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Everybody's Hurt! Weekend Waiver Wire (08/17 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Aug 17, 2020

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So this weekend just turned into The Walking Dead, huh? So many big names either landed on the IL or were scratched from their starts. For the OMGG players of the weekend, Scott calls on Yordan Alvarez who did not play Sunday with knee soreness? What do you do with Alvarez in dynasty? Where should Pablo Lopez rank in terms of waiver wire priority? Trevor Gott was just brutal this weekend. What will happen with the Giants bullpen? ... Onto news and notes, there's a lot so buckle in (14:38). Given the Bo Bichette injury, who's a shortstop to target on waivers? With Aaron Judge and LeMahieu going down, what's the interest level in Clint Frazier and Mike Tauchman? Do we start or sit Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac? Luckily for you, we've got waiver wire hitters (30:54)! Who stands out most from Teoscar Hernandez, Dominic Smith, Robinson Cano, Kole Calhoun, and Shin Soo Choo? ... For waiver wire pitchers (35:40), how does Chris rank Pablo Lopez, Justus Sheffield, Danny Duffy, Elieser Hernandez, and Kevin Gausman? ... Is now the time to buy-low on Lucas Giolito and Walker Buehler (40:55)? On the flipside, should we be selling-high on Merrill Kelly, Dinelson Lamet, Cristian Javier and Zack Wheeler (SORRY I MEANT WHEELER HERE AND SAID BUEHLER). ... Should we start or sit Nathan Eovaldi, Framber Valdez, Dustin May, Garrett Richards, and Robbie Ray in Week 5 (53:27)? ... To stream or not to stream, Monday edition (1:01:33). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Bohm and Carlson Arrive! Week 5 Planner (08/14 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Aug 14, 2020

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Get hyped! We have prospects! Alec Bohm made his debut Thursday with Dylan Carlson's looming (1:04). What should you expect from each? How much FAAB should you spend? Where do Carlson and Bohm rank ROS? ... Let's fire up the Stash-O-Meter (10:50)! Who is most desirable out of Gavin Lux, MacKenzie Gore, Casey Mize, Joey Bart, Brendan McKay, Ryan Mountcastle, and Clarke Schmidt? ... For the OMGG player of the night, Scott is buying Nick Senzel (14:31). He's buy-medium(?) in Fantasy right now. Yu Darvish was also fantastic Thursday night. He's picking up where he left off last season. ... Onto news and notes and Corey Seager is back with a bang (19:19). Spencer Howard will start Friday, while the Cardinals vs. White Sox is now a doubleheader for Saturday. What else happened on Thursday (24:10)? What's going on with Tyler Glasnow and Chris Paddack? Paddack or Dylan Bundy ROS? What's happening with Trea Turner and should you bench Rafael Devers right now? ... We're hitting the Week 5 planner, starting with two-start pitchers (43:02). A few names Scott likes include Dylan Cease, Jordan Montgomery, and Chris Bassitt. Who are some single-start streamers and sleeper hitters for Week 5? We finish up with the pitchers we would start on Friday, August 14 (54:13)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Wild Wednesday! Is Blake Snell back? (08/13 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Aug 13, 2020

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Wednesday was a crazy one in the world of baseball! We start off with the OMGG player of the night, which is no doubt Bo Bichette (1:42). Bichette finished 5-5 with a homer and two steals. The kid is a stud. ... It looks like the Blue Jays home park in Buffalo will be hitter friendly (4:33). Is Travis Shaw for real? What do we do with Nate Pearson? ... Onto news and notes and surprise, surprise, now Aaron Judge is dealing with lower body soreness (10:28). Should you look to sell? Should you add Clint Frazier, instead? Ronald Acuña will be out this weekend with a wrist injury. On the Astros front, Justin Verlander is set to resume throwing next week while Yordan Alvarez is coming soon! Buy or sell (17:49)!? Blake Snell is back, Buxton is finally breaking out, Mike Yastrzemski is a Top-30 OF, and Brandon Lowe is a must-start second baseman. It was nice to see these players bounce-back on Wednesday (26:13). What's been the issue with Pete Alonso. Mitch Garver and Miguel Sano also had strong games. ... Let's hit the waiver wire (29:15). Who does Scott prefer out of Eflin, Brad Keller, and Davies? For the hitters, it's time to get hyped about Garrett Hampson and Jesse Winker. ... We also hit on a few deeper league names (48:50), including Robbie Grossman, Chance Sisco, and Andres Giminez. ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Short-Season Philosophy; Worryometer Wednesday! (08/12 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Aug 12, 2020

