Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast

It’s time for the annual pitcher rant! In this episode of the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, we break down Grey’s 2026 Starting Pitcher Rankings. B_Don goes on a statistical rabbit hole and talks about the ERA trends, and yes, the even-year ERA conspiracy theory lives on.Up top, Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes lead the way, but the real debates start in Tier 2 and beyond. Can Garrett Crochet repeat after a massive workload jump and late HR issues? Was Yoshinobu Yamamoto exactly who we thought he was? Are Hunter Brown, Bryan Woo, and Cristopher Sanchez true anchors or just riding peak ratios? We dig into SIERA, FIP, velo changes, pitch mix tweaks, and who had what luck to sort skill from smoke.We tackle innings limits, injury risks, and aging veteran value. From safe innings-eaters to volatile upside arms, we help you figure out who to trust, who to fade, and how to build your staff for 2026.

Grey and B_Don are back to discuss the back end of Grey’s outfield rankings for 2026. Starting at 40 and going through the 90s. There are players that we like at their draft cost, and others not so much. There’s still upside out there along with the consistent value guys that go underrated and unnoticed in drafts. What players does Grey like more than B_Don and vice versa? Plus, we talk about where you should be looking to draft your outfielders in different sized leagues and who might be worth a pick even in shallow leagues despite their current ranking. All the OF (outfield, not onlyfans, get your head out of the gutter) information you could need for your drafts!

Grey is back, the tiers are back (kind OF, haha get it), and the outfield is…a lot. On this episode of the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, B_Don asks Grey about his 2026 Outfield Rankings. We talk outfield anchors, risky upside plays, boring-but-good vets, and Statcast darlings who may or may not be lying to us. There’s a deep dive on James Wood’s and Pete Crow-Armstrong’s tale of two halves, and who we think are ADP values versus bad bets. We break down swings, stolen base merchants, aging vets, and prospects knocking loudly on the door.If you’re trying to figure out where the drop-offs are, who you should actually draft as your OF3, and which names are traps wearing Statcast perfume, we’ve got you covered. Plus, the occasional conspiracy theory from B_Don. Side note: Who wants in the podcast league?

The hot corner is back on the couch, and… it’s a ride. In this episode of the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, we break down third base rankings for 2026, we already covered the elite guys at the position in the top 20 podcast, but there’s still plenty of players to cover. We walk through the tiers, and, well, things get weird fast.From there, it’s a tour through potentially rancid mayo, rebound cases, Statcast mirages, and power bats that may or may not still have pulse. We dig into Austin Riley’s troubling trends, Eugenio Suárez’s Reds reunion and power surge, Alex Bregman’s new Chicago glow-up, and the eternal question of whether this is finally the Matt Chapman season we deserve.There’s upside plays (Royce Lewis, Noelvi Marte), belief-based drafting (Addison Barger, Murakami, Okamoto), aging stars testing our faith (Max Muncy, Arenado), and a long stretch of “do I need this guy or am I just panicking?” names that define deep-league 3B life. By the end, we’re firmly in Odds, Ends, and Mostly Butts territory.If you’re drafting third base early, late, or hoping to avoid it altogether, this episode helps you figure out where the talent cliff actually is, who’s still worth believing in, and who’s just smiling through the pain.

Shortstop: the best position in fantasy… or is it just the least painful? On this episode of the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, we dive headfirst into the 2026 SS rankings and ask the real question: does every position kind of stink now, or are we just old and cynical? Along with these questions, we talk about how we like to attack the SS and MI position in our drafts.We already discussed the elite names on earlier episodes, but there’s plenty left to cover. We wade through a sea of perfectly ripe avocados, squishy veterans, cracked ceilings, paper fortune tellers, and full-on abyss tiers. From Zach Neto and CJ Abrams, to aging speed gods like Trea Turner, risky injury vets, post-hype question marks, and the prospects to get excited about. We talk Statcast trends, bat speed, stolen base sustainability, injury red flags, and whether you should feel good, fine, or deeply uneasy about your MI. 

Grey and B_Don are back in the saddle and going over rankings at second base for 2026 fantasy baseball. After Jazz Chisholm Jr. sits atop the list (already covered in the Top 20), we hit Tier 2 and immediately start asking questions about where all the great second basemen went.This episode runs through the full 2B pool, from power-speed, power and average types, and everything short of those two descriptions. Who do we believe there is still more growth for, plateaued, or on the decline? We dive into a few of Grey’s favorite sleepers and who we don’t want on our rosters this year.If you’re drafting 2B in 2026, this is the episode that tells you who to pay for, who to wait on, and who to absolutely talk yourself into when you waited too long at the position. 

