back in on Jake Burger (29:20). ... Lars Nootbaar is a good hitter (31:45)! ... We list off the rest of our Sleepers 2.0 (36:00). ... News (43:17): Adolis Garcia is dealing with an oblique injury. ... Here's a quick reminder of our Sleepers 1.0 (52:11)! ... We wrap up with a look at Scott's 15-Team Roto (w/ OBP) Tout Wars draft (1:00:22). 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

Nathaniel Lowe joins Chris Rose as a World Series Champion for the first time and shows off all the features of his ring before talking about his offseason, wedding, trade to the Nationals, early days in organized baseball and the state of the first base position. 0:00 Welcome 1:40 World Series ring demo 5:45 Nathaniel's wedding 9:35 Writing thank you notes in college 11:45 Youth and amateur baseball experience 16:25 Hardest runners to hold on and new pickoff rules 19:30 Minor league camp experience 23:20 First at bat against an established major leaguer 25:10 Nationals trade 30:25 Leadership role with the Nationals 34:45 Nathaniel's contract status 35:30 Thought on Pete Alonso's deal 38:00 Transition to the NL East 41:35 Messing with friends at first base 42:20 Return to Texas will have to wait 43:20 Josh Lowe and his wedding Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com JM Merch Store: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/

Pat and Aaron look ahead to the Rays 2025 season and who will need to step up offensively for Tampa Bay to produce runs. Is it Josh Lowe? Johnny De Luca? Who do you think?

Is Brandon Nimmo undervalued? Josh Lowe's ADP has gone too far the other way compared to last year. Lawrence Butler has huge upside. Jasson Dominguez finally has a real opportunity with the Yankees. Fade Brenton Doyle? 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, @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 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

Send us a textIn this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Josh Lowe to explore his journey from DEA agent to National Guard service member. They dive into the high-stakes challenges of combating the fentanyl crisis and the mental toll of working on the front lines of law enforcement. Josh shares how military support roles can be a lifeline for those navigating these pressures and why mental health awareness is essential for both service members and law enforcement professionals.The conversation also touches on the evolving motivations for joining the military, leadership in guiding younger generations (Gen Z), and the cultural differences in drug policy. Humor and camaraderie emerge as crucial coping mechanisms in dealing with the daily stresses of military life. Together, Josh and Deny emphasize the importance of finding purpose, celebrating the National Guard's contributions, and staying connected within the military community.Don't miss this insightful and engaging discussion that blends hard-hitting topics with humor and motivation. Tune in now on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts for an unforgettable

