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Players That Scare Us; ADP on Other Sites (03/13 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Mar 13, 2020

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First, "To Draft or Not to Draft (5:30)?" We discuss what we're doing with our Fantasy drafts and what you could do right now. Also, which players are gaining value due to the postponement of the season (9:30)? And do suspended players lose value? ... We talk briefly about drafting in 14-team leagues (14:00). Does Scott's rule about SPs still apply? Then we discuss how a shortened season could change the Fantasy outlooks for SPs with innings limits (22:00) ... Players that scare us (28:31)! Whether it's injury, uncertain performance or just a spooky name (Spooky Betts?), which players are we a little nervous about drafting? Is Aaron Judge destined to be on the IL? Is Trevor Bauer set up for failure in CIN? Then we go over some ADP trends we're seeing on ESPN and Yahoo to figure out where you can find value (42:55) ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

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🚨 OPENING DAY POSTPONED: Programming Announcement and Fantasy Reaction (03/12 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Mar 12, 2020

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We fill you in on our Podcasting plans while the season is suspended and our Fantasy reaction as well.

Players We Keep Drafting; Sleepers Who Could be #1 (03/12 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Mar 12, 2020

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First, we give our thoughts on how the coronavirus could affect MLB, which of course is all speculative at this point. Then, let's get into the show with an email about reaching for SPs (5:25). If you have a Top 4 pick and you know there will be an early pitching run, should you take a SP like Gerrit Cole in Round 1? Within this discussion, we talk extensively about Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger (8:40) ... Injury updates (13:55) on Max Scherzer, Carlos Carrasco and Michael Conforto. Then we revisit the H2H Categories mock draft that was discussed on yesterday's show (22:00). Adam has some tips for that format which might be his favorite of all the formats! ... Players we keep drafting (28:24)! Plus some Spring Training standouts (40:00) and sleepers at C, 1B, 2B and 3B that could become elite by the end of the season (43:30). Keep an eye on Danny Jansen, Garrett Hampson, Miguel Sano and Luke Voit ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

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What Matters in Spring Training, Mock Draft Review, Draft Strategies, and More (03/11 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Mar 11, 2020

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Swing changes, velocity jumps, new pitches, and more ... We go through what matters during spring training after breaking down a H2H categories mock. Scott and Chris break down their teams and strategies for the draft (3:30) and some of the more surprising picks, including Trevor Story, Justin Verlander, Vladimir Guerrero, and Aaron Judge (24:15) ... Then they break down their strategy for every league type (30:20) before moving on to what you need to know for spring: The latest injuries (41:40), new pitches and velocity readings (49:15), and swing changes (53:50). Plus your emails at FantasyBaseball@CBSi.com ...

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Verlander, How to Build a Winning Roster, Emails (03/10 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Mar 10, 2020

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When should you draft Justin Verlander now? It's hard to know how long he'll be out, but we'll tell you what to do with Verlander if you're drafting soon. Do the other aces have even more value now (8:00)? And we run through more MLB news including items on Nick Solak and Mauricio Dubon ... Last week on the show, we completed a 12-team, H2H Points mock draft. Let's look back on that draft and find our favorite teams (16:30). What did those Fantasy managers do right? What's the best way to construct a roster in a Points league? Then, Adam reveals his Roto pitching strategy which for now we're calling "TAPHAPAMC" (34:05). So catchy! ... A bunch of your emails (39:50) about openers, middle relievers, SP strategy, prospects, Taijuan Walker, the MIA rotation and more. And we finish with Fill in the Blank (51:35). Who will be this year's Cody Bellinger? Who will be this year's Kirby Yates? Who will lead MLB in steals? ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

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Injury Updates, ADP Trends, Auction Review (03/09 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Mar 09, 2020

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We'll talk about (5:00) Aaron Judge, Justin Verlander, Trey Mancini and Carlos Carrasco and tell you when to draft these guys as we await more information. Then we'll tell you about a sleeper who may be being overlooked (19:05) and Spring Training storylines to keep an eye on (22:00) ... Let's look at some recent ADP trends (26:00). The Round 2 hitters are interesting as Alex Bregman appears to be underrated, or are steals just overrated? Keston Hiura is being drafted earlier than we expected (39:12). What about Blake Snell (44:40)? And we talk about the ADP for the elite Catchers and more ... We review our auction (47:30) and talk about a team that took the Studs and Duds approach to a new level. We tell you the lessons we learned and the team that looks like the best in the league right now ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbis.com

Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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Welcome to the 'Fantasy Baseball Today' Podcast Mar 09, 2020

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It's the most comprehensive Fantasy Baseball Podcast you'll find. We're dedicated to helping you win your league while keeping you entertained at the same time. Find out who to add, drop, start and sit while getting the best advice every day.

Mailbag! (03/07 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Mar 07, 2020

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Recorded before the Aaron Judge news, we answer your questions via Apple Podcast and email at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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Busts! And Auctions! (03/06 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Mar 06, 2020

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Much of the show will be dedicated to the busts. What is a bust? Someone who underperforms his ADP or someone who completely stinks and shouldn't be rostered? Well, we'll give you a few of both categories. Fernando Tatis Jr., Madison Bumgarner, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Stephen Strasburg, Danny Santana, Josh Hader, Gleyber Torres and many more are mentioned and debated. We don't agree on all of them! ... Some quick news items (42:04) including a name to know in the BAL bullpen. And we discuss the young DET SPs who could make an impact this season ... Let's talk auctions (44:00)! How to nominate, how to budget, how to prepare, why it's important to be patient, when to take a "Studs and Duds" approach and more advice we can give from years of doing auctions ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

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Breakouts! Plus an Ohtani Fight and Your Emails (03/05 Fantasy Baseball Podcast) Mar 05, 2020

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We bring on a surprise guest to debate Shohei Ohtani's value in a daily lineups league. Could Ohtani be one of the most valuable players in that format? And then we'll get into the breakouts with our personal favorites for 2020 (11:15). Make sure you are drafting J.D. Davis and Keston Hiura ... News and notes (21:00). When should you draft Chris Sale now? Sale or James Paxton? ... Breakouts for basically the rest of the show. Scott and Chris name some more of their favorites (29:15) including Avisail Garcia and Yoan Moncada. Then we use the Breakoutometer (44:00) for several more hitters and finally focus on some SPs (48:00). Can Jack Flaherty get even better? Can Eduardo Rodriguez become a stud? ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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