Field of Streams: Episode 226 – Live With The Return Of Alex Chamberlain

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August 26, 2016

Episode 226 – Live With The Return Of Alex Chamberlain

In this live broadcast, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson are joined by Alex Chamberlain in a live recording to discuss the Portland summer, Matt Moore’s near no-hitter, Jason Kipnis joking with Rougned Odor, tons of options at first base in a hitter-friendly day, Didi Gregorius’ emergence, A.J. Pollock’s return, David Phelps’ viability, Ivan Nova’s resurgence with Pittsburgh, still not being able to get over Tanner Roark’s epic outing against the Twins, and The Daily Grind Invitational.

Suggested DFS picks worth attention for Friday, August 26: Brian McCann, Welington Castillo, Willson Contreras, Yasmani Grandal, Russell martin, Buster Posey, Evan Gattis, Chris Davis, David Ortiz, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Napoli, Josh Bell, Paul Goldschmidt, Daniel Murphy, Brian Dozier, Dee Gordon, Jose Altuve, Jean Segura, Manny Machado, Nolan Arenado, Jose Ramirez, Jonathan Villar, Alex Bregman, Kris Bryant, Josh Donaldson, Jedd Gyorko, Wilmer Flores, Jorge Polanco, Troy Tulowitzki, Francisco Lindor, Addison Russell, Brandon Crawford, Didi Gregorius, Billy Hamilton, Brett Gardner, Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, Jose Bautista, the Mets outfielders, Christian Yelich, Rajai Davis, Brandon Guyer, the Pirates outfielders, George Springer, Stephen Piscotty, the D-backs outfielders, Steven Wright, Justin Verlander, Bartolo Colon, David Phelps, Corey Kluber, Chris Sale, Mike Montgomery, and Gio Gonzalez.

Contest picks for Friday, August 26: Mike Montgomery @ LAD (Dylan) and Mike Fiers vs. TB (Matt).

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Contest picks for Saturday, August 27: Jeremy Hellickson @ NYM (Dylan) and Mike Leake vs. OAK Blake Snell @ HOU(Matt).

Contest picks for Sunday, August 28: Taijuan Walker @ CWS (Dylan) and Eduardo Rodriguez vs. KC (Matt).

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AzizalMember since 2017
9 years ago

Hey guys, good stuff again. I’d be curious to hear your thoughts on Peraza. He’s played almost every day this week, yet you all continue to discuss Cozart as an option instead, though he hasn’t played since the 17th due to injury.

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