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Episode 826 - OBP LeaguesHost: Todd Zola @toddzolaGuest: Villa @YGMfantasyGuest: Todd Hedberg @TheToddMplsTodd Zola of RotoWire is joined by Villa of YGM Fantasy and Todd Hedberg of Fantrax to discuss On Base Percentage formats for Podapallooza!

Episode 825 - NFBC StrategyHost: Jake Halusker @thedustmiteGuest: Todd Whitestone @telestar7Guest: Kevin Hasting @hastingkevinGuest: Toby G @batflipcrazyJake Halusker of Rotosaurus is joined by Todd Whitestone of FTN, Kevin Hasting of Pitcher List, and Toby G of the Bat Flip Crazy podcast to discuss NFBC strategy!

Episode 824 - BustsHost: Erik Halterman @erik_haltermanGuest: Bob Osgood @BobOsgood15Guest: Jordan Eisen @FOV_SportsErik Halterman of Rotowire is joined by Bob Osgood of Over The Monster and Jordan Eisen of Field of Vision Sports to discuss potential busts for 2024 on Podapallooza 2024!

Episode 823 - Dynasty Strategies/ProspectsHost: Drew Wheeler @drewisokayGuest: Joe Lowry @jh00kGuest: Tim Kanak @fantasyaceballGuest: Chad Simpson @caochadttvGuest: Matt Thompson @mdthomp_PLiveDrew Wheeler of Prospects Live is joined by Joe Lowry of Prospects Live, Tim Kanak of the Fantasy Aceball Podcast, Chad Simpson of The Enricho Pallazza Podcast and Matt Thompson of Prospects Live to discuss dynasty strategies and prospects on Podapallooza 2024!

Episode 822 - How to use projections for sports bettingHost: John Laghezza @JohnLaghezzaGuest:Derek Carty @derekcartyJohn Laghezza of the The Athletic is joined by Derek Carty of RotoGrinders to discuss how to use projections to make sports bets on Podapallooza 2024!

Episode 821 - Undervalued/Overvalued Players Based on ADPHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBGuest: Jamie Steed @Baseball_JimboGuest: Mike GianellaGuest: Daniel Rotter @drot_6Justin Mason is joined by Jamie Steed of Rotoballer, Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus, and Daniel Rotter of Sports Ethos to discuss undervalued and overvalued players based on ADP for Podapallooza 2024!

Episode 820 - BARF Review and Justin Loses PowerHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDBARF ReviewBARF Draft Board

Episode 819 - EARTH Wrap UpHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDGuests: Dustin McComas and Ryan IrelandEARTH ReviewDustin, Ryan and the epic battle for the overall championshipTell us about the final couple weeksWhat went right for you?What lessons did we learn we can apply next year?LeaguesGLARF WINS! (obviously)Winning charity: Arrupe Neighborhood PartnershipWill anyone catch GLARF?What strategy can you employ? Stronger players? Keep everyone active?DARF’s impressive year - 2ndTARF strong once again - came close to catching GLARF in early JuneBARF nice recovery this yearCERF middlingWERF really tailed off in SeptemberWhat in the fuck happened to SLARF?Top 10 playersJustin and Dave :(What is good about EARTH?What can we improve?Higher min buy-in?What can we do to keep everyone engaged?Was it an issue in your leagues? Any ideas how to curb it?What's coming next for EARTH?New area leaguesWebsiteOfficial Draft dates: Feb 9th or 16th (and 23rd this year)People can plan to keep those

Episode 818 - End of the Season Strategy and Earth ReviewHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDStrategy Section (Managing down the stretch)What do you do when you have several hitters going against your pitchers?How much FAAB do you need in the last six weeks?Best ways to stream down the stretch?Bad starters or good relievers?How to manage the schedule with six man rotations and off days?EARTH ReviewLeaguesGLARF still in firstDARF in secondSLARF in lastPlayersDustin McComas still in firstRyan Ireland still in secondRyan Bloomfield of WERF moves into 3rdJake Halusker in 4th overallGlarf with 3 in the top 10Where are Justin and Dave?Justin is 91, 9th in BARFDave is 159, ? in GLARFThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3395694/advertisement