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How's the shortened season treating you? For our OMGG player of the night, Scott is concerned about Ross Stripling (1:55). The numbers aren't where they usually are for him and Dustin May has pitched well. For Frank, Charlie Blackmon is on a different level right now. Should you consider selling high?... Uh oh, Ronald Acuña is having his wrist checked out (6:40). In other news, Ramon Laureano was given a six-game suspension, Joe Musgrove has landed on the IL and should you add Drew Pomeranz because of Kirby Yates' weird season? ... We have lineup notes, including Garrett Hampson leading off against a right-handed pitcher (12:45)! Seager, Springer, and Devers reamined out while Mike Ford was the DH for the Yankees Tuesday night. ... Here's the magic question: how should you handle hitters who are off to slow starts in this shortened season (17:17)? Should you change your usual process? ... For Worryometer Wednesday, is there any real reason to be concerned about Cody Bellinger (24:49)? How about Gleyber Torres or Josh Bell? And Vlad Jr. in dynasty? ... Are these players good or just hot right now (40:45)? We take a closer look at Dylan Moore, Austin Slater, Hanser Alberto, Corey Seager, and Jesse Winker. ... We finish up with Tuesday standouts (51:41), including Gallen and Freeland, Nick Solak, Orioles hitters, and some bullpen notes. ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Trade Targets! How Good is Aaron Nola? (08/11 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Aug 11, 2020

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Apparently the recipe to get a hitter going is to just face Sean Newcomb or Steven Matz! For the OMGG player of the night, Frank gives the nod to Asdrubal Cabrera (1:38) who had four hits, including two homers and five RBI! Next up we have Aaron Nola who has been ridiculous over his last two starts. How high is he moving up the ranks? It's also nice to see JD Martinez hit his first homer of the season. ... Onto news and notes and Mike Clevinger is a ding dong (12:02). Apparently he was out partying with Zach Plesac Saturday night so Clev will not make his scheduled start on Tuesday. Also, are we still excited about Spencer Howard if he's being used in a piggyback role? ... We hit some weekend leftovers, including Isiah Kiner Falefa who is a must-add even in one-catcher leagues (19:09). Which one of Alex Verdugo, Anthony Santander, AJ Pollock, and Jacob Jones are we most excited about? Should you drop Matthew Boyd? ... It's a trade target Tuesday and surprise, surprise, Frank likes Eloy Jimenez (33:17). We're also interested in Luis Castillo and Jose Berrios if you're talking about pitchers. Scott and Chris reveal their favorite buy-low targets. ... We finish up with some Monday recap (48:55), including Lance McCullers, Dustin May, Randy Dobnak, and Freddy Peralta. ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Weekend Recap! Can Tatis Keep This Up? (08/10 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Aug 10, 2020

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Fernando Tatis is the best hitter in Fantasy! Is it for real? If we're redrafting today, how many hitters should be drafted over Tats (4:47)? ... For the OMGG players of the night, Dinelson Lamet was unreal on Sunday (6:51). How good can Lamet be? Nathan Eovaldi has upped his curveball usage and that should have your attention. Justus Sheffield was very impressive Sunday going with a slider heavy approach as well. Onto news and notes, down goes Giancarlo Stanton (17:04)! Are we interested in any Yankees as a result? Zach Plesac was sent back to Cleveland for partying Saturday night. Can you start him this upcoming week? The Cardinals-Pirates series has been postponed so get your Cardinals out of your lineups. ... What do we do with these performances (30:16)? Blake Snell has thrown less than 60 pitches in all three of his starts. His teammate Tyler Glasnow has really been struggling with walks, too. ... Which of these waiver wire SP are we most interested in (34:48)? Is Framber Valdez legit? Is Spencer Howard worth the hype? ... James Paxton, are we buying or selling (39:36)? ... Do any of these deeper league SP matter (46:21)? Kevin Gausman's velo is up while Antonio Senzatela has pitched very well. Are guys like Jesus Aguilar and Miguel Cabrera "back" (49:53)? Do we like Renato Nunez more than those guys? We wrap up with bullpen notes (58:25). Rafael Montero and Trevor Rosenthal are THE guys on their respective teams. ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Dylan Bundy Ranking; Week 4 Planner! (08/07 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Aug 07, 2020

