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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Programming Update for 2023 | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:01:20 | |
Derek VanRiper shares the changes coming to The Athletic's fantasy baseball podcasts for the 2023 season.
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| Under the Radarrrrrr Series Finale | 08 Dec 2022 | 01:04:47 | |
Nando, Ian and DVR discuss Aaron Judge's return to the Bronx with a nine-year deal that paves the way for him to remain a career Yankee, the frenzy of activity around this year's Winter Meetings, how varying front-office strategies, like varying fantasy baseball strategies, make the game more fun, whether a five-year deal for Jacob deGrom should make us more confident in his chances of a healthy season in 2023, several mid-round values in early drafts, and an important update about the show.
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| Making Sense of 2022's Hitter Strikeout Rate Risers and Fallers | 13 Sep 2022 | 01:06:22 | |
DVR and Al look into the hitters who saw the largest surges and drops in their strikeout rates from 2021, and they see if those changes could make any difference in their 2023 fantasy value. Among the strikeout rate fallers discussed are Taylor Trammell, Javier Báez, Alec Bohm and Josh Rojas, while Jo Adell, Trevor Story, Matt Olson and Byron Buxton are some of the strikeout risers considered.
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| Waiver Wire Options for Fantasy Week 2 | 08 Apr 2022 | 01:06:22 | |
DVR and Al dig into the waiver options heading into the first full week of the 2022 season. C.J. Abrams, Josh Lowe, Jeremy Peña and Andrew McCutchen are among the hitters who are available in many 12-team leagues, while Drew Rasmussen, Matt Brash and Tylor Megill headline the list of available pitchers. They also consider how much to bid on relief options, including David Robertson and Tony Santillan.
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| It's Opening Weekend! Let's Stress over Lineups! | 07 Apr 2022 | 00:42:23 | |
MLB's opening weekend is here! Lineup guru Mike Kurland joins Michael Beller and Al Melchior to discuss the lineup construction intrigue they'll be watching over the first few days of the season.
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| Late Spring Risers, Risk-Reward for Injured Aces, Buxton Helium & Opening Day Prospects | 06 Apr 2022 | 01:05:58 | |
Nando, Ian and DVR discuss a few late spring risers -- including a favorite in Kansas City securing his rotation spot, and an interesting sleeper bat in Pittsburgh -- before considering the risk-reward balance of injured aces, Byron Buxton, and the top prospects set to debut for their teams on Opening Day including Bobby Witt Jr., Spencer Torkelson, and Julio Rodríguez.
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| Austin Meadows Trade Fallout and Prospects Playing on Opening Day | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:43:02 | |
Al Melchior and Michael Beller look at the impact of Austin Meadows' departure on the Rays' roster, particularly in reference to playing time for Isaac Paredes, Josh Lowe and Vidal Bruján. They also assess the fantasy value of numerous prospects who have already secured major league roster spots for opening day, from big names like Julio Rodríguez, Bobby Witt Jr. and Hunter Greene, to less-heralded players like Diego Castillo, Seth Beer and Spencer Strider.
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| The First Weekly Waivers of 2022 | 01 Apr 2022 | 01:04:14 | |
DVR and Al look at the fantasy implications of the Craig Kimbrel-for-A.J. Pollock trade and then break down a large selection of waiver options to consider just before opening day. The discussion ranges from shallow-league-viable players like Randal Grichuk, Alejandro Kirk and Hunter Greene to deeper league options that include Brad Miller, Tyler Wade and Spencer Howard. They also mull over some potentially available relievers, such as Chris Stratton, Art Warren and Anthony Bender.
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| It's the Final (Draft) Countdown | 31 Mar 2022 | 00:51:48 | |
No matter when you listen to this episode, Opening Day will be less than one week away. So with that in mind, Al Melchior and Michael Beller decided that it's time to put down their final markers of draft season. The guys name the players they’re reaching for, those they're passing on at ADP, and those they want just for fun on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Baseball Podcast.
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| The 'Too Low' Show, Waiting on Closers, and Luis Robert's Ceiling | 30 Mar 2022 | 01:05:37 | |
Nando, Ian and DVR discuss several players who appear to be going too low in drafts this spring, Luis Robert's ceiling, Plus, fallout from the GDD draft including the downside to cheap pitching staffs (and the pursuit of discounted saves), and picking spots carefully with prospects in redraft leagues.
