Friends with Fantasy Benefits | Baseball

Friends with Fantasy Benefits | Baseball episodes:

• 04.18.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 839

  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

  
• 04.16.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 838

  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...

  
• 03.28.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 837

  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...

  
• 03.12.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 836

  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...

  
• 03.06.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 835 (w/Sam Wirsching, Drew Klein, and Ryan Epperson)

  Episode 835 - TDG Live!Host: Sam Wirsching @SamFBB1Guest: Drew Klein @aok_fanGuest: Ryan Epperson @ppenayrTDG wraps up Podapallooza 2024!

  
• 03.06.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 834 (w/Jake Crumpler, Mike Carter and Bryson Ostepchuk)

  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!

  
• 03.06.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 833 (w/David Mendelson, Brian Rudd, Kev Mahserejian, and Dave McDonald)

  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...

  
• 03.06.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 832 (w/Frank Stampfl, Marty Tallman, B-Don, and Mike Couillard)

  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...

  
• 03.06.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 831 (w/Greg Jewett, Doug Dennis, and Rick Graham)

  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!

  
• 03.06.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 830 (w/Howard Bender, Britton Allan, Jamie Calandro and Matthew Peppler)

  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...

  
• 02.29.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 829 (w/George Bissell, Michael Rippe, and Ryan McLaughlin)

  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...

  
• 02.29.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 828 (w/Sam Wirsching, Michael Govier, Benjamin Chase, and Robbie Baseball)

  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!

  
• 02.29.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 827 (w/Joe Orrico, Pierre Camus and Jason Collette)

  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!

  
• 02.29.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 826 (w/Todd, Zola, Villa, and Todd Hedberg)

  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!

  
• 02.29.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 825 (w/Jake Halusker, Todd Whitestone, Kevin Hasting and Toby G)

  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...

  
• 02.29.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 824 (w/Erik Halterman, Bob Osgood, and Jordan Eisen)

  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...

  
• 02.29.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 823 (w/Drew Wheeler, Joe Lowry, Chad Simpson, Matt Thompson and Tim Kanak)

  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...

  
• 02.29.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 822 (w/John Laghezza and Derek Carty)

  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!

  
• 02.29.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 821 (w/Jamie Steed, Mike Gianella, and Daniel Rotter)

  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...

  
• 02.20.2024

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 820

  Episode 820 - BARF Review and Justin Loses PowerHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDBARF ReviewBARF Draft Board

  
• 10.03.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 819 (w/Ryan Ireland & Dustin McComas)

  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...

  
• 08.16.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 818

  Episode 818 - End of the Season Strategy and Earth ReviewHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDStrategy Section (Managing down the stretch)What do you do when you have several hitters going against your pitchers?How much FAAB do you need in...

  
• 08.15.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 817

  Episode 817 - Upcoming ScheduleHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDJustin Mason and Dave McDonald discuss the upcoming schedule for the next two weeks!

  
• 08.15.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 816

  Episode 816- MLB NewsHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDTopicsSteven Matz to the ILJose Abreu to the ILMarcus Stroman to start Wednesday (Assad being skipped/pushed back?)Canning pitched in relief today - no start Wed (or this week at all?)Ohtani skipped...

  
• 06.22.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 815

  Episode 815- Trading Stratigies!Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDStrategy Section (Trading)Do you like trading leagues?How do you approach trading in general?What is the most frustrating part of trading with people?Is it better to win the deal or make it...

  
• 06.21.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 814

  Episode 815- EARTH ReviewHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDEARTH ReviewFAABEmmet SheehanLuis MatosJordan HicksSamad TaylorYainer DiazMatt VierlingRyan O’HearnWade MileyBo NaylorWho did Justin and Dave pick up?Dave: Jordan Hicks, Daniel Hudson, Grisham, R VasquezJustin:LeaguesGLARF extends leadTURF in 2nd in spite of...

  
• 06.20.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 813

  Episode 813- Upcoming Schedule for this week and next! Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDPotential Pick-Ups - Hot players/Good upcoming scheduleKey:Blue = EliteGreen = Very goodYellow - GoodWhite = NeutralOrange - BadRed = Very BadTHIS WEEKBlue Matchups:COLGreen MatchupsARZCINKCLAAMIAMINSDSFTBTORWASOrange MatchupsCHCHOUMILOAKSTLRed...

