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!

Episodes

  • FAAB Targets (Week of May 11)

    Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer share their top waiver wire pickups for the week of May 11. They discuss players such as Robby Snelling, Ben Brown, and Bryce Miller.

  • Two-Start Pitchers (Week of May 11, 2026)

    This episode of the RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast covers two-start pitchers for the week of May 11, 2026, and discusses FAAB targets such as Rico Garcia and Griffin Canning. It also mentions other players like Spencer Jones, Griffin Ja…

  • Checking In on This Year's Top Sleepers with Chris Towers

    Erik Halterman and Chris Towers of CBS Sports review the performance of top fantasy baseball sleepers and hyped players six weeks into the season. The discussion includes pitcher injury news and an overview of various prospects' progress.

  • New Top 10 Prospects w/ Aram Leighton

    James Anderson and Aram Leighton break down the upcoming changes to the top 10 prospect rankings in fantasy baseball after several players have graduated. They discuss specific prospects like Jesus Made, Leo De Vries, Colt Emerson, and oth…

  • Should You Cut These Eight Pitchers

    In the RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast, hosts Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie analyze early-season struggling pitchers and discuss whether to hold, cut, or trade them. They categorize pitchers into tiers for dropping and cover several play…

  • FAAB Recap & Injury Roundup

    RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast hosts Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss standout player performances in the early season, analyze recent injuries, and review FAAB bidding activity, including notable bids for Christian Scott and Tra…

  • FAAB Targets (Week of May 3)

    On the RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Erik Halterman and Jake Halusker review top waiver wire targets for the week of May 3, discussing players like Jared Jones, Janson Junk, and Jack Perkins.

  • Two-Start Pitchers (Week of May 4, 2026)

    This episode of the RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast covers two-start pitchers for the week of May 4, 2026. It includes a discussion on the Atlanta Braves, fantasy baseball free agent auction draft (FAAB) targets with pricing, and a ranke…

  • Searching for Saves with Mike Carter

    Erik Halterman and Mike Carter review every closer situation in baseball, discussing potential pickups for fantasy baseball managers. The episode breaks down analysis team by team.

  • New Fantasy Baseball Valuations w/ Frank Stampfl

    James Anderson and Frank Stampfl review fantasy baseball player valuations, discussing players they are higher or lower on compared to pre-season expectations. The episode covers top catcher and second baseman rankings, and analyzes severa…

  • Eight Signs Your Struggling Fantasy Team Will Be Fine

    Fred Zinkie joins Jeff Erickson to discuss eight indicators that a struggling fantasy baseball team is likely to improve. The episode also covers recent MLB news and analyzes top K-BB% starting pitchers.

  • Another Big Pitching FAAB Week

    Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad recap a busy FAAB Sunday, discussing injuries, player performance, and notable FAAB prices for prospects like Payton Tolle and JR Ritchie.

  • FAAB Targets (Week of April 27)

    Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer provide their top waiver wire adds for the week of April 27th. The episode covers various players and includes segments on fantasy sports insights and tools from RotoWire.

  • Two-Start Pitchers (Week of April 27, 2026)

    This episode of the RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast discusses recent FAAB bidding activity and analyzes two-start pitcher options for the week of April 27, 2026. Experts review performance trends and offer advice for managing fantasy bas…

  • Keep or Cut These Struggling Hitters with Dave McDonald

    Erik Halterman and Dave McDonald discuss struggling hitters, offering insights on whether to cut, hold, or buy low on players. The episode covers catchers, first base, second base, third base, shortstop, and outfield.

  • Up-Arrow Hitting Prospects w/ Lucas Morel

    James Anderson and Lucas Morel discuss hitting prospects in the minors, covering Noah Schultz, Franklin Arias, Jhonny Level, Devin Fitz-Gerald, Theo Gillen, Juneiker Caceres, Nathan Flewelling, Pedro Ramirez, Luis Lara, Blaze Jordan, Ronny…

  • Is Drafting a Top 10 Catcher Worth It?

    Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson evaluate the strategy of drafting top catchers, referencing Cal Raleigh's past performance. They also cover news like Edwin Diaz's injury and potential replacements, and review various catcher rankings and per…

  • Recapping a Busy Weekend in FAAB

    Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad recap a busy FAAB weekend, discussing closer changes and struggling offenses. They highlight large bids on Noah Schultz, Sam Antonacci, and Spencer Arrighetti.

  • FAAB Targets (Week of April 20)

    Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer share their top fantasy baseball waiver wire targets for the week of April 20. The episode discusses numerous players, including Justin Wrobleski, Noah Schultz, Mick Abel, Landen Roupp, and others.

  • Two-Start Pitchers (Week of April 20, 2026)

    This episode of the RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast covers two-start pitchers for the week of April 20, 2026. Hosts discuss player analysis, FAAB bids, and roster trends, mentioning various pitchers and their availability.

  • Breaking Down Breakout Pitchers with Nick Pollack

    Erik Halterman and Nick Pollack of Pitcher List discuss this year's breakout starting pitchers. The conversation covers several players, including Noah Schultz, Nolan McLean, and Shota Imanaga, along with pitcher injury updates.

  • Biggest Hits/Misses From Draft Season w/ Jason Collette

    In the RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast, hosts James Anderson and Jason Collette review their draft season, highlighting significant hits and misses, including discussions on value picks, disappointments, and player performance.

  • Eight Pitchers We Regret Drafting

    Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson identify eight starting pitchers who are underperforming. They also discuss recent fantasy baseball news including player injuries and prospect call-ups.

  • Fast Starters & FAAB Recap

    Scott Jenstad and Ryan Bloomfield discuss early season fantasy baseball trends, including the fast starts of O'Neil Cruz, Jose Soriano, and Chandler Simpson. They also review weekend injuries and analyze FAAB adds and drops, such as Jakob…

  • FAAB Targets (Week of April 13)

    Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer share their top fantasy baseball waiver wire targets for the week of April 13th. The episode discusses numerous players, including Rhett Lowder, Ryan Weathers, Grant Holmes, Bryan Baker, Max Muncy, Mark Viento…

  • Two-Start Pitchers (Week of April 13, 2026)

    This episode of the RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast covers fantasy baseball roster trends, FAAB pickups, and analysis for two-start pitchers for the week of April 13, 2026. Experts also discuss performance trends for players like Drake B…

  • Hot Starts: Sell High or Hold with Grey Albright

    Erik Halterman and Grey Albright analyze surprisingly hot starts in fantasy baseball, debating whether to sell high on players or hold them for the rest of the season. The episode covers numerous players and their recent performance.

  • Notable MiLB Assignments w/ Sam Dykstra

    James Anderson and Sam Dykstra cover notable minor-league assignments, discussing prospects like Ryan Sloan, Kade Anderson, Jamie Arnold, Liam Doyle, Tyler Bremner, Devin Fitz-Gerald, Jesus Made, Blake Burke, Luis Hernandez, Leo De Vries,…

  • 10 Hitters to Worry About

    Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie discuss early season slumping hitters and their respective worry levels, covering players like Nick Kurtz, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Julio Rodriguez, and Ronald Acuna.

  • 10 Players Experts Are Adding on the Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire

    Jeff Erickson and Justin Mason analyze the fantasy baseball waiver wire, covering Konnor Griffin's debut, injuries to Hunter Brown and Mookie Betts, and highlighting top player additions for the week.

  • FAAB Targets (Week of April 6)

    Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer share their top fantasy baseball waiver wire targets for the week of April 6, covering players like Jordan Walker, Cam Smith, and Taj Bradley.

