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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:

Ongoing Opt Outs, Positive Tests & Bulk Reliever Believers? Jul 06, 2020

Show notes

Rundown:

(:45) Price, Hernandez Opt Outs

(3:30) Freeman, Nola, Tanaka Health Developments

(7:45) Bulk Relievers

(12:15) Valuing Bulk Relievers/Followers

Featured Read: 'What happens if one team has to shut down? Where will MLB draw the line?' by Jayson Stark

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Cubs, Phillies Combating Health Issues & Moran Pirates Primary 3B Jul 03, 2020

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Rundown:

(1:30) Quintana Concern; Replacement Options

(5:00) Chatwood or Mills?

(7:30) Phillies Saves Situation

(10:15) Phillies Relievers Worth Drafting?

(12:30) Colin Moran Controls 3B

Featured Read: 'With no minor leagues or college ball, where will prospects go to play?' by Eno Sarris and Emily Waldon

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Would You Rather?: The Jo Adell Edition Jul 02, 2020

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Rundown
1:19 A Few News Items
2:45 Take a Late-Round Flier on Jo Adell?
6:39 Would You Rather: Jo Adell vs. ???
11:31 Pitchers Who Benefit from Getting Less Work
Featured Read: 'Adjusting ADP: 8 players whose values go up with the universal DH' by Nando Di Fino
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Mateo Moved to Padres, Kemp Evaluation & FIP Analysis Jul 01, 2020

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Rundown:

(1:00) Trade! Mateo to San Diego

(3:30) Kemp Signs with Rockies

(6:00) FIP Analysis: ERA Overachievers

(10:30) Sustained Success & 5-Year Trend

Featured Read: 'Fantasy news recap: Early roster surprises, Adrián Morejón love and more' by Derek VanRiiper

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The First 2020 Opt-Outs Jun 30, 2020

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Rundown
0:44 The First Opt-Outs
2:17 Merrill Kelly Jumps Into Arizona's Rotation
4:50 More Time for Howie Kendrick and Eric Thames
7:23 Washington's Fifth Starter Spot up for Grabs
10:06 Al Apologizes to FIP
12:35 Buying José Quintana or Joe Musgrove?
Featured Read: 'A's coach Marcus Jensen treasures his grandfather's Negro League memories' by Alex Coffey
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60-Player Pools Surprises & Returning A's Analysis Jun 29, 2020

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Rundown:

(:45) Surprises from 60-Player Pool

(3:25) Aquino Excluded From Reds Training

(7:00) Returning A's Trajectory

(12:30) Manaea ADP

Featured Read: Jake Ciely's Updated 2020 fantasy baseball rankings, projections, auction values

Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB

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Bullpen Injuries Inquiries, Brewers DH Fallout & Shutdown Contingencies Jun 26, 2020

Show notes

Rundown:

(1:00) Gallegos Saves & Adams As Closer

(5:45) Brewers DH Ripple Effect

(10:00) Garcia's Speed Impact on BA

(11:50) Garcia's 60-Game Steamer Projection

(13:45) Featured Read: 'League rules and settings for a 60-game fantasy baseball season' by Jake Ciely; Contingency Plans

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To Redraft or Not to Redraft? Jun 25, 2020

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Rundown
0:58 Should Leagues That Already Drafted Redraft?
5:11 Important Details for the 2020 Season
7:47 Positive COVID-19 Tests Across MLB
12:15 Value Changes Due to Unconventional Pitcher Usage
Featured Read: 'Six things we know about the shape of the coming baseball season' by Eno Sarris
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Deadline Considerations, Take on Ties & Innings Eaters Evaluation Jun 24, 2020

Show notes

Rundown:

(1:15) Trade Deadline

(5:45) To Tie or Not to Tie?

(8:45) Innings Eaters Evaluation

Featured Read: 'Q&A: Mike Mills of R.E.M., on his sweet life and hardcore sports fandom' by David O'Brien

Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB

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Trying to Find Fun in this Sham of a Potential Baseball Season Jun 23, 2020

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Rundown
0:45 Updating the Tiresome Negotiations
3:26 Inventive Ways to Play Fantasy in 2020
5:31 Division-by-Division Leagues
8:23 Everyone Makes the Playoffs!
9:29 Include the MLB Playoffs
11:45 Points Leagues
13:09 All-Play Can Save Head-to-Head
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