# WAF 208 - Actionable Early Season Observations

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Podcast: [Wins Above Fantasy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wins-above-fantasy-3545867)
Published: 2026-04-02T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) break down the first week of the MLB season, focusing on what actually matters in small samples. They highlight actionable early-season signals like bat speed gains, velocity jumps, and pitch mix changes.

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