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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:

Blue Jays Barred from Toronto, Tigers Pitching Prospects Parsimony & First FAAB! Jul 20, 2020

Show notes

Rundown:

(1:15) Jays in Charlotte?

(4:55) Tigers Stingy With Pitching Prosepcts?

(8:55) Speculating Closer Candidates

(11:00) First FAAB

Featured Read: 'The hitters who have the most to lose if the ball is de-juiced' by Owen Poindexter

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Rizzo's Ranking, Pirates' Potential Replacements for Polanco & Marlins' Outfield Make Up Jul 17, 2020

Show notes

Rundown:

(3:15) Rizzo's Ranking

(8:30) Polanco's Potential Replacement(s)

(11:30) Marlins Outfield Options

(14:15) Monte Harrison Concern?

Featured Read: ADP risers and fallers: Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Rich Hill surging in July drafts by Nando Di Fino

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Jacob deGrom's Back, Jarred Kelenic's Potential Debut, and Boston's Rotation Jul 16, 2020

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Rundown
0:57 Some News Updates
1:57 Jacob deGrom's Day-to-Day with Back Tightness
4:32 Good News for the Nationals, Bad News for the Red Sox
6:15 Any Interest in Zack Godley in Boston?
9:05 Jarred Kelenic Could Debut This Season
12:11 Looking at the Mariners' Closer Picture
Featured Read: 'Ranking the Top 121 relief pitcher options for the 2020 season' by Nando Di Fino
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Double-Header: Puig's Place in Atlanta & Leland Sklar Joins the Show! Jul 15, 2020

Show notes

Rundown:

(:45) Puig to Atlanta

(8:15) Catch Waiver Pool

(10:45) Leland Sklar Joins the Show + His Most Memorable Baseball Stories

(23:00) DVR's Yacht Rock Hits Bracket

(31:45) Featured Read: 'Pirates mailbag: Is Gregory Polanco poised for a comeback season?' by Rob Biertempfel

Check out Leland's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs5yDeiOgkyRZGZGphlSbIw

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Our First Look at the Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Jul 14, 2020

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Rundown
0:43 The Latest News on Yordán Alvarez, José Urquidy and Jordan Hicks
2:23 Dylan Carlson's Playing Time
5:11 Edwin Rios in the Dodgers' DH Mix
10:12 A First Look at the Waiver Wire
14:02 Pitchers on the Wire
Featured Read: 'The importance of targeting plate appearances in 2020 fantasy baseball drafts' by MLB Moving Averages
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Lindor Lineup Boon, Kopech/Posey Opt Out Options & Padres Outfield Offerings Jul 13, 2020

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Rundown:

(:45) Chapman, Guerrero Jr. News; Lindor Lineup Move

(6:00) Puig's Fit in Baltimore

(7:15) Posey, Kopech Replacements

(10:00) Jays, Braves Intriguing Pitching Candidates

(12:00) Padres Outfield Offerings: Pham's Return & Olivares Bid

Featured Read: 'Short season tactics: Dissecting umpire data, loading up on pitching and more' by Gene McCaffrey

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Adalberto Mondesi's Injury Risk & Rankings Dilemmas Jul 10, 2020

Show notes

Rundown
0:41 Adalberto Mondesi Is Healthy!
4:00 Ranking Against Mondesi's Projections
8:03 Torres & Albies over Altuve?
10:07 Moncada vs. Bryant
12:37 Preference Between Judge & Stanton

Featured Read: 'July fantasy baseball rankings: Top 300 hitters, Top 200 pitchers' by Derek VanRiper

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Trevor Bauer's Workload, and Closer Situations We're Avoiding Jul 09, 2020

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Rundown
0:47 Jesús Luzardo Tests Positive for COVID-19
1:28 Yonder Alonso and Peter O'Brien Taking Grounders at First Base
4:23 Trevor Bauer Starting Every Fourth Day?
11:45 Ryan Helsley Named Favorite for Saves in St. Louis
14:05 Why Beller is Fading Aroldis Chapman
Featured Read: 'Fantasy starting pitcher rankings for the shortened 2020 MLB season' by Eno Sarris
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Ranking Under Uncertainty, Judging Judge & Schedule Standouts Jul 08, 2020

Show notes

Rundown:

(2:00) DVR's Rankings During Uncertainty

(5:15) Consuming Rankings Amid Unpredictability

(8:30) Judge Discount?

(9:50) Schedule Standouts

Featured Read: 60-game rankings roundtable: The biggest risers, short-season studs and more

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FAAB Strategies and Sweet-Spot Analysis Jul 07, 2020

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Rundown
0:44 The Latest News
1:43 Holding Back FAAB Money
3:38 Building a Real-Life-Style Pitching Staff
8:32 Leaders and Laggards in Sweet-Spot Rate
Featured Read: 'Prospects in the Pool: Who you might see in 2020, and who's further away' by Zach Buchanan and The Athletic Staff
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