Thanks for listening to Fantasy Baseball in 15 this season!Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Friday's slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in K-BB% among pitchers with an eye toward 2022.Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for listening to Fantasy Baseball in 15 this season! Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Friday's slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in K-BB% among pitchers with an eye toward 2022. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: <a href="http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy</a>Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Friday Streamers & BABIP Risers and Fallers

Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Thursday's slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in K-BB% among pitchers with an eye toward 2022.Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Thursday's slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in K-BB% among pitchers with an eye toward 2022. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: <a href="http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy</a>Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Thursday Streamers & K-BB% Risers and Fallers

Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Wednesday slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in barrel rate among hitters with an eye toward 2022. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Wednesday slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in barrel rate among hitters with an eye toward 2022.  Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: <a href="http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy</a>Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Wednesday Streamers & Barrel Rate Risers and Fallers

Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Tuesday’s slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in swinging-strike percentage among pitchers with an eye toward 2022.Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Al and DVR discuss a few starting pitchers to consider streaming from Tuesday’s slate, the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in swinging-strike percentage among pitchers with an eye toward 2022. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: <a href="http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy</a>Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Tuesday Streamers & Swinging-Strike Rate Risers and Fallers

Al and DVR discuss a few day-to-day players heading into the final week of the fantasy baseball season before looking at some of the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in O-Swing% among hitters with an eye toward 2022. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Al and DVR discuss a few day-to-day players heading into the final week of the fantasy baseball season before looking at some of the biggest year-over-year risers and fallers in O-Swing% among hitters with an eye toward 2022.  Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: <a href="http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy</a>Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Final Week Sit-Start Dilemmas & 2021 O-Swing Risers & Fallers

For many fantasy baseball managers, this is the final weekend of the season. For all fantasy baseball managers, the season will be over in 10 days. Beller and Al help you get ready for that homestretch on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBSubscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For many fantasy baseball managers, this is the final weekend of the season. For all fantasy baseball managers, the season will be over in 10 days. Beller and Al help you get ready for that homestretch on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.Follow Beller on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/MBeller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MBeller</a>Follow Al on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/almelchiorBB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@almelchiorBB</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="bit.ly/AthleticFantasy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/AthleticFantasy</a>Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Heading into the homestretch of the fantasy baseball season

Joe Ryan

Joe Ryan dominated the Cubs on Wednesday, further announcing himself as a potential fantasy force in 2022. Juan Soto has long been a fantasy force, but will be worthy of consideration with the first overall pick in fantasy drafts next season? Al and Beller discuss that, and a whole lot more, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBSubscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Ryan dominated the Cubs on Wednesday, further announcing himself as a potential fantasy force in 2022. Juan Soto has long been a fantasy force, but will be worthy of consideration with the first overall pick in fantasy drafts next season? Al and Beller discuss that, and a whole lot more, on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.Follow Beller on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/MBeller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MBeller</a>Follow Al on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/almelchiorBB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@almelchiorBB</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="bit.ly/AthleticFantasy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/AthleticFantasy</a>Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Joe Ryan, Juan Soto, and the rest of Wednesday's standouts

Jake Woodford

Cal Quantrill

Beller and Al break down all the fantasy-relevant news from the diamond on Tuesday, including a big day for catchers, strong outings from Cal Quantrill and Jake Woodford, and a handful of under-the-radar players who could provide some sneaky value over the final week and half of the fantasy regular season. The guys also dive into Wednesday's SP streamer pool.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBSubscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beller and Al break down all the fantasy-relevant news from the diamond on Tuesday, including a big day for catchers, strong outings from Cal Quantrill and Jake Woodford, and a handful of under-the-radar players who could provide some sneaky value over the final week and half of the fantasy regular season. The guys also dive into Wednesday's SP streamer pool.Follow Beller on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/MBeller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MBeller</a>Follow Al on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/almelchiorBB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@almelchiorBB</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="bit.ly/AthleticFantasy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/AthleticFantasy</a>Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

