Fantasy Baseball in 15

Friday Streamers & BABIP Risers and Fallers

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Thanks for listening to Fantasy Baseball in 15 this season!

Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Friday's slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in K-BB% among pitchers with an eye toward 2022.

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Thursday Streamers & K-BB% Risers and Fallers

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Thursday's slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in K-BB% among pitchers with an eye toward 2022.

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Wednesday Streamers & Barrel Rate Risers and Fallers

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Wednesday slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in barrel rate among hitters with an eye toward 2022.

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Tuesday Streamers & Swinging-Strike Rate Risers and Fallers

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Tuesday’s slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in swinging-strike percentage among pitchers with an eye toward 2022.

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Final Week Sit-Start Dilemmas & 2021 O-Swing Risers & Fallers

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss a few day-to-day players heading into the final week of the fantasy baseball season before looking at some of the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in O-Swing% among hitters with an eye toward 2022.

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Heading into the homestretch of the fantasy baseball season

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:45:00 GMT

For many fantasy baseball managers, this is the final weekend of the season. For all fantasy baseball managers, the season will be over in 10 days. Beller and Al help you get ready for that homestretch on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

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Joe Ryan, Juan Soto, and the rest of Wednesday's standouts

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:46:00 GMT

Joe Ryan dominated the Cubs on Wednesday, further announcing himself as a potential fantasy force in 2022. Juan Soto has long been a fantasy force, but will be worthy of consideration with the first overall pick in fantasy drafts next season? Al and Beller discuss that, and a whole lot more, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

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A big day for catchers, Cal Quantrill and Jake Woodford

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:45:00 GMT

Beller and Al break down all the fantasy-relevant news from the diamond on Tuesday, including a big day for catchers, strong outings from Cal Quantrill and Jake Woodford, and a handful of under-the-radar players who could provide some sneaky value over the final week and half of the fantasy regular season. The guys also dive into Wednesday's SP streamer pool.

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The Means and Enns from Monday's fantasy baseball slate

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:44:00 GMT

John Means dominated the Phillies on Monday, while Dietrich Enns picked up a save for the Rays, so we hope you'll forgive us the title of this podcast. Beller and Al discuss those two developments, as well as the rest of the fantasy-relevant news from Monday's action on the diamond.

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Shane Baz gets the call, Sunday standouts, and Monday streamers

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss the promotion of Shane Baz, expectations for his debut against Toronto on Monday, several Sunday standouts including Jarred Kelenic, Eddie Rosario and Frankie Montas, plus streamers for Monday and a few sit-start dilemmas for weekly leagues.

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Angel(ic Performance) from Montgomery, and a returning Angel, too!

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:50:00 GMT

Jordan Montgomery fanned 12 Orioles on Thursday, while Alex Cobb made a successful return from the IL in a tough spot against the White Sox. They're just two of Thursday's standouts Beller and Al discuss on today's Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys also dig into Friday's streamable pitchers and preview the FAB weekend to come.

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Antonio Senzatela, Ranger Suárez, and another big day for unheralded pitchers

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:50:00 GMT

Antonio Senzatela, Ranger Suárez and Nestor Cortes were among the non-star pitchers who had great days on Wednesday. Sure, Cy Young candidate Robbie Ray outshined them all, but they've proved that there is still plenty of production to be found on the waiver wire over the final weeks of the season.

Beller and Al break it all down and look ahead to Thursday on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

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More surprising pitching performances highlight Tuesday's slate

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:47:00 GMT

The Blue Jays? No problem for Drew Rasmussen. The Astros? No problem for Jordan Lyles. The Reds? No problem for Dillon Peters. How seriously should we be taking these pitchers the rest of the season for fantasy purposes? Beller and Al discuss on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

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Sandy Alcántara, Alek Manoah, and a great day for pitchers

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:50:00 GMT

Sandy Alcántara and Alek Manoah turned in dominant performances on Monday that should have their managers feeling awfully good about what they'll bring to the mound the rest of the season. Beller and Al discuss those performances, as well as Logan Gilbert's rest-of-season value, Clayton Kershaw's return, Yu Darvish's struggles, José Siri's place in the fantasy world, and more on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

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A Big Milestone for Max Scherzer, other weekend standouts, and Monday streamers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss Max Scherzer reaching the 3,000-strikeout milestone, other weekend standouts -- including Eric Lauer and Garrett Hampson -- a few streamers to consider for Monday, and sit/start conundrums.

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Looking at Cal Quantrill, Jesús Luzardo and Nestor Cortes to start the weekend

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:44:00 GMT

Pitching was the name of the game on Thursday, with the biggest news in the fantasy baseball world coming from the mound. Beller and Al discuss Cal Quantrill, Jesús Luzardo, Nestor Cortes, John Means, Ranger Suárez, Carlos Hernández and closer situations in Oakland, Philadelphia and Atlanta on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

The guys also get into Friday's streamers and preview the weekend ahead for FAB.

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It's all happening for Joe Ryan; and other fantasy baseball stuff from Wednesday

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:51:00 GMT

Joe Ryan looked dominant in his second start of the season, and could be the late-season callup who makes a huge difference in fantasy leagues. Beller and Al discuss his rest-of-season outlook on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys also get into the rest of Wednesday's standouts, Thursday's best streamers, and players trending in either direction in the Stock Watch.

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Pitchers' duels and two-homer games rule the roost on Tuesday

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:52:00 GMT

A couple of pitchers' duels and six two-homer games highlighted the action on the diamond on Tuesday. Beller and Al are here to break it all down on Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys discuss Aaron Civale's return, John Gant's change in pitch mix, Packy Naughton's amazing name, Steven Matz's mastery of the Yankees, Wednesday's best streamers, and more.

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Max Scherzer dominates, Darin Ruf keeps rolling, and A.J. Alexy does it again

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:43:00 GMT

Beller and Al break down the fantasy baseball news you need to know from Monday, including A.J. Alexy's great start, big games from Thairo Estrada, Darin Ruf and Brad Miller, Frank Schwindel's continued hot streak, and more. The guys also get into Tuesday's best pitchers to stream.

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The September chase, Monday streamers, and weekly sit-start problems

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss a round of weekend news notes including a few Sunday standouts -- DJ Peters, Lane Thomas and Taylor Hearn -- plus, streaming options for Monday, and difficult sit-start decisions for the upcoming week.

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From Thursday's Standouts to Friday's Streamers, a 24-Hour Period Dominated by Pitching

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:42:00 GMT

Logan Webb, Eric Lauer, Triston McKenzie, Mitch Keller and Eduardo Rodriguez all turned in great performances on Thursday. On Friday, fantasy baseball managers get one of the deepest slates of streamers they've seen all season. Beller and Al indulge in this pitching-heavy environment on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

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Everyone's Getting Fat on Combo Meals

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:42:00 GMT

Wednesday was a night filled with a fantasy baseball player's delight: the combo meal. Marcus Semien, Adalberto Mondesí and Lorenzo Cain were among the players who both hit a homer and stole a base on Wednesday. We've come to expect that of Semien, but it's great to see the other two getting back to their healthy, productive ways.

Beller and Al discuss that, and a whole lot more, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

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Blake Snell, Yusei Kikuchi and Zach Plesac, Oh My!

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:42:00 GMT

The pitchers named in the title of today's Fantasy Baseball in 15 all stood out on Tuesday. For Snell, it continued a pattern that he has set recently. For Kikuchi, it's par for the course this season. For Plesac, however, it was another step in the right direction that has him back on the fantasy radar.

Beller and Al discuss all three pitching performances, Tuesday's standout hitters, Wednesday's best streamers and more on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

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The Streamers Stand Out on Monday

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:38:00 GMT

Beller and Al take a look back at Monday's MLB action, a day on which streaming pitchers stood out as a class. Bailey Ober, Luis Patiño and Jon Lester all had great days, while Chris Paddack returned from the IL and showed he just might have something in the tank for September. The guys also discuss the best streamers to use on Tuesday, and wonder why Brad Miller can't get more love in Philly.

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Keibert Ruiz gets the call, a nice outing from Jesus Luzardo, and Monday streamers

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss a round of weekend news notes including a few Sunday standouts -- Jesus Luzardo, Antonio Senzatela and Taylor Hearn -- plus, streaming options for Monday, and difficult sit-start decisions for the upcoming week.

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Replacements for Rhys Hoskins, Rebound for Carlos Carrasco, and Love for Unheralded Hitters

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:45:00 GMT

Beller and Al kick off the weekend on Fantasy Baseball in 15 by looking back at a Thursday filled with big performances from players who are lightly rostered in fantasy leagues. Colin Moran, Michael Chavis, Bobby Dalbec and Bryan De La Cruz, among others, could provide some sneaky value down the stretch. The guys also discuss replacements for Rhys Hoskins, streamers for Friday, and the players they'll likely be targeting on the waiver wire this weekend.

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Kyle Freeland's resurgence, Edward Cabrera's debut, and Robbie Ray's dominance

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:52:00 GMT

Beller and Al dig into all the fantasy-relevant events from the diamond that 15 minutes will allow on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys look at Kyle Freeland's unexpectedly great 2021 season, the prospect showdown between Josiah Gray and Edward Cabrera, Robbie Ray's best start in an excellent season, more strong performances from Tarik Skubal and Bailey Ober, and more.

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Red Sox headed in opposite directions, Rangers who need more attention, and Wednesday's loaded group of streamers

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:42:00 GMT

On a jam-packed episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15, Beller and Al discuss Matt Barnes, Drew Steckenrider Hunter Renfroe, Nate Lowe, Ranger Suárez, Brandon Belt, Wednesday's stacked SP streamer list, and a whole lot more.

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Struggling Closers and a Big Prospect Promotion

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:45:00 GMT

Edward Cabrera will make his MLB debut against the Nationals on Wednesday, setting off some late-season prospect excitement. Meanwhile, the Red Sox and A's are dealing with sudden closer issues in the midst of a heated Wild Card race that also includes the Yankees. Beller and Al break it all down on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

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Two Tys for the win, Monday streamers, and difficult weekly decisions

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss a round of weekend news notes including a few Sunday standouts -- Tyler Naquin, Ty France and Daulton Varsho -- plus, streaming options for Monday, and difficult sit-start decisions for the upcoming week.

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The injury shuffle, Matt Chapman heats up, and all-in on Elieser Hernandez?

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss another round of late-season injury updates, a potential late-inning development in Anaheim, Thursday's standouts -- including Matt Chapman, Jared Walsh and Jeimer Candelario -- a few streamers for Friday, and early weekend waiver-wire considerations.

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Two followers possibly worth starting, and more struggles for Aroldis Chapman and Alex Reyes

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:36:06 GMT

Ryan Yarbrough and Mitch White turned in great performances as bulk relievers, while Aroldis Chapman and Alex Reyes failed to close out wins for their respective teams. Beller and Al also look at recent surges by C.J. Cron and Bailey Ober and slumps for Jose Altuve and Sonny Gray.

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A big night for unheralded starters

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:47:00 GMT

Starting pitchers who found themselves among Tuesday's standout performers included Huascar Ynoa, Luis Gil, Daniel Lynch, Eli Morgan, Taylor Widener and Tyler Anderson. Beller and Al discuss who among them deserves to be taken more seriously than "just a streamer" on today's episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

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Raking Reds, Connor Joe's surge, and sneaky value in Pittsburgh

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:45:00 GMT

Beller and Al dive into all of Monday's MLB action, from the Reds' 14-run performance, to Connor Joe's continued hot streak, to Steven Brault's handling of the Dodgers. The guys also discuss Frank Schwindel's rest-of-season value, streaming Andre Jackson over the weekend, Tuesday's best streamers, and more.

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The Triston McKenzie turnaround, Monday streamers, and difficult weekly decisions

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss potential setbacks for Luis Severino and Adalberto Mondesi, the recent turnaround of Triston McKenzie, streaming options from Monday's slate, and a few difficult sit-start decisions for the upcoming week.

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'Is This Heaven?' No, it's Fantasy Baseball in 15

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:45:00 GMT

Beller and Al wrap up the week with a look back at all the two-homer games that dotted the MLB landscape on Thursday, including one in the cornfields made famous by Kevin Costner. The guys consider the fantasy actionability of standout performances by Manny Piña, D.J. Stewart, Marco Gonzales, Vladimir Gutierrez, and others, plus dive into Friday's streamers and preview the FAB weekend ahead.

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Old Guys Day on Fantasy Baseball in 15

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:51:00 GMT

Joey Votto, Adam Wainwright and Miguel Cabrera are among the hottest players in baseball, and no, you didn't travel in a time machine back to 2010. In addition to reveling in Old Guys Day, Beller and Al discuss Wednesday's news and notes, the Seattle closer situation, Cody Bellinger getting on track, Lewis Brinson finding his swing, Thursday's streamers, and more.

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Anthony Santander, Triston McKenzie, Steven Brault all finding a groove

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:54:00 GMT

Fantasy managers thought they'd be able to lean on Anthony Santander and Triston McKenzie all season. Better late than never, right? On this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15, Beller and Al discuss those two guys finding their footing in the second half. They also get into Steven Brault, Yonny Hernandez, Wednesday's streamers, and a report from down on the farm.

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Lucas Giolito shines, Amed Rosario stays hot, and a long list of Tuesday streamers

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:47:00 GMT

It was a short slate on Monday, with five games getting reduced to four because of the Brewers-Cubs postponement. Still, Beller and Al had plenty to run through on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys discuss Aaron Ashby getting the call, Lucas Giolito's standout start, Amed Rosario and Eric Hosmer staying hot, and the deepest group of viable starting pitcher streamers on a single day this season.

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Gil and Snell shine, limited Monday streamers, and tough sit-start decisions

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss several key players returning from various ailments, another impressive outing for Luis Gil, a strong showing from Blake Snell, the lack of streaming options for Monday, and a few difficult sit-start decisions thanks to nagging injuries.

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Now's the time for Merrill Kelly? Now's the time for Joe Ross!

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:42:00 GMT

Beller and Al kick off your baseball weekend with a look back at a pitching-dominant day that included standout performances from Merrill Kelly, Joe Ross, Ross Stripling, Daniel Lynch and Tarik Skubal. The guys also discuss Friday's potential streamers and take an early look at the FAB scene that will commence over the weekend.

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The Giants' roster crunch, SPs back in our lives, and more trade deadline fallout

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:49:00 GMT

Beller and Al look back at Wednesday's action and ahead to Thursday's on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys discuss the Giants' roster crunch with the return of Tommy La Stella, Kyle Schwarber's impending Boston debut, players taking advantage of new opportunities after the trade deadline, veteran starters getting back in our fantasy lives, Thursday's streamers, and more.

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Jo Adell sizzles, Dylan Cease deals, and Austin Nola gets ramped up

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:45:00 GMT

Beller and Al take a look back at everything you need to know from Tuesday's MLB action. The guys discuss Jo Adell, Dylan Cease, Austin Nola, Adrian Houser, Isan Díaz and more. They also get into the best pitchers to stream on Wednesday, and take a trip down to the farm for a prospect report.

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Saying hello to Adell, new closers and Tuesday's streamers

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:50:00 GMT

Monday may have given us a relatively light slate on the diamond, but it still produced plenty of news for the fantasy baseball world. Jo Adell is back with the Angels! Spencer Patton and Dylan Floro picked up the first post-deadline saves for their teams! Eric Lauer and Chris Flexen shined brightly on the stream radar once again! Al and Beller break it all down, and look ahead to Tuesday's action, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

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The latest on Tatís, Rafael Ortega's big day, and the weekly planner

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:44:00 GMT

So begins another week in the fantasy baseball world, this one after what was arguably the craziest trade deadline of all time. Beller and Al help you figure things out now that the dust has settled, with looks at players in new situations you should think about adding, the week ahead for injured players like Eloy Jiménez and Rhys Hoskins, and pitchers to stream on Monday.

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Max Scherzer and Trea Turner on the move, Anthony Rizzo to the Bronx, and a flurry of deadline week deals

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:40:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss the reported blockbuster between the Nats and Dodgers that will send Max Scherzer and Trea Turner to Los Angeles, Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees, and several other deals before taking a quick look at Friday streamers.

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The busiest day of trades yet sweeps MLB

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:40:00 GMT

Beller and Al discuss the busiest day of trades yet in this season's trade deadline frenzy, highlighted by Joey Gallo and Starling Marte getting dealt into the AL playoff chase. They also get into Wednesday's standouts, during which Al proclaims a certain veteran pitcher is "back." All of that, plus Thursday's streamers and a look at the Stock Watch.

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Toro's improved path to playing time, Votto's power surge, and Wednesday streamers

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:51:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss another round of trades, including a swap between the Astros and Mariners, a new pitcher in the Seattle rotation, the end of Stephen Strasburg's 2021 season, and Joey Votto’s resurgence, before shining the light on a prospect dealt to Pittsburgh, and a 2021 riser in Tampa Bay.

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The dangers of injury optimism, Cutch's power returns, and Tuesday streamers

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:37:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss Francisco Lindor's timetable for a return, speculating for saves in Minnesota, the late-career power renaissance of Andrew McCutchen, streamers to consider for Tuesday, and an intriguing AL Rookie of the Year race.

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Adam Frazier deal kicks off trade deadline week

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:51:00 GMT

This should be a fun, busy week in MLB with the trade deadline fast approaching on Friday. Beller and Al kick it off on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15 by discussing the deal that sent Adam Frazier to the Padres, the possibility of Whit Merrifield finally getting shipped out of Kansas City, Eloy Jiménez's return, and so much more.

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Nelson Cruz to Tampa Bay, trouble in the Dodgers' bullpen, and another gem from Sean Manaea

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:40:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss the trade that sent Nelson Cruz from the Twins to the Rays, the recent struggles fo Kenley Jansen and Cody Bellinger, a gem from Sean Manaea, streamers to consider for Friday, and a few potential weekend waiver-wire targets.

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Marcus Stroman deals, Luis Patiño gets a shot, and Gleyber Torres provides hope

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:45:00 GMT

Beller and Al cover Wednesday's action and look ahead to Thursday on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys discuss performances by Marcus Stroman, Chris Paddack, Gleyber Torres, Eric Lauer and Brad Keller on Wednesday, then run through the best streamers on Thursday's slate. They also consider four players making moves in the Stock Watch.

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Josiah Gray debuts, James Kaprielian deals, and Joey Votto stays hot

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:46:00 GMT

Beller and Al look back at Tuesday night and ahead to Wednesday's action on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys consider replacements for Danny Duffy and Zach Eflin, who hit the IL, discuss John Means' return to the mound, dive into Tuesday's best performances, and run through Wednesday's top streaming pitchers.

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Juan Soto mashes, Ross Stripling gets wrecked, and Michael Conforto looks primed for another big second half

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:42:00 GMT

Hitters dominated the MLB action on Monday, highlighted by Juan Soto, Michael Conforto and Kiké Hernández all enjoying two-homer nights. Beller and Al talk about all three of those guys on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. They also run down all of Monday's relevant injury news, touch on Spenser Watkins and Cole Irvin being among the pitchers who didn't get lit up on Monday, and roll through the usual streaming and gambling segments for Tuesday.

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Big prospect debuts, trade deadline changes, and planning for the week ahead

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:58:00 GMT

Beller and Al set the table for the week to come on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys discuss the debuts of Jarren Duran and Brandon Marsh, the potential playing time bump for Derek Hill, and the suddenly fantasy-relevant Wily Peralta. They also get into Monday's streamers, and consider whether certain players with short-term injury issues should be in the fantasy lineups this week.

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Jarren Duran is up, Jarred Kelenic is back, and Joc Pederson gets traded to Atlanta

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:49:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss the promotion of Jarren Duran, the return of Jarred Kelenic, the flurry of post-break news around the league -- including the trade of Joc Pederson to Atlanta -- a very limited number of streaming options for Friday, and a few more options to consider this weekend as additions from the waiver wire.

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Celebrating unlikely All-Stars and looking ahead to the second half

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Beller and Al put a bow on the first half of the season at Fantasy Baseball in 15 by looking at a group of unlikely All-Stars—hello, Cedric Mullins and Adam Frazier—and considering their prospects for the second half. They also revel in the greatness of Pete Alonso and the 2021 Home Run Derby.

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Acuña's season-ending injury, concern about Ian Anderson, and Kumar Rocker lands in New York

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:03:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss the season-ending injury for Ronald Acuña Jr., the concerns about the health of Ian Anderson, Sunday’s standout performances, the slide of Kumar Rocker in Round 1 of the MLB Draft, and their picks for Monday’s Home Run Derby.

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Good news on Eloy, Brad Miller has a day, and plenty of options to stream on Friday

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:44:00 GMT

There's nothing like good news to start the weekend, and both fantasy managers and the White Sox got just that on Eloy Jiménez. Beller and Al kick off this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15 on the White Sox slugger, then discuss the rest of Thursday's news, standouts from the action on the diamond, Friday's streamers, and the weekend ahead on the waiver wire.

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Kershaw to the IL, Ryu finds a groove, and Green gets his day in the sun

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:46:00 GMT

It was a day for pitchers to make news across the MLB landscape, with Clayton Kershaw, Hyun-jin Ryu and Chad Green all finding their ways to prominent places on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Beller and Al discuss those three pitchers, Wednesday's standouts, Thursday's streamers, a few players trending up and down, and more.

