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Episode 140 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Eno Sarris and Nicholas Minnix discuss Homer Bailey, in light of his knee injury; Joe Nathan’s mechanical adjustments; rumors of Jimmy Nelson’s pending arrival; Arismendy Alcantara; A.J. Pierzynski’s designation for assignment; Nolan Reimold; Jacob Smolinski; the punting of a roto or […] Source

Episode 139 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Eno Sarris and Nicholas Minnix discuss the Chicago Cubs’ new rotation members, including Kyle Hendricks; Shane Greene; what Jake Peavy might look like in a St. Louis Cardinals uni; and a series of requested topics, comprised of Clay Buchholz, Dallas Keuchel’s […] Source

Episode 138 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Jason Collette and Nicholas Minnix discuss, among other things, the fallout of the Jeff Samardzija et al. trade; the Brandon McCarthy trade; the loss of players in mono leagues after crossover trades; the pending returns of Bud Norris, Dillon Gee, Jeremy […] Source

Episode 137 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Jason Collette and Nicholas Minnix discuss Addison Reed; Joaquin Benoit, Huston Street and the Detroit Tigers; the Rays’ bullpen now that Brad Boxberger has entered the saves picture; T.J. House and Miles Mikolas; Hunter Pence to the leadoff spot; Allen Craig’s […] Source

Episode 136 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Eno Sarris and Nicholas Minnix get hyped for #USMNT today before they discuss Jake Arrieta’s short- and long-term value; Sergio Romo and the Giants’ other options at closer; a bit more on the White Sox’s mess at closer; Neftali Feliz, Joakim Soria […] Source

Episode 135 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! FanGraphs’ own Jeff Zimmerman joins Nicholas Minnix to discuss the removal of Sergio Romo from the Giants’ closer role; the White Sox’s mess at closer; Ernesto Frieri and Jason Grilli; Taijuan Walker; Archie Bradley; Alex Colome; Dallas Beeler; the arrival of Mookie Betts; Alberto […] Source

Episode 134 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Eno Sarris and Nicholas Minnix discuss Taijuan Walker and Erasmo Ramirez; Marco Gonzales; Zack Wheeler; James Shields; Ian Kennedy; Matt Shoemaker; Trevor Rosenthal; Joe Smith and Ernesto Frieri; and J.D. Martinez. As usual, don’t hesitate to tweet us or comment with […] Source

Episode 133 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Eno Sarris and Nicholas Minnix discuss Ronald Belisario; the Cubs’ closer situation; Matt Cain; pitching peripherals and pitch type info; Carlos Martinez; Odrisamer Despaigne; Todd Frazier; the Braves’ lineup; Travis d’Arnaud and, briefly, catchers in general; and a few other digressions, […] Source

Episode 132 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Special guest Fred Zinkie of MLB.com joins Nicholas Minnix to discuss Mark Melancon, the Angels’ mess in the bullpen as well as their ditching of Raul Ibanez, Alex Wood into the rotation, the Cardinals’ rotation with multiple injuries and an opportunity for Carlos […] Source

Episode 131 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Eno Sarris and Nicholas Minnix discuss Clayton Kershaw‘s no-no, Matt Holliday’s decline in power, Jeff Samardzija, Jason Hammel, Jake Arrieta, Alfredo Simon, Danny Duffy, Kyle Gibson, Kris Bryant and Javier Baez, Kevin Gausman, Yohan Pino as placeholder for Alex Meyer and […] Source

Episode 130 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Eno Sarris and Nicholas Minnix discuss the Rays’ bullpen, Andrew Heaney, the Rockies’ rotation now that Juan Nicasio has been demoted, the Red Sox’s rotation with Felix Doubront and Clay Buchholz nearing returns but two youngsters pitching well, Jake Marisnick, and […] Source

Episode 129 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Special guest Larry Schechter, author of “Winning Fantasy Baseball,” joins Nicholas Minnix to discuss Sergio Romo, the Rays’ bullpen, the Cubs’ bullpen, Jesse Hahn, Vance Worley, the effect of Miguel Gonzalez’s return on Kevin Gausman, Oscar Taveras, Eugenio Suarez, Gio Gonzalez’s return, Shane […] Source

Episode 128 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Eno Sarris and Nicholas Minnix discuss, by request, Marcell Ozuna; Alex Wood; Danny Duffy; Mookie Betts; Joc Pederson; Jay Bruce; George Springer; Marco Estrada; and Carlos Gonzalez, Michael Cuddyer and the Colorado Rockies’ outfield. Other topics of interest covered: Justin Verlander, […] Source

