Rotowire Fantasy Baseball Podcast

Fred Zinkie (@FredZinkieMLB) and Jeff Erickson (@Jeff_Erickson) host their annual auction special, including Fred Zinkie's ways to improve auction formats. We'll also talk about Gerrit Cole's season-ending injury and what that means for the Yankees, and how our mid-to-late round pitching targets are getting more expensive.---00:00 3-11 Zinkie Pod00:45 It’s official. Gerrit Cole needs TJS.08:00 Evaluating early spring training returns with Jared Jones & Clay Holmes12:00 Dustin May will be the LAD SP5.18:30 Gunnar Henderson is still unsure about Opening Day.21:45 Rafael Devers delayed28:15 Fantrax29:15 Auctions31:00 Auction Improvements32:40 Use Ronald Acuna Jr. to illustrate34:00 Jeff’s Home League as example39:00 Nominations43:00 Budgeting for the endgame44:00 Avoiding Bidding Wars46:00 Keeper Inflation in Auction Leagues50:10 NFBC50:50 BlueWire51:00 Reserve Round SPs52:45 Names to Consider: Max Meyer, Lucas Giolito, Dustin May, Luis Ortiz, Eduardo Rodriguez, Michael Soroka, Tony Gonsolin, Will Warren, Ha

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad catch up with the abundance of injury news over the weekend from spring training and then go position by positions discussing which players they are fading in 2025 drafts. Talking targets is always fun, but knowing who to avoid is just as important so Jeff and Scott reveal a a player (or two or three) at every position that they are avoiding that is currently being drafted in the top 150. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWire. NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/1465FantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. https:

Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer share their favorite late-round targets for strikeouts and wins.---00:00 Headlines20:00 Brandon Pfaadt22:12 Nick Pivetta24:33 Taj Bradley26:27 Nick Lodolo28:38 Spencer Arrighetti30:27 Edward Cabrera32:58 MacKenzie Gore35:06 DJ Herz37:37 Gavin Williams39:17 Joe Boyle43:35 Kris Bubic47:24 Zach Eflin48:49 Cristopher Sanchez50:53 Walker Buehler53:10 Grant Holmes54:55 Michael Wacha56:34 Matthew Boyd58:27 Merrill Kelly59:51 Tobias Myers1:01:53 Cody Bradford1:03:36 David Peterson---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live!  Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season.  Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000!  Sign up today!FantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today.Get the latest fa

The NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today.0:00 Intro/Junior Caminero is “probably very day-to-day” with back tightnessLatest news from around MLB:Junior Caminero is dealing with back tightness, but just Day-to-Day – he’s been a steady riser throughout the spring.4:26 Grayson Rodriguez undergoing tests for sore triceps.Christian Walker undergoes ultrasound on oblique.10:15 Sandy Alcantara will be facing an innings limit, especially early on, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.15:04 AL LABR Review:https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/article/collette-calls-my-2025-al-labr-squad-9075332:13 More bold predictionsNL CentralC

Erik Halterman (@erik_halterman) and guest Dave McDonald (@RunDMcD) discuss the importance of taking shots on high-upside players in the back half of your draft and share their favorite sleepers to take a chance on.---00:00 Headlines11:20 General sleeper strategy19:15 Mid-round sleeper hitters32:30 Mid-round sleeper pitchers43:45 Late-round sleeper hitters1:00:55 Late-round sleeper pitchers---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live!  Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season.  Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000!  Sign up today!FantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to

00:00 Intro01:20 Expectations for Vlad & Bo08:50 Riskiest Hitter In The First 2 Rounds20:30 Strider vs. deGrom30:30 Alcantara/Sasaki Vegas Inflation37:00 Fade Tanner Scott?44:00 Fade Michael Toglia?49:20 Chandler Simpson59:15 Sleeper Prospects01:08:50 The Worst Hitters We’ll Draft NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!(hyperlink: https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/1465)FantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up 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 pro

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the first full week of Spring Training and then take a complete look at the 2025 Closer Pool, breaking down every tier, every team and everything you need to solve the saves riddle in your league. Follow us on Twitter / X: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWire.NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today! FantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at ch

Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer provide some potential sleepers in the Steals and Saves categories.---00:00 Headlines13:20 Steals Sleepers17:35 Tommy Edman19:50 Victor Robles23:20 Jake McCarthy25:30 Maikel Garcia28:45 Thairo Estrada30:50 Zack Gelof33:50 Jonny DeLuca35:25 Garrett Mitchell37:20 Victor Scott40:45 Jacob Young45:35 Saves Sleepers48:20 Jordan Romano50:45 Justin Martinez52:45 A.J. Puk54:45 Lucas Erceg57:45 Edwin Uceta1:00:05 Orion Kerkering1:02:45 Garrett Whitlock1:04:55 Calvin Faucher1:06:35 Robert Garcia1:08:50 Jason AdamEDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account?Earn up to 0.5% on every depositFree to use, no minimum balancesFDIC-insured accountsUnlimited withdraws back to cardLightning fast deposits and withdrawsSign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! FantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to

With another Roundtable update looming, Clay Link and Todd Zola review their outfielder rankings for the 2025 fantasy baseball season.Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today.EDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Deposit $25, get $25 Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today!0:00 Intro/Brandon Sproat is touching 99 mph todayLatest news from around MLB: Rafael Devers (shoulders) could start season at DH Zach Neto (shoulder) ruled out for Opening Day, but the expectation is that he will make his debut in April 5:43 Jordan Westburg is dealing with some lower-back soreness, did some light throwing Friday Gunnar Henderson was removed from Thursday’s sp

Erik Halterman is joined by Lucas Biery to review the GLARF draft, a 15-team expert roto league.---00:00 Headlines08:30 Big-picture strategy11:25 Rounds 1-219:50 Rounds 3-629:30 Rounds 7-1040:25 Rounds 11-1651:20 Rounds 17-2359:10 Reserve Rounds---FantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account?Earn up to 0.5% on every depositDeposit $25, get $25Free to use, no minimum balancesFDIC-insured accountsUnlimited withdraws back to cardLightning fast deposits and withdrawsSign up with promo code ROTOPOD today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Simpleca

James Anderson is joined by NFBC Hall Of Famer John Pausma to discuss the recent high-stakes auction they each participated in, focusing on what went right, what went wrong, and what adjustments they could have made mid-auction!00:00 Intro03:25 Catcher/Closer Inflation 19:50 Adjusting Mid-Auction24:25 James’ Strategy28:20 John’s Hitters34:00 Regrets From The Auction37:50 Building A Staff42:00 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie are drafting in the Mixed LABR Experts League, and share their thoughts while they draft.---00:00 LABR Mixed League Draft00:30 Mets news - Manaea/Senga04:00 Kyle Finnegan re-signs with Nats07:00 Draft starts14:30 Second Round17:30 Third Round21:30 Garrett Crochet25:30 Fourth Round32:00 Fifth Round - DH Tax40:00 Sixth Round41:45 Fantrax43:00 Bo Bichette and Cal Raleigh47:00 Seventh Round53:00 Eighth Round56:00 EDGE Boost58:00 Ninth Round1:03:00 10th Round1:16:00 11th Round1:25:00 BlueWire1:25:10 12th Round---EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Deposit $25, get $25 Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! FantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerr

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad talk obliques for Wyatt Langford and Heliot Ramos, discuss Spencer Strider and Sandy Alcantara and then dive into a number of interesting starting pitchers going post pick 200 in drafts. Follow us on Twitter / X: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWireFantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. https://www.fantrax.com/rotowireEDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Deposit $25, get $25 Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo co

Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer share their favorite mid- and late-round targets who can offer a big boost in home runs or batting average.---00:00 Intro01:55 Wyatt Langford/Jarren Duran injuries05:45 Sandy Alcantara returns09:15 White Sox closer12:45 Nolan Arenado trade rumors15:10 Heliot Ramos19:00 Michael Toglia20:55 Josh Jung22:45 Jorge Soler24:40 Brandon Lowe26:55 Christopher Morel29:40 Ryan Mountcastle31:45 Matt Wallner34:35 Jesus Sanchez36:50 Rhys Hoskins40:00 Fantrax and EDGE Boost41:50 Luis Arraez44:25 Jackson Holliday46:25 Yandy Diaz48:40 Ivan Herrera50:40 Jung Hoo Lee53:50 Brendan Donovan56:10 Otto Lopez59:15 Evan Carter1:01:55 Hyeseong Kim1:04:35 Jacob Wilson1:07:05 Masataka Yoshida---EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account?Earn up to 0.5% on every depositFree to use, no minimum balancesFDIC-insured accountsUnlimited withdraws back to cardLightning fast deposits and withdrawsSign up with promo co

