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Justin Mason (@JustinMasonFWFB) is joined by Matt Kupferle (@MKupferle) of NumberFire.com to discuss Matt's team in TGFBI and how he got his start in the fantasy industry!

Episode 47 – Thursday, May 16, 2019Waiver Wire EpisodeGuest – Steve GardnerStrategy Section - Waiver Wire - Dealing with FAABProspects vs. Closers vs. Injury/under-performer replacementsWhat to bid on FAAB.Stolen bases FAAB Example - Oscar Mercado vs Mallex SmithCall-Ups - AC RG & SG – The team talks about the many prospect call-ups this week.Oscar Mercado (CLE)Austin Riley (ATL)Keston Hiura (MIL)Nicky Lopez (KC)Brendan Rodgers (COL)Willie Calhoun (TEX)Waiver Wire - AC RG & SG – The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview - RG AC & SG – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Mailbag - RG AC & SG – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Injury Update - RG – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 46 – Thursday, May 9, 2019League Format EpisodeGuest – Jeff EricksonStrategy Section -IL Slots in leagues vs no IL slotsChanges to League Formats for FairnessPitcher Risk vs Hitter Risk - First 6 weeks updateWaiver Wire - AC RG & JE – The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview - RG AC & JE – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Mailbag - RG AC & JE – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Injury Update - RG – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Justin Mason (@JustinMasonFWFB) is joined by Toby (@BatFlipCrazy) to discuss his team in TGFBI as well as his life and start as a fantasy analyst.

One Month in EpisodeGuest – Patrick DavittStrategy Section -Team/Roster management one month into the seasonPlayers who have gained/lost value due to in 2019’s Baseball EnvironmentProspects/Rookies in the minors nowWaiver Wire - AC RG & PD – The team talks about a few potential waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview - RG AC & PD – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Mailbag - RG AC & PD – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Injury Update - RG – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Justin Mason (@JustinMasonFWFB) sits down with Rudy Gamble (@Rudygamble) to discuss his TGFBI team and how he got into the industry!

Episode 42Buy Low / Sell High / Buy High EpisodeGuest – Lenny MelnickStrategy Section -How do you decide on how much money to spend on FAAB on the waiver wire?Top prospectsMiddle of the road prospectsPlayers on hot streaksWhen do you start to, or how often do you stream starting pitchers for wins / strikeouts?When do you sell high on a player? When do you buy low? When do you buy high?Buy Low / Sell High / Buy High - AC RG & LM – The team talks about a few buy low, sell high and buy high candidates.Waiver Wire - AC RG & LM – The team talks about a few potential second week waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview - RG AC & LM – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Mailbag - RG AC & LM – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Injury Update - RG – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Justin Mason (@JustinMasonFWFB) sits down with Michael Alexander (@Roto_Wan) to discuss his TGFBI team and how he got into the industry!

Justin Mason (@JustinMasonFWFB) sits down with Ryan Hallam (@FightingChance) to discuss his TGFBI team and how he got into the industry!

Episode 11 – Thursday, April 11, 2019Start Sit Decisions and Early Season TradesGuest – Chris TowersStrategy Section -How do you decide on which batters to start in your lineup?How do you decide on which pitchers to startTradesWaiver Wire - AC RG & CT – The team talks about a few potential second week waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview - RG AC & CT – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Mailbag - RG AC & CT – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Injury Update - RG – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 38- Early Season ManagementGuest – Paul SporerStrategy Section -How long should you play a cold player in your lineup to start the season?How long should you keep a cold player on your team?How should you manage injuries on your rosters?FAAB - How do you decide on how much to bid on players?Waiver Wire - AC RG & PS – The team talks about a few potential second week waiver wire pickups.Pitcher Preview - RG AC & PS – The team highlights the coming week’s 2-start pitchers and key 1-start matchups.Mailbag - RG AC & PS – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Injury Update - RG – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 37- Beat the ShiftBold Predictions EpisodeGuest – Todd ZolaStrategy Section - Some recent NFBC Draft TrendsWhen to pick a risky / injured player?Waiver Wire - AC RG & TZ – The team talks about a few potential first week waiver wire pickups.Bold Predictions - AC RG & TZ – The team gives a few of their bold predictions for 2019, highlighting a few players along the way.Injury Update - RG – Reuven gives us the injury updates and expectations for recent player injuries.

Episode 8 – Wednesday, March 13, 2019Catcher EpisodeGuest – Aaron SaucedaStrategy Section - Positional scarcity.The “Catcher bump” There is no Middle Infield scarcityDon’t be afraid to buy/draft 3 OFs first.Don’t be afraid to buy a DH.ACESATC Player Discussion - AC RG & AS – The team highlights undervalued catchers by the ATC projection system.Yasmani GrandalWilson RamosFrancisco CervelliKurt SuzukiRobinson ChirinosInjury Update - RG – Reuven gives us the injury updates and expectations for notable Catchers & Spring Training injuries.

