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James McCann to the Mets! 2021 Keepers! Mailbag! (12/15 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Dec 15, 2020

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We've got moves! Kind of. Let's jump right into the latest news and notes from the weekend, including James McCann to the New York Mets (2:15). Is he a Top-10 catcher? Nate Lowe was traded to the Texas Rangers and is now FREEEEE! Greg Holland re-signed with the Royals. Is he their closer? ... Scott's Top-50 keepers for 2021 will be published soon on the site (19:17). What is his process? ... Let's talk about some fun keepers, starting with Luke Voit (24:05). Can he be a top five first baseman? ... How should we approach Dinelson Lamet (26:28)? Would you trust him as your SP2?... Kenta Maeda was otherworldly in 2020 but is he worth a top-50 draft pick (30:00)? ... Dylan Bundy started hot but faded (33:15). Should he be considered a Top-25 SP? ... Is Dominic Smith a Top-10 first baseman (37:07)? ... We wrap up the show with your keeper and dynasty questions (43:00)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Dynasty Strategy and Rankings with Ian Kahn! (12/10 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Dec 10, 2020

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It's time to hit a little dynasty conversation and to do so we brought on actor and Fantasy Baseball extraordinaire Ian Kahn (2:08)! ... Before we hit on dynasty we did have some lower level signings with Carlos Santana to the Royals and Adam Eaton to the White Sox (8:00). Apparently Andrew Vaughn could be the White Sox designated hitter as soon as 2021 and there's a chance Jake Diekman closes for the A's. ... Let's start at the top. Who are Ian and Scott taking first overall in a startup dynasty league (15:24)? Why is Mike Trout dropping so much? ... Ian really likes him some Adalberto Mondesi (20:32). Why is that? ... Let's hit on some strategy in dynasty. How does one retool or rebuild in this format (24:25)? ... The waiver wire is underrated in dynasty formats and Fantasy managers should pay closer attention to it (31:42). ... Let's hit five interesting players for dynasty in five minutes (38:42). ... We wrap things up with a little Eric Hosmer debate (44:40)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Bounce-Back Candidates plus Adam Jones Joins The Show! (12/09 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Dec 09, 2020

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Danny Vietti and Will Middlebrooks are back, taking a look at some non-tendered players and bounce-back candidates. First off, what's a player's mindset like after being non-tendered (2:35)? Can Kyle Schwarber get back on track (4:08)? Will Yoenis Cespedes get another contract (8:00)? What's left for Jon Lester (11:45)? ... David Dahl was one of the biggest non-tender surprises (15:22). ... The guys debate whether they would pay or pass some of these names on the market (20:50). ... Former Baltimore Oriole Adam Jones joins the show (26:58)! ... How has the game changed with the introduction of analytics (29:40)? How is the game in Japan different from the States? ... What went wrong for Chris Davis in Baltimore (36:40)? ... What was it like for Adam Jones robbing that home run as part of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic (40:50)? ... The guys wrap up with some rapid-fire questions for Jones (45:08). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Lance Lynn Traded To The White Sox; Our First H2H Points Mock Draft for 2021! (12/08 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Dec 08, 2020

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🚨 Lance Lynn was traded to the Chicago White Sox for Dane Dunning and another prospect. What's the Fantasy fallout?... We hit on the rest of our news and notes, including Raisel Iglesias being traded to the Angels (8:35). Who's next up to close for the Reds? What's the DH situation looking like for the National League?... What is our general strategy for H2H points leagues (17:16)? ... Who took Gerrit Cole first overall (20:10)!? What else happened in the first round? ... Seven starting pitchers were drafted in the second round (24:33). ... Why does Frank love the third-round hitters (29:55)? ... Seven more starting pitchers were drafted in the fourth round (33:12), including Zac Gallen to Scott. ... Eight more starting pitchers were drafted in the fifth round (40:03)! Is this where Blake Snell should be drafted? ... Where were Corbin Burnes and Zach Plesac selected (44:00)? ... We hit on five topics in five minutes, including an update on Mike Soroka (47:15). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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CBS Sports Presents - 'The Early Edge: A Daily SportsLine Betting Podcast' Dec 07, 2020

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'The Early Edge: A Daily SportsLine Betting Podcast' debuts on Thursday, December 10. Download and subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and whenever else podcasts are found to get the first episode in your feed as soon as it is released!

Looking for the best picks against the spread, sharp action on the total and props you can take to the ticket window? Join Jonathan Coachman on the Early Edge as he speaks with the best handicappers to preview every day’s biggest games in 10 minutes or fewer. From primetime picks to off-the-radar locks, Early Edge is bringing you the best bets in a quick, informative and easy to digest podcast. We promise to keep it short, sweet and to the point as SportsLine’s best experts come together to put some green into your pocket. Early Edge is in your feed every single day by 11 AM ET, don’t lay a wager without listening to our SportsLine experts.

