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Former Cleveland Indians pitcher Jason Stanford joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the young bats that are contributing in the lineup, his belief in the Guardians this season, Tanner Bibee's struggles so far this year, and more.
Is it officially time to rage drop Tanner Bibee after another blowout, or do the metrics suggest a major bounce-back is coming? Episode Summary Joe Bond and AJ Applegarth break down the top waiver wire adds, brutal drops, and key rankings movers for Week 10 of the fantasy baseball season. The crew details why pitchers like Shota Imanaga and Nolan McLean are sliding down the rankings, and explains why struggling stars like Bo Bichette represent key buy-low opportunities rather than panic drops. Week 10 Fantasy Baseball Advanced Analytics & Strategic Breakdown The fantasy baseball landscape is shifting rapidly as we head into Week 10, requiring managers to separate raw surface statistics from true predictive indicators. The focal point of this week's analysis centers on Cleveland Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee, whose disastrous outing against the Washington Nationals exposed massive vulnerabilities. Surrendering seven earned runs and an astounding five home runs over just three innings of work on Memorial Day sent shockwaves through fantasy rosters. Looking into his broader trajectory, a disturbing multi-year pattern emerges. Bibee's surface ERA has progressively climbed from 2.98 to 3.47, then to 4.24, and now sits at 4.57 for the season. Coupled with a 4.16 SIERA and a strikeout rate dropping below one punchout per inning, Bibee can no longer be viewed as an un-droppable asset. His underlying numbers indicate he has transitioned into a volatile, matchup-dependent option rather than a reliable rotation anchor. Pitching volatility dominates the landscape this week, highlighted by prominent rankings fallers Shota Imanaga and Nolan McLean. While some fantasy managers might react with panic to their downward slide in the rankings, it is crucial to analyze the shift structurally rather than assuming true skill regression. Shota Imanaga's dip reflects an expected correction after an incredibly hot stretch, making it an adjustment based on stabilizing underlying metrics. Meanwhile, Nolan McLean's slide serves as a reminder of how quickly pitching depth charts and small-sample performance can fluctuate in standard rankings models. Separating these structural rankings adjustments from complete profile collapses is what allows sharp managers to maximize their pitching rotations while others panic-drop viable assets. Conversely, the advanced data reveals lucrative buy-low windows for targets experiencing acute misfortune. Oakland Athletics slugger Brent Rooker stands out as a prime trade target despite a freezing cold spell that dragged his batting average down to .189 with a 52:17 strikeout-to-walk ratio. While his standard Savant page flashes concerning blue metrics, Rooker boasts a consistent multi-year track record of crossing the 30-home-run threshold. In an era where league-wide batting averages are depressed, maintaining a true 30-homer profile provides massive utility, making him an ideal target while his market value is rock bottom. Similarly, managers must remain disciplined with elite foundational bats like Freddie Freeman and Bo Bichette. Freeman's minor dip in the rankings represents a normal structural variation rather than a fundamental degradation of his elite plate discipline. Bo Bichette is another prime example of why surface-level struggles should not trigger a panic drop. While he appears as a "Homer Pick Drop" focus on the show due to recent visual adjustments and shifting team dynamics, his long-term track record remains undeniable. Bichette is not a true skills-based rankings faller to cut loose; instead, the underlying metrics suggest he remains an elite bounce-back candidate. Treating his depressed batting average as a structural buying window rather than a permanent anchor allows you to secure an elite infielder before his inevitable positive statistical correction occurs. On the waiver wire front, uncovering values requires a sharp focus on expected metrics and situational deployment. Washington Nationals starter Cade Cavalli has emerged as a high-priority addition, exhibiting elite command over his last three starts spanning 19.3 innings. Cavalli has posted a stellar 2.79 ERA, a 1.03 WHIP, and a spectacular 2.44 SIERA alongside 24 strikeouts—highlighted by consecutive 10-strikeout performances against Atlanta and the Mets. Backed by a highly potent Nationals offense, his run support floor remains high. Meanwhile, deep-league infielder options like Chase Meidroth