Rotowire Fantasy Baseball Podcast

Todd Zola and special guest Jason Collette discuss the early trades and speculate on what's to come before ranking the pitchers for the first week in August. 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 Zimmerman (RotoWire, Fangraphs, The Process, Launch Angle Pod) joins Jeff Erickson to discuss Mike Trout, waiting on injured players, FAAB issues and the trade deadline and surrounding strategies. 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.

Elly De La Cruz Jackson Chourio Adael Amador Jordan Walker Druw Jones Bo Naylor vs. MJ Melendez and the catcher landscape in general Corbin Carroll ETA Jordan Lawlar ETA Gavin Stone vs. Bobby Miller Yiddi Cappe to the moon Anthony Gutierrez could be the next big thing Michael Harris vs. Corbin Carroll Lazaro Montes vs. Cristhian Vaquero Alec Burleson 2020 Draft bust alert Eury Perez in a tier of his own? Justin Dirden Robert Hassell Liover Peguero Alex Ramirez Colson Montgomery vs. Marcelo Mayer Kyle Muller stashing season DL Hall, Caleb Kilian, Ryan Pepiot, Cody Morris Kahlil Watson Jordan Groshans Will Benson Edouard Julien Matt Brash, Josh Winder 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 ad

Sean Manaea had a third consecutive bad outing in what appeared to be a positive matchup on Monday night. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson take a look at what's wrong with him and Trevor Rogers, preview the trade market with a particular eye on Juan Soto, and discuss the rest of the news 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.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad preview the second half of the fantasy season and also talk Astros, Red Sox, FAAB, trade deadline, injury news and much, much more. 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 and Justin talk about this weekend's Podapalooza then review next week's two-start pitchers. Pitchers are rated on a scale of 0-5. 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 and Ian chat about the All Star break, the Yankees, pitch framing, Zombie runners and the shift. Plus, groundwork is laid for an NL Tout Wars trade. 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.

Geoff beating Passan Texas double-taps Boras SPs AZ's ludicrous trio of Carroll/Lawlar/Jones Geoff's favorite college hitters in the class How will Chase DeLauter's skills translate? Jacob Berry vs. Gavin Cross wager James's Eric Brown victory lap Geoff's college pitcher velocity bump research Is Cooper Hjerpe the best pitcher in this class for FYPD? Dylan Lesko vs. the college arms Sterlin Thompson, Spencer Jones, Xavier Isaac 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.

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire discuss free-agent pickups, what they'll be doing during the All-Star break and more in lieu of grading two-start pitchers. 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.

What will the Orioles do with the No. 1 overall pick? Termarr Johnson has the best hit tool since... Jackson Holliday is trending up as a potential 5-tool shortstop Why might Elijah Green slide on draft day? How does Brooks Lee's bat stack up with Kevin Parada, Jacob Berry and Jace Jung? Jim's favorite mid first-round hitters The curious case of Cam Collier Is Jett Williams being undervalued due to his height? Drew Gilbert needs to dial it back The most confusing pitcher draft ever Which pitchers could be the first off the board? Nothing but love for Kumar Rocker 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.

What should the Phillies do to assure a spot in the playoffs - will it be a big sweeping move, or a smaller deal like adding Brandon Drury. Erik Halterman joins Jeff Erickson to discuss the Phillies, Blue Jays and the news 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.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad break down all the FAAB bidding this weekend, discuss the red hot Orioles, Mariners and Braves and chat about many players including Michael Harris II and Taylor Rogers. 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.

