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Field of Streams: Episode 123 – Moose vs. Shark

Episode 123 – Moose vs. Shark

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss handling a very rainy slate, a couple Escobars, being frustrated by a continual lack of options at shortstop, Christian Bergman’s splits, Brad’s ill-timed defense of Jonathan Papelbon, identifying Jorge Lopez, trying to trust Johnny Cueto, avoiding the matchup of Clayton Kershaw and Madison Bumgarner, and bad DFS analysis to avoid.

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Field of Streams: Episode 122 – Pitched Pretty Hate-ably

Episode 122 – Pitched Pretty Hate-ably

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Matt’s visit to Wisconsin, the Korean holiday of Chuseok, figuring out which players (and teams) still care, Texas pride, David Ortiz keeping an eye on the calendar for his matchup against Ivan Nova, seeing the glass half-empty or half-full for Albert Pujols’ matchup against Felix Doubront, the value of making your own fantasy decisions, the AL MVP, A-Rod vs. E-Rod, Ryan Braun insisting on playing hurt instead of being shut down, what it would take for Matt to buy White Sox season tickets, and Matt’s big fantasy football victory.

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Field of Streams: Episode 121 – Someone Named Ryan Weber

Episode 121 – Someone Named Ryan Weber

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss not forcing the banter, the Cubs ruining things with a day game, guessing Matt Wieters’ batting line, picking on Matt Boyd, a Seager segue, Xander Bogaerts’ new nickname, Matt being lukewarm on Jordan Zimmermann, Carlos Carrasco facing a hangover lineup, Matt’s old man humor, giving a sad howl for Randy Wolf, and the upcoming eclipse on Sunday.

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Field of Streams: Episode 120 – Expect Some Rustyness

Episode 120 – Expect Some Rustyness

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss Team Entropy, a typical split slate, not having the guts to fade against Clayton Kershaw, a very attractive Mets stack, an almost-as-attractive Marlins stack, Dee Gordon seizing the opportunity to be the stolen-base king this season, being tempted by but hesitating to pick against Johnny Cueto, and Bryce Harper knowing he is going to get hit by a pitch today.

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Field of Streams: Episode 119 – My Cuddle Buddy Derek Dietrich

Episode 119 – My Cuddle Buddy Derek Dietrich

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss the elevator story (again), Daniel Norris’ perfect outing compared to Josh Beckett’s no-hitter, Kyle Schwarber slowing down, Lance Lynn’s struggles with lefties, a very confusing platoon situation with Neil Walker facing Christian Bergman, punting with Tyler Flowers, beginning again with Brandon Finnegan, being more enthusiastic about Jose Reyes than Jose Reyes, comparing Matt’s hatred for Juan Pierre to his hatred for Ben Revere, Rich Hill’s incredible performances of late, Matt’s office presentation, and “The Challenge.”

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Field of Streams: Episode 118 – No Phones Down The Elevator

Episode 118 – No Phones Down The Elevator

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss Dylan losing his phone in a ridiculous way, repeat analysis of Orioles righties that prefer to face righties still being fine against lefties, a few pairs of intriguing pitcher matchups, looking at Henry Owens and Matt Moore in 2016, Jeremy Guthrie’s return to the Royals rotation, boring but dependable options in Tom Koehler and Logan Verrett, considering J.A. Happ despite Coors Field, and a cameo from Brad’s dog.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 9/21/2015

Episode 117 – That Screams Field Of Streams To Me

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Matt’s trip to the zoo, the numerous Kyles that pitch for Detroit and their Rule of Two, Logan Forsythe once again being an obvious choice, Matt being halfway excited about a White Sox pickup in Mike Olt, naming Nolan Reimold “Mr. September,” Matt making a David Price pun, Matt’s traumatic baseball memories, and some nice new feedback from a listener.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 9/18/2015

Episode 116 – Only If They’re Sly Like Me

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Dylan’s new hobby that makes him a 12-year-old, Matt going to the less-sad zoo in Chicago, picking against Johnny Cueto, the intriguing Ryan Howard in 2015, trying out Brett Wallace, Adrian Beltre always being older than Matt, Matt’s Matt sound, Matt’s dog making a cameo, trying to pick in the battle of Max Scherzer vs. Jose Fernandez, the Yovani Gallardo fallacy, the return of Rich Hill, and Dylan avoiding TV masochism.

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 9/17/2015

Episode 115 – Power Him To A Win

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss C.J. Cron over Albert Pujols, Matt Moore continuing to struggle with his control, Yordano Ventura’s viability, Evan Longoria’s widening splits, Ryan Goins’ value as a guy in the Blue Jays lineup with a pulse, Brad valuing different kinds of splits than Dylan does, and Chris Tillman as an intriguing “crazy pick.”

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RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 9/16/2015

Episode 114 – Typo Naming

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Dylan entirely avoiding fantasy football, Dylan trying to gloat again about Joey Votto vs. Tim Hudson, Matt not being thrilled about the Cubs facing A.J. Burnett, Jedd Gyorko as a sneaky infield pick against lefties, whether or not to trust Jonathan Schoop with lefties, Dylan’s new DFS strategy where he ignores platoon splits, adding to the Matt Duffy confusion, the “Peralta Parents” and their weird naming conventions, recognizing Aaron Altherr, Anibal Sanchez’s return, Jeff Samardzija being extra bad, and Matt failing a shoutout once again.

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