Eno and DVR continue their position preview series in the outfield with a focus on early-middle round options (~Pick 120-210 overall). As you accumulate depth and seek categorical boosts, which players should you target with options available throughout your draft? (Note: This is part two of a three-episode series focusing on the outfield) Rundown 3:05 ADP Tier 5a -- Ian Happ, Mike Trout, Pete Crow-Armstrong & Randy Arozarena 27:46 ADP Tier 5b - Dylan Crews, Steven Kwan, Adolis García & Jasson Dominguez 46:35 ADP Tier 6 -- Colton Cowser, Josh Lowe, Brandon Nimmo, Nick Castellanos, Ceddanne Rafaela, Parker Meadows, Tommy Edman, Lane Thomas, Taylor Ward, Tyler O'Neill, Kerry Carpenter & Victor Robles 1:20:52 ADP Tier 7 -- Heliot Ramos, Cedric Mullins & Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (more Tier 7 to begin Part 3 of the series!) Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for Outfielders: https://forms.gle/59oP2HGp8nNXFcky6 Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno and DVR continue their position preview series in the outfield with a focus on early-middle round options (~Pick 120-210 overall). As you accumulate depth and seek categorical boosts, which players should you target with options available throughout your draft? (Note: This is part two of a three-episode series focusing on the outfield)Rundown3:05 ADP Tier 5a -- Ian Happ, Mike Trout, Pete Crow-Armstrong & Randy Arozarena27:46 ADP Tier 5b - Dylan Crews, Steven Kwan, Adolis García & Jasson Dominguez46:35 ADP Tier 6 -- Colton Cowser, Josh Lowe, Brandon Nimmo, Nick Castellanos, Ceddanne Rafaela, Parker Meadows, Tommy Edman, Lane Thomas, Taylor Ward, Tyler O'Neill, Kerry Carpenter & Victor Robles1:20:52 ADP Tier 7 -- Heliot Ramos, Cedric Mullins & Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (more Tier 7 to begin Part 3 of the series!)Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeShare your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for Outfielders: https://forms.gle/59oP2HGp8nNXFcky6Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fantasy Baseball Live – December 22, 2024Segment 1 – News and Notes – Trades and Signings1.The first basemen who are available are getting jobs.a.The Astros signed Christian Walker for 3 years and $60 million.i.The new-look Astros have Isaac Paredes at third and Walker at first. In the outfield, there is Jake Myers, Chas McCormack, and a yet-to-be-hired left fielder. How are you feeling if you're an Astros fan?ii.Do you think the Diamondbacks will go to battle with Pavin Smith at first base?1.The answer is no, as they acquired Josh Naylor from the Guardians for RHP Slade Cecconi and the 2nd round balance pick. Then the Guardians turn around and sign old favorite, Carlos Santanaa.What is the thinking here with the Guardians?b.Kyle Manzardo appears to be heading for DH duties. Is this good for fantasy manages long-term?c.Do you like this for the Diamondbacks?b.The Yankees appear to have signed Paul Goldschmidt, signing the 37-year-old to a one-year $12.5 million contract. He's a perfect fit for the Yankees as he's the right age. Is there anything left?i.Stat line for 2024 – HR, RBI, SB, and BAii.I love the fact that the Cardinals moved on here. They'll move Willson Contreras to first and give full-time at-bats to Ivan Herrera. I'm a fan of Herrera. What are your thoughts?2.The Yankees also acquired Cody Bellinger from the Cubs for RHP Cody Poteet. The Cubs will pay $5 million to offset the deal. This was a salary dump to eliminate some of the outfield depth the Cubs didn't need.a.Bellinger is a dead pull hitter with poor exit velocities and a ton of leverage. He should be better in Yankees stadium, but is it enough to interest you in Drafts? He is the 28th outfielder off the board and has increased since the trade. Are you interested? Will we look at the players going around him?b.Let's see what we think about the Yankees opening day lineup - RosterResource3.The Phillies sign Max Kepler to a one-year, $10 million contract. He's not the same player he was a few years ago, as the exit velocities are off, and last year, he rarely walked. You typically don't see the fall-off he had last season in his walk rate, so there could be some positive correction. However, with the bat speed down, players will get more anxious. His ADP is 639.51. Is there any value left? Maybe a flier in a Draft and Hold League?4.The Orioles sign Tomoyuki Sugano. Can you give us a scouting report?a.Let's look at the Orioles Opening Day rotation.5.Early this morning, the Phillies acquired Jesus Luzardo from the Marlins for…wait for it…more prospects. Returning is SS Starlyn Caba and OF Emaarion Boyda.Luzardo was injured a lot last season and only started 12 games for the Marlins. He was the big talk this time last year, but the Marlins held onto him. He has two more years of team control.b.Do you like this for the Phillies?c.Stat line for 2025 – GS, Ks, and ERASegment 2 – AL East Fantasy Questions – Ray and Blue Jays1.Tampa Bay Raysa.Junior Caminero's stat line for 2025: AB, HR, RBI and BAb.Josh Lowe was one of your guys last season, but only got 50 plate appearances against LHP. He's the 40th outfielder off the board. Any interest? We will look at other outfielders going where he is.c.Does Christopher Morel get full-time at-bats for the Rays? i.Over-under 25 home runs? ii.Over-under .220 batting average.d.McClanahan is 18 months removed from TJS, but remember, it's his second one. He's the 46 pitcher off the board or the 35th starter off the board. Is he worth the gamble as a high-end number three starter?i.McClanahan (46), Baz (67), Springs (95). Order these three in how you would draft them.e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)2.Toronto Blue Jaysa.I'm doing my Draft Targets for our Patreon members. I released first base over the weekend and wrote many glowing words about Vlad Jr., something I haven't done much over his career. I love the setup, though. He has enormous power, still young and in his walk year. What are your thoughts?i.If Soto signs for $600 to $700 and Vlad Jr. will be just 26 when he enters free agency, is he at least a $500 million player?b.Joey Loperfido stat line for 2025 – AB, HR, BA, and RBIi.BTW, Loperfido is two months younger than Vlad Jr. and his career is just getting started. Let that sink in…c.George Springer's career is winding down and he's now going as the 59th outfielder off the board. He hit 19 home runs and stole 16 bases last season. Any interest?d.Kevin Gausman is the 63rd pitcher off the board – a late number three, early four starter. He pitched to a 3.83 ERA, but the strikeouts were down.i.Are you interested in Gausman next season.ii.I've looked at his baseballsavant page and will do a breakdown of him. There are warning signs. e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)3.Who wins the AL East and how many teams advance to the playoffs?Close

