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Paul and Nick break down one of the biggest early season disappointments: Nick Pivetta. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-672-fireside-chat-on-nick-pivetta/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the state of SPs by diving in on the return of Kersh, the devastating injuries for Clevdog & Sevvy, and then look at 3 SPs on each end of the spectrum a couple weeks into the season. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-671-the-state-of-starting-pitcher/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Nick get together for the latest Fireside Chat to discuss four pitchers impressing them early and likely to be available in many leagues, including a pair of Tigers. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-670-fireside-chat-pitchers-catching-our-eye/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss some recent injury news including Clayton Kershaw, David Dahl, and Vlad Jr. and then dive into the biggest pickups of the week like Clint Frazier, Christian Walker, Ryan Brasier, and more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-669-wild-wooly-waiver-wire-bidding/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin and Jason are joined by PitcherList's Alex Fast to discuss the latest news, hot/cold starts, and two-start pitchers for the upcoming week. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-668-thinkin-fast-w-j-and-j/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin break down potential Trea Turner fill ins, uncover a potential gem in Arizona?, & highlight Matthew Boyd's K prowess. They also discuss a series of standout rookies after the first week. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-666-standout-rookies/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul tackles your unpopular opinions, blistering hot takes, and thought-provoking questions here regarding the upcoming season! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-667-call-your-shot-ep-10-opening-week-edition/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin check in on Justin's walking wounded, discuss the week of FAAB bidding (including several bullpens), and then give thoughts on some SPs who went off. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-665-the-walking-dead-a-main-event-story/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Nick review a pair of day 1 starters and then look ahead to the weekend slate. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-664-fireside-chat-early-impression-of-lower-tier-sps/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin do their best to not freak out over one day. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-663-trying-not-to-overreact-to-day-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the Marlins & Braves rotations, a few key injuries, some deep league players, and then wonder why some Top 100 players haven't gotten much hype. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-662-buzz-less-top-100-players/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin and Jason discuss recent injuries and moves. Then, they dive into Jason's AL Tout Wars review. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-661-spring-moves-al-tout-review/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin run through news & notes including Luzardo's injury, the Brewers rotation, Kimbrel's latest, Eloy & Lowe signing, and much more. Then, they dissect the two games from the Japan Series. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-660-news-notes-roundup/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul highlights 13 late-round hitters he's buying in drafts. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-659-late-round-hitters-to-target/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin review an action packed draft weekend in the Big Apple! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-658-draft-weekend-in-nyc/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin finish off their SP preview diving deep including debates between Happ and Hamels, Hill and Lester, and Martinez and Stripling. Who's the most intriguing White Sock? Jay? Young Astro? Baby Brave? All that and much more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-657-starting-pitcher-preview-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin and Jason discuss the ins and outs of auction strategy as they both head into Tout Wars this weekend. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-656-auction-strategy-w-jj/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul asks Nick to explain how he builds and manages pitching staffs in different league types. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-655-fireside-chat-constructing-a-pitching-staff/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul & Justin are joined by Eno Sarris of The Athletic to cover part 1 of the starting pitcher pool! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-654-sp-pt-1-w-eno-sarris/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul & Justin are joined by the guys of In This League - Chris Welsh & Scott Bogman - to discuss their #TGFBI clubs and then dive into the second half of the OF pool. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-653-of-preview-pt-2-w-in-this-league/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul, Justin, and Jason are once-again joined by Ellen Adair for her thoughts on the Bryce Harper signing, a few other small moves, and the recently-held AL LABR auction. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-652-harper-to-philly-ft-ellen-adair/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul & Justin are joined by Matt Thompson of Prospects Live to discuss a host of potentially impactful prospects in 2019 including Vlad Jr., Robles, Kikuchi, Paddack, Adell, Diaz, and many more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-651-prospect-chatter-with-matt-thompson/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin welcome Fantasy Guru's Vlad Sedler to discuss the latest on Clayton Kershaw, their early rounds of #TGFBI, and then go through part 1 of the Outfield preview. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-650-trusting-your-rotogut-w-vlad-sedler/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Nick each highlight five arms to watch in Spring Training. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-649-fireside-chat-sps-to-watch-in-spring-training/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin run deep on the 2B pool in the second half of their position preview. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-648-2b-preview-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul & Justin are joined again by Joe Pisapia of the Fantasy Black Book to discuss Manny's big move, Moose back to Milwaukee, some spring training news, and then dive back into the Black Book for some auction and commissioner tips. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-647-manny-on-the-move-ft-joe-pisapia/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Nick discuss 6 pitchers within the Top 75 toting major pick splits and where they land within that volatility. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-646-fireside-chat-volatile-sps-by-adp/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin dive into the 2B preview with discussion about Jose Altuve, Whit Merrifield, Daniel Murphy, Travis Shaw, Yoan Moncada, and many more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-645-2b-preview-pt-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul discusses 10 of his favorite SPs for 2019. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-644-pauls-valentines-day-pitchers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

The 4th annual live feed of Paul and Jason discussing their pick-by-pick strategy through the LABR Mixed Draft. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-643-labr-mixed-live-draft-show/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the Francisco Lindor injury and how it impacts his value and then finish their dive into 1B, looking at the deep league options including Ryan O'Hearn, Eric Thames, Justin Bour, Jay Bruce, and Ryan McMahon among many others! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-642-1b-preview-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Nick discuss their recently released SP rankings. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-641-fireside-chat-sp-rankings-breakdown/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin are joined by Jason for the intro to celebrate their FSWA victory and breakdown the Realmuto deal. After that, Paul and Justin analyze the Boxberger deal, discuss a potential Realmuto deal, and do a breakdown of the top 25 1B. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-640-1b-preview-apparently-i-love-jake-bauers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin continue their deep dive into 3B. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-639-third-base-preview-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul, Justin, and Jason are joined by actor Ellen Adair of Homeland and The Sinner to talk Harper/Machado, Phillies baseball, Rules for Cheering, and play the game: "Reliever-Politican-Prospect" <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-638-reliever-congressman-or-prospect-w-ellen-adair/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin get started on a robust 3B preview that will require two parts! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-637-third-base-preview-pt-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul missed the J&J catcher preview so he did his own! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-636-pauls-preview-catcher/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin bring Joe Pisapia on to discuss the 2019 Fantasy Black Book including the RPV system and players the system likes and dislikes. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-635-the-fantasy-black-book-w-joe-pisapia/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin and Jason breakdown the game's weakest position in Catcher as it appears to be worst it's ever been! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-634-positional-preview-catcher/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin cover the A.J. Pollock-to-LA move plus a couple small pitching moves. Then they go deeeep on arguably the infield's best position, shortstop. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-633-positional-preview-shortstop/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Nick analyze a group of starters capable of adding to their strikeout rate in 2019. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-632-fireside-chat-potential-k-rate-risers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul solicits your ⚾️ baseball-related ⚾️ unpopular opinions, scorching hot takes, and thought-provoking questions **about the Hall of Fame** and responds to them! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-631-call-your-shot-ep-9-hall-of-fame-edition/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the Garcia, Ottavino, Allen, and Flores moves, check in on Gray trade rumors, and then analyze a group of potential breakout hitters being drafted 300 or later in early drafts. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-630-post-300-adp-breakout-hitters/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Ian Kahn returns to the show and joins Paul & Justin to discuss the recent moves and the thought process in drafting UT-Only players. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-628-drafting-ut-only-players-w-ian-kahn/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Nick continue down the NFBC ADP highlighting starting pitchers they like from the 50-125 range (excluding RPs). <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-629-fireside-chat-sps-outside-the-top-50/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin welcome colleague Jeff Zimmerman to the show to discuss a few recent moves and dive into his new book called "The Process". <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-627-the-process-with-jeff-zimmerman/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Nick discuss the top 50 SPs they're running away from at their current price. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-626-fireside-chat-top-50-sp-fades/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin cover a few transactions including Tulo in the Bronx and Kikuchi landing stateside. Then they dive in on six buyback pitchers carrying a 200+ ADP. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-625-buyback-pitchers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul runs through the best pitches of 2018 using Pitch Values and Nick Pollack's "Money Pitch" theory. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-624-best-pitches-of-2018/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin and Jason are back for a near-2 hr epic remembering our friend Lawr Michaels, discussing the latest transactions, and introducing a new segment called "Jason's Judgments"! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-623-jj-hot-stove-jasons-judgments/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>