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Wrapping Up the Weekend with Big Noelvi Bids Jul 01, 2024

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Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the Orioles, Rangers, Thairo Estrada as well as all the adds and drops in FAAB, including some huge bids on Noelvi Marte, plus a whole lot more. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWire

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Midseason Rookie Check-In With Shelly Verougstraete Jun 30, 2024

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Erik Halterman (@erik_halterman) is joined by Shelly Verougstraete (@ShellyV_643) to compare this year's most notable rookies to the players they were projected to be as prospects.

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00:00 Headlines

13:15 Joey Ortiz

17:35 Jackson Merrill

20:55 Jacob Young

24:15 James Wood debuting Monday

26:55 Luis Gil

30:05 Jared Jones

34:30 Gavin Stone

38:00 Wyatt Langford

41:20 Jackson Chourio

44:05 Colt Keith

47:20 Evan Carter

50:30 Colton Cowser

52:50 Ceddanne Rafaela

55:05 Masyn Winn

57:30 Paul Skenes

1:00:00 Mason Miller

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FAAB Targets (Week of July 1, 2024) Jun 29, 2024

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Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer discuss the headlines and share their top waiver pickups of the weekend.

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00:00 Headlines

11:50 James Wood

16:01 Michael Massey

17:46 Heston Kjerstad

20:49 Miguel Andujar

22:54 Jose Miranda

25:30 Tommy Edman

27:55 David Festa

30:47 Jameson Taillon

32:44 Aroldis Chapman

33:55 Drew Thorpe

37:24 Pick6 Picks

44:40 Budget Pitchers

54:45 Budget Hitters

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Two-Start Pitchers (Week of July 1, 2024) Jun 28, 2024

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Todd Zola and Clay Link talk all things fantasy baseball, including news, pickups, two-start pitchers and more!

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0:00 Intro/James Wood is getting the call, Noelvi Marte is back

Pickups

Heston Kjerstad - $5
Joey Loperfido - $4
Aroldis Chapman - $4
Jhonkensy Noel - $3
Hunter Goodman - $2
14:50 Ben Joyce - $2
Others to consider if available in your league: Spencer Schwellenbach, Jose Miranda, Carlos Santana, David Festa

Two-Start Pitchers (Week of July 1, 2024)

Ryne Nelson 0
Reynaldo Lopez 5
24:30 Kutter Crawford 3 (Todd 2)
Hayden Wesneski 1 (Todd 2)
Graham Ashcraft 0 (Todd 1)
28:00 Gavin Williams 2
Austin Gomber 0
Ryan Feltner 0
Erick Fedde 4
Tarik Skubal 5
Hunter Brown 4
Spencer Arrighetti 2
Brady Singer 2
Roansy Contreras 1
Valenta Bellozo 0
Bryse Wilson 0
Dallas Keuchel 0
38:45 Simeon Woods Richardson 3 (Todd 2)
David Peterson 3
Luis Gil 4
Mitch Spence 1 (Todd 0)
Michael Mercado 0
47:00 Jared Jones 4 (Todd 3)
Yu Darvish 3 (Todd 2)
Luis Castillo 5
Jordan Hicks 3 (Todd 2)
Kyle Gibson 3
Zack Littell 3
Nathan Eovaldi 4
Jose Berrios 4
Yariel Rodriguez 1 (Todd 0)
MacKenzie Gore 3 (Todd 4)

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Giants Steps Jun 27, 2024

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KC Bubba from Fantasy Pros joins Jeff Erickson to discuss what the Giants should do in advance of the trade deadline, and helps identify other potential trade targets like Zach Eflin and Tanner Scott.

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00:00 - Bubba & Jeff Podcast

01:00 - 1. State of the Giants; 38-42, 3.5 back from the last WC

04:45 - Larry Baer / Front Office

06:40 - McGyver starting rotation with Snell/Harrison/Winn (returning soon) out, Ray returning in the near future

09:00 - Logan Webb

11:30 - Heliot Ramos emerging

13:30 - Can Luis Matos take the next step?

15:00 - Patrick Bailey better in Y2

16:35 - Are the Giants Buyers or Sellers?

18:00 - Birdsong, Whisenhunt - any other Giants prospects on the way?

21:30 - 2. Early Catcher Philosophy

23:10 - Did you follow it in most drafts?