Caleb Durbin – more like Dustin Pedroia or Jon Berti style of player?Durbin is ElectricWhat can we expect from the Blue Jays in the AL EastBlue Jays pitching is getting older but not as dominant in past yearsWhat do they have for pitching in the minors Willy Adames encourages Corbin Burnes to join the Giants rotationsFree Agents at large – Tommy Pham, Charlie Morton, Kirby Yates, Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Many older pitchers may wait until mid-season until they sign like Roger ClemensOther pitchers still as free agents include Patrick Burnes, Jose Quintana, Sean ManaeaTampa Bay Rays need more experienced leaders for their team – Charlie Morton & Jason HeywardWizard of Oz, Rob Manfred came to Tampa BayGeorge Steinbrenner Field – Yankees Spring Training Stu Sternberg strategy for the future of the TB Rays ballpark Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala loves MLB Commissioner Rob ManfredWill MLB pay the cost overruns for the new Rays Stadium and find a new owner for the Tampa Bay RaysGeorge M. Steinbrenner Field – 2025 Home Field for Tampa Bay RaysHow will a healthy Brandon Lowe, Josh Lowe & Jonathan Aranda impact the 2025 seasonJanet Marie Smith, VP of Planning & Development – Fenway, Camden Yards & Dodgers StadiumChristmas Lobster Dinner with Mat's family – plus breakfast Creamed Lobster with Scrambled EggsStrawberry Pretzel Dessert Dish Christmas favorite with Mark's familyCurt Flood's Christmas Eve letter to Bowie Kuhn – precursor to Free AgencyTed Lindsay – linchpin of the players union in Canada – another courageous player who fought for the rights of all playersCurt Flood issue with Cardinals and they did not want to pay his salaryFlood collected the first hit in a major league game in Canada. General Hospital has nothing on Major League BaseballComparing Nolan Arenado's & Curt Flood's experience with the CardinalsChristmas wishes – no blackouts of ballgamesRemember to thank those who serve us both near and far awayReminder to serve others who are in need or people who do not have someone to celebrate the holydays with.Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas. Ho, Ho, Ho,Just a reminder you can find Mat at  M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot bsky social. That's @matgermain.bsky.social  or Mark at @baseballbizondeck.bsky.social

Let's start with the Braves and Matt Olson (3:40). ... Austin Riley feels like a lock to bounce back (8:40). ... What about Ozzie Albies (11:59)? ... Marcus Semien should get back on track but he's getting older (19:34). ... Luis Robert is a difficult case (25:10). ... What to expect from Kevin Gausman (31:17)? ... Can Bo Bichette bounce back in a contract year (35:26)? ... News (42:12): Aroldis Chapman signed with the Red Sox. ... What is this Golden At Bat (48:50)? ... Let's do some rapid-fire bounce-back candidates including Zac Gallen, Adolis Garcia and Randy Arozarena (52:45). ... What about Adley Rutschman, Royce Lewis and Cody Bellinger (57:45)? ... Lastly, Nolan Jones and Josh Lowe (1:01:45).  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

Welcome back to another episode of Bubba (@bdentrek) and the Bloom (@RyanBHQ). On BATB 182, the guys continue their 2024 positional reviews with part 2 of the outfield position. Some Players Discussed- Josh Lowe Brandon Nimmo Tyler O'Neill Steven Kwan Taylor Ward Parker Meadows Jackson Merrill Brent Rooker Many More

