FantasyPros - Fantasy Baseball Podcast

A strong playoff run can change a player's reputation, but should it change their fantasy value? Chris Welsh and Joe Orrico examine four players making a convincing case to move up 2027 draft boards Gavin Williams has entered the SP1 conversation, while Drew Rasmussen might be the most underrated ace in baseball. The guys also examine the impressive seasons and playoff performances of Jake Bauers and Chase DeLauter. With 2027 fantasy baseball drafts on the horizon, which of these players are worth paying up for, and where can managers still find value?

The 2027 fantasy baseball board already looks very different! Chris Welsh and Joe Orrico dig into 12 players who gained or lost the most value in 2026, including Pete Crow-Armstrong’s push toward 1.01 and huge jumps from Jacob Misiorowski, Cam Schlittler and Miguel Vargas. They also get into the other side of it: How far Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez should fall after disappointing seasons?

Join Joe Orrico and special guest Frank Stampfl from CBS Fantasy Baseball Today for their final show of the 2026 season and a first look at some of the players who could define 2027 fantasy baseball. Could Bryce Eldridge lead all first basemen in home runs? Is Cam Smith ready for a major breakout? Joe and Frank dig into the underlying numbers, skills and potential draft-day prices that could shape next season. Then Joe and Frank look ahead to October, discussing Aaron Judge and the Yankees, Tampa Bay’s chances and a wide-open MLB postseason picture.

Join Chris Welsh and Joe Orrico for the final edition of Leading Off Live for 2026!

Joe Orrico, Bubba, and the Peanuts & Cracker Jacks were on at 12:30 p.m. ET. Join us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitch.tv/fantasypros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for industry-leading fantasy baseball advice and to have your questions answered on the stream!