2295 - Fantasy Questions of the NL West - Dodgers, Padres and Giants Fantasy Baseball Live – January 25, 2026 – 3:00pm Microsoft Teams Segment 1 – News and Notes 1.The Braves get bad news this week as Ha-Seong Kim suffered a hand injury and will miss at least the first half of the season. Are the Braves really going to battle with Mauricio Dubon at shortstop? a.If so, how much does his value increase? 2.The White Sox finally trade Luis Roberts – moving him to the Mets IF/OF Luisangel Acuna and RHP Truman Pauley a.The deal felt a little light for me, but maybe Roberts is more famous than good, posting a sub .300 OBP the last two seasons. He did steal 33 bases in 2025. i.Does this give him a new lease with a chance to produce the 38-20 season he did in 2023, or was that just an outlier? ii.Acuna is slated to start in center field and if true, I’m assuming his draft value goes up? 1.Stat line for 2026: AB, HR, SB, and BA iii.Let’s compare the Mets lineup to the Dodgers. 3.The Mets also acquired Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from the Brewers for SS Jett Williams and RHP Brandon Sproat. a.WOW – huge trade as the Brewers once again move an ace pitcher with one more year of team control. However, unlike their 2024 deal to the Orioles for Corbin Burnes, they get two high-end prospects. Thoughts on the deal? b.Does Sproat start the season in the Brewers rotation? If not, when do you see him up? c.How long until Williams is in Milwaukee to either play shortstop or center field? 4.The Rangers acquired MacKenzie Gore for five prospects – SS Gavin Fein, RHP Alejandro Rosario, 1B Abimelec Ortiz, SS Devin Fitz-Gerald, and OF Yeremy Cabrera a.This one is a quantity deal for the Nationals as only Ortiz is near-ready for the big leagues. What do you think of the deal? Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the NL West Los Angeles Dodgers 1.Andy Pages is a divisive player coming into 2026. He looked pretty good during the season, but in the playoffs, he was awful. He’s the 29th outfielder off the board. Too high, too low, or just right? 2.Does Dalton Rushing get enough at-bats to be rostered in 2026? His ADP is 403 (27th round). 3.Hyesong Kim didn’t play much last season, but is penciled into the starting second base position entering the 2026 season. Over/Under 30 home runs/stolen bases in 2026? a.His ADP is 443 – 39th second baseman off the board. 4.One fallout of the Edwin Diaz signing is that Roki Sasaki will not start the season as the closer. He’s listed as the Dodgers' 6th starter. He’s the 79th pitcher off the board; let’s call it a Top 60 pitcher. Does that feel good to you? Too high, too low? a.We will look at other pitchers going around where his is going. 5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors) San Diego Padres 1.Jackson Merrill – 2026 stat line – AB, HR, SB, and BA 2.Ramon Laureano finally broke the stigma of not being able to hit right-handed pitching. He posted the same batting average against both arms and hit 15 of his 24 home runs against right-handed pitching. After the trade to San Diego, he kept on hitting – 9 home runs in the last two months. a.Are you buying this breakout? b.The NBFC really isn’t as he’s the 55th outfielder off the board. 3.I think I recall you willing to take a flyer on Sung Mun Song. Is that still your take? 4.Joe Musgrove will cost you an 18th-round pick. Are you interested? 5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors) San Francisco Giants 1.Bryce Eldridge is listed as the starting DH in San Francisco. Will this play out? a.Over/Under 400 ABs in 2026 2.Will Drew Gilbert get enough playing time to make a difference in 2026? 3.Luis Matos hit eight home runs in 57 games last season. He makes great contact with solid exit velocity and launch angle data. There’s even average speed? a.Is he a little undervalued with an ADP of 600? 4.Landen Roupp (417) or Kai-Wei Teng (627). Who would you rather draft in a Draft and Hold League? 5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors) Close

