Fantasy Baseball Today

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Nelson Cruz Traded, Prospect Report & Week 18 Sleepers! (7/23 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 23, 2021

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Before we start recapping why is it so hard to be a sports fan!? Let's get Scott's reaction to the Nelson Cruz trade (5:16). ... Kwang Hyun Kim deserves more respect (9:50). Can we trade Blake Snell after his quality start? ... We had some great pitching performances Thursday starting with Sean Manaea and it looks like Kenta Maeda is back (16:40). ... News and notes (22:40)! Mookie Betts could land on the IL, Jacob deGrom threw off flat ground, and more. ... Prospect Report (28:30)! Reid Detmers was promoted to Triple-A plus more on Rays prospects. ... Which two-start pitchers and sleeper hitters should you target in Week 18 (35:09)? ... Who are some hitters we haven't talked about in a while (44:52)? ... We wrap up with bullpens, streamers, and Fantasy Justice For All (52:45)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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🚨Nelson Cruz Traded To The Tampa Bay Rays! - Emergency Podcast (7/22 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 23, 2021

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Nelson Cruz was just traded to the Tampa Bay Rays! What does this mean for his Fantasy value? Well... he's awesome. Who might lose playing time on the Rays? What do we need to know about the prospects Minnesota received in Joe Ryan and Drew Strotman? Who will gain playing time on the Twins now?

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Dominic Smith Is Hot! Buy or Sell & 'Would You Rather'! (7/22 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 22, 2021

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How bout those Mets (2:09)! Marcus Stroman had his best start of the season while Dominic Smith is heating up. ... News and notes (9:44)! Alex Kirilloff is having wrist surgery, Nick Castellanos has a microfracture and more. ... We have prospect updates on Josiah Gray and Vidal Brujan (19:50). ... Buy or Sell (22:47)! Buy Dylan Cease? What's up with Austin Meadows? ... Would you rather Jorge Polanco or Willy Adames (33:58)? Austin Gomber or Alex Cobb? Ryan Mountcastle, Max Kepler, or Robbie Grossman? ... Anything to see here with these deeper names (42:48)? ... Wednesday dingers (47:57)! ... We wrap up with bullpens, streamers, and your questions (53:14). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Pitchers With Innings Limits, Worryometer, & Prospect Updates! (7/21 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 21, 2021

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It's time to show Joey Votto more love (2:06)! Are we doing the Touki Toussaint thing again? ... News and notes (7:42)! Chris Sale and Carlos Carrasco made rehab starts, Austin Gomber is returning and more. ... We have prospect updates on Nate Pearson and Heliot Ramos plus what did Josiah Gray do in his debut (19:07)? ... Speaking of prospects, where is the Worryometer on Jarred Kelenic (27:19)!? What do we do with Aaron Nola, John Means, Cody Bellinger, and Ke'Bryan Hayes? ... Shane McClanahan is awesome (43:34)! Should you actually be worried about innings limits? ... We wrap up with Tuesday dingers, bullpens and streamers (50:19)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Garver, Conforto Double Dongs; Did You Know? (7/20 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 20, 2021

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Mitch Garver returned with a bang, blasting two homers on Monday (1:25). Did the buy-low window for Michael Conforto close? ... News and notes (11:03)! Brandon Crawford, Jazz Chisholm, and Alek Manoah were all placed on the IL. ... Did you know (19:26)? We have some statistical fun facts regarding Randy Arozarena, Tim Anderson, Akil Baddoo and a few others. ... We have some deeper fun facts on Alcides Escobar and Griffin Jax (33:48). ... Should you consider dropping Tony Gonsolin (39:29)? ... What's the Drop-O-Meter for Ross Stripling and Casey Mize (44:39)? ... What else happened on Monday (49:47)? ... We wrap up with bullpens, streamers, and Team Name Tuesday (54:43). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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DeGrom/Lindor Replacements, Marsh Called Up, Weekend Waiver Moves (7/19 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 19, 2021

