RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast

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Jeff Erickson, Clay Link, James Anderson, Scott Jenstad, Todd Zola, Fred Zinkie, Erik Halterman and Jeremy Schneider cover fantasy baseball year round, including draft prep, strategy and much more!

  1. 1d ago

    Diamond Detective!

    Who is the only 20-20 player in baseball right now? Which undrafted pitcher is in the top-10 in wins, ERA and WHIP? Plus, is Cody Bellinger a drop now that he's out 4-to-6 weeks with a hamstring injury. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discuss all that and more! --- 00:00 Diamond Detective Podcast 00:15 News: 00:30 Cody Bellinger to miss 4-6 weeks. Drop?…… 07:55 Max Meyer 10:30 NL vs AL Wild Card Race 12:00 Kerry Carpenter and Spencer Steer are both on the IL and look like drops 12:30 Ronald Acuna Jr. returned 13:30 Addison Barger avoided TJ surgery and will be ready for spring training 14:15 Joc Pederson homered twice and has 17 homers since May 1 15:50 Casey Schmitt is likely going on the IL with a knee injury 18:00 Esmerlyn Valdez left after being hit by a pitch 19:00 Curtis Mead left his Boston debut with a bruised wrist, Ceddanne Rafaela hit a grand slam and the Red Sox continued to roll 20:40 Francisco Lindor had his best game of 2026 22:30 Zac Thornton with another quality start 24:00 Zack Wheeler and Max Fried had their worst games of 2026 26:00 Tatsyui Imai and Keider Montero faltered at the start of two-start weeks 28:15 Alex Bregman had a big game in an otherwise disappointing season 31:00 Circa 32:30 BlueWire 32:35 Diamond Detective 33:30 Player 1 - Pete Crow-Armstrong 36:40 Player 2 - Alec Burleson 39:05 Player 3 - Kyle Schwarber 41:50 Player 4 - Gabriel Moreno 46:00 Player 5 - Taylor Ward 50:00 Player 6 - Henry Bolte 53:30 Player 7 - George Kirby 57:50 Player 8 - Justin Wrobleski 1:00:40 Player 9 - Kevin Gausman 1:03:00 Player 10 - Cade Smith 1:05:00 Player 11 - David Bednar 1:05:30 Player 12 - Jacob Lopez; 1:07:40 Player 13 - Tomoyuki Sugano ---- Circa Cash in this football season in Las Vegas with 3 Circa Sports Contests! $30 Million in guaranteed prizes! Visit CircaSports for details.  (hyperlink: https://www.circasports.com/contests)  Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 2d ago

    A Big Week of Offense Ahead

    Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the exceptional Nationals offense led by 2 MVP candidates, possible trade deadline moves that might affect fantasy teams and the week in FAAB, highlighted by active bidding on Ronel Blanco and Christian Encarnacion-Strand, and much, much more! They also preview the upcoming week with could feature a lot of offense and talk about a ton of players, including Wyatt Langford, McKenzie Gore and Cade Smith. Circa (All episodes) Cash in this football season in Las Vegas with 3 Circa Sports Contests! $30 Million in guaranteed prizes! Visit CircaSports for details. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 5d ago

    Two-Start Pitchers (Week of July 27, 2026)

    Cash in this football season in Las Vegas with 3 Circa Sports Contests! $30 Million in guaranteed prizes! Visit CircaSports for details. Intro/the Red Sox won 15 straight! Steak League FAAB: Victor Mesa $4 Hunter Dobbins $2 Derek Hill $2 Michael Petersen $1 Tim Tawa $1 Tyler Mahle $1 Connor Prielipp $1 Kohl Drake $0 Dylan Beavers $0 CES $0 Other names to consider: Quinn Mathews, Jordan Montgomery,  Two-start pitchers (week of July 27, 2026) Merrill Kelly 1 (Todd 2) Brandon Pfaadt 3 Jack Perkins 0 (Todd 1) Gage Jump 2 (Todd 1) Martin Perez 1 Chris Sale 5 Kyle Bradish 5 (Todd 4) Payton Tolle 3 Jake Bennett 3 David Peterson 1 (Todd 2) Colin Rea 0 Chase Burns 5 Brady Singer 1 (Todd 2) Slade Cecconi 1 (Todd 2) Noah Schultz 0 Anthony Kay 1 (Todd 0) Keider Montero 2 Tatusya Imai 3 Seth Lugo 2 Walbert Urena 2 Justin Wrobleski 4 Tyler Phillips 1 (Todd 0) Sandy Alcantara 4 Brandon Sproat 3 Bailey Ober 1 Christian Scott 3 (Todd 2) Gerrit Cole 4 (Todd 5) Max Fried 4 (Todd 5) Zack Wheeler 5 Bubba Chandler 2 Mitch Keller 1 (Todd 2) Michael King 5 George Kirby 4 (Todd 5) Tyler Mahle 0 Landen Roupp 2 (Todd 3) Matthew Liberatore 1 Griffin Jax 4 Jordan Montgomery 0 Kumar Rocker 1 Max Scherzer 0 Andrew Alvarez 0 Cade Cavalli 4 Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. 6d ago

    Closer Trade Deadline Preview with Ryan Rufe

    Erik Halterman is joined by Ryan Rufe to discuss which closers could see their save chances dry up after the trade deadline. --- 00:00 Headlines 10:50 Buyers whose closer is safe 23:45 Buyers who could upgrade at closer 43:15 Buyers with no clear closer 50:10 Sellers with closers to sell 1:04:55 Sellers without true closers --- Circa Cash in this football season in Las Vegas with 3 Circa Sports Contests! $30 Million in guaranteed prizes! Visit CircaSports for details.  Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Jul 22

    Updated Top 400 Prospect Rankings!

