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Weekend Recap; Time To Talk About These Players (08/03 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Aug 03, 2020

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What an eventful weekend it was, capped off by James Paxton being terrible! For our OMGG players of the night, should we consider dropping Paxton (1:58)? How excited should we be about adding Tyler Chatwood and just how good can Clayton Kershaw be? ... Onto news and notes, the Cardinals reportedly have positive COVID tests so pay attention to that (9:27). With Lorenzo Cain and Yoenis Cespedes opting out, should we be adding Dominic Smith or Ben Gamel? ... In Astros news, Forrest Whitley is shut down, Yordan Alvarez is apparently 10-14 days away, and Roberto Osuna is headed to the IL (14:53). How much FAAB should we spend on Ryan Pressly? Also, Monte Harrison is being called up, Jairo Diaz is the next closer up for the Rockies and Nick Madrigal is a must-own player. ... It's time to talk about these hitters (25:37)! Who is most interesting from Colin Moran, Teoscar Hernandez, Trent Grisham, Jacoby Jones, Robinson Cano, and Matt Kemp? ... Onto pitchers, Chris isn't a fan of Kyle Freeland but does fancy Spencer Turnbull (38:46). Who does Scott prefer between Yusei Kikuchi and Taijuan Walker? ... For the Drop-O-Meter, is it time to let go of names like Andrew Benintendi and Luke Weaver (43:43)? ... Who were the rest of the studs and duds from the weekend (51:42)? and what bullpen notes stood out most (58:21)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Closer Carousel; Early Season Trade Targets (07/31 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 31, 2020

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It's Shane Bieber's world, we're just living in it. Bieber is off to a ridiculous start to the season. For our OMGG players of the night, we have Starlin Castro, Trevor Rosenthal, and Max Fried (2:46). Why is Castro rostered in so many leagues? Is Rosenthal the guy for the Royals? ... Jose Leclerc is on the IL with a shoulder strain (11:57). Who is next up for the Rangers? What is going on with the Cleveland and Washington bullpens? The rest of the news and notes includes seven-inning doubleheaders (21:26), and more prospects! What's the excitement level for Joey Bart, Daulton Varsho, and Kris Bubic? ... In our email of the day, what do we do with Garrett Richards and his tough upcoming schedule (27:11)? ... Which one of these buy-low pitchers are you most likely to pursue (30:18)? Is there any love for Matthew Boyd? ... Which buy-low hitters are we most confident will bounce-back (35:20)? Who are we genuinely concerned about early on? ... Are any of Christian Vazquez, Joey Votto, Dansby Swanson, Giancarlo Stanton, Sonny Gray and Lance Lynn worth selling high (44:09)? Chris won't like Adam's answer! ... Who are Scott's favorite sleeper pitchers and hitters heading into next week (50:15)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Pitching Prospects Galore; Early Hitter Trends (07/30 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 30, 2020

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What a wild Wednesday of action it was! Let's get things started with the pitching prospects who were on the mound (2:29). Who was most impressive out of Nate Pearson, Cristian Javier, and Zach Plesac? Are Javier and Plesac must-own players? ... Jacob deGrom, Frankie Montas, and Brandon Woodruff highlight our OMGG players of the night (16:40). Is Woodruff's increased changeup usage a thing? ... How did Lucas Giolito and Charlie Morton look in their second starts (23:49)? Should we be encouraged? ... News and notes (30:54)! The Reds are healthy and dangerous, Juan Soto could be back by next week, and what should we do with Willie Calhoun? ... Who stands out most when looking at early trends for hitters (42:11)? How good can Corey Seager be? Can Luis Robert be this year's Fernando Tatis Jr.? We also have some bullpen updates (50:30). Taylor Rogers picked up the save for the Twins while Brandon Workman and Brad Hand weren't as great. What's going on with the Rays and Royals' bullpens? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Worryometer Wednesday; Is Aaron Civale a stud? (07/29 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 29, 2020