A big day for catchers, Cal Quantrill and Jake Woodford

John Means dominated the Phillies on Monday, while Dietrich Enns picked up a save for the Rays, so we hope you'll forgive us the title of this podcast. Beller and Al discuss those two developments, as well as the rest of the fantasy-relevant news from Monday's action on the diamond.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBSubscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Means dominated the Phillies on Monday, while Dietrich Enns picked up a save for the Rays, so we hope you'll forgive us the title of this podcast. Beller and Al discuss those two developments, as well as the rest of the fantasy-relevant news from Monday's action on the diamond.Follow Beller on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/MBeller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MBeller</a>Follow Al on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/almelchiorBB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@almelchiorBB</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="bit.ly/AthleticFantasy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/AthleticFantasy</a>Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Means and Enns from Monday's fantasy baseball slate

Al and DVR discuss the promotion of Shane Baz, expectations for his debut against Toronto on Monday, several Sunday standouts including Jarred Kelenic, Eddie Rosario and Frankie Montas, plus streamers for Monday and a few sit-start dilemmas for weekly leagues.Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube page: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Al and DVR discuss the promotion of Shane Baz, expectations for his debut against Toronto on Monday, several Sunday standouts including Jarred Kelenic, Eddie Rosario and Frankie Montas, plus streamers for Monday and a few sit-start dilemmas for weekly leagues. Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube page: <a href="http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy</a>Email us: tafantasysports@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Shane Baz gets the call, Sunday standouts, and Monday streamers

Every weekday morning, Al Melchior, Derek VanRiper and Michael Beller discuss everything you need to know in fantasy baseball, in about 15 minutes. New episodes are available by 9 a.m ET.

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Rundown(:45) Toronto's Ban on Public Events Until June 30th(3:15) Thor Non-Tendered in '21?(6:15) Mock H2H Points Dynasty Auction(8:45) Pursuing Prospects &amp; Adapting to a Room(11:25) Potential vs. ExperienceFeatured Read: '2020 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: How the Scott White Dynasty League came to be and how you can have your own' by Scott WhiteOOTP Trivia Quesiton: Which hitter had the largest year-to-year decrease in fWAR over the last 10 years?Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSave 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown(:45) Toronto's Ban on Public Events Until June 30th(3:15) Thor Non-Tendered in '21?(6:15) Mock H2H Points Dynasty Auction(8:45) Pursuing Prospects &amp; Adapting to a Room(11:25) Potential vs. Experience<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/2020-fantasy-baseball-draft-prep-how-the-scott-white-dynasty-league-came-to-be-and-how-you-can-have-your-own/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Featured Read: '2020 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: How the Scott White Dynasty League came to be and how you can have your own' by Scott White</a>OOTP Trivia Quesiton: Which hitter had the largest year-to-year decrease in fWAR over the last 10 years?Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper<a href="https://theathletic.com/checkout/?plan_id=46&amp;pc=167_fantasybaseball_pod&amp;source=audio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Thor Non-Tendered in '21(?) & Mock H2H Points Dynasty Auction

Rundown(:45) The Late Hank Steinbrenner &amp; Jim Frey + Verdugo's Value(4:45) NFBC ADP Movers(9:25) Garrett Hampson Down in ADP(11:00) Learning How to Use Baseball SavantFeatured View: Baseball Savant Tutorial #1: The Search Function pt. 1' by Alex FastOOTP Trivia Question: Name one of two players who finished in the bottom 12 in in-zone wOBA (min.1000 pitches) AND had an ISO of at least .110 in 2019.Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSave 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown(:45) The Late Hank Steinbrenner &amp; Jim Frey + Verdugo's Value(4:45) NFBC ADP Movers(9:25) Garrett Hampson Down in ADP(11:00) Learning How to Use Baseball Savant<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YfzU11cd4c&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Featured View: Baseball Savant Tutorial #1: The Search Function pt. 1' by Alex Fast</a>OOTP Trivia Question: Name one of two players who finished in the bottom 12 in in-zone wOBA (min.1000 pitches) AND had an ISO of at least .110 in 2019.Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSave 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic by visiting: <a href="http://theathletic.com/baseballin15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Verdugo's Value, NFBC ADP Movers & Baseball Savant Walkthrough