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| 2022 Rookies of Interest | 29 Mar 2022 | 01:04:01 | |
DVR and Al kick off their prospects coverage for the 2022 season with a discussion of prospects who are being targeted in drafts and could have an impact this season. Bobby Witt Jr., Adley Rutschman, Oneil Cruz, Seiya Suzuki and Spencer Torkelson are among the hitters discussed, while DVR and Al dive into some analysis of pitching prospects that includes Shane Baz, Joe Ryan, Matt Brash, Hunter Greene and several others.
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| Under the Radar Targets, Trusting deGrom & Staying On the Mountain | 26 Mar 2022 | 01:01:28 | |
Nando, Ian and DVR discuss a keeper dilemma for Nando, Jackson Kowar, building a new dynasty league, Steven Kwan, hesitation with Shane Bieber in redraft leagues, trusting Jacob deGrom, buying in on Jorge Mateo's opportunity in Baltimore, and a few favorites for the AL Rookie of the Year award.
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| ADP Risers & Fallers | 22 Mar 2022 | 01:07:57 | |
DVR and Al compare March and February ADPs from NFBC leagues and assess how they like the new values for the biggest movers. Seiya Suzuki, Gary Sánchez, Mitch Garver, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Jonathan Villar are among the fastest rising hitters they discuss, and they consider several pitchers on the rise, including Carlos Rodón, Yusei Kikuchi and Alex Colomé. Among the rapid fallers they discuss are Kyle Lewis, Jack Flaherty and Craig Kimbrel.
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| Waiver Wire Options for Week 24 | 09 Sep 2022 | 00:49:10 | |
DVR and Al discuss where fantasy managers should add a pair of Rangers callups -- top prospect Josh Jung and 24-year-old catcher Sam Huff. They also talk about Triston Casas' fantasy appeal, the chances for a rebound from Yoán Moncada and Mets hitters who could benefit from a favorable schedule. They consider the streaming and longer-term appeal of rookie pitchers Hunter Brown, Cody Morris and Ryne Nelson and how to approach Bailey Falter's upcoming two-start week.
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| Finding Value in Oakland, Cincinnati & Kansas City w/Ariel Cohen | 18 Mar 2022 | 01:03:33 | |
Nando & DVR are joined by Ariel Cohen (@ATCNY) to discuss the benefits of co-managing teams in a salary cap draft, a few undervalued Reds, opportunities in Oakland, Nelson Cruz's great landing spot with the Nationals, Gary Sánchez outside of New York, Luke Voit in San Diego, Zack Greinke's reunion with the Royals, and more.
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| Depth Chart Diving: NL East Edition | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:58:04 | |
DVR and Al conclude their series of divisional previews with a focus on the National League East. They consider the fantasy impact of Matt Olson's move to Atlanta as well as the latest update on Zack Wheeler. DVR and Al also do deep dives on the Nationals' outfield, the Mets' platoon possibilities and the Marlins' bullpen situation.
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| A Week of Drafts Before Baseball Came Back | 11 Mar 2022 | 00:56:20 | |
Nando, Ian & DVR discuss their experiences in NL LABR, AL LABR and the ongoing Tout Wars Draft and Hold league including auction missteps, roster build strategies, the value of making a quick trade if a roster is imbalanced, and much more. When Adalberto Mondesi falls in a draft, is he worth the risk? Can Jameson Taillon bounce back in Year 2 with the Yankees?
Draft Results:
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(Baseball came back about five minutes after we finished recording this episode. We look forward to a return to "normalcy" on our next episode.)
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| Depth Chart Diving: AL East Edition | 08 Mar 2022 | 01:00:10 | |
DVR and Al continue their series of divisional previews, turning their attention to the American League East. They consider the fantasy appeal of Vidal Bruján and Josh Lowe, highlight fantasy options they like in the Red Sox's and Yankees' rotations, discuss their expectations for Randal Grichuk and contemplate the impact of the new dimensions at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
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| Maximizing Value on Draft Day, a Kenley-LA Reunion & Byron Buxton for AL MVP? | 04 Mar 2022 | 01:11:21 | |
Nando, Ian & DVR discuss an undervalued Frankie Montas, balancing evaluations against the tendencies of your opponents on draft day to maximize value on your roster, the uncertainty of a potential Kenley Jansen-Dodgers reunion, being selective about joining in-progress long-term leagues, and interest in Byron Buxton as a long-shot candidate to win the AL MVP award in 2022.