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Celebrating Bruján Day, and finding options for Yasmani Grandal managers

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:57:00 GMT

The Rays dipped into their loaded farm system again, calling up Vidal Bruján for what looks like the long haul. Is he an immediate add in all fantasy leagues? Plus, who can Yasmani Grandal managers turn to with their catcher out for 4-6 weeks. Beller and Al answer on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

The guys also have their usual look at the previous day's standouts and the current day's streamers, plus they take a trip down to the farm for a prospect update.

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Trout making progress, Kepler making noise, and we're making bets

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:40:00 GMT

Al and Beller set the fantasy baseball scene in advance of Tuesday, with a look at Monday's injury news and standout players, and Tuesday's streamers. Then, Beller shines his gambling spotlight on a couple of games that stand out to him. Hint: He thinks a certain losing streak has yet to hit rock bottom.

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Gerrit Cole struggles, Collin McHugh finds his way, and Akil Baddoo keeps hitting

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:50:00 GMT

Al and Beller kick off the mathematical second half of the season by looking back at a busy holiday weekend across MLB, including Gerrit Cole's struggles, Collin McHugh's new life as a reliever, and Akil Baddoo's stubborn insistence on remaining fantasy-relevant. Plus, the guys help you get ready for the week ahead, and consider some streamers for Monday.

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Concerns about Hyun-Jin Ryu, buying a Brendan Rodgers breakout, and weekend waiver targets

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:57:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss injury news and notes including the latest updates on Trea Turner and Ronald Acuña Jr., Thursday standouts — including Brendan Rodgers— streamers to consider for Friday, and a few of their weekend waiver-wire targets.

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Ohtani stumbles, Albies goes nuts, and a couple under-the-radar hitters prove themselves

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:50:00 GMT

It was a day for offense across MLB on Wednesday, with too many multi-homer games to fit into an episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Al and Beller focus on the biggest ones, including those posted by Ozzie Albies, Luis Urías and Bobby Bradley. They also discuss Shohei Ohtani, Chris Sale, the Pirates closer situation, Jon Gray and more.

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Márquez dazzles, Pham orders a combo meal, and Gallo gets his groove back on a busy day in baseball

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:56:00 GMT

Tuesday was one of those days that reminds us why we love fantasy baseball so much. From combo meals by Tommy Pham and Marcus Semien, to surprising pitching performances from Germán Márquez and Vince Velasquez, to the continued resurgences of Joey Gallo and Gary Sánchez, it was a jam-packed day. Al and Beller discuss as much as they can pack into 15 minutes on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

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Schwarber does it again, Castellanos is raking, and a few no-name pitchers impress us in short outings

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:47:00 GMT

It seems more likely for Kyle Schwarber to have a two-homer game than a zero-homer game with the run he's on right now. Al and Beller marvel at the Nationals slugger on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. They also discuss Nick Castellanos, Hunter Renfroe, Kyle Freeland, Paolo Espino, Tuesday's best pitching streamers, and the day's gambling slate.

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Weekend wrap, more closer intrigue, and the week ahead

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:52:00 GMT

Al and Beller take a look back at the weekend that was, focusing on a handful of standout performances that could change the way we look at a players who produced them for the rest of the season. Plus, there's more closer intrigue in Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Detroit, and a busy week to plan for. Al and Beller cover all those bases on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

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Gary Sánchez is good again, weekend streaming options, and early waiver considerations

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:00:00 GMT

DVR discusses injury news and notes, Thursday standouts — including Gary Sánchez and Nick Pivetta — streamers to consider for the weekend, and few early waiver-wire targets.

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Hotel beds, bumbling bullpens, and Thursday's streamers

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:47:00 GMT

What's the better development related to Ronald Acuña's back tightness: that it likely isn't serious, or that Brian Snitker delivered one of the quotes of the year discussing it? Al and Beller consider that on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. They also get into messy closer situations, Wednesday's standouts, Thursday's streamers and more.

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Wander delivers, Voit returns with a bang, and a couple of early season surprises make their presence felt again

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:50:00 GMT

Wander Franco celebrated his day with a flourish belting a three-run homer and getting on base three times. That may have been the highlight of the day, along with the sticky substance saga reaching the level of farce, but Al and Beller have plenty to talk about on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys get into standout performances—hello, Ross Stripling and Chris Flexen—the reemergence of Tyler Naquin and Akil Baddoo, and more.

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Indulging in Wanderlust and other fantasy baseball goodness

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:50:00 GMT

Wander Day is here, and so are Al and Beller to celebrate on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys discuss the fantasy-relevant news from Monday, including standout performances by Merrill Kelly, Jake Odorizzi and Eugenio Suárez, and look ahead to Tuesday with streamers, the gambling spotlight, and, yes, Wanderment.

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Wanderful news, Schwarber's mashing, and Houston keeps rolling

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:00:00 GMT

The first official week of the summer kicked off with a bang, thanks to the Rays and Kyle Schwarber. First, it was Schwarber who belted three homers in a win on Sunday, raising his value in the fantasy world. Then it was the Rays promoting baseball's top prospect, Wander Franco. Al and Beller look at those two huge pieces of news, and a whole lot more, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

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Good news for deGrom? Matt Manning's debut, and a few weekend waiver-wire targets

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:45:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss injury news and notes including the latest update on Jacob deGrom, an absence for Alex Bregman, Thursday standouts — including Randy Arozarena and Matt Manning — streamers to consider for Friday, and a few of their weekend waiver-wire targets.

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Please stop doing this to Jacob deGrom; and other fantasy baseball pleas

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:45:00 GMT

Al and Beller wonder if we can live in a world this season where we don't have to worry about a star player getting hurt every night. Just please let Jacob deGrom be healthy. Oh, right, also, there was a full slate of games on Wednesday, and about half a slate ahead of us on Thursday. Al and Beller cover it on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

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Tuesday's news, Wednesday's streamers, and a dominant day for pitchers

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:45:00 GMT

Al and Beller dive into a news-heavy episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15 that includes a look at a handful of injured pitchers and prospect promotions. They also consider the long-term impact of Tuesday's standout performances, break down the best streamers for Wednesday, and take a trip down to the farm to discuss a few top prospects.

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Tons of injury news, Fraley and Gomber star again, and we shine our gambling spotlight

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:50:00 GMT

From Shane Bieber to Tyler Glasnow to Anthony Rendon, Monday was another busy day for injury news, and most of it was bad. But hey, at least some key players are starting rehab assignments! Al and Beller dive into all of that on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

The guys also take a look at Jake Fraley, Aristedes Aquino, Austin Gomber, Alex Wood, Tuesday streamers, and the Tuesday gambling slate.

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Surprising starters, Monday streamers and the weekly planner

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:51:00 GMT

A busy week of baseball kicks off on Monday, and Al and Beller have it covered for you on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys get into Sunday's standout performances, the best starters to stream on Monday, a weekly planner filled with injury questions (start Aaron Judge and Javier Báez?), and more.

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Another White Sox injury, Daz Cameron is back, Friday streamers, and waiver targets

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:46:23 GMT

Al and DVR discuss injury news and notes including a lengthy absence for Nick Madrigal, Daz Cameron’s return to the Tigers and his improvement at Triple-A, Thursday standouts — including Mitch Haniger and Frankie Montas — streamers to consider for Friday, and a few of their weekend waiver-wire targets.

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A weird return for Tony Gonsolin, another big day for Tyler O'Neill, and some love for overlooked pitchers

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:55:00 GMT

Al and Beller take a look at a day filled with standout performances from unlikely sources on the mound. Is now the time to go after Vladimir Gutierrez, Tucker Davidson, Sam Long or Ranger Suárez? Plus, why Beller remains bullish on Tony Gonsolin, a look at Thursday's streamers, and a dive into the Stock Watch.

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Raking Giants, catcher help, Wednesday's streamers, and a trip to the farm

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:45:00 GMT

Al and Beller cover a busy day on the diamond on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15, including a look at a couple of Giants who can't stop hitting, some potential help at the catcher position, the impending returns of a couple of big-name players, and Wednesday's best pitchers to stream. Plus, they dig into the minors with a look at a few prospects who could factor into the MLB mix at some point this season.

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Two demotions, Kowar struggles, and a couple of stars look to get going

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Jarred Kelenic and Keston Hiura both got sent to the minors on Monday. For the former, there's still reason for optimism in 2021. The latter? That might be a different story. Meanwhile, Jackson Kowar didn't make it out of the first inning in his MLB debut, Hunter Dozier might be worth another look, and what's going on with Anthony Rendon and Manny Machado?

Al and Beller take a look at all of that on today's episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. Plus, Tuesday streamers and Beller's gambling spotlight.

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Kowar gets the call, Wisdom stays smart, and a busy weekly planner

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Jackson Kowar will make his MLB debut on Monday against the Angels, and he's instantly the hottest topic in fantasy baseball. Al and Beller kick off this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15 with Kowar, before moving on to other news and notes from the weekend. The guys also discuss Patrick Wisdom staying hot, a potential logjam for the Orioles, a handful of pitchers who may justify long-term looks, and a weekly planner full of tough start-or-sit decisions.

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Another plea for the universal DH, Friday streamers, and an early look at FAB

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Al and Beller commiserate over Elieser Hernández's strained calf, which he suffered while running the bases, yet another unnecessary pitcher injury. They also get excited about Tony Gonsolin's impending return, strong performances from Ryan Yarbrough and Austin Gomber, an attractive slate of Friday streamers, and the FAB weekend to come.

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Juan Soto gets going, Nick Pivetta keeps rolling, and Thursday streamers

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:52:00 GMT

Al and Beller discuss Wednesday's action on the diamond, from Juan Soto's second straight game with a homer, to Nick Pivetta's great performance against the Astros, to Sean Manaea dominating the Mariners, and more. The guys also discuss pitchers to stream on Thursday, and players on the move in the Stock Watch.

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A flurry of two-homer games, another big-time player gets hurt, and a potential new closer in Baltimore

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:51:00 GMT

Al and Beller get into Tuesday's jam-packed day of action on the diamond on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. They discuss Fernando Tatís Jr.'s oblique injury, Cole Sulser looking like the man in the ninth in Baltimore, more playing time for Tony Kemp, belief in Cedric Mullins, a flurry of two-homer games, streamers for Wednesday and more.

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Gavin Lux gets hot, Cubs find some Wisdom, Tuesday streamers, and the gambling spotlight

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Al and Beller run down a busy Monday that included four two-homer games, a handful of surprising standout pitching performances, and another unfortunate slate of injuries. Then, they take a look at Tuesday's best pitchers to stream, and Beller shines a spotlight on his favorite bets of the day.

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Weekend standouts, Monday's pitchers to stream, and the week ahead

Mon, 31 May 2021 12:55:00 GMT

Al and Beller discuss weekend standouts, pitchers to stream on Monday, and the week ahead on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

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Manoah's Debut, Friday streamers, and a quick waiver-wire preview

Fri, 28 May 2021 12:52:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss the debut of Alek Manoah, other Thursday standouts, Friday streamers, and a few waiver-wire targets to consider before the weekend.

1:02 News & Notes

6:35 Alek Manoah’s Debut

8:22 Thursday Standouts

12:20 Friday Streamers

13:29 Waiver Targets

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The Astros rotation shuffle, James Kaprielian on the rise, and a check on the Stock Watch

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Injuries were once again the overriding theme of the MLB day on Wednesday, with the likes of Lance McCullers, Corey Kluber, Luke Voit, Marcell Ozuna, Nico Hoerner and Brandon Belt going to the IL. Al and Beller try to sidestep all the carnage on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15 by focusing on the changes in Houston's rotation, a thin set of Thursday streamers, and players rising and falling in the fantasy baseball Stock Watch.

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Joc Pederson and Josh Bell get going, Rich Hill is still dealing, and it's time to get aggressive on the stream

Wed, 26 May 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Al and Beller take a look back at a Tuesday filled with news on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The league's rash of injuries continued, with Bryce Harper and Zach Plesac hitting the IL. It wasn't all bad, though, as Adalberto Mondesi made his 2021 debut, Joc Pederson and Josh Bell continued their mashing ways, and Rich Hill had another standout start. The guys discuss all of that, plus take a look at pitchers to stream on Wednesday and shine the prospect spotlight on the low levels.

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Alek Manoah is up, Keynan Middleton is getting saves, and we're shining the gambling spotlight

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:55:00 GMT

Everything was coming up Blue Jays on Monday. Vlad Jr. left the yard twice, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. continued his hot streak, and news broke that the team would be promoting Alek Manoah to make his MLB debut on Wednesday.

Al and Beller dig into all those Blue Jays news items on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. They also look at Seattle's closer situation, the state of the Mets offense and Tuesday's best streamers. Then, Beller offers up his favorite bets for Tuesday.

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The Brewers and Rays make a meaningful trade, Jacob deGrom is on his way back, and Austin Riley and Kyle Schwarber can't stop hitting

Mon, 24 May 2021 13:10:00 GMT

It was a busy weekend in MLB, featuring a trade between the Brewers and Rays, a handful of surprising standout performances, and more than a few closer meltdowns. Al and Beller break it all down, while also taking a look ahead at the week to come, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

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Ohtani's velo drop, Friday streamers, and weekend waiver targets

Fri, 21 May 2021 12:35:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss Shohei Ohtani's velocity drop, the return of Stephen Strasburg, Thursday standouts, Friday streamers, and a few waiver-wire targets to consider before the weekend.

Rundown

0:58 Shohei Ohtani's Velo Drop

2:46 News & Notes

7:14 Thursday Standouts

11:15 Friday Streamers

12:40 Waiver Targets

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Corey Kluber joins the no-hitter parade, Trevor Rogers dazzles, Randy Arozarena eases fears, and more from Wednesday

Thu, 20 May 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Al and Beller dive into all the happenings on the diamond from Wednesday, including no-hitters becoming increasingly embarrassing for MLB, Trevor Rogers' and Tarik Skubal's standout performances, multi-homer games for Trey Mancini and Randy Arozarena, Yuli Gurriel keeping it rolling, and more.

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Sad about Trout, mad about Turnbull, happy about Castillo?

Wed, 19 May 2021 12:57:00 GMT

Al and Beller cover everything you need to know from Tuesday's MLB slate, including what happens in the Angels outfield without Mike Trout, good news for Danny Duffy and Taijuan Walker, Spencer Turnbull's no-hitter, Luis Castillo's 11-K game, and more. Plus, the guys highlight some streamers for Wednesday and take a look at a few prospects off to hot starts.

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More injuries, more streamers, and a gambling spotlight

Tue, 18 May 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Al and Beller discuss a Monday filled with injuries and hope for good news on Mike Trout. The guys also highlight Tuesday's best streaming options, and Beller offers up his favorite gambling play of the day.

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Corey Seager's injury, a rough weekend for the Mets, and Monday streamers

Mon, 17 May 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss the fallout from a few injuries -- including Corey Seager's broken hand -- and consider a few streaming options for Monday.

Rundown

0:57 Corey Seager's Injury

2:43 Other Weekend News & Notes

4:35 Targeting the Mets' Lineup with Multiple Absences?

9:30 Sunday Standouts

12:40 Monday Streaming Options

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Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 3 of 3

Sat, 15 May 2021 18:00:00 GMT

Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s expansion into the U.K., how the team got through the shutdown of sports and challenges that lay ahead. Writers, Marcus Thompson, Anthony Slater, Zach Harper and David Aldridge give their thoughts on that process as well.

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Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 2 of 3

Sat, 15 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s first steps into the marketplace. The challenges they met selling this idea to investors, and journalists they were trying to recruit, specifically with the expansion into the Bay Area. Writers, Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater give their thoughts on that process as well.

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Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 1 of 3

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann about how they met, how an idea for better sports coverage materialized into a significant media player in the sports landscape and the spirit at the heart of The Athletic’s culture. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com

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Standouts, streamers, and trusting Patrick Corbin again?

Fri, 14 May 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss progress for Christian Yelich, standouts from Thursday -- including a nice outing from Patrick Corbin -- streamers to consider for Friday, and a few pickup options ahead of the weekend.

0:44 News & Notes

5:02 Thursday Standouts

9:51 Friday Streamers

12:37 Weekend FAAB Preview

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Zac Gallen's injury, Logan Gilbert's promotion, and a mid-week Stock Watch

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss Zac Gallen's injury, potential replacements in Arizona, and for fantasy managers (including Logan Gilbert), standouts from Wednesday's slate, streamers for Thursday, and a few recent risers and fallers.

0:43 Zac Gallen’s Injury; Possible Replacements

3:39 Other News & Notes

7:03 Wednesday Standouts

11:31 Thursday Streamers

13:04 Stock Watch

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An impressive batch of pitching performances, and a prospect spotlight on early Triple-A standouts

Wed, 12 May 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss several impressive pitching performances from Tuesday before shining the prospect spotlight on a pair of Rays prospects and a potential contributor to the rotations in Toronto and Kansas City.

Rundown

0:57 News & Notes

3:43 Tuesday Standouts

6:11 Back in On Logan Webb?

8:21 Bryan Reynolds' Quietly Productive 2021

9:54 Wednesday Streamers

11:56 Prospect Spotlight

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Scouring the Statcast leaderboards and Jarred Kelenic gets the call

Tue, 11 May 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss another round of injury news and notes before looking at a few Statcast leaderboards standouts, and learning of the upcoming promotion of Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic.

Rundown

0:59 News & Notes; Jacob deGrom Follow-Up

3:28 Statcast Leaderboard Check-In

9:07 Buying In for a Josh Bell Bounce Back?

11:12 Monday Standouts

12:46 Jarred Kelenic Is Getting the Call

14:07 Gambling Spotlight: NL Cy Young

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Jacob deGrom's early exit, a Gleyber awakening, and Greinke's sluggish start

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss an early exit for Jacob deGrom, other weekend injury updates, Sunday's standouts performers, and streamers to consider on a small Monday slate.

Rundown

0:54 Jacob deGrom's Early Exit

2:17 Other Weekend Injury Updates

7:03 Sunday's Standout Performances

11:59 Monday Streamers to Consider

12:56 Weekly Planner

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Pujols fallout in Anaheim, an ETA for Kelenic, and a quick weekend waiver preview

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al & DVR discuss the fallout in Anaheim following the Angels' decision to designate Albert Pujols for assignment, a potential ETA for Jarred Kelenic, Thursday standouts, streamers for Friday, and an early look at weekend waiver target Tyrone Taylor.

Rundown

0:47 Fallout in Anaheim Following Albert Pujols' DFA

5:10 News & Notes: Jarred Kelenic Coming Up in Late May?

8:30 Byron Buxton is Day-to-Day

10:46 Thursday Standouts

12:15 Friday Streamers

13:23 Early FAAB Look: Tyrone Taylor

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Where should we rank John Means?

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al & DVR discuss John Means' brush with perfection, news and notes from around the league, other Wednesday standouts, one streamer to consider for Thursday, and a few recent risers and fallers.

Rundown

0:44 Where Should We Rank John Means?

5:04 News & Notes

8:21 Jon Gray Continues to Pitch Well at Coors

10:38 Thursday Streamers

11:48 Stock Watch: Recent Risers & Fallers

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An unexpected source of speed in Detroit, Wednesday streamers, and a Bay Area renaissance

Wed, 05 May 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al & DVR discuss another bad day for injuries, several Tuesday standouts, a limited number of streaming options for Wednesday, and a surprising leader atop the FB/LD average exit velocity leaderboard.

Rundown

0:43 News & Notes

4:52 Tuesday Standouts

12:05 Wednesday Streamers

13:25 The FB/LD Average Exit Velocity Leaderboard

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Major injuries for Robert & May, Hiura demoted, and Daniel Lynch's debut

Tue, 04 May 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss a lengthy absence for Luis Robert, Tommy John surgery for Dustin May, Keston Hiura's demotion to Triple-A, Daniel Lynch's MLB debut, and streamers to consider for Tuesday.

Rundown

0:54 Luis Robert’s Extended Absence

3:32 Dustin May to Undergo Tommy John Surgery

5:29 Other Injury News & Notes

6:44 Christian Yelich & Lorenzo Cain Return; Keston Hiura Demoted

9:25 Daniel Lynch’s Debut & Monday Standouts

13:49 Tuesday Streamers to Consider

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Another round of injuries, Daniel Lynch gets the call, and a closer change in Colorado?

Mon, 03 May 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss news and notes from a busy weekend-- including another round of injuries, the promotion of Daniel Lynch, a possible closer change in Colorado, and streamers to consider for Monday.

Rundown

0:44 Weekend News & Notes

4:56 Thursday's Standout Performances

8:14 A Possible Closer Change in Colorado

11:52 Monday Streamers to Consider

13:19 Weekly Planner

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Buying Alec Bohm long term, Shane McClanahan's impressive arsenal, and a weekend waiver preview

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss news and notes -- including Luke Voit's progress toward a return, standout performances from Thursday, the debut of Shane McClanahan, streamers to consider for Friday, and a few waiver-wire targets as the weekend approaches.

Rundown

0:45 News & Notes: Voit Nearing a Return; Several IL Updates

6:56 Thursday's Standout Performances

11:44 Friday Streamers to Consider

12:43 Weekend FAAB Preview

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Another homer for Buxton, Jesús Aguilar stays hot, and a great streaming opportunity for Dylan Cease

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al is back! Al and DVR discuss several injuries news items -- including a scary scene after Bryce Harper was hit in the face by a pitch Wednesday night -- along with the surging Jesús Aguilar, streaming options for Thursday, and a few recent risers and fallers.

