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FTN's Dan Thompson breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. In today's episode, Dan dives into bullpen situations of the Diamondbacks, Cubs, and Pirates.Dan updates the FTN Bullpen Report (leverage chart) daily!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and 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. Rest of Season projections and the FTN model's 2025 FILTH Pitcher Metric Leaderboard is now live!Our weekly content schedule: 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)Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball

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

Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On BwB EP 763, Bubba (@bdentrek) will be joined by Ben Tidd (@BreakingBen_T) to discuss recent news, recap Week 7 NFBC OC FAAB, and more. 

FTN's Dan Thompson breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. Dan discusses Devin Williams and the New York Yankees bullpen woes as well as the latest Red Sox and Diamondbacks reliever activities.Dan updates the FTN Bullpen Report (leverage chart) daily!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and 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. Rest of Season projections and the FTN model's 2025 FILTH Pitcher Metric Leaderboard is now live!Our weekly content schedule: 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)Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball

FTN's Dan Thompson breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. Dan updates the FTN Bullpen Report (leverage chart) daily!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and 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. Rest of Season projections and the FTN model's 2025 FILTH Pitcher Metric Leaderboard is now live!Our weekly content schedule: 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)Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball

Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) ease you into the second full month of the fantasy baseball season with a variety of topics ranging from the return of Lucas Giolito and Lance McCullers Jr., expectations for recently promoted prospects Nick Kurtz and Agustin Ramirez, and the potential MLB call-up timelines of Kyle Harrison and Jordan Lawlar. Plus, the usual injury and lineup news, weekend starts/sits and a look ahead at this weekend's FAAB.Activation and Injury NewsWelcome back, Lucas Giolito and Tony GonsolinWalker Buehler's healthLance McCullers Jr.'s first start since 2022Is Ben Casparius the Starter happening?Debuts of Noah Cameron (Royals) and Chase Petty (Reds)Gunnar Hoglund for the A's this weekendStruggling Sandy AlcantaraTyler Fitzgerald (ribs) a drop?Jake Burger bombs no more (for now)Catchers returning - Connor Wong, Ivan Herrera, Tyler StephensonChecking in on Prospects in the Minors and MajorsRoman Anthony, Red SoxJordan Lawlar, DiamondbacksKyle Harrison, GiantsAndrew Painter, PhilliesNick Kurtz (A's) and Agustin Ramirez (Marlins) staying up?Hitters to start and bench in NFBC this weekendDiamondbacks and Reds left-handed hittersLook Ahead at Week 7 free agent bidding (FAAB)Shelby MillerGonsolin & CaspariusTrent Grisham & Javier Baez (wait, what year is this?)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

Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On BwB EP 762, Bubba (@bdentrek) will be joined by Ben Tidd (@BreakingBen_T) to discuss recent news, recap Week 6 NFBC OC FAAB, and more. 

  FTN's Dan Thompson breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. In this episode, Dan discusses bullpens of the Yankees, Guardians and Tigers.Dan updates the FTN Bullpen Report (leverage chart) daily!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and 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. Rest of Season projections and the FTN model's 2025 FILTH Pitcher Metric Leaderboard is now live!Our weekly content schedule: 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)Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball

FTN's Dan Thompson breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities.Dan updates the FTN Bullpen Report (leverage chart) daily!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and 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. Rest of Season projections and the FTN model's 2025 FILTH Pitcher Metric Leaderboard is now live!Our weekly content schedule: 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)Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball

Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) discuss Nick Kurtz, Agustin Ramirez, recent injuries and activations, bullpens to watch, weekend matchups and a look ahead at Week 6 FAAB.News and NotesRoyce Lewis getting ready to return, Willi Castro, Luke KeaschallThe return of 3 catchers: Alvarez (NYM), Stephenson (CIN), Herrera (STL)Spencer Strider's hammyJake Mangum (aka Magnum PI) and the Rays' outfieldCorey Seager & Josh SmithDavid Festa demoted, Kumar Rocker injuredStashing Joe Boyle?Early-Season Offensive ProductionHot starts from the Cubs, Yankees, Dbacks and the surprise GiantsGuess who's 3rd in team wRC+?Cubs and Angels on the opposite side of the stolen base spectrumKansas City Royals and Texas Rangers corrections?Toughest teams to strike outPCA and Turang are incredibleClosers & BullpensRyan Walker vs. Camilo Doval - GiantsJustin Martinez and the gang - DiamondbacksEmmanuel Clase, Cade Smith, Hunter Gaddis - GuardiansWeekend Matchups highlighted by Yamamoto vs. SkenesLook Ahead at Week 6 free agent bidding (FAAB)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