of the Chicago White Sox and Blaze Alexander of the Baltimore Orioles offer flexible, multi-position eligibility. Meidroth benefits from hitting near the top of a White Sox lineup that unexpectedly ranks as the eighth-best offense by wRC+. Alexander provides elite short-term streaming upside, slashing .344 with a .913 OPS since mid-May, offering short-term category boosts while navigating structural gaps in the fantasy infield. Episode Chapters & Timestamps 0:00 - Week 10 Overview & Strategy 3:30 - Homer Pick: Blaze Alexander (2B/3B/SS/OF, BAL) Analysis 10:13 - Waiver Wire Add: Chase Meidroth (2B/3B/SS, CWS) Profile 14:48 - Waiver Wire Add: Cade Cavalli (SP, WAS) Statcast Breakdown 18:06 - Rage Drop of the Wk: Tanner Bibee (SP, CLE) Deep Dive 24:25 - Waiver Wire Drop: Devin Williams (RP, NYM) Closer Volatility 28:57 - Waiver Wire Drop: Brent Rooker (DH/OF, ATH) Valuation 36:05 - Homer Pick: Bo Bichette (SS/3B, NYM) Outlook 41:14 - FanDuel Presents: MLB Season Win Totals & Odds 48:50 - Rankings Review: Week 10 Risers & Fallers 48:50 - Rankings Riser: CJ Abrams (SS, WSH) 50:27 - Rankings Riser: Yandy Diaz (1B, TB) 51:37 - Rankings Riser: Casey Schmitt (1B/3B, SF) 53:30 - Rankings Riser: Ketel Marte (2B, ARI) 55:49 - Rankings Riser: Payton Tolle (SP, BOS) 57:34 - Rankings Riser: Shane Baz (SP, BAL) 59:16 - Rankings Riser: Gerrit Cole (SP, NYY) 1:00:12 - Rankings Faller: Freddie Freeman (1B, LAD) 1:01:38 - Rankings Faller: Taylor Ward (OF, BAL) 1:02:06 - Rankings Faller: Tyler Soderstrom (1B/DH, ATH) 1:03:34 - Rankings Faller: Vinnie Pasquantino (1B, KC) 1:04:14 - Rankings Faller: Nolan McLean (SP, NYM) 1:07:00 - Rankings Faller: Shota Imanaga (SP, CHC) 1:07:40 - Rankings Faller: Sandy Alcantara (SP, MIA) 1:09:34 - Rankings Faller: Jack Perkins (P, OAK) 1:17:40 - Buy Low Trade Target: Nico Hoerner (2B, CHC) 1:18:45 - Buy Low Trade Target: Brent Rooker (DH/OF, ATH) 1:21:16 - Sell High Trade Target: Brandon Lowe (2B, TB) 1:23:24 - Sell High Trade Target: Spencer Arrighetti (SP, HOU) The F6P Hour is proudly presented by FanDuel! 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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima bring in producer John to analyze Travis Kelce's new role as a minority owner for the Cleveland Guardians and how his celebrity status impacts the team's visibility. They also evaluate recent pitching performances by Joey Cantillo and Tanner Bibee following consecutive losses. Finally, they discuss Victor Wembanyama's presence in the NBA and his potential to become the face of the league. 01:38 - Kelce Joins Guardians Ownership 06:15 - Guardians Recent Pitching Struggles 08:10 - Victor Wembanyama's NBA Impact
The Houston Astros had three pitchers combine to throw the first no-hitter of the season. Does it mean you can now trust Tatsuya Imai? Corey Pieper breaks down the top injury news, studs and duds, the Bullpen Report segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. On the injury front, the White Sox designated Jarred Kelenic for assignment to pave the way for Nishida, while the Blue Jays officially placed ace Dylan Cease on the 15-day IL with a hamstring strain and hold Vladimir Guerrero Jr. out with elbow soreness. Meanwhile, Cole Ragans has been shut down for 2-3 days. In studs and duds, Jacob Misiorowski put on a masterclass by striking out 12 over seven frames, and Colton Cowser hit a walk-off home run for the second consecutive day. Conversely, Tanner Bibee got completely annihilated for seven earned runs while surrendering an egregious five home runs. For the Bullpen Report, we sort through a chaotic closing landscape across the league, analyzing the shifting high-leverage roles for Gregory Soto in Pittsburgh, Nate Pearson in Houston, and the continuous save rotation of Jeff Hoffman and Louis Varland in Toronto. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Frank Stampfl and Scott White are previewing Week 10 of the 2026 Fantasy Baseball season! Start or sit Tanner Bibee with two starts this week? Bryce Miller leads the sleeper pitchers. Travis Bazzana and Spencer Steer are both swinging a hot stick right now! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank ...
Kyle Harrison just mowed down the Cubs (2:20)! ... Who is Drew Anderson (8:39)? ... Trey Yesavage vs. Cam Schlittler was awesome (12:30). ... News (20:43): Tarik Skubal will need a rehab assignment before he returns. ... Let's do a temperature check on CJ Abrams, Randy Arozarena, Austin Riley, Tanner Bibee and Connelly Early (26:53). ... These six hitters are heating up (43:55). ... Brandon Marsh keeps hitting (50:10). ... Merrill Kelly or Andrew Abbott (56:12)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:03:06). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite ...
