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FTN's Dan Thompson breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities.
Dan updates the FTN Bullpen Report (leverage chart) daily!
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
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Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) ease you into the second full month of the fantasy baseball season with a variety of topics ranging from the return of Lucas Giolito and Lance McCullers Jr., expectations for recently promoted prospects Nick Kurtz and Agustin Ramirez, and the potential MLB call-up timelines of Kyle Harrison and Jordan Lawlar. Plus, the usual injury and lineup news, weekend starts/sits and a look ahead at this weekend's FAAB.
Activation and Injury News
Welcome back, Lucas Giolito and Tony GonsolinWalker Buehler's healthLance McCullers Jr.'s first start since 2022Is Ben Casparius the Starter happening?Debuts of Noah Cameron (Royals) and Chase Petty (Reds)Gunnar Hoglund for the A's this weekendStruggling Sandy AlcantaraTyler Fitzgerald (ribs) a drop?Jake Burger bombs no more (for now)Catchers returning - Connor Wong, Ivan Herrera, Tyler StephensonChecking in on Prospects in the Minors and Majors
Roman Anthony, Red SoxJordan Lawlar, DiamondbacksKyle Harrison, GiantsAndrew Painter, PhilliesNick Kurtz (A's) and Agustin Ramirez (Marlins) staying up?Hitters to start and bench in NFBC this weekend
Diamondbacks and Reds left-handed hittersLook Ahead at Week 7 free agent bidding (FAAB)
Shelby MillerGonsolin & CaspariusTrent Grisham & Javier Baez (wait, what year is this?)The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy 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.
Our weekly content schedule includes:
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)Plus two of our roto-famous tracking tools:
FILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball
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FTN's Dan Thompson breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. In this episode, Dan discusses bullpens of the Yankees, Guardians and Tigers.
Dan updates the FTN Bullpen Report (leverage chart) daily!
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
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FTN's Dan Thompson breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities.
Dan updates the FTN Bullpen Report (leverage chart) daily!
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
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Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) discuss Nick Kurtz, Agustin Ramirez, recent injuries and activations, bullpens to watch, weekend matchups and a look ahead at Week 6 FAAB.
News and Notes
Royce Lewis getting ready to return, Willi Castro, Luke KeaschallThe return of 3 catchers: Alvarez (NYM), Stephenson (CIN), Herrera (STL)Spencer Strider's hammyJake Mangum (aka Magnum PI) and the Rays' outfieldCorey Seager & Josh SmithDavid Festa demoted, Kumar Rocker injuredStashing Joe Boyle?Early-Season Offensive Production
Hot starts from the Cubs, Yankees, Dbacks and the surprise GiantsGuess who's 3rd in team wRC+?Cubs and Angels on the opposite side of the stolen base spectrumKansas City Royals and Texas Rangers corrections?Toughest teams to strike outPCA and Turang are incredibleClosers & Bullpens
Ryan Walker vs. Camilo Doval - GiantsJustin Martinez and the gang - DiamondbacksEmmanuel Clase, Cade Smith, Hunter Gaddis - GuardiansWeekend Matchups highlighted by Yamamoto vs. Skenes
Look Ahead at Week 6 free agent bidding (FAAB)
The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy 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.
Our weekly content schedule includes:
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)Plus two of our roto-famous tracking tools:
FILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball
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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. In this episode, Dan examines the state of the Arizona Diamondbacks bullpen and answers FTN subscriber questions.
Dan updates the FTN Bullpen Report (leverage chart) daily!
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
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FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down all things bullpen, saves and relievers before Week 5 of the fantasy baseball season. Enjoy this new quick-hitter!
The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy 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.
Our weekly content schedule includes:
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)Plus two of our roto-famous tracking tools:
FILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball
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Vlad Sedler is joined by FTN colleague Lucas Biery to discuss recent fantasy baseball news, weekend matchups, a look ahead to Week 5 FAAB and a deep dive into fantasy-actionable prospects on the horizon.