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. In this episode, Dan examines the state of the Arizona Diamondbacks bullpen and answers FTN subscriber questions.Dan updates the FTN Bullpen Report (leverage chart) daily!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and 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. Rest of Season projections and the FTN model's 2025 FILTH Pitcher Metric Leaderboard is now live!Our weekly content schedule: 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)Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball

Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On BwB EP 761, Bubba (@bdentrek) will be joined by Ben Tidd (@BreakingBen_T) to discuss recent news, recap Week 5 NFBC OC FAAB, and more. 

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down all things bullpen, saves and relievers before Week 5 of the fantasy baseball season. Enjoy this new quick-hitter!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

Vlad Sedler is joined by FTN colleague Lucas Biery to discuss recent fantasy baseball news, weekend matchups, a look ahead to Week 5 FAAB and a deep dive into fantasy-actionable prospects on the horizon.News and NotesReturn of Spencer StriderMatt Shaw demotedBye, bye ClevingerThe Foley Experiment is overMatt Wallner hammyAlex Verdugo in ATLAranda and SoderstromProspects on the RadarCaleb Durbin, Brewers - promotedEdgar Quero, White Sox - promotedThe Legend of Nick KurtzAgustin Ramirez, MarlinsJuan Brito, GuardiansHyeseong Kim, DodgersThe Dalton Rushing slow deathRoman Anthony, but when?Chandler Simpson, RaysZebby Matthews, TwinsBubba Chandler, PiratesNoah Cameron (KC) and Ian Seymour (TB)Weekend Start SitsWeek 5 FAAB Look AheadPlease help by rating and reviewing our podcast!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

Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On BwB EP 759, Bubba (@bdentrek) will be joined by Ben Tidd (@BreakingBen_T) to discuss recent news, recap Week 4 NFBC OC FAAB, and more. Some Players Discussed- Zac Veen Chase Dollander David Festa Dillon Dingler Easton Lucas Wilmer Flores Edward Cabrera Many More  

Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) run through a variety of fantasy baseball news, notes and strategies. Is this Kyren Paris start "for real"? What does "for real" even mean? Do we give Hunter Greene the NL Cy now? Is Tylor Megill actually going to earn his nickname Baby Goat? Will Yainer Diaz and Willson Contreras ever start hitting? Is Zac Veen the most relevant Zac since Morris? So much to cover and the boys do just that on this week's episode of the FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast!News and NotesReturn of Freddie Freeman, Gleyber Torres and Zach NetoDodgers rotation with Bobby Miller and Tony Gonsolin?Clarke Schmidt - get himSpencer Strider's returnRanger Suarez on the mendPlayers and StrategiesHunter Greene throwing harder and fasterThe real ace of the AngelsMoncada and curse of RendonTylor Megill, Chris Bassitt, Casey Mize and other strong startersKYREN PARIS!!!Struggling on new teams: Toglia, Walker, Santander, Vientos, AdamesStruggling hardcore: Max MuncyWeekend Start SitsWeek 4 FAAB Look AheadPlease help by rating and reviewing our podcast!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

Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On BwB EP 757, Bubba (@bdentrek) will be joined by Ben Tidd (@BreakingBen_T) to discuss recent news, recap Week 3 NFBC OC FAAB, and more.

