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Episode 746- Stretch Run Strategies!Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDNewsHere comes the late-season shoulder injury epidemicEovaldi to IL (shoulder/neck)Ashby to IL (shoulder)Vinnie P shoulder injuryEffross to IL (shoulder)Holmes returning soon - back to closing?Treinen on rehab assignment (shoulder) returning Sep 2Kimbrel may not be sole closer anymoreSeranthony to IL (triceps) - Robertson back to closing?Junis avoided major injury - could make next start SundayCody Morris dominating in minors since coming off ILReturn as reliever? Spot starts maybeKopech hamstring injury - got destroyed todayLuis Garcia (MI) set for rehab assignment tomorrow - returning Friday?Bryce Harper beginning rehab assignment tomorrow - back next weekKyle Hendricks done for the seasonKershaw 3 inning sim game - will return without rehab assignmentOber, Maeda, Grayson Rodriguez facing hitters this weekAlzolay beginning rehab assignmentOhtani stomach bug on track to make next start, hopefully return so

Episode 743- Strategy, Stashes and More!Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDNewsLuis Robert still out - wristLaureano hurt - sideSchwarber still out calfCarrasco obliqueJonathan India scratchedDJLM still out, getting MRI on toeReturning Rays: Margot, Harold Ramirez, WanderBuehler surgery done for the yearTatis done for the year PEDsChris Sale broken wrist riding bikeSpringer backCJ Abrams recalledChris Woodward firedTopicsSetting lineupsHitters: Maximizing Volume vs Using Intuition# of games in week or half-weekMatchupsPlatoon splitsRighty/LeftyHome/AwayQuality of pitchersPlaying timeEx: Sal Perez plays 7/7 games; Dozier 5/7ishHitter metricsOverall vs recent productionPitchers: 2x SP vs better 1x SP1 good 1 bad start1 good 1 mediocre startMatchupsSP splits Home/AwayOpposing Offense splits wRC+Righty/LeftyHome/AwayLast 14 daysEARTH updateGLARF still on topBARF still sucks (outside of Sammy Reid)NERF up to 2ndSLARF/TARF battling for 3rdRay Butler down to 3rd!Jeff Erickson 1stRyan

Episode 743- Strategy, Stashes and More!Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDTopicsTrades!Andrew Benintendi to the YankeesTyler Naquin and Phillip Diehl to the MetsDavid Peralta to the RaysLuis Castillo to the MarinersEdmundo Sosa to the PhilliesChris Martin to the DodgersZach McKinstry to the CubsJose Siri and Garrett Cleavinger to the RaysJosh Hader to the PadresTaylor Rodgers, Esteury Ruiz, Dinelson Lamet, and Robert Gasser to the BrewersScott Efross to the YankeesFrankie Montas and Lou Trivino to the YankeesLuke Weaver to the RoyalsEmmanuel Rivera to the DiamondbacksTrey Mancini to the AstrosChristian Vazquez to the AstrosJake Odorizzi to the Braves for Will SmithTommy Pham to the Red SoxReese McGuire to the Red SoxJake Diekman to the White SoxJose Quintana and Chris Stratton to the CardinalsRobbie Grossman to the BravesEver thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with the big boys and help out the podcast!NFBC - 150 Draft Championshttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/338NFBC - Cutline

Episode 743- Strategy, Stashes and More!Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDNewsMike Trout to IL - rib inflammation not back spasmsChris Sale broken finger - season mostly overHarold Ramirez broken thumbYordan Alvarez right hand inflammationFrankie Montas (shoulder) may start ThursdayDaniel Lynch back on IL with blisterKyle Lewis may return FridayRodon blood blister and split nailBrandon Crawford IL knee inflammationMLB Draft Sun-TuesTopicsFocus on volume/matchups w/ hitting in the short week5 Games:NYY (mostly righties)Matt Carpenter 254 wRC+HOU (mostly lefties)Chas McCormick 179 wRC+OAK (mostly righties)4 Games:CLE (mostly righties)Josh Naylor 155 wRC+SF (mostly lefties)Austin Slater 153 wRC+Darin Ruf 155 wRC+Thairo Estrada 141 wRC+David Villar 359 wRC+ (small sample)Yermin Mercedes 127 wRC+ (small sample) C eligibility?Evan Longoria career 132 wRC+Wilmer Flores career 118 wRC+MIA (mostly righties)Garrett Cooper 136 wRC+Nick Fortes 143 wRC+TEX (mostly righties)Leody Taveras 13

