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Episode 865 - High Stakes Review, Targets and Fades!Host- Justin Mason Co-Host- Dave McDonaldWatch the pod on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/_B0e-D_Ksic?feature=shareTopic of the dayDave’s High Stakes DraftsMain with TonyOnline Main (First Overall)Last MainAuction TargetsSP deGromSP EurySP BradishSP SchlittlerSP Trevor RogersSP ImanagaSP HortonSP LeiterSP BurrowsSP EarlySP LiberatoreSP EflinSP SeverinoSP SproatSP CecconiSP WachaSP MahleSP HancockSP F. GriffinRP R. WalkerRP P. SewaldRP J. RomanoC  Drake BaldwinC  Sal PerezC  Basallo1B Vlad1B Alonso1B Burger1B Sal StewartSS NetoSS SeagerSS K. McGonigleSS JJ Wetherholt3B Riley3B E Suarez3B Okamoto3B Norby2B Ketel2B McLain2B/3B Baty2B/3B/OF Willi CastroOF ONeil CruzOF MH2OF MarseeOF DoyleOF TroutOF AdolisOF J. CrawfordOF DeLauterOF Canzone FadesSP GilbertSP WooSP RagansSP StriderSP BurnsSP GlasnowSP WoodruffSP SnellSP KingSP EovaldiSP YesavageSP ECabSP RodonSP BubicSP G. WilliamsSP McClanahanSP ColeSP S. SmithSP SasakiSP BieberSP MusgroveSP MizeSP VerlanderSP ScherzerRP HaderRP RaiselRP EstevezRP HoffmanRP T. MegillRP R. O’BrienC  A. RamirezC  AdleyC  KirkC  Goodman1B Kurtz1B B. Harper1B C. Walker2B/3B Jazz2B Keaschall2B Holliday2B X. Edwards2B StottUT CaballeroSS T. StorySS/3B Correa3B Murakami3B Shaw3B/OF A. Barger3B/OF N. Marte3B/SS/OF Z. McKinstryOF LangfordOF MerrillOF Jo AdellOF ButlerOF SimpsonOF CrewsOF GrishamOF StantonOF J. DominguezOF E. CarterOF WallnerOF V. Scott II

Episode 864 - We Are Back!Host- Justin Mason Co-Host- Dave McDonaldWatch the pod on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/nulgLyUflTs?feature=shareTopic of the day: GLARF & BARF Draft Review

Episode 863 - Lessons LearnedHost- Justin Mason Co-Host- Dave McDonaldWatch the pod on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/EgWHcYXyZnI?feature=shareRecent MLB NewsRafael Devers traded to SFKyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks traded to BostonOhtani back to pitchingLance McCullers to the ILGiancarlo Stanton back from the ILBrady House called upJacob Misirowski debutsChristian Moore debutsRoyce Lewis to the ILJustin Martinez to get TJKodai Senga to the ILCole Ragans to the ILLogan Gilbert back and dominantOverall, what has been going as expected, and what hasn’t? Any early lessons learned this year so far?Still think I need to de-emphasize ADP even moreDon’t force CES if I like Aranda, O’Hearn, Tork, and RiceDon’t force Pfaadt if I like Bubic, Warren, Roupp, Boyd, Taillon just as much/more laterSTOP DRAFTING SP STARTING ON THE IL/in the minors NO MATTER WHATManaea - opportunity cost was way too highBubba Chandler Draft guys with bat to ball skillsJacob WilsonYandyGeraldo PerdomoLuis GarciaJung Hoo LeeJRamTopic of the day: Safe SP vs perceived safe SPA narrative my buddy Chris Torres keeps trying to drivePerceived safe, but actually not safe whatsoever coming into 2025Logan GilbertNestor CortesCorbin BurnesPerceived risky, but not actually riskyChris SaleRobbie RayJoe RyanJacob deGrom (risk was with effectiveness, not health as much)EARTH Update 

Episode 862 - Biggest Surprises in 2025 So Far!Host- Justin Mason Co-Host- Dave McDonaldWatch the pod on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/CTjbOY0hgcc?feature=shareBiggest Surprises At Each Position (Each pick one)CatcherJustin: Cal Raleigh’s BA and SBsDave: Yainer hitting .2371B:Justin: Christian WalkerDave: Naylor 9 SB2B:Justin: How terrible the entire position has been (COLT KEITH)Dave: Kody Clemens turning into Wallner-liteSS:Justin: Jacob WilsonDave: Perdomo/Pena = studs, Seager = dud / lack of depth on wire3B: Justin: Mark VientosDave: Maikel Garcia / Miguel VargasOF:Justin: Pete Crow-ArmstrongDave: Trent Grisham - 13 HR?!SP:Justin: Kris BubicDave: Tyler MahleRPJustin: The entire pool’s volatilityDave: Raisel/Ryan Walker flopping (other than that it’s playing out pretty much as I thought)EARTH and NFBC Updates!

