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🚨 Baseball is Back! Prepping For a 60-Game Season (06/22 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jun 23, 2020

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After months of waiting, it looks like baseball is set to return! MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has implemented a 60-game season, with spring training 2.0 scheduled for early July. How does that affect Fantasy Baseball (2:40)? How should you approach H2H leagues with only 60 games? ... What kind of changes are we looking at (6:38)? How do we approach the universal DH? ... Will teams be more aggressive with prospects in a shortened season (9:20)? We could see more of Nate Pearson and MacKenzie Gore than expected. ... With the DH in the National League, should we downgrade NL pitchers (12:39)? ... Are Scott or Chris changing their draft strategy now (17:46)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Dynasty Rankings for First and Third Base! (06/22 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jun 22, 2020

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Today on the show we're focusing on the corner infield positions in dynasty but first, how was Adam's birthday weekend? In honor of Father's Day, who are our favorite second generation players to draft in 2020 (3:30)? ... Baseball has not been announced yet and 40 COVID-19 cases have been announced across baseball (7:58) ... Onto the first base dynasty rankings, should you target a first baseman early or try and trade for one because the position is shallow (10:57)? ... Inside Scott's Top-20 rankings, we saw Evan White, Ryan Mountcastle and Nate Lowe ranked in a row (14:00). Which one does Scott prefer and why? ... Is Luke Voit ranked too low at 15 (17:17)? ... Inside the Top-10, who does Scott like between Andrew Vaughn and DJ LeMahieu (21:54)? ... Matt Olson and Josh Bell both flashed their upside in 2019 but who would we rather have in dynasty (21:54)? ... Onto third base, Josh Donaldson is 34 years old but is he ranked too low at 21 (29:16)? ... Scott reminds us why he likes Alec Bohm so much in dynasty leagues (30:50). How should somebody handle Miguel Sano in this format (33:05)? He's the ultimate wild card. ... We move inside the Top-10 but are Yoan Moncada and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ranked too low (36:00)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Who's That Baseball Player!? Adam Aizer Fact or Fiction (06/19 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jun 19, 2020

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Today on the show we're playing "who's that baseball player?" and we have a little fact or fiction for Adam Aizer's birthday! First we have a Flashback Friday. What's the worst trade or move you ever made in a Fantasy Baseball league (4:03)? Did you learn anything from it? ... Next up we're playing WTBP, beginning with a slugging outfielder (9:45). Why doesn't this player get more love? ... Next up we have a 36-year old first baseman who just had a career-year (14:20). Is he undervalued? ... Moving over to pitchers, this man is known as "The Professor" (18:45). Why doesn't Adam ever draft him? ... Our fourth player might have been too easy for Scott (23:23). This pitcher had 200 strikeouts last year but is the 44th starting pitcher off the board in drafts! ... Our final player is a corner infielder for deeper leagues (29:00). Is his brother really that much better than him? ... To celebrate Adam's birthday, we have Fact or Fiction courtesy of Nando Di Fino (35:21). Did Adam once date a woman who had a movie made about her life!? Is Adam a collector of beach towels? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Prospect Player Comps! OF Rankings for Dynasty Leagues (06/18 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jun 18, 2020

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Today on the show we're handing out MLB player comps for top prospects and looking at Scott's dynasty outfield rankings but first we have another counter-proposal! When it comes to drafts in 2020, we all have our rules (3:02). Scott needs four of his Top-35 SP, Frank needs one of Gallen, Fried, or Montas, and Chris just uses Heath's NIPS. ... Onto the prospect player comps, what do we have for Giants catcher Joey Bart (9:13)? Will he be much better than Salvador Perez? ... What's the ceiling for Andrew Vaughn (13:38)? Are we looking at a first-rounder in Fantasy Baseball? ... There seems to be a wide range of outcomes for the Braves Drew Waters (16:55). ... Everybody talks about Casey Mize but what about Matt Manning (22:52)? Is he bound to be an ace? ... Apparently Luis Patiño might have more upside than anybody (27:48)! ... Taking a look at Scott's dynasty outfield rankings, why is Kyle Tucker outside the Top-20 (35:30)? ... Would you rather have Eloy Jimenez or Luis Robert in dynasty (40:40)? ... Does Scott really have Juan Soto ranked over Mike Trout (44:05)!? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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ADP Combos! SP Rankings for Dynasty Leagues (06/17 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jun 17, 2020

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Today on the show we're looking at ADP combos for redraft leagues and SP rankings in dynasty but first, what's the latest in the days of our baseball lives? Onto our ADP combos, who would you rather have between Gerrit Cole/Austin Meadows and Mookie Betts/Luis Castillo (4:16)? ... Is Austin Meadows undervalued (11:04)? ... Next up we have Patrick Corbin/Nelson Cruz vs. Yordan Alvarez/Trevor Bauer (13:00). The bully Adam said it was too easy! ... Things get a little tougher with Realmuto/Gallen vs. Chris Paddack/Mitch Garver (15:13)? Do the guys want the better catchers or the (presumed) better starting pitcher? ... We interrupt our ADP combos for some breaking news (16:08). Baseball is getting close! ... In a points league, would you rather Bieber/Donaldson or Rendon/Sonny Gray (22:42)? How high should Sonny Gray be ranked? ... Our last combo is Semien/Giles vs. Corey Seager/Roberto Osuna (27:20)? Would Adam really take Seager over Semien? ... Taking a look at Scott White's dynasty SP rankings, is Gallen too low at 20 (36:52)? ... Moving on to the Top-10, should Jacob deGrom be higher than five (46:15)?. What should your SP philosophy be in dynasty leagues? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Projecting Hitters vs. Pitchers; Fantasy Superlatives (06/16 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jun 16, 2020

