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Episode 844 - News and FAABHost- Justin Mason Co-Host- Ray Kuhn Watch the pod on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/fhi5ojoC--Q?feature=shareNewsTJ Friedl hurt againNick Lodolo to the ILJung Hoo Lee separates his shoulderRhys Hoskins to the ILTopicsFAAB PrepJalen BeeksAbraham ToroDavis Schneider Chris PaddackBrent Rooker Max Kepler Alec ManoahTrevor WilliamsEddie Rosario Jonathan Aranda 

Episode 843 - Injuries and FAABHost- Justin Mason Co-Host- Ray Kuhn Watch the pod on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/IxneoqKkrIw?feature=shareNewsWillson Contreras breaks his armChristian Encarncion Strand to the IL with a wrist fractureDane Dunning to the IL with a shoulder injuryEdward Cabrera to the IL with a shoulder injury TopicsFAAB PrepPaul SkenesChristian ScottKyle ManzardoTyler NevinTaj BradleyJohn MeansHayden WesneskiJohnny DelucaWilli CastroWenceel PerezJon Singleton

Episode 842 Part 2 - Closer ChaosHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDCloser ChaosTampa Bay - Jason Adam? Committee?Milwaukee - Megill looks like the guy but Payamps still likely to get someChicago Cubs - Neris closing but for how long? Leiter? Brown?Minnesota - Duran HLR fireman, not straight closerPhiladelphia - Alvarado 70 / Hoffman 30Arizona - Will Sewald reclaim the job? Back tomorrowBaltimore - Kimbrel hurt? Cano might get oppsChicago WS - Kopech closing for now, struggling, Brebbia/Leasure?Detroit - Foley struggling, velo way down, might go back to Lange?Miami - Scott can’t throw strikes, Maldonado used in closer spot in last 2 opps - Puk back soon tooLA Dodgers - With Phillips out, will they use Hudson or go committee? EARTHGLARF still CRUSHING4 in top 15 overallCERF up to 2nd in cluster w/ SCARF WHARF SLARF all closeNERF middlingWERF up to 7thBARF down to 10thTARF still in LAST

Episode 842 Part 1 - What to Look ForHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDRecent MLB NewsArraez traded to SDParker Meadows demoted to AAABuxton knee to ILMusgrove elbow inflammation ILKwan hamstring ILLangford hamstring ILLane Thomas knee ILTrout knee IL - “should be back this season”Evan Phillips hamstring ILYelich, Bellinger, Suzuki, Sano all getting close to returning later this week or nextSteele back, Ben Brown to bullpen, Wesneski staying in rotation for nowWoo, Garrett, Pivetta and Bello likely returning this weekChristian Scott, Mason Black, Jack Leiter, Jordan Beck, Joey Loperfido, Tyler Black, Kyle Manzardo, Bryan Ramos, PCA all upGasser coming up to start Friday?Skenes not coming up this week?Holliday, Mervis, Clase, Jordan Walker sent downWhat to look for at this point in the season:PitchersSIERA not ERAWHIP will stabilize eventually but it’s too earlyKs and BBs stabilize early, but SwStrk% is more telling for Ks earlyCheck HR rate, BABIP and LOB% for luckHittersCheck

Episode 841 - News and FAABHost- Justin Mason Co-Host- Ray Kuhn Watch the pod on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/5Qfl8G8SzUU?feature=shareNewsLane Thomas to the ILJames Wood looming?Brayan Bello to the ILBlake Snell to the ILJordan Walker optionedCody Bellinger to the ILTopicsFAAB PrepPete Crow ArmstrongBryan De La CruzMitchell ParkerKeaton WinnHeston KjerstadLuis Garcia Jr. Reed GarrettJake IrvinJason AdamHector Neris/Mark Leiter Jr. Albert SuarezMatt Mervis