The third installment of the Blender City Edition series takes us to the Tampa Bay area. Jesse rides solo, ranking players across all four dynasty sports. As always, there are the old man strength 2, the 4 men of mystery, the 8 top prospects, and the 16 top dynasty pros. Today's discussion includes football Buccanears Mike Evans, LaVonte David, Chris Godwin, Baker Mayfield, and Bucky Irving. For Orlando Magic basketball, we talk Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Wendell Carter, Goga Bitadze, Jett Howard, Tristan da Silva, and Franz Wagner. For the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team we cover Taj Bradley, Junior Caminero, Josh Lowe, Dylan Lesko, Brayden Taylor, Carson Williams, Xavier Isaac, Shane Baz, and Shane McClanahan. For the NHL's two-time Cup Champ Tampa Bay Lightning there is Brayden Point, Andrei Vasilevskiy, JJ Moser, Victor Hedman, Jake Guentzel, Brandon Hagel, Isaac Howard, and Conor Geekie. The coverage of Nikita Kucherov includes a segment of his famous post-championship press conference for your general entertainment.Subscribe to Dynasty Sports Life for great dynasty talk about four dynasty sports. Some music by Kevin MacLeod. Follow on twitter at @dynsportslife. Email at dynastysportslife@gmail.com

Jackson Merrill was our biggest hit at sleeper while Henry Davis was our worst. Michael King had a huge breakout season. Chris was right about Josh Lowe but we were both wrong about Elly De La Cruz. Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 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, @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 in 5 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

Keep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) take a look at a slew of hitters who followed solid 2023s up with terrible (or, in some cases, just not-as-great) 2024s.7:42 - Chad's Head-to-Head Hero is Wyatt Langford to close out the season. Pete went with Jonathan Aranda.20:15 - Ronald Acuña Jr., Jose Altuve, Matt Olson, Freddie Freeman, and Corey Seager are all studs who technically took a statistical step back. Any concerns here?22:45 - Some veterans that fell from being good in 2023 to bad in 2024 were Marcus Semien, Ozzie Albies, JD Martinez, and Bo Bichette. What are we doing with this group?32:08 - What are we doing with Luis Robert Jr. after this terrible season?41:04 - Some players that kind of broke-out in 2023 were Nolan Jones, Chas McCormick, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Zack Gelof, and Christopher Morel. Their 2024s were a lot less successful.53:45 - In or out on Davis Schneider? Brandon Drury? Evan Carter? Adam Duvall? Wilmer Flores? Mitch Garver?58:56 - How early are we drafting Julio Rodriguez next year?1:00:02 - In or out on Adolis García?1:00:45 - How about Spencer Torkelson and Triston Casas?1:05:35 - Josh Lowe had an alright 2024, but it wasn't what we hoped for. What do we expect from him in 2025?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: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Keep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) take a look at a slew of hitters who followed solid 2023s up with terrible (or, in some cases, just not-as-great) 2024s.7:42 - Chad's Head-to-Head Hero is Wyatt Langford to close out the season. Pete went with Jonathan Aranda.20:15 - Ronald Acuña Jr., Jose Altuve, Matt Olson, Freddie Freeman, and Corey Seager are all studs who technically took a statistical step back. Any concerns here?22:45 - Some veterans that fell from being good in 2023 to bad in 2024 were Marcus Semien, Ozzie Albies, JD Martinez, and Bo Bichette. What are we doing with this group?32:08 - What are we doing with Luis Robert Jr. after this terrible season?41:04 - Some players that kind of broke-out in 2023 were Nolan Jones, Chas McCormick, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Zack Gelof, and Christopher Morel. Their 2024s were a lot less successful.53:45 - In or out on Davis Schneider? Brandon Drury? Evan Carter? Adam Duvall? Wilmer Flores? Mitch Garver?58:56 - How early are we drafting Julio Rodriguez next year?1:00:02 - In or out on Adolis García?1:00:45 - How about Spencer Torkelson and Triston Casas?1:05:35 - Josh Lowe had an alright 2024, but it wasn't what we hoped for. What do we expect from him in 2025?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: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Keep or Kut - Chad (@chadyoung) and Pete (@PeteBBaseball) take a look at a slew of hitters who followed solid 2023s up with terrible (or, in some cases, just not-as-great) 2024s.7:42 - Chad's Head-to-Head Hero is Wyatt Langford to close out the season. Pete went with Jonathan Aranda.20:15 - Ronald Acuña Jr., Jose Altuve, Matt Olson, Freddie Freeman, and Corey Seager are all studs who technically took a statistical step back. Any concerns here?22:45 - Some veterans that fell from being good in 2023 to bad in 2024 were Marcus Semien, Ozzie Albies, JD Martinez, and Bo Bichette. What are we doing with this group?32:08 - What are we doing with Luis Robert Jr. after this terrible season?41:04 - Some players that kind of broke-out in 2023 were Nolan Jones, Chas McCormick, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Zack Gelof, and Christopher Morel. Their 2024s were a lot less successful.53:45 - In or out on Davis Schneider? Brandon Drury? Evan Carter? Adam Duvall? Wilmer Flores? Mitch Garver?58:56 - How early are we drafting Julio Rodriguez next year?1:00:02 - In or out on Adolis García?1:00:45 - How about Spencer Torkelson and Triston Casas?1:05:35 - Josh Lowe had an alright 2024, but it wasn't what we hoped for. What do we expect from him in 2025?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

