FTN Fantasy Baseball Podcast

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 addresses three bullpens that could be affected by the weekend games, and some waiver wire targets to look at for Sunday FAAB bidding. The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the first of its kind - a podcast collab focused specifically on FAAB with Vlad Sedler (FTN baseball podcast) and Kevin Hasting (On The Wire podcast). Join them as they discuss the best schedules, matchups and free agent/waiver wire targets of this fantasy weekend. Happy 4th of July weekend! Topics: We're Doing a Collab! Managing Daily and Weekly Lineups for Projections Brewers and the best matchups of Week 16 FAAB targets for power (HR/RBI) FAAB targets for speed (SB) and R Streamer Opportunities based on Schedule and Matchups FAAB targets for Wins and Ks FAAB targets for Ratios (ERA/WHIP) FAAB targets for Saves Wild Card and Stash FAAB targets Make sure to follow and subscribe to both the FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast and On The Wire podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 the 10 closers/teams with stability grades of C or lower on his Bullpen Report chart. Is there hope/help for any of them? The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 a weak group of FAAB options and highlights some current closers who could be on the trade block a month from now. The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and guest Sammy Reid (@sammyreidFI) discuss the role of analytics and the balance between vibes and numbers, both from fantasy and real-life baseball perspectives. They review 1st half busts, 2nd half targets, and preview Week 15 for matchups and FAAB. Enjoy! Join us at https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb, use code MLB26 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 the latest news from the past week, including another injury and IL stint for Daniel Palencia, Ryan Helsley's struggles since returning, Aroldis Chapman trade watch, Seranthony Dominguez is in danger, Emilio Pagan could return soon, Edwin Diaz is throwing bullpens, and more... The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) is joined by current NFBC Online Auction overall leader Ben Bingham (@BenBinghamMLB) to discuss a variety of fantasy baseball and MLB topics: 15 vs. 12-team leagues, finding AVG on the wire, underlying metrics of rookie hitters, the Cleveland Guardians and the AL Central, and a preview of this weekend's FAAB targets. Enjoy! TOPICS Ben's first overall auction squad: how he's built and managed it How to find Batting Average in FAAB The balance between being risk-averse and taking risks Best FAAB pickups of the season Using MiLB underlying metrics to help with rookie pickup decisions The Guardians, White Sox, Twins and expectations for the AL Central, ROS Did we see Parker Messick coming? What to expect from Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado, ROS Cooper Pratt, Christian Moore, Trei Cruz, Tommy Edman and all the 15-team FAAB targets Join us at https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb, use code DAD15 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 visits all 30 MLB bullpens for the first time this year. As we approach the midpoint of the season, who's currently leading each team's hierarchy? Most jobs are secure, but there have still been a few recent surprises. The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 a weak crop of free agency targets. Kenley Jansen is back from the IL, but is he still the closer in Detroit? What about Seranthony Dominguez? Andrew Kittredge is streamable in Baltimore until Ryan Helsley is back. More Alex Lange analysis, the Angels' messy ninth inning, another week of Emilio Pagan ownership watch, and more... The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 news from the past week, including a deeper dive into the surprising emergence of Alex Lange in Kansas City, the Grant Taylor versus Seranthony Dominguez debate, Trevor Megill's possible injury, the return of Josh Hader, updated return timelines for Kenley Jansen and Ryan Helsley, and more. The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 gives his take on the Kansas City bullpen minus Lucas Erceg in the closer role, and covers a long list of available saves options as well as a drop list of pitchers we no longer need to roster.  