FantasyPros - Fantasy Baseball Podcast

Paul Sporer of Rotographs is on with us to dissect some of fantasy baseball's risky athletes and shed a little light on several late-round fliers you should gamble on. How much of a concern is Trevor Story's (7:09) high strikeout rate, why aren't people buying in on Max Muncy (15:03), and is David Dahl (33:48) being overpriced? Ramon Laureano (53:43) is a cheap speedster who has decent pop and Adam Frazier (1:04:56) costs nothing, but can do some serious damage against right-handed pitchers. Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed baseballs and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. TickPick - TickPick is the fastest, cheapest, and easiest app to use for purchasing tickets to all your favorite events. Use promo code "FPROS15" at checkout to get $15 off an order of $99 or more.

For today's show, we've brought along Chris Meaney from The Athletic to help us break down some of fantasy baseball's most valuable sleepers. Paul DeJong (11:47) is a well-rounded hitter who bats cleanup in a talented lineup, Hunter Renfroe's (22:57) power should give him plenty of RBIs, and Shane Bieber (33:04) boasts elite command in a weak division. Could Harrison Bader (42:36) be both an offensive and defensive superstar in the making and is Jimmy Nelson (57:45) primed for a breakout season?

It's the peak draft weekend for many around fantasy baseball and Scott White of CBS Sports is on the show to talk about players who are likely going to be busts relative to their cost. We're covering the latest news including Luis Severino's injury timeline and it's fantasy impact (3:23). The first player that makes our bust list is Amed Rosario (10:41). Madison Bumgarner may never be the same pitcher that he once was (26:55). Where does Bryce Harper rank amongst his peers with his health concerns (46:17) and how much will Francisco Lindor's injury hamper him throughout all of 2019 (49:29)?

Frank Stampfl, co-host of the Fantasy BFFs, is today's guest as we go over our top overvalued and undervalued players. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (7:14) may ironically be a better buy thanks to his injury and fantasy owners shouldn't shy away from boring veterans like Robinson Cano (19:56) and Andrew McCutchen (26:40). How much of a steal can Matt Strahm (44:13) be and is Jose Ramirez (50:14) worth his lofty draft price after a poor second half?

The season is almost here with the first games starting in less than two weeks. We know fantasy drafts are coming for many of you and for that reason, we've got Steve Gardner of USA Today on the show to help name our top 5 must-have players (2:21). Of course, with must-haves, you probably also want to know who to avoid so we're naming those guys as well (39:55). We start things off with three straight pitchers including Tyler Glasnow (8:20). Reaching for J.T. Realmuto isn't such a bad idea in this catching climate (14:02). Joey Gallo's guaranteed power can't be overlooked (18:33) and Adalberto Mondesi's upside is intriguing, but Steve and Bobby are on the opposite ends of whether he's a must-have or must-avoid (31:05). Listen in as to why Starling Marte could be this year's Christian Yelich (48:39) and why Mallex Smith's speed doesn't warrant his draft price (51:31). Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at an Amari Cooper signed Cowboys helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information.

One of the game's most renowned analysts, Jayson Stark from The Athletic, joins the show to chat about his observations from spring training and potential breakout players heading into this season. Can Tyler O'Neill crack the starting lineup with a strong spring (4:23)? Jack Flaherty (5:42 and 7:53) appears to be an elite pitcher in the making and Marcell Ozuna (18:41) seems poised to take a giant leap forward in 2019. However, does Julio Urias (23:03) still have ace potential and could he be a victim of how the Dodgers handle their pitchers? Lastly, how great is Miguel Cabrera and does he still have something to offer owners in 2019 (26:50)?

Jim Sannes from numberFire helps us break down which rookie and sophomore players can provide fantasy owners with a healthy return on investment. Adalberto Mondesi (10:42) may not be cheap, but he certainly appears to be undervalued. Max Muncy's (19:17) talent is worth gambling on despite the playing time concerns, Dan Jansen's (32:14) power and plate discipline are overlooked, and Jesus Luzardo (45:20) can break camp with the A's and produce right away. Christin Stewart (50:46) can rake against righties and should start off high in Detroit's batting order. Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed baseballs and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity.

