RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast

Live Looks in AZ w/ Chris Blessing

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hitters Spencer Torkelson Triston Casas Curtis Mead Brett Baty JJ Bleday Kameron Misner Backfields: Wilman Diaz, Rayne Doncon, Wes KathPitchers Slade ...

AFL Preview with Chris Welsh

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Best Hitter Candidates Spencer Torkelson Triston Casas Nolan Gorman Long Shot Best Hitter Candidates Nick Gonzales Joey Wiemer Bryson Stott Juan Yepez...

Dynasty Talk with Ian Kahn

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cedric Mullins vs. Jarred Kelenic Buy, sell or hold Cody Bellinger? Where will Christian Yelich be going in 2022 drafts? Fading Marcus Semien in 2022...

Putting a Bow on the 2021 Fantasy Baseball Season

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up the 2021 fantasy baseball season by discussing how their teams ended up finishing, talking about what they are...

Finale w/ Guests Derek VanRiper and Ray Murphy!

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com are joined by Derek VanRiper of The Athletic and Ray Murphy from BaseballHQ as they put a bow on 2021 and look...

The Greatest Fantasy Season Ever?

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Dussault is winning the NFBC Main Event (and also has the third place overall entry), the Auction Championship overall, and is third overall in t...

Prospect Pod - 2021 FINALE!

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) preview James' next Top 400 update ...

Fred's 2022 First Round

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson riff on the remaining playoff races, both in their leagues and in the majors, and take a look at Fred's 2022 12-team fir...

Final Week Chatter

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad talk the final week of the fantasy baseball season, the last weekend of FAAB and discuss some highly drafted players w...

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Sept. 27, 2021)

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Clay Link is joined by special guest co-host Jason Collette! The two discuss potential pickups before grading the two-start options for the final week...

Sox Cast!

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bennett Karroll from SiriusXM and Sox Machine joins Jeff Erickson to about the White Sox heading into the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

One Under-Discussed Prospect Per Team (NL)

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) shine the spotlight on one under-di...

Premium Catchers in 2022

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Will you pay up for Sal Perez, JT Realmuto or Will Smith in 2022? What lessons did we learn from the catcher position this year? Fred and Jeff discuss...

Talking the Final Two Weeks with a Bit of 2022

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad talk about the weekend in baseball, FAAB, off-season draft prep and anticipated 2022 prices on some 2021 breakouts.  ...

Two Start Pitchers: Week of September 20

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Zola and special guest host Tristan H. Cockcroft from ESPN Fantasy take an early look at 2022 projections then discuss some potential rules chang...

Geoff Pontes on H2H leagues and September Scouting

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Geoff Pontes (@ProspectJesus) from @ProspectsLive joins Jeff Erickson and will be talking about his @ToutWars H2H semifinal battle with @Roto_Frank, s...

One Under-Discussed Prospect Per Team (AL)

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) shine the spotlight on one under-di...

Fred's Tectonic Draft Strategy Shift

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fred Zinkie is committing right now, on September 14, 2021, to changing his entire first-round draft strategy, all because of one player. Who will it ...

Lessons from 2021 / Previewing the Final Three Weeks

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad review all the action in FAAB this weekend, discuss the likely 2022 draft spot for some intriguing players and talk ab...

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Sept. 13, 2021)

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com discuss potential free-agent pickups before grading all of next week's starters on a 0-5 scale. Learn more abo...

Striking the Balance

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jen Piacenti swings by to talk about her new gig with Sports Illustrated, striking the balance between baseball and football in September, and the lat...

Recent Graduates: Buying or Selling for 2022?

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) ponder where some recent graduates ...

Where Does Wander Go in 2022?

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wander Franco has a 36-game on-base streak and is hitting .290, but he is light on the roto counting stats so far in his career. Fred Zinkie and Jeff ...

Winning the Final Four Weeks of the Season

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad preview a busy upcoming week in fantasy baseball, dig into all the options in FAAB this week and hit all the news and ...

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Sept. 6, 2021)

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com discuss some potential pickups over Labor Day weekend before grading all of next week's two-start pitchers on ...