Episode 840 Part 2 - Closer Chaos and ProspectsHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDCloser ChaosTampa Bay - Jason Adam? Committee?Colorado - who caresMilwaukee - Payamps looks like the guyChicago Cubs - Neris? Leiter? Committee? Ben Brown?Minnesota - committee until Duran is backPhiladelphia - Alvarado/HoffmanDavid Bednar StrugglingJosh Hader StrugglingArizona - Will Sewald reclaim the job?BOS - Kenley velo back up a bit, struck out the side last timeNext Prospect to get the Call?Junior Caminero - 2HR/1SB/.267/26%K in 7 games, on fast trackJoey Loperfido - 10HR/2SB/.260/34%KOrelvis Martinez - 6HR/.333/21%KPaul Skenes - 0ERA/0.71WHIP/57%K/8.5%BBCoby Mayo - 7HR/3SB/.344/29%KKyle Manzardo - 4HR/.308/17% KChristian Scott - 3.77ERA/0.91 WHIP/46%K/5.4%BBJames Wood - 2HR/5SB/.306/23% KCade Povich - 0.83ERA/0.74WHIP/42%K/11.5%BBEARTHGLARF CRUSHING3 in top 8 overall including #2 and #3 overall (Aaron, Lucas, Sara)SCARF 2ndWHARF 3rdBARF 8thTARF in LASTTeams that talked a lot of smack saying

Episode 840 Part 1 - Are You a BelieverHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDRecent MLB NewsFrankie Montas to the IL with a forearm contusionPete Fairbanks to the IL with a nerve issueWade Miley to the IL with elbow inflammationLouie Varland optionedMax Kepler returnsHeston Kjerstad called up (Mountcastle going to IL?)Merrill Kelly headed to ILManoah with a good start in minors - Yariel headed to penTaijuan Walker returning this weekend? Turnbull headed to penHendricks keeps rotation spot over Ben Brown (limit IP?)Albies returning Friday already?!JD Martinez could be up FridayMatt Brash going on rehab, should be back soon - closing option?Bradish and Woo on rehab, returning soonCOL has 4 games in Coors then 2 in Mexico vs HOU - offensive explosion incoming?Are you a believer?Jordan WestburgColton CowserBlake PerkinsJesse WinkerMichael BuschAmed RosarioWilyer AbreuMiguel SanoLuis GarciaDavis SchneiderGabriel AriasRanger SuarezMitchell ParkerJake IrvinRyan WeathersBrady SingerJose So

Episode 839 - News and FAABHost- Justin Mason Co-Host- Ray Kuhn NewsOzzie Albies breaks toeRafael Devers dealing with knee injuryJustin Verlander to start FridayGarrett Whitlock to the IL with an Oblique strainTopicsFAAB PrepJoel PayampsJonatan ClaseKirby YatesSean BouchardAndy PagesJack LeiterJurickson ProfarEdward CabreraForrest Whitley

Episode 838 - Players We are Worried AboutHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDRecent MLB NewsJordan Montgomery to make debutTommy Pham signs with CWSNick Nastrini gets called up and makes his debutSeiya Suzuki to the IL with an oblique injuryAlexander Canario called upJordan Romano to return TuesdayTyler O’Neill in concussion protocolSurprise Eloy activation (though fittingly not in the lineup)Yelich looks like he’s headed to IL w/ back injuryEduardo Rodriguez setback - shut downMax Meyer optionedBraxton Garrett dead arm - won’t return this weekRobert Stephenson elbow issue nowSheehan shut downJake Burger to the IL Jonatan Clase called upEsteury Ruiz back upBobby Miller to the IL with a shoulder issueBradish starting rehab assignment - skeptical?Michael Lorenzen to debutCody Bradford to the ILAre you worried?Parker MeadowsCedanne RafaelaDaulton VarshoHenry DavisJordan WalkerAndrew VaughnJose AbreuByron BuxtonOneil CruzPaul GoldschmidtSpencer TorkelsonNick CastellanosJRodFrancisco

Episode 837 - Opening DayHost- Justin Mason Co-Host- Ray Kuhn NewsJordan Montgomery signed with the DiamondbacksMatt McLain has shoulder surgery Mike Yazstremski not playing this weekendTony Kemp signs with the OriolesGarrett Mitchell to the IL with a broken handTopicsEarly season scheduleFAAB PrepDylan Carlson to the ILVictor Scott II called upPaul Sewald to the ILKevin Ginkel next up?Bryan Woo to the IL with elbow inflammationEmerson HancockJared JonesLuis GilColton CowserGriffin Jax/Brock StewartCasey MizeGavin StoneMax MeyerCedanne RafaelaGarrett CrochetMichael Kopech