Grey Albright and B_Don take a deep dive into what used to be a fun position in fantasy baseball, first base. From elite bats to “is this guy even rosterable?”, we break down first basemen across tiers, projections, stats, and player rater fantasy value.We start at the top with guys like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Pete Alonso, and Josh Naylor. We discuss where Vinnie Pasquantino belongs in the tiers at 1B. We break it down, debating power vs. average, even-year nonsense (or not), swing decisions, batted ball data, and how the turtle stole 30 bases. We break the rankings down from there by tier and discuss where you want to grab your 1B this year, where the upside can be found, who we have as breakouts and busts, and of course some deep league dart throws It’s tiers, fears, Statcast therapy, and first base existentialism.

Is catcher the tight end of fantasy baseball? Or is it more like drafting kickers? On this episode of the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Grey and B_Don dive headfirst into the most misunderstood, least glamorous, and somehow still pivotal (?) position in the game: catcher.We break down how to approach catcher in 1-C versus 2-C leagues, what changes in deep and only formats, and whether there’s a clear cutoff where you really want to have your guy locked in.From Cal Raleigh sitting alone at the top of the mountain to a long, winding road of “shrug while drafting” and “holding your nose” options, we tier out the entire catcher pool with projections, playing time concerns, and upside plays. We talk Shea Langeliers’ gains, Ivan Herrera’s value if the eligibility ever disappears, William Contreras’ floor, the rise of Ben Rice,, and whether veterans like Salvador Perez and J.T. Realmuto still deserve your trust.We also get into prospect stashes, late-round darts, BABIP mirages, lineup context, and the uncomfortable reality of punting catcher and figuring it out as you go. If you’ve ever stared at your draft board wondering how you ended up here, this one’s for you. Catchers are weird, the tiers get ugly fast, and somehow it all still matters. Let’s talk about it.

The Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast is back with a breakdown of the top of the fantasy baseball board. B_Don asks Grey about his top 20 players for 2026 drafts, arguing ceilings, floors, Statcast gods, and whether JOBU needs to apologize to Shohei Ohtani.Tier 1 starts with an obvious Ohtani and Aaron Judge discussion as they operate in their own universe. Next up, we dig into the “mortals with divine upside” section. Any of these guys could put up a historic season. Given the mix of elite batted-ball data, top level speed that tantalizes us, and what safety these top players might bring to the roster.Tier 4 is where hope meets anxiety, and tier 5 is the TikTok Algorithm tier, featuring hype, youth, and Statcast heaters. Following those bats, we finally see our first arms and we discuss the risk in taking arms early in drafts.  Listen up for all of our tier jokes, Statcast deep dives, projection debates, and draft strategy all rolled into one episode. If you’re prepping for early drafts, dynasty decisions, or just want to argue about who actually deserves to be elite, this one’s for you.

Grey and B_Don run through a packed offseason update starting with the Orioles who continue to load up. The big move is Pete Alonso signing for five years and 155 million dollars after a 2025 season with 38 home runs and career best quality of contact numbers. The concern is the park shift going from a top right handed power park to Camden. Baltimore also names Ryan Helsley closer on a two year deal despite a rough 2025. The O’s bolstered the offense with a trade that acquired Taylor Ward, but they trade away a young arm in Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels.The Mets shake things up by sending Brandon Nimmo to Texas and bringing in Marcus Semien. Devin Williams stays in New York on a three year deal switching leagues. In Toronto, the Blue Jays commit long term to Dylan Cease with a seven year deal buying into the strikeouts and hoping the ratios rebound while Cody Ponce returns from overseas on a three year contract. The Rays add Cedric Mullins on a one year deal hoping for a power speed bounce back sign Steven Matz after strong ratios in limited innings and claim Jake Fraley off waivers.The Dodgers make a massive bullpen splash by signing Edwin Diaz for three years immediately cementing one of the most dominant closer situations in baseball. The Red Sox overhaul their pitching acquiring Sonny Gray from the Cardinals adding Johan Oviedo from the Pirates trading Vaughn Grissom to the Angels and reshuffling depth in multiple deals.Elsewhere the Braves strengthen the bullpen with Robert Suarez and add Mike Yastrzemski Seattle and Washington swap prospects in a deal involving Harry Ford the Diamondbacks take a one year flier on Mike Soroka the Angels add Alek Manoah and the White Sox bring Anthony Kay back from Japan. Plenty of fantasy ripple effects as Grey and B_Don break down where the value may or may not be heading into draft season.