TimestampsEp 1611:29 - .220: the combined batting average of players with ADP between 13 and 24 (second round) on NFBC.18:32 - 1.64 mph: Nolan Arenado's increase in average bat speed, plus some other bat speed gainers and losers.28:48 - 2: The number of games at Coors Field so far this year and why you shouldn't be scared to stream at Coors.35:32 - 47.1%: Christian Yelich's Hard-Hit rate.41:43 - .219: the combined batting average of all 1B so far this season.49:23 - .319: xwOBA for Mookie Betts.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

Eno and DVR discuss the massive deal for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays -- 14 years, $500 million -- as extension season rolls further into April. They also wonder if the Jays will be able to supplement the face of their franchise effectively and snap a postseason losing streak that stretches back to 2016. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!)Rundown4:47 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Gets 14-Year, $500M Deal w/Blue Jays10:31 What Else Will the Jays Do to Supplement the Roster Around Vlad?17:56 Chase Dollander's Debut; Zac Veen Promoted by Rockies26:52 Blake Snell to the IL with Shoulder Swelling30:28 Ketel Marte to the IL; Tim Tawa Promoted over Jordan Lawlar32:40 Other News & Notes: Nestor Cortes Jr., Sean Murphy & Iván Herrera45:08 Handling Slow Starts in the NFBC (and Elsewhere)51:05 Where the Money Went: Kyren Paris, Jake Mangum, 12-Team Starting Pitcher Targets & the Closer CarouselFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the massive deal for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays -- 14 years, $500 million -- as extension season rolls further into April. They also wonder if the Jays will be able to supplement the face of their franchise effectively and snap a postseason losing streak that stretches back to 2016. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!) Rundown 4:47 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Gets 14-Year, $500M Deal w/Blue Jays 10:31 What Else Will the Jays Do to Supplement the Roster Around Vlad? 17:56 Chase Dollander's Debut; Zac Veen Promoted by Rockies 26:52 Blake Snell to the IL with Shoulder Swelling 30:28 Ketel Marte to the IL; Tim Tawa Promoted over Jordan Lawlar 32:40 Other News & Notes: Nestor Cortes Jr., Sean Murphy & Iván Herrera 45:08 Handling Slow Starts in the NFBC (and Elsewhere) 51:05 Where the Money Went: Kyren Paris, Jake Mangum, 12-Team Starting Pitcher Targets & the Closer Carousel 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 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

TimestampsEp 1611:29 - .220: the combined batting average of players with ADP between 13 and 24 (second round) on NFBC.18:32 - 1.64 mph: Nolan Arenado's increase in average bat speed, plus some other bat speed gainers and losers.28:48 - 2: The number of games at Coors Field so far this year and why you shouldn't be scared to stream at Coors.35:32 - 47.1%: Christian Yelich's Hard-Hit rate.41:43 - .219: the combined batting average of all 1B so far this season.49:23 - .319: xwOBA for Mookie Betts.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

TimestampsEp 1611:29 - .220: the combined batting average of players with ADP between 13 and 24 (second round) on NFBC.18:32 - 1.64 mph: Nolan Arenado's increase in average bat speed, plus some other bat speed gainers and losers.28:48 - 2: The number of games at Coors Field so far this year and why you shouldn't be scared to stream at Coors.35:32 - 47.1%: Christian Yelich's Hard-Hit rate.41:43 - .219: the combined batting average of all 1B so far this season.49:23 - .319: xwOBA for Mookie Betts.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

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On this week's episode, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) is joined by FTN colleagues and NFBC overall champions Mike Mager (@bronxyankees23) and Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto). The trio discuss a variety of topics including torpedo bats, Sutter Health Park & Steinbrenner Field, early-season studs, FOMO players, bullpens, the weekend schedule and Week 3 FAAB.First Week of ActionTorpedo bats and sample sizesDan's deep dive on the state of stolen basesElly de la FOMOKyle Tucker and Seiya Suzuki in SactownAll the Ivan HerreraCan't tell you enough not to overreact and rage/anger dropBullpens and ClosersDavid Bednar will be back eventually, maybeWhat's going on in CincyCan Luke Jackson hold?Detroit is a committee How to pronounce FaucherFAAB you some saves this SundayWeekend MatchupsFRI-SUN FTN MLB ProjectionsAstros-Twins only play twoThe A's go to CoorsDodgers vs. Phillies Pitcherfest x3Braves off the schneid soon?Sit a red-hot Ben Rice?Week 3 FAAB PreviewMager's early look at drop candidatesMager's surprise victory lapWhat's the deal with Jake Mangum (not Magnum)Value of category specialists in 12s like Jacob Wilson and Ryan BlissPlease help by rating and reviewing our podcast!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

Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On BwB EP 756, Bubba (@bdentrek) will be joined by Ben Tidd (@BreakingBen_T) to discuss recent news, recap Week 2 NFBC OC FAAB, and more. Some Players Discussed- Luke Jackson Jose Alvarado Kyle Manzardo Emilio Pagan Justin Slaten Ben Brown Many More

Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer offers up their waiver wire recommendations for the week.---00:00 Headlines10:25 Closer chaos17:30 Spencer Strider's rehab20:45 Tyler Soderstrom24:55 Spencer Torkelson27:45 Victor Scott30:50 Brandon Marsh33:15 Kyle Manzardo36:10 Jack Leiter38:35 Sean Burke40:30 Kris Bubic42:55 Tony Santillan47:00 AJ Smith-Shawver50:00 Deep-league pitchers1:01:20 Deep-league hitters---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live!  Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season.  Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000!  Sign up today!FantraxSign 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. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) kick off the 2025 fantasy baseball season with a look back at their live NFBC Vegas drafts, top targets and player exposure and the hitters and pitchers they missed out on, aka the FOMO List. Vlad and Jason review the highs and lows of Opening Day stat lines, review starts and sits for weekend lineups and preview some starting pitcher options for Week 2 FAAB. It's an Opening Day Bonanza! Review of the weekend in Las Vegas for NFBC draftsPlayers Vlad and Jason targeted and drafted most in 2025Vlad: Jung Hoo Lee, Jonathan India, Lars Nootbaaar among othersJason: Nick Pivetta, elite catchers, Jose Miranda and moreThe FOMO List - players who Vlad and Jason didn't scoop up enough ofOpening Day ActionMackenzie Gore's magnificent day on the moundWhy draft the next Zack Wheeler when you can draft Zack WheelerBoston DFS Stacks bomb against a stout Nathan EovaldiCGSO Master (but not today), Framber ValdezThe impressive debut of Sean BurkeCarlos Rodon surprise and Freddy Peralta settles inJose Berrios gets bombedShaky Elite Closers - Williams, Hader, ClaseBullpens in Pittsburgh, Texas and other shaky spotsKyle Manzardo's near cycleTommy Edman: Dinger MachineJackson Chourio, more than a sombreroWilyer Abreu with a day for the record booksLooking Ahead to 2025 FTN Content + our Weekly and Daily ProjectionsWeekend Starting Pitchers to WawtchWeekend Hitters to Start or SitA preview of Week 2 FAABA FAAB game in honor of Mike MagerPlease help by rating and reviewing our podcast!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)Tuesdays - 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

Erik Halterman is joined by Matt Morris of Scout the Statline to break down every rookie who earned an Opening Day roster spot.---00:00 Headlines10:45 AL East Rookies24:45 AL Central Rookies34:35 AL West Rookies48:45 NL East Rookies58:30 NL Central Rookies1:00:45 NL West Rookies1:06:10 Minor-leaguers to stash---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live!  Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season.  Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000!  Sign up today!FantraxSign 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. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

