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Justin Mason and Jason Collette are joined by Jake Crumpler of Pitcher List, The Athletes Hub to cover the last weekend of FAAB! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1220-the-final-faab-of-2023-ft-jake-crumpler/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss standout Rays prospect Junior Caminero after his call-up and then dive into the final week of 2-start arms <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1219-final-week-2-start-pitchers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the 2024 outlook of the emerging Tigers arms, rising Reds bats, and Braves stars outside of assumed #1 overall pick Ronald Acuña Jr. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1218-tigers-rising-arms-and-reds-dynamic-bats-in-2024/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

9/17/23 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live. Support the show by subscribing to our Patreon!! Follow us on Twitter @justinmasonfwfb – Host/Producer @jasoncollette – Cohost @backpickfantasy – Guest PATREON Join our Patreon for live video feeds of each show Watch the video feed replay on YouTube Notable Transactions/News/Rumors Shohei […] <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1217-week-26-faab-ft-tyler-london/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the backlash to George Kirby's comments and also discuss the idea of cutting three big pitchers who haven't been effective for quite some time including Cristian Javier and Aaron Nola <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1216-letting-go-of-big-names/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss this week's FAAB! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1215-week-25-faab/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin another group of prospect call-ups before diving into a spicy pool of 2-step starters with several tough decisions! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1214-more-call-ups-and-week-25-2-start-sps/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin are joined by Ray Murphy from BaseballHQ to discuss some intriguing call-ups in the Big Apple before diving into the 7-round Pull Hitter Pod draft for 2024 conducted a few weeks ago <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1213-pull-hitter-pod-2024-draft-review-ft-ray-murphy-from-baseballhq/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul Sporer and Justin Mason discuss Waiverpolooza, September Call-Ups, and 2-Start Pitchers on the Friday episode of The Sleeper and the Bust <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1212-waiverpolooza-and-september-call-ups/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss some big closer news, Teoscar's recent surge, Chapman's swoon, and then play Hold or Fold with Cease, Greene, and others <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1211-should-we-cease-rostering-dylan/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin are joined by Nick Pollack who is on the west coast staying with Justin! The three of them discuss a bunch of pitchers and probably could've gone 3 hours on Cole Ragans alone <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1210-a-list-of-pitchers-ft-pitcherlists-nick-pollack/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the many call-ups from the weekend including 2023 draftee Nolan Schanuel and then review some of the key pickups from this weekend's FAAB run <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1209-call-up-fest-and-waiver-review/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss Lance Lynn's rise in LA and the rise of both Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene in Detroit <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1208-lynn-surging-tigers-rising-and-wk-22-2-start-sps/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss Matt Olson's utter dominance, the price of Closers for 2024, and some recently struggling SPs <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1207-olsons-dominance-and-valuing-closers-in-2024/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss this week's FAAB! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1206-week-21-faab/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss a couple Red Sox arms set to return, a pair of key Cs on their way back, play 3 up/3 down, and then highlight key 2-start arms for Week 21 <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1205-kikuchi-surging-key-cs-returning-and-interesting-2-start-pitchers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss MLB news and this week's FAAB! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1204-fights-and-week-20-faab/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss some nice debuts from recently traded arms and 2-start arms for Week 20, then dive into whether or not Elly de la Cruz is a 1st rounder next year <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1203-is-elly-de-la-cruz-a-2024-1st-rounder/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin break down the moves from an active Trade Deadline on Tuesday <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1202-trade-deadline-review/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss recent MLB trades and this week's FAAB! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1201-week-19-faab/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin cover some key moves made ahead of Tuesday's deadline, play 3 Up/3 Down, and highlight some key 2-start arms <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1200-deadline-deals-begin/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin analyze some hot and cold pitchers in 3 Up/3 Down before diving into some surprising hitter ranks <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1199-surprising-hitter-rankings/" 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-1198-week-18-faab/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss some key injuries, play 3 up/3 down, and recommend some intriguing 2-step arms <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1197-kelenic-v-the-cooler-yordan-coming-back-and-some-2-start-recos/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin return from the All-Star break to discuss some 2nd half breakouts and bust by of 3 Up and 3 Down. They also cover several call-ups including Zack Gelof, Tyler Soderstrom, Christian Encarnacion-Strand and more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1196-several-prospect-call-ups-and-2nd-half-risers-and-fallers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss Manoah's return, Carroll's injury, Bradish's breakout, the outlook for some of the bigger ASG surprises, and more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1195-manoah-returning-bradishs-breakout-and-surprising-all-stars/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin briefly discuss some news tidbits before diving into a group of potential buy low SPs, breaking down the #1 overall candidates for 2024 at this point, and more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1194-buy-low-sps-2024s-1-pick-3-up-3-down/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss this week's FAAB! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1193-week-15-faab/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss some key SPs dominating of late, the rise of young Cs, notable 2-step arms for Wk 15 and more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1192-sps-on-the-rise-young-cs-and-wk-15-2-start-sps/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin the unfortunate first minor league start for Alek Manoah, the surprising return of C.J. Cron, some struggling studs at the dish, and three rising lefties on the mound <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1191-underperforming-studs-manoah-mashed-and-detmers-rising/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Ryan Bloomfield of Baseball HQ joins Justin Mason to discuss this week's FAAB pick ups! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1190-week-14-faab-ft-ryan-bloomfield/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin get together a day early to discuss some sputtering studs, rookie gems, 2-step considerations, and more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1189-struggling-aces-rookie-gems-and-2-start-sps-for-wk-13/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss Gunnar Henderson's surge, a pair of Dodger rookies sputtering, several available catchers to look at and much more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1188-gunnar-rising-speedy-samad-and-sneaky-cs/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the key 2-start pitchers for Week 13 <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1187-week-13-2-start-pitchers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Paul Sporer are joined by ESPN Senior Writer Tristan Cockcroft to discuss under rostered players on ESPN! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1186-under-rostered-players-ft-tristan-cockcroft/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss some former big names inking minor league deals before diving into the week's key pickups <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1185-week-12-key-pickups/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the viability of next week's 2-start pitchers who might be worth a pickup <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1184-week-12-2-start-pitchers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss some major player news including a star pitcher's major demotion as well as their outlook on Week 10's most common pickups <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1183-week-11-key-pickups/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason is joined by Draft Cheat of Run Pure Sports to discuss DFS and players struggling over the last 30 days! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1182-swooning-to-start-june-ft-draft-cheat/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin break down the 2-start pitchers for next week <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1181-week-11-2-start-pitchers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the 2-step pitchers for next week <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1180-week-10-2-start-pitchers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the biggest pickups for Week 9, including 2 more big-time prospects <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1179-week-9-key-pickups/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette are joined by Sara Sanchez of the What the FAAB? Podcast and Bleed Cubbie Blue to discuss this week's FAAB! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1178-week-8-faab-ft-sara-sanchez/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss Dustin May's major injury before diving into next week's 2-start pitchers <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1177-week-9-2-start-pitchers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Nick sit by the fire for the first time in 2023 to discuss 4 pitchers of note: Logan Gilbert, Mitch Keller, Dustin May, and Lance Lynn <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1176-fireside-chat-gilbert-may-keller-lynn/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss some of the key pickups from week 8 <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1175-week-8-key-pickups/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the Week 8 2-start pitchers <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1174-week-8-2-starts/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin analyze the key pickups from the weekend including a group of RPs with SVs potential <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1173-week-7-key-pickups/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette preview this week's FAAB! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1172-week-6-faab/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin are excited for the arrival of Matt Mervis and lament Vince Velasquez's injury before getting into Week 7's 2-start pitchers who might be available to pickup. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1171-week-7-2-start-pitchers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>