Grey and B_Don are looking forward to 2026 and drafting their top 20 players on this week's Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast. While they may agree on the top 3 draft picks, what comes after that is anyone's guess. Do the veterans get the respect they deserve or are we chasing shiny young upside? Steals are a mystery, but both of us have our own conspiracy theories on the topic. Grey catches B_Don off guard by... listening to him. Listen and find out how many players can we label as 30/30 bats for 2026?The guys discuss the pitchers at the top of the draft board and might even draft one (for mock draft purposes only). Which players are we buying for bounce backs, breakouts, or just continued excellence.  *Grey and B_Don reserve the right to completely change their minds by the start of the 2026 season. Subscribe to the Razzball Patreon account to get Grey's rankings early.

The 2025 fantasy baseball season is officially in the rearview, and we’re here to recap the chaos, lick our wounds, and pretend we saw it all coming. Nobody cares about anyone else’s league, but we’re going to tell you about ours anyway. We’re breaking down all the biggest trends from 2025 and seeing if there are any trends worth factoring into our 2026 season. We also take a long, painful look at our best and worst calls of the year. For some reason, the Ls haunt us more than the Ws. Superlatives? We’ve got ‘em. MVPs, LVPs, guys we’re done with, and a few players we just can’t quit. We also hand out Rookie of the Year, breakout, and bounceback awards.Join us as we wrap up the 2025 season with a mix of analysis, fantasy therapy, and unfiltered honesty; and maybe, just maybe, help you get a head start on next year’s draft prep.

In this week’s episode, we dive into the latest shakeups on the player rater, highlighted by Cal Raleigh’s surge to #1. Where does he belong among the ranks next season and what kind of projections do the guys give him?The Cubs somehow made the playoffs, but just as confusing as that is some of the Cubs player values for next year. Should you be buying or selling Pete Crow-Armstrong, and can you trust Michael Busch’s rollercoaster season?The Braves bats are showing up just in time to tempt us back next year, but should we fall for the likes for Matt Olson, Drake Baldwin, and what about the great Ronald Acuna Jr.? Finally, we wrap with a way-too-early 2025 SP preview — is it Skubal and Skenes at the top? Where do Crochet, Peralta, Yamamoto, and Misiorowski fit into the mix?

It’s a late-season prospect frenzy on the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast! Grey and B_Don break down a flurry of recent call-ups, including Bryce Eldridge (Giants), Trey Yesavage (Blue Jays), Moises Ballesteros (Cubs), Connelly Early (Red Sox), and Denzer Guzman (Angels). We dig into their minor league numbers, fantasy relevance, and whether they can make an impact down the stretch or are better suited as dynasty stashes. Plus, B_Don makes a crazy comp. We also shift gears to look at some players heating up in the second half. Mark Vientos is flashing real power, Royce Lewis is finally showing that upside (as long as he stays healthy), and Ozzie Albies has quietly been one of the most productive 2B since the break. Is it too little too late? Or signs of things to come in 2026?Whether you're chasing a title or scouting for next year, this episode is packed with insight, analysis, and plenty of classic Razzball banter. Tune in, subscribe, and stay ahead of the game!

The Mets called up Brandon Sproat. Despite his lofty pre-season ranking, is he fantasy-relevant? Then, we dig into the second-half power surge across the league. Kyle Schwarber is once again proving he’s one of the most underrated power bats in the game, and he’s currently sitting at #5 on the Player Rater. Is it finally time to draft him like a top-tier slugger?Jo Adell is showing signs of the breakout we've been chasing for years. Is this real or is this just fantasy? Willy Adames is putting up another strong second half. He may be a 30 HR shortstop, but do we want him?We also dive into the unique value of guys like Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Corbin Carroll. Do we like them for 2026? And how do we value the pure speed threat that is  Chandler Simpson?All that and more on this week’s Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast! 

On this episode of the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Grey Albright and B_Don flip the script and dive into the players who’ve stumbled through the second half of the season. After weeks of covering late-season breakouts, it’s time to talk about the guys who’ve let fantasy managers down when it matters most and whether their struggles should impact your outlook heading into 2026.The show kicks off with a look at the latest wave of prospect call-ups, including Harry Ford, Sal Stewart, Jonah Tong, Carter Jensen, and Payton Tolle. From big strikeout arms to power-speed bats, we break down who’s worth watching and who might be more hype than help for this season.From there, they turn their attention to some big names slipping late in the year. Kyle Tucker’s numbers have taken a hit amid an ongoing finger issue. James Wood has massively fallen off, but can he adapt back? Seiya Suzuki, Jeremy Peña, and Lawrence Butler have all fallen off the map offensively, leaving managers wondering if they’re due for rebounds or regression. And what do we even make of Oneil Cruz at this point? Even top pick Elly De La Cruz hasn’t been immune to the slump.