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| Depth Chart Diving: NL Central Edition | 01 Mar 2022 | 01:06:57 | |
DVR and Al make another stop on their series of divisional previews, this time focusing on the depth charts for each team in the National League Central. They look at some enticing fantasy options in the crowded Brewers and Reds rotations, consider some hitters to target in the Cubs' and Pirates' lineups and assess the fantasy value of Giovanny Gallegos.
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| Digging Deep, Tweaking Rules, and Giving Passes for 2021 Prospect Performances | 25 Feb 2022 | 00:55:55 | |
Nando, Ian & DVR discuss a few potential deep sleepers, potential draft eligibility tweaks to include Seiya Suzuki despite the ongoing lockout, giving falling prospects a pass for disappointing 2021 seasons, long-term interest in Forrest Whitley, and more.
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| Depth Chart Diving: AL Central Edition | 22 Feb 2022 | 01:04:46 | |
Nando and Al move forward with the divisional preview series by taking a close look at the American League Central. They consider the late-round appeal of Bailey Ober, Daz Cameron and Gavin Sheets and make bold predictions for Eli Morgan, Dylan Bundy, Yolbert Sanchez and several other players.
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| A Few Nando Guys, More DH Fallout & A Gas Can Pitching Build | 18 Feb 2022 | 00:59:35 | |
Nando & DVR discuss an overzealous approach to starting pitchers, a few more winners in the NL DH playing time shuffle, and a few intriguing deep league flyers vying for opportunities in 2022.
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| Depth Chart Diving: NL West Edition | 15 Feb 2022 | 01:07:11 | |
DVR and Al continue their series of divisional previews by zeroing in on the depth charts for each team in the National League West. They consider the playing time potential for Gavin Lux and Jordan Luplow, size up the closer situations in San Diego and San Francisco and look for viable fantasy pitchers in the Rockies' rotation.
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| Lewis Brinson in San Francisco, a Late Push for Abrams & Avoiding the Top Prospect Chase | 07 Sep 2022 | 01:07:07 | |
Nando, Ian and DVR discuss Lewis Brinson's opportunity with the Giants, Felix Bautista's soaring long-term value, the benefits of the O's decision to move back the fences in left field, Juan Soto's missing power since being traded to San Diego, a case for CJ Abrams as a late-season pickup in redraft leagues, Aaron Judge v. Shohei Ohtani in the AL MVP battle, faint praise for Matt Manning, and Spencer Strider's ascent to ace status.
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| DH Opportunities, Varsho Problems & Manoah's Ceiling | 11 Feb 2022 | 01:02:27 | |
Nando, Ian & DVR examine a few potential winners with the expected return of the DH to the National League before discussing the challenge of Daulton’s Varsho’s 2022 ADP, Alek Manoah’s Year 2 expectations, Tarik Skubal, and more.
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| Depth Chart Diving: AL West Edition | 08 Feb 2022 | 01:03:01 | |
DVR and Al kick off a series of divisional previews by breaking down the depth charts for each team in the American League West. Topics of interest include hitters who could gain a surprisingly prominent role for the A's, the depth and quality of the Angels' rotation and the Astros' shortstop situation.
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| How To Manage Improperly Valued Young Pitching & Buying the Build in Detroit | 04 Feb 2022 | 01:09:16 | |
Nando, Ian & DVR discuss Cavan Biggio as a rebound candidate, their concerns about Shane Bieber — short and long-term — how to leverage improperly valued young pitching in most leagues, Robbie Grossman’s chances of sustaining his 2021 performance, and more.
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| What is 'Different' About 2022? | 01 Feb 2022 | 01:08:44 | |
DVR and Al discuss some of the unique challenges on the table in 2022 fantasy baseball drafts including the still unhelpful 2020 data points and lost minor league season, the uncertainty on current pending free agents and currently rehabbing players in the midst of the lockout, early-round picks with very questionable health, and the growing trend of closer-by-committee.