  
• 06.20.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 812

  Episode 812 - MLB News!!! Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDNewsAlex Cobb to the IL with an oblique injury (likely back 6/30)Zach Neto to the IL with an oblique strainHunter Greene to IL with hip discomfortYoan Moncada to the...

  
• 06.15.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 811

  Episode 811 - Closing Chaos Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDStrategy Section (Closer Chaos)How are you approaching saves the rest of the way if you are behind?If you are not behind, are you still speculating on the spec closers?How...

  
• 06.14.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 810

  Episode 810 - Earth FAAB Review Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDEARTH ReviewFAABElly De La CruzAndrew AbbottAJ Smith ShawverTrevor MayCorey JulksTommy PhamKerry CarpenterEdouard JulienKyle HendricksWill BrennanKenta MaedaLeaguesGLARF increases its leadTURF moves into 2ndBARF in 3rd behind Toby’s prowessWERF still...

  
• 06.13.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 809 (w/Nick Pollack of Pitcher List)

  Episode 809- Upcoming Schedule for the Next Two WeeksHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDGuest: Nick Pollack of Pitcher List @PitcherListPotential Pick-Ups - Hot players/Good upcoming scheduleKey:Blue = EliteGreen = Very goodYellow - GoodWhite = NeutralOrange - BadRed = Very...

  
• 06.13.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 808

  Episode 808- MLB NewsHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDNewsRyan Helsley to the ILLiam Hendriks to the ILBrandon Belt has a hamstring issueVinnie Pasquantino to the IL with a shoulder issueJake Fraley to the IL with a wrist injuryAkil Baddoo...

  
• 06.08.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 807

  Episode 807- NFBC Strategy In June Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDMost picked up players in Main EventsRoyce LewisJustin LawrenceReese OlsonGary SanchezBryan WooTommy HenryJosh DonaldsonKutter CrawfordHayden WesneskiJulio TeheranMike MayersWho did you pick up?

  
• 06.08.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 806

  Episode 806- Main Event FAAB ReviewHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDMost picked up players in Main EventsRoyce LewisJustin LawrenceReese OlsonGary SanchezBryan WooTommy HenryJosh DonaldsonKutter CrawfordHayden WesneskiJulio TeheranMike MayersWho did you pick up?

  
• 06.06.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 805

  Episode 805- Potential Pick-UpsHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDPotential Pick-Ups - Hot players/Good upcoming scheduleCOL (6gm, 3 lefties/Coors): Randall Grichuk / Ryan McMahon / Elias DiazSF (6gm, 6 righties, 3 Coors): Michael Conforto (hurt) / Lamonte Wade / JD...

  
• 06.06.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 804

  Episode 804- We are back with all the news!Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDNewsLuis Urias activatedJose Altuve dealing with an oblique injuryMichael Soroka optionedBrandon Lowe to the ILTrevor Story might come back as a DHAndrew Abbott called upChris Sale...

  
• 04.18.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 803

  Episode 803- News, FAAB, and Sit/StartHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDNewsBaty called-upNeto called-upWill Smith (Catcher) concussionMcCormick out with blurred visionWoodruff shoulder strain - “month to month”?deGrom leaves start early with wrist injuryBubic getting second opinion on his elbow (left...

  
• 04.04.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 802

  Episode 802- Early Season FAAB StrategiesHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDNewsLuis Urias out 6-8 weeksMcKenzie lat out 8 weeksRobbie Ray elbow out 4-6 weeks?Fried hamstring to IL - short term?Nootbaar to IL for thumbVerlander shoulder out until around May?Raisel...

  
• 04.03.2023

  FWFB _ Baseball - Episode 801

  Episode 801 - Sunday FAAB ReviewHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Bruce Cagle Jr. @BCJRFantasyTopicsJustin and Bruce discuss FAAB in the RotoWire Online Championship!Sunday FAAB ReviewPierce JohnsonTylor MegillNolan GormanDany JimenezMichael GroveElehuris MonteroMike ClevingerBrice Turang

  
• 03.09.2023

  FWFB | Dynasty Baseball - Episode 800

  Episode 800- Dynasty OutfieldersHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Sam Wirsching @SamFBB1Out of Left FieldBryce Harper, Yordan Alvarez and Eloy Jimenez long term at OF and how that affects our valuations about them OF we are targeting in trades and start upsWin...