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss the weird dynamic between Miles Garrett and Ken Dorsey following reports that the two have yet to meet face-to-face. They also analyze the Cavaliers' mindset ahead of Game 2 and praise the Cleveland Guardians' youth movement led by Tanner Bibee and Travis Bazzana. 01:20 - Dorsey and Miles Garrett 10:54 - Sandwich Price Versus Quality 17:42 - Cavaliers Game Two Outlook 23:31 - Coaching Excuses and Failures 29:21 - Guardians Five-Game Streak 35:53 - Rodgers and Leadership Styles
Ken and Anthony discuss the statistical anomaly of Tanner Bibee's lack of run support despite a string of quality starts for the Guardians. They also dive into the fallout of the Cavaliers' Game 1 loss, specifically addressing Marcus Morris's comments regarding a lack of leadership on the roster. Finally, the conversation shifts to reports surrounding Miles Garrett's offseason interactions with the coaching staff. 03:33 - Tanner Bibee's Hard Luck 07:00 - Baseball Nostalgia And Steroids 13:16 - Cavs Playoff Fallout 18:40 - Morris Critiques Cavs Leadership 24:55 - NBA Lead Erasing Trends 33:35 - Miles Garrett Coaching Interaction
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dissect the Cavaliers' historic collapse against the Knicks and debate if Kenny Atkinson's coaching decisions are hurting the team's momentum. They explore the dynamic at Browns OTAs with Mary Kay Cabot and analyze the Guardians' success with a focus on Tanner Bibee's pitching performance. Tim Legler also joins the conversation to provide a national perspective on the Eastern Conference Finals and Donovan Mitchell's late-game energy. 02:33 - Hard Luck For Tanner Bibee 07:18 - Memories Of Steroid Era Baseball 13:42 - Analyzing The Cavs' Game 1 Meltdown 23:44 - NBA Superstars And Playoff Drama 31:50 - Quincy Williams' Defensive Mindset 37:10 - Monken And Garrett's Lack Of Meeting 50:53 - Small Business Sandwich Price Debate 58:12 - Is Game 2 Do Or Die? 01:08:30 - Guardians' Rise To American League Elite 01:16:11 - Harden, Garland, And Atkinson's Shade 01:28:50 - Mary Kay Cabot On Browns QB Competition 01:36:02 - Joel Bitonio's Future With The Browns 01:47:40 - Deion Sanders' Influence On The Browns 01:56:07 - Tim Legler Breaks Down The Cavs 02:06:37 - Donovan Mitchell's Fourth Quarter Struggles 02:17:26 - Debating The "Gassed" Narrative 02:26:36 - Patrick Beverley Defends The Cavs
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the Cleveland Guardians' five-game win streak and the impressive performance of Tanner Bibee against the Tigers. They also discuss Victor Wembanyama's "must-watch" highlights and debate Aaron Rodgers' leadership style following his appearance at OTAs. 01:00 - Traffic Report 02:57 - Guardians Edge Tigers 04:24 - Developing Young Talent 05:57 - NBA Playoff Update 07:42 - Rodgers At OTAs
Ken and Lima analyze Tanner Biby's dominant yet winless performance for the Guardians, highlighting his historically low run support. They also take a nostalgic look back at the steroid era of baseball before shifting to the Cavaliers' recent playoff struggles. They finish by addressing the harsh national media narrative surrounding the Cavs and the upcoming Game 2.
Cincinnati Reds at Cleveland Guardians by Tony T. 7:10 PM ET — Guardians.TV, Reds.TV, WKYC 3 Andrew Abbott starts for Cincinnati. Abbott has eight starts and eight appearances with a 4.47 ERA and 1.51 WHIP. The left hander has a 16.3% strikeout rate, 9.9% walk rate, estimated 35.0% ground ball rate and 1.00 home runs allowed per nine innings. His FIP is 4.47, matching his ERA. Tanner Bibee starts for Cleveland. Bibee has eight starts and eight appearances with a 4.17 ERA and 1.35 WHIP. The right hander owns a 23.2% strikeout rate, 9.3% walk rate, estimated 39.0% ground ball rate and 1.40 home runs allowed per nine innings. His FIP is 4.48, which is not a full run away from his ERA.
