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Paul and Justin are back to discuss some news, a few fringe pitchers doing well, and some key hot hitters over the last month-plus! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1083-trade-deadline/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Paul Sporer breakdown every move from the Trade Deadline from. fantasy prospective! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1082-trade-deadline-review/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason is joined by Jason Collette, Sara Sanchez, and Mark Kieffer to discuss the upcoming trade deadline during Hour 8 of Day 2 of Podapallooza! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1081-podapallooza-2022-day-2-hour-8/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason is joined by Paul Sporer, Nick Pollack, and Eric Samulski to discuss starting pitching during Hour 2 of Day 1 of Podapallooza! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1080-podapallooza-2022-day-1-hour-2-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin look through a group of guys toting 4.00+ SIERAs and determine if they can improve in the 2H <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1079-searching-for-2h-studs-on-the-mound/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin pick a group of hitters to be Top 10 at their position in the 2nd half <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1078-2nd-half-top-10s-at-each-position/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss their interest in a series of hitters who've been busts thus far ranging from Bryson Stott to Nick Castellanos including the likes of Trent Grisham, Brandon Marsh, and Joey Gallo among others <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1077-2h-outlook-for-1h-bust-hitters/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin cover some injury news atop the show before doing a halfway check on some of the Spring fades <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1076-reviewing-spring-fades/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss what is going on with the Rays and who to target in FAAB! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1075-rays-corner-and-faab/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss some of the biggest pitcher pickups by FAAB in the Main Event <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1074-nfbc-key-faab-pitchers-review/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul discusses the performance of 19 key Main Event hitters via FAAB in @thenfbc since they were picked up <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1073-nfbc-key-faab-hitters-review/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul is solo for this one and dissects some early breakout hitters in the NL, analyzing their potential rest of the way and what leagues they are most viable in right now <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1072-surprise-hitters-ros-outlook-national-league-edition/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul is solo for this one and dissects some early breakout hitters in the AL, analyzing their potential rest of the way and what leagues they are most viable in right now <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1071-surprise-hitters-ros-outlook-american-league-edition/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin review Justin's latest SP rankings highlighting some of their biggest differences atop the rankings, some of Justin's favorites relative to Paul and some of Paul's favorites relative to Justin. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1070-reviewing-justins-sp-rankings/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin the future of some standout starting pitchers and then episode 2 of BCI has Ben Clemens looking at Alejandro Kirk <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1069-surprising-standout-starters/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discussed some sneaky standouts at each position and figure out what the rest of the season has in store for the group! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1068-sneaky-stud-standouts/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason, Paul Sporer, and Jason Collette discuss news and players that are hot in the month of June! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1067-swooning-in-june/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin grills Paul on his recently released SP rankings <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1066-reviewing-pauls-sp-rankings/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss this week's FAAB options! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1065-sunday-faab/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss some news surrounding Chris Sale, Shane Baz, and Andrew Kittredge before Justin tries to guess where a bunch of pitchers rank on the Razzball Player Rater so far this season <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1064-guess-the-sp-ranking/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin check in on a group of players with spring hype to see how they are doing 2 mos. into the season! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1063-rising-star-check-ins/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss some major strugglers from May and whether or not it's time to move on. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1061-may-day-players/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason is joined by John Laghezza of Corked Stats to discuss this Sunday's FAAB! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1062-sunday-faab-ft-john-laghezza/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss some key news & notes before diving into a Memorial Day rest of season mock that Justin participated in over the weekend! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1060-memorial-day-mock-draft/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul is joined by Vlad Sedler to discuss the recent run of Main Event FAAB led by prospects like Michael Harris, Christopher Morel, Cal Mitchell, and Oscar Gonzalez. We talk about them and much more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1059-the-faab-whisperer-ft-vlad-sedler/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul talks with FG's own Ben Clemens about those little probabilities on AppleTV, a pair of intriguing Yankees, the debut of BCI and more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1058-ben-clemens-investigates-ft-ben-clemens/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Nick sit by the fire to discuss 3 relievers trying to make the conversion to starter <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1057-fireside-chat-3-rp-to-sp-conversions/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin look at some pitchers who can help your WHIP both on the waiver wire and via the trade market <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1056-fixing-your-whip/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette are joined by Eric Samulski of Rotoball, Tailgate Sports and the Catcher's Corner podcast to discuss this week's FAAB! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1055-rays-corner-and-sunday-faab-ft-eric-samulski/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin cover 2 major call-ups for St. Louis, discuss some potential buy-low starters, and identify some potential timebombs on the mound <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1054-buy-low-or-no-go-pitchers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin check in on some major slow starters and decide if they are buying low or passing on these hitters. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1053-buy-low-or-no-go-hitters/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss news, FAAB, and 2-Start pitchers! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1052-faab-and-2-start-pitchers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin look at some recent hot streaks on the mound and determine their viability going forward including the Baltimore trio of Kyle Bradish, Tyler Wells, and Bruce Zimmermann <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1051-pitcher-hot-streaks-buy-or-sell/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the long-term viability of some recent hot hitters including Eric Hosmer, Brandon Drury, Andrés Giménez, Josh Naylor, and more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1050-hitter-hot-streaks-buy-or-sell/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul is joined by Ian Kahn from AMC's Turn and The Athletic's Under the Radar podcast to discuss the wave of prospects recently joining the majors and a few on their way up soon! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1049-prospect-pickups-ft-ian-kahn/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin play Keep or Cut with pitchers including Berrios, Morton, Mahle, Plesac, and more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1048-keep-or-cut-pitchers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss some news on injuries & key call-ups before diving into a round of Keep or Cut with slow start hitters. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1047-keep-or-cut-hitters/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul is joined by guest Michael Govier from the Pallazzo Podcast & Fantrax to discuss his early Main Event success, slow starts from our Tigers, the rise Connor Joe, and more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1046-guestisode-ft-michael-govier/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Nick sit by the fire for the first time this regular season and discuss 4 interesting arms plus a bonus 5th who might be the latest Giants gem. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1045-fireside-chat-4-arms-to-watch-a-bonus-5th/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss some key young arms who are excelling and gives thoughts on how they will perform going forward <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1044-young-guns-on-the-rise/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss some big names who are potentially cut-worthy in shallower formats <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1043-shallow-league-drop-candidates/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the viability of several key adds from this weekend's FAAB run including Taylor Ward, Josh Naylor, Hector Neris, Jhoan Duran, Andrew Heaney, and more!! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1042-assessing-key-waiver-pickups/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss another group of early standout hitters and then give their thoughts on who to pick up among 2-start SPs for next week. Paul also battles 2 birds, <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1041-two-birds-one-stone/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul is joined by Rotowire's Clay Link to discuss a handful of early standout hitters and recent call-ups of note. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1040-early-standout-hitters-call-ups-ft-clay-link-of-rotowire/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss a big group of available starters from Monday night including Paul Blackburn, Matt Manning, Nick Martinez, and more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1039-early-intriguing-pitchers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss some two start pitchers and interesting closer situations to target in FAAB! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1038-2-start-pitchers-and-closer-chaos/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin cover some Opening Day tidbits including some key closer news <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1037-opening-day-musings/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Nick hang out by the fire and discuss their favorite starters in a series of categories. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1036-fireside-favorites/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

4/5/22 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live. Support the show by subscribing to our Patreon!! Follow us on Twitter @sporer – Host @justinmasonfwfb – Co-Host/Producer PATREON Join our Patreon for live video feeds of each show Watch the video feed replay on YouTube INJURIES/TRANSACTION NEWS Austin Meadows trade Josh Lowe […] <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1035-spring-standouts-hitters/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason is joined by Matt Williams of The Athletic and the Turn Two Podcast to discuss recent news and the first FAAB run of the season! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1034-first-faab-run-ft-matt-williams-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>