News and Notes
Return of Spencer StriderMatt Shaw demotedBye, bye ClevingerThe Foley Experiment is overMatt Wallner hammyAlex Verdugo in ATLAranda and SoderstromProspects on the Radar
Caleb Durbin, Brewers - promotedEdgar Quero, White Sox - promotedThe Legend of Nick KurtzAgustin Ramirez, MarlinsJuan Brito, GuardiansHyeseong Kim, DodgersThe Dalton Rushing slow deathRoman Anthony, but when?Chandler Simpson, RaysZebby Matthews, TwinsBubba Chandler, PiratesNoah Cameron (KC) and Ian Seymour (TB)Weekend Start Sits
Week 5 FAAB Look Ahead
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The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy 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.
Our weekly content schedule includes:
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)Plus two of our roto-famous tracking tools:
FILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball
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Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) run through a variety of fantasy baseball news, notes and strategies. Is this Kyren Paris start "for real"? What does "for real" even mean? Do we give Hunter Greene the NL Cy now? Is Tylor Megill actually going to earn his nickname Baby Goat? Will Yainer Diaz and Willson Contreras ever start hitting? Is Zac Veen the most relevant Zac since Morris? So much to cover and the boys do just that on this week's episode of the FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast!
News and Notes
Return of Freddie Freeman, Gleyber Torres and Zach NetoDodgers rotation with Bobby Miller and Tony Gonsolin?Clarke Schmidt - get himSpencer Strider's returnRanger Suarez on the mendPlayers and Strategies
Hunter Greene throwing harder and fasterThe real ace of the AngelsMoncada and curse of RendonTylor Megill, Chris Bassitt, Casey Mize and other strong startersKYREN PARIS!!!Struggling on new teams: Toglia, Walker, Santander, Vientos, AdamesStruggling hardcore: Max MuncyWeekend Start Sits
Week 4 FAAB Look Ahead
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The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy 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.
Our weekly content schedule includes:
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)Plus two of our roto-famous tracking tools:
FILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball
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On this week's episode, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) is joined by FTN colleagues and NFBC overall champions Mike Mager (@bronxyankees23) and Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto). The trio discuss a variety of topics including torpedo bats, Sutter Health Park & Steinbrenner Field, early-season studs, FOMO players, bullpens, the weekend schedule and Week 3 FAAB.
First Week of Action
Torpedo bats and sample sizesDan's deep dive on the state of stolen basesElly de la FOMOKyle Tucker and Seiya Suzuki in SactownAll the Ivan HerreraCan't tell you enough not to overreact and rage/anger dropBullpens and Closers
David Bednar will be back eventually, maybeWhat's going on in CincyCan Luke Jackson hold?Detroit is a committee How to pronounce FaucherFAAB you some saves this SundayWeekend Matchups
FRI-SUN FTN MLB ProjectionsAstros-Twins only play twoThe A's go to CoorsDodgers vs. Phillies Pitcherfest x3Braves off the schneid soon?Sit a red-hot Ben Rice?Week 3 FAAB Preview
Mager's early look at drop candidatesMager's surprise victory lapWhat's the deal with Jake Mangum (not Magnum)Value of category specialists in 12s like Jacob Wilson and Ryan BlissPlease help by rating and reviewing our podcast!
The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy 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.
Our weekly content schedule includes:
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)Plus two of our roto-famous tracking tools:
FILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball
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Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) kick off the 2025 fantasy baseball season with a look back at their live NFBC Vegas drafts, top targets and player exposure and the hitters and pitchers they missed out on, aka the FOMO List. Vlad and Jason review the highs and lows of Opening Day stat lines, review starts and sits for weekend lineups and preview some starting pitcher options for Week 2 FAAB. It's an Opening Day Bonanza!
Review of the weekend in Las Vegas for NFBC drafts
Players Vlad and Jason targeted and drafted most in 2025
Vlad: Jung Hoo Lee, Jonathan India, Lars Nootbaaar among othersJason: Nick Pivetta, elite catchers, Jose Miranda and moreThe FOMO List - players who Vlad and Jason didn't scoop up enough of
Opening Day Action
Mackenzie Gore's magnificent day on the moundWhy draft the next Zack Wheeler when you can draft Zack WheelerBoston DFS Stacks bomb against a stout Nathan EovaldiCGSO Master (but not today), Framber ValdezThe impressive debut of Sean BurkeCarlos Rodon surprise and Freddy Peralta settles inJose Berrios gets bombedShaky Elite Closers - Williams, Hader, ClaseBullpens in Pittsburgh, Texas and other shaky spotsKyle Manzardo's near cycleTommy Edman: Dinger MachineJackson Chourio, more than a sombreroWilyer Abreu with a day for the record booksLooking Ahead to 2025 FTN Content + our Weekly and Daily Projections
Weekend Starting Pitchers to Wawtch
Weekend Hitters to Start or Sit
A preview of Week 2 FAAB
A FAAB game in honor of Mike Mager
Please help by rating and reviewing our podcast!
