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Nando, Ian and DVR discuss the return of Khris Davis to the A’s, expectations for Joe Ryan, stashing Derek Hill and DJ Peters, the future outlooks of Cody Bellinger and Adalberto Mondesi, and more.
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DVR and Al examine several 2020 breakouts -- including Randy Arozarena, Teoscar Hernández, and Luke Voit -- and attempt to set expectations for 2022 and beyond. Plus, they take an early look at how the fantasy community might approach Matt Olson, and Christian Yelich entering next season.
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DVR and Beller take a look at the fantasy baseball FAB and waiver landscape for August 29, covering the week of August 30-September 5. Finding production on the waiver wire for the final month of the season can propel you to a fantasy baseball championship this season!
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DVR is joined by Sara Sanchez of FanGraphs and Bleed Cubbie Blue to discuss the Rookie of the Year race in both leagues, their adjusted expectations for several young players looking ahead to 2022, and finding reasons to be excited about a team playing out the string in the final two months of the season.
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Nando, Ian and DVR discuss the second-half success of Triston McKenzie, Frankie Montas' return to 2019 levels, a surprising Nestor Cortes v. Jesus Luzardo revelation, and more. Plus, General Washington has another chat with friend of the show, Ariel Cohen.
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DVR and Ian discuss a few challenges from Ian's most recent update of Dynasty League rankings -- including the difficulty of ranking Dylan Carlson and Gavin Lux, among others -- and importance of continuing to work the waiver wire and to make late-season trades regardless of standings position.
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DVR and Al consider a lopsided field of FAB options for the week starting August 23, which is replete with viable pitching options but short on reliable hitters. They consider the merits of adding Elieser Hernandez, Tylor Megill, Carlos Hernández and Erick Fedde, while poring over a cohort of hitters that includes Frank Schwindel, Derek Hill and Jorge Mateo.
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DVR and Al discuss Al's recent story about the Giants' offensive production since the sticky-substance crackdown in June, before combing through the past calendar year leaderboards for hitters in an attempt to reduce recency bias in the wake of great (and poor) 2021 performances.
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Nando, Ian and DVR discuss a potential turnaround for Hunter Dozier, Willy Adames' ascent in the latest round of dynasty rankings, expectations for Reid Detmers, the unusual season for rookies, and more.
Plus, artist Brittney Palmer joins Nando and DVR to discuss her cards for Topps Project 70!
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DVR and Beller take a look at the fantasy baseball FAB and waiver landscape for August 15, covering the week of August 16-22. Lewis Brinson and Daulton Varsho are mashing, and several good veteran bats have returned from the IL recently. Chris Sale is back! Plus, a look at this week's two-start pitchers, and a spin through the bullpens across the league.
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