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Playoff predictions and batted ball masters Sep 29, 2020

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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 Sep 28, 2020

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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 Sep 25, 2020

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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 Sep 24, 2020

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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 Sep 23, 2020

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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 Sep 22, 2020

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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 Sep 21, 2020

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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 Sep 18, 2020

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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 Sep 17, 2020

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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

Featured Read: Which teams should benefit most from MLB's new playoff structure? by Eno Sarris

https://theathletic.com/2068889

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Yankees Getting Healthy, Flaherty Hit in Milwaukee & Clevinger Concerns? Sep 16, 2020

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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?

Featured Read: 'Never seen it this bad': Poor air quality could put some MLB players at risk by Nick Groke

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