Fantasy Baseball in 15

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Spring training position battles are coming to an end Mar 22, 2021

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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 Mar 19, 2021

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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 Mar 18, 2021

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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 Mar 17, 2021

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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 Mar 16, 2021

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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 Mar 15, 2021

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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 Mar 13, 2021

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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 Mar 12, 2021

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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 Mar 11, 2021

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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 Mar 10, 2021

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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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