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Summary of Podcast Episode 47: "Naughty Stackers"

Pools and Tennis/Cricket Updates

• Shoutout to Karasan for running UEFA and US Open tennis pools; hosts share their picks (e.g., straight threes vs. fours in sets, focusing on higher seeds in early rounds).
• Brief on US Open progress (not closely followed, but monitoring for upsets via Predicts market).
• Cricket in "The 100" league: Rockets advance to finals via rain-out against Superchargers, frustrating as Superchargers led big; hosts discuss market pivots and Predicts shares.

Baseball MVP Race and Standings

• AL MVP debate: Aaron Judge's hot streak (home runs, advanced stats like WAR/OPS) vs. Cal Raleigh ("Big Dumper") as an everyday catcher chasing records (needs 12 more HRs in ~26 games for AL record). Narrative favors Raleigh's story and defense over Judge's numbers; voters might lean "nerd stats" but narrative could sway.
• MLB races: Tight AL East (Blue Jays struggling with bullpen, Yankees surging); AL West, NL East/West close. Hosts express concern for Blue Jays' playoff chances due to bullpen ERA issues.

Fantasy Sports

• Baseball League: Host leads standings (9 games ahead), facing playoffs; discussions on strategies (e.g., rotating pitchers, minimal adjustments). Super Cyclone and others in contention; playoffs are two-week rounds.
• Football: No recent trades despite attempts (e.g., involving McBride, Bowers); auto-drafted teams could surprise. Hosts joke about winning with fun, non-optimal rosters (e.g., all-49ers team).

NFL and Survivor Pool

• Mike Parsons trade to Bears boosts NFC North; hosts buy Packers shares, debate division strength (Lions > Chiefs?; Vikings' rookie QB JJ McCarthy a wildcard).
• Bears optimism with Caleb Williams' potential Year 2 leap under Ben Johnson, improved O-line.
• Commanders regression possible after lucky 2023 (87% 4th-down conversions); Chiefs also lucky last year.
• NFL odds: 49ers favored in 15/17 games, underdogs vs. Rams (away) and Bucs.
• Survivor Pool: 20 participants (200k sats prize pool), aiming for 25; deadline soon, but flexible before kickoff.

App Development and Misc.

• Progress on custom app for pools (survivor/pick'em); AI assistance led to funny bugs (e.g., importing fake games, permanent "wins"). Hosts spent ~$100, iterating fixes; may integrate for pools soon.
• Brief tangents: Australian mega-project to flood the Outback; Chris's podcast (prefer non-fantasy episodes); AFL playoffs format (top 4 play each other, losers get second chance vs. lower seeds—rewards top teams while creating better matchups). Tasmania getting a team ("Devils").

NBA 2011 Redraft

• Original: Cavs take Kyrie Irving #1. Hosts debate redraft: Kawhi Leonard edges Kyrie in poll, but timeline "ripples" favor Kyrie (enables LeBron's return, Cavs' 2016 title; Kawhi on Spurs beat LeBron's Heat in 2014, prompting his exit).
• Other notables: Jimmy Butler, Klay Thompson (best LeBron fit? Nukes Warriors rivalry). Kawhi's development uncertain outside Spurs; all top players are team-hoppers. Hosts weigh stats, fit, and hypotheticals (e.g., Clay + LeBron could win 4 titles). Fun, thorny discussion on space-time continuum impacts.