    James Anderson answers dozens of listener questions about the updated RotoWire Top 400 Prospect Rankings!   01:40 Tiers 02:30 Who could make ’27 Opening Day rosters? 04:20 Dodgers OF prospects 07:05 Mike Sirota 10:30 Josue De Paula 12:20 Kade Anderson’s ETA 13:05 Colt Emerson 14:30 Franklin Arias 16:25 Tate Southisene 20:05 Alfredo Duno 21:10 Ralphy Velazquez 22:30 Edward Florentino 24:10 Henry Bolte 24:40 Cam Cannarella 26:35 Juneiker Caceres 26:55 Angeibel Gomez 27:40 Jefferson Rojas 29:05 Andrew Fischer 31:25 Angel Genao 32:15 Luis Pena 34:30 Prospects most likely to hit 30 HR 36:15 Hayden Alvarez 36:35 Jackson Flora 37:35 Best draft fits 39:00 Braylon Doughty 40:40 Brady Ebel 41:40 Demetrio Crisantes 43:00 Enddy Azocar/Sebastian Dos Santos 44:25 Anthony Eyanson 45:10 Devin Fitz-Gerald 46:20 Ramon Marquez 48:15 Aiva Arquette 49:30 Dax Kilby/Steele Hall 51:00 Rafe Perich 54:15 Austin Overn 55:20 Brody Hopkins 56:35 Josiah Ragsdale/Ricki Moneys 58:15 DSL Standouts 01:00:40 Injured prospects 01:03:40 Wyatt Sanford 01:04:20 Justin Lebron 01:05:30 19-year-olds at the complex 01:06:30 Bishop Letson 01:08:15 Manuel Pena 01:09:30 Easton Shelton   Circa  Cash in this football season in Las Vegas with 3 Circa Sports Contests! $30 Million in guaranteed prizes! Visit CircaSports for details.  Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Jul 22

    Six Bold Second Half Predictions

    Are we worried about Jacob Misiorowski from a fantasy perspective? Could the Rays miss the playoffs? Fred Zinkie shares six bold predictions and Jeff Erickson adds one of his own. --- 00:00 Six Bold Second Half Predictions 00:30 Welcome to Fred Zinkie 01:00 News 01:15 Jacob Misiorowski threw just 4 innings last night….. 09:00 Joe Ryan and Freddy Peralta got rocked….. 14:50 Braxton Ashcraft has hit the skids….. 16:10 Trea Turner and Jazz Chisholm Jr. both turned around disappointing seasons for one night 17:15 Bobby Witt Jr. and Julio Rodriguez left their respective games early….. 20:45 Edwin Diaz should be back this weekend or early next week….. 21:30 Max Meyer and Adley Rutschman both went on the IL….. 24:45 Kyle Teel (ankle) left the game and was later seen on crutches….. 26:25 Tommy White had four hits….. 27:40 Cal Raleigh hit a grand slam….. 30:00 Ronel Blanco struck out eight in his return 31:30 Circa 33:03 BlueWire 33:10 BOLD second half predictions. 33:15 The Rays will miss the postseason. 38:30 Led by their new leadoff hitter and starting shortstop, Jacob Wilson, the Red Sox will finish first in the AL East. 44:45 Sonny Gray will be the first pitcher since Felix Hernandez to win an ERA title without being chosen for the All-Star Game. 48:15 The Marlins will finish last in the NL East. 54:45 The Guardians will finish with the best record in the AL. 59:00 The Dodgers put the final nail in the lockout coffin by trading for Tarik Skubal and winning the World Series. 1:04:15 Jeff: Contra Fred - The Dodgers not only won’t win the World Series, they won’t get there. --- Circa (All episodes)   Cash in this football season in Las Vegas with 3 Circa Sports Contests! $30 Million in guaranteed prizes! Visit CircaSports for details.    (hyperlink: https://www.circasports.com/contests)    Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Jul 20

    Back and Rolling Out of the Break

    Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up the first weekend of the second half discussing the surging Red Sox, the slumping Cal Raleigh, the sneaky good Bryan Reynolds and all the adds and drops in FAAB, plus much, much more! Circa Cash in this football season in Las Vegas with 3 Circa Sports Contests! $30 Million in guaranteed prizes! Visit CircaSports for details.    Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Jul 17

    American League Trade Deadline Preview with Michael Govier

    Erik is joined by Michael Govier to preview the American League trade deadline. Which bubble teams will buy at the deadline and which will become sellers? --- 00:00 Headlines 4:00 Detroit Tigers 15:55 Toronto Blue Jays 20:45 Baltimore Orioles 26:10 Houston Astros 32:55 Boston Red Sox 37:40 Minnesota Twins 41:40 Seattle Mariners 47:40 Texas Rangers 54:40 Cleveland Guardians 59:10 Chicago White Sox --- Circa Cash in this football season in Las Vegas with 3 Circa Sports Contests! $30 Million in guaranteed prizes! Visit CircaSports for details. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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