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Episode 68: NFBC EpisodeGuest – Vlad SedlerStrategy Section -FAABHow to allocate / when to spend on FAAB?Spend early vs. save vs budget for every weekIs it worth it to spend big FAAB on prospects?vs. Closers / Hot players / Team needs etc.RiskHow do you price uncertain players?Players with uncertain skill level.Players with an uncertain injury return time.Players who have not signed with a team yet.Mixed vs. Mono leaguesTwitter Question: When should the focus in drafts switch from picking players with high floors (low risk), to more riskier players with higher upsides?Twitter Question: If I would 100% guarantee you that in 2020 Gerrit Cole would exactly replicate his 2019 statistics - where would you take him in a draft?At what point in the draft would you rather take the best uncertain player than the guaranteed stats?Ex. Guaranteed 2019 Marcus Semien 2019 or Uncertain 2020 Ronald Acuna?NFBC Section -What is the NFBC and why should you pay attention?What are some NFBC trends that continued / were present in

Episode 67- Home League EpisodeGuests – Michael Simione @SPStreamer & Daniel EbbinStrategy Section -Beat the Shift Home LeagueExperience in the Beat the Shift League.Difference between players in the industry / experts vs. others?Do you / should you alter your strategy in an experts league?2019 to 2020Keys to success in 2019.What adjustments do we need to make for 2020?What will you be researching or diving into more for the 2020 season?World Series SectionWorld Series / MLB Playoffs - ObservationsHow will good/bad performances affect fantasy players?Does Gerrit Cole go up a few spots?Does Scherzer go down a few spots due to concern of injury?Ranking the following players in terms of IP risk (injury risk):Sale, Scherzer, Kershaw, Verlander, deGromMailbag – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Injury Update – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 66: Fantasy MVP EpisodeGuests – The Birchwood BrothersStrategy Section -TGFBIWhat went right, what went wrong, what we can learn from 2019Drafting vs. FAAB management vs. LuckCorrelation between expected finish and actual finishCorrelation between starting draft position and actual finishATC ProjectionsHow and why they work.How successful were they?What the best way to you use them?Fantasy MVP SectionHitter MVPPitcher MVPBiggest Hitter BustBiggest Pitcher BustMailbag – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Trick or Treat - Ariel asks the team this week’s mystery questions.Fantasy questions for 2020 for the World Series Champion Washington NationalsInjury Update – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 65- End of Season EpisodeGuest – Justin MasonStrategy Section -Strategies for the last week of the seasonWhat did we learn about FAAB from the 2019 season?2Early Mocks - Notable FindingsEnd of Season SectionBest & Worst Calls of the seasonListener CommentsThank yous to this season’s guestsFavorite Episodes & Guests of TGFBI Beat the Shift this seasonWaiver Wire – The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Mailbag – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Injury Update – Reuven gives us the injury update.Announcement - TGFBI Beat the Shift Announcement

Episode 64MVP EpisodeGuest – Derek VanRiperStrategy Section -What are the takeaways from the 2019 season and how will that affect your approach in 2020?Hitting - Power & SpeedPitching - Starters & ClosersHow does the juiced ball affect how you will draft or valuate players in 2020?Stolen BasesHow many bases will Mike Trout steal in 2020?Who will steal more bases in 2020 - Trout or Altuve?MVP SectionAL & NL MVPAL & NL Cy YoungAL & NL Rookie of the YearWaiver Wire – The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Mystery Question - Ariel asks the team this week’s mystery