Episode 836 - News and Fades!Recent MLB NewsGerrit Cole getting an MRI on his elbowGiolito elbow surgeryGavin Williams elbowEdward Cabrera undergoing an MRI on his shoulderGausman shoulderNick Lodolo (tibia) finally pitching after 10 monthsTaillon back injurySonny Gray hamstringBraxton Garrett shoulder will start on ILSheehan shoulder - starting on ILDevin Williams back - getting second opinion going to spine specialistBednar lat tightnessKenley latYuki Matsui (back) might miss opening seriesNate Lowe obliqueTyler O’Neill calfJosh Lowe hipIan Happ hamstringEdman (wrist) doubtful for ODGrissom hamstring/groin - unlikely for ODNoelvi PEDs 80 game suspensionCaminero and Lawlar sent downFadesPick a fade for each round of the NFBC ADP (Rotowire OC for this month)Round 1 Corbin Carroll/JudgeRound 2 Elly (obviously Cole now)Round 3 Robert/Abrams/SeagerRound 4 Glasnow (moving up - won’t go in 4th anymore)/GausmanRound 5 Royce Lewis/Devin Williams/Fried/Adley/JazzRound 6 HoernerRound 7 Snell/SchwarberRound 8 Josh Lowe

Episode 835 - TDG Live!Host: Sam Wirsching @SamFBB1Guest: Drew Klein @aok_fanGuest: Ryan Epperson @ppenayrTDG wraps up Podapallooza 2024!

Episode 834 - Hitters!Host: Jake Crumpler @jakecrumplerGuest: Mike Carter @mdrc0508Guest: Bryson Ostepchuk @brysonCKJake Crumpler of Pitcher List is joined by Mike Carter of Fantrax and Bryson Ostepchuk of CK Sports Cards to discuss hitters for 2024 on Podapallooza!

Episode 833 - Busts!Host: David Mendelson @DMendy02Guest: Brian Rudd @RuddHQGuest: Kev Mahserejian @RotoSurgeonGuest: Dave McDonald @RunDMcDDavid Mendelson of Triple Play is joined by Brian Rudd of Baseball HQ, Kev Mahserejian of the Operating Room podcast and Dave McDonald of Rotosaurus to discuss potential busts for 2024 on Podapallooza!

Episode 832 - Bold Predictions!Host: Frank Stampfl @Roto_FrankGuest: Marty Tallman @Marty_TallmanGuest: B-Don @RazzBDonGuest: Mike Couillard @mcouill7Frank Stampfl of CBS is joined by Marty Tallman of Triple Play, B-Don of Razzball, and Mike Couillard of Razzball to discuss potential sleepers for 2024 on Podapallooza 2024!

Episode 831 - Relievers!Host: Greg Jewett @gjewett9Guest: Doug Dennis @DougDennis41Guest: Rick Graham @IAmRickGrahamGreg Jewett of Reliever Recon, Doug Dennis of Baseball HQ and Rick Graham of Pitcher List discuss relief pitchers for Podapallooza 2024!

Episode 830 - Bold Predictions!Host: Howard Bender @RotobuzzguyGuest: Britton Allan @BrittonAllanGuest: Jamie Calandro @jac3600Guest: Matthew Peppler @D4RKSH33P_Howard Bender of Fantasy Alarm, Britton Allan of the Pallazzo Podcast, Jamie Calandro of Fantasy Pros, and Matthew Peppler of Stacking Dingers discuss potential bouncebacks players for 2024 on Podapallooza 2024!

Episode 829 - Bold Predictions!Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBGuest: Michael Rippe @MichaelRippeGuest: George Bissell @georgebissellGuest: Ryan McLaughlin @LDeePeeJustin Mason is joined by Michael Rippe of Live Take Sports, George Bissell of RotoWorld, and Ryan McLaughlin of Fantrax to give BOLD predictions for 2024 on Podapallooza!

Episode 828 - Pallazzo Podcast!Host: Sam Wirsching @SamFBB1Guest: Michael Govier @MJGovierGuest: Benjamin Chase @biggentlebenGuest: Robbie Baseball @robbiebaseball1Sam Wirsching, Michael Govier, Benjamin Chase and Robbie Baseball host the Pallazzo Podcast on Podapallooza!

Episode 827 - SleepersHost: Joe Orrico @JoeOrrico99Guest: Jason ColletteGuest: Pierre Camus @endgamepierreJoe Orrico of Sports Ethos is joined by Jason Collette of RotoWire and Pierre Camus of Fantasy Endgame to discuss potential sleepers for 2024 on Podapallooza!