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Episode 706- What to Do About Pitcher Workloads?Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFB Co-Host: Scott Chu @IfTheChuFits Topic 1: Are we worried about pitcher workloads rest of the way and is there much we can do about them?Topic 2 (Hot Hitters):Akil BaddooTony KempSean MurphyMatt ChapmanBrandon LoweKyle SchwarberJoin our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music provided by The ArkellsEver 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 703- Are We Buying These Pitchers?Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFB Guest: Jake Halusker @TheDustmiteNewsWander Franco coming upMondesi hurt againCarson Kelly hurt againAustin Gomber to the ILMatt Manning debutZac Gallen returnsAaron Civale leaves with finger issueMuncy and Bellinger coming backLucchesi significant UCL tearNFBC StrategyAt what point do you start to think about the overall?At what point do you decide to punt the overall?What strategies come into play when chasing an overall vs just a league titleAre we buying these hitters? (Last 2 weeks)Ty France 203 wRC+Adam Duvall 192 wRC+Bryan Reynolds 204 wRC+Brandon Belt 186 wRC+Steven Duggar 176wRC+Jon Berti 169 wRC+Jake Fraley 2 HRs, 3 SBsKyle Schwarber 9 HRs, .318 BAWatch the replay: https://youtu.be/q4p0BBS8HgkJoin our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Ever 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 ChampionshipWeb

Episode 704- When Do You Punt?Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFB Co-Host: Ray Kuhn @Ray_Kuhn_28Co-Host: Scott Chu @IfTheChuFits Topic 1: How are we handling the pitcher grip stuff? Topic 2: At what point do you punt categories because you’ve fallen too far behind? How is this different in an overall vs a stand alone? Topic 3: are we buying these players turnarounds? Luis CastilloJonathan SchoopJoin our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music provided by The ArkellsEver 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 703- Are We Buying These Pitchers?Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFB CoHost: Matt Thompson @MDThompFWFBGuest: Frank Ammirante @FAmmiranteTFJTopics discussed: NewsTejay Anotne hits the ILLuis Severino leaves his rehab startMax Muncy to the ILMitch Haniger out with knee injuryBoth Tyler Glansow and Matt Boyd leave starts with arm issuesAre We Buying These Pitchers?Sammy LongPatrick SandovalVladimir GutierrezWade MileyTucker DavidsonJackson KowarCole IrvinCaleb SmithWatch the replay: https://youtu.be/q4p0BBS8HgkJoin our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music provided by Lawr MichaelsEver 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 702- Rookie PitchesHost: Darius Austin @DariusA64 Co-Host: Ray Kuhn @Ray_Kuhn_28Co-Host: Scott Chu @IfTheChuFits Topics discussed: Rookie PitchersIan AndersonTrevor RogersDane DunningLuis GarciaShane McClanahanLogan GilbertTriston McKenzieJoin our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music provided by The ArkellsEver 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 701- Are We Only Picking Tigers?!?Host: Darius Austin @DariusA64 Co-Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Scott Chu @IfTheChuFits Topics discussed: How leagues should address the IL with so many injured players.Bounceback players for rest of the seasonJoin our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music provided by The ArkellsEver 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 700- Buy or Sell?Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFB Guest: Adam Howe @EightyGradeTopics discussed: NewsKeston Hiura returningRays trade for Willy AdamesTaylor Walls called upWhen does Franco and/or Brujan arriveKendall Graveman to the ILCOVID?Franmil Reyes out 5-7 weeksVictor Robles to the ILKenta Maeda to the ILAlek Manoah coming WednesdayBuy or Sell?Cody PoteetBrandon CrawfordKris BubicAustin RileyCasey MizeOdubel HerreraSpencer TurnbullWatch the replay: https://youtu.be/q4p0BBS8HgkJoin our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music provided by Lawr MichaelsEver 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 699- Tired of No-Hitters?!?Host: Darius Austin @DariusA64 Co-Host: Ray Kuhn @Ray_Kuhn_28Co-Host: Scott Chu @IfTheChuFits Topics discussed: The big questions: are you tired of no-hitters? Do you think that offensive performance will improve as hitters adjust to this newer ball?Surprise xwOBA numbers:Carson Kelly (.458) - currently on IL but already 6 HR 4 2B, 1.103 OPS. Is he firmly a top-10 catcher now and going forwards in dynasty?Omar Narvaez (.425) - bounced back from miserable 2020 with .369/.455/.524 line and walking almost as often as he is striking out but only 3 HR - more power coming?Buster Posey (.419) - not just back to his best but apparently better than ever, 8 HR, .451 OBP and .657 slug. Volume might not be the same as old - is he an elite hitter again?Darin Ruf (.408) - hit pretty well in a situational role last year and is doing even better in 2021. Has always been a lefty-masher but has been excellent against righties since returning from KBO too. Any chance of an expanded role?Evan L