question.World Series PicksInjury Update – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 63: Hot and Cold EpisodeGuest – Van LeeStrategy Section -How do you know when not to trust someone down the stretch?How do you decide to play hot and cold hitters in the last month of the season?What do you do with players that were hot in the first half but cold in the 2nd half?What do you do with strong pitchers that suffers a blow-up outing?How can you detect when pitchers have corrected something?September Call-UpsNotable and fantasy relevant September call-upsWaiver Wire – The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Mailbag – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Mystery Question - Ariel asks the team this week’s mystery question.AL Wildcard favoritesNL WIldcard surprisesInjury Update – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 62: Crunch Time & Hall of Fame EpisodeGuests – Bogman & The Welsh (Chris Welsh & Scott Bogman)Strategy Section -When to drop injured players?How do you plan for players being shut down?At what point do you throw in as many 2-start pitchers as you can?Leagues with playoffs - quality vs. quantityHall of Fame SectionWhich current players are shoe ins for Hall of Fame if they retired now?Which current players are HOF if they continue pace?Which youngsters have a shot at making the HOF?Waiver Wire – The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Injury Update – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 61- The Keeper EpisodeGuest – Ryan BloomfieldJosh BellStrategy Section -KeepersHow do you determine if you should hold players as possible keepersIn the money vs. way out of the money?Hitters vs. Pitchers - Are pitchers safe to hold as keepers? Closers?Keep injured players?2020 First RoundWho are your top 6 hitters?Who are your top 6 pitchers?Will and should pitchers be drafted as early as they were last year?Undervalued players going into 2020 drafts.Waiver Wire – The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Mailbag – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Mystery Question - Ariel asks the team this week’s mystery question.Injury Update – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 60- The TGFBI Overall EpisodeGuest – Clay LinkStrategy Section -DraftBiggest successes drafting this year?How to allocate pitching. ? Top heavy, Middle middle, or spread around.What to reach for, or let values fall to you.Waiver WireMost important in-season pickups, and what to pay for them in FAAB.Largest FAAB spends this season.How to manage FAAB budget rest of season. The Overall CompetitionPlay more Middle relievers now?Notable September call-ups that might make a fantasy impactWaiver Wire – The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Mailbag – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Mystery Question - Ariel asks the team this week’s mystery question.Pound the Power, or Reach for SpeedTrout vs. Acuna? - 1st overall player for 2020.Injury Update – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 59- Prospect EpisodeGuest – Shelly VerougstraeteStrategy Section -Top prospectsPlay them right away?When do you sit them?When do you drop a cold or underperforming prospect?When to pick a prospect up? Prospect Section -Review of key traded prospectsJazz Chisholm, SS from ARI to MIA (Gallen trade)Zac Gallen, RHP from MIA to ARI (Chisholm trade)Simeon Woods-Richardson & Anthony Kay from NYM to TOR (Stroman trade)Taylor Trammell, LF from CIN to SDP (Bauer trade)Greinke trade prospects (from HOU to ARI)Corbin Martin, RHPJB Bukauskas, RHPSeth Beer, DHJosh Rojas, INFProspects who could be called up and make an impact in 2019Waiver Wire – The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Mailbag – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Injury Update – Reuven gives us the injury update.

