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The Padres Steal the Show on Trade Deadline Day Sep 01, 2020

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The Padres made the biggest splash on a busy trade deadline day, landing Mike Clevinger from the Indians, but they were far from the only active team. Al Melchior and Michael Beller break down a hectic day on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.
Rundown
1:38 Fantasy Fallout of the Mike Clevinger Trade
4:09 Yoshihisa Hirano Taking Over as Seattle's Closer?
6:06 Padres Land Austin Nola
8:52 Mike Minor to Oakland
10:06 Blue Jays Trade for Robbie Ray and Ross Stripling
11:46 Starling Marte to Miami
14:27 Archie Bradley Joins the Reds
15:20 The Rest of Monday's Moves
Featured Read: 'Thoughts on the Padres' spending spree and prospects on the move' by Keith Law
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A Busy Trade Deadline Eve Aug 31, 2020

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It may be a short season, but that's not stopping teams from making moves at the trade deadline. Mostly the Padres. Al Melchior and Michael Beller discuss a number of those deals and their effects in the fantasy baseball world on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15. They also wrap up the big news from Sunday's action.
Rundown
1:38 Oakland's Schedule after a Positive COVID-19 Test
3:06 Wrapping up the Weekend's Trades
7:46 Time to Buy Devin Williams?
9:47 Speculating for Saves in Arizona?
11:27 Gregory Soto Takes over the Ninth in Detroit
13:03 Dane Dunning Shines Again
14:23 Adam Wainwright's Resurgence Continues
15:34 Another Strong Outing from Justin Dunn
16:17 Where's the Love for Jason Heyward?
Featured Read: 'Stock watch: Targeting second-half sleepers using Sweet Spot Percentage' by Gene McCaffrey
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Three MLB Games Postponed as Players Walk Out Aug 27, 2020

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Games took a backseat to the actions off the field on Wednesday, as three MLB games were postponed when teams chose not to play in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis. Al Melchior and Michael Beller discuss those off-field actions before turning their attention to the games that did take place on Wednesday.
Rundown
1:24 Teams Force Postponement of Three MLB Games
6:05 Ian Anderson's MLB Debut
9:18 Aaron Judge Exits with Calf Injury
9:58 Mike Clevinger Makes a Successful Return
11:03 Changes in Arizona's Rotation
12:41 Injuries for Max Kepler and Magneuris Sierra
13:18 A Case for Jon Berti
15:34 José Garcia Gets the Call in Cincinnati
Featured Read: 'NBA walkout: The latest news from around the sports world' by The Athletic Staff
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Giolito's No-No, Acuña & Judge Returning & Clevinger Recalled Aug 26, 2020

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Al Melchior and Derek VanRiper discuss Lucas Giolito's no-hitter, the impact of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Aaron Judge returning from the IL, Mike Clevinger's return to the Cleveland rotation, Jeff McNeil's power outage, and more.

Rundown
1:39 Lucas Giolito Throws a No-Hitter
3:09 Fallout from Acuña & Judge Returns
6:44 Mike Clevinger Recalled, But No Room for Zach Plesac in Cleveland
9:23 Jeff McNeil's Power Outage
14:45 Buy Low on Yusei Kikuchi?

Featured Read: '5 clubs that might surprise at the trade deadline; more news and notes; by Ken Rosenthal

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Another Pitching Prospect Gets the Call, the Cubs Make Some Rotation Moves, and Buying First-Month Stars Aug 25, 2020

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The prospect parade isn't over yet, with Ian Anderson getting the call to join the Braves on Tuesday. Al Melchior and Michael Beller consider where he fits into the 2020 fantasy baseball landscape. They also discuss the Cubs' rotation, Monday's best performances, first-month stars, and more.
Rundown
2:04 Ian Anderson Gets the Call
3:51 Leody Taveras Joins the Rangers
5:33 Any Interest in Trevor Rogers?
7:09 Tyler Chatwood Coming off the IL
8:46 Dylan Bundy a Trade Candidate?
10:42 Notable Pitching Performances from Monday
14:12 Which First-Month Stars Should We Buy?
Featured Read: 'Stock watch: The hard-hitting Sean Murphy, Abraham Toro's Sw/Str upside and more' by Gene McCaffrey
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Kris Bryant Back Ups, Fleming Finding Niche, Seeking Saves Amid Injuries & Time to Sit Slumping Stars? Aug 24, 2020

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Rundown:

(1:00) Time to Sit Stars?