Episode 861 - We Are Back!Host- Justin Mason Co-Host- Dave McDonaldGuest- Eric SamulskiRecent MLB NewsRyan Weathers to the 60 day IL with lat strainMichael King - first reported as slept on his shoulder funny, not a long-term absence - over 2 weeks later still hasn’t started throwing yetLogan Gilbert supposedly returning from elbow flexor strain (usually precursor to TJ) after 1 more rehab start after his last one the velo was way downI’m gonna go ahead and doubt this onePablo Lopez out 8-12 weeksNick Kurtz returns from the ILJac Caglianone makes debutRoman Anthony called upWilyer Abreu to the ILEury Perez to return from TJZebby Matthews to the ILDavid Festa to be recalledHunter Greene getting second opinion

Episode 860 - BARF, GLARF, and Main Event AnalysisHost- Justin Mason Co-Host- Dave McDonaldWatch the pod on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/ttUCIPifuMQ?feature=shareTopics:Breakdowns of the BARF, GLARF and the first two NFBC Main Event drafts!

Episode 860 - Auction League StrategiesHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBGuest: Ariel Cohen @ATCNYGuest: Matt Frank @MarmosDadJustin Mason is joined by Ariel Cohen of FanGraphs and Matt Frank of Razzball to discuss auctions on Podapallooza 2025!

Episode 858 - Post Hype PlayersHost: Pierre Camus @EndGamePierreGuest: Erik Halterman @erik_haltermanGuest: Matt Morris @Matt_E_MorrisGuest: Anthony Kates @akfantasybbPierre Camus of Fantasy Endgame, Erik Halterman of RotoWire, Matt Morris of Dynasty Dingers and Anthony Kates of Fantasy Ethos discuss post hype players on Podapallooza 2025!

Episode 857 - Draft StrategiesHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBGuest: Brant Chesser @BrantChesserGuest: B-Don @RazzBDonB-Don of Razzball and Brant Chesser of Baseball HQ join Justin Mason to discuss draft strategies for Podapallooza 2025!

Episode 856 - Favorite TargetsHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBGuest: Chris Towers @CPTowersGuest: Jordan Eisen @FOV_SportsGuest: Mike Virginia @_MikeVAChris Towers of CBS Sports, Mike Virginia of the Pallazzo podcast, and Jordan Eisen of Field of Vision Sports joins Justin Mason to discuss their favorite players to target this draft season on Podapalooza2025!

Episode 855 - Hitting Sleepers and BustsHost: Sam WirschingGuest: Jamie Steed @Jimbo_BaseballGuest: Ray Kuhn @Ray_Kuhn_28Sam Wirsching of The Dynasty Guru, Jamie Steed of RotoBaller, and Ray Kuhn of Fantrax discuss hitting sleepers and busts for Podapallooza 2025!

Episode 854 - Dynasty Leagues and ProspectsHost: Eric Cross @EricCrossMLBGuest: Tim Kanak @fantasyaceballGuest: Doc Eisenhauer @DocHollidayDynaEric Cross of RotoBaller, Tim Kanak of Fantasy Pros, and Doc Eisenhauer of Scout the Statline discuss prospects on Podapallooza 2025!

Episode 853 - Starting Pitchers Sleepers and BustHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBGuest: Eric Samulski @samskinycGuest: Paul Williamson @paulw_34Eric Samulski of RotoWorld and Paul Williamson of Fantasy Ethos join Justin Mason to discuss pitching sleepers and busts!

Episode 852 - Dynasty Leagues and ProspectsHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBGuest: George Bissell @GeorgeBissellGuest: Chad Simpson @CaoChadTTVGuest: Donovan Miller @SpittingSeedsBBGeorge Bissell of the Buzz, Chad Simpson, Donovan Miller of the Dynasty Guru join Justin Mason to discuss dynasty leagues on Podapallooza 2025!