Tyler Glasnow is pitching like an absolute ace, but his history of back issues and a current workload of 140 projected innings make him the ultimate sell-high candidate. Joe and Corey debate whether to flip him now for a slow-starting superstar before the inevitable injury risk catches up to his elite surface stats. The waiver wire is filled with multi-positional assets this week, including Casey Schmidt, Brooks Lee, and Andrew Vaughn. The guys also look at Brice Matthews, Bryson Stott, and pitchers Payton Tolle and Max Meyer, though they question if these arms are being overlooked in too many leagues. Agustin Ramirez is officially this week's rage drop after being sent down to Triple-A to work on his defense. Other drops discussed include Jung Hoo Lee, Tanner Bibee, and Emmet Sheehan, with the hosts noting that Sheehan's increased home run rate and hard contact make him someone else's problem. Rankings risers are led by Brandon Marsh, Jordan Walker, and Mickey Moniak, while Jack Perkins is surging as the potential new lockdown closer for the Athletics. Fallers include Rafael Devers, Luis Robert Jr., Joe Ryan, Spencer Strider, and Bubba Chandler, who is struggling significantly with his command. In the trade market, Corey Seager and Logan Webb stand out as premier buy-low targets despite their slow starts. Eury Perez remains an upside play, while Oneil Cruz and Justin Wrobleski join Glasnow as players to move now while their value is peaking. The Fantasy Six Pack Hour drops every week on The F6P Hour feed. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Presented by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Lima and Spencer bring in producer John to analyze the Cleveland Guardians' recent loss and Tanner Bibee's lack of run support. They examine how Tarik Skubal's surgery affects the Detroit Tigers and the division race before debating the Knicks' blowout win against the 76ers.
Andy and Jeff talk about Slade Cecconi and Tanner Bibee's struggles lately and whether or not they think it's too early to be concerned about the Guardians' starting rotation.
The Tuesday Kenny & JT Show is underway. Happy Cinco De Mayo. Tanner Bibee and the Guardians fall to the Royals last night, we get you set for the start of the Cavaliers/Pistons series tonight in Detroit, we welcome in a new intern, and more...
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the Cleveland Guardians' scoring drought after a string of losses. They debate the 'malaise' surrounding the franchise compared to the Cavaliers and evaluate the debut of top prospect Travis Bazzana. The discussion also covers the state of the American League Central and the performance of pitcher Tanner Bibee.
We blew the morning slot, so you're getting the full BD Sports whiparound on a sneaky‑wild couple days in MLB instead. We start with a “light” Monday slate of eight games: Rays 3–2 over Cleveland to push to 17–11 while the Guardians fall back to .500, the Cardinals closing in on the Pirates with a win in Pittsburgh, Dylan Cease finally taking his first loss as the Red Sox blank the Blue Jays 5–0, and the Mariners getting blasted 11–4 by the Twins while Luis Castillo wears it. Then it's Angels–White Sox turning into an 8–7 mess as the Angels fall to 12–18 after a hot start, the Yankees continuing their run of dominance by dropping the Rangers under .500, the Padres outslugging the Cubs 9–7 at Petco behind Vasquez, and the Dodgers quietly cruising to 20–9 with a 5–4 win over the Marlins. From there we move into today's slate, headlined by the A's doing A's things and giving up a three‑run bomb to Bobby Witt Jr. in the 10th to lose 4–1 after a great Aaron Civale start and a Salvador Pérez missile to dead center. Around the league, the Rays win 1–0 in Cleveland behind Martinez and his 1.7 ERA while Tanner Bibee keeps scuffling, the Orioles climb back to a game under .500 as the Astros keep sucking, and the Reds look for real at 19–10 as Chase Burns shoves and the Rockies get roughed up with Kyle Freeland on the mound. We hit the Cardinals beating the hell out of the Pirates 11–7, the Giants continuing to suck as Luzardo and the Phillies shut them out 7–0, the Blue Jays getting a needed 3–0 win behind a strong Savage outing, and the Mets finally showing a pulse with Clay Holmes while Littell wears a 7‑plus ERA. We close with the Braves dropping the Tigers back to 15–15, the Mariners taking it to Joe Ryan and the Twins 7–1, the White Sox quietly stacking wins with Murakami already up to 12 bombs, and a full standings tour that has the Yankees mopping up the AL East, the A's somehow leading the AL West, and the NL Central completely wide open with every team over .500. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Browns' options for the upcoming NFL Draft, focusing on whether wide receiver Carnell Tate is a reach at number six despite his speed metrics. They discuss the potential for a trade-down, the impact of local biases on prospect evaluation, and recap recent performances by Tanner Bibee and the Guardians. 01:20 - Carnell Tate Speed Concerns 07:33 - Lance Reisland WR Evaluation 14:03 - About Last Night Recap 18:42 - Browns Trade Down Scenarios 22:36 - Draft Philosophy Discussion 29:13 - Guardians Pitching Recap 34:10 - Mike Vrabel Drama
