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In this week’s episode of the Belly Up Fantasy Live Baseball show, hosts Vince Stover and Kevin Wilson dive into the world of fantasy baseball, focusing on potential bounce-back players and first base rankings for the 2025 season. Vince and Kevin set the stage by highlighting the importance of identifying players who are poised for a comeback, offering listeners valuable insights into how these players can impact their fantasy rosters. The hosts also tease upcoming team previews, promising an in-depth look at each team’s prospects for the season.

Bounce-Backs

The core of the episode revolves around identifying key bounce-back candidates, with Vince and Kevin each presenting their top picks. Kevin starts with Isaac Paredes, who finds himself in a promising position with the Houston Astros. Despite a lackluster 2024 season with the Milwaukee Brewers, Vince likes Rhys Hoskins to regain form with more playing time. The hosts also discuss young talents like Evan Carter and Gavin Lux, who are anticipated to make significant strides in the upcoming season. The conversation is peppered with anecdotes and statistics, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of each player’s potential.

Number one in the First Base Rankings. TORONTO, ON – JUNE 29: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates after hitting an RBI double in the eighth inning during a game against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre on June 29, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

In addition to player analysis, the episode delves into the latest Major League Baseball news. The hosts express their opinions on the Hall of Fame selections, particularly the near-unanimous induction of Ichiro Suzuki. They also discuss recent player movements, such as Jurickson Profar joining the Braves and Ryan Presley’s trade to the Cubs. The episode concludes with a detailed ranking of first basemen, where Vince and Kevin share their top ten rankings.

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