Episode 817 - Upcoming ScheduleHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDJustin Mason and Dave McDonald discuss the upcoming schedule for the next two weeks!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3395694/advertisement

Episode 816- MLB NewsHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDTopicsSteven Matz to the ILJose Abreu to the ILMarcus Stroman to start Wednesday (Assad being skipped/pushed back?)Canning pitched in relief today - no start Wed (or this week at all?)Ohtani skipped this weekOrioles go to 6-man w/ Cole Irvin, Grayson loses 2xTaijuan Walker skipped this week (Sanchez gets another start at least)Jonathan India has setback with foot injuryYaz has setback (hammy)Carlos Rodon hoping to be back next weekAllan Winans sent downJake McCarthy sent downCowser sent downRoyce Lewis back tomorrow?Ozzie Albies to the IL - Grissom probably comingThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3395694/advertisement

Episode 815- Trading Stratigies!Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDStrategy Section (Trading)Do you like trading leagues?How do you approach trading in general?What is the most frustrating part of trading with people?Is it better to win the deal or make it even?What are some of the biggest mistakes people make when trading?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3395694/advertisement

Episode 815- EARTH ReviewHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDEARTH ReviewFAABEmmet SheehanLuis MatosJordan HicksSamad TaylorYainer DiazMatt VierlingRyan O’HearnWade MileyBo NaylorWho did Justin and Dave pick up?Dave: Jordan Hicks, Daniel Hudson, Grisham, R VasquezJustin:LeaguesGLARF extends leadTURF in 2nd in spite of not having a top 25 teamTARF jockeying with TURF for 2nd, in 3rdSCARF risingSLARF dropping - now in lastPlayersDustin McComas still in firstRyan Ireland and Frank Ammirante of CERF now 2 and 4Matty Davis moves up to 3rdNick Mariano of NERF moves into 5thJake Halusker moves up into 10th overallWhere are Justin and Dave?Justin is 130, 12th in BARFDave is 153, 15th in GLARFThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3395694/advertisement

Episode 813- Upcoming Schedule for this week and next! Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDPotential Pick-Ups - Hot players/Good upcoming scheduleKey:Blue = EliteGreen = Very goodYellow - GoodWhite = NeutralOrange - BadRed = Very BadTHIS WEEKBlue Matchups:COLGreen MatchupsARZCINKCLAAMIAMINSDSFTBTORWASOrange MatchupsCHCHOUMILOAKSTLRed MatchupsBALLADNYMNYYSP StreamersSmyly/Hendricks PITK. Crawford MIN/CWSWhitlock MINCivale OAK/MILGavin WIlliams OAKR Olson KC/MINDetmers LADHoeing PITMiley CLEMaeda/Varland DETGerman/Vasquez SEABlackburn/Sears CLEOviedo CHC/MIAWoo NYYNEXT WEEKBlue Matchups:COLDETLADCWSGreen MatchupsCLEMILNYMNYYSDSEAOrange MatchupsBOSCHCKCMIATBRed MatchupsATLSTLWASSP StreamersBradish MINWhitlock MIA/TORBello MIASmyly CLEGavin Williams KC/CHCCivale CHCDetmers CWSVasquez OAK/STLGerman/Schmidt OAKBlackburn/Sears NYYT Walker CHCR Suarez WASOviedo MILWoo WASThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at h

Episode 812 - MLB News!!! Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDNewsAlex Cobb to the IL with an oblique injury (likely back 6/30)Zach Neto to the IL with an oblique strainHunter Greene to IL with hip discomfortYoan Moncada to the IL with back inflammation - Burger job securityTriston McKenzie placed on the IL with an elbow strain (UCL - TJ?)How soon do we see Gavin WilliamsEury Perez to stay in rotationEdward Cabrera to the ILMax Muncy to the IL with a hamstring strainMichael Busch returnsJazz close to rehab assignmentCarlos Rodon beginning rehab on TuesdayTarik Skubal and Matt Manning on rehab - back in next 2 weeks?Maeda up this week to start @ DET - 6 man rotation?Henry Davis called upGrayson Rodriguez should be back up soonRyne Nelson start to start - door open for Brandon PfaadtChristian Encarnacion Strand playing the outfield in AAAJoey Votto back in Cincy (homered tonight)Matt Mervis optionedJosh Rojas demoted - Alek Thomas back up (and homered tonight)Lance Lynn - 16 KsThis