Rundown

0:55 News & Notes

5:22 Wednesday's Standout Performance

11:15 Thursday Streamers to Consider

12:47 Stock Watch: Austin Riley, Willie Calhoun, Jordan Luplow, Jose Ureña, Kyle Hendricks & Josh Bell

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An early trade, changes in the Twins' bullpen, and a closer look at Pedro León

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

DVR is joined by Nando Di Fino to discuss Mike Tauchman as a member of the Giants, changes in the Minnesota bullpen, streamers to consider for Wednesday, and Astros prospect Pedro León.

Rundown

0:43 Mike Tauchman is a Giant Now

2:37 Injury News & Notes

5:08 Stash Framber Valdez Now, Where Available?

7:44 Changes in the Minnesota Bullpen

9:08 Tuesday's Standout Performances

11:51 Wednesday Streamers

13:33 Prospect Spotlight: Pedro León

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An opportunity in the Astros' rotation, more Ohtani feats, and Tuesday streamers

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

DVR is joined by Nando Di Fino to discuss another round of injury news and notes, a potential opportunity for Luis Garcia in the Astros' rotation, Monday's standout performances, and streaming options to consider for Tuesday.

Rundown

1:28 Opportunity for Luis Garcia in Houston?

6:31 Come Back Soon, Luke Voit

8:13 Monday's Standout Performances

12:08 Tuesday Streamers

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Bumgarner's big day, Tatis' huge weekend, and Monday streamers

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

DVR is joined by Ian Kahn to discuss Madison Bumgarner's big day against Atlanta, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s monster series against the Dodgers, and streamers for Monday -- including Deivi Garcia, who might have a long-term opportunity to hold a spot in the Yankees' rotation.

Rundown

1:15 Weekend News & Notes

2:54 Madison Bumgarner's Seven-Inning No-Hitter in Atlanta

5:19 Dustin May's Excellent Start

6:22 Tatis' New Swing Appears to be Working

8:10 Michael Kopech's 10-Strikeout Start

10:37 Streamers for Monday & Deivi Garcia's Long-Term Appeal

13:55 Austin Slater's Path to a Larger Role

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Alex Kirilloff's promotion, good news for Lamet, and a weekend waiver preview

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

DVR and Eno discuss the promotion of Alex Kirilloff, encouraging news for Dinelson Lamet, Eno's patience with Alex Cobb, standout performances from Thursday, and early waiver-wire targets for the weekend.

Rundown

1:12 Alex Kirilloff Gets the Call

3:56 Dropping Miguel Sanó in Shallow Mixers?

5:07 Encouraging News for Dinelson Lamet?

8:14 Thursday's Standout Performances

10:44 Early Waiver-Wire Considerations

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Dinelson Lamet's early exit, another ROY candidate in Miami, and searching for saves in Cincinnati

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:13:00 GMT

DVR and Nando discuss Dinelson Lamet's abbreviated debut, another excellent start from Trevor Rogers, streaming options to consider for Thursday, and the early struggles of Amir Garrett in his bid to take control of the closer role in Cincinnati.

Rundown

0:43 Dinelson Lamet's Early Exit

2:06 Other Injury News & Notes

5:02 Wednesday Standout Performers

11:07 Thursday Streaming Considerations

13:34 Stock Watch: The Reds Bullpen

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Juan Soto to the IL, Corbin Burnes' incredible start to 2021, and a Prospect Spotlight

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:59:00 GMT

DVR and Nando discuss Juan Soto's surprising move to the IL -- his potential replacements, standout performances from Tuesday, a pair of Wednesday streaming options, and two young players who appear to be going opposite directions in this week's Prospect Spotlight.

Rundown

1:03 Juan Soto to the IL; Stevenson vs. Hernández as Replacements

3:06 Anthony Santander's Early Exit & Other Injury News

7:45 Tuesday's Standout Performers

9:47 Wednesday Streaming Considerations

12:29 Prospect Spotlight: Andrew Vaughn & Alex Kirilloff

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Starling Marte's injury, good news for Acuña, and interest in Adolis García

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:04:00 GMT

DVR and Nando discuss the prognosis for Starling Marte, the Marlins' options to replace him, good news for Ronald Acuña Jr., several injured players on the mend, Monday's standout performers -- including Adolis García, and a pair of streaming options to consider for Tuesday.

Rundown

1:06 Starling Marte Injury Update

3:18 Good News for Acuña, Other Injury News of Note

4:49 Ryan Weathers Getting Another Start

8:58 Monday's Standout Performers

12:47 Tuesday's Streaming Considerations

13:15 Gambling Spotlight: AL East Winner

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An Acuña injury, Strasburg to the IL, several Sunday gems, and a strange schedule week on tap

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:36:00 GMT

DVR discusses a weekend packed with injuries -- including an early exit for Ronald Acuña Jr. on Sunday -- before looking at several Sunday standouts, an unusual schedule for the upcoming week, and streaming pitchers to consider for Monday.

Rundown

0:45 Acuña Leads a Rash of Weekend Injuries League-Wide

3:39 Stephen Strasburg to the IL; Erick Fedde as a Pickup?

7:00 Sunday's Pitching Standouts

10:16 Weekly Schedule Quirks

11:07 Monday's Streaming Options

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Tatis' return, Patrick Corbin's ugly outing, and an early look at weekend waiver targets

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss the expected return of Fernando Tatis Jr., another injury in the Blue Jays' bullpen, Patrick Corbin's Thursday night meltdown, streaming pitchers to consider for Friday, and a few options to consider with pickups approaching this weekend.

Rundown

0:43 Fernando Tatis Jr. is Returning Friday!

2:09 Johnny Cueto Goes to the IL

3:25 Gavin Lux’s Wrist Injury

4:51 Another Injury In the Blue Jays’ Bullpen

6:17 Patrick Corbin’s Meltdown

7:57 Jake Junis Pitches Well Against Toronto

9:47 Friday Streamers

12:34 Weekend Waiver-Wire Preview

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Rodón's near perfecto, the return of key Padres, and Thursday's best pitchers to stream

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Carlos Rodón lost a perfect game in gut-wrenching fashion after retiring the first 25 batters he faced against Cleveland, but he'll probably settle for a no-hitter. No settling on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15, though.

Al and Beller bring you the latest in fantasy baseball, from Rodón's near-perfecto, to the impending returns of Fernando Tatís Jr. and Dinelson Lamet, to Tuesday's best pitchers to stream, and more.

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Aces get shelled, Jed Lowrie turns back the clock, and Kendall Graveman as a closer?

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al & DVR discuss rough outings for Blake Snell and Stephen Strasburg, Jed Lowrie's renaissance in Oakland, Luis Torrens' rise in the Seattle lineup, Kendall Graveman as a potential closer, starting pitchers to consider streaming on Wednesday, and a pair of young players getting an opportunity to compete for playing time in Toronto and Texas.

Rundown

0:47 Injury Updates

1:37 Blake Snell & Stephen Strasburg Get Shelled

5:30 Sonny Gray & Kwang Hyun Returning This Weekend

7:17 Jed Lowrie’s Early-Season Bounce Back

8:57 Luis Torrens’ Playing Time

10:14 A Changing Closer Picture in Seattle?

12:18 Wednesday Streamers

13:41 Prospect Spotlight

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Zac Gallen returns, pitchers dominate on Monday, and more injury fallout

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and Beller dig into Monday's big night for pitchers, including great performances from Tyler Glasnow, Freddy Peralta, Alex Cobb and Huascar Ynoa. The guys also discuss Zac Gallen's season debut, Anthony Rendon and Christian Walker hitting the IL, and pitchers to stream on Tuesday. Plus, Beller offers up his favorite gambling pick of the day.

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Outfields in Flux, Luke Weaver's Gem, & Brent Honeywell's Return

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss a couple of banged-up Brewers, the Padres’ options in the rotation with Adrian Morejon’s injury, Brent Honeywell’s return, Luke Weaver’s gem, and more.

Rundown

0:44 Christian Yelich & Travis Shaw Leave Early Sunday

2:19 Adrian Morejon’s Arm Injury; Dinelson Lamet’s Possible Return

4:17 Dexter Fowler’s Season-Ending ACL Injury

6:25 Another Change in the St. Louis Outfield

7:51 Brent Honeywell is Back

9:33 Fifth Starter Roster Tweaks

10:05 Luke Weaver’s Gem

11:27 The Reds’ Depth Starter Options

13:17 Monday Starting Pitcher Streamers

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Ketel Marte to the IL, Zac Gallen rehab, Friday streamers, and early waiver considerations

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al & DVR discuss another key fantasy contributor heading to the IL, encouraging news on Zac Gallen, a setback for George Springer, two streaming options for Friday, and a few options to consider as waiver-wire pickups as the weekend approaches.

Rundown

0:48 Ketel Marte Placed on IL

2:00 E-Rod’s Strong 2021 Debut

3:05 Encouraging News on Zac Gallen's Progress Toward a Return

4:51 Closer Woes in Miami

6:54 Streaming Options for Friday

10:11 Weekend FAAB Targets

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Updates on George Springer and Mike Soroka, a look at Lorenzo Cain and Oakland's bullpen, and pitchers to stream on Thursday

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and Beller dive into the litany of injuries across the league, including updates on George Springer and Mike Soroka, and new maladies for Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger. They also take a look at Oakland's bullpen, consider pitchers to stream on Thursday, and take a look at some risers and fallers in the stock watch.

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A Tatís update, concern about Trevor Rosenthal, two trades, and redraft expectations for Gore & Patiño

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss the prognosis for Fernando Tatís Jr, concern about the health of Trevor Rosenthal, and a pair of early-season trades before looking at deep-league streamers for Wednesday, and sharing their expectations for MacKenzie Gore and Luis Patiño in redraft leagues.

Rundown

0:44 Fernando Tatís Jr. Injury Update

3:16 Trevor Rosenthal Visits Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Specialist

4:31 Orlando Arcia to Atlanta & Rougned Odor in the Bronx

7:45 Nate Lowe & Tyler Naquin Have Huge Nights

10:00 Pitching Gems: Sandy Alcantara, Drew Smyly & Freddy Peralta

11:31 Digging Deep for Wednesday Streamers

13:17 Prospect Spotlight: MacKenzie Gore & Luis Patiño

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Fernando Tatís Jr.'s early exit, pitching surprises, and looking at max exit velocity

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:09:29 GMT

Al and DVR discuss Fernando Tatís Jr.'s early exit from Monday's game due to an apparent arm injury, a few surprising pitching performances to begin the week, and the value of max exit velocity in the early days of the season.

Topics

0:44 Fernando Tatís Jr. Leaves Early with an Apparent Arm Injury

2:46 Potential Tatís Replacements

4:01 Austin Hays to the IL; Opportunity for DJ Stewart?

5:52 Marlins’ Rotation Depth Options

7:25 A.J. Puk Recalled by A’s

8:22 Steven Matz’s Monday Gem

9:59 Jordan Montgomery Dominates Against Baltimore

10:56 Trevor Williams' Impressive Cubs Debut

11:36 Max Exit Velocity & Max Distance as Early-Season Indicators

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Tim Anderson's hamstring, Milwaukee's outfield, and the weekly planner

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and Beller start the first full week of the season on Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys discuss injuries for Tim Anderson and Ke'Bryan Hayes, hot starts for Yermín Mercedes and Julian Merryweather, further delays for the Nations, the week ahead, and more.

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Recapping a very busy Opening Day

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss a busy Opening Day filled with late-game heroics injuries, and unexpected role changes before taking an early look at weekend waiver-wire targets.

Rundown

0:53 Nats-Mets Opening Day Postponement

1:59 Josh Donaldson, Nick Senzel & Hunter Dozier Leave Early

3:30 Sixto Sánchez Experiencing Shoulder Discomfort

5:02 The Closer Carousel is Already Spinning

10:05 Opening Day Heroes

11:21 First Look at Weekend Waiver Targets

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Opening Day has arrived!

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

It's Opening Day, and Fantasy Baseball in 15 is pumped! Al and Beller discuss the injuries to George Springer and Adalberto Mondesi, and the players who could step up while they're on the IL.

They also get into Hector Neris being named the Phillies closer, and players who already have rising or falling fantasy value, including Logan Webb, Andrew Vaughn and Tejay Antone.

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Mid-week pickup targets and Prospect Spotlight: Tanner Houck & Jarren Duran

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al & DVR discuss their plans for George Springer to begin the season, Franchy Cordero’s role in Boston, Tanner Houck’s early opportunity to step in for E-Rod, Jarren Duran’s path to 2021 playing time, and mid-week pickup targets to consider.

Rundown

0:44 Dustin May Gets the Dodgers’ Fifth Starter Job

1:18 George Springer Update

2:40 Sit Walker Buehler at Coors?

3:43 Franchy Cordero Activated from IL

5:50 Tanner Houck as an E-Rod Replacement & Beyond

7:40 Jarren Duran’s 2021 Path to Playing Time

9:51 Expectations for Pavin Smith

10:59 Mid-Week Pickup Targets

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Settling rotations, Yoshi to lead off, and the debut of betting Tuesdays

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT

With Opening Day now in sight, Al and Beller discuss rotation news out of Miami, Los Angeles and Detroit. They also consider the potential for Yoshi Tsutsugo to stick atop the Rays lineup for the balance of the season, Plus, the debut of betting Tuesdays!

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Roster cuts, closer roles in flux, and the Week 1 planner

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss a flurry of late-spring roster decisions, closer roles that remain in flux, and a few wrinkles from the shortened schedule for the first week of the 2021 fantasy baseball season.

Rundown

1:30 Catching Up on Late Spring News

6:34 Closer Situations in Flux in Arizona & Boston

8:13 Examining Matchups for Opening Week

11:54 Looking at Giants-Mariners for Pitching Streamers?

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Eloy Jiménez and the White Sox get bad news, Al & DVR share a few of 'their guys'

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Eloy Jiménez will miss at least five months after suffering a ruptured pectoral muscle during a spring training game. Al & DVR discuss the White Sox's current options to take his place, before discussing a few of their draft season targets.

Rundown

0:58 Eloy Jiménez Injury Update

2:38 Replacement Options to Consider

5:49 Al’s Guys: Josh Lindblom

8:01 Al's Guys: Buying Into Mike Yastrzemski?

10:51 Rising Interest in Triston McKenzie & Aaron Civale

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Tatís and Gallen updates, optimism for Daulton Jefferies, and the MLB cracks down

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT

It appears Fernando Tatís Jr. has avoided serious injury, but Zac Gallen might not be so lucky. Al and Beller discuss how to treat the two of them in remaining drafts. They also discuss the MLB cracking down on the use of foreign substances on the mound, and the pitchers who could be most affected by the change.

Plus, a look at Daulton Jefferies and potential replacements for Harrison Bader.

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Tatis and Springer injuries, Kirilloff optioned, and new closer options in Toronto

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.'s early exit from Tuesday's Cactus League game, George Springer's oblique injury, the Twins' decision to option Alex Kirilloff, and new potential closers taking over the ninth-inning role in Toronto and Cleveland.

Rundown

0:55 Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Early Exit Tuesday

1:28 George Springer’s Oblique Injury

2:25 Alex Kirilloff Demoted by Twins

3:40 Kirby Yates’ Season Likely Over: Jays’ Replacement Options

5:23 Cleveland’s Closer Plan Coming Into Focus?

7:53 Tout Wars Mixed League Thoughts

11:13 Pivoting on Pitching Following Extra Early Value

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Injuries to Zac Gallen, Kirby Yates and José LeClerc shake up draft boards

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Zac Gallen, Kirby Yates and José LeClerc are all dealing with injuries that could cost them meaningful time in the regular season. On this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15, Al and Beller discuss the downstream effects of all three of those injuries.

Plus, the guys get into Jo Adell and Mike Trout, giving Beller one last opportunity to beat the drum for the latter as the No. 1 overall pick in fantasy drafts this season.

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Spring training position battles are coming to an end

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT

We're now into the last full week of spring training, and the position battles that we've been watching over the last month are coming to an end. Beller and Al check in on a number of those in this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15, including those in the Cubs' rotation, Indians' and Orioles' outfields, and Reds' bullpen.

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E-Rod's triumphant return, Sandy Alcantara's Opening Day nod, and a setback for Carlos Carrasco

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss a few recently announced Opening Day assignments, the rising stock of Marlins starter Trevor Rogers, their level of trust in Dominic Smith's 2020 skills growth, and another injury setback for Carlos Carrasco.

Rundown

0:55 E-Rod Named the Red Sox's Opening Day Starter

3:12 More Strikeouts Coming For Sandy Alcantara?

4:55 Buying In on Trevor Rogers?

6:45 Dominic Smith’s Wrist Soreness; Trust Level in 2020 Step Forward

10:51 Joey Lucchesi's Opportunity Following Carlos Carrasco’s Hamstring Injury

13:00 Scott Kingery's Spring Training Woes

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What matters and what doesn't thus far in spring training

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT

We've reached the point of spring where we can play everyone's favorite game: Does this matter? From Bobby Witt Jr.'s chances of making the Royals, to Bobby Dalbec's power, to Sam Hilliard's speed, Al and Beller discuss what matters and what doesn't among some of what we've seen this spring.

Plus, the guys use Beller's Tout Wars roster to discuss Jacob deGrom, Nelson Cruz and draft strategies for relievers.

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The Reds' messy infield, Jarred Kelenic, and handling projection discrepancies

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss the Reds’ scramble to find an infield defensive alignment that works, Jarred Kelenic’s push back from a spring knee injury, and how to handle situations when projection systems diverge about a player’s value.

Rundown

1:03 Eugenio Suárez, At Shortstop?

3:15 Opportunity for Jonathan India at Second Base?

5:01 Nate Pearson's Groin Injury; Ross Stripling Time?

6:54 Jarred Kelenic Progressing Toward Return

8:59 When Projection Systems Disagree

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Late power options at third base, and a look at some Stock Watch fallers

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Austin Riley looks set to be the Braves' primary third baseman, while Maikel Franco is bound for Baltimore. Both provide late, cheap power at third base, but can either be more than just a power hitter?

Al and Beller answer that question on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys also discuss Jorge Alfaro's place in the catcher hierarchy, and consider a couple of movers in Beller's recent Stock Watch column.

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Strasburg & Gray injuries, the Astros' leadoff options, and lessons learned in TGFBI

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss the impact of recent injury news about Sonny Gray and Stephen Strasburg, the Astros’ search for a new leadoff hitter, Austin Nola’s finger injury and the catcher depth in San Diego, and lessons learned in The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational.

Rundown

1:30 Adjusting Rankings for Sonny Gray & Stephen Strasburg Injuries?

5:19 Who Leads Off in Houston?

8:22 Austin Nola’s Finger Injury

10:53 Lessons Learned in TGFBI

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Oakland A's fantasy baseball preview

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT

We've reached the end of the team preview series on Fantasy Baseball in 15, putting a bow on it all with the Oakland A's.

A's beat writer Alex Coffey joins Al and Beller to break it all down. Will the A's have a dedicated leadoff man? If so, who will it be? If not, who are the candidates? Can Jesús Luzardo take the next step this season? Is Trevor Rosenthal locked into the ninth inning? Those questions, plus a few more, are answered.

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New York Yankees fantasy baseball preview

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR are joined by Yankees beat writer Lindsey Adler to discuss Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge's bid to stay healthy, a potential bounce back from Gleyber Torres, bullpen plans in front of Aroldis Chapman, and how Deivi Garcia and Clarke Schmidt will be utilized in 2021.

1:18 Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge and the Bid to Stay Healthy

2:35 A Bid for a Bounce Back for Gleyber Torres

3:51 Aaron Hicks Hitting Third?

5:04 Jameson Taillon’s Progress Toward Opening Day

7:07 Jordan Montgomery’s Balance

8:35 Bullpen Plans in Front of Aroldis Chapman

10:02 How Deivi Garcia & Clarke Schmidt Will Be Utilized

11:24 One Under the Radar Yankee to Consider in Deep Leagues

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St. Louis Cardinals fantasy baseball preview

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT

The Cardinals could have one of the most dangerous offenses in the league, but the rotation leaves quite a bit to be desired beyond Jack Flaherty. Al and Beller get into all that on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

Is Nolan Arenado now underrated by the fantasy community? Could Tommy Edman or Dylan Carlson take off this year? Where does Jack Flaherty rank among the game's elite? Jordan Hicks is the guy you want in the bullpen, right? The guys touch on all that and more.

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Detroit Tigers fantasy baseball preview

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR are joined by Tigers beat writer Cody Stavenhagen to discuss how the pieces fit in the Detroit outfield, where Isaac Paredes will play in 2021, Matthew Boyd's bounce back bid, candidates to close, and the plans for the young starting pitchers, and No. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson.

1:26 Victor Reyes’ Role w/Nomar Mazara & Robbie Grossman Additions

2:32 Where Does Isaac Paredes Fit?

