Fantasy baseball is fun, but it can be much more in-depth and takes much more work and knowledge than other fantasy sports. That’s why thousands of fantasy players have turned to daily or weekly podcasts in order to stay on top of a constantly changing fantasy baseball environment. These podcasts give listeners expert analysis and concrete numbers to help them gain an edge over their opponents.
With the baseball season now in full swing but still early enough to change course, it would be the perfect time to look into some of these podcasts. But which ones? I’ve got you covered.
Here are the top ten fantasy baseball podcasts to consider. Make sure to consider the release schedule and length of episodes as well as the ownership (it’s always great to support independent creators, but know that the production quality will be lower than podcasts produced by huge media companies). I’ve also listed the Apple podcast ratings, hosts’ names, and a brief summary of the show.
1: CBS Fantasy Baseball Today
Owned by CBS/Paramount
Rating: 4.7/5 (3,560 reviews)
Hosts:
- Frank Stampfl
- Scott White
- Chris Towers
Release Schedule: Daily hour-long episodes plus occasional bonus episodes.
Summary: “The most comprehensive fantasy baseball podcast you’ll find,” it’s a daily podcast that dives into top-line stats and player information more than most podcasts. This is kind of the gold standard of professional, well-funded fantasy baseball podcasts and shows. Think of an ESPN show with no visuals, and the hosts back up their takes and opinions with facts and numbers. It’s by far the most popular fantasy baseball podcast, and that’s for good reason.
2: Rates and Barrels
Owned by the Athletic/New York Times
Rating: 4.8/5 (758 reviews)
Hosts:
- Derek VanRiper
- Eno Sarris
- Trevor May
- Britt Ghiroli
Release Schedule: Daily hour-long episodes.
Summary: The hosts discuss “advanced stats, strategy, prospects, and more.” This podcast is for baseball nerds or prospective baseball nerds who want to get into deep statistical analytics and information that goes way deeper into statistics than any other sports podcasts out there. If you want to have an intellectual advantage in your fantasy league, this is the podcast to listen to.
3: The RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast
Owned by RotoWire/Gambling.com group
Rating: 4.6/5 (768 reviews)
Hosts:
- Jeff Erickson
- Clay Link
- James Anderson
- Scott Jenstad
- Todd Zola
- Fred Zinkie
- Erik Halterman
- Ryan Boyer
Release schedule: Daily one-hour episodes.
Summary: Despite the ridiculously long list of rotating hosts, you know you can trust this podcast to have the best and most cutting-edge data and information available because it’s RotoWire. RotoWire is legendary in the fantasy sports world, has revolutionized fantasy sports, and has led the way in sports information and statistics for fantasy sports for decades. This specific podcast covers “fantasy baseball year-round, including draft prep, strategy, and much more.” It’s not known to be too much in the weeds regarding detailed analysis and advanced stats, but it’s informative, especially for less nerdy players who may not appreciate the technical side of baseball as much as I do.
4: The Plus Pitch Podcast
Independent, owned by Nick Pollack’s ‘Pitcher List Podcast Network’
Rating: 4.7/5 (780 reviews)
Hosts:
- Nick Pollack
Release Schedule: Daily 20-minute episodes.
Summary: This podcast is focused entirely on pitchers, as most pitcher List podcasts do. This specific one is a quick daily recap done by the owner and creator of Pitcher List, Nick Pollack. Nick “chats about starting pitchers every weekday morning in a quick, digestible podcast.” This podcast, along with most podcasts produced by the Pitcher List, is probably the most in-depth pitcher analysis you’ll find outside an MLB pitching coach’s office. If you want to know which pitchers are trending in good or bad directions and who the hottest starters are at that point in time, this is a quick way to learn what’s happening in the world of pitching to help you make your rotation the best in your league.
5: Locked on Fantasy Sports
Owned by the Locked on podcast network/Tegna Inc.
Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
Hosts:
- Dominick Martino
- Matthew Ahne
Release schedule: 30-minute daily episodes.
Summary: “Your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game with exciting and informative takes on all aspects of fantasy baseball.” This is less data-driven and more personality-driven than the CBS/Athletic podcasts. It seems to have a smaller budget and audience than the other giants of this industry, but it’s an entertaining podcast with a lot of cool insights sprinkled in that you might not get anywhere else. Unlike other shows that focus purely on stats and putting up the best numbers, this podcast offers strategy from veteran fantasy baseball players who know all the tricks and tips for drafting, the waiver wire, trades, and other aspects of the strategy side of fantasy sports.
6: The Toolshed
Independent, owned by Eric Cross
Rating: 4.9/5 (266 reviews)
Hosts:
- Eric Cross
- Chris Clegg
Release schedule: A weekly hour-long show.
Summary: “A dynasty fantasy baseball and prospect-focused podcast.” This show would rank higher if they made more content than just an hour a week. The Toolshed is dedicated to dynasty baseball leagues (you keep your players from season to season). It is incredibly informative, and if you like minor-league baseball and keeping tabs on prospects and your team’s farm system, this is the perfect podcast for you. They are very knowledgeable about all the players coming up through the system and into the league. It is a must-listen for any serious dynasty players out there.
7: In This League (fantasy baseball)
Independent, owned by Chris Welsh
Rating: 4.6/5 (457 reviews)
Hosts:
- Chris Welsh
- Scott Bogman
Release schedule: 90-minute show every three days.
Summary: Described as “Fantasy baseball…with some balls,” this podcast is definitely personality-driven and sometimes focuses more on humor and less on fantasy baseball. If you like fantasy baseball and are looking for a fun podcast to listen to on commutes, I would recommend listening to an episode to see if you like their style of humor. If you don’t vibe with their comedic styles, it’s probably best to stick with one of the more informative podcasts on this list.
8: Rotographs Fantasy Baseball (The Sleeper and the Bust)
Owned by Rotographs/Fangraphs
Rating: 4.7/5 (1326 reviews)
Hosts:
- Paul Sporer
- Justin Mason
- Jason Collette
Release Schedule: All over the place: 50 min. to 2+ hour episodes; 3-5 times a week on an inconsistent basis.
Summary: Sleeper and the Bust “provides insightful fantasy baseball analysis to help you do your best in your fantasy baseball league.” It’s not the most descriptive quote in the world, but the podcast is generally considered to be extremely numbers and data-driven. It’s often to the point where the show becomes a little dull, but overall, it’s a very in-depth fantasy baseball stats analysis podcast.
9: Fantasy Baseball Today Express
Owned by CBS/Paramount
Rating: 4.9/5 (176 reviews)
Hosts:
- Frank Stampfl
- Scott White
- Chris Towers
Release Schedule: Daily episodes of just over 10 minutes.
Summary: “Want fantasy advice, news, and analysis fast?” FBT Express has got you covered. It’s the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast (which got number 1 in our rankings), but summarized and shortened down to just over ten minutes. This is the podcast to listen to if you have a short commute or if you have a busy life and can only spend ten minutes on fantasy baseball. It ranks ninth because of its length; you aren’t getting any of the deep analysis that is going to give you the most edge in your league.
10: Keep or Kut
Owned by Pitcher List Podcast Network
Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
Hosts:
- Chad Young
- Pete Ball
Release Schedule: It’s all over the place. Hour-long episodes air sometimes weekly and other times monthly.
Summary: “Join Chad Young and Pete Ball of Pitcher List as they dive into the world of keeper and Ottoneu leagues.” This is a niche podcast focused on Ottoneu leagues, dynasty-like leagues with 40-man rosters, budgets, arbitration, and an active offseason. If you are a fan of Out of the Park Baseball, I’ve heard that it scratches that same GM/team management itch that OOTP does. What’s unfortunate about this podcast is the lack of a structured release schedule, and that’s why (along with it being super niche) it ranks as number ten on this list.
Published: May 2, 2025 04:13 pm