Carlos Carrasco

Mike Clevinger

Adalberto Mondesi

Rundown0:50 Carlos Carrasco Shut Down with Elbow Inflammation3:13 Mike Clevinger (Knee) Throws Two Bullpen Sessions in Three Days7:52 Adalberto Mondesi (Shoulder) Still Hasn't Played in Cactus League10:56 Paul Goldschmidt Dealing with Sore Elbow12:49 Edwin Encarnación (Hip) Should Be Fine for Opening DayFeatured Read: ''Like a ghost': Barry Bonds comes to terms with his legacy in a changing sport' by Andrew BaggarlyFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerJoin The Athletic and experience our award-winning sports content! Save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown 0:50 Carlos Carrasco Shut Down with Elbow Inflammation 3:13 Mike Clevinger (Knee) Throws Two Bullpen Sessions in Three Days 7:52 Adalberto Mondesi (Shoulder) Still Hasn't Played in Cactus League 10:56 Paul Goldschmidt Dealing with Sore Elbow 12:49 Edwin Encarnación (Hip) Should Be Fine for Opening Day <a href="https://theathletic.com/1662202/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Featured Read: ''Like a ghost': Barry Bonds comes to terms with his legacy in a changing sport' by Andrew Baggarly</a> Follow Derek on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/derekvanriper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@DerekVanRiper</a> Follow Michael on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/mbeller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MBeller</a>Join The Athletic and experience our award-winning sports content! Save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: <a href="theathletic.com/baseballin15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Injury Updates on Carlos Carrasco, Mike Clevinger, Adalberto Mondesi and More

Rundown(:45) Strat-O-Matic Headlines(5:15) Realism of Team Results(10:45) Standout Position Players(14:30) Strong Start for PitchersFeatured Read: Introducing The Athletic Alternate Universe for the 2020 MLB season by Grant BrisbeeFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSave 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown(:45) Strat-O-Matic Headlines(5:15) Realism of Team Results(10:45) Standout Position Players(14:30) Strong Start for Pitchers<a href="https://theathletic.com/1732632/2020/04/09/introducing-the-athletic-alternate-universe-for-the-2020-mlb-season/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Featured Read: Introducing The Athletic Alternate Universe for the 2020 MLB season by Grant Brisbee</a>Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper<a href="https://theathletic.com/checkout/?plan_id=46&amp;pc=167_fantasybaseball_pod&amp;source=audio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Strat-O-Matic Sims: Early Season Standouts

Shohei Ohtani

Rundown1:20 Updates to Griffin Canning's Health5:20 Shohei Ohtani on Track to Start the Season as a Two-Way Player13:23 How Should Fantasy Owners Treat Corbin Burnes?Featured Read: 'How MLB can get creative, experiment and make the most of a delayed season' by Ken Rosenthal and Jayson StarkJoin The Athletic and experience our award-winning sports content! Save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown 1:20 Updates to Griffin Canning's Health 5:20 Shohei Ohtani on Track to Start the Season as a Two-Way Player 13:23 How Should Fantasy Owners Treat Corbin Burnes? <a href="https://theathletic.com/1698008/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Featured Read: 'How MLB can get creative, experiment and make the most of a delayed season' by Ken Rosenthal and Jayson Stark</a>Join The Athletic and experience our award-winning sports content! Save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/episodes/theathletic.com/baseballin15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Latest on Griffin Canning, Shohei Ohtani and Corbin Burnes

Rundown(2:00) 1982 Retro-Draft(6:40) Draft Adjustments(9:30) Featured Read: 'Closers Do More Than Miss Bats; They're Quality Contact Managers TooClosers-In-Waiting' by Tony Blengino (Forbes) &amp; Closers-In-Waiting(14:30) Out of Luck Closers-In-WaitingFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSave 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown(2:00) 1982 Retro-Draft(6:40) Draft Adjustments(9:30) <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonyblengino/2020/04/21/closers-do-more-than-miss-bats-theyre-quality-contact-managers-too/#2e03438e3122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Featured Read: 'Closers Do More Than Miss Bats; They're Quality Contact Managers TooClosers-In-Waiting' by Tony Blengino (Forbes)</a> &amp; Closers-In-Waiting(14:30) Out of Luck Closers-In-WaitingFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper<a href="https://theathletic.com/checkout/?plan_id=46&amp;pc=167_fantasybaseball_pod&amp;source=audio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

