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Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn discuss LABR mixed FAAB prior to the regular season going into full swing, including Chris Paddack (7:23), Brandon Lowe, (13:31), Jung Ho Kang (18:54), Sergio Romo (24:09), and an assortment of starting pitchers (31:20).

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn discuss the results of Zach's Tout Wars Mixed Auction (3:21) and Mike's Tout Wars AL Auction (25:01).

Mike Gianella is joined by Baseball Prospectus' Bret Sayre this week to discuss the results of the AL LABR Auction (2:32) and the NL LABR Auction (19:28).

Mike Gianella is joined by Baseball Prospectus fantasy writer Rob Silver this week to discuss the Clayton Kershaw injury (4:29), overall starting pitcher strategies (22:07), various other strategies (37:59), and Luis Castillo (55:58).

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn discuss the Mike Moustakas signing (12:49) before diving in to the recent LABR draft and the results of Zach's draft (14:50), along with various strategies for the upcoming fantasy season.

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn break down outfield week at Baseball Prospectus using Gianella's tiered rankings article, discussing five star outfield (2:31), four star outfield (15:26), three star outfield (33:51), two star outfield (57:14), and one star outfield (1:07:40).

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn break down shortstop week at Baseball Prospectus using Gianella's tiered rankings article, discussing five star shortstops (3:09), four star shortstops (20:58), three star shortstops (35:13), two star shortstops (52:09), and one star shortstops (58:21).

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn break down third base week at Baseball Prospectus using Gianella's tiered rankings article, discussing five star third baseman (2:53), four star third basemen (13:08), three star third basemen (25:29), two star third basemen (36:29), and one star third basemen (49:29).

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn break down second base week at Baseball Prospectus using Gianella's tiered rankings article, discussing five star second baseman (3:03), four star second basemen (13:01), three star second basemen (25:37), two star second basemen (42:06), and one star second basemen (54:28).

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn break down first base week at Baseball Prospectus using Gianella's tiered rankings article, discussing five star first basemen (5:01), four star first basemen (13:15), three star first basemen (25:47), two star first basemen (38:01), and one star first basemen (48:04).

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn break down catcher week at Baseball Prospectus using Gianella's tiered rankings article, discussing five and four star catchers (5:36), three star catchers (10:07), two star catchers (21:34), and one star catchers (31:55).

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn break even more transactions in recent days: the Seattle-Cleveland-Tampa Bay three-team trade (2:11), Yonder Alonso traded to the White Sox (9:50), Tanner Roark traded to the Reds (13:12), the Phillies signing Andrew McCutchen (16:47), the Mets signing Wilson Ramos (21:05), the Yankees signing J.A. Happ (26:51), the Astros signing Michael Brantley (30:11), the Royals signing Billy Hamilton (33:21), the Rangers signing Lance Lynn while the Angels sign Matt Harvey (38:09), and the Rockies signing Daniel Murphy (46:56)

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn break down a slew of transactions: the Paul Goldschmidt trade to the Cardinals (2:22), Edwin Diaz trade to the Mets (9:29), Jean Segura trade to the Phillies (18:10), Patrick Corbin signing with the Nationals (29:15), Nathan Eovaldi re-signing with the Red Sox (34:20), the Nationals acquiring Yan Gomes (38:13), Jonathan Schoop signing with the Twins (43:06),  Robinson Chirinos signing with the Astros (47:34), and Chris Owings signing with the Royals (50:16)

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn break down the James Paxton trade (2:55) and give early mock draft analysis (10:08).

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn recap the year in expert leagues, namely Tout Mixed (2:47), Tout NL (12:12), LABR AL (25:17), and LABR NL (32:10).

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn take a look at a few players who have been inconsistent throughout the season—Amed Rosario (2:45), Hunter Renfroe (6:52), Luis Castillo (13:13), and Matthew Boyd (19:43)—and also give their thoughts on top prospects Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (24:34), Victor Robles (34:34), Eloy Jiménez (40:50), and Fernando Tatís Jr. (44:48) and how these prospects might fare in fantasy basebal.

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn take a quick look at recent waver wire moves (1:34) before delving deep into injuries to Buster Posey (2:38), Charlie Morton (7:16), and Josh Donaldson (11:11); struggling hitters including Kyle Seager (15:52), Greg Bird (19:16), and Dee Gordon (23:47); and struggling pitchers like Gio Gonzalez (34:09), Kyle Gibson (38:28), and Junior Guerra (43:45).

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn discuss hot second half hitters such as Ronald Acuña, Rougned Odor, and Kole Calhoun (2:20), Robinson Canó's return and other assorted Mariners things of note (14:20), closer turnover (23:15), and noteable callups of late (35:00).

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn tackle the trade deadline, but not before talking about the trades that happened before the deadline and its impact in fantasy (4:45). On the deadline day moves, Mike and Zach discuss Brian Dozier going to the Dodgers (9:30), Tommy Pham to the Rays (16:10), Chris Archer to the Pirates (27:05), Austin Meadows also to the Rays (36:10), Jonathan Schoop to the Brewers (38:45) and Jonathan Villar going to the Orioles in that trade (45:00), the Blue Jays swapping Roberto Osuna to the Astros for Ken Giles (48:40), the Orioles trading Kevin Gausman to the Braves (56:00), and finally, Wilson Ramos going to the Phillies (1:01:10).

Mike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn with the lightning round episode, providing insight on some recent DL stints for Gary Sanchez (3:00) and Yoenis Céspedes (8:50); Delino DeShields being sent down (16:00); Jeurys Familia, Zach Britton, and closers (23:00); what's up with the Cubs rotation (30:00); and the tear that Matt Carpenter has been on (38:30).