James Anderson answers dozens of listener questions about his updated Top 400 Prospect Rankings 00:00 Intro01:20 Grant Taylor03:15 Angel Genao04:20 Alan Roden06:15 Chase Petty07:45 Emil Morales10:20 Jett Williams13:05 Spencer Nivens/Gavin Cross16:20 Jacob Wilson/Max Muncy17:20 Agustin Ramirez19:15 Potential Risers21:10 Sal Frelick22:45 Zyhir Hope23:55 Kristian Campbell25:30 Zach Fruit27:40 Roman Anthony/Junior Caminero28:55 Brady House29:55 2024 Draft Class31:35 Cam Smith vs. Kristian Campbell32:45 Cam Smith vs. Jasson Dominguez33:40 Jan Caglianone vs. Nick Kurtz35:35 AL FYPD Prospects37:00 Coby Mayo38:50 Matt Wilkinson40:00 Chase DeLauter41:20 Felnin Celesten42:20 Tracking Categories44:00 Robby Snelling45:25 Sal Stewart46:20 Rhett Lowder46:50 Chandler Simpson47:40 Sabin Ceballos48:40 Wyatt Langford NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!(hyperlink: https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/1465)FantraxSign 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. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On BwB EP 755, Bubba (@bdentrek) will be joined by Ben Tidd (@BreakingBen_T) to discuss recent news, recap Week 1 NFBC OC FAAB, and more. Some Players Discussed- AJ Smith-Shawver Cam Smith Hayden Birdsong Ben Rice Mike Clevinger Casey Mize Jack Leiter Many More

James Anderson answers dozens of listener questions about his updated Top 400 Prospect Rankings 00:00 Intro01:20 Grant Taylor03:15 Angel Genao04:20 Alan Roden06:15 Chase Petty07:45 Emil Morales10:20 Jett Williams13:05 Spencer Nivens/Gavin Cross16:20 Jacob Wilson/Max Muncy17:20 Agustin Ramirez19:15 Potential Risers21:10 Sal Frelick22:45 Zyhir Hope23:55 Kristian Campbell25:30 Zach Fruit27:40 Roman Anthony/Junior Caminero28:55 Brady House29:55 2024 Draft Class31:35 Cam Smith vs. Kristian Campbell32:45 Cam Smith vs. Jasson Dominguez33:40 Jan Caglianone vs. Nick Kurtz35:35 AL FYPD Prospects37:00 Coby Mayo38:50 Matt Wilkinson40:00 Chase DeLauter41:20 Felnin Celesten42:20 Tracking Categories44:00 Robby Snelling45:25 Sal Stewart46:20 Rhett Lowder46:50 Chandler Simpson47:40 Sabin Ceballos48:40 Wyatt Langford NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!(hyperlink: https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/1465)FantraxSign 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. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

Mookie Betts is the incredible shrinking man, Shane McClanahan got hurt in his last spring training start, Cam Smith made the Astros Opening Day roster, Braves pitchers keep rising on the draft boards and the closer market got tighter with Alexis Diaz hitting the IL. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson hit how these stories are changing late fantasy drafts and early free agent periods and more!---00:00 Fred Pod 3-2400:30 Welcome01:00 First FAAB Run03:30 LABR FAAB Results - Cam Smith09:30 Mookie Betts16:30 Quick ME recap16:45 Zac Gallen24:20 Roupp over Birdsong27:45 Does anyone ever punt saves in the ME, and take advantage of the inflation?31:20 Xavier Edwards in a big contest, because he could steal 75.34:00 Fantrax35:00 Did the hype go too far on some SPs during draft season?35:30 Robbie Ray and Christopher Sanchez inside the top 100?39:00 Gavin Williams and Clay Holmes inside the top 150? Did we wind up disrespecting guys like Luis Castillo and Freddy Peralta, who are consistently good?45:40 NFBC RotoWire Online Championship46:45 Job Battle Resolution47:00 Alan Roden.54:30 BlueWire54:35 How much is a win worth (Landon Knack)?57:50 Streaming early in April. For example, Chris Paddack and Simeon Woods-Richardson can be streamed vs. CWS next week.1:00:55 Landen Roupp and Hayden Birdsong.1:03:15 Kristian Campbell or Jackson Holliday?1:06:00 Nolan Jones - Will Brennan may not make the team. It seems like this trade is a loss for everyone except Jordan Beck. I don't like it for Nolan Jones, Noel, all the other Rockies.1:08:45 What are we expecting from Victor Scott? Does his addition ruin a Nolan Gorman bounceback season?1:11:30 Is it concerning that Corbin Burnes is starting the fifth game of the season?---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!(hyperlink: https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/1465)FantraxSign 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. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad preview Week 1, discuss all the injuries across the league and discuss their NFBC Main Event drafts from Las Vegas this weekend. They break down how to deal with the half-week of games during Opening Weekend and get into the news from the past few days on Shane McClanahan, Zack Gelof, Gunnar Henderson and more. Then, they take an in-depth look through their big Main Events drafts this weekend, talking about the strategy they employed and the thinking behind most of their picks. NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today! FantraxSign 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 Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

