RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast

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

  1. 18H AGO

    Mid-Round Fantasy Baseball Targets

    Intro/Back for another season on the RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast Latest news Bunch of Tigers newsFramber Valdez to the TigersTarik Skubal wins arbitration caseA.J. Hinch strongly implies Kenley Jansen will be the closerDoes this change anything for McGonigle?Eugenio Suarez returns to the RedsSal Stewart expected to split time between 1B/DHRoyals bringing in fences at Kauffman StadiumFrom Mike Petriello’s article at MLB.com: The fences in left field and right field are coming in by 9-10 feet, and the wall heights along much of the outfield are coming down by up to 18 inches.Mid-round Targets/Recent picks in FPAZ draft Clay14. Isaac Paredes15. Sal Frelick16. Kazuma Okamoto17. Wilyer Abreu18. Dylan Beavers19. Logan Henderson20. Edwin Uceta21. Lenyn Sosa22. Tyler Mahle23. Chris BassittTZ players on at least three of six NFBC teams (two Gladiators, three DC50s, AFL (in progress) Dillon DinglerCDET583.33%Ian SeymourPTB583.33%Manny Machado3BSD466.67%Ryan McMahon3BNYY466.67%Brayan BelloPBOS466.67%J.T. RealmutoCPHI350.00%Matthew BoydPCHC350.00%Andrew KittredgePBAL350.00%Will VestPDET350.00%David PetersonPNYM350.00%Foster GriffinPWAS350.00%Jose CorniellPTEX350.00%Brice Turang2BMLW350.00%Trea TurnerSSPHI350.00%Brandon NimmoOFTEX350.00%Daniel PalenciaPCHC350.00% Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 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.

    53 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Bold Predictions with Jason Collette

    Erik Halterman is joined by Jason Collette to discuss Jason's annual Bold Predictions series, featuring three bold picks from every division in baseball. --- 00:00 Headlines 14:25 AL East 27:10 AL Central 40:45 AL West 47:30 NL East 56:30 NL Central 1:06:25 NL West --- Fantrax Fantrax is the home of fantasy sports. Click here to sign up for Fantrax FREE today! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 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.

    1h 19m

  3. 2D AGO

    Fantasy Baseball Auctions w/ Marc Winokur

    James Anderson and Marc Winokur talk fantasy baseball auction strategy and recap Marc's first two high-stakes auctions of 2026!   02:00 How the 2025 winners spent their money 14:20 Marc’s surprise buys 21:25 Overpriced players 25:45 Skubal/Skenes/Crochet 29:15 Spending at 3B 30:40 Buying Rafael Devers 33:30 How to attack 2B 37:50 Willy Adames/Jung Hoo Lee 41:05 How much to spend on outfield 44:50 How much to spend on pitching 51:35 Buy 1 or 2 closers? 58:20 Nomination strategy 01:06:10 Advice for new auction players   Fantrax Fantrax is the home of fantasy sports. Click here to sign up for Fantrax FREE today! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 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.

    1h 10m

  4. 4D AGO

    10 New Things About the NL You Need to Know for 2026

    Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie break down the major additions and subtractions for each National League team and what it means for our fantasy baseball drafts. --- Fantrax Fantrax is the home of fantasy sports. Click here to sign up for Fantrax FREE today! (hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire) Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 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.

