Week 8 Planner; Offense in Oracle Park (09/04 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Sep 4, 2020

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Labor Day weekend is here! What are the big plans? As we do on every Friday pod, who are our favorite two-start pitchers for the upcoming week (2:20)? Look to add Tyler Mahle or Kevin Gausman if they're still available. Also, who should you avoid? ... For our OMGG Thursday standouts, we're going with Rhys Hoskins and Luis Robert (13:58). Just how early will Robert be drafted in 2021? Will the hype get out of control? ... On to news and notes, David Fletcher landed on the IL while Wil Myers made his return (22:21). Giancarlo Stanton is never returning and the A's have been cleared to play on Friday against the Padres. ... So what's the deal with all this offense in Oracle Park (27:15)? What do the park factors have to say? Can it be attributed to the changes in park dimensions or are the Giants doing things differently this season? ... Our email of the day asks if Keston Hiura is a bust (32:02). What have we made of the Brewers second baseman? ... On Thursday, we had studs, duds, and something in between (35:59). How did Clevinger look in his debut? What's up with George Springer this season? Alec Bohm has been great. Can you drop Victor Robles? Is Kris Bryant done? ... If you need saves, Frank thinks Felix Pena is now the Angels closer (49:33)! ... We preview Week 8, including starting pitcher streamers, scheduling, and sleeper hitters (51:55). ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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