Welcome back to another episode of Bubba (@bdentrek) and the Bloom (@RyanBHQ). On BATB 227, the guys are LIVE in Las Vegas for NFBC weekend. They talk about some Main Event takeaways, interview a handful of players, and much more. 

Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer review the winners and losers from the most important job battles around the league, highlighting players who have emerged as sleepers or early-season waiver pickups.---00:00 Headlines18:48 Red Sox Closer22:31 Atlanta Fifth Starter25:26 Red Sox Second Base/Third Base/DH29:01 Mets Second Base31:26 Royals Fifth Starter32:52 Nationals Fifth Starter35:52 Tigers Right Field/DH36:59 Cubs Third Base39:27 Tigers Fourth Starter/Fifth Starter42:03 Cubs Fifth Starter45:19 Astros Right Field48:40 Giants Fifth Starter52:00 Mariners Second Base53:47 Cardinals Center Field57:10 Rangers Center Field58:54 Reds Closer1:03:15 Rangers Fourth Starter/Fifth Starter1:06:08 Diamondbacks Closer1:09:47 Yankees Fourth Starter/Fifth Starter1:11:37 Dodgers Fifth Starter---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live!  Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season.  Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000!  Sign up today!FantraxSign 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. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

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.The NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Todd Zola and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!0:00 Intro/Big weekend of draftsClosers on shaky ground:1:39 Alexis DiazTaylor RogersDavid BednarInteresting alternatives?ARI closersLiam Hendriks11:51 Felix Bautista uncertain for Opening DayIs anyone touching DET closers?16:50 Jhoan Duranhttps://x.com/NickNelsonMN/status/1902379970757882157Robert SuarezPete FairbanksNews and notes30:19 Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) “running out of time” to be ready for Opening DayRyan Weathers sidelined with forearm strainJared Jones seeking a second opinion… sounds ominous.Hunter Goodman is mashing this spring (catcher eligible)Cade Povich projected to make the BAL rotation.Thairo Estrada broken wrist Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

Erik Halterman is joined by Tristan Cockcroft of ESPN to review their NL-only Tout Wars draft, discussing their strategies and favorite value picks. Draft board: https://tinyurl.com/2025ToutWars.---00:00 Headlines14:30 Hitter/pitcher balance17:45 Building a deep-league bullpen21:00 $1 players26:20 Building a deep-league rotation32:30 Building a deep-league lineup36:45 Infield vs. Outfield40:35 Bidding tricks44:40 Tristan vs. Erik playing time battles49:30 Other interesting buys and builds57:10 Best bullpen buys---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live!  Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season.  Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000!  Sign up today!FantraxSign 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. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

00:00 Intro01:45 Aroon Escobar05:30 Arjun Nimmala09:45 Didier Fuentes16:45 Juan Valera/David Sandlin21:50 Bubba Chandler/Thomas Harrington25:45 Konnor Griffin28:20 Bryce Rainer30:55 Jake Bloss34:45 Roman Anthony36:30 Cam Smith41:05 Jac Caglianone44:00 Tony Blanco Jr.46:25 George Lombard Jr.49:20 Will Warren/AJ Smith-ShawverNFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!(hyperlink: https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/1465)FantraxSign 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. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