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| MLB Mega Draft, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jo Adell & Beating a Perennial Winner | 28 Jan 2022 | 01:01:32 | |
Nando, Ian & DVR discuss Nando's approach to The Athletic's MLB Mega Draft before examining the short and long-term value of Jazz Chisholm Jr., their varying interest in Jo Adell, and how they try to close the gap on dominant managers in the leagues.
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| Late Round Considerations, Strasburg Risk-Reward, and the Power of 47 | 21 Jan 2022 | 00:55:55 | |
Nando, Ian & DVR discuss a few of their late-round darts from a recent draft-and-hold league, the risk v. reward of targeting Stephen Strasburg now compared to waiting until a potentially healthy spring training, and becoming more excited about Orioles pitchers with the adjustments that are being made to Camden Yards.
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| Building the Machine, January Edition | 11 Jan 2022 | 01:06:35 | |
Nando, Ian & DVR recently joined a 12-team, 50-round draft-and-hold league with a slow draft (it's still going on). Using that framework, they outline the strategies they used for their roster foundations and some of their thought process as the draft played out with several round-by-round decisions.
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| Season 4 Premier! Big Moves, Long Car Rides, and a Surprising Love For Shark Tank | 07 Dec 2021 | 01:16:21 | |
Nando, Ian and DVR discuss a few early draft season observations -- Ian's blockbuster trade thanks to a long car ride -- the XFL auction, pre-lockout activity including Thor in Anaheim, Andrew Heaney's fresh start with the Dodgers, and the Rangers' aggressive approach. Plus, Clint Frazier's move to Chicago, a divided group of hosts about Robbie Ray's 2022 outlook, and Eloy Jiménez v. Nick Castellanos as an early-round power bat toss-up.
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| An Easy Fix to Balls & Strikes and Takeaways From a Very Early 2022 Draft | 27 Oct 2021 | 00:54:17 | |
Nando, Ian and DVR discuss an easy fix to issues with balls and strikes, and several takeaways from a very early 2022 draft that DVR was a part of in tandem with Todd Zola.
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| Yoo-Hoo Showers, High Fives, Settling Bets, and Closing the Book on the 2021 Fantasy Baseball Season | 06 Oct 2021 | 01:01:47 | |
Nando, Ian and DVR discuss the end of the 2021 fantasy baseball season and check in on a few old wagers from the past year, as they prepare to turn the page and begin the process of getting ready for 2022.
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| A Recap of the 2022 Rookie Pitcher Class | 06 Sep 2022 | 01:01:50 | |
DVR and Al look back (and a little bit ahead) on the 2022 seasons produced by rookie pitchers. They focus on Spencer Strider, George Kirby and Shane Baz as starters who could be fantasy aces in the near future, and they also look at some rookie starters who made strong cases for their fantasy draft status in 2023, including Reid Detmers and Nick Lodolo. DVR and Al also try to make sense of mixed seasons from McKenzie Gore, Aaron Ashby and others, and they discuss rookie relievers, such as Félix Bautista, Jhoan Duran and Andrés Muñoz, who could make an even bigger impact next season.
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| The final FAB: Pitchers and hitters who could make a difference in the last week | 26 Sep 2021 | 01:01:57 | |
DVR and Al go through the probable pitcher grid one last time to find starters who could make an impact for your fantasy teams' final push, including Brady Singer, Tanner Houck and Alex Cobb. They also highlight a few hitters to add and a widely-available closer who appears primed for a productive week.
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| Deep League Flyers & Overlooked Prospects w/Matt Eddy | 23 Sep 2021 | 00:52:11 | |
DVR is joined by Matt Eddy of Baseball America to discuss several players getting late-season opportunities who may prove to be sneaky long-term adds in keeper and dynasty leagues, or undervalued targets to consider in deeper redraft leagues in 2022. Plus, Matt shares a few overlooked prospect risers worth adding in long-term formats, what he's learned from the 2021 season, and his ideas for making fantasy baseball better in the future.
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| A Buy-Low Opportunity in Seattle & Buying High on Sal Perez in 2022? | 21 Sep 2021 | 00:54:20 | |
Nando, Ian and DVR discuss another season largely lost to injury for Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis, Anthony Gose's return to the big leagues as a reliever, varying levels of trust in Salvador Perez as a very early-round, big-bid catcher entering 2022, and more.
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| The penultimate FAB preview, anticipating Shane Baz's debut and considering Jose Siri's appeal | 19 Sep 2021 | 01:01:06 | |
DVR and Al take a look across the grid of probable starters for the week starting September 20 to find streaming options, including Jon Lester, Jake Woodford and the debuting Shane Baz, They also look into a number of available hitters who could help during the season's final stretch.
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| Second-Half Pitching Surprises w/Nick Pollack | 17 Sep 2021 | 01:25:41 | |
DVR is joined by Nick Pollack of Pitcher List to discuss the evolution of Freddy Peralta, second-half pitching surprises -- including Blake Snell, Nathan Eovaldi, Logan Webb, Robbie Ray and Triston McKenzie -- a way too early look at the top of the 2022 pitching ranks, and the need to turn more baseball fans into fantasy baseball players.
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| Late-season risers, fallers, and a modern day Nolan Ryan? | 15 Sep 2021 | 01:07:07 | |
DVR and Ian discuss late-season risers and fallers -- including Sandy Alcantara, Yu Darvish and Logan Webb -- Max Scherzer as a 2021 version of Nolan Ryan, how they're re-tracing their steps across various leagues and auctions to correct mistakes for the future, and more.
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| Finding late-season pitching help, sharing the process, and no...it's not too early for Beer | 12 Sep 2021 | 00:49:41 | |
DVR shares his weekly free-agent bidding process while looking for viable options on the wire with just three weeks remaining in the 2021 fantasy baseball season. Which pitchers are one-week streamers, and which fringe guys have appeal the rest of the way? Is Seth Beer primed to be one of the last remaining long-term impact bats getting the call this season?
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| Learning From 2021 Mistakes & Identifying 2022 First-Rounders w/Todd Zola | 10 Sep 2021 | 01:08:59 | |
DVR is joined by Todd Zola of Mastersball & RotoWire to discuss their missteps in the very early 2021 draft ('The Kenyon League') as they prepare to begin the 2022 draft in just a few weeks. Is Adalberto Mondesi still a viable early-round option after another injury plagued season? Who will move into the first-round for 2022 drafts? Which 2021 pitching risers will catch too much helium next season? And how valuable will Trevor Story be leaving Colorado this offseason?
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| Love for A.J. Alexy, a new Trout v. Harper debate, and Robbie Ray's future value | 07 Sep 2021 | 00:59:11 | |
Nando, Ian and DVR discuss their interest in several late-season contributors -- including Rangers starter A.J. Alexy -- a looming Trout v. Harper debate in the early stages of 2022 drafts, and their future expectations for Robbie 'The Grunt' Ray in the wake of his career year in 2021.
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| Emptying FAB for closers and hitters and navigating a difficult week for streaming starting pitchers | 05 Sep 2021 | 00:35:44 | |
Beller and Al look into the FAB and waiver options for Sept. 5, covering the week from Sept. 6 to Sept. 12. They consider how much to prioritize hitters like Keibert Ruiz, Bobby Dalbec and Josh Harrison and discuss the appeal of adding Giovanny Gallegos, Adam Ottavino and Carlos Estévez to your fantasy bullpen.
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| Waiver Wire Options for Week 23 | 02 Sep 2022 | 00:55:11 | |
Are there waiver options to target beyond Corbin Carroll and Gunnar Henderson? DVR and Al discuss the bevy of players who are worth pursuing in the coming weekend's FAB bidding, and they also talk about whether Carroll or Henderson would be their highest priority, Included in the discussion are September additions Oswald Peraza, Spencer Steer, Ken Waldichuk, Cody Morris and Hunter Brown, and they also talk about which Cardinals hitters to target, given their favorable upcoming schedule. Also, is Jimmy Herget the best waiver wire reliever for saves right now?
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| The never-ending quest for value, Joe Ryan's arrival, and long-term outlooks for Adalberto Mondesi and Cody Bellinger | 02 Sep 2021 | 01:02:55 | |
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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| A look back at how 2020 breakouts have fared in 2021 | 31 Aug 2021 | 00:47:41 | |
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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| Fantasy Baseball FAB and Waivers for August 29 | 29 Aug 2021 | 00:47:07 | |
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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