Who should you draft as your top third baseman? MLB.com's Matthew Leach and fantasy expert Fred Zinkie discuss one of the most interesting positions in baseball. Some of the best players in the league like Kris Bryant, Nolan Arenado, Josh Donaldson and Manny Machado all reside at third base, but who should you draft first? The crew breaks down what third baseman should be the centerpiece of any top team in the league.

Ranking top-tier third base options - 3/16/17

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Will the cold offseason affect the remaining free agents' draft stock? Where does Noah Syndergaard rank after a red-hot start in spring? MLB.com's Matthew Leach and fantasy expert Fred Zinkie discuss how the cold stove this offseason could affect the remaining free agents like Lance Lynn, Jake Arrieta, Alex Cobb's draft stock. (1:45) Syndergaard's draft stock is up after strong spring so far. (4:45) Is Luke Gregerson's injury cause for concern? (14:30) #Askthe411 Matthew and Fred answer fans fantasy questions. (17:00) Fred and Scott Piankowski discuss their Yahoo friends and family draft and some of their favorite picks. (37:50)

Remaining Free Agents' Draft Stock and Top Shortstop Picks - 3/8/18

Logan Morrison and Lucas Duda have both found new homes with the Twins and Royals. MLB.com's Matthew Leach and fantasy expert Fred Zinkie examine how Morrison and Duda will rank in fantasy come draft time. All this, plus injury updates on Marcus Stroman and Yuli Gurriel on the Fantasy 411 Podcast.

Morrison, Duda have new homes. Cause for concern with Stroman, Gurriel? - 3/1/18

J.D. Martinez could be playing his home games at Fenway Park next year. MLB.com's Matthew Leach and fantasy expert Fred Zinkie examine where Martinez will rank in fantasy drafts if he does land in Boston. Eduardo Nunez is returning to his former squad in Boston as well but how much playing time will he get this season? (4:55) Eric Hosmer is the new first baseman for the Padres, what is the ceiling for him in San Diego? (8:13) Jake Odorizzi was added to the Twins' rotation, does this help his 2018 outlook? (11:50) Who stands out from the Rays-Yankees-D-backs, three-team trade? (13:00) Who's a better pick between Cameron Maybin and Carlos Gomez? (17:50) Other topics include the Reds' outfield rotation (21:25) and where Jason Vargas ranks among Mets starters (24:30). The guys also run down their tier system for MLB second baseman. (31:00) Later, Yahoo Sports Fantasy writer, Scott Pianowski, joins Fred Zinkie to break down how Shohei Ohtani will be handled in Yahoo leagues (43:20), his strategy on steals (44:40), and compare his personal player rankings from that of MLB. (52:20)

J.D. Martinez, Eric Hosmer and Second-Base Rankings - 2/22/18

Yu Darvish is officially a Chicago Cub. MLB.com's Matthew Leach and fantasy expert Fred Zinkie examine where Darvish ranks among his peers. (1:23) Arizona will store their baseballs in a humidor during the 2018 season. How will this affect their starting pitchers and power hitters? (5:34) If Charlie Blackmon slides out of the leadoff spot, will it hurt his fantasy value? (12:00) Will Jeurys Familia be the closer for the Mets all season? (16:17) Should you be afraid of drafting players that have not found a home yet? (20:40) Why is Giancarlo Stanton ranked ahead of Kris Bryant? (27:27) They also spend time talking about the recent 2018 LABR Mixed draft (33:35) and break down the tier levels on their first-base rankings. (41:31)

Cubs sign Darvish, First-Base Rankings - 2/15/18

MLB.com's Matthew Leach and fantasy expert Fred Zinkie unveil and break down the Top 15 players in MLB.com's Fantasy Preview. (1:38) How big of a gap is there between Paul Goldschmidt and Mookie Betts in terms of fantasy value? (9:38) Could you make an argument for drafting Clayton Kershaw in the top five picks? (16:08) Todd Frazier becomes the Mets new third baseman, how should he be looked at in fantasy drafts? (18:20) How does the injury to Ervin Santana impact where he should be selected? (34:56) Plus, the guys rank their top fantasy outfielders entering the 2018 draft season.

Ranking top-tier third base options - 3/16/17

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