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It may be a Worryometer Wednesday but it's also a Scott White Wednesday after JD Davis and Nick Castellanos had big games last night! ... What are the latest scheduling updates regarding the Marlins, Yankees, Phillies, and Nationals (1:50)? How does this affect Fantasy Baseball? Are any Marlins players still must own? ... In our newest segment, Scott and Frank reveal their OMGG (oh my goodness gracious) players of night (8:00). How excited should we be over Merrill Kelly? ... Onto news and notes, Alex Wood has been placed on the IL and Juan Soto might be back soon (17:08). Also Miles Mikolas is done for the season and Cristian Javier is starting for the Astros on Wednesday. ... Did you know Amed Rosario has led off for the Mets three days in a row (25:02) or that Andrew Benintendi was batting ninth on Tuesday? Should Garrett Hampson be dropped? ... Worryometer Wednesday (28:58)! Where is Taylor Rogers? Any concern at all for Freeman or Yelich? How about Mondesi and Khris Davis? ... Is it too early to trade in Fantasy Baseball (42:21)? Are there any buy-low pitchers to target?... BUY OR SELL (44:14)! Can you start any pitcher against the Twins? Is Aaron Civale a stud? Who should you target out of Bradley Zimmer, Tyler O'Neill, and Nico Hoerner? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Monday Standouts; Marlins COVID Outbreak (07/28 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 28, 2020

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It's Mark Canha Day! On a serious note, the Marlins are dealing with a COVID outbreak and it's a tough situation all the way around (1:50). How does it affect real baseball? How does it affect Fantasy? ... Onto Monday's standouts, Mike Foltynewicz was the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons (9:25). Also Tyler Glasnow is nasty and where has Josh Hader been? ... We've got news and notes and Corey Kluber is going to miss the next four weeks with a tear in his shoulder (15:35). The good news is Nate Pearson is set to debut Wednesday and Anthony Bass is officially the Blue Jays closer. ... In our email of the day, how worried should be about hitters struggling early on (21:42)? Many Fantasy owners are going to have a short leash this season. ... We had four players with double dongs on Monday, including Teoscar Hernandez, Hunter Renfroe, Maikel Franco, and Colin Moran (24:46). Do we have interest in any of them? ... In the newest segment, "He Gone?" should we be dropping Josh James and Luke Weaver (26:51)? Should we be interested in Jon Lester and/or Michael Wacha after his performance? ... We've got some live bullpen updates (37:20) where Josh Hader makes his debut, the Pirates fall apart, and Craig Kimbrel stinks! ... Some other hitter notes from Monday include Victor Robles continuing his hot start, Kyle Tucker stealing a base, and Dansby Swanson catching fire (43:37). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Opening Weekend Recap; Replacing Justin Verlander (07/27 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 27, 2020

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Well, he did it again. Frank tried to tell you about Trevor Bauer! How wild was Adam's weekend plus who's his biggest winner? ... Justin Verlander has been shut down with a forearm strain (2:26). Who are some waiver-wire replacements? Is it time to stash Forrest Whitley? ... Should we be buying-high on Ross Stripling (12:57)? ... In the latest news and notes, Mike Moustakas has been placed on the IL while Nick Senzel isn't feeling well (14:19). Four Miami Marlins have tested positive for COVID as well. ... What a surprise, Stephen Strasburg and Rich Hill were scratched from their starts this weekend (16:14). Corey Kluber, Eloy Jimenez and Ken Giles all left their respective games with injuries as well. ... Speaking of which, what's the closer situation look like now for the Blue Jays (19:05), as well as the Royals, Rays, Mariners, Orioles, and Giants? ... Who were the biggest winners from the weekend (26:34)? Are Joey Votto and Eric Hosmer legit? ... Adam then reflects on two of his favorite pitchers that let him down over the weekend (33:16). ... Who were the biggest losers in Fantasy Baseball this weekend (38:03)? How worried should we be about the velocity for Charlie Morton, Mitch Keller, and others? ... We go rapid-fire on the most noteworthy performances from the weekend (43:13). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Two-Start Pitchers, Sleeper Hitters, and Opening Night Recap! (07/24 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 24, 2020

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Good thing Frank was touting Giancarlo Stanton all offseason! We recap Stanton's big night against Max Scherzer. What are some other takeaways from the Yankees vs. Nationals (4:20)? Why is Victor Robles still batting ninth? Scherzer was up-and-down in his first start. ... News and notes (9:10)! Clayton Kershaw has been placed on the IL with a back injury. What is Dustin May's Fantasy outlook? ... What's the interest level in Johnny Cueto who looked pretty good against the Dodgers (17:13)? ... Should Juan Soto Fantasy owners consider selling low (19:48)? ... Does the expanded MLB postseason actually affect Fantasy (23:58)? ... Onto our pitching planner for the 11-day week (29:26)! We also have some two-start pitchers for week two. Josh James and Adrian Houser are must-start options. ... Next up is the hitting planner for the 11-day week (43:51). Which teams play the fewest games and should we avoid those hitters? Find out why Scott is a fan of the Padres plus Shogo Akiyama! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Pitcher/Hitter Planner For the Weekend; Juan Soto Has COVID (07/23 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 23, 2020