1982 Retro-Draft & Closers-In-Waiting

Rundown1:39 Tyler O'Neill or Harrison Bader?6:20 The Oakland Outfielder to Target with Stephen Piscotty Out9:38 Is It Franchy Cordero Time?Featured Read: 'Meet Mason Saunders, the secret rodeo identity of Madison Bumgarner' by Andrew Baggarly and Zach BuchananFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerSave 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown 1:39 Tyler O'Neill or Harrison Bader? 6:20 The Oakland Outfielder to Target with Stephen Piscotty Out 9:38 Is It Franchy Cordero Time? <a href="https://theathletic.com/1629527/2020/02/23/meet-mason-saunders-the-secret-rodeo-identity-of-madison-bumgarner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Featured Read: 'Meet Mason Saunders, the secret rodeo identity of Madison Bumgarner' by Andrew Baggarly and Zach Buchanan</a> Follow Al on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/almelchiorBB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@almelchiorBB</a> Follow Michael on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/mbeller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MBeller</a><a href="https://theathletic.com/checkout/?plan_id=46&amp;pc=167_fantasybaseball_pod&amp;source=audio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Picking Sides in the Crowded Outfields in St. Louis, Oakland and San Diego

Rundown(:45) Verlander's Value(6:00) Shorting Sanchez's Stock(9:00) Spring Surgers...are we getting Nicasio'ed?(15:30) Featured Read: 'Fantasy baseball rankings: Top 300 hitters, Top 200 pitchers (March update)' by Derek VanRiper - Notable Changes in DVR's RankingsFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSave 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown(:45) Verlander's Value(6:00) Shorting Sanchez's Stock(9:00) Spring Surgers...are we getting Nicasio'ed?<a href="https://theathletic.com/1576998/2020/03/06/2020-rankings-top-300-hitters-top-200-pitchers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(15:30) Featured Read: 'Fantasy baseball rankings: Top 300 hitters, Top 200 pitchers (March update)' by Derek VanRiper - Notable Changes in DVR's Rankings</a>Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper<a href="https://theathletic.com/1576998/2020/03/06/2020-rankings-top-300-hitters-top-200-pitchers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Verlander's Value, Spring Surgers & DVR's Updated Fantasy Rankings

Kyle Schwarber

Franmil Reyes

Rundown2:42 The State of the TAAU Cubs9:07 Changes Looming on Offense10:57 Do Kyle Schwarber and Franmil Reyes Need More Love?Featured Reads: 'Two unknown broadcasters are now the baseball voice of the English-speaking world' by Marc Carig'Sorting out who's Hu in Taiwanese baseball is a welcome challenge' by Jay JaffeFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerGet a free 90-day trial to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown 2:42 The State of the TAAU Cubs 9:07 Changes Looming on Offense 10:57 Do Kyle Schwarber and Franmil Reyes Need More Love? Featured Reads: <a href="https://theathletic.com/1757266/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'Two unknown broadcasters are now the baseball voice of the English-speaking world' by Marc Carig</a> <a href="https://blogs.fangraphs.com/sorting-out-whos-hu-in-taiwanese-baseball-is-a-welcome-challenge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'Sorting out who's Hu in Taiwanese baseball is a welcome challenge' by Jay Jaffe</a>Follow Al on Twitter: <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/episodes/twitter.com/almelchiorBB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@almelchiorBB</a> Follow Michael on Twitter: <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/episodes/twitter.com/mbeller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MBeller</a>Get a free 90-day trial to The Athletic by visiting <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/shows/ef7c8652-d494-4cd6-a86c-ea5d7d318e9b/episodes/theathletic.com/baseballin15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Kyle Schwarber, Franmil Reyes, and Outfield Bargains

Rundown:45 Luis Severino Replacement Options3:00 Severino Dynasty Value7:30 J.D. Davis &amp; Freddie Freeman Concern?11:15 Featured Read: "Fantasy baseball sleepers for 2020" by Jake Ciely Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSave 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown:45 Luis Severino Replacement Options3:00 Severino Dynasty Value7:30 J.D. Davis &amp; Freddie Freeman Concern?<a href="https://theathletic.com/1629231/2020/02/25/2020-fantasy-baseball-sleepers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11:15 Featured Read: "Fantasy baseball sleepers for 2020" by Jake Ciely</a> Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper<a href="https://theathletic.com/checkout/?plan_id=46&amp;pc=167_fantasybaseball_pod&amp;source=audio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Surgery for Severino, Freeman Concern & 2020 Sleepers

Rundown(:30) Key Players Optioned &amp; Likelihood of Them Re-Emerging (via Bruce J.)(4:00) Rays Trio: Randy Arozarena, Nate Lowe and Brendan McKay(8:00) Cardinals Pitching Duo(11:40) Cleveland's Surprising Moves(13:15) Willi Castro Lands in ToledoFeatured Read: 'Fantasy mailbag: Lopsided dynasty deals, Top 200 hitter sleepers and more' by Nando Di FinoOOTP Trivia Question: Who was the last pitcher to no-hit the Cubs?Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSave 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown(:30) Key Players Optioned &amp; Likelihood of Them Re-Emerging (via Bruce J.)(4:00) Rays Trio: Randy Arozarena, Nate Lowe and Brendan McKay(8:00) Cardinals Pitching Duo(11:40) Cleveland's Surprising Moves(13:15) Willi Castro Lands in Toledo<a href="https://theathletic.com/1701238/2020/03/29/fantasy-mailbag-lopsided-dynasty-deals-top-200-hitter-sleepers-and-more/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Featured Read: 'Fantasy mailbag: Lopsided dynasty deals, Top 200 hitter sleepers and more' by Nando Di Fino</a>OOTP Trivia Question: Who was the last pitcher to no-hit the Cubs?Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper<a href="https://theathletic.com/checkout/?plan_id=46&amp;pc=167_fantasybaseball_pod&amp;source=audio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Key Players Optioned to Minors & Their Chances of Re-Emerging

Rundown(:45) MLB-MLBPA Plan Possibilities(4:55) MLB Trade Rumors' Poll(7:30) SP to Target in Deeper Leagues - Merrill Kelly, Sean Newcomb, Michael Kopech, Brendan McKay, et al.Featured Read: 'MLB's reported Arizona plan has too many hurdles to work' by Eric StephenFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSave 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown(:45) MLB-MLBPA Plan Possibilities(4:55) MLB Trade Rumors' Poll(7:30) SP to Target in Deeper Leagues - Merrill Kelly, Sean Newcomb, Michael Kopech, Brendan McKay, et al.<a href="https://www.truebluela.com/2020/4/7/21212080/mlb-2020-season-arizona-coronavirus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Featured Read: 'MLB's reported Arizona plan has too many hurdles to work' by Eric Stephen</a>Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper<a href="https://theathletic.com/checkout/?plan_id=46&amp;pc=167_fantasybaseball_pod&amp;source=audio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

MLB Plan Possibilities & Starting Pitchers to Target in Deeper Leagues

Chris Paddack

Nick Pivetta

Rundown1:13 News Items on Jonathan Loáisiga and Shin-soo Choo3:39 Can Chris Paddack Follow up His Stellar Rookie Year with a Strong 2020?11:04 Is This Finally the Year for Nick Pivetta?16:55 Out of the Park Giveaway and Featured ReadFeatured Read: 'A little look inside these recently published baseball books' by Eno SarrisFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerGet a free 90-day trial to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown 1:13 News Items on Jonathan Loáisiga and Shin-soo Choo 3:39 Can Chris Paddack Follow up His Stellar Rookie Year with a Strong 2020? 11:04 Is This Finally the Year for Nick Pivetta? 16:55 Out of the Park Giveaway and Featured Read <a href="https://theathletic.com/1706426/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Featured Read: 'A little look inside these recently published baseball books' by Eno Sarris</a>Follow Al on Twitter: <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/episodes/twitter.com/almelchiorBB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@almelchiorBB</a> Follow Michael on Twitter: <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/episodes/twitter.com/mbeller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MBeller</a>Get a free 90-day trial to The Athletic by visiting <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/shows/ef7c8652-d494-4cd6-a86c-ea5d7d318e9b/episodes/theathletic.com/baseballin15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Debating Chris Paddack and Nick Pivetta

