It's Episode 12 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) and Jason Anthony (@Booms62) as the duo discuss a variety of topics from the recent string of oblique injuries, small sample sizes, FAAB woes and players they regret not having more shares of. Players and Topics Discussed: Paternity Leave on a Monday (Harper, Machado)Wasted FAAB on Yariel Rodriguez and Spencer Turnbull?Goldy and the CardinalsOrelvis Martinez HypeHeston Kjerstad promotionVlad & Jason run...

It's Episode 11 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) as the duo discuss a variety of topics from the recent string of oblique injuries, small sample sizes, FAAB woes and players they regret not having more shares of.  Players and Topics Discussed: - New Daily Projections model at FTN! - Suzuki and Burger obliques - Jose Butto and Ben Brown FAAB Weekend - Outside influences in FAAB decisions - The Clevinger/Plesac Covid scandal -...

It's Episode 10 of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) as the duo discuss a variety of topics from the recent string of starting pitcher injuries, roto karma, rest-of-season analysis and the recent over and underperfomers in fantasy baseball. There's also a special announcement about a new member of the FTN Baseball team! Players and Topics Discussed: How we navigate starting pitchers with all the attritionShowboating,...

In this week's episode of the FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) is joined by high stakes player and FTN writer Mike Mager (@BronxYankees23). Mike and Vlad talk about how to identify drops, tips to avoid disaster SP starts, highlights from the first week of MLB action and the wild volatility among closers. Players discussed: Mike Trout draft FOMORoyce Lewis & Josh Jung injuriesEsteury Ruiz Conspiracy TheoryTanner Scott, Kenley Jansen, Jason FoleyRelievers on bad teams...

On the latest FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) discuss players they have the fear of missing out (FOMO) on and drop 10 bold fantasy baseball predictions. Discussion topics: Victor Scott II SZN upon usThe massive CJ Abrams ceilingThe YandyMan so disrespectedSneaky fantasy value squadsRed Sox, Rise UpClosers are a WastelandThis Year's EflinPlease subscribe, rate and review! Sign up for the best fantasy baseball content in the industry at...

In the eighth episode of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) dive into hitters and pitchers gaining major steam in spring training exhibition games as draft season heads into its final week. Discussion topics: - Closer position falling apart - Ominous signs from Buxton and Yordan - Oneil Cruz: Super Riser - What to do with steaming arms like Gavin Stone and Louie Varland - The 3 Jacksons - Blake Snell's new price - Kelenic back to...

The seventh episode of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) as the duo explore the tiers and pockets of market value among closers and relief pitchers.  Discussion topics: - Edwin Diaz: a tier of his own? - Devin Williams backup plan - Next level for Duran? - Doval getting too much love - Phillips is boring but boring is good - Hopping off the Tanner Scott Train - Texas and Philly committee for really - 4 setup arms better than...

The fifth episode of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) as the duo explore the tiers and pockets of market value among starting pitchers in the top-400 ADP. Discussion topics: - Early-round strikeouts overrated? - Gerrit Cole and Corbin Burnes: boring aces - Helium City: Tarik Skubal and Cole Ragans - Why Grayson is no Scherzer - How to value the Seattle arms - Walk Rate studs: Bailey Ober, Zach Eflin, and Braxton Garrett? - A...

The fourth episode of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) as the duo explore the tiers and pockets of market value among the vast outfielder position. Discussion topics: - The 1st round is so much riskier than we thought - Don't need upside in the 1st - Polarization of Michael Harris II - Texas Rangers jinx and the Orioles schedule - Jazz and Jones vs. Yelich and Reynolds - No Schwarber, please - What to do with Chourio and...

It's the third episode of the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) as the duo explore the tiers and pockets of market value among utility-only hitters and catchers. Discussion topics: - Shohei Ohtani's upside as a Dodger - What if Eloy Jimenez and Byron Buxton stay healthy? - Catcher scarcity and the position's history - Is J.T. Realmuto worth the price? - Differentiating among Cal Raleigh, Sal Perez, Francisco Alvarez - The Gabriel...

It's the second episode of the FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms 62) as the duo explore the tiers and pockets of market value among second basemen and shortstops from Bobby Witt Jr. down to Jose Caballero. Players discussed in depth include: - Francisco Lindor and Ozzie Albies - Elly De La Cruz and Oneil Cruz - Bo Bichette and Gunnar Henderson - Is CJ Abrams worth the price? - What to expect from Jackson Holliday - Jason's Willy Adames love -...

The FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast returns with Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and new co-host Jason Anthony (@booms62) for the 2024 debut episode. Learn a little bit about Jason's life story, including his days as a pro golfer in Canada and his love for Bay Area sports. Vlad and Jason dig into the first and third basemen throughout the top 400 ADP and break them down with actionable fantasy context and an in-depth analytical spin. A few of the players discussed: - Bryce Harper - Gunnar Henderson -...

Welcome to a special H2H Points & Categories edition. This show is a custom complement to the 2024 FTN Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide. Your host is FTN's Michael Govier (@mjgovier) along with guests the H2H whiz kids Michael Waterloo (@MichaelWaterloo) & Dan (Dad) Strafford (@DanStrafford)! The fellas dissect the basics of H2H draft day strategies, the best H2H playoffs options and the vital importance of the scoring system in H2H points league. Whether you ride or die for H2H or you're...

Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Toby G (@batflipcrazy) record live from the Baseball HQ First Pitch Arizona 2023 conference. They dive into an overview of the 2023 fantasy baseball season, lessons learned for 2024 draft season and review some super early ADP. They are joined for a special Battle of the Quants trivia game by four roto celebs, Derek Carty, Eno Sarris, Rudy Gamble, and Jeff Zimmerman. Watch on YouTube: https://t.co/gtxz8ZULGe

Matthew Davis (@mattywood) is joined by Phil Dussault (@PhilDussault27) the overall winner of the 2021 NFBC Main Event and Auction Championship. Matthew and Phil discuss a bunch of negative news and the potentail fantasy impacts. They also get into Shohei Ohtani's 2024 outlook, a couple of bullpens to monitor and then they dissect Jesús Luzardo while predicting his 2024 ADP. Players Mentioned - Shohei Ohtani - Cubs Bullpen - Orioles Bullpen - Jose Siri - Jeimer Candelario - Oswald Peraza -...

Vlad & Matty are off this week. You're in good hands though as FTN's own Michael Govier (@mjgovier) & Eric Cross (@EricCross04) sit down for a stellar fantasy baseball conversation. The fellas chat about the benefits of co-managing a team, why Eric is more than just a prospects guru & why we may need to review how we approach two-start pitching streamers. PLAYERS MENTIONED Corbin Carroll Bobby Witt Jr. Corbin Burnes Michael Harris II Bryan Reynolds Cole Ragans Eric Lauer Edward...

Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) is joined by FTN colleague and columnist Adam Young (@Adam15Young) as they discuss a variety of fantasy baseball topics. Adam discusses his thoughts on analyzing fantasy baseball like a scout, covering high school baseball and his success in the NFBC auction formats. Vlad and Adam then dive into some of the top starting pitchers, surprising starting pitchers and project market prices for 2024. It's a fun episode with one of the industry's rising young stars in Adam...

This week Vlad & Matty are off, but FTN's Michael Govier (@mjgovier) steps in to host without a hitch! Plus he was able to secure long time fantasy baseball player Paul Sporer (@sporer). This week the fellas take a look at the lessons they have learned from another season of NFBC play. This show mainly focuses on the Main Event & 15-teamers. The fellas recall the legendary Freebie of August 7th. They also look at and discuss big money bids on younger pitchers and the opportunity cost...

Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) is joined by one of the best high stakes fantasy baseball players, Jenny Butler (@JennyButler830). Jenny talks about growing up a Cincinnati Reds fan in a family that loves baseball and some high security clearance in her other life as a chemist. They touch on draft strategy, roster construction, their battle in the $2500 NFFC Super Auction and the state of starting pitchers, looking ahead into 2024 fantasy drafts. Players Mentioned: - Matt McLain - Spencer Steer -...

Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) is joined by two of his favorite recurring guests, Sammy Reid (@SammyReidFI) and the Surly Attorney, Daniel Prepas, aka Prep (@StudSterkelFan). Prep goes on a surly tirade about the Angels, what a horrible person Rendon is and humanity in general. Sammy talks about his low expectations for his Padres the rest of this season. They then dive into the landscape of fantasy baseball at the 70% mark of the season and ponder whether NFBC players will have SP Amnesia for 2024...

Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) is reunited with Matthew Davis (@mattywood) and it FEELS SO GOOD! The duo cover all of the MLB trades that occured for this year's trade deadline. With that comes fantasy impacts, players avaialable, players to drop and predicting some division winners. link to Vlad Sedler's Trade Deadline article: https://www.ftnfantasy.com/articles/FTN/101536/mlb-trade-deadline-2023-full-reaction link to Todd Whitestone's NFBC Main Event Waiver...

Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) is joined by Head of MLB Info of Underdog Fantasy, Brendan Tuma (@toomuchtuma). They kick things off with why fantasy baseball fans should be entering MLB best ball contests and dive into Brendan growing up as the son of a sports cards and memorabilia store owner. The meat and potatoes of this episode is discussing division races, the trade deadline and which MLB teams they believe will be buyers and which will be sellers. Immaculate timing as Vlad and Brendan go into...

Welcome to the 12th episode of "Mondays with mattywood". Matthew Davis (@mattywood) is joined by Eno Sarris (@enosarris). Eno produces content for The Athletic as well as co-hosting the Rates & Barrels Podcast. Matthew and Eno discuss CES, Miami's bullpen, Patrick Corbin, end of season predictions, and of course, beer. Topics Include - @TheNFBC CES FAAB Results - Tanner Scott vs. A.J. Puk - Patrick Corbin Resurgence? - NL Central - AL East - TEX or HOU? - Trade Predictions - Shohei...

Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) is joined by FTN colleague and dynasty/prospect guru Eric Cross (@EricCross04). Eric talks about growing up around minor league baseball in Maine and how it's shaped his career as a prospects analyst. Vlad and Eric dive into this year's crop of rookie pitchers, their innings limits, rest-of-season fantasy value and some predictions on who from this group will rise above the rest. They conclude this episode with some interesting answers to questions like "J-Rod or...

Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) is joined by two great fantasy managers -- Daniel Prepas (@StudSterkelFan) and Drew Forte (@Drew_Forte) who are both at the top of the NFBC Online Championship overall standings, battling it out for the $150,000 grand prize. The trio review their rosters strengths and weaknesses, discuss lessons for 2024 drafts, share a dozen breakout 2nd half fantasy players and predict the division winners. Players Mentioned: - Framber Valdez - Spencer Strider - Zack Wheeler - C.J....