FTN Fantasy Baseball Podcast

Latest Episodes:

HoneyBuckets & Coldplay Harris II w/ Sammy Reid Jul 18, 2025

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For this first ever R-rated episode, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) are joined by the one and only Sammy Reid (@sammyreidFI)! Baseball topics discussed: 2nd half studs, 2nd half fallers, Cal Raleigh's dominance, jinxing Max Fried, Hunter Brown's demise, what's wrong with Dylan Cease, Michael Harris II triple-downing, and Jung Hoo Lee is not Him. Non-baseball topics discussed: the World Series of Poker, Astronomer CEO at the Coldplay concert, hairy Santa Cruzers, HoneyBuckets our pseudo sponsor and getting fooled on social media.

Enjoy this wild ride!

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Red Fox Bullpen Report, Tuesday July 8 Jul 08, 2025

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FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan discusses what's next in Arizona after Shelby Miller's injury, a potential Aroldis Chapman replacement in Boston, Robert Suarez is safe in San Diego, and finishes with some teams who could trade away their closers if they fall out of the playoff hunt.

Dan updates the FTN Bullpen Report (leverage chart) daily!

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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)

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Red Fox Bullpen Report, Saturday July 5 Jul 05, 2025

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FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan weighs in on some FAAB targets from the White Sox, Marlins, and Braves, and continues a look ahead at the trade deadline by highlighting some relievers who may be at risk of losing their jobs.

Dan updates the FTN Bullpen Report (leverage chart) daily!

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)

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Into the Mind of Jason Santeiu Jul 03, 2025

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Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) is joined by special guest Jason Santeiu (@jasonsanteiu), a phenomenal high stakes fantasy baseball manager who finished 2nd and 3rd in the NFBC Main Event last season and is having a strong 2025. Among the topics discussed: draft diversification, player value, preseason prep, live drafting, FAAB planning and lineup-setting strategies. This episode is a great deep dive into one of the rising stars of the high stakes space and the game of fantasy baseball.

Topics Discussed:

Last year's sweat with Ohtani, Judge and 2 top teams
Experience of drafting live in Las Vegas
Fantasy community/analysts; how to sift through the noise
Jason's pre-draft prep and process
Going all-in vs. Diversification
Why Cal Raleigh
Jason's unique strategies this season with closers and specific categories
Stashing and being patient vs. quick cuts
FAAB time management and budgeting
Deeper dive on Jason's 1st place Main Event teams
Weekend Matchups
Week 16 Look-Ahead
Rest-of-Season Over/Under game

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Red Fox Bullpen Report, Tuesday July 1 Jul 01, 2025

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FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan checks in on weekend news for the White Sox, Braves, Phillies and Yankees, plus is change coming in San Diego? Has it already happened in Miami?

Dan updates the FTN Bullpen Report (leverage chart) daily!

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)

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Red Fox Bullpen Report, Saturday June 28 Jun 28, 2025

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FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan highlights a weak crop of FAAB additions from the White Sox, Rockies, Braves and Rangers, plus some news from the Yankees, Rays, Cubs, and Dodgers.

Dan updates the FTN Bullpen Report (leverage chart) daily!

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)

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How to Fix your Fantasy Baseball Team Jun 27, 2025

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Join Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony as they break down the latest news in fantasy baseball, help you set weekend lineups, prep for Sunday FAAB and discuss how to fix your roto categories.

Injuries and News

Harry Ford
Mark Vientos
Bryce Harper, Shea Langeliers, Austin Hays
Royce Lewis
Nathan Eovaldi
Mets rotation

What to do with our pitching stashes

Bubba Chandler
Andrew Painter
Logan Henderson

Best and Worst SP rotations over the last 30 days

How to Fix Roto Category Imbalances

Power Heavy tilt
The issue with platoon studs
ABs, ABs, ABs
How to avoid the disaster 2-start SP

Weekend Matchup starts/sits

Quick FAAB look-ahead

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Red Fox Bullpen Report, Tuesday June 24 Jun 24, 2025

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FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan highlights some possible clarity in the Yankees' and Braves' bullpens, another potential committee in Texas, an injury scare for the Angels, and young gun on the rise on Chicago's South Side.

Dan updates the FTN Bullpen Report (leverage chart) daily!

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

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Red Fox Bullpen Report, Saturday June 21 Jun 21, 2025

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FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan reviews who can be added from the Dodgers' and Phillies' committees, a possible new committee in The Bronx, bad news out of Arizona, plus the Padres, Braves, Tigers, and some trade deadline save specs.

Dan updates the FTN Bullpen Report (leverage chart) daily!

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

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Buster Posey is the Man Jun 20, 2025

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Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) break down a bevy of fantasy baseball news and topics - the acquisition of Rafael Devers, expectations for Eury Perez & Jacob Misiorowski, the impending returns of Nathan Eovaldi, Hunter Greene & Max Scherzer, hitters to bench this weekend, and a look ahead at Week 14 FAAB featuring Brady House.

Injuries and News