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It was a brutal weekend for the Mets as both Jacob deGrom and Francisco Lindor were placed on the IL (1:30). Who might you be able to add to soften the blow? ... Out of nowhere the Angels promoted outfield prospect Brandon Marsh on Sunday (6:55). ... Is it time to add AJ Pollock (11:28)? It was a wild weekend for the Padres' offense. ... News and notes (19:38)! Pablo Lopez went to the IL, the Brewers are going with a six-man rotation, and more. ... Josiah Gray is a candidate to start Tuesday and Bobby Witt was promoted to Triple-A (32:50). What's the latest on the Rays prospects? ... Can you drop any of these starting pitchers (44:41)? ... Which SP should you add from the weekend (48:51)? ... We hit some SP leftovers with Kenta Maeda and Zac Gallen (54:55). ... We wrap up with bullpen updates and streamers (58:38).

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Top-25 Prospects, Week 16/17 Sleepers & BREAKOUT-O-METER (7/16 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 16, 2021

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Before we get to everything, how should you handle bad trade offers in Fantasy (1:46)? ... Unfortunately, Yankees-Red Sox was postponed Thursday due to positive COVID tests (6:50). As a result, the Yankees have called up a few prospects. ... News and notes (12:48)! We had promising rehab outings from Chris Sale and Carlos Carrasco, Joc Pederson was traded to the Braves, and more. ... Scott recently published his top-25 prospects (23:41). Let's talk about a few! ... We have sleepers for both Week 16 and Week 17 (33:28). ... Time to fire up the second half BREAKOUT-O-METER for Sale, Andrew Vaughn, Alex Kirilloff and others (43:03). ... We wrap up with weekend streamers and Fantasy Justice For All (54:13). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Jarren Duran Promoted! Each Team's Closer Situation & Rumors (7/15 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 15, 2021

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The band is back together! What's all this hoopla when comparing Babe Ruth and Shohei Ohtani (2:41)!? ... Jarren Duran will reportedly be called up on Thursday (8:41)! Is he a must-add in Fantasy? ... News (15:15)! Trevor Bauer had his leave extended until July 27th and Adam Eaton signed with the Angles. ... Let's take a closer look at each American League team's bullpen (16:36). Who might be traded? Which relievers should you stash? Who can help with holds? ... Now let's do the same thing in the National League (32:51). ... Let's hit on the latest trade rumors (42:53). Will Trevor Story and/or Kris Bryant be moved? What would Joey Gallo look like in Yankee Stadium? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

To nominate Fantasy Baseball Today for The People’s Choice podcast awards, go to podcastawards.com/app/signup/ and then toggle down the "Sports" category.

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🚨Jarren Duran Called Up! Jarred Kelenic, too? - Emergency Podcast (7/14 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 15, 2021

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One of the Red Sox top prospects Jarren Duran will reportedly be called up Thursday against the New York Yankees. Is he must add? How much FAB should you spend on Duran? What is his skillset and what should you expect? It also sounds like Mariners top prospect Jarred Kelenic will be recalled for the start of the second half. Duran or Kelenic?

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All-Star Game Thoughts; First Half All-Breakout Team (7/14 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 14, 2021

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Scott White is back! How was the All-Star game (3:45)? Why is Scott worried about Corbin Burnes heading into the second half? ... News and notes (8:27)! Corey Kluber won't be back until September, Cole Hamels is holding a showcase Friday and we have prospect updates. ... Is there actually a breakout catcher (14:50)? ... Your first half breakout is Vladimir Guerrero (19:05). ... Second base was hard to find a breakout (22:15)! ... Third base was tough, too, but Scott and Frank had the same pick (28:06). ... A 34-year old breakout at shortstop (31:40)? ... Lots o Reds in that outfield (34:42). ... Kevin Gausman and then who as the breakout starting pitchers (40:23)? ... Is Alex Reyes a slam dunk pick (44:31)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

To nominate Fantasy Baseball Today for The People’s Choice podcast awards, go to podcastawards.com/app/signup/ and then toggle down the "Sports" category.

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