3:55 Matthew Boyd’s Bounce Back Bid

5:55 Spencer Turnbull’s Development

7:37 Closing Candidates

9:40 Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal & Matt Manning

12:38 Spencer Torkelson ETA

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San Diego Padres fantasy baseball preview

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT

The Padres broke out in 2020, then won the offseason by trading for Yu Darvish and Blake Snell, and signing Fernando Tatís Jr. to a 14-year deal. Now among the World Series favorites, the Padres are one of the most interesting teams in the league from a fantasy perspective, as well.

Padres beat writer Dennis Lin joins Al and Beller on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys discuss Jake Cronenworth and Ha-seong Kim at second base, the possibility that Blake Snell will go deeper into games, the crowded bullpen, and more.

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Washington Nationals fantasy baseball preview

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Maria Torres joins Al and DVR to discuss the Nationals! Can Victor Robles return to his 2019 form? How will playing time shake out at second and third base? Is Stephen Strasburg completely healthy? Can we expect a rebound from Patrick Corbin?

1:32 Victor Robles’ Offseason Adjustments

3:15 The Nats’ Infield Logjam

4:41 Stephen Strasburg’s Progress Following Surgery

6:14 Patrick Corbin’s Bid for a Bounce Back

8:43 Competition for the No. 5 Starter

10:50 Is Brad Hand the Clear-Cut Closer?

12:40 Prospects to Watch

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Houston Astros fantasy baseball preview

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT

The Astros squeaked into the 2020 Postseason and nearly made a run to the World Series. Astros beat writer Jake Kaplan joins Al and DVR to discuss the recent finger injury for Framber Valdez, Jose Altuve's chances of a rebound, and how playing time in center field might shake out following the offseason departure of George Springer.

1:41 Will Myles Straw Win the Starting CF Job?

3:25 Jose Altuve’s Chances of a Rebound

4:35 Framber Valdez’s Timetable for a Return

5:50 Luis Garcia vs. Forrest Whitley

8:31 Making Sense of Zack Greinke's 2020 Fade

10:04 Ryan Pressly as a Clear-Cut Closer

11:27 A Potentially Overlooked Astros Prospect

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Chicago Cubs fantasy baseball preview

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT

It's been a contentious offseason on the North Side of Chicago, but the Cubs still have a dangerous offense featuring a number of fantasy mainstays, many of whom are looking for a rebound season in 2021.

Cubs beat writer Sahadev Sharma joins Al and Beller on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15 to consider whether Kris Bryant, Javier Báez and Anthony Rizzo can bounce back this year. The guys also discuss Ian Happ as the leadoff man, Adbert Alzolay on the inside track for the rotation, and Craig Kimbrel's status as the closer.

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Minnesota Twins fantasy baseball preview

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Twins beat writer Dan Hayes joins Al and DVR on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15, breaking down a team that should once again contend in the AL Central.

Dan discuss the battle for playing time behind the plate, expectations for Byron Buxton following his 2020 power surge, the back of the Twins' rotation and closer situation, and Alex Kirilloff's chances of making the Opening Day roster.

Rundown

1:34 The Twins' Catching Situation

3:14 Finding Playing Time for Jorge Polanco & Luis Arraez

5:15 Making Sense of Byron Buxton's Power Surge

7:52 The Starters Behind Kenta Maeda & José Berríos

10:26 Minnesota's Closer Situation

12:03 Alex Kirilloff's Path to the Opening Day Roster

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Baltimore Orioles fantasy baseball preview

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Orioles beat writer Dan Connolly joins Al and Beller on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15, breaking down a team that may not have legitimate playoff aspirations, but does have some fantasy goodness.

Dan details Trey Mancini's return to the field, D.J. Stewart's and Ryan Mountcastle's places in the everyday lineup, the rotation beyond John Means, cases for the team's top prospects to debut this season, and more.

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Boston Red Sox fantasy baseball preview

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Next up in our fantasy baseball team preview series is the Red Sox, a team with a lot of fantasy goodness trying to rebound from an ugly 2020.

Red Sox beat reporter Jen McCaffrey joins Al and Beller on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15 to discuss J.D. Martinez's potential rebound, Christian Vazquez's playing time, the returns of Chris Sale and Eduardo Rodriguez, the battle for the closer's job, and more.

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Philadephia Phillies fantasy baseball preview

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb joins Al and DVR to discuss expectations for Alec Bohm's power, the development of Spencer Howard, the potential impact of Matt Moore in the back of the Philadelphia rotation, how the closer situation might play out, and more.

1:57 J.T. Realmuto’s Progress From His Thumb Injury

3:15 Alec Bohm’s 2021 Power Outlook

4:29 Scott Kingery’s Bounce Back Bid

6:00 Any Restrictions for Rhys Hoskins This Spring?

6:40 Looking for Zack Wheeler’s Missing Strikeouts

8:12 Expectations for Spencer Howard

10:25 Matt Moore Returns from Japan

12:18 Bullpen Breakdown

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Miami Marlins fantasy baseball preview

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Next up in the team preview series on Fantasy Baseball in 15 is the Miami Marlins. Al and Beller tackle this one, breaking down the Marlins' lineup and rotation from a fantasy perspective.

Will there be at-bats for Garrett Cooper and Jon Berti? Can Elieser Hernandez lock down a rotation spot? Is the closer's job Anthony Bass' to lose? Could Monte Harrison bully his way into the lineup? The guys talk about all that and more.

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Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim fantasy baseball preview

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Angels beat writer Fabian Ardaya joins Al and DVR on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15 to discuss Jared Walsh's path to a big-side platoon role, Shohei Ohtani's offseason adjustments, back-end starters of interest, and how Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh fit into the team's 2021 plans.

1:20 Jared Walsh’s Role

2:25 Expectations for David Fletcher’s Playing Time

4:45 What Will Shohei Ohtani Do as a Pitcher in 2021?

6:30 Back-End Starters

8:45 The Bullpen w/Raisel Iglesias

10:26 2021 Plans for Jo Adell & Brandon Marsh

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Los Angeles Dodgers fantasy baseball preview

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

The defending World Series Champions are as deep as ever, making the Dodgers one of the premier teams in the fantasy baseball world.

Dodgers beat writer Pedro Moura joins Al and Beller on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15 to discuss Cody Bellinger bouncing back, Gavin Lux's 2021 role, the league's deepest rotation, potential help for Kenley Jansen in the ninth, and more.

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Chicago White Sox fantasy baseball preview

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

James Fegan joins Al and DVR continue the team preview series with a look at the Chicago White Sox.

Can Yoán Moncada bounce back from a disappointing 2020 campaign? How will the White Sox manage Michael Kopech's innings? When will Andrew Vaughn become a fixture in the White Sox's lineup?

1:34 Can Yoán Moncada Bounce Back?

4:08 How Aggressive Will the La Russa White Sox Be in the Running Game?

5:55 Who are the Favorites for the Last Two Rotation Spots?

8:16 Is This Bullpen Underrated?

10:36 Garrett Crochet's Long Term Role

11:58 Andrew Vaughn's 2021 Role

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Tampa Bay Rays fantasy baseball preview

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR continue the team preview series with a look at the Tampa Bay Rays.

What will 2021 bring for Randy Arozarena? Can Brandon Lowe sustain his improved plate skills from the shortened seasons? Is Manuel Margot a viable option primed to contribute a mix of power and speed? Which Tampa Bay starters are viable fantasy options? When will we see Wander Franco?

1:05 What's Next for Randy Arozarena?

2:45 Brandon Lowe's Encore

4:41 Manuel Margot as a Late Steals Target

6:04 After Tyler Glasnow & Ryan Yarbrough, Who Will Give the Rays Innings?

11:00 How Concerned Are You About Nick Anderson's Postseason?

12:44 When Will the Rays Call Up Wander Franco?

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Atlanta Braves fantasy baseball preview

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

The three-time defending NL East Champions are once again among the most packed fantasy baseball teams in the league. The Athletic's Braves beat writer David O'Brien joined Al Melchior and Michael Beller to pack all they could into 15 minutes on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

Among the topics discussed: Was Travis D'Arnaud's 2020 season for real? What about Max Fried's? Will the team limit Ian Anderson's usage this season? Cristian Pache's glove will keep him on the field, but can his bat make him fantasy-relevant?

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Colorado Rockies fantasy baseball preview

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Our team preview series rolls on with Rockies beat reporter Nick Groke joining Al Melchior and Derek VanRiper on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

The guys discuss who benefits most with the trade of Nolan Arenado to St. Louis, Raimel Tapia's chances of staying atop the batting order, Sam Hilliard's role, and how the battle for saves is expected to play out in the Colorado bullpen.

1:47 Plans For Garrett Hampson & Brendan Rodgers

3:53 C.J. Cron, Greg Bird and the First Base Plan

5:53 Raimel Tapia’s Hold on the Leadoff Role

8:18 Sam Hilliard’s Role to Begin the Season

9:50 Colorado's Closer Situation

11:56 Prospect Watch: Ryan Rolison

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San Francisco Giants fantasy baseball preview

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Our team preview series rolls on with Giants beat reporter Grant Brisbee joining Al Melchior and Michael Beller on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

The guys discuss all the potential platoons at Gabe Kapler's disposal, Donovan Solano's freakish ability to get hits on balls in play, the grab-bag rotation, the wide open closer's race, and more.

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Toronto Blue Jays fantasy baseball preview

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

The Blue Jays were one of the few teams that made significant investments this offseason, most notably adding George Springer and Marcus Semien to what was already one of the league's ascending offenses. That makes them an incredibly fun team from a fantasy perspective.

The Athletic's Blue Jays beat writer Katilyn McGrath joins Al Melchior and Michael Beller to discuss all the fantasy baseball fun to be had with the team on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Can Teoscar Hernandez stick in the middle of the order? Is this the year for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? How aggressive will the team be with Nate Pearson? They get into all that, and more.

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Kansas City Royals fantasy baseball preview

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Alec Lewis joins Al Melchior and Derek VanRiper to discuss the increasingly interesting Royals, who recently added Andrew Benintendi to their outfield and who boast an intriguing mix of young pitchers.

Can we expected rebounds from Jorge Soler and Hunter Dozier? How does Brad Keller make it work while yielding so much contact? Could we see Daniel Lynch and Jackson Kowar in Kansas City by season's end?

1:51 Andrew Benintendi in Kansas City

2:49 Rebounds from Jorge Soler & Hunter Dozier?

4:53 How Does Brad Keller Make it Work?

7:00 Is There Another Level Coming From Brady Singer?

9:01 A Closer Committee On Tap in Kansas City

11:00 Will We See Daniel Lynch & Jackson Kowar in 2021?

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Cincinnati Reds fantasy baseball preview

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

C. Trent Rosecrans joins Al Melchior and Michael Beller to break down the Reds, who may be down from last offseason's heights, but certainly aren't out.

What's left in the tank for Joey Votto? Can a group of hitters that mostly disappointed last year bounce back? Where's Tyler Mahle's place in the fantasy game? How will David Bell handle the ninth inning? The guys get into all those questions on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

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Arizona Diamondbacks fantasy baseball preview

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

D-backs beat writer Zach Buchanan joins Al Melchior and Derek VanRiper to discuss several key questions in Arizona.

Will Ketel Marte and David Peralta bounce back from disappointing 2020 seasons? How will the pieces in the rotation come together? Who closes for the D-backs? Is Daulton Varsho a lock for the Opening Day roster?

Rundown

2:36 Reasons for Optimism w/Ketel Marte & David Peralta

3:59 Merrill Kelly Status Update

5:28 Where Is Caleb Smith Entering Spring?

6:58 Luke Weaver’s 2019 vs. Luke Weaver’s 2020

9:03 Is Corbin Martin Healthy Entering Spring Training

10:24 Joakim Soria or Stefan Crichton in Closer’s Role?

11:29 Expectations for Daulton Varsho

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Pittsburgh Pirates fantasy baseball preview

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Pirates beat writer Rob Biertempfel joins Al Melchior and Michael Beller to hunt for fantasy value in Pittsburgh.

The guys discuss Colin Moran, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Mitch Keller and Steven Brault, plus take a look at the bullpen and the farm system on what could be fantasy baseball's least impactful team.

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Seattle Mariners fantasy baseball preview

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Seattle Mariners beat writer Corey Brock joins Al Melchior and Derek VanRiper on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15 to preview the team for the upcoming season.

What should we expect from Mitch Haniger? Are there values to be had in the Seattle rotation? When will Jarred Kelenic, Julio Rodriguez and Logan Gilbert get the call?

Rundown

1:18 Is Mitch Haniger On Track for the Start of 2021?

2:19 What's Next for Dylan Moore?

4:11 Expectations for Marco Gonzales, Yusei Kikuchi & Justus Sheffield

6:33 Other Rotation Contenders

8:02 Is Rafael Montero Locked In as the M's Closer?

9:36 Interest Level in Logan Gilbert for This Season?

10:56 Predicting Jarred Kelenic's 2021 Impact

12:31 Any Chance We See Julio Rodriguez in Seattle This Year?

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Cleveland Indians fantasy baseball preview

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Cleveland Indians beat writer Zack Meisel joins Al Melchior and Derek VanRiper on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15 to preview the team for the upcoming season.

How will Amed Rosario and Andrés Giménez fit in Cleveland? Can we trust Zach Plesac's leap forward from the shortened 2020 season? How will the bullpen hierarchy work with save opportunities?

Rundown

1:05 Setting Expectations for Amed Rosario & Andrés Giménez

3:12 Is Oscar Mercado a Strong Rebound Candidate?

5:24 How Much Can We Trust Zach Plesac's Short-Season Breakout?

8:22 Triston McKenzie's Bid For a Healthy 2021 Season

10:22 What Should We Expect in the Cleveland Bullpen?

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Texas Rangers fantasy baseball preview

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Rangers beat writer Levi Weaver joins Al Melchior and Michael Beller on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15 to preview the team for the upcoming season.

What's the plan for new Rangers David Dahl and Nate Lowe? What can we expect from Kohei Arihara? Is the closer's job José Leclerc's to lose? The guys get into all that, and more.

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New York Mets fantasy baseball preview

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

The Fantasy Baseball in 15 team preview series continues with the New York Mets. The Athletic's Mets beat reporter Tim Britton joins Al Melchior and Derek VanRiper to break down where the team stands from a fantasy perspective.

How does Dominic Smith fit into the Mets' lineup, when will Noah Syndergaard be ready to rejoin the rotation, how will the final spots in the rotation shake out, and is Edwin Díaz locked in as the team's closer.

Rundown

1:25 How Does Dominic Smith Fit Into the Mets’ 2021 Plans?

4:08 Noah Syndergaard’s Timetable

5:30 Back-End Rotation Options

6:52 Making Sense of the Mets' Bullpen

8:43 Mallex Smith’s Path to Playing Time

10:32 A Position Change for Ronny Mauricio?

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Milwaukee Brewers fantasy baseball preview

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

The Fantasy Baseball in 15 team preview series kicks off with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Athletic's Brewers beat reporter Will Sammon joins Al Melchior and Michael Beller to break down where the team stands from a fantasy perspective.

Can the team's key hitters, most notably Christian Yelich, Keston Hiura and Avisaíl García bounce back? Can Josh Lindblom find the strike zone more regularly. Is Corbin Burnes ready to repeat. Are there any save chances in Devin Williams' immediate future? The guys get into all that on this episode.

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We're back! A look at our favorite moves this offseason

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:00:00 GMT

It's a new year and a new season, so it's time for us to fire up the Fantasy Baseball in 15 machine every weekday morning to cover all the pertinent news in the fantasy baseball world in 15 tidy minutes.

The whole crew is here for the first episode of the 2021 MLB season. Al Melchior, Derek VanRiper and Michael Beller go over their favorite moves of the offseason to date, and how those moves will affect what they do in their fantasy baseball drafts.

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Season finale: Buy-low pitchers & reaching for players

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss potential buy-low starting pitchers and reaching for players in early drafts.

Rundown

1:12 Making Sense of Frankie Montas' 2020

2:52 A Rebound Coming From Corbin?

4:46 Madison Bumgarner's Decline

8:09 What's Next for Matthew Boyd?

10:10 Interest Level in Robbie Ray?

11:59 Reaching for Players on Draft Day

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Taking a look at more potential buy-low targets for 2021

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss continue examining buy-low targets for the 2021 season.

Rundown

1:02 Seeking More Buy-Low Players Than Usual in 2021?

3:52 Making Sense of Jose Altuve's Disappointing 2020 Regular Season

7:44 Marcus Semien's Step Back

10:27 Josh Bell & Eduardo Escobar

14:44 J.D. Martinez & Joey Gallo

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Kershaw in 2021, Gonsolin's future role, and disappointing early-round bats

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss expectations for Clayton Kershaw in 2021 in the wake of a setback with his back during the NLCS, the future role of Tony Gonsolin, disappointing early-round hitters from 2020 and whether they are interested in targeting those players at a discount for next season.

Rundown

1:05 Clayton Kershaw's Impressive 2020; What Might 2021 Bring?

2:56 Will Tony Gonsolin Have a Rotation Spot of His Own?

5:26 Interest in Randy Dobnak?

7:12 Chasing Keegan Akin in Baltimore?

8:49 Deivi Garcia and J.T. Brubaker

11:13 Disappointing Early-Round Bats (2021 Buy-Low Considerations)

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A flurry of news from the south side of Chicago, and a quick look at rookie pitchers

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss several news items from the White Sox including surgery for Nick Madrigal, an encouraging update on Garrett Crochet, Michael Kopech's 2021 outlook, and their observations of a handful of rookie pitchers.

Rundown

0:46 A Quick Tommy Pham Update

1:32 A Look Back at Adam Duvall's 2020 Resurgence

4:13 Nick Madrigal Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

5:48 Checking In on Garrett Crochet

7:23 Expectations for Andrew Vaughn in 2021

8:31 Michael Kopech and 2020 Opt-Outs

10:42 Looking Back at Some of the Top Rookie Starting Pitchers

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Morton's future, Benintendi's appeal, and productive rookie hitters from 2020

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss Charlie Morton's future, a few potential bounceback bats for 2021, and try to set their expectations for several rookie hitters who flashed their potential during brief 2020 debuts.

Rundown

1:03 Charlie Morton's Uncertain Future

4:38 Andrew Benintendi's Disappointing (and brief) 2020

7:00 Bobby Dalbec's Power-Heavy Debut

8:27 Ke'Bryan Hayes & Randy Arozarena's Added Power

10:26 Ryan Mountcastle & Alec Bohm

14:27 Edwin Rios' Paths to Playing Time in 2021

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Managing uncertainty, failure, and team chemistry w/Mike Robbins

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR are joined by Mike Robbins, author of 'We're All in This Together' to discuss failure, team chemistry in uncertain times.

Rundown

1:16 Mike's Consulting Work with MLB Teams

5:20 How Teams Sought Help in a Year of Uncertainty

8:09 How Do Teams Work with Players to Cope with Failure?

10:58 What Can You Look For to Determine if a Team has Good Chemistry?

14:18 How Did the Padres Become This Cohesive, This Quickly?

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Clevinger's elbow woes, Greinke's absence, and a surprisingly thin outfield in 2021

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss Mike Clevinger’s early exit with further elbow trouble, Ryan Weathers’ impressive debut, Zack Greinke’s recent absence, and the unusual shape of the outfield in 2021.

Rundown

0:47 Mike Clevinger's Elbow Woes & Ryan Weathers' Debut

5:50 Zack Greinke's Absence From the Astros' Rotation

8:20 Early 2021 Observation: Outfield Thins Out Quickly

11:07 Lourdes Gurriel Jr. vs. Kyle Lewis for 2021

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The end of the Marte Partay? Lindor vs. Bichette, and the SP1 for 2021

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR examine Starling Marte's underlying skills loss in 2020, consider Francisco Lindor vs. Bo Bichette in a battle of early shortstops, and the debate for who the first pitcher off the board should be in 2021.

Rundown

0:47 Updating Rhys Hoskins’ Injury Status

1:31 Making Sense of Starling Marte’s 2020

6:18 Francisco Lindor v. Bo Bichette

10:27 Which Pitcher Should Be First Off the Board?

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Surgery for Hoskins, Astros depth starters, and early 2021 draft surprises

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss Rhys Hoskins undergoing Tommy John surgery, how the Astros' depth starters might stack up going forward, and a few early-round surprises in DVR's first 2021 draft.

Rundown

0:48 Rhys Hoskins Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

5:17 Comparing Houston's Depth Starters Going Forward

8:29 Does DJ LeMahieu Have a Case for First-Round Status?

13:00 Where Should Luis Robert Go in 2021 Drafts?

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Digging into hitters with significantly different strikeout rates in 2020

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss several hitters whose strikeout rate changed significantly in 2020 in hopes of determining expectations going forward.

Rundown

1:48 Whit Merrifield Joins Second-Base Elite

5:14 Looking for Keystone Bounce-Back Candidates

7:55 Bryce Harper’s Surprisingly Low K%

10:40 Rafael Devers' Spike in Strikeouts

13:12 What Was Going on with Christian Yelich?

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Crochet injury, Edwin Diaz's 2021 outlook & bad defensive teams

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss Garrett Crochet's exit from Thursday's playoff game with the A's, Edwin Díaz's outlook for 2021, potential top-five closers, and the impact of bad defensive teams.

