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**Fantasy Baseball in 15**

Every weekday morning, Al Melchior, Derek VanRiper and Michael Beller discuss everything you need to know in fantasy baseball, in about 15 minutes. New episodes are available by 9 a.m ET.

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Latest Episodes:

Bichette Back Ups, More IL Moves, Most Legit Hitter/Pitcher Pick Ups & Take a Risk on Ruiz? Aug 17, 2020

Show notes

Rundown:

(1:30) Bichette Replacement Options

(4:00) Judge, Acuna, etc. Back Ups

(8:00) Grab Keibert Ruiz?

(12:00) Our Top Targets

Featured Read: The Command & Stuff Report (8/14) by Eno Sarris

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Bohm, Carlson Call Ups, We Get to Talk About Freddy Peralta (Yay!), Glasnow Mixed Bag & Stable Stats Aug 14, 2020

Show notes

Rundown:

(1:00) Bohm Debut; Drop Kingery?

(4:30) Carlson's Upcoming Start; Roster Other Cardinals?

(8:15) Is Peterson A-Go?

(10:00) Peralta!!

(12:45) Glasnow's Nebulous Start

(14:45) Stable Stat

Featured Read: Updated 2020 fantasy baseball rest of season rankings -- Top 500 by Jake Ciely

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Good News for David Fletcher, Bad News for Aaron Judge, and Injury News for the Astros Aug 13, 2020

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It was a busy Wednesday across MLB, with good news for David Fletcher, bad news for Aaron Judge, injury updates for the Astros and Red Sox, and more closer intrigue. Al Melchior and Michael Beller break it all down, plus dive into some of Wednesday's big performances, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.
Rundown
0:44 David Fletcher Will Remain an Everyday Player
3:43 Aaron Judge Suffering From Lower Body Tightness
5:23 Justin Verlander and Yordan Álvarez Updates
8:01 Andrew Benintendi (Rib Cage) Hits the IL
10:40 Closer Talk, Featuring Keone Kela, Hansel Robles and Rowan Wick
14:31 Wednesday's Notable Performances, Featuring D.J. LeMahieu, Garrett Hampson and Zach Eflin
Featured Read: 'Buy? Sell? Hold? What to do with this season's shocking fantasy All-Stars' by Michael Salfino
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Tigers' Infield Adjustments, Possible Braves Bump in Playing Time, Winker Wows & More! Aug 12, 2020

Show notes

Rundown:

(1:00) Castro, Candelario Bump

(5:15) Solan, Acuna & Musgrove Injuries

(10:00) Tuesday's Standouts - Winker

(13:00) Kyle Freeland Thoughts

(15:15) Add Toussaint, Alexander?

Featured Read: Where has all the offense gone? by Eno Sarris

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Rotation Changes for the Mets, Braves, Indians, Rays and Diamondbacks Aug 11, 2020

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Monday was a news-packed day for starting rotations. Marcus Stroman opted out. Steven Matz and Sean Newcomb got shelled. Mike Clevinger broke the rules. Charlie Morton and Madison Bumgarner went to the IL. Al Melchior and Michael Beller cover all that, and the fallout, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.
Rundown
1:57 Looking into David Peterson
5:24 Two Open Spots in Atlanta's Rotation
10:00 Mike Clevinger Violates COVID-19 Protocol
12:01 Madison Bumgarner and Charlie Morton Hit the IL
13:57 Clint Frazier Expected to Be Recalled on Tuesday
14:24 Aroldis Chapman Scheduled to Face Hitters Tuesday; Keep Zack Britton?
16:02 Taylor Williams Locking Down Seattle's Closer Job?
17:24 C.J. Cron Leaves Monday's Game with a Knee Injury
Featured Read: 'MLB Playoff Tiers: Aug. 10, 2020' by Rustin Dodd
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Plesac Predicament, Mahle Moves, Sunday Standouts, Strasburg Sputters & Has Robles Returned to Form? Aug 10, 2020

Show notes

Rundown:

(:30) Sox Shuffle

(2:15) Plesac Problem

(4:30) Tauchman, Ford Pick Ups

(7:30) Mahle Start?

(9:30 Lamet, Sheffield Shine

(11:45) Is Robles Back?

(14:00) Strasburg & Paxton

Featured Read: Stock watch: Taking advantage of make-up games, under the radar RPs and more by Gene McCaffrey

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Astros Awful Week, Braves/Twins Pen Considerations, Drop Decisions & Spencer Howard Headed to Big Leagues? Aug 07, 2020

Show notes

Rundown:

(:30) Astros Rough Stretch

(5:30) Braves, Twins Pens

(8:45) Spencer Howard Debut?

(12:30) Concern for Cardinals?

(14:00) Thursday's Standouts & Drops

Featured Read: 'Seven pitchers throwing new pitches this year' by Eno Sarris

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Scherzer & Albies Injuries, St. Louis Closer Options, and Another Interesting Starter in Houston Aug 06, 2020

Show notes

Al and DVR discuss another round of injuries, the change taking place in the St. Louis bullpen, a quick removal from the rotation for Josh James, and Wednesday standout performances.

Rundown
0:51 Max Scherzer's Early Exit Wednesday
1:48 Replacements at Second Base for Ozzie Albies
5:28 Nick Madrigal Suffers a Separated Shoulder
7:24 The Cards' Closer Carousel
11:52 Josh James Out, Brandon Bielak In
14:20 Wednesday Standouts

Featured Read: 'What have we learned so far? Advanced stats, shift data and velocity analysis' by Michael Salfino (https://theathletic.com/1975372/)

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Roberto Osuna Replacement Options, Kaprelian, Patiño Promoted & Tuesday's Top Performers Aug 05, 2020

Show notes

Rundown:

(:45) Astros Fill ins for Osuna

(4:30) Kaprelian, Patino Promoted

(9:15) Dozier Boost Sans Cano?

(10:30) Cardinals/Marlins Update

(11:15) Tuesday's Top Performers

Featured Read: 'Who could it be now? Guess the player from a few key numbers' by Eno Sarris

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Mike Soroka's Season-Ending Injury, Jo Adell's Promotion, and Nomar Mazara's Activation Aug 04, 2020

Show notes

Monday was a light day on the MLB schedule, but a heavy one in the news department. Most notably, Mike Soroka suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, and Jo Adell got the call to the bigs. Michael Beller and Al Melchior take a look at the day's news through a fantasy lens on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.
Rundown
0:53 Jo Adell Gets the Call
3:08 Mike Soroka (Achilles) Out for the Season
4:56 Possible SP Replacements on the Waiver Wire
7:35 White Sox Activate Nomar Mazara
9:47 Updates for the Mets, Marlins, Cardinals, Rich Hill and Austin Adams
11:51 Monday's Standouts
Featured Read: 'The Command & Stuff Report (7/31)' by Eno Sarris
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