Episode 127 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Eno Sarris and Nicholas Minnix discuss Grant Balfour and the Rays’ bullpen, the Orioles’ bullpen, Joe Nathan, Tyler Skaggs and Hector Santiago, Eddie Butler and Tyler Matzek, Kevin Gausman, the much anticipated call-up of Gregory Polanco, a touch on Kendrys Morales, […] Source

Episode 126 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Thank you to special guest Derek Carty of Fantasy Insiders for joining Nicholas Minnix to discuss Kevin Gausman, Tony Cingrani and Mat Latos, the Rockies’ rotation with Jordan Lyles hitting the disabled list, the Orioles’ bullpen, the Indians’ bullpen, Travis d’Arnaud, Eugenio Suarez, […] Source

Episode 125 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Eno Sarris and Nicholas Minnix discuss Eddie Butler, the Rockies’ outfield, Jedd Gyorko, Jedd Gyorko, Trevor Rosenthal, Zach Britton and Tommy Hunter, Jonathan Villar, Justin Smoak, SwStr% by pitch along with pitch values, players coming back, a Yankees call-up and Kole Calhoun. […] Source

Episode 124 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Eno Sarris and Nicholas Minnix discuss Wil Myers, Jon Singleton, Marcus Semien, Nick Franklin and Brad Miller, Kendrys Morales, Jesse Hahn, Cody Allen, Dellin Betances, the Marlins’ bullpen, Mark Teixeira, Yordano Ventura, Andrew Cashner, Taijuan Walker and Johan Santana. As usual, […] Source

Episode 123 The latest episode of The Sleeper and the Bust is now live! Jason Collette and Nick Minnix discuss players on the mend, players breaking down, changes in starting rotation, 2-start pitchers, and of course, closer craziness. As usual, don’t hesitate to tweet us any fantasy questions you have that we may answer on our next episode. You can subscribe […] Source

Episode 122 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Eno Sarris and Nicholas Minnix discuss Adam Ottavino, Ronald Belisario and Daniel Webb, John Axford, Jeurys Familia and Jenrry Mejia, Tommy La Stella, Rougned Odor, Ryan Zimmerman, Jordan Zimmermann, Chris Young, Collin McHugh, Austin Jackson, Oswaldo Arcia and Eric Hosmer and […] Source

Episode 121 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Eno Sarris and Nicholas Minnix discuss Clay Buchholz, Francisco Rodriguez, LaTroy Hawkins and the Rockies’ bullpen, Ronald Belisario and the White Sox’s bullpen, Nick Hundley, Kolten Wong, Brett Nicholas and Michael Choice and … Kendrys Morales, and last but not least, […] Source

Episode 120 The latest episode of The Sleeper and the Bust is now live! Jason Collette and Eno Sarris discuss Christian Yelich, Matt Cain, Prince Fielder, Michael Morse, Oscar Taveras, Eric Campbell, Phil Hughes, Mike Moustakas, Trevor Rosenthal, Chris Sale, Alex Cobb, Carlos Gonzalez, and Jason Motte. As usual, don’t hesitate to tweet us any fantasy questions you have […] Source

Episode 119 The latest episode of The Sleeper and the Bust is now live! Jason Collette and Eno Sarris discuss the changing roster for both the Red Sox and the White Sox, Dallas Keuchel, batters improving their strikeout rates, Alexei Ramirez, and how they approach drafting prospects in their home keeper and dynasty leagues. As usual, don’t hesitate to […] Source

Episode 118 The latest episode of The Sleeper and the Bust is now live! Jason Collette and Eno Sarris discuss potential pitchers to target based on pitch whiff rates, power surgers who may be on the way down, and the recent fantasy news. As usual, don’t hesitate to tweet us any fantasy questions you have that we may answer on […] Source

Episode 117 The latest episode of The Sleeper and the Bust is now live! Jason Collette and Nick Minnix discuss players on the mend, players breaking down, changes in starting rotation, 2-start pitchers, and of course, closer craziness. As usual, don’t hesitate to tweet us any fantasy questions you have that we may answer on our next episode. You can […] Source

Episode 116 The latest episode of The Sleeper and the Bust is now live! Jason Collette and Eno Sarris discuss overly patient hitters and pitchers who have seen a surge in their strikeout rates this season. As usual, don’t hesitate to tweet us any fantasy questions you have that we may answer on our next episode. You can subscribe to […] Source