Episode 35: Beat The ShiftRelief Pitcher EpisodeGuest – Eno SarrisStrategy Section - The team talks about bullpen strategies in a fantasy league draft/auction.TGFBI Draft ReviewsGeneral observationsTeam analysis from TGFBIClosersWhen to buy a closer in a draft?Kershaw vs BumgarnerATC Player Discussion - AC RG & ES – The team highlights some unsettled closing situations around MLB.BOS closersMatt Barnes / Ryan BrasierMIN ClosersTrevor May / Blake Parker / Taylor Rogers / Trevor HildenbergerMIL ClosersCorey Knebel / Josh Hader / Jeremy JeffressPHI ClosersDavid Robertson / Seranthony DominguezKC Closers Brad Boxberger / Wily PeraltaInjury Update - RG – Reuven gives us the injury updates and expectations for notable relief pitchers.

Episode 34: Beat The ShiftStarting Pitcher - Part 2 EpisodeGuest – Rob SilverStrategy Section -Strategy Section - The team talks about auction/draft strategies.General strategiesWhen to pick a catcher or closerHow to handle risk in draftsHow to allocate pitcher dollarsATC Player Discussion - AC RG & RS– The team highlights undervalued relief pitchers by the ATC projection system.Joe MusgroveZach EfflinJake JunisTyler SkaggsCaleb SmithInjury Update - RG – Reuven gives us the injury updates and expectations for notable SP players. 

Episode 33- TGFBI Kick Off SpecialMike Alexander @Roto_WanJustin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBRandy Haines @RTH222Andrew Dewhirst @AndrewKDewhirstBruce Cagle @BruceCagleJr2Scott Chu @ChuesphEsquireGuests:Ryan Bloomfield @RyanBHQBubba Entrekin @KCBubbaSammy Reid @SammyReidFIScott Jenstad @ScottJenstad Topics:https://youtu.be/tLrNsi86qu8Subscribe to our podcast on:Blog Talk RadioItunesStitcher Interact with the show on:TwitterFacebook@FantasyBenefitswww.facebook.com/groups/FriendswithFantasyBenefitswww.friendswithfantasybenefits.com

Episode 32- Beat the ShiftGuest – Derek CartyStrategy Section - The team talks about auction/draft strategies.General strategiesADP & AAV DiscussionTout Wars Draft & HoldATC Player Discussion - Ariel, Reuven & Derek – The team highlights undervalued starting pitchers by the ATC projection system.PlayersZack GreinkeKenta MaedaHyun-Jin RyuMarco GonzalesRobbie RayAndrew HeaneyInjury Update - RG – Reuven gives us the injury updates and expectations for notable SP players. 

Episode 31: Beat the ShiftAlex Chamberlain joins the show to wrap up the Outfielder's previewOutfielders Episode - Part 2Guest – Alex ChamberlainStrategy Section - The team talks about setting KDS, grabbing ace starters and more.2019 Preference for Kentucky Derby Style (KDS) orderStrategy close to the end wheelGrabbing an ace early?Is Chris Sale too risk to be a top 3 starter?ATC Player Discussion – The team highlights undervalued catchers and designated hitters by the ATC projection system.Max Kepler vs Randal GrichukKevin Pillar vs. Odubel HererraKole CalhounJesse WinkerGreg Allen vs. Leonys MartinInjury Update - RG – Reuven gives us the injury updates and expectations for notable OFs.Get the The Fantasy Benefit: 2019 Friends with Fantasy Benefits Draft Guide! Available on Amazon in eBook ($7.50) or Paperback ($13.99) or paypal $7.50 to JustinMasonFantasy@gmail.com for a PDF.

Episode 30: Beat the ShiftAriel Cohen and Reuven Guy talk outfielders.Strategy Section - AC – Ariel talks about Replacement Level Drafting (RLD) in a snake draft.ATC Player Discussion - AC RG– The team highlights undervalued outfielders by the ATC projection system.Nick Castellanos vs. Eddie Rosario vs. Justin UptonYasiel Puig vs. Michael ConfortoAaron Hicks vs. Ender InciarteAndrew McCutchen vs. David Peralta vs. Nomar MazaraInjury Update - RG – Reuven gives us the injury updates and expectations for notable OF players.

Joe Pisapia returns to turn the tables on Justin Mason to talk about Justin's life and journey before and after joining the fantasy sports world in this special edition of The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational Podcast.  Get the The Fantasy Benefit: 2019 Friends with Fantasy Benefits Draft Guide! Available on Amazon in eBook ($7.50) or Paperback ($13.99) or paypal $7.50 to JustinMasonFantasy@gmail.com for a PDF.