Eno and DVR host their first second-half rebound draft looking for players who have accrued negative value to this point (12-team, 5x5 leagues) with the best chances of turning things around in the second half. Plus, they consider comps for the recently promoted Jacob Wilson, Brooks Baldwin's opportunity with the White Sox, River Ryan's model-breaking arsenal, and a few names to consider on the waiver wire this weekend.Rundown1:31 Second-Half Rebound Draft: Luis Robert Jr. v. Gerrit Cole4:50 Xander Bogaerts & Dansby Swanson7:50 Blake Snell & Kevin Gausman11:56 Josh Lowe & Bo Bichette15:44 Lars Nootbaar & Hunter Brown17:51 A Waffle to Yusei Kikuchi, the Case for Closers & Sean Murphy23:01 Camilo Doval & Edwin Díaz27:52 Project Prospect: Jacob Wilson Gets the Call34:25 Brooks Baldwin's Opportunity in Chicago39:30 River Ryan's Model-Breaking Stuff Numbers47:14 Other Pitching Prospects to Consider Stashing53:09 Injured Pitchers Nearing Return58:12 The 12-Team Mixed League Outfield Puzzle1:04:55 Future Saves: Time to Stash Ben Joyce & A.J. Puk?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe 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.

Eno and DVR host their first second-half rebound draft looking for players who have accrued negative value to this point (12-team, 5x5 leagues) with the best chances of turning things around in the second half. Plus, they consider comps for the recently promoted Jacob Wilson, Brooks Baldwin's opportunity with the White Sox, River Ryan's model-breaking arsenal, and a few names to consider on the waiver wire this weekend. Rundown 1:31 Second-Half Rebound Draft: Luis Robert Jr. v. Gerrit Cole 4:50 Xander Bogaerts & Dansby Swanson 7:50 Blake Snell & Kevin Gausman 11:56 Josh Lowe & Bo Bichette 15:44 Lars Nootbaar & Hunter Brown 17:51 A Waffle to Yusei Kikuchi, the Case for Closers & Sean Murphy 23:01 Camilo Doval & Edwin Díaz 27:52 Project Prospect: Jacob Wilson Gets the Call 34:25 Brooks Baldwin's Opportunity in Chicago 39:30 River Ryan's Model-Breaking Stuff Numbers 47:14 Other Pitching Prospects to Consider Stashing 53:09 Injured Pitchers Nearing Return 58:12 The 12-Team Mixed League Outfield Puzzle 1:04:55 Future Saves: Time to Stash Ben Joyce & A.J. Puk? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno and DVR discuss Paul Skenes' latest dominant performance -- seven no-hit innings against the Brewers on Thursday -- and the balance of preserving his workload to make him available if the Pirates remain in playoff contention through September. Plus, a setback for Jordan Lawlar, charges filed against Wander Franco in the Dominican Republic, mailbag questions about Gerrit Cole and Luis Castillo, and a few players to consider this weekend in weekly formats.  Rundown 1:01 Paul Skenes Carries A No-Hitter Through Seven 10:01 A Setback for Jordan Lawlar 17:14 Steven Kwan & The 'Lucky' Power Hitter Eno's Story ($) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5632162 21:56 Wander Franco Charged in Dominican Republic 23:50 Thoughts on Gerrit Cole Through Four 2024 Starts? 31:14 Buying Into Big Second Half for Josh Lowe? 36:56 What Is Going On With Luis Castillo's Slider? 