The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy 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.
Our weekly content schedule includes:
Mondays - The Week Ahead (Lucas Biery)Tuesdays - 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)Plus two of our roto-famous tracking tools:
FILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball
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Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony get you ready for your drafts with the latest spring training injury and position battle news as well as a deep dive into the first few NFBC Main Event high stakes drafts and new ADP. Welcome to the second round, Wyatt Langford!
Spring Training News and NFBC High Stakes ADP Helium
San Diego Padres - Who is Stephen Kolek? Gavin Sheets, Jackson Merrill, our boy Tirso OrnelasLos Angeles Dodgers - New SP5 Dustin May a target or fade?San Francisco Giants - Heliot Ramos helium, Jung Hoo Lee # 3, Roupp and the rotationColorado Rockies - Battle of the Mid (the outfielders)Mets rotation - Tylor Megill, Sean Manaea update and...that Griffin Canning?Brett Baty or Luisangel Acuna for Jeff McNeilPete Alonso is like Pete AlonsoRonald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider updatesBoston Red Sox rotation and the 6-man pipe dream (that sounds awkward)HELIUM! 2nd round Langford, 3rd round Lawrence Butler - you guys are crazy!recent risers - Clay Holmes, Jackson Jobe, Mike Sorokarecent fallers - Shane Baz, Jesus Luzardo, Justin SteelePlease help by rating and reviewing our podcast!
The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your drafts and leagues.
NEW!! The FTN Custom Rankings & Projections tool
A few of our preseason tools:
FTN VDP ProjectionsTop 500 Roto RankingsUnderdog VDP RankingsBiery's Offseason TrackerFILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball
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Vlad Sedler is joined by FTN colleague and writer Lucas Biery as they break down outfielders in the ADP 150-450, discuss outfield-related draft strategies and tackle fantasy-relevant news nuggets on over a dozen players including Freddie Freeman, Luis Gil, Sean Murphy and Adolis Garcia. If you're on Bluesky, follow Lucas there @[email protected].
Spring Training News
Sean Murphy, Drake Baldwin (Braves)Adolis Garcia oblique (Rangers)Brandon Knee-mo (pronounced nih-moe)Junior Caminero helium - how to adjustPete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle TuckerAvoiding Parker MeadowsFreddie Freeman maintenanceJacob deGrom - wise limitationsLuis Gil - avoid altogether?Jackson Jobe and Walker Buehler - to the moon?Kumar Rocker to the minors?Quinn Mathews, coming soonAlexis Diaz, Reds job leashOutfield Tiers
Tier 5: Arozarena, J. Lowe, Profar, Lane Thomas, Casty, Soler, WardTier 6: Revisiting Kerry Carpenter, TON!, Buxton wow expensive, Noooot, Nolan JonesTier 7: Steady Brendan Donovan, Roman Anthony, Wallner, injuries beget injuriesPost-300 ADP: Vlad and Lucas' favorite targetsStrategy talk - how to attack the position in roto draftsPlease help by rating and reviewing our podcast!
The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your drafts and leagues.
NEW!! The FTN Custom Rankings & Projections tool
A few of our preseason tools:
FTN VDP ProjectionsTop 500 Roto RankingsUnderdog VDP RankingsBiery's Offseason TrackerFILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball
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Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) break down the latest spring training news, discuss position battles, explain the value of FTN's new Custom Rankings & Projections tool and dive into outfielders in the ADP top 150 overall.