Non-Tenders Plus 2021 Breakouts with Ellen Adair! (12/03 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Dec 03, 2020

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It's Tender Day! Which dipping sauce do you use in your chicken tenders? Anywho, Actor Ellen Adair is back (1:25)! Eddie Rosario, David Dahl, Kyle Schwarber, and Adam Duvall were all non-tendered (5:20). What is the Fantasy fallout for each? ... On to news and notes, how many surgeries has Tommy Pham had (15:37)? What's the latest with the Texas Rangers? ... Of course we have to hit the Phillies with Ellen on (23:55)! Will JT Realmuto sign with the Phillies? Will they upgrade their bullpen? Thoughts on Zack Wheeler? ... Who are some of our favorite hitters to break out in 2021 (34:05)? ... Which starting pitchers can take that next step (46:13)? Is Ellen trolling Frank!?... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Free Agency Predictions plus Jackie Bradley Jr. Joins The Show! (12/02 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Dec 02, 2020

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Every Wednesday in December, you'll hear Danny Vietti alongside former Major Leaguer Will Middlebrooks here on Fantasy Baseball Today! The guys are taking a look at the bigger names in free agency before Jackie Bradley Jr. joins the show. First up, Trevor Bauer (5:10). Is he headed out West? ... Is George Springer a better fit in Toronto or Boston (13:45)? ... Danny and Will seem to be in agreement when it comes to JT Realmuto (18:45). ... Is Marcell Ozuna a lock to leave the Atlanta Braves (22:25)? ... Jackie Bradley Jr. joins the show and explains why family is such a big influence in his free agency decision (26:37). ... How did Jackie prepare for this shortened season (33:50)? ... What's this free agency like given all the circumstances (44:12)? ... The guys finish up with some rapid-fire questions for Jackie (46:20)!

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2021 Projections Standouts; Vlad Jr. is Projected for What!? (12/01 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Dec 01, 2020

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Hey, Scott White is back! And he has a Christmas Tree! How does Scott feel about Charlie Morton to his Braves (2:25)? Is he interested in him for Fantasy? ... There aren't many news and notes but the Royals signed both Mike Minor and Michael Taylor (5:55). ... What are Steamer projections (8:35)? Why is Scott opposed to projections? ... How many starting pitchers are projected for 180 innings in 2021 (14:00)? Should we be concerned with Lucas Giolito? ... Is Dinelson Lamet the biggest wild card among starting pitchers (20:00)? ... What do the projections think of Corbin Burnes, Zach Plesac, and Julio Urias (23:10)? ... Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is projected for what (33:45)!?... Is Mike Yastrzemski being disrespected (37:40)? Scott and Frank are pretty far apart on Austin Meadows for 2021 (40:35). ... We wrap up the show answering your mailbag questions (44:50). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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How to Value Players Plus Drafting Aces with Bat Flip Crazy! (11/25 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Nov 25, 2020

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Happy Thanksgiving to everybody out there! We continue our offseason of guests with Toby aka Bat Flip Crazy. Perhaps the Hot Stove is starting to heat up as Charlie Morton signed with the Atlanta Braves (2:58). What do you need to know about Ha-Seong Kim from the KBO? ... Today on the show we're focusing on valuation processes and, in particular, Standings Gain Points (9:28). What is SGP and how can I use it to my advantage in Fantasy Baseball? ... Why does Toby advocate for drafting two starting pitchers with his first two picks (20:25)? ... Speaking of aces, how do we rank Cole-Bieber-deGrom (28:20)? ... Are there any Top-12 starting pitchers that Toby is fading (32:10)? Why does the market seem split on Aaron Nola? ... Along with drafting aces, Toby makes the case for drafting J.T. Realmuto (42:42). ... We finish the show with our Top-5 Thanksgiving side dishes (48:18)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Early 2021 Rankings Debates with Brian Entrekin! (11/23 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Nov 23, 2020

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No Scott White this week but it's all good because we have Brian Entrekin aka Bubba on the show! Before we get into the rankings debates, we do have some news from the weekend (3:21). Renato Nunez was DFA'd plus we have trade rumors involving Kris Bryant and Nolan Arenado. ... On to the player debates, Bubba has Teoscar Hernandez ranked where (8:39)? How should we value his breakout 2020 campaign?... Is Father Time coming for Charlie Blackmon (12:17)? What was up with his splits? ... Should we give Yoan Moncada a pass because of COVID (17:11)? ... How many shortstops would Bubba take ahead of Fernando Tatis (20:53)? ... Can Jake Cronenworth be a top-five second baseman in 2021 (25:33)? ... FOMO is real when it comes to Vlad Guerrero Jr. (32:26). Guerrero or Paul Goldschmidt in 2021? ... Is it time to give up on Gary Sanchez (38:22)? ... Who are the players we agree on (42:50)? ... Bubba and Frank are huge Metallica fans so we ended the show counting down our top-five Metallica songs of all time (46:17)! Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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