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NFL Week 1 Fantasy Football | Start/Sit Advice | Matt Schauf & Dustin Royer We've got a monster edition of the show to kick off the 2025 NFL Season as Eric Balkman is joined by guest co-hosts Matt Schauf from Draft Sharks and Dustin Royer from Dynasty Rewind! The guys analyze the latest NFL news and top storylines from the fantasy football perspective to help you set winning lineups in Week 1. Plus, comparing players in similar draft positions for those still drafting their teams - it's Would You Rather? Join the show in our live chat to ask questions and put yourself on record for the upcoming season! Topics: Introduction: 00:00 Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue is INACTIVE: 3:40 Quinshon Judkins moving up the draft boards: 6:01 Kyren Williams To Cede More Work To Blake Corum?: 7:55 TreVeyon Henderson flying up the fantasy football draft boards: 11:03 Isiah Pacheco "Looks Tremendous" according to Andy Reid: 17:20 Jacory Croskey-Merritt TOO Hyped?: 20:01 Roschon Johnson Held Out Of Practice Thursday - D'Andre Swift value: 24:30 How Do You Draft Rashee Rice?: 28:20 Jauan Jennings Gets a Little More Money (Potentially) - Ricky Pearsall value: 33:13 Marvin Mims A Full-Go Wednesday: 35:58 Elic Ayomanor Already A Starter?: 37:01 Matt Schauf's 2025 FFPC Main Event Team: 39:46 Christian McCaffrey listed as "limited" in Thursday's practice with a calf issue: 52:50 Malik Nabers returned to practice Thursday - 2025 Projections: 1:06:50 ESPN’s DJ Bien-Aime reports Jayden Higgins is “rotating” with Xavier Hutchinson on the outside when the Texans play three wideouts: 1:08:58 Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte has had a “stunning” offseason turnaround: 1:11:35 1:15:30: Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Alvin Kamara will get the bulk of the work in the run game. ESPN’s Brady Henderson reports RB Zach Charbonnet “is going to have a significant role in the Seattle Seahawks’ backfield this season.": 1:18:01 Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said RB Najee Harris (eye) is expected to play in Friday’s game against the Chiefs.: 1:22:01 Packers coach Matt LaFleur said “if there’s an area we gotta do a better job on, I would say featuring the tight end.”: 1:26:32 Patrick Mahomes completed 8-of-13 for 143 yards and one touchdown and rushed once for 18 yards in the Chiefs’ preseason Week 3 game against the Bears.: 1:33:40 Who Would You Rather Draft?: 1:36:25 Over $5.73 Million in prizes including a record $1,000,000 grand prize will be awarded in the FFPC Big Gorilla Contest! Daily online drafts have begun!  Get $25 off your first team with code ALARM: https://myffpc.com/BigGorilla.aspx?af...

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2025 Fantasy Football Fades & Targets | Would You Rather? | Tyler Buecher We're helping you win your fantasy football leagues and contests by bringing you inside the minds of the top analysts in the business! Eric Balkman from the FFPC is joined by Tyler Buecher from Fantasy Guru to analyze NFL news from the fantasy football perspective and to dish out the players they are targeting and fading in drafts this season! Plus, a round of Would You Rather, comparing players in similar draft positions to help you make the right choice when you're on the clock! Timestamps: Intro: 00:00 The Dallas Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers: 3:54 NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports WR Rashee Rice accepted and will serve a six-game suspension to start the 2025 regular season: 8:01 NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports WR Terry McLaurin has agreed to a three-year extension worth over $96M with the Commanders: 11:10 Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt did not play in the Commanders’ preseason finale against the Ravens: 14:24 JK Dobbins vs RJ Harvey: 18:00 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Brian Robinson will be the team’s No. 2 running back: 20:50 49ers GM John Lynch said the team is “hopeful but not sure on Week 1" when asked about Jauan Jennings (calf): 24:00 The 49ers placed WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) on the PUP list: 27:05 Jayden Reed (foot) returned to practice but said Week 1 “still feels uncertain.”: 30:24 The Packers placed RB MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) on injured reserve: 35:04 Ravens TE Isaiah Likely (foot) avoided opening the season on injured reserve: 36:56 Marvin Mims (groin) left Wednesday’s practice with an injury and did not return: 47:37 The Saints announced QB Spencer Rattler as the Week 1 starter: 48:12 2025 Fantasy Football Draft Targets & Fades: 56:30 Would You Rather?: 1:31:43 The FFPC Main Event is currently the largest season-long, high stakes fantasy football contest in the world with an industry leading $1,000,000 grand prize and over $6.23 Million in Prizes! Compete in 20-round online snake drafts with a 60-second, 2 hour or 6 hour timer.  Use promo code ALARM for an additional $25 off here: https://myffpc.com/MainEvent.aspx?y=2... Over $5.73 Million in prizes including a record $1,000,000 grand prize will be awarded in the FFPC Big Gorilla Contest!    Daily online drafts have begun! Get $25 off your first team with code ALARM: https://myffpc.com/BigGorilla.aspx?af...