Episode 742- Hot Hitters Heading Into The BreakHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDNewsWander Franco has a broken hamateBryan Reynolds to the ILWhit Merrifield to the IL after playing 553 consecutive gamesEsteury Ruiz added to the taxi squadNathan Eovaldi to return this weekend vs NYYKenley Jansen - returning Wednesday?TopicsHow do you evaluate your team at the break? Is it time to give up on struggling leagues? When do you punt on winning an overall? When do you punt on a category? Hot Hitters Heading Into the BreakCarlos SantanaMatt CarpenterAaron HicksGavin SheetsAlec Bohm (hurt finger today)Jonathan SchoopWilmer Flores#1 overall pick in 2023? J-Rod, Ohtani, JRam, Trea, Acuna, Betts, Judge, other?EARTH updateGLARF still on topBARF still sucks (outside of Sammy Reid)SLARF up to 2ndRay Butler still leadingWere you Dr. Dave?Ever thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with the big boys and help out the podcast!NFBC - 150 Draft Championshttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/338NFBC - Cutlin

Episode 741- Speaking British with Roto TrixHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDGuest: Ryan Owen of the Roto Brits Podcast @RotoTrixNewsHarper has a fractured thumbDaniel Hudson tears ACLSal Perez tears thumb UCLAroldis back this week - closingTopicsFantasy Baseball in England?How popular is baseball in England?How popular is fantasy baseball?How do you guys watch games with the time differences?How much more difficult is lineup setting and FAAB?No matter how long you’ve played for, you’re still always constantly learning. What’s one lesson you’ve learned this season so far? Who is one guy you got right and one guy you got wrong this year?Is it time to pick up?Edward OliverasJarren DuranTyler WellsVinnie Pasquantino called (Breaking News)Esteury RuizIsaac ParedesLuis PatinoJake MyersEver thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with the big boys and help out the podcast!NFBC - 150 Draft Championshttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/338NFBC - Cutline ChampionshipWebsite https://nfc.shgn.com

Episode 740- June SwoonsHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDNewsO’Neil Cruz called up - lighting up StatcastThe hardest throw by an infielder in @MLB this year (96.7 mph)The hardest hit ball of the year by a Pirate (112.9)The 3 fastest sprint speeds of the year by a Pirate (31.5, 30.7, 30.3)Josh Lowe recalledJeter Downs called upMookie Betts to the ILTyler O’Neill to ILYepez getting another chance to startAshby and Eovaldi to IL “he’s fine… he’s fine… IL”Manny Machado hurtCJ Abrams recalled - starting tonightAroldis Chapman throwing to live hitters tomorrow - likely back within a weekWill he regain his closer role? Some dropped him in big leaguesMargot out with knee sprain - “will miss significant time”TopicsJune SwoonsMyles Straw -1wRC+Daulton Varsho 33 wRC+Cesar Hernandez 42 wRC+Andrew Benintendi 46 wRC+Justin Turner 47 wRC+Eric Lauer 6.75 ERAJose Urquidy 5.51 ERAFrankie Montas 4.76 ERATarik Skubal 4.70 ERAChris Bassitt 4.94 ERAEver thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with t

Episode 739- Are We Worried?Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDNewsTravis Swaggerty called upStrasburg almost backTaylor Ward to the IL; Jo Adell backLance Lynn has one more rehab start leftJack Flaherty looked great in rehab gameTylor Megill returning this weekend vs AngelsJarren Duran sent right back downBailey Ober to ILNeuse sent downRiley Greene up soonVinnie P ever getting called-up?TopicsAre We Worried? Javier BaezJorge MateoYasmani GrandalMyles StrawByron BuxtonNick CastellanosChristian YelichSteven KwanCedric MullinsTeoscar HernandezWhich teams should you stream against/avoidAlways Avoid: NYYAlways Target: DETSTL 128 wRC+ vs LARZ 73 wRC+ vs LMIA 75 wRC+ vs LSD 86 wRC+ vs RCWS 82 wRC+ vs ROAK 73 wRC+ vs RDET 70 wRC+ vs RSEA 134 wRC+ at HomeCWS 82 wRC+ at HomeWAS 112 wRC+ AwayEARTH updateGLARF vs BARFRIP Dr. Dave?Ever thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with the big boys and help out the podcast!NFBC - 150 Draft Championshttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/338NFBC - Cutline C

Episode 738- May Standout PitchersHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDGuest: Eric Samulski @SamskiNYCNewsJesus Luzardo to the IL with forearm strainTommy LaStella returningAustin Meadows and Victor Reyes head to the ILClayton Kershaw to the IL - pelvisTylor Megill to the IL biceps tendonitisOdorizzi hurts leg (achilles?)Spencer Strider is/is not a starterLucas Giolito back tomorrowJordan Romano unavailable - medical staff checking him outWilly Adames ankle injury Brandon Lowe to the IL. TopicsMay Pitching StandoutsNick Pivetta Tarik SkubalMartin PerezZach DaviesMichael KopechDrew RassmussenPaul BlackburnNestor CortesDaniel Lynch Ever thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with the big boys and help out the podcast!NFBC - 150 Draft Championshttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/338NFBC - Cutline ChampionshipWebsite https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/339NFBC - Main EventWebsite https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/340NFBC - 350 Rotowire Online Championshiphttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/341