    1h 15m

  5. 5D AGO

    10 New Things About the AL You Need to Know for 2026

    Jeff Erickson from RotoWire.com and Paul Sporer from Fangraphs.com review the highlights from the offseason in the American League, and what it means for our fantasy leagues. --- 00:00 2-1-26 RotoWire MLB Podcast 00:20 Welcome to Paul Sporer 02:00 Weekend News 02:20 Eugenio Suarez to Reds 07:20 Luis Arraez to Giants 10:00 Jacob Wilson Extension 14:45 Free Agents Remaining 15:00 Pitchers: Framber Valdez, Zac Gallen, Zack Littell, Chris Bassitt, Lucas Giolito, Jose Quintana, Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer 21:00 Hitters: Marcell Ozuna, Paul Goldschmidt, Luis Rengifo, Rhys Hoskins, Tommy Pham, Miguel Andujar, Nathaniel Lowe 23:00 AL WEST Changes 23:15 Angels: Josh Lowe, Grayson Rodriguez (traded for Taylor Ward), Kirby Yates//Jordan Romano 28:00 Astros: Tatsuya Imai, Mike Burrows (three-way trade with PIT/TB, losing Jacob Melton), making room for Zach Cole; no place currently for Isaac Paredes. Losing Framber. 34:00 Athletics: Jeff McNeil, Mark Leiter? 40:30 Mariners: Re-sign Josh Naylor, Jose Ferrer … no 2B or 3B. 42:30 Rangers: Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien; MacKenzie Gore; Danny Jansen, non-tendered Adolis Garcia 46:30 Fantrax 47:30 AL CENTRAL Changes 47:45 Guardians: Re-signed J-Ram and called it a day 50:00 Royals: Traded for Isaac Collins; Signed Lane Thomas; Signed Matt Strahm 51:30 OMG Kaufmann Stadium Changes! 56:00 Tigers: Signed Kenley Jansen, Signed Drew Anderson (KBO) 1:03:00 Twins: Fired their President of MLB Operations last week; Victor Caratini; Signed Josh Bell; Signed Taylor Rogers; traded Edouard Julien to Paste-Eaters. 1:08:00 White Sox: Signed Munetaka Murakami from Japan; traded Luis Robert to Mets for Luisangel Acuña et al; signed Austin Hays; signed Seranthony Dominguez 1:16:15 BlueWire 1:16:20 AL EAST Changes 1:16:35 Blue Jays: Lost Bo Bichette; Signed Dylan Cease; Signed Cody Ponce (KBO); Signed Kazuma Okamoto (JPN); came up short on Kyle Tucker; signed Tyler Rogers 1:26:30 Orioles: Signed Pete Alonso; Traded for Taylor Ward (for Grayson Rodriguez); Signed Ryan Helsley; traded for Shane Baz. 1:31:30 Rays: Traded Brandon Lowe in 3-way trade that netted Jacob Melton; traded for Gavin Lux (sent away Josh Lowe); traded Shane Baz; Signed Steven Matz; Signed Cedric Mullins; Signed Jake Fraley. 1:37:00 Red Sox: Traded for Sonny Gray; traded for Willson Contreras; signed Ranger Suarez; lost Alex Bregman; Trevor Story did not opt out. 1:41:00 Yankees: Re-signed Cody Bellinger; lost Devin Williams and Luke Weaver; lost Paul Goldschmidt; traded for Ryan Weathers --- Fantrax Fantrax is the home of fantasy sports. Click here to sign up for Fantrax FREE today! (hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire) Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 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.

    1h 47m

  6. JAN 28

    This Year's Nick Castellanos with Ryan Bloomfield

    Erik Halterman is joined by Ryan Bloomfield of BaseballHQ to discuss the candidates to be this year's Nick Castellanos — players whose real-world value trails their fantasy value to the point that they're at risk of losing most or all of their playing time. --- 00:00 Headlines 10:30 This Year's Castellanos Overview 14:00 Hunter Goodman 15:40 Agustin Ramirez 19:20 Vinnie Pasquantino and Christian Yelich 20:15 Luis Robert, Jo Adell, Teoscar Hernandez 23:15 Noelvi Marte 27:30 Marcell Ozuna 30:35 Dylan Crews 32:50 Samuel Basallo 36:00 Alec Burleson, Christian Walker, Spencer Torkelson 39:35 Addison Barger 42:35 Chandler Simpson 47:20 Matt Shaw 49:50 Jasson Dominguez and Jac Caglianone 52:55 Jordan Beck and Mickey Moniak 56:15 Anthony Santander and Spencer Steer 58:10 Adolis Garcia 59:50 Mark Vientos 1:02:15 Inverse Castellanos candidates --- Fantrax Fantrax is the home of fantasy sports. Click here to sign up for Fantrax FREE today! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 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.

    1h 8m

  7. JAN 28

    High-Stakes Strategy Talk w/ Phil Dussault

    James Anderson and high-stakes fantasy baseball player Phil Dussault discuss some boom or.bust catchers, platoon outfielders, underrated players and much more as we head into the heart of 2026 fantasy baseball draft season!   01:30 More early drafting 04:00 When we know who we’re drafting 07:00 How the Main Event has changed 10:45 Toughest teams to project 15:35 A potential bust at Catcher 22:45 Best risky catcher 30:50 Fernando Tatis HR projection 35:25 Brent Rooker vs. Wyatt Langford 39:45 Chandler Simpson vs. Jose Caballero 45:15 Platoon Outfielders 52:15 Best blocked hitter to buy 59:30 Phil’s favorite really old prospect Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 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.

    1h 7m

  8. JAN 23

    Rankings Debates: Judge or Ohtani?

    Erik Halterman and Jeff Erickson discuss the players they disagreed on in the latest edition of the RotoWire Roundtable Rankings, starting right at the top with Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge fighting for the number one spot. --- 00:00 Headlines 12:30 #1 Overall: Judge or Ohtani? 16:30 Catcher: Rice or Contreras or Langeliers? 21:00 First Base: Kurtz or Guerrero? 26:30 Second Base: Rafaela or Holliday? 31:00 Third Base: Bregman or Suarez or Westburg? 37:15 Shortstop: Turner or Neto? 41:00 Outfield: Stowers or Hernandez? 45:10 Starting Pitcher #1: Skubal or Crochet or Skenes? 50:55 Starting Pitcher #4: Yamamoto or Sanchez? 55:15 Closer: Munoz or Duran or Smith?  Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 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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Jeff Erickson, Clay Link, James Anderson, Scott Jenstad, Todd Zola, Fred Zinkie, Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer cover fantasy baseball year round, including draft prep, strategy and much more!

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