Spring Training News
Orioles: Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg setbacks. Too many hitters, need Cease ASAP.Blue Jays: Daulton Varsho back soon, George Springer's value if not a leadoff man, Andres Gimenez rising.Yankees: Battle for the leadoff spot: Dominguez, Jazz, Volpe and...LeMahieu?Angels: Zach Neto news, Mike Trout helium, Tim Anderson making the team?Cubs: Nico Hoerner not big in Japan, Matt Shaw on the mend.Reds: Bad org, CES, McLain power.Dodgers: Freddie Freeman's new valueStarting Pitchers: Max Meyer, Brandon Woodruff, Dodgers SP5 battle, Tomoyuki SuganoClosers/Relievers: Felix Bautista, the Royals, Kyle Finnegan never ever or maybeOutfield Tiers
Aaron Judge on an islandCarroll, Soto, Tucker or Tatis?Chourio and YordanThe Duran, Jazz, Merrill tierRonnie doing Ronnie (running?)Oneil Cruz statmashBrenton Doyle, VMILuis Robert Jr., we're outSantander and Greene on SP IslandTrout and YelichHapp, Kwan, Crews, PCA, Lowe, Randy and AdolisPlease help by rating and reviewing our podcast!
The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your drafts and leagues.
NEW!! The FTN Custom Rankings & Projections tool
A few of our preseason tools:
FTN VDP ProjectionsTop 500 Roto RankingsUnderdog VDP RankingsBiery's Offseason TrackerFILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball
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Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) dive into the two middle infield positions - second base and shortstop - by value tiers, through ADP 400. They discuss some news from around MLB with the beginning of the exhibition season.
News from around MLB spring training camps
Dodgers and Cubs game on ThursdayOhtani leading off again - Giants fans still despise the DodgersEffect of Justin Turner on Michael Busch - CubsMatt Shaw playing time expectationsAngels news - Mike Trout, Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada, Kenley Jansen, Yusei KikuchiYankees' leadoff possibilitiesBig Mouth Casas, Alex Bregman's leadership and the Boston Red SoxThis Kristian Campbell hype is no jokeAstros and the 40 stolen bases Brendan Rodgers brings (sarcasm)Phillies: Trea and SchwarbsMiddle Infield Tiers
The 2024 position leaders and the post-100 ADP breakoutsBobby Witt > Shohei Ohtani at 1.01?Elly vs. GunnarMookie Betts is getting older (we stay the same age)Ketel Marte data re-diveOneil Cruz's Statcast metrics are insaneCorey Seager and Wyatt LangfordAltuves in the OutfieldWhat's with the Jordan Westburg hype?Marcus Semien was badMasyn Winn + Xavier Edwards promise 100 SBIs Anthony Volpe overrated?Ceddanne Rafaela OverdriveGleyber in DetroitNico Hoerner's healthTyler Fitzgerald is not Nolan JonesBrandon Lowe or Lowe?Thairo Estrada in CoorsFalafels of IsiahDurbin's got WheelsPlease help by rating and reviewing our podcast!
The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your drafts and leagues.
A few of our preseason tools:
FTN VDP ProjectionsTop 500 Roto RankingsUnderdog VDP RankingsBiery's Offseason TrackerFILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball
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Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Mike Mager (@bronxyankees23) discuss a variety of topics, starting with the volatility of the closer position, Alex Bregman in Boston and Kenley Jansen back in LA, though now with the Angels. The bulk of the episode dives into each of the first seven tiers of corner infielders (1B and 3B) then the show is wrapped up with a breakdown of the Utility-Only hitters like Brent Rooker, Marcell Ozuna and Kyle Schwarber. Sit back and relax but make sure to have a pen and paper (or laptop) handy to take some notes! You've got fantasy baseball rankings to adjust.
Closer Issues
Bye bye Ben Joyce, hello KenleyMore clarity with Tanner ScottBlake Treinen is a valueRecent News
Alex Bregman and the fantasy impact on the rest of the Red Sox infieldNick Pivetta and Kyle Hart to the PadresOrioles: Sugano visa issues and concerns about Felix BautistaCorner Infielders
Tier 1 - Jose Ramirez, Guerrero, Freeman and HarperHow we really feel about Jazz this seasonTier 2 - Machado, Olson and concerns with Rafael DeversTier 3 - Mets corners, Caminero, Walker, Vinnie P - so much valueTier 4 - Casas, Royce, Burger; do Goldschmidt and Toglia belong here?Tier 5 - Spencer Steer, power hitters and some batting average boonsTier 6 - Some sneaky speed here and some profitable 1B'sTier 7 - 4-P Willi C, thoughts on Christian Encarnacion-Strand's upside, Tyler Soderstrom and poor Andrew VaughnTier 8 - A few solid veterans in this group including Carlos SantanaUtility-Only
Is Mike taking Ohtani first overall?Schwarber, Ozuna and Rooker - who's our favorite?Giancarlo Stanton and Joc PedersonKyle Manzardo and Masataka YoshidaPlease help us out by rating and reviewing the podcast!
