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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:

Fallout From Cespedes & Cain Opt Outs, Chatwood Commands Consideration & Closer Targets Aug 03, 2020

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Rundown:

(:30) Judge Jacking Homers

(2:00) Cain, Cespedes Opt Outs

(6:00) Tim Anderson Replacements

(8:15) Tyler Chatwood Glistening Start

(13:00) Closer Developments

Featured Read: 'Stock watch: A dearth of steals, the art of selling your slumpers and more' by Gene McCaffrey

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Clubs' Closer Conundrum, Rookies Ready for Debut, Thursday's Top Hitters & Week 3 Preview Jul 31, 2020

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Rundown:

(1:15) Doubleheader Rule; Impact on Pitchers

(3:00) Clubs Variable Closer Situations

(7:30) Rookie Debuts

(12:55) Thursday's Standouts

(14:15) Week 3 Preview

Featured Read: 'Baseball's predicted injury rash is here. Now what?' by Eno Sarris

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Three Prospects Debut, Three Aces Return to Form, and Nick Markakis Opts Back In Jul 30, 2020

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Rundown
0:52 Pearson, Javier and Giménez Debut
4:20 Scherzer, Giolito and Morton Get Back on Track
6:04 Updates on Stephen Strasburg, Juan Soto, Masahiro Tanaka, the Phillies, Mike Moustakas, Nick Senzel and Jose LeClerc
9:12 Nick Markakis Opts Back In
10:53 Jesús Luzardo Piggybacks on a Frankie Montas Start
12:32 Wednesday Standouts, Including Zach Plesac, Lance Lynn and JaCoby Jones
Featured Read: 'Using Statcast's velocity and movement to look at early pitching performances' by Eno Sarris
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Soto Inching Towards Return, Cardinals, Dodgers Down Starters & Tuesday's Stellar Starters Jul 29, 2020

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Rundown:

(:30) Soto Nearing Return

(2:30) Dodgers Pitching Options

(5:00) Ponce de Leon Evaluation

(9:00) When/Where to Pick Up Godley

(10:45) Tuesday's Standouts

Featured Read: 'Podcast transcript: Add Nate Pearson now, Jalen Beeks has a million Ks and more' by Michael Beller

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Marlins Outbreak, Injury News, and a Big-Time Debut on the Horizon Jul 28, 2020

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Rundown
0:48 COVID-19 Outbreak for the Marlins
2:58 Braves DFA Mike Foltynewicz
4:31 Nate Pearson Set to Make His MLB Debut
6:30 Bo Bichette (Hamstring) and Anthony Rendon (Oblique) Updates
8:20 Corey Kluber Shut Down for at Least a Month
11:03 Reynaldo Lopez (Shoulder) on the IL; Gio Gonzalez Slots in the Rotation
13:05 Anthony Bass Gets Another Save
14:05 Monday's Big Performances
Featured Read: ''This is way more than a wake-up call': Where MLB goes from here' by Ken Rosenthal and Jayson Stark
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Trio of Aces Out, Marlins' Covid Cases & Paxton, Ohtani Disappointing Outings Jul 27, 2020

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Rundown:

(:45) Trio of Top Pitchers Injured

(4:45) Ken Giles Injury; Reliever Update

(8:45) Quartet of Marlins Test Positive for Covid

(13:00) Rendon, Buxton's Return

(14:15) Paxton, Ohtani's Lackluster Outings

Featured Read: Adds & Drops: Blue Jays bats and two-start pitchers top the target list by Derek VanRiper

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Soto Substitutes, Should You Make a Move on Dustin May & Week 2 Preview Jul 24, 2020

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Rundown:

(:30) Soto Substitutes

(4:00) Kershaw Out, May Opportunity

(8:45) Stash Rodriguez?

(10:30) Week 2 Preview

(13:00) Two-Start Options

Featured Read: Preseason poll: Baseball insiders weigh in on who's helped, hurt by short season by Eno Sarris and Marc Carig

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Opening Day is Here! Jul 23, 2020

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Rundown
0:48 Opening Day is Here!
2:30 The Latest (For Now) on the Blue Jays
3:41 Mookie Betts is a Wealthy Man
6:21 Marcus Stroman (Calf) Could Miss His First Start
7:22 Anthony Rendon (Oblique) Could Miss Opening Day
8:59 Rendon Replacements
10:51 Hunter Dozier Tests Positive for COVID-19
12:22 Looking at Leury Garcia and Nick Madrigal in Chicago
14:02 Brady Singer Getting the Ball on Opening Weekend
Featured Read: 'Chasing relief wins: Yusmeiro Petit and other good setup men on good teams' by Gene McCaffrey
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Ryu a Plus in PNC, Kim's Cardinals Closer, A's Pitching Problems & More Jul 22, 2020

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Rundown:

(:30) Jays Winners/Losers in PNC Play

(3:35) Kim, Martinez Roles with Cardinals

(8:30) A's Pitching Problems

(12:30) King a Keeper & Montgomery, Loaisiga Lose Out?

(14:15) Lux Demotion

Featured Read: 'How I plan to cover the Yankees' this season by Lindsey Adler

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Starting Rotation Tweaks and July ADP Shifts Jul 21, 2020

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Rundown
1:45 Casey Mize Worthy of a Preemptive FAAB Bid?
3:08 Where Does Brady Singer Stand in the Fantasy World?
4:09 Who Jumps in if Brendan McKay is Out?
6:05 Uncertainty in the Giants' Bullpen
7:50 Targeting Bulk Relievers
12:12 July ADPs: Francisco Lindor 6th, Mike Trout 7th
14:26 Nolan Arenado Falls to 15th from 12th
Featured Read: 'Is this the baseball season that will redefine managerial etiquette? Answer: TBD' by Andrew Baggarly
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