Episode 851 - Undervalued/Overvalued Players Based on ADPHost: Sara Sanchez @BCB_SaraGuest: Mattew Peppler @D4RKSH33P_Guest: Mike MacGregor @DraftBuddySara Sanchez of Pitcher List, Matthew Peppler of Stack Dingers and Mike MacGregor of Draft Buddy give Bold Predictions for Podapallooza 2025!

Episode 850 - Undervalued/Overvalued Players Based on ADPHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBGuest: John Laghezza @JohnLaghezzaGuest: Henry Wilson @Henry13Wilson13Justin Mason is joined by Henry Wilson of Fantasy Alarm and John Laghezza of The Atheltic to discuss undervalued and overvalued players based on ADP for Podapallooza 2025!

Episode 850 - Developments and WERFHost- Justin Mason Co-Host- Dave McDonaldWatch the pod on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/ttUCIPifuMQ?feature=shareRecent MLB NewsNick Pivetta signs with SDKutter Crawford behind schedule w/ right knee tendinitisBrayan Bello shut down for a few days w/ sore shoulderFrankie Montas shut down 6-8 weeks w/ high grade lat strainPhillies want JT Realmuto to have more days off at catcherARZ wants to give Lourdes Gurriel more days offStanton discomfort in both elbowsTrevor Megill delayed by mysterious undisclosed “minor health issues”Jon Gray will startAcuna says he’s going to take it easy on the basepathsDevers refusing to move off 3B - what will BOS do with Bregman there too? Lots of talk they want Campbell to start at 2B, move Bregman over to 3B and have Devers play 1B/DHDodgers will have 5 man rotation prior to Ohtani’s return to the moundMatt Shaw “day to day” with oblique issueMike Trout and Angels coming up with plan to keep him healthy - moving to RF and DHing more… apparently that’ll do the trickGavin Lux looking like a super utility player rather than a starterThe Tigers could let Kerry Carpenter face more left-handed pitchersOffseason developmentsCJ Abrams added 10 pounds of muscle, feels "faster, bigger, stronger." Showed up to camp earlyJordan Hicks added 14 pounds to prepare for a full season starters workloadClay Holmes has a new "kick Changeup"Cristopher Sanchez adding new pitch - cutter?Jackson Jobe adds two pitches (curveball, sinker) as he looks to generate more swing-and-miss in two-strike counts.Ryan Weathers lost 20 poundsAdolis Garcia adjusted swing, healthy after knee injury that he played hurt through last yearNick Lodolo came to camp in the Best Shape of His Life and healthy for the first timeKevin Gausman is "sturdier" aka fatterAlejandro Kirk best shape of his life and will be counted on to catch more than he ever has beforeTrevor Rogers FB currently sitting 93 MPH (supposedly) - at 93 MPH he's MUCH more effective than 92 or lowerKyle Harrison had velo dip last year, corrected issues with his delivery and says his velo is back where he wants it nowJackson Holliday looking bigger/strongerMJ Melendez swing/approach changeFrancisco Alvarez revamped his swingMiguel Vargas lost weight and went to the gym regularly this offseason - added 20 pounds of muscleMax Meyer added a sweeperJacob Young "looking jacked"Bryce Miller added a cutter (didn't really throw it last year)Paul Skenes tinkering with adding 2-seam FB and cutterGriffin Canning will throw less 4-seamers and more sinkers and secondariesEloy Jimenez lost 25-30 pounds this offseasonWebb added cutter in Sep and it was phenomenalElly de la Cruz tweaked batting stance to "help him cut down on strikeouts"Colt Keith made offseason swing adjustments including a more prominent leg kickMichael McGreevy added 15 pounds of muscleSal Frelick put on 25 pounds of muscleNFBC Round by Round (Pick your favorite players and fades) Draft Champions ADP 2/ 3 - 2/17 (last 2 weeks, 10 Drafts)Round 11 150-165Dave - Adolis / Alexis DiazJustin - Luis Rengifo/Reynaldo LopezRound 12  165-180Dave - Eugenio / Rafaela-StottJustin - Pfaadt/Lane ThomasRound 13  180-195Dave - Goldschmidt / Jordan RomanoJustin - Isaac Paredes/Gabriel MorenoRound 14  195-210Dave - Spencer Arrighetti / Arraez-GelofJustin - Kerry Carpenter/ Luis Arraez-GelofRound 15  210-225Dave - Soler / Sean MurphyJustin - Jake McCarthy/Sean MurphyEARTHWERF Draft - https://draft.shgn.com/nfc/public/dp/709/grid