Griffin Warner talks betting for Friday. Griffin Warner hosts the latest episode of What I Bet on the Pregame Network and Straight Outta Vegas AM feed, returning after a short break at 5-3-1 over his last nine and ready for a long summer of World Cup soccer and Major League Baseball content, opening with a Friday soccer card that covers Serie A, Ligue 1, and the Bundesliga before running through every game on the MLB slate and delivering the What I Bet best bet. In Serie A, Griffin leans Sassuolo plus one at home against Cesc Fàbregas's Como, a newly promoted side that scores goals and offers real value as a home underdog while Como faces tactical distraction from their Coppa Italia semi-final against Inter midweek, and he leans under three goals in Inter's home match against Cagliari citing possible rotation of Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram for the cup match. In Ligue 1, he waits for Toulouse at plus one and a quarter or better against RC Lens in a game where the visiting side tends to perform above expectations in difficult road environments. In the Bundesliga, St. Pauli host FC Köln in a relegation six-pointer where Griffin expects St. Pauli to control possession and grind out a low-scoring physical game, leaning under two and a quarter to two and a half. On the MLB side he runs every game on the Friday board including Kodai Senga and the Mets at plus 124 against Edward Cabrera and the Cubs, Cleveland minus 135 with Tanner Bibee against Chris Bassitt and the Orioles, Tampa Bay over Pittsburgh in the Rays-Pirates game, Michael Wacha at plus 162 for Kansas City against Cam Schlittler and the Yankees, the Blue Jays-Diamondbacks over nine at plus money with Eric Lauer facing Michael Soroka given bullpen concerns for both clubs, Jacob deGrom against Logan Gilbert in the pitching matchup of the night where he wants a seven to play the under, and José Soriano continuing one of the best starts to a season in the American League while the Angels lean makes sense at a reasonable price against Matt Waldron and the Padres. The official best bet is the Braves at Phillies over nine and a half, with Taijuan Walker finding barrels consistently and Martín Pérez generating soft contact but enough traffic for runs to cross the plate on both sides. Promo code PITCH20 at Pregame.com for 20 percent off anything on the site through April 27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick Wilson analyzes Daryl Ruiter's predictions for the Cavaliers' series against the Raptors before shifting focus to the Cleveland Guardians. The discussion highlights Parker Messick's dominant performance on the mound and compares the mentalities of rotation mainstays like Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams. 01:15 - Cavaliers Raptors Series Predictions 02:23 - Messick's Near No Hitter 05:55 - Guardians Pitching Rotation Analysis
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the Cleveland Guardians' impressive early season record and analyze the rotation's potential. They discuss the emergence of Brayan Rocchio and Austin Hedges' offensive adjustments while debating the rotation's hierarchy between Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss Cleveland dropping their first series of the season to Atlanta, chat about which players have done the most to confirm or change their outlook for the year so far, unlucky hitters, the rotation -- Joey Cantillo, Parker Messick and Tanner Bibee in particular -- and Angel Martinez's hard-hit increase.We hope you'll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you'll get an ADDITIONAL episode per week, all for supporting the show for $5 per month at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the promo code: SELBY.
The Monday Kenny & JT Show is underway. The Cavs conclude their season with a win over Washington and they'll open the playoffs with Toronto on Saturday. Tanner Bibee and the Guardians were shelled by the Braves yesterday. Rory McIlroy hangs on to win the Masters. Plus, JT fills us in on the rest of the weekend “If You Missed It.”
Cleveland Guardians vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Guardians at Braves 7:20PM ET—Tanner Bibee is starting for Cleveland. Bibee in three starts on the campaign carried an ERA of 3.29 with WHIP of 1.32. The right hander fans 24.1% with 8.6% walks. Ground balls sit at 42.1% with 1.08 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 5.04. Chris Sale gets the start for Atlanta. Sale has three starts with an ERA of 3.94 with WHIP of 0.88. The left hander fans 25.4% with 7.9% walks. Grounders dealt at 46.2% with 1.69 home runs per nine innings.
Justin Lada joins Ken Carman and Coach Lance to break down Tanner Bibee's recent performances and the progression of the Guardians' pitching rotation. They discuss the potential arrival of top prospects like Travis Bazzana and the long-term outlook for outfielder Chase DeLauter.
