Fantasy Baseball Today

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Floor vs. Ceiling; HR and WHIP Sleepers (06/09 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jun 09, 2020

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Today on the show we're taking a look at some late-round contributors for home runs and WHIP but first, which categories do the guys struggle with the most (2:30)? ... We're trying something new called Floor vs. Ceiling where we present you a player and present a realistic upside and downside. First up is David Dahl (7:02). Are the strikeouts too big of a concern? Do we overlook Coors Field too much in H2H points leagues? ... What's the range of outcomes for Jorge Polanco (12:55)? He seems relatively safe but nobody wants him. Would Adam rather have Gleyber Torres in the third round or Polanco in the 13th? ... Sean Manaea was great for five starts in 2019 but how realistic was it (17:00)? Is he a target at his current ADP? ... Justin Turner may be old but he still gets it done when he's on the field (22:00). Are we comfortable with him as a starting third baseman? ... Will the real Mike Foltynewicz please stand up (27:07)? ... We transition into our home run and WHIP sleepers (34:46). Khris Davis is the poster child but don't forget about names like Renato Nunez, Luke Voit, and Edwin Encarnacion. ... Who are some starting pitchers who can provide WHIP help later on (45:40). Everybody loves Rich Hill! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Questions About SP; Batting Average and ERA Sleepers (06/08 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jun 08, 2020

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Today on the show we're answering some questions about starting pitchers and also taking a look at some batting average and ERA sleepers. But first, where's Adam been!? We have another new proposal from the owners, this time regarding a 76-game season (5:46). What's the deal with qualifying offers? ... Our email of the day asks whether or not punting starting pitcher is a viable strategy in a shortened season (11:05). How much are we all changing our draft approach? ... Continuing with our theme of starting pitchers, is Corey Kluber done as a Top-20 starting pitcher (19:18)? Would we rather own Kluber or Zac Gallen? ... Is David Price one of the most underrated starting pitchers in Fantasy (28:00)? ... Is his move to the Los Angeles Dodgers actually good for his Fantasy output? ... Is Dinelson Lamet a legitimate breakout candidate (36:55)? ... He really only has two pitches, maybe even one. ... When looking for late-round category contributors, can you find batting average (41:45)? ... Who are the top batting average sleepers being drafted outside the Top-200? ... How about late-round ERA contributors (49:35)? ... Does using elite middle relievers actually help? Who are some underrated SP in regards to ERA? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Players We Draft: East Edition; 50-Game Mock Draft (06/05 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jun 05, 2020

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Today on the show we're revealing players we like to draft from the AL and NL East teams but first, do we have any other teams we root for outside of our favorites? We still don't know how many games will be played this season but earlier today we did a 50-game mock draft just in case (4:26). How does that change drafting pitchers? Can we see four-man rotations in a 50-game season? ... If there is a 50-game season, why should we be higher on elite closers (14:18)? If that's the case, why is Frank devaluing Josh Hader? ... Who are our favorite players to draft in the AL and NL east, starting with the Boston Red Sox (16:55)? ... Did Adam talk Frank into James Paxton (20:19)? ... How undervalued is Lourdes Gurriel (24:00)? ... Is Nick Anderson a poor man's Josh Hader (28:10)? ... Do we really have to talk about the Orioles (32:55)? ... Why is everybody so excited about J.D. Davis (37:07)? ... Patrick Corbin is quite the safe pick where he's being drafted (41:40). ... Can Max Fried maintain his gains in control (44:55)? ... Chris is expecting bounce-back seasons from both Jean Segura and Andrew McCutchen (50:30). ... Is Jonathan Villar the safer Adalberto Mondesi (53:00)? ... We finally evaluate Royals prospect Daniel Lynch (56:30)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Players We Draft: Central Edition; Shohei Ohtani's Value (06/04 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jun 04, 2020