In-Season Risk EpisodeGuest – Chris LissStrategy Section -Strategies while currently “In the Money”Risk DiscussionBidding on FAABTrade Deadline ImpactNotable players gaining/losing valueWaiver Wire – The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Mailbag – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Mystery Question - Ariel asks the team this week’s mystery question.Injury Update – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 57: 1st Half Recap EpisodeGuest – Al MelchiorStrategy Section -Visual Memory Index (VMI)Panic/Desperate Strategies1st Half Recap -1st Half Fantasy MVP1st Half Busts1st Half Surprises2nd Half2nd Half Rebounds2nd Half Busts2nd Half Bold PredictionsWaiver Wire – The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview - The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Mailbag - The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Mystery Question - Ariel asks the team this week’s mystery question.Injury Update - Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 56- Understanding Statistics EpisodeGuest – Mike PodhorzerStrategy Section -Advanced StatisticsOPS vs wOBALuck StatsBABIPStrand RateERA EstimatorsFIP & SIERAHR/FBWhat are x Stats?xFIPxwOBAStatcastExit VelocityLaunch AngleBarrelsWhat are + Stats?wRC+ERA-Per 9 stats vs %K/9 vs K%BB/9 vs BB%K-BB% vs K/BBWARWPAPlate DisciplineO-Contact, Z-Contact, O-Swing, Z-SwingSwStrwPDI / mPDIRecommended StatsWaiver Wire - AC RG & MP – The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview - RG AC & MP – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Injury Update - RG – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 55- West Coast EpisodeWest Coast EpisodeGuest – Jessica KleinschmidtStrategy Section -Oakland AthleticsTeam’s MVP / Unsung heroETA for injured pitchers Are Athletics buying or selling?Closing situation.San Francisco GiantsTrade pieces Closing SituationInjury UpdatesLos Angeles AngelsTeam’s MVP / Unsung hero?TradesOhtaniLos Angeles DodgersTrade targetsStripling vs UriasWaiver Wire - AC RG – The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Mailbag - RG AC – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Mystery Question - Ariel asks the team this week’s mystery question.Injury Update - RG – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 54- Balancing & Streaming EpisodeGuest – Scott PianowskiStrategy Section -Is streaming a good idea?Streaming PitchersStreaming HittersBalancing ERA/WHIP with W/KBalancing BA/OBP with HR/SBBalancing counting stats (controllable) vs. run production & decision stats (context stats)Waiver Wire - AC RG & SP – The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview - RG AC & SP – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Mailbag - RG AC & SP – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Injury Update - RG – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 53- Beat The ShiftPartners & Time Management EpisodeGuest – Glenn ColtonStrategy Section -Fantasy Baseball PartnersTime ManagementPre-SeasonMid-seasonWaiver Wire - AC RG & GC – The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview - RG AC & GC – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Mailbag - RG AC & GC – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Mystery Question - Ariel asks the team this week’s mystery question.Injury Update - RG – Reuven gives us the injury update.

NY Baseball & Trade EpisodeGuest – Lori Rubinson, WFAN (NY)NY Baseball Section -YankeesTimetables for injured players & Lineup affects.MVP / Unsung heroTradesMetsJeff McNeilBuyers or sellers?Likeliest Mets to be dealt?Strategy Section -Trade DeadlineSellersBuyersPlayers - Playing timeWaiver Wire - The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview - The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Injury Update - Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 51- Closer Update EpisodeGuest – Howard BenderStrategy Section -Info & InjuriesHow to handle injuries in daily / DFS leagues.How to handle injuries in weekly leagues.ClosersHow to value good middle relievers vs. closers.What to do when the setup man / high leverage man is better than the closer.Closer Situations - AC RG & HB – The team talks about closer situations around the league.American LeagueBOSMINTBSEATEXKCBALNational LeagueCHCATLSTLMIAWaiver Wire - AC RG & HB – The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview - RG AC & HB – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Mailbag - RG AC & HB – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Mystery Question - Ariel asks the team this week’s mystery question.Injury Update - Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 50: Overthinking and Overreaction EpisodeGuest – Ray MurphyStrategy Section -How do you handle overthinking? Are hot players must pickups?Surprising hot players that we believe will continue to perform well.Waiver Wire - AC RG & RM – The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview - RG AC & RM – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Mailbag - RG AC & RM – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Mystery Question - Ariel asks the team this week’s mystery question.Injury Update - RG – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 49-Underperforming Players EpisodeGuest – Heath CummingsStrategy Section -How to handle underperforming players - How can you identify slumps vs. talent declines?When is it time to sit them? Trade them? Drop them?When should you just ride it out with the player?Player examplesSit / Trade / Drop / Ride - AC RG & HC –The team talks about a few players to sit, to trade, to drop, or to ride it out.Waiver Wire - AC RG & HC – The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview - RG AC & HC – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Mailbag - RG AC & HC – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Injury Update - RG – Reuven gives us the injury update.