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Talking Closers/Bullpens with guest Jorge Montanez Jun 10, 2022

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D.J. (@djshort) and Drew (@drewsilv) are joined by NBC Sports EDGE Baseball writer Jorge Montanez (@roto_nino) to discuss closer and bullpen situations around MLB. Among other topics, they break down Clay Holmes' dominance and how the Yankees will handle Aroldis Chapman's return, what to make of the Rays' situation in the wake of Andrew Kittredge's injury, and Raisel Iglesias' recent struggles. They also discuss some names who could rise in the closer ranks in the coming months as well as middle relief options who are worth a stash right now.

(3:08) Yankees: Clay Holmes and Aroldis Chapman

(7:18) Concern for the Phillies' bullpen

(11:10) The Angels and Raisel Iglesias' struggles

(13:45) Rays' situation due to Andrew Kittredge's injury

(25:00) LA Dodgers and Craig Kimbrel

(27:38) Pitchers emerging out of committees

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Red Sox talk with Matthew Kory: Duran, Wacha, Story & More Jun 08, 2022

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Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) invites Matthew Kory (@mattymatty2000) of Sox Outsider to talk about the Red Sox. They discuss what's been different with Trevor Story, if Jarren Duran has a chance to help the club in 2022, and if there are any relievers worth rostering in fantasy formats.

(3:20) Strange start to the season for Boston

(6:04) Trevor Story

(12:49) What will Jarren Duran's role be?

(24:32) Fantasy value for the Red Sox's bullpen

(35:48) Predictions for the rest of Boston's season

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Drop or hold: Ian Anderson, Javier Baez, Trevor Rogers & More Jun 08, 2022

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Chris Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Colin Henderson (@coldontlie) look at some players who are struggling that it might be time to move on from. They discuss Javy Baez, Yasmani Grandal, Ian Anderson, Trevor Rogers and more.

(01:07) Joe Maddon fired

(08:12) Javy Baez conversation

(13:10) Blake Snell discussion

(22:06) Ian Anderson talk

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MLB Power Rankings: Week 9 Jun 06, 2022

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Drew Silva (@drewsilv) and Janice Scurio (@scuriiosa) do a deep-dive on the top five teams in Drew's weekly MLB Power Rankings column at NBC Sports EDGE and also examine the biggest risers and fallers. Look for this show every Tuesday morning throughout the 2022 regular season.

(02:14) White Sox vs. Dodgers this week

(04:45) Yankees are #1

(16:47) Rays are rising

(22:30) Braves are on a winning streak

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Sunday Waiver Wire Q&A:Torkelson, Rodgers, Montgomery, and more Jun 05, 2022

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Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) and Ryan Boyer (@RyanPBoyer) host a waiver wire chat after Sunday's MLB Leadoff contest between the Yankees and Tigers. They discuss Spencer Torkelson's struggles, Jordan Montgomery's potential for the rest of the year, and answer your fantasy questions.

(01:45) Do starting pitchers have the edge in the early Sunday games?

(07:30) Miguel Cabrera hitting over .300

(09:55) Spencer Torkelson struggling at the plate

(21:03) Nolan Gorman and Cardinals conversation

(26:30) A look at Ezequiel Duran of Texas

(36:04) Answering listener questions

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AL/NL Central chatter and drafting World Series favorites Jun 03, 2022

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Drew Silva (@drewsilv) is joined by Chris Rongey (@ChrisRongey) of KMOX in St. Louis to discuss the NL Central and AL Central division scenes. They also draft their early World Series favorites.

(0:40) "The Show" with Chris Rongey

(10:12) Status of the NL Central and the AL Central

(25:06) Drafting World Series Favorites

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Reviewing the first two months with Jake Mintz from Cespedes Family BBQ Jun 02, 2022

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Chris Crawford (@Crawford_milb) has Jake Mintz (@jake_mintz) from Cespedes Family BBQ and Fox Sports on to review the first two months of the season. They talk about Juan Soto rumors, whether it's good for baseball to have the Yankees and Dodgers dominant and give their awards picks for the first third of the season.

(2:46) Juan Soto trade rumors

(9:26) Dominance from the New York & LA Markets

(13:13) Orioles vs. Mariners: Which rebuild is going better?

(19:02) Takeaways from the NCAA Tournament

(28:28) Award winners for the first third of the season

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MLB Betting Trends and Futures with Vaughn Dalzell Jun 01, 2022

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Colin Henderson (@ColDontLie) is joined by Bet the Edge’s Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) to talk some baseball betting trends, good value on team futures, and where the good juice is at in regards to the individual awards races at the quarter-mark in the season.

(05:02) Early season MLB betting trends

(12:10) What to do betting wise if they change the baseballs later this season?

(18:02) "NRFI" aka "No Run First Inning" betting trend

(26:30) Handicapping the AL Rookie of the Year race

(30:10) AL Cy Young race

(35:01) NL MVP odds

(37:48) AL MVP odds

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MLB Power Rankings: Week 8 May 31, 2022

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(04:25) Dodgers ranked #1

(13:51) Brewers ranked #5

(16:58) Padres are top risers

(25:15) Angels are falling

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Sunday Waiver Wire Q&A: Royce Lewis, Michael Harris and more May 29, 2022

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Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) and George Bissell (@GeorgeBissell) host a waiver wire chat after Sunday's MLB Leadoff contest between the Reds and Giants. They discuss the call-up -- and potential injury -- of Royce Lewis, Michael Harris joining the Braves and answer your fantasy questions.

(1:05) Giants' Victory

(5:04) Royce Lewis gets the call-up

(12:12) Braves call-up Michael Harris

(17:25) Ethan Small

(21:03) Oneil Cruz

(35:08) Kyle Lewis

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