41:59 Curating Your Own "What Happened?" Data 50:55 Project Prospect: 50+ FV, 2024 MLB ETAs, Yet to Debut 55:47 Weekend Waiver Preview: Matt Wallner & Rece Hinds Bring Power  1:05:32 Pitchers to Consider: Luis L. Ortiz, Keider Montero, Justin Wrobleski, Yilber Diaz Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Host: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno and DVR discuss Paul Skenes' latest dominant performance -- seven no-hit innings against the Brewers on Thursday -- and the balance of preserving his workload to make him available if the Pirates remain in playoff contention through September. Plus, a setback for Jordan Lawlar, charges filed against Wander Franco in the Dominican Republic, mailbag questions about Gerrit Cole and Luis Castillo, and a few players to consider this weekend in weekly formats. Rundown1:01 Paul Skenes Carries A No-Hitter Through Seven10:01 A Setback for Jordan Lawlar17:14 Steven Kwan & The 'Lucky' Power HitterEno's Story ($) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/563216221:56 Wander Franco Charged in Dominican Republic23:50 Thoughts on Gerrit Cole Through Four 2024 Starts?31:14 Buying Into Big Second Half for Josh Lowe?36:56 What Is Going On With Luis Castillo's Slider?41:59 Curating Your Own "What Happened?" Data50:55 Project Prospect: 50+ FV, 2024 MLB ETAs, Yet to Debut55:47 Weekend Waiver Preview: Matt Wallner & Rece Hinds Bring Power 1:05:32 Pitchers to Consider: Luis L. Ortiz, Keider Montero, Justin Wrobleski, Yilber DiazFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHost: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tampa Bay Rays – Mat's getting DraftyWander Franco - $2 million Rays money back in the bankEvan Longoria – Franchise Guy – will he be back in the front office like Denard SpanFO decision to cut Longoria angered fans long agoPhil Maton and Civale cleared off the rosterWill the Rays be making room for better optionsWho may be moving out – Siri, Shane Baz returns to the mound for the Rays – no Offense support – only walked 1 player in 6 inningsYankees have underperformers like Anthony Volpe – Sophomore seasonJuan Soto – might he leave the Yankees – would he move to L.A.Ben Rice rising with the Yankees Can't wait to see Cincinnati Reds with Rays – Elly De La Cruz & Rece HindsSeveral off-days for the Rays in the next few weeksFuture of the Rays' new Stadium in St. Pete – conversations and review extended with City CouncilStadium talk on cost over-runs, 2045 fresh-fruit market & childcareWe will invite Tampa Bay Times, Colleen Wright to come and discuss the stadium projectRays' BallBoy Braden Coles will join Isaac Paredes at the All-Star gameMaking Bullpens safe again – looking back to brining pitchers onto the field with golf cartsWill the Rays be sellers and build future with Junior Caminero & Curtis MeadHovering at 500 are they ready for a good 12 game winning streakQuick  update on Game 2 of Rays / Yankees seriesYankees – Spider-man spinning webs – level of pressure and media scrutinyMark & Mat ready to punch the YankeesThanks to Mat Germain for bringing his knowledge, wit and wisdom to the show. You can catch more of Mat on Twitter x.com @Mat_Germain_    Mark can be found on Twitter x.com  @TheBaseballBiz & and at  http://www.baseballbizondeck.comSubscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you.BaseballBiz is on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, and SpotifySpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward"

