FTN Fantasy Baseball Podcast

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Red Fox Bullpen Report, Tuesday March 31 Mar 31, 2026

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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 the biggest bids on relievers from Sunday's FAAB and looks at the early save opportunities from teams that had uncertain hierarchies or questionable closers.

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Red Fox Bullpen Report March 22 Mar 22, 2026

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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 kicks off the season with the first free agency preview of the year. Who's out there on waiver wires to help us bank early saves?

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Only Closers in the Building Mar 14, 2026

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In this week's episode, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) are joined by FTN's resident bullpen expert, Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) to break down the top 50 relievers for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.

Why Closers are important in the NFBC

Strategies and Game Theory

Tier 1 - Mason Miller vs. Edwin Diaz vs....Cade Smith?

Tier 2 - Thoughts on Devin Williams, Aroldis Chapman and David Bednar

Tier 3 - Breaking down Iglesias vs. Suarez, liking Jeff Hoffman, not trusting Carlos Estevez

Tier 4 - Tampa's committee, Megill vs. Uribe, Dan likes a mid-range guy here a lot

Tier 5 - Fading Riley O'Brien? Kirby Yates becomes interesting, Chris Martin but not from Coldplay

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The Top 50 Starting Pitchers for 2026 Feb 27, 2026

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Paul Skenes or Garrett Crochet? Greene or Brown among the Hunters? How high can Chase Burns and Nolan McLean climb? These and many more questions are answered as Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony tier up and analyze the top 50 starting pitchers through ADP 200. Enjoy!

Episode Guide

News and Notes

Brandon Woodruff, Royce Lewis, Merrill Kelly, Chase DeLauter and more

Starting Pitcher Tiers for 2026 (pt 1)

An overview of 2025 results
Tier 1a - Skubal, Skenes and Crochet
Tier 1b - Who do we trust most among Woo, Gilbert, Yamamoto, Sanchez and Sale?
Tier 2 - Cole Ragans, Hunter Brown, Hunter Greene, Freddy Peralta, Jacob deGrom. Does Logan Webb belong?
Tier 3 - Some love for The Lizard, McLean Helium Rising, Solid Old Nick, Knuckleheads and Innings Limits
Tier 4 - King vs. Pepiot vs. Gavin Williams; Any love for Strider? Sheehan vs. Yesavage, and more
Tier 5 - A sneaky value; what about Bubba, Rogers, The Miz?
Tier 6 - Three Cubs SPs behind good defense; expectations for Rodon, Baz, Castillo and Mackenzie Gore

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Outfield Tiers w/ Mike Mager Feb 18, 2026

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So many strong fantasy targets in the outfield, but there are also landmines galore. Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Mike Mager (@BronxYankees23) walk you through all the outfielders, by tiers, in the top 400 ADP.

News and Notes

Konnor Griffin, Pablo Lopez, Twins starters, Mets slow-plays

Outfielders by Tier

Tier 1

Difference between Julio and Tatis
Where to draft Corbin Carroll
Thoughts on Kyle Tucker and Jackson Chourio

Tier 2

PCA and James Wood: target or fade?
Roman Anthony hype
Mike's Guy

Tier 3

Buxton and Robert Jr.
Jarren Duran, sneaky?
Mike's every-year target
Thoughts on Bellinger

Tier 4

Some batting average killers
Kyle Stowers and Jakob Marsee
Brandon Nimmo in Texas
Teo underrated?

Tier 5

Dylan Crews and Brenton Doyle
Boring but solid guys
Thoughts on Andy Pages, Alec Burleson and Daulton Varsho

Tier 6

Jose Caballero with a full season in pinstripes
Wilyer Abreu hype
Colton Cowser and BAL OF playing time
Heliot Ramos worth it?

Tier 7-9

The Yankees outfielders
Matt Wallner
Chase DeLauter
TJ Friedl undervalued?
Jordan Walker Driveline
The speed guys
Castellanos in San Diego

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Fantasy Baseball Tiers Overview: 2B and SS Feb 07, 2026

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The shortstop position is loaded! Second base, not so much. Join Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) as they walk through the fantasy targets and fades by tier for 2B and SS.

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