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The Leftovers Part 1; What is xERA? (05/29 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

The Leftovers Part 1; What is xERA? (05/29 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

FromFantasy Baseball Today


The Leftovers Part 1; What is xERA? (05/29 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

FromFantasy Baseball Today

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Length:
64 minutes
Released:
May 29, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today on the show we're taking a closer look at xERA and analyzing some forgotten players but first, how do we feel about actual leftovers? Scott wrote an article recently about xERA so what is it (4:05)? Like other ERA estimators, xERA could be helpful for Fantasy Baseball but how? Why does Aaron Civale have a better outlook because of xERA? ... Who are some of the winners and losers using this new stat (11:42)? Scott tells us how Julio Urias, Tyler Glasnow and a pair of Twins pitchers benefit. ... Leftovers Part 1 (23:11)! These are the players we haven't talked enough about yet this offseason. ... What's the outlook for Max Muncy (24:15)? ... Why is Max Kepler so similar to Muncy (26:36)? ... Can Mallex Smith bounce-back (29:10)? ... Why aren't people more excited about Scott Kingery (32:15)? ... Does Jean Segura have anything left in the tank (35:18)? ... What is Starlin Castro's upside (39:00)? ... Can Jorge Alfaro ever take that next step (41:10)? ... Why is Adrian Houser such a popular sleeper (43:40)? ... Will Jon Berti play enough to be relevant (45:05)? ... Put some respect on Wil Myers' name (47:07)! Why is NOBODY talking about Gregory Polanco (49:15)? ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com.

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Released:
May 29, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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