Episode 811 - Closing Chaos Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDStrategy Section (Closer Chaos)How are you approaching saves the rest of the way if you are behind?If you are not behind, are you still speculating on the spec closers?How long do you hold onto specs?At what point do you start stashing targets that might get saves after the trade deadline?Situations that are in fluxArizona DiamondbacksChicago CubsDetroit TigersOakland A’sWashington NationalsTampa Bay RaysMiami MarlinsColorado RockiesAlready discussed St. Louis CardinalsChicago White SoxThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3395694/advertisement

Episode 810 - Earth FAAB Review Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDEARTH ReviewFAABElly De La CruzAndrew AbbottAJ Smith ShawverTrevor MayCorey JulksTommy PhamKerry CarpenterEdouard JulienKyle HendricksWill BrennanKenta MaedaLeaguesGLARF increases its leadTURF moves into 2ndBARF in 3rd behind Toby’s prowessWERF still in lastNERF and SLARF on a downward trajectoryCERF somehow in 6th despite having 2 top 3 teamsPlayersDustin McComas still in 1stRyan Ireland/Frank Ammirante 2nd/3rdGLARF 2 in the top 8 w/ Matty Davis and Marty TallmanMost points in week 12?Where are Justin and Dave?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3395694/advertisement

Episode 809- Upcoming Schedule for the Next Two WeeksHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDGuest: Nick Pollack of Pitcher List @PitcherListPotential Pick-Ups - Hot players/Good upcoming scheduleKey:Blue = EliteGreen = Very goodYellow - GoodWhite = NeutralOrange - BadRed = Very BadTHIS WEEKBlue Matchups:PHI: 7g-4R-3L-BAD SPB. Stott/A. BohmTB: 7g-4R-3L-BAD SPWalls/Siri/ParedesGreen MatchupsATL: 7g-5R-1L-BAD SPOzunaCHC: 6g-4R-2L-BAD SPSuzuki/HappKC: 6g-3R-3L-Bad SPPratto - 138 wRC+ vs LLAA: 7g-5R-2LDruryMIA: 6g-5R-1L-WAS SPSanchez - 134 wRC+ / BDLC 122 wRC+ / SolerMIN: 6g-3R-2L-Bad SPRoyce LewisDeep: Taylor/SolanoOAK: 7g-6R-1LNoda - 154 wRC+ / S. Brown 132 wRC+ / Rooker 129 wRC+Orange MatchupsNYM: 5gSD: 6g-CLE/TB good SPSEA: 6g-MIA/CWS pretty good SPWAS: 6g-very good SPRed MatchupsMIL: 5g-3 very good SPNYY: 5g-3 very good SPSP StreamersAJSS @ DETShuster/Elder vs COLK. Crawford/Whitlock vs COLSmyly vs PITLynch vs CINCanning @ KCGrove vs CWSTeheran/Miley vs PITVarland vs DET (maybe)T. W

Episode 808- MLB NewsHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDNewsRyan Helsley to the ILLiam Hendriks to the ILBrandon Belt has a hamstring issueVinnie Pasquantino to the IL with a shoulder issueJake Fraley to the IL with a wrist injuryAkil Baddoo to the IL with a quad strainJon Gray scratched with a blisterTrevor Rogers hurts shoulder on rehab assignmentCarson Kelly activated from the ILOzuna HBP removed todaydeGrom TJ surgeryThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3395694/advertisement

Episode 807- NFBC Strategy In June Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDMost picked up players in Main EventsRoyce LewisJustin LawrenceReese OlsonGary SanchezBryan WooTommy HenryJosh DonaldsonKutter CrawfordHayden WesneskiJulio TeheranMike MayersWho did you pick up?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3395694/advertisement