The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your drafts and leagues.
A few of our preseason tools:
FTN VDP ProjectionsTop 500 Roto RankingsUnderdog VDP RankingsBiery's Offseason TrackerFILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportThe best fantasy baseball subscription money can buy: FTN Fantasy Baseball
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Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) begin their position tiers podcast series with a deep dive into the catcher position. Is William Contreras worth a second-round pick? Who is the Cal Raleigh-clone you can draft several rounds later? How can you help the batting average category with a late-round catcher? Vlad and Jason have all the answers in this week's episode. They also cover the recent signing of Pete Alonso by the Mets and other recent free agent additions, discuss the ADP shift in the closer and relief pitcher market, open a sneaky pocket of late-round reliever fantasy value, and review some player news ahead of pitchers and catchers reporting to camp.
The Closer Rabbit Hole
Carlos Estevez and Lucas Erceg on the RoyalsHow to value Kirby Yates and Tanner ScottRobert Suarez trade rumors keep on swirlingBooms loves him some Kenley Jansen. To the Tigers?Is Ryan Pressly going to win and hold that Cubs job?Wasting time on Calvin Faucher and Jesus TinocoPlaying Closer Chicken in the middle roundsRecent Signing and News
Pete Alonso rejoins the Mets - how does this impact Mark Vientos?Ha-Seong Kim to Florida because you can smoke indoors (oh, wait, he can't?)Jack Flaherty, Jackson Jobe and the Detroit Tigers pitching staffPlatoon outfielders - Tommy Pham (PIT), Ramon Laureano (BAL), Randal Grichuk (ARZ), Harrison Bader (MIN)Playing Time effects based on these recent signingsA sidetrack on creative ways the Dodgers will use their pitchersCatchers in 2025
Tier 1 - Can William Contreras do it again?Tier 2 - Expectations for Willson Contreras, Cal Raleigh and Will SmithTier 3 - Differing opinions on Logan O'Hoppe. Love for Shea BangeliersTier 4 - What to do with Realmuto, Sean Murphy and Keibert Ruiz's 3% barrel rateTier 5 - Sneaky values12-team streaming strategies early in the seasonPlease help us out by rating and reviewing the podcast!
The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your drafts and leagues.
A few of our preseason tools:
FTN VDP ProjectionsTop 500 Roto RankingsUnderdog VDP RankingsBiery's Offseason TrackerFILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportThe best fantasy baseball subscription money can buy: FTN Fantasy Baseball
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Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) are back in the swing of things for 2025 in this week's episode of the FTN Fantasy Baseball podcast. Vlad and Jason discuss recent news, free agent signings, the value of projections and playing time assessments and dig into undervalued players in relation to the recent ADP market. The overall theme in this episode is looking for angles and edges in this competitive fantasy landscape.
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Episode Overview
Recent News
Roki Sasaki down to the Dodgers, Padres and Jays - does "Godfather" Yu Darvish get this over the line for the Friars?Jeff Hoffman with a chip on (hopefully, not in) his shoulderJustin Verlander and his impact on the J.P. Martinez's stable of young armsPaul Goldschmidt rebound and the high-flying YankeesPlaying Time, Projections, Finding Edges
The VDP Projections symmetrical environmentFTN Custom Rankings Tool on the wayPlaying Time inputs and where to challenge themLeft-handed power hitters and their fantasy valueKerry Carpenter, TigersJosh Lowe, RaysMatt Wallner, TwinsMax Kepler, PhilliesKyle Manzardo, GuardiansJoc Pederson, RangersEvan Carter's 2024 wRC+ vs. LHPsLuis Garcia Jr. and the platoon assumption rabbit holeAlec Burleson and the value of Cardinals hittersThose crazy Red Sox and their reclamation projectsA couple of edges to explore amidst a sea of transparent dataThe 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your drafts and leagues.
A few of our preseason tools:
FTN VDP ProjectionsTop 500 Roto RankingsUnderdog VDP RankingsBiery's Offseason TrackerFILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportPromo code 'VDP' gets 10% off a fantasy baseball subscription (expiring soon)
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Vlad Sedler is joined by FTN Fantasy Baseball analyst and reigning NFBC Auction Champ, Mike Mager. Vlad and Mike discuss the recent signings of Christian Walker and Max Kepler and dive into the starting pitcher player pool, reviewing the top 30 via NFBC ADP.
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Mike's Auction Primer preview
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Christian Walker, AstrosMax Kepler, PhilliesGio Urshela, AthleticsHoby Milner, Rangers and the likelihood of signing Kirby YatesSandoval (BOS), Soroka (WAS), Canning (NYM) - no, thank youEarly Player Pool Thoughts - Top 30 Starting Pitchers
Comparing Paul Skenes and Tarik SkubalZack Wheeler vs. Logan GilbertThe X-Factor, Jacob deGromGarrett Crochet heliumOverall FILTH arsenal gradesExpectations for Snell, Yamamoto, GlasnowOld Reliable, Corbin BurnesDylan Cease vs. Cole RagansThe 3 Twins - Lopez, Ryan, OberSasaki, Schwelly and the rest of the top 30Please help us by rating and reviewing the podcast. We would greatly appreciate it!
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A sample of our preseason fantasy tools:
FTN VDP Projections (Jan): Fueled by Vlad, Frank Brank (CDO) and Russ PrenticeUploadable Roto Rankings: Vlad Sedler’s VDP: Top 500, sort, up/download; updated weeklyUnderdog Rankings: Best Ball points-based rankings fueled by VDP ProjectionsBiery’s Offseason Tracker: Transactions and fantasy implications, managed by Lucas BieryFILTH Leaderboard: Leaderboard for FTN’s FILTH metric which quantifies SPs’ pitch quality12-Team Grid Rankings (Jan): Vlad’s famous 12-team grid rankings by positionNFBC Cutline Rankings (Jan): Points contest ranking fueled by VDP ProjectionsNEW: Relievers on the Rise Tracker (Jan): Tracking all draft-worthy RPs > 250 ADPNEW: Custom Rankings Tool (Feb): For your league format, built-in with our projections -
Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) is joined by FTN Fantasy Baseball analyst and reigning NFBC Auction Champ Mike Mager (@bronxyankees23). Vlad and Mike discuss the projected fantasy impact of the recent free agent moves and trades for the Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles, Dodgers, Mets and more. There are some strong feelings about Kyle Tucker in Chicago, and a discussion about the fantasy value of Athletics and Rays players based on their new 2025 home ballparks.
Fantasy Implications of Recent Free Agent Signings and Trades
Expectations for Max Fried in the BronxDevin Williams' ADP bumpWhich big corner infielder the Yankees are signingGarrett Crochet, the new SP4?Hendriks or Aroldis or other?Tomoyuki Sugano: not just a guyMichael Conforto career season incoming? Expectations for Tommy EdmanWilly Adames, # 2 hitters for the GiantsThe Truth about Kyle TuckerSoto and all those arms in QueensNew Home Parks
Left field in Walltimore and the fantasy impactValue of Lawrence Butler and Brent RookerThe Rays' lefty batsProjections for Pete Fairbanks and the Rays' bullpenIs Jeffrey Springs still a thing?An homage to Kyle Schwarber
Please help us by rating and reviewing the podcast. We would greatly appreciate it!
The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is out!
Join www.ftnfantasy.com for the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools!
Use code HOLIDAYEDGE for 15% off Fantasy Baseball+ or a High Stakes Baseball subscription.
A sample of our preseason fantasy tools:
FTN VDP Projections (Jan): Fueled by Vlad, Frank Brank (CDO) and Russ PrenticeUploadable Roto Rankings: Vlad Sedler’s VDP: Top 500, sort, up/download; updated weeklyUnderdog Rankings: Best Ball points-based rankings fueled by VDP ProjectionsBiery’s Offseason Tracker: Transactions and fantasy implications, managed by Lucas BieryFILTH Leaderboard: Leaderboard for FTN’s FILTH metric which quantifies SPs’ pitch quality12-Team Grid Rankings (Jan): Vlad’s famous 12-team grid rankings by positionNFBC Cutline Rankings (Jan): Points contest ranking fueled by VDP ProjectionsNEW: Relievers on the Rise Tracker (Jan): Tracking all draft-worthy RPs > 250 ADPNEW: Custom Rankings Tool (Feb): For your league format, built-in with our projections - Visa fler