TGFBI-Cast

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Mason (Sleeper and the Bust, Friends With Fantasy Benefits and the host of TGFBI), Joe Lowry (Prospects Live) and Ariel Cohen (ATC Projections,...

9 Things to Watch for in September

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) discuss nine burning questions head...

Fred's September Gems

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This Tuesday's podcast is chock full of Fred's September gems, and reactions to the copious news items of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

FAAB Recap / Week 23 Preview

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad talk about all the baseball action over the weekend, recap all the FAAB bidding and discuss a couple of second half sl...

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 30, 2021)

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com discuss potential free-agent adds before grading all of next week's two-start options on a 0-5 scale. Learn mo...

The Fast & Furious (Overlays)

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Fast from PitcherList, ESPN, and MLB joins us to talk Overlays, CSW%, pitcher usage down the stretch and tough decisions for 2022. Learn more abo...

Top 400 Update! (August 2021)

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) dig in to James' comprehensive Top ...

LABR Trades and Bad Closers

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Fred both made trades in the LABR Mixed Draft league this weekend and discuss them. Also, if you were told Daniel Bard's numbers for this sea...

Strategy Down the Stretch / FAAB Recap

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad recap a busy weekend of baseball, talk strategy tips for the home stretch of the season, review Sunday FAAB and discus...

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 23, 2021)

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com look at potential free-agent pickups before grading all of next week's two-start options on a 0-5 scale. Learn...

Predicting AFL Rosters w/ Chris Welsh

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some history of how long James and Chris have been doing top-400/top-500 prospect rankings for dynasty How the fantasy prospect industry has exploded...

Answering Your Twitter Questions (2021)

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) dig into the Twitter mailbag before...

Stretch Run Decisions

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Steven Brault is your best waiver wire starting pitcher option, what do you do to attack wins down the stretch? Those and other considerations we...

FAAB Recap - Stolen Base Darts and Injured Pitchers Return

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad preview the upcoming week in fantasy baseball and take a deep look at all the options in FAAB bidding this weekend. Fo...

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 16, 2021)

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com look at potential pickups before grading all of next week's two-start options on a 0-5 scale. Learn more about...

For Richer or Sporer

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Sporer from Fangraphs and the Sleeper & The Bust podcast drops by to talk NFBC, baseball, poker, First Pitch Arizona, dogs, and whatever else com...

Hard-Hit Data for Minor Leaguers

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) take a deep dive into James' latest...

Cutting Injured Stars

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discuss whether it's time to cut injured stars like Jacob deGrom, Byron Buxton, Clayton Kershaw and Adalberto Mondesi. L...

Week 20 FAAB Review

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Jenstad and Jeff Erickson discuss a very heavy news week, complimented by a lack of great inventory on the waiver wire. Learn more about your ad...

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Aug. 9, 2021)

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Chatting with Jeff Zimmerman

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Zimmerman from Fangraphs, BaseballHQ.com and the Launch Angle Podcast joins Jeff Erickson. They discuss the difficult starting pitching environme...

Deadline Recap + Grades

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) review the prospect moves at the tr...

Gerrit Cole/Josh Hader out, Jo Adell up

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson cover the news of the day, including COVID IL trips for Gerrit Cole and Josh Hader, and Jo Adell's promotion by the Ange...

A Wild Trade Deadline leads to a Busy FAAB Weekend

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad preview the week in fantasy baseball and take a deep dive into a wild weekend of FAAB that resulted from an incredibly...

Two-Start Pitchers: Post-Deadline Edition

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com review the flurry of moves at the trade deadline before grading all of next week's two-start options on a 0-5 ...

More Trade Deadline Fallout

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Frank Stampfl from CBS Fantasy and "Fantasy Baseball Today" joins Jeff Erickson to break down the big trades from the week, and to speculate on the bi...

Prospects on the Move (2021)

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) discuss prospects on the move ahead...

Anticipating the Trade Deadline

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson take a look at what each contender might do in advance of Saturday's trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Trade Deadline Talk / FAAB Recap

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up a busy weekend of baseball, discuss some possible fantasy implications of the trade deadline and break down al...