Episode 849 - Worst Investments in Fantasy BaseballHost- Justin Mason Co-Host- Dave McDonaldWatch the pod on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/ttUCIPifuMQ?feature=shareRecent MLB NewsYoan Moncada to the AngelsTommy Pham to the PiratesPete Alonso back to the MetsBen Gamel to the AstrosHarrison Bader to the TwinsRandall Grichuk to the DiamondbacksRamon Laureano to the OriolesStrider could be back by late AprilJavier Assad obliqueNico Hoerner “won’t miss much time”Jon Gray closer?NFBC Round by Round (Pick your favorite players and fades) Round 6: 75-90Dave - Luis Robert / RaleighJustin - Spencer Schwellenbach/SasakiRound 7: 90-105Dave - Christian Walker / Josh NaylorJustin - Marcus Semien/Max FriedRound 8: 105-120Dave - Jake Burger / Spencer SteerJustin - Trevor Megill/The Rest of the Round lolRound 9: 120-135Dave - Luis Garcia / Kirby YatesJustin - Shea Langeliers/Bryan WooRound 10: 135-150Dave - JT Realmuto / Jasson DominguezJustin - David Bednar/Kodai SengaWorst Investments in Fantasy BaseballSPs coming off TJ/internal braceSPs coming off 2nd TJ/internal braceSPs coming into the season injured (especially w/ arm injury)SPs who ended the season hurt w/ an arm injury (esp forearm/elbow)Hitters coming into the season injuredHitters coming off wrist/shoulder surgery (esp. Power hitters)Players coming off career years after finally staying healthy for the first time and now having to stay healthy to pay off draft costLeft-handed hitters who aren’t stars and struggled vs lefties (esp w. History of struggles vs lefties) like Gorman, Mullins, LuxStottCowserSB-only guys who aren’t good hittersSB assets who have a history of lower body injuriesSB assets in early-mid 30sEARTHTURF Draft

Episode 848 - We Are Back!Host- Justin Mason Co-Host- Dave McDonaldWatch the pod on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/ttUCIPifuMQ?feature=shareGetting Ready for your draftsHow do you start your prep?How important is ADP this early?Do you mock draft or early draft?KDS ApproachHow do you approach the first five rounds of the draft?NFBC Round by Round (Pick your favorite players and fades) Round 1:Dave - Witt/YordanJustin - JRam/BettsRound 2Dave - Merrill/JazzJustin - Trea Turner/Acuna JrRound 3Dave - Ketel/DeversJustin - George Kirby/Michael Harris IIRound 4Dave - King/BautistaJustin - Mason Miller/ Yanier DiazRound 5Dave - Butler/ColeJustin - Willson Contreras/Ozzie AlbiesEARTHNERF Draft Recap

Episode 847 Closer Chaos and More!Host- Justin Mason Co-Host- Dave McDonaldWatch the pod on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/ttUCIPifuMQ?feature=shareCloser ChaosTampa: who closes w/ Fairbanks out? Looks like Manuel RodriguezUceta/Cleavinger other optionsDetroit: recent usage looks like FoleyArizona: Justin Martinez the guy? WIll Sewald get it back?LA Dodgers: Kopech taking over? Committee?Baltimore: Seranthony the man now? Will Kimbrel get it back?KC: Erceg closer? Used in 7th yesterday, Schreiber closed today… will Harvey reclaim it when he returns?Philly: Is Estevez the full-time closer or will others get opps as well?Miami: Faucher is the guyColorado: Vodnik is the guy - finally bringing stability to Coors?Cubs: Will Neris be shut down/not used to close games out before the end of the year due to his contract stipulations?Porter Hodge next in line?White Sox: Does it even matter?Main EventMy Main - 75thMe and Tony’s Main - 14thJustin’s Main - 256thAlmost every team in the top 15 has either Ohtani or Witt. One team (me) has JRam/Harper, another has Betts. Can you win the overall without Ohtani?1st place overall Clarke Olson running away with it - Snell was only dropped in 1 league and it was there and he got him. Fish dropped him. Jake celebrated Olson “wasting his money” on SnellEARTHGLARF still CRUSHING (some things never change)Highest point total of the seasonCorrected the course after getting one person to be activeCERF still in 2nd in cluster w/ NERF WHARF SLARF TURF all closeSCARF coming upBarf werf tarf tankingIan Swirka of SCARF 1st overallJustin 35th / Dave 109thOthers in top 10Side Pit leaders2025 Draft Weekend Dates

