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Heath Cummings' Favorites! Weekend Roundup (07/20 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 20, 2020

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Surprise! Heath Cummings is on the show! Who is Heath's favorite player to target this season (5:20)? It's time for Frank to wake up on the Yankees two outfielders. Onto the latest news and notes, where will the Blue Jays play this season (8:20)? What are the latest plans for Shohei Ohtani and should you be avoiding him? ... Jacob deGrom and Anthony Rizzo seem ready for Opening Day while Dusty Baker is not sure on Roberto Osuna (14:00). ... Where do this weekend's performances rank on the Matter-O-Meter (21:28)? We saw some big games from Jordan Montgomery, Austin Voth, and (say it with me) JOE MUSGROVE. ... First up on Heath's favorites, we have Salvador Perez (32:51)! Why does Gary Sanchez go 45 picks after JT Realmuto? ... At first base, Heath likes Rhys Hoskins to bounce-back (37:16). Looking at first base ADP, where should Freddie Freeman go? ... At second base, Heath is a fan of Cesar Hernandez leading off (43:37). ... Once again, Frank is on an island when it comes to Carlos Correa (46:08). Is Heath on board with Mondesi in 2020? ... Why take Manny Machado when you can get Mike Moustakas 30 picks later (50:50)? ... Kyle Lewis is a late-round outfielder to watch in deeper leagues (53:41). ... Heath also likes ... Johnny Cueto (55:55)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Live H2H Points Mock Draft! (07/17 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 17, 2020

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Before we get into the draft and who will be participating in our listener leagues, Adam has a spicy take on Robbie Ray!... You've all patiently waited but here are the participants in this year's Fantasy Baseball Today listener leagues (3:04). ... And the draft begins (4:53)! Is Mookie Betts the pick at three in a H2H points league? ... In the second round, Adam debates stacking hitters or taking Jack Flaherty (10:15). Pitching is flying off the board. ... In the third round, Scott explains why he took Trevor Story over Trea Turner (18:43). Frank explains his double-dip on starting pitchers. ... Wait, Max Kepler and Nick Castellanos went in the fourth round (25:00)!? ... Chris takes Sonny Gray to start the fifth round (32:15) and we have a Yu Darvish debate. Why does Josh Hader still go this early in a H2H points league? ... What happens when you draft no pitchers through six rounds in this format (38:38)? ... Chris times out to start the seventh round (46:07) and we have breaking Freddie Freeman news! Is Adam a Houston Astros fan? ... In round eight, we start to see more relievers come off the board (53:12). Chris loses his mind when Matthew Boyd gets drafted! ... As a result he has to reach on Rich Hill and Carlos Martinez at the 8/9 turn (59:04). ... We have some breaking Yasiel Puig news (1:06:18). ... We hit the double-digit rounds and beyond (1:07:15)!

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Busts! Where To Draft Fernando Tatis? (07/16 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 16, 2020

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We are now just one week away from Opening Day!! Before we get into specific players, how would you define a bust (2:21)? What are the different categories of a bust in Fantasy Baseball?... Why is Scott out on Madison Bumgarner aka Mason Saunders (5:10)? ... Sometimes it's hard to let go of names who were once first rounders (8:19). Frank thinks Paul Goldschmidt and Jose Altuve are a few of those players. ... Let's have the Fernando Tatis conversation (14:11). Where should you be drafting him? ... Is Bo Bichette really a bust (19:00)? His ADP seems like it's getting out of control. ... Scott rattles off a few more names he's avoiding including Josh Hader, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Andrew Benintendi, and Rhys Hoskins (22:44). Frank tells you why you should pass on Whit Merrifield. ... Can't have a bust episode without mentioning Trevor Bauer (28:00). ... Who are some of the honorable mentions in the bust category (31:10)? ... What's a popular TV show we consider a bust (36:26)? ... Hitting the latest news and notes, we have updates on Jacob deGrom, Jesus Luzardo, and Charlie Blackmon (41:21). With Willie Calhoun doubtful for the opener, Nick Solak is trending up, as is Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Don't forget about Corbin Burnes late in your drafts! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Breakouts! More Yasiel Puig Thoughts (07/15 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 15, 2020

