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Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) discuss the concept of regression and what it means for fantasy analysis, then they analyze whether certain hitters who were off to strong early starts - David Fry, Matt Vierling, Anthony Volpe, Nick Gonzales and more - are regressing to their previous levels. Plus, the guys rank their top starting pitcher streamers for the weekend.

Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Christopher Torres (@TorresTakes) review this weekend's major injury news and the fantasy fallout. Should we expect any production from Mookie Betts or Yoshinobu Yamamoto this season? Do the Yankees and Orioles make trades after their recent injuries? Who is closing in Toronto? Plus, they run down some of the top waiver adds from the weekend like David Hamilton, Joc Pederson, Tyler Soderstrom, DJ Herz, and more

Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski) discuss the home run issues in the MLB right now, looking at hitters who are experiencing a power outage. Is there hope for Austin Riley or Ozzie Albies? Will we see a second-half surge for Eugenio Suarez again? Are Spencer Steer and Vinnie Pasquantino good buy-low options? Plus, they cover the recent news and notes and rank their favorite streamers for the upcoming weekend.

Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down the recent string of prospect call-ups, discussing their interest in Hurston Waldrep, Cade Povich, Adael Amador, Tyler Locklear, and many more. They also talk about the impending return of Max Meyer, Robbie Ray, Max Scherzer, Gerrit Cole, and Bobby Miller, and weigh in on this weekend's top waiver claims. Why aren't more people picking up David Hamilton? Is Jake Irvin being overlooked? Is Andrew Vaughn getting hot? and much more.

D.J. Short (@djshort) hosts a "Name That Player" trivia game, as Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) and Christopher Crawford (@crawford_MILB) go head-to-head to test their knowledge on statistics from the 2024 MLB season to date. Which rookie position player leads the majors in fWAR? Which hitter has hit the hardest-hit ball so far this season? Which starting pitcher has the highest swinging strike rate this season? Think you know the answers? Tune in and find out.

D.J. Short (@djshort) and Christopher Crawford (@Crawford_MILB) break down weekend headlines around MLB, including Gerrit Cole's rehab assignment, Royce Lewis' pending return from the IL, Spencer Torkelson's demotion, injuries to Blake Snell and Jordan Romano, and much more. They wrap up the show with a look at D.J.'s MLB Team Power Rankings for the month of June, with the Yankees and Phillies climbing to the top and the Braves, Cubs, and Reds falling.