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Paul and Justin discuss the future outlook of some breakthrough arms including Tanner Houck, Jared Jones, Reid Detmers, Ronel Blanco, and more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1284-breakthrough-pitchers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss some big pitching performances from the weekend and then assess some breakthrough bats a few weeks into the season <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1283-breakthrough-hitters-and-standout-pitchers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin take a look at the pitchers with 2-start setups next week <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1282-2-start-pitchers-for-week-3/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss some of the biggest movers in strikeout rate so far this year <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1281-strikeout-rate-improvers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin dig into the carnage left from the major injuries this weekend with recommended pickups for all of them <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1280-assessing-the-weekends-injury-carnage/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin cover the 2-start pitchers for Week 2 <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1279-2-start-pitchers-for-week-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss some recent injury news and then the discuss the pickup potential of some fast start hitters <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1278-fast-start-hitters/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin dive into the biggest news of the weekend including the key FAAB pickups <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1277-opening-weekend-faab-reactions/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin review the Opening Day slate! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1276-opening-day-review/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin deep dive their big Main Event drafts from the weekend! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1275-the-big-main-event-weekend/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette give their preseason predictions! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1274-season-preview/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss players who have experienced major moves in the Main Event ADP <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1273-how-the-main-event-impacts-adp/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin are back to discuss the bevy of pitching injuries, highlighted... or lowlighted?... by the rash of premium closers going down. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1272-closer-carnage-and-sp-injury-updates/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin cover a group sleepers across the Top 300 ADP <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1271-sleeper-picks-across-the-top-300-adp/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette breakdown the closer pool! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1270-closer-preview/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin finish up their SP preview with some mixed bags in both the AL and NL as well as several team groupings <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1269-starting-pitcher-preview-pt-6-the-final-countdown/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul Sporer is joined by Eno Sarris, Carlos Marcano, and James Schiano to discuss starting pitch on Podapallooza 2024! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1268-podapalloza-day-2-starting-pitcher-panel/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin continue their SP preview with a lengthy episode covering nearly 40 SPs! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1267-starting-pitcher-preview-pt-5-oldheads-volume-concerns-and-lottery-tickets/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Jason Collette, Sara Sanchez, Joseph Bandino, and Michael A. Stein discuss draft strategies during Podapallooza! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1266-podapalloza-day-2-draft-strategies/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin get through a couple more groups of arms before Justin heads out to Florida for LABR weekend <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1265-starting-pitcher-preview-pt-4-injury-gambles-and-lefties/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason is joined by Paul Sporer, Nick Pollack, and Eric Samulski to disucss their SP Rank differences during Podapallooza 2024! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1264-podapalloza-day-1-starting-pitcher-debates/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason is joined by Joe Pisapia, Jason Collette and Ray Kuhn to disucss their BOLD Predictions during Podapallooza 2024! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1263-podapalloza-day-1-bold-predictions/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin continue their SP preview with a group of 8 young arms who could be the next big thing, plus Cody Bellinger returns to Chicago <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1262-starting-pitcher-preview-pt-3-the-next-wave/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin continue their SP preview highlighting a group of steady veterans and some intriguing team duos going at similar price points <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1261-starting-pitcher-preview-pt-2-steady-vets-team-duos/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the Tim Anderson and Amed Rosario signings in Florida and a few other news tidbits before diving into starting pitchers with the top 31, covering aces, #2s, and a group of standout 2nd year starters <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1260-starting-pitcher-preview-pt-1-aces-and-super-sophomores/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul, Justin, and Jason finish off the OF preview by running through several tiers of intriguing players capable of delivering value across multiple league formats <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1259-outfield-preview-pt-4-there-are-so-many-ofs/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin continue their way through the outfield, hitting a batch of guys who offer either power or speed as well as a few who bring both to the table <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1258-outfield-preview-pt-3-power-or-speed/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the first wave of injury news as pitchers & catchers report before continuing their OF preview and comparing everyone to Bryan Reynolds for some reason <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1257-outfield-preview-pt-2-everyone-is-bryan-reynolds/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss a few tidbits of news including Yasmani Grandal signing with PIT before starting their OF preview with the top 18 studs <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1256-outfield-preview-pt-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin finish up their Shortstop preview with the last four tiers that include some major veterans names as well as some intriguing prospects <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1255-shortstop-preview-pt-3/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin cover some of the recent smaller moves around the league before diving back into their SS preview with some intriguing middle tier options they really covet <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1254-shortstop-preview-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the big Corbin Burnes deal along with a couple other moves before starting their Shortstop preview <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1253-burnes-to-bal-and-shortstop-preview-pt-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin wrap up their Catcher preview with the final two tiers, both of which include some really fun options depending on league size <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1252-catcher-preview-pt-3/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss recent MLB moves! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1251-recent-mlb-moves/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin address the major cheating scandal happening in the NFFC (football version of NFBC) world before diving into the baseball with a couple moves and continuation of their Catcher preview. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1250-catcher-preview-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin catch up on a hand of reliever signings before starting their Catcher preview with the top three tiers <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1249-catcher-preview-pt-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss pitchers going after pick 300! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1248-pitchers-going-after-pick-300/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin finish up their 3B preview! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1247-3b-preview-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin start their way through the hot corner, covering the top 12 by ADP over at 3B. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1246-3b-preview-pt-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss starting pitchers entering in their second season! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1245-second-year-starters/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the Cubs recent action including the Shota Imanaga signing before finishing up their 1B Preview! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1244-finishing-the-1b-preview-pt-3/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin cover the most recent moves including Seattle's flurry of activity before diving into part 2 of their 1B preview <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1243-1b-preview-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin are back from the holidays so they can discuss the latest moves including the Sale trade, Montas signing, and more <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1242-catching-up-on-the-latest-moves/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin begin through breakdown of 1B with the top 17 broken up into 5 tiers <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1241-1b-preview-pt-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin complete their deep-dive of the keystone with the rest of their second base preview <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1240-2b-preview-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

12/15/23 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 Tyler Glasnow trade Manuel Margot […] <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1239-2b-preview-pt-1-glasnow-flaherty-and-mahle-moves/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the Jung Ho Lee, Seth Lugo, and Rowdy Tellez signings as well as the major injuries suffered by Endy Rodriguez and Ronny Mauricio that will keep them out for all of 2024 <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1238-lee-to-sf-key-prospect-injuries/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the huge Ohtani signing and some other moves from the weekend include Tyler O'Neill in Boston and Will Smith in KC <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1237-ohtani-to-la-oneill-to-bos-and-more/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss 10 players who are seeing their Average Draft Position rise since the October drafts <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1236-biggest-draft-fallers-since-october/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin give their thoughts on the latest moves including the big Juan Soto trade to New York, Alex Verdugo joining him in New York, plus Eduardo Rodriguez, Craig Kimbrel, and Jeimer Candelario finding new homes <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1235-juan-soto-traded-to-the-yankees/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>