This week on the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Grey and B_Don kick things off with a breakdown of Cal Raleigh’s crazy-strong season, but does Grey think the power-hitting backstop is worth picking early in 2026? Next up is prospect call-up corner. We talk Bubba Chandler’s electric stuff and he fits in among the other impressive rookie arms of 2025. In hitter news, Carson Williams is called up. Can the Rays' top prospect handle big-league pitching despite sky-high strikeouts? We also discuss Jhostynxon Garcia and if the Red Sox prospect can help your squad.Wyatt Langford is heating up. Has he finally figured it out? Plus: Vinnie Pasquantino’s home run binge, and Colson Montgomery’s power surge.

Oh look, the service time deadline mysteriously passed… and suddenly, every top prospect is ready for the bigs! What a coincidence!In this episode, we dive into the post-deadline flood of promotions across the league. Baltimore calls up top prospect Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers, who’s been cruising in Triple-A. The Cubs bring up Owen Caissie despite maybe having too many outfielders already, and Nolan McLean heads to the Mets with a legit arsenal.We also break down Jacob Melton’s shot in center for Houston, Tyler Black’s return to Milwaukee’s bench, and Kyle Karros jumping into Colorado’s starting third base job. Everson Pereira and Bob Seymour join Tampa Bay's rotation of chaos, Nathan Church makes a strong debut in center for St. Louis, and Ronny Simon is off and running in Pittsburgh.

In this jam-packed episode, we break down the massive Roman Anthony extension and what it means for your fantasy teams — both rest-of-season and into 2026. Is he the real deal, or just Boston buzz. We also dive into Jakob Marsee’s electric debut: is he worth the hype or just a small-sample spark? Find out which leagues he’s a must-add in.Then, it’s our favorite segment: Scientific Fact, Sex Panther, or I Don’t Believe You featuring: Julio Rodríguez’s classic second-half surge, Nick Kurtz’s jaw-dropping numbers at 1B, Shea Langeliers quietly becoming the best catcher in fantasy, and  possible breakouts from Lenyn Sosa, Matt Shaw, and Isaac Collins.Plus, we scout some arms on the rise in Cade Horton, Jacob Lopez, Noah Cameron.

On this week’s Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Grey and B_Don talk about baseball's trade deadline that brought chaos and opportunity, and this episode breaks down every major move and what it means for your fantasy team. We start with the Padres making waves, acquiring Mason Miller and JP Sears from Oakland; so who gets more saves down the stretch, Miller or Suarez? San Diego also added Ryan O’Hearn and Ramon Laureano from Baltimore, but does the move change their fantasy value? Houston brought back Carlos Correa from Minnesota to take over third base, but does he warrant a roster spot? Houston also grabbed Jesus Sanchez from Miami. Meanwhile, Seattle landed a power bat in Eugenio Suarez from Arizona. The Phillies made a huge move, acquiring Jhoan Duran from Minnesota. I ask Grey if you can trust him as a top-five reliever rest-of-season. With Duran gone, who closes for the Twins now—Cole Sands, Justin Topa, or someone else? The Phillies stayed busy, also adding Harrison Bader. While the Yankees completely retooled their bullpen with David Bednar and Camilo Doval, early returns have not been ideal. We break down how the late-inning roles shake out in New York and what happens in Pittsburgh and San Francisco now that their closers are gone. The Mets made moves too, landing Ryan Helsley and Cedric Mullins, but with the downgrade in park, does Mullins still hold value? We talk about some pitchers moving to new parks like: Merrill Kelly, Charlie Morton, Shane Bieber, Dustin May ,Griffin Jax, Adrian Houser, Jordan Montgomery, and Shelby Miller. Cincinnati made several moves including trading for Ke’Bryan Hayes, Zack Littell, and Miguel Andujar. We also touch on the Cubs, Royals, Angels, and more of the trade deadline action.On the prospect front, Logan Henderson was called up by Milwaukee, and Alex Freeland joins the Dodgers. CJ Kayfus arrives in Cleveland after raking in AAA, and Jakob Marsee is up to the majors too. With the August 15th service time cutoff looming, we talk about who else might be on the way.