(5:30) Kris Bryant Replacements

(8:00) Ke'Bryan Hayes Call Up?

(12:15) Phillies/Red Sox Trade

(13:45) Bullpen Developments

Featured Read: Our MLB beat writers identify potential changes for their teams by Michael Beller

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Call Up Craze, Yankees, Astros Ailments, Injured Rangers Replacements & Hosmer's Pop Equal Pick Up? Aug 21, 2020

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Rundown:

(2:15) Call Ups: Joey Bart

(4:30) Call Ups: Sixto Sanchez

(7:45) Triston McKenzie Add?

(10:00) Yankees, Rangers, Astros Injuries

(15:30) Pick Up Hosmer?

Featured Read: Scouting notes on Tarik Skubal, Dylan Carlson and Luis García by Keith Law

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Dunning and Mize Deal, Yordan is Done, and Wednesday's Pitching Dominance Aug 20, 2020

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Dane Dunning and Casey Mize took the MLB stage on Wednesday, and they did not disappoint, setting in motion a day during which pitching reigned supreme. Al Melchior and Michael Beller discuss the numerous great pitching performances, and the rest of Wednesday's baseball news, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.
Rundown
1:15 Dane Dunning and Casey Mize Impress
3:17 Yordan Álvarez is Done, and Alex Bregman is Banged Up
5:24 Nate Pearson (Shoulder) to the IL
5:56 David Dahl (Back) to the IL; Brendan Rodgers Gets the Call
6:58 Injury Updates for the Reds and Rays
7:37 Jack Flaherty Throws Just 41 Pitches in Return
9:34 Brad Keller Dazzles Again
11:57 Tyler Glasnow Back on Track
12:50 Rich Hill Struggles in Return
13:28 Short-Term Value for Adbert Alzolay?
14:50 Buying Any Red Sox?
Featured Read: 'Step into the Crone Zone: How Jake Cronenworth became a steal for the Padres' by Andy McCullough
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Debut Deluge, The Dark Knight Returns, Astros/Padres Pitching Hopefuls & Tuesday's Standouts Aug 19, 2020

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Rundown:

(1:15) Skubal Sputters in Debut

(3:15) Other Debuts

(6:45) Matt Harvey Starting for KC

(10:00) Padres, Houston Pitching Developments

(12:30) Tuesday's Standouts

Featured Read: 'What is 'spin efficiency' and why do the Rays have it in spades?' by Eno Sarris

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Detroit's Prospect Parade, Oscar Mercado Sent Down, Injury Updates to the Stars Aug 18, 2020

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The Tigers kicked off the week with a bang, promoting Tarik Skubal, Casey Mize and Isaac Paredes to the big league club. All three will have roles to play in the fantasy world the rest of the season. Al and Beller start this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15 on the big news out of Detroit. The guys also discuss Oscar Mercado's demotion, injuries to Tommy Pham, Ronald Acuña, D.J. LeMahieu and Yordan Alvarez, the Cardinals bullpen, and more.
Rundown
1:08 Isaac Paredes Makes his MLB Debut
4:41 Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize Rest-of-Season Outlook
8:54 Oscar Mercado Gets Sent Down
11:36 Tommy Pham Out with a Broken Hamate Bone
12:59 Injury Updates on Ronald Acuña, D.J. LeMahieu and Yordan Alvarez
13:32 Andrew Miller the Guy to Own in the Cardinals' Bullpen?
Featured Read: 'Stock watch: Miguel Cabrera's hidden value, and taking a shot on Andre Scrubb' by Gene McCaffrey
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