Nando, Ian and DVR discuss improvements and opportunity in Texas, factors they consider while attempting to stream pitchers and set matchup-based lineups, Brandon Drury's surprising 2022, an influx of closer-committee relievers on the waiver wire, rooting for yourself v. your favorite team, a very UTR Nando Guy in Chicago, the long-term value of Yu Darvish, and opinions v. support. 

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DVR and Al kick off this week's Prospect Tuesday discussion with some hope for the redraft value of Gabriel Moreno, Kyle Stowers and Canaan Smith-Njigba, if only they can be assured of regular playing time. They also look into the growing fantasy popularity of Ezequiel Tovar, Jackson Chourio and Gavin Stone and discuss several High-A standouts, including Masyn Winn, Colin Barber and Connor Phillips.

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DVR and Al check in on the fantasy appeal of the latest top prospect to be called up, Blue Jays catcher Gabriel Moreno. They also size up whether hitters like Santiago Espinal, Lane Thomas, Luis García and Ezequiel Duran should be added in 12-team leagues, and they also consider some potential 12-team league pitching options, such as Eduardo Rodriguez, Michael Lorenzen, Graham Ashcraft and Roansy Contreras. And do fantasy managers finally have a closer candidate worth pursuing in either Paul Sewald or Tanner Scott?

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Joe Girardi and Joe Maddon are out. Tyler O'Neill is back for the Cardinals. Marcus Semien is just BACK. How does that affect their respective lineups? Mike Kurland joins Beller and Al to break down all that, and more, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Baseball Podcast.

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Nando, Ian and DVR discuss managerial changes for the Phillies and Angels, Aaron Judge’s future contract and value in long-term leagues, Shane McClanahan’s soaring value and case to be a future first-round pick, Nando’s continued appreciation for IKF, the possibility of better days ahead for Jon Gray, and more. 

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Travis Swaggerty, Steele Walker and Jason Alexander all have memorable names, and DVR and Al examine whether their major league performances will be just as memorable for fantasy managers. They also look into the fantasy appeal of Caleb Kilian, Riley Greene and Luis García and turn their focus to some players to watch in Triple-A.

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Beller and Al dig into the weekend waiver options as the fantasy season rolls into its middle third. They consider whether Christopher Morel and Michael Harris need to be added to even more leagues and look into several two-start options, including Ross Stripling, Dakota Hudson and Garrett Whitlock. Beller and Al wind up the show by searching for saves in the Minnesota, Detroit and Cincinnati bullpens.

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It's Beat Writer Thursday on The Athletic Fantasy Baseball Podcast. Sahadev Sharma (Cubs), Jen McCaffrey (Red Sox) and Alec Lewis (Royals) join the show to dish out on-the-ground knowledge on their respective teams, with great info on Christopher Morel, Alex Verdugo, Vinnie Pasquantino, and more.

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Nando, Ian & Al ponder whether Daulton Varsho is being underrated and what it might take to get him in a trade. They also consider whether it makes sense to add Steven Kwan in leagues where he has been dropped and whether there is room for managers to add Christopher Morel to more leagues. Also, who would win a Triston McKenzie-for-Carlos Rodón trade?

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Zach Buchanan sits in for DVR on this Prospect Tuesday, and he and Al consider the fantasy appeal of Michael Harris and a slew of other recent callups. They also anticipate when we might finally see Vinnie Pasquantino in Kansas City and Shane Baz back in Tampa Bay, and when Double-A standouts like Esteury Ruiz, Corbin Carroll and Eury Pérez might move up.

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