00:00 Intro01:45 Aroon Escobar05:30 Arjun Nimmala09:45 Didier Fuentes16:45 Juan Valera/David Sandlin21:50 Bubba Chandler/Thomas Harrington25:45 Konnor Griffin28:20 Bryce Rainer30:55 Jake Bloss34:45 Roman Anthony36:30 Cam Smith41:05 Jac Caglianone44:00 Tony Blanco Jr.46:25 George Lombard Jr.49:20 Will Warren/AJ Smith-ShawverNFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!(hyperlink: https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/1465)FantraxSign 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. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson share the players they've drafted the most so far this season, and the ones that got away. ---00:00 Fred Pod 3-17-2500:30 Fred's Guys – the players who Fred has drafted the most often this year.02:15 Hitters:02:30 Trea Turner05:45 Bo Bichette11:10 Jeff Hoffman interlude15:00 Back to Hitters15:30 Alec Bohm19:45 Brandon Nimmo22:15 Jake McCarthy27:00 Nolan Schanuel34:00 FanTrax35:00 Pitchers:35:30 Clarke Schmidt, Nestor Cortes,41:20 Cole Ragans46:25 Spencer Strider Helium49:00 Quinn Mathews52:20 NFBC53:30 Jeff's Main Event Preview1:02:20 BlueWire1:02:30 Jeff's Tout Wars Recap1:12:00 Kristian Campbell1:17:15 Max Scherzer1:18:45 Demoted: Zebby Matthews, David Festa1:20:00 Rangers SPs - Rocker & Leiter---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!(hyperlink: https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/1465)FantraxSign 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. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

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.The NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!0:00 Intro/Back from New York City0:47 Top 10 Players on the Rise in Drafts Cristopher SanchezRobbie Ray7:15 Spencer Strider13:00 Garrett CrochetCam SmithShane McClanahan28:00 Gavin WilliamsRyan WeathersChristian Encarnacion-StrandTrevor StoryOthers: Bo Bichette, Jordan Romano, Will Warren, Jason Adam, Justin Slaten, Spencer Torkelson, Kristian Campbell, Hayden BirdsongTout Wars recap55:50 Dodgers on discount in H2HBuilding around Wyatt LangfordRoyce Lewis injured during Sunday's draftsAwardsSteve Gardner - Zen and Now Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On BwB EP 753, Bubba (@bdentrek) will be joined by Dustin McComas (@DustinLMcComas) to discuss the NFBC CLQ format, upcoming Vegas auction 2025 fantasy strategies, and much more.

Check out the NFBC Roto 12-Team Mock Draft as part of the Fantasy Baseball Today Mock Draft Megastream Marathon!

On The WireAdam and Kevin finish up the offseason with a preview of the early 2025 regular season scheduleNews and NotesGrayson Rodriguez received a cortisone shot for right elbow inflammation; and shut down from throwing for 7-10 days.Bobby Witt Jr. receives negative X-rays on his forearmSame with Austin Riley (hand)Francisco Alvarez to miss 6-8 weeks with a fractured left hand.Tyler Stephenson headed to IL with an oblique strain; Jose Trevino leaves Friday's ST game after getting hit in the handJurickson Profar (wrist) diagnosed with bone bruise; expected to be ready for Opening Day.Ronald Acuña Jr. (knee) is expected to return in early MayDustin May “makes a lot of sense” as fifth starter this season.Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) to make Cactus League debut Sunday.Hyeseong Kim to be optioned to Triple-A by the Dodgers."Optimistic" return date for Giancarlo Stanton (elbows, calf) is Memorial Day.Clay Holmes will start on Opening Day for the Mets.Gerritt Cole has TJSParker Meadows starting season on IL with a nerve injuryEarly Season Schedule NotesTampa and Colorado are off Opening Day - have coverage in NFBC formats (Hopefully Cubs and Dodgers!).14 teams play 3 games 3/28-3/30 (BAL, BOS, TB, TOR, ATH, SEA, TEX, ATL, MIA, CHC, PIT, ARI, SD, COL), just 2 for 16 teams.The Chicago Cubs, in addition to 2 games overseas 3/18-3/19, play Opening Day and 3 games 3/28-3/30. The Dodgers have a 2-game weekend.Min and Hou have Fri 4/4 off after 4-game 1st halves of the week.Cin (3 v Tex, 4 @ Mil) and Mil (3 v KC, 4 v CIN) have 7 games in the first full week. Everyone else has 6. Bos, KC, Min, and Tor have 7 games week beginning 4/7. TB plays 19 of their first 22 games in their “new” ballparkATH play their first games in west Sacramento starting Monday 3/31 with a 3 game series vs CHC, but end the week in COLCOL play their first two series on the road, first game in Coors not until 4/4Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin HastingSubscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Scott Jenstad and special guest Toby G (aka BatFlip Crazy), livestream and break down the first super high stakes draft of the season, the $5,000 entry MTM Ultimate Draft from New York. They streamed the first twenty rounds of the draft, talking players, draft strategy, team building and everything else imaginable to help you get ready for all your upcoming big drafts. Follow us on Twitter / X: @ScottJenstad I @batflipcrazy I @RotoWire NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today! FantraxSign 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  Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