Episode 846- Back From The Dead!Host- Justin Mason Co-Host- Dave McDonaldWatch the pod on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/ttUCIPifuMQ?feature=shareRecent MLB NewsAustin Riley doneCobb to ILKetel to ILFairbanks to ILHayes to IL - played through herniated disc all seasonHS Kim having MRI on shoulder todayFreddie Freeman getting CT Scan of his finger todayJazz supposedly isn’t having surgery now and says he can return after a min IL stint - believe him?Verlander back WednesdaydeGrom starting rehab assignment ThursdayNorby called upInnings limits for Crochet, Skubal, Skenes?Grant Holmes and Ryne Nelson out of the rotation?Reynaldo rehab start wasn’t great; IP limit?Nelson is their best SP right now - can’t last if they do send him to penHow do you approach the end of the season?Look ahead / Make schedulesPlay by half weeks, use splitsSeptember Call-UpsConserve FAAB especially for the last 2-3 weeks with how much changes

Episode 845- Back From Vacation!Host- Justin Mason Co-Host- Ray Kuhn Watch the pod on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/fhi5ojoC--Q?feature=shareNewsAlek Manoah leaves start with elbow issuesLars Nootbaar has an oblique injuryTyler O’Neill to the IL with a knee injuryEdwin Diaz to the IL with a shoulder injuryTopicsFAAB PrepMets closer jobReed Garrett/Jake Diekman/Adam OttavinoNick GonzalesSpencer SchwellenbachBen BrownMatt WaldronTJ Friedl ReturnsTylor MegillJose MirandaPatrick BaileyCole IrvinMark Vient

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 AVG vs xBAFor AVG look at Contact% Z-Con% LD% BABIP HH% K% not AVGFor power, look at EV50, Pull%, barrel%, FB%, HR/FB not HRsAlso look at historical results and compare how they’re doing in these stats vs historical trendsHave to be able to figure out what just looks like a hot streak and what’s sustainable legitimate growthAdell: K% and SwStrk% way down, barrel% and HH% way up, contact% way up, Z-Con% way up, BABIP normalDon’t just look at results - look under the hoodConnor Wong vs Logan O’HoppeWong: 98.9 EV50 (206) / HH: 33% / 6.7% barrel / xBA .248O’Hoppe: 100.6 EV50 (100) / HH: 47% / 8.3% barrel / xBA .270check HR/FB, BABIP

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 they were gonna beat GLARF: CERF 7thBARF 8thTARF 11th (last)Frank 1st overall

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 Soriano

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 LindorVlad Guerrero Jr. Nico HoernerLuis CastilloKevin GausmanHunter GreeneGeorge KirbyTanner BibeeTriston McKenzieJesus LuzardoPablo LopezMax FriedAaron NolaTanner ScottKenley JansenKyle FinneganPete FairbanksDavid BednarEARTHNew year, same results - GLARF still in full control4 people in top 12 (Matty, Sara, Aaron, and Lucas)CERF and TURF coming on strong in 2nd and 3rdRay Kuhn of TURF 1st overallWHARF moves into 3rdSCARF nice rebound this week to 4th from 10th last weekBARF hovering towards the bottomTARF and DARF finished 2nd and 3rd last year in 2nd and 3rd last right nowWERF once again in lastLotta talk from BARF, TARF, CERF, and WERF but no results yetWhere are Dave and Justin?What has gone right/wrong?

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 LoweRound 9 Bednar/MusgroveRound 10 Cease/Esteury/Evan Carter/Tanner ScottRound 11 H GreeneRound 12 Rodon/Jung/YandyRound 13 Alvarez/KenleyRound 14 Arraez/Verlander/GavinRound 15 Buehler/Holliday/MuncyRound 16 Darvish/GarverRound 17 Nimmo/Lange/Eovaldi/CampusanoRound 18 Leclerc/McKenzie/Mason MillerRound 19 Edman/Senga/Morton/K HarrisonRound 20 Noelvi/Noot/Pena/Detmers/Tyler Stephenson

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!

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 weekends openSet NFBC ADP