Episode 737- EARTH UpdateHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDNewsDylan Floro to be activated off the IL (velo still down though)Schwindel sent down and recalled Monday - what is going on here?David Robertson to the COVID ILMike Moustakas to COVID ILLuis Castillo returnsYoan Moncada returnsAkil Baddoo optionedCorrea finger not broken - Royce Lewis going to be sent back down?Olivares IL - quad… will Isbel get run?Belt and Wade back, Longoria returning this week for Giants - logjam?Chris Taylor injures knee MondayMargot and Suzuki leg injuriesTaylor Ward hamstring - absent MondayJosh Naylor 2 homers 8 RBI MondayLance Lynn and Chris Sale not expected back until JuneCody Bellinger sucks again! So much for the victory lappersCamden taking away HRsTopicsFAABapoolza #1Jose MirandaJuan YepezRoyce LewisEdward OlivaresBrandon DruryJarren DuranBryson StottYadiel HernandezJosh WinderSpencer StriderTyler WellsGeorge Kirby Alek Thomas EARTH UpdateStandings sheetNewcomer TARF in 1stBARF and GLA

Episode 736- Bad Baseball PlayersHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDGuest- Michael Waterloo @MichaelWaterlooNewsLuis Urias is back!Ohtani dealing with a groin issueRobinson Cano DFA’dMJ Melendez debuts!Jose Miranda debutsJosh Lowe optionedMondesi done for the seasonEloy out for a whileHaniger out 4-6 weeksTopicsMoving into May!When do you start worrying about the standings?How soon is too soon to give up on higher draft picks?How are you adjusting with a deadened ball?How worried should we be on these hitters:Franmil ReyesJonathan SchoopWhit MerrifieldBobby DalbecMarcus SemienNelson CruzJoey VottoDylan CarlsonKolten WongAdam DuvallTyler O’NeillAmed RosarioJoin our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music: By Lawr MichaelsWatch the replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZzgAjjuqZMEver thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with the big boys and help out the podcast!NFBC - 150 Draft Championshttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/338NFBC - Cutline Champions

Episode 735- Shitty StealsHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDGuest- Lauren Auerbach @LKAuerbachTopics: NewsLucas Giolito has an oblique injuryLuis Patino leaves with an oblique injuryZac Gallen scratchedBlake Snell has a groin injuryDanny Jansen to the IL with an oblique injuryTopicsDARF (and other leagues)Are we worried about…Julio UriasJo AdellGleyber TorresAkil BaddooThe Royals Closing situationThe Giants Closing situationThe Red Sox closing situationThe Reds closing situationAre we buying…Steven KwanJowe LoweOscar MercadoJorge MateoHeliot RamosTylor MegillJoin our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music: By Lawr MichaelsWatch the replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZzgAjjuqZMEver thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with the big boys and help out the podcast!NFBC - 150 Draft Championshttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/338NFBC - Cutline ChampionshipWebsite https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/339NFBC - Main EventWebsite https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/

Episode 734- Season Preview!Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBGuest- Dylan White of Prospects Live @The__ArrivalTopics: Dylan White of Prospects Live joins the show to discuss news, early season process and give his predictions on the upcoming season!NewsAustin Meadows traded to the Tigers for Issac ParadesBobby Witt makes the RoyalsSpencer Torkelson makes the TigersRiley Greene breaks his footSteven Kwan makes the GuardiansLance Lynn hurts kneeMatt Brash makes the Mariners rotationKimbrel traded to the DodgersJulio Rodriguez makes the MarinersSulser and Tanner Scott traded to the MarlinsSean Manaea to the PadresPirates Diego Castillo makes the teamReese McGuire traded White Sox for Zach CollinsTopicsHow do you approach the early season?Do you have a faab approach?How soon is too soon to cut bait on someone?When do you start to care about underlying stats?PredictionsWho wins each division?Who are the Wild Card teams?Who wins the AL and NL?Who wins the World Series?AL and NL MVPsAL and NL Cy YoungsAL and NL

Episode 733- MLB Hot Stove and EARTH Draft BreakdownHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDTopics:Justin and Dave breakdown all recent MLB moves and their drafts from GLARF and BARF!NewsRodon to the GiantsCarlos Martinez and Jakob Junis to the GiantsKershaw back in LAAndrelton Simmons to the CubsDave Martinez (manager) would love Rainey to cement himself as closer and hopeful Robles can cement himself as every day CFSean Doolittle and Steve Cishek to the NationalsNelson Cruz to the NationalsIsiah Kiner-Falefa traded to Minnesota for Mitch GarverIKF and Donaldson traded to Yankees for Urshela and SanchezRortvedt and Higashioka will compete to start at Catcher?Jordan Lyles to the OriolesTony LaRussa expects Craig Kimbrel to be on the White Sox on Opening DayCorey Knebel will be the closer as of right now according to Giardi Brad Hand to the PhilliesBrad boxberger to the BrewersJosh Harrison to the White SoxYusei Kikuchi to the Blue JaysKurt Suzuki to the AngelsLucas Sims a “little be

