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Aug 4
58m 38s

Late-Season Fantasy Baseball Adjustments...

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About this episode

DVR is joined by Vlad Sedler of FTN Fantasy to discuss Austin Riley's return to the IL, Jacob Misiorowski's quick trip to the IL, Max Muncy's upcoming return, and the bizarre season of Tommy Edman before sharing some of the adjustments they make for the final two months of the season. Plus, they look back at where the money was spent this weekend on the waiver wire, and uncooperative weather for the Speedway Classic at Bristol.


Rundown

1:16 Austin Riley's Return to the IL

6:12 Jacob Misiorowski to the IL w/Tibia Contusion

10:40 Tommy Edman, Max Muncy, Blake Snell & a Blake Treinen Wobble

19:12 Tactical Adjustments for the Fantasy Baseball Stretch Run

28:46 Where the Money Went: Warming Up to Jakob Marsee?

40:15 Will the O's Let Coby Mayo Play Every Day Here on Out?

52:05 The Speedway Classic Draws a 'Fyre Festival' Comp

58:09 Rehab Assignment Updates: Shane Bieber & Michael King


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Host: Derek VanRiper

With: Vlad Sedler

Producer: Brian Smith

Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper


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