Episode 698- Cleveland Tourism VideoHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFB Co-Host: Mike Werner @MikeWernerFWFBGuest: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDTopics discussed: NewsdeGrom leaves startKe’Bryan Hayes to 60-Day ILTrevor Larnach makes his debutVotto to the ILKelenic coming up on ThursdayCJ Cron to the ILStruggling PitchersLuis CastilloKyle HendricksPatrick CorbinGerman MarquezDylan BundyCharlie MortonFrankie MontasNathan EovaldiRyan YarbroughKenta MaedaWatch the replay: https://youtu.be/q4p0BBS8HgkJoin our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music provided by Lawr MichaelsEver 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 697- MLB LeadersHost: Darius Austin @DariusA64 Co-Host: Ray Kuhn @Ray_Kuhn_28Co-Host: Scott Chu @IfTheChuFits Topics discussed: Darius, Scott, and Ray discuss some of the MLB stat leaders that are a bit surprising so far this season. Batting Average: Yermin Mercedes (.386)OBP: Max Muncy (.422)SLG: Jesse Winker (.641)HR: Nick Solak (7)SB: Robbie Grossman (7)K: Freddy Peralta (53)ERA: Danny Duffy (1.26)WHIP: John Means (0.67)SV: Mark Melancon (11)Join our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music provided by The ArkellsEver 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 696- Scorching Hot PlayersHost: JustinMason @JustinMasonFWFB Guest: Brad Camara @Beerad30News Luis Robert to IL with hip injuryEvery catcher is hurtDustin May hurts armKeston Hiura sent downScorching Hot PlayersAlex Kirilloff Andrew BenintendiIsiah Kiner FalefaAustin RileyNick MatonAlex WoodMichael KopechRobbie RayJosh FlemingTyler AndersonWatch the replay: https://youtu.be/q4p0BBS8HgkJoin our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1 Intro and Outro music provided by Lawr Michaels Ever thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with the big boys and help out the podcast!NFBC - 150 Draft Champions https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/338 NFBC - Cutline Championship Website https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/339 NFBC - Main Event Website https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/340 NFBC - 350 Rotowire Online Championship https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/341

Episode 695- PANIC!!!Host: Darius Austin @DariusA64 Co-Host: Ray Kuhn @Ray_Kuhn_28Co-Host: Scott Chu @IfTheChuFits Topics discussed: How are you evaluating your team after a month? What areas are you most likely to try and address quickly if you have started slow/when do you start to worry if you have fallen behind in a category? Who are you moving on from that you believed in during draft season (if anyone)?Join our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music provided by The ArkellsEver 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 694- FWFB Live! Host: JustinMason @JustinMasonFWFB Guest: Eric Samulski @SamskiNYC News Byron Buxton knee injury Mike Yastremski has oblique injury Rhys Hoskins five homer in the last four games Alex Colome is a disaster Top FAAB Pickups of the Week Adolis Garcia Ryan Weathers Alex Wood Josh Staumont Austin Gomber Pavin Smith Willie Calhoun Jake Diekman Tyler O’Neill Domingo German Watch the replay: https://youtu.be/q4p0BBS8HgkJoin our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1 Intro and Outro music provided by Lawr Michaels Ever thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with the big boys and help out the podcast!NFBC - 150 Draft Champions https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/338 NFBC - Cutline Championship Website https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/339 NFBC - Main Event Website https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/340 NFBC - 350 Rotowire Online Championship https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/341