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of July 26, 2021)

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com grade all of next week's two-start options on a 0-5 scale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Man on the Scene

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

RotoWire's Man on the Scene, former Major League Baseball scout for the Astros and the Mariners, joins Jeff Erickson for a fun conversation about his ...

Post-Draft Top 400 Update!

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) review James' latest Top 400 update...

Second Half Streaming Pitcher Targets

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Reds Therapy Ross Stripling gets rocked Streaming targets Josiah Gray debuts Tuesday night Edwin Diaz roller coaster, Michael Conforto coming alive M...

Second Half Strategy / Weekly FAAB Review

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss how the first half of the season went in fantasy leagues, preview the second half and then recap all the free ...

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of July 19, 2021)

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

In Lieu of Two-Start Pitchers...

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Zola and Clay Link discuss Steak League pickups and relief options to consider in the short week in lieu of two-start pitcher grades. Learn more ...

Leading the NFBC RotoWire Online Championship

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

News Clayton Kershaw to the IL Eloy Jimenez beginning rehab assignment Cubs injuries, decisions to make Online Championship Griffin leading the overal...

Brujan Day!

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) discuss Vidal Brujan's debut and three minor-leagu...

Fred Loses in Man vs. Machine

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Man vs. Machine Vidal Brujan getting the call Rowdy Tellez to the Brewers Wander Franco, the ability to trade touted prospects upon their promotion H...

FAAB, Fireworks and Frustrating Aces

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad talk about a number of possible closers in FAAB, discuss the frustrating Sundays for Gerrit Cole and Lucas Giolito and...

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of July 5, 2021)

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Talking With Rob DiPietro (@deadpullhitter)

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trea Turner hits for the cycle, but out of Thursday's lineup. Wild games in Milwaukee and New York, and high scoring across the board. How worried ar...

Prospect Mailbag (June 2021)

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson joins Senior MLB Editor Clay Link to answer prospect-related questions from the Twitterverse. Lear...

The Hiura We All Need

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson break down Monday night's highlights (Keston Hiura, Kyle Schwarber) and lowlights (Matt Manning, Dylan Bundy, Rhys Hoski...

FAAB Recap and Talking Giants, Cubs and Closers

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss another busy week of FAAB bidding; then discuss injuries, elite closers, Giants / A's, Jake Cronenworth and mu...

Two Start Pitchers: Week of June 28

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Zola and Jason Collette review the recent Rays-Red Sox series then rank a busy week of two-start pitchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Visiting With Simon Dice

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I. News1. Adolis Garcia hit two more HR, up to 20 - are you totally sold on him? Where does he go next year?2. Padres sweep Dodgers - at least Belling...

On Wander Franco's Heels...

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) discuss Wander Franco's debut, othe...

Buxton Hurt Again, Dodgers-Padres Renew Hostilities

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Byron Buxton hurt again, what do you do with him, and is there a robust enough trade market to act? Reds bullpen meltdown Dodgers-Padres series, is t...

Week 13 FAAB / Wander Gets the Call

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the Wander Franco call-up, all the FAAB action and wrap up a busy weekend of baseball including Kyle Schwarber...

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of June 21, 2021)

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Zola and Clay Link of RotoWire.com grade all of next week's two-start options on a 0-5 scale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Joe Sheehan & Jeff Erickson Talking Baseball

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Sheehan joins the RotoWire podcast and discusses Jacob deGrom's injury, MLB's crackdown on pitchers using grip-enhancing substances, and many of t...

Deepest, Weakest Farm Systems

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) take another public 'L' on Hunter Greene before movin...

Cracking Down on Podcast Enhancing Substances

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Major League Baseball officially announced their crackdown on pitchers using illegal substances on the ball on Tuesday morning. Fred Zinkie and Jeff E...

FAAB and NFBC Strategy with BatFlip Crazy

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Jenstad and guest, Toby G. from BatFlip Crazy, talk some NFBC mid-season strategy and break down a busy weekend in baseball, including all the F...

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of June 14, 2021)

12 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Peacock 0Tucker Davidson 3 (Todd 2)Zac Lowther 0Matt Harvey 0Nate Eovaldi 4Trevor Williams 2Jake Arrieta 1Luis Castillo 3Vladimir Gutierrez 2Jean...