Cleveland Guardians vs. LA Dodgers MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Guardians at Dodgers 10:10 PM ET— Tanner Bibee is starting for Cleveland. Bibee had 31 starts posting an ERA of 4.24 with WHIP of 1.23. The right hander struck out 21.3% with 7.1% walks. Ground balls dealt at 44.7% with 1.33 home runs per nine innings. He opened at Seattle and allowed three earned runs with three homers and seven strikeouts in five innings. Shohei Ohtani gets the start for LAD. Ohtani started fourteen games with an ERA of 2.87 and WHIP of 1.04. The righty had an elite 33% K rate with 4.8% walks. Ground balls sat at 41.4% with 0.57 home runs per nine innings.
The Cleveland Guardians have started out hoit and no one is hotter than Chase DeLauter. The rookie has four homers in three games, boosting the Guards to a 2-1 record while we record on Sunday night. Gerbs, Matt, and Chris also discussed Tanner Bibee leaving his Opening Day start early, Gavin Williams being effectively wild, Rhys Hoskins' exciting start and boneheaded play.
We have a legendary rookie season incoming (2:30)! ... Jacob Misiorowski was sick (15:20). ... Mike Trout looks healthy again (20:02). ... Jose Soriano did some interesting things (22:57). ... Paul Skenes stinkes (28:00)! ... The Mets might have the best lineup in baseball (32:36). ... Trevor Rogers is legit (35:30). ... James Wood is in big trouble (37:45). ... Andrew Abbott's bad spring was fake (41:12)! ... ABS was really cool (44:30)! ... News (49:32): Tanner Bibee left with a shoulder injury. ... What did we learn about these bullpens (55:16)? ... Add Burger or Canzone for power (1:00:48)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and weekend streamers (1:09:53). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anthony Lima and Ken Carman react to an exciting Guardians opening day win highlighted by Chase DeLauter's two-homer debut performance. They discuss the team's youth movement, season expectations, and the injury concern surrounding starter Tanner Bibee.
Former Cleveland pitcher Jason Stanford joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about Tanner Bibee's start on Opening Day, Chase DeLauter's two home run performance, how the ABS system impacts catchers, and more.
Andy Baskin and Dan Menningen recap the Cleveland Guardians' opening night victory on Baskin and Phelps, highlighting Chase DeLauter's impressive power at the plate. They also debate the organizational strategy of bringing in veterans like Rhys Hoskins while managing young prospects and discuss Tanner Bibee's recent injury concerns.
Andy Baskin and Dan Menningen analyze the Cleveland Guardians' season-opening success, focusing on the team's unique pitching philosophy and the impressive physical presence of Conor Brogdon. They discuss the hype surrounding top prospect Chase DeLauter and address injury concerns regarding Tanner Bibee after his early exit. Callers join the conversation to debate the new Automated Ball-Strike System and compare the current roster's power to past franchise legends.
Andy Baskin and Dan Menningen analyze the implementation of the Automatic Ball-Strike System in baseball, including the statistics of successful challenges and the potential for clubhouse friction. They also discuss the Guardians' broadcasting options on Apple TV+ and provide an update on Tanner Bibee's shoulder injury status. 03:32 - Baskin and Phelps Intro 05:15 - MLB ABS Challenge Graphics 08:09 - Clubhouse Challenge Dynamics 11:07 - ABS Challenge Success Stats 16:11 - Tanner Bibee Injury News
Guardians PBP Voice Jim Rosenhaus previewed Game1 vs the Mariners - 10:10PM - WTAM 1100 - The Guardians are out West to kick off the regular season. The team squares off against Cal Raleigh and the Mariners tonight. Tanner Bibee duels Logan Gilbert on the mound.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Seattle Mariners MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Guardians at Mariners 10:10PM ET— Tanner Bibee gets the start for Cleveland. Bibee started 31 games carrying an ERA of 4.24 with WHIP of 1.23. The right hander struck out 21.3% with 7.1% walks. Grounders dealt at 44.7% with 1.33 home runs per nine innings. Logan Gilbert is starting for Seattle. Gilbert has 25 starts with an ERA of 3.44 with WHIP of 1.03. The righty had an elite 32.3% K rate with 5.8% walks. Ground balls sat at 38.9% with 1.37 home runs per nine innings.
Opening Day rosters are coming together! Unfortunately, Konnor Griffin will not be up with the Pirates (2:45). ... We have injury updates on Jeremy Peña, Seiya Suzuki, Nick Lodolo, Kyle Stowers and others (8:24). ... We have updates on some of the hype guys including Mick Abel and Didier Fuentes (25:13). ... MLB rotations are being set (34:36). ... What is Emmet Sheehan's role to start the year (45:12)? ... We have more rotation news (51:27)! ... What do we make of Shane McClanahan and other strong performances this weekend (59:14)? ... Any concern with Garrett Crochet or Tanner Bibee (1:07:48)? ... We wrap up with a quick recap of our 'For the People' listener league (1:11:13). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nick and Jonathan discuss the possibility of the Cavs trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Also, they talk about a potential LeBron James reunion, and they react to Tanner Bibee being announced as the Guardians Opening Day starter.