The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Orrico and Kevin Hasting co-host this week's podcast and go over some of the biggest storylines of the MLB season so far. Catchers crushing and how this will impact 2027 fantasy drafts Rookie standouts: Murakami, McGonigle, Stewart, Wetherholt, Tolle, McLean and more Hurt/Risky arms paying off: Misiorowski, Burns, Wheeler, Cole, Rodon, Yesavage Big-name disappointments: Tucker, Tatis, Guerrero, Chisholm, Valdez, Alcantara The resurgence of the Tampa Bay Rays and Atlanta Braves Join www.ftnfantasy/mlb for the best fantasy baseball content including FAAB, drops, lineup help, closer targets and projections!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 closer news from eight bullpens around the league, including Trevor Megill and Clayton Beeter getting their jobs back. Ryan Helsley has a setback in BAL. A.J. Puk ramps up his rehab in AAA. Josh Hader returns this week. Could Lucas Erceg be out in KC? Is it Finnegan and/or Vest in DET? The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 the top options available in this weekend's free agency runs. The Reds offer two options on different timelines. Finnegan is in again in Detroit? Kirby Yates can be the best of the bad for the Angels. And could Trevor Megill have already overtaken Abner Uribe? Plus, five stashes behind shaky closers and Henry is back with his favorites. The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Vlad Sedler, Mike Mager and Marc Winokur to discuss a variety of recent fantasy baseball news and notes and look ahead at the top options in free agents and waivers this weekend. Topics Cristopher Sanchez's incredible scoreless streak Lesson about 1-year trends with pitchers Gerrit Cole, Schlittler and the Yankees rotation Kenley Jansen and Kyle Finnegan The red-hot Nationals offense Can't stream against the White Sox anymore, but can against the White Sox Lawrence Butler and the A's outfield Agustin Ramirez and Joe Mack; the state of catchers Blake Dunn, Vaughn Grissom Eric Lauer and River Ryan's delay It's Jared Jones Week! Join us at https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 covers some bullpens where the closer has struggled lately, including the Mets, Yankees, White Sox, Tigers, and Royals. Who's in danger of losing their job? Who should we be stashing in case that happens? The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 digs into the best waiver wire additions, including less than 100% ownership of Paul Sewald and Louis Varland. It's another week to stash Emilio Pagan. Trevor Megill may be close to saves again. Is Grant Taylor about to become the new White Sox closer? Plus, some weekly streamers, backup options, and more... The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) as they discuss a variety of fantasy baseball-related topics -- injuries, recent activations, FAAB targets, draft archetypes, and a breakdown of this year's top rookies. Pitcher Injuries and Pitchers Activated The Skubal Scope Knucklehead Snell Robby Snelling Clay Holmes, Max Fried, Chase Dollander Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon Grayson Rodriguez Discussion about recent hitter injuries Drake Baldwin, Cal Raleigh, Francisco Alvarez Is Kyle Teel a drop everywhere? What to do with Addison Barger Activated: Jackson Holliday, Logan O'Hoppe and more Discussion about Steady Eddies vs. Helium/Upside guys Discussion about Rookies of the Year candidates and this exceptional rookie class Promo Code MLB26 is the one to use for 10% off FTN Fantasy for the best and most helpful fantasy baseball lineups, waivers, drops advice and our world-class Custom Projections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 covers eight teams after a relatively calm week. Is Trevor Megill back in the ninth for the Brewers? The returns of Ryan Helsley and Josh Hader are delayed. The Angels and Reds are mysterious messes, David Bednar's on shaky ground, and Jeff Hoffman's chances are six feet under. The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 runs down the add/drop prospects of no less than 24 different relievers, including Trevor Megill, Emilio Pagan, Edwin Diaz, Rico Garcia, Caleb Kilian, and Jeff Hoffman. The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 reminds us not to burn the money in the banana stand on flash-in-the-pan closers du jour, citing Cincinnati's replacements for Emilio Pagan specifically. In other news, Josh Hader and Pete Fairbanks should return soon, Ryan Walker is out in San Francisco, Jacob Latz is in at Texas, and more from BAL, DET, KC, LAA, PIT, and the A's. The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony run through all the waiver wire and free agent bidding targets for this weekend. They break down the latest promoted prospects (Spencer Jones, Robby Snelling, Bryce