Talking Baseball with Michael Govier

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Jenstad is joined by guest, Michael Govier of RotoFanatic and the Pallazzo Podcast, and they discuss some confusing bullpens and also break down...

Witt, Rutschman, Shallow Dynasty League Adds & More

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby Witt hitting .311/.377/.803 with nine HR, two steals and a 29 K% over his last 15 games at Double-AAdley Rutschman hitting .378/.478/.757 with f...

The Z Team

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is there anything to be gleaned from the slow debuts of Jarred Kelenic, Jackson Kowar, Daniel Lynch and Alek Monoah? Deciding how much to bid on surp...

FAAB Review with Vlad Sedler

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Jenstad welcomes special guest, Vlad Sedler of FantasyGuru.com, and they break down the week in FAAB, preview Week 11 and talk about many notabl...

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of June 7, 2021)

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Drew Smyly 2Nick Pivetta 3 (Todd 4)Martin Perez 2Adbert Alzolay 4Sonny Gray 4 (Todd 5)Shane Bieber 5Antonio Senzatela 0 (Todd 1)Dylan Cease 4 (Todd 3)...

Seige The Day

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I. News & Notes Alek Manoah struggles in Wednesday's start Sean Manaea dominates Jarred Kelenic struggles Injury to Kyle Lewis Fernando Tatis could re...

Dynasty Debates With Ian Kahn

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

OutliersIan Higher Jacob deGrom (20 spots higher) Tim Anderson (15 spots higher) Kyle Lewis (61 spots higher) James Higher Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (9 sp...

What's Right With the Cubs?

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Javy Baez & Kris Bryant's hot starts, and what they are fetching in trade talks Adalberto Mondesi hurt again Giancarlo Stanton & Gleyber Torres out o...

Manoah Madness!

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss all the wild Alek Manoah bids in FAAB this week (and talk all the other players added too!), wrap up the weeke...

Two-start Pitchers (Week of May 31, 2021)

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Merrill Kelly 2Matt Peacock 0Drew Smyly 2Tucker Davidson 0Jorge Lopez 0Garrett Richards 3Nick Pivetta 3 (Todd 2)Kyle Hendricks 4Trevor Williams 2 (Tod...

Benched With Bubba-Cast

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I. Injuries How to deal with the everyday deluge. Luke Voit Marcell Ozuna Ryan Pressly Lance McCullers Noah Syndergaard II. Second Chance DraftIII. Sa...

Alek Manoah, Dynasty Ranks Preview & More!

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alek Manoah expectations.Preview of James' Dynasty Rankings (major-leaguers only, subject to change):Ronald AcunaFernando TatisJuan SotoVladimir Guerr...

Rookie Call-Ups, Rookie Struggles

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bryce Harper to the IL Adalberto Mondesi returns Jacob deGrom returns Kyle Gibson to the IL Zach Plesac to IL hurting his thumb while ripping his shi...

FAAB, Injuries and a Week 9 Preview

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up another great weekend of baseball, talking all the FAAB bidding, injuries and some great and poor performances...

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of May 24, 2021)

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Two-start pitchers for the week of May 24, 2021 (0-5 scale):Riley Smith 0Charlie Morton 4John Means 5Dean Kremer 0Jake Arrieta 3 (Todd 2)Wade Miley 2 ...

Send Me An Angel

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I. News Corey Kluber's no-hitter Lucas Giolito bounces back against the Twins Fernando Tatis Jr. bounces back from the COVID IL II. Angels Mike Trout'...

Luis Barrera Gets Call, Others Deserving

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luis Barrera gets the callProspects Ready For A Promotion:Triple-A:All the Rays hitters (Wander Franco, Vidal Brujan, Josh Lowe, Taylor Walls)Jarren D...

Preparing for Monday Surprises

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After Monday's slew of injury news before games last night, do we need to restructure our rosters to better prepare for bad news? Fred Zinkie and Jeff...

Week 8 Preview / Talking FAAB & Struggling Starting Pitchers

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss all the baseball action over the weekend, focusing on some struggling starting pitchers, and also break down a...