23:35 - Who did you land?

25:30 - Is it working/would you repeat?

25:40 - Bo Naylor

29:30 - 3. Trade Deadline in a month

29:50 - Who the heck is going to be available?

31:00 - Obvious Sellers: Marlins,

32:40 - Rockies (maybe not - they’ve defied logic before),

34:00 - White Sox

36:20 - A’s, Angels

37:30 - Not as Obvious Sellers? Jays? Tigers? Possibly even Rays or Rangers? Reds? Cubs? Nats?

43:45 - Any Roto Strategies in advance of the deadline?

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Top Draft Prospects + Midseason Mailbag! Jun 26, 2024

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Where will the top draft prospects slot in?
Charlie Condon
Travis Bazzana
JJ Wetherholt
Jhonkensy Noel
Sebastian Walcott
Logan Evans
Roderick Arias
Best injured SPs to stash
Mason Miller
Jacob Misiorowski
Owen Murphy
Luis Perales
Jose Corniell
Jonny Farmelo
Jared Serna
Nolan McLean
Jordan Walker
Jesus Made
Robby Snelling
Joey Wiemer
Lazaro Montes
Xavier Isaac
Henry Lalane

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Start, Bench, or Cut Jun 25, 2024

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Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson look at some of June's worst performers, like George Springer, Leody Taveras, Jeff McNeil and Shota Imanaga and issue their proclamation to Start, Bench or Cut. Plus, Heston Kjerstad is back, and Fernando Tatis is out until the All-Star break.

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00:00 - Fred Pod 6-25

00:45 - Monday Notes: Fernando Tatis is out until the ASB……

03:45 - Jackson Merrill Appreciation

06:00 - Yu Darvish (elbow) is still not ready to return…..

08:20 - Matt Waldron another good start / Ban The Win

10:45 - T.J. Friedl is back on the IL…

12:15 - Nick Lodolo to the IL

13:30 - Elly De La Cruz to the Steamboat!

16:00 - Bryan Woo is hurt again (hamstring)…..

17:10 - Clayton Kershaw has been shut down for a week…..

22:00 - Starling Marte is likely out for a month due to a knee injury…..

26:30 - Let’s play Start, Bench or Cut with some of June’s worst performers. Every hitter on this list has a sub-.500 OPS in June. Every pitcher has an ERA of at least 6.00. Some of the men on this list are obvious starts, but there could still be a conversation regarding their going-forward value.

27:20 - George Springer

29:00 - Shota Imanaga

34:30 - Leody Taveras

36:00 - Carlos Rodon

37:30 - Yusei Kikuchi

41:00 - Maikel Garcia

42:45 - Ryan Jeffers

47:20 - Andres Gimenez

50:00 - Dylan Cease

51:45 - Grab Bag Hitters: Jeff McNeil, Will Benson, Abraham Toro, Jonah Heim, Connor Joe, Shea Langeliers

54:20 - Grab Bag Pitchers: JP Sears, Chris Paddack, Bailey Falter, Zack Littell, Reese Olson, Pablo Lopez

1:00:00 - Why was FAAB so quiet on Heston Kjerstad on Sunday. Have we reached the point where rookies can be post-hype sleepers?

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Diaz Sticky Suspension and A FAAB Recap Jun 24, 2024

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Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the Edwin Diaz incoming suspension, the Orelvis Martinez PED Suspension, all the weekend baseball action and another busy weekend of FAAB. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWire.

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On the Bubble With Frank Ammirante Jun 23, 2024

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Erik Halterman (@erik_halterman) is joined by Frank Ammirante (@FAmmiranteTFJ) of TheGameDay.com to discuss which bubble teams look set to sell, which look set to buy, and how that will affect the fantasy landscape.

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00:00 Headlines

10:00 Blue Jays

19:15 Tigers

23:40 Rangers

25:30 Astros

28:15 Rays

30:40 Red Sox

32:45 Twins

35:45 Royals

38:45 Yankees acquire J.D. Davis

41:15 Giants

44:10 Reds

46:55 Mets

51:10 Cubs

52:55 Nationals

55:15 Pirates

57:35 Diamondbacks

58:55 Padres

1:01:40 Cardinals

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FAAB Targets (Week of June 24, 2024) Jun 22, 2024

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Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer go over some headlines and hit on their FAAB recommendations.

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