Eldridge), hitter streamers like Luke Raley, 2-start pitchers to target and avoid, and of course, the Wild, Wild West of Closers and Saves. Enjoy! Player Discussed Robby Snelling Joe Mack Spencer Jones Bryce Eldridge Ryan Waldschmidt Jesus Rodriguez Zack Gelof Esteury Ruiz Ben Brown Griffin Jax Jack Flaherty Merrill Kelly Brady Singer Stephen Kolek Brandon Sproat Griffin Canning Ty Madden J.T. Ginn Caleb Killian Ryan Zeferjahn Graham Ashcraft & Pierce Johnson Jeff Hoffman & Louis Varland Travis Bazzana & Sam Antonacci Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 finally delivers some good news as we welcome back Daniel Palencia, Raisel Iglesias, and Jhoan Duran from injury. Unfortunately, it comes at the cost of Ryan Helsley and Pete Fairbanks to the IL. Plus, news from DET, KC, LAA, TEX, TOR, and the latest from San Francisco. The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 the weekend's best FAAB/waiver targets, including déjà vu all over again in Sacramento and Texas, an injury opening in Baltimore, Miami, Washington, and maybe Detroit, plus more turmoil in San Francisco, and Carlos Estévez has been forgotten in KC. The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Mike Mager (@BronxYankees27) as they delve into recent happenings in the fantasy baseball world. Will Payton Tolle and JR Ritchie stick with their respective rotations? When will the Mets reverse course? Should we be saving free agent dollars for Jared Jones? How can we find the next breakout power hitters? So much covered in so little time. Enjoy! Topics of Discussion How are the Nationals this good? Latest on the Mets Boston Red Sox and Braves rotation shifts Austin Riley's slump The Jared Jones Train, all aboard? Brandon Woodruff and babying Logan Henderson Closer Talk: Jacob Latz danger, Perky Jack Perkins James Wood is out of this world Spending early draft capital on the Wood and Nick Kurtz archetype Promo Code MLB26 is the one to use for 10% off FTN Fantasy for the best and most helpful fantasy baseball lineups, waivers, drops advice and our world-class Custom Projections.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 news and notes from the past week, including Jordan Romano being designated for assignment by the Angels, Carlos Estevez is close to a rehab assignment, Ryan Walker saving games in San Francisco again, Clayton Beeter hitting the IL in Washington, and more. The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 brings you news and notes affecting this weekend's free agency bidding and waiver wire additions. How to approach the Dodgers' bullpen in the absence of Edwin Diaz, and the new committee in Toronto. The Cubs are down their top four relievers. Is Ryan Walker back in SF? Plus, Enyel de los Santos, Jordan Romano, and more. The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony as they preview this weekend's free agent bidding options and play Start-Bench-Drop with 15 borderline droppable hitters and pitchers.  Topics of Discussion FAAB Targets Payton Tolle Louis Varland, Tanner Scott, Ryan Walker Ritchie, Prielipp, Urena - young arms in 15-teamers Ronny Mauricio Dalton Rushing Start-Bench-Drop Discussion Corners: Caleb Durbin, Alec Bohm, Kyle Manzardo, Brett Baty, Marcelo Mayer Middles: Matt McLain, Jorge Polanco, Bryson Stott, Jackson Holliday, Marcus Semien Outfield: Brenton Doyle, Jac Caglianone, Sal Frelick, TJ Friedl, Justin Crawford, Colton Cowser SPs: Mike Burrows, Kodai Senga, Bubba Chandler, Merrill Kelly, and more RPs: Edwin Diaz, Jordan Romano, Trevor Megill, Lucas Erceg Promo Code MLB26 is the one to use for 10% off FTN Fantasy for the best and most helpful fantasy baseball lineups, waivers, drops advice and our world-class Custom Projections.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 sorts through yet more major closer injuries and impactful news bites. Edwin Díaz is out for three months. Jhoan Duran and Raisel Iglesias also hit the injured list. Josh Hader's stay was extended into late May. Plus more on the Cubs, Brewers, Blue Jays, Rays, Angels, and Giants situations. The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 addresses a week of closer chaos. Megill melts down in Milwaukee. Abner Uribe to the moon? Not so fast. Daniel Palencia hits the IL, stretching the Cubs thin in the late innings, plus more news and notes, and the week's best waiver wire targets. The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode, Vlad Sedler is joined by high-stakes juggernaut "The Robot" Phil Dussault to discuss a variety of topics including bullpen chaos, FAAB strategy, automation, in-season lineup management and trigger-finger drops. Topics: Drafting and managing double-digit FAAB teams Madness with closers - Junis, Walker, Sewald, Dominguez, Romano and more Phil's modeling and process for FAAB and in-season management Next week's matchups/Series in Mexico City Jesus Luzardo, Jose Soriano and ROS projections Promo Code MLB26 is the one to use for 10% off FTN Fantasy for the best and most helpful fantasy baseball lineups, waivers, drops advice and our world-class Custom Projections.