Rundown

1:17 Verlander, Giles Undergo Tommy John surgery

1:39 Garrett Crochet Leaves with Forearm Tightness

4:23 Edwin Díaz in 2021

6:12 Top-Five Relievers

9:43 Team Defense Observations From 2020

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Kirilloff's call and pitchers who effectively managed hard contact in 2020

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss Alex Kirilloff's surprising promotion to the Twins for Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series with the Astros, Devin Williams' 2021 outlook, and pitchers who successfully avoided allowing hard contact this season.

Rundown

1:14 Alex Kirilloff's Surprising Playoff Promotion

4:35 Devin Williams' 2021 Fantasy Outlook

7:52 Pitchers Who Avoided Hard Contact in 2020

12:50 Chris Paddack and Problems with Hard Contact

15:00 Digging Into Sweet Spot% Leaders

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Breaking down the 2020 Nationals with Britt Ghiroli

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Britt Ghiroli joins Al and DVR to discuss the unique challenges of covering a team beat in 2020, and several key storylines from the 2020 Nationals.

Rundown

1:29 The Unique Challenges of Team Coverage in 2020

4:26 What Went Wrong for Victor Robles This Season?

6:52 Instructional Leagues & Winter Ball Plans

12:01 Andrew Stevenson, 2021 Sleeper?

14:02 Carter Kieboom's 2020 Struggles

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Playoff predictions and batted ball masters

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss their LCS and World Series picks, and several hitters who surprised with their hard-hit rate and sweet-spot percentages in 2020.

Rundown

1:01 LCS & World Series Selections

5:33 Surprises on the Hard-Hit Leaderboard

8:54 Sweet-Spot Percentage Leaders

13:17 Sweet-Spot Percentage Laggards

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Bauer on short rest for all of 2021 & considerations at 1.1

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss the possibility of Trevor Bauer starting every fourth day in 2021, Michael Lorenzen's chances of becoming a starter next season, and cases for several players with the first overall pick.

Rundown

2:59 Could Trevor Bauer Really Start Every Fourth Day in 2021?

6:15 Michael Lorenzen's Chances of Starting Next Season

8:45 Dakota Hudson To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

9:19 What Things From 2020 Might Carry Over Into 2021?

12:59 Potential Options at 1.1

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Conforto's big 2020, Arozarena's power surge & good hitter buys

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Al and DVR discuss Michael Conforto's big 2020, Randy Arozarena's power surge in Tampa Bay, and a few good hitters that have helped propel DVR into contention for a Tout Wars championship this season.

Rundown

1:33 Making Sense of Michael Conforto's Big 2020 Season

4:25 Other Notable Injuries

5:27 Franchy Cordero's Extreme K% Improvement

7:24 Randy Arozarena's Power Surge in Tampa Bay

10:17 What Went Right for DVR's Tout Wars Mixed Auction Squad?

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Injury updates and streaming opportunities heading into the final weekend of the MLB season

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT

There are four days left in the MLB regular season, and that means fantasy baseball is all about finding the right players on the stream. Al Melchior and Michael Beller highlight hitters and pitchers who can help you in your stretch run on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

Rundown

1:56 Max Fried's draft stock in 2021

4:41 Injury updates for the weekend

6:08 A whole lot of Giants updates

9:29 Hitters to stream on Thursday

12:24 Pitchers to stream on Thursday

13:11 The teams you want to stream this weekend

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Ketel Marte is Back & Dylan Moore's Breakout Season is Over

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:00:18 GMT

Al and DVR discuss the return of Ketel Marte, Dylan Moore's impressive 2020 season and expected 2021 ADP, another stolen base for Roman Quinn, and streamers for Wednesday and Sunday on the heels of a few strong Tuesday pitching performances.

Rundown
1:31 Andrelton Simmons Opts Out
1:47 Ketel Marte Returns; Is He A Must-Start?
3:57 Justin Turner Scratched with Hamstring Injury
4:13 Dylan Moore's Season is Over; Setting 2021 ADP Expectations
9:17 Tuesday's Standout Performances (and Potential Sunday Streamers)
12:59 Roman Quinn's Late-Season Stolen Base Offerings
14:48 Wednesday Streamers & Matchup Plays

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Pitchers and Hitters to Stream for Tuesday

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:00:01 GMT

There are just six days left in the MLB regular season, and the remainder of the fantasy season is about finding the right players to stream and start. Al Melchior and Michael Beller dig into that on the mound and at the plate for Tuesday's slate on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

Rundown
0:46 Kris Bryant Leaves Monday's Game with an Oblique Injury
4:26 Bryse Wilson on the Stream Radar
8:13 J.T. Brubaker and Jon Lester Deal on Monday
11:48 Nick Pivetta's Red Sox Debut on Tap
12:52 Tuesday's Pitchers to Stream
14:55 Tuesday's Hitters to Stream

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Surgery for Verlander, Arenado's Shoulder & Late Boosts From the Waiver Wire

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:00:25 GMT

Al and DVR discuss Justin Verlander having to undergo Tommy John surgery, Nolan Arenado's ongoing shoulder issues, and a few potential helpers available on the waiver wire.

Rundown
0:52 Justin Verlander Set to Undergo Tommy John Surgery; Out for 2021
2:10 Playing Bryce Harper Despite Back Injury?
3:07 Nolan Arenado’s Shoulder Woes
4:48 Waiver-Wire Help at Third Base
5:48 Concern About Tim Anderson's Early Exit?
6:15 Trusting Sonny Gray in Return from Back Injury?
8:13 Streamable Starting Pitchers
14:57 Pitchers to Target with Opposing Hitters

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As MLB Teams Clinch Postseason Berths, Fantasy Managers Face Playing Time Issues

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:00:16 GMT

The Dodgers, White Sox and Rays all clinched postseason berths on Thursday, and many teams will soon follow. As they do, fantasy mangers will be left in the lurch as real-life managers give their regulars some time off before the postseason begins. Al Melchior and Michael Beller explore that conundrum, and set up the final 10 days of the regular season, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

Rundown
1:14 A.J. Pollock's (Hamstring) Playing Time Outlook
3:40 Austin Meadows (Oblique) Could Be Droppable
5:12 Rotation Setups for the Dodgers, White Sox and Rays
8:21 Injury Updates on Max Fried, Adam Eaton and Mike Yastrzemski
13:00 Pitchers to Stream for the Final Week of the Season
17:49 Hitters to Stream for the Final Week of the Season

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DeGrom's Early Exit, Moniak Promoted & Impressive Rookie Pitching Performances

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:00:03 GMT

Al and DVR discuss an early exit for Jacob deGrom on Wednesday, a surprising three-homer game, Mickey Moniak's promotion, and an impressive pair of pitching performance in a matchup of intriguing rookies.

Rundown
1:08 Jacob deGrom Leaves After Two Innings
2:06 Aaron Judge & Teoscar Hernandez Return; Ken Giles Out Again
4:47 Kyle Higashioka's Big Night
6:45 Mickey Moniak Gets the Call to Philadelphia
12:25 Caleb Ferguson's Elbow Injury & Nats' Bullpen Woes
17:15 Potential Two-Start Options for the Final Week

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Yankees Getting Healthy, Flaherty Hit in Milwaukee & Clevinger Concerns?

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 10:00:14 GMT

Al and DVR discuss a round of injury updates -- including a few players returning to the mix for the Yankees, a poor outing for Jack Flaherty against the Brewers, and questions about Mike Clevinger's overall body of work to this point in 2020.

Rundown
1:05 Jack Flaherty Gets Hit in Milwaukee
2:13 Yankees Getting Healthy
3:21 Do You Trust Kevin Gausman in His Weekend Start?
5:16 Wong, Schoop & Goodrum Updates
6:56 Are You Turning to Shogo Akiyama For Steals?
11:39 Another Pitching Prospect Debut: Tanner Houck
13:37 Sean Manaea Is Quietly Pitching Very Well
15:55 Michael Lorenzen's Impressive Spot Start
17:13 Concerns About Mike Clevinger's xERA?

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Bauer Deals, Kim in Command, and Yankees Sluggers on the Mend

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:00:14 GMT

Trevor Bauer had another dominant outing on Monday, and he could be among the biggest risers from 2020 to 2021. Kwang-hyun Kim has the right schedule to be a fantasy baseball hero over the next two weeks. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton could be getting back into the Yankees' lineup just in time to make one final push for their fantasy mangers. Al Melchior and Michael Beller discuss all that, and more, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

Rundown
1:17 Rhys Hoskins (Elbow) on the IL
2:19 Any Love for Phil Gosselin?
4:42 Scott Kingery in Position to Contribute
5:47 Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge Expected Back Later This Week
10:29 Trevor Bauer's 2021 Fantasy Value
13:30 Kwang-hyun Kim Has a Great Remaining Schedule
14:52 Josh Bell and Ke'Bryan Hayes Turning it On

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A No-No, More Injuries & Start-Sit Dilemmas for the Stretch Run

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 10:00:03 GMT

Al and DVR discuss Alec Mills' no-hitter, Brad Keller's impressive Sunday outing, a rash of injuries -- including a season-ending hip ailment for Matt Chapman -- and difficult start-sit dilemmas for the upcoming week.

Rundown
1:00 Trust Level Following Alec Mills’ No-Hitter & Brad Keller’s Shutout
4:13 Injuries to Matt Chapman & Nolan Arenado
6:47 J.T. Realmuto, Rhys Hoskins & Zack Wheeler Dinged Up
8:31 Interest in Drew Smyly?
12:50 Braxton Garrett & Jonathan Stiever Make Debuts
15:35 Sit-Start Dilemmas

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Paddack Injured, Singer Flirts with a No-No, and Mookie Plays Second

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 10:00:19 GMT

Al Melchior and Michael Beller catch you up on the news from across the MLB on Thursday on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. The guys discuss injuries to Chris Paddack and Giovanny Gallegos, Brady Singer's flirtation with a no-hitter, Mookie Betts getting a start at second base, and more.

Rundown
1:23 Chris Paddack Exits after Two Innings
2:53 Brady Singer No-Hits Cleveland for 7 2/3 Innings
4:44 Mookie Betts Gets a Start at Second Base
6:30 A Few More Quick Injury Updates
7:38 Giovanny Gallegos Dealing with a Groin Injury
9:27 Bryan Garcia Earns Second Straight Save
10:47 Changing of the Guard in the Ninth for Miami?
12:12 Two-Start Pitchers for Next Week

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Verlander Progressing & Corbin Burnes' Breakout Continues

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:00:43 GMT

Al Melchior and Derek VanRiper discuss the progress of Justin Verlander toward a return to the Astros' rotation, Daz Cameron's big-league debut, and Corbin Burnes' 2020 breakout.

Rundown
2:19 Justin Verlander Progressing Toward a Return
4:32 Daz Cameron's Debut & Future Outlook
7:25 Corbin Burnes Continues His 2020 Breakout
8:42 Matthew Boyd's Struggles
11:18 Ketel Marte Goes to the IL; Who Plays In His Absence?
13:18 Tommy Pham & Justin Turner Nearing Returns
14:39 Interest in Joe Panik?

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Fried & Soler to the IL, Victor Robles Leading Off & Sixto's Soaring Stock

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 10:00:24 GMT

Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss another round of injuries -- including Max Fried's move to the IL -- a new possible closer in Toronto, Victor Robles' move to the top of the order, and another gem from Sixto Sánchez.

Rundown
2:10 Max Fried to the IL; Atlanta’s Depth Starters
4:50 Jorge Soler Goes Down with Oblique Injury
6:16 Eric Hosmer Fractures Finger; Out 2-6 Weeks
7:40 A New Closer in Toronto?
9:34 Victor Robles in Leadoff Role
12:01 Interest in Randy Arozarena
13:48 Sixto Sánchez Shoves Again

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José Ramírez Injured, Brandon Kintzler Struggles, and Rowdy Tellez Can't Get Any Attention

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:00:04 GMT

Monday was another injury-filled day across MLB, with José Ramírez's thumb injury taking center stage. Al and Beller discuss that on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. They also get into Derek Fisher's value with Teoscar Hernandez out, Brandon Kintzler's recent struggles, Rowdy Tellez's stubbornly low roster rate, and more.

Rundown
1:21 José Ramírez's Thumb Injury
2:56 Derek Fisher's Value with Teoscar Hernandez Out
4:04 The Latest on Jason Heyward and Alex Bregman
4:44 Jorge Oña Makes His Debut
7:05 Brandon Kintzler Struggles; Speculate on Saves in Miami?
11:17 Rowdy Tellez Keeps on Hitting; Paul Goldschmidt an On-Base Machine
14:18 An Early Look at Zac Gallen in 2021

Featured Read: 'Stock watch: The Gary Sánchez quagmire, embracing Kevin Gausman and more' by Gene McCaffrey

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More Astros Injuries, Corner-Infield Help & Corbin Struggles Again

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 10:00:16 GMT

Al and DVR discuss another injury to a member of the Houston rotation, corner-infield help as Matt Chapman is scheduled for an MRI, and another rough start from Patrick Corbin.

Rundown
1:52 Lance McCullers to the IL; Luis Garcia as a Replacement?
3:38 Dallas Keuchel's Quietly Strong Season on the South Side
5:35 Carlos Martinez Moves Back Into St. Louis Rotation
7:03 Teoscar Hernandez Suffers a Rib Injury
8:29 Opportunity for Adam Haseley in Philly?
9:35 Matt Chapman (Hip) Scheduled for MRI; Potential Waiver Help?
11:40 Patrick Corbin's Ongoing Struggles
13:26 Interest in Dean Kremer & Tejay Antone?
15:03 Is Tyler Rogers Taking Hold of the Giants' Closer Role?

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Doubleheader: Second Base Surprises & Interview w/Kavitha Davidson & Jessica Luther

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 10:00:20 GMT

Al and DVR discuss Jose Altuve's knee injury, the state of the second base position and another strong outing from Martín Pérez, before Al is joined by Kavitha Davidson and Jessica Luther, co-authors of 'Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back' to discuss inspiration for their book, how they find enjoyment in sports despite internal conflict, ethical dilemmas while playing fantasy sports, and more.

Rundown
2:22 Jose Altuve Scheduled for MRI
4:05 Second Base Has Been Full of Surprises in 2020
6:40 How Much Will This Season Impact Our Decison Making in 2021?
9:31 James Paxton is Progressing
11:14 Reynaldo López Optioned by White Sox
12:31 Kyle Cody Joining Texas Rotation
14:59 Martín Pérez Turns In Another Strong Outing
16:57 Looking Ahead at Two-Start Pitchers

Interview with Kavitha Davidson & Jessica Luther
20:00 Inspiration for the Book
21:40 Finding Enjoyment in Watching Sports Despite Internal Conflict
26:09 Dealing with Ethical Dilemmas While Playing in Fantasy Leagues
28:29 How Can We Make Fantasy Sports More Inclusive?

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Aroldis Chapman's Suspension, Too Many Injuries, and Z-Contact Laggards

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 10:00:05 GMT

Aroldis Chapman faces a three-game suspension for throwing at Mike Brousseau, Wil Myers and José Quintana are on the IL, and Cody Bellinger, Jorge Soler and Max Kepler are all dealing with nagging injuries. Derek VanRiper and Michael Beller discuss all the fantasy fallout, plus look at some in-zone contact laggards they'd bet on improving, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

Rundown
1:44 Aroldis Chapman Suspended for Three Games
3:24 Wil Myers to the IL; Buying His Hot Start?
6:47 José Quintana Back on the IL
8:09 Injury Situations for Cody Bellinger, Jorge Soler and Max Kepler
8:58 Selling Josh Donaldson?
11:49 In-Zone Contact Laggards We're Still Buying

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Jazz in Miami, Pineda Deals & Nate Lowe is Back!

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 10:00:12 GMT

Al Melchior and Derek VanRiper discuss the arrival of another top prospect in Miami, Michael Pineda's impressive 2020 debut, Nate Lowe's return to the big leagues, Z-Contact% for starting pitchers, and Tuesday's standout performers.

Rundown
1:48 Marlins Promote Jazz Chisholm; Jon Berti Impact?
4:23 Interest in Michael Pineda
6:11 Will Nate Lowe Find Playing Time in Tampa Bay?
7:46 Making Sense of the Cincinnati Closer Situation
10:13 Looking at Z-Contact% for Pitchers
13:33 Concerns About Patrick Corbin?
15:33 Robbie Ray Curbs Walks in Jays Debut
16:43 Standout Performances at the Plate

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The Padres Steal the Show on Trade Deadline Day

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 10:00:13 GMT

The Padres made the biggest splash on a busy trade deadline day, landing Mike Clevinger from the Indians, but they were far from the only active team. Al Melchior and Michael Beller break down a hectic day on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

Rundown
1:38 Fantasy Fallout of the Mike Clevinger Trade
4:09 Yoshihisa Hirano Taking Over as Seattle's Closer?
6:06 Padres Land Austin Nola
8:52 Mike Minor to Oakland
10:06 Blue Jays Trade for Robbie Ray and Ross Stripling
11:46 Starling Marte to Miami
14:27 Archie Bradley Joins the Reds
15:20 The Rest of Monday's Moves

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A Busy Trade Deadline Eve

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:00:26 GMT

It may be a short season, but that's not stopping teams from making moves at the trade deadline. Mostly the Padres. Al Melchior and Michael Beller discuss a number of those deals and their effects in the fantasy baseball world on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. They also wrap up the big news from Sunday's action.

Rundown
1:38 Oakland's Schedule after a Positive COVID-19 Test
3:06 Wrapping up the Weekend's Trades
7:46 Time to Buy Devin Williams?
9:47 Speculating for Saves in Arizona?
11:27 Gregory Soto Takes over the Ninth in Detroit
13:03 Dane Dunning Shines Again
14:23 Adam Wainwright's Resurgence Continues
15:34 Another Strong Outing from Justin Dunn
16:17 Where's the Love for Jason Heyward?

Featured Read: 'Stock watch: Targeting second-half sleepers using Sweet Spot Percentage' by Gene McCaffrey

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Three MLB Games Postponed as Players Walk Out

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:00:07 GMT

Games took a backseat to the actions off the field on Wednesday, as three MLB games were postponed when teams chose not to play in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis. Al Melchior and Michael Beller discuss those off-field actions before turning their attention to the games that did take place on Wednesday.

Rundown
1:24 Teams Force Postponement of Three MLB Games
6:05 Ian Anderson's MLB Debut
9:18 Aaron Judge Exits with Calf Injury
9:58 Mike Clevinger Makes a Successful Return
11:03 Changes in Arizona's Rotation
12:41 Injuries for Max Kepler and Magneuris Sierra
13:18 A Case for Jon Berti
15:34 José Garcia Gets the Call in Cincinnati

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Giolito's No-No, Acuña & Judge Returning & Clevinger Recalled

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:00:03 GMT

Al Melchior and Derek VanRiper discuss Lucas Giolito's no-hitter, the impact of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Aaron Judge returning from the IL, Mike Clevinger's return to the Cleveland rotation, Jeff McNeil's power outage, and more.

Rundown
1:39 Lucas Giolito Throws a No-Hitter
3:09 Fallout from Acuña & Judge Returns
6:44 Mike Clevinger Recalled, But No Room for Zach Plesac in Cleveland
9:23 Jeff McNeil's Power Outage
14:45 Buy Low on Yusei Kikuchi?

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Another Pitching Prospect Gets the Call, the Cubs Make Some Rotation Moves, and Buying First-Month Stars

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:00:11 GMT

The prospect parade isn't over yet, with Ian Anderson getting the call to join the Braves on Tuesday. Al Melchior and Michael Beller consider where he fits into the 2020 fantasy baseball landscape. They also discuss the Cubs' rotation, Monday's best performances, first-month stars, and more.

Rundown
2:04 Ian Anderson Gets the Call
3:51 Leody Taveras Joins the Rangers
5:33 Any Interest in Trevor Rogers?
7:09 Tyler Chatwood Coming off the IL
8:46 Dylan Bundy a Trade Candidate?
10:42 Notable Pitching Performances from Monday
14:12 Which First-Month Stars Should We Buy?

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Kris Bryant Back Ups, Fleming Finding Niche, Seeking Saves Amid Injuries & Time to Sit Slumping Stars?

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:00:12 GMT

Rundown:

(1:00) Time to Sit Stars?

(5:30) Kris Bryant Replacements

(8:00) Ke'Bryan Hayes Call Up?

(12:15) Phillies/Red Sox Trade

(13:45) Bullpen Developments

Featured Read: Our MLB beat writers identify potential changes for their teams by Michael Beller

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Call Up Craze, Yankees, Astros Ailments, Injured Rangers Replacements & Hosmer's Pop Equal Pick Up?

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 10:00:13 GMT

Rundown:

(2:15) Call Ups: Joey Bart

(4:30) Call Ups: Sixto Sanchez

(7:45) Triston McKenzie Add?

(10:00) Yankees, Rangers, Astros Injuries

(15:30) Pick Up Hosmer?

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Dunning and Mize Deal, Yordan is Done, and Wednesday's Pitching Dominance

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 10:00:13 GMT

Dane Dunning and Casey Mize took the MLB stage on Wednesday, and they did not disappoint, setting in motion a day during which pitching reigned supreme. Al Melchior and Michael Beller discuss the numerous great pitching performances, and the rest of Wednesday's baseball news, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

Rundown
1:15 Dane Dunning and Casey Mize Impress
3:17 Yordan Álvarez is Done, and Alex Bregman is Banged Up
5:24 Nate Pearson (Shoulder) to the IL
5:56 David Dahl (Back) to the IL; Brendan Rodgers Gets the Call
6:58 Injury Updates for the Reds and Rays
7:37 Jack Flaherty Throws Just 41 Pitches in Return
9:34 Brad Keller Dazzles Again
11:57 Tyler Glasnow Back on Track
12:50 Rich Hill Struggles in Return
13:28 Short-Term Value for Adbert Alzolay?
14:50 Buying Any Red Sox?