  • Two-Start Pitchers (Week of April 6, 2026)

    This RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast episode, dated April 6, 2026, focuses on two-start pitchers. It includes discussions on specific players such as Zac Gallen, Chris Sale, Tarik Skubal, and others, alongside FAAB bids and player rankin…

  • Closer Chaos with Peter Schoenke

    RotoWire president Peter Schoenke joins Erik Halterman to analyze confusing MLB bullpens and discuss strategies for approaching closers versus hitters. The episode covers specific teams including the Athletics, Rockies, Astros, Royals, Ang…

  • Stash Draft w/ Peter Schoenke

    James Anderson and Peter Schoenke host a Stash Draft, selecting injured big leaguers and prospects. The discussion covers numerous players including Konnor Griffin, Bryce Miller, Colt Emerson, Shane Bieber, and Jasson Dominguez.

  • 8 Reactions From The First Week of Fantasy Baseball

    In the RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast, hosts Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie review the first week of fantasy baseball, including their draft strategies and observations on MLB's ABS system. They also touch upon player injuries, new contr…

  • Talking FAAB & Recapping Opening Weekend

    RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast hosts Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad review the opening weekend of the baseball season, covering FAAB bidding, standout rookies, and upcoming Week 2 matchups. They highlight fantasy baseball interest in c…

  • FAAB Targets (Week of March 30)

    Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer share their recommended FAAB targets for fantasy baseball for the week of March 30. The episode covers numerous players and includes segments on headlines and smart money.

  • Two-Start Pitchers (Week of March 30, 2026)

    This episode of the RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast covers the first two-start pitchers of the season and analyzes Opening Day performances, highlighting notable player debuts and box score nuggets.

  • Every Rookie on Every Opening Day Roster with Matt Morris

    Erik Halterman and Matt Morris discuss every rookie appearing on MLB Opening Day rosters, analyzing which players are recommended adds, watchlist candidates, or players to avoid.

  • Top 400 Prospects Mailbag!

    James Anderson answers listener questions regarding the updated RotoWire Top 400 Prospect Rankings. The discussion covers various prospects, ranking tiers, and positional comparisons.

  • 10 Players We Have FOMO About

    Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson host the RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast, discussing the concept of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) regarding various fantasy baseball players. They cover prospects like Sal Stewart and Daniel Palencia, and analy…

  • Week 1 Preview / NFBC Vegas Main Event Recaps

    This episode previews the MLB season's first week and recaps NFBC Main Event drafts from Las Vegas, featuring discussions on news, FAAB, and player demotions.

  • 2026 Closer Preview with Rick Graham

    Erik Halterman and Rick Graham preview the 2026 MLB season, discussing which closers are trustworthy and projecting potential committee situations.

  • MLB News + Tout Wars Recap!

    The RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast recaps the Tout Wars draft, noting a record price for Aaron Judge, and discusses recent MLB news including Zebby Matthews being optioned, Mick Abel

  • Spring Storylines and WBC Standouts with Sara Sanchez

    Erik Halterman and Sara Sanchez discuss numerous spring training updates and top performers from the World Baseball Classic. Topics include pitcher news, hitter injuries, and standouts from various countries.

  • Rotation Battles + Late Starting Pitchers w/ Dustin McComas

    This episode of the RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast covers MLB rotation battles and starting pitcher sleepers. Hosts James Anderson and Dustin McComas provide updates on players like Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle, and Leo De Vries, and…

  • 10 Takeaways from the Tout Wars Experts Leagues

    Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson share reactions from the Tout Wars Experts Leagues, noting two record-setting buys of Aaron Judge. They also discuss the closer market, draft strategies like "Stars and Scrubs," and player values.

  • 2026 Draft Targets

    Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad review weekend baseball news and NFBC Main Event draft results. They identify favorite draft targets for 2026, covering various positions and mentioning players like Roman Anthony, Michael Busch, and Nick Lo…

  • Drafting Prospects For 2026 w/ Chris Clegg

    James Anderson and Chris Clegg discuss their Tout Wars Draft and Hold League experience and which prospects they are targeting for 2026. They cover players like Hunter Brown, Corey Seager, Colt Emerson, and others.

  • 10 "Steamer 600" and Spring Training Standouts

    Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson analyze the Steamer 600 projections, highlighting players like Junior Caminero and Nick Suzuki. They also review notable Spring Training performances from Matt McLain, Charlie Condon, and Grayson Rodriguez.