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Today on the show we're talking about our players to draft from the AL and NL Central divisions but first, we answer some questions on Shohei Ohtani (2:00)! Will he be more injury-prone than the average player? What format are you most likely to draft him in? What is his dynasty outlook? ... Taking a look at the players we love to draft in the Central divisions, we start off with the Cleveland Indians (9:44). Everybody loves Franmil Reyes! ... For the White Sox, Chris is buying into the adjustments Yoan Moncada made in 2019 (13:02). Scott and Frank are trusting Lucas Giolito. ... Is it possible to draft every hitter on the Twins (16:57)? Will Nelson Cruz ever stop mashing? ... When it comes to the Detroit Tigers, there is only one option (20:40)! ... For the Kansas City Royals, Scott favors Jorge Soler while Frank is on Salvador Perez (23:33). ... Chris has to run but first he gives us his favorite NL central players (26:45). ... Scott thinks Nick Castellanos can have Nolan Arenado type upside with the Reds (32:13). ... Why is Ian Happ such a popular sleeper (36:37)? ... The Brewers are known for advancing hitters' careers (40:05). Can they do it with Avisail Garcia? ... Even though the Pirates are expecting to be a bad team, they have some interesting players (44:00). ... Is Dylan Carlson the next big thing with the Cardinals (47:00)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Players We Draft: West Edition; 50-Game Season!? (06/03 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jun 03, 2020

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We're talking players we like to draft from the AL and NL West but first, we discuss Chris Archer who needs thoracic outlet surgery (2:20). Does anybody get a boost from this? ... What are these rumors for a 50-game season (7:31)!? It would be hard to have a Fantasy season if that were the case. ... Who are our favorite players to draft from the AL and NL West (13:40)? We get things started with the Houston Astros and Josh James. ... Why are Scott and Chris focused on two late-round Angels pitchers (17:47)? ... Surprise, surprise, Scott is going with Mark Canha when it comes to the A's (22:10). Chris and Frank are focused on a specific starting pitcher instead. ... Can we just skip the Mariners (25:55)? They do offer some late-round starting pitchers. ... When it comes to the Texas Rangers, Frank can't quit on Willie Calhoun (29:17). ... Shifting gears to the National League, the Dodgers are loaded (34:09). Is David Price the most underrated starting pitcher in Fantasy? ... We're all on the same page when it comes to this Diamondbacks breakout (38:52)! ... Why is Sam Hilliard so intriguing with the Rockies (42:02)? ... Why is Chris buying in on Eric Hosmer (43:58)? ... Is Mike Yastrzemski the real deal (47:07)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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Drafting Pitchers In A Shortened Season (06/01 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jun 01, 2020

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The one thing we know for sure about 2020 is that it's going to be a weird season. With that being said, what has changed most when it comes to pitchers (1:58)? Should we be devaluing innings eaters? How about Zack Greinke? ... Frank explains why he's avoiding volatile starting pitchers like Trevor Bauer, Robbie Ray and Eduardo Rodriguez (8:16). ... In our email of the day, we're asking about hitter strikeouts (13:20). How much do they matter in H2H points vs. Roto? What does a player need to do to overcome a high strikeout rate? Why is Chris out on Ryan McMahon because of this? ... In our news and notes, we take a look at the 114-game proposal from the MLBPA (23:10). Also, are we forgetting about Griffin Canning? ... So, how should you draft pitchers in a shortened season (31:41)? Frank shares some of his findings, which lean towards devaluing elite starting pitchers. Why should we target more of those breakout types? ... The guys also like targeting AL Central starting pitchers because of their scheduling in 2020 (45:38). Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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The Leftovers Part 1; What is xERA? (05/29 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) May 29, 2020

