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Justin Mason and Jason Collette preview the closer landscape and discuss their LABR auctions! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1484-labr-review-and-rp-preview/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason, Paul Sporer, and Joe Orrico continue to SP Preview! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1483-2026-starting-pitcher-preview-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul, Justin, and Joe being their extensive breakdown of the starting pitching pool, covering the Top 15 <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1482-2026-starting-pitcher-preview-pt-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin finish their massive dive into the outfield with part 6 where they still had a lot to say about 30+ OFs <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1481-2026-outfield-preview-pt-6/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul, Justin, and Joe dive into another pair of OF tiers in the penultimate episode of preview for the position, highlighting some key guys to target for bankable output and premium power <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1480-2026-outfield-preview-pt-5/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss their EARTH League Drafts! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1479-barf-and-wharf-league-drafts/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin dive into another segment of the OF pool, focused on power-speed options <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1478-2026-outfield-preview-pt-4/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul is joined by approximately 712 cohosts with a J name to continue discussing outfielders as Joe Pisapia joins Justin and Joe to ensure Paul never says the right name all show! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1477-2026-outfield-preview-pt-3/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette catch up on recent offseason moves! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1476-news-and-notes/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin continue their way through the OF with two robust groups of talented bats, but flaws are starting to peek through for some <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1475-2026-outfield-preview-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul, Justin, and Joe lead off the OF preview with the news of Nick Castellanos being cut by Philadelphia and then they dive into Tier 1, loaded with 1st rounders <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1474-2026-outfield-preview-pt-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin finish up their hot corner preview which just so happens to include Caleb Durbin who was traded the day of recording! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1473-2026-third-base-preview-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin start their look at the hot corner, another position short on premium talent at the top <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1472-2026-third-base-preview-pt-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Joe Orrico finish the second base preview! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1471-2026-second-base-preview-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul, Justin, and, Joe get together to discuss the first three tiers of Joe's 2B rankings and already things got thin at what might be the toughest position in the game this year! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1470-2026-second-base-preview-pt-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss news and NL Sophomore players! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1469-nl-sophomores/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin finish their shortstop preview with one last tier of deep-dives plus some broader takes on the best of the rest for the suuuuper deep leagues <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1468-2026-shortstop-preview-pt-3/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin explore the middle of the shortstop pool filled with bankable talent and high upside risks <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1467-2026-shortstop-preview-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the two big pitchers deals featuring MacKenzie Gore and Freddy Peralta before starting their SS preview <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1466-2026-shortstop-preview-pt-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss news and AL Sophomore players for 2026! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1465-al-sophomores/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the Kyle Tucker signing and Lowe-Lux trade before finishing up their 1B preview during which the Bo Bichette signing news broke! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1464-2026-first-base-preview-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul, Justin, and Joe take a look at the first five tiers of 1B, diving deep on what Kurtz can do for a follow up and how Alonso will do in Baltimore, plus much more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1463-2026-first-base-preview-pt-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette are joined by Jeff Zimmerman of FanGraphs to discuss recent MLB moves and his book The Process! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1462-talking-the-process-ft-jeff-zimmerman/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin finish up their catcher preview, picking up with Justin's #12 C and going through to the end of his list <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1461-2026-catcher-preview-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin start the new year off with their positional previews and part 1 of catchers <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1460-2026-catcher-preview-pt-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette catchup on recent MLB moves! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1459-more-hot-stove/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss the Rays recent trades and all the moves from the last week! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1458-rays-trades-and-more-hot-stove/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Joe Orrico tackle the moves so far this offseason! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1457-hot-stove/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss of group of higher volume busts from Pick-110 plus some Alvarez discussion despite his small sample <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1456-high-volume-busts-yordan/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason, Paul Sporer, Jason Collette and Joe Orrico record live from First Pitch Arizona! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1455-live-from-fpaz/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss the last week of FAAB for the 2025 season! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1454-final-faab-of-2025/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul, Joe, and Justin discuss the SPs from August's Meatball Draft for 2026 <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1453-reviewing-the-meatball-draft-pt-3/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin run down the FINAL week of potential 2-start arms! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1452-2-start-pitchers-for-week-27/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

9/12/25 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live. Support the show by subscribing to our Patreon!! Follow us on Twitter Jason Collette – Co-Host Justin Mason – Host/Producer PATREON Join our Patreon for live video feeds of each show Watch the video feed replay on YouTube FAAB Sal Stewart 6:30 Carson […] <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1451-week-26-faab/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin review next week's 2-start pitchers <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1450-2-start-pitchers-for-week-26/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Joe break down the value of next week's 2-start pitchers <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1449-2-start-pitchers-for-week-25/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

8/31/25 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live. Support the show by subscribing to our Patreon!! Follow us on Twitter Jason Collette – Co-Host Justin Mason – Host/Producer PATREON Join our Patreon for live video feeds of each show Watch the video feed replay on YouTube Notable Transactions/News/Rumors Randy Rodríguez TJ […] <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1448-week-24-faab/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss next week's potential 2-start arms <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1447-2-start-pitchers-for-week-24/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul, Justin, and Joe dive back into the recently conducted Meatball Draft to discuss the outfield pool including some skepticism about Pete Crow-Armstrong's draft slot <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1446-reviewing-the-meatball-draft-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin break down next week's streamable 2-start pitchers <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1445-2-start-pitchers-for-week-23/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

8/21/25 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live. Support the show by subscribing to our Patreon!! Follow Our Socials Paul Sporer | Twitter | Bluesky – Host Justin Mason | Twitter | Bluesky – Co-Host/Producer Joe Orrico | Twitter | Bluesky – Co-Host PATREON Join our Patreon for live video feeds […] <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1444-reviewing-the-meatball-draft-pt-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

8/3/25 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live. Support the show by subscribing to our Patreon!! Follow us on Twitter Jason Collette – Co-Host Justin Mason – Host/Producer PATREON Join our Patreon for live video feeds of each show Watch the video feed replay on YouTube Notable Transactions/News/Rumors Sammy Basallo called […] <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1443-week-22-faab/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin dive into next week's sparse board of potential 2-step arms <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1442-2-start-pitchers-for-week-22/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin review next week's potential 2-step pitchers <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1441-2-start-pitchers-for-week-21/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

8/3/25 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live. Support the show by subscribing to our Patreon!! Follow us on Twitter Jason Collette – Co-Host Justin Mason – Host/Producer PATREON Join our Patreon for live video feeds of each show Watch the video feed replay on YouTube Notable Transactions/News/Rumors Jacob Misiorowski to […] <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1440-week-20-faab/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin review next week's slate of streamable 2-start pitchers including a few guys graduating to must-start status <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1439-2-start-pitchers-for-week-20/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss next week's 2-start pitchers while also making a case for the Marlins to sell Edward Cabrera at the deadline <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1438-2-start-pitchers-for-week-19/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul, Justin, and Joe are joined by Vlad Sedler of FTN Fantasy to discuss a group of hitters who rebounded massively after looking down and out through May <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1437-batter-rebounds-to-believe-in/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss news and this week's FAAB! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1436-week-18-faab/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin review a huge list of 2-step pitchers for next week <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1435-2-start-pitchers-for-week-18/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>