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Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) continue the show's annual position preview series with a look at third base for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. Jose Ramirez remains atop the position, but is it better to just wait for Austin Riley or Rafael Devers? Can we trust Royce Lewis to stay healthy? Did we already start to see a new level for Ke'Bryan Hayes? Was 2023 real or a fluke for players like Jake Burger, Ha-Seong Kim, and Alec Bohm? They also discuss the difference in overall depth at the position, as well as possible deep-league options and sleepers at the position.

Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) continue the show's annual position preview series with a look at shortstop for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. How far has Corey Seager's injury knocked him down the rankings? Will Bo Bichette's speed come back? Are we forgetting about Oneil Cruz? Is Elly De La Cruz going too early in drafts? They also discuss the overall depth at the position, as well as possible deep-league options and sleepers at the position.

Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) continue the show's annual position preview series with a look at catcher for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. Adley Rustchman has now taken over the position, but has J.T. Realmuto started a decline? Is Willson Contreras the best draft value? Which talented young catcher like Logan O'Hoppe, Bo Naylor, Keibert Ruiz, and Gabriel Moreno are ready to make a leap? They also discuss the difference in strategy between one-catcher and two-catcher leagues, as well as possible deep-league options and sleepers at the position.

Eric (@samskiNYC) and Scott (@scott_pianowski) continue the show's annual position preview series with a look at second base for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. Mookie Betts now leads the pack, but Marcus Semien and Ozzie Albies round out a solid top trio. Can Nico Hoerner, or Jose Altuve crash the party? Which talented second year players like Matt McLain, Nolan Gorman, and Zack Gelof are ready to make a leap? Can Andres Gimenez rebound? They also discuss the value of multi-position eligible options like Ryan McMahon, Brandon Drury, and Luis Rengifo, possible sleepers at the position, as well as some young players to keep an eye on in drafts.

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) kick off the show's annual position preview series with a look at first base for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. Freddie Freeman leads the pack, but Bryce Harper is ready to make his presence known as a full-time first baseman. Do Pete Alonso and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rebound? Are Triston Casas and Spencer Torkelson poised to take the next step? They also discuss new landing spots for Rhys Hoskins and Jeimer Candelario, possible sleepers and busts at the position, as well as some young players to keep an eye on in drafts.

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) break down every angle of Shohei Ohtani's historic 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers. With an impressive supporting cast of Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, where does the hitter-only version of Ohtani come off the board in fantasy drafts in comparison to the likes of Juan Soto, Bryce Harper, and Yordan Alvarez? After signing Ohtani, what will the Dodgers do to fix their rotation for 2024? Where do the Blue Jays and Angels go from here? They discuss those topics and much more.

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) recap the moves from this week's MLB Winter Meetings, highlighted by the blockbuster trade which sent Juan Soto from the Padres to the Yankees. They also discuss Eduardo Rodriguez signing with the Diamondbacks, Craig Kimbrel as the new closer with the Orioles, Jeimer Candelario joining a crowded situation with the Reds, Jarred Kelenic getting a fresh start with the Braves, and much more!

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) preview the MLB offseason, including all the top free agents and storylines to watch. What sort of deal does Shohei Ohtani land? How does Yoshinobu Yamamoto impact the pitching market? Could Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes be traded? They discuss those situations and much, much more.

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) are joined by Dave Shovein (@daveshovein) from Rotoworld to break down their takeaways from the early 2024 Rotoworld and Friends Fantasy Baseball mock draft. They discuss the case for Spencer Strider over Gerrit Cole, how early is too early for young players on the rise (Royce Lewis, Spencer Torkelson, Evan Carter, etc.), what to make of the catcher landscape, and much more.

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) preview what to expect in the 2024 World Series between the Diamondbacks and Rangers. They discuss World Series storylines, strengths and weaknesses for each team, and make their predictions. To close the show, they analyze the early rounds of the 2024 Rotoworld Friends and Family Mock Draft.

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) discuss the latest from the MLB playoffs before unveiling their extremely early top-20 fantasy starting pitcher rankings for 2024. Gerrit Cole and Spencer Strider have a firm hold at the top of the board, but should fantasy managers wait after that? How high has Pablo Lopez jumped after his 234-strikeout season? What sort of upside do young hurlers like Grayson Rodriguez and Tarik Skubal have after their excellent finishes to the season? Where does Blake Snell rank after what could be another Cy Young Award-winning season? And what should fantasy managers know about Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto?

D.J. (@djshort) and Eric (@samskiNYC) give their early postseason takeaways before getting into the state of fantasy baseball coming out of the 2023 MLB regular season. They break down what the increase in stolen bases means for the fantasy landscape, but also the uptick in batting average and power, as well as how to approach starting pitchers with a number of top hurlers going down to injury this past season.