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Projecting the Astros plus Salary Cap Drafts with Jen Piacenti! (11/19 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Nov 19, 2020

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What happened to those meddling Houston Astros in 2020!? Jen Piacenti joined us to try and figure it out (2:05)! ... But first, we have news (5:05)! Robinson Cano is suspended for 2021 and Cody Bellinger had shoulder surgery. ... So what exactly happened with the Astros (11:30)? In particular, are we buying back in on Alex Bregman? ... Are we excited about Carlos Correa in his contract year (19:05) or is he too injury prone? ... How did Jose Altuve bounce-back in the postseason (23:35)? It seems like he's being discounted too much in early drafts. ... What's the Worry-O-Meter on Yordan Alvarez (29:45)? The guy had surgery in both knees! ... Formerly known as auction drafts, how should you approach salary cap drafts (37:19)? What are our favorite strategies in this format? ... We wrapped up with a mailbag question. Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Our First Roto Mock Draft for 2021! (11/17 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Nov 17, 2020

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It's officially Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft SZN! But first, we did have some big news (3:12) regarding Mike Clevinger and -- to a lesser extent -- Drew Smyly. ... On to the first round, should Mike Trout still be the first overall pick in Roto drafts (13:05)? Do Christian Yelich and Cody Bellinger still deserve to go in the first round? ... We saw six pitchers go off the board in the second round (20:00). Was Walker Buehler drafted too high? ... The third round is filled with stud hitters, including Corey Seager and Bo Bichette (22:50). ... The fourth round features names we're not used to seeing drafted this high (27:55). Does it make sense to target Ozuna and Maeda this early? ... Scott took how many pitchers in the first five rounds (30:36)!? ... If you were wondering where Corbin Burnes is being drafted, it's the sixth round (38:06). ... The seventh round features discounted hitters with decent track records (40:33). ... We wrap things up taking a look at Scott's team (45:00). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Talkin' 2021 Top Prospects with The Welsh! (11/12 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Nov 12, 2020

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It's time to finally dive into some prospects for the 2021 season and who better to join us than Chris Welsh aka The Welsh (2:00)! ... A question that is on many minds is how to evaluate prospects without any minor league data from 2020 (7:24). Should 2021 lists really change much from last year? ... Let's start at the very top with Wander Franco who is the consensus #1 prospect in the industry (16:10). What is his upside and should we expect him in 2021? ... Speaking of the Rays, how does The Welsh feel about the great Randy Arozarena (20:15)? Arozarena or Teoscar Hernandez? ... What do we do with Jo Adell (28:49)? ... When can we expect Mackenzie Gore (30:23)? ... Jarred Kelenic vs. Julio Rodriguez (32:54). ... Can Matt Manning be the best of the Tigers pitching prospects (35:56)? ... Will the year off affect Andrew Vaughn's ETA (38:04)? ... How about Spencer Torkelson (40:30)... We hit a prospect edition of GUESS WHO (43:13). ... Who are some of Welsh's sleepers (51:43)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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2020-21 Free Agency Invitational! (11/10 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Nov 10, 2020

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Who's ready to predict the MLB offseason? I know Scott White is! Before we take a look at free agents, let's hit the latest news and notes (6:13). Devin Williams and Kyle Lewis won the Rookie of the Year awards while Trey Mancini has been taking batting practice. ... Let's begin the inaugural Free Agency Invitational with Trevor Bauer (13:19). Where does he land and is it on a one-year deal? ... Is J.T. Realmuto really going to leave the Phillies (18:12)? Would that change his Fantasy value? ... What about George Springer (20:32)? ... How much would it hurt DJ LeMahieu's Fantasy value if he left the New York Yankees (24:19)? ... Is Marcell Ozuna headed back to the Braves (27:02)? Who are this offseason's biggest trade targets (32:31)? Where might Lindor and/or Arenado land? ... We wrap up with some of the remaining mid-level free agents (43:18). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Early 2021 ADP Takeaways with Matt Modica! (11/05 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Nov 05, 2020

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We continue our Fantasy Baseball guest tour with professional high-stakes player Matt Modica! What exactly is high-stakes Fantasy Baseball (3:00)? ... On to the latest news notes and rumors (4:32). Trevor Bauer rejected the qualifying offer, the Mets could be in for a busy offseason and we have an early "Best Shape of His Life" alert. ... How is Matt handling the 2020 season (10:57), in particular when it comes to Central pitchers? Is pocket aces a viable strategy? ... Is Bo Bichette really a second-round pick (20:45)? How about the first round!? How are we projecting Walker Buehler in 2021 (25:20)? ... Are we scared off Max Scherzer (28:45)? Is Trent Grisham legit (33:01)? ... Yordan Alvarez is the ultimate boom or bust wild card in Fantasy Baseball 2021 (37:15). ... Is Dominic Smith a star (39:50)? ... How can Chris Paddack bounce back (43:18)? Last but not least, who are some Matt's early favorites to breakout in 2021 (50:35)?