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After a 118-day delay, OPENING DAY IS HERE! What are some of our favorite Opening Day traditions and memories (2:54)? ... Onto our Fantasy philosophy question, how should somebody weigh a great matchup from an okay pitcher vs. a bad matchup for a great pitcher (6:27)? Who are Scott's favorite sleepers for the weekend (10:28)? Are all of the Dodgers pitchers must-start options? Will Alex Verdugo play against left-handed pitching? ... We have news and notes (14:58)! Will the Blue Jays play in Camden Yards? Also, it sounds like Dustin May and Nate Pearson will be back rather quickly. ... After speculation that Zack Wheeler would miss time for the birth of his child, it turns out he will make his Phillies debut this Saturday (19:11). ... Chris needs something regulated (22:55)! ... For our pitching planner, we address Roto strategy for the weekend, sleepers, and discuss whether or not you should bench Matthew Boyd in Cincinnati (28:14). ... Aanndd Juan Soto has tested positive for COVID-19 (36:45). Who are some replacements? Is Howie Kendrick a must-own player? ... We have 30-man active roster updates (43:38)! ... Who are some of Scott's favorite hitter sleepers for this weekend (47:58)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Bold Predictions! 2020 Season Preview (07/22 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 22, 2020

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We've got bold predictions! But first, who came up with the word Wednesday and why? Which bold prediction do we believe most this season (2:10)? Rich Hill a Top-10 SP? Robbie Ray Cy Young? Keston Hiura and Corey Seager for NL MVP? ... Where are the Blue Jays going to play (9:39)? We talk PNC Park but also address later in the podcast that it likely won't happen. ... Hunter Dozier has tested positive for COVID (14:18). Should he be dropped in Fantasy? Any interest in Franchy Cordero? ... Mookie Betts is staying with the Dodgers (20:15), Patrick Corbin's velocity is down and we have Mets updates! ... Back to your bold predictions, Scott thinks Nick Castllenaos can outperform JD Martinez AND Nolan Arenado (28:36) while Chris thinks Jose Ramirez will finish as a Top-3 player. Is that prediction bold enough? ... Adam likes Carlos Correa to win AL MVP (34:32) while Frank thinks Miguel Sano can outperform Pete Alonso. ... Before Adam dips out, he gives us his predictions for the 2020 MLB season (39:38). ... Who will be this season's most valuable waiver-wire addition (43:12)? We also reveal our picks of Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and MVP. ... Who will sit atop baseball by the end of the season (52:33) and how will we get there?... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Trendy Players, Most Added/Dropped, and a FAAB Debate! (07/21 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 21, 2020

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First and foremost, HAPPY CORBIN BURNES DAY! We give you everything you ever needed to know about Burnes, then we have a Fantasy philosophy question regarding position eligibility this season (6:40). ... Onto news and notes, Gavin Lux was optioned to their alternate training site (7:54). Are we interested in Chris Taylor or Enrique Hernandez? Also, what's the latest with the Cardinals bullpen? Will Kwang-Hyun Kim really close for them? ... We have a FAAB debate for the shortened season (13:00)! How aggressive should you be early on? ... How likely is it that Ryan Pressly will see save chances for the Astros to start the season (17:35)? ... On the most added list, why aren't Ross Stripling and Rich HIll owned in more leagues (24:21)? Is Zach Britton must-own if you have Aroldis Chapman. Adam tells you why you should own Aaron Hicks. ... Jose Quintana and Jose Urquidy lead the most dropped list (35:37). Should we be dropping Giovanny Gallegos? ... Aaron Judge and Lance McCullers are trending up (42:20). Also, look out for Griffin Canning and Vince Velasquez if they're available in your leagues. ... For players trending down, where should we be drafting Mike Trout, Walker Buehler, and Yordan Alvarez (53:26)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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