  
• 03.07.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 799 (w/Ben Tidd)

  Episode 799- Main Event PrepHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDGuest: Ben Tidd @BreakingBen_TNewsJustin Turner hit in the faceJose Quintana has rib stress fractureTony Gonsolin sprained Ankle day to dayYordan Alvarez may return next week “maybe”Mike Moustakas signs in...

  
• 03.06.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 798

  Episode 798- TGFBI StrategiesHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Bruce Cagle Jr. @BCJRFantasyTopicsJustin and Bruce discuss their TGFBI DraftsBruce's Draft BoardJustin's Draft Board

  
• 03.03.2023

  FWFB | Dynasty Baseball - Episode 797

  Episode 797- Dynasty Middle InfieldersHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Sam Wirsching @SamFBB1MI we are targeting in trades and start upsWin Now/Rebuild/Prospect/Deep ProspectAmed Rosario and Andres Gimenez/Ezequial Tovar and Nolan Gorman/Addison Barger and Edouard Julien/Axel Sanchez Red Light/Green Light (Players coming off...

  
• 02.28.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 796 (w/Dustin McComas of Five Tool Baseball)

  Episode 796- TARF Breakdown!Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCo-Host: Dave McDonald @RunDMCDGuest: Dustin McComas @DustinLMcComasDustin McComas of Five Tool Baseball joins Justin Mason and Dave McDonald to discuss the recent TARF draft!

  
• 02.27.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 795 (w/Kevin Hasting, Bruce Cagle Jr., Scott Engel, and Ariel Cohen)

  Host: Kevin HastingFantasy Analysts: Bruce Cagle Jr., Scott Engel, and Ariel CohenKevin Hasting, Bruce Cagle Jr., Scott Engel, and Ariel Cohen discuss Auctiob Stratigies!TopicsBeyond, “I can get any player I want,” what is it you enjoy about auction leagues? What...

  
• 02.27.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 794 (w/Joe Orrico, Joe Bond, Frank Stampfl, and Tino Ganacais)

  Host: Joe OrricoFantasy Analysts: Joe Bond, Frank Stampfl, and Tino GanacaisJoe Orrico, Joe Bond, Frank Stampfl, and Tino Ganacais discuss busts for 2023!

  
• 02.27.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 793 (w/Sara Sanchez, Matt of Razzball, Darius Austin, and Michael Richards)

  Podapalloza Day 2, Hour 5Host: Sara Sanchez (@BCB_Sara)Fantasy Analysts: Matt of Razzball (@MarmosDad), Darius Austin (@DariusA64), and Michael Richards (@MPRichards1981)Topics: Stolen Base Strategies

  
• 02.27.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 792 (w/Tim Kanak, Derek Carty and Jon Anderson)

  Podapallooza Day 2, Hour 3Host: Tim Kanak (@FantasyAceball)Fantasy Analysts Derek Carty (@DerekCarty) and Jon Anderson (@JonPGH)Topics: Projections and How to Use Them

  
• 02.26.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 791 (w/Baseball Pods, Michael Govier and Dave McDonald)

  Podapallooza Day 1, Hour 10Host: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBFantasy Analysts: Chris (@BaseballPods), Michael Govier (@MJGovier) and Dave McDonald (@rundmcd)Topics: What Makes a Good Podcast?What do you look for in a podcast? Is entertainment value as important as analysis?How do you grow...

  
• 02.26.2023

  FWFB | Baseball - Episode 790 (w/Todd Zola, Marty Tallman, Shawn Knoche, and Carlos Marcano)

  Podapallooza 2023 Day 1 Hour 8Host: Todd Zola (@ToddZola)Analsyts: Marty Tallman (@Marty_Tallman), Shawn Knoche (@TheGreatKnoche), and Carlos Marcano (@CaMarcano)Topics:Todd Zola, Marty Tallman, Shawn Knoche, and Carlos Marcano discuss starting pitching sleepers!