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Deciphering the 60-Game Season with Mike Kurland! (11/03 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Nov 03, 2020

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Scott White is getting a much deserved rest this week but Frank Stampfl is joined by Sleepy K Mike Kurland to try and figure out the 60-game season! First off, we hit on the latest news and notes with many relevant players having their options declined (6:36). With Brad Hand out, who will close in Cleveland? Does Corey Kluber have anything left in the tank? ... Which players were given the qualifying offer for 2021 (16:28)? Good job, Kevin Gausman! ... So what was real and what wasn't in 2020 (19:40)? Are we giving a pass to Christian Yelich, Gleyber Torres, Javier Baez, and Austin Meadows? ... Mike explains why he's buying back in on Ketel Marte (35:50) for 2021. Marte or Jose Altuve? ... Which players are we actually worried about given their 2020 production (40:15)? Should you skip out on Keston Hiura next season? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Early 2021 Starting Pitcher Preview Part 2 with Nick Pollack! (10/29 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Oct 29, 2020

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The Dodgers have won the 2020 World Series... about time. As always we're joined by a special guest on our Thursday podcast and this time we have Nick Pollack of Pitcher List (2:30)! Before we get to the SP preview, what was Kevin Cash thinking!? And how early will Randy Arozarena be drafted in 2021? ... Let's kick things off with some spooky starting pitchers, guys you might be scared to draft next season (8:30). How good is Dinelson Lamet? ... What can we expect from Corbin Burnes and Benny Snell moving forward (16:44)? ... How did Zach Plesac make this massive jump in 2020 (27:27)? ... Why are the guys growing skeptical of Dylan Bundy (34:34) and why is Frank so torn on Max Fried? ... We wrap things up with a Framber Valdez cage match and a game of Guess Who (41:20)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Early 2021 Starting Pitcher Preview Part 1! (10/27 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Oct 27, 2020

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There's a lot going on in the world right now. Halloween is this week, the World Series has been ridiculous, and Frank started watching movies! Like the outfield position, there seems to be a clear Top-3 at starting pitcher this season (7:34). Is Gerrit Cole clearly behind the other two names? ... The real debate starts with SP4 overall (16:43). Whom do we prefer from Trevor Bauer, Yu Darvish, Aaron Nola, and Lucas Giolito?... Old pitchers (26:47)! How are we feeling about Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw heading into 2021? ... Next up is the wild card crew (34:40)! What do we make of Luis Castillo, Kenta Maeda, Jack Flaherty, and Walker Buehler? ... We wrap up part 1 of our early SP preview with the boring but reliable tier (43:57). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Early 2021 Outfield Preview with Al Melchior! (10/22 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Oct 22, 2020

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So if you have the first overall pick in a Roto, who are you taking between Mike Trout, Ronald Acuña, and Mookie Betts? Fantasy Baseball Today legend Al Melchior joins the show (2:10)! How is Al handling 2020 data when it comes to ranking and projecting players for 2021?... Onto the outfield, should we be considering Juan Soto with those other three elite outfielders (10:34)? ... What do we make of the down seasons for Christian Yelich and Cody Bellinger (19:25)? Can you make the case that Bryce Harper should go ahead of either? ... Marcell Ozuna was fantastic in 2020 but is a free agent this offseason (27:12). Is Kyle Tucker worth being drafted in the top four rounds (27:12)? ... If it's power you're looking for, shouldn't you just wait for Giancarlo Stanton rather than draft Aaron Judge (35:28)? How are we valuing Luis Robert given his inconsistent 2020? ... Is Charlie Blackmon on the decline and Trent Grisham is ranked where (40:07)? ... We wrap up with a little game of Guess Who (45:32)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Early 2021 Shortstop Preview! (10/20 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Oct 20, 2020

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Poor Scott White has endured some tough moments as a fan of Atlanta athletics. The Braves are the latest example after blowing a 3-1 lead to the Dodgers in the NLCS. ... Let's get into another deep position, starting with Fernando Tatis at the top (8:27). Any concern over his late-season struggles? ... Who deserves to go higher between Trevor Story and Trea Turner (12:20)? ... What went wrong with Francisco Lindor in 2020, if anything (20:00)? ... Will Corey Seager follow up his breakout season with an encore (25:50)? ... It's time to put some respect on Tim Anderson, especially in Roto formats (29:15). ... Alright, so what are we doing with Adalberto Mondesi (34:52)? ... Are people really excited over Xander Bogaerts' steals potential (38:40)? ... Is Bo Bichette the next Fernando Tatis (40:20)?? ... We round out Scott's Top-12 and play a new game to end the show (44:02). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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