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 the latest news from Texas. Is Jakob Junis really their new closer? Also covered are Bryan Abreu and Houston, Kansas City, both clubs in LA, Bednar's struggles in the Bronx, and San Francisco's lack of save chances. The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 covers an intriguing week of saves in Texas and Minnesota, along with what's worth knowing in Tampa, Houston, and Sacramento. He finishes up with who to drop this week and who to target with free agency bids. The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 couple of pitfalls to help us avoid early overreactions and covers the latest news from around the league. The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 free agency implications from early action in the bullpens in St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, San Francisco, and Texas. Then, he spotlights the best free agents that may be available for saves off the waiver wire. The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) discuss their Vegas Main Event drafts, small sample size madness, hot starts to the season, Konnor Griffin expectations, and provide early-season waivers and FAAB advice. Review of Vegas Main Event draft results and a well-deserved Wilyer Abreu lap No victory laps, we're growns up and we're growns up Early Season panic, FOMO and reactions to small sample sizes When to start caring about underlying metrics and the power of confirmation bias The NFBC website redesign Konnor Griffin is here! Cody Ponce, Carlos Estevez, Nick Lodolo, Zack Wheeler and...Tyler Freeman? Hot starts - Jose Fernandez, Joey Wiemer, Liam Hicks Hot starts that aren't all that surprising: Shea Langeliers, Sal Stewart, Yordan Alvarez Weekend Matchup Previews and Hitters to Bench Week 3 FAAB Preview LINK to the livestream version of this episode on X/Twitter LINK to the livestream version of this episode on YouTube --------------------- Promo Code MLB26 is the one to use for 10% off FTN Fantasy for the best and most helpful fantasy baseball lineups, waivers, drops advice and our world-class Custom Projections.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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? The FTN website 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! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Join FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS. Draft Content Hub: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-draft-content-hub Rankings: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/mlb/rankings Projections: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/custom-rankings-and-projections Cheat Sheets: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-cheat-sheets Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Join FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS. Draft Content Hub: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-draft-content-hub Rankings: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/mlb/rankings Projections: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/custom-rankings-and-projections Cheat Sheets: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-cheat-sheets Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 NotesKonnor Griffin, Pablo Lopez, Twins starters, Mets slow-playsOutfielders by TierTier 1Difference between Julio and TatisWhere to draft Corbin CarrollThoughts on Kyle Tucker and Jackson ChourioTier 2PCA and James Wood: target or fade?Roman Anthony hypeMike's GuyTier 3Buxton and Robert Jr.Jarren Duran, sneaky?Mike's every-year targetThoughts on BellingerTier 4Some batting average killersKyle Stowers and Jakob MarseeBrandon Nimmo in TexasTeo underrated?Tier 5Dylan Crews and Brenton DoyleBoring but solid guysThoughts on Andy Pages, Alec Burleson and Daulton VarshoTier 6Jose Caballero with a full season in pinstripesWilyer Abreu hypeColton Cowser and BAL OF playing timeHeliot Ramos worth it?Tier 7-9The Yankees outfieldersMatt WallnerChase DeLauterTJ Friedl undervalued?Jordan Walker DrivelineThe speed guysCastellanos in San DiegoJoin FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Draft Content Hub: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-draft-content-hubRankings: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/mlb/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/custom-rankings-and-projectionsCheat Sheets: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-cheat-sheetsUse promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.Discussion points:News and NotesTarik Skubal's arb decisionFramber Valdez in DetroitEugenio Suárez ADP with the RedsSecond Base and Shortstop TiersHow the positions fared in 2025Tier 1Bobby Witt Jr. a lock at 1.03?Gunnar and LindorTrea Turner vs. Zach Neto argumentTier 2Early 2B with Ketel Marte or Brice Turang?Tier 3Trevor Story: undervalued?Nico Hoerner's winter power surgeCorey Seager staying healthyBo Bichette might be a monsterTier 4A long discussion on Konnor GriffinJacob Wilson is a studOzzie Albies and Tovar, the accumulatorsIs it low or Lowe?Tiers 5-8Marcus Semien sucks and is a value at the same timeExpectations for JJ Wetherholt, Masyn Winn and the Cardinals' offenseOvervaluing the multi-position eligible guysKody Clemens?Jeff McNeil throwing the birdand much more!Join FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) as they walk through the fantasy targets and fades by tier for first base and third base. Discussion points:Recent NewsBlake Snell's fallen valueHarrison Bader and Luis Arraez on the GiantsThe White Sox trade for Luisangel Acuña and sign Austin HaysHow the 1B and 3B position did in 2025The big profit guys, from Nick Kurtz to Eugenio SuárezEarly Tiers and the big drop-offsVlad Guerrero Jr. vs. Junior CamineroShould we start Jazz at 2B or 3B?Fading Nick Kurtz, targeting Polar Pete?The vets tier: Harper, Freeman, Olson, Machado, Devers, RileyThe Middle TiersThe Upside Tier for 1BJordan Westburg's prorated statsNoelvi Marte a trap?The boys love Willson in BostonRoyce Lewis - time to quit or buy back in?Expectations for Sal Stewart and Munetaka MurakamiThe Late TiersBrett Baty and Mark Vientos getting screwedBad mojo in Texas?Andrew VaughnNolan Schanuel's bat speedWee Willi Castro and the Dbacks hate LawlarJoin FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vlad Sedler is joined by 6x FSWA winner and co-author of the The Process, Jeff Zimmerman. The duo breaks down the catcher position by tiers, discuss the recent signings of Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette, and break down some of Jeff's successful high-stakes strategies for 2026. Enjoy!Discussion points:Incredible short studies in The ProcessBeing an analyst before a playerFAAB strategies for 2026Impact of moving from AL to NL (Tucker, Bichette, Robert Jr.)How Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette and Luis Robert Jr. will do this yearProjecting Runs and RBIsJeff's old strategy of amassing PAs (the roto Albies)One roto category Jeff is ignoring in 2026Offenses Vlad and Jeff are down onCatcher Tiers!How many HRs will Cal Raleigh hitBen Rice helium origin storyHow to draft catchers differently in 12-team leaguesAvoid fully punting?Those Baltimore catchersBatting average lateTrying to make Fetch (Ford) happenJoin FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The BOOM is back! FTN Baseball co-host Jason Anthony (@booms62) returns, joining Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Mike Mager (@BronxYankees27) to discuss the latest in fantasy baseball news, 2026 fantasy draft strategies and a breakdown of the first two rounds of NFBC ADP. Who's our big 1st round bust? The most undervalued 2nd round guy? Tune in and find out!Discussion TopicsIN THE NEWSKyle Tucker and this 'Anthony Rendon Syndrome' BSAlex Bregman's new price in ChicagoIs Marcell Ozuna worth a late-late-round flier?ACTIONABLE 2025 LESSONS for 2026Could we see this Cal Raleigh season coming?Why Steve Weimer loved Geraldo PerdomoThe one thing several 2025 "league-winners" had in commonREVIEW OF THE EARLY ROUNDSBobby Witt Jr. or Juan Soto at pick 3Skubal vs. Skenes vs. CrochetElly De La Cruz and the lineup around himOur 1st Round BustDoes Jackson Chourio have another level?KDS strategies - early vs. middle vs. back endJoin FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Use promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Mike Mager (@bronxyankees23) as they take you through a deep dive of the NL West rosters and identify all the hitters and pitchers to target and avoid at their current ADPs. Is Ohtani the clear 1.01? Will Nick Pivetta negatively regress? Is Hunter Goodman a top five catcher? Tune in and enjoy!Time