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DVR and Beller dig into another week of waiver-wire considerations including Zach McKinstry's extended opportunity to play in Los Angeles, Danny Duffy's move back toward fantasy relevance, Kendall Graveman's push toward the closer role in Seattle, and the D-backs' promotion of J.B. Bukauskas.
Rundown
1:14 Zach McKinstry
3:29 J.P. Crawford
5:28 DJ Stewart
9:08 Adolis García
13:32 Billy McKinney
16:02 Jose Marmolejos
17:39 Danny Duffy
20:19 Jake Arrieta
22:26 Josh Fleming
24:15 Joe Ross
27:35 Kohei Arihara
28:52 Michael Wacha
31:47 Nick Pivetta
33:02 Jeff Hoffman
35:23 Taylor Widener
37:10 José Ureña
38:52 Kyle Wright
40:10 Rafael Dolis
42:36 Kendall Graveman & Keynan Middleton
44:50 Throwing Darts in Minnesota or Cleveland?
47:29 J.B. Bukauskas
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It's time for another edition of the beat writer roundup on The Athletic Fantasy Baseball Podcast. First, Aaron Gleeman joins Beller and DVR from the Twins beat. Is the Byron Buxton breakout season upon us? Can the team find consistent ABs for Luis Arraez and Willians Astudillo? Aaron answers those questions, and more. Then Tigers reporter Cody Stavenhagen joins the show to discuss Akil Baddoo, Matthew Boyd, Casey Mize, and more.
After that, Beller and DVR dive into the early returns on the new ball, look ahead to the weekend, and play a round of "Is This Real?" The topic: Kris Bryant's rebound.
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Nando, Ian and DVR discuss Logan Allen's early-season success, Roman Quinn's path to cheap stolen bases, taking a wait-and-see approach with early pickups, Rougned Odor as a Yankee, and the potential long-term issues with Fernando Tatis Jr.'s shoulder.
Rundown
5:27 Ian Gets Pulled Into the Baseball Card Game
8:42 Avoiding Chris Flexen, Even as a Streamer?
13:08 Logan Allen’s Early-Season Success
18:50 Chasing Roman Quinn for Cheap Speed?
22:32 Taking the Wait-and-See Approach
31:57 Ian Admits Defeat on J.D. Martinez
37:05 Yermín Mercedes vs. Akil Baddoo
42:14 Is Matt Carpenter Done? Deep League Interest in José Rojas?
50:07 Long-Term Concerns About Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Shoulder?
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Sunday is waiver day in the fantasy baseball world, so DVR and Beller are back to break down the fantasy baseball waiver and FAB landscape.
Should you buy hot starts from Tyler Naquin and Akil Baddoo? Is Tim Locastro the top target on the wire this weekend? Is Zach McKinstry getting enough playing time with the Dodgers to earn fantasy notice? How much should you be willing to plunk down on Yimi García? Which two-start pitchers deserve your attention? The guys answer all those questions, and a whole lot more.
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Welcome to the new-look Thursday edition of The Athletic Fantasy Baseball Podcast. This season, we'll be bringing on our The Athletic beat writers as part of our Thursday episode to give us an on-the-ground look at some of the biggest stories in the fantasy game. After that, Beller and DVR will cover the rest of what's now in fantasy baseball.
This week, Orioles beat writer Dan Connolly joins to discuss the strong starts for Cedric Mullins and César Valdez. Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans gets into the hottest offense in baseball, led by Nick Castellanos...and Tyler Naquin?!? Then, Beller and DVR share the first week overreactions that they're trusting.
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Ian & DVR give Nando a victor lap on Yermín Mercedes and audibly laugh out loud as his next pick (Stephen Gonsalves) to find a meaningful big-league role, before discussing Jared Walsh's continuation of a 2020 breakout, and the possibility of a stronger Billy Hamilton.
Rundown
5:29 Stephen Gonsalves: “The Next Big Thing”
11:54 Avoiding Matchups Against the Dodgers
19:09 Is Ian Too High on Shohei Ohtani?
26:23 Kyle Isbel's Arrival
31:38 Cleveland's Lefty-Heavy Early Schedule
41:13 Jared Walsh is a Beast
43:58 Ian: Go Get Billy Hamilton
50:00 Taylor Widener's Impressive Debut
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DVR and Beller dig into the best available waiver-wire options as the first weekend of the fantasy baseball season rolls along.
How should you prioritize the top prospects that found their way onto Opening Day rosters? Is Nando right about Yermín Mercedes? Are there are any useful streamers or two-start pitchers to pick up? What should you do with César Valdez?
Rundown
2:00 Jazz Chisholm Jr. in Shallow Leagues?
4:26 Jonathan India’s Playing Time
7:42 Taylor Trammell
10:58 Kyle Isbel & Michael Taylor
17:15 Austin Slater
21:29 Yermín Mercedes
27:48 Is Tyler O’Neill Shallow League Viable?
29:03 Anthony DeSclafani
31:42 Daniel Ponce de Leon
33:15 Trevor Williams
37:02 Adrian Morejon
39:10 Steven Matz
41:14 José De León
44:19 Brett Anderson
46:10 One-Start Options: Cueto, Gomber, John Gant, Wade Miley
47:59 Jake McGee
49:00 Mark Melancon
50:37 Jake Diekman
52:40 Yimi García
54:35 César Valdez
58:55 Ian Kennedy
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It's Opening Day! What better way to celebrate than with some bold predictions?
Beller and DVR offer up their bold predictions for the 2021 season, with big takes on Victor Robles (obviously), Ketel Marte, Yoán Moncada, Tyler Glasnow, Ian Anderson, Joey Gallo, Randy Arozarena, and more!
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Nando, Ian and DVR submit their considerations for the 2021 Under the Radar team.
Rundown
4:29 Stashing Tanner Houck?
7:27 Nando's Under the Radar Team Selections
27:54 DVR’s UTR Selections
44:37 Ian’s UTR Selections
55:45 DVR Stops Throwing Putters (and Explains Cristian Pache)
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This is the final Sunday before Opening Day, so you know what that means: It's time for the return of the weekly FAB and Waivers Show on The Athletic Fantasy Baseball Podcast.
DVR and Beller are here to walk you through the first FAB period of the season. Which available starting pitchers have appealing two-start weeks? Which potential closers are worth a speculative add. Which fantasy-relevant hitters are still sitting out there on waiver wires? The guys answer those questions and a whole lot more, discussing 30 or so players who could be interesting additions this weekend.
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