Karl Ravech joins Buster to discuss Matt Olson, Jacob deGrom’s shoulder tightness, the Mets’ need for pitching security, whether the Cardinals or Brewers will win the NL Central and why Brian Cashman should’ve kept his thoughts on the 2017 Yankees to himself. Then, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on the Nationals’ cherry blossom uniforms, delivers the first Phantom Franchise entry and administers the weekly quiz.

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Eric and Tristan project the roles of hot shot prospects, debate starting pitcher tiers and dive into Tristan's top sleepers for the 2022 season!

Buster and David Schoenfield discuss Oneil Cruz being sent to the minors, how the Cruz move underscores the lack of substantive changes in service time manipulation and tanking, if Bobby Witt Jr. is the favorite for AL rookie of the year, and offseason grades for the Braves, Yankees and the NL Central. Then, Hembo makes that case for an all-time great season from the Dodgers’ lineup, explains why he’s picking the White Sox to win the World Series and shares which players he thinks will be break out stars.

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss the Oscars slap heard around the world, the communication breakdown between Freddie Freeman and the Braves, Albert Pujols signing with the Cardinals, why Bobby Witt Jr. should be on the Royals’ Opening Day roster, MLB continuing to check for sticky stuff, and Max Scherzer looking ready to go. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with notes on the Mets throwing two multi-time Cy Young winners, if Gerrit Cole can lead the AL in strikeouts, Shohei Ohtani pitching and hitting on Opening Day, and what St. Louis can expect from Pujols this season.

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Eric and Tristan discuss a pair of players with their value trending up, their impressions on some spring developments and breakdown the outfield position as a whole.

Buster starts the show examining the Orioles’ continuing tank-a-thon as oddsmakers peg Baltimore’s 2022 win total at 62.5 games. Then, Todd Radom stops by to discuss Vanderbilt’s new logo and his new weekly series Phantom Franchises, as well as administer the first quiz of the year. Then, Karl Ravech on New York City lifting its vaccine mandate for athletes, the looming issue of needing to be vaccinated to travel to Toronto, wins totals for the AL East and NL West, and the return of the ghost runner in extra innings.

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Eric and Tristan give early impressions on Spring games, talk pitchers unearthed in the "Kings Of Command" exercise, preview the corner infield spots and pick apart a recent points league mock draft before answering your draft day questions!

Hembo joins Buster to give his three bold predictions for this season. Plus, Buster pays homage to Max Scherzer after his performance Monday. Then, Joon Lee joins Buster to discuss the suspected content in the letter that will be released by the courts from Rob Manfred to the Yankees. Later, Buster answers this week’s Bleacher Tweets.

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Buster Olney reports on the historic class of free agent shortstops all finally finding homes. Then, Tim Kurkjian stops by to discuss the Twins signing Carlos Correa, Trevor Story landing with the Red Sox, Freddie Freeman making less money with the Dodgers than he would’ve with the Braves, how much of a difference Bob Melvin will make on the Padres and potential bubble teams in MLB’s expanded playoffs. Later, Sarah Langs has notes on which team still needs starting pitching, the Braves’ bullpen, the Yankees’ defense and the Tigers’ defense.

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Eric and Tristan take a look at the impact of recent signings on the middle infield hierarchy, wonder what the 2022 Phillies will offer fantasy managers and take their pick on some high profile closers.