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Before we get to Dylan Bundy, let's talk about Tyler Chatwood who ruined Frank's night! What do we do with this guy? It's no surprise but Bundy is the OMGG player of night (3:59) after pitching a complete game with 10 strikeouts. How high should he be ranked now? On the other hand, Scott really likes what he saw from Touki Toussaint on Thursday. He's somebody you should be looking at adding. ... Onto news notes, George Springer exited with a wrist sprain, Yordan Alvarez and Jose Urquidy are way off, and Jose Quintana is close (12:26). ... Recapping Thursday night's action, who were the pitching standouts (15:59)? Is Carlos Carrasco fully back? Where is Luis Castillo on the Worryometer? Zac Gallen has had back-to-back strong performances but can you start him in Colorado? ... If you don't want to start Gallen in Coors, here are some two-start pitchers to think about (23:58)! Can you trust Lance McCullers? Who should you add between Randy Dobnak and Tyler Mahle? ... We also have single-start streamers, headlined by Cristian Javier (33:24). Framber Valdez, Brandon Bielak, and Anthony DeSclafani are some other names to look at. ... So apparently Ryan Pressly stinks (37:21). Who is next up for the Astros? ... We've got hitter notes from Thursday (42:11)! Jose Ramirez is back. What should you do with Marcus Semien? Put some respect on Cesar Hernandez and Isiah Kiner Falefa! ... We wrap up the show with hitter sleepers for Week 4 (58:00)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Wednesday Standouts; Christian Yelich Concerns? (08/06 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Aug 06, 2020

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Frank is back but maybe Scott should remain the host after his great performance! Who were the biggest standouts from Wednesday's action (1:41)? Aaron Nola was incredible why Kyle Tucker has earned consistent playing time! Should we be more excited about Dallas Keuchel and Adrian Houser? ... Max Scherzer left his start Wednesday with a hamstring injury (9:08) but it sounds like he should be fine. .. In other news, Nick Madrigal was placed on the IL with a separated shoulder, Josh James is being moved to the bullpen, and Ozzie Albies also landed on the IL (11:08). Who are some second basemen you can add to replace him? We have more bullpen news and this time Rafael Montero is set to return for the Rangers while the Cardinals closer role seems wide open (15:21). ... Christian Yelich was out of the lineup Wednesday against a lefty (21:37). Is there any reason to be concerned? His approach has been weird thus far. ... We had a lot of randomly strong pitching performances on Wednesday (27:43). Who is more enticing between Kris Bubic, Randy Dobnak, and Kyle Gibson? Chris and Frank also remind Scott why they're fans of Tyler Mahle (36:04). ... After more clunkers, can you drop J.A. Happ, Sean Manaea, Lance McCullers, or Robbie Ray (40:30)? ... What is our concern level for Mike Clevinger after back-to-back five-walk games (47:02)? We wrap up with the latest closer performances from Wednesday (56:10)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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More Prospects! What to do with Craig Kimbrel? (08/05 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Aug 05, 2020

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Frank Stampfl is day-to-day so Scott White is back in the host chair with special guest... Chris Welsh! We start off with the debut crew: highlighting Jo Adell's first game (2:11). Jesus Luzardo looked like a stud in his first start. What should we do with Luis Patiño plus should we be stashing MacKenzie Gore? ... Roberto Osuna needs Tommy John surgery (17:46)!? Where does Ryan Pressly rank among other closers? Mike Trout was back in the lineup Tuesday while Juan Soto was not. ... Three big names on the Cardinals have tested positive for COVID but apparently the team is set to return this Friday (30:28)... And the question of the night: what do we do with Craig Kimbrel (34:32)? Nick Anderson picked up a save for the Rays while Keone Kela was named the Pirates closer once he returns. ... We're updating you on some injuries including Mookie Betts, Robinson Cano, Josh Donaldson and Ozzie Albies (43:33). ... What did we learn from Tuesday night's action (47:48)? Cristian Javier, Dustin May, and Tyler Mahle were all pretty good while Jesus Aguilar homered again in the Marlins return to play. What should we do with Brady Singer? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Replacing Soroka, Adell Called Up; Transformation Tuesday (08/04 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Aug 04, 2020

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We start off the show by bowing our heads for Mike Soroka's torn achilles. Should you try and buy him on the cheap in a dynasty/keeper league (3:28)? ... How are we replacing Soroka in redraft leagues (8:23)? Should we have interest in Alec Mills after another fine start? Who are some realistic trade options? ... The other big news was Jo Adell, one of baseball's top prospects, is reportedly getting called up by the Angels (14:35). What are our expectations? How much FAAB should you spend on him? ... Shohei Ohtani is shut down for the next four weeks with a flexor pronator mass in his throwing arm (2!:00). Should he be dropped? ... Other news and notes includes the Cardinals who are currently dealing with a COVID outbreak of their own (22:13). Also, Rich Hill is injured and Jose Quintana is working his way back. ... Onto Monday's standouts, why is Corbin Burnes coming out of the bullpen (25:30)!? How good can Gio Urshela and Mike Yastrzemski be? ... Should there be any concern over Gerrit Cole's lack of swinging strikes early on (32:50)? ... It's Transformation Tuesday (39:13)! Is it time to "buy-high" on Dylan Bundy? Joey Gallo looks like a different player early on as well. ... When it comes to bullpens on Monday, Rowan Wick picked up the save for the Cubs while Jairo Diaz was not so great (46:38). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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