Dansby Swanson

Rhys Hoskins

Rundown1:36 Who's the Real Rhys Hoskins?12:44 Where's the Love for Dansby SwansonFeatured Read: 'How ex-Astros first-rounder Jio Mier found fulfillment as an Orange County cop' by Jake KaplanGet a free 90-day trial to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown 1:36 Who's the Real Rhys Hoskins? 12:44 Where's the Love for Dansby SwansonFeatured Read: <a href="https://theathletic.com/1766573/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'How ex-Astros first-rounder Jio Mier found fulfillment as an Orange County cop' by Jake Kaplan</a>Get a free 90-day trial to The Athletic by visiting <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/shows/ef7c8652-d494-4cd6-a86c-ea5d7d318e9b/episodes/theathletic.com/baseballin15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Player Profile Series: Rhys Hoskins and Dansby Swanson

Rundown(:35) Max Scherzer Scare(3:15) Michael Conforto Concern(6:15) Yordan Alvarez Knee Ache(9:55) David Dahl at Leadoff(12:45) Progress Updates on Eugenio Suarez &amp; Alex Verdugo(15:00) Featured Read: 'Lights? Wristbands? Earpieces? MLB explores delivering signs through technology' by Jayson StarkFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerJoin The Athletic and experience our award-winning sports content! Save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown(:35) Max Scherzer Scare(3:15) Michael Conforto Concern(6:15) Yordan Alvarez Knee Ache(9:55) David Dahl at Leadoff(12:45) Progress Updates on Eugenio Suarez &amp; Alex Verdugo<a href="https://theathletic.com/1665482/2020/03/10/lights-wrist-bands-earpieces-mlb-explores-delivering-signs-through-technology/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(15:00) Featured Read: 'Lights? Wristbands? Earpieces? MLB explores delivering signs through technology' by Jayson Stark</a>Follow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBeller<a href="https://theathletic.com/checkout/?plan_id=46&amp;pc=167_fantasybaseball_pod&amp;source=audio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Athletic and experience our award-winning sports content! Save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Scherzer Scare, Conforto Concern, Aching Alvarez & Dahl at Leadoff

Rundown1:45 Stories on Pittsburgh and Detroit Prospects Provide a Lens into How Front Offices Are Thinking6:34 Alec Bohm and Scott Kingery12:42 Ke'Bryan Hayes and Colin MoranFeatured Read: 'What might a shortened season mean for the Tigers' pitching prospects?' by Cody StavenhagenFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerGet a free 90-day trial to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown 1:45 Stories on Pittsburgh and Detroit Prospects Provide a Lens into How Front Offices Are Thinking 6:34 Alec Bohm and Scott Kingery 12:42 Ke'Bryan Hayes and Colin Moran Featured Read: <a href="https://theathletic.com/1783713/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'What might a shortened season mean for the Tigers' pitching prospects?' by Cody Stavenhagen</a>Follow Al on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/almelchiorBB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@almelchiorBB</a> Follow Michael on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/MBeller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MBeller</a>Get a free 90-day trial to The Athletic by visiting <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/shows/ef7c8652-d494-4cd6-a86c-ea5d7d318e9b/episodes/theathletic.com/baseballin15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Domino Effect of Prospect Uncertainty