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Today on the show we're taking a closer look at xERA and analyzing some forgotten players but first, how do we feel about actual leftovers? Scott wrote an article recently about xERA so what is it (4:05)? Like other ERA estimators, xERA could be helpful for Fantasy Baseball but how? Why does Aaron Civale have a better outlook because of xERA? ... Who are some of the winners and losers using this new stat (11:42)? Scott tells us how Julio Urias, Tyler Glasnow and a pair of Twins pitchers benefit. ... Leftovers Part 1 (23:11)! These are the players we haven't talked enough about yet this offseason. ... What's the outlook for Max Muncy (24:15)? ... Why is Max Kepler so similar to Muncy (26:36)? ... Can Mallex Smith bounce-back (29:10)? ... Why aren't people more excited about Scott Kingery (32:15)? ... Does Jean Segura have anything left in the tank (35:18)? ... What is Starlin Castro's upside (39:00)? ... Can Jorge Alfaro ever take that next step (41:10)? ... Why is Adrian Houser such a popular sleeper (43:40)? ... Will Jon Berti play enough to be relevant (45:05)? ... Put some respect on Wil Myers' name (47:07)! Why is NOBODY talking about Gregory Polanco (49:15)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Sophomore Slumps! What to do with Fernando Tatis? (05/28 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) May 28, 2020

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Today we're talking about sophomore slumps and whether or not they're real! Speaking of sophomores, what were the guys like back in high school? ... Which sophomores are we worried about most in Fantasy this season (5:20)? Is Bo Bichette's ADP too high? ... Our email of the day asks about risers and fallers in keeper leagues (14:37). Is it as simple as veteran players fall while younger players rise? ... What's the deal with the latest MLB proposal (21:36)? Max Scherzer isn't having any of it. Also, Byron Buxton is finally 100% and should be on your radar. ... Getting back to sophomore slumps (33:07), are they real in baseball? Frank shares some data from the past five years on the topic. ... Which sophomore is Adam targeting (40:40) plus what do we do with Fernando Tatis? ... Who are the three sophomore hitters Frank typically targets (46:40)? ... Plus, we have a prospect evaluation for Logan Gilbert, starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners (50:10)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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Rankings Debates! How to Buy-Low, Sell-High (05/27 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) May 27, 2020

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We've got rankings debates but first, which batting stances did you imitate most growing up? If your answer isn't Gary Sheffield, you're wrong. Alright, why the discrepancy in Bryce Harper ranking (4:07)? Frank is buying into the adjustments Harper made the final four months last season. Who should be drafted higher between Harper or Springer? ... Next up we have Hyun-Jin Ryu, whom Scott is higher on than Frank (13:50). How much should we worry about the change of scenery and Ryu's injury history? ... Why does Scott hate Raisel Iglesias (22:33)? Was Iglesias really as bad as his 2019? ... On Wednesdays we like to do some strategy discussion so is the buy-low/sell-high dead in Fantasy Baseball (30:34)? It's much easier said than done nowadays. Why is Adam starting to "buy-high" (34:40)? Should you be doing the same thing? Should we try and sell prospects as soon as they're called up (44:18)? Frank thinks it's a risky proposition. ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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Will Middlebrooks Joins The Show! Will There Be A 2020 Season? (05/26 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) May 26, 2020

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A few weeks ago, we had former Marlins President and host of Nothing Personal David Samson on the show to discuss the MLB proposal so we thought it was time to hear a former player's perspective! We start off asking Will Middlebrooks what the biggest hurdle is at this point (3:50) and what the concern level is for current players. ... What would Will do if he were the owners or head of the players union (7:16)? ... Will the shortened season be tougher on hitters or pitchers (11:05)? Will the pitchers have enough time to get ready for the season? ... What are Will's thoughts on the universal DH (13:09) plus why would they ban the high-five? ... Will stud players still play everyday in the shortened season or will they rest more (16:30)? How about if there are doubleheaders? ... With teams set to face just their division and the same geographic division in the opposite league, whom does that favor (21:06)? What would Will's approach be in a shortened season? ... What are his thoughts on the cheating scandals surrounding the Houston Astros and the Boston Red Sox (25:56)? ... How would Will Middlebrooks describe Mike Trout in his own words (29:43)? ... What's the deal with the Red Sox mascot (35:30)!? We end the show answering your questions! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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