stamps2:00 - Free Agency Rumors - Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, Alex Bregman13:00 - Los Angeles DodgersShohei Ohtani 1.01 no matter what...or?Falling ADP for Mookie Betts and Freddie FreemanMarket price evaluation of Teoscar Hernandez & Andy PagesThere's a guy in the farm system you should know aboutYamamoto concerns? Snell and Glasnow. Sheehan is a beast. Sasaki polarizing.Edwin Diaz, save opps and the bullpen40:00 - San Diego PadresFernando Tatis Jr. worth a first-round pick?Jackson Merrill at his price - not so sureThe vibes aren't the vibiest hereNick Pivetta, Michael King, Joe Musgrove expectationsMaybe they should trade Mason Miller54:00 - San Francisco GiantsRafael Devers worth the depressed price?In what scenario do you draft Willy Adames?There's a Jung Hoo Lee marketBryce Eldridge: clogger of the UTLogan Webb, first in IP leaguesRobbie Ray the DOM/DIS KingRyan Walker and a sneaky reliever1:08 - Arizona DiamondbacksWill Ketel Marte get traded?The offense is quite dicey - Gabby Moreno the cleanup hitterPlayers of interest on the pitching staff1:15 - Colorado RockiesMy goodness, that run differential!Hitters we're targetingPitchers we're avoiding (teaser: ALL OF THEM)Join us at www.FTNfantasy.com/mlb for the best rankings, projections and content brought to you by an All-Star crew - Vlad Sedler, Mike Mager, Lucas Biery, Dan Thompson, Adam Young, and of course, Joe Orrico! Use code FTN26 for 10% the Pro or High Stakes packages. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vlad Sedler and Mike Mager break down the offseason transactions and their 2026 fantasy impact for all the NL East and Central teams. Over 60 players are discussed in detail, so take out a note pad and jot it all down!4:00 - Atlanta BravesIs Ozzie Albies toast?Will Michael Harris II step up?Is Austin Riley underpriced?What to do with Spencer Strider?17:00 - Philadelphia PhilliesFantasy values of Adolis Garcia, Cristopher Sanchez and more26:00 New York MetsExpectations for Juan Soto without Pete AlonsoNolan McLean and the NYC fantasy tax35:00 Washington NationalsA trainwreck with a couple of gems39:00 Miami MarlinsIf Agustin Ramirez was back in NYIs Jacob Marsee overvalued?44:00 Milwaukee BrewersConverging markets of Trevor Megill and Abner UribeExpectations for The Miz Brandon Woodruff is elite (but can he stay healthy?)50:00 Cincinnati RedsNoelvi Marte and Matt McLain's deficienciesHunter Greene for the Cy?59:00 Chicago CubsBuilding a super penWe don't love the staffLots of points league gold1:07 Pittsburgh PiratesImpact of Connor GriffinFancy offseason moves that may work out1:12 St. Louis CardinalsIn full rebuild modeLove for Ivan and a few othersThe rotation is in shamblesJoin us for at ftnfantasy.com/mlb this season for the best fantasy rankings, projections and content, brought to you by the top high-stakes winners! Use promo code "FTN2026" for 15% (until January 2nd). After that date, you can still access our award-winning content for 10% off using the code "Gut26". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 and special guest Vlad Sedler review the primary bullpen weapons of all 30 major league teams, and give away three each of their favorite speculative saves picks as a bonus holiday gift!The FTN website 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!Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fantasy baseball is back! Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and back-to-back high-stakes national auction champ Mike Mager (@bronxyankees23) kick off the 2026 season with a breakdown of offseason moves and fantasy impact of every American League team. Will the Yankees make some free agent splashes? How bad are the pitching staffs of the Astros and Orioles? Do we buy in on George Springer and Byron Buxton at their new prices? Everything AL is covered in this episode. Enjoy!Episode outline:Hello and introDraft-and-Hold strategiesReal-life free agents as fantasy discountsFTN content preview and discount codeSome quick thoughts on closersBlue Jays - Santander a steal? Buy back on Springer? Will Cody Ponce be good?Orioles - Basallo or Rutschman, and more!Yankees and Red Sox need to make movesRays moving back to the Trop - how that affects their pitchers and hittersThe sad state of the AL CentralBreaking down the AL West - will the Angels be awful again? (answer: yes) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 closes out the 2025 season with a look back at the Top 30 relievers selected in March drafts and the waiver wire studs we met along the way.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.