Fantasy Baseball in 15

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Latest Episodes:

An Acuña injury, Strasburg to the IL, several Sunday gems, and a strange schedule week on tap Apr 19, 2021

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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 Apr 16, 2021

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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 Apr 15, 2021

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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? Apr 14, 2021

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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 Apr 13, 2021

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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 Apr 12, 2021

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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 Apr 09, 2021

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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 Apr 08, 2021

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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 Apr 07, 2021

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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 Apr 06, 2021

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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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