Fantasy Baseball Today

Happy Valentine's Day! It's time for the players we love (4:35). ... Scotty starts with his man crush Salvador Perez (6:00). ... BUT he also has the wandering eye for Kyle Schwarber (8:15)! ... If you know Chris, you know he loves Ketel Marte (17:20)! ... Frank says he loves Cody Bellinger but does he, really (24:00)? ... On to the pitchers we love and Chris can't quit Luis Castillo (33:20). ... Honestly, we all love Charlie Morton (41:45). ... Scott has his wandering eye on Ranger Suarez (48:05). ... We wrap up with one of the hype guys this upcoming season in Shane McClanahan (53:40). Is the stuff worth the hard contact he allows? 

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

Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank

Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday

Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/

For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday

You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast."

Happy Kokomo Friday! What did we learn from Rob Manfred's press conference (2:00)? ... The Universal DH has been confirmed (3:10)! What does it mean for pitchers in the National League? ... Who are the projected designated hitters for the Dbacks, Braves, Cubs, Reds and Rockies (12:45)? ... Who are the projected designated hitters for the Dodgers, Marlins, Brewers, Mets, and Phillies (21:25)? ... Who are the projected designated hitters for the Pirates, Padres, Giants, Cardinals and Nationals (30:56)? ... What do you need to finish in first place in each Roto category (37:33)? ... What did you need in batting average and home runs (39:36)? ... Why are runs scored so hard to come by later in drafts (44:28)? ... What do we do with steals (49:32)? ... Why are wins and saves so tough (53:17)? ... We wrap up with strikeouts, ERA and WHIP (1:03:05).

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

Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank

Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday

Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/

For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday

You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast."

Welcome to our latest mailbag podcast! We start it off with a keeper question from Anthony (2:41). ... How early should Shohei Ohtani be drafted in a daily lineup league (6:35)? ... What is Tyler Glsanow's value in keeper leagues (9:30)? ... Which MLB teams have the best active roster and prospects combined (12:10)? ... Which NL catchers see the biggest boost with the designated hitter (16:13)? ... What is our strategy in H2H categories leagues (19:15)? ... How can you create more trade interest in your Fantasy Baseball league (24:50)? 

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

Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank

Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday

Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/

For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday

You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast."

We've got another position, this time it's second base (1:43). What is our strategy? Which second baseman do we target most? ... Let's jump into ADP review, starting with Trea Turner (7:02). ... Is Ozzie Albies worth a second-round pick (11:21)? ... Why is Marcus Semien being drafted so early (16:32)? ... Can Whit Merrifield keep it up (22:45)? ... What are the red flags regarding Jose Altuve (27:51)? ... ADP Battles! Javier Baez or Brandon Lowe (36:28)? ... Ketel Marte or Jorge Polanco (42:00)? ... Jazz Chisholm vs. Tommy Edman vs. Jonathan India (48:40). ... Who are our favorite sleepers, breakouts and busts at second base (53:50)? ... We wrap up with more ADP review, this time with late-round options (1:06:24). 

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

Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank

Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday

Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/

For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday

You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast."

First Base! What are our thoughts and strategy at the position (3:10)? ... Let's jump into ADP with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. who is currently a top-five pick (7:07). ... Where might Freddie Freeman wind up (11:45)? Is he showing signs of age? ... Why draft Matt Olson in the third round when you can get Pete Alonso in the fifth (16:32)? ... How much do we trust Paul Goldschmidt's Renaissance season (22:35)? ... Is Jose Abreu finally overvalued (28:35)? ... Who are our top sleepers, breakouts and busts at the first base position (34:53)? ... We have finally made it to "The Glob," which is the mid-tier at the position (53:02)! ... We wrap up with more ADP review, focusing on the late-round options (1:05:52). ... Email us at [email protected].

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

Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank

Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday

Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/

For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday

You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast."

How does catcher look this year (1:00)? How does our strategy change in a one-catcher format vs. two-catcher format? How might the NL DH help catchers in Fantasy? ... Let's jump into ADP review, starting with Salvador Perez (6:45). Is this the year to pay up for the top catcher? ... Should we buy the dip on JT Realmuto (13:22)? ... What are reasonable expectations for Will Smith (16:22)? ... What happened with Yasmani Grandal last year (21:50)? ... Is Daulton Varsho a boom or bust player (27:02)? ... Willson Contreras is fine (35:06). ... Tyler Stephenson or Keibert Ruiz (38:15)? ... Who are our favorite sleepers, breakouts, and busts at catcher (45:22)? ... How are we handling Adley Rutschman (51:50)? ... We wrap up with the late-round catcher options (57:15). 

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

Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank

Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday

Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/

For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday

You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast."

Ariel Cohen joins the show (1:12)! ... What do you need to know about projections (4:00)? ... What are ATC projections (5:00)? ... How can you measure risk and volatility within projections (9:00)? ... Let's compare the ATC projections to Scott's rankings, starting with Justin Verlander (16:45)! ... Why is ATC down on Julio Urias (22:12)? ... Is Max Fried being undervalued (32:19)? ... What did Sean Manaea do differently in 2021 (37:52)? ... How much does Ryan Mountcastle lose with the new Camden Yards dimensions (42:52)? ... Whit Merrifield is an iron man (46:40)! ... Why is Scott so low on Tim Anderson (53:15)? ... Is Josh Bell undervalued (58:40)? 

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

Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank

Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday

Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/

For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday

You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast."

Link to the mock draft results- https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/2022-fantasy-baseball-mock-draft-h2h-categories-mock-using-yahoo-head-to-head-scoring/

H2H categories! What are our thoughts on the format (1:30)? ... What are the usual strategies we use in this format (4:30)? ... How does a team look with a hitter-heavy approach (13:10)? ... How does a team look with a pitcher-heavy approach (17:46)? ... Why are older pitchers so undervalued this year (23:27)? ... How should you attack drafting from the first overall pick in this format (30:37)? ... What is the Marmol strategy (36:23)? ... Should Shohei Ohtani go first overall in a daily lineup league (40:25)? ... We wrap up with round-by-round analysis (43:20). ... Email us at [email protected].

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

Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank

Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday

Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/

For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday

You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast."

We haven't talked about it much but do Scott and Chris think the season will be delayed (1:15)? ... We have mailbag questions (4:45). ... What should your strategy be in a deeper H2H categories league (10:02)? ... How might you handle third base in a NL-only keeper league (16:50)? ... What's Salvador Perez's outlook this season (19:35)? ... Should Shohei Ohtani be one or two players in Fantasy Baseball (24:48)? ... What is Vladimir Guerrero's downside (32:10)? ... Email us at [email protected].

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

Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank

Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday

Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/

For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday

You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast."

Link to Scott's article- https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/2022-fantasy-baseball-draft-prep-why-exit-velocity-matters-more-than-ever-for-hitters/

Before we get into the exit velocity talk, who is Scott's pick for this year's Robbie Ray (3:30)? ... What is that correlation between exit velocity and home runs (9:20)? Has it changed over the years? ... Which players are devalued (16:05)? ... Why is Scott out on DJ LeMahieu and Francisco Lindor at their cost (20:15)? ... What does this all mean for Alex Bregman and Anthony Rendon (27:38)? ... Which hitters were unlucky in 2021 based on exit velocity and barrel rate (34:54)? ... Which hitters overperformed their numbers this past season (47:30)? ... Email us at [email protected].

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

Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank

Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday

Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/

For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday

You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast."