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May 15, 2019 • 1h 2min

05/15: More Call-Ups; Jose Ramirez Talk; Everything from Tuesday (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Busy show today as Austin Riley and Keston Hiura are up and we'll discuss them (3:00) plus which prospects are next to arrive (9:30). We also chat about Jose Ramirez (14:25)! Is he ever going to break the slump? And we've got Monday leftovers (21:00) for you including Brad Peacock, Robbie Ray and Jarrod Dyson ... Tuesday standouts (27:30)! Vlad homered twice and there may be some clarity in the Red Sox bullpen. We also wonder if it's time to sell high on some of the best of 2019 like George Springer and Cody Bellinger (36:00) ... So much from Tuesday as we give you deep league options (41:00) and review the noteworthy pitching performances (43:00). Where are we on Jack Flaherty? Kyle Gibson? Kyle Hendricks? Brandon Woodruff? And finally a look at today's matchups to end the show ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 14, 2019 • 1h 1min

05/14: Legitimate Breakouts, Prospects, Nola Concerns? (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Two players who can steal bases are being called up and we begin the show discussing their values before dusting off the Worryometer (8:15) for Aaron Nola and Shane Bieber. Then Chris (14:25) and Scott (20:30) give us the legitimate breakouts of 2019. Josh Bell, Matt Boyd, Caleb Smith, Jorge Polanco and Mike Minor are discussed and, in some cases, debated ... What about Omar Narvaez, Eduardo Escobar and Tommy La Stella (31:00)? Are they breaking out too? Plus news and notes (37:05) and bullpen updates including the mystery of Hector Neris (40:00) ... And following up on yesterday's discussion of the Griffin Canning Corporation, what are the best baseball player/company names (44:00)? Double dongs (47:10), Bryce Harper thoughts (50:00) and Team Name Tuesday (56:10) ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 13, 2019 • 59min

05/13: Weekend Roundup - Prospects are Here! (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

We had some interesting call-ups this weekend, but it's possible only one of them really matters. Let's start with some hitters (2:00) and pitchers (6:22) to add including a couple of saves options. Also, Hyun-Jin Ryu deserves his own segment (15:30) ... Big injuries to talk about (18:30), the aforementioned call-ups (23:30) and their Fantasy values, a look at the Most Added list (25:30) and we play "Start, Sit or Drop" (32:00) for Joey Votto, Travis Shaw, Jose Ramirez and Daniel Murphy ... SP talk (39:00) for the remainder of the show, beginning with the studs and getting into the SPs you might actually be able to add. Who is the best Cubs pitcher? Best Dodgers pitcher? We're buying Frankie Montas now. Should you add Spencer Turnbull? Zach Davies? Also a look at today's matchups to end the show ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 10, 2019 • 1h 5min

05/10: Pence, Darvish, Most Added, Week 8 Help (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Who is our favorite two-start pitcher for Fantasy Week 8? And are we believing in this Hunter Pence revival (5:30)? We've also got the the Addometer (7:25) and the Dropometer (15:00) as we discuss Yu Darvish, Derek Dietrich, Wade Miley, Miguel Andujar and more ... Prospects to stash (21:30), thoughts on Daniel Murphy (26:40) and Josh Bell (29:00), Grade the Trade (38:50) ... A look at the Most Added list (44:20), are we "Still Buying it" for some hot starters who are currently cold (49:00), a quick Thursday recap (51:00) and two-start pitchers (57:00) and weekend streamers to end the show ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 9, 2019 • 1h 3min

05/09: Rankings Movers, Buy or Sell, SPs to Add (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Chris Sale is officially awesome again, but is Michael Brantley this good (5:00) or is he worth selling? And we had some standout SPs who might be available in your leagues (7:50) such as Kyle Gibson, Brad Peacock and Brandon Woodruff. We'll rank them for you! Then we'll rank a group of high-end SPs (19:05) like Clayton Kershaw, Matt Boyd and Jack Flaherty ... News and notes (26:00), Buy or Sell (33:00) for Christian Yelich, Josh Hader, J.D. Martinez, Tyler Glasnow and more ... Bullpen updates (44:40), and then Scott discusses some rankings movers (47:10). Hunter Dozier and Mike Minor are up. Yu Darvish has moved down. And we finish the show recapping some lousy SP performances from yesterday (55:00), discussing Hunter Renfroe and previewing today's matchups (59:30) ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 8, 2019 • 1h 1min

05/08: No-Hitter, "Hey, Real Quick" and the "Cool-O-Meter" (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

What a fun night in baseball! We of course talk about Mike Fiers' no-hitter and actually debate if it was a "great" start or not, seriously. We discuss Justin Turner (5:00), Jose Berrios (6:42), fringy SPs (11:30) like Griffin Canning, Lucas Giolito and Tyler Mahle and much more ... News and notes (19:00) as we update you on the CLE rotation and the LAA bullpen. We're also debuting the Cool-O-Meter (21:20), discussing an intriguing call-up with big power (23:30) and playing "Hey, Real Quick" (25:10) as we debate Nola vs. Berrios, Marquez vs. Ryu, Lester vs. Caleb Smith and Realmuto vs. Sanchez ... Some quick thoughts on a few of the top Fantasy performers that we don't talk enough about (30:50), and then it's on to the bullpen (36:15), Worryometer (39:00) and the Own-O-Meter (42:40). Plus our thoughts on some hitters to consider adding (44:00), Madison Bumgarner (46:30), Chris Paddack (48:00), some strategy and a new advanced stat ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 7, 2019 • 1h 2min

05/07: Legitometer, Rookie Watch, Grand Slams and More (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Anthony DeSclafani and Martin Perez rewarded Fantasy owners yesterday, but can they keep it up? Who else stood out on Monday (7:25)? We discuss Trevor Bauer and Chris Paddack before dusting off the Legitometer (14:00) for James McCann, Jorge Polanco and Nick Markakis ... Welcoming back (21:00) Matt Olson and Shohei Ohtani and celebrating the grand slams (28:24) of Tommy Pham, Jonathan Villar and Denny's restaurants ... Advanced stats discussion (34:10), Worryometer for five key players (40:00), our thoughts on relevant rookies (46:00) like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Nick Senzel and Victor Robles, more from Monday (53:00) and Team Name Tuesday (55:00) ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 6, 2019 • 1h

05/06: Weekend Roundup - Who to Add for Week 7 and Beyond (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

We start with hitters (1:40) and SPs (10:00) to add. Are Josh VanMeter or Derek Dietrich worth a look? What are we seeing from Pablo Lopez right now? And who are the one-start streamers you could use this week (12:15)? ... A lot of news to get to (17:00) as we update you on Corey Kluber, Jameson Taillon, all of the Yankees and some day-to-day guys. Then we review the Most Added list (23:30) as we wonder if any of the SPs like Anthony DeSclafani, Martin Perez, Griffin Canning and Spencer Turnbull have staying power ... How Adam botched Fantasy Jeopardy last week (32:00), bullpen updates (35:00), more hitters to add (38:40) and SP talk (42:30) to finish the show ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 3, 2019 • 1h 3min

05/03: Fantasy Jeopardy, Trade Talk, Week 7 Help (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Who are our favorite two-start pitchers for Week 7 (1:50)? Who are our favorite weekend streamers (4:40)? And who are our favorite Buy Low and Sell High (8:00) candidates? What about some Buy High guys (17:15)? It's getting harder to doubt Hunter Dozier and Joey Gallo. But are we willing to buy low on Yasiel Puig? ... Reading your emails (21:00) and discussing our favorite advanced stats (26:00). We also review all of yesterday's important stuff (30:00) including brilliant performances from aces, Jose Berrios' ascent to the top tier and the struggles of Mike Foltynewicz and Brad Peacock ... Fantasy Jeopardy (41:30)! Scott and Heath compete in some FBT trivia. We've also got the Dropometer (53:00) for guys like Brandon Nimmo, Miguel Cabrera and Ryan McMahon, plus a full review of two-start pitchers (55:30) and weekend streamers ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 2, 2019 • 1h 1min

05/02: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Pitching Performances (Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Kicking it off with our thoughts on stashing Corey Kluber (2:00) and some other notes from around MLB before we get into Wednesday's standouts (8:22). Adalberto Mondesi is a Top 3 Shortstop, and there are a couple of SPs who are barely owned and might need to be picked up in your leagues ... Worryometer (15:35) for Kris Bryant, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Eugenio Suarez and Bryce Harper. Then we'll talk about Nick Senzel (25:10) and some other recent call-ups ... Bullpen updates (34:10) as Ian Kennedy and Ty Buttrey are worth discussing. And we've got The Good (39:00), The Bad (45:40) and The Ugly (49:30) pitching performances. Are we concerned about Blake Snell? Is Jon Lester legit? Should you drop Carlos Rodon? Plus, quick thoughts on Danny Santana and Christian Vazquez (53:00) ... Your emails at fantasybasball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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