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Oh do we have breakouts for you! First, we get Yasiel Puig out of the way (1:22). Where should he be ranked? Who is the loser in all of this? ... Speaking of Braves, how worried should we be for Freddie Freeman (7:24)? He's starting to slip in drafts. ... The latest news and notes has Charlie Blackmon surprisingly landing on the IL (9:06) plus Jacob deGrom and Anthony Rizzo dealing with back injuries. ... Walker Buehler might be limited early on (13:10) plus Aaron Judge still isn't playing! ... In case you forgot, here's a reminder as to why JD Davis is Scott's favorite breakout in 2020 (16:50). Also, is it time to take Yoenis Cespedes more seriously? ... Why are Zac Gallen and Max Fried such popular breakout candidates (22:56)? Could either or both be this year's Shane Bieber? ... Here's why you should be drafting Nick Castellanos (27:00), even at his elevated cost. ... Who are Adam's favorite breakouts (32:05)? ... Why are we buying in on Kenta Maeda, Garrett Hampson, Eloy Jimenez, Ian Happ, and Alex Verdugo (38:07)? ... Lastly, some takeaways from our H2H categories mock draft (43:21). Why did Jose Ramirez go over Francisco Lindor? Where were the COVID players drafted? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Puig to the Braves! Sleepers! Position Previews Recap (07/14 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 14, 2020

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Breaking news! Yasiel Puig is heading to the Atlanta Braves. What does it mean for the rest of the Braves? How far does Puig move up in the rankings? ... Onto our sleepers (9:17)! Scott is banned from talking about Mark Canha but he offers up Alex Wood as one of his favorites. You won't believe this but Chris' favorite sleeper is... Giancarlo Stanton? ... Frank is a big fan of Wil Myers and Carter Kieboom at their current costs (15:13). Would Adam rather have Myers or Austin Riley? ... It wouldn't be a sleeper show without some Joe Musgrove and Mitch Keller talk (23:04). Chris is also a fan of Dylan Cease. ... Why are Frank and Scott interested in Dylan Bundy, Nathan Eovaldi, and Josh James for this season (31:31)? ... The latest news and notes involves Jordan Hicks opting out and Byron Buxton's foot injury (33:41). Is Ryan Helsley the guy in the Cards' bullpen? ... Why is Cody Bellinger changing his swing this close to the season (38:26)!? Is Dylan Carlson really on the outside looking in? Is there any chance we see Jarred Kelenic this season? ... We're recapping our position previews and starting off with the most shallow positions: catcher, first base, and second base (47:40). ... How are we attacking the deeper positions like third base, shortstop, and outfield (55:00)? ... Where has Scott settled with starting pitchers (1:00:30)? And are SPARPs still valuable this season? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Roto Auction Recap; Latest COVID News (07/13 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 13, 2020

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Today on the show we're recapping a 12-team Roto auction we did on Friday but first, we have lots of news and notes (2:32)! Yordan Alvarez and Jose Urquidy have been placed on the 10-day IL. Is it Kyle Tucker time again? Also, with Buster Posey opting out will we see Joey Bart? ... Aroldis Chapman has tested positive for COVID-19, which means Zach Britton will fill in as closer to start the season (10:51). Terry Francona is also toying with the idea of batting Francisco Lindor third and having Cesar Hernandez bat leadoff. The Orioles have interest in Yasiel Puig (13:25) and Cole Hamels is dealing with triceps inflammation, opening up the door for some of their younger options. We knew it would happen eventually but Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is moving over to first base (16:33). That helps the shallow first base position for Fantasy! ... Onto our 12-team Roto auction, what was the general strategy going on (21:51)? How did Scott and Chris plan to use their budget? Why did Scott regret winning Jose Berrios? ... Were there any specific players we wanted heading in (28:49)? ... Frank knew he was getting one of Trea Turner or Adalberto Mondesi while Scott wanted Jonathan Villar. ... How much did the highest-priced players go for (31:30)? Christian Yelich went for how much!? .. Which players were discounted for COVID concerns (40:05) and how much did they go for? ... Who did Scott wind up with on his team (42:37)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Favorite Late-Round SP; Mailbag! (07/10 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 10, 2020

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Adam is back and you know what that means; he's hijacking the show! Adam debates how we should be handling H2H points leagues this season. Onto the latest news and notes, what's going on with Edwin Diaz and the Mets bullpen (6:22)? Is it time to downgrade Diaz? Surprise! The Tampa Bay Rays aren't naming a closer (9:34), which was pretty much expected. Just when you thought Kyle Tucker was the guy, Dusty Baker shoots that down (11:02). Should we downgrade Tucker now? Corey Kluber is the latest starting pitcher to go deep in an intrasquad game (14:00). It's time to buy back in on pitching. We take a look at some of our favorite late-round starting pitchers (19:13), including Jose Urquidy, Josh James, and Adrian Houser. Frank explains why he's in on Aaron Civale. We take a look at some more late-round SP, including Cole Hamels for Adam and Nate Pearson for Scott (29:40). ... Onto our mailbag, what is Zac Gallen's keeper value (38:33)? Is he worth a three-year contract in Fantasy? ... We take a look at some of the Statcast stats, explaining what is average and what's considered elite in those (42:35). ... With Griffin Canning seemingly healthy, would we rather own him or Jon Gray (47:27)? We continue answering your questions! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Starting Pitcher Preview 2.0 Part 2 (07/09 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 09, 2020

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Today we're continuing our conversation on starting pitchers and we get things started with strength of schedule for this season (2:23). Do matchups matter more than ever? ... Onto our sleepers, why is Scott back in on Alex Wood (8:18)? Should you be buying the Pirates starting pitchers? ... For breakouts, Scott is keen on Kenta Maeda following his move to Minnesota (15:08). Why are Frankie Montas and Max Fried popular breakouts as well? ... When it comes to busts, Scott is out on Madison Bumgarner following his move to Arizona (22:06). Chris seems to be fading Mike Clevinger and Mike Soroka this season. ... Back to ADP, should James Paxton be drafted in rounds 7-8 again (25:25)? Why does Scott love Sonny Gray? What does the Legit-O-Meter have to say about Brandon Woodruff? ... Rounds 9-10 bring us to Zack Wheeler who's wife is expecting in July (37:06). What is the Trust-O-Meter on Lance Lynn? Why is Zac Gallen so popular? ... Round 11 brings us to the Breakout-O-Meter for Dinelson Lamet (45:26). What's the latest with Shohei Ohtani? How should we handle Carlos Carrasco? ... Is Rich Hill really being drafted in round 12 again (52:17)? This is a fun range of upside SPs. ... We end with some rapid-fire late-round options (57:21). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Starting Pitcher Preview 2.0 Part 1 (07/08 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 08, 2020

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Figuring out starting pitchers for the shortened 2020 season is ... fun! First off, how are pitchers being handled thus far in Summer Camp? Unfortunately, breakout hopeful Jesus Luzardo has tested positive for COVID (3:00). Do we lower him in the rankings? How many IL spots should we play with in 2020 because of COVID? ... Onto the million dollar question: how are handling starting pitchers this season (10:00)? Will pitchers actually be limited early? Should we target "aces" because they'll go deeper into games? ... Should we devalue National League starting pitchers because of the universal DH (16:22)? ... What is our overall starting pitcher strategy for the season (21:06)? It seems like Scott is now targeting at least four of his Top-30 SP. ... Onto ADP which brings us to Gerrit Cole vs. Jacob deGrom (24:38). Is deGrom safer? Do we actually draft these guys in the first round? ... In the early second round, we see Walker Buehler, Max Scherzer, and Justin Verlander go off the board (31:36). How worried should we be over the injuries of Scherzer and Verlander? Should we take Buehler over them? ... Our next group has Mike Clevinger being drafted as the SP6 (35:50). Should he be going that early? What are the risks for Flaherty and Bieber? ... IF YOU'D LIKE TO JOIN OUR LISTENER LEAGUES, SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE (45:03). ... Rounds 3-4 feature some popular names (47:40). What is the upside and downside for Blake Snell and Lucas Giolito? Why do we love Charlie Morton? ... We wrap things up with rounds 5-6 (56:38), including Aaron Nola, Yu Darvish, and Tyler Glasnow! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Outfield Preview 2.0 Part 2 (07/07 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jul 07, 2020

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We're back with some more outfield talk and we start off with a little strategy discussion in 3 OF leagues vs. 5 OF leagues. Onto our outfield sleepers, you'll never guess who Scott chose (3:35)! Chris likes a bounce-back for Mallex Smith while Frank is buying Trent Grisham. ... For breakouts, just how good can Nick Castellanos be in Cincinnati (9:37)? Can Marcell Ozuna get back to his 2017 form? Is 2020 finally the year of Willie Calhoun? ... For busts, Scott and Chris tell you why they're avoiding Tommy Pham and Jorge Soler (16:48). ... Moving over to ADP review, why don't the guys like Eddie Rosario as much as Castellanos and Ozuna (21:02)? What is the upside vs. downside for Luis Robert? ... In rounds 10-11, we see strong H2H points players in Michael Brantley, Max Kepler, and Michael Conforto (28:30). This might sound crazy but is Andrew Benintendi done? ... In rounds 12-13, you can find some reliable power in Franmil Reyes (40:45). What is David Dahl's upside if he can stay healthy? In rounds 14-15, we have some popular upside plays in Kyle Tucker and Byron Buxton (48:40). How many games will Tucker start this season? ... We end with some rapid-fire analysis for late-round outfielders (53:26)! ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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