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Today on the show we're revealing the findings of a homework assignment plus giving out Fantasy superlatives but first, we get Adam's take on those cheating Yankees! Just six days after Rob Manfred said we would unequivocally, 100% have a baseball season, he's going back on his word (5:32). What are the latest conspiracy theories? ... Onto our homework assignment, what did Frank find in terms of predicting hitters vs. pitchers over the first 50 games of a season (12:47)? ... Chris' research is much smarter and (likely) accurate so what did he find (15:58)? How do early-round hitters return value compare to early-round pitchers? ... How does ADP correlate to return on investment based on certain time intervals in a season (20:10)? ... What does Frank mean by "embracing luck" in a shortened season (25:35)? Why is Scott opposed to that? ... Onto our Fantasy superlatives, who is most likely to win MVP outside the first three rounds of ADP (36:12)? ... Why are the Tampa Bay Rays SP most likely to win the Cy Young outside the first three rounds of ADP (39:30)? ... Which Top-10 SP is most likely to be a bust (42:32)? ... Which MLB pitchers is most likely to give up a hit to Adam Aizer (53:48)!? Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Dynasty Trade Targets; H2H Leagues in a 50-Game Season (06/15 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jun 15, 2020

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Today on the show we're going over some trade targets in dynasty leagues but first, we have an announcement. Fantasy Baseball Today now has a YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe at the link you can find below. What happened over the weekend between the MLB and the MLBPA (4:37)? Daniel Descalso offers a fair depiction of the MLB's offers. ... The Yankees are cheaters now, too (8:30)? Who would have thought? ... Our email of the day asks how we should be handling H2H leagues in a 50-game season (11:53). Scott and Chris offer some interesting league settings. ... When it comes to trading in a dynasty league, what do you look for in a player to buy (19:49)? ... We have our first ever dynasty trade-o-meter (22:50)? Where does Nick Senzel rank? ... Is Francisco Mejia a catcher to target (25:26)? ... Can Miguel Andujar get back to this 2018 form (27:49)? ... What do the guys think of his teammate Clint Frazier (30:07)? ... Will Nate Lowe ever get a chance with the Rays (32:24)? Why is Corbin Burnes a 10 on Chris' trade-o-meter (34:09)!? ... When it comes to selling in dynasty, is anybody really looking to trade Nolan Arenado (40:34)? ... How about J.D Martinez (45:14)? ... What players are Scott and Chris looking to sell off (48:43)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Steals and Saves Sleepers; Mini Mailbag Friday! (06/12 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jun 12, 2020

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Today on the show we're attacking the best categories... STEALS AND SAVES! First, summer is here and Frank shares a bold prediction. What's the deal with stolen bases (5:48)? What did you need in 2019 to compete in this category and do sleepers even exist? ... Who are some of our favorite sleepers for steals (11:47)? Can guys like Garrett Hampson, Kevin Newman and Ender Inciarte help us? ... Adam reveals why you should be aggressive when drafting Trea Turner in the first round (21:25). ... Frank reveals a handful of deep sleepers for steals (22:45), including Tim Locastro, Myles Straw, Jorge Mateo and more. ... What is the current state of saves and why does it suck (23:55)? How do you identify potential sleepers for saves (29:09)? Does it make sense to try and handcuff Mark Melancon and Will Smith? Which of the Rays relievers do we prefer? Why does everybody hate Brandon Kintzler? ... Adam provides a trivia question regarding teams who have not had repeat saves leaders (42:28)! ... Then we answer some of your mailbag questions! Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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MLB Draft First Round Recap; RBI and Wins Sleepers (06/11 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jun 11, 2020

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Today on the show we're recapping the first round of the MLB Draft with R.J. Anderson of CBSsports.com but first, Rob Manfred said there will 100% be a baseball season in 2020! How does R.J. evaluate first overall pick Spencer Torkelson (2:33)? Who's his MLB comp and when should we expect him in the majors? ... Austin Martin was regarded by many as a top-two player. Why did he fall to the fifth pick (7:00)? What's his long-term outlook? ... The Orioles surprised many by taking Heston Kjerstad second overall (11:33). Who is his MLB comp and can he be fast-tracked to the majors? ... Max Meyer was the first pitcher off the board to the Miami Marlins (13:48). Long-term is he a starter or reliever? ... Why is Garrett Crochet the ultimate risk-reward pick (16:05)? ... Was Asa Lacy the best pitcher in the draft (18:32)? ... Who is the comp for Emerson Hancock (20:17)? ... Who were some of the steals who went later in the first round (26:39)? ... When it comes to sleepers for RBI, many are tied to home runs (32:15). Basically draft all Yankees. ... What things correlate most with wins for starting pitchers (43:05)? Why are we targeting Twins, Masahiro Tanaka, and Jose Urquidy? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Identifying League Winners; Runs and Strikeouts Sleepers (06/10 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Jun 10, 2020

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Today on the show we're talking league winners and runs/strikeouts sleepers but first, who knew Adam had a poker face!? What makes a league-winning player in Fantasy Baseball (4:50)? ... Who were the hitters who most helped win leagues in 2019 (10:40)? Is there a common theme among said players? ... Which hitters could help you win your league in 2020 (17:28)? We're looking at Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Corey Seager, and J.D. Davis. ... Who were the league-winning pitchers in 2019 (23:45) and who are the names we're looking at this season? Why is Adam so excited about Robbie Ray? ... 2019 produced the most runs in a season since 2006. Who are some late-round players who can contribute in the runs category (36:50)? Can Shin-Soo Choo and Adam Eaton do it again? ... We've mentioned a few pitchers thus far but who can be of help in the strikeouts category (49:35)? Will Corbin Burnes be given an opportunity? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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