Clay Link and Todd Zola are back discussing all the news out of spring training as well as their starting pitcher ranks for the 2025 season.Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today.EDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Deposit $25, get $25 Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today!0:00 Intro/Spring has sprungLatest news from around MLB: 1:25 Wyatt Langford diagnosed with a mild oblique strain, will be withheld from baseball activities for 5-to-7 days. Noelvi Marte taking reps with prospects in camp. Frankie Montas out 6-to-8 weeks. Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) expects to be ready for Opening Day. Victor Vodnik in the mix for saves in Colorado, alon

Erik Halterman is joined by Chris Torres to make the case for some high-ceiling, low-floor players going in the early rounds of drafts.---00:00 Headlines11:30 When to Take Risks15:20 Fernando Tatis Jr.20:10 Jazz Chisholm Jr.28:00 Ronald Acuna Jr.32:00 Oneil Cruz and James Wood41:00 Cody Bellinger44:40 Garrett Crochet47:15 Chris Sale50:45 Jacob deGrom55:50 Gerrit Cole58:35 Felix Bautista1:02:20 Michael King1:04:20 Roki Sasaki---EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account?Earn up to 0.5% on every depositFree to use, no minimum balancesFDIC-insured accountsUnlimited withdraws back to cardLightning fast deposits and withdrawsSign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! FantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co

Jeff Zimmerman joins James Anderson to discuss some recent fantasy baseball research featured in Jeff's book, The Process, plus they look at which pitchers could win rotation spots this spring and much more!00:00 Intro01:50 Pitcher Injury Grades21:40 Are Rookies A Good Buy?26:00 Rookies Trending Up32:45 Wait On Pitching38:45 The $750 OC42:05 Pitchers Competing For Rotation Spots01:05:30 Unsettled Bullpens01:12:20 Dalton Rushing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson preview some of the key job battles in the NL during spring training.---00:00 NL Spring Training Job Battles00:45 Vlad Guerrero News08:50 Rafael Devers News11:55 NL Job Battles12:00 Fantrax13:20 NYM SP: David Peterson vs. Paul Blackburn17:50 NYM OF: Is Starling Marte stuck on the bench?19:50 ATL SP4/5: Grant Holmes, Ian Anderson, AJ Smith-Shawver, Bryce Elder, Spencer Strider26:30 MIA 1B: Jonah Bride vs. Deyvison De Los Santos28:40 WSH SP4/5: Trevor Williams vs. DJ Herz vs. Michael Soroka33:00 BlueWire33:05 MIL 2B/3B/SS: Joey Ortiz and Brice Turang are in. Caleb Durbin vs. Oliver Dunn vs. Tyler Black36:30 STL CF: Victor Scott II vs. Michael Siani39:45 STL SP5: Steven Matz vs. Quinn Mathews41:45 CHC SP5: Javier Assad vs. Colin Rea vs. Ben Brown48:00 CIN SP5: Andrew Abbott vs. Rhett Lowder50:30 PIT SP 4/5: Johan Oviedo vs. Bailey Falter vs. Bubba Chandler54:30 EDGE Boost55:20 LAD SP5/6: Tony Gonsolin vs. Dustin May vs. Landon Knack vs. Bobby Miller59:05 ARI SS: Geraldo Perdomo vs.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad catch up on the weekend in baseball news and then dive into a number of intriguing hitter names post pick 200, including Zack Gelof, Jo Adell, George Springer and many more. Follow us on Twitter / X: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWire.FantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. https://www.fantrax.com/rotowireEDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive

Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer provide some sleepers/compilers in the Runs and RBI categories.00:00 Headlines16:22 Masyn Winn20:31 Luis Arraez22:10 Parker Meadows23:30 Taylor Ward25:05 Victor Robles27:21 Jurickson Profar29:25 Jung Hoo Lee31:24 Gleyber Torres32:44 Jonathan India34:45 Yandy Diaz37:51 Eugenio Suarez39:32 Alec Bohm41:06 Nick Castellanos43:05 Andrew Vaughn44:27 Michael Toglia45:47 Rhys Hoskins47:19 Nolan Arenado48:43 Isaac Paredes50:33 Nathaniel Lowe52:18 Ryan McMahon---EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! FantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today: https://www.fantrax.com/rotow