Episode 693- PANIC!!!Host: Darius Austin @DariusA64 Co-Host: Ray Kuhn @Ray_Kuhn_28Topics discussed: Ray and Darius discuss Early Round hitters that may be causing people to panic.Fernando Tatis Jr. Francisco Lindor Kyle Tucker Ozzie Albies Marcell Ozuna Gleyber Torres Eugenio Suarez Javier Baez Keston Hiura Michael Conforto Join our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music provided by The ArkellsEver 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 692- FWFB Live!Host: JustinMason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Mike Werner @MikeWernerFWFBGuest: Carlos Marcano @CaMarcanoNewsBellinger has hairline fractureStrasburg to IL with shoulder injuryAstros out until TuesdayTwins out to TuesdayChristian Yelich to the ILDrew Smyly to the ILLance Lynn to the ILTop FAAB Pickups of the WeekKendall GravemanRafael DolisZach McKinstryAlex CobbJed LowrieJT BrubakerWatch the replay: https://youtu.be/q4p0BBS8HgkJoin our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1 Intro and Outro music provided by Lawr Michaels Ever thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with the big boys and help out the podcast!NFBC - 150 Draft Champions https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/338 NFBC - Cutline Championship Website https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/339 NFBC - Main Event Website https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/340 NFBC - 350 Rotowire Online Championship https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/341

Episode 691- Early Pitching PerformancesHost: Darius Austin @DariusA64 Co-Host: Scott Chu @IfTheChuFits Topics discussed: Scott and Darius discuss the closer craziness and other opening day notes and thoughts!Join our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music provided by The ArkellsEver 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 670- Top FAAB Pick Ups of the WeekHost: JustinMason @JustinMasonFWFB Guest: Kev Mahserejian @RotoSurgeon NewsAdrian Morejon elbow injuryHunter Dozier reinjures thumbAnthony Rendon groin issueTyler O’Neill hits the ILAlex Colome blows another saveChristian Yelich leaves with back tightnessHow to approach Cutline FAAB?Top FAAB Pickups of the WeekLou TrivinoCorey KnebelTyler NaquinAkil BaddooTim LocastroJohnny CuetoSteven MatzYimi GarciaKole CalhounLuke WeaverWatch the replay: https://youtu.be/hbm72U4Ac6Q Join our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1 Intro and Outro music provided by Lawr Michaels Ever thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with the big boys and help out the podcast!NFBC - 150 Draft Champions https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/338 NFBC - Cutline Championship Website https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/339 NFBC - Main Event Website https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/340 NFBC - 350 Rotowire Online Championship https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/341

Episode 689- Opening Day!Host: Darius Austin @DariusA64 Co-Host: Scott Chu @IfTheChuFits Co-Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFB Topics discussed: Scott, Darius and Ray discuss the closer craziness and other opening day notes and thoughts!Join our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music provided by The ArkellsEver 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 688- First FAABHost: JustinMason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Matt Williams @MDThompFWFBGuest: Matt Williams @MattWi77iamsNewsPrice not in rotation; May in the rotationDavid Price undisclosed illnessTommy LaStella day to dayDiamondbacks don’t have a clear closerReds not naming a closer?Odubel Herrera sent downMyles Straw ok?Luke Voit out 4-6 weeksTop FAAB Pickups of the WeekTanner ScottJosh RojasEmilio PaganJonathan IndiaTaylor TrammellIan KennedyRandy DobnakCarlos RodonMaikel FrancoJazz ChisholmWhat are your early season FAAB processes and strategies? Watch the replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UznwvNkjGYIGet the FWFB Draft Guide! Email Justin Mason for the $7 PDF at JustinMasonFantasy@gmail.com or get it on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T4DGFFV Join our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1 Intro and Outro music provided by The Arkells Ever thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with the big boys and help out the podcast!NFBC - 150 Draft Champions https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/33

Episode 687- Interesting Spring StandoutsHost: Darius Austin @DariusA64 Co-Host: Scott Chu @IfTheChuFits Co-Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFB Topics discussed: Scott, Darius and Justin discuss the closer craziness and other spring news as well as players they are in on that they weren't coming into the season!Get the FWFB Draft Guide! Email Justin Mason for the $7 PDF at JustinMasonFantasy@gmail.com or get it on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T4DGFFVJoin our Discord Community at: https://t.co/MtkLkNW7VD?amp=1Intro and Outro music provided by The ArkellsEver 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