Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) is joined by special guest, NFBC champ and analyst Rob Silver (@RobSilver) as they take a tour around each division. The duo discusses surprise team performances and fantasy breakouts on the young season. Topics Include: - The Blue Jays ready to unleash - The red hot Angels - Will the Braves and Phillies give the Mets a run for their money? - Tight race all season in the NL West Players Mentioned: - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - J.D. Martinez - Taylor Ward - Josh Naylor - Kyle S...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 59
Matthew Davis (@ mattywood ) and Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) reunite to talk about the state of fantasy baseball. The duo dives into recent news, fantasy impacts and player analysis. Topics Include: - Recent News - Fantasy Impacts - Player Analysis - Rookies Arriving - Upcoming FAAB Players Mentioned - San Francisco's offense - Joey Gallo - Miguel Sano - Jarred Kelenic - Josh Rojas - Sonny Gray - A's Bullpen - Astros' Bullpen - plus many more! Link to today's DFS article: "The Sweet Spot" David Jones...
May 04, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 58
Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and special guest Scott Jenstad (@scottjenstad) discuss baseball's hottest and coldest hitters in the month of April. Could Ty France finish the season as a top-5 1B? Will Dansby Swanson whiff at a 40% clip forever? They dive into some injury news and provide a sneak preview of Week 5 FAAB as well. Players Mentioned: - Ty France - C.J. Cron - Brendan Rodgers - Franmil Reyes - Dansby Swanson - Bruce Zimmermann - Daniel Lynch - Alex Cobb Promo Code: FTN saves you 10% any pac...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 57
Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and special guest FTN baseball analyst Matt Kupferle (@MKupferle) review hitters off to hot starts we should be weary of and slow-starting hitters to hold. They also dive into some closer/relief pitcher talk and provide a super early look at Week 4 FAAB. Use Promo Code: "ROTOGUT" for 20% at https://www.FTNFantasy.com/pricing Topics Include: Hot-start hitters not to fall for Cold hitters to not yet worry about Around-the-league injury news Bullpen shakeups and closers we ca...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 56
Matthew Davis (@ mattywood ) and Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) discuss the start of the MLB season, talking the highs and lows. They also dive into players off to hot and cold starts and what their future could look like. Topics Include: - Hot Hitters - Potential COVID Impacts - Bullpens - Increased Velocity - Pitchers Off To Bad Starts - Making Mistakes - Upcoming FAAB Players Mentioned - Steven Kwan - Ian Happ - Seiya Suzuki - Wander Franco - Byron Buxton - Shane Bieber - Julio Urias - plus many more...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 55
Matthew Davis (@ mattywood ) is joined by Paul Sporer (@sporer), talking recent news, setting lineups and Opening Day. They also discuss the impacts of the Week 1 schedule, start/sit conundrums for starting pitchers and their 2022 predictions. Topics Include: - News/Notes - Fantasy Impacts - Setting Lineups - Opening Day - 2022 Predictions Players Mentioned - Jose Ramirez - Joshe Lowe - Austin Meadows - Ryan Pressly - Shohei Ohtani - Jon Gray - Dodgers' Rotation at Coors Field - plus many more! ...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 54
The duo returns from Las Vegas after drafting their NFBC Main Event team(s). Matthew Davis (@ mattywood ) and Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) catch up on spring training news and the potential fantasy impacts. They also dive into both of their NFBC Main Event teams, talking players and roster construction. Topics Include: - FTN Content - Spring Training News - Fantasy Impacts - Market Trends - NFBC Main Event drafts Players Mentioned - Brandon Woodruff - Bobby Witt Jr. - Kris Bryant - Dodgers’ Bullpen - ...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 53
The duo is headed to Las Vegas for NFBC Main Event weekend! Matthew Davis (@ mattywood ) and Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) catch up on MLB transactions, discussing free agent signings and trades along with the potential fantasy impacts. Topics Include: - FTN Content - MLB Free Agency - MLB Trades - Fantasy Impacts - Market Trends - NFBC Main Event weekend Players Mentioned - Trevor Story - Carlos Correa - Nick Castellanos - Kenley Jansen - Jorge Soler - Jonathan Villar - Tyler Anderson - Jacob deGrom -...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 52
Matthew Davis (@ mattywood ) and Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) dive into all of the MLB transactions over the previous few days. They discuss free agent signings and trades along with the potential fantasy impact. Topics Include: - FTN Content - MLB Free Agency - MLB Trades - Fantasy Impacts - Market Trends Players Mentioned - Matt Olson - Freddie Freeman - Kris Bryant - Kyle Schwarber - Eddie Rosario - Matt Chapman - Josh Donaldson - Nelson Cruz - Carlos Rodon - Clayton Kershaw - plus many more! If yo...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 51
Matthew Davis (@ mattywood ) and Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) dig a bit deeper into starting pitchers, ranging from 50-100+. The duo dissects the position along with strategies from top to bottom, breaking them down one tier at a time. Topics Include: - FTN Content - SP Breakdowns - SP Tiers - SP Strategies Players Mentioned - Jordan Montgomery - Luis Severino - Clayton Kershaw - Adam Wainwright - Tanner Houck - Triston McKenzie - Tarik Skubal - Mike Clevinger - Josiah Gray - Joe Ryan - plus many more...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 50