Episode 732- FAAB Whisperer Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDGuest- Vlad Sedler @RotoGutTopics: Vlad Sedler joins the pod to discuss his journey in the high stakes world and his process. TGFBIJoin our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music: By Lawr MichaelsWatch the replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZzgAjjuqZMEver thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with the big boys and help out the podcast!NFBC - 150 Draft Championshttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/338NFBC - Cutline ChampionshipWebsite https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/339NFBC - Main EventWebsite https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/340NFBC - 350 Rotowire Online Championshiphttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/341

Episode 731- TGFBI LiveHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDGuest- Nick Pollack @PitcherList, Mike Kurland@Mike Kurland, SamFBB @SamFBB1, Dave Shovein @DaveShovein, Tim Kanak @fantasyaceball, Cubby Nole, @CubbyNoleTopics: Justin Mason and Dave McDonald are joined by multiple people in the industry to discuss the beginning of TGFBI!See links to TGFBI ADP and draft boards: http://tgfbi.com/2022-tgfbi-leagues/Join our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music: By Lawr MichaelsWatch the replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZzgAjjuqZMEver thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with the big boys and help out the podcast!NFBC - 150 Draft Championshttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/338NFBC - Cutline ChampionshipWebsite https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/339NFBC - Main EventWebsite https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/340NFBC - 350 Rotowire Online Championshiphttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/341

Episode 730- Taking Notes with Jenny Butler Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDGuest- Jenny Butler @JennyButler830Topics: Jenny Butler joins the pod to discuss her journey in the high stakes world and her process. In or Out Top 50-100 PlayersByron Buxton - 52Wander Franco - 63 Jazz Chisholm - 71Jack Flaherty - 79Giovanny Gallegos - 82Bobby Witt - 90Corey Seager - 90Charlie Morton - 91Justin Verlander - 97Cody Bellinger - 98Christian Yelich - 100Join our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music: By Lawr MichaelsWatch the replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZzgAjjuqZMEver thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with the big boys and help out the podcast!NFBC - 150 Draft Championshttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/338NFBC - Cutline ChampionshipWebsite https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/339NFBC - Main EventWebsite https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/340NFBC - 350 Rotowire Online Championshiphttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/341

Episode 729- Fucking LegendHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDGuest- John Fish @PileofDialTopics: John Fish joins the pod to discuss his journey in the high stakes world and his process.In or Out Top 50 PlayersFernando Tatis - 2Ronald Acuna - 13Max Scherzer - 16Mookie Betts - 17Cedric Mullins - 32Mike Trout - 18Jacob deGrom - 24Shane Bieber - 33Robbie Ray - 46Tyler O’Neill - 47Chris Sale - 50Join our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music: By Lawr MichaelsWatch the replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZzgAjjuqZMEver thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with the big boys and help out the podcast!NFBC - 150 Draft Championshttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/338NFBC - Cutline ChampionshipWebsite https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/339NFBC - Main EventWebsite https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/340NFBC - 350 Rotowire Online Championshiphttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/341

Episode 728- Battle of the Podcast Draft BreakdownHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDTopics:Justin and Dave breakdown their drafts from the Battle of the Podcast league!Join our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music: By Lawr MichaelsWatch the replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZzgAjjuqZMEver thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with the big boys and help out the podcast!NFBC - 150 Draft Championshttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/338NFBC - Cutline ChampionshipWebsite https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/339NFBC - Main EventWebsite https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/340NFBC - 350 Rotowire Online Championshiphttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/341

Episode 727- Battle of the Podcasts DraftHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDGuests: Matt Williams @MattWi77iams Turn Two PodcastMichael Govier @MJGovier Pallazzo PodcastZack Waxman @jacobdegromUCL Draft Champions PodcastTopics:Justin and Dave are joined by Matt Williams of Roto Fanatic, Michael Govier of the Pallazzo Podcast, and Zack Waxman of the Draft Champions Podcast to breakdown the beginning of the Battle of the Podcasts slow draft!Join our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music: By Lawr MichaelsWatch the replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZzgAjjuqZMEver thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with the big boys and help out the podcast!NFBC - 150 Draft Championshttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/338NFBC - Cutline ChampionshipWebsite https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/339NFBC - Main EventWebsite https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/340NFBC - 350 Rotowire Online Championshiphttps://nfc.shgn.com/landing/341