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Debut Deluge, The Dark Knight Returns, Astros/Padres Pitching Hopefuls & Tuesday's Standouts

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 10:00:15 GMT

Rundown:

(1:15) Skubal Sputters in Debut

(3:15) Other Debuts

(6:45) Matt Harvey Starting for KC

(10:00) Padres, Houston Pitching Developments

(12:30) Tuesday's Standouts

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Detroit's Prospect Parade, Oscar Mercado Sent Down, Injury Updates to the Stars

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 10:00:26 GMT

The Tigers kicked off the week with a bang, promoting Tarik Skubal, Casey Mize and Isaac Paredes to the big league club. All three will have roles to play in the fantasy world the rest of the season. Al and Beller start this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15 on the big news out of Detroit. The guys also discuss Oscar Mercado's demotion, injuries to Tommy Pham, Ronald Acuña, D.J. LeMahieu and Yordan Alvarez, the Cardinals bullpen, and more.

Rundown
1:08 Isaac Paredes Makes his MLB Debut
4:41 Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize Rest-of-Season Outlook
8:54 Oscar Mercado Gets Sent Down
11:36 Tommy Pham Out with a Broken Hamate Bone
12:59 Injury Updates on Ronald Acuña, D.J. LeMahieu and Yordan Alvarez
13:32 Andrew Miller the Guy to Own in the Cardinals' Bullpen?

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Bichette Back Ups, More IL Moves, Most Legit Hitter/Pitcher Pick Ups & Take a Risk on Ruiz?

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:00:51 GMT

Rundown:

(1:30) Bichette Replacement Options

(4:00) Judge, Acuna, etc. Back Ups

(8:00) Grab Keibert Ruiz?

(12:00) Our Top Targets

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Bohm, Carlson Call Ups, We Get to Talk About Freddy Peralta (Yay!), Glasnow Mixed Bag & Stable Stats

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 10:00:25 GMT

Rundown:

(1:00) Bohm Debut; Drop Kingery?

(4:30) Carlson's Upcoming Start; Roster Other Cardinals?

(8:15) Is Peterson A-Go?

(10:00) Peralta!!

(12:45) Glasnow's Nebulous Start

(14:45) Stable Stat

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Good News for David Fletcher, Bad News for Aaron Judge, and Injury News for the Astros

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:00:21 GMT

It was a busy Wednesday across MLB, with good news for David Fletcher, bad news for Aaron Judge, injury updates for the Astros and Red Sox, and more closer intrigue. Al Melchior and Michael Beller break it all down, plus dive into some of Wednesday's big performances, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

Rundown
0:44 David Fletcher Will Remain an Everyday Player
3:43 Aaron Judge Suffering From Lower Body Tightness
5:23 Justin Verlander and Yordan Álvarez Updates
8:01 Andrew Benintendi (Rib Cage) Hits the IL
10:40 Closer Talk, Featuring Keone Kela, Hansel Robles and Rowan Wick
14:31 Wednesday's Notable Performances, Featuring D.J. LeMahieu, Garrett Hampson and Zach Eflin

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Tigers' Infield Adjustments, Possible Braves Bump in Playing Time, Winker Wows & More!

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:00:26 GMT

Rundown:

(1:00) Castro, Candelario Bump

(5:15) Solan, Acuna & Musgrove Injuries

(10:00) Tuesday's Standouts - Winker

(13:00) Kyle Freeland Thoughts

(15:15) Add Toussaint, Alexander?

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Rotation Changes for the Mets, Braves, Indians, Rays and Diamondbacks

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 10:00:25 GMT

Monday was a news-packed day for starting rotations. Marcus Stroman opted out. Steven Matz and Sean Newcomb got shelled. Mike Clevinger broke the rules. Charlie Morton and Madison Bumgarner went to the IL. Al Melchior and Michael Beller cover all that, and the fallout, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

Rundown
1:57 Looking into David Peterson
5:24 Two Open Spots in Atlanta's Rotation
10:00 Mike Clevinger Violates COVID-19 Protocol
12:01 Madison Bumgarner and Charlie Morton Hit the IL
13:57 Clint Frazier Expected to Be Recalled on Tuesday
14:24 Aroldis Chapman Scheduled to Face Hitters Tuesday; Keep Zack Britton?
16:02 Taylor Williams Locking Down Seattle's Closer Job?
17:24 C.J. Cron Leaves Monday's Game with a Knee Injury

Featured Read: 'MLB Playoff Tiers: Aug. 10, 2020' by Rustin Dodd

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Plesac Predicament, Mahle Moves, Sunday Standouts, Strasburg Sputters & Has Robles Returned to Form?

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 10:00:36 GMT

Rundown:

(:30) Sox Shuffle

(2:15) Plesac Problem

(4:30) Tauchman, Ford Pick Ups

(7:30) Mahle Start?

(9:30 Lamet, Sheffield Shine

(11:45) Is Robles Back?

(14:00) Strasburg & Paxton

Featured Read: Stock watch: Taking advantage of make-up games, under the radar RPs and more by Gene McCaffrey

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Astros Awful Week, Braves/Twins Pen Considerations, Drop Decisions & Spencer Howard Headed to Big Leagues?

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 10:00:08 GMT

Rundown:

(:30) Astros Rough Stretch

(5:30) Braves, Twins Pens

(8:45) Spencer Howard Debut?

(12:30) Concern for Cardinals?

(14:00) Thursday's Standouts & Drops

Featured Read: 'Seven pitchers throwing new pitches this year' by Eno Sarris

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Scherzer & Albies Injuries, St. Louis Closer Options, and Another Interesting Starter in Houston

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:00:37 GMT

Al and DVR discuss another round of injuries, the change taking place in the St. Louis bullpen, a quick removal from the rotation for Josh James, and Wednesday standout performances.

Rundown
0:51 Max Scherzer's Early Exit Wednesday
1:48 Replacements at Second Base for Ozzie Albies
5:28 Nick Madrigal Suffers a Separated Shoulder
7:24 The Cards' Closer Carousel
11:52 Josh James Out, Brandon Bielak In
14:20 Wednesday Standouts

Featured Read: 'What have we learned so far? Advanced stats, shift data and velocity analysis' by Michael Salfino (https://theathletic.com/1975372/)

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Roberto Osuna Replacement Options, Kaprelian, Patiño Promoted & Tuesday's Top Performers

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 10:00:10 GMT

Rundown:

(:45) Astros Fill ins for Osuna

(4:30) Kaprelian, Patino Promoted

(9:15) Dozier Boost Sans Cano?

(10:30) Cardinals/Marlins Update

(11:15) Tuesday's Top Performers

Featured Read: 'Who could it be now? Guess the player from a few key numbers' by Eno Sarris

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Mike Soroka's Season-Ending Injury, Jo Adell's Promotion, and Nomar Mazara's Activation

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 10:00:35 GMT

Monday was a light day on the MLB schedule, but a heavy one in the news department. Most notably, Mike Soroka suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, and Jo Adell got the call to the bigs. Michael Beller and Al Melchior take a look at the day's news through a fantasy lens on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

Rundown
0:53 Jo Adell Gets the Call
3:08 Mike Soroka (Achilles) Out for the Season
4:56 Possible SP Replacements on the Waiver Wire
7:35 White Sox Activate Nomar Mazara
9:47 Updates for the Mets, Marlins, Cardinals, Rich Hill and Austin Adams
11:51 Monday's Standouts

Featured Read: 'The Command & Stuff Report (7/31)' by Eno Sarris

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Fallout From Cespedes & Cain Opt Outs, Chatwood Commands Consideration & Closer Targets

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 10:00:37 GMT

Rundown:

(:30) Judge Jacking Homers

(2:00) Cain, Cespedes Opt Outs

(6:00) Tim Anderson Replacements

(8:15) Tyler Chatwood Glistening Start

(13:00) Closer Developments

Featured Read: 'Stock watch: A dearth of steals, the art of selling your slumpers and more' by Gene McCaffrey

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Clubs' Closer Conundrum, Rookies Ready for Debut, Thursday's Top Hitters & Week 3 Preview

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 10:00:10 GMT

Rundown:

(1:15) Doubleheader Rule; Impact on Pitchers

(3:00) Clubs Variable Closer Situations

(7:30) Rookie Debuts

(12:55) Thursday's Standouts

(14:15) Week 3 Preview

Featured Read: 'Baseball's predicted injury rash is here. Now what?' by Eno Sarris

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Three Prospects Debut, Three Aces Return to Form, and Nick Markakis Opts Back In

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 10:00:09 GMT

Rundown
0:52 Pearson, Javier and Giménez Debut
4:20 Scherzer, Giolito and Morton Get Back on Track
6:04 Updates on Stephen Strasburg, Juan Soto, Masahiro Tanaka, the Phillies, Mike Moustakas, Nick Senzel and Jose LeClerc
9:12 Nick Markakis Opts Back In
10:53 Jesús Luzardo Piggybacks on a Frankie Montas Start
12:32 Wednesday Standouts, Including Zach Plesac, Lance Lynn and JaCoby Jones

Featured Read: 'Using Statcast's velocity and movement to look at early pitching performances' by Eno Sarris

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Soto Inching Towards Return, Cardinals, Dodgers Down Starters & Tuesday's Stellar Starters

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 13:33:39 GMT

Rundown:

(:30) Soto Nearing Return

(2:30) Dodgers Pitching Options

(5:00) Ponce de Leon Evaluation

(9:00) When/Where to Pick Up Godley

(10:45) Tuesday's Standouts

Featured Read: 'Podcast transcript: Add Nate Pearson now, Jalen Beeks has a million Ks and more' by Michael Beller

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Marlins Outbreak, Injury News, and a Big-Time Debut on the Horizon

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 10:00:06 GMT

Rundown
0:48 COVID-19 Outbreak for the Marlins
2:58 Braves DFA Mike Foltynewicz
4:31 Nate Pearson Set to Make His MLB Debut
6:30 Bo Bichette (Hamstring) and Anthony Rendon (Oblique) Updates
8:20 Corey Kluber Shut Down for at Least a Month
11:03 Reynaldo Lopez (Shoulder) on the IL; Gio Gonzalez Slots in the Rotation
13:05 Anthony Bass Gets Another Save
14:05 Monday's Big Performances

Featured Read: ''This is way more than a wake-up call': Where MLB goes from here' by Ken Rosenthal and Jayson Stark

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Trio of Aces Out, Marlins' Covid Cases & Paxton, Ohtani Disappointing Outings

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 10:00:14 GMT

Rundown:

(:45) Trio of Top Pitchers Injured

(4:45) Ken Giles Injury; Reliever Update

(8:45) Quartet of Marlins Test Positive for Covid

(13:00) Rendon, Buxton's Return

(14:15) Paxton, Ohtani's Lackluster Outings

Featured Read: Adds & Drops: Blue Jays bats and two-start pitchers top the target list by Derek VanRiper

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Soto Substitutes, Should You Make a Move on Dustin May & Week 2 Preview

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 10:00:04 GMT

Rundown:

(:30) Soto Substitutes

(4:00) Kershaw Out, May Opportunity

(8:45) Stash Rodriguez?

(10:30) Week 2 Preview

(13:00) Two-Start Options

Featured Read: Preseason poll: Baseball insiders weigh in on who's helped, hurt by short season by Eno Sarris and Marc Carig

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Opening Day is Here!

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:00:17 GMT

Rundown
0:48 Opening Day is Here!
2:30 The Latest (For Now) on the Blue Jays
3:41 Mookie Betts is a Wealthy Man
6:21 Marcus Stroman (Calf) Could Miss His First Start
7:22 Anthony Rendon (Oblique) Could Miss Opening Day
8:59 Rendon Replacements
10:51 Hunter Dozier Tests Positive for COVID-19
12:22 Looking at Leury Garcia and Nick Madrigal in Chicago
14:02 Brady Singer Getting the Ball on Opening Weekend

Featured Read: 'Chasing relief wins: Yusmeiro Petit and other good setup men on good teams' by Gene McCaffrey

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Ryu a Plus in PNC, Kim's Cardinals Closer, A's Pitching Problems & More

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 10:00:10 GMT

Rundown:

(:30) Jays Winners/Losers in PNC Play

(3:35) Kim, Martinez Roles with Cardinals

(8:30) A's Pitching Problems

(12:30) King a Keeper & Montgomery, Loaisiga Lose Out?

(14:15) Lux Demotion

Featured Read: 'How I plan to cover the Yankees' this season by Lindsey Adler

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Starting Rotation Tweaks and July ADP Shifts

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 10:00:04 GMT

Rundown
1:45 Casey Mize Worthy of a Preemptive FAAB Bid?
3:08 Where Does Brady Singer Stand in the Fantasy World?
4:09 Who Jumps in if Brendan McKay is Out?
6:05 Uncertainty in the Giants' Bullpen
7:50 Targeting Bulk Relievers
12:12 July ADPs: Francisco Lindor 6th, Mike Trout 7th
14:26 Nolan Arenado Falls to 15th from 12th

Featured Read: 'Is this the baseball season that will redefine managerial etiquette? Answer: TBD' by Andrew Baggarly

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Blue Jays Barred from Toronto, Tigers Pitching Prospects Parsimony & First FAAB!

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 10:00:03 GMT

Rundown:

(1:15) Jays in Charlotte?

(4:55) Tigers Stingy With Pitching Prosepcts?

(8:55) Speculating Closer Candidates

(11:00) First FAAB

Featured Read: 'The hitters who have the most to lose if the ball is de-juiced' by Owen Poindexter

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Rizzo's Ranking, Pirates' Potential Replacements for Polanco & Marlins' Outfield Make Up

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 10:00:13 GMT

Rundown:

(3:15) Rizzo's Ranking

(8:30) Polanco's Potential Replacement(s)

(11:30) Marlins Outfield Options

(14:15) Monte Harrison Concern?

Featured Read: ADP risers and fallers: Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Rich Hill surging in July drafts by Nando Di Fino

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Jacob deGrom's Back, Jarred Kelenic's Potential Debut, and Boston's Rotation

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 10:00:04 GMT

Rundown
0:57 Some News Updates
1:57 Jacob deGrom's Day-to-Day with Back Tightness
4:32 Good News for the Nationals, Bad News for the Red Sox
6:15 Any Interest in Zack Godley in Boston?
9:05 Jarred Kelenic Could Debut This Season
12:11 Looking at the Mariners' Closer Picture

Featured Read: 'Ranking the Top 121 relief pitcher options for the 2020 season' by Nando Di Fino

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Double-Header: Puig's Place in Atlanta & Leland Sklar Joins the Show!

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 10:00:14 GMT

Rundown:

(:45) Puig to Atlanta

(8:15) Catch Waiver Pool

(10:45) Leland Sklar Joins the Show + His Most Memorable Baseball Stories

(23:00) DVR's Yacht Rock Hits Bracket

(31:45) Featured Read: 'Pirates mailbag: Is Gregory Polanco poised for a comeback season?' by Rob Biertempfel

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Our First Look at the Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 10:00:05 GMT

Rundown
0:43 The Latest News on Yordán Alvarez, José Urquidy and Jordan Hicks
2:23 Dylan Carlson's Playing Time
5:11 Edwin Rios in the Dodgers' DH Mix
10:12 A First Look at the Waiver Wire
14:02 Pitchers on the Wire

Featured Read: 'The importance of targeting plate appearances in 2020 fantasy baseball drafts' by MLB Moving Averages

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Lindor Lineup Boon, Kopech/Posey Opt Out Options & Padres Outfield Offerings

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:00:11 GMT

Rundown:

(:45) Chapman, Guerrero Jr. News; Lindor Lineup Move

(6:00) Puig's Fit in Baltimore

(7:15) Posey, Kopech Replacements

(10:00) Jays, Braves Intriguing Pitching Candidates

(12:00) Padres Outfield Offerings: Pham's Return & Olivares Bid

Featured Read: 'Short season tactics: Dissecting umpire data, loading up on pitching and more' by Gene McCaffrey

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Adalberto Mondesi's Injury Risk & Rankings Dilemmas

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 10:00:02 GMT

Rundown
0:41 Adalberto Mondesi Is Healthy!
4:00 Ranking Against Mondesi's Projections
8:03 Torres & Albies over Altuve?
10:07 Moncada vs. Bryant
12:37 Preference Between Judge & Stanton

Featured Read: 'July fantasy baseball rankings: Top 300 hitters, Top 200 pitchers' by Derek VanRiper

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Trevor Bauer's Workload, and Closer Situations We're Avoiding

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 10:00:07 GMT

Rundown
0:47 Jesús Luzardo Tests Positive for COVID-19
1:28 Yonder Alonso and Peter O'Brien Taking Grounders at First Base
4:23 Trevor Bauer Starting Every Fourth Day?
11:45 Ryan Helsley Named Favorite for Saves in St. Louis
14:05 Why Beller is Fading Aroldis Chapman

Featured Read: 'Fantasy starting pitcher rankings for the shortened 2020 MLB season' by Eno Sarris

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Ranking Under Uncertainty, Judging Judge & Schedule Standouts

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 10:00:19 GMT

Rundown:

(2:00) DVR's Rankings During Uncertainty

(5:15) Consuming Rankings Amid Unpredictability

(8:30) Judge Discount?

(9:50) Schedule Standouts

Featured Read: 60-game rankings roundtable: The biggest risers, short-season studs and more

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FAAB Strategies and Sweet-Spot Analysis

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 10:00:31 GMT

Rundown
0:44 The Latest News
1:43 Holding Back FAAB Money
3:38 Building a Real-Life-Style Pitching Staff
8:32 Leaders and Laggards in Sweet-Spot Rate

Featured Read: 'Prospects in the Pool: Who you might see in 2020, and who's further away' by Zach Buchanan and The Athletic Staff

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Ongoing Opt Outs, Positive Tests & Bulk Reliever Believers?

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 10:00:05 GMT

Rundown:

(:45) Price, Hernandez Opt Outs

(3:30) Freeman, Nola, Tanaka Health Developments

(7:45) Bulk Relievers

(12:15) Valuing Bulk Relievers/Followers

Featured Read: 'What happens if one team has to shut down? Where will MLB draw the line?' by Jayson Stark

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Cubs, Phillies Combating Health Issues & Moran Pirates Primary 3B

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 10:00:04 GMT

Rundown:

(1:30) Quintana Concern; Replacement Options

(5:00) Chatwood or Mills?

(7:30) Phillies Saves Situation

(10:15) Phillies Relievers Worth Drafting?

(12:30) Colin Moran Controls 3B

Featured Read: 'With no minor leagues or college ball, where will prospects go to play?' by Eno Sarris and Emily Waldon

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Would You Rather?: The Jo Adell Edition

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:00:05 GMT

Rundown
1:19 A Few News Items
2:45 Take a Late-Round Flier on Jo Adell?
6:39 Would You Rather: Jo Adell vs. ???
11:31 Pitchers Who Benefit from Getting Less Work

Featured Read: 'Adjusting ADP: 8 players whose values go up with the universal DH' by Nando Di Fino

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Mateo Moved to Padres, Kemp Evaluation & FIP Analysis

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 10:00:09 GMT

Rundown:

(1:00) Trade! Mateo to San Diego

(3:30) Kemp Signs with Rockies

(6:00) FIP Analysis: ERA Overachievers

(10:30) Sustained Success & 5-Year Trend

Featured Read: 'Fantasy news recap: Early roster surprises, Adrián Morejón love and more' by Derek VanRiiper

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The First 2020 Opt-Outs

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:00:23 GMT

Rundown
0:44 The First Opt-Outs
2:17 Merrill Kelly Jumps Into Arizona's Rotation
4:50 More Time for Howie Kendrick and Eric Thames
7:23 Washington's Fifth Starter Spot up for Grabs
10:06 Al Apologizes to FIP
12:35 Buying José Quintana or Joe Musgrove?

Featured Read: 'A's coach Marcus Jensen treasures his grandfather's Negro League memories' by Alex Coffey

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60-Player Pools Surprises & Returning A's Analysis

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:00:30 GMT

Rundown:

(:45) Surprises from 60-Player Pool

(3:25) Aquino Excluded From Reds Training

(7:00) Returning A's Trajectory

(12:30) Manaea ADP

Featured Read: Jake Ciely's Updated 2020 fantasy baseball rankings, projections, auction values

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Bullpen Injuries Inquiries, Brewers DH Fallout & Shutdown Contingencies

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 10:00:09 GMT

Rundown:

(1:00) Gallegos Saves & Adams As Closer

(5:45) Brewers DH Ripple Effect

(10:00) Garcia's Speed Impact on BA

(11:50) Garcia's 60-Game Steamer Projection

(13:45) Featured Read: 'League rules and settings for a 60-game fantasy baseball season' by Jake Ciely; Contingency Plans

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To Redraft or Not to Redraft?

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 10:00:30 GMT

Rundown
0:58 Should Leagues That Already Drafted Redraft?
5:11 Important Details for the 2020 Season
7:47 Positive COVID-19 Tests Across MLB
12:15 Value Changes Due to Unconventional Pitcher Usage

Featured Read: 'Six things we know about the shape of the coming baseball season' by Eno Sarris

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Deadline Considerations, Take on Ties & Innings Eaters Evaluation

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:00:06 GMT

Rundown:

(1:15) Trade Deadline

(5:45) To Tie or Not to Tie?

(8:45) Innings Eaters Evaluation

Featured Read: 'Q&A: Mike Mills of R.E.M., on his sweet life and hardcore sports fandom' by David O'Brien

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Trying to Find Fun in this Sham of a Potential Baseball Season

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 10:00:09 GMT

Rundown
0:45 Updating the Tiresome Negotiations
3:26 Inventive Ways to Play Fantasy in 2020
5:31 Division-by-Division Leagues
8:23 Everyone Makes the Playoffs!
9:29 Include the MLB Playoffs
11:45 Points Leagues
13:09 All-Play Can Save Head-to-Head

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OOTP Regular Season Roundup & Real Baseball Implications

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 10:00:34 GMT

Rundown:

(2:45) Padres Surprise Performance & Reinforced Pen

(7:15) Brewers' Blunders

(9:40) Dahl's ADP Too Low?

(12:45) Dahl or Lux?

Featured Read: 'Simulating the 2020 A's: Headed to a wild card date in Houston' by Melissa Lockard

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Another One: MLB Negotiation Update + The Eflin Rabbit Hole

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:00:04 GMT

Rundown:
(1:50) Latest Proposal
(7:00) TAAU Surprises, Zach Eflin Intrigue
(13:15) Reliable Metrics Indicative of Command

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Good News? Good News!

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 10:00:10 GMT

Rundown
0:43 Letting Our Guard Down a Bit
8:06 Jose Berríos in a 60-Game Season
10:52 Matt Boyd in a 60-Game Season

Featured Read: 'Figuring out 'when and where' is easy. The 'how' still isn't.' by Andy McCullough

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What's Manfred's, MLB's Motive & Using Our Platforms to Make Baseball Better

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 10:00:29 GMT

Rundown

(1:30) Manfred's Comments, Bauer's Tweets

(6:00) How Can We Better Baseball?

(11:00) How Can We Get Owners to Listen & What Are Our Roles?

Featured Read: 'What MLB's legal waiver demand is really about' by Sheryl Ring (Beyond the Box Score)

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Talking Yuli Gurriel and Paul DeJong for Some Reason

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 10:00:09 GMT

Rundown
1:46 Reaction to Rob Manfred's Monday Statement
4:14 Fast and Slow Starters
7:52 Yuli Gurriel's 2020 Outlook
12:44 Paul DeJong's 2020 Outlook

Featured Read: 'How much more legitimate is an 80-game season than a 50-game one?' by Eno Sarris

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Reevaluating Trout, Top Picks Rankings & Who Is Worth Reaching For?

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 10:00:07 GMT

Rundown

(:45) Presumed 50 Game Season, Continued Health Concerns

(3:25) Reappraising Trout's Draft Position

(7:10) Rethinking Rankings, Who to Reach For

(11:00) Prioritizing Arenado

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Fantasy Lowdown of 2020 Draftees

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 10:00:03 GMT

Rundown:

(:45) Torkelson to 3rd?

(3:15) Parades to LF?

(8:00) Marlin's Meyer's 2020 Impact?

(10:45) Lacy Outlook

(12:30) DVR's Most Intriguing Selections

Featured Read: The state of fantasy baseball: Frustration, hope, anno -- oh, hey look! Football!' by Nando Di Fino

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Checking in on Tigers Starters and Jesús Luzardo

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:00:10 GMT

Rundown
0:54 Betting on One Young Detroit Starter
9:04 Willing to Reach for Matthew Boyd?
13:46 Jesús Luzardo in a Short Season

Featured Read: 'Here's the proposal Rob Manfred should make to get baseball restarted' by Ken Rosenthal

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MLB Draft Preview with Emily Waldon

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:00:07 GMT

Rundown:

(2:00) Tigers Draft Target

(4:10) Exciting Players in the Draft

(5:10) Will a Team in the Top-10 Not Sign Their Draftee?

(7:00) Minor Leaguers Loss of Development Time

(9:30) Will Tigers' Young Arms Log Big League Innings?

Featured Read: 'I just wanted the chance to fail': Inside last week's mass minor league cuts by Eno Sarris and Emily Waldon

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There is No Magic Formula in a 50-Game Season

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:00:09 GMT

Rundown
1:33 Today's Installment of Groundhog Day
5:28 Pitcher Value in a 50ish-Game Season
9:07 Hunting for Upside...For an Uncommon Reason
12:24 Does Germán Marquez Fit That Mold?

Featured Read: 'Keith Law's Big Board: Ranking the 2020 MLB Draft's top-100 prospects' by Keith Law

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Health Hangup, 50-Game Samples in a Shortened Year & Risk Rankings

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:00:24 GMT

Rundown:

(:30) (Un)Healthy Communication

(6:50) 50-Game Samples & Correlation to Shortened Season

(13:00) Variance/Risk Rankings Boost

Featured Read: 'The ADP Report: Mining for fantasy gold among the biggest risers in May drafts' by Nando Di Fino

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Fantasy Baseball's Place in a Divided World

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 10:00:16 GMT

Rundown:

(:45) Growing Inequality in Baseball

(10:00) Where Do We Draw the Line?

Featured Read: 'Creating a more inclusive fantasy sports community' by Blair Williams (Everywhere Blair blog)

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Chris Archer's Surgery and DH Options for the Cubs

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 10:00:16 GMT

Rundown
0:50 Update on 2020 MLB Season Negotiations
4:02 Chris Archer out 6-8 Months after Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Surgery
13:25 Who Could DH for the Cubs?

Featured Read: 'A conversation: Retired African American MLB players on race, baseball, America' by Ken Rosenthal and Doug Glanville

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Short Season Impact on H2H Leagues, Rookie Batters & Late Bid on Carrasco?

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:00:06 GMT

Rundown:

(:30) MLBPA Proposal

(3:00) Impact on Head-to-Head Leagues

(7:30) Effects of Shortened Season on Rookies

(10:30) Drafting Carrasco

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Minor League Lamentation & FAAB Strategy in a Shortened Year

Fri, 29 May 2020 10:00:15 GMT

Rundown:

(1:15) Minor Leaguers Let Go

(5:30) FAAB Tactics in a Shortened Season

(10:00) FAAB Watch List

(13:45) Pitchers, NL DHs

Featured Read: '50-plus baseball Twitter accounts to follow right now' by Andre Fernandez

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Taking Stock of the Top-20 Starting Pitchers

Thu, 28 May 2020 10:00:22 GMT

Rundown
3:30 Walker Buehler over Max Scherzer?
5:55 Should Justin Verlander Still Be in the Top Five?
9:21 Stephen Strasburg and Mike Clevinger
12:45 Al Makes a Case for Charlie Morton as an SP1

Featured Read: 'MLB proposal made, players now have say over restart' by Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich

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Owners' Proposal Details & Why Are Pitchers With Similar Profiles Treated Differently?

Wed, 27 May 2020 10:00:08 GMT

Rundown

(:30) Owners' Proposal Details

(4:15) Can Daniel Mengden Assume a Starting Role?

(10:20) Pitchers With Equivalent Profiles

(15:45) Are Reputations Arbitrary?

Featured Read: '"The Baseball Bunch quiz": We've got a hunch you'll love this trivia challenge by Dave Niinemets'

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Player Profile Series: Charlie Blackmon and Ramón Laureano

Tue, 26 May 2020 10:00:14 GMT

Rundown
1:35 The Latest on a Possible 2020 MLB Season
3:50 Is Charlie Blackmon a Bargain?
11:14 Is Ramón Laureano Overpriced?

Featured Read: 'Wheeling and dealing with the Angels in The Athletic Alternate Universe' by Fabian Ardaya

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Potential Paxton Discount & Contemplating Clutchness

Mon, 25 May 2020 10:00:12 GMT

Rundown

(1:15) Paxton Discount?

(5:30) Using Avg. with RISP as Criteria for Evaluations

(9:30) Clutch Benintendi

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Will Clubs Copy Rays Pitcher Usage & How Much Should You Invest in Pitchers?

Fri, 22 May 2020 10:00:03 GMT

Rundown

(:30) See Us at PitchCon!

(2:45) Rays' Pitcher Usage + Impact on Innings-Eaters

(8:00) Stock Growth for Those Who Struggle in Later Innings?

(10:00) Retro Draft Lessons

(14:30) What's 2020's Hitter-Pitcher Split?

Featured Read: 'What the f--- do you want me to say?' 'Inside the Beat: 2010 Orioles' by Brittany Ghiroli

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Bringing Together Nate Pearson, Clayton Kershaw and Jose Osuna

Thu, 21 May 2020 10:00:10 GMT

Rundown
1:28 Buying Nate Pearson in 2020's New Reality
5:05 A Fantasy Football Mentality in 2020 Fantasy Baseball Leagues
7:08 Is Diminished Slider Velocity Good for Clayton Kershaw?
11:26 Jose Osuna Stands to Benefit from the Universal DH

Featured Read: 'Virtual Pirates: How much is Josh Bell a part of the long-term plans?' by Rob Biertempfel

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Doug Glanville on Baseball Sims, Managerial Style & More!

Wed, 20 May 2020 10:00:11 GMT

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(:45) Doug's Strat-O-Matic Beginnings

(5:10) Managerial Approach

(8:00) Roots of Phillies Fandom

(11:15) Sim Impact on Playing Days

Featured Read: 'No fantasy? No problem: A guide to buying the cards of your favorite sleepers' by Michael Salfino and Nando DiFino

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Player Profile Series: J.D. Davis and Joey Votto

Tue, 19 May 2020 10:00:05 GMT

Rundown
1:02 Does J.D. Davis' Value Increase with the Universal DH?
10:41 The Stubborn Fantasy Appeal of Joey Votto

Featured Read: 'Exclusive: MLB proposes medical and safety protocols to players in 67-page document' by Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich

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MLB Safety Protocols & Drafting Josh Hader as an Ace?

Mon, 18 May 2020 10:00:19 GMT

Rundown

(:40) MLB Safety Precautions

(5:30) Draft Hader as an Ace?

(9:30) Saved By the Knebel or Hicks?

(14:45) Clevinger the Bauer of 2020?

Featured Read: 'What variance and volatility will look like in a short baseball season' by Eno Sarris

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1999 Retro Draft Debacle & Padres Pangs

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:00:06 GMT

Rundown

(:45) '99 Retro Draft, Drafting Road Bumps

(5:30) Preparation Problems

(9:30) DVR's TAAU Padres & Trent Grisham Expectations

(14:25) Josh Naylor Value

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Alan Jaeger Joins Fantasy Baseball in 15

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:00:15 GMT

Rundown
1:45 What is Jaeger Sports?
3:15 Adapting Training Regimens During Quarantine
8:30 Spike in Tommy John or Other Injuries?
13:15 The TAAU Cubs

Featured Read: 'What would Bill James think about our alternate-universe Cubs?' by Michael Beller

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MLB Proposal Update, Does the NL Central benefit from playing AL Central teams & Scheduling Impact on NL West Players

Wed, 13 May 2020 10:00:09 GMT

Rundown

(:35) MLB Proposal Update

(4:00) Will NL Central Teams Benefit from Routine Contests Against AL Central Clubs?

(7:30) NL West Players Affected by Scheduling?

(12:55) Featured Read: 'Adjusting ADP: Eight players whose values go up if the NL has a DH in 2020' by Nando Di Fino + Expectations for Gavin Lux & Matt Carpenter

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What the Fantasy Baseball Community Can Take from Simulation Results

Tue, 12 May 2020 10:00:12 GMT

Rundown
3:01 Strat-O-Matic's 2020 Simulation
5:27 Franmil Reyes' Breakout Potential
8:26 Can Christian Yelich Maintain a 30-Steal Pace?
12:37 Will Matt Carpenter Bounce Back?
15:06 Blake Snell's Ceiling
17:21 Hunting for This Year's Shane Bieber

Featured Read: 'Fantasy notebook: SP velocity in an 80-game season, dynasty league tweaks and more' by Nando Di Fino

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Will the Blue Jays Flock to Dunedin & Is Matt Shoemaker Worth the Risk?

Mon, 11 May 2020 10:00:14 GMT

Rundown

(:45) Players/Owners "War" Over Salary Reductions

(4:45) Altering Assessments of Florida-bound Blue Jays

(8:15) Is Drafting Matt Shoemaker Worth It?

(13:45) Buy High/Low on Hyun-jin Ryu?

(17:00) Featured Read: 'Sunday Notes: Seattle's Evan White Angles Up (Sort Of)' by David Laurila (FG)

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Who Could Be the DJ LeMahieu of the 2020 Season?

Fri, 08 May 2020 10:00:21 GMT

Rundown

(:45) Yankees Health Update + LeMahieu Reflection

(4:00) DJ LeMahieu of 2020 Candidates, Howie Kendrick, Asdrúbal Cabrera & more

(7:30) Potential High Returns Targets

(13:15) Under the Radar Suggestions

Featured Read: 'Sacramento's sluggin' Solons: 'Pure amateur' and 233 feet down the line' by Corey Brock

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Is it Time to Modify—or Eliminate—the Steals and Saves Categories?

Thu, 07 May 2020 10:00:19 GMT

Rundown
1:56 Getting Familiar with the KBO
6:14 Saving Steals, Despite the Downward Trend
11:22 An Argument for Saves + Holds Replacing Saves

Featured Read: 'Meanwhile, in baseball: An introduction to the KBO's teams' by Patrick Dubuque

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Scott McCaughey of 'The Baseball Project', 'The Minus 5' Chats 5x5 League, 2020 Draft & Music

Wed, 06 May 2020 10:00:06 GMT

Rundown

(1:15) Origin of Scott's League

(3:30) 2019 League Champ & Who Carried The Team?

(5:45) 12-Team 5-by-5 League with OBP, QS and Saves+Holds

(8:45) 2020 Draft Results

(12:00) New Music + Inspiration Behind the Songs

(16:45) Featured Read: 'What the f--- is it with this guy?' 'The day Dock Ellis threw at every Cincinnati Red' by Andy McCullough

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The Sixth Starters Who Could Make a Fantasy Impact This Season

Tue, 05 May 2020 10:00:26 GMT

Rundown
2:05 Al Melchior Loses Zack Greinke in The Athletic Alternate Universe
5:14 Possible Trades to Replace Greinke?
8:00 Best Sixth Starters in the AL
12:06 Best Sixth Starters in the NL

Featured Read: 'How would the Dodgers be doing? Let's check The Athletic Alternate Universe' by Pedro Moura

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Cleveland's Closer Conundrum & Valuing RBI Specialists

Mon, 04 May 2020 10:00:37 GMT

Rundown

(:50) Clase Suspension

(2:30) Hope for Brad Hand?

(6:00) Is There Merit in Projecting Values for Closers?

(7:45) Pujols: RBI Specialist

(12:30) Other Hitters with Positive 12-Ream RBI Value

Featured Read: 'Fantasy baseball mailbag roundtable: Short season impacts on prospects, pitching' by Brandon Funston, Eno Sarris, Derek VanRiper, Nando Di Fino, Michael Beller, Chris Meaney and Jake Ciely

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DVR's Triple Crown NL-Only Auction

Fri, 01 May 2020 10:00:05 GMT

Rundown

(1:30) Cardinals Pitching Injury Update

(2:40) Triple Crown NL-Only Auction + Health Risks

(6:15) Ender Inciarte's Value

(11:00) Powerful Pitching

(14:30) Erratic Catcher Values

(17:00) Beller's MadBum Steal?

Featured Read: 'This Maryland dad is using an old Strat-o-Matic baseball game to teach his son writing skills during their quarantine' by Weston Blasi (MarketWatch)

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The Domino Effect of Prospect Uncertainty

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:00:05 GMT

Rundown
1:45 Stories on Pittsburgh and Detroit Prospects Provide a Lens into How Front Offices Are Thinking
6:34 Alec Bohm and Scott Kingery
12:42 Ke'Bryan Hayes and Colin Moran

Featured Read: 'What might a shortened season mean for the Tigers' pitching prospects?' by Cody Stavenhagen

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TAAU Oakland A's Manager Melissa Lockard Joins the Show & Are We Really Getting Closer To a 2020 Season?

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:00:10 GMT

Rundown

(:45) Are we really getting closer to a 2020 season?

(6:45) TAAU's Oakland A's Manger Melissa Lockard Joins the Show

(9:15) Unrealistic Moves

(10:20) Davis/Murphy Role Changes

(12:15) Frankie Montas Bullpen Success

Featured Read: 'I Am So Lucky' by Trey Mancini (Player's Tribune)

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Player Profile Series: Rhys Hoskins and Dansby Swanson

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:00:05 GMT

Rundown
1:36 Who's the Real Rhys Hoskins?
12:44 Where's the Love for Dansby Swanson

Featured Read: 'How ex-Astros first-rounder Jio Mier found fulfillment as an Orange County cop' by Jake Kaplan

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Yankees Outfield Logjam & DVR's Triple Crown AL-Only Auction

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:00:31 GMT

Rundown

(:45) Yankees Outfield Logjam

(5:15) Puig to SF?

(8:25) Triple Crown AL-Only Auction + Approach

(13:30) Best buys under $5

(16:00) Best SP Value

Featured Read: 'A 15-team AL-only auction with no baseball in sight? Sure, why not?' by Nando Di Fino

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DVR's Mixed Triple Play Auction

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:00:01 GMT

Rundown

(4:00) Favorite/Least Favorite Buys

(8:15) Estimated Steals Production

(10:45) Speculative Closer Options

(16:20) Beller's Rhys Hoskins Buy a Bargain?

(18:00) Bo Bichette's Worth

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Player Profile Series: Trevor Bauer and Mitch Keller

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:00:25 GMT

Rundown
2:49 Can Trevor Bauer Bounce Back in 2020?
12:57 Mitch Keller is One of the Fantasy Community's Favorite Sleepers

Featured Read: 'Anthony Rizzo is leading the Cubs' charge in our OOTP simulation season' by Michael Beller

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1982 Retro-Draft & Closers-In-Waiting

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:00:29 GMT

Rundown

(2:00) 1982 Retro-Draft

(6:40) Draft Adjustments

(9:30) Featured Read: 'Closers Do More Than Miss Bats; They're Quality Contact Managers TooClosers-In-Waiting' by Tony Blengino (Forbes) & Closers-In-Waiting

(14:30) Out of Luck Closers-In-Waiting

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Kyle Schwarber, Franmil Reyes, and Outfield Bargains

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:00:12 GMT

Rundown
2:42 The State of the TAAU Cubs
9:07 Changes Looming on Offense
10:57 Do Kyle Schwarber and Franmil Reyes Need More Love?

Featured Reads: 'Two unknown broadcasters are now the baseball voice of the English-speaking world' by Marc Carig

'Sorting out who's Hu in Taiwanese baseball is a welcome challenge' by Jay Jaffe

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Home Run Rate Hopefuls & Pitchers on the Rise

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:00:12 GMT

Rundown

(2:10) Derek Holland & The Home Run Rate Hopefuls

(5:20) Pitchers on the Rise: Jose Urquidy

(9:45) Could Urquidy's Player Comp Improve Value?

(12:45) Dinelson Lamet Slider Rate Concerns

(17:00) Lamet Odd Man Out in Gore, Patino Promotion?

Featured Read: Baseball is coming...to Korea: The Players to Know in the KBO by Eno Sarris

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One-Month TAAU Check-In: Padres Hitting Potholes & Aging Astros

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 10:00:13 GMT

Rundown

(:30) KBO League/CPBL Games

(3:15) TAAU - DVR's Padres

(7:05) How to Improve in Month Two

(9:00) Al's Astros & Springer Trade?

(14:05) Roster Management

Featured Read: 'My favorite player: Dennis Eckersley' by Marc Carig

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DH Possibilities for the Reds and Rockies, and an Audio Rendition of My Favorite Player

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:00:08 GMT

Rundown
2:42 How Could the Reds Use the DH Position?
5:37 Which Rockie Benefits the Most if the NL Gets the DH?
10:52 OOTP Trivia and Featured Read
13:47 Beller on His Favorite Fantasy Baseball Player Ever

Featured Read: ''Bigger than two minutes on a Sunday': Inside six reporters' side gigs' by Brittany Ghiroli

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Verdugo's Value, NFBC ADP Movers & Baseball Savant Walkthrough

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:00:17 GMT

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(:45) The Late Hank Steinbrenner & Jim Frey + Verdugo's Value

(4:45) NFBC ADP Movers

(9:25) Garrett Hampson Down in ADP

(11:00) Learning How to Use Baseball Savant

Featured View: Baseball Savant Tutorial #1: The Search Function pt. 1' by Alex Fast

OOTP Trivia Question: Name one of two players who finished in the bottom 12 in in-zone wOBA (min.1000 pitches) AND had an ISO of at least .110 in 2019.

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Player Profile Series: Hunter Dozier and Cavan Biggio

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:00:05 GMT

Rundown
1:12 Betting on Hunter Dozier to Steal More Bases This Year?
4:06 Is Dozier's Change in Batted-Ball Profile and Plate Discipline for Real?
8:53 Out of the Park Trivia
12:15 Cavan Biggio's Power/Speed Legitimacy

Featured Read: 'Clayton Richard discusses his Project 2020' by David Laurilla

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Potential Impact of Pitchers Returning From TJ & Royal Surprise

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:00:32 GMT

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(:45) Carlos Rodon in Sox Rotation?

(3:15) Austin Adams & Nick Burdi Value

(7:25) Royal Surprise

(12:10) Mike Montgomery Dealing

Featured Read: 'Introducing your fake 2020 Giants in The Athletic Alternate Universe' by Grant Brisbee

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Strat-O-Matic Sims: Early Season Standouts

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 10:00:07 GMT

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(:45) Strat-O-Matic Headlines

(5:15) Realism of Team Results

(10:45) Standout Position Players

(14:30) Strong Start for Pitchers

Featured Read: Introducing The Athletic Alternate Universe for the 2020 MLB season by Grant Brisbee

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Player Profile Series: Yu Darvish and Mike Soroka

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:00:08 GMT

Rundown
1:36 The Two Sides of Yu Darvish
9:23 Is the Fantasy Community Too High on Mike Soroka?

Featured Read: 'What MLB's rumored Arizona plan means for fantasy baseball' by Nando Di Fino

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MLB Plan Possibilities & Starting Pitchers to Target in Deeper Leagues

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 10:00:13 GMT

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(:45) MLB-MLBPA Plan Possibilities

(4:55) MLB Trade Rumors' Poll

(7:30) SP to Target in Deeper Leagues - Merrill Kelly, Sean Newcomb, Michael Kopech, Brendan McKay, et al.

Featured Read: 'MLB's reported Arizona plan has too many hurdles to work' by Eric Stephen

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Updating Cole Hamels, and Diving Deep on D.J. LeMahieu and Jorge Soler

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:00:28 GMT

Rundown
1:35 Al Kaline's Passing
3:25 Cole Hamels is "Pain-Free"
9:47 Buying D.J. LeMahieu?
14:05 Can We Trust Jorge Soler?

Featured Read: 'Shandler mailbag: Trading Mike Trout, keeping Ketel Marte and post-hype pitchers' by Ron Shandler

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Mikolas Making Progress, Can Goody & Feliz Find Saves & Player Profiles: Keone Kela and Taylor Rogers

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 10:00:29 GMT

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(:45) Miles Mikolas Making Progress

(4:00) Can Goody & Feliz Find Saves?

(8:15) Keone Kela Player Profile

(12:55) Taylor Rogers Player Profile

Featured Read: 'What to do about pitching in a shortened baseball season?' by Eno Sarris

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Canning Cleared to Throw, Godley Gamble & Player Profile Pairings: Nicholas Castellanos and Paul Goldschmidt

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 10:00:28 GMT

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(:30) Griffin Canning Cleared to Throw

(2:45) Zack Godley Gamble

(6:15) Player Profiles: Nicholas Castellanos

(12:00) Paul Goldschmidt

Featured Read: '2020 Fantasy Baseball Points League Rankings' by Michael Waterloo

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Debating Chris Paddack and Nick Pivetta

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 10:00:07 GMT

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1:13 News Items on Jonathan Loáisiga and Shin-soo Choo
3:39 Can Chris Paddack Follow up His Stellar Rookie Year with a Strong 2020?
11:04 Is This Finally the Year for Nick Pivetta?
16:55 Out of the Park Giveaway and Featured Read

Featured Read: 'A little look inside these recently published baseball books' by Eno Sarris

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Thor Non-Tendered in '21(?) & Mock H2H Points Dynasty Auction

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:00:27 GMT

Rundown

(:45) Toronto's Ban on Public Events Until June 30th

(3:15) Thor Non-Tendered in '21?

(6:15) Mock H2H Points Dynasty Auction

(8:45) Pursuing Prospects & Adapting to a Room

(11:25) Potential vs. Experience

Featured Read: '2020 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: How the Scott White Dynasty League came to be and how you can have your own' by Scott White

OOTP Trivia Quesiton: Which hitter had the largest year-to-year decrease in fWAR over the last 10 years?

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Using Video Analysis for Fantasy Baseball Purposes

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:00:06 GMT

Rundown
2:33 Best Practices for Video Scouting
10:48 Injury Updates on Michael Fulmer and Byron Buxton
14:41 Out of the Park Giveaway and Featured Read

Featured Read: 'The Athletic's Top 100 Sports Movies' by The Athletic Staff

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Key Players Optioned to Minors & Their Chances of Re-Emerging

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 10:00:10 GMT

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(:30) Key Players Optioned & Likelihood of Them Re-Emerging (via Bruce J.)

(4:00) Rays Trio: Randy Arozarena, Nate Lowe and Brendan McKay

(8:00) Cardinals Pitching Duo

(11:40) Cleveland's Surprising Moves

(13:15) Willi Castro Lands in Toledo

Featured Read: 'Fantasy mailbag: Lopsided dynasty deals, Top 200 hitter sleepers and more' by Nando Di Fino

OOTP Trivia Question: Who was the last pitcher to no-hit the Cubs?

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Kopech Optioned & Strat-O-Matic Opening Day Sims

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:00:11 GMT

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(:30) Past Opening Day Games Stream

(2:00) Michael Kopech Optioned

(5:30) Rosenthal, Munoz Transactions

(6:30) Reacting to Strat-O-Matic Opening Day Sims

(14:30) OOTP Giveaway

Featured Read (#ShamelessPlug): 'Unlikely sleepers : Anthony Santander, Kyle Lewis and 4 more overlooked players' by Al Melchior

OOTP Trivia Question: Last season, Trevor Bauer's ERA rose by 2.27 runs over the previous season. That's only the sixth-largest year-to-year increase over the last 10 seasons (150+ IP). Which pitcher had the largest year-to-year increase from one season with 150+ innings to the following season, also with 150+ innings?

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The Latest on Griffin Canning, Shohei Ohtani and Corbin Burnes

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 10:00:16 GMT

Rundown
1:20 Updates to Griffin Canning's Health
5:20 Shohei Ohtani on Track to Start the Season as a Two-Way Player
13:23 How Should Fantasy Owners Treat Corbin Burnes?

Featured Read: 'How MLB can get creative, experiment and make the most of a delayed season' by Ken Rosenthal and Jayson Stark

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Tommy John for Noah Syndergaard, Quality-Start Leagues for Fantasy Owners?

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:00:15 GMT

Rundown
1:18 Tommy John Surgery for Noah Syndergaard
5:42 Should Fantasy Leagues Use Quality Starts in Place of Wins?
10:00 Some Love for Yu Darvish
11:12 Out of the Park Giveaway and Featured Read

Featured Read: 'Will life's hard lessons (eventually) lead to a new, improved Gregory Polanco?'

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Diving Deep on Austin Meadows and Christian Walker

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:00:03 GMT

Rundown
1:34 Is Austin Meadows Worth the Price?
6:26 A Sprint Speed Guessing Game
11:18 Christian Walker Looks Like a Bargain
16:47 Out of the Park Giveaway and Featured Read

OOTP Trivia Question: Which player once said "Calves are tricky cats'?

Featured Read: 'Quality starts pros and cons, and category stalwarts like Frankie Montas' by Michael Salfino

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Howard Hurling in Majors, Walk Machin, OOTP Giveaways & Rays Mélange

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 10:00:06 GMT

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(:45) Spencer Howard in Philly

(5:30) Injury Updates: Judge, Beede, Munoz

(8:15) Mariners Save Options

(10:30) Vimael Machin

(12:50) OOTP Giveaways

(15:10) Featured Read: 'Ten things we think we knew before the Rays' season was paused' by Marc Topkin - Meadows/Yandy leading off; Nick Anderson likely to get most of the saves

OOTP Trivia Question: In what year did the Cincinnati Reds lift their ban on players' facial hair?

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Chris Sale TJS, Will MLB Cancel the Draft & Recalculating Hot/Cold Starts

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:00:04 GMT

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(:30) Chris Sale TJS

(4:15) Mexico/Puerto Rico Cancellations & Is the MLB Draft Next?

(8:30) Recalculating Hot/Cold Streaks via @HenryHoward

(10:40) Beneficiaries of Re-Rankings

(12:45) Who's Trending Down?

(15:30) Will Aristides Aquino Be Upgraded?

Featured Read: 'Bryce Ball, Ford Proctor and eight more dynasty bats worthy of your attention' by John Sickels

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What-If Scenarios, and Updates on Giancarlo Stanton and Chris Sale

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:00:19 GMT

Rundown
0:57 Potential Free Agency Issues
4:17 Do Contract Years Matter?
9:37 Updates on Giancarlo Stanton and Chris Sale
13:57 Replacing Baseball with...Other Baseball?

Featured Read: 'Here's a homemade version of the Codebreaker algorithm—and how to break it' by C. Trent Rosecrans, Eno Sarris and Jayson Stark

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Verlander Billed as Big Four & Recapping Al's Tout War Auction

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:00:08 GMT

Rundown

(:30) Is Verlander Still in the Big Four?

(3:30) Willie Kalhoun & Kia Tigers Update

(6:15) Al's Tout War Results

(9:00) Sitting on Base Stealers

(10:55) Biggest Misstep

(13:30) Attitude Shift on a $1 Player?

Featured Read: '1 prospect on each team who impressed in ST' by Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Mike Rosenbaum (MLB.com)

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More Delays to the MLB Schedule, and Fox- vs. Hedgehog-Style Drafting

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:00:10 GMT

Rundown
1:20 More Changes to the MLB Schedule
5:17 Recalibrating Values for Certain Starting Pitchers
10:47 Are You a Fox or a Hedgehog?

Featured Read: 'Take the fantasy baseball GM quiz: Are you a fox or a hedgehog?' by Michael Salfino

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Tout Wars Mixed Auction Results

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:00:07 GMT

Rundown

(:30) Tout Wars Mix Auction Events Canceled

(8:30) Recapping DVR's Auction

(13:45) DVR Appraises His Draft

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Injury Updates on Carlos Carrasco, Mike Clevinger, Adalberto Mondesi and More

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 10:00:04 GMT

Rundown
0:50 Carlos Carrasco Shut Down with Elbow Inflammation
3:13 Mike Clevinger (Knee) Throws Two Bullpen Sessions in Three Days
7:52 Adalberto Mondesi (Shoulder) Still Hasn't Played in Cactus League
10:56 Paul Goldschmidt Dealing with Sore Elbow
12:49 Edwin Encarnación (Hip) Should Be Fine for Opening Day

Featured Read: ''Like a ghost': Barry Bonds comes to terms with his legacy in a changing sport' by Andrew Baggarly

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Scherzer Scare, Conforto Concern, Aching Alvarez & Dahl at Leadoff

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:00:11 GMT

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(:35) Max Scherzer Scare

(3:15) Michael Conforto Concern

(6:15) Yordan Alvarez Knee Ache

(9:55) David Dahl at Leadoff

(12:45) Progress Updates on Eugenio Suarez & Alex Verdugo

(15:00) Featured Read: 'Lights? Wristbands? Earpieces? MLB explores delivering signs through technology' by Jayson Stark

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Updates on Justin Verlander and Luke Weaver, and Two Strategies for Attacking the Closer Position

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 10:00:04 GMT

Rundown
0:57 Justin Verlander's Updated Fantasy Value
7:59 A Limited Workload for Luke Weaver?
12:02 Strategies for Filling a Fantasy Bullpen

Featured Read: 'Scott Oberg, Matt Barnes and other zeroCloser reliever targets' by Michael Beller

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Verlander's Value, Spring Surgers & DVR's Updated Fantasy Rankings

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 10:00:14 GMT

Rundown

(:45) Verlander's Value

(6:00) Shorting Sanchez's Stock

(9:00) Spring Surgers...are we getting Nicasio'ed?

(15:30) Featured Read: 'Fantasy baseball rankings: Top 300 hitters, Top 200 pitchers (March update)' by Derek VanRiper - Notable Changes in DVR's Rankings

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Collin McHugh Joins Boston, and Beller Recaps His Tout Wars Draft

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 11:00:10 GMT

Rundown
1:09 Another Chris Sale Update
3:43 Collin McHugh's Role in Boston
9:19 Beller Recaps His Tout Wars Draft

Featured Read: 'Is Yusei Kikuchi already a bust, or could he be a sleeper in 2020?' by Corey Brock

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Sale and Judge Update, Beede Backups + Santana & Solak Stock

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:00:16 GMT

Rundown

(:50) Sale Injury Update

(5:15) Judge Receiving Tests & Discounts

(6:50) Minor Maladies

(9:30) Tyler Beede Backups

(12:00) Santana/Solak Stock Change

(14:45) Featured Read: 'What's more important for a pitcher: command or stuff?' by Eno Sarris

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Sell on Sale (?), Yelich Extension & DVR's NL LABR Results

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 11:00:13 GMT

Rundown

(:50) Chris Sale's MRI

(5:00) Worried about Workman?

(7:25) Yelich's Extension

(9:45) DVR's NL LABR Results

(12:45) Stock in Saves

(16:00) Featured Read: 'My guys: Anthony Rizzo and 16 more players I (probably) like more than you by' Gene McCaffrey

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Breaking Down the LABR Mixed Auction

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 11:00:02 GMT

Rundown
1:30 Quirky News Items Featuring Henderson Alvarez and Jose Bautista
4:03 Reviewing the LABR Mixed Auction
9:10 Understanding the Realities of an Auction

Featured Read: 'Opening Day is Almost Here—Where is Yasiel Puig?' by Michael Baumann

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Blake Snell Joins the Spring Training Injury Scare Club

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:00:09 GMT

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1:10 Blake Snell Dealing with Elbow Soreness
5:02 Updates on Lance McCullers, Nathan Eovaldi and Yusei Kikuchi
10:14 Oscar Mercado and Madison Bumgarner Among Michael's and Al's "Guys" This Season

Featured Read: 'Oberlin College baseball team and the infield shift' by Anthony Castrovince

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Debating Kris Bryant and Making Bold Predictions

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:00:13 GMT

Rundown
0:54 Updates on Chris Sale, Jeff Samardzija and Griffin Canning
3:24 A Kris Bryant Debate
10:09 Bold Predictions for Yoán Moncada, Tyler O'Neill and Corey Kluber

Featured Read: '2020 fantasy baseball bold predictions: Dinelson Lamet, Tyler O'Neill and more' by The Athletic Fantasy Staff

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More New York Injury News, Led By Giancarlo Stanton's Calf

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:00:19 GMT

Rundown
1:11 Giancarlo Stanton Shut Down with Calf Strain
5:05 J.D. Davis Dodges the Worst-Case Scenario
10:53 The Back of the Cardinals' Rotation

Featured Read: 'A card-counting inspired sliding dollar value guide on whether to draft a hitter or pitcher at any given pick' by Michael Salfino

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Surgery for Severino, Freeman Concern & 2020 Sleepers

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:00:10 GMT

Rundown

:45 Luis Severino Replacement Options

3:00 Severino Dynasty Value

7:30 J.D. Davis & Freddie Freeman Concern?

11:15 Featured Read: "Fantasy baseball sleepers for 2020" by Jake Ciely

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Picking Sides in the Crowded Outfields in St. Louis, Oakland and San Diego

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:00:20 GMT

Rundown
1:39 Tyler O'Neill or Harrison Bader?
6:20 The Oakland Outfielder to Target with Stephen Piscotty Out
9:38 Is It Franchy Cordero Time?

Featured Read: 'Meet Mason Saunders, the secret rodeo identity of Madison Bumgarner' by Andrew Baggarly and Zach Buchanan

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Cespedes Conundrum & Auction Strategy

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:00:06 GMT

Rundown

:45 Exhibition Games Takeaways

2:15 Cespedes Value

7:00 Dodgers Rotation with Urias

10:30 Auction Strategy

Featured Read: 'Building for the future: Long-term dynasty league pitcher investments' by John Sickels

(Hitters version)

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Carrasco & Severino Injuries + Rookie Hitter Rankings

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 11:00:10 GMT

Rundown

:45 Carrasco Leg Injury

5:00 Severino Arm Injury

9:15 Rookie Hitter Rankings

12:30 Rookie Stash Options

Featured Read: 'Injury mailbag: Mike Clevinger's timeline, Alex Verdugo's strange back injury and more' by Virginia Zakas, Inside Injuries

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Changes in Batting Orders & Maybin Making Changes

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:00:20 GMT

Rundown

:45 Changes in Batting Orders...Kris Bryant

3:45 Trea Turner Batting Third

8:45 Mets LF Competition

11:45 Featured Read: 'Cameron Maybin Q&A: Expect more dingers in Round 3 with Tigers' by Evan Woodbery, MLive.com

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Judge's Cranky Shoulder, Could Solak Start in CF & Cabrera Comeback?

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:00:06 GMT

Rundown

1:00 Judge's Injury

5:30 Solak in CF

8:15 Are Odor and Frazier Roles Secure?

10:30 Featured Read: "Everything gets a little louder": 'Miguel Cabrera still has the power of presence' by Cody Stavenhagen

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Marlins Fantasy Movement, Tiers Tuesday & Investigating BABIP

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:00:15 GMT

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1:10 Villar to CF Impact

4:10 Bad News for Berti & Big Boost for Cooper

5:45 Value of Tiers

10:10 Featured Reads: 'Can you win with Ronald Acuña, Jacob deGrom and no top 20 picks?' by Moving MLB Averages & Investigating BABIP

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Swath of Spring Training Injuries, San Fran Silent on Closer & PECOTA Standings Projections

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 11:00:16 GMT

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1:00 Clevinger Injury

3:15 Bogart's & Others' Wounds

8:00 Potential Replacements for Peacock

12:45 SF Closer(s)

15:45 Featured Read: 'Cracking Crystal: The 2020 PECOTA Standings Projections' by Harry Pavlidis

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Suárez BEEF, Kelly's Contributions & Boston's Outfield

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:00:02 GMT

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1:00 Eugenio Suárez Draft Beef

4:35 Mike Leake's Injury + Kelly's Starts

8:00 Boston's Outfield

12:15 Reliance on Statcast

Featured Read: 'Which Statcast Measures Correlate Best? 2019 Refresh' by Alex Chamberlain

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Anointed Closers, Cole Hamels' Shoulder, and Interesting One-Year Deals

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 11:00:01 GMT

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1:37 Brandon Workman and Keone Kela in the Closer's Chair
5:09 Cole Hamels' Shoulder and the Back of Atlanta's Rotation
8:31 Jarrod Dyson and Other One-Year Deals

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Ohtani Overview, Kipnis to Cubbies & Lopsided Splits

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 11:00:13 GMT

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1:00 Ohtani's Return

3:15 Hoerner's Value

7:00 Favorite for A's 2nd Base

9:45 Lopsided Splits

Featured Read: 'Rating the rookies: Auction values, player capsules and playing time prognostication (National League)' by Gene McCaffrey

'Rating the rookies: Auction values, player capsules and playing time prognostication (American League)' by Gene McCaffrey

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Joc Pederson Landing Spots, and Players to Watch in Spring Training

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:00:14 GMT

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1:54 MLB Floats a New Postseason System
3:11 Teams That Should Be in on Joc Pederson
6:08 Players to Watch in Spring Training
11:05 The Case For and Against D.J. LeMahieu

Featured Read: 'Introducing Hard Minus Soft rate: A simplified contact spread metric' by John Laghezza

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Betts to LA for Real & Tampa Trades Pagan

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:00:34 GMT

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:50 Updated Betts Bounty

5:15 Graterol's role in LA?

8:00 Padres/Rays Trade

12:05 Tampa's Closer

Featured read: 'Quantifying the Benefit of Spray Angle to xwOBA' by Alex Chamberlain

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Betts Deal Bogged Down & LABR Analysis 2.0

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 11:00:00 GMT

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0:50 Mookie Betts Trade in Limbo
6:00 David Price Ranking
7:15 LABR Mixed Draft Analysis

Featured Read: '5 bounce-back pitcher candidates to watch this season' by Eno Sarris

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The Changing Fantasy Fortunes of James Paxton, David Price and Ross Stripling

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 11:00:04 GMT

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1:15 James Paxton's Fantasy Value after Back Surgery
4:11 James Paxton vs. David Price
8:29 Ross Stripling Makes a Move...But Stays in L.A.
13:05 Alex Bregman vs. Nolan Arenado

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Flores to San Fran, Mystery Giant & Draft Influences

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 11:00:00 GMT

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The Mookie Betts Trade in 15

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 04:12:27 GMT

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Anthony Rendon, Padres' Pitchers, and Positional Scarcity

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:00:12 GMT

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1:22 Will Mookie Betts' Value Change with a Trade?
4:11 Reasons for Concern with Anthony Rendon in Los Angeles?
7:47 Dinelson Lamet's Standing in San Diego's Rotation
11:42 The Case Against Positional Scarcity

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Series Premiere: Are Betts and Bryant On the Move?

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 11:00:08 GMT

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1:50 Is Mookie Betts Destined to Light Up LA?
5:50 Kris Bryant Trade Rumors Persist
10:30 Dealing with Players Following a Down Year

Featured Read: 'Does electronic sign stealing work? The Astros' numbers are eye-popping' by Jayson Stark & Eno Sarris

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Fantasy Baseball in 15 Trailer

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:41:15 GMT

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