Matthew Davis (@ mattywood ) and Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) dig into the top 50 starting pitchers, dissecting the position and strategies from top to bottom, breaking them down by tiers. Topics Include: - FTN Content - SP Breakdowns - SP Tiers - SP Strategies Players Mentioned - Gerrit Cole - Corbin Burnes - Walker Buehler - Zack Wheeler - Jacob deGrom - Shane Bieber - Julio Urias - Luis Castillo - Blake Snell - Nathan Eovaldi - plus many more! If you haven’t already, hop in on that Early Bird Speci...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 49
Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) sits down with NFBC's 2022 Hall of Fame inductee John Pausma (@jpausma). John is one the best fantasy baseball players in the industry, crushing every single format the NFBC offers. This episode is much more than just an interview as you get to hear stories from John along with his process throughout draft season. If you haven’t already, hop in on that Early Bird Special -- 20% off content for draft season and the entire regular season ($39.99) or the high stakes package f...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 48
Matthew Davis (@ mattywood ) and Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) dig into the outfield, dissecting the position and strategies from top to bottom, breaking them down by tiers. Topics Include: - FTN content - Outfield Strategy - Outfield Tiers Players Mentioned - Ronald Acuna Jr. - Luis Robert - Yordan Alvarez - Teoscar Hernandez - Nick Castellanos - George Springer - Randy Arozarena - Tommy Edman - Cody Bellinger - Austin Meadows - Myles Straw - plus many more! If you haven’t already, hop in on that Earl...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 47
Matthew Davis (@ mattywood ) and Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) make their free agency predictions with their head and heart while making a brunch bet on who gets more correct. After that they dive into catcher tiers, dissecting the position and strategies from top to bottom. Topics Include: - FTN content - Free Agency Predictions - Catcher Tiers - Catcher Strategies Players Mentioned - Salvador Perez - J.T. Realmuto - Will Smith - Daulton Varsho - Yasmani Grandal - Tyler Stephenson - Keibert Ruiz - plu...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 46
Ryan Bloomfield (@RyanBHQ) joins Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) and Matthew Davis (@ mattywood ) break down middle infield tiers while brushing up on their recent NFBC Draft Champions. Topics Include: - FTN content - #BloomBoards Trivia Game - Trea Turner vs. Fernando Tatis Jr. - Middle Infield Tiers Players Mentioned - Trea Turner - Fernando Tatis Jr. - Tim Anderson - Trevor Story - Brandon Lowe - DJ LeMahieu - Jean Segura - Bobby Witt Jr. - Amed Rosario - Nick Madrigal - PLUS MORE! If you haven’t alre...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 45
Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) is joined with Broc Miller (@BrocNessMonster) talking NFBC Cutline along with dissecting First Base and Third Base Tiers. Topics Include: - FTN content - NFBC Cutline - 1B Tiers - 3B Tiers If you haven’t already, hop in on that Early Bird Special -- 20% off content for draft season and the entire regular season ($39.99) or the high stakes package for $74.99 (concierge service for your drafts and leagues) Link to Five Tool Draft Guide ( https://www.ftnfantasy.com/articles/R...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 44
Matthew Davis (@ mattywood ) and Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) talk closer strategies, review their NFBC DCs and briefly preview Vlad's VDP. Topics Include: - FTN content - Closer Strategy - NFBC DC talk - VDP Preview Players Mentioned - Emmanuel Clase - Giovanny Gallegos - Camilo Doval - BOS Bullpen - SD Bullpen - SEA Bullpen - Tanner Rainey If you haven’t already, hop in on that Early Bird Special -- 20% off content for draft season and the entire regular season ($39.99) or the high stakes package fo...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 43
Matthew Davis (@ mattywood ) and Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) turn up the heat, discussing all things fantasy baseball during the winter draft market. Topics Include: - FTN content - $1,000 NFBC Draft Champions - KDS preferences - Market Inefficiencies Players Mentioned - Ian Happ - Adolis Garcia - Brandon Belt - A.J. Pollock - RP specs (rd11-14) - Alex Cobb - Steven Matz - Tarik Skubal If you haven’t already, hop in on that Early Bird Special -- 20% off content for draft season and the entire regular...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 42
Matthew Davis (@ mattywood ) and Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) get together for the first time, discussing all things fantasy baseball. Topics Include: - What to expect from FTN during preseason - Draft prepping process in the winter - Current ADP - Market Inefficiencies Players Mentioned - Austin Riley - Jorge Polanco - Kevin Gausman - Chris Sale - Zac Gallen - Dylan Cease If you haven’t already, hop in on that Early Bird Special -- 20% off content for draft season and the entire regular season ($39.9...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 41
Matthew Davis (@ mattywood ), Broc Miller (@BrocNessMonster) and Matt Kupferle (@MKupferle) discuss recent news and rumors around the league along with pitchers who could be limited the remainder of the season due to innings pitched limits. The crew identifies certain teams/rotations and players that could be impacted by workload. Rotations Mentioned: Athletics Astros Brewers Dodgers Marlins Players Mentioned: Brandon Woodruff Corbin Burnes Dylan Cease Frankie Montas Freddy Peralta Julio Urias L...