Scott Pianowski from Yahoo! Sports joins the program to help us shine light on some post-hype sleepers you shouldn't get caught snoozing on. Before going neck deep into some of our favorite sleepers, the crew chimes in on baseball's biggest recent news, Bryce Harper (3:32) signing with the Phillies. When is it acceptable to take Carlos Martinez (16:53) and will Jurickson Profar (29:31) continue to improve now that he only has to focus on playing one position? Does Johan Camargo (45:47) have a much clearer path to playing time than many would believe and is Matthew Boyd (51:37) being overlooked primarily because of the Tigers' irrelevance?

With spring training now underway, we brought along Justin Mason, who runs The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational, to take part in our second fantasy baseball mock draft of the year. Justin kicks off our mock with the selection of Mookie Betts (2:58) at second overall, while Bobby takes J.D. Martinez (4:25) fifth overall. What are the odds that Will Smith (33:06) is still in a closer role by midseason, is Garrett Hampson (41:52) going to get significant playing time on the Rockies, and what can we expect from Cedric Mullins (48:34) as Baltimore's leadoff hitter? Tune in 'til the end to find out who ended up with the better squad!

The first games of spring training are underway and with drafts creeping up, we're taking the time to look at current ADP values with Joe Pisapia, writer of The Fantasy Black Book. We're counting down our favorite values and giving the lowdown on why you should draft the players mentioned. Is Whit Merrifield actually undervalued (1:59)? Cole Hamels may be older, but he's still got plenty to offer (8:33). Ross Stripling needs to be on your radar, but will he crack the rotation (16:25)? Bobby and Joe aren't in complete agreement with different opinions on Luis Castillo (18:26) and Rich Hill (22:46). To wrap up the show, we've got seven players you should pay attention to this spring (44:11).

Which starting pitchers should you target early on and who are the best values deeper in drafts? Mike Podhorzer from RotoGraphs joined us today to help us tackle that very question, but we start off by examining Manny Machado's outlook with the Padres (1:03). Is Blake Snell (13:20) a top-five SP this year or is he bound to regress, and does Shane Bieber (31:41) get far more hype than he deserves? Can Josh James (41:09) become a stud as a rookie if he cracks the rotation, and how sustainable is Freddy Peralta's (56:22) strikeout rate?

We've witnessed bounce-backs in baseball and 2019 should be no different. Joining us this episode is Al Melchior of The Athletic and we're naming our top 10 players that should outproduce their 2018 campaign. We start our countdown at No. 10 with Avisail Garcia (1:06) and Jorge Polanco (3:42). Bobby names 10 hitters while Al mixes in a few pitchers into his list. The catching position is so shallow and 2018 may have been the worst-case scenario for Willson Contreras making him an attractive cheaper option (10:38). Billy Hamilton is just one season removed from four straight 50+ stolen bases and his move to Kansas City should help him recover (38:23).

FantasyPros correspondent and DraftKings writer, Garion Thorne, is in with us for today's show, where each host lists which 10 players they feel have the highest chance to regress in 2019. Jose Ramirez (10:58) may not live up to the hype, Kenley Jansen's (18:52) age and velocity dip should continue to work against him, and Javier Baez (24:14) might not be worth his current ADP. Christian Yelich (43:44) seems bound to regress to some degree, but how much of last year's production can he sustain this season? Also, Jesus Aguilar's (49:56) extremely disappointing second half doesn't bode well for his future success.

The two big names in baseball have yet to sign, but J.T. Realmuto is on the move and we're talking with FantasyPros writer, Dan Harris, on what the catcher's value will be in 2019. News also broke about Francisco Lindor's injury, but how much is his draft stock affected (12:00)? We're running our first mock draft of the season from the 2 and 11 spots (15:43) and the first round kicks off with Mookie Betts and Chris Sale being taken. Despite shortstop being deeper this year, Xander Bogaerts could be worth your early pick (28:21), and if you miss out on a pitcher, find out why Josh James is Bobby's must-have sleeper this year (32:27). Despite struggles and injuries, Dan plans on having shares of Chris Archer (44:47) and Yu Darvish (45:58) in multiple drafts. Find out who has the better mock draft to close the show (57:37).

Paul Sporer of Rotographs joins the show to discuss which players you should be watching in dynasty leagues. One of the big questions on people's minds is which clubs are the mystery teams linked to Bryce Harper (2:33), is Jo Adell (21:48) currently being undervalued in dynasty formats, and is Kyle Tucker (29:25) the next best fantasy prospect to hold on to after Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Shohei Ohtani (37:01) has a chance to get back on the mound in 2020, Freddy Peralta's (48:53) stellar fastball is a huge boon to his value, and it would be a mistake to forget about Franklin Barreto's (1:06:08) potential.