Rotowire Fantasy Baseball Podcast

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 going nuts against the Mets. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @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 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.

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 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.

Joe Sheehan joins the RotoWire podcast and discusses Jacob deGrom's injury, MLB's crackdown on pitchers using grip-enhancing substances, and many of the other top news items of the day. 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.

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) take another public 'L' on Hunter Greene before moving on to the deepest and weakest farm systems and ultimately to James' Joe Gray All-Stars. 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.

Major League Baseball officially announced their crackdown on pitchers using illegal substances on the ball on Tuesday morning. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discuss that ruling and the fantasy ramifications of it. Also, starting pitching injuries are on the climb, with big news on Tyler Glasnow, Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer. 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.

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 FAAB bidding and a number of intriguing players heading into the summer. Follow us on Twitter: @ScottJenstad I @batflipcrazy I @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 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.

Matt Peacock 0Tucker Davidson 3 (Todd 2)Zac Lowther 0Matt Harvey 0Nate Eovaldi 4Trevor Williams 2Jake Arrieta 1Luis Castillo 3Vladimir Gutierrez 2Jean Carlos Mejia 0Sam Hentges 0Austin Gomber 1 (Todd 2)Dallas Keuchel 3Matthew Boyd 3 (Todd 4)Casey Mize 4Brad Keller 2Dylan Bundy 4Tony Gonsonlin 3Trevor Rogers 5Brett Anderson 0Freddy Peralta 4David Peterson 0Taijuan Walker 4Jordan Montgomery 3 (Todd 4)Sean Manaea 4 (Todd 5)Spencer Howard 0 (Todd 1)Tyler Anderson 2Ryan Weathers 2Marco Gonzales 3Sammy Long 3 (Todd 2)Adam Wainwright 2Tyler Glasnow 5Shane McClanahan 3 (Todd 1)Alek Monoah 3 (Todd 4)Hyun-Jin Ryu 5Patrick Corbin 2 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.

Scott Jenstad is joined by guest, Michael Govier of RotoFanatic and the Pallazzo Podcast, and they discuss some confusing bullpens and also break down a number of intriguing players two months into the season including Sean Manaea, Brandon Crawford and Robbie Ray; plus much, much more. Follow us on Twitter: @RotoWire I @ScottJenstad I @MJGovier 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.

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 four HR and more walks (8) than strikeouts (7) over his last 10 games at Double-AWill be interesting to see which of them gets promoted to Triple-A first, as Rutschman is three years older and more ready, but the O’s might really manipulate his service time.Nick Pratto has a 42% Hard Hit rate at Double-A. How high should he be ranked?Cade Cavalli is a closing in on being a top-five pitching prospectGeorge Valera comes off the IL with a bangOswald Peraza joins CJ Abrams and Riley Greene as age-20 hitters at Double-APedro Leon heating up, hitting .288/.382/.545 with 4 HR and 2 SB over his last 18 gamesJhonkensy Noel, Alec Burlesson, Anthony Volpe the top adds in shallow dynasty leaguesBailey Falter is a priority add in deeper dynasty leaguesKaden Polcovich is a Sports Info Solutions darling 53.3% Hard Hit rate at High-APost-hype sleeper: Joe Gray Learn more about

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 surprise batters including Patrick Wisdom, Adolis Garcia and Akil Baddoo. What to expect from Manny Machado, Anthony Rendon, Adalberto Mondesi and Luis Castillo the rest of the season. The Red Sox starting rotation: Real or Memorex? Any interest in Sam Long? Follow  us on Twitter: @toddzola I @FredZinkieMLB I @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 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.

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 notable players, including Cedric Mullins, Ian Happ, DJ Lemahieu and many more. Follow  us on Twitter: @ScottJenstad I @RotoGut I @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 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.

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)Matt Boyd 3Framber Valdez 4Ervin Santana 0Kris Bubic 3Tony Gonsolin 4 (Todd 3)Pablo Lopez 5Elieser Hernandez 3 (Todd 4) *Very Tentative*Randy Dobnak 1 (Todd 0)Chris Bassitt 5JT Brubaker 2 (Todd 3)Alex Wood 4Carlos Martinez 1 (Todd 3)Robbie Ray 3Jon Lester 0 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.

I. News & Notes Alek Manoah struggles in Wednesday's start Sean Manaea dominates Jarred Kelenic struggles Injury to Kyle Lewis Fernando Tatis could return Thursday II. Cardinals Talk Jack Flaherty's injury and how devastating it is to the Cards Skeptical about Alex Reyes keeping the closer job Not a Tyler O'Neill guy III. About The Seige Legal background How he got it into the industry What he's doing for Elite His "guys" Formula One talk 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.

OutliersIan Higher Jacob deGrom (20 spots higher) Tim Anderson (15 spots higher) Kyle Lewis (61 spots higher) James Higher Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (9 spots higher) Ozzie Albies (13 spots higher) CJ Abrams (14 spots higher) Gleyber Torres (20 spots higher) Brennen Davis (59 spots higher) Alek Manoah (62 spots higher) Plus, the guys discuss what to do if you’re rostering struggling players such as Luis Castillo and Keston Hiura, how to maximize the trade value of a top starting pitcher and which injured hitters rebuilding teams should be targeting. 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.

Javy Baez & Kris Bryant's hot starts, and what they are fetching in trade talks Adalberto Mondesi hurt again Giancarlo Stanton & Gleyber Torres out of Tuesday's lineup Johnny Cueto good again Logan Gilbert slowly improving David Price getting another bullpen start Marlins updates - Sixto Sanchez, Jazz Chisholm 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 Scott Jenstad discuss all the wild Alek Manoah bids in FAAB this week (and talk all the other players added too!), wrap up the weekend of baseball and take a look ahead at Week 10.  Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @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 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.

Merrill Kelly 2Matt Peacock 0Drew Smyly 2Tucker Davidson 0Jorge Lopez 0Garrett Richards 3Nick Pivetta 3 (Todd 2)Kyle Hendricks 4Trevor Williams 2 (Todd 1)Sonny Gray 4 (Todd 5)Tyler Mahle 4 (Todd 3)German Marquez 2Carlos Rodon 5Dylan Cease 4 (Todd 5)Jose Urena 0Jose Urquidy 4Luis Garcia 4 (Todd 3)Mike Minor 4Brady Singer 3 (Todd 2)Trevor Bauer 5Pablo Lopez 5Corbin Burnes 5Jose Berrios 4Michael Pineda 4 (Todd 3)Marcus Stroman 4Jordan Montgomery 3 (Todd 2)James Kaprielian 2Vince Velasquez 3 (Todd 2)Wil Crowe 0Tyler Anderson 3Joe Musgrove 5Logan Gilbert 1Johnny Cueto 3 (Todd 2)Jack Flaherty 5Rich Hill 4Tyler Glasnow 5Dane Dunning 1Stephen Strasburg 5 (Todd 4)Joe Ross 0 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 perso

I. Injuries How to deal with the everyday deluge. Luke Voit Marcell Ozuna Ryan Pressly Lance McCullers Noah Syndergaard II. Second Chance DraftIII. San Francisco Giants Is Kevin Gausman an ace now? Is Rogers the closer over McGee? How legit is Brandon Crawford?  Can Buster Posey make it through a full season? Are there any reinforcements on the way? What's the play this year - are they ahead of schedule and does that change their plan? 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.

Alek Manoah expectations.Preview of James' Dynasty Rankings (major-leaguers only, subject to change):Ronald AcunaFernando TatisJuan SotoVladimir GuerreroMike TroutTrea TurnerMookie BettsCody BellingerBo BichetteJose RamirezBryce HarperShohei OhtaniOzzie AlbiesXander BogaertsCorey SeagerChristian YelichRafael DeversAlex BregmanAaron JudgeManny MachadoEloy JimenezGerrit ColeLuis RobertShane BieberTrevor BauerFreddie FreemanCorbin BurnesTrent GrishamJacob deGromBrandon WoodruffLucas GiolitoKyle TuckerWalker BuehlerTyler GlasnowRandy ArozarenaGleyber TorresTim AndersonAaron NolaJack FlahertyTrevor StoryNolan ArenadoPete AlonsoAustin MeadowsYordan AlvarezNick CastellanosSandy AlcantaraFrancisco LindorByron BuxtonGavin LuxAustin RileyRamon LaureanoJazz ChisholmKris BryantAndrew VaughnYoan MoncadaMichael ConfortoMatt OlsonDylan CarlsonClayton KershawWill SmithAnthony RendonJulio UriasIan AndersonPablo LopezJ.T. RealmutoMax MuncyJoey GalloCarlos CorreaMarcell OzunaGeorge SpringerYu DarvishTeoscar HernandezTrevor Roge

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 shirt off Alex Manoah's upcoming debut Projecting mid-season draft values Finding a trade for Blake Snell 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.