Jul 29, 2021•52 min•Ep. 40
Matthew Davis (@ mattywood ), Broc Miller (@BrocNessMonster) and Matt Kupferle (@MKupferle) discuss the upcoming trade deadline, covering every MLB team. The crew identifies which teams are potential buyers and sellers along with the fantasy impacts of each player mentioned. Players Mentioned: Anthony Rizzo Craig Kimbrel Freddie Freeman Javier Baez Joey Gallo Jon Gray Jose Berrios Kris Bryant Max Scherzer Nelson Cruz Richard Rodriguez Robbie Grossman Starling Marte Trevor Story Trey Mancini + mo...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 39
The gentlemen are back discussing the latest news and notes, a weird closer carousel, and touch on the All-Star Game and it's new voting format. We wrap up with what have we learned, how to pivot for the second half, and any other learnings. Please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 38
After a brief hiatus, and before Broc the beast heads to Vegas for a 50 mile (or 50 kilomenter? or 100 mile?) race, Matty Davis, Broc and Kup spit some noise on current news and we play everyone's favorite game: Buy-Hold-Sell. We discuss a bunch of players, including: *Luis Castillo *Madison Bumgarner *John Means *Byron Buxton *Francisco Lindor *Alec Bohm Please listen and enjoy!
May 08, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 37
Matthew and Broc check up on a wild first week on fantasy baseball.
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 36
We are back! This show is a remix of our first ever podcast, as Matthew hosts a variety of guests to kick of Main Event Draft season at the NFBC, including: 1) Broc Miller and Matt Kupferle from Team FTN 2) Ryan Bloomfield and Eno Sarris (from the top of a mountain) 3) Paul Sporer and Pete Christensen 4) Scott Jenstad and Derek Carty 5) Dave Potts and Mike Massotto Please listen and enjoy! Sign up for our 2021 MLB Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit! Welcome to the 2021 fantasy baseball draft guide, whic...
Mar 22, 2021•3 hr 1 min•Ep. 35
Fresh off a deep run in the Baseball Pods tournament, the boys are back to discuss a variety of news and notes, including: **Joey Votto diagnosed with COVID-19 **Amir Garrett dealing with forearm soreness -- is Lucas Sims the arm to own? **How are we dealing with a limited Sixto Sanchez? **Cookie Carrasco and his sore elbow -- are we worried? **With Jonathan Hernandez dealing with a UCL sprain, is LeClerc the man? For the bulk of the show,the gents discuss how you need quasi-ace production from ...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 34
Broc and Matt try to tackle one of fantasy current conundrums: when do you buy in on base stealers? What's the right approach? The boys tackle fades (Adalberto Mondesi, Victor Robles), some guys they really are excited to draft (Keston Hiura, Byron Buxton) and try to make some sort of semblance on the Rockies thievery. As always, don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the pod!
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 33
Matty, Broc and Matt take a quick peek at the latest news and notes and then start to tackle the latest Tag Team draft including some very spicy team builds! Finally, we finish with Matty's projections and tiers that go live on the FTN website soon! Please rate, review and subscribe to the pod.
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 32
Matthew Davis (@ mattywood ) and Pete Christensen (@draftcheat) play a game of Sink Your Battleship. Matthew and Pete discuss players from rounds 2-6 in NFBC drafts that could potentially sink your season. • Bo Bichette • Adalberto Mondesi • Tim Anderson • Whit Merrifield • Josh Hader • Liam Hendriks • Javy Baez • Stephen Strasburg • Framber Valdez • Salvador Perez
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 31
Matthew, Broc and Matt dive into a slew of topics around relief pitchers, including: ***Broc was really cold in California, so he was required to wear long sleeves. ***The top tier group -- any fades or busts on the horizon? Would you invest draft capital in any of these arms? ***How early is too early to invest in this group? ***How are we attacking this inconsistent market in general? ***Who are some mid-tier arms we love? ***Focusing on current chares: who pops? Please rate, review and subscr...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 30
