Fantasy Baseball in 15

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Los Angeles Dodgers fantasy baseball preview Feb 23, 2021

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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 Feb 22, 2021

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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 Feb 19, 2021

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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 Feb 18, 2021

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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 Feb 17, 2021

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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 Feb 16, 2021

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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 Feb 15, 2021

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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 Feb 12, 2021

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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 Feb 11, 2021

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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 Feb 10, 2021

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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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