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale:Merrill Kelly 3 (Todd 2)Max Fried 5Spencer Strider 4Chris Sale 3Cal Quantrill 2 (Todd 3)Shane Bieber 4Jose Urena 0Austin Gomber 0Dylan Cease 5Lance Lynn 3Beau Brieske 1 (Todd 2)Michael Pineda 2 (Todd 3)Brad Keller 0 (Todd 1)Daniel Lynch 0Trevor Rogers 2 (Todd 1)Daniel Castano 0Jason Alexander 0Josh Winder 2Max Scherzer 5David Peterson 2Luis Severino 5Aaron Nola 5Mitch Keller 0Roansy Contreras 1Sean Manaea 1 (Todd 2)Logan Gilbert 5Alex Cobb 3Logan Webb 5Miles Mikolas 3Steven Matz 1Jeffrey Springs 3Corey Kluber 3Spencer Howard 0Glenn Otto 2Jose Berrios 3Josiah Gray 3 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

Steve Gardner from USA Today swings by to update us on what's going on in the LABR (League of Alternative Baseball Reality) expert leagues, the latest on the Nats and the news 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.

Chaim Bloom Xander Bogaerts Tanner Houck Garrett Whitlock Brayan Bello Triston Casas Franchy Cordero Bobby Dalbec Jarren Duran Nick Yorke Marcelo Mayer Miguel Bleis Blaze Jordan Matthew Lugo Ceddanne Rafaela Brandon Walter Bryan Mata Josh Winckowski Connor Seabold Kutter Crawford Eddinson Paulino Niko Kavadas Chris Murphy 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.

What's the biggest mistake you've made this baseball season? Has it been disqualifying in your chances of winning your league? Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson share their biggest mistakes and discuss the news 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.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up the weekend in fantasy baseball, including adds, drops, injuries, Padres / Dodgers, the AL East, J-Rod, Soto and the FAAB activity for Vinnie Pasquantino. 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.

Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) grade all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale:Madison Bumgarner 2Luke Weaver 0Kyle Wright 4Ian Anderson 1Dean Kremer 2 (Todd 3)Austin Voth 0Michael Wacha 3Nick Pivetta 3 (Todd 4)Kyle Hendricks 2 (Todd 1)Justin Steele 1Nick Lodolo 3Hunter Greene 3Cal Quantrill 4Kyle Freeland 1German Marquez 1Johnny Cueto 3 (Todd 2)Michael Kopech 3Rony Garcia 1Justin Verlander 5Luis Garcia 5Jonathan Heasly 0Zack Greinke 0 (Todd 1)Julio Urias 5Mitch White 3 (Todd 2)Sandy Alcantara 5Braxton Garrett 0 (Todd 1)Eric Lauer 4 (Todd 3)Max Scherzer 5Taijuan Walker 3Jameson Taillon 4Cole Irvin 0Ranger Suarez 1Mitch Keller 0Chris Flexen 1Alex Wood 3Carlos Rodon 5Andre Pallante 0Dakota Hudson 2 (Todd 1)Dane Dunning 2Alek Manoah 5Yusei Kikuchi 3 (Todd 2)Patrick Corbin 0Paulo Espino 1 (Todd 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 che

Tristan Cockcroft from ESPN.com joins Jeff Erickson as they discuss the concept of chasing wins, and should fantasy baseball change our categories based on current pitcher usage. 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.

Nick Yorke Jackson Chourio Adley Rutschman Dustin Harris Austin Hendrick Nick Bitsko Michael Massey Esteury Ruiz Forrest Whitley Dominic Fletcher Colin Barber Ceddanne Rafaela Brayan Rocchio Eury Perez Daniel Espino Deyvison De Los Santos James Triantos Ricky Tiedemann Akil Baddoo Gunnar Henderson David Villar J.J. Matijevic C.J. Abrams Marco Luciano Pedro Leon Caleb Kilian Chase Silseth Reid Detmers Corbin Carroll Brennen Davis Will Benson Brandon Pfaadt Ian Lewis Royce Lewis Miguel Vargas Michael Busch Junior Caminero Gabriel Gonzalez Jordan Walker Ji-hwan Bae Cal Mitchell Wilman Diaz Rayne Doncon Yosver Zulueta Max Castillo Alejandro Osuna Kristian Robinson Masyn Winn Nick Nastrini Jose Ramos Moises Gomez 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 info