Nick and Jonathan react to Tanner Bibee being named the Guardians starter on Opening Day instead of Gavin Williams.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe deliver their hot takes for the 2026 Guardians season, including opinions on José Ramírez, Steven Kwan, Tanner Bibee, Gavin Williams, Travis Bazzana, Chase DeLauter and more.___We hope you'll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you'll get an ADDITIONAL episode per week, all for supporting the show for $5 per month at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the promo code: SELBY.
On The Wire - Adam and Kevin continue their 2026 fantasy baseball category preview series with a deep dive into ERA and WHIP, examining how fantasy managers should approach ratio protection in modern drafts. The discussion covers early-round aces, workload considerations, command-driven breakouts, and how to balance strikeout upside with ratio stability. They also explore how bullpen arms, mid-rotation starters, and late-round targets can quietly influence ratio outcomes over a full season. Episode Topics and Timestamps 0:00 – Intro and ratio category overview How ERA and WHIP differ from counting stats, why ratios are often won or lost early in drafts, and the importance of minimizing volatility. 6:30 – Elite ace foundations Players discussed:Gerrit Cole, Corbin Burnes, Zack Wheeler, Spencer Strider, George Kirby Discussion focuses on command profiles, workload reliability, and which aces provide the strongest WHIP floors entering 2026 drafts. 20:00 – Strikeout aces vs ratio risk Players discussed:Dylan Cease, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Pablo López Adam and Kevin debate pitchers with elite strikeout upside but varying WHIP and ERA volatility, and when risk becomes acceptable depending on roster construction. 34:00 – Mid-round ratio stabilizers Players discussed:Logan Webb, Framber Valdez, Joe Ryan, Sonny Gray, Justin Steele Focus on pitchers who may lack elite strikeout totals but consistently support strong ratios through command, ground balls, or efficiency. 48:00 – Breakout candidates and skills growth Players discussed:Grayson Rodriguez, Bryan Woo, Tanner Bibee, Cole Ragans Evaluation of pitchers showing improving command metrics, pitch mix development, and potential ERA/WHIP growth entering 2026. 59:00 – Bullpen impact on ratios Players discussed:Andrés Muñoz, Devin Williams, Emmanuel Clase, A.J. Puk Discussion on using elite relievers to stabilize ratios, protect WHIP, and offset volatile starting pitchers. 1:07:00 – Draft strategy recap and closing thoughts Key takeaways include building a ratio foundation early, avoiding stacking high-WHIP arms, and strategically mixing innings volume with efficiency-focused pitchers. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Tanner Bibee's chances at a comeback season after a disappointing 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guardians starters Tanner Bibee and Logan Allen join the show as they prepare for Cactus League play to commence. Plus, top prospect Travis Bazzana talks about his comeback from an injury plagued 2025, and his expectations for 2026. That's all on this edition of Guardians Weekly with Jim Rosenhaus on the Cleveland Guardians Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) took part in the Pitcher List Podcast Network mock draft in Octobter. This week, Chad Young (@chadyoung) grills Pete (nicely) on his strategy, his picks, what went well, what didn't, and what he learned. Along the way, they try to bring in some keeper league thoughts, as well.1:40 - What makes a draft like this different from a keeper draft - and what makes this draft particularly unique?11:09 - Picking 11th, Pete made a tactical choice to wait on pitching, knowing he could get his ace at 14, landing Fernando Tatis, Jr. and Paul Skenes.17:43 - At the 3/4 turn, Pete went bat-arm again, this time maybe reaching for a bat he loves (Roman Anthony) and taking an unexpected 2nd ace who fell (Yoshinobu Yamamoto)23:21 - Pitching keeps falling so in the 5th and 6th, Pete ends up with a third ace in Max Fried and fills SS with Bo Bichette.29:24 - Are we feeling different about Bichette in keepers vs. redraft?31:37 - In the 7th and 8th, Pete is feeling good about his three-headed ace and is looking for bats to strengthen his offense. He finds Brandon Lowe and Eugenio Suarez at two relatively weak positions.37:34- Among a run of hitters joining Pete's team, Pete takes his first closer, and opts for Aroldis Chapman over Cade Smith, then follows that up with Spencer Torkelson in the 10th, Michael Harris in the 11th and Teoscar Hernandez in the 12th.50:48 - Pete jumps back in the pitching market adding Tanner Bibee and Emmet Sheehan over a slew of other pitchers going in this range, before grabbing Kenley Jansen at the end of a closer run.55:54 - On the other side of the turn after Jansen, Pete grabs Luis Robert, Jr., one of a number of buy-low bounce backs (too many, perhaps) he grabbed in this draft. Then he adds Jonathan Aranda and Mackenzie Gore, who really shouldn't be buy-lows.1:02:06 - Pete closes out with a high upside play (Munetaka Murakami), his starting C (Drake Baldwin), a couple additional SP (Parker Messick and Brayan Bello), and a guy whose second half was better than you think (Christian Walker).1:11:44 - A quick look at a few players who went undrafted but could be interesting.Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Darren (@doceisenhauer), Drew (@drewisokay) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as they build their ideal Thanksgiving plates, discuss the roster moves around MLB and the new pricing structure at Prospects Live. The guys also dig into the dynasty outlooks for the Cardinals and Guardians.Cardinals players discussed: Alec Burleson, Willson Contreras, Brendan Donovan, Ivan Herrera, Jordan Walker, Victor Scott II, Rainiel Rodriguez, Joshua Baez, Jimmy Crooks, Sonny Gray, Matthew Liberatore, Michael McGreevey, Riley O'Brien, Matt Svanson, Tanner Franklin, Quinn Mathews, Liam Doyle, Cooper Hjerpe, Tink Hence, Tekoah Roby.Guardians players discussed: Jose Ramirez, Kyle Manzardo, Steven Kwan, Bo Naylor, Brayan Rocchio, Gabriel Arias, Chase DeLauter, Ralphy Velazquez, Dean Curley, Jace Laviolette, Angel Genao, Gavin Williams, Tanner Bibee, Joey Cantillo, Hunter Gaddis, Cade Smith, Andrew Walters, Braylon Doughty, Franco Aleman, Khal Stephen, Ixan Henderson, Brycen Mautz.
Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today Express! You can find FBT Express on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Audacy App and wherever else podcasts are found. Jackson Merrill has had a big September! Luis Castillo is coming off his best start of the season but how much does it matter? Francisco Alvarez has raked since returning from the minors. Tanner Bibee has made changes and it's paying off. Fantasy Baseball Today Express is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today Express on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cal Raleigh vs. Aaron Judge for AL MVP has been insane (2:55)! ... Tanner Bibee is finishing strong (10:37). ... Could Taj Bradley be a sleeper next season (16:18)? ... What's the latest playoff picture (19:32)? ... News (20:58): Kyle Tucker could return this weekend. ... The Dog of the Week goes to Jonah Tong (29:30). ... It was bombs away for the Phillies and Mariners (36:52). ... How much will these strong finishes affect 2026 value (43:38)? ... Can these names be sleepers next season (57:34)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:00:00). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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
Stephen Kolek has pitched well with the Royals (3:08)! ... Hunter Greene threw his second career shutout (6:45). ... Max Fried set a new career-high with 13 strikeouts (10:39)! ... Clayton Kershaw, one of the best to ever do it, is retiring after this season (17:05). ... News (21:45): Junior Caminero was out Thursday with a back injury. ... Chandler Simpson is finishing strong (22:46). ... Tanner Bibee has looked better of late (31:00). ... Start or sit these pitchers next week (41:16)? ... Brandon Nimmo has quietly had a strong season (45:43). ... Let's preview Week 27, looking at the schedule, two-start pitchers and sleeper hitters (52:30). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:04:12). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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
Tanner Bibee had one of the best starts of his career (3:00)! ... George Kirby and Bryan Woo had ridiculous starts this weekend (8:45). ... News (18:43): Tarik Skubal left his start Friday with left side soreness. ... The Blue Jays are promoting Trey Yesavage and the Giants are promoting Bryce Eldridge (22:43). ... The Dog of the Week goes to Hurston Waldrep (38:22). ... Royce Lewis keeps on running (42:51). ... Noah Cameron had two great starts this past week (53:26). ... Start or sti these pitchers (1:01:15)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:11:35). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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
Let's fire up the DROP-O-METER for Shane Baz and Tanner Bibee (2:55). ... Cristopher Sanchez is making his case for NL Cy Young (9:40). ... David Peterson bounced back and the Yankees blasted nine homers (12:34). ... News (21:27): Jacob deGrom was scratched from his start Wednesday with shoulder fatigue. ... Bryson Stott and Alejandro Kirk are picking things up (31:05). ... Any interest in Jameson Taillon, Emmet Sheehan and Tomoyuki Sugano (41:52)? ... Are Max Scherzer and Jacob Lopez in the Circle of Trust (39:18)? ... These two young bats are emerging (48:33). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (53:21). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices