Fantasy Baseball in 15

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San Diego Padres fantasy baseball preview Mar 09, 2021

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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 Mar 08, 2021

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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 Mar 05, 2021

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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 Mar 04, 2021

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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 Mar 03, 2021

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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 Mar 02, 2021

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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.

Baseball, cancer, recovery: Trey Mancini—and those closest to him—tell his story of struggle and strength, by Dan Connolly

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Boston Red Sox fantasy baseball preview Mar 01, 2021

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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 Feb 26, 2021

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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 Feb 25, 2021

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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 Feb 24, 2021

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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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