Erik Halterman (@erik_halterman) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) finish out their categories sleepers series with their favorite ERA and WHIP targets.---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live!  Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season.  Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000!  Sign up today!FantraxSign 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.Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

Erik Halterman is joined by Paul Sporer of FanGraphs to discuss Paul's favorite pitchers at each point in the draft.---00:00 Headlines11:00 Top Fantasy Aces15:45 High-Floor Aces19:30 High-Ceiling SP2s25:30 High-Ceiling SP3s and SP4s33:45 Fantrax and NFBC35:10 High-Floor SP3s and SP4s39:20 SP3s and SP4s to fade45:45 Staff Filler SP5s and SP6s49:50 High-Ceiling SP5s and SP6s54:20 Very late SP targets---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live!  Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season.  Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000!  Sign up today!FantraxSign 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. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

00:00 Intro01:40 Auctioning For Beginners08:50 Early Main Event prices31:40 Pitchers Shooting Up01:01:00 Players We're Drafting NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!(hyperlink: https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/1465)FantraxSign 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. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

Fred Zinkie (@FredZinkieMLB) and Jeff Erickson (@Jeff_Erickson) host their annual auction special, including Fred Zinkie's ways to improve auction formats. We'll also talk about Gerrit Cole's season-ending injury and what that means for the Yankees, and how our mid-to-late round pitching targets are getting more expensive.---00:00 3-11 Zinkie Pod00:45 It's official. Gerrit Cole needs TJS.08:00 Evaluating early spring training returns with Jared Jones & Clay Holmes12:00 Dustin May will be the LAD SP5.18:30 Gunnar Henderson is still unsure about Opening Day.21:45 Rafael Devers delayed28:15 Fantrax29:15 Auctions31:00 Auction Improvements32:40 Use Ronald Acuna Jr. to illustrate34:00 Jeff's Home League as example39:00 Nominations43:00 Budgeting for the endgame44:00 Avoiding Bidding Wars46:00 Keeper Inflation in Auction Leagues50:10 NFBC50:50 BlueWire51:00 Reserve Round SPs52:45 Names to Consider: Max Meyer, Lucas Giolito, Dustin May, Luis Ortiz, Eduardo Rodriguez, Michael Soroka, Tony Gonsolin, Will Warren, Hayden Wesneski, Kyle Harrison, Ben Brown, Sean Burke, Tylor Megill, Andrew Painter, Osvaldo Bido, Tyler Mahle, Quinn Mathews, Trevor Williams.1:09:00 Labor Gloom & Doom1:13:20 Matt Shaw is going to Japan.1:16:00 Cam Smith in RF---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!(hyperlink: https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/1465)FantraxSign 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. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

Let's kick off this mailbag with Apple podcast review questions (2:32). ... Does strategy change in deeper H2H points leagues (8:25)? ... Is Tobias Myers worth a look (14:41)? ... Who are some RPaSPs in H2H leagues (17:08)? ... Are we fading pitching too much (20:13)? ... Is Alec Bohm undervalued in H2H points leagues (23:40)? ... Who are some targets in quality starts leagues (26:27)? ... What was Fantasy Baseball like before Statcast (29:20)? ... How balance floor and upside players (42:41)? ... Use SPaRPs over closers (50:16)? ... How to use high-end relievers in deeper Roto leagues (54:40)? ... We wrap up with NFBC bench construction (58:05). 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