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Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball

The longest running fantasy baseball podcast in history* is back for the 2023 season! Van Lee, Ron Rigney, and Brian Vaughan casually talk about trends, changes to the game, strategies, and much more

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84:53

Ep 245 | First Base Preview w/ Michael Govier

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2021/02/03

When Michael Govier of Rotofanatic and @PallazzoPodcast shows up you know you're in for a great time and that's exactly what happened on our First Base Preview episode! Van, Ron, Brian, and guest Michael talk recent trades/signings, play a round of Get to Know Nasty Nation, and of course take a look at First Base. Find out who the guys like, dislike, and who they think you should draft!

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89:30

Ep 244 | Free Agent Signings, Trades, and Catcher Review

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2021/01/27

Catcher just might be the worst position in baseball (it is) but there's still plenty to talk about at the position! Van and Ron welcome Brian into the fold to review catcher ADP from Fantrax and analyze the picks good and bad. They also talk the crazy week in free agency and go over the multiple big trades that went down as well!

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53:34

Ep 243 | Padres, Rays, and the Universal DH

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2021/01/06

The Nasty Cast debuts in 2021! It may not be perfect, because Ron got sick at the last minute, but it's still quite the ride as guest Brian Vaughan (@loudguitarbrian) joins Van to talk recent news including the Padres basically completely rearranging their team, as well as some other trades and free agent news. The boys also finish off a show with a relic from a past age as they dust off their favorite old game, Which is More?!

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49:01

Ep 242 | 2021 Plans and Free Agent Predictions

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2020/12/02

The kings have returned! Or... kinda. Van and Ron return for a bit of an interlude episode as they detail their plans for the 2021 season! They'll discuss what they've been doing the last few months as well as some news analysis including the sale of the Mets to Steve Cohen, Tommy Pham's wrist surgery (AND STABBING), and then they finish off the show with some good old fashioned speculation as they guess where some of the top free agents will land and how much they will earn.We're excited for the

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88:37

Ep 241 | Postseason Predictions and Award Winners

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2020/09/30

The 2020 regular season has wrapped and fantasy champions crowned but that doesn't mean our job is through here at the Nasty Cast. With Ron gone Van is joined by Brian Vaughan and Michael Govier of Rotofanatic as they boys discuss their playoff predictions, Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, and Fantasy MVPs. They also play a round of Triple Slash to close out the show with a pulse pounding finish!

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85:03

Ep 240 | 2021 Mock Draft

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2020/09/23

The Nasty Cast looks ahead to the distant future (several months from now) as Van welcomes Eric Cross, Chris Clegg, and Brian Vaughan to the show to participate in the first mock draft of the 2021 season! The boys all discuss who they like and why as plenty of surprises are in store! Find out how high Fernando Tatis Jr goes, who are no-brainer first rounders, and what everyone thinks of the 2020 season and how to evaluate the numbers

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43:50

Ep 239 | Rookie of the Year

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2020/09/16

We had a plan! But it didn't work out. So instead listen in as Ron and Van discuss the Rookie of the Year candidates! The boys talk everyone from elite prospect Jesus Luzardo to out of nowhere phenom Jake Cronenworth, discussing their potential careers, whether or not what they've done is repeatable, and they select their choices for Rookie of the Year so far!

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48:53

Ep 238 | Trade Deadline Extravaganza

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2020/09/03

We survived a very intense trade deadline and it's time to sift through the wreckage! Van and Ron are here to do just that as they discuss playing time fallout for a lot of teams that made huge deals including the Padres, Blue Jays, Mariners and plenty more in their new segment: What Are Ya Buyin'?

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54:54

Ep 237 | The Future, Trade Deadline, and Believe it...

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2020/08/26

The next era of the Nasty Cast is here, as the first episode without Nate has debuted. On the show Van and Ron talk the future of the show, the MLB trade deadline and how to treat it in your leagues, and even play a round of Believe it or Not!

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64:16

Ep 236 | Ouchies, Opt-outs, and Hot Hitters

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2020/08/05

At the end of an era, Nate for the last time welcomes Ron and Van to the show to discuss all the goings on in the Major Leagues as the boys touch on Lorenzo Cain, Mike Soroka, a quad of hot Mariners, and even Donovan Salano! Nate may have fled for greener pastures (arguably! Our pastures are saturated with green!) but Ron and Van will be ushering in the new era of the show starting next week so stay tuned!

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55:40

Ep 235 | The First Week: Verlander, Kluber, Ohtani...

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2020/07/29

We've had some actual game action finally so Nate, Ron, and Van are here to talk news performances, and much more on today's show! They talk the Marlins' fiasco, Verlander and Kluber's injuries, some SP struggles, and even some bullpen shufflings

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97:04

Ep 234 | Podcast Listener League Live Draft

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2020/07/22

Eric Cross joins Nate, Van, and Ron as they live draft the 2020 NastyTrax Pods listener league! They'll discuss the rhythm of the draft, why they took players when, and plenty of strategy and banter.

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75:08

Ep 233 | Puig in Atlanta, COVID Opt-outs, and FYPD

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2020/07/15

Nate, Ron, and Van are joined by a couple of fine fellows on today's show as they touch on a few big ticket news items before partaking in a first year fantasy draft. Eric Cross and Jake Devereaux of the Five-Tool Fantasy Baseball Podcast join to talk Puig, Michael Kopech and Buster Posey opting out of the season, and draft some rookies!

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58:59

Ep 232 | Short Season Strategery

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2020/07/08

The Nasty Boys decide to take a bit of a look at this shortened season and what that means for all of us fantasy players. Nate, Ron, and Van discussed their thoughts on pitchers, the released schedule and 'strength of schedule' strategy, and then they go through individual team opt outs and figure out who gains playing time for the Nats, Rockies, Dodgers, and more!

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56:04

Ep 231 | Impact Rookies

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2020/07/01

This year is going to be wet, hot, and wild for fantasy baseball players (as if it isn't always that way - at least for Ron anyway) and with the return of the Nasty Cast Nate, Ron, Van, and special guest Eric Cross decide to analyze one aspect of this year: impact rookies. New roster rules and inevitable COVID sicknesses all but guarantee more than the usual spat of rookies make their mark on the Majors and the boys are here to talk their favorites! You'll hear about Jo Adell, Carter Kieboom, Nicki

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82:39

Ep 230 | MLB Draft Recap

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2020/06/17

Things are happening! Well, not really. More like "Thing Happened!" By "thing" of course we mean the 2020 MLB Draft! Sure that's somewhat dynasty oriented, but we're grasping at straws here. Nate, Ron, Van, and Eric Cross join forces to talk all the players selected in the first round and whether or not the Orioles screwed everything up (they did). Listen in for our thoughts and more on someone named Torkelson!

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43:04

Ep 229 | MLB Season Proposals and Fibbage XL

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2020/06/03

Major League Baseball and the Player's Union have had a bit of a back-and-forth about what a new season might look like, and although nothing has been finalized there's progress being made. Nate, Ron, and Van discuss the proposals and talk about what a season might look like, as well as have a bit of fun and play Fibbage XL via the Jackbox Party Pack vol. 2!If you don't know what the Jackbox Party Packs are, educate yourself! Check out the following link and buy the games on whatever your device of

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74:27

Ep 228 | Industry Dynasty Mock Draft Part 3

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2020/05/28

We're finally done! On today's show Van, Nate, and Ron finish off the 3 part series on reviewing their recent Industry Dynasty Mock Draft where they talk about their own picks as well as go through the remaining rounds highlighting good picks, bad picks, and more!

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70:40

Ep 227 | Industry Dynasty Mock Draft Part 2

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2020/05/20

There's more mockin' being done on today's show as Nate, Ron, and Van talk with Eric Cross about the currently proceeding fantasy industry dynasty mock draft! They pick up where they left off last week in the early rounds and talk about the next 10 or so rounds highlighting great picks, rough selections and also having some philosophical dynasty strategy debates!

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75:42

Ep 226 | Industry Dynasty Mock Draft

Nasty Cast Fantasy Baseball ·

2020/05/13

Redraft leagues are mostly on hold with no season plan firmly in place, but that doesn't mean dynasty leagues should do the same! Your fearless Nasty Cast hosts Van, Nate, Ron, and special guest Eric Cross joined forces with industry stalwarts like Bubba Entrekin, Jesse Roche, Jake Devereaux, Shelly Veougstraete, and many more to do a dynasty mock draft, and the boys are here to recap the first few rounds as well as give their thoughts on the potential new season, dynasty strategy and much more!

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