Collin McHugh

Beller Recaps

Rundown1:09 Another Chris Sale Update3:43 Collin McHugh's Role in Boston9:19 Beller Recaps His Tout Wars DraftFeatured Read: 'Is Yusei Kikuchi already a bust, or could he be a sleeper in 2020?' by Corey BrockFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerSave 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown 1:09 Another Chris Sale Update 3:43 Collin McHugh's Role in Boston 9:19 Beller Recaps His Tout Wars Draft<a href="https://theathletic.com/1654231/2020/03/05/is-yusei-kikuchi-already-a-bust-or-could-he-be-a-sleeper-in-2020/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Featured Read: 'Is Yusei Kikuchi already a bust, or could he be a sleeper in 2020?' by Corey Brock</a>Follow Al on Twitter: <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/episodes/twitter.com/almelchiorBB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@almelchiorBB</a> Follow Michael on Twitter: <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/episodes/twitter.com/mbeller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MBeller</a><a href="https://theathletic.com/checkout/?plan_id=46&amp;pc=167_fantasybaseball_pod&amp;source=audio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Collin McHugh Joins Boston, and Beller Recaps His Tout Wars Draft

Cole Hamels

Jorge Soler

D.J. LeMahieu

Rundown1:35 Al Kaline's Passing3:25 Cole Hamels is "Pain-Free"9:47 Buying D.J. LeMahieu?14:05 Can We Trust Jorge Soler?Featured Read: 'Shandler mailbag: Trading Mike Trout, keeping Ketel Marte and post-hype pitchers' by Ron ShandlerFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerGet a free 90-day trial to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown 1:35 Al Kaline's Passing 3:25 Cole Hamels is "Pain-Free" 9:47 Buying D.J. LeMahieu? 14:05 Can We Trust Jorge Soler? <a href="https://theathletic.com/1657824/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Featured Read: 'Shandler mailbag: Trading Mike Trout, keeping Ketel Marte and post-hype pitchers' by Ron Shandler</a>Follow Al on Twitter: <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/episodes/twitter.com/almelchiorBB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@almelchiorBB</a> Follow Michael on Twitter: <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/episodes/twitter.com/mbeller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MBeller</a>Get a free 90-day trial to The Athletic by visiting <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/shows/ef7c8652-d494-4cd6-a86c-ea5d7d318e9b/episodes/theathletic.com/baseballin15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Updating Cole Hamels, and Diving Deep on D.J. LeMahieu and Jorge Soler

Rundown:45 Carrasco Leg Injury5:00 Severino Arm Injury9:15 Rookie Hitter Rankings12:30 Rookie Stash OptionsFeatured Read: 'Injury mailbag: Mike Clevinger's timeline, Alex Verdugo's strange back injury and more' by Virginia Zakas, Inside InjuriesFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSave 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown:45 Carrasco Leg Injury5:00 Severino Arm Injury9:15 Rookie Hitter Rankings12:30 Rookie Stash Options<a href="https://theathletic.com/1622417/2020/02/20/injury-mailbag-mike-clevingers-optimal-timeline-alex-verdugos-back-and-more/?article_source=search&amp;search_text" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Featured Read: 'Injury mailbag: Mike Clevinger's timeline, Alex Verdugo's strange back injury and more' by Virginia Zakas, Inside Injuries</a>Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper<a href="https://theathletic.com/checkout/?plan_id=46&amp;pc=167_fantasybaseball_pod&amp;source=audio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Carrasco & Severino Injuries + Rookie Hitter Rankings

Joc Pederson

Rundown1:54 MLB Floats a New Postseason System3:11 Teams That Should Be in on Joc Pederson6:08 Players to Watch in Spring Training11:05 The Case For and Against D.J. LeMahieuFeatured Read: 'Introducing Hard Minus Soft rate: A simplified contact spread metric' by John Laghezzahttps://theathletic.com/1553506/Follow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBGet full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballin15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown 1:54 MLB Floats a New Postseason System 3:11 Teams That Should Be in on Joc Pederson 6:08 Players to Watch in Spring Training 11:05 The Case For and Against D.J. LeMahieu Featured Read: 'Introducing Hard Minus Soft rate: A simplified contact spread metric' by John Laghezza <a href="https://theathletic.com/1553506/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theathletic.com/1553506/</a> Follow Michael on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/MBeller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MBeller</a> Follow Al on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/almelchiorBB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@almelchiorBB</a>Get full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: <a href="https://theathletic.com/baseballin15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theathletic.com/baseballin15</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Joc Pederson Landing Spots, and Players to Watch in Spring Training

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