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Fantasy Football Draft Targets & Advice | Dave Ventresca It's Fantasy Football Draft Season and we're bringing you inside the mind of the top analysts! In this episode, Eric Balkman is joined by Dave Ventresca from RotoBaller to dish out his top targets for fantasy football drafts this season, plus which players with similar draft position he's drafting and why. The guys also analyze the latest news and stories from the NFL Preseason and Training Camps to make you the most informed player in your fantasy football league! Chapters: Intro: 00:00 Around the NFL: Green Bay Rumors and ADP 04:35 Around the NFL: Saints and ADP: 08:35 Around the NFL: LA Chargers and ADP: 15:25 Around the NFL: Cincinnati Bengals and ADP: 19:03 Around the NFL: LA Rams and ADP: 22:05 Around the NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Bucs, and ADP: 29:12 Around the NFL: Houston Texans: 42:14 Around the NFL: Minnesota Vikings: 45:37 Around the NFL: Washington and Terry McLaurin: 50:52 Around the NFL: Commanders May Trade Brain Robinson Jr./Jacory Croskey-Merritt Discussion: 01:00:36 Dave Ventresca joins the Show: 1:14:44 Dave's thoughts on Thought's on the Saints' QBs and Players Affected: 1:20:03 Is Bucky Irving and Kenneth Walker III Targets for Dave?: 1:28:12 Is J.K. Dobbins a Target over RJ Harvey?: 1:35:40 Tank Bigsby, Bhayshul Tuten, or Travis Etienne: 1:39:55  Viewer Question: Ceedee Lamb and David Montgomery Vs Bijian Robinson and Courtland Sutton: 1:42:38 Is Trey Benson a Target?: 1:43:25 Would you rather draft DK Metcalf or D.J. Moore: 1:48:50 Would you rather draft Jakobi Meyers or Chris Olave: 1:50:21 Would you rather draft Baker Mayfield or Bo Nix: 1:52:00 Would you rather draft Saquon Barkley or Christian McCaffrey: 1:53:50 Would you rather draft Jordan Mason or Jaylen Warren: 1:55:14 Would you rather draft DeMario Douglas or Joshua Palmer: 1:57:16 Outro: 1:59:20 The FFPC Main Event is currently the largest season-long, high stakes fantasy football contest in the world with an industry leading $1,000,000 grand prize and over $6.23 Million in Prizes!  Compete in 20-round online snake drafts with a 60-second, 2 hour or 6 hour timer.  Use promo code ALARM for an additional $25 off here: https://myffpc.com/MainEvent.aspx?y=2... Over $5.73 Million in prizes including a record $1,000,000 grand prize will be awarded in the FFPC Big Gorilla Contest!    Daily online drafts have begun!  Get $25 off your first team with code ALARM: https://myffpc.com/BigGorilla.aspx?af...

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2025 Fantasy Football Targets & Fades | Pete Nova Go inside the mind of Pete Nova from PlayerProfiler and Faceoff Sports Network on FFPC Insider Access with Eric Balkman! The guys analyze the latest NFL news from training camps and the preseason from the fantasy football perspective, plus reveal their draft targets and fades for the 2025 season! Find out which players you need to have on your fantasy football team and learn winning strategies! Topics: Introduction: 00:00 NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports that the NFL “will continue its own investigation” into Browns RB Quinshon Judkins’ misdemeanor domestic battery charge.: 3:42 Isaiah Bond, the former Texas and Alabama wide receiver who went undrafted after being arrested on an outstanding sexual assault warrant, was no-billed and no longer faces criminal charges: 12:05 Bills signed James Cook to a four-year, $48 million contract extension: 14:40 Travis Etienne rushed twice for six yards in the Jaguars’ preseason Week 1 game against the Steelers, adding 10 yards on his lone reception: 21:18 Kaleb Johnson rushed eight times for 20 yards and caught 1-of-1 targets for six yards in the Steelers’ preseason Week 1 game against the Jaguars: 26:35 Titans HC Brian Callahan said Tyjae Spears will miss a few weeks with a high-ankle sprain: 32:21 Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is “definitely progressing” but will not practice this week: 36:09 Dan Graziano reports Rashee Rice's hearing and potential suspension could impact "the back half of the Chiefs season.": 42:29 Jordan Love said Matthew Golden is the most “impressive” Packers newcomer and “he’s gonna be a stud.: 50:56 ESPN’s Jenna Laine believes Emeka Egbuka has been Tampa Bay’s standout performer in training camp: 1:03:13 The Athletic’s Daniel Popper believes that the Chargers will play Keenan Allen out wide at Z-receiver “most of the time.”: 1:11:46 Matthew Stafford (back) is not practicing on Tuesday.: 1:17:03 Would You Rather: 1:23:30 The FFPC Main Event is currently the largest season-long, high stakes fantasy football contest in the world with an industry leading $1,000,000 grand prize and over $6.23 Million in Prizes! Compete in 20-round online snake drafts with a 60-second, 2 hour or 6 hour timer.  Use promo code ALARM for an additional $25 off here: https://myffpc.com/MainEvent.aspx?y=2... Over $5.73 Million in prizes including a record $1,000,000 grand prize will be awarded in the FFPC Big Gorilla Contest!Daily online drafts have begun!  Get $25 off your first team with code ALARM: https://myffpc.com/BigGorilla.aspx?af...

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