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Justin Jefferson's new contract with the Vikings making him the highest paid non-QB in football and what impact that will have on Chris Godwin next year. Plus is Trevor Lawrence set to be the next $50 million/year QB and the Rays activate Josh Lowe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Towers is back from Eurotrip (2:00)! ... Max Fried just threw his second complete game of the season (4:47). ... Blake Snell stunk it up again (9:50). ... Bryce Miller has struggled in May (13:25). ... Xander Bogaerts has a fractured shoulder (16:40)! Who are the top replacements? ... News (24:42): Josh Lowe left with right side soreness. ... Who are the top rankings risers and fallers this week (28:12)? ... Matt Chapman or Jeimer Candelario (41:46)? ... Tyler Anderson continues to pitch well (47:07). ... Tarik Skubal and Cole Ragans battled for Scott's adoration (50:50). ... What is wrong with Justin Steele (56:06)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (58:17). 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

Blake Snell finally signed, closers are dropping like flies, and Tout Wars Weekend just wrapped up. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson break down a news-heavy set of days and review Jeff's AL Tout Wars team. --- 00:00 - News & Notes 01:00 - Jhoan Duran, oblique strain! When we pitcher injuries end?! Griffin Jax time? 05:30 - Jordan Romano & Erik Swanson - who's next for the Jays? 14:00 - Blake Snell to the Giants. Good fit. Too late? 23:15 - Eury Perez. Where to draft him now? Same question with Josh Lowe. 33:10 - Drop TJ Friedl? Could be out for half of the season. And, value up for Jake Fraley and Will Benson? 41:00 - DJLM, bone bruise. Unlikely for opening day. 43:20 - Garrett Crochet to start Opening Day. Sleeper? 45:15 - Jackson Merrill officially made the team. 49:45 - Jordan Westburg hit on the elbow. 54:00 - Jeff's Tout Wars team! 1:11:00 - Main Event draft slot! --- Fantrax Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you'll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today.  https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Rival Fantasy It's officially fantasy baseball season, and it's time for MLB Best Ball on Rival Fantasy. Sign up at joinrival.com/rotowire for a $200 deposit match and $25 in free entries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JOIN OUR FBT BRACKET GROUP- https://picks.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament/bracket/pools/kbxw63b2he4dknjvgq3q====?pool-join-key=loce5fr9njhhbrodalvjt29colznzr6z&invited-by=ivxhi4tzhiytkmrugm2temjx&via-medium=copy&ttag=FF24_lk_cbssports_cbb_bpm_copySetupInvite&sender-role=mtalnfa0gcenrr Eury Perez reportedly has soreness in his elbow (2:29). ... Josh Lowe will start the season on the IL with an oblique injury (8:25). ... TJ Friedl has a fracture in his wrist (13:55). ... What's the latest on Bryce Harper and Aaron Judge (21:22)? ... It's time! Who's in our FBT listener leagues (27:48)? ... What's the latest on Wyatt Langford (34:23)? ... What about the non-Rangers news (37:29)? ... Let's recap Frank's Tout Wars draft from the weekend, starting with his hitters (49:10). ... What about his pitching staff (56:30)? Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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

Eno and DVR discuss another busy weekend filled with injury news including elbow soreness for Eury Pérez, a fractured wrist for TJ Friedl, and an IL stint to begin 2024 for Josh Lowe. Plus, they dig into several tough hitter rankings as draft season heats up. Rundown2:58 Eury Pérez: Dealing with Sore Elbow7:08 TJ Friedl: Out with Fractured Wrist11:33: Josh Lowe: Will Open Season on IL16:26 Kyle Manzardo: Sent to Minor League Camp23:40 Corey Seager: May Be Ready for Opening Day?28:29 Any Reason to Worry About Bryce Harper or Aaron Judge?31:15 Tough Rankings: Luis Robert Jr. & Frequently Injured Early-Rounders38:52 Oneil Cruz & Young Players Returning From Lengthy Absence50:42 Luis Arraez & Categorically Imbalanced Players56:04 Junior Caminero & Players We're Waiting For in 2024Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes w/Trevor May! (next live show: 3/29)https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsEury Pérez Thumbnail Photo: Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss another busy weekend filled with injury news including elbow soreness for Eury Pérez, a fractured wrist for TJ Friedl, and an IL stint to begin 2024 for Josh Lowe. Plus, they dig into several tough hitter rankings as draft season heats up.  Rundown 2:58 Eury Pérez: Dealing with Sore Elbow 7:08 TJ Friedl: Out with Fractured Wrist 11:33: Josh Lowe: Will Open Season on IL 16:26 Kyle Manzardo: Sent to Minor League Camp 23:40 Corey Seager: May Be Ready for Opening Day? 28:29 Any Reason to Worry About Bryce Harper or Aaron Judge? 31:15 Tough Rankings: Luis Robert Jr. & Frequently Injured Early-Rounders 38:52 Oneil Cruz & Young Players Returning From Lengthy Absence 50:42 Luis Arraez & Categorically Imbalanced Players 56:04 Junior Caminero & Players We're Waiting For in 2024 Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes w/Trevor May! (next live show: 3/29) https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Eury Pérez Thumbnail Photo: Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series with the Blue Jays, Rays, and Orioles, three teams in the AL East with very little separation in projected wins. All three clubs are loaded with intriguing players, and plenty of mid-round and late-round targets to consider. Can you trust Yusei Kikuchi's walk rate improvement from last season? Will Taj Bradley put the pieces together for a complete season in Tampa Bay? Is Jordan Westburg primed for a breakout despite a late ADP?Rundown5:28 2024 Toronto Blue Jays Preview13:39 An Undervalued Bat Behind the Stars?25:06 The 'New' Yusei Kikuchi33:14 2024 Tampa Bay Rays Preview40:43 Josh Lowe's K% Improvements50:54 Unlocking a Taj Bradley Breakout55:07 2024 Baltimore Orioles Preview1:04:38 Should We Be More Excited About Jackson Holliday in 2024?1:10:54 Buying the Grayson Rodriguez AdjustmentsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episodes w/Trevor May!https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series with the Blue Jays, Rays, and Orioles, three teams in the AL East with very little separation in projected wins. All three clubs are loaded with intriguing players, and plenty of mid-round and late-round targets to consider. Can you trust Yusei Kikuchi's walk rate improvement from last season? Will Taj Bradley put the pieces together for a complete season in Tampa Bay? Is Jordan Westburg primed for a breakout despite a late ADP? Rundown 5:28 2024 Toronto Blue Jays Preview 13:39 An Undervalued Bat Behind the Stars? 25:06 The 'New' Yusei Kikuchi 33:14 2024 Tampa Bay Rays Preview 40:43 Josh Lowe's K% Improvements 50:54 Unlocking a Taj Bradley Breakout 55:07 2024 Baltimore Orioles Preview 1:04:38 Should We Be More Excited About Jackson Holliday in 2024? 1:10:54 Buying the Grayson Rodriguez Adjustments Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episodes w/Trevor May! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today in 5! You can find FBT in 5 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Audacy App and wherever else podcasts are found. Josh Lowe is a prototypical post-hype breakout. Will he build off of it in 2024? Lane Thomas had a huge season but took a step back in the second half. Should we have Justin Steele ranked higher? To display your continued support of the show, please vote Fantasy Baseball Today in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best Baseball Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-baseball-podcast/ Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher 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, @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 in 5 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

Before we get into the breakouts, Marcus Stroman is signing with the Yankees (3:45)! ... Michael Busch was traded to the Chicago Cubs and has finally been set free (7:55)! ... Will these breakouts repeat, starting with Josh Lowe (15:55). ... Is Yainer Diaz worth the cost (24:35)? ... Are we all in on Kodai Senga (30:37)? ... Was the Lane Thomas breakout for real (37:38)? ... What about TJ Friedl (42:50)? ... And what about Chas McCormick (49:40)?? ... Should Justin Steele be ranked higher (55:18)? ... Where's the love for Tanner Bibee (1:00:28)? To display your continued support of the show, please vote Fantasy Baseball Today in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best Baseball Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-baseball-podcast/ Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 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