Fantasy Alarm presents: Ante Up with Howard Bender & Adam Ronis

Celebrating MLB Opening Day 2022

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Howard Bender and Adam Ronis kick off MLB Opening Day 2022 with a live Brewers-Cubs game and a Pete Alonso home run bet.

The episode begins with Howard Bender and Adam Ronis welcoming listeners to MLB Opening Day 2022, recorded on Thursday with games like Brewers-Cubs underway. They express excitement about baseball's return, mentioning Pete Alonso's home run bet against Patrick Corbin. The hosts then delve into fantasy baseball topics, starting with the strategic decision of using Shohei Ohtani as a pitcher or hitter in daily leagues, noting the new Ohtani rule. They discuss the impact of six-man rotations on fantasy value, using examples like the Brewers and Twins. A key moment is the analysis of the Twins-Padres trade, where Taylor Rogers is traded, creating closer uncertainty and fantasy implications. The conversation shifts to injury reporting, with Bender criticizing beat writers for not updating Yoán Moncada's injury before he landed on the IL for three weeks. They also touch on Lance Lynn's injury timeline and general advice on handling fantasy injuries. Later, the hosts share their NL-only waiver claims, including Bender landing Randal Grichuk for $38 and Kyle Schwarber, highlighting the value of power bats. They briefly mention other players like Craig Kimbrel and Luke Voit in waivers. The episode includes a lighthearted argument about Albert Pujols' at-bat being televised, with Ronis expressing skepticism about its appeal. The hosts conclude by discussing their fantasy sportsbook draft results, including bets on the White Sox and Indy 500, and plans for an upcoming FSGA conference in Detroit.

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Opening Day energy meets grounded fantasy caution, with a dog-eaten remote keeping the return pleasantly messy.

Opening Day gives this single-episode review an easy lift, with the hosts recording as Brewers-Cubs is underway, a six-game main slate settles in, and the Mets game moves from four to seven because